The Annual Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Kansas AF&AM - 1875 to 1879

GRAND LODGE of KANSAS A.F.&A.M.

GRAND LODGE

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THE ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE

A.D.1875 - 1879 A.L. 5875 - 5879

OF

KANSAS ANCIENT

FREE & ACCEPTED

MASONS

1875 - Leavenworth 1875 - Topeka 1876 - Emporia 1877 - Topeka 1878 - Atchison 1879- Leavenworth

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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION

M. W. GRAND LODGE

S T A T E OF K A N S A S ,

HELD IN THE CITY OF LEAVENWORTH, NOVEMBER 20-21, A. IX 1875, A. L. 5875.

LEAVENWORTH : KETCHEiSON & PURFEE, STEAM BOOK AND JOB PRINTERS.

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JOURML OF PROCEEDINGS. S P E C I A L COMMUNICATION.

Grand Lodge A. F. & A, M.; in Special

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Special Communication of the •'M.:W.. GRAND LODGE OF ANCIENT, F R E E AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF KANSAS, convened

in the Masonic Temple, in the city of Leavenworth, at 8 o'clock p. M'. Saturday, November 20,1875, by order of the M.-.W.-. Grand'Master. r,RAND O F F I C E R S : •'• M.-.W.-. iS'AAC B. SHARP J Grand Master. R.-.W.-.JOITN- G U T H R I E J I_.'Deputy Grknd Master. ! R.-'.W.-; JOHN"- C- R i e t t M O N D _ . . _ 1 _ _ . 3 E Grand Senior' V/.-crden. R.-.W.-; L E V I ' P . ' M A S O N J . . i a s Grand Junior Warden. 'R.-.W.-. C H R I S T I A N ' B E C K ._L. Grand Treasurer. R.-.W.-;JOHN'H.'BROWN Grknd Secretary. W.-. REV. W M . N . P A G E as Grand Chaplain. W.-. THOMAS J. S T E R N B E R G - .as Grand Marshal. W.-. AMOS A. F E N N as Grand Senior De.icon. W . - . S . E . SHELDON as Grand Junior Deacon. W.-. OTTO C. BEELER -as Grand Senior Stewart. W.-. WILLIAM FRISBIE . as Grand Junior Stewart. W.-. S. E. W. JOHNSON as Grand Sword Bearer. W.-. JOSEPH CRACKLIN Grand Pursuivant. W.-.'^FRITZ M A G E R S Grand Tyler. ROLL OF LODGES.

The M.-.W;. Grand Master ordered the Roll of Lodges to be called, in order to ascertain if there were in attendance Representatives from a constitutional number of Subordinate

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Lodges, and a quorum was thereupon found to be present to open the Grand Lodge for the transaction of business. OPENING.

T h e M.".W.". Grand Master, with the assistance of the OfiScers, proceeded to open the M.'.W..Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, in AMPLE FORM, with solemn invocation by. the Grand Chaplain, pro tempore. ADDRESS.

The M..W.'. Grand Master, in an appropriate Address, announced the decease of our first Grand Master of Masons in Kansas, M . ' . W . . R I C H A R D R . R E E S .

The Gra-d Master spoke as follows: B R E T H R E N : It is for the performance of a solemn and sacred, albeit a sad duty, that you have been assembled in Special Communication to-day. Our Grand Master is dead, and though the secrets, the symbolism, and all the beautiful Ritual of Freemasonry survive in his Brethren, yet there lies silent and cold before us, the embodiment of much that i, beautiful, all that is precious and pure in the character of the true Mason — there has fallen into the lap of earth the mature and golden fruit of Masonic teachings. It is not alone to pay the last tribute of respect to this, our deceased Grand Master, and to lay our offering of cypress and palm upon his tomb, that we come together, but also, let us hope, lo be inspired by his pure and simple life, and to be elevated and strengthened by his example. There met and blended harmoniously in his character all the qualities of true manhood ;• the simplicity of a child, the wisdom of unpremeditated goodness, the firmness of stoical virtue, and the gentle, susceptible, melting heart of true and ever-present charity. He was the pioneer of our Order in Kansas. H e nursed this Grand Lodge in its infancy, and guided its uncertain footsteps, and sustained its failing strength by h s earnest and unflagging enthusiasm. He saw this Grand Body through all the disasters of dark times and was with it when it finally emerged into the sunshine of a peace, a prosperity and mature strength, which it is our hope may always continue, and be ever enhanced. He it was who served as a cementing bond of affection between Masons; every Mason who knew him within the Jurisdiction, and there were few who did not, were united in loving and respecting Bro. REES, and with this fraternal motive in common, they the more earnestly loved each other and our glorious Order. This patriarch of our Order, whom we all hailed, not only as Brother and Grand Master REES, but by the title of affection as " Uncle Dick," was always young. The secret of eternal youth is a pure conscience and a simple

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life, and our deceased Grand Master was therefore the possessor and the enjoyer • and in some sense the imparter of the elixir vUoe. Age could not wither, nor custom stale his infinite variety; as an orator, as a lover of literature, of which he had a fine and critical appreciation, as a social conversationalist and boon companion, he was always as fragrant as a violet, and as fresh as the dawn. It will be the saddest and most notable hiatus in the future Communications of this Grand Body, while at least the present generation of Seasons partake in its counsels, that the pleasant face of our deceased Brother shall no longer illuminate the Lodge, or irradiate the refreshment board, and the sound of his cheerful voice be no longer heard around our common altar. It is at the request of our deceased Brother that we are here, and if the departing .soul is vouchsafed a passing glimpse of its temporal habitation and surroundings before its last, long, irrevocable flight beyond the stars, our deceased Grand Master is viewing with angelic complaisance and delight this scene and these faces, and this sad ceremony. When he became convinced that all his deep wrought designs upon the Trestle Board here below must shortly be abandoned, he made the request, in fulfilling which I have seen fit to summon you here to-day. I know, however, that though you all come sadly, you yet come not unwillingly at the command of.one whose voice is now, let us hope, blended with the Celestial Choirs. It is befitting, that there may be no part of the lesson of this occasion lost to the assembled Brethren, that the leading events in the career of our deceased Brother, as a man and a Mason, should be briefiy. recounted. I regret that my lack of accurate knowledge, of the facts of Bro. RKES' career, precludes me from going minutely into what, though it be an uneventful, is yet a most instructive and inspiring life. This you should, before closing your labors of this occasion, provide for having we!l and faithfully done by some one conversant with all the facts, and able to set them forth as fully and strikingly as they deserve to be. You need not bs told, hov/ever, thai iu our deceased Brother the precepts of Masonry possessed an inviolable sanctity. That the elevating tenets of our Order became to him, one and all, absolute rules of conduct. The Ritual of Masonry was not an empty form to him but embodieJ ever present, ever triumphant truths, to which he strove to assimilate his character in all his dealings with both initiate and profane. • Eulogy is idle to you who knew him so well, and to whom a tribute such as mere words can convey,,is weak and inadequate, so I will only close by resorting from my weakness of expression to the strength of the poet who has translated our mortal questionings as to the secrets beyond the vail into fit words: " In meadows fanned by heavens life-breathing wind. In the resplendence of that glorious sphere. And larger movements of the unfettered mind. Wilt thou forget the love that joined us here? The love that lived through all the stormy past. o o « . o « • . • And deeper grew and tenderer to the last. Shall it expire with life and be no more t A happier lot than mine and larger light.

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Bro. H . C. PRANG, . Senior Warden, acting Worshipful Master,.informed the M.'.W.'. Grand. Lodge,.that it was the idesirei ofo his»Lodge,r so expressed-at a' meeting this evenrtig, •that'the- Grand Liddge'take charge of arid perform'the last sad rites'petuliar to bur Order over, the body of our deceased brother, RICHARD R . R E E S ; he being a member of this- Lodge. 'Tast G'ra^ri'd'MasterBASSETT, offered the following resolution, which was, on motion, adopted: '.ff«3A'^(/,''Tliat-the"M.-'.W.'.'Grand'Lodge accept the'fraternal invitation of Leavenworth Lodge,<No.2; rfiaiJ^by its Acting Worshipful Master. COMMITTEE O N ' M E M O R I A L .

The Grandr^Masten appornted-as a' Committee' to' prepare'a suitable ^memorial * of ^ our deceased Bro. R E E S , Past Grsnid Masters O W E N A. BASSETT, JOHN M . PRICE, and M. S. ADAMS. The.Grand "Master.appointed-the -R.rW.". Grand Secretary, a>Gom'mitteeof^'one'to prepare and' pHnt' in 6ur Annual Proceedings'for'the year'ending August 31, r876, a biographical sketch of the life and Masonic career o f o u r lamented Bro. REES. .After completing the. necessary arrangements for the funeral,-!serviees, ithe vGrandtLodge was called from-labor to refreshmetit until 5unday,''N6vember zrfet at ra'o'clock sharp.

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The same officers and members of the M.'.W.. Grand Lodge being present as the'evehfng'before.

Grand, Lodge, of^^ Kansas., The Grand.Lodge,.was,.called,frpnitrrefrgshrpqnt ^to.ilabior CQ1MJ{II,TTEE p N M E M Q R M J L . : ,

M.-.W'.'. OWEN A. BASSETT, from the Committee on Meniorial asked leave to Kfeport at the. ne.x| Annual X^ommunication to be held October i8, 1876. On motion thejequest was granted.'; After ..completing the perliminary arrangements the Grand Lodge was formed in procession under the direction of the acting Grand Marshal and conducted to the late residence of Bro. REES, on Shawnee Street, in the following order: 'under escort of Leavenworth Commandery, No. i. Sir D W I G H T BYINGTON, Eminent Commander. Leavenworth Lodge, No. 2. King Solomon's Lodge, No. 10. Calvary Lodge, No. 50. Hiram Lodge, No. 68. Representatives from several Lodges in the Jurisdiction. The procession then moved to opposite Odd Fellows' Hall, when the Bar of Leavenworth, I. O. O. F., and other organizations of which the Brother was a member, were given a place in the procession. The procession on arriving at the house, opened files, and the Grand Lodge conducted to the apartments where the services took place. The very solemn and impressive Religious Service, was conducted by the Rev. and Bro. WM. N . PAGE, Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, of Leavenworth City. At the close of these services the Grand Lodge took charge, when the Grand Master, assisted by his Subordinate Officers, performed the Solemn Ceremony peculiar to our Order, at the house of a Brother. The remains was then taken charge of by the Pall-bearers, when the procession reformed, and the funeral cortege moved in the following order : Leavenworth Commandery, No. I. Knights Templar. King Solomon's Lodge, No. 10. Calvary Lodge, No. 50. Hiram Lodge, No. 68. Representatives of other Lodges in the Jurisdiction. Lodges of I. O. O. F. Leavenworth Lodge, No. 2. Officers and members of the M.\W.'. Grand Lodge in Carriage. Family and Relatives of the deceased Brother.

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On arriving at the Family lot in Mount Muncy, the Brethren formed around the grave in an oblong square. The Grand Lodge, taking their position, with the Grand Master, at the head of the grave, and the Family at the foot. When the Burial Service was conducted in the most solemn and impressive manner. The Grand Lodge retired to the Masonic Temple and was closed in AMFLE FORM with prayer by the Grand Chaplain.

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PROCEEDINGS

M. W. GRAND LODGE

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KANSAS.

TWENTIETH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, H E L D IN T H E CITY OF

TOPEKA, OCTOBER 20, 21 & 22,"A. D. 1875, A. L. 5875.

M.-.W.-. ISAAC B. S H A R P , GRAND MASTER, WYANDOTTE. R.-.W.-. J O H N H . BROWN, GRAND SECRETARY, LEAVENWORTH.

LEAVENWORTH : KETCHESON & D U R F E E , BOOK AND JOB P R I N T E R S AND ENGRAVERS, 102 and 101 Delairare Street.

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GRAND O F F I C E R S . i875-76. M.-.W.-. ISAAC B, SHARP, - - Wyandotte,' R.-.W.-. J O H N G U T H R I E , - - - Topeka, - R.-.W.-. BENJ. J. F. H A N N A , - S a l i n a , - - R.-.W.-. WM. H. SMALL WOOD, - Waterville, R.-.W.-. C H R I S T I A N BECK, - - Leavenworth, R.-.W.-. J O H N H . B R O W N , - - -Leavenworth, W.-. D A N I E L W. COXE, - - Fort Scott, - W.-. A. D. McCONAUGHY, - - Atchison, W.-. MORGAN COX, - - - W i c h i t a , - W.-. R. E . TORRINGTON, - - Newton, - W.-. CHARLES F L A N N E R , - Spring Hill, W.-. J O H N L. JONES, - - - KaliJa, - W.-. MATTHEW M. MILLER, Clay Center, W.-. JOSEPH CRACKLIN, - - Lawrence, W.-. F R I T Z MAGERS, - - - Leavenworth, •

- Grand Master. Deputy Grand Master. - Grand Senior Warden. Grand Junior Warden. - Grand Treasurer. . Grand Secretary. . Grand Chaplain. Grand Marshal. - Grand Senior Deacon. - Grand Junior Deacon. - Grand Senior Steward. - Grand Junior Steward. - Grand Sword.Bearer. - Grand Pursuivant. - Grand Tyler.

FOREIGN C O R R E S P O N D E N C E .

R.-.W.-, J O H N H . BROWN,

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BOARD OF CUSTODIANS.

R.-.W.-. E D . D. HILLYER, - W.-. WILLIAM COWGILL, W.-. L. P. MASON, - . . . - , , , , ,

Valley Falls. .. Neodesha. North Lawrence.

JPURKAL OF PROCEEDlNaS:.

WEDNESDAY, October 20, 1875.

The Twentieth Annual Gommunication of tlie M / . W.\ Grand' Lodge of ANCIENT, F R E E ' AND ACCEPTED MASONS O F KANSAS, convened in Union Hall, in the city of Topeka, on Wednesday, the 20th day of, October, A. D. 1875, A. L. 5875, at 10 o'clock A. M^ G R A N D OFFICERS PRESENT.

The following Gi'and Officers were present and answered when their names were called: M. .W.-. OWEN A. BASSETT. R.-.W.-. IS'AA'C" B ; S H A R P . I - i R.-.W.-. J O H N W: PECK R.-.W.-. J O H N G U T H R I E . R.-.W.-. C H R I S T I A N BECK'.:

Grand Master. Deputy G'rand Master. G'rand Senior Warden. Grand Jiini'or Warden. Grand Treasurer; '

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R.-.W.-. D A N I E L W. COXE Grand Chiplaiii. W.-. JOHN McCULLAGH ^^_. Grand Senior Deacon. W:-. JAMES SNEDDEN.____..L Grand Junior Deacon.' W.-. AllBERT D. McCONAUGHV Grand'SWor'^ Bearer. W.-. WILLIAM F. A L L E N . ' _ _ _ _ ' . _ L Grand Pursuivant. ' W.-. F R I T Z M A G E R S . i _ l . . _ „ G/and Tyler.'

Owing to the absence of the W.'. Grand Marshal, Bro. T. J. ANDERSON, and W.". Senior arid Junior Stewards, Bros. W . H. EASLEY and JOSEPH MARSH; the M.-. Wr. Grand Master filled the vacancies by the following appointments: W.-. DAVID BROCKWAY W.-. P E T E R H . P E T E R S W.-. GEO. T. GILMORE

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Bro. SET-H WOOD was appointed Assistant Grand Tyler. The M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge was opened.in AMPLE FORM on the Third Degree. -

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The R.'. W.\ Grand Chaplain invoking the aid and blessing of the Deity upon the work and deliberations of the Grand Lodge during this Grand Communication in the following OPENING P R A Y E R : Almighty GoD, our Heavenly Father, thou Supreme Architect of the Universe, v/c approach thee witu reverciice arid huiiililty, Wc imijlurc liiy ulesslng to rest upon this our present assembly. We earnestly beseech thee to preside in our midst, and cause thy presence to shine forth from our hearts as it did in times past from the mercy seat of King Solomon's Temple. Help us in all our deliberations with wisdom from on high, and the enlightening presence of thy Holy Spirit. Strengthen the principles of brotherly love in our hearts, and bind us together with the strong ties of peace and unity. Assist us to remember the solemn obligations which we have taken in thy name and presence, and enable us to strive after that purity of heart and rectitude of conduct which are necessary to gain admission into the Holy of Holies above. Assist us to remember the great moral lessons which our time honored institution is intended to inculcate, and impose deeply upon our hearts that none but the meritorious and praise-worthy, none but those who are pure and blameless in their lives, none but those whose work on earth is approved by their own M.-. W.-. Grand Master, can hope to obtain admission into the Supreme Grand Lodge above. We, therefore, most earnestly implore you to give us grace and wisdom so to live in this life that when the cold winds of death come sighing around us, we, trusting in the all-prevailing power of the Lion of the tribe of JUDAH, may go from labor on earth to refreshment into the Paradise of GOD. May brotherly love prevail, and every moral and social virtue cement us into one common band or brotherhood. May the ever blooming loveliness of the cardinal virtues of our time honored institution continue to designate us as worthy of the high privileges which we enjoy, and do th ju, Eternal Jehovah, enable us to maintain peace, harmony and brotherly love in all our present and future deliberations ; and to thy name, O Blessed Heavenly Father, be ascribed the honor and glory which are so justly due. AMEN. SO mote it be. CALL O F LODGES.

The R.'.W.". Grand Secretary then proceeded to the call of Lodges until it was ascertained that a quorum for the transaction of business was present, when the further calling of the roll was dispensed with by order of the M.'.W.". Grand Master. On motion of R.'.W.'. Bro. COXE, the reading of the minutes of Proceedings of the last Annual Communication was dispensed with.

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COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.

The Grand Master then appointed the following brethren as a Committee on Credentials, who were ordered to report as speedily as possible, R"."W.". Grand Secretary, JOHN H . BROWN, and Bros. B. J. RICKER arid W. H. SMALLWOOD.

OPENING ADDRESS.

Pending the Report of the Committee on Credentials the M.'.W.". Grand Master delivered the following

ADDRESS. MY BROTHERS : A mystic band of Craftsmen united by fraternal ties, you meet again in Grand Communication. Your love for Masonry and zeal in all good works, has doubtless prompted you to gather at this annual meeting to review the past and from its lessons learn the future. The trust reposed in you demands that all your acts be worthy of the noble cause for which you are laboring, and requires from each some contribution to the general fund of reason from whence may be derived good counsel and wise legislation.. The shadows which surrounded you but one short year ago are disappearing, and a brighter day seems dawning : a life unclouded cannot be expected, nor should it be desired, for the gloom by contrast makes the sunshine brighter and life's pleasures more enjoyable.

Have you not often heard it said that none should ever enter upon any important work until a blessing from the Heavenly Father first had been invoked, and have not you in Him professed your faith and solemnly declared in presence of your fellows, that in Him you put your trust, and should you not while standing on this threshold of your labors request Him to bestow on you His blessing and fill your hearts with wisdom ? Then reverently bow in humble adoraration of His power, and beseech Him not to turn away His

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presence; be thankful for your life, continued health and reasonable prosperity in the eventful past, and with faith in Him implore His aid and guidance in the untried and unknown future, so that in after years, when your sun is in the west, you can look back with pleasure upon life's labor blest. A score of annual pages has enriched the history of Freemasonry since the gavel was first wielded in this Grand East, and the memory of these twenty years recall eventful scenes; the scenes of strife and famine, war and pestilence. First came the days of bitter feuds and personal encounters, followed by a time of quiet and a year of famine ; then the discordant elements gathering strength, renewed the contest, and the nation was convulsed with civil war; and when the sword was sheathed, the victors in the Senate battled .for the spoils. When the tumult ceased, a period of prosperity ensued ; then another cloud appeared, which, like an Egyptian plague, destroyed the substance of the husbandman. Amidst all these, the Genius who .presides within this Temple, taking for her watchwords brotherly love, relief and truth, went forth a minister of peace, and in the exercise of kind offices, maintained intact her purity and moral grandeur. This retrospection naturally leads back through each preceding age to the earliest period fixed by tradition for the origin of Masonry. Many eminent persons have entered this unknown field and endeavored to unravel the tangled web of its history, but has any one yet traced back the thread so far as to tell the story of its birth ? As the explorer for the unknown source of some great river meeting confluent streams must choose the one which he will follow, so the researcher for the origin of Masonry, wandering in the maze of the ancient mysteries, will select the one that he believes contained the germ ; but read the narrative or history and you will learn the peculiar theories which guided one or inspired the other; like footprints in the rocks of other years, they will reveal themselves. Read any history of the Origin of Masonry, and if the writer believed not in the Christian's faith, you will there discover that he found a confluent in some pagan rite.

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No effort will be made in the brief words here spoken to surmount the obstacles which lie in the way to a solution of this interesting question, for he who would seek the source of Masonry will find himself in a labyrinth of theories which may lead him back into the night of time, even into the obscurity of chaos. In the absence of authentic records, the historian must not expect to furnish authentic history, hence until such documentary evidence is produced none but the very credulous must be expected to absorb the mere speculations of those writers who select their materials with a view of fashioning them into a structure which shall reflect their own theories. The Masonic Society has always been exclusive and surrounded by mystery, and its members solemnly bound not to communicate their art, except verbally, have so scrupulously observed this restriction that prior to the time of King ATHELSTAN, not only its secrets, but its history was preserved almost wholly by tradition, and was as a sealed book to the outer world. In the absence of authentic records the student must seek other evidences of the origin of this Society, and where would its true history be more likely to have been preserved than in its ritual and lectures, which abound in historic allusions to known events of the periods referred to. When a fact is shown to exist it may be presumed, until the contrary is proven, that with reference to the subject to which it is applied it always existed, so the allusions to history and to the founding of this Institution preserved in its ritual and lectures may be presumed to be true until some evidence is produced that would convince a reasonable perspn of their absurdity. If the ritual and lectures are true the problem is solved, but if not known to be true the incredulous may doubt, and why ? Do they contain anything illogical, or anything which is not plausible, or anything which an intelligent man may not believe because of its absurdity, or if the picture is too highly colored, may not a truthful narrative be found beneath the embellishments?

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Every intelligent Craftsman perceives by the light of his own experience a constant change in the use of words and phrases in the ritual and lectures for the illustration of the lessons inculcated by the philosophy of Masonry, but does he discover any change in the moral and religious truths developed in that philosophy ? Admit that the forms and ceremonies" of initiation are ever varyin'^ and that the master workman has appropriated modern implements adapted to his speculative mind, are the important and significant symbols lost sight of in the personal representation by the candidate and in his esoteric instruction in the sublime art there first revealed to his understanding: then until the historian shall hurl against this beautiful system arguments more potent than the mere assertion, that the Masonry of the ritual and lectures is an illusion and their story of its birth apocryphal, or the iconoclast shall in like manner destroy your household gods, or remove them so far that you will never more behold them; you may safely rely upon the unimpeached traditions, and they may laugh, " b u t an atheist's laugh is a poor exchange for Deity offended." While man possesses the faculty of imitation, and is an habitual borrower, not only of forms but of ideas, it is not to be expected that any human institution will present evidences of entire originality. Indeed it would be a remarkable circumstance if among the many societies of antiquity no trace could be found of any of the forms of the Masonic initiation ; then, if by investigation, the ceremonies of the first Degree appear to resemble the forms of the Egyptian mysteries, does it prove that Masonry did not have its origin in Judea, a country within the radius of the influence of those celebrated schools, or rather does it not show from whence the first Masters borrowed some of the beautiful designs which adorn this mystic temple; and if by further research the lessons of the third Degree are found to be illustrated by that sublime allegory, the universal type of all religions, fbund in the Hebrew mysteries, does it prove that Masonry is the issue of that sosiety, or rather, does it not show that the founders of this

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Fraternity incorporated into it as a part of its distinguishing features the religious opinions and ceremonies which they held and observed, and desired to extend throughout the earth. The lapse of time and the scarcity of authentic -materials present the greatest difficulties to the preparation of an unbroken narrative of Masonic history; but the popularity and reputed antiquity of the institution has induced investigation, for philosophic minds could not easily refrain from undertaking such a work, though admonished that curiosity and ambition might be consumed in toil and disappointment The efforts of this century show diligent research, and a fair share of ingenuity, but whether the volumes written will prove beneficial, time alone can determine. Some at least possess the merit of the zealous patriot, who ascribes whatever is celebrated in art, science or history to his own country; and their reading, disclosing their peculiarities, may remind you of the remark of Tacitus when considering the characteristics of their authors' ancestors, he pronounced them the natural productions of the soil. As fact cannot be proved by fable, nor the missing link in the broken narrative be supplied by romantic history, a- brief reference to the character of some of the evidence adduced may not be uninteresting or unprofitable, for if you are to be bound no longer by the charms of myths and legends, let those who seek to liberate you take care lest they become enchanted by their magic spells. The history of Ancient Rome is so obscure that the written story can only be considered as an ingenious attempt to account for its institutions; its situation on the rocky hills in the midst of an extensive plain probably suggested its name, . which signifies strength, und the warlike character of its inhabitants doubtless prompted the fiction that its founder and first ruler was a son of Mars; therefore the primitive legends point to ROMULUS as the framer of its military system (for who by nature was so well fitted to teach the Roman soldier this art as the son of the fabled god of war). In like man2

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ner they ascribe to his reputed successor, NUMA (a name which signifies law), the authorship of its religious rites and civil institutions, the very foundation of law and order; it is also said that this law giver divided the people into various colleges, one of which was called the college of builders, and that these institutions were extended into every country where the Roman standard was planted. Thus has been erected an immense but rude structure of fable on a narrow basis of truth, but while the world abounds with men of easy faith, the designing few can lead them, as they did the superstitious Romans, the worshippers of a hundred gods, even by the dim light of legends. The operative character of the Masonic society during the greater period of its authentic history has induced many to believe that it must have had its origin among the guilds or corporations employed in the erection of the majestic temples and grand monuments which adorn the capitals of Europe. The advocates of this theory claim to have traced its origin through these corporations to the college of builders, reputed to have been instituted more than seven hundred years before the Christian era, and to have discovered such a resemblance between the initiatory ceremonies, religious observances and forms of government of the two organizations that, aided by the light of Roman history, the relationship is established, the vexed question is solved; but where is the evidence to form the basis for their conclusions. Is it in the mythical story of the founding of the city, in the popular legends under the guise of history, in the marvelous and romantic traditions which impart a seductive charm to the very name of Roman, or in the poetical rhapsodies, of hero worshippers, embellished by the fictions that fancy loves to wreathe around its idols. Less difficult would be the task of restoring the law of the twelve tables from the fragments which have been preserved, than to sift truth from apocryphal history. There is.no evidence, hence the argument must fail, and the conclusions be deemed mere vagaries. If the Gothic constitution which is claimed to have been

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accepted by the Lodges'of England early in the tenth century, and preserved, though the constitution ascribed to E D WARD III about the middle of the fourteenth century, is verified, it stands as a monument to mark the period'which divides traditional from authentic Masonic history; but admitting its authenticity, are the references to past events therein found, based on recorded facts or tradition merely. It refers to the conversion of the Angles and Saxons to the Christian faith; it declares that King CHARLES, MARTEL, sent Masons from beyond the sea, on the demand of the Saxon Kings, and regrets the devastations upon the occasion of the incursions of the Danes. These are references to facts confirmed by contemporaneous history. It also says, " h e (referring to the law giver) has ordained that the institution founded in the time of the Romans by S T . ALBAN should be re-established and confirmed anew." Is there not in this an introduction to the founder of Masonry, as he was knov/n to the framer of this constitution and to the intelligent Masons convoked at York from Britain, Gaul, Greece and Rome to discuss and approve it; did they know the fact, or were they relying on tradition even as their brethren of to-day are doing; did they write authentic history, or did they incorporate into their narrative the myths and legends existing at that period in the imaginative Masonic mind ? to whom is attributed the authorship of the original of the Gothic Constitutions, succeeded to the throne of England in the year 925; he reigned sixteen years and died without issue at the age of forty-six; his power extended beyond that of any former Saxon King, and to him belongs the glory of founding the English monarchy; he was distinguished for his learning and piety, and renowned for his wisdom, justice and benevolence: such are the facts recorded in history. In this Constitution the King is reputed to say "that he has transmitted to his son EDWIN (member of the Association) an edict" and "behold in the pious Prince E D WIN your protector"; now if this document had been prepared by ATHELSTA'N, or discussed by intelligent men at that ATHELSTAN,

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time, such errors could not have been overlooked, for the King was but thirty-one years of age, and the only Prince EDWIN known to that period was born about fourteen years afterwards. Thus within this pretended Charter of York are to be found the conclusive evidences of its spurious character, nor will the substitution of the word brother for son give credit to the paper, besides how remarkable that the very name of its reputed author in the Anglo Saxon vernacular signifies a noble stone. Its visionary composer looking back through the long line of English sovereigns when he found a King not only whose character, but whose very name was so well suited to his purposes, doubtless exclaimed, as did once a philosopher of old, " E u r e k a ! " There is soinething in the popular history of Masonry that renders it peculiarly interesting, and there is a consistency of progress and a clearness of intelligence in the account which would make its fabrication more wonderful than its transmission by tradition. In tiie absence of authentic record or genuine tradition, the speculative historian in his effort to present to the world a true narrative of Masonry, is as prone to throw himself upon pure invention for one as for the other, and an examination of his work will disclose the fact that the missing link has been supplied from that ample store-house, an imaginative mind. This faculty is well illustrated in the attempt made to harmonize the reference to "his son E D W I N " in the pretended Charter of York, with the facts of historj'. When it became evident that ATHELSTAN had no such son, it was assumed that a brother was referred to, but as it appears that he had only two half brothers, EDMUND, then four years old, and E D R E D , still younger, they could not have been intended, and as a last resort a Masonic writer of no little reputation has stated that EDWIN, King of Northumbria, was referred.to, but, unfortunately, he lived and died two hundred and ninety-three years before this interesting occasion. From such examples it may safely be concluded that tradition, though fleeting and transitory, when it is connected with customs, laws and institutions, is far more satisfactory than the

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random speculations of even those whose reputation would ordinarily entitle theni to credit. Who can contemplate the mysteries of the world of thought without being reminded of the humble beginnings which have led up step by step to the present vast range of man's intelligence, and whence came this power which has developed knowledge and laid the foundation of the glorious structures of human ingenuity, those monuments which serve to mark the progress of ideas ? It is accepted by every rational being as a gift from that Supreme Intelligence which pervades all Nature, and has caused the reflection that there is a Creator of all things to whom due reverence should be given, and man as a religious being has conceived it to be his duty to exemplify his devout feelings by appropriate acts. His ideas of Deity and His appropriate worship are inculcated by education and example, and when fixed in the mind are not easily eradicated. The religious rites and observances which distinguish different associations of people, serve to mark the era in which they lived, ar^d in a great measure the country to which they belonged. Among all of the ideals of a Sovereign of the Universe, the Hebrew Deity alone stands the test of intelligence: the only living and true GOD, the GOD of ABRAHAM, the G O D of ISAAC and the GOD of JACOB, that GOD who has been worshipped since H e first revealed Himself to man, six thousand years ago, is the GOD in fact of Masonry, and has been ever since its history can be traced; and this one fact may be the key to a solution of the subject under consideration, it may furnish the evidence of the real origin of Masonry. REPORT O F COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.

Bro. B, J. RicKER, from the Committee on Credentials, submitted a report, which was received and adopted by the Grand Lodge: To the M.-. W.\ Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on Credentials beg leave to report that they have performed the duty assigned them, and find the following named brethren present and en-

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titled to seats as Representatives of the several Lodges named, together with the present and Past Grand Officers and Past Masters present: GRAND OFFICERS. M.-.W.-. OWEN A. BASSETT R.-.W.-. ISAAC B. SHARP R.-.W.\ JOHN W . PECK R.-.W.-. JOHN GUTHRIE R.-.W.-. JOHN H . BROWN R.-.W.-. CHRISTIAN BECK

Grand Master. Deputy Grand Master. Senior Grjind Warden. Junior Grand Warden. Grand Secretary. Grand Treasurer.

W.-. DANIEL W . COXE

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W.-. W.-. JOHN MCCPLLAGH W.-. JAMES SNEDDEN : W.-i . W.-.

Grand Chaplain.

Grand Grand '- Grand Grand Grand

W.-. ALBERT D . MCCONAUGHY

Marshal. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Senior Steward. Junior Steward.

GrandSword Bearer.

W.-. W M . F . ALLEN

Grand Pursuivant.

W.-. F R I T Z MAGERS

Grand Tyler.

PAST GRAND O F F I C E R S . M.-.W.-. M. S. ADAMS M.-.W.-. JOHN M . P R I C E : R.-.W.-. JACOB D . R U S H R.-.W.-. C. K. HOLLIDAY R.-.W.-. C. C. KELLUM R.-.W.-. E. D. HiLLYER R.-.W.-. J. F. BLISS R.-.W.-. D. VANDERSLICE R.-.W.-. J. T. LANTER R.-.W.-. W M . F . JOHNSTON R.-.W.-. E. T. CARR

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'— Past Grand Master. Past Grand Master. Past Deputy Grand Master. Past Deputy Grand Master. Past Deputy Grand Master. Past Grand Senior Warden. Past Grand Senior Warden. Past Grand Junior Warden. Past Grand Junior Warden. Past Grand Junior Warden. Past Grand Secretary.

PAST MASTERS. W M . COWGILL, W M . R . F R I S B I E , P E T E R D . COOK, S . E . SHELDON, S . P. W A D E , J ! B . MCGONIGAL, W . J. COCHRAN, F R I T Z MAGERS, E . P. KELLUM, E . CARRIGER, B . J. F. H A N N A , W . H . A N D R E W S , L . ECHELBERRY, T . J. ANDERSON, W M . H . SMALLWOOD, E . A. B E R R Y , B . J: RICKER, A. M. CALLAHAM, SAMUEL REMINGTON, J O H N A. ANDERSOIJ, W . H . MAKEANY, L . P. MASON, A. F. E L Y , W . C . LYKINS, A. R. MOORE, C . G . BRIDGES, JOHN C . GRINTER.

LODGES. Smithton, A^o. i.—D. VANDERSLICE, proxy for W. M.; R. M. WILLIAMS, proxy for S. W . ; D. VANDERSLICE, proxy for J. W. Leavenworth, No. 2.— H . C. PRANG, S . W . , proxy for W. M.; E. T . CARR,

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Wyandotte, No. 3.—JAS. S. GIBSON, proxy for W. M . ; JAS. S. CLARK, S . W . ; DALLAS EMMONS, J. W.

Kickapoo, No. 4.—J. B. LiNviLLE, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. Washington, No. $.— A. D. McCoNAUGHY, W. M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Lawrence, A^o. 6.— JOSEPH CRACKLIN, proxy for W. M.; L. P. MASON, proxy

for S. W. and J. W. Union, No. 7.—JOHN K . W R I G H T , W . M.^ proxy for S. W. and J. W. Bourbon, No. S.— J. D. MCCLEVERTY, proxy for W. M.; T. H . ANNABLE, proxy for S. W . ; BENJ. F . H E P L E R , proxy for J. W. Acacia, No. g.— FRANCIS MENET, W . M . , proxy for S. W . ; A. L. SELIG, proxy

. f o r j . W. King Solomon, No. 10.— D W I G H T BYINGTON, W . M . ; VAN R . LIDDELL, S . W . ;

J. C. KETCHESON, proxy for J. W.

Jewell, No. 11.—J. C. POSTLETHVVAITE, W . M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Emporia, No. 12.— W. W. HiBBEN, W. M.; T. C. DAVIDSON, S. W . ; JAMES SMITH, J. W.

La Fayette, No. ib.— GEO. S . GREEN, W . M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Topeka, No. 17.— S. E. MARTIN, W . M . ; B. M C K E E , S . W . ; W. L. GORDON,

J. W. Franklin, No. 18. —l.. F. SAWYER, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. Grasshopper Falls, No. 3f.--E.

D. HiLLYER, W. M., proxy for J. W . ; J. T. B.

GEPHART, S . W .

Neosho, No. 27.— F. A. BETTIS, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. Valley, No. 30.—W. R. FRISBIE, proxy for S. W. and J. W. Auburn,

No. 32.— E. CARRIGER, proxy for W. M. and S. W . ; J. L E E KNIGHT,

proxy for J. W. Mound City, No. 33.— R.'B. BRYAN, W . M . ; -proxy for S. W. and J. W. Hiawatha, No. 3$.— JOHN H . BROWN, proxy for W. M.

Council Grove, No. 36.—CHARLES for S. W. and J. W.

COLUMBIA, W . M . ; E . S . BERTRAM, proxy •

Seneca, No. 3g.—A. K. MOORE, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. De Soto, No. 40.—W. H . SMITH, proxy for W. M., S. V/. and J. WDelphian, No. 44.— JOHN T . LANTER, W . M . ; E . J. M E E K E R , S . W . ; JOHN ROGAN, J. W.

Rising Sun, No. 46.— L U K E M . HAVENS, W . M . ; proxy for S. W. and J. W.

Xenia, No. 47.— D. W. CoxE, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. Monrovia, No. 48.— JOSEPH LOGAN, W . M'.; proxy for S. W. and J. W. '

Nine Mile, No. 4g.—1. S. GiBSON, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W.

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Calvary, No. So.— S. F . BuRDETT, proxy for W. M.; H. G. REYNOLDS, proxy for J. W. Orient, No. sr.— DAVID BROCKWAY, W . M . ; W M . J. STAGG, S . W . ; FRANK

DRUMMOND, proxy for J. W. Shawnee, No. $4.— D A V I D D U F F , W . M . ; proxy for S. W. and J. W. Troy, No. $$.— C. G. BRIDGES, proxy for W. M.; FRANKLIN BABCOCK, proxy

for J. VV. Spring Hill, No. ;b.— CHARLES PLANNER, W . M . ; proxy for S. W. and J. W. Mount Pleasant, ^0. 58.— M. E. MoORE, W. M.; proxy for S. W. and J. W. Dick Rees, No. 59.— JOHN H Y D E , W . M . ; proxy for S. W. and J. W. Sulina, No. 60.— C. E . FAULKNER, W . M . ; proxy for S. W . ; B. J. F. HANNA,

proxy for J. W. Ridgeway, No. 62.— C. H. EASTON, S . W . , proxy for W. M. and J. W. Adams, No. 63.—SAMUEL

FELLOWS, W . M . ; proxy for S. W.; F. A. BETTIS,

proxy for J. W. Wathena, No. 6 / . — W . H . SMALLWOOD, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. \V. Gardner, No. 6$.—JOHN

L . P R I C E , proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W.

Frankfort, No. 67.—THOS.

SNODGRASS, proxy for W. M. and S. W.; J. C. L E -

GERE, proxy for S. W.

Ilirani, No. 68.— DvviGHT BYINGTON, proxy J. W. Carbondale, No. 70.— P. V. GRIGGS, S . W . ; proxy for W. M. and J. \V. Chetopa, No. 7^.—E. W . BEDELL, J. W . ; proxy for W. M. and S. VV. Wamego, No. 75.—W. D. EMBLEY, W . M . ; proxy for S. W. and J. W. Erie, No. 76.—E. H. CRAWFORD, proxy for W. M. S. W. and J. W. White Cloud, No. 7S.— R. M. WILLIAMS, W . M . ; P H I L I P KELLY, proxy for

S. W. and J. W . Corinthian, No. 7g.— CHAS. M . SMITH, W . M . , proxy for S. W . ; F. M. N E L -

SON, proxy for J. W. Tuscan, No. 82.— H. D . DICKSON, S . W . , proxy for W. M. and J. W. Doric, No. (5"^.—W. W . SILSBY, W . M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W." Jefferson, No. 84.—J). J.' GRIEST, proxy for W . M., S. W. and J. W. Sutton, No. Sj.— W. P . MUDGETT, W . M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. ^w??gr(?^«, .AV. ^ 6 . — H . L. PARTRIDGE, proxy for S. W. Ashlar, No. 87.—t.

J . WOOD, W . M . , proxy for S. W and J. W.

//ome. No. 8g.— jK0. S. H I D D E N , proxy for W. M. and S. W.; A. W. SLATER,

proxy for J . W. Golden'Rule,

No. go.— SAMUEL DOI.MAN, W . M . ; W . H . COCK, S. \ V . , proxy

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No. 9/.— PETER H . PETERS, W . M . , proxy for S. VV. and J. W.

Mission, No. g2.— E. H. CRAWFORD, proxy for W. IvI., S. W. and J. W. Girard,-No. gj.— WATTERMAN, W . M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Harmony, No. g4.— WM. COWGILL, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. Delaware, No. g6.— JOHN C . GKINTER, "proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. Benevolent, No. gS.— A. M. CRARY, W . M . ; W . T . DAVIDSON, S . W . ; JOHN •

II. MOHAN, proxy for J. W.

Wichita, No. gg.— MORGAN COX, W . M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Prudence, No. 100.— W. C. LYKINS, proxy for W. M. and S. W.; H . C. P'uRSEL, proxy for J. W. Key Stone, No. 102.— JOSEPH MCCREARY, W . M . , proxy for J. W.

Frontier, No. 104.— R. W. H I L L , S . W . ; proxy for W. M. and J. W. Solomon City, No. 10$.— D. WILSON, proxy for S. W. and J. W. Fidelity, No. 106.— S. P. HUNTINGTON, W . M . ; G E O . DUNHAM, S . W . ; G E O .

HALL, proxy for J. W.

Fortitude, No. loj.— JOHN McCuLLAGH, W. M., and proxy for S. W . ; JAMBS WETHERBY, J. W.

Zion, No. loS.— I. CHRISTIE, W . M . ; proxy for S. W. and J. W. Obedience, No. log.— D. A. STAHL, W . M . , and proxy for J. W . ; JAMES C . BENNET, proxy for S. W.

Adelphi, No. no.— L. J. WEBB, W . M . : proxy for S. W. and J. W. Hesperian, No. in.—

HENRY MILLER, S . W . , and proxy for W. M.; R. B R I M S ,

J. W. Concordia, No. 113.— \V. P. MUDGETT, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W.. Excelsior, No. 11$•—W. J. COCHRAN, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. Parsons, No. 117.— S. B. NEWTON, W . M . ; GEO. W . GABRIEL, S . W . , proxy

for J. W. Cherokee, No. rrg.— C. H. MERRIAM, S . W . , proxy for W. M. and J. W. Halcyon, No. 120.—JAS. STEWARD, W . M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Woodson, No. 121.— SETH R . KELLOGG, proxy for W. M., S. W. and T. W. Liberty, No 123.— JAMES WETHERBY, proxy for S. W.

Godfrey, No. 124.—G. F. POND, W . M . , proxy for S. W and J. W. Ottawa, No. 128.— M. O. WEBB, proxy for W. M. Carson, No 132.— J. W. BELL, W . M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Crescent, No 133.— L. J. WEBB, proxy for W. M. and J. W . ; VV. M. UATTIS,

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Clay Centre, No. 134.— M. M. MILLER, W . M . , proxy for S. W. and J. \V. Lenexa, No. 135.— L. W. BREYFOGI.E, S . W . , proxy for J. W. Vesper, No. 136.—L. P . GETMAN, W . M , proxy for S. W. and J. W.

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Cherryvale, No. 137.— GEO. R . SHAW, W . M . , proxy for S. W. and J. \V. Reno, No. 1 4 0 . ^ JOHN MCMURRAY, W . M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Newton, No. 142.—R. E. TORRINGTON, W . M . ; SAMUEL SAYLOR, proxy for

S. W. and J. W . Gilead, No. 144.—JOHN L. JONES,. W . M . , proxy for S. W. and J. \V. Ellsworth, No. 146.—H. F. HOESMAN, W . M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Center, No. 147.—SAMUEL L . H O W E , W . M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Thayer, No. 148.—M. C. BAKER, proxy for S. W. Wellington, No. 150.— JAMES T . H E R R E C K , proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W.

Composite, No. 152.—ISAAC TREMBLEY, W . M.,.proxy fur S. W. and J. W.

Cato, No. 153.—JAS. M . SWAN, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. Lincoln, No. 154—H. F . HOESMAN, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. Ninety-nine Lodges represented. STANDING COMMITTEES.

The Grand Master then read a list of the Standing Committees appointed : On Credentials.— JOHN H . BROWN, Grand Secretary; BENJAMIN J. RICKER, . 5 1 ; W I L L I A M H . SMALLWOOD, 64.

On the Work of Lodges Under Dispensation.— JOHN GUTHRIE, Grand Junior W a r d e n ; JOHN AICCULLAGH, 107; A L B E R T D . MCCONAUGHY, 5.

On the Returns of Chartered Lodges.— J. W. PECK, Grand Senior Warden; D W I G H T BYINGTON, 10; LELAND J. W E B B , I I O .

On Grand Master's Address.— JOHN A. ANDERSON, Past Grand Chaplain; DANIEL W . COXE, Grand Cliaphin; JOHN T . LANTER, Past Grand Junior Warden. On Grievances and Appeals.— ISAAC B. SHARP, Deputy Grand

Master;

FRANK A. BETTIS, 63 ; GEORGE L . G R E E N , 16.

On yurisprtidence.— MosES S. ADAMS, Past Grand Ma.ster; JOHN M . PRICE,, Past Grand Master; CYRUS K . HOLLIDAY, Past Deputy Grand Master. • On Finance.— LuKE M. HAVENS, 4 6 ; CHARLES E . FALKNER, 60; ROBERT E. TORRINGTON, 142.

On Grand Lodge Library.— JACOB D . RUSH, Past Deputy Grand Muster; MATTHEW M . MILLER, 134; HER.MAN F . HOESMAN, 146.

On Unfinished Business.— JAME§ M. WATKR-MA^•, 93 ; FRANCIS MENET, 9 ; FRANKLFM BABCOCK, 55.

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The M/.W.'. Grand Master delivered his Annual Report herewith subjoined : ANNUAL REPORT.

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MY BROTHERS : The Supreme Ruler of the Universe has permitted you to assemble again in Annual Communication to legislate for the futu:;e and to sit in judgment on the past, and in the discharge of the responsible duties devolving upon you, remembering that your mission is to ameliorate the condition of mankind, be ever ready to cast over the faults and imperfections of an erring fellow the broad mantle of Masonic charity and brotherly love. OFFICIAL VISITATIONS have been made during the year to a large number of Subordinate Lodges, which it is hoped have proved profitable to all. In every case a kind and fraternal welcome was extended, leaving on the memory many pleasant recollections which time cannot efface. The greater portion of the time devoted to this duty was spent among the younger Lodges, and in the western part of this Jurisdiction, and though their advantages have not been all that could be desired, yet most of them passed a creditable inspection.

A FOREIGN VISIT was made in June, in company with your R.'.W.'. Grand Secretary, to the M.'.W.". Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. The proceedings were rendered more than ordinarily interesting by a rehearsal of the ritual, by the venerable Grand Secretary, and the presentation to the Grand Lodge of two ancient relics, one the apron worn by Gen'l LAFAYETTE when he laid the corner-stone of Bunker Hill Monument, and the other the apron worn by General JOSEPH WARREN, when he was Grand Master of Masons for the Continent of America, "whose name and fame are engraven on the tablets of universal remembrance." N E W LODGES Chartered at the last Annual Communication have been constituted by Warrant to the Masters and Wardens named therein respectively, and their successors in office as follows: Ellsworth 146, Center 147, White Water 148, Thayer 149, Wellington 150, Douglas 151, Composite 152,

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Cato 153, Lincoln 154, Hope 155, and Dexter 156. A P.-. M.'. of this Jurisdiction was commissioned to organize each Lodge and install its officers, and their reports show in every case that the duty was properly performed. The delay in sending out some of the Charters was occasioned by circumstances over which the R.".W.'.G.'.S/. had no control. NJEVV LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION, to the number of five, have been organized since your last meeting; these, with the three continued from last year, will probably apply for Charters, and if their work shall pass the scrutiny of the experienced Chairman of the Committee entrusted with its examination, you may accept it as well fitted for the structure which you are erecting. A number of applications for new Lodges have been refused, and while it may be unnecessary to explain the reasons which prompted such action, it may not be inappropriate to remark that it was not considered prudent to increase the number when so many were struggling for the requisite means to continue their existence. OBEDIENCE LODGE petitioned you one year ago for a change of name, and permission was given to the members to change the name "Obedience" for any other they might select. It has since been certified that at a regular Comrnunication of that Lodge the members selected the name "Americus," and it is recommended that their selection be approved, and that the Grand Secretary be directed to make the necessary change on the Roll of Subordinate Lodges, and certify the approval across the face of the Charter. Such changes lead to confusion, arid ought not to be encouraged. When a name is seiected, whether by the members or any other authority, and.a Warrant has been issued, unless wholly inappropriate, it should be unchangeable as long as the Charter continues.

P.vLESTiNE LODGE having petitioned for removal to Wcllsville, Franklin county, and it appearing that at a regular Communication, held March 22d, of which the resident members had previous notice, the proposition for removal was sustained without objection; and it further appearing that the

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I^odges whose jurisdiction would be materially infringed thereby, viz: Franklin i8, Palmyra 23, and Ottawa 128, consented thereto,, an order was made for its removal, as prayed for. in the petition of its members. This removal has infringed slightly on the jurisdiction of Zion 108, located at Stanton, and the last mentioned Lodge refused to consent to the removal; notwithstanding this the order was made, for it was believed that the advantage to Palestine 127, ought to outweigh the immaterial infringement of the right of Zion 108. . MoNTiCELLO LODGE, after a long struggle for a continuance of existence, has surrendered its Charter, records, jewels and property to the proper custodian, and it is recommended that its Charter be cancelled, the number of the Lodge be declared vacant, and that the Grand Secretary be directed to give certificates to the eight members who have survived the immutable decree which long ago was so evidently recorded against their Lodge. No other Lodge in this Jurisdiction has probably caused so much anxiety to the successive Grand Masters who have ever been solicitous for the welfare of Masonry, and no other one has been the theater of such violence among its members, and yet it cannot be doubted that the few zealous brothers who labored so faithfully to maintain their Lodge are entitled to great credit, and under more favorable circumstances it is probable that their efforts would have been rewarded. T H E W . ' . M . ' . OF WELLINGTON LODGE, on

a complaint

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specific charges presented against him, was, by an order made September 8, suspended from office, and was directed to deliver his official jewel and the Charter of his Lodge to the S.'.W.". A t the same time a summons was directed to him, commanding him to appear in person before the Grand Lodge at its next Annual Communication, to be held October 20, to answer the charges preferred against him, and a commission was sent to a P.'.M."., and member of this Grand Body, to take testimony relevant to the charges. T h e papers were served September 15, upon the W.". Brother by a D.'.G.'.P.'.,

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appointed for that purpose, and by his return it appears that the W.'.M.'.'s jewel of office and the Charter of the Lodge were delivered to the S.'.W.'. as directed. The papers are herewith submitted for your consideration. In justice to the W.*. Brother it should be said that he desires a thorough investigation. DEDICATION CEREMONIES during the year have been entrusted to others, for the reason that personal attention could not be given thereto. Care has been taken, however, to select for such duties brothers whose well known skill in the mystic-art is a sufficient guaranty of good work. Authority was given

to W.". WILLIAM R . BROWN, December 14, to convene the

Craft, and with such assistance as he might select, to dedicate Masonic Hall, erected by Reno Lodge, at Hutchinson; to W.'. JAMES H . WATERMAN, December 19, to convene the Craft, and with such assistance as he might select, to dedicate Masonic Hall, erected by Cherokee Lodge, at Cherokee; to R.'. W.*. DANIEL W . COXE, December 26, to convene the Craft,

and with such assistance as he might select, to dedicate Masonic Hall, erected by Girard Lodge, at Girard; to R.'.W.*. D A N I E L W . COXE, July 31, to convene the Craft, and with such assistance as he might select, to dedicate Masonic Hall, erected by Prudence Lodge, at Columbus. AMENDMENTS TO BY-LAWS concurred in and ordered to be

submitted to the Subordinate Lodges (according to the returns to the Grand Secretary, which will be more particularly shown by his report), have not received the approval of a majority of the one hundred and fiifty-six Lodges, and therefore having failed to become laws, as a final disposition of the matter are declared rejected. The proposed amendment to Section 18, providing for an increase of Grand Lodge dues from fifty to seventy-five cents per capita, received the approval of thirty-eight Lodges, and was disapproved by thirty-six Lodges, therefore the Standing Regulation relating to per diem and mileage will not be in force until further action. The proposed amendment to Section 42, providing for the

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restoration of Masons suspended for non-payment of dues, without previous petition, and due inquiry into their character, received the approval of sixtj'-six Lodges, and was disapproved by five Lodges. The proposed amendment to Section 46, providirrg for the appointment of the members of the permanent Committee on Work, received the approval of forty-two Lodges, and was disapproved by thirty-one Lodges. A L P H A LODGE by communication under date of August 23, requested instructions in regard to the question of allegiance to the M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge of the Indian Territory, for by its location at Fort Gibson it would be within the territorial jurisdiction of that Grand Body if regularly organized. Being advised that the M.".W.\ Grand Lodge of the Indian Territory was formed by only three of the four Lodges holding Charters in that country from the M.",W.'. Grand Lodge of Arkansas, and that the other one protested against the organization, and learning that the latter Grand Body, at its last annual meeting, postponed action on the question of recogni-tion, the W.".M.". of Alpha 122, was advised to await your formal recognition. Later advices indicate that at its recent annual meeting the M.'.W.". Grand Lodge of the Indian Territory had a harmonious session, and that all of the Lodges in that country are willing to acknowledge its authority. If you recognize this ne\V Grand Lodge, the annual returns and dues sent up by Alpha 122, for this or the previous year, should be returned for the use of this member of the Masonic Union. SCHOOLS FOR INSTRUCTION have been held during the year at Topeka, commencing November 24, under the supervision of R.'.W.'. EDWIN D. HILLYER, assisted by the other Custodians. Of those in attendance they recommended for Assistant Lecturers, W.'. PETER H . PETERS, of 91, and

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NER, of 56. Also at Independence, commencing February 9, under the supervision of W.". W I L L I A M COWGILL, one of the Custodians. Of those in attendance he recommended as Assistant Lecturer&, W.'. ALEXANDER H U N T , of 95 ; Bro. JOHN

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L. ToEPFER, of 8i ; Bro. E. H . CRAWFORD, of 9 2 ; Bro. R. B. CUNNINGHAM, of 102; and at Atchison, commencing February 16, under the supervision of W.'. LEVI P. MASON, one of the Custodians. Of those in attendance he recommended for Assistant- Lecturers, VV.'. A L B E R T D . MCCONAUGHY, of 5 ; Bro.

SAMUEL R . STEVENSON, of 5 ; W.'. WILLIAM P. MOORE,

of 55 ; Bro. JAMES BILLINGSLY, of 72; W.-. W I L L I A M P. MupoETT, of 8 5 ; and Bro. JOHN A. EMSLEY, of 85. Afterwards W.". W I L L I A M COWGILL recommended for Assistant Lecturers W.". MORGAN COX, of 9 9 ; W I L L I A M C . LYKINS, of W.'. LELAND J . W E B B , of

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ASSISTANT LECTURERS in addition to those announced iri the last Annual Report were appointed December 2, viz: W.'PETER H . PETERS, of Marysville 91, Marysville; Bro. CHAS. PLANNER, of Spring Hill 56, Spring Hill. Of those recommended but not appointed, it may be said that no doubt exists as to their ability or fitness, other reasons induced the delay. To be a successful Masonic teacher requires experience in the work of instruction, and it was deemed unwise to divide the work until there should be a greater demand for such services. The report of the Custodians shows but little done by the eighteen Assistant -Lecturers during the past year, the reason for this is obvious to every one who understands the condition of the Craft; but few Lodges could meet the expense, and the active members had little time to spare fromjheir ordinary pursuits which in the previous year had failed to yield sufficient for their necessities. Therefore, although schools for instruction were held to enable all who so desired to qualify themselves for lecturing, still it was not considered prudent to increase the number of teachers until a prosperous future, which all hoped for, should gladden your hearts and fill your store-houses to overflowing. SPECIAL ELECTIONS

for officers have been authorized, viz :

In Signal 141, December 23, for all officers; a quorum of the members having failed to attend at the regular time;

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In Cedar 103, January 9, for W.'.M/., S.".W.". and Treasurer, those previously elected having refused to be installed; In Harmony 94, January 18, for J.".W/., the one previously elected having refused to be installed. In Composite 152, February 16, for the-election of all officers, the Lodge not having been.constituted before December 27; In Ellsworth 146, March 6, for the election of all officers, the Lodge not having been constituted before December 27 In Hope 155, March 20, for the election of all officers, the Lodge not having been constituted until after December 27; In Douglass 153, March 20, for the election of all officers, the Lodge not having been constituted until iafter December 27; In.Delphian 45, September 15, for the election of W.".M.-., S.'.W.'. and J.'.W.'., by reasons of vacancies caused by the permanent removal of those officers from this Jurisdiction, and declared vacant by an edict published to the members September i. An official visit was made to this Lodge for the purpose of holding an election and installing the officers. This action was taken after full consultation with the members. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES additional to previous announcements have been designated and commissioned to represent you at foreign Grand Lodges as follows: R.".W.'. J. J. MASON, May 15, to reside at Hamilton near the M.".W.'. Grand Lodge of Canada; M.'.W.'. CHARLES GRISWOLD, May 15, to reside at St. Paul near the M.'.W.". Grand Lodge of Minnesota; M.".W.". L U K E A. LOCKWOOD, September 2, to reside at Greenwich near the M/.W.'. Grand Lodge of Connecticut; M.".W.'. DAVID E . BUTLER, September 2, to reside at Macon near the M.".W."."Grand Lodge of Georgia; It is to be hoped that these Illustrious Diplomates will let their light so shine that it may be seen of all men;

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Official notice has been received of the appointment of Grand Representatives to this Grand Lodge asTollows: W/.M.'. JOHN M . PRICE, residing at Atchison, accredited from the M/.W/. Grand Lodge of Georgia; R.-.W.". ISAAC B . SHARP, residing at Wyandotte, accredited from the M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge of Minnesota; R/.W.'. JOHN GUTHRIE, residing at Topeka, accredited from the M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge of Indiana; W.". THOMAS J. ANDERSON, residing at Topeka,'accredited from the M.'.W.". Grand Lodge of Alabama. FOREIGN RELATIONS with all the Grand Lodges in correspondence with this Grand Body continue unchanged and harmonious, therefore your Representatives abroad have not been called on to. exercise their diplomatic talent. But two cases have invited correspondence: the first was from Texas by communication under date of May 13, from M:'. W.'. THOMAS R . BONNER, G.'.M."., calling attention to a society of negroes in Houston in that State, claiming to be a Masonic Lodge under authority, as it was represented, of the M.".W.\ Grand Lodge of Kansas. On the 24th of May the M.".W.". Brother was assured that you disclaimed any responsibility for the existence of such a society, and he was informed that an organization exists in this State known as King Solomon's Grand Lodge, composed principally of negroes, for which this Grand Body was in no wise responsible and had no intention at present of recognizing. The other case was from Illinois by communication under date of September 20, from M.'.W.". GEORGE t . LOUNDSBURY, G.".M."., calling attention to a case of expulsion by Keystone Lodge of a member of Madison Lodge in that State. On the 15th of October the M.".W.'. Brother was informed that the case had been sent up for review and would be carefully examined, and was assured that final action would be the result of a conscientious discharge of duty, not only to the individual, but to the whole body of Masonry.

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ored Lodges are attracting attention not only on this, but also on the other side of the Atlantic. Neither the interests of Masonry nor of true humanity required the organization of those societies, for the American Grand Lodges wage no war of race or sect or condition, all are alike welcome, subject to the restrictions common to all men, hence affiliation in a coU ored Lodge may be considered merely a matter of choice on the part of him who of his own free will and accord enters its portals. No reference would be made at this time to this subject but for the fact that strenuous efforts are being made for their recognition as Masons, with a fair prospect of success in some of the European Grand L o d g e s ; nor would this fact alone give cause for alarm: the danger lies in the subversion of the well settled and well recognized law existing without dissent among the American Grand Lodges, of exclusive territorial jurisdiction. It is not necessary, however, to turn aside and weep rhetorical tears, for the Masonic society is not doomed, nor does it stand on the brink of dissolution ; there is a moral, numerical and intellectual strength in the Grand Lodges on the Western continent sufficient to conduct this controversy according to common Masonic intercourse, and without violence to truth and reason; yet it is to be regretted that a subject so fruitful of discord, could not have been permitted to remain forever in obscurity. GREAT L I G H T LODGE having been notified of your action suspending its W.'.M."., was officially visited November 14, and assisted by the R.".W.'.G.". Junior Warden, was thoroughly inspected. The members frankly admitted that the morale of their Lodge was low, but evinced a strong desire to have an opportunity of redeeming it. After due consideration they were directed to complete their unfinished work, to hold their annual election, to install their officers, and then to suspend labor until further notice, and make a report of their proceedings up to that time. Afterwards, on March 6, they were authorized to resume labor, and directed to report all applications for the mysteries of Masonry, for advancement, for admission, or for dimit, and await instructions be-

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fore final action was taken, not (as they were informed) that there was any intention of interfering with the Lodge in the exercise of its prerogatives, but that by a supervision of its work a favorable report might be made of its condition. By a communication to its W.". M.". the Lodge was warned to purge itself if among its members were found those who were unworthy, but no information has been received of any effort on the part of the members to discipline those who may have been engaged in immoral or unlawful practices. No official information has been received, nor has any complaint been made of any irregularities existing in the Lodge or among its members, therefore the Lodge has been permitted to continue its labors with the hope that the experience of the past would be a lesson to guide it in future. VALLEY LODGE at a regular communication held September 4, adopted a proposition for consolidation with Lawrence Lodge, substantially as follows : " T h a t the W.'.M.". of Valley Lodge be directed to make a proposition to Lawrence Lodge to consolidate the two Lodges on the following terms: The members of the former to acquire membership in-the latter by the favorable action of both hereon; the members of the former shall retain their rights, privileges and rank, and be subject to all their liabilities in the latter as now existing; the records and property of every kind and character belonging to the former shall be transferred to and become the records and property of the latter. This proposition if accepted shall be certified with the acceptance to the M.".W.'. Grand Lodge for its approval." Afterwards, at a regular communication of Lawrence Lodge held September 6, the foregoing proposition for consolidation was accepted, and on the I ith of the same month the acceptance was received by Valley Lodge at a special communication authorized to be held for that purpose. The proceedings have been certified up and have been carefully examined and considered, and being satisfied that it will be for the interests of both Lodges and for the good of Masonry to permit this consolidation, approval of the proposition is recommended. The W.'.M.'.

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of Valley Lodge has deposited the Charter and seal of his Lodge for surrender, and on the approval of these proceedings and consolidation of the two Lodges, it is recommended that this Charter be cancelled and the number it bears be declared vacant. N E W GRAND LODGES through official bulletins have announced their organizations and have presented their claims for recognition and correspondence. If it appears from an examination of their proceedings that each is regularly organized, and claims jurisdiction over some State, Territory or Province not theretofore under the exclusive jurisdiction of any pre-existing Grand Lodge, communication should not be withheld. The first comes from

T H E INDIAN TERRITORY, a country inhabited by several

distinct tribes or nations of Indians, each having its own local government and as advisory to all a National Council presided over by an Indian Superintendent. This Grand Lodge was organized October 5, 5874, by three Lodges holding charters in that country from the M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge of Arkansas. The next comes from WYOMING TERRITORY, the status of which is so well known that it is hardly necessary to refer to its government, and as it is on the same footing with Colorado, Idaho, and -others, there is no reason for refusing it recognition. This Grand Lodge was organized December 15, 5874, by four Lodges holding charters in that country from the M.". W.'. Grand . Lodge of Colorado. The next comes from MANITOBA, one of the Provinces forming the Dominion of Canada, and the last one to organize a Grand Lodge. The Quebec case furnishes the rule for this, and no reason has been suggested why it should not be recognized as the Supreme Authority in that Province. This Grand Lodge was organized May 12, 5875, by four Lodges holding charters in that country from the M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge of Canada. T H E RELIEF OF DESTITUTE was a difficult question to solve. How it could be accomplished was a subject for daily consideration. Your attention had been called to the matter, but

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its magnitude was not. then comprehended. You authorized the expenditure of- ^2,000,- but the appropriation was afterwards recalled, and no provision was made. But few of the Lodges were able to meet the daily demands upon them, and to ask aid from abroad while there was a balance in the treasury, was at least of doubtful propriety. Yet something had to be d o n e ; the appeals were urgent, the necessities were g r e a t , ' a n d the obligation one that could' not be avoided. • Three sources of supply were presented, first, from the Grand Lodge Treasury; second, from the Subordinate Lodges, and third, from other Grand Jurisdictions; and after a careful estimate, believing that the first and second would prove inadequate, it was determined to rely on all. Pursuant to this plan, ^750 were drawn from the treasury, the Subordinate Lodges contributed ^^248.35, and an appeal to the M.'.W.'.Grand Masters of other Grand Lodges was liberally responded to with ;g8,i96.45, thus providing a fund of ;^9,i94.8o for charitable purposes. T h e distribution of this fund over so large an extent of territory, and in such a manner as to reach as nearly as possible the most destitute, consumed not only considerable time, but required great care. The time was voluntarily and freely given, confidently trusting to your approval of the course,pursued. The sum received has been nearly expended, but up to this time no worthy applicant has been turned away unaided. The contributions were ample, and some of those last tendered were declined. The Grand Secretary will publish with the proceedings a statement of receipts and disbursements. MASONIC CHARITY was never more beautifully or forcibly illustrated to hundreds of destitute brothers, their wives and little ones, than during the period which has elapsed since you were last assembled, for when misfortune befell them, when a dark, impenetrable gloom surrounded them, when they needed something more than mere expressions of sympathy, their hearts were made glad and they were filled with gratitude for the liberality manifested by those who provided for their necessities: they could truly say, the naked were

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clothed and the hungry were provided with meat. It is not possible to convey in words the thanks of the recipients of these benefactions. The Masonry which teaches its votaries to carry into daily life and practice the tenets of their profession, and bids them wait not for invitations to visit the sick, to relieve the distressed and minister to the suffering, and the Masonry which teaches universal love and benevolence, and inspires in all who come within its influence a veneration for that undefined and incomprehensible power from whence springs man's love for man, by such manifestations of fraternal care, mingling the cardinal virtues and Christian graces, weaves the silken threads of affection which entwining around the hearts of men bind them to each other. But the past with all its gloom and sadness has departed; the broken clouds are hurrying away, and the present yields but little evidence of the great calamity which, like a pall, so recently hung over y o u ; and though the future is full of promise and the reward of industry, an abundant harvest, has . • given such encouragement that none are found to turn from this bright picture to predict a new despair, be not unmindful of the source of these great blessings, for they are not the gifts of men, but of an all-bountiful Providence, the fountain from which flows the streams by which the weary traveler on life's journey may be refreshed. SPECIAL CASES, depending as they do on particular facts, ordinarily should npt be reported, but the following is considered of sufficient interest to warrant a brief statement in this place: One N., on his petition for the mysteries of Masonry, was elected December 1870, in 36, under the jurisdiction of the G.'.L.". of M., where by local regulation a ballot was required on the petition and on each application for advancement, but before being initiated he removed near to 46, under the jurisdiction of the G.'.L.'. of K., where by local regulation a ballot was required only on the petitionj unless specially demanded on an application for advancement. Afterwards 36, without waiving jurisdiction or citing any local regulation, but with a statement of the election of December

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1870, requested 46 " t o confer the d e g r e e s " on N.; the latter consented to do the work, and pursuant to local regulations without ballot, initiated, passed and raised the candidate, and reported the fact to the former, and the receipt of the report was acknowledged. Afterwards 36 concluded that by the election of December 1870, by local regulation N. was entitled to receive only the first degree, and that the request should have been "to confer the first degree," with a waiver of jurisdiction and permission to receive the second and third degrees in any other Lodge, if found worthy, and so informed 4 6 ; but the latter having done the work for and at the request of the former, disclaimed any jurisdiction over the candidate, and demanded the acceptance of the work by 36. Applying to these facts the rules of the law found in Opinions 31, 32, 33 and 34, hereto appended, it is concluded that N. is a Master Mason and a member of 36, but whether that Lodge recognizes him as a member is a question with which 46 has nothing to do, that is a matter personal to the candidate, and if his claim to membership is refused he will' have to-go to the G.'.L.'. of M., where he will receive ample justice, for, though sometimes tardy, the right will ultimately prevail. T H E A N G E L AZRAEL,

with sweeping sword, has gathered in:

M.-.W.-. J. W. S. MITCHELL, P.-. G . ' . M . - . of Missouri, November 4, 1873. Full of years and honors he has gone to that home so earnestly sought for during the troublous years of an earnest life; • M.-.W.-. THOMAS J. TURNER, P.-.G.-.M.-. of Illinois, April 4, 1874. H e was a man of most exalted character, whose many virtues were but the reflex of a well spent and benevolent life; M.-.W.-. JOHN F . SANFORD, P.-.G.-.M.-. of Iowa, August i, 1874. His personal character was affluent in all those qualities which contribute to the formation of a perfect man; M.-.W.-. W I L L I A M M . PERKINS, P.-.G.-.M.-. of Louisana, September 14, 1874. His words were always spoken in kindness and truth, and from a heart overflowing with true friendship and brotherly love;

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M.-.W.-. PETER W . GRAY, P.-.G.-.M.-. of Texas, October 3,

1874. In the discharge of his duty, his integrity, his earnestness and his ability won the commendation of all classes of the people; M.-.W.-. JOHN M . R E A D E , P.-.G.-.M.-. of Pennsylvania, N o vember 29, 1874. There are few whose lives teach more impressively -the great moral of the strength which practical virtue gives; M.-.W.-. W I L L I A M M . WILSON, G.-.M.-. of Canada, January 16, 1875. A bright light has faded from the Masonic horizon, the history of his life is the story of a pure and unselfish •man's career; M.-.W.-. TIMOTHY CHASE, P.-.G.-.M.-. of Maine, March 6, 1875. When he spoke what tender words he used, so softly that like flakes of feathered snow, they melted as they fell; M.-. W.-. WiNSLOW LEWIS, P.-. G.-. M.-. of Massachusetts, August 3, 1875. Thoroughly imbued with its great principles, he practiced Masonry not only among his brethren, but with the. world. The heritage which we enjoy is a bequest from such as these whose hearts and lives were consecrated to this noble cause. Then let us emulate the virtues of our illustrious brothers, and follow in their footsteps over the sands of time, so that when we too lay down the working tools which we have used in these terrestrial quarries, we may be received as true and tried stones fitted for that spiritual building, that " House not made with hands eternal in the heavens." OPINIONS on the law of Masonry have.been given in many cases, and a larger number are reported than will probably prove beneficial, but they are the property of the Grand Lodge. For convenience for future reference, they are numbered consecutively with those accompanying last year's report : 19. By the law of the land one neglecting to provide for his family is guilty of-a misdemeanor, and such neglect is an offense against Masonry, and may be punished. 20.

A summons must be obeyed, unless a lawful excuse can be offered.

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brother summoned cannot shield himself by the plea that the cause for summons was not sufficiently urgent. 21. It is u'nmasonic for a Mason to disclose his ballot on a petition for admission, advancement, or for the mysteries of Masonry; therefore, it virould be unraasonic for a Mason to black-ball one at the request of another. 22. No one can be deprived of his rights and privileges as a member until by due trial and conviction for some offense charged, and sentence has been recorded, and all regulations depriving any of their prerogatives are obnoxious, and ought not to be regarded. 23. A Lodge should not assume the obligation of an endorser, but if by resolution a Lodge has undertaken such a risk, it is.morally though not legally bound, and an assessment on the members of a Lodge to meet such an engagement cannot be enforced. 24. Jurisdiction for the trial of one charged with an offense against Masonry may be in one of three Lodges. First, in the Lodge of which the offender is a member; second, in the Lodge where the offender resides or may be found, and third, in the Lodge within whose territory the offense was committed. 25. One under suspension for non-payment of dues seeking restoration, should first pay, without reserve, all demands against him at the time of suspension, and then petition for restoration, and though action on his petition should be unfavorable, the demands so paid cannot, as of right, be reclaimed. 26. It is not proper for a Lodge or its members to pass resolutions commendatory or otherwise of the Worshipful Master, nor is it proper for a Lodge or its members to enter into an investigatioii of any charges against the Master; such inquiries should always be under the direction of the Grand Master or Grand Lodge. 27. A Masonic Lodge-room may, in the discretion of the Lodge, (due re" gard always being had for the opinions or wishes of a minority of the members) be used by the society known as " The Grange." The avowed purpose of that organization being to cultivate the social virtues and foster intellectual pursuits, it is a duly to encourage it. 28. An application for dimission is not required lo be in writing; it may be made in open Lodge by the applicant in person, or by another for him, and if a majority of the members present vote in favor of granting the request, the declaration of the result of such vote determines the membership. The certificate is merely evidence of dismission. 29. A petitioner for membership is required to surrender has one, and having acquired membership, if for any cause he dimit, he should surrender it, and if on reasonable demand he be disciplined therefor, and should be denied dimission until complied with.

his dimit, if he has retained his refuses, he may such demand is

30. The Past Master's Degree, so called, is not a requisite qualification for the Master of a Lodge Under Dispensation, and if any one, i^hether a member or visitor, assumes to question the qualification or authority, qf the Master w.hi.le

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acting within the scope of his office, he should maintain his authority with dignity ahd fineness, if tledesSary, to the extent df closing the door against the offender. 31. The comity of Grand Lodges requires each to recognize the acts of every other, provided good faith is maintained, the ancient landmarks not infringed, and the territorial jurisdiction of another is not invaded, and within these limits full faith and credit must be given to the acts of each Lodge, conforming to local regulations, not only by Grand Lodges, but by ev.ery Lodge, whether of the same or another Grand Jurisdiction. 32. WJien- a Lodge has acted favorably on a petition for the mysteries of Masonry, it has obtained exclusive jurisdiction of the person of the applicant, and no other Lodge can undertake or finish the work except b y request of the Lodge having jurisdiction, or until such Lodge waives all right thereto, and it is only in cases of waiver of jurisdiction that the candidate can claim membership in the Lodge completing the work. 33. Every Lodge is bound to work according to the rules prescribed by the Grand Lodge to which it owes allegiance, and when the work is so done, it is good and lawful, and must pass inspection. When one Lodge is employed by another to work on certain material furnished, and the work is done according to the skill and understanding of the workman, the employer, in good faith, is bound to accept it, and good faith to the candidate requires his acceptance. 34. If you employ another to do your work for you, and having given him no specific instructions, he fashions it according to the rule of the Craft in the country where he has wrought, you are bound to accept it, for it was his duty ta do the work according to his understanding. . Without specified instructions you could not expect him to have knowledge of rules and customs peculiar to a country in which he has neither trave!eJ or worked. Remember the laborer is worthy of his hire. 35. In a trial before a Lodge the Master is the judge of the law applicable to the case, and the Master and members acting together are the judges of the facts; and in the consideration of the evidence they act in the capacity of jurors, and their determination.of the guilt or innocence of the accused, based on the law and the evidence, partakes of the character of a verdict, and when the finding is one of not guilty, unless an appeal is taken to the Grand Lodge, the cause is concluded. 36. If on the trial of a cause .the accused is found guilty, he must be punished by expulsion, suspension or reprimand, and it is the duly of the Master and members acting together to determine the punishment, and for that purpose they act as judges, and within the range of the different degrees of punishment they may exercise a sound discretion, and so if two-thirds of the judges do not agree on one ballot they must ballot again, and for a reasonable time within the discretion of the Master, continue to ballot until such agreement is reached.

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G R A N D SECRETARY'S AND GRAND T R E A S U R E R ' S REPORTS.

The Grand Secretary presented the Annual Reports of the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer, the same being printed, he asked that the reading be dispensed with, and referred as follows: So much of the Grand Secretary's Report as refers to finance, to the Finance Committee; the residue of said Report to the Committee on Grand Master's Address; the R.".W.'. Grand Treasurer's Report to the Committee on Finance. The Report of the Grand Secretary is as follows : GRAND SECRETARY'S REPORT. 7o the Grand Lodge of Kansas :

The Grand Secretary in presenting the twentieth (being his fourth) Annual Report, will give a brief statement of the transactions of his office for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1875, together with an account showing the receipts and disbursements of funds received by him since his last Annual Report. PRINTING PROCEEDINGS.

Twelve hundred copies of the Proceedings of the last Annual Communication were issued, in about as good time as usual, in a style and manner, I am pleased to say, that has Elicited universal commendation from the Craft in our own as well as in other Jurisdictions. It is gratifying to note that the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, are received with favor by readers of such publications, both at horne and abroad. APPE.A.L FOR R E L I E F AT H O M E .

On the 19th day of December, 1874, by the direction of the Grand Master, I issued a circular letter and addressed a copy to each Subordinate Lodge in this Jurisdiction, appealing to those of their members who were able to contribute of their means to aid those of our brethren who were in destitute circumstances, made so by the terrible grasshopper plague. F o r amounts contributed, see tabular statement marked " F . "

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APPEAL FOR RELIEF ABROAD.

On the 27th day of January, 1875, by the direction of the Grand Master, I issued a circular letter and addressed a copy to each of the Grand Masters or Gra,nd Secretaries of sister Grand Lodges, asking them to give us such assistance as they might feel able and disposed to contribute to the relief of our destitute brethren in this Jurisdiction. For the amount contributed, see tabular statement marked " F . " AMENDMENTS TO BY-LAWS.

At the Annual Communication held October 21, 22 and 23, 1874, amendments to Sections 18, 42 and 46, of" the ByLaws of this Grand Lodge, were presented, read and after some discussion, concurred in, and ordered to be submitted to the Particular Lodges for their approval or rejection. A c cordingly, on the 25th of March, 1875, Lprepared and had printed the amendments in circular form and sent one copy to each Lodge in the Jurisdiction, with a request to act upon the several amendments and report to me their action thereon. The following Lodges have made reports of their action, showing the vote for and against the respective amendments, to-wit: For Amendment to Sec. 18.— Lodges Nos. 7, 27, 39, 47, 52, 60, 62, 67, 70, 73, 74, 76, 80, 85, 92, 95, 97, 99, 102, lOS, 110, 113, 117, 119, 122, 127, I3'i, 134, 136, 137, 142, 143, 146, 147, 151, 152, 153, 156 — 3 8 votes. Against—Lodges Nos. 2, 5, 9, 10, 16, 17, 19, 30, 31, 32, 4 1 , 46, SO, SI, S3. S4. 56, S7, 63, 66, 68, 79, 83, 89, 90, 9 1 , 94, 96, l o i , 106, 107, I I I , 124, 132, 133, 135 — 3 6 votes. For Amendment to Sec. 42.— Lodges Nos. 2, 5, 7, 9, 16, 19, 27. 31, 32, 39.46, 47. 50, 51. 52, S3. 54, S6, 57. 60, 62, 63, 66, 67, 68, 70, 73, 74, 76, 79, 80, 83, 8s, 91, 92, 94, 95, 96, 97, 99, l o i , 102, 105, 106, 107, n o . I I I , 113, 117, 119, 122, 124, 127, 133, 134, 135. 136, 137, 142, 143, 146, 147. 151, 152, 153, 156, — 6 6 votes. Against—Lodges Nos. 17, 41, 89, 90, 132 — 5 votes.

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For Amendment to Sec. 46.— Lodges Nos. 2, 7, 9, 16, 17, 27, 30, 32, 46, 47, 60, 63, 66, 68, 70, 73, 74, 79, 83, 85, 89, 91, 9S, 97. l o i , 195, 106, n o , I I I , 113, 119, 122, 124, 133, 134, 137, 142, 146, 147, 151, 152, 156—42 votes. Against—"LodiZ^s Nos. 5, 19, 31, 39, 4 1 , 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 56, 57, 62, 67, J6, 80, 90, 92, 94, 96, 99, 102, 107, 117, 127, 131. 132, 135. 136, 143, 153 — 31 votes. Whole'number of Lodges entitled to vote, Necessary to adopt the amendments, For amendment to sec. 18, Against amendment to sec. 18, For amendment to sec. 42, Against amendment to sec. 42, For amendment to sec. 46, Against amendment to sec. 46,

156 79 38 36 66 5 42 31

BLANK C H A R T E R S .

In issuing Charters to the new Lodges at the close of our last Annual Communication, to my surprise, I found the supply of blank Charters exhausted. This blank being indispensable, and knowing full well a number would be required at this Communication, I have deemed it advisable to have a supply printed, and accordingly obtained one hundred new blanks, and drew on the Grand Treasurer for the amount of the bill, as you will see in his Annual Report. BLANK RETURNS.

The Grand Secretary respectfully begs leave to call your attention to the fact, that the supply of blank returns of Subordinate Lodges to the Grand Lodge, is exhausted, and it will be necessary to provide for a new supply of this blank before another Communication. ABSTRACT AND REGISTER.

Since my official connection with this Grand Lodge, I have from time to time taken occasion to call your attention to such matters pertaining to my office as I deemed of importance, and worthy of more than a passing notice. For some reason these suggestions have not met with favor, hence I

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feel some reluctance in intruding others upon your attention. I will, however, venture two more. As I pass along year after year in the discharge of my official duties, I learn more of the wants of the Craft, and better understand how these wants can best be supplied, and should I fail to present the results of these observations through the medium of my Report, I should fall far short of doing my duty. We have no written abstract showing the result of the year's work, nor of the amount of money received from each Subordinate Lodge. There should be kept in the office of the Grand Secretary a complete abstract, showing the number of initiations, passings and raisings, of admissions and dimissions, of actual membership, and the amount collected for Grand Lodge dues. A neat, comprehensive form can be devised that will make a satisfactory exhibit of the work of each Lodge for the year. The book can be arranged as to size so that the work of thirty or forty years can be placed on one page. It will require some work to go back and bring up the report from our organization to the present, but when once completed, and kept up from year to year, it will be an invaluable record of facts. REGISTER OF MEMBERSHIP.

There should be kept in the office of the Grand Secretary, a register, arranged in alphabetical order, of th'e names of each member, giving date of admission and dimission, and the number, name and location of the Lodge of which they are members. I have in many instances recognized the want of such a record. MONTICELLO LODGE, No. 43.

This Lodge has, by a unanimous vote, surrendered its Charter to the Grand Lodge, together with all the books, papers and Lodge seal, and asks that this action be approved and confirmed, and that each member whose name is borne on the roll at the date of the surrender, and certified to this Grand Lodge by the Worshipful Master, be granted z, certificate of dimission by the Gi'at'd Secretary.

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RETURNS OF LODGES.

Since \ have had the honor of occupying the post of Grand Secretary, it was made a part of my duty to examine the Annual Returns of Subordinate Lodges to the Grand Lodge, and to correct, or return to Subordinates for correction, such as were found to 'be incorrect. I have been endeavoring in every possible way to secure uniformity and accuracy in the make up of these Annual Returns. It is gratifying to observe the progress made in the right direction, and the marked improvement attained from year to year. .It is certainly not an impossible thing to reach almost perfection, if our Secretaries would only be a little more careful in writing up their returns. The failure to secure so desirable an end may, in a great measure, be attributed to the fact of the frequent changes in the office of Secretary. This office is one among the most important of all, and one on which much depends as to the management of the Lodge and its harmony; hence, there should be no indifference manifested on the part of the members of the Lodge in the selection of this officer. By all means secure a good, competent brother to fill the place, one who will familiarize himself with the duties pertaining to the office, and if necessary in order to secure the right man in the right place, a reasonable salary had better be paid to secure his services. Heretofore in my Annual Reports to the Grand Lodge touching this subject, I have taken occasion to call the attention of Subordinate Lodges to the many irregularities in these Annual Returns, and have criticised their work sharply with the hope of stirring our Secretaries up to a redoubling of their endeavors to do good work, such as would meet with approval. In addition to what has been said by the Grand Secretary, you have the reports of the Committee on Chartered Lodges, full and complete. For these reasons I do not deem it advisable to make an elaborate report, and point out specifically the many irregularities that appear in the Annual Returns for 1875, as it would only be a repitition of former reports. They are the same old mistakes, and it is only necessary to refer to former reports.

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NEW LODGES.

The Dispensations of the following Lodges were continued, having failed to comply with the requirements of the Constitution and By-Laws of the Grand L o d g e : Honie Lodge, U. D., Howard City, Sumner county, W."M. yVprshipful Master.

BATTIS.

Active Lodge, U. D., Atchison, Atchison county, THOMAS Worshipful Master.

CLYDE,

Robinson Lodge, U. D., Robinson, Brovyn county, CHAS. HACK, Worshipful Master. The M.".W.". Grand Master issued five Dispensations for the formation of new Lodges as follows: Noveniber 17, 1874, Saqui Lodge, jU. D., at Osborn City, Osborn county, S. B. FAREWELL, Worshipful Master; and a constitutional number. January 18, 1875, Alma Lodge, JJ. D., at Alma, Wabaunsee county, L. J. MCCUMB, Worshipful Master; and a constitutional number. April 29. 1875, Sabetha Lodge, U. D., at Sabetha, Brown county, WILLIAM M . SLOSSON, Worshipful Master; and a constitutional number. April 30, 187s, Cedar Vale Lodge, U. D., at Cedar Vale, Cowley county, CHARLES H . LEWIS, Worshipful Master; and a constitutional number. May 17, 1875, Greenwood Lodge, at Charleston, Greenwood county, O. P. SMITH, Worshipful Master; and a constitutional number.

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GRAND TREASURER'S REPORT. To the M.-. W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas :

I beg leave to submit a statement of my account with the Grand Lodge from October i, 1874, to September 30, 1875 : Balance on hand October i, 1874 $4,704 Received from Grand Secretary for the year ending Sept. 30, 1875— 3>'93 Received from Board of Tiusfees on account of Loan 800 Received from Board of Trustees on account of interest 49 Total on hand and received

69 5° 00 95

$8,748 14

DISBURSEMENTS. Paid Owen A. Bassett, Grand Master $ Paid Isaac B. Sharp, Deputy Grand Master Paid E. D. Hillyer; Custodian Paid W. Cowgil!, Custodian Paid John Guthrie, Grand Junior Warden Paid Justice Assmann, Assistant Grand Tyler Paid Fritz Majors, Grand Tyler Paid J. W. Peck, Grand Senior Warden Paid J. A. Huff, remitted dues Paid J. C. Ketcheson on acc't of Printing Proceedings 1874 Paid Ketcheson & Durfee, " " " Paid D. A. Stahl, for Obedience Lodge, No. 109 Paid John H . Brown, Grand Secretary, for postage Paid John H . Brown, Grand Secretary, for salary '. Paid Owen A. Bassett, Grand Master, on acc't of charity . Paid Owen A. Bassett, Grand Master, on acc't of charity. Paid Board of Trustees Masonic Temple Paid Ketcheson & Durfee on miscellaneous printing Paid John H . Brown, Grand Secretary, for office rent Paid Ketcheson & Durfee for Blank Charters ; By balance on hand September 30, 1875

300 8 112 48 12 9 15 16 7 124 684 102 100 800 250 500 800 74 100 137

op 60 00 45 50 50 00 40 00 50 45 55 00 00 00 00 00 25 00 00—$4,202 20 4.545 94 $8,748 14

To balance on hand

4.545 94

Respectfully submitted, CHRISTIAN BECK, Qrand Treasurer^

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SCHEDULE " A , " BEING ABSTRACT OF DUES R E T U R N E D SUBORDINATE LODGES, FOR T H E YEAR E N D I N G AUGUST 31, 1875.

No Washington Lawrence Bourbon 9 Acacia 10 King Solomon _ ^ I Jewell H, 0§kaloosa 16 Lafayette 17 Topeka 18 Franklin 19 Olathe 22 O l i v e t . . 23 Palmyra 25 High Prairie 27 Neosho 28 Eldora 30 Valley 31 Arcana 32 Auburn 33 Mound City 35 Hiawatha 36 Council Grove 39 Seneca 41 Blooming Grove 43 Monticello 44 Delphian 46 Rising Sun 47 Xenia 48 Monrovia 49 Nine Mile S3 Grenada 54 Shawnee : •55 Troy 56 Spring Hill 59 Dick Rees 62 Ridgeway 63 Adams 66 Burlington 67 Frankfort 68, Hiram 70 Carbondale Baxter 74' Mystic Tie 761 Erie 78,1White C l o u d . . . 79 Corinthian 80 Zaradatha 81 New Albany 82 Tuscan 83 Doric

LOCATION.

Atchison : Lawrence Fort Scott Lawrence Leavenworth Jewell City Oskaloosa Manhattan Topeka Ottawa Olathe Olivet Baldwin City High Prairie Le Roy Mapleton North Lawrence Doniphan Auburn Mound City Hiawatha :_ Council Grove Seneca Trading-Post Monticello Garnett Fort Scott Xenia Monrovia Fairmount Wetmore : Shawnee Troy Spring Hill Hoge Ridgeway Oswego :.. Burlington Frankfort Leavenworth Carbondale Baxter Springs Augusta Erie White Cloud Burlingame Cottonwood Falls. New Albany 1 Neosho Falls Eudora

DATE.

BY

PAID.

Sep. 10 i 65 50

'( 'If ' .< ' •( (( (t1 '

10

9 II

14 16 II

6

' ' ( ' ( ' ( ( * ( ( (

('1 '€ ( (t '

57 °o

9

43 39 5 15 8 13 14 25 29 21 22

4

47 50

21

zz 50

18 II II

9 24

7 22

4

9 21

18

7 9 6 II 14

9 15 II II

J3 24 29 29 22

16 18 Aug 30 Sep. 10

" (( •t

12 GO 25 CO 39 00

10

Aug. 31 Sep. 16

(( <' *( (( (' (( 't'

39 50

15

Aug 31 Sep. 22 t

39 00 26 00 34 00

9 25 16 24

23 10 4 28 39 18 14 12 13 19 38 29 12 10 46

00 00 GO 00 GO 50 00 50 00 50 50

GO 50 GO 00 00 00 GO 50 GO 00 00 00 00 OG 00

36 SO 20 50 14 00 9 CO

34 50 2G 13 16 22 17 13 16 8

OG 00 50 00 00 50 50 OG

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October,

SGHEDUEE- '•'••A\'' BEING' ABfTRA^t- OF DUES RETURNED BY

SUBORDINATE LOiDGES; FOR THE YEAR ENDING AUGUST 3 1 , i&TS.—Continued. No

NAME.

JeffersonSuttonEureka Home' 9 0 Golden Rule 9 2 Mission 93 Girard 94 Harmony 95 Constellation' 96 Dela-ware 98 Benevolent 99 Wichita lOI Euclid 102 Key Stoiie: 103- Cedar 104- Frontier ^ 105 Solomon City 106 Fidelity 107 Fortittide 1 0 8 Zioh' 109 Obedience' n o Adelphi H I Hesperian 112 Blue Valley 113 St. Johns «iS Excelsior 116 Muscotah 117 Parsons 122 Alpha 124 Godfrey J25 Cawker City 126 Meridian 127 Palestine 128 Ottawa 131 Equity Carsoii 132 Crescent 133 •34 Clay Center '35 Lenexa >3« Pomona 140 Reno r4i Signal 144- Gilead 146 Ellsworth' : 147 Center 148 White Water 150 Wellington -.^ 152 Composite ' 5 3 Cato ' 5 4 Lincoln

LOCATION.

84 85 88 89

'. ._.

.:

•_•

-^

=.

Win'chesler -Watervillfe . ._-_. Pleasanton _^^ Centr'alia ^-__ North Topeka--. Osage Mission^. Girard' — — . Neodesha -. •-. Fredohia White Chu'rch.Abilerie Wichita Lyndon . ^ Coffeyville -^. Chanate _. \Va?hirigtoh__-_. Solomon City .^ Eureka Indepeiidence Stanton ^^__ Aniericus.: . Winfield Rossville' Irving^ _. Concordia ;.. Uniontown Muscotah Parsons Fort Gibson Godfrey Cawker City: ^ Elk F a l l s . . . _ • . Edgeiton Ottawa . Fontan'a Elk City . . _ _ - _ Arkansas' City_Clay Center Len'6xai_i Pomona._ Hutchinson Osage City.; Kalida Ellsworth Marion Center _ Amador Wellington Edwardsville Cato Lincoln Center.

DATE.

Sep.

4 14 24 16 II

6 16 24 II

6 16 21 I

28 16 18

6

n

9 27 9 3 4 3 16 16 .24

9 10

9 27 I

6 24

7 6 18 18

.8 20 22

14 16 10

15 16 24 10 24 18

PAID.

8 CO 23 5 0 14 5 0 14 5 0 20 50 25 0 0 .22 5 0 28 op 29 0 0 15 0 0 24 50 33 0 0 10 0 0 24' 0 0 16 0 0 14- 0 0 19 0 0 16 5 0 44' 0 0 10 0 0 10 C O 20 0 0 9 00 12' 0 0 22 0 0 17 0 0 i5'5o 30 50 12 5 0 13 5 0 19 5 0 21 0 0 8'00 27 0 0

9 40 12 so 15 50 24 0 0 12 0 0

13 50 40 0 0 8 00

8 50 12-00 16 0 0 7 00 23 0 0

9 50 8 50 14 so

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SUBORDINATE LODGES, FOR T H E YEAR ENDING AUGUST 31, i?,Te,.—Contihueil. No: 1-55 156

NAME.

Hope

--

u TT, n n Ti n Alma u n IT D Cedar V D

Vale.

__

LOCATION.

•_

T-

Howard"City

DATE.

~

PAID".

" Sep. 21 IS 9 50 9 15 00 7 6 00 6 60 9 00 7 10 50 " 22 10 50 10. 50

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October,

S C H E D U L E " B , " BEING ABSTRACT OF DUES RETURNED BY SUBORDINTE LODGES, FOR T H E YEAR ENDING AUGUST 3 1 , 1874, MADE SINCE LAST R E P O R T R E N D E R E D OCTOBER 1, 1874.

No.

NAME.

5 Atchison ..

II Jewell

13 Nemaha ._. «4 Oskaloosa . 20 Circleville 21 Grasshopper Falls 25 High Prairie 27 Neosho Pacific " 29 Auburn 32 Great Light 34 lola 38 Easton 45 Xenia 47 61 La Cygne 72 Huron . 75 Wamego 77 Ionic 79 Corinthian Doric 86 Evergreen Home Benevolent 114 Advance i'5 Excelsior Belleville 129 Carson 132 Minneapolis . 143 Mt. Vernon 145 i48|White Water i5o|Wellington

LOCATION.

Atchison .; Jewell City America City. Oskaloosa Circleville. Valley Falls Leavenworth Le Roy Humboldt Auburn Silver Lake lola Easton Xenia La Cygne Huron Wamego Neosho Rapids. Burlingame Eudora Montana .. Centralia Abilene Florence Uniontown Belleville Elk City Minneapolis Beloit Amador Wellington

DATE.

PAID.

Oct.

((

21

•'

19 24 21 21 21

> 74 50 10 00 16 50 23 50 14 50 24 00 7 50 16 00 25 00 23 50 10 50 23 50 8 50 11 50 20 50 15 50 26 50 6 50 21 50 8 00 14 50

Nov 1 8 Oct. 2 6

<( (< *( ^ f It It tt tt

Nov. Oct.

" (t tt

19 24 14 21 24 21 4 17 21 21 14

1 4 GO

'* 9 Nov. 10 Oct. M ((

13

" " it

17 14

21 50 8 SO

15 50 29 CO 13 00 18 00 14 00 7 00 20 00

Dec. 10 Oct. 9 6

S C H E D U L E " C , " B E I N G ABSTRACT SHOWING BALANCES COLL E C T E D FROM SUBORDINATE LODGES DUE FOR YEAR E N D I N G AUGUST 31, 1874. No.

47 95 •3' 132

LOCATION.

NAME.

AMOUNT.

$

Elk Citv

7 8 6 I

00 25 GO 40

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SCHEDULE " D , " BEING ABSTRACT OF CHARTER FEES RECEIVED FROM T H E FOLLOWING NAMED LODGES DURING T H E YEAR ENDING AUGUST 31, 1875. TO WHOM CHARTERS W E R E GRANTED AT T H E LAST ANNUAL COMMUNICATION OF T H E GRAND LODGE. No.

LOCATION.

NAME.

Jewell City Great BendOlivet.

II

IS Great Bend 22 Olivet 76 6 ' Ridgeway

COUNTY.

Jewell Barton

AMOUNT.

_ $ _

_

20 00 20 0 0 20 0 0

Ridgeway

69 70 Carbondale 146 Ellsworth 147 148 White Water 149

"5° Wellington

151 152 Composite

_

_-

Carbondale Ellsworth Ellsworth Marion Center _ _ Marion Butler

_ _ Wellington „ _

153 154 155 •56

Edwardsville

Butler __ Wyandotte _ Crawford

Lincoln Center Howard City

Howard

^_ _ _ _

20 0 0

20 0 0

S C H E D U L E " E , " DISPENSATION F E E S RECEIVED FROM T H E LODGES NAMED BELOW, TO WHOM DISPENSATIONS W E R E ISSUED BY T H E GRAND MASTER DURING T H E YEAR ENDING AUGUST 31, 1875. ' " NAME.

Osborn City Alma Cedar Vale Greenwood-

COUNTY.

LOCATION.

_. Charleston _.

Osborn Brown Cowley Greenwood

AMOUNT.

_

$

.

20 GO 20 CO 20 0 0 20 0 0

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Statement of cash received and expended, and transferred by the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, from October i, 1874, to September 30, 1875 : RECEIPTS. Dues from Subordinate Lodges, as per Schedule " A " Dues from Subordinate Lodges, as per Schedule " B " Dues from Subordinate Lodges, as per Schedule " C " Charter Fees from new Lodges, as per Schedule " D " Dispensation Fees, as per Schedule " F . " From the Grand Treasurer on acc't of postage Froni the Grand Treasurer on acc't of salary From the Grand Treasurer on acc't of rent

^

Total amount received

$2,171 562 22 360 100 100 800 100

00 50 65 00 00 00 00 00

'-_$4,2i6 15

EXPENDITURES. Paid Paid Paid Paid Paid

on on on on on

acc't acc't acc't acc't acc't

of of of of of

postage from Oct. i, 1874, to Sept. 30, 1875, $ express charges stationery salary, one year office rent, one year

Total expended

119 8 23 800 100

00 00 50 00 00

$1,050 50

Transferred to CHRISTIAN BECK, Grand Treasurer : Oct.

14, 1874, as per 17, 1874. " 24, 1874, " 26, 1874, March 30, 1875, Sept. 30,1875,

receipt " " . " " "

% 156 75 130 50 349 50 64 00 2000 2,472 75—;JS3,193 50

Total atn't expended and transferred, By balance

$4,244 00

-__-

$

27 85

$4,244 00.34,244 00 Balance due Grand Secretary

$

27 85

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(FJ STATEMENT SHOWING T H E AMOUNT CONTRIBUTED BY VARIOUS LODGES IN T H E STATE OF KANSAS FOR T H E R E L I E F OF DESTITUTE B R E T H R E N . No

NAME.

35 Hiawatha -__ 56 Spring Hill._ 92 Mission Kansas 28 Eldora 54 Shawnee 29 Pacific 96 Delaware 39 Seneca 95 Constellation too Prudence 4 Kickapoo 43 Monticello ._ 30 Valley 9 Acacia Grand Lodge Grand Lodge

LoCATIOiN'.

DATE.

Hiawatha Spring Hill Osage Mission.. Leavenworth Mapleton Shawnee Humboldt White Church... Seneca Fredonia Columbus Pleasant Ridge.. Monticello North Lawrence Lawrence Kansas Kansas

Dec. Jan.

Feb. April June

PAID.

31 $ 25 15 31 20 2 I 7 20 25 15 5 13 10 20 29 6 :6! 12 10 10 18 10 9 25 49 500 250

00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00

35 oo 00 00 00 00 00 00

;S998 35

( F ) STATEMENT Showing the amount contributed by various Grand Lodges for the relief of our destitute brethren. Alabama Delaware Illinois Kansas Louisiana

$ 1

Maine

50 00 230 00 '.835 12 998 35 58260 150

New Jersey New York Oregon South Carolina Tennessee Texas Washington Territory West Virginia Wisconsin Total received

;

:

$9,194 80

The above amount paid over to Grand Master OwEN A. BASSETT. 7

00

i , i i i 75 10 60 1,254 03 174 15 526 95 983 35 150 00 10000 887 50

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DISBURSEMENTS TO LODGES BY OWEN A. BASSETT, GRAND MASTER. II, 15, 45, 44, 58, 74, 87, 89, 97, 99, 104, no, 113, 114, 120, 125, 129, 133,

Jewell, : Great Bend, Easton, Delphian, Mt. Pleasant, Mystic Tie, Ashlar,-__ Home, Patmos, Wichita, Frontier, Adelphi, St. Johns, Advance, Halcyon, Cawker City, Belleville, Crescent,

gioo oo 100 00 25 00 50 00 50 00 140 00 I I I 00 100 00 120 00 140 00 125 00 125 00 185 00 85 00 150 00 155 00 290 00 igo 00

134, Clay Center, 139, Sedgwick, 140, Reno, 142, Newton, 143, Minneapolis, 145, Mt. Vernon, 146, Ellsworth, 147, Center, 148, Whitewater, 150; Wellington, 151, Douglas, 154, Lincoln, 156, Dexter, U. D., Haven, U. D., Saqui,

To individuals, Balance in his hands, $ 3 80

i5o 00 65 00 .280 00 :6o 00 180 00 140 00 100 00 105 00 70 00 200 00 80 00 130 00 95 00 70 00 125 00 ;^4,2II 00 4,98000

T h e G r a n d L o d g e w a s t h e n , b y o r d e r of t h e G r a n d M a s t e r , c a l l e d from labor t o r e f r e s h m e n t u n t i l 2:30 p. M.

AFTERNOON SESSION. A t 2:30 P. M. t h e M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d L o d g e w a s called from ref r e s h m e n t t o labor. REPORT ON GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS. R.'.W.". Bro. J O H N A . A N D E R S O N ,

from t h e C o m m i t t e e

on

G r a n d M a s t e r ' s A d d r e s s , p r e s e n t e d t h e following report, w h i c h was,-on motion, a d o p t e d : To the M.-. W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas ; Your Committee, to whom was referred the Report of the M.-.W.-. Grand Master for distribution, having carefully considered the same, recommend as follows: First—That so much of the Report as relates to the action of the M.-.W.-. Grand Master in providing for the destitute be approved, and that the munificent action of other Grand Lodges in extending aid be solemnly and reverenlly referred by this Grand Body to the Supreme Architect of the Universe for approval and reward. Second— That so much of the Report as relates to the inevitable work of the Angel AzRAEL be commended to the earnest consideration of the brethren,, that each may so live and love as to stand in tqadiness for ih.e, final sijmwons.

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Third—That so much of the Report as refers to "Official Resolutions," " N e w Lodges," " N e w Lodges Under Dispensation," "Special Elections" and "Grand Representatives" be approved, and the spirit and assiduity of our M.-. W.-. Grand Master be heartily commended. Fourth — That so much of the Report as relates to Foreign Relations be approved, and the Committee on Foreign Correspondence be requested to present in their next Annual Report an account of the status of all the Grand Lodges in the world, and their relation to this Grand Body. Fifth—That so much of the Report as relates to "School for Instruction," and "Assistant Lecturers," be referred to a Special Committee of three on ritual. Sixth — That so much of the Report as relates to the recognition of the socalled " Colored Lodges," be referred to a Special Committee of three, to report at the next Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge. Seventh — That so much of the Report as ralates to "Obedience," "Palestine," "Monticello" and " A l p h a " Lodges, be referred to the Committee on . Chartered Lodges. Eighth — That so much of the Report as relates to the W.-.M.-. of Wellington Lodge, be referred to the Committee on Grievances and Appeals. Ninth — That so much of the Report as relates to "Amendments to ByLaws," "Great Light Lodge," "Valley Lodge," " New Grand Lodges," " S p e cial Laws," "Opinions on the Law of Masonry," be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence. Finally, your Committee cannot close this Report without calling the special attention of the whole Craft to the subject under discussion in the eloquent Address of our M.-.W.-. Grand Master. We deem this a subject of great importance, because the tendency among modern Masonic writers is to divert the attention from, and thus lessen the interest of the Craft in the accepted history of Masonry, as contained in its ancient landmarks, usages and morality. The old foundations are undermined and dislodged without putting anything in their place, which rests on the solid basis of truth and fact. We think that the Address has furnished us the key which will put us in possession of that which dispells many a well-wrought theory in reference to the origin of our sublime mysteries. By this test much that is said in our standard works on Masonry will be found to be mere fiction. Our historians have too often drawn on their own imaginations to supply the missing link in the chain of their arguments. We regard it as unwise to destroy, or'even to detract from, the traditional the. ories which have been handed down as an essential part of Masonry, especially when it must be done by such lame apologies as are usually presented. We are satisfied with Masonry as it explains itself in its own mysteries, and not as those writers attempt to explain it. We therefore most heartily commend this Address to the thoughtful perusal of the entire Craft. Fraternally submitted, J O H N A. ANDERSON, D A N I E L W. COXE, JOHN T. LANTER, Committee.

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Also the following from the same Committee, which was likewise received and adopted : To the M.-. IV.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on Grand Master's Address, to whom was referred the Grand Secretary's Annual Report, would recommend that his action in obtaining blank forms for Charters be approved; that he be authorized to provide blank forms for Returns of Subordinate Lodges, an Abstract and Register for the record of annual returns and a register of membership. Fraternally submitted, J O H N A. ANDERSON, Chairvmn. F O R E I G N CORRESPONDENCE.

The R.'.W.". Grand Secretary made a statement as to Report of the Committee on Foreign Correspondence, it was ready, and being quite voluminpus and now in hands of the printer, asked that its present reading be pensed with.

the that the dis-

On motion of Bro. BROCKWAY, the reading of the Report was accordingly dispensed with, and ordered printed. (See Appendix.) AMENDMENTS TO T H E CONSTITUTION.

Bro. W. E. MOORE submitted the following resolution: Resolved, That the Committee pn Unfinished Business be directed to report for final action a recommendation relating to amendment of the Constitution, of this Grand Lodge, made by the Committee on Jurisprudence in 1873 (G. L. Report, 76), laid over under the rule. EXAMINING COMMITTEE.

The M.".W.'. Grand Master appointed as a Committee for the examination of such Representatives and visiting brethren as could not be vouched for to the Custodians: Bros. E. D. HiLLYEK, L.

P. M A S O N a n d

WM.

COWGILL.

The consideration of Bro. MOORE'S resolution was resumed, and that portion of the Grand Lodge proceedings of 1873 referred to by the resolution, was read, and on motion the resolution was referred to the Committee on Unfinished Business.

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SUSPENSION FOR NON-PAYMENT OF DUES.

Bro.

MAKEANEV

offered the following resolution :

WHEREAS, AS it has been stated by a member of the Board of Custodians, that a large number of Lodges have suspended members for non-payment ot dues, by resolution, without due notice or trial; therefore, Resolved, That a Special Committee of three be appointed to investigate the matter and report what action is necessary to protect the rights of members from such illegal suspensions.

Bro. JOHN H . BROWN moved to refer the matter to the Committee on Jurisprudence, which motion was adopted. The M.'.W.'. Grand Master declared the Grand Lodge informally at refreshment until the sound of the gavel in the East. • COMMITTEE ON LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION.

The Grand Lodge being again called to labor, R.'.W.". Bro. from the Committee on the Work of Lodges Under Dispensation, made the following Report, which was received and adopted:

JOHN GUTHRIE,

To the M.-. W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation have carefully examined the work of the following Lodges, and we have to submit the following Report : Robinson Lodge, U. D.— This Lodge was before the Committee at our last Annual Communication. The work is satisfactory, and your Committee recommend that a Charter be granted. CHARLES HACK, Worshipful Master; CYRUS A. LEMON, Senior Warden; AARON H . WADE, Junior Warden. Active Lodge, U. 2 ? . ^ This Lodge is located at Atchison, Atchison county, and was before this Grand Lodge at its last Annual Communication. The work meets our approval, and we recommend that a Charter be granted. THOMAS CLYDE, Worshipful Master; R. P. R. MILLAR, Senior Warden; J. D. THAYER, Junior Warden. Saqtii Lodge, U. D.—This Lodge is located at Osborne City, Osborne county, and was constituted on the 3d day of December, 1874. The work appears to conform to the usages of the Order, and we recommend that a Charter be granted.

SELAH B . FARWELL, Worshipful-Master;

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Warden; A. SMITH,'Junior Warden. • Alma Lodge, U.D.— This Lodge is located at Alma, Wabaunsee county, and was constituted January 25, 1875, by Bro. J. W. PECK, Special Deputy Grai d Master. The work meets our approval, and we recommend that a Charter be

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LARDNER J. MCCRUMB, Worshipful Master; CHARLES ROSS, Senior

Warden; JOHN W . TAYLOR, Junior Warden. Sabelha Lodge, U. D.— This Lodge is located at Sabetha, Nemaha county, and was constituted on the 6th day of May, 1875, by Bro. IRA J. LACOCK, Special Deputy Grand Master. The work of this Lodge is satisfactory to your Committee, and we recommend that a Charter be granted. WILLIS M . SLOSSON, Worshipful Master; JOHN E . CORWINE, Senior Warden; J. E. BLACK, Junior. Warden. Greenwood Lodge, U. D.— This Lodge is located at Charleston, Greenwood county, and was constituted on the 22d day of May, 1875, by Bro. BENJAMIN T. HUMPHREY, Special Deputy Grand Master. The work appears to be satisfactory to your Committee, and we recommend that a Charter be granted. O L I VER P. SMITH, Worshipful Master; J. B. CLOGSTON, Senior Warden; G. M. MCCOY, Junior Warden. Haven Lodge, U. D.— This Lodge is located at South Haven, Sumner county, and it was before the Committee at our last Annual Communication. The work appears to be satisfactory, and your Committee recommend that a Charter be granted. WiLKiNS M. BATTIS, Worshipful Master; FRANK A. HUNT, Senior Warden ; THOMAS HUNTER, Junior Warden. Cedar Vale Lodge, U. D.— This Lodge is located at Cedar Vale, Howard county, and was constituted on the n t h day of May, 1875, by Bro. JAMES M C DERMOTT, Special Deputy Grand Master. Your Committee recommend that the Dispensation be continued to our next Annual Communication. Your Committee fully endorse the action of the M.-.W.-. Grand Master in the exercise of bis prerogative in granting and refusing Dispensations since our last Annual Communication. T h e duty is often a delicate one, and requires care, labor, and discriminating judgment. Your Committee beg leave to call the attention of the Craft to the recommendations of this Committee at our last Annual Communication. Fraternally submitted, JOHN GUTHRIE, J O H N McCULLAGH, . A. D. McCONAUGHY, Committee.

On the suggestion of the Grand Master, Bro. GUTHRIE read from the Report of the Proceedings of the last Communication the paragraphs referred to in the concluding sentence of the above report, which recommended a more rigid adherence to the provisions of Sections 18 and 19 of the rules governing Lodges Under Dispensation, which recommendations he again orally reiterated as of the highest importance. •

APPLICATIONS FOR DISPENSATION.

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WHEREAS, Applications for new Lodges have been of late so frequent, and some instances, absorb so much of the material in the jurisdiction of Lodges already established to such a degree as to retard iheir prosperity, if not to render them more or less ineflGcient: Therefore, be it Resolved, That from and after this session no Dispensation shall be granted for a new Lodge if it is located within ten miles of any existing Lodge, except in cities or (owns containing a population of two thousand inhabitants.

Bro. J. L. K N I G H T moved that the election of the officers of the Grand Lodge be made the special order for 2 o'clock to-morrow, (Thursday, October 21), which motion prevailed. GRAND MASTER'S DECISIONS. SUSPENSION FOR NON-PAYMENT OF DUES.

M.'.W.". Bro. M. S. ADAMS, from the Committee on Jurisprudence, asked leave to submit a partial report, as follows, which was received and adopted : To the M.\ W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Ccmniittee on Jurisprudence, to whom was referred the decisions of the Most Worshipful Grand Master for the past year, numbered nineteen to ihirtysix inclusive, respectfully report that they have carefully considered the said opinions and decisions, and are of the opinion that they contain the correct rule of law on the subjects covered by them, and therefore recommend that they be approved. But, in view of existing regulations of this Grand Lodge, as found in Section 44 of the By-Laws, would recommend that Decision No. 22,-should not be so construed as to apply to members of Lodges suspended for nonpayment of dues under provision of said By-Law. Fraternally submitted, M. S. ADAMS,' JOHN M. PRICE, C. K. HOLLIDAY, Committee. CONSOLIDATION OF VALLEY LODGE, No. 30, AND LODGE, No. 6.

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Bro. ADAMS, from the Committee on Jurisprudence, submitted the following Report: To the M.-. TV.-. Grand Lodge of

Kansas:

Your Committee on Jurisprudence, to whom was referred the proposition of Valley Ledge, No. 30, to consolidate with Lawrence Lodge, No. 6, beg leave to report that, it appearing to your Committee that the proposition of consoli-

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dation on the part of Valley Lodge, No. 30, has been accepted by said Lawrence Lodge, No. 6, subject to the approval of the Grand Lodge, we therefore recommend that said proposition of consolidation be approved by this Grand Lodge. Fraternally submitied, M. S. ADAMS, J O H N M. PRICE, C. K. HOLLIDAY, Committee. VALLEY LODGE, No. 30.

On motion of Bro. E. D. HILLYER, the Representatives of Valley Lodge, No, 30, in this Grand Lodge, were declared entitled to all the privileges of such during this Communication. G R A N T I N G DIMITS.

Bro. P E T E R H . PETERS submitted the following resolution which was referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence: Resolved, That dimits shall only be granted to brothers who desire to join other Lodges, and when any dimit is granted it shall be forwarded by the Secretary of the Lodge granting the same to the Secretary of the Lodge that the brother desires to join. CHANGE O F NAME.

Bro. HILLYER submitted the following resolution, which was adopted: Resolved, That the name of Grasshopper Falls Lodge, No. 21, be changed to Valley Falls Lodge, No. 21.

Bro. E L Y moved to reconsider the motion by which the election of officers was made the special order for two o'clock p. M. of Thursday, which motion did not prevail. Bro. HILLYER moved that when the Grand Lodge be called from labor to refreshment it be until nine o'clock to-morrow morning, which motion was adopted. U N F I N I S H E D BUSINESS.

The Committee on Unfinished Business, by Bro. MAN, made the following R e p o r t :

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ing to amendment of'the Constitution of this Grand Lodge, made by the Committee on Jurisprudence in 1873, as appears on pages 76 and 77 of the Proceedings of 1873, have considered the same. We find that said proposed amendments were reported to the Grand Lodge in 1874 by its Committee on Unfinished Business, as appears on page 91 of the Proceeding of 1874, and recommend that said resohition be not adopted. All of which is respectfully submitted. T. W. WATERMAN, FRANCIS M'ENET, F R A N K L I N BABCOCK, Committee.

The Grand Master explained to the brethren that the adoption of the above report left the rule as to representation, proposed to be amended, standing as at present, unaffected by the amendment, and the report was accordingly adopted. In behalf of the Board of Custodians, Bro. L. P. MASON, announced that the work would be exemplified at half past seven in the evening for the benefit for all such brethren as choose to be present. The M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge was then called from labor to refreshment until nine o'clock of Thursday, October 21.

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The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge was .called from refreshment to labor at 9 A. M. A portion of the work, comprising the second Degree of Masonry, was rehearsed in the form of a lecture by the Board of Custodians, Bros. L. P. MASON and W M . COVVGILL. On motion, the reading of the minutes of yesterday was dispensed with. VESPER LODGE, No. 136.

R.-.W.-. Bro. GUTHRIE submitted the following resolution in relation to the change of location of Vesper Lodge", No. 136 ;

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Resolved, That Vesper Lodge, No. 136, be authorized to remove its location from Elgin, in Chautauqua county (formerly Howard county), to Sedam, in said county.

The resolution was adopted. MILEAGE AND PER DIEM.

Bro. j . L. JONES offered a resolution relating to the payment of per diem and mileage to delegates attending this session of the Grand Lodge, which was, on motion of Bro. D. BROCKWAY, referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence. C H A R T E R E D LODGES.

R.'.W.". Bro. J. W. PECK, from the Committee on Chartered Lodges, submitted the following Report: ToPEKA, October 20, 1875. To the M.-. W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on Chartered Lodges beg leave to present the following Report: Section 49 of the By-Laws of this Grand Lodge requires Subordinate Lodges to make Annual Returns to the Grand Lodge for the year ending August 31, containing a full exhibit of the work done for the year, which, together with the'amount of Grand Lodge dues, are to be forwarded to the Grand Secretary at a date not later than September 10, of each year. When the same shall be received by the Grand Secretary, he shall carefully examine said Returns, and if found to be incorrect, at once return them to the respective Lodges for correction. This duty imposed upon the Grand Secretary by our law has been 'aithfully performed, and the Annual Returns received have been properly corrected and placed in our hands, and all that remains for your Committee to do is to pronounce the work well done. The following Lodges have made returns and paid dues up to October i, 1875: No3. s, 6, 8, 9, 10, I I , 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 25, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33. 35. 36, 39. 41. 43. 44. 46. 47. 48, 49. 53. 54. 55. 56'. 59. 62, 63, 66, 67, 68, 70, 76, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 88, 89, 90, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 98, 99, l o i , 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, n o . I I I , 112, 113, IIS, 116, 117, 122, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 138, 140, 141, 144, 146, 147, 148, 150, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156 —100 Chartered Lodges reporting. Lodges Under Dispensatioa reporting : Active, Robinson, Sabetha, Alma, Greenwood, Cedar Vale — 6. Lodges reported and paid since October i, 1S75: Nos. 2, 3, 4, 12, 13, 15, 2 4 , 2 6 , 5 0 , 5 1 , 5 8 , 6 5 , 7 3 , 8 7 , 9 1 , 9 7 , 100, 118, 119, 121., 123, 123, 136, 137. 142, »43, 145, 149, 151 — 29. Lodges Under Dispensation :

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Lodges reported since the meeting of this Grand Lodge : Nos. I, 60, 64, 75—4' • . Lodges Nos. 7, 38. 45, 52, 61, 71, 72, 74, 77, 114, 120 and 130 have as yet made no returns. Under our regulations permit us to say we are unable to understand the necessity for the continuace of such a Committee as that on Chartered Lodges, at least so far as their duty appertains to the examination of the Annual Retiirns of Subordinate Lodges. The work of examining these Annual Returns is all done by the Grand Secretary some time before the Grand Lodge as embles in each year. There are, however, several irregularities practiced by miny of the Subo dinate Lodges that we deem of sufficient importance to report to you at this time, notwithstanding it will be to some extent a reiteration of the reports of our worthy predecessors. This ye^t as usual the Secretaries return large numbers of members exempt from the payment of Grand Lodge dues without accompanying their reports with the reason for such exemption. We call your attention to the Report of the Committee on Chartered Lodges last year, found on pages 92 and 93 in the Proceedings of this Body in 1874, which was adopted. On this subject they said ( read bottom of page 92, top page 93 ). Notwithstanding the adoption of that Report by this Grand Lodge the following Lodges have returned members exempt from Grand Lodge dues: Nos. i , 2, 5, 6, 12, 14, iS, 19, 20, zr, 24, 25, 29, 3t, 40. 42, 46, 49. S ' . S6, 5^, 63, 64, 65, 73. iz< 84. 90, 93, I I I , 115, 117, 119 and 123. The aggregate number of members thus returned is 63. We are informed by the Grand Secretary that some of these Lodges refuse to pay these dues, and base their refusal on a decision made by M.-.W.-. JOHN M. PRICE, Past Grand Master, found on page 27 of the Proceedings of this Grand Lodge for the year 1872, to the effect that a recommendation by a Committee, approved by the Grand Lodge, is not laW. In order that this question may be finally settled, we recommend that Section 18 and the amendments thereto of the By-Laws, in relation to the payment of dues, exemptions, e t c , be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence, with instructions to report an amendment defining who shall be exempt from the payment of Grand Lodge dues. Suspension for the non-payment of dues is a question that is now agitating our Order, and from the Annual Returns now before your Committee, they find that many of our Subordinate Lodges have suspended a large number of members for this cause, and this, just before the time of making their Annual Returns. By this process they avoid paying Grand Lodge dues on those who have been members of the Particular Lodge for nearly the entire year. Your Committee are clearly of the opinion that the only just and equitable way to dispose of this matter is to require each Lodge to pay Grand Lodge dues on each person who is or shall have been a member of said Lodge during the year preceding the making of the Annual Returns to the Grand Lodge. There is also another irregularity to which we desire to call, not only the atention of this Grand Lodge, but the Secretaries ( who may chance to read this

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Report) of the various Subordinate Lodges, It is in relation to the manner in which the list of members is kept and sent up from year to year. Wc are satisfied from the shape in which these Annual Returns come to us, that there is a great lack of system and order in preparing and preserving the rolls of the members. Every Lodge should keep a ledger account with each member, and by this means have a complete list of members, thereby saving much trouble and annoyance to the Grand Secretary and delay in making his report. ' ° Through the careless manner of keeping the roll of members it seems almost impossibleJto determine the actual membership of any Lodge that does not keep a ledger account with its members; and we hope the officers of the Lodges whose duty it is^to attend to these matters will make the necessary provision lo enable them tocorrect"this seemingly inexcusible irregularity. In regard to the proposed'change of name of Obedience Lodge 109, we recommend thatpthe name be changed to " Americus," and that a new Charter Le^granted that .Lodge in accordance with the expressed wish of the members thereof. In regard] to^the removal of Palestine Lodge, No. 127, your Committee recommend that'the action of the M.-.W.-. Grand Master therein be approved. We regret that Monticello Lodge, No. 43, has been compelled to surrender its Charter, but at the same time we are of the opinion that when a Lodge finds that it cannot maintain itself, and by its good standing perform its legitimate functions, it is better that it should do as Monticello has done than to eke out a miserable existence, and do no good for its members and humanity in common. We, therefore, concur in the recommendation of the M.-.W.-. Grand Master that its Charier be cancelled, the number of the Lodge declared vacant, and that the Grand Secretary' be directed to give certificates to the remaining members of the Lodge. With reference to Alpha Lodge, No. 122, your Committee recommend that if this Grand Lodge should decide to recognize the new Grand Lodge of the Indian Territory, that Annual Returns and dues of Alpha Lodge for this year be returned. Fraternally submitted, J. W. PECK, D. BYINGTON, L. J. WEBB, Commitlee. MONTICELLO LODGE, No. 43.

On motion, that part of the Report relating to the extinguishment of the Charter of Monticello Lodge, No. 43, was excepted from adoption and recommitted. OBEDIENCE LODGE, No. 109.

On motion of Bro. GUTHRIE, SO much of the Report as relates to Obedience Lodge, No. 109, was recommitted.

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The Report was then, on motion, with the foregoing amendments, adopted. GRIEVANCES AND APPEALS.

R.'.W.'. Bro. I. B. SHARP, 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 most "respectfully report thereon as follows, to-wit: IN T H E M A T T E R O F T H E P R O C E E D I N G S BY LAFAYETTE'LODGE, NO. l 6 , AGAINST BRO. CHRISTIAN HORTSMAN.

In this matter your Committee find on file a duly authenticated transcript o all proceedings had in the trial of Bro. CHRISTIAN HORTSMAN, and containing

all the evidence given on said trial by which Bro. CHRISTIAN HORTSMAN 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 Lafayette Lodge, No. i 6 , in said matter, be approved and confirmed. IN T H E MATTER OF T H E PROCEEDINGS BY WAMEGO LODGE, NO. 75, AGAINST B R O . B . F . THAYER.

In this case your Committee find on file a duly authenticated transcript of all proceedings had in the trial of Bro. B. F . THAYER, and containing all the evidence given on said trial, by which Bro. B. F . THAYER was expelled from said Lodge. And your Committee, after a careful examination of said proceedings, and of the evidence submitted in siid case, beg leave to recommend that the action of Wamego Lodge, No. 75, in said matter, be approved and confirmed. IN THE M A T T E R OF THE APPEAL OF BRO. D. M ' I N T O S H FROM THE DECISLON OF T R O Y L O D G E , NO. 5 5 , AGAINST BRO. CHARLES STEWART.

In this case your Committee find on file a duly authenticated transcript of all proceedings had in the trial of Bro. CHARLES STEWART, and containing all the

evidence given on said trial, by which' Bro. CHARLES STEWART 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 Troy Lodga, No. 55, in s.iid matter, be approved and confirmed. IN THE M A T T E R OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF SENECA LODGE, NO. 3 9 , AGAINST BRO. WILLIAM SAUER.

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Your Committea find on file in the above matter a duly authenticated transcript of all p.oceedings had in the trial of Bro. WILLIAM SAUER by Seneca Lodge, No. 39, and containing all the evidence given on said trial, by which Bro. WILLIAM SAUER was expelled from said Lodge. And your Committee^

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after a full examination of said proceedings, and of the evidence submitted in said case, find that Bro. WILLIAM SAUER was rightly found guilty as set forth in the charges and specifications preferred against him in said Lodge. Wherefore, your Committee recommend that the action of said Seneca Lodge, No. 39, be approved and confirmed. IN T H E M A T T E R O P T H E PROCEEDINGS O F TUSCAN LODGE, N O . 8 2 , AGAINST BRO. C. H . R H O D E S .

Your Committee find among the papers referred to them a transcript of the proceedings had in the trial of Bro. C. H . RHODES by said Tuscan Lodge, No. 82, and containing the evidence given on the trial thereof, by which said Bro. C. H. RHODES was by said Lodge expelled from all the rights and benefits of Masonry. And your Committee, having fully examined said proceedings and the evidence submitted in said case, recommend that the action of said Tuscan Lodge, No. 82, be reversed, set aside and annulled, and a new trial granted in the premises. The Committee deem the specification in the case insufficient, and would recommend that a new complaint be made before a new trial is had. IN

T H E MATTER O F T H E APPEAL OF BRO. D . R . V O R H E S , JUNIOR WARDEN OP SENECA LODGE, NO. 3 9 , AGAINST B R O . W I L L I A M COOK.

In this matter your Committee find on file a duly authenticated transcript of proceedings had by said Seneca Lodge, No. 39, against Bro. WILLIAM COOK, a nonaffiliated Master Mason and late a member of said Seneca Lodge, No. 39, and now residing within the jurisdiction of said Lodge. From said transcript it appears that on the 17th day of February, A. D. 1875, D. R. VoRHES, Junior Warden of said Lodge, at a regular meeting of said Lodge held on said 17th day of February, A, D. 1875, presented charges against said Bro. WILLIAM COOK, of which said charges the following is a copy, viz: To the Worshipful Master, Wardens and Brethren of Seneca Lodge, No. ^g, A. F. and A.M.: I hereby charge Bro. WILLIAM COOK, a non-affiliating Mason residing within the jurisdiction of this Lodge, with unmasonic and immoral conduct, in this, to-wit: For that the said Bro. WILLIA.M COOK, on or about the 14th day of January, A. D. 1875, did keep a saloon where intoxicating liquors are sold as a beverage; and the said brother has continued to keep such saloon, and is engaged in that business at the present time, to the injury of himself morally, and the great injury and discredit of the Masonic Fraternity. Dated February 17, 1875. • (Signed) D. R. VORHES, yunior Warden. That afterwards, and after due proceedings, to-wit: on the 9th day of March, A. D. 187s, said Bro. WILLIAM COOK personally appeared in open Lodge and filed his answer and plea in writing to said charges, and of which answer the following is a copy :

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To the W. M., Wardens and Brethren of Seneca Lodge, No. ^9, A. F. and A. M.: In answer to the charges preferred against me at a Regular Communication of said Lodge, held on the night of the 17th day of February, 1875, I have the honor to submit the following: First—At the time of my being initiated as an Entered Apprentice, and that of my passing and finally raising to the sublime Degree of a Master Mason, I was engaged in the business of keeping a saloon, and which is made now the subject matter of the charges brought against me, and of which I claim due and timely notice, together with a copy of the same and citation to appear this day. Second—-At the time of my admission as a member of Seneca Lodge, No. 39, A. F. and A. M., to-wit: on or about the 2ist day of April, A. D. 1871, I was at that date engaged in the same business which is made the subject matter of and contained in said charge. Third—I plead guilty to the charge, or the subject matter thereof, so far as the same is included in " keeping a saloon where intoxicating liquors are sold as a beverage^' with the qualifications hereinbefore and hereafter enumerated. That it is not my intention to injure myself morally, nor to injure the Masonic Fraternity, nor bring discredit upon myself as a man or the Order to which I belong. I plead not guilty \.o that portion of the charges adduced against me. I would further state that, not being of a robust and hearty temperament, it is impossible for me to gain a livelihood in any business that requires manual labor in connection therewith, and being accustomed to thispresent business in which I am at present engaged, chose that as a-means of obtaining a means of support for myself and my wife and children, who, GOD knows, I would not knowingly engage myself in any business to injure the reputation of, nor that of our beloved Order to which 1 have the high honor to belong for the past nine years. Brethren! before the charges above enumerated were brought against myself, I had never done anything to the discredit of Masonry, knowingly. I submit my case, promising to always demean myself in liiy daily walk honorably and uprightly as a liian and Mason, and ask all that leniency and charity from each brother of the Lodge which we are taught in our several lectures that one Master Mason should possess for another, fioping you will decide the matter conscientiously for yourselves individually and as a Lodge, I subscribe myself, Fraternally yours, W M . COOK.

Bro. WILLIAM COOK in said answer pleads guilty to ihe charge, " T h a t on or about the 14th day of January, A. D. 1875, he kept a saloon where intoxicating liquors were sold as a beverage," and that he continued to keep such saloon, and was still engaged in the business at the time of the trial on said charge. And it further appears to your Committee, that after said plea and answer, and after (he decisions of this Grand Lodge and the Standing Rules and Regulations had been read by the Junior Warden to said Lodge, yet said Lodge by its vote acquitted said Bro. WILLIAM COOK on said charges, the ballot resulting, sixteen voting "Guilty" and eleven voting "Not guilty"; and thus, with a full knowledge of, the Laws, Rules and Regulations of this Grand Lodge, deliberately violating the same — not even having the poor excuse of ignorance to justify them in so doing. The Lodge well tnew the law in regard to the matter under consideration. The brother had plead guilty to the facts as charged, and only one thing remained for them to do, as Masons having the good of the Institution at heart and any regard for their obligations and duties as members of our

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grand and glorious Order, and that was, under the Standing Regulations of A. D. 1873, supporting and carrying into effect the decisions of Grand Master BROWN (see Proceedings of A. D. 1870) and Grand Master PRICE (see Proceedings A. D. 1873), to promptly find the brother guilty as confessed by him; and either suspend or expel him from the Order. Such an utter, entire and deliberate disregard of the laws of a Grand Lodge, and direct violation of Masonic law and discipline, has seldom, if ever, been reported, and never before in this Jurisdiction. And your Committee, while loth to inflict any penalty upon those sixteen brothers who performed their duty in said matter and are entitled to all praise for so doing, cinnot overlook the fact that all brethren are responsible as a Lodge for the action of a majority, while acting as a Lodge, and we therefore recommend the adoption of the fjllowing resolution, to-wit • Resolved, That for gross and willful violation of the Regulations and Laws of the Grand Lodge of Kansas by Seneca Lodge, No. 39, in the matter of the trial of Bro. WILLIAM COOK before said'Lodge on March 9, 1875, that ihe Charter of said Seneca Lodge, No. 39, be, and the same Is hereby, revoked. IN

T H E MATTER OF T H E PROCEEDINGS O F POMONIA LODGE, NO. I 3 8 , AGAINST BRO.

WORTHINGTON WAITE.

In this matter your Committee find on file a duly authenticited tr.inscript of all proceedings had in the trial of Bro. WORTHINGTON W A I T E , and containing all the evidence given on said trial by which Bro. W A I T E was expelled from sjid Lodge. And your Committee, after a careful examination of slid proceedings, and of the evidence submitted in said case, beg leave to recommend that the action of Pomonia Lodge, No. I38,in said matter, be approved and confirmed. IN T H E M A T T E R OF T H E PROCEEDINGS OF KEYSTONE LODGE, NO. I 0 2 , COFFEYV I L L E , KANSAS, AGAINST F . W . NOBLETT.

In this matter your Committee fipd on file a duly authenticated transcript of all proceedings had in the trial of Bro. F. W. NOBLETT, and containing all the evidence given on said trial by which Bro. NOBLETT was duly suspended from all the rights and benefits of Masonry. And your Committee, after having fully examined said proceedings, and the evidence submitted in said case, do find that said Bro. F. W. NOBLETT was rightfully suspended as aforesaid, and recommend that the action of said Keystone Lodge, No. 102, be approved and confirmed. IN T H E MATTER O F T H E PROCEEDINGS OF KEYSTONE LODGE, NO. I 0 2 , AGAINST S. O. EBERSOLE.

In this matter your Committee find on file a duly authenticated transcript of all proceedings had on the trial of Bro. S. O. EBERSOLE, and containing all the evidence given on said trial by which Bro. S. O. EBERSOLE was found not guilty and duly acquitted. And your Committee, having fully examined said proceedings, and the evidence submitted in said case, do find that said Bro. S. O. EBERSOLE was rightfully acquitted of the charges and specifications preferred against him in said Lodge, and recommend that the action of said Keystone Lodge, No. 102, be approved and confirmed.

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IN T H E MATTER O F T H E APPEAL OF BRO. A L F R E D M. JUDSON FROM T H E T R I A L AND SENTENCE OF HOME LODGE, NO. 8 9 .

In this matter we find on file a duly authenticated transcript of the proceedings had by said Lodge against said Bro. ALFRED M . JUDSON, and containing all the evideiTce offered on said trial. And your Committee, after a careful examination of ihe same, do not think the evidence sustains the finding of the Lodge, and would recommend that the action of said Lodge, in said matters, be set aside and annulled, and that said brother be restored to the rights and privileges of Masonry. IN T H E MATTER OF T H E PROCEEDINGS OF nURLINGTON LODGE, NO. 6 6 , AGAINST BRO. L E E M. WILLIAMS AND BRO. Z. F . STODYMIER.

We, your Committee, recommend that the action of said Burlington Lodge, No. 66, in the above matter, be approved and confirmed. IW T H E MATTER OF T H E PROCEEDINGS OF FRANKFORT LODGE, NO. 6 7 , AGAINST BRO. JOHN B. AULD.

This case comes before your Committee on appeal by Bro. JOSEPH W H I T L E Y , Worshipful Master of said Lodge, from the decision of said Lodge on the trial of Bro. JOHN B . AULD, and on investigation we find a most serious case of breach of Masonic discipline by the members of said Frankfort Lodge, No. 67, and which demands the immediate and decided action of this Grand Lodge. The facts as shown by the transcript and papers before your Committee, are in substance as follows: On the 17th day of November, A. D. 1874, charges and specifications were preferred and filed against Bro. JOHN B . AULD; by Bro. JOSHUA H O W , charging Bro. AULD with gross unmasonic and immoral conduct (for particulars see specifications and transcript); [hat on the 2d day of December, A. D. 1874, said Bro. AULD was tried by said Lodge on said charges, and as shown by the evidence ( a copy of which is set forth in said transcript), was clearly proven guilty as charged, and yet the said Lodge by ballot declared Bro. AuLD not guilty, thereby protecting and shielding Bro. AULD from punishment after he had been proven guilty of thfe lowest and most gross of crimes. In the opinion of your Committee, Bro. AULD should have been promptly expelled by said Lodge on said trial, and by not doing so the Lodge committed and was guilty of a gross violation of Masonic discipline, for which this Grand Lodge ought to immediately hold it responsible. Your Committee, upon full examination and investigation of all the proceedings of said Lodge and evidence offered on said trial, would recommend that the action and judgment of said Lodge in said matter, be set aside and annulled, and a new trial ordered. And we further recommend the adoption of the following resolution : Resolved, That Frankfort Lodge, No. 67, for and because of its action on the trial of Bro. JOHN B . AULD, on the 2d day of December, A. D. 1874, be,

and they are hereby, censured by this Grand Lodge; and the Grand Master (si hereby directed to reprimand said Lodge for their said action, 9

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IN T H E M A T T E R OF T H E PROCEEDINGS OF KEYSTONE LODGE, NO. I 0 2 , AGAINST BRO.

WILLIAM B L A C K F O R D .

In this matter your Committee find on file a duly authenticated transcript of all the proceedings had in the trial of Bro. WILLIAM BLACKFORD, and resulting in the expulsion of said brother, and after full examination of said matter, do find that Bro. BLACKFORD, at the time said charges were preferred against him, was a member of Madison Lodge in the State of Illinois; that said Keystone Lodge proceeded with seid charges without notifying said Madison Lodge in any manner whatever, or obtaining their permission or refusal. In the opinion of your Committee said Keystone Lodge obtained no jurisdiction to try said Bro. BLACKFORD, and that their proceedings therein were irregular and void. We therefore recommend that the findings and decision of said Keystone Lodge, No. 102, be set aside and annulled. IN T H E MATTER OF T H E PROCEEDINGS BY NEWTON" LODGE, NO. I 4 2 , AGAINST BRO.

DAVID RASURE.

In this case we find a duly authenticated transcript of all proceedings had on the trial of Bro. DAVID RASURE, and containing the evidence given on said trial by which Bro. RASURE was expelled from said Lodge. And your Committee, after a full examination of said proceedings and the evidence submitted in said case, recommend that the action of said Newton Lodge be approved and affirmed. IN T H E MATTER OF T H E PROCEEDINGS OP C H E R O K E E LODGE, NO. 11 g, AGAINST BRO. B. R. LOWRY.

In this case we find a duly authenticated transcript of all proceedings had on the trial of Bro. B. R. LoWRY, and containing the evidence given on said trial by which Bro. B. R. LOWRY was suspended. And your Committee, after a full examination thereof, recommend that the action of said Cherokee Lodge be approved and affirmed. IN T H E M A T T E E O F T H E PROCEEDINGS O F NEOSHO LODGE, NO. 2 7 , AGAINST BRO. J O N A T H A N BIERS ; ALSO, SAME LODGE AGAINST BRO. A. S. VANOSTRAND.

In the tivo foregoing cases, your Committee have carefully examined the transcript, and respectfully recommend that the proceedings of the Lodge in both cases be set aside and the matters sent back for new trial. In neither case are the specifications sufficiently certain to place the defendants upon trial. Specifications must set forth with certainty the time and place, with the circumstances constituting the alleged offense. In the case against Bro. BIERS, it appears, also, that no evidence was offered against him, but that he- was found guilty for making a "default." We suggest that, while a failure to respond to a summons is a Masonic offense, yet a brother can only be disiiplined for it upon regular charge, specification and evidence, after due'notice. IN T H E MATTER O F T H E APPEAL OF BRO. CHARLES H . KIMBALL FROM T H E T R I A L AND SENTENCE OF PARSONS LODGE, NO. I I 7 .

In this matter we find on file a duly authenticated transcript of the proceedings had by said Lodge agains) said Bio. CHAS^ H . I^IM.BA.LI-, and containing

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all the evidence offered on said trial. And your Commidee, after full examina-. tion of the same, do recommend that the action of said Parsons Lodge, No. 117, in said matter, be approved and aflirmed by the Grand Lodge. IN T H E MATTER OF T H E APPEAL OF BRO. JOSEPH S. MARTIN FROM T H E T R I A L AND SENTENCE OF SMITHTON LODGE, NO. 1.

In this matter we find on file a duly authenticated transcript of the proceedings had by said Lodge against said Bro. JOSEPH S . MARTIN, and containing all the evidence offered on said trial. Your Committee, after full and careful examination of the same, do not think the evidence sustains the finding of the Lodge, and would recommend that the action of said Lodge in said matter be set aside and annulled, and the brother restored to the rights and privileges of Masonry. IN T H E M A T T E R OF T H E APPLICATION OF A. F . WILKINSON FOR A N E W T R I A L AGAINST NEOSHO LODGE, NO. 2 7 .

. Your Committee, in this matter, respectfully report that they have had the • same under consideration, and recommend that, owing to the negligence and laches of said A. F. WILKINSON, nothing be done in the matter. IN T H E MATTER OF T H E COMPLAINT AGAINST BRO. JAMES H O L L A N D , W O R S H I P FUL MASTER OF WELLINGTON LODGE, NO. 1 5 b .

Your Committee would respectfully represent that they have examined the above matter, and from the evidence before them, would recommend that the brother be tried at the present session of the Grand Lodge on the charges which have been preferred against him, and herewith submitted, together with the evidence. All of which is fraternally submitted. • ISAAC B. S H A R P , FRANK A. BETTIS, GEO. S; G R E E N , Commitlee KEYSTONE LODGE, No. 102.

So much of the Report as relates to the trial of Bro. BLACKFORD, by Keystone Lodge, No. 102, was, by order of the Grand Lodge, referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence, to report upon the question of law raised by the Committee on Grievances and Appeals. PARSONS LODGE, No. 117.

On motion of Bro. PARTRIDGE, that portion of the Report of the Committee on Grievances and Appeals relating to Bro. KIMBALL, of Parsons Lodge, No. 117, was excepted from the adoption, and ordered to lie upon the table till called up.

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SMITHTON LODGE, No. i.

A motion to except that part of the Report of the Committee relating to the trial of Bro. Jos. S. MARTIN, of Smithton Lodge, No. I, was lost. SENECA LODGE, No. 39.

A motion to except from adoption and ordered to lie upon the table the Report of the Committee as to Seneca Lodge, No. 39, was also lost. On motion of Bro. W. H. SMALLWOOD, the Report as

ammended was adopted. RITUAL.

The M.'.W.'. Grand Master then announced the following Special Committee on Ritual: W.'. W I L L I A M R . FKISBIE, W.*. W I L L I A M H . ANDREWS, W . " . RUSSELL M . WILLIAMS.

The M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge was called from labor to refreshment until 2 o'clock p. M.

AFTERNOON SESSION.

The M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor at 2 p. M. SPECIAL O R D E R .

The Grand Master announced that the election of Grand Officers was the special order of the hour. MASONIC L A W .

Bro. M. S. ADAMS, from the Committee on Jurisprudence, obtained unanimous consent to introduce the following Report, which was received and adopted : Tj the M.\ W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Ydiir Committee on Jurisprudence, to whom was referred that portion of the M.'.W.-. Grand Master's Report, relating to amendments to By-Laws of this Grand Lodge, would respectfully report:

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First—That it appears from the records of the Grand Secretary that none of the several proposed amendments have been approved by a majority of the Subordinate Lodges, and therefore all of said amendments have failed to become in force. Second—The Committee would further report that they have had under consideration the action of the M.'.W.-. Grand Master in relation to Great Light Lodge, No. 34, and recommend that the action of the Grand Master be approved, and we would most earnestly recommend that the officers and brethren of said Lodge carry out the suggestions of the M.-.W.-. Grand Master, and purge itself from all unworthy members, and in future carefully guard the portals of the Lodge that no unworthy person shall be admitted as a member thereof, and in this way the Lodge become worthy of the name it bears. Third—Your Committee would further report that, concerning that portion of the. M.-.W.-. Grand Master's Report relating to special cases, they deem the opinions of the M.-.W.-. Grand Master (of 1875 ) Nos. 31, 32, 33 and 34, which have already been approved by this Grand Lodge, so completely to enunciate the law in such cases, that the subject need no further comment from us. Fourth — Concerning new Grand Lodges, your Committee would respectfully suggest that all the facts concerning the organization of such Grand Lodges are peculiarly within the knowledge of the Committee on Foreigii Correspondence, and we therefore recommend tha,t this subject be referred to that Committee for their action. Fraternally submitted, M. S. ADAMS, JOHN M. PRICE, C. K. H O L L I D A Y , Committee. CUSTODIANS' REPORT.

Bro. HiLLYER, from the Board of Custodians, asked unanimous consent to introduce the following Report, which was received and adopted: To the M.-. W.-. Grand Lodge of

Kansas;

Your permanent Committee on Work respectfully submit the following report : Schools of Instruction for the benefit of Assistant Lecttirers have been held during the year at the following places, viz : Topeka, commencing November 23. Independence, commencing February 9. Atchison, commencing February i5; At each of which a full attendance was had and a good interest manifested, and great improvement made. For a list of brothers recommended from each school for appointment, see Grand Master's Address. The members of the Board have done other work as follows: Bro. HiLLYER on account of his business requiring his constant attention, has done nothing

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outside of the Schools of Instruction. Bro. MASON instructed six Lodges, and reports much interest manifested in the work by the classes, and general satisfaction expressed as to the character of our lilual. Bro. CowGiLL has instructed thirlyfour Lodges, mostly in the southern part of the State, affording good opportunities for the Craft to become proficient in our ritualistic work. He has visited fifteen Lodges which he did not instruct; and has also given Assistant Lecturers additional instruction as follows: Bros. CHAB. FLANNER, SAMUEL FELLOWS, J O H N L . JONES, and L. P. GETMAN.

The Assistant Lecturers report as follows: Bro. PETER H . PETERS has instructed five Lodges in the north part of the State, and gives his testimony in favor of the present plan of disseminating the work. Bro. JOHN L . JONES has instructed three Lodges. He pleads business engagements as an excuse for not doing more work. Bro. C. J. McDiviTT has done nothing. Bro. C. D. N I C H OLS has done nothing except instruct his own Lodge. Bro. H. C. BABCOCK reports visiting a few Lodges in his vicinity. Bro. C. W. MCDONALD has given no instruction except to his own Lodge. Bro. CHARLES FLANNER, of Spring Hill, has been doing a good work. He has visited six Lodges in his field, and reports much interest manifested by the brethren. Bro. W. H. MAKEANEY. reports that he has done little in the way'of lecturing Lodges during the year, being prevented from doing so by ill health. The Board has no report from Bro. C. W. LuND, but are informed he was actively engaged part of the year. Fraternally submitted, E. D. HILLYER, L. P. MASON, W. COWGILL, Committee. ELECTION OF GRAND O F F I C E R S .

The Grand Lodge then proceeded to the election of Grand Officers, with the following result: M.'.W.-. Bro. ISAAC B . SHARP R.\W.-. Bro. JOHN GUTHRIE R.-.W.-. Bro. B. J. F . HANNA R.'.W.-. Bro. W M . H . SMALLWOOD R.-.W.'. Bro. CHRISTIAN BECK R.'.W.-. Bro. JOHN H . BROWN

Wyandotte Topeka Salina WaterviUe Leavenworth .Leavenworth

Grand Master. Deputy Grand Master. Grand Senior Warden.. Grand Junior Warden. Grand Treasurer. Grand Secretary.

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The Grand Master announced that the order of the evening session would be the trial of Bro. JAMES HOLLAND, Worshipful Master of Wellington Lodge, No. 150. The Grand Lodge was called from labor to refreshment until 7 o'clock p. M.

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EVENING SESSION. The M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor at 7 o'clock p. M. NON-PAYMENT OF DUES. Bro. M. S, ADAMS, from the Committee on Jurisprudence, submitted the following report, which was received and. adopted : To the Mr. W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on Jurisprudence, to whom was referred the resolution offered by Bro. W. H . MAKEANEY, relating to the suspension for the non-payment of dues, have had the same under consideration, and beg leave to report that a Lodge has no right to suspend a member for non-payment of dues by a mere resolution, or by any other action without due notice, except where the member's residence is unknown ; that the law on this subject is full and explicit, as found in Section Forty-four of the Grand Lodge By-Laws; and if any member has been suspended for non-payment of dues without the Lodge having complied with the provision of said Section No. 44, such suspension was ille' gal, and the members so suspended should be reinstated. Fraternally submilted, M. S. ADAMS, JOHN M. PRICE, C. K. HOLLIDAY, Committee. FINANCE COMMITTEE'S REPORT.

Bro. C. E. FAULKNER, from the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report, which was received and adopted : To the M.-. W.\ Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on F'inance respectfully submit the following report: We have carefully examined the reports of the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer, showing the receipts and disbursements for the year ending September 30, 1875, and find them correct. We find the balance in the hands of the Grand Treasurer at the above date to be $4,545.94. Your Committee would recommend that an appropriation be made sufficient to pay the following accounts : Owen A.Bassett, Grand Master ' I. B. Sharp, Deputy Grand Master J. W. Peck, Grand Senior Warden John Guthrie, Grand Junior Warden Christian Beck, Grand Treasurer Fritz Magers, Grand Tyler 1

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Proceedings of the S. H . Wood, Assistant Grand Tyler E. D. Hillyer, Custodian W. Cowgill, Custodian L. P. Mason, Custodian Leland J. Webb, acc't taking testimony W. P. Mudgett, acc't investigation of trial, order by G. M F. P. Baker, printing cards For Salary of Assistant Grand Secretary

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Your Committee would recommend that the following appropriations be made for the current year: GRAND

Salary Office Rent Printing and binding Stationery Postage Incidental expenses

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Your Committee would call attention to the fact that in the adopti.'n of the Report of the Finance Committee, as recorded on page 90 in the Report of Grand Lodge Proceedings last year, the Grand Lodge appropriated for printing and binding the sum of ^(700.00, and prohil^ited disbursements in excess of ihat amount, but that afterwards the Grand Secretary was instructed by resolution, as recorded on page 109, to procure the printing of twelve hundred copies of the Proceedings.of the Grand Lodge, the cost of which, as appears by proper vouchers on file, amounted to"the sum of $808.95, and that the amount expended for printing Charters was $137.00, and for miscellaneous printing $74.25, making the total amount expended for printing and binding to be $1,020.20, or $320.20 in excess of the amount appropriated for that purpose. Your Committee also find that the amount expended by the Grand Secretary for postage and incidental items in excess of the appropriations for those purposes to be $27.85, making the total amount of expenditures in excess of appropriations to be $348.05. Your Committee would, therefore, recommend that the action of the Grand Secretary, in incurring these additional expenses, be approved. In reference to the action of the M.-.W.-. Grand Master in drawing from the Grand Lodge Treasury the sum of JI750.00, and disbursing the same in aid of suffering and destitute brethren, your Committee would cordially recommend that the appropriation and disbursement be approved. The accounts of the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer are neatly and correctly kept, and entitle those officers to the commendations of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge. Fraternally submitted, L U K E M. H A V E N S , C. E. F A U L K N E R , R O B E R T E. TORRINGTON, Commitiei.

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RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN GRAND LODGES.

The Grand Secretary, from the Committee on Foreign Correspondence, submitted the following Special Report: To the M.-. W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : The Committee on Foreign Correspondence, to whom was referred that portion of the Grand Master's Address relating to the formation of new Grand Lodges, beg leave to report that we have given this subject due consideration. There has been placed in our hands Proceedings and other documents of five new Grand Lodges, a-king for recognition. The first on the list is WYOMING T E R R I T O R Y .

The Proceedings of this young aspirant for Grand Lodge honors came to us in a neat little pamphlet of several pages, containing Constitution and By-Laws for their government. These Proceedings are such as usually transpire in the organization of Grand Lodges, and in conformity with the usages of the Order. DACOTAH T E R R I T O R Y .

We are only favored with an official notice of the organization of a Grand Lodge in this Territory. We know nothing outside of this document, except we are informed that Past Grand Master, now Grand Secretary, THEODORE S . PARVlN,of Iowa, one of the pioneers of Masonry, was present and officiated as the presiding officer, and under his direction and supervision the work could not be otherwise than well done. We would, therefore, recommend the adoption of the following resolution : Resolved, That the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas does hereby recognize the Grand Lodges of Wyoming and Dakotah Territories, and cordially, and fraternally welcome them into the family of Grand Lodges. INDIAN T E R R I T O R Y .

We have before us a small pamphlet containing what purports to be the proceedings of a Convention of the Representatives from four Subordinate Lodge? in that Territory. These proceedings fail to show from whom those Lodges obtained their authority, to work. We find, however, on examination of the proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Arkansas for 1875, that that Grand Lodge granted Charters to the Lodges composing the Grand Lodge of the Indian Territory, and we further find that, for some reason, the Grand Lodge of Arkansas refused to recognize the organization of a Grand Lodge in this Territory. From this fact, and the unorganized state of the Territory, both politically and socially, we would not deem it advisable to recognize this new.Grand Lodge. MANITOBA AND PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND.

We are officially informed of the organization of a Grand Lodge in each of these Provinces. The first furnishes us a neat little pamphlet containing the printed transactions of a Convention, and the proceedings seem to be such as usually occur. The latter only furnishes u; with a circular letter announcing thยง organization complete, and who t^je Grand MaMG? ftnd the Qra:nd Secretary 10

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are. These new Grand Lodges being located in British North America, and somewhat out of our bailiwick, we would advise that no action be taken at this time looking to their recognition by the Grand Lodge of Kansas. Fraternally submitted, J O H N H. BROWN, D. BROCKWAY, Committee.

On motion, tlie Report was recommitted, and the Committee ordered to reconsider the question of recognizing the newly organized Grand Lodges of the Indian Territory, Manitoba and Prince Edward Island. GRAND LODGE LIBRARY.

Bro. J. D. R U S H , from the Committee on Grand Lodge Library, submitted the following Report, which was received and adopted: To the M.-. W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on Masonic Library report that, after careful consideration of the subject matter referred to Ihem, they would respectfully recommend that the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Kansas for the years 1871, 1872, 1873, 1874 and 1875, be bound in such number of volumes as may be deemed advisable by the Grand Secretary, in sufficient number to furnish each "Lodge with a copy, and for the Grand Lodge Library a sufiFicient number to furnish newly organized Lodges for at least four years. . That the unbound pamphlets of sister Grand Lodges, etc., shouM be boutid for preservation in Grand Lodge Library. All of which is respectfully submitted, J. D. RUSH, M. M. MILLER, Committee. MONTICELLO XODGE, No. 43.

Bro. LELAND J. W E B B , from the Committee on Chartered Lodges, submitted the following supplementary Report, which was received and adopted : To the M:. W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on Chartered Lodges beg leave to submit the following supplemental report: We have had under consideration the question of Monticello Lodge, No. 43, and we find that Lodge reported only eight members in its Annual Returns, and since that time two of those so returned have removed from its jurisdiction, which leaves less than a constitutional number. We, therefcre, a4h^re. to thft recommendation heretofore made in this case.

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Your Committee would further report thit in the matter of chanj;e of name of Obedience Lodge, No. 109, to Americus, which was referred back to your Committee for further consideration, would recommend that this Grand Lodge approve the action of said Obedience Lodge, No. 109, and that the Grand Secretary be instructed to issue a Charter to Americus Lodge, No. 109, bearing date October z i , 1875. Fraternally submitted, T. W. PEGK, b ; BYINGTON, L. J. WEBB, Committee. SENECA LODGE, No. 39.

Bro. P. H.

PETERS

offered the following resolution :

Resolved, That the incoming Grand Master is hereby empowered and instructed to return the Charter of Seneca Lodge, No. 39, together wilh its jewels, furniture, etc., to such brethren as are here designated by Past Master Bro. A. K. MOORE, representing said Lodge in this Grand Body, viz : D . R. MAGILL, Worshipful Master; JOSHUA MITCHELL, Senior Warden; D. R. VORIES, Junior Warden; A. W E L L S , J. H.

PECKHAM, L . COHEN, A. K. MOORE, J. W.

S. M . LANHAM, S. CLEAVES, A. KELLEEM, G. W . EARLE, J. F. RICHARD JOHNSON, TOBIAS AUGUSTINE.

To which R.'.VV.'. Bro. stitute :

GUTHRIE

CAVE,

MCGOVVAN,

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Resolved, That the M.-.W.-. Grand Master elect be requested to issue a Dispensation to such of the brethren of the late Seneca Lodge, No. 39, as he may see fit, and that said Dispensation be is;ued without expense to the said brethren. Resolved, That the M.-.W.-. Grand Master be requested to turn over to the brethren of said Lodge under Dispensation the jewes and other property belonging to the late Seneca Lodge, No. 39.

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substitute was adopted. SCHOOLS OF INSTRUCTION.

Bro. W. R. FRISBIE, from the Committee on Ritual, submitted the following supplemental Report, which was received and adopted: To the M.-. W.\ Grand Lodge of Kansas ; Your Committee to whom was referred so much of the Grand Master's Address as related to Schools of Instruction and Assistant Lecturers, beg leave to report that they have had the subject under consideration, and recommend that the action of the Grand Master be approved. Fraternally submitted, WM. R. FRISBIE, R. M. WILLIAMS, W. H. ANDREWS, Committee.

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SUSPENSION FOR NON-PAYMENT OF DUES. Bro. A. D. McCoNAUGHY offered the following resolution, which was concurred in : Resolved, That Section 44 of the By-Laws of this Grand Lodge be amended by striking out the word " one," so that the same may read : " All members of Subordinate Lodges under this Jurisdiction in arrears for dues one year (unless the same be remitted by vote of the Lodge), after failing to pay the same upon proper notification, shall be suspended. NON-AFFILIATION.

Bro. W. E. MOORE introduced the following resolution, which was, on motion, referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence : Resolved, That voluntary non-affiliation for a period of one year or more, is hereby declared to be a Masonic offense for which a Mason may be suspended by the Lodge in whose jurisdiction he may reside. DIMISSION.

Bro.

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offered the following resolution:

Resolved, That Subordinate Lodges in this Jurisdiction may receive and, act upon petilions of Master Masons for membership in such Lodges, without-such petitions being accompanied by dimits, v/hen such petitioners hail from a Jurisdiction whose regulations or laws forbid the issuing of dimits upon request to Master Masons in good standing who are not in arrears for dues; Provided, that the Lodge shall be fully satisfied that such petitioner is a Master Mason in good standing in such Jurisdiction and not in arrears for dues, and an actual resident of the State of Kansas; and when such pelitioners have been elected to membership in a Subordinate Lodge in this Jurisdiction, this Grand Lodge will hold that members so elected are subject to the same Jurisdiction only that they would if made in this Jurisdiction.'

On motion of Bro. BROCKWAY, the resolution was referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence. The Grand Lodge was then purged of all but such Representatives as were entitled to vote in their own right, and the special order proceeded. At the conclusion of the trial, Bro. HOLLAND was called in and informed by the Grand Master that he had been acquitted of all the charges and specifications alleged against him, and

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was, therefore, restored to all his rights and privileges as a Mason, and also as Master of WeUington Lodge, No. 150. The Grand Lodge was then called from labor to refreshment until 9 A. M.

T H I R D DAY.

FRIDAY, October 22.

The M.'.W.". Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor at 9 A. M. V/.-.M.-. OF WELLINGTON LODGE, No. 150.

Bro. JAMES HOLLAND, Worshipful Master of Wellington Lodge, No. 15Q,. presented the following communication to the Grand L o d g e : To the M.'. W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Owing to reasons which, you well understand, I hereby tender my resignation as Worshipful Master of Wellington Lodge, No. 150. I feel that, notwithstanding my acquittal by the Grand Lodge, if any one should entertain a different yiew'of thematter, that the good of Masoniy demands this action on my part. JAMES H O L L A N D .

On motion of Bro. BETTIS, Bro. HOLLAND'S resignation, as above tendered, was accepted by the Grand Lodge. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.

M.-.W.'. Bro. JOHN M . PRICE, accredited as the Representative of the Grand Lodge of Georgia in this Grand Jurisdiction, was presented, and the Grand Master greeted and welcomed the said Representative; as also R.'.W.*. Bro. JOHN GUTHRIE, who presented credentials from the Grand Lodge of Indiana, and W.'. Bro. THOMAS J. ANDERSON, who presented credentials from the Grand Lodge of Alabama.

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A M E N D M E N T OF BY-LAWS OF SUBORDINATE LODGES.

Bro". B E T T I S offered the following resolution, which was adopted: Resolved, That all such By-Laws of Lodges in this Jurisdiction as provide for the submission of amendments to the By-Laws to the Grand Lodge for approval, be, and the same are hereby, rescinded and declared void.

On motion of Bro. GUTHRIE, the Grand Secretary was ordered to certify the fact of Bro. HOLLAND'S resignation as Master of Wellington Lodge, No. 150, and the-acceptance of the same by the Grand Lodge, to said Wellington Lodge, and to make a minute of the same in the Proceedings. STANDING COMMITTEES — L A S T CALL.

The M.'.W.*. Grand Master then gave notice that he would call the list of Standing Committees for the last time. The Committee on Jurisprudence responded by reporting several resolutions which had been referred to them. WAIVER OF DIMITS.

The resolution of Bro. BKOCKWAY, relative to acting upon the petitions of brother Master Masons hailing from Jurisdictions wherein the issuing of dimits was forbidden (see resolution ante), was reported by Bro. ADAMS as follows: To the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas: A majority of your Committee on Jurisprudence have had under consideration the above resolution, and beg leave to report, recommending that it be rejected. Fraternally subriiitted, M. S. ADAMS, J O H N M. PRICE. MINORITY REPORT.

Bro. C. K. HOLLIDAY, from the same Committee, submitted the following minority Report: To the M.-. IV.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : The undersigned, a minority of the Committee on Jurisprudence, respectfully Recommends the adoption of the resolution. Fraternally submitted, C. K. HOLLIDAY.

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GRIEVANCES A N B A P P E A L S - ^ E Y STOISTE LODGE, No! 102.

Bro. M. S. ADAMS, from the the same Committee, submitted the following Report: ' To the M.-. W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on Jurisprudence, to whom was referred the appeal of Bro. W M . BLACKFORD from the action of Keystone Lodge, No. 102, for an opinion as to the law applicable to such cases, respectfully report, that according to the provisions of No. 5 of the Rules of Trials and Punishments of this Grand Lodge, a member of a Lodge under another jurisdiction cannot be placed on trial by any Lodge in this Jurisdiction until the Lodge of which the offending brother is a member shall have been notified of the charges preferred, and then if such Lodge neglect or refuse to place the brother on trial, the Lodge aggrieved may proceed to the trial of the brother. This rule is also in consonance with the decisions of the Grand Lodge for several years before said rule was adopted. This having been the settled law of this Jurisdiction for many years, your Committee are of the opinion that Keystone Lodge not having complied • with the law of this Grand Lodge did not acquire jurisdiction over the offending brolher, and, therefore, recommend that the report of the Cpmmiltee .on Grievances and Appeals be adopted. Fraternally submitted, M. S. ADAMS, JOHN M. PRICE, ; c K, HOLLiDAY, Commi't/ee,

The Report was adopted. GRANTING DIMITS'.

Bro. ADAMS, from the Committee on Jurisprudence, inade the following R e p o r t : To the M.-. W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Resolved, That no dimit be granted to any brolher in this Jurisdiction, except for the purpose of joining another Lodge; and when such dimit is granted it shall be forwarded by the Secretary of,the Lodge granting the dimit to the Secietary of the Lodge which the brother ;wi5hestp join. Your Committee on Jurisprudence having contidered the foregoing resolution, beg leave to report that in their judgment no such .resolution should be adopted, and, therefore, recommend that it be rejected. Fraternally submitted, M. S. ADAMS, J. M. PRICE, C. K. HOLLIDAY, Committee.

The jReport was receiv.ed and adopted.

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MASONIC MUTUAL PROTECTION ASSOCIATION. T h e G r a n d S e c r e t a r y read t h e R e p o r t of this C o m m i t t e e as f o l l o w s : To the M.-. W:. Grand Lodge of JCansas : Your Special Committee, appointed last year, and to whom was referred the question of " Masonic Mutual Protection Association,", beg leave to report, that we have carefully examined the subject, and from the best information we can obtain, have arrived at the following conclusions : First—That much good may be done by the proper establishment and maintenance of a system of " Mutual Benefits," or, as it might more properly be termed, a " Mutual Protection Association," having for its object relief by material aid to the widows and orphans of its deceased members, by contributions, in some manner levied and paid by its members while living, into a common fund, either at stated limes or by assessment, as required, upon the death of anv of its membeis. The word Masonic we would not use in connection with it. In our opinion to insure its perpituity it should be organized under same incorporation law; that its members should pay a small membership fee upon being admitted, and regularly thereafter a stipulated sum sufficient to meet the ordinary expenses of carrying on the plan of the association, and pay the stipulated amounts guaranteed to the proper heirs upon the death of any of its members. Besides the foregoing, in order to more effectually strengthen the association and insure its perpetuity, there should be a surplus fund raised to be used in case of a sudden and increased demand on account of .any epidemic or great and unexpected increase in the mortality of its members. Many schemes of this kind have been started in the last few years among the different "Orders," and so far, some of them seem to be meeting with much favor in their respective spheres. To our mind their prosperity is just now at its height, and the time with some of them is not far distant when public sentiment will change. They are new, and most of their members young and in the full enjoyment of health, in consequence the death rate has been light, and the benefits to the assured very large in proportion to the cost. This cannot always last, and when the assessments come more frequent, and when many who are now young have continued to pay for years, with the prospect of still paying more often, will they not begin to hesitate, let their policies, so called, lapse, and, as in other malters, drop out altogether until the who'e scheme will finally be abandoned, to the great detriment of the few who may remain faithful. This may not be the case, but we can see no protection against a failure in . that respect guaranteed to those engaged in most of the schemes; others perhaps can. As to the propriety of this Grand Lodge engaging in or adopting any of the schemes referred to we have the gravest doubts. We do not believe it in keeping with the teachings of Masonry to establish or maintain any system of fixed •benefits; neither do we believe it policy for the Grand Lodge to assume any responsibility in such schemes, much less to become an insurance company.

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The most we would possibly do, and that with some misgivings, would be to give our favorable endorsement of some association entirely separate from this Grand Lodge, when we are satisfied that'they are conducting their business on a sound basis, and properly protecting their meinbers. To be satisfied of this at all times the Grand Lodge might appoint a Cohimittee who should at any time have access to the books and papers of the concern, with instructions to report at stated times to the Grand Lodge or to the Grand Master ad interim, and this solely for the satisfaction of the members who might ask for information rather than assuming any control of its management. In this matter, brethren, let us follow the teachings of our time honored institution, and not " g o after strange gods." Let each brother contribute to the relief of the distressed according to his means, and all will be well. If we do not, we are not worthy the name — Mason. Upon this subject we cannot refrain from quoting the. following from the Report of Bro. JOSEPH ROBBINS, of Illinois, when noticing the action of this Grand Lodge on the "Benefit Systein." He says": " W h e n Masonry shall have instituted a system of stated benefits as it has already a system of fixed diies, 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 the 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 virith a dozen " O r d e r s " to see which can pay the largest per cent, on a given pecuniary investment." However rhuch we may deplore .the fact, we believe there are those in Kansas to whom the foregoing would apply. We believe, however, they are honest in their convictions, and our advice to them is, have a more lofty appreciation of the principles of our Order, and look to some other organization for a system of pecuniary investments and dividends. Of the several schemes that we have examined, we find one in Canada giving very good satisfaction and making a good showing. Pennsylvania has hers. One in Indiana is well received by the Fraternity there, and apparently is doing some good. This receives the favorable endorseinent of the Grand Lodge, and that Grand Body appoints or have an examining committee, who have access to the books, papers, etc., of the concern, and report to the Grand Lodge. We have a sinjilar organization here, in the "Masonic Mutual Benefit Society of Kansas," an association incorporated under the laws of Kansas, and instituted, as we believe, upon the same basis as that of Indiana, and as we also believe, is proposed to be conducted in a like manner, and is now fairly at work. If any of our brethren desire to become members of this, or any other similar association, we would interpose no objection. From what we have seen of the Kansas scheme and it§ workings, we thjnk it affords a cheap rate of insur, II

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ance. T h e brethren interested in its management are honorable business men, and entitled to our confidence, and so far we will consent to give the scheme the favorable endorsement of this Grand Lodge. Therefore, to bring the matter before this Body, we offer the following: • Resolved, That this Grand Lodge commends the "Masonic Mutual Benefit Society of Kansas," to the favorable consideration of those who may wish to avail themselves of the benefits of an association of the kind. And recommend its adoption. Fraternally submitted, E. T. CARR, Chairman.

The Report of the Committee was adopted. A N N U A L COMMUNICATION, 1876.

T h e M.".W.'. Grand Lodge, b y a very decided vote, selected Emporia, Lyon county, as the place for holding the next Annual Communication, October 18, 1876. JURISPRUDENCE.

The Committee on Jurisprudence presented the following Report, which was adopted: To the M.'. W.'- Grand Lodge of Kansas : The Committee on Jurisprudence, to whom was referred the following resolution, offered by Bro. J O H N L . JONES —

W H E R E A S , At the last Annual Session of this Grand Lodge an unconditional Standing Regulation was adopted, requiring the payment of mileage and per diem to one Delegate from each Lodge; therefore, Resolved, That a Committee of three be appointed to audit the claims of the Delegates, and that the Grand Secretary be instructed to pay the several amounts to which the Delegates are entitled. would most respectfully report that no such Standing Regulation became the law of this Jurisdiction, and therefore recommend that the above resolution be rejected. Fraternally submitted, M. S. ADAMS, J O H N M. PRICE, C. K. HOLLIDAY, Commii/ee. APPLICATIONS FOR N E W LODGES.

R.-.W.'. Bro. JOHN GUTHRIE, from the Committee on Work of Lodges Under Dispensation, made the^ following Report on the resolution offered by Bro. D . VANDERSLICE and referred fco the said Committee (see resolution paga 5 5 ) ;

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To the M.-. TV.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee, to whom was referred the within resolution, report the same back, with the recommendation that it be referred to the M.-.W.*. Grand Master for his consideration, and that if he should be of the opinion that any legislation is necessary in the premises, that he be requested to make such recommendations in his next Annual Address as he may think proper. Fraternally submitted, JOHN GUTHRIE, A. D. McCONAUGHY, J O H N McCULLAGH, Committee, GRAND LODGE DUES.

Bro. SMALLWOOD introduced the following resolution, which was adopted: Resolved, That the Committee on Jurisprudence be requested to report at the next annual meeting of the Grand Lodge what is necessary to secure the operation and enforcement of Standing Regulation, No. 21, of 1874, relating to the subject of per diem and mileage. INSTALLATION OF GRAND OFFICERS.

On motion of R.'.W.-. Bro. D . W. COXE, the M.-.W.'. Grand Lodge proceeded to the installation of the Grand Officers elect. The Grand Secretary read the list of the Grand Officers elect and appointed, whereupon Past Grand Master O W E N A . BASSETT proceeded and installed the following Grand Officers : M.-.W.-.-ISAAC B . SHARP R.-.W.-. JOHN GUTHRIE R.-.W.-. BENJAMIN J . F . HANNA R.-.W.-. W M . H . SMALLWOOD R.-.W.-. CHRISTIAN BECK R.-.W.-. JOHN H . BROWN R.-.W.-. Rev. DANIEL W . COXE

Grand Master. • Deputy Grand Master. Grand Senior Warden. Grand Junior Warden. Grand Treasurer. 1 . Grand Secretary. Grand Chaplain.

W.-. ALBERT D . MCCONAUGHY

Grand Marshal.

W.-. MORGAN COX W.-. ROBERT E . TARRINGTON W.-. CHARLES PLANNER W.-. J O H N L . JONES W.-. MATHEW M . MILLER

Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand

W.-. JOSEPH CRACKLIN W.-. F R I T Z MAGERS

Grand Pursuivant. Grand Tyler.

Senior Junior Senior Junior Sword

Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward. Bearer.

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After the installation of Grand Officers, Past Grand Master in a few well chosen remarks, returned his thanks to the officers and members of the Grand Lodge for the hearty support which they had giyen him during his term of office.

BASSETT,

Bro BASSETT offered the following resolutions : Resolved, That the sum of twenty-five dollars be p^id to R.-.W.-. DANIEL W. COXE, Grand Chaplain, on account of expenses in attending the Grand Lodge, and that the Grand Secretary draw an order on the Grand Treasurer for that sum. Resolved, That the sum of two hundred dollars be added to the present salary of the Grand Secretary.

Which resolutions were, on motion, unanimously adopted. T h e following.resolutions were presented and unanimously adopted: By JOHN L . JONES — Resolved, That the thanks of this Grand Lodge are hereby tendered to the brethren of the Topeka Lodges for the courtesies and hospitality extended to the members of this Grand Lodge during the present Communication. By B. J. R I C K E R — Resolved, That the thanks of this Grant? Lodge are cordially and fraternally tendered to M.-.W.-. OWEN A. BASSETT, Past Grand Master, for the faithful and impartial manner in which he has ever discharged his duties as chief officer of the Craft in Kansas. By JOHN G U T H R I E — Resolved, That the Grand Secretary is hereby instructed to.procure the printing of twelve hundred copies of the Proceedings of this. Annual Communication, and draw on the Grand Treasurer for the expense of the same. By O W E N A, B A S S E T T — Resolved, That the thanks of this Grand Lodge are hereby tendered the various railroad companies that granted a reduction of the regular rates of fare to the members of this Grand Body. By W. H. SMALLWOOD— Resolved, That the M.-.W.*. Grand Master appoint a Board of Censors, whose duty it shall be at any time to carefully examine into the affairs of the Masonic Mutual Benefit Society of Kansas, and report upon the same at the Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge, or ad interim to the M.-.W.-. Grand Master if deemed advisable.

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- APPOINTMENTS.

The Grand Master announced the appointment of-the following Boards and. Committees, authorized by the Grand Lodge.: As a Board of Censors — M.'.W.-. OWEN A. BASSETT, Past Grand Master. M.-.W.-. JOHN M . PRICE, Past Grand Master.' R.-.W.'. JACOB D . RUSH, Past Deputy Grand Master. Advisory

Board— M.-.W.-. ISAAC B . SHARP, Grand Master. R.-.W.-. JOHN GUTHRIE, Deputy Grand Master. R.-.W.'. BENJ. J. F. HANNA, Grand Senior Warden.-

Committee on Correspondence— R.-.W.'. JOHN H . BROWN, Grand Secretary. R.-.W.-. DANIEL W . COXE, Grand Chaplain. M.'.W.-. M. S. 'ADAMS, Past Grand Master! Committee on P.seudo: Masonry— M.-.W.-. OWEN A. BASSETT, Past Grand-Master. M.'.W.-. JOHN M . PRICE, Past Grand Master. W.-.

DAVID-BROCKVVAY.

R E P O R T OF. COMMITTEE ON CORRESPONDENCE.

Bro. BROWN, Chairman of the C9mmitteey repp.rted. verbally that the.Committee, did. not recede from their.foi'mer recommendation in relation to the recognition of- Grand Lodges. . Bro. HoLLiDAY moved that so much of the Report of the Committee as relates to Wyoming and Dakotah Territories, be approved, and that the consi.deration of the remainder, of said Report be postponed until the next "Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge. Which motion prevailed. No further business appearing for consideration, the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge closed in AMPLE FORM, with prayer by the Grand Chaplain. CLOSING PRAYER. Eternal and most merciful Father, thou great source of all wisdom, the giver of every good and perfect gift, we offer thee our grateful thanks that thou hast seen fit to preside in our midst during the deliberations which are now brought

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to a close. We ask that thou will impress deeply upon our minds and hearts the great lessons of truth, forbearance and love which thou hast taught us in the fraternal relations which we have occupied, and still bear toward each other. May the great moral lessons of our noble institution be engraven on the tablets of our hearts as with a pen of fire; assist us to remember the solemn obligations which we have taken in thy name and presence; may we,' above all things, ever strive to exercise the golden tenets of brotherly love, relief and truth. Let thy rich blessing rest upon us as we are about to separate, and grant that it may accompany us to our several homes and Subordinate Lodges. May it remind us of the high and unimpeachable character we o u g h t ' all to sustain in our relations to the world and the duties incumbent upon us. For this purpose we implore thy Holy Spirit to assist us in maintaining our integrity as inen and Masons in all our trials and difficulties, so that virtue, with ' its ever blooming loveliness, may continue to designate us as Free and Accepted Masons. Enable us at all times to circumscribe our passions and keep our desires in due bounds toward all mankind, so that we may divest ourselves of all the vices and superfluities of life. Give us strength and determination to be just and upright in all our dealings; may we be workmen that need not be ashamed, ever remembering that thy Holy Word, the great light of Masons, is given for our counsel and guidance, and will furnish us designs upon the trestleboard for the erection of the temple of our inner life. Thus may we be enabled so to live that our hearts, like our own badge of innocence, may be kept pure and unspotted from the world, so that when thou hast done with us here, and we leave this life for that undiscovered country from which there is no return, we may receive the wager of faithful Craftsmen, and be admitted into the middle chambers of the Grand Lodge above, where thou dost preside as the Supreme Architect of the Universe, and where love divine illumines every heart, and hosannahs exalted employ every tongue. All this we ask in the name of Christ, the great Lion of Judah. AMEN. SO mote it be.

ISAAC B. SHARP,. Grand

Grand Secretary.

Master.

T 3 ETURNS of Lodges and names of Officers and ^

Members omitted for 5875, by order of the

Grand Lodge.

Smithton . . . . Leavenworth . Wyandotte . . Kickapoo . , , Washington . . Lawrence . . . Bourbon . . . Acacia . . . . King Solomon . Jewell . . , , Emporia . • . Nemaha . , , Oskaloosa . , . Great Bend . . Lafayette . . . Topeka . . . . Franklin . , . Olathe . . . . Valley Falls . . Olivet Palmyra . . , Osage Valley . High Prairie , Longton . , . Neosho . . . . Eldora . . . . Valley . . . . Arcana . . . . Auburn . , . ' . Mound City . . Hiawatha . . . Council Grore Seneca . . . .

NAME OF LODGE.

Highland . , . . Leavenworth . , Wyandotte . . . Pleasant Ridge . Atchison . , . . Lawrence . i • • Fort Scott. , . . Lawrence . . , , Leavenworth . . Jewell City , . , Emporia . . . . America City . . Oskaloosa . . . . Great Bend . . • Manhattan , , . Topeka Ottawa Olathe Valley Falls . . . Olivet Baldwin City . , Ossawatomie . . High Prairie . . Longton . . . . Le Roy Mapleton . . . . North Lawrence Doniphan . . . . Auburn Mound City . . . Hiawatha . . . . Council Grove . Seneca

LOCATION.

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SUMMARY OF RETURNS O F SUBORDINATE^ LOD(3ES^ FOR 1874-5.

Number Number Number Number Number Number Number Number Number Number Number Number Number Number Number Number Number Number Number Amount Amount Amount

of Lodges working under Charters last year, of Charters surrendered . of Charters-revoked..; : ^._i_- ; ;_:. of Lodges Chartered this year : of Lodges working under Charters . of Lodges working" under Dispensations initiated during the year passed, during the year raised during theyear admitted during theyear diniitted during the year reinstated during the y e a r . . died during the year suspended during the y e a r . expelled during theyear . rejected during the year of members ' ._ . exempt from daes.;_-.^_L.__.: : - L J chargeable w.ith Grand Lodge dues of Grand Lodge^dues collected '.J of Grand-Lodge dues paid to. October i , 1875 of Grand.Lodge dues paid since October 1, 1875

ISO "l t 7 161 I

453 447 427 402 460

3; 59 170

'-3 '5' 5,146 . 'iZ 6,219 -$3 '042 50 - 2. 171 0 0 8 7 1 ; 50

I87S4

Grand

Lodge, of;

Kansas.

93

SUSPENDED; EOR- NON-PAYMENT-OF DUES. No

DATE.

. LODGE.

Leavenworth Wyandotte. Wyandotte Wyandotte. Wyandotte Wyandotte^.: Wyandotte, Wyandotte \y,yandotte VVyandptte .

J. F. H O P P E R . ISAIAH W A L K E R ; '.W M . MOORE E. F . HEISLER R. G. DEMMING GEO. A . D E W E Y . . J. B. GARRETT _.

ROBT. F . STAGE

:

ALBERT E . C A R T E R . . T H O S . D.- M U L B E R Y . . CHAS. H . FROESSE. PETER. PLAMONDON PETER BOYLE .

Wyandotte,

Vyashington Washington. .^ Washington: Washington.Washington Washington VVashington -'. W.as.hington Washington Lawrence 6 Lawrence 9 Acacia 9 Acacia.. 9 Acacia 12 Emporia . ' 3 N.emaha ., 13 Nemaha ' 3 Nem.aha . . ' '. ' 3 Nemaha '. 13 Nemaha. 13 Nemaha 13 Nem.aha. 13 Nemaha, 21 Valley Falls 2J Valley F a l l s . . 2\ Val.iey Falls 23 Baldwin.City 23 Baldvvin City 23 Haldwin.City, 23 Baldwin City 23 Baldvvin,City 23 Baldwin.City 23 Baldwin,City 23 Baldwin.City 23 Baldwin City 24 Osage Valley. 24 Osage'Valley 24 Osage Valley 24 Osage Valley 26 Longton N.eosho ._

WM. H ; BRUE>f J. N . SEUTZ H. B. MASON J. R. MCDONOUGH J. W.' SURLES AMOS AVERY. ^ B, W. CURTIS VV. H . R. LYKINS R. S. GILBERT AQUI.NLA J; R E I D H . W. TONER . WM. D . WETHERALE . . T. T. W H I T E

J. G. BUFFJNGTON JOHN BUNDY WM. CODE " A.. CR.ANDEL

_.

jos.EPH FULTON

:

THOMAS GILES yv.. C. W H I S L E R H. B. CHANNELL FlNnLEY.P'URGUSON . . ZACK GRAGG JOHN MARSH . . CLARKSON R E Y N O L D S . DAVID FULTON . . W M . W . JENKINS JOHN W . SCOTT _. A N D R E W T. S T I L L JOHN.VANHORN. W M . HULBURT JOHN.GEDAKHOLM ^_.

RoB.T. T. L O U I S . . R. LAPSLEY,

T. J. HussEY MORGAN BURNS J. L. SMITH

.

RICHARD M.Ross

J, BARLQW

:.

August 16,187.5. June 4, 1875. June 4, 1875. June 4, 187.5: June 4, 1875. June.4, 1875. June.4, 1875. June 4, 1875. June.4, 1875. June.4, 1875J u n e 4 , 1875. Moy.1,5, 1875. May.15, 1875. May. 15, 1875. May IS, 1975' June 5, 1875. June 5, 1875. August.7, 1875. August. 7, 1875. August 7, 8175. September 7, 1874 September 7, December 3, 1874 December j , 1874 December 3, 1874 September 24,1874 '74. September 24, '74. September 24, '74. September 24, '74. September.24. '74. September, 1874. September, 1874. September, 1874. September, 1874. March 7, 1874. March 7, 1S74. March 7, 1874. August 10, 1875. August 10, 1875. August 10, 1S75. August ID, 1875. August 10, 1875. August 10, 1875. August lo, 1875. August 10, 1875. August 10, 1875. July 17, 1875. • July. 17, 187-5. July 17, 1875. July 17,1875. January, 30, 1875. August.28; 187.5..

Proceedings of the

94

October

S U S P E N D E D LIST.—CONTINUED.

No 27 Neosho 27 Neosho 27 Neosho 27 Neosho 27 Neosho 28 Eldora 28 Eldora ._ 28 Eldora 28 Eldora 28 Eldora 28 Eldora 28 Eldora 28 Eldora .__ 28 Eldora 39 Seneca 39 Seneca , 39 Seneca 39 Seneca 39 Seneca 39 Seneca . 39 Seneca 39 Seneca 39 Seneca 39 39 Seneca : 39 Seneca 41 Seneca 46 Blooming Grove 46 Rising Sun 46 Rieing Sun 46 Rising Sun 46 Rising Sun 46 Rising Sun 46 Rising Sun 46 Rising Sun 49 Rising Suii 63 Nine Mile.' 63 Adams 63 Adams 63 Adanis 63 Adams 63 Adams Adams 63 Adams 63 Adams 63 Adams __ 63 Adams 63 Adams 67 Frankfort 67 Frankfort 67 Frankfort 76 Erie 76 Erie

DATE.

D. H . F A L E R

R. JORDON R. W. PARLEE H. C. SHERMAN C. H. WYCKOFF S. P. MONTGOMERY 'I'lios. HUGHES T H O S . HAMILTON JACOB G O F F GEO. S M I T H J. S. SUMMERS \VM. STEWART A. P. CLARK TIM HACKET W M . BOULTON T. H. ABBOTT JAS. BiLLlNGSLEY JAS. T . BRONOUGH J AS. W. BRAINSICK jAS. R . BURYE J. p . CARR C. N . COLLING A. MOOREHEAD A. H . OWENS W. G. SARGENT CHAS. B . WILLIAMS A. M. TILLMAN jAS. A . TOMLINSON C. C. J E W E L L C. L. L E A S E ED. C. HAYS M. W. M A R T I N W. W . M A R T I N JOSEPH M . B R I G H T JNO. T. P A R K E R N . F. F A I R C H I L D J. C. BRANSON J. B . CAMPBELL EMMET D O T Y J. W. D A V I D S O N . . CHAS. K E L S O M A R T I N MASS I. L. REIFSNIDER N . N . STANLEY J. B. VANDEERAN J. C. W A L T E R J. W. WINEGATE A. G. BARRETT JEREMIAH BARNES T . H . WASHBURN J. M. BARNES L T. L I G H T

;

August 28, 1875. August 28, 1875. August 28, 1875. August 28, 1875. August 28, 1875. September 5,1874. September 5,1874. September 5,1874. September 5,1874. September 5,1874. Septembers, 1874. September 5,1874. September 5, 1874. September 5,1874. September 2,1874. , August 4, 1875. September 2,1874. September 2,1874. September 2,1874. August 4, 1875. : September 2,1874. August 4, 1875. September 2, 1874. August 4, 1875. September 2,1874. September 2,1874. _ September 2,1874. April 2, 1875. April 2, 1875. April 2, 1875. April 2, 1875. April 2, 1875. April 2, 1875. April 2, 1875. July 2, 1875. March 20, 1875. April 15, 1875. April 15, 1875. ; April 15, 1875. April 15, 1875. . April 15, 1875. April 15, 1876. April 15, 1875. April IS, 1875. April 15, 1875. April 15, Ib7S. April 15, 1875. August 21, 1875. August 21, 1875. August 21, 1875. August I I , 1875. August 11, 1875.

Grand Lodge of Kansas.

i87S.

95

SUSPENDED LIST.—CONTINUED. No 76 76 76 76 76 76 76 85

NAME.

LODGE.

Erie Erie Erie Erie Erie Erie Erie .Sutton Eureka Eureka Eureka '•88 Eureka 90 Golden Rule 91 Marysville 93 Girard 93 Girard 93 Girard 93 Girard 93 Girard . 93 Girard 93 Girard 93 Girard l o i Euclid lOI Euclid lOI Euclid lOI Euclid loi Euclid lOI Euclid 107 Fortitude 108 Zion 124 Godfrey 124 Godfrey 130 Polar Star 130 Polar Star 130 Polar Star 131 Equity 133 Crescent "33 Crescent 133 Crescent 133 Crescent 133 Crescent 133 Crescent 133 Crescent 136 Vesper

DATE.

L. R . NUGENT J. S. PETERS CHAS. STEVENS DANIEL S. STEWART J. A. NEUCHARD H U G H TALBOTT GEO. A . W R I G H T JAMES W . PIERCE PETER FELLOWS THOS. D . R E E S E WM. H . R E E S E JOHN C . T U R N E R E. I. BARTLETT FRANK B . SMITH LESTER R A Y JOHN G . HARRISON JAMES E . MARSHALL . ALFRED WILLIAMS JAS. H . AUST JOS. F R Y W. W. JONES HENRY PRIEDMAN JOHN ALBACK N. D. FAIRBANKS C. A. F I T C H GEO. W . MCMILL'EN _ . ESREAL MORRIS L . ROBERTS R . S . PARKHURST GEO. W . THOMPSON . . L E W I S C . NEIDEMYER N. W. H I L L E. M. BURNES

A. M. RiGG W M . ROBERTS D. M. GIBSON M. C. BAKER FRANK CLARK CHAS. HUBBLE EZRA P. K I N N E JOHN M C L A Y . WM. MERCER DAVID STEVENS J. W. GUILD .:.

_.

__

August I I , 1875. August I I , 1875. August I I , 1875. August I I , 1875. August I I , 1875. August I I , 1875. August I I , 1875. June I, 1875. April 3, 1875. April 3, 1875. April 3, 1875. April 3, 1875. September 24, '74. January 23, 1874. September 26, '74. September 26, '74. September 26, '74. September 26, '74. August 19, 1875. August 19, 1875. August 19, 1875. August 18, 1875. August 14, 1875. August 14, 1875. August 14, 1875. August 14, 1875. August 14, 1875. Aunust 14, 1875. August 7, 1875. . August 14, 1874. August 25, 1875. August 25, 1875. October 17. October 17. October 17. January 15, 1875. J2ne 12, 1875. June 12, 1875. June 12, 1875. June 12, 1875. June 12, 1875. June 12, 1875. June 12, 1875. July 31, 1875.

Proceedings

g6

of^the

October,

SUSPENDED FOR O T H E R CAUSES T H A N NON-PAYMENT OE D U E S . No

LODGE.

NAME.

15 Great Bend 16 Lafayette 16 Lafayette 66 Burlington 66 Burlington 84 leffer.soh 88 Eureka 91 Marysville 94 Harmony 98 Benevolent 102 Keystone 103 C e d a r . . , 112 Blue Valley 117 Parsons 119 Cherokee 124 Godfrey. 13O Polar Star. 133 Crescent 138 Pomona

DATE.

JOHK McMULLEN September i i , '74. September 11, '74. December 7,1874. December 7, 1874. July 17, 1875. August, 1875. October 8, 1874. October 10, 1874. August 27, 1874. October 31, 1874. February 13, 1875. April 3, 1875. August 14, 1875. Febru.-ry 13, 1875. June 23, 1875. May 8, 1875. May 31, 1875. May 4, 1875.

JOHN W . P I P H E R T. L. MAGRUDER L E E M . WILLIAMS Z. F. STODYMIER

A. M. G. HUFFINGTON. S. C. MiNTEM ._

;

GEO. F . HAMILTON JNO. N . HALSTEAD

JNO. P . QUINN F. W . NOISLETT C. A. CURRIER VVM. R . HOGWOOD CHARLES H . KLMBALL

_.

B. R. LowRY

:

THEQ. D . HARRIS J . B . MUNDORFF ERASTUS J. GODFREY .

.

WOTHINGTON W A I T E .

EXPELLED. No

LODGE.

5 16 27 27 27. Nebsho 3« 39 39 55 Troy 75 Wamego 93 Girard

NAME.

f. A. J E N K I N S .

-

:

IAS. L . W A R D V. C. K E S T —

•DATE.

•_

-.' -.—.:. _.--—.--—

BENJ. ANDERSON WILLIAM SAUERR CHAS. A. STUART B. F. THAYER H E N R Y E . PERKINS

•-. —

May 15, 1875. . March 26, 1875. October 24, 1874. October 24, 1874. May 24, 1875. November 11, '74. October 21, 1874. March 4, 1875. May I7> 1875Apiil 14, 1875. April 3, 1875.

Grand Lodge of

«87S.

Kansas.

97

REINSTATED. No

LODGE.

Leavenworth . Leavenworth. t4 Oskaloosa J 7 Topeka i7 Topeka | 7 Topeka 2« Valley Falls . . 25 High Prairie.. 3 ; Arcana Arcana 35 Hiawatha Seneca Seneca 4^ Holton 42 Holton 43 Monticello Rising Sun Rising Sun Shawnee 5^ Mt. Pleasant . 5S La Cygne 6 ' Adams 63 Adams 63 Adams 63 Burlington __. • 66 Chetopa 7» Wliite Cloud. 79 Corinthian 82 Tuscan 83 Doric 86 Evergreen loS Solomon City 13

NAME.

H. MILES MOORE J. M. K A N E _, N. W. TAYLOR D.SEAGRAVES JAS. L . WIGHTMAN J. E. H A Y D E N ' J. W. BISHOP ALEX. M C K E T R I C K H E N R Y MYERS RICHARD BOULWARE _ STEPHEN HUGHES A. MOOREHEAD A. H . OWENS H. MCBRIDE W. A. PERKINS J. G. BROWN Z. ROSENFELD M. W. MARTIN JOHN E . W I N D E R M . C. MORRIS E. A. FOOT J. C. BRANSON MARTIN MOSS L S. REIFSNIDER L E E M . WILLIAMS WILLIAM LEMON H, A. REYNOLDS SAM. H . RAMBO W. H . SLAVENS A. D. H . K E M P E R M . NICHOLS W. B. BLUNDERFIELD.

DATE.

May 3, 1875. June 7, 1875. January 16, 1875. September 23, '74. December 16, '74. August 18, 1875. December 19, '74. April 17, 1875. February 2, 1875. December 19, '74. September 19, '74. January 6,1875. August 18, 1875. February 26, 1874. May 15, 1875. June 28, 1875. April 2, 1875. June 18, 1875. December 16, '74. December 26, '74. March 20, 1875. May 20, 1875. May 20,1875. May 20, 1875. July 26,1875. December 19, '74. December 2, '74. October 21,1874. September 22, '74. October 13, 1874. June 15, 1875. April 13, 1875.

N o . i, Smithton, July 2, 1875. N o . 2, Leavenworth, January 17, 1875. J. J. DECKLEMAN No. 2, Leavenworth, MarcH l b , 1875. H E N R Y ; C : HAAS No. 2, Leavenworth,. June. 28, 1875:. E D W A R D R-. PIERCEN o : 3-, Wyandbtte,iDecember 26', l8'74'. JNO. A . BRANSCOMBE" No. 4, kickapoo, March" 6; 1875. ABRAM. K I N G No.- 4-, Kickapoo, March 29, 1875. T H O R N T O N R. GODDARD __NO. "4, Kickapoo, August-30,. 187.5. R A L P H S. JOHNSON-. No. 6; Lawrence, ——;— W M . E.' HOUSTON No. 9, Acacia,, January I'g, 1875.N . D i HORTON i-Nor l 6 , Lafayette,.October 9, 1874, A . W . PiNKERTONN o . l6, Lafayette, January. 15,. 1875; JACOB PIERSON No. 19; Olathe;, November-2g; i87'4: JOB DuT,TON.____ G E O . GOSLING

o : W. BATES LEVI, W A R D - .

No. 24, Osage; Valley, No. 27,, Neosho,.November 3, 1874.

W M . Bi BusTBR^^_^ii.i_-_No; 31; Arcana, January 3-1, 1875. HIRAM RILEY Ncs. 32,, A'ubufW, June" 15; 1875. C. H . TAUSEY' No. 33, Mflund-Gity, October 14, 1874. D; D; MOREHEAD No. 33;. Moiind Gily^. January. 25',,iS7,5--. P E T E R MORIARTY-. No. 36,- Council Grove; June 16; 1875; G; M . TRAIN No. 40, De Soto, W. B . r.UEL Noi 43; Monticello; March 19, 1875. OTTAWA SUTTON^ No; 441 Delphian, December—,18741. NOBLE H . RISING No. 53, Granada; June 18, 1875-. A. A. CAMKBELL No. 54,. Shawnee,.March 19, 187,5, J; B; WHUELE-R No: 5-5-, Tr«y,,March 8, 1875, JOHN'GRAIG-. i.-_.:--..^_i.-_.-No; 57,- Coyville, October-22, 187^. L A V I L GERMAN No; 60'; Salina-, February 7; 1875. R O B E R T - A L L E N - . - - - ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ _ _ i N o . 6 2 , Ridgeway, June 6',-lS'75." MICHAEL MCKEEVER No. 68, Hiram, E D W A R D J. BAKER No. 70, Carbondale, ISAAC JOHNNYCAKE No. 73, Chetopa, , 1875. NELSON R . L E E No. 80, Zaradatha, June 17, 1875. T. J. LAYNE . N o . 85, Sutton, October 6, 1874. W M . J. MCLAUGHLIN No. 89, Home, August 20, 1875. E . W . BAKER No. 90, Golden Rule, Sept.mber 18, 1874. W M . F . BUTLER No. 9 1 , Marysville, January —, 1875.

jERli^riAii S. CARR

No. 92, Mission, March 25, 1875.

JACOB INGRAHAM JAMES IRVING

No. 93, Girard, April 2, 1875. No. 94, Harmony, January 17, 1875.

GEO. D. AMOUR No. 99, Wichita, February 7, 1875. JAS. McCuLLOCH No. 99, Wichita, October 9, 1874. J. 0 . W E S T -—r. -.— No. .99, Wichita, August 8, 18,75. JOSEPH ROGERS-__..___ No. 100, Prudence, April i, 1875. W. C. MILLS No. 104, Frontier, August 29, 1875. H E N R Y C . GANS ^^No.-io6, Fidelity, November 20, 1874. JOHN T . BENNING JAS. ETTENBOROUGH

JONATHAN'NEWMAN •CHAS. W. CURRAN

No. 108, Zion, December 29, 1874. No. n o , Adelphi,-March 2, 187^.

;

No. i i o , Adelphi, August 7,-i-87S. ^-No. 1x3, St. Johns, May 23, 1875.

WM. WETHERILL

j N o . 113, 'St. Johns,

J. B. FOREMAN JOS. M . MCMOELEN

. N o . 122, Alpha, July 5, 1875. :No. 131, Equity, -December 20, 1874.

ANDREW W . •PINKERTON._NO. 134, Clay Center,

J.'MUNDY

No. 138, Pomona, February-19, 1875.

T H E O . H . BINGHAM

No. 143, Minneapolis, November-9, 1874.

W M . ARMSTRONG

No. 146, 'Ellsworth, June 22, 1875.

JOSHUA OLMSTEAD

:No. 151, Douglass, January 26, 1875.

•^WM. A.'STROMDAHL

^ 0 . 1 6 1 , Alma,-March-10, 1-875.

I GO

Proceedings of the

October

R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S O F T H E GRAND LODGE O F KANSAS NEAR O T H E R GRAND LODGES.

Arkansas ' M/.W.' L U K E E . BARBER California . - M.-.W.' ISAAC S . TITUS Canada R.-.W.- J . J. MASON Colorado M.-.W.- W E B S T E R D . ANTHONY Connecticut M.-.W.- L U K E A. LOCKWOOD District Columbia M.-.W.' CHARLES F . STANSBURY Florida M.-.W. SAMUEL PASCO Georgia M.-.W. D A V I D E . BUTLER Illinois R.-. W.- HARRISON D I L L Iowa R.-. W.- W M . P . ALLEN Kentucky M.-.W. E D W A R D W . TURNER Louisiana R.-.W.' A. G. CARTER Maine M.-.W.- JOSIAH H . DRUMMOND Minnesota M.-.W. CHARLES GRISWALD Missouri M.-.W. THOMAS E . GARRETT Mississippi R.-.W.- E . GEORGE DELLAP North Carolina R.-.W. D . W. BAIN New York R.-.W.- O R I N W E L C H New Hampshire R.-.W.- J O H N A. H A R R I S New Jersey R.-.W.- INGRAM CORYELL Nova Scolia R.-.W.- T H O S . H . PRYOR Nebraska . _ . 1 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.- J O H N MCLELLAN Vermont R.-.W.- J. B . HOLLENBECK Wisconsia M.-.W.- H E N R Y L . PALMER England R.-.W,- W M . J . HUGHAN

of Little Rock. of Stoclon.

of Hamilton. of Denver. of Greenwich. of Washington. of Monticello. of Macon. of Quiiicy.

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.

i87s.

Grand Lodge of Kansas.

loi

REPRESENTATIVES OF OTHER GRAND LODGES NEAR THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.

W.'. THOS. J. A N D E R S O N . , of Topeka

M.'.W.-. M. S. ADAMS R.-.W.-. E. T . CARR . M.-.W.-. OWEN A. BASSETT M.'.W.-. JOHN H . BROWN R.'.W.-. GEO. W . HOGEBOOM.. M.-.W.-. JOHN M . PRICE M.-.W.-. RICHARD R . REES M.-.W.*. JOHN H . BROWN R.-.W.-. JOHN GUTHRIE R.-.W.-. E. T. CARR M.-iW.-. ISAAC B . S H A R P . . . M.-.W.-. M. S. ADAMS M.'.W.-. M. S. ADAMS R.'.W.-. E. T. CARR R.-.W.-. E. T. CARR R.-.W.-. E. T. CARR R.-.W.-. E. D. HILLYER M.-.W.-. RICHARD R . REES R.-.W.-. E. T. CARR R.-.W.-. W M . O . GOI;LD R.-.W.-. E. T. CARR M.-.W.-. M. S. ADAMS '.

of Wichita of Leavenworth of Lawrence of Leavenworth of Oskaloosa of Atchison of Leavenworth of Leavenworth of Topeka of Leavenworth of Wyandotte of Wichita of Wichita of Leavenworth of Leavenworth of Leavenworth of Valley Falls of Leavenworth of Leavenworth of Leavenworth of Leavenworth of Wichita..!

for Alabama.

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for Arkansas. for Canada. for Connecticut. for California. for Florida. for Georgia. for. Illinois. for Iowa. for Indiana. for Louisiana. for Minnesota. for Missouii. for Mississippi. for New York. for New Jersey. for Nova Scotia. for Nebraska. for Ohio. for Oregon. for N . Hampshire. for Texas . for Tennensee.

.102

Proceedings of :the '

October,

LIST OF GRAND LODGES IN CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS; ALSO THE NAMES AND ADDRESS OF GRAND SECRETARIES. Alabama

DANIEL SAYRE

Montgomery.

Arkansas Biitish Columbia

LuKE E. BARBER COOTE M . CHAMBERS

Little Rock. Victoria.

California

,

ALEX. G . ABELL

•Canada Colorado

J. J.'MASON ^" E D . C . PARMALEE

. . S a n Frandscp.

'2

Connecticut

JOSEPH K . WHEELER

D a k o t i Territory Delaware ; DiStiict Columbia. Florida . _ ! I.-VJ...

MARK W . BAILEY W M . S . HAYES C. W. YATES D E W I T T C . .DAWKINS

Georgia Illinois

J. EMMETT BLACKSHEAR JOHN K. B U R R I U

:_

Iowa

.i

Indiana

;

..Hartford.

Canton. Wilmington. Washington. Jacksonville. Macon. —Springfield.

T . S. EARVIN :

'Hamillon. GeorgeloWB.

Iowa City.

JOHN M . BRAMWELL

Indianapqlis.

JOHN S . JONES JOSEPH PINKHAM

Caddo.' Boise City.

JOHN M . TODD JAMES C . BATCHELOR

Louisville. New O J e a n s .

Maine

iRA BERRY

Portland.

•Manitoba. Massachusetts Maryland

JOHN H . BELL CHAS. H . TITUS JACOB H . MEDAIRY

Winnipeg. Boston. ~ Baltimore.

*Indian Territory.. Idaho 1

'..

Kentucky Louisiana

. ,

Michigan Minnesota... Missouri

FOSTER PRATT._• E. D. B. PORTER

,_!

Mississippi Montana! Nebraska

1

.

.

GEO. FRANK GOULEY

. S t . Louis.

J. L. POWER CORNELIUS HEDGES W M . R . BOWEN ....

.

Nevada

. J O H N C . CURRIE

New Brunswick

W M . F . BUNTING

New Hampshire New Jersey

JOHN A. HARRIS JOSEPH H . HOIJGH

New York North Carolina Nova Scotia

.Kalamazoo. __St. Paul.

JAMES M . AUSTIN D . W. BAIN BENJ. CURRIER

-.

Jackson. Virginia .City. ...Omaha. ,

Virginia.

.

St. Jdhfis. '.

...^

Concord. Trenion.

New JTorJc City. Raleigh. Halifax.

Ohio

...!

-JOHN D . CALDWELI

:Cincinnati.

Or.'gon

'-.

R. P. EARHART

S,tlem.

Pennsylvania

JOHN THOMPSON

*Prince Edvyard Island Rhode Island South Carolina

B . W. HIGGS EDWIN BAKER CHARLES INGLESBY..,

Tennessee

JOHN FRIZZELI

Nashville.

Texas Utah

GEO. H . BRINOHURST CHRISTOPHER D I E H L

Houston. Salt Lake.

H E N R Y CLARK JOHN DOVE

Rutland. Richmond.

Vermont Virginia

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Wisconsin

Wyoming Territory

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oNot formerly recagnized.

THOS. M . R E E D O. S. LONG

Philadelphia.

^.Charlottttown. Providence. Charleston.

Olympia. .Wheeling.

JOHN W . WOODHULL

Milwaukee.

JOHN K . J E F F R E Y

Cheyenne.

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1862 *rACOB SAQUI 186^ *JACOB SAQUI— 1864 *JACOB SAQUI i86s *JACOB SAQUI 1866 M. S. ADAMS 1867 M. S. ADAMS 1868 JOHN H . BROWN _ . l86q JOHN H . BROWN . . 1870 J O H N H . BROWN . . 1871 JOHN M . PRICE 1872 JOHN M . P R I C E . . . 1873 0 . A. BASSETT 1874 0 . A. B A S S E T T . . . 187s ISAAC B . S H A R P . . .

J. W. SMITH *J. SAQUI '•"J- SAQUI G. H . FAIRCHILD J. S. REDFIELD C. K . PIOI.LIDAY.. C. K . HOLLIDAY.C. K. HOLI.IDAV — C. K . HOLLIDAY . . C . K . HOLLIDAY _ . C. K . HOLLIDAY — E. A. SMITH. E. A. SMITH C. C. KEI.LAM JOHN M . P R I C E . . . G. W . HOGEBOOM J. D. RUSH I. B. SHARP I. B. SHARP JOHN GUTHRIE . . .

*MAT. R . WALKER. WM. MCMATH " C . HORNSBY * C . HORNSBY. A. GRIFFIN M. S.ADAMS J. F. BLISS 0 . W. MCALLISTER 0 . W. MCALLISTER M. S. ADAMS J. C. R I C H M O N D . . . E. D. HILLYER C. C. KELLAM G. W. HOGEBOOM . G. W. HOGEBOOM . J. L. PHILBRICK I. B. SHARP J. W. PECK J. W. PECK B. J. F. H A N N A . . .

Grand Treasurer.

Grand Secretary,

D. VANDERSLICE.. *BEVERLY BECK . _ *C. T. HARRISON CHRISTIAN B E C K . . I. N. ROBERTS *CHARLES M U N D E E . J. W. SMITH CHRISTIAN B E C K . *CHARLES M U N D E E . E. T. CARR CHRISTIAN B E C K . ••''CHARLES M U N D E B . J. W. H. WATSON. CHRISTIAN B E C K . ^'CHARLES M U N D E I ^ CHRISTIAN B E C K . W. F. JOHNSON E. T. CARR . W. F. JOHNSON . . . CHRISTIAN B E C K . E. T. CARR JOHN A. C H A S E . . . CHRISTIAN B E C K . E. T. CARR JOHN A. C H A S E . . . CHRISTIAN B E C K . E. T. CARR CHRISTIAN B E C K J. C. RICHMOND E. T. CARR CHRISTIAN B E C K . E. D. HILLYER E. T. CARR CHRISTIAN B E C K . J. T . L A N T E R E. T. CARR E. T. CARR •__ G. W. HOGEBOOM .. CHRISTIAN B E C K . CHRISTIAN B E C K . E. T. CARR J. D. RUSH J. L. PHILBRICK . . CHRISTIAN B E C K . E. T. CARR CHRISTIAN B E C K . J. W. PECK JOHN H . BROWN CHRISTIAN B E C K . J. W. PECK JOHN H . BIJOWN . . CHRISTIAN B E C K . JOHN GUTHRIE JOHN H . BROWN . . CHRISTIAN B E C K . JOHN H . BROWN __ JOHN GUTHRIE CHRISTIAN B E C K . JOHN H . BROWN __ W. H. SMALLWOOD

M. W. Grand Master. Deputy Grand Master. Senior Grand Warden. Junior Grand Warden.

18^6 R. R. R E E S 18^7 R. R. REES I8s8 R. R. REES ^. I8sq R. R . R E E S i860 G. H. FAIRCHILD . l86i *jACOB S A Q U I

Date.

ELECTIVE GRAND OFFICERS OF T H E GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS FROM ITS ORGANIZATION TO T H E PRESENT TIME.

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.1875. REPORT ON CORRESPONDENGE.

To the M.\ IV.-. Grand Lodge of _ Kansas : The Cominittee on Correspondence would most respectfully report that they have received- and examined the printed transactions of the Qrand Lodges named below, and present the following as the result of their labors: Alabama, Arkansas, California,Connecticut, . Colorado, , Canada, District of Colutnbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Indian Territory, Iowa,

Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Manitoba, • Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nebraska, North Carolina, ALABAMA.

New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Prince Edward Island. Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, • Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington Territory, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming Territory,

1874.

The Grand Lodge began its Fifty-fourth Annual Communication, in the new Masonic Hall at-.-Montgomery, December 7th,, with, a full attendance of Grand Officers and Representatives of Subordinate Lodges. The Grand Lodge having been opened in AMPLE FORM, Grand Master W I L SON delivered his Address, treating mainly of local affairs. The following extracts, however, contain matter of more than local importance, and we quote : CONFERRING DEGREES OUT OF TIME.

" I have refused several applications to confer the Degrees out of time. I do not believe there is scarcely a conceivable occasion when an emergency case should be entertained. The candidate should not only be well instructed in the ritual of Masonry, but should be taught the objects of the institution in

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its moral and speculative sense. Are we not recreant to the high trusts reposed in us as Masons, and do we not act unjustly toward a brother, whenever we send him forth into the world as a Mason, without that knowledge necessary for him to properly understand, and to enable him faithfully to perform his duties as such ? Masonry has had much to encounter and condemn in the reproach brought upon her, not only from the unworthy, but the ignorant Mason. It is, therefore, a wise rule, established in this jurisdiction, which requires the candidate to be proficient, before he is permitted to advance, and it should be rigidly enforced." Tod much cannot well be said in deprecation of the practice alluded to, and silence should not be thought of until the evil ceases to exist there, and in every other Jurisdiction. T H E RIGHTS OF A SUSPENDED MASON.

" W h e n a brother has been suspended for a definite period, and his term of punishment terminated, he returns, eo instanti, to all the rights and privileges from which he was suspended, and is entitled to his dimit, although an appeal, taken by him, to the Grand Lodge, may be pending ; provided no new charges are preferred •against him, and he has paid up all arrearages to his Lodge." This may be law in Alabama, but we doubt its soundness from whatever stand-point considered. While an appeal is pending, though all dues are paid and no subsequent charges have been preferred, a suspended Mason is in no position to demand, nor can a Lodge lawfully grant, a dimit. There is a case before, and undisposed of by, an appellate tribunal, to which the Subordinate Lodge owes allegiance, and whose decisions it is bound to obey. Unlil, therefore, the Grand Lodge has finally disposed of the case, it would, it seems to us, be exceedingly improper, to say the least, for a Subordinate to forestall the prerogative of the Grand Lodge by granting a dimit. SECRECY OF T H E BALLOT.

" A brother cannot be required to state his reason for his vote. This would destroy the secrecy of the ballot, or make it a mere farce. If a brother casts a black'ball he is supposed to do it conscientiously, and with a full sense of his moral accountability. The Lodge has no control over the ballot of .a member, nor is it at liberty to pry into the question for the purpose of ascertaining •how a brother voted. 7'herefore, a By-Law of a Lodge requiring its members to disclose the reasons for their votes, held a nullity and cannot be enforced." MASONIC PROCESSIONS.

" That Masons ought not to turn out as a body, and in Masonic processions, except on what are recognized as Masonic occasions; that.the unveiling of a Memorial Monument, erected to the memory of the Confederate dead, is not a Masonic occasion, and has no connection with, or relation to, ihe Order. The occasion must be devoted to the interest of Masonry." Having repeatedlydiscussed these topics, we merely add that we cordially approve the views of Grand Master WILSON. QUALIFICATIONS O F CANDIDATES.

" T h e candidate must be whole and sound, not deformed or dismembered, and must be able to perform the work required in the first three Degrees in Masonry. The casualties of war furnish no excuse for an infringement of the Ancient Landmarks of Masonry."

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Technically this is the Ancient Law. Yet we are convinced that were more attention given to the mental and moral qualifications of candidates and less to mere bodily wholeness,'better men would enter our gates and a higher intelligence pervade the Fraternity. TIMELY LEGISLATION.

"Meeting but once a year, your observations must have taught you, that the wants of the Craft, in our jurisdiction cannot be supplied, without having lime to well consider the means, and digest the plans for strengthening our system of government. This cannot be done in one or two days. Your cpnimitiees must have ample time to consider the various subjects discussed and questions decided, so that they may give to the Grand Lodge the ripe results of their deliberations for its final action. In this manner we may guard the Ancient Landmarks of our Order from all innovations, and keep them as things sacred confided to our care, to be transmitted to those who are to succeed us, without spot or blemish. With these feelings and sentiments let us begin, on this occasion, the work of legislating for the interest of our beloved Order." Few experienced in Grand Lodge legislation, • will find fault with these remarks; for few there are, we think, who have not had frequent occasion to regret innovations, due wholly to a want of timely consideration, and that calm debate which finds and excludes error. The Report of the Committee on Expulsions, etc., is a modelof its kind. From the conclusion we take the following paragraphs, because they are applicable at all times and in every Jurisdiction: " I n conclusion, your Committee beg leave to observe, that if in gennral its remarks are burdened with censure instead of praise, an excuse may be found in the fact the discharge of its duties calls its members oftener to a contemplation of the errors and follies — nay, even the crimes of some among our brethren, than to the admiration of those noble.virtues which characterize the most of our Craft. Hence, the Grand Lodge will no doubt pardon, as emanating from our stand-point, the observation that trials for unmasonic conduct would be much more rare if we were more watchful in guarding onr portals; if we were more cautious in recommending candidates for initiation into our mysteries. Negative evidence is not suihcient here; there must be something positive. Not only must we know nothing against a petitioner, but also must we be well assured that he is material suitable to become a component part of our mystic edifice. " A bad man, outside the brotherhood, is powerless to do us harm; but wearing the badge of a Mason, made one of us, he can do a deal of injury, and bring shame on those whose confidence he has abused. Beyond a peradventure, the surest way to prevent an outbreak of mischievous influence in our midst, is to keep the elements of mischief shut out of doors." Brother WALTHALL, in the Report on Correspondence, presents a careful review of forty-four Grand Lodges; Kansas, for 1873, receiving attention. Under the head "Drinking and dealing in Spirits," he devotes considerable space to quotations and comments. He reminds us of the well-known fact that, on the revival of Masonry in England one hundred and fifty years since, certain Lodges were accustomed to meet at famous taverns, but neglects further to inform his readers that, on such occasions, the members were under the supervision of Stewards, who permitted no excess in meat or drink. He adds:

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" We confess ourselves at a loss to.und.erstand exactly, what is meant by that last sentence,-nor have we any idea from what source our Kansas brethren may have derived the Masonic teaching that 'absolutely prohibits' either the temperate use, or the 'selling by retail,' of alcoholic drinks, as per se Masonic offenses, unless it be of a modern date. The Masonic authorities, from which we, of ' O l d Alabama,' derive our teachings, instruct us that temperance is one of the cardinal virtues, but at the same time they inform us that, in the early days of t h e ' R e v i v a l ' of Masonry, Lodges had so little horror for the retailing of liquors, that they almost invariably held their meetings vci'taverns. ,The four Lodges that organized-the-Grand. Lodge of England (the.mother of us all), more than a hundred-and fifty years-ago,, held ^their Communications, respectively, at-the ' Goose and Gridiron /</<»-j%«j^,' the 'Crown. Ale-House,' the 'Apple Tree Tavern,' and the 'Rummer and-Grape.Tavern' — names not at all significant of Total Abstinence or 'Prohibition,'- Even in.staid and sober ISoston, we-read-that, about a hundred-years ago, the- Masons were, wont to celebrate their festivals in a room of the -'Green Dragon Tavern.' " It is true that what is lawful is not always expedient, and that circumstances may render things, which are innocent at one time, very mischievous at another. The frightful evils of. intemperance in our day have led niany excellent and sen.-iible men to look to entire abstinence as the only effectual remedy. This is not the place to discuss the merits of that question, but the theory is at the least entirely legitimate, and he who practices it is deserving of all the honor due to any sort of self-denial incurred for a beneficent.purpose.. The attempt to enforce it .upon .others, by either civil or Masonic penalties, is quite another question. " A s to the business of selling alcoholic drinks, whether by wholesale or retail — there is iio difference in principle between the two—until it can be clearly established that-the use of them, '\y\.any form,, and to any extent, however -limited, is positively criminal, it is. hard to understand the justice or propriety of subjecting ib to penal prohibition. As for as Masonry is concerned, a di.screet silence in legislation, a judicious use of the black-ball,, and a prompt and rigorous enforcement of. discipline for intemperance, are the only valid and-legitimate safeguards." , As will.be.seen, Bro. WALTHALL does not differ from us. in his estimate of ..the effect of intemperance. His ipro posed, remedies are, well as far-as they go, but as every well informed man knows,-they.fall far short of being an.effectual . barrier to check the evil; hence, we would resort to legislation, of the most stringent kind, if needs be, to purify the Order and save it from a vice, at once insidious, wide-spread and overwhelming. M.-.W.'. ISAIAH A.'WILSON, Grand-Master, Union Springs; R.-.W.-. DANIEL. SAYRE, Grand Secretary,- Montgomery. ARKANSAS.

1874.

-The-Grand Lodge of. Arkansas held its Annual Grand Communication October i.9r22,.at the.>Masonic-Temple, in Little Rock. Grand Master DANNELLY opens his Address with a kindly welcome to rriembers of the Grand Lodge, and pays a feeling tribute to the memory of those in his own jurisdiction who passed away during the preceding year. H e touches the political troubles in his own. Stale, and congratulates his brethren on the .final restoration of peace. Being relieved from a flock of political harpies, it is to be hoped that the tolerant principles of Freemasonry will obtain precedence

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and largely^aid to smooth down old asperities; and bring about union and-harmony/not'only among the" fraternity'in that" State, but-amoiig-all ranks'of its citizens. Grand Master DANNEL'LY.deplores the inability of his-Grand Lodge, in consequence of a depleted treasury, the overflow in some parts of the-State,'and; worse, of oppressive taxation, to respond to the call-ofthe'Xouisiana sufferers; The'generosityof our Arkansas brethren is too well'kriown-'to render-any apology necessary; Eighteen Dispensations for the formation of new Lodges were granted during the year, and the Grand Master made twenty-five decisions, most of which were approved by the Coinmittee on Jurisprudence. From sorne they dissented, and by their action did not, as we think, improve the Master's work". The Grand Lodge and the brethren of this jurisdiction contiiiueto take a deep interest in their St." John's College. They have our best wishes and earnest prayers for full siiccess in building up a great educational institution. • But how can it possibly fail when such Masons as P.-.G.-. Master DUVAL are in the van, urgingion-the good work? The recognition of the' new Grand Lodge' of the Indian Te'rritoi-y was postoned until the next Annual Communication. "We believe tne Lodges composing that new Grand Lodge, are'children of the Grand Lodge of Arkansas.No Repo'rt on Correspondence is appended to the Proceedings. This omission we regret, but in view of the tribulations through which the Order in that State have passed, can well'eiccuse'. ' M.-.'W.-. M. L. BELL, Grand Mailer, PineBliiff; R.-.'W.-. L. E.'BARBER, Grand Seci-etary, Little Rock-. CALIFORNIA.

1874.

The Proceedings of this Grand-Lodge'^^a fineoctavo ot nearly four hundred pagei, abounding in substantial matter^^comes'tb'our faBle'-a thrice-welcome guest; For' years'our brethi-eh of the Golden State have sent forth'most able' contributions to Masonic literature, and the'present volume, like previous issues, will take its place ainongthe best,because most instructive, of the-publications emanating froin' our Order.' The Grand Lodge held its Twenty-fifth^Annual-Communication, at the Masonic Temple, in San Francisco,-October 13-^17, 5874.-' Grand Master TIT'US, wiselydeparting from' the^path tbdcommolily pursued by writers of his class; sends forth a paper replete with facts, valuable now and hereafter, to the Mason, the-statistician/iand'the-historian;' "We • select • as follows: T H E O R G A N I Z A T I O N OF T H E GRAND LODGE..

" Many of the brethren -who "participated" in the inauguration of this auspicious epoch are still alive and ardent in their'efforts to advance the interests of " the Fraternity, meeting with us here at bur "Annual Gommuhicatiohs; and lending counsel to those who are -laboririg to perpetuate the early efforts they made to propagate the principles of our brotherhood in this the most extreme western

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American Masonic Jurisdictions of the day. They alone can truthfully portray to your minds the impression of theirs when, with retrospective eye, they recur lo the period in which Masonry was planted "by'them on the Pacific shore. Now they behold the Order in vigorous growth ; like some of our monarchs of the forest, its roots firmly riveted to the soil, its broad limbs spread over the area of this great State, under the branches of which those who succeed us will delight to bask and linger. " W h o can trace the effect had on the cosmopolital multitude that'filled this seaport, the larger towns, and more especially the mines, by the interchange of thought, the impression of regularity and order, made on the incongruous mass by the pioneer members of our Fraternity throughout the State? So calm, so modest of her powers, and so pacifying has been the influence of Masonry, that scarcely any recognition has been awarded her as-one of the eminent levers in regulating the tone of society in this State. The more observant portion of our citizens readily accord such an influence to'her unobtrusive lessons— not by attempting to sway the passions or prejudices of the day, by participating in political or local excitements, from which the landmarks and our rules and regulations debar us — but bvgently imparting,-through her many children, the broad principles of our Fraternity-—Justice and Charity'; a rigorous attention to the rights of all, the continued devotion and application of time, labor, and private interests of the common"good; she regulated — educated in part — the present equilibrium of. society ; imbuing the cultivation of the humanities in the discordant ideas of the individual masses, making them moie amenable by the softening influences of courtesy, kindness, and forbearance. No other country in our knowledge has ever existed where the same latitude of action, the, same temptations to indulge in all .the freedom of habits, the same exuberant enjoyments, the full assertion by all of their supposed manifold rights, have so completely prevailed as in this jurisdiction. How essential, then, that some humanizing restraint should be exerted: through the lessons of our Order, inculcating obedience to established authority, respect for the laws, and the readiness in obeying, and assistance^—rendered at an early period by our brethren — in maintaining the forms and usages common to the older Sta'.es." .AIASONIC BOARD OF R E L I E F O F SAN FRANCtSCO.

" T o o much honor or praise cannot be accorded to the munificent charities disbursed by the Masonic Board of relief of this city; and we needs must mention that they are, aside from the aid and care extended to the individual members of the several Lodges composing said Board, who never infringed upon the fund, amounting in the aggregate — from the organization of the compact by six Lodges in A. L.' 5856, with five hundred and fifty members, to the close of the fiscal year 1874, a period of nineteen years — to the magnificent sum $110,531.09. The Board is now composed of fifteen Lodges, with a membership of two thousand two hundred and forty brothers. Of the amount expended $31,494.14 has. been for Masons, their widows and orphans, of Cali.fornia, outside of San Francisco, and $75,239.64 for- the distressed brethren, their widows and orphans, of other jurisdictions. The transaction of the immense amount of business incident lo the distributing of this noble charily has been performed by the economical expenditure of the respective Boards, piinually elected, of the comparatively small sum of $3,797-31, more thoroughly realized when the sum per annum is announced as averaging the small amount of $199.86. Scarce any reflection is required by the brethren to appreciate the relief afforded to the needy and afllicted by the distribution of this munificent sum. To the-maimed brother from the mines; the afflicted one of the city and plains; the wearied sailor, worn out in buffeting the fretful waves of adversity; the anguished and destitute widow, with no resources but the kind help of her husband's brothers; the many helpless orphans, all of whom, when

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worthy, have been furni-hed with such relief and subsistence as they desired, and aided to reach"their friends^in far off Slates. Who among us fnlly consider the time devoted byjthose who have composed the rtspeclive Boards, without expectation of fee or reward, other)'than the conscientious knowledge of a faithful discharge of the charitable duties voluntarily assumed by a corps of brothers,'who have^fraternally yielded their time and'valuable counsel to the recipients of the amounts donated ? The^heartfelt thanks of the entire brotherhood are their due,_and 'minislering'angels will surround them and call them blessed.' " EDUCATIONAL MEANS.

" I will attract your attention to but one more'comparison, which, being the la.=t, is by no means the least in importance. The only early educational facilities were to be found|at the^Missions,_,doled^out^by]the Fathers to the neophytes, with no published paper in the State. We now have our University tstdblished on a firm basis, twenty three colleges, with a number of fem\le seminaries, and as complete a common school system as prevails in any of the: United States, furnishing readers for the"one]hundredJ!and^eighly seven news]apers and periodicals now published in our youthful State A person may well hesitate in attempting to paint the picture of California as she will be twenty-five years hence. With near the era of France, she is capable of prodijcing every thing that has built up and sustained that once magnificent empire. With three times the surface of Illinois, with her population of over 2,000,000, with her 677 Lodges and 36,775 members, rapidly"advancing to greatness and power in a half century of existence, what cannot be done here, with our capacity to sustainja'tenfold lafger^populafionj^than our sister State ? I will only indulge in the pleasant hope that many of our members present will be alive, and refer to these statistics, when another quarter of a century has elapsed, to compare the m'ghty growth, at the golden wedding of this Queen of the Pacific States. " W h a t State in the U.ii m, laboring'as we did for many years^under the most extreme disadvantages'of communication with our sister States — being the farthest of the far west, and farther still from all the business marts of the Wijrld--has effected more in an equal space of time? Is it improper to enumerate her acts ? I believe not. A Capitol hasTbeen erected of which any State would be proud. The State University, at Berkeley; the Stale Noimal School, at San Jose; the usual public buildings and asylums pertinent to the great charities of the day — affording homes for the deaf, dumb, and blind, the insane, and the offenders against our criminal codes, have been provided'for liberally, coincident with our history. All the leading beneficiary insitutions receive needed and welcome assistance from each succeeding Legislature]; subsidies for the highways of the country in every form have been granted, from the hilljide grades of our mountain roads, facilitating the ingress of the overland emigration at an early day, to the greatest enterprise of this progressive age the transcontinental route, of which the'^Central Pacific Railroad is a most important portion. Fostering mountain highways, pony-expresses, telegraph lines, the pioneei^ stage routes ac-oss the boundless plains of the west, tr.iversed so rapid'y now by the iron^ho:se, that we Tail to consider the time o;cupied, and hardships endured by the hardy travelers who advanced'annually l.ke an avalanche, down the slopes of the Sierras. The performance of all this has bperi accomplished, leaving the State on a stable foundation, with the cjmparative meagre State funded indebtedness of $3,372,500." From a paragraph of the Grand^ iVIaster's Address, we inferl that some farseeing souls even in that Jurisdiction, have expressed fears of the centralization of power in the Grand Lodge. There, or any where else on this continent, such talk is sheer jipnsen^e. How- can pDwer be centralized by any Grand Lodge,

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composed, as ours are, chiefly of delegates elected from year to year by the Subordinate Lodges ? In case of any well-grounded apprehension of such an event, Subordinates always have it in their power to anticipate and prevent it by refusing to send delegites. This is an old cry, and to this hour Grand Lodges have proved quite as democratic, in many cases more so, than the particular Lodges over which they exercise control. The Grand Secrelary submitted a full and complete report. cour.igingly of their Grand Lodge Library.

He speaks en-

"Since the last report from this office, by dint of a very persistent and voluminous correspondence with Grand Secretaries, Grand Recorders, and many other Masons who have been engaged in collecting Masonic documents, the undersigned has been enabled greatly to increase the number of bound volumes of Proceedings of Grand Lodges, Grand Chapters, Grand Councils, and Grand Comnianderies of Norih America. Many of our incomplete files have been completed; many more are nearly complete ; and correspondence in relation to all the printed transactions of all the other American Grand Bodies, which have not yet been received and which it is possible to. obtain, is still in active operation." Bro. ABEI.L, in this respect, gets on much better than we d o ; all want our Proceedings, which are cheerfully furnished, but fail to reciprocate in some cases unless we pay therefor. . . . The system of disseminating the Work and Lectures through Inspectors, one being appointed for each District, seems to work well. T h e following are the Standing Regulations in reference to private vi'ork : " T h e Work and Lectures pi'esented by the Committee appointed for their examination and revision, are approved, adopted, and made obligator-y upon all Lodges within this jurisdiction; and any Lodge which shall have had opportunity to obtain instruction therein, and shall neglect or refuse to learn and use the same, shall, upon representation of that fact to the Grand Master, be liable t o the arrest of its Charter, if, iri his discretion, he shall think it proper. " N o Master of a Lodge shall be installed until he shall have produced to tRe installing officer the certificate of the Grand Lecturer, or of the Inspector of the District in which such Lodge is situated, that he is qualified to give the Work and Lectures entire in the three Degrees; and such certificate, indorsed by the installing officer, shall be forwarded by him to the Grand Lecturer, to be kept on file in his office." ^i We clip from the Grand Lecturer's Report an item relating to the same subject: "Reports from all the Inspectors, excepting those of Districts Nos. 15 and 27, have been received, which show a most satisfactory condition of the Lodges in the jurisdiction, both as to uniformity of ritual and the manner of keeping the records. From these reports and my own observations I conclude that the present system of inspectorship, though not perhaps entirely satisfactory at first, has proven the most efficient of any heretofore tried towards securing that perfect uniformity contemplated, and which is so ardently to be desired. Especially has the provision requiring the qualification of Masters elect before in.':tillation proved.most satisfactory in the result sought to be obtained; and the regulation should not only be continued, but its requirements rigidly enforced." The Address delivered by Bro. S.\Mt;EL C. DENSON, is an effort which pre.

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claims its author a sound thinker and an able writer. duction entire, we can give only these paragraphs :

11 While deserving repro-

" The genius of Masonry is productive and conservative of republican institutions. "By becoming Masons we are none the le^s intCT^ral parts of the body politic, and as such" we shoiild carefully study our Order and ourselves io'the relations thit it and we bear, collectively and'iudiyidually, to -the.State and to oar fellow citizens.j Upon the very threshold of Masonry we are taught to 'be quiet and peaceable citizens, true to our government and just to pur country;' and 'not to countenmce disloyally or rebellion, but patiently submit to legal authority, and to conform with chee.fulness to the governmefit of the country in vyh'ich we live.' But this-is th'e bare suggestion of a thought to be cons.antly elaborated, and we, a? members of an enlightened and c mservative Cra.ft, owe it to ourselves, our Order, and the government which sanctifies our lives, protects our properly, and approves the celebration of our ancient rights and cerenioniis, to devote untiring service to that govei-nmant, and to purify, preserve, and protect it from political g.ingrene and decay. "And h?re, lest my position be misunderstood, I take occasion to declare that I would not have our excellent Order become a political, body or interfere in partisan issues. I am proud to say that from time immemorial the Masonic Lodgeroom has been a sanctuary where the disturbing elements of partisan ] olitics could not enter to mar its fraternal; harmony; but'as men and. citizens we have ever enjoyed the broadest discretion in the exercise of individual duty to the State. I am not of those who believe that the world is growing worse, nor do I believe that wickedness is the hand-maid of enlightenment; but witii the present facilities for the transmission of news we hear more of current goss p. The unusual and remarkable incident attracts attention, so that moie is said, thought, and written of one vile act than of ten thousand noble and virtuous deeds which should invoke the applauding smiles of angelic ho.-ts. " W e have no right to justify ourselves by the standard of the past. We claim to be wiser t h m our predecessors, and ought to be better and purer than they. In the midst of all our inie ligence, crime, like a grim demon, stalks through the land ; error goes capering through the highways and byways; and ' corruption, like the obscene vulture, sits unbidden at the public feast and threatens to taint and pollute what it does not destroy. So long as these things exist, our field-of labor is extensive, and we must not s'.t idly by the wayside and see the clouds of error obscure the warming rays of freedom's fight. A vigorous and concerted-effort should be made by our benevolent Fraternity to faster, mold, and cr a:e in the public mind sentiments of honor, pa'riotism and se'f-sacrificing devotion to the affairs of State. "Governments are merely the CDmp.ic's of the people for mutual benefit-^ an extended family r^-a co-operation of the muhitude' for the benefi.t and protection of the individuals; and to say that a'government is corrupt, as such, is tantamount to an assertion that the mass of the people composing the same is corrupt, or so neglectful of vital interests as to permit a vicious and polluted minority to hold the reins of power.. The character and nature of a government will depend upon the virtue, intelligence, bravery, and patriotic zeal of its subjects. No good government can exist among a debauched and wicked people, and no bad one can long hold sway over a virtuous and intelligent people. Then the most direct means of seeming a go 3d government is by an infusion of the proper spirit into the minds of the ma.sses; and here, my brethren, is our widest field of action, one where we owe our first and highest duty as members of an enlightened and benevolent body having for its object the promotion and amelioration of the condition of man;" ÂŤ

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Unless we underrate the intelligence of our younger brethren, they will silently thank us for these extracts. The Report by Bro. WILLIAM A. JANUARY, Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence, is a capital resume of the Proceedings of forty-five Grand Lodges, Candid, succinct, yet sufficiently comprehensive, the reader will find excellencies, turn wherever he may. In his review of Alabama, he'says: " W e notice that the Grand Lodge of Alabama publishes a list of all brethren expelled and suspended, including those suspended for nonpayment of dues. While we do not feel much sympathy for a brother who can so violate the beneficent laws of Masonry as to make it necessary that he should be expelled from the rights and privileges of the Lodge, we do have a sympathy for the brother who has been suspended for non-payment of dues, and whose claims on the Fraternity are not thereby lost, but only held in abeyance. We think that to publish his suspension to the world is not only uncharitable, but unjust. It is true that our Alabama brethren also publish a list of restorations, but that is poor amends for the wrong. The brother suspended for non payment of dues may restore himself to good standing at any time by paying his dues; yet the wound inflicted by the publication of his 'bad standing' s;ill remains. Do what he may, the smirch on his Masonic character still clings to him, and, like the blood of the murdered DUNCAN, will not ' o u t . ' " To our mind, this' is sound doctrine. T h e mere non-payment of dues ought not to subject the delinquent to the disgrace which usually attaches to sus pension. Bro. JANUARY will pardon us if we call his attention to a mistake: In his. notice of Kansas, the " eloquent remarks," which he attributes to us, were the work of Grand Master PRICE. Honor to whom honor is due. '. M.-.W.-. GEORGE CLEMENT PERKINS, Grand Master, Oroville; R.-.W.ALEXANDER G. ABELL, Grand Secretary, San Franciseo. CONNECTICUT.

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The Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of this jurisdiction was held at Masonic Hall, in New Haven, January 20-2I, 5875, all the Grand Officers being present and one hundred and fifteen particular Lodges represented. The Address of Grand Master L E E , in many respects, is far above the average of such performances. He writes as if without fear, and careless of favor ; at least there is no truckling, no covert seeking of popular applause, and many of his pages will well repay a careful perusal. Wequote : DECISIONS.

" I have rendered but few official decisions, preTerring, in most of the cases which have been presented, to give advice and instruction, and have, in moit cases, found that the brethren were willing to receive and act upon it. I decided that a Lodge having once relinquished jurisdiction over a rejected candidate, could not recover it until the person so rejected had again become a resident within its jurisdiction ; and this decision brings before us the doctrine of perpetual allegiance as we have it in our law. " T h i s doctrine (perpetual allegiance), as well known, is not an American idea, but comes to us from monarchial governments, where the government is

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paramount and arbitrary, and individual rights of no consequence. The war of i8i2.wa5 fought out on that question, and settled forever, so far as American polity is concerned. " F o r more than seventy years our Grand Lodge existed without any regulation upon this matter. In 1863 our law was adopted, as such matters usually are, without much opportunity for thought or discussion. We have swung from one extreme to the other. Doubtless, some rule upon this matter at this day is expedient. " I n years past our State was largely agricultural, and changes of residence among its people were comparatively few; while we have now become a manufacturing and trading people, and changes of residence from the place of nativity are the rule rather than the exception. Five years suffices to change an alien to an American citizen, and makes him eligible to the highest offices in the land, with a few exceptions. Ought not the same time suffice 10 remove the force of a rejection in a Lodge? Why should a young man who has been rejected for some political dislike, petty malice, or even for a good reason, and has removed to another locality and become an exemplary citizen, have it held over him all his life because he has been rejected in a Lodge? Surely, a limit might be fixed to the force of a rejection without danger of injury to the Craft. If there is no atonement for wrong doing, surely there may be forgiveness, while the claims of justice are not forgotten. 1 present this matter at the request of many brethren, some of whom have grown gray in Masonic labor, and ask for it your careful consideration." DIMITTING.

" I have been asked if an Entered Apprentice could dimit. I answered. Yes, and will give my reasons for such decision. A glance at our earlier history in Storer's 'Ancient Rec6rds,' shows that in the earlier days, the business of the Lodges was transacted in the Entered Apprentice Degree, and the Lodges were opened in the higher Degrees for work only. Entered Apprentices participated in the deliberations, shared in the debates, proposed candidates, and I can find no restriction of their rights, or any legislation tending thereto, until in 1823, when a by-law was adopted by this Grand Lodge, restricting the right to propose candidates to Master Masons only. Again, the charge of the Entered Apprentice Degree, ' I f in the circle of your acquaintance you find a person desirous of being initiated into Masonry, be particularly attentive not to recommend him unless you are satisfied that he will conform to our rules,' shows that such was the custom ; and again we say to the candidate, ' You have been elected by the members of this Lodge upon your own voluntary petition to become associated with us in this great and good work;' and further, all the old Monitors I have ever seen, provide a place for them in all processions. I am well aware that of late years it has become somewhat the custom to ignore them altogether, but I am of the opinion they have some rights which are enti• tied to respect. Rights cannot be taken away by inference; it must be done by positive law, if done at all. It is the fact of election and initiation which makes one a member, not the signing of the by-laws, which is a formality ( ahhough it should be observed ), and was so decided by Grand Master LoCKWOOD, as found on page 12, Proceedings of 1874. If an Entered Apprentice is bound to the Lodge, the Lodge is, of course, bound to him, for rights and duties are reciprocal. "Dimit is defined in Webster's Dictionary, 'to permit to g o ; ' if a Lodge can hold an Entered Apprentice it can permit him to go, which is to dimit. By special law, all the business of our Lodges is required to be transacted in the Master Mason's Degree, and this is why an Entered Apprentice cannot participate—not Decause he is not a member. Whether I have stated the law correctly or not, one thing is evident: Masonic comity and good faith, to say

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nothing of common civility, demand of us; that where such a law does prevail in other jurisdictions, and they give dimits to Entered Apprentices, we should recognize them, and treat the holders thereof as dimitted iVIasons. In the case referred to, the brother came from McCandless Lodge, No. 390, P.ttslmrgh, Penn. The law of Pennsylvania upon this matter, may be found in the Report on Correspondence, page 62, Proceedings of 1874, and in .these words: 'Thnt there is no authoriLy in the regulations of the Grand Lodge, for one Lodge to confer Degrees on members of another Lodge. An E.-.A.-. must receive the Decrees of F.-.C.-. and M.-.M.-. in the Lodge in which he was entered, unless he first resigns his membership in that Lodge and regularly apply for,.and, be elected to membership in another Lodge, which can then confer upon him thi remaining Degrees. The fair.e rule must govern an F.'.C". Mason. A Lodge does not obtain authority to confer Degrees on a member of another Lodge, by the request of that Lodge.' In this'case the brother was, and had been for a year or so, a resident of New Britain, and had' applied for a dispensation to receive the remaining Degrees in I-Lirmony Lodge, No. 20, but, of course, under that law his Lodge was compelled to refuse it. Toobtain the other Degrees he must make one or more journeys to Pittsburgh, or take a dimit, which he did by the advice of the brethren there, and presented the dimit to Harmony Lodge for affiliation and the other Degrees. .The W.-.M.-. came to see me about it, comraunicAted the facts, and I gave him my decision, which, he informs me, he stated to bis Lodge, and I have no doubt he did. My decision was overruled by a member of the Lodge, who, as I am informed, said the Grand' Master had no business to make such a decision, and saying further, that there were Masons in Harmony Lodge, that could teach the Grand Master his -business, and something about Masonic law. The dimit was rejected, and again presented, and again rejected. I am informed that the brother acted upon the advice of a permanent member of this Grand Lodge,.but whether trie or not I cannot say. I had always supposed that, in the.interim of iheGrand- Lodge, the'Grand Master decided what.was law,.and' this is the .only instance w'here my decision has not been respected, although I had-giventa similar decision and instruction'in three other-cases.. The,situation of the dimitting brother was truly unfortunate; acting, unde.r advice from older Masons,.he had. withdrawn from his own Lodge, which was. anxious for hini to return and receive the other Degrees, and had in all respects strictly conformed to the law,.and-was punished, for not being a Master Mason, by denying him the opportunity to become one. A man of confessedly superior mental and moral attainments^ with a high.appreciation of the genius and spirit of Masonry, and he brought the highest testimonials from his Lodge; courting the strictest investigation, no word whispered against his good name, it seemed to. me to be. my duty to relieve the brother from' his unenviable position'. I am not depotic by nature or training,.and when a civil ofificer,.as I was for-some years, always shrank from the use of arbitrary power. After consulting with several brethren,.whose good judgment I respect, and who know ' the spirit as well as the law of Masonry, 1 determined to;use the Grand Master's prerogative and confer upon him the remaining Degrees. Accordingly, on the second day of January, 1875 (the matter having been pending some two months or more), I went to New Biitain, summoned an emergent Lodge, passed him to the Degree of Fello.w Craft, and raised him to the sublime Degree of Master Masonin AMPLE FORM,.and gave him a certificate, with the Grand Master's seal attached, that Bro. FOSTER-N. GUNNISON was a non-affiliated Master Mason, in good standing, and at liberty to affiliate with any Lodge in this jurisdiction that would receive him. A large number .were present,—some seventy or more,— and I was assured by the W.-.M.-. and.many others, that my action was approved by almost every member of the Lodge. I ought, perhaps, to mention that the brother who had objected to the dimitting brother was present, and asked if he could call for a ballot. I informed him that he could call for a ballot at any time in his own Lodge, but not in an emergent Lodge, called by the Grand Master."

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That the views of the Grand Lodge, ih regard to the GUNNISON matter, did not harmonize wiih those of the Grand Master, .will be seen by the following statement and resolution, which, as a part of the Report of the Committee on Jurisprudence, was adopted by the Grand Lodge: " 3 . As to the action of the Grand Master in.summoning an emergent Lodge at New Britain the second day of January, 1875, and conferring the Degrees of 'Fellow Craft' and 'Master Mason' upon Bro. FOSTER N . GUNNISON, who had rec-ived the Degree of 'Entered Apprentice' in McCandless Lodge, No. 390, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and had obtained from said Lodge a dimit, as an 'Entered Apprentice,' and had .presented the dimit twice to Harmony Lodge'for affiliation, and the remaining Degrees, which was twice .rejected by said Lodge, and while we believe that a matter of justice was done to Bro. GUNNISON, your Committee would recommend the passage of the following resolution : ^^ Resolved, That an exercise of the Grand Master's prerogative .in such cases is not in harmony with Masonic law and jurisprudence, and that such a precedent should not be sanctioned by this Grand Lodge.'.' Clearly the Grand Master was wrong, and the Grand Lodge at the right time and in an effectual way, spoiled'what otherwise would have stood as a dangerous precedent. : Grand Master L E E er.ds his discussion of "Qualifications and Morals" thus: " I confess that I had rather see the emblem of virtue worn by a one-armed or one legged man in a procession than by one, though a model of physical perfection, who spends his days and nights in low doggeries and sinks of shame and corruption. I am not a grumbler or scold, but I confess that when I see a Masonic jewel, an inch or more in diameter, prominently displayed upon the coat lappel by one who is dealing out the 'maddening bowl' which dethrones reason and destroys manhood, meanwhile pouring forth a volume of ribaldry, obscenity and profanity, I am deeply stirred. It is a sad fact that we have far too many in our Lodges who, by licentiousness, drunkenness, gambling, terrible profanity and loose living, are every day bringing disgrace upon our good name. The evil of intemperance—the greatest of t.'ie day — has carried to the grave some we once considered our noblest and best, and to-day numbers among its victims one who has wielded this gavel as Grand Master. I would that all were, like myself, total abstainers, but do not expect it; but we have a right to expect a decent regard for common morality. No institution teaches a severer morality, and the name of Mason shoidd be synonymous wilh .pure and lofty manhood. Brethren, many of you are Masters of Lo.dges, and on you rests a great respoiir sibility in this matter. I well know that it is an unpleasant duty, and requires moral courage; but surely, if you could storni a battery or face a blazing cannon, as I know some of you have .done, you can muster courage enough to whisper good counsel into the ear of your brother, admonish and advise him, and if that is of no avail, bring it before the Lodge, and if a reformation cannot be effected, use the utmost power of the law. It is better that a diseased or mutilated limb be removed, than that the whole body should suifer. The Grand Lodge should sustain all right action for such a purpose." The above words need no commentary, and every high-minded Mason will u.^e his best influence to repress the) vices therein jjictured, if true to his obligati(..n.i r n J half-ccgnizant of his duties toward his fellow man. M.-.W.-. W M . WALLACE LEE, Grand Master, West Meriden; R.-.W.'. JOSEPH K. WHEELER, Grand Secretary, Hartford.

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• The Grand Lodge of this coming State held its Fourteenth Annual Commumication at Masonic Hall, in Denver, September 29-30, 5874, twenty .six particular Lodges being represented. The Address of Grand Master ANTHONY is a lit'.le singular, and, therefore, the more worthy of notice. He neither alludes to the American Eagle, nor lauds the air, scenery, nor mines of Colorado; utterly ignoring the "Great Centennial," he does not so much as refer to the Washington Monument, nor stop to anathematize political corruption; nay, he is stubbornly silent as to the antiquity of Masonry and "our antient brethren," not even mentioning Pythagoras, Solomon, or Adam. On the contrary, his paper is solid, business-like, full of facts clearly and concisely stated, and wholly devoted to home affairs. Among his ten reported decisions there is but one — the fifth — to which exception might be taken. We give it: "Fifth.— To the enquiry, ' I s it lawful for a member of a Lodge of Mas ns to recommend the petition for membership in his Lodge of any person, unless he has first received proper Masonic evidence that the person is a Mason?' my reply was as follows: ' I can find nothing in our by-laws requiring such knowledge on the part of the person recommending a petition for affiliation. And in the absence of any direct law upon the subject it cannot be awlawful, for were it to be so considered, the brother signing or recommending such applicant would be subject to Masonic censure or discipline. I think Ihe bio,her jecommending such a petition is not expected to vouch for the pe;it;oner's Masonic standing, but simply as to the moral character of the applicant. And it is the duty of the committee lo whom the petition is referred, to ascertain and report whether or not they find, after 'strict trial, due examination, or lawful information,' that the applicant is a Mason. The dimit or certificate, which accompanies the petition is, to an extent, the recommendation of the Lodge where the petitioner was last a member. And, as we have no law regulating or requiring that the petition for affiliation shall be signed by any other than the petitioner, the rule as laid down by Bro. MACKEY will apply in this jurisdiction, which is, in substance, as above. This, however, may be a dangerous and unwise procedure, and a law providing more fully the mode of pe itioning for membership, upon a dimit, would undoubtedly be wise and judicious.'" Though, in the absence of a special regulation, such a course on the part of a Lodge might not be unlawful, we submit it would be very unwise, and, if tolerated, would soon lead to mischief. Under the head, "Miscellaneous Petitions," we select the following, because it shows pluck and common sense : " O n the l6th of March I received a letter from Weston Lodge, at Littleton, requesting me to lay the corner-stone of the Reformed Episcopil Church at that place, and designating Sunday, March 22d, at three o'clock p. M , as the t'me. To this request I replied that it would be wholly inconsistent with our Order to perform the work at the time specified. By resolution of our Grand Lodge of 1863 it is made 'unlawful for the Lodges in this jurisdiction to hoM communications on the Sabbath day, for any purpose whatever, except lo attend the funeral of a brother.' That if it was unlawful for Subordinate Lodges to meet for symbolical work on the Sabbath, clearly it would be for our Grand Lodge to assemble for operative labor of this kind. Our Great Light teaches us 'to remember the Sabbath day and keep it Holy.' Six daysshalt thou labor, and do all thy worl^. For these reasons I refused the request."

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The Grand Master reports a library fund aniounting to something over $1,000, and recommends that it be expended for the purpose intended. H e also recommends organization for the purpose of erecting a Masonic Temple, and suggests a method, or methods, whereby the fund necessary for the building of such a structure could be secured. While we think money enough has been wasted in the erection of such follies as Masonic Temples, we should, were we a member of a Colorado Lodge, most earnestly oppose the plan of Grand Master ANTHONY, believing that there are a thousand ways in which Masonic contributions can be expended far more to the credit of the Craft and advantage of humanity than in the building of Temples. Examples of failure stare us on every hand. Among the resolutions referred to the Committee on Revision, will be found this: "Resolved, That it is the sense of this Grand Lodge that the non-payment of Lodge dues by a Mason, who is known to be abundantly able, is a Masonic crime, and the offender should be dealt with as his Lodge may think proper." Is it true that any body of Freemasons can be found in this country, which will solemnly declare that the non-payment of dues is a crime, and that, too, when from our civil codes every law treating indebtedness unattended by fraud as a crime, has been expunged ? We hope not. We trust that Masonry will not return to the civil laws of the last century, in order to find remedies for the non-payment of Lodge dues. The Report on Foreign Correspondence, from the pen of Bro. E D . C . PARMELEE, is executed with taste and discrimination. "Did space permit, many a fine paragraph might be culled. Altogether, our brethren of Colorado seem to be progressing steadily, making sure every step that no hindrances may impede in future. M.-.W.-.G. M. WEBSTER, Grand Master, Denver; R . - . W . - . - E D . C . PARMEI,EE, Grand Secretary, Georgetawn. CANADA.

1874.

The Nineteenth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Canada was held at Toronto, July 8-9, 5874, with a full attendance of Officers and Representatives. The Address of M.-.W.-. Bro. WILSON, like his former efforts, is a plain, practical paper, embodying a full report of his official acts, and containing some valuable suggestions. The venerable brother opens his Address with a reference to the "Quebec Question," and congratulates the Craft on the final and salisfactory adjustment of the whole matter, and concludes thus: " I n concluding"my^remarks upon this very important matter,Tavail myself of the present opportunity to express my warmest acknowledgements to our Right Worshipful Brother, the Deputy Grand Master, for his valuable cooperation. His advice and assistance largely contributed to bring about a peaceful solution of these unhappy (roubles, and I would be pleased 10 see his

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valuable services upon this and other occasions suitably acknowledged by the Grand Lodge. The truly Masonic spirit and feeling which existed, and was evinced on both sides, enabled our brethren to overcome all obstacles, and eventually led to a union, which I hope will prove perpetual. We shall part from our brethren of Quebec with unfe'gned regret; we will miSs their 'familiar faces' and pleasant voices at our annual meetings, but ihey carry with them our best wishes and heartfelt prayers for their happiness and prosperity. The link that bound us in the chain of brotherly love remains unbroken, and we shall still continue working together for the promotion of the gre-it ciuse which lies near all our hearts. The change about to take place is, after all, only a change of jurisdiction, and we can make but a very slight charge in our fraternal relations." On the subject of " Masonic Funerals," he says: " T h e question as to the propriety of permitting other societies to take part in Masonic funerals, has been prominently brought under my notice during the past year. My views on the subject (which are strongly opposed to the practice) were expressed in a letter addressed by me to the Secretary of a Lodge in reply to one from him, requesting information on the subject. This letter was subsequently published in the Craftsman, and I now introduce the matter to you, in the hope that a formal decision of Grand Lodge will be given on the subject; I have always felt in the same way as to the impropriety of our lodge-rooms being used jointly with other societies, or indeed, used for any purpose outside of Masonry, and would recommend that an expression of the views of Grand Lodge be also given upon this point." This accords with the view entertained in the District of Columbia, and is, we believe,, the only position which Masons can safely take, if due regard be had to Masonic laws and regulations. Remarking upon "Suspension," he uses the following language : "Suspension may be for a definite or for an indefinite poriod. If for a definite period, the party suspended, at the expiration of the time mentioned, at once assumes his former position and standing in his Lodge and with the Craft generally, and no action of the Lodge is either requisite or necessary; but, if the suspension is for an indefinite period, then the procedure is entirely different. A sentence of indefinite suspension conveys to my mind the idea that, although the Grand Lodge may remove the suspension in so far as the relationship of the party to the general Craft is concerned, it would neither be wise nor prudent for the Grand Lodge to compel a Lodge to receive back as a member one whom a majority of the Lodge declined to receive. There are not many Lodges that would not receive back a member after the Grand Lodge had removed the suspension; but I am strongly of the opinion that no Lodge should be compelled to receive back a brother who had been indefinitely suspended, unless by ballot, a majority of the members declared their assent to his return. I leave the matter, however, in your hands, and again request for it your careful consideration." Heretofore we held similar opinions in relation to indefinite suspension, and the restoration of a suspended brother; but as we grow older, read and think more, confess we have come to the conclusion that it is rank injustice to restore one to all the rights of a Mason save membership in the particular Lodge by which he was suspended. Surely, if he was wrongfully suspended, and the Grand Lodge so decides, he should be restored to Lodge membership, if restored at all, otherwise it must be conceded that Grand Lodges are incompetent to fully rectify the wrongs of their Subordinates, notwithstandingj^their alleged supremacy as an appellate tribunal.

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A generous tribute is paid to the distinguished dead, among whom, alas! must now be numbered its noble author. Âť We find very full and interesting reports from the various D.-.D.-. Grand Masters. These documents prove a healthy and growing condition of the Craft in Canada. The Report of the Board of General Purposes shows the thorough manner in which our Canadian brethren complete their Grand Lodge business. R.-.W.-. Bro. H E N R Y ROBERTSON is the author of the Report on Correspondence, which contains a candid review'of thirty-seven Grand Lodges, Kansas being among the number. R.-.W.-. J-. J. MASON, Grand Secretary, Hamilton. D I S T R I C T OF COLUMBIA.

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The Sixty-fourth Annual Report of the Proceedings of this Grand Lodge is almost a volume of itself, containing a variety of well written and interesting papers. The Annual Communicatioa began at Masonic Hall, in^the District of Columbia, November i i , 1874. Though devoting his Address mainly to local questions, Grand Master STANSBURY touches upon the defection of the Marquis of Ripon, and since his animadversions are those of a temperate, thoughtful man, rather than of a virulent partisan, we reproduce them : "Before turning to the more immediate concerns of our own jurisdiction, I may not decline to notice an event of interest and importance to the Craft every where, and which has caused universal mortification and regret among the Fraternity. I refer to the defection of the Marquis of Ripon, late Grand Master of Masons o f England, from our ranks, and his perversion to the Roman faith. " T h e announcement by the Marquis of his resignation of the high Masonic office which he held, was made in the Grand Lodge of England, at a special meeting held September 2, and was received with dismay and sorrow, but with a dignity and reserve which reflect the highest honor upon that body. There was no questioning of the motives which impelled to an act so unexpected and unprecedented. The past services and established character of the Grand Master were regarded as a sufficient guarantee that the reasons upon which he acted must have been not only cogent but imperative, in his own estimation, and nothing but respectful and affectionate regret was manifested in the proceedings by which his resignation was accepted^. " I confess that I was charmed with this exhibition'of gentlemanly forbearance and self-control, under circumstances which, viewed in their true relations and consequences, might not unnaturally have led to the expression of indignation and reproach. Those sentiments were aroused in the hearts of many Masons of our own jurisdiction when the unhappy tidings were received, and some were disposed to regret the honors with which our Grand Lodge had received the Marquis during his sojourn in our jurisdiction. I do not share in this feeling. The honors we paid were rendered to the Grand Mater of Masons of England, not to the individual who happened to hold the office. Our declared purpose was to express our fraternal feeling for our brethren of Great Britain by the reception given to their Chief Officer, and no subsequent act of his can

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change that motive, or alter the character of the acts which sprung from it. Nor do I regard the mere fact of his change of faith, deeply as I regret it, as calling for the expression of indignation toward the Marquis of Ripon as an individual. This change may have been the natural revolt of an uneasy mind from the opposite set of errors in which he had been bred, and which had at length become intolerable. The unhappy victim of a too stringent orthodoxy may make his escape by one of two roads: that of latitudinarian rationalism on the one hand, or a blind submission to authority on the other; and I can sufficiently enter into his feelings to see how, to the tempest-tossed soul, the latter might be the more attractive of the two. " I have no apprehension that this event will have any injurious effect upon our Fraternity. It is too firmly grounded in the principles and needs of human nature to be shaken by the defection of any one man, however high his Masonic position or social rank. As between the Fraternity and the late Grand Master of England, I should regard the latter as the more proper object of condolence and commiseration." Bro. ISAAC L . JOHNSON, having been elected and installed Grand Master, delivered a short inaugural, from which the following apposite suggestions are selected: " The tendency of the present day to popularize the various associations and organizations with which we are connected, and to make them subservient to personal ambition and business advantages, I fear is becoming too prevalent among the members of our Fraternity. The profuse and conspicuous display of Masonic jewelry, for the purpose of advertising to the public that the wearer is a Mason, or for the purpose of influencing trade or obtaining credit, is in direct conflict with the spirit of our Institution, as well as an evidence of exceeding bad taste. The effect of these decorations on occasions not strictly Masonic is to attract the curisity of the inquisitive, and induce the selfish to seek our mysteries for unworthy puposes. The true Mason needs no gilded badge to designate him as one devoted to the cause of truth and charity, or to aid him in his legitimate business transactions. All he requires is an exemplification in his daily intercourse with his fellow-men of those Masonic virtues, honesty, sincerity, and plain dealing. His life should be such as'to distinguish him as one ever ready to defend the cause of justice and toleration, to relieve the distressed, to repair injury, and to weaken the hands of the oppressor. I refer to this subject that the brethren may be as watchful in the future as they have been • in the past; that they carefully inquire into and scrutinize the character of every applicant for admission into our Fraternity, so that no one actuated by selfish motives or attracted through curiosity may be permitted to our ranks. From this brief reference you will readily perceive that the power of the Grand Master to grant Dispensations for the purpose of making Masons will be rarely exercised." Neither tawdry finery nor blazing jewels will cover up a vicious life or supplement an empty head. While genius disdains ornament, the man of understanding avoids everything which contributes to arouse attention or attract the vulgar gaze. Years ago, an eminent critic well said, the wearing of jewelry was a relic of barbarism, and reflecting men do not dissent from his judgment. Masonic jewels were intended for use in Lodges, not to be worn over heartless breasts, not to be pictured on placards nor mounted on sign-boards. Masons profess to despise mere show and sham. If they hope to gain respect for their pretensions, if they wish to leave an ineffaceable impress of their principles upon the age — an age far too remarkable for blare, glitter and social fictions —

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they will discontinue every practice which militates againstithoseprihcijples or in the least tends to lessen the respect that will be secured if in their integrity thejr be maintained. Bro. W. R. SINGLETON presented an excellent Repoi-t on Correspondence, covering 212 pages, and embracing the Proceedings of forty-seven Grand Lodges. Throughout the reader will find instructive selections, generous, discriminative criticism, and an unflinching adherence to, and vindication of, what he regards as truth. Some of his hits are hard, but as they contain no element of malice, no opponent who conceives 'himself as standing on solid ground, willcomplain. In his review of England he takes occasion to consider the -''Ripon departure," and says: " We regret the absence of the report containing the notice of the resignation of the Grand Master. The fact, however, being so well knowii to the Craft, and so many comments having been passed in our Masonic journals, as also in the religious and secular newspapers, there is no necessity that this committee should dwell upon the subject, except to forget, for the sake of the gentleman himself, his severance from our Institution, which can spare him or any other man, however high his position in the world may be. But having once enjoyed the advantages, can he do without them ? If he be the Mason we once thought him to be, we certainly think he will soon find out that he cannot. In Masonry, as it is in pure religion, " 'Tis something Tnore than life to live And more than death to die." " The contrast must soon be found by him between the 'Sons of Light' and the ' Powers of Darkness;' between those who never close the Bible upon their altars, the great source of moral and religious Light, of Liberty, and of Fraternity, and those who have ever opposed the dissemination of religious light among the masses ; who have ever opposed the liberty of thought upon religious subjects, and compelled an adherence to the dicta of the clergy; who have ever denied the fraternity of man, and confined it to the convent, the monastry, and the church. All outside of these, as they interpret them, are beyond and beneath their sympathies, and only suitable for the faggot. We attack no man's religion; we allow all men to judge for themselves; we ask the same favor. Let our eri-or, if we be in error, be judged by the All Wise, ' w h o only can know the hearts of the children of men.' We then say to him, farewell. But, as Shakespeare says, , " How can I farewell If I sup in sorrow." Emphatically, he can be spared. Masonry existed ages before he came and will endure for ages after his decease. Its roots are too deep to be pluckedup by any one or a thousand men, however high, however strong. The axe of >the soldier has not injured its trunk; thecurse of the Priest has not withered a leaf. Full of sap, it sustains mighty branches which with their green foliage will soon fill the whole earth, and give shelter to him who flies from cant, hypocrisy and the madness and meanness of sectarian war. B E L I E F IN T H E HOLY SCRIPTURES.

During the year 1873, Grand Master MCCURDY, of Michigan, decided the question : " D o e s Masonry require a candidate to avow a belief in the Divine authority of the Holy Scriptures?" in the negative, and in support df his decision assigned the following reasons :

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" Symbolic Masonry acknowledges GOD, and demands of its votaries a declaration of belief in the existence of GOD — JEHOVAH — a Supreme Being. This is demanded because we seek Masonic association only with those whose moral natures and conduct are restrained, and whose Masonic obligations .are made binding by such belief. " B u t Masonry is not a religion, nor is it a sect; neither does it enforce any theological interpetations upon a Mason's belief, lis demands in this respect are fully satisfied when the existence of GoD is acknowledged as a fact. It, in like spirit; accepts the earth, the sun, the moon, the stars, and man himself as facts, and does not require any interpretation of the facts. The Indian who believes in the ' Great Spirit,' and the Jews who reverently adores the ' Great JEHOVAH,' the Trinitarian and Unitarian, the Calvinist and Armenian, the Catholic and Protestant, the Mohommedan and the Hindoo, can all harmoniously kneel at Masonic altars and recognize their mutual fraternal relations. This is so because each knows that every other brother who kneels there has avowed his belief in the existence in a Supreme Being; and, furthermore, because each one knows that his own interpretation of his own belief will not be questioned or challenged, neither will his freedom of conscience be restricted or controlled by Masons or Masonry. " T h i s is one of the grand secrets of that wonderful vitality which Masonry has always shown, from its origin in a remote antiquity down through all the variations and divisions of religious belief, until the present day ; when we see within its mystic folds the representatives of nearly every race and nation, and the deciples of nearly every faith in the known world. And it is because Masonry permits us thus to meet at her altars as men — as the representatives of a common humanity — and as brothers who trace their origin to a Universal Father, that it is the only human institution which permits the sublime spectacle or a really universal brotherhood. " While our landmarks admit no Atheists to our ranks, they do not authorize us to demand of a candidate or a brother any declaration of his specific belief concerning the origin of the Holy Scriptures, the manner of their communication to man, or the precise signification of their contents. We, as Masons, do not undertake to decide questions on which theologians themselves do not agree. The Bible, the Square and the Compasses are recognized lights in Masonry; and we have no more right to demand that the Mason or the candidate shall declare what he believes to be the origin or the nature of the metal in the Square, The former we leave to the theologian and to every man's conscience, and the latter to the chemist and to every man's investigation. The uses we make of these Masonic lights do not require that these questions be mooted or decided by us. "Inasmuch, therefore, as our landmarks do not demand of the candidate any declaration of faith or of religious belief, except that of the existence of GoD — a Supreme Being — the Great Ruler of the Universe, " It is ordered that the Lodges of this Grand Jurisdiction can neither add to nor take from the requirements, in this respect, which were established by our ancient brethren." Bro. SINGLETON, differing from this opinion, says: " W e totally dissent from this ruling, as do others who have acted upon this question, which we cannot discuss in this report, as to settle it logically requires more space than we can afford. His remarks following his 'dictum' are all most excellent and correct, but are not applicable to the subject-matter, simply because a 'belief in the Holy Scriptures' does not imply sectarianism or dogmatic expression of belief. We would ask him where does he derive his knowledge of GOD except from the Bible of Re-velations ? Where does he find a

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' J E H O V A H ' except in the Bible of Revelations? Where a Supreme Being except in the Bible of Revelations? As to the ' K o r a n ' for the Mohommedan, he is in the same category. The Koran is the only authority for his knowledge of GOD, and a belief in the Koran is essential to him. Moreover, the Koran is indebted to the Bible, both Old and New Testament, for all that is spiritual. The materialism is from Mahommed himself. We also concur in the last paragraph as being entirely against his own dictum, viz: that the Lodges ' c a n neither add to nor take from the requirements, IN THIS RESPECT ( small caps ours), which were established by our ancient brethren. (Italics ours). Now here we have him in on the hip. Independent of philosophical reasons for our firm conviction that every conscientious Mason must believe in the Holy Scriptures, the requirements.of the ancient brethren made it necessary. " T h e Bible, by Masons, is dedicated to GOD, because it is the 'inestimable' gift from GOD to man. It is given to the Mason as the 'rule and guide of his faith and practice.' It must be inspired to be thus, or it is of no binding moral force or authority. Masonry demands a belief in its inspiration, for it declares that we learn of GoD in the great books of nature and revelation, alluding to the Bible. Moreover, in England, from whence we derive our Masonry, it was a pre-requisite, as any one may see by referring to the old books, monitors, etc." A careful examination of the old constitutions, beginning with the first, will convince any candid enquirer that B o . SINGLETON is right; and to them, for the present, we must refer all seeking a satisfactory silution of the question. PAST MASTER.

The Grand Master of Mississippi decided (1874) in reference to this Degree as follows: "That a Master Mason elected to the office of Master of his Lodge, need not, under the law in this furisdiction, be required to take the Past Master's Degree. I would ask the Grand Lodge to take this subject under consideration, and take such definite, action that a//may clearly understand the law, and be guided thereby. Many inquiries are being constantly made on this particular subject, and the legitimate construction of the law does not coincide with the practice of requiring all Masters elect to take this Degree. If I should venture an opinion, I would say that the Degree of Past Master is legitimately a part of Ancient Craft Masonry: that it, of right, belongs to the Blue Lodge, and I think ought to be understood and practiced when,the recipient is constitutionally entitled to receive it. I allude to the fundamental laws of the Order (not written), but sufficiently understood from our traditions." In answer to this, the reviewer remarks : " He says : ' If I should venture an opinion, I would say that the Degree of Past Master is legitimately a part of Ancient Craft Masonry.' " T o this we reply: That LAWRENCE DERMOTT, in 1753, an expelled Mason from Ireland, joined with the seceding Masons in London, and became the Grand Secretary of a spurious Grand L o d g e ^ m a d e such representations to the third Duke of Athol, of Scotland, as to obtain his permission to be made Grand Master, and then was appointed Deputy Grand Master, and thus controlled this new Grand Lodge. Now, to get up a frolic at the installation of the Master of one of his new Lodges, he invented the farce of the Past Master's Degree, which conveys no new matter or information to the presiding officer more than is contained in the charges. If there be any antiquity in this Degree, will some brother, better versed in Masonic lore, be pleased to point it out to us. • Any thing emenating from that prince of charlatans, the Irish Cagliostro, we,

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as Masons of the United States, should not feel ourselves called upon to follow. We would be- pleased to see the Degree abolished, both from Blue and Capitular Masonry." Historically, we believe that Bro. SINGLETON is co.rect. This Degree was conferred on us seventeen years ago, and, notwithstanding the terribly interesting ceremonies, failed to leave a favorable impression. Having no connection with the other Degrees, and containing no lesson, we have come to regard it as at best a farce, and hope the day is not far distant when it will be expunged by the proper authority. Moreover, this, we think, is the honest wish of many of those who have received this so-called Degree. None, we are confident, would object, except those who have come to esteem THOMAS SMITH W E B B as an indisputable authority. In his review of New York (1874), Bro. SINGLETON puts the following interrogatory—"But are the Mark Master, Past Master ( ), Most Excellent and Royal Arch, Ancient Craft Masonry"? and answers in this wise: " T h e Most Excellent is a W E B B Degree, and the American Royal Arch, entirely concocted by W E B B out of the shoddy from Europe, with a little of his cement to make it consistent." "Tall talk t h i s " for one who has been only thirty-five years a Mason. Dear Bro. SINGLETON, look well before and after, to the right and left, for, of a verity, the landmarkers will be out on your trail in force, and the quantum of ignorant knowledge with which you will be assailed, will be overwhelming. M.-.W.'. I. L. JOHNSON, Grand Master, Washington, D. C ; R.-.W.-. W M . A. YATES, Grand Secretary, Washington, D. C. DELAWARE.

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The Grand Lodge of. this Jurisdiction held its Annual Communication in Masonic Hall, in Wilmington, October 7-8, 5874, all the Grand Officers and Representatives of twenty-six of the twenty-seven Lodges in that State, being present. The Address of the Grand Master has one uncommon merit, it is short, being mainly made up of a report of his acts and decisions, to which he appends some remarks on the "Secret Ballot," taken from the Address of Grand Master GARRETT, of Missouri. During the year he made nine decisions, all of which, with the exception of the first, will, we believe, generally be conceded to be in accordance with usnge in this country. We quote the first : " I . When a brother is suspended (or dropped) for non-payment of dues, payment of the same reinstates without a vote of the Lodge." This 13 our doctrine, but having in another place and on former occasions had our say on this topic, we pass on. The Grand Master announces the Order prosperous in his Slate, and, judging from the limited number of appeals, there is little to mar harmony or apnoy Grand OfHcers,

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Referrrng to the "Mixed Funeral" question, Grand Master ALLMOND says their usage is in keeping with that, adopted in the. District of Calumbia. The Report on Correspondence is a judicious review of the Proceedings of forty-four Grand. Lodges, our own being among the number. While Bro. CHAYTOR does not deign to set down anything in malice, he yet frankly states his own opinions in plain phrase, so that an opponent, be he ever so stupid or perve-se, cannot mistake his meaning. In his review of the Proceedings of Nevada for 1873, he quotes this decision of the Grand Master — " A n y Master Mason, without reference to previous service in any office, is eligible to the station of Worshipful Master" — and comments in this wise: '! With due respect to the opinion of the Grand Master, we beg; leave to dec'dedly disagree.with him. That the MASTER must have served as a W A R DEN, is a law so venerable that the time of its origin is lost in the mist of centuries. It is among the oldest of our landmarks, if it is not the very first immovable law established by the Craft. It bears the stamp of antiquity and has always, as far as our information extends, been acknowledged and- obeyed. The repudiation of this landmark and its approval by the Grand Lodge, strikes us as very remarkable, coming as it does from a body of Masons so intelligent as our brethren of Nevada. We hope that it will not be long, before they will r.estore the old landmark to the place where it belongs. '.Remove not the landmarks which thy fathers have set,' is a divine injunction that should be ever remembered by Masons." Then follows another decision from the same source: ','It is the inherent right of a Master of a Lodge to install his successor in office, and the newly installed Master to install his subordinate officers, and it is simply an act of courtesy on the part of either or both if any one else— even the Grand Master—be allowed to install, the officers." Which he dispatches thus: " W e have always been taught, and still believe, that the Grand Master has the right to preside in any Lodge he may visit, if he, so desires, and as a ' sequence conduct and perform any or all of the ceremonies of such communication, whether conferring Degrees, installing the officers or directing the busine.=;s. We cannot see how any one can enter an objection to such action, much less refuse to submit to his so doing. Nor do we see on what principle of right a newly eleclied Master can refuse to be installed by any brother selected by his immediate predecessor to perform the installation service (in the presence of such predecessor), such act being in fact the act of the Master then presiding, b n both these points we hold the decision of the Grand Master clearly an error of judgment. In the first place if an objection was raised to the Grand Master's right and power to act at the installation service, by either the Master in the chair or the Master elect, it would be an indignity to which no Grand Master should submit, and would justify him in arresting the gavel and suspending said officers. In the second place it would be an indignity to the chair, justifying the presiding officer in refusing to install the party, and refer the case to the Grand Lodge." These views of Bro. CHAYTOR are current in this Jurisdiction, and we can conceive of no case in which an opposite doctrine would obtain. Landmarks or not, usage is too firmly fixed to be abandoned except upon the injunction of positive, statute. M.-.W.-. J. P. ALLMOND, Grand Master, Wilmington ; R.-.W.'. WILLIAM S, HAYES, Grand Secretary, Wilmingtqn.

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A neatly printed pamphlet of eighty-eight pages contains the Proceedings of this Grand Lodge and a registry of its constituents, the particular Lodges. The last Annual Grand Communication was held in the city of Tallahassee, January 12-14, 5875, Grand Master RUSSELL presiding, and fifty-three Subordinates being represented. • The Address of Grand Master RUSSELL is a well written, succinct paper' chiefly devoted to matters of local interest. The folowing extracts will show how Masonic Work is done in his Jurisdiction: " I n many, very many instances where brethren from afar ofiT Jurisdictions, stricken by fell disease, hearing of the life-giving, health-restoring qualities of our beautiful sunny climate, have left fond ones and the endearments of home and come hither; alas! many of them too late, and finding themselves sinking in the struggle, have called for their stranger brethren ; then I have seen quietly and unostentatiously displayed the beautiful influences of our Fraternity upon the human heart. I have seen our brethren minister to these afflicted ones through the days and weeks of a lingering and painful illness, smooth their pillows, pour into their hearts the consolation of fraternal love, receive their last words and wishes for safe and speedy transmission to loved ones far away at home, and then, in mournful procession, move away to the silent cities of our loved dead, and with our sublime service give them decent sepulture; thus performing work that will surely pass inspection by the unerring square. No question: Where are you from? What are your political sentiments? But recognizing the fraternal tie — doing a brother's work. Thus have many of our Lodges been engaged, realizing the truth, 'it is more blessed to give than to receive.' Indeed, all over the Jurisdiction the Lodges are doing a good work, cultivating brotherly love, holding up to each other the truth that moral rectitude is the chief essential to the Masonic character. Under such circumstances may I not congratulate you, brethren, upon this occasion, and express the earnest hope that our Craft may be found always thus eng.nged, producing work the good effects of which may be felt for the ages to come." We congratulate the Grand Master on his being privileged to preside over such Craftsmen, and join him in the hope that thus it may ever be while a Lodge remains. " Four Dispensatins to form new Lodges were granted, and five to hold Emergent Communications. Concerning Dispensations, he says : " I have not had many applications during the year to use the dispensing power, the Craft at large are beginning to learn that it were better not to be in haste with their work, and that it were better to abide the written law, as well as our time honored usage in reference to all matters except where there is a positive meritorious ertiergency." Among the questions propounded to him for decision, was this : " Question — A brother applies for a dimit in open Lodge; it is granted, he having paid all dues; and no other charges appearing on the books; but the Secretary does not make it out, nor does the brother ask for it, and goes on in attendance upon the Lodge, and participates in its work, and after the lapse of several months the question arises. Is he a member?" Which he decided as follows : "Answet The actual written, signed and delivered dimit, with the seal of the Lodge aflixed, alone severs the connection of the brother with the Lodge. The action of the Lodge, alone, does not; therefore, the brother is still a member of the Lodge."

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The Committee on Jurisprudence, as we discover, reported adversely to his decision, finding that the question had been settled otherwise by their own Grand Lodge in 1872, and the Grand Lodge adopted their report, and, as we think, justly so. - In all kindness we suggest to Grand Master RusSELL the propriety and utility of reading up the Proceedings of his own Grand Lodge before making other decisions. Bro. DAWKINS, Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence, pleads in extenuation of the brief summary appended, dangerous personal illness. Well, the plea is good against all complaints by the members of the Mutual Admiration Society. Trusting he may be restored to health, we quote from his contributions to their Proceedings the following extracts : " We do not so much regret the time and labor spent in what we have done, as we do our failure, under the circumstances, to discharge fully the duty assigned'us ; and we grieve of that the more, because of our short coming a year ago, when we promised to do better this time. In making that promise it was, as a matter of course, not anticipated that we would be prevented from complying therewith, by sickness, but such is the fact; and such was its continued severity for about a month' that our most intimate and anxious friends were not permitted to see us, and under such affliction, we conceive that it is not to be wondered at that it did not even occur to us to assign the unfinished' work to other hands, and had such a thought occurred, it might have been attended wilh a hope of timely recovery, but our most serious, and not unhappy reflections were anent the never-ending yonder, whither for days and weeks we expected to go; but the Grand Master of us all postponed the pre-emptory call, and still we are here. Again we throw ourselves upon your fraternal indulgence, assuring you of our continued determination that nothing in our power to prevent or overcome shall deter us from the discharge of any Masonic duty. " So far as we have examined the Proceedings of our sister Grand Lodges, the many valuable Masonic periodicals with which we are complimented, and all the sources of Masonic information from the Craft throughout the world, it is evident that the progress and prosperity of Masonry, every where, keeps even pace with representation of last year. No signs of decay are any where visible, but its march seems to be onward as time moves on, and its banner of excellence and parity waves higher and brighter in the soft and refreshing breezes of calm after calm, which succeed the tempest and storm. The number of Masons and Lodges throughout the civilized world are annually increasing. New Grand Lodges are forming where they have not heretofore existed. Old ones do not decay, but move on as in the vigor of youth, and strength of manhood, and many of the Grand Lodges of our own great country are, in consequence of rapid growth, forced to the necessity of building Halls and Temples of immense magnitude, for the accommodation of their component members. " W e observe that in some places a sickly attempt is being made to renew what was known many years ago as the Morgan excitement. We mention this subject with no small degree of contempt. That ambitious, not to say vile issue, was thrust upon our ancestry and settled by public opinion in favor of the fraternity long ago, and is now what the lawyers would call res judicata, and no one at this day could be respected in an attempt to raise it again. How even self-respect could subsist we are at a loss to conceive, and thus we leave that subject. " I t is also noticeable that in one or two localities, a few restless spirits of peculiar type, are endeavoring to engender in the public mind a feeling of opposition to Freemasonry, based chiefly upon spurious and unauthorized publications, which fail to command respect from the more intelligent of the world's population, even outside of our grand and popular fraternity. The day of sue-

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cessfiil opposition aiid persecution seems to be passed, and oiir great cause, being armed with right and justice, and being evidently protected and guided by Infinite Omnipotence and Wisdom, seems to be grandly striding over the waste fields of former ignorance and superstition, and erecting thereon majestic mystic temples of truth and excellence, pointing unmistakably to the moral and intellectual advancement of the human race; no fears need therefore be entertained from such sources of opposition." M.-. W.-. Ai,BERT J. RUSSELL, Grand Master, Jacltsonville; R.-.-W.-. D E W I T T C . DAWKINS, Grand Secretary, Jacksfinville. GEORGIA.

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The Annual Communication of our Georgia brethren was held in Macon, October 27-29, 1874, two hundred and ninety-two Lodges being represented. M.-.W.-. SAMUEL D . IRVIN opens his Address with these congratulatory remarks; "Assembled in your own hall, in the midst of profound peace, with none to molest or make afraid, I trust that you are all of one mind; that you all have at heart the glory, honor and welfare of out noble institution, and that you are ready to enter with intelligence and zeal upon the discharge of your duties as the representatives of the virtue, knowledge and benevolence of Freemasonry, in this great State of the American Union." After commending the life and services of P.'.D.-.G.-.M.*. REDDING, whose death occurred during the year, he reports'a iiovel case, that of the expulsion of a Worshipful Master, against whom not even a charge had been preferred, and who had subsequently been elected and installed Master of his Lodge. Who wonders that the brother was indignant at the appearance of such a report, or that he demanded instant redress? The outrage was flagrant and perpetrated by some one too grossly stupid ever again to be trusted with the iriaking up of a report upon the most trivial subject. Grand Master IRVIN conceiving himself unauthorized to set aside or disregard the action of the Grand Lodge, suspended the W.-.M.-. as Master of Benevolent Lodge, ordering it to certify and send up the proceedings in liis case. On receiving the papers it was discovered that a great wrong had been perpetrated. The Grand Master immediately called an Emergent Grand Lodge, which, on presentation of the case, at once restored the brother to his rights as a Mason, and returned to him the "jewel and gavel of his office." This the slowest soul will certainly not call " hasty legislation." Members of /Lodges in Georgia, as elsewhere, neglect to pay.their dues. Well, why not cut them off from all Lodge privileges ? That seems to be the only ciire how-a-days for such delinquencies. Serve all alike, favoring none, and the evil will abate. We note that he authorized a P.-G.-.S.'.W.-. to liy the corner-s'one of a "Christian Church." Would he have authorized the same dignitary or some other, on proper application, to have laid the corner-stone of a l^Iathedral, Syn^gogi2 or Mosque? One is as much a Masonic edifice as an other, and often quite as public. Grand Master IRVIN devotes considerable space to the "Southern Masonic

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Female College," and after bestowing high praise upon the course of instruction and the attainments of the graduates, closes with the exhortation following : • "Masons! Patronize your own College, where all the protection necessary is thrown around your daughters; where theyare thoroughly in^'u-arXti. in all that is useful as well as ornamental; where theyare fitted for the discharge of duties which may devolve upon them in any station in life, and that, too, at a much less expense to your pockets than in many of the other Female Colleges in the State. Why should you send your daughters to other States, at an increased expense, to be educated, when you have a place in the most healthy location that could be found, in the midst of a highly cultivated and refined society, near to your own homes and in your own State, where they can receive all the benefits — aye, and more too than they could abroad? I know as a people you have been impoverished, I know that you are not now as able to educate your daughters as you once were, but still most of you can, if you will, procure the means to put them through a Collegiate course. It is worth niore to them, to the rising generation, to the country in which we live, and to the whole world, than all the riches and diamonds you could bestow upon them. Riches may, and often do, take.wings and fly away; but when you educate a boy or a girl, you 'lay up riches where moth nor rust doth not corrupt, nor thieves break through nor steal,' If you can leave your daughters no .other dowry, give them a good education. Why delve and strive to leave them a few paltry dollars, to be spent by some profligate husband, and entail upon them unlold misery? Rather spend all in polishing the mind, thus furnishing them with.a constant source of enjoyment, either in prosperity or adversity, and fitting them to be the educators of those whom, in GOD'S providence, may in after years be committed to their care as mothers. It is with pride and seligratificalion'that I can point the Masons of Georgia and of the United States to an institution like that at Covington, with a corps of professors second to none in ability and earnest devotion to duly, where all the safeguards,, provided by our insutution, are thrown around their daughters; where not only the president of the College and all of the heads of the various departments feel their resporisibily, but where each Mason in the village and its vicinity feels, also,'that they have an interest in the daughters of their brethren sent there to educate; there is a constant guard thrown around them, and a hundred swords would leap frona their scabbards in Covington to-day to protect and preserve the honor and purity of any Master Mason's daughter sent there to be educited." Daring the year he made fourteen decisions. following:

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" 13th. The Junior Deacon of a Lodge ought to be reprimanded in open Lodge by the Worshipful Master for permitting a candidate to enter its precincts wiih a conceialed weapon upon'his person. " 14th. A candidate who would present himself for initiation into Masonry with a pistol on his person—a violation of State law — is an unfit person to receive the Degrees in Masonry, and should be presented to the grand jury of the county by some member of the Lodge and punished by the courts of the country for such a violation of its laws. Such a person must be a bad man, and s!:ouldnot be'allowed to proceed any further." We are glad to observe that the Committee on jurisprudence approved these rulings. Grand Master IRVIN takes notice of the fact that some of those " w h o write up Correspondence in other Jurisdictions," have taken'issue with him upon some pre-expressed opinions of his on the "evils of dimission," and says: " I

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cannot believe that they learned Masonry as I learned it." Possibly not; and yet with opportunities quite as good and a devotion quite as rare as his, they have reached conclusions which he denominates "heresy." But he hopes that " a l l who take issue with him, will show some reason to the contrary." Perhaps they will gratify him, should he ever deign, out of the fullness of his learning, to publish one sound reason in support and justification of the opinions reiterated. Meanwhile, we refer him to the practice of the oldest Ameri^ can Grand Lodge and the papers of Bro. JOSEPH ROBINS, of Illinois, relating to the status of the unaffiliated Mason. To Bro. J. EMMET BLACKSHEAR the Fraternity are indebted for the Report on Correspondence, which contains a review of theProceedings of thirty-seven Grand Lodges. His selections are apposite and his comments, though sparing as he says, are dictated by a generous spirit and need no apology. While reviewing Michigan, he wisely suggests the following plan to secure Lodge attendance and obviate non-affiliation: •' Masonry is the science of human life, and it was never intended that man should spend his whole life at labor, without giving any time to recreation and social enjoyment. If we would arrest the evil of non-affiliation, and procure the full attendance of Lodges, we must make the meetings pleasant and attractive. Members, in attending Lodge meetings, must feel that they will receive, at least, a quid pro quo—that in the 'social and friendly intercourse' of the brethren, they will be sufficiently compensated for the sacrifice occasionally made of denying themselves the pleasure, after the day's work is over, of an evening of social and sweet communion with the loved ones at home." Yes, were Lodges managed in an enlightened %vay, were they made what we are sure they were intended to be, places of thorough culture, the subject of affiliation would cease to invite discussion or call for legislation. So long as the mere barren forms of opening, closing and routine, constitute the staple of Lodge-work, few but the most enthusiastic will be regular in their attendance or promptly pay dues. Let the liberal sciences, again and again mentioned in the rituals and works peculiar to the Craft, once more gain their former preeminence in the Lodge; let men competent to discourse thereon be chosen to fill the chairs, and Lodges will be crowded by those anxious to learn that they in turn may gain place and diffuse light. Unproductive formulas will not satiate hungry souls; initiation, passing and raising without exhaustive instruction, will only provoke the inquiry, what is the worth of all this? and compel those who desire to advance to seek the means therefor in more generous halls. M.-.W.-. DAVID E . BUTLER, Grand Master, Macon ; R.-.W.-. J. EMMETT BLACKSHEAR, Grand Secretary, Macon. ^ I D A H O . 1874. A pamphlet of thirty-nine pages contains the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Idaho. Seven Lodges were represented at this Communication, which was held at Boise City, December .14, 5874. The Address of Grand Master KENNALY is a well arranged business document, confined wholly to local affairs. H e pays a generous tribute to the memory of Past Grand Master CoE, who died in San Francisco, Debember 17, 1873.

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On the question of avouchment, he detailed adopted: " First—If you have been present in a regular the brother for whom you vouch. Second—V a brother whom you know to be a to another in person, and says I have sat with this

the following rules by him Lodge of Master Masons with Masler Mason introduces you brother.

"Third—If you, as one of a Committee appointed by the Master of your Lodge, have carefully examined a brother, then you may lawfully vouch for him, and your vouchment may be accepted by the Lodge. '•Personal vouchment from one brother to another, may be accepted, but no further, and then only when the brother vouched for is in presence of the one giving the information and the one receiving it, and then it must be given with the intent of being used Masonically, and be full, explicit, positive, and based on actual knowledge of a Masonic character. "While it is the right of every Master Mason in good standing to vouch for another on proper grounds, it is equally the duty of the Master to be satisfied that this important privilege has not been lightly exercised before he excepts the voucher." The Grand Master calls the attention of the Grand Lodge to a case of infringement by some Scotch Lodge. Should Grand Master KENNALLY get the attention of the Masonic authorities in Scotland, he will confer a favor by advising us of the fact, as we have been writing to the officers of that ancient institution for the last four years, and to this time have been unable to elicit a word. . The financial condition of the Grand Lodge seems to be sound. M.-.W.-. L. P. MiKKELSON, Grand Master, Silver City; R.-.W.-. O. H . PURDY. Grand Secretary, Silver City. ILLINOIS.

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The Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Illinois was held in Chicago, October 6-8, 5874, Grand Master HAWLEY presiding. The record of its transactions, neatly printed in small type, fill a volume of four hundred and fifty pages. For compactness, orderly arrangement and variety of matter, it is one of the best that has reached us during the year. Bro. JOHN F . BURRILL proves himself not only an accomplished editor, but a firstrate statisitcian, and lays his brethren under special obligations for the tables with which he interspersed his report. The Grand Master opens his Address with a cursory retrospect of Masonry iti that Jurisdiction. It appears that the Grand Lodge was organized in JTanuary, 1840, at which time there were six Particular Lodges in the State, and that the first Grand Communication was held in October following, when representatives from four Lodges were present. The whole number of Masons then in the State, he estimates at about one hundred and twenty-seven; at the last Communication there were six hundred and eighty Lodges and a membership exceeding ihirty-five thousand. He was called upon to interpret various sections of their Code of By-Laws, which he terms rather ambiguous. Six of his decisions are reported. The

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first we quote: " A brother is restored to membership in a Lodge vifhen the decision suspending or expelling him is reversed or set aside by the Grand Lodge." Unless a case, can be severed and one part reversed and the other ignored, no other course can be consistently pursued. Grand Master HAWLEY indulges in some severe strictures upjn the course taken by certain persons in Chicago, who, by a remonstrance forwarded a year beforehand to the authorities at Washington, attempted to prevent the Masonic Fraternity from performing the ceremony of laying the corner-stone of the Custom House and Post Office to be erected in that city. Notwiihstanding the haste of those worthies, and regardless of their opposition, ths Grand Master, assisted by able brethren, at the uns:>licited request of the National Government, did lay that cornerstone with the cermonial usual on such occasions. According to the report of reliable persons present, nothing occurred to interrupt or mar the .services; and the Craft retired from the scene with the marked applause of every ingenuous spectator. So instead of losing ground ihrough the machinations of spiteful foes, they really won a new hold on popular favor. But, though the \york thus far was well done, its continupce by the profane, at a subsequent day, was condemned by the Mas'er overseer sent fr^'m Washington, and ordered to be replaced with solid ashlars. We observe that steps have been taken to found a Widow and Orphan's Home. This is amove in the right direction, and in full accord with the teneti and soundest teachings of Masonry. We wish the undertaking success commensurate with the importance of such a chariiy and the wealth and well attested liberality of our Illinois brethren. Widow and Orphan Homes first and foremost demand the Mason's attention and support. Having secured these beyond hazaid or contingency, he may properly enough seek other fields for charitable enterprize. The Report on Correspondence is the clever performance of that prince of good fellows and racy writers Bro. JOSEPH ROBINS. We have perused his lucubrations with unflaging interest, and at the end found little to blame, much to admire. Though he evidently entered on his task wiih upturned sleeves and a sharp scalpel, he has left none but clean incisions; and, when compelled to apply the cautery, has done so wilh steady hand not destroying s und parts. Neither old nor young e.'cape his practical eye. He sems to delight in puncturing a sophism; and lays bare the injustice of a wrong decision wiih the skill of a MoTT, and the nonchalance of a NODIER. We have felt the scratch of his steel once or twice, and owe him one, which we mean to pay as soon as we get our jack-knife in oider and catch him napping. His review includes the Proceeding of forty-seven Grand Lodges, Kansas being one of the group. Referring to that part of Grand Master PRICE'S Address touching the dissemination of standard work, he remarks : " H e reports that the attempt to disseminate the standard work through the appointment of a large number of Assistant Lecturers, had, like former plans devised for the same purpose, proved a failure, not because the Lecturers were not ready and willing, but becauso the Lodges did not desire their services. W^

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-notice that, this complaint is not peculiar to Kansas, but is; cropping out quite generally, and is, perhaps, a natural phenomenon. The present compacative in,^ difTerehce on this subject is only the inevitable reaction from the too exclusive , attention given to it a few years ago."' Now all that is changed. Our Lodges to-day are as eager to perfect themselves in standard work as they were formerly indifferent thereto, and few and far separated are they who do not work with creditable skill. Moreover, they are not content with mere ritualism. To study Masonry as a grand system of morality and bring even its more recondite truths to bear on the outer world, may now be considered the rule. He disagrees with the ruling of ,Bro. PRICE that a Lodge " by a majority vote of the members present at a regular meeting can make a reasonable assessment on its members for charitable purposes, or legitimate Lodge expenses," etc., and says : " W e hold that the annual dues, as fixed by the by-laws, cover the whole question of contributions— the maximum as well as minimum limit of all that are not purely voluntary. Indeed, if the decision is based on'a local regulation, we would still doubt its correctness, because the obligations of brethren to contiibute for charitable purposes are limited or extended by the varying circumstances of each. , Ability is the measure of the obligation, a fact of which an assessment takes no cognizance. What would be a reasonable assessment for one brother, would be far beyond the means of another, and therefore wholly unreasonable. Manifestly we shall fail if we attempt to improve on the fundamental law of Masonry." He thinks the Grand Secretary's Report "reads more like the Address of a Grand Master." Before, we had not the slightest idea of having transcended the duties of our office or of having encroached on the functions of our superior, and, after a careful retrospect, are yet of the opinion, in view of what is required and expected of a Grand Secretary in this Jurisdiction, that we have never overstepped the bounds prescribed by law and custom. However, we graciously accept his left-handed apology, with the remark that in a year — not more than two — hence, he will be far better able to decide as to what properly belongs to the Address of a Grand Master than now; that is on the supposition that some iconoclastic reformer does not crack the rounds of the ladder. Again, he says we can improve on our Report on Correspondence by contriving to not let our theological ideas stick out so prominently. We are not quite sure we understand our critic. Does he refer to what we have said as to a brother's right, when called upon to act as chaplain, to use such terms in addressing GOD as conscience dictated ? Or does he allude to the more general statement that " Masonry is a' Christian institution of the Middle Ages, originated by the builders of Churches and Cathedrals ? " If one or both, we beg leave to assure him that we stoutly stand to these positions: to the first, because we maintain that Masonry does not limit a brother's freedom either moral or inte lectual; to the second, because there is not an iota of evidence that Masonry existed antecedent to the eighth century, and its earliest as well as later records bear unmistakable impress of its Christian origin. Besides, on the revial of Masonry in E n g l a n d ^ whence came all that is thus denominated in the United States—^when it took on a purely speculative character, the religious portion of

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its services were assimilated to, if not borrowed from, the Church rituals then current; to be convinced of this, one has but to consult the Ancient Charges, 'Constitutions, Ahiman Rezon, and standard histories of the Institution. If it be theological to defend these positions, or to uphold those who take similar ground, even if to the term theological somewhat of odium attach, we shall neither flinch from the one nor recede from the other; no, nor accept conjecture or tradition in place of indisputable historic evidence. The following extract— " I s 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." —^taken from the Proceedings of Texas, Bro. ROBINS attributes to us, and says: " I f Bro. BROWN propounds this as a connundrum, we sternly decline to answer. If not, then we don't mind saying that if it is not right, the Masons in this Jurisdiction are fearfully guilty, inasmuch as we require all to be at least deists who enter." You do require all to be deists, do you Bro. ROBINS ? Is there nothing theological in such a requirement ? It seems to contain the very essence of dogma, quite unwarranted by old or modern usage. Perhaps, however, you have a local regulation authorizing such a requirement; in that case we unhesitatingly say it is illiberal and therefore unmasonic. To one class of men, the term GOD represents Unity; to another. Trinity. To require the Trinitarian, in order to become a Mason, to give up his own belief and subscribe to Deism, would be to call in and enthrone a spirit, against which Masonry has fought with undamped courage and great success for long years. Non-affiliation. Perhaps readers will think too much space has been assigned to the discussion of this topic, it having been already exhausted. Such, however, is not the fact. The subject has but recently received thorough consideration. Each year the number of non-affiliates increases. Against this class of Masons severe statutes in some Jurisdictions are in force, and, of late, severer ones in others have been proposed. Bro. ROBINS opposes all such legislation, and in answer to its most prominent advocate, Bro. JAMES GIBSON, of New York, produces an argument which, as it seems to us, completely refutes the doctrine that Grand Lodges have Authority to enact laws in derogation of the non-affiliate's right to visit, join in Masoriic processions, and receive Masonic relief and burial. We bespeak for it a candid and careful perusal by the Craft in this Jurisdiction. That Bro. ROBINS' argument may be fully understood, we first quote the following extracts from Bro. GIBSON'S defense of the New York Statute: " ' A n unaffiliated Mason shall not be allowed to visit any Lodge, or join in a Masonic procession, nor receive Masonic relief or burial.'" Which, as now amended, reads thus: " ^One who shall remain an unaffiliated Mason within this yurisdiction one year or more shall not be allowed to visit any Lodge or join in a Masonic procession, nor be entitled to receive Masonic relief or burial.'

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" ' Now this deprives the Unaffiliate of no right, it merely denies him a privilege which he has by his own misconduct abandoned or waived. And mark ! This privilege can be regained by him at his own will, if worthy, as he can affiliate when he chooses. If, therefore, he will not minister to the relief, or aid of others when they are suffering, how can he complain that the measure he meted to those who had claims on him, is measured to him again. H e could have joined in the good work of relieving the distressed, burying the dead, educating the orphan, and ministering to the widow — all these would have brought him good in the mere doing, for the Lord loveth the cheerful giver, and the light of His gracious countenance is ever falling upon the heart and softening the feelings, and ripening the soul of him who is doing His work. On the contrary, to the one who will not, there must be in the future, as in the past and present, that shutting up, or closing in upon itself, of all these paths to light, and the way of him who travels therein, will- grow darker, "till the night cometh," which sooner or later must come, when " no man can work." " ' In the efforts which are being made in Oregon and New York, and many other Jurisdictions, on the subject of tne evil of unaffiliation, and how to remedy it, we can already see good resuling, and nothing injurious to the rights of a Mason or the welfare of the Craft. In Masonry, as elsewhere, " t h e laborer is worthy of his hire," and the contrary is just as true.: " The drone shall not receive the wages of the Craftsman." " ' And the effect of the policy now existing is to compel those who would derive a benefit from Masonry, to assist in the work. It is an honest policy—it requires good faith and fair and honorable dealing in all who claim our hospitality. If they will not aid the work of Masonry in furnishing rest, shelter and food to the needy, and distressed brother, his widow and orphan in their affliction and sorrow of to-day, how can they expect the like aid from him under like circumstances. " ' T h e course adopted by Oregon and New York is not revengeful—not even penal — it simply calls upon all the brethren to act up to the teachings of Masonry, and notifies those who refuse to do so without excuse, that they shall no longer receive privileges to which they have, by their conduct, abandoned all fair claims.'" To these remarks Bro. ROBINS replies as follows : " This, then, is the voice of New York on the subject of non-affiliation. That these doctrines are subversive of the law of Masonry, and destructive of its characteiistic features, we entertain not the slightest doubt. That this can be true, and yet that, at the same time, they should be adopted by a great and enlightened Jurisdiction whose Masons are second to none in intelligence and their regard for the welfare of Masonry — as we willingly concede—presents a problem that cannot be dismissed with a paragraph. " I n attempting to account for this anomaly, it is not difficult to seize at once upon the most salient feature of the question. The financial feature is the chief. All other considerations are secondary and incidental. Let the discussion begin on whatever aspect of the subject it will, it inevitably leads to dollars and cents. To such an extent is this true that the word 'labor' in Masonry, when used outside of its technical sense, has come to mean contributing in cash. We say, 'the non-affiliate will not labor, therefore he should not be allowed to eat.' When we say this, however, we do not mean that he will not labor in the routine work of Masonry, nor that he will not labor in the dispensing of those personal ministrations which, far more than money contributions, are the essence of Masonic duty. When we say he will not work, we mean simply that he will not pay dues. Does this need any demonstration? If it does, it is to be found in the fact that there are hundreds, perhaps thousands, of members of Lodges in every Jurisdiction who, though not prohibited by legislation from doing so, perhaps never show themselves in a Lodge from one annual meeting to another,

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unless on some festal occasion; yet, so long as they pay dues they are not made the subjects of legislation by Grand Lodges, nor the objects of anthema by Grand'Masters. For two, four or more dollars a year, they can puichasethe privilege of indolence, and their standing will remain unimpaired; while the •unaffiliated Mason who may have "neglected none of his charitable obligations, is held to be a ' d r o n e ' who should be 'stung to death' by his brethren. And so it .happens that, notwithstanding we are still setting for Masonry the proud claim which once gave her the right to demand of every seeker afier her privileges a declaration that he was uninfluenced by mercenary motives, "we have come 'to make merchandize both of Masonic privileges and Masonic duty. " No one with his eyes open can fail to observe that commercial considerations have attained.an undue .prominence in Masonry. No one, it seems .to us, can fail to perceive, upon reflection, lihat unless their stifling growth is checked, the grand characteristics of Masonry, which distinguish it from the ephemeral societies of the present day, will be choked out. " O f the causes of t h e growth of this commercial spirit, some lie on the surfate, while others must be sought deeper. It seems plain that the most potent of the remote causes is associated with the establishment of permanent Lodges, and the consequent gradual growth of the system of dispensing aid more and more through the machinery of the Lodge, until the Craft has come to regard that as the true method of Masonic charity, and has well nigh forgotten that the charitable obligations of Masonry are entirely personal, resting upon the individual, and not upon the organization. If we regard the Lodge instead of the individual as the true almoner, it is but a step to the conclusion that failure to contribute to the Lodge funds is a violation of Masonic obligations. It iis likewise'but a step to a system of fixed benefits, and but another to the .conversion of the Fraternity into a mutual insurance association. The .great mission of Masonry is not to organize charity, but to teach and enforce it between .man and man. Yet this essential principle has been permitted to go by default, under the influence of the growing and convenient habit of making the Lodge the "instrument of extending relief to the distressed. Of late years your legislation, •particularly on the subject of non-affiliation, has so largely tended to enforce the idea that the machinery of the Lodge is the true instrumentality through which the charitable duties of Masons should be performed, that the younger generation of Craftsmen have come to regard it as a matter of course. In our judgment, this is a fatal error, one which if not resisted now, and soon checked, will render the grand old institution of Masonry, with its broad and generous basic.principles, an easy prey in the struggle which is now going on to assimilate it to the narrow gauge of the ephemeral societies which have sprung up around it, and whose reflex influences are among the most potent of the causes now tending to the igrowth of the commercial spirit within the .Fraternity. Having departed from the original plan of Masonry, we are now suffering the inevitable consequences of violated law in the loss of power to resist demoralizing influences from without, and 'that confusion of the moral perceptions which iprevents our readily seeing what the law is. " E v e n Bro. GIBSON says ' t h e landmark requires every Mason to be a member of some Lodge.' There is no such landmaik, nor can there be; for .permanent Lodges are of recent date, and it is obvious that until their establishment there could have been no such requirement. Try it also by any definition of the word landmark, and the proposition fails signally. " The Nevada Committee defined the landmarks to be ' those characteristic •marks of fixed principles by which, time out of mind. Freemasonry has been known and preserved-; which have distinguished it as Masonry, and which must forever remain inviolate and undisturbed,' a definition elastic enough .to enable the Committee to figure up no less than fifly-one landmarks; and the minority of the Committee, who made universality a quality of his definition, figured up thirty-four. Try this proposition by either of these definitions and it

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will be found that it not only does not answer all, but it does not answer any ai the requirements. It has no where existed 'time out of m i n d f Masonry, down to this day, does not .universally acknowledge any such requirements, but on the contrary, in Massachusetts every Master Mason is raised to.a condition of non affiliation; it has not distinguished, and .does not now distinguish it as such,.the very reverse being the case; and it never has and probably never will remain inviolate and unchanged. The proposition lacks all thequalities which •should ^distinguish a landmark, according to the most elastic definition of that word, and yet this figment is the only shadow of law which is claimed as a basis for legislating away the rights of lawful Masons. It is altogether too weak and far fetched to warrant legislation, even if such action did not positively and directly violate the fundamental law of Masonry. That the New York law, as quoted by Bro. GIBSON, does this, we think undisputable. As we have elsewhere said of .a similar proposed enactment now pending in the Grand Lor'ge of Illinois, it is open to three fatal objections, viz : It is an interference with the right of visit, on the part of a body that has no power to limit, extend, or in any manner to interfere with it; it is an :attenmpt to relieve individual Masons'of a portion of their •obligations that are utterly irrevocable except as •tliey themselves point.out; and an attempt to deprive lawfully made Masons of their lights without due process of law. " I f the right of visit is not universally held to be an absolute one, it is universally held to be absolute as against every thing but the objection of the Lodge, or a member thereof, Which the brother proposes to visit. The most strenuous advocate of its possible limitalion has dared go no farther than this, and all such have based this limitation upon the sole ground that the rights of the sitting member of a Particular Lodge are therein superior to the rights of one who is not a member, though the rights of both in the Fraternity are equal. From this standpoint, universally conceded and utterly impregnable, we ask: Where does the Grand Lodge derive the power to deny the right of visiting a regular Lodge, to a Mason in good standing? It has no such power. It can no more go into a Particular Lodge and attempt, by its edicts or regulations, to curtail .rights which are not in keeping, than can an individual .member of some other Lodge. If it assumes to do it, it is an unwarrantable usurpation. " T h a t the law attempts to .relieve individual Masons of a portion of their irrevocable obligations, is equally demonstrable. The obligations which bound the Craftsmen together when they were all unaffiliated and their Lodges were onlyoccasionail Bodies, could not have been weakened by the act of making iheseiLodges permanent, nor byithe formation of the Grand Lodge. They remained the .same as before, and still remain, and would continue the same if every Lodge was swept out of existence. By these equal covenants every Mason'becomes entitled to relief in his hour of distress, and in declaring that a Mason shall not'receive Masonic relief'from his fellows, the Grand Lodge,'in the face of .the paramount law of Masonry, atterhpts to set aside and.dispense with the duty of the individual Mason, solemnly assumed in such a manner that no legislation can absolve him from its performance. "Bro. GIBSON says that the law deprives the unaffiliated Mason of no right, but only denies him a privilege. We have already shown that the right of visit is an absolute one, so'far as the Grand Lodge is concerned, inasmuch as the only limitation of it possible is one that does not depend upon its enactments. If there is any absolute right in Masonry, it is the right of a Mason to .relief. Yet these are the rights which the Grand Lodge declares that the non-affiliate shall not enjoy, and in so doing, it attempts to deprive him by legislation of that which only a judgment can alienate. " Is it well to subject Masonry to such a strain as such a denial of the plainest principles of its fundamental law involves ? Certainly the necessity must be overwhelming that would warrant it. If the non-affiliation problem presents only such necessity, we would be glad if-some .one would explain how. We

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hear much of the 'evil of non-affiliation,' but we hear little or nothing of the particular manner in which it affects the Fraternity. If a Mason is content to enjoy his general rights as a Mason, and to forego the additional privileges which accrue from Lodge membership, why not ? Is the Fraternity made wealcer by it, and will it be strengthened by forcing him into a Lodge? If he neglects the opportunities for doing good which Masonry affords, he must suffer the consequences so eloquently and truthfully set forth by Bro. GIBSON ; and the same is equally true of one who is a member of a Lodge. All those generous ministrations of which he speaks are a matter of individual duty, from which neither association with, nor dissociation from Lodges can add to or take fiom. All legislation on this subject has proved unsatisfactory, and so it ever will; not only because it is unwarranted, but because it is based upon a false conception of the character and mission of Masonry. If one half of the labor expended on buncombe deliverances on the 'evils of non-affiliation' had been devoted to enforcing the great truth that the duties and responsibilities of Masons pertain to them individually, and cannot be faithfully discharged by shifting them upon a Lodge, it would have been far better for the Fraternity, and we should find fewer Masons, both in and out of the Lodges, 'who will not aid in the work of Masonry in furnishing rest, shelter and food to the needy anddistressed brother, his widow and orphans, in their affliction and sorrow.' " In conclusion Bro. ROBINS suggests that the remedy for non-affiliation will be found by Grand Lodges ceasing to legislate upon the subject, and leaving it where it is left by the geneial law of Masonry. To which we respond, "so mote it be." M.-.W.-. GEORGE E . LOUNSBURY, Grand Master, Cairo; R.-.W.-. JOHN F . BORRILL, Grand Secretary. INDIANA.

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The Grand Lodge of Indiana convened in Special Communication at Mystic Tie Lodge, in Indianapolis, May 24, 1875, ^°'' '''^ purpose of laying the cornerstone of the " New Grand Masonic Temple " to be erected in that city. As represented by the press, secular as well as Masonic, the ceremonies were imposing, and, by their chaste and severe simplicity, instructive appropriateness, and completeness, left a deeper impression for good on the public mind than any preceding celebration. The ceremonies being finished. Grand Marshal MACAULEY introduced Worshipful JOHN CAVEN, Moyor of Indianapolis, who delivered an oration happily adapted to the occasion. It exhales the very breath of Masonry. There is scarcely a useless phrase or line, and not a paragraph which is not pregnant with some great truth, while it thoroughly vindicates the purposes of the Order against the aspersions of ignorance and the malignity of pretentious foes, it depicts truths, long cherished and highly prized by Masons, in such beautiful and harmonious colors, that they cannot fail to disarm uncharitable opposition and will largely augment the friends of our great brotherhood. The whole oratioii merits reproduction, but space forbids ; we, therefore, insert only the following extracts, the heads being ours: MASONRY, ITS AIMS AND METHODS.

" Masonry has for its motto the grandest ever written upon human banner : • We aim to unite men of every country, sect and opinion into one band, or

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society of friends and brothers, among whom no contention should ever exist, except that noble contention, or rather emulation, of who can best work and best agree. This we could not do if we required the acceptance of any particular religious creed as a prerequisite for admission to our Order. We would then be a church. We aim to unite members of all churches. They can all meet upon the level of the Masonic floor, which they cannot all do about the sime religious altar. A seeker for admission into our Order is not required to sign this or that creed, or article of faith. . He is required to believe in G O D ; to declare his trust in Him, and if so, we give him our heart and hand, welcome him to the great brotherhood—wide as the world itself. Can a Christian, Mahommedan and Jew worship G O D at the footstool of the same throne ? Masons can; can kneel and clasp hands around the same altar, be their creeds and beliefs what they may. We need some common ground on which all good men can meet, and where can men of all nations, tongues and creeds meet but at the altar of Masonry? It is charged that Masonry is positively an irreligious institution. So-called religions are many. Masonry is one. Some religions have many gods. Masons believe in one GOD, whom they reverence and love. Religion, so-called, has caused tears to flow, has made widows and orphans, imprisoned disbelievers, tortured them at the rack and burned them at the stake, consumed cities, desolated lands and blotted out nations. Masonry has no armies, no arsenals, no magazines or implements of war or death, no flag of d-solation, no watchword of hate. Masonry is the world's great peace-maker. If all men were Ma=ons, nations would learn war no more. Masonry never consumed a city, never desolated a field or a hearih-stone. It employs no racks, chains or faggots; never burned a disbeliever at the stake, never made a widow or an orphan, never shed a drop of blood, never'caused a heart to break or a single tear to flow. Its hosts are those of peace; its arms, good deeds. Its banner is love, and its watchword peace and good will on earth. It has existed for ages, come down through wars and revolutions, passed through ages of darkness, living on after nations had passed away, growing stronger with each succeeding age. Time has but strengthened the foundations of our temple, and added new glories to its cope-stone. Every rising sun but lends a brighter halo to its spires. It is not easy to comprehend that it will not always exist. It exists now wherever civilization is found, and even barbarous people recognize its fraternal band, and it will continue, and the golden chain will lengthen until a band of brothers will clasp hands around the world. Another objtction to Masonry is that it is a secret Order, possessing secrets or mysteries carefully preserved from all except initiates. Some urge that if.the Order is not good it should not exist, and if it is good, that which is good should not be concealed, but proclaimed from the house-top to all the world, that all might enjoy the benefit of these important truths, and when this has been said it seims to be supposed that two horns of a dilemma have been presented, one of which must be taken. If we adopt this, as unqualified, where will it lead us? Mystery is not of itself wrong, forthe world is full of it.- We are born ignorant, and must be taught All truths must be learned, and they are not acquired simply hy the telling, and there are worse and better methods of teaching. The higher, greater, grander the truth, the more careful should be the teaching, and all Ma=ons will agree that the beauties and truths of Masonry can be best and most impressively taught, indeed, only taught and acted upon, as we teach them. The lessons of Masonry, as we teach them, have their good and usefulness. Taught otherwise, its means of good would be lessened. It is a duty, then, to communicate truth in that mode which experience has taught to be the best. Masonry is a Fraternity, an organization extending throughout the globe. Such an organization could not be maintained, were all its workings known to everybody. Church and State have their secrets, armies their secret councils of war, their signs and countersigns to know friend from foe. Families have their privacy. Physician and patient, priest and penitent, counselor and client have their confidential communications, which, even should they be criminal, the law holds sacred. Truths, secrets, wonders and mysteries, deep and profound, lie all around us."

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INDESTRUCTIBLE.

" T h e grain of dust, the drop of water are indestructible. Our physical frames are composed of water and dust. Man's thoughts are GoD-like; The works of his hands, of his genius, are immortal and imperishable. Can it be: that every atom of his physical frame, the works of his hands, of his genius, are irnmortal and indestructible, while he himself, his genius, his mind, his intellect, that which is nearest GOD, is indeed GoD-like, is all in all in the wide universe that is mortal and destructible? Can it be,that the sculptured marble image lives,.and the hand that carved it dies? The temple reared to the skies, defying the storms of centuries, and the genius that planned it blotted out forever? The gr.nnd thought, the GOD like conception, lives on forever, an eternal inspiration. The mind that conceived it has ceased to be;, the-teeming bra'n turned to dust, that duit imperishable, and the intellect that animated it passed into nothingness. The Mason believes in a future existence, and when a brother dies we say a brother has fallen ! has fallen! has.fallen! B u t w e k n o w h e will rise again ! rise again ! rise again ! That, glorious and immortal, we shall meet again in the deathless hereafter, and together tread with winged feet the palace of the skies. Yes, the world is full of mystery. All around us lie grand truths, a little of which we may slowly learn with immense labor and patient thought. Many things are beyond human ken. The deepest, profjundest thinker—the most unwearied toiler in the deepest mines of mystery— comes back with small fragments of discovery, but finding openings to yet deeper mysteries far beyond. Masonjy has its grand mysteries of brotherly love, relief and truth. A stranger brother in a strange land, ignorant of its language, and among enemies, yet a sign, a whispered word, and in the stranger the enemy recognizes a brother; the hand uplifted to strike is reached out to clasp. When this temple is finished, men of every religious sect, of every poliiical party, from every land, learned and unlearned, potentate and peasant, c m meet and clasp hands around its altar. This is our mystery. In what other temple can this be done? Ye enemies of Masonry, can it be done in yours? What other institution possesses such grand cosmopolitan principles of toleration as these? What other can hope to accomplish it? Masonry does. Standing here to-day, side by side, clothed in the simple white apron, are men of great diversities of opinion, for which opinions they would fight and die. Yet they are brethren, with no thought but kindness and good will, ready to aid and assist. Masonry has its mysteries, but in that great day when all that have ever lived shall gather around the great white throne for judgment. Masonry will not fear that the Archangel of GoD shall proclaim its mysteries to that assembled host of immortals. Then lay the corner-stone; lay it deep, strong, broad and sure — a fitting corner for a grand temple of peace." The Annual Communication was held in Washington Hall, Indianapolis, May 25-26, 5873, Grand Master LUCIEN A. FOOTE presiding, 493 Chartered Godges and twenty-two Under Dispensation being represented. The Address of the Grand Master covers eight closely printed p.nges, and, save a few remarks suggestive of business proprieties, is taken up with local business affairs. In reference to the stream of correspondence which flowed to his door, he says : " I n all kindness I would say that many of these letters need not have been written if the Rules and Regulations had been examine 1, as there could have been no difference of opinion or misconstruclion of the law in at least one-half the questions asked." Precisely; his experience is that of every one who has acted in a similar position. It seems, sometimes, as though correspondents had resolutely determined never to turn a leaf or read a line of their own Constitution or By-Laws,

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but on the most trivial occasion, send up a letter of lamentations or a half-dozen pages of inquiry, to which they would have found full and conclusive answers, had they only resorted to their own archives. But wis'dom does not travel down the highways of life. He then adds: " A s we will have at this time a revised code of Rules and Regulation submitted to us, and will have such a number printed that all Lodges may be supplied, I would, for the benefit of my successors, respectfully suggest that before asking the opinion of the Grand Master, the law be examined and see if your question is not answered there; it will probably save you and the Grand Master a great deal of unnecessary correspondence. "Would also recommend that all questions, as far as possible, be propounded by the Worshipful Master or Secretary, under the seal of the Lodge, so that the Grand Master may know the Masonic standing of the parties." "Would also kindly suggest that brethren who are personally unknown to the Grand Master, should not feel offended if they receive a somewhat short answer when they ask such questions as some I have received during the year— questions by mail as to the esoteric work from parties that were not known to me as Masons. Comment is unnecessary." A standing Regulation substantially embodying these recommendations, adopted and enforced in each Jurisdiction, would save the waste ,of much •time and many sharp words. Seven Dispensations were continued, and twenty-one issued for the formation of new Lodges. Three Lodges surrendered their Charters. Our brethren in Indiana are, we think, a little too generous in convening to lay corner-stones of court houses, and the like, which have no Masonic character. However, tastes and customs vary. The Grand Master does not favor the skeleton minute proposition, and gives pretty sound reasons for his disapproval. Those who cannot get on without forms are just the persons who make most mistakes with them. • AUrequired in the records of any Lodge is a clear, explicit statement of its transac'iions, set down in the order of their occurrence, and the brother who proves on trial incompetent to do this much, cannot be made so by any of the best forms devised. Of relief for Kansas, he says: " I received a circular from the Grand Master of Kansas asking me to call upon our Subordiriate Lodges for contributions for the relief of the brethren in his Jurisdiction. I did not comply with his request, from the fact that our State had been overrun with 'ngents' in this professed work of relief, and I was also well sali-fied that every brother in our Slate had already done all that he felt able to do." No man or Mason was authorized by our Grand Lodge or its officers to go forth on begging expeditions, and did any such run over the Jurisdiction of Indiana, they were acting on their own motion and in defiance of all warning and authority. The great experience and commanding good sense of Past Grand Master HACKER are plainly indicated in the Report on Jurisprudence. We are glad to see that his former intellectual vigor is yet unabated, and his perception of

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right, keen and clear. The Grand Master having decided that a man was not' eligible for the Degrees of Masonry, who could not read and write, the Committee— whose report Bro. HACKER submitted — concurred, and added: '•Freemasonry has ever given her hearty encouragement to general knowledge and information, and in these days of free schools, where a good common education can be had for the mere asking, we think that one who cannot read his own petition and legibly sign his own name thereto, is an unfit subject out of which to attempt to make a Mason." We should like to hear those who favor a contrary doctrine, explain just how a Mason, ignorant of reading and writing, could keep his obligations and intelligently perform certain services for a brother when duly summoned. The well considered Report on Correspondence appended to these Proceedings, is from the pen of Bro. DANIEL MCDONALD, now Grand Master. Fearless and independent in his reviews, he never indulges in flaw-picking nor stoops" to mere verbal criticism. Sparing in extracts, like Bro. HODGES, of Montana, he manages toxondense the Proceedings of other Grand Lodges, and present the gist of them to his readers in a logical form and frequently in more forcible phrase thaii their authors happened to use. The Proceedings of forty-two Grand Lodges, our own among the number-^ receive fraternal notice. H e does not favor Masonic schools, as this extract will show: " W e do not believe with DOGBERRY, that 'eddication cums by natur,' and we are in'favor of all piractical methods that tend to enlighten the benighted misunderstanding'of the rising generation; but we are candidly of the opinion that all educational schemes tacked on to the Masonic organization are out of place, and cost more to keep them going than the benefits flowing from them are worth. Colleges, female seminaries, widows' and orphans' homes, are merely the out-croppings of Catholic exclusiveness, and our institution' would be better off today wiihout a single one of them. We are in duty bound to asiist all poor and distres-ed Master Masons, their widows and orphans, when they apply to us as such, if we deem them worthy. To relieve the distressed is a duty incumbent on all men, but particularly on Ma?ons. 'To'soothe the unhappy, to sympathize with their misforlunes, to compassionate their miseries, and to restore peace to their troubled minds is the grand aim we have in view.' And this grand principle is not confined alone to the ' household of the faithful.' It extends to all classes of people who are worthy, without regard to the particular tenets of their profession, if they are in needy circumstances. We hope to see the time when the Masonic institution will abandon all schemes outside of the oiganization, and leave them where they legitimately belong, 'subject to the government of the country in which we live.'" The old charges generally appealed to, make no mention of the schemes of education now pressed upon the attention of Masons, and for the support of which, whether wisely founded or not, the Mason's charity is challenged in and out of season. The records of the past do say something, however, about the protection and support of widows and orphans, and the relief of worthy Master Masons when in distress. Did these classes of persons receive the aid and attention contemplated by the charges both ancient and modern, we surmise little cash would be left in the treasuries either of Grand or Particular Lodges, for the erection of temples or the bv(ilding and endowing of colleges.

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While reviewing North Carolina, he thus frankly states his opinion on the subject of dimission: " We hold to the opinion that a man is received into the Masonic Fraternity of his own free will and accord; is permitted to stop at any stage of the proceedings of his own 'free will and accord,' and he should be permitted to 'step down and out' of his own ' free will and accord' whenever he feels like doing so. This way of putting the clamps down on unwilling subjects is not to our liking, and we should be glad to have it adopted as a universal rule that a 'Mason clear of charges and free from the books may, for reasons satisfactory to himself, dimit from the Lodge of which he is a member.' " This accords with our doctrine of last year, and, in the end, will we Ihiiik prevail in the majority of Grand Jurisdictions. M.-.W.-. DANIEL MCDONALD, Grand Master, Plymouth; R.-.W.*. JOHN M . BRAMWELL, Grand Secretary, Indianapolis. INDIAN TERRITORY.

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Late in the autumn of last year, we received a small pamphlet, purporting to be the Proceedings of a Convention of Representatives of three Subordinate Lodges of A.-.F.-. and A.-. Masons, held on the 13th day of October, 1874, in Caddo, in said Territory. The Proceedings fail to state what Grand Lodge chartered the Lodges sending such Representatives. Otherwise the Proceedings seem to be correct — such as usually take place at like Conventions. A Constitution and Code of By Laws were adopted. Grand Officers were elected and installed, and the organization of a Grand Lodge fully completed. From the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Arkansas for 1874, we learn that the Lodges composing the Grand Lodge in that Territory were chartered by that Body. For some reason the Grand Lodge of Arkansas did not recognize this new candidate for Grand Lodge honors. From this fact, and the unorganized state of that Territory, both politically and socially, we would hot recommend a recognition. IOWA.

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The Grand Lodge of Iowa held its thirty-second Annual Communication at Moore's Opera House, in Des Moines, June 1-3, 1875, Grand Master JOSEPH CHAPMAN in the East, and 223 Particular Lodges were represented. This year Bro. PARVIN is late, sending us his proof copy. We are inclinedto think the change of printers caused the tardiness. Neither East or West can you better your former publications. The Annual Address of Grand Master CHAPMAN is concise, out-spoken and to the point on every topic treated. Never flinching or shrinking when duty calls, ever ready to say yes or no, and give a reason to-boot. The best of it is, he rarely goes.or does wrong; at least, his Grand Lodge stand by his.decisions and approve his acts. O domine felix, O Fraires forlunatit The following paragraph is a good specimen of his style: " A s a convocation of Masons, assembled for the dispatch of important business, we have performed the first great duty enjoined upon all assemblies of the Fraternity, and have rendered devout thanks to the Supreme Architect of the

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Universe, in humble acknowledgment of His manifold blessings. Having invoked the divine favor upon our present assembly, let us, in the spirit of concord, and in the bonds of fraternal unity, come to the discharge of our duties upon this occasion fully resolved to discard all selfishness, prejudice and uncharilableness. That so far as we are individually concerned as Masons, or as represeniatives of the Craft, we will meet every iisue, and determine every question, purely and solely from a Masonic stand-point, sinking if needs be our individual preferences, in order to promote harmony and maintain peace and good will among the brethren." H e made but few decisions; one alone attracted our attention. It relates to the right of members of a Particular Lodge to use their lodge-rooms for dancing purposes in connection with festivals. For some time the brethren of Dubuque had held assemblies in Freemason's Hall closing them with a festival and dance, and no one objecting. During the winter of 1874, when preparations were making for a similar assembly, a member of one of the Dubuque Lodges filed with the Grand Master a protest against dancing in the lodgeroom. Thereupon Grand Master CHAPMAN ruled that the dance in connection with the festival could not take place in the lodge-room. His action was based on a Grand Lodge resolution of 1856, which reads as follows: "Resolved, That the Grand Lodge is opposed to the practice which has prevailed to some extent of connecting dancing with Masonry, or using the name or symbols of Masonry in connection with a ball." This ruling of the Grand Master in the faithful discharge of official duty, aroused the indignation of the Craft in Dubuque to such a pitch that they not only denounced his interference at home, but so far forgot their Masonic duties as to issue a circular denunciatory, if not absolutely defamatory, of their Grand Master, a fellow citizen and one of their staunchest friends. This circular — having a request printed at the head to " R e a d Once"—was sent to all the Lodges in Iowa, and many were scattered in other Jurisdictions. The cool effrontery of this request was equaled only by the pettishness and stupidity which pervade the whole thing from beginning to end. We think the Fraternily of Iowa did read that circular as requested, for the Committee to whom the Grand Master's Address was referred, "gave his action in the case their unqulified endorsement as conforming to the spirit and intent" of the resolution above quoted, and added the following opinion : " I t is the opinion of your Committee that it is not a question as to whether dancing is right or wrong itself, but whether a majority of any Lodge has a right to connect dancing, or anything ulse not purely Masonic, with that which is Masonic, so as to debar a minority or a single individual member on account of his or their conscientious scruples from the enjoyment of any of the rights and privileges of Masonry." At a subsequent stage of the proceedings, the following reso'ution wns offered by R.-.W.-. T. S. PARVIN, and after a full interchange of opinion, adopted as a standing Regulation : "Resolved, That Halls erected and dedicated to the purposes of Freemasonry, can only be used for purpnse> other than Freemasonry, by and with the unanimous consent of the members of the Lodges owning or occupying such Halls." This covers the whole ground and is thoroughly Masonic in that it respect* the opinion of the smallest minority.

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As an amusement, dancing at the proper time and in the proper place is unobjectionable. But we submit that Lodges, Masonic Halls and Temples are neither built for, nor dedicated to, Terpsichore. Therefore, if a member of a Lodge objects to its rooms being turned into ball-rooms, we hold his objections should be respected, and its doors closed against such use. It requires a clear ballot far membership; let the same rule obtain when it is sought to use lodgerooms for other than legitimate purposes. Our Halls are quite public enough; to render them more so, is to pander to a taste owing ils origin to participation in the practices and usages of certain societies with which Masonry can have no commerce without deterioration. Let it not be understood by these reniarks that we stand opposed to Masonic Festivals. We are not committed to such ascetism. We have and do recommend festive gatherings of our Order at which our families and known friends may be guests. We believe that such assemblies are fraught with good influences, and while conducted so as to offer no violence to the conscientious scruples of a brother, may and should be allowed. During the year, Grand Master CHAPMAN issued nineteen Dispensations for the formation of new Lodges. In connection with this part of his report, he took occasion to reiterate an opinion of his own as well as of his predcessors, that the Ten Mile Clavse (relating to the organization of Lodges in that Jurisdiction) worked a hardship in many places, and suggested that his successor " b e authorized to issue Dispensations to form new Lodges in localities where the interests of Masonry and the accommodation of the Craft justify him in doing so." The Committee on the Grand Master's Address, after a searching examination, found that no such " clause" or law was or ever had been in force in ihat jurisdiction; hence, they recommended his suggestion. We should say that there was an imperative call for a new compilation of the Laws and Regulations of the Grand Lodge of Iowa, or that an amicus curiae well skilled in • its Proceedings, should each year be appointed to advise the occupant of the Grand East and save the time of committees. His tribute to the memory of those deceased in his own and other Jurisdictions during the year, is appreciative, heartfelt, and all the more noticeable because it contains none of that silly sentimentality and strained eulogy, which so often disfigures notices of the kind. The closing paragraphs of his Address are characteristic, showing that he belongs to the class of men who dare do their duty and do not shirk from individual responsibility when a deed is done. We give them: " I n closing this report allow me to assure you of my continued fraternal relations with one and all. My official record is before you. If it is in harmony with the customs and usiges of the Order, and consistent wiih the laws governing the ins;ituiion of Freemasonry, approve it. If it is not, disapprove it,— let us have square work and avoid, if possible, intricacy and complicalion. In the discbarge of my duty I have had no hesitation. When the Grand Lodge has, by its aciion, gotten up a hasiy pudding, or my predecessors furnished the Craft with a hasty plate of soup, hasty legislation or erroneous decisions, to refuse to partake, preferring to correct, rather than follow, bad precedents, holding to this opinion, all things being equal, that a Mason has rights which

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we as.Masons are bound to respect; and moreover that the landmarks of Masonry are not to be removed, or the customs and usages of the Order infringed upon, and that the law of might):i3S, nothing in common with the law of right in -Masonry. " Brethren, these have been -my rules of action, and now that our relations are abput,to be .severed and this the last time I shall, welcome you, officially, as representatives .of the Grand Lodge, permit me to thank you for the honor received at your hands of presiding over the Craft of this Jurisdiction. That I have given you my best endeavors in the interests of Masonry, I am fully convinced." Exceedingly .^wise-men and bright Masons are rare, yet Iowa .has one as we think all.will concede,.who read the following resolution: "Resolved, That this Grand Lr>dge has no authority to legislate on the religious, political or social affairs of Masonry, or to interfere with their,amusements (when met together in a social capacity), in any manner whatever." This is a resolution .wherein the clear conception does not outrun the deductions of logic, though doubtless the author's purpose was high and his resolve firm to appear in the records of his Grand Lodge. The FRENZEL case is ,a strange one to occur in a Jurisdiction like Iowa. There was obliquity and cool audacity somewhere, but as it went oyer till the next Session.of the Grand Lodge, we pass it by, •The Reppr^t on .Correspondence is by Bro. H . J. B. CUMMINGS. Within sixty-eight ipages, he -manages to review .the Proceedings of forty-four Grand Lodges. His,extracts are few; ,his summaries, fair as far as they go. In his review of Kansas, he includes us among the "Temperance Reviewers," but we notice in several places he neither favors dr;Unkards nor drunkard-makers. Be careful in future, Bro. C , the apologists and friends of the latter class are notyeta.U extinct, arid woe be unto,you if in a spasm of enthusiasm, they take up their/paternal cudgels, to teach you manners and Masonry. The Address of the Grand Orator is a charming-medley, composed of a Jewish anecdote, an eology on MosES, a mild reprobation of the Mammon worship practiced by his countrymen, a defense of holidays including a'notice of the.Great Centennial, some paragraphs in praise of Masonry—a new theme,— a gentle appeal ,in behalf of malefactors, and terminated-with a semi-christian wail oyer the,pangs and .woes of suffering humanity. But, withal, he proposes no pancea for the ills he deplores, suggests not a .single remedy for one evil which he holds up to view, and so loses the chance of being counted among the world's reformers. The biographical.articles which our Iowa brethren insert in their Annual Proceedings, though brief, are clever specimens of taste and good judgment. Of the portraits accompanying them, it ,is enough to say, they are executed in the finest style of art. We prize our own copies of these Proceedings all the more highly because of these additions, and feel grateful to those who originated this plan of .perpetuating the knowledge of distinguished Craftsmen. M . - . W . - . H B N R Y .WILLIAM ,ROTHERT, Grand Master, Keokuk; R.-.W.-. T-HEODORE -SUTTON PARVIN, Grand Secretary, Iowa City.

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KEiSTtUCKY. The Seventy-fifth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky was held in Louisville, October 20-23, 1874, Grand Master PicKETT presiding, and four hundred and thirty-five Lodges being.represented.Its'Proceedings are contained in'a volume of five hundred.and- sevenfytwio pages, three hundred and fifty-one of which are taken up with returns of Subordinate Lodges. Seventeen Charters were granted, eleven Dispensations continued, and-six issued for the formation of new Lodges. The Grand Master's Address hasthe following introductory paragraphs : " B R E T H R E N OF T H E GRAND L O D G E :

Fifty^foiir years ago H E N R Y CLAY

was Grand Master of Masons of Kentucky, and this Grand Body, with those of Ohio and Tennessee, were the only Grand Lodges of a n y note in the' Mississippi Valley, and I am quite sure they were the'only one's. If the Grand Lodge of Kentucky whs then a stalwart Bjdy, aniong similar ones upbntHis coiitihent, what may be said of her now with her five hundred and fifty Lodges, and' benevolent provision, her material strength, and the numerous and mighty Grand Lodges which skirt the shore and lie algng the tributaries of our grand river ? "Grasp the fact that the Grand Lodge of Kentucky since that time sent one of her Grand Masters to be the first Grand Master of the present Grand Lodge of Illinois; that seventeen Grand Orients besidesour own, strong, and imposing, jjracethe valley of the Mississippi', wiih more than 4,500 Lodges,-and-considerably more than 225,000 members; Contrasting the present with the past, the fntureis to us a sealed book. I t seems like assuming the attributes-of Deity to even foreshadow our coming destiny. " M y brethren, notwithstanding this glorious pictiire, one of which'we may well be proud, another year has vanished, and, with the myriads gone before, thousands of the men, women and children of Kentucky, embracing many of our Order, have closed the'bookof nature and passed from ihortal ken'. " ' Our fathers ! where are; t h e y ? ' Who that stood upon the floor of this Grand'Lodge when the illustrious CLAY presided, staiids here t o d a y ! Not one. Arh'ong these sad merhories and profitable reflections, oiie' fact, full of hope" and j'ly, overbalances all our sadness-and grief. Men are born-, and for a-few brief years act well their part, as'I trust you are doing to-day, and then die. But their siiccessbrsstep at once into-their places; as we'fillithoseof our fathers, arid I the affairs of life-move^on- in the order of Providence as if none were born and none died.' " A n d , although' our'fathers are'gone, Maso'hry'lives. ' T h e att'ehtive' ear receives the sound from the instructive tongue, and themysfe'ries of Freetriasonry are'still safely lodged" in the' repository'of faithful breasts.' When we arid generations of our successors are: gone, it will be still true;and'the heart of the widow sings for joy, and the orphan will- be clothed, fed and educated, the anxieties and troubles of thousands of brethren will be modified or reiiiovecl for centuries upon centuries to come ! As long as lime shall last. Masonry will survive". In this spirit we have labored in the past, and labbr now. In this hope we'will labor in the" future, and labor on until'that time', when' " Ha'ppy entrance will be- given. All our sorrows left below, And earth exchanged for'heaven.**

After much travel and inquiry, he reaches the conclusion that, in-some particulars, reforms are needed in their Subordinates; and'instances; the neglect-of the cardinal virtue — Temperance. In' many localities urisuitable' roorfis' w'6fe u"sed''for Lodges. H e b'ecame satisfied tlialt in" " w o r k " tliey'werebeh'in'd'sisfer

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States, and thought the Grand Lodge ought to attend to the matter. Nothing like the "District and Lecturing" system to cure that evil. Recommends the Kentucky Freemason as deserving of support, and suggests a change in the appointment of the Grievance and Returns Committee. In warm terms he commended the Home for Widows and Orphans of Ma'ons to the attention of the Grand Lodge. Refrained from reporting his decisions, because their reports were already too full. The Grand Treasurer's Report shows that the Grand Lodge has investments to the amount of $108,000. The income from the Endowment fund of the Home, having proved inadequate to support the Home, the Grand Treasurer made the following suggestion : " T h e Grand Lodge now owns bonds of the Masonic Temple Company, amounting to $78,500 — secured by first, second and third morigages upon the property known as the Masonic Temple Building. These bonds, by an agreement between the Grand Lodge and the Masunic Temple Company some years ago, bear eight per cent, per annum, payable semi-annual'y. Consequenily, the interest will annunt to $6,280 per annum. Let these bonds ba transferred to, and be made a part of, the Endowment Fund of the Masonic Widows' and Orphans' Hume and Infirmary. Then, let the Grand Lodge repeal ihe resolution of 1870, setting apart thirty per cent, of the amount received from each Subordinate Lodge, upon each of its members, and which was set apart in.said resolution as a part of the Endowment Fund of the Masonic Widows' and Orphans' Home and Infirmary. And then adopt a resolution making a permanent appropriation, commencing with the session of 1875, °f $3,720, to be paid at the close of each session of the Grand Lodge out of any surplus in the hands of the Grand Treasurer. " N o w if the Grand Lodge shall adopt the suggestions herein set forth, the Masonic Widows' and Orphans' Home and Infirmary will receive $10,000 per annum from this Grand Body, to aid in the support of the inmates of that Institution. Besides, it will receive some thing over JJjjOOO per annum from its present Endowment Fund, which will be gradually increasing from year to year, as subscribers to that fund shall pay in their contributions thereto. " T h e paramount object, at this time, is to provide a fund by which the monthly expenses of the Institution may be promptly met, and the inmates provided for. If any brother can present a more feasible plan than the one I have suggested, he shall have my hear.'y co-operation. All that I desire is, to see this noble charity of the Masons of Kentucky placed upon such a footing as that no finger of scorn shall ever be pointed at any one of our brotherhood because of its failure. " I hold no place of any kind in the Institution, except being an humble life member. This was secured by contributing a sufficient amount to entitle me to a certificate of life-membership. I only regret 1 am not able to take an hundred life-memberships. " F o r the last three or four years I have been a citizen of Louisville; I have been a constant observer of the manner in which the brothers, who have been acting as President and Directors of the Home, have discharged their very onerous duties. I have never known a more self-denying, philanthropic set of gentlemen during my whole life. All of them business men — and the most of them very largely engaged in business — yet they leave that business to give their time, their talents, their influence, and their means, without any hope of fee or reward, except ihat of a conscientious discharge of duty as men and as Masons, and an ardent desire to see the widows and orphans of their brethren comfortably cared for, and protected from the cold charities of the world. The con-

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slant and persevering attention^ofUhese. brothers toithe great interests confided to them — their care over the beneficiaries of this noble charity—is above all praise." Iii conclusion, brethren, I have only this to say to delegates from Subordinate Lodges: oi-igiriallyit was the intention.of the Grand'Lodge; • in accumnlat-^ ingthCi large'fund it. now'has! oil h3nd,;to become.selfsustainipg,i that'the fundi ' of the,-Subordinate Lodges'might-be. retained-for-the support of-the widows . and orphans in their own immediate vicinity. Now their'widows and orphans are taken care-of foptheni; and hence the same object is attained by.a different mode." This'plan'was-adopted by the Grand-Lodge,-and'thus the Home made anhually'the recipient'of ^lo,ooo.' Bat how- could- they have dbrieotherwise-after^ the reception in-the-Hall and 'thovery.-iriterestirigceremonies ?' The friends'and-directors of that Home know just' how-to manage an'ihstii tution of the kind." A l l ' h o n o r to the'Grand Lodge'which-inaugurated" that' grand charity,';andlpraise-beibestowed upon those' who .'have'made iit thusfar successful.- On'the'basis'now-given, it must grow-in'usefiilriess and prosperity-, if any thing like fair mana:gement continues to mark its-course. One thing wemote invreading these Proceedings,-..which. passes comprehension: A-suit'-at law, wherein'Lexington Lodge, No. I, is-plaintiff, and the Grand Lodge of Kentucky and the-Home defendants. 'We kiiow nothing of the meritsfsave what.can.be gleaned from-meager-allusions-thereto in the Pro- • ceedings; but from'them we infer that all'litigation might have-'been avoidedj. had-Lodge, No. i, been imbued with'a truly Masonic spirit; and^willing t o abide the award, of their brethren, and the Fraternity of thatiState saved the expjnse,and disgrace .of-brotherly) warfare.^ Clearly; we are of the opinion that the Grand Lodge has one more Subordi-nate-than.it needs. While we are decidedly of the number who believe in sustaining'a Subordinate in all its rights,- and in protecting,,to .the-last ats-prerogatives, we also .believe thattmerit should proceed protection^ Bro. HENDERSON offered resolutions looking to the purchase'-of thenKentucky Freemasenf which! were-referred, to-i a .Committee 'to- report- at-the'next Annual Communication. Ifi small-corporations with thoroughi business managers-fail in; the> attempt' to. publish- periodicals'.and newspapers;' whatican"-^be; expected if Grand Lodges-undertake the task, any thing but failure'? ' One man or a compact, unified corporation.can run a paper with.success.; loosely,con-, nected:bodies, never. Th'e Reporton Correspondence" was the last earthly'work'of our esteemedfriend and brother J. M..S. MCCORKLE. It-embraces the Proceedings of'forty-six-Grand Lodges; Aiiiong which'Kansas is kindly mentioned. M.'.W;'. HENRY BOSTWICK; Grand Master,-.Covington ; Rr.W.-. Grand Secretary.

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The Proceedings of this Grand Lodge came to us in a neatly printed, well arranged volume of 467 pages. Two Special Communications were held, September 20, 1874, and January 10, 1875. The first assembly was for the purpose of attending the funeral of Past Grand Master WILLIAM M . PERKINS, and the last to attend the obsequies of the Grand Treasurer, R.-.W.-. WILLIAM S . PIKE. " The Sixty-third Annual Communication was held at Grand Lodge Hall, in New Orleans, January 8-12, 1875, eighty-six Chartered Lodges were repre' sented, and a number of Past Grand Officers were present. M.-.W.-. MiCHAFX E. GiRARD, Grand Master, presiding, opened the Grand Lodge in AMPLE FORM. The Annual Address of the Grand Master exhibits much study and careful preparation, and is altogether an interesting paper, albeit there is some slashing, defiant criticism. From the exordium we select this passage: " O u r Sixty-third Annual Grand Communication is at hand, and I now greet you again as brothers assembled in Grand Lodge to tarry awhile together, whilst we look back upon the past, and stake out our mystic path for another year. Allow me to remind you of our first duty to GoD, to offer up our hearts to Him as peace offerings; that He may look down upon us with favor and instill in our hearts and consciences now and at all times, those Masonic characteristics which should distinguish us from other men in their intercourse with each other, whether it be in our greetings and deliberations or in our difference of opinion; that even in our discussions we may exhibit that patience and fraternal forbearance which should actuate a band of brothers vieing with each other for the welfare only of the Fraternity, and laying aside all malice and selfishness, eschewing all harsh and evil speakings in the communion of brothers, strive earnestly to strengthen the union of hearts as we meet hand in hand at the shrine of our common brotherhood, to promote the reputation and glory of our institution, and prove by our acts that we are true to our plighted faith — that hypocrisy and deceit are unknown among us, sincerity and p'ain dealing distinguish us, and our hearts and tongues join in promoting each other's welfare, and rejoicing in each other's prosperity." His notice of the distinguished dead is a feeling tribute to rare worth and unblemished characte. He thus speaks of the condition of the Craft in his Jurisdiction: "Throughout our entire Jurisdiction, notwithstanding the calamities that have befallen us, and the general prostration of business, our beloved Order is in a prosperous condition; although there has not oeen as much work done as in other years, I believe it is even in a much better condition than for years past. 'Tis true our numbers may have been lessened, but that loss has been a re.il gain. A number of drones only have been stricken from our hives, a number of loiterers have been taught that they could no longer eat our bread in idleness and be welcome. A new vigor has been thereby instilled in the body of Masonry in Louisiana, and*much less of its strength will be wasted on bad material that has now become useless rubbish. From the reports of your Committee on Work, through R.-.W.-. Bro. J. C. GORDY, who has visited every part of the State, and of D.-.D.-. Grand Masters, tidings come, corroborative of this statement, and commendatory of our experiment in District Lodges of Instruction. Doubtless the districting can and should be changed in some localities to facilitate the largest number possible to attend the meetings — and one annual meeting would be sufficient in districts out of the city of New Orleans." The questiovexata of non-affiliation and the no less troublesome one of nonpayment of dues, yet tax the wits of the Craft in Louisiana as well as elsewhere,

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Though Bro. GIRARD devotes some space to these subjects, with the exception of the abolition of affiliation fees, he recommends no panaceas save the trite ones of suspension and expulsion, remedies, we beg leave to say, that to this time have neither averted nor cured these evils. In fact, the discussion of these topics in most of our publications, brings up nothing which has not been floating on the surface for the last fifteen years. We are clearly of the opinion that they are given altogether too much prominence, and that the true remedy will not be found in the enactment of suspensory or expulsory laws, but by rendering Particular Lodges places of social and moral improvement. Men generally are prone to go where recreation or instruction can be enjoyed. If Lodges will contrive to combine both and present them with such variation as shall preclude ennui and, hence, indifference, those deserving the name of Mason will rarely, and only under the most excusable circumstances, fail to be present, and contribute not only cash, but that which in the case of an upright man is quite as potent, solid personal influence, to increase the attractions and draw others from scenes which solely tend to degrade and in the end destroy. Grand Master GIRARD discourses at considerable length upon the themes — Resignations, Vacancies and Elections. He charges in effect that the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, with others, disseminated spurious work — the fabrications of DERMOTT. This is a rather severe accusation to prefer against a venerable body like the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, now in its one hundred and forty-second year; and we think it will be impossible to produce proof of the allegation. Yet we say, if such evidence exist, it is no less a diity which he owes to the Craft than to himself, to publish it. Let the truth prevail though Lodges wane and fall. We shall wait with some impatience the answer which the Patriarchs of the Fraternity in the " O l d Bay State" will doubtless make to the charges of Bro. GiRARD. The Deputy Grand Master and,the District Deputies made full reports, containing matter of importance to the Order at home and of no inconsiderable interest to other Jurisdictions. The Memorial Committee, Bros. MARKS, W H I T A K E R and M C D U F F , on the

death of their late Grand Treasurer, thus eloquently sum up his characteristics : " L e t us view him from four standpoints: the Humanitarian, the Citizen, in his Domestic Relations, and as a Mason. " A s the Humanitarian —favored by fortune as a reward of honest industry, WILLIAM STEPHEN P I K E was possessed of large means; evidently believing that a portion of the surplus should be devoted to the amelioration of the misfortunes and distresses of less favored members of the human family, he uniformly responded to all appeals to his benevolence; 'he never turned a deaf ear to distress'; such was the verdict of the Rev. FATHERS who discoursed over his remains and who knew him intimately for a period of twenty years. A member of the Howard Association of New Orleans ! The mention conveys a tale of personal sacrifice and heroism; it conveys to the mind heart-rending surroundings; it speaks of noble, indescribable self abnegation; it stamps our assertion with the seal of truth ! As the Citizen — foremost in all schemes that had for their object the prosperity and credit of his adopted city, he assisted both by his means and influence all enterprise that tended towards that end; whether it was the creation or fostering of some great industrial enterprise, or the encouragement of some festive exhibition peculiar to our population, -he

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,viedwiththe(most-earnest in:promotijig-their(-success„and!by!his .personal participation, influenced the .more.laggard tptventure forth^in the^-same.direction. In his Domestic walks—he shone forth brightly,in those duties that devolved -upon'him as husband and father in'those sanctified relationships — schemes of •.practicalibenevolenc6aloneidrawing;himifromitheir hallowed influences ! -As a .Mason—r.he^standsirevealed! Does he.npt,;brethren? - H e worked faithfully for.the Craft in this Jurisdiction,.for the period.-of .thirty-years." From the.report.bf Bro. TODD, to, whom,was.assigned the d.uty.of pr.eparing a memorial of the. life of Past.Grand Master. PERKINS, we.r.epro.duce.the following high testimony to his virtues : " H e was.in truth the.soul of hon.or and,truth,,and of;unspotted integrity, possessing in an eminent degree the confidence and esteem.of his fellow-ciiizens aiid of the Masonic Fraternity, whose-devotion to ourbeloved institution, and great and .valuable services in jtheiinterests ofiMasonry, had'given, him so prominent a.place.in,the minds-and, hearts of this brethren that we consideriit,needless to. say more.of him than that he was a gopd,and.honorable.man, aikind and devoted husband and father, a benevolent and public-spirited citizen, and a just and upright •Mason. One whose whole'life would bear theclosest'inspection without discovering.any, serious flaw^or blemish. iM,-."W.*.' Bro."PERKiNS loved Masonry on account.of its pure and beneficent principles, w.-is.vt'ell-versed in its laws and usages, and'his opinions upon mattere of jurispruden.ce were always treatedwith'the greatest respect-and-consideration." The :Reporton Correspondence signed-by-the'Committeei is we suspect in the'main the work.of R.-.-W.-l-Bro.'-W.-B:--'WHiTAKER. ' It-covers-210 closely printed-pages, and bears'allthemarksof elaboration-and-care. 'His criticisms are generally appropriate and tetiiiinate'ina-point which stupidityitself cannot fail'to perceive and,'if-guilty, feel. •We regret' ouffuU -report of Proceedings did-not-rea'ch-the'Committee on Correspondence. '"Advance sheets containing the Address of'the Grand Master, and the Grand^Treasurer's and'Grand'-Secretary's"Reports were forwarded, and on or about the 20th of January the complete publication-wasmailed. On the questionof tooimuch :law,.he •quotes- from. Bro.'.'BASSETT'S'Address, and adds the, following, sound remarks: " T h e most fruitful source of unprofitable discussion .in. Lqdgesiis certainly, a long and, complicated .code of-.by-laws. Their interpretation-and imisunderstanding about their meaning; their amendment and,occasional..suspension to meet-emergencies—^for'it isalmost a rule that when occasion arises for enforc ing.a,by-law, some will try-to. get .rid-of 1 its efiectifor thatione.time—.make constant vexation anil trouble. The laws ofrthe Graud.LDdge.are,,orshould>be, in the possession of.every Lodge. A page and a half of .print will,be,sufficient for-'all the Lodge absolutely needs for its regulation, beyoiid the.Grand Lodge law.and-what GrandiMaster BASSETT calls ' t h e common lajv.of Masoiiry.' If the Worshipful'Master-knows, as he should, what is the law of his Jurisdiction, and lUriderstaiids-the principles of our general jurisprudence, he will be better able toconduct'its affairs satisfactorily arid profitably, without.the hampering influence of-a^ long series of'.Lodge by-laws, and their exposition for his benefit by zealous-expounders among his membership. ' Bro-^BASSE-TT is right." Many other selections,might, be made, .but the grasshoppers last year (devoured, our. substance, times are hard, and we are admonished to economize. In conclusion,'we take the-opportunity to tender Grand-Master GIRARD and R.'.W.''. Bro.-WHITAKER our heartfelt thanks forthe polite attentions shown, us while on a visit, in December last, to the Crescent City. M.-.W.-. JOHNIGRAHAM FLEMIN.G,.Grand ,-Master, New Orleans; cR.^W.'. JAS. C. BATCHELOR, Grand Secretary, New Orleans.

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-.'MAINE. "1875. Ampngrthe.annual.yisitorsi whose, cpmingiis antieipatediwith'.pleasurej-.none •zxe. more heartily.^welcomed than the Proceedings of thisGrahd Lodge. Its Fifty-first. Annual Grand Communication w;as,held.,in PortJand;;May 4 - 6 , 1875. The whole number of Lodges actively at work in the Jurisdiction, is^one .hundred .and severity-one,.of which one .hundred,and-.fifty-rwere ;represented. With.the following sensible advice ..Grand, Master CARGl,LL,.prefeced5an,iptherwife purely local and business Address : ".We.have,at our Altar asked.Him who governs theuniv.erse to dir^ct,in!th'S our present communication, and I trust every heart has been uplifted to our Supreme Grand Master, that His spirit may pervade all our deliberations; -that -this and .every (Session may be characterized iby.that itrue'.Masonic! spirit J which .should enable u s t o cast • oven ^each other's failingS;>whateverjtheyimay«be,-tthe -.broad .mantle-pf iMaspnic charity; ,-and, that',we:!inay-.discharge. the'.responsible .dutiesiimposedi upon ustby^our.brethren,-so asjto.meet their:approbation,>,and subserve the;best:interests. of our^npble.Order. " T h a t there should.be.difference.of opinions on the..variouSv,subjects .prcisented is but reasonable to,expect. .If there.sho.uld be,,iet.us,meet them.vyith-.a true.-Masonic,spirit, thereby, showing .that,the.teachings of ,Maspnry;^re-*some,thing more than a mere name and empty professions. " T h e .year..last past has..been.one of.prosperity ito us'asta Grand iLodge. Peace and harmony have, generally, prevailed in our Lodges. -Spme-have-had discord,'but the number has been very small compared with our large number of Lodges. Therehas-been onlyoneanstancewhereit has appeared to be necessiry,fortthe interference, of the.Grand.Master.inperspn. '.'.The. peace<and- harmony prevailing .throughout, alb.the Grand .Lodgesjis -very.gratifyingfto every.,true.iIover oftMasonry." •D.uring the year'Past Grand .Master'TIMOTHY CHASE — nomen vener.akiU et .nobilissiflium — was called by the Supreme Grand,-Master fromilabor;to-r;epps.e. -In ihis :death.ouribretbren,offMainei,lose/ ajbrother oftsterling .worth—^one of the few'stauneh defenders-of Ithe'faith at- a time .when to- publish- slariderpus reports against the'Craft, and apply the vilest epithets to .its ' foremost, members, .was (deemed .the, climax of, decency.and Christian p.atriotis,m. ».Kprtjin.ately,-he *and;those whp dared tosstand.iwithihimy^lived'.till theimouthiof-theilpudestdetraclpr was-silenced arid-his-utterances ibrarided-as gratiiitous'.lies;'-how ,w6ll they.lived, the,steadily.^growing.prosperity pf.Maspnry.in -Maine unmistakably attests. • Of Bro:.'.SAMUEL-.S;.Goti:.ER,i:District rDeputy Grand ^Master of'Jthe<7th»Masonic-District, who'died-during the year,'Grand Master CARGlLL-says : " B:o. COLLER was a devoted Mason, a faithful Deputy, a true husbandjaad loving.father. .He is, and will.be, much missed in the Lpdges ov.er which he has had the oversight." .Of the right to,d.imit,';Broi CARGiLLfexpresses.-.this.opinipn : - " A- great many questions in regard to'dimits haYe'J.been presented to^me fpr decision. Some of ourLodges hold to the.idea that no member is entitled to,a dimit, unless he is to leave the place and connect himself with some. other Lodge. Others contend that no brother should have a dimit unless he. giye"his reasons why he wishes it in open Lpdge, and then submit the same tp a vote -pf the Lodge, for those present to determine whether they are sufficient to allow him tp leave the Lodge."

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" I know of no authority any Lodge has for withholding a dimit from any brother in good standing, and clear of the books. I am aware that in some instances a withdrawal of certain brethren from a Lodge might be a great disadvantage; yet I hold that any brother wishing to leave, and having fulfilled all his obligations to the Lodge, should not be hindered in so doing. Non-affiliation I dislike very much, yet if brethren wish so to do, I think they must be left free." Codes, By-Laws and perversity to the contrary notwithstanding, this is the sole doctrine on the subject which, in view of the primitive usages, a Freemason can hold or defend. Fourteen decisions are reported; one alone presents anything new, and we copy i t : " A man sent a petition into a Lodge for the Degrees of Masonry, signed by a friend, who was a member of the Lodge, and the Lodge received the petition, although no money for the same was with it, and referred it to a Commitlee of Inquiry. In due time the Committee reported, a ballot was taken, and che man declared rejected. Was the rejection legal, and should it be so recorded ? " T h e Lodge erred in not having the petition signed by the applicant before receiving it, and a fee with it, both being contrary to requirements of the Grand Lodge; but these errors do not annul the ballot. The man put (or suffered to be put for him) his petition into the Lodge for the Degrees of Masonry, and he must abide the result. I therefore decide that he was legally rejected." The following case reported by Grand Master CARGILL, with his action thereon, inasmuch as it presents some features not very common, we give it: " L a s t fall it was represented to me that a Lodge had violated the regulations of the Grand Lodge in the admission of a candidate to the Degrees of Masonry, after being rejected by the ballot, also after written and verbal objections had been made by members of the Lodge. I wrote to the Worshipful Master, informing him what had been reported to me, and asking him as to the correctness of the report. His reply was of such a nature that I deemed it expedient to have an investigation into the matter personally. I accordingly notified the Secretary of the Lodge (as the Worshipful Master had gone out of office) that I would visit the Lodge, naming the time, and directed that a meeting should be held and all the members notified to be present, when there would be an investigation. I directed the Lodge to summon the Worshipful Master and acting officers who were, present when the offense was alleged to have been committed, to attend the proposed meeting. Such a meeting was held, and I had with me the Dissrict Deputy Grand Master of the District in which the Lodge is located, and another officer of the Grand Lodge. A goodly number of the members of the Lodge were present. An opportunity was given for every one who took any part in the proceedings at the meeting when the offense was alleged to have been committed, to give his testimony, which was reduced to writing, and read in open Lodge for correction if any was desired to be made. " After due deliberation (and I took several days for it), I suspended the one who was Worshipful Master at the time the offense was committed, from all the rights and benefits of Masonry, until the present meeting of the Grand Lodge, and ordered him to appear and answer to the charges that would be presented against him for violating Grand Lodge regulations while Worshipful Master of a Lodge. I also notified several of the members who advised the Worshipful Master to violate said regulations, to appear at our present session, and answer to such charges as would be made against them for the part they took in the matter.

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" I directed the District Deputy Grand Master of the District to preceed to the place where the Lodge was located, and take the Charter, and all other matters pertaining to the Lodge, into the custody of the Grand Lodge, under the regulations made and provided in such cases. He has reported to me that he had obeyed instructions." The Committee to whom the matter was referred, after hearing the parties and careful consideration, made the following report, which was adopted by the Grand Lodge : "First—That the doings of the Grand Master in suspending the Charter and taking charge of the same, with the books, furniture, regalia and funds of said Preble Lodge, No. 143, be sustained, and that the Charter of said Lodge be revoked. "Second — 'Y\i3i. JOHN W . HOWE, Master of the Lodge at the time of its unmasonic acts, and BYRON S . CHICK, a Past Master of the Lodge, be expelled from all the rights and benefits of Masonry. "Third—That THOMAS J. H A M , E D W I N J. R E E D , JESSE G I L E S , A L V A H W . DAM, BENJ. S E A L , ISAIAH B . STILES and E. S. H I L T O N , members of said

Lodge, be indefinitely suspended from all the rights and benefits of Masonry. "Fourth — That the Charter of Preble Lodge, No. 143, with the books, furniture, regalia, funds, etc., be restored to those of the petitioners who were formerly members of Preble Lodge, in conjunction with those former members of Preble Lodge whom the Grand Master may deem worthy and proper to unite with them, and that said Lodge be located at Sanford Corner; said Charter, funds, etc., not to be restored till such time as the Grand Master may deem proper, and the petitioners and those uniting with them shall have secured a suitable hall, properly arranged, and for the sole use of Masonic Bodies; and that loo without drawing upon the present funds of the Lodge. "Fifth — That the present funds of the Lodge be invested as a charity fund by the Lodge, the income thereof alone to be used for that purpose." Right all around. Let all such chaps be rooted out of the Fraternity; confusion will then disappear, and all just cause of approbiura cease. One edict was issued, and since it affects our own Jurisdiction, we insert i t : "On the 3d day of December, I caused an edict to be issued forbidding Masonic intercourse with one CORNELIUS SMALL, who had been rejected by Ancient York Lodge, and now claiming that he had been made a Mason in Kansas, without having permission from the Lodge rejecting him." Should it prove to be the fact that said CORNELIUS SMALL has been made a Mason in Kansas as alleged, he will derive small and short comfort therefrom. We neither foster nor palm off on others illegitimate Masons. The Reports of District Deputy Grand Masters, Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary exhibit a state of affairs .that ought to be gratifying to all concerned. A steel engraved portrait of Grand Master CHASE appropriately precedes these proceedings. The Report on Correspondence is from the pen of that master workman, Past Grand Master JosiAH H. DRUMMOND, and covers the Proceedings of fortyfive Grand Lodges, Kansas, for 1874, receives fraternal notice. H e thus speaks of our Grand Master's Address: " T h e Address of the Grand Master ( O W E N A. BASSETT), though chiefly confined to local matters, contains many excellent suggestions. H e cautions

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against,,hasty-:aetionjfand texperimentalrlegislalion ; gives-annaccounti of. his official,acts,;,.ad.vises'that' whenever • the.occasion ;will permit,ithe doors of the • lodge-room be .thrown lOpen-to the mothers,-wives,: sisters anddaughters of-Masons to mingle: in-social: intercourse, with the brethren; advocates in strong, terms the voluntary principle in Masonry; and gives good-counsel-to thC'Craft in a variety of matters." Bro. DRUMMOND quotes decisions-No.- 8,.I2 and i6, and the Report of the Committee on Jurisprudence, and says : " T h e correctness of.the-action.oftthe Grand -Lodge will be more apparent, when it-is considered that the decision.of all questions-of law arising.on the trial is .vested-in,the.Master, andj,the opposite, rule presumes that he can make no mistake in favor ol the accused." Upon, the subject of contributions .by Lodges for charitable purposes, and the question-of, compulsory contribution,-.in i answer to Bro.'ROBINS,'of Illinois, he discourses thus, giving an insight into the'practices-pursued in Maine: " B u t the collection of funds'for such'purposes by Lodges, leadsto another question. Should a'Mason-be compelleduo contribute for- charitable purposesmore than \i^ feilsabUAo^w&'i Put in that form; the very-fundamental'principle of. Masonry, answers the question in-the negative. But.ought.he to lose his Masonic rights, if he fails to pay as much.as, the other members of his Lodge feel able and choose ,to pay ? If: he remains in the Lodge, he must pay; the alternative is to go out of the Lodge 'under pain of what may fall thereon.' If he remains in, he must pay not only.his share of the expensesof.the Lodge, but also of what it may choose to raise ( u n d e r i t s by-laws) for charitable purposes; if he.cannot do; this, he»must go out. If he goes out, what rights and privileges must he lose ? The natural.answer would seem-to,be, those rights . and privileges that are. conferred-by the Lodge organization, • If he loses no more than these, he cannot complain; and upon the plainest principles he ought not^to lose more;' The old -law did not made membership in a Lodge an essential element-of-the Masonic character. The 'old-charges'-declare, not that every Mason,z««i^.i^,-,but that-.every-Mason oughtto.be a member of a Lodge. In the earlier days of Portland Lodge, membership was entirely voluntary: a member could' leave when he chose and without any vote of the Lodge: yet visitors,-after a certain number-of visits; were required-to :pay a,fixed sum, though perhaps this was done on account of the refreshments furnished. [On the other hand,'the Lodge exercised the power, without question, of striking names from the roll, of suspending and even of expelling.without trial, charges or notice.' Andreally, we are not sure that substantial justice was not more universally done than under our present system; and the knowledge of the fact that .a Mason heldhis-rights'as such at :the pleasure of his Lodge; or. of that in whose Jurisdiction he lived, conduced to influence him to discharge his dutiesproperly. We are fully aware of the heterodoxy of these utterances, and yet if a man knowingly joins a society exercising such.powers, he has no ground of complaint-.^ H e c a n leave,them- when he chooses; and, when-they get tired of him.they leave him, and neither can complain in either case, for such was thecompact.]' But,to return: what rights and'privileges are conferred by the Lodge organization?" Some of them are unquestioned, such as the right to participate in the^business and deliberations of the Lodge; and the right (in the sense above explained) to relief from the funds of the. Lodge. To these, we add the right of Masonic burial, for, as we understand the law, this ceremony can .be'performed only by a Lodge; the right of visitation, for without a Lodge there-can be no-visitation.; and the.right of'uniting in Masonic ceremonies aiid labors that are performed only by a Lodge; the test is, striking the Lodge out of existence and ascertain.ing what rights and. privileges c^n then bQ enjoyed.-'

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"After years of examination and'investigation, the Grand Lodge of Maine has conformed- its legislation as nearly as possible to these principles. It declares affiliation a duty, and, therefore, prohibits the Lodges from requiring an affiliation fee. It provides that a Mason rejected from membership may register with the Grand Lodge, pay one dollar a year, and be regarded as an affiliated Mason. But if neither affiliated or registered, he shall not be entitled to Masonic relief, to Masonic burial, to the right of visiting or to unite in Masonic ceremonies or labors ; unless such rights are voluntarily accorded to him by the Lodges or brethren. We have tried this system three years, and so far it has worked exceedingly well. It leaves to every Mason to perform the duties which devolve upon him as such, and prohibits no Mason or Lodge from treating an unaffiliate as a Mason, or from performing towards him the Masonic duties." What do our brethren say to this doctrine ? From his review of Iowa we clip the following as bearing on the subject, with the remark that a single case of no greater antiquity than 1769 will hardly establish his first statement: "Dues are not'3. modern invention,' they have been required by the oldest Lodges in the country from a very early day — in fact from their organization. In Portland Lodge, organized in 1769, the dues were greater during the first fifty years of its organization than during the last fifty years. At times, when it had a surplus in its treasury, the payment of dues has been suspended; but in its first Code of By-Laws, and in every Code since, provision was niade for the -payment of dues or for assessments. " B u t the deprivation of Masonic rights for non-payment of dues is ' a modern invention.' In the early day of the Institution in this country, the penalty for non-affiliation was merely a deprivation; of the privileges growing out of the Lodge organization, and one's general standing as a Mason was not affected. It is true, that visitors were often required to pay a fixed amount for the privilege, as visitation gave them certain of the Lodge privileges. Accordingly the penalty for non-payment of dues extended only to deprivation of membership— and such is the constitutional provision of our Grand Lodge to this day." To this we append his conclusion, which, by implication at least, confirms the position of Grand Master CHAPMAN, made in 1874, and certainly does not differ from the theory of Bro. ROBINS, before quoted. The italics are ours: " I n examining the history of an old Lodge during the past year, we have" been most forcibly struck with the gradual change that one hundred, years has eff'ecled in our policy. There has been a growing tendency to introduce the many elements into Masonry. The tendency of the day is to mutual insuranee in the pecuniary sense. A large number of organizations have been formed upon this principle. The idea seems to be insidiously creeping into the minds of Masons, that Masonry would be more valuable to the world by giving it a money value. In some Jurisdictions, it has been proposed to introduce the system of dues and benefits; in others, it is proposed to take the mutual insurance organizations under the control and protection of the Grand Lodge; while in none, have Grand Lodges prohibited the use of the word 'Masonic' in connection with them. Also^ tue are constrained to say, after much thought and confessed modification of previous opinions, that the system of enforced me?nbership, on account of payment of dues, is a great stride in the same direction, and leads to the same result. "Of the effect of such a radical change in the Institution, we have no heart to speak; every one must see that it would be a death blow to Freemasonry. " W e trust our brethren in every Jurisdiction will consider this matter again, and determine whether there is not great cause for alarm; and if so, that they will give their best endeavors to prevent such a calamity." M.'.W.-. ALBERT MOORE, Grand Master, North Anson; R.-.W.-. IRA BERRY, Grand Secretary, Portland, h

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The Proceedings of this one of the oldest Grand Lodges in the Union, comes to us, included in a small volume of one hundred and forty-three pages, seventy of .which are taken up with the register of Lodges, officers, members, etc. The Annual Communication was held in Masonic Temple, in the city of Baltimore, November 16-17, 1874. The Address of Grand Master LATROBE is a short, dignified paper, entirely relating to home affairs. In discussing a local difficulty, he embraces the opportunity to consider the' scope of the supreme prerogative of a Grand Master. We give all that part of his discourse : " T h e occasion is not inopportune for the Grand Master to express, here, his opinion in regard to what he has already called his Supreme Prerogative— his power to override a constitutional provision. Dating as Masonry does long anterior to the adoption of written limits to supreme authority, and finding the authority of its Grand Masters in an unwritten law essentially traditional, and known as the Ancient Landmarks, all constitutional forms, when what we now call constitutions came into use, necessarily received their validity and binding force from the power of those who adopted them; and these being the subordinate, of the order, to permit them to be absolute in their legislation woubl be to admit the authority of the inferior to impose laws upon the superior. Fully recognized as this view is in the Subordinate Lodges, to say that the Grand Lodge and the Grand Master being the creature of the Subordinates could exercise no authority that the Subordinates did not in terms grant, would be to take from the Grand Lodge its dignity and make it the servant in place of being the master. To carry the rule of the Subordinate Lodge which makes the Master supreme and without having his decisions impciched there, into the Grand Lodge is, as appears to your Grand Master, the only safe rule, consistent with the spirit of the Masonic Order and with the Ancient Landmarks. " A n d in the judgment of the Grand Master, this view of his power is practically the best and the wisest. There are few h u m m laws that may not be made at times to operate injustice — and carefully considered even as every article of our Constitution has been, it can still be understood that it may be made to work injury to the Order, if there is no paramount authority. Take for instance, a case like the present,— not the facts in the present case be it understood. Imagine a neighborhood of Masons, all anxious to become affiliated, ' and a body of applicants in every way qualified to conduct the affairs of a Lodge, all circumstances calling for the establishment of one, and yet the establishment dependent upon the caprice of the nearest Lodge, already in existence, which refuses for no good reason to give the constitutional recommendation. In a case like this, the only protection which the applicants and the Masons around them could properly have would be the dispensing power of the Grand Master overruling the provision of the Constitution. Without multiplying instances it is enough to say that this is not the only one that might cccur. "But the Grand Master holds that while this power exists it should never be exercised but in the last extremity, and only upon most thorough conviction of the necessity calling.for it. The Grand Master who would use it lightly would be subject to the gravest censure. Entertaining, as he does, these views, the Grand Master has hoped all along that the amicable adjustment of the differences in connection with Choptank Lodge, which has called for their expression, would render it unnecessary for him to enquire into the facts closely enough to enable hvtn to determine whether this was an occasion for their exercise,"

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At a later stage of this Communication the report of the Committee to whom the Grand Master's Address was referred, approving this among other portions thereof, was adopted by the Grand Lodge. The death of Past Grand Master GOODWIN was kindly noticed, his qualities being sketched in a few bold strokes. The Report of the Grand Secretary shows an enviable financial condition, which many a Grand Lodge will be long in attaining. The Report of the Committee on Correspondence was presented by JNO. M . CARTER and LAWRENCE SANGSTON. It is brief, covering not quite twenty-four pages, wherein are short notices of thirty-eight American and two foreign Grand Lodges, Kansas among the number. Brethren, we will cheerfully file your protest, and yet shall proceed as usual to write our reports, in our own way, and give our views as seems to us best. M.-.W.-. JOHN H . B . LATROBE, Grand Master, Baltimore; R.-.W.-. JACOB H. MEDAIRY, Grand Secretary, Baltimore. MASSACHUSETTS. Since our last Report on Correspondence, we have received the Proceedings of the several Communications of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, as follows : Quarterly of September 9, Annual of December 9, together with the Stated of December 29, 1874, and the Quarterlies of March 10, and June 9, 1875-• The One Hundred and Forty-first Grand Annual Communication was held at the Masonic Temple, in Boston, December 9, 1874, Grand Master NICKERSON in the East. The Address of the Grand Master is a calm, dignified paper, embracing a report of his official acts, and at considerable length urging upon the attention of his associates the expediency and utility of printing the Proceedings of their Grand Lodge from its organization. His argument, incorporating a part of that made in 1856 by Past Giand Master HEARD, is very conclusive, and we hope will lead at an early day to the accomplishment of an undertaking which would be hailed with delight by every true Mason in the land. Without this contribution the Masonic history of the country will never be completed; with it new fields, political, social and moral will be opened, and important truths, now barely hinted, will be demonstrated beyond cavil or doubt. At the Stated Communication of December 29, Past Grand Master SERENO DwiGHT NICKERSON was presented with a P.-.G.-.M.-.'s jewel, on behalf of Winslow Lewis Lodge, by S.-.P.-.G.-.M.-. WINSLOW LEWIS. From the presentation speech — a model of its kind — we segregate the following: " I have been selected to the pleasing distinction of being the conveyancer . of their tribute, on account of my peculiar relation to the Lodge, and to the humble name it bears. " I n the palmier days, now so long past, I could, perhaps, have expressed some bright ideas, delivered really viva voce, and without hesitation. But now, alas! I must use my feeble pen and trembling tongue to express thoughts that

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should breathe and words that should burn. But the apology is before you, in the person of old age and attendant infirmities. " R i g h t Worshipful, you will be the recipient of two sets of jewels; one representing the vitalized diamonds of the hearts of those with whom you are so nearly and dearly associated, the real, most sparkling, most valued diamonds with which to decorate your heart, all of the purest water, polished by the Grand Architect of the Universe, set in golden affections, radiant with that expression which no gem can ever attain. " A n d now, I affix to your breast a beautiful work of art, the gathered offering of your valued brothers. It is but of carbon as its basis; but, passing through the furnace of science, it now sparkles and radiates consonant with its increased value, beauty and excellence. It now symbolizes somewhat that ardent, enduring regard which will ever attend you, as our brother, friend and mbst cherished companion. " ' Semper honores, nomenque -tuum, laudesque manebunt. tedeas, diuque tatus intersis populo.^ "

Serus in cielum

At the Quarterly Communication of June 9, 1875, '^^^ Grand Lodge became the recipient of two interesting relics: the first, the apron worn by LAFAYETTE at the laying of the corner-stone of Bunker Hill Monument, June 17, 1825, was presented by Bro. FRANCIS C . WHITSON, of Boston; the second, the apron formerly owned and worn by General JOSEPH WARREN, P.'.G.-.M,-., was sent up by the surviving daughters of P.-.G.-.M.-. BENJ. RUSSELL. TO each of these ladies, the Grand Lodge ordered an annual annuity of one hundred dollars to be paid for life. At this time aho the "Report of a Commission for Masonic Trials," together with certain proposed amendments to their Constitutions were presented. Inasmuch as the system proposed would, in our judgment, obviate a multitude of evils attending Masonic trials, we reproduce the whole and commend it to the careful study and consideration of our brethren in this Jurisdiction.

" The Committee to whom was referred at the last Quarterly Communication of this Grand Lodge, the following vote, viz : ' Voted, That a Committee of five be appointed to consider and report upon the expediency of adopting some plan whereby all Masonic trials shall be had before some Board or Commission of the Grand Lodge,' have given the subject matter entrusted to them such attention as it has been in their power to bestow, and respectfully report: " T h a t even a superficial consideration of the subject leads at once to certain fundamental principles, which are never to be disregarded, even in the farthest expansion of methods or instrumentalities. It is obvious that the end and object of a Masonic trial is to secure the accomplishment of strict Masonic justice between the parties to the issue; not always the justice which is sought by litigants under civil, military or ecclesiastical law— not the rude judgment which has its foundation in that which is sometimes rather loosely called natural justice, but the justice which is founded upon the large, the comprehensive and • benevolent principles of Masonic wisdom and philosophy. More strictly con• sidered, such a trial is to ascertain whether the accused is, or is not, worthy to retain his honorable connection with the whole Fraternity of honorable Masons, or whether, by reason of accusations properly made and legally proved, that connection is to be severed or suspended. These observations, of course, apply solely to the class of offenses which form, or which certainly should form, the basis of a trial, or of such an investigation and judgment as shall rightfully

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dissolve the Masonic connection of the respondent with the Fraternity. Doubt less there may be certain minor faults or peccadilloes, which, when duly proved against a member of a Lodge, may suffice, in the estimation of his brethren, to suspend or to terminate his connection with the Lodge as a member. But the crimes, or the acts, committed by a Mason which are of sufficient obliquity to sever the bond by which the entire Fraternity have been bound to him, and he to them, are those for which he is to be Masonically tried and sentenced; and to this class of offenses, not only the best principles, but the best methods, are , to be applied. It may therefore be assumed, without indicating all the stepi leading to this conclusion, that the entire Fraternity of the Jurisdiction is directly interested in all the processes and results of the trial of one of its members ; and that the Lodge to which he may happen to belong is only interested as an integral part of the Fraternity. By the common law of Masonry in this country, no less than by the Constitutions of the different Jurisdictions, the severance of the connection of the criminal from the entire Body is to be adjudged or determined by that Body organically through the decree and direction of its Grand Lodge. Accordingly we find that by our own constitutional enactments, alihough the trial of an offender is primarily had before the Lodge of which he is a member, or which has jurisdiction over him as a sojourner, yet the Grand Lodge itself is ultimate and effective trier, because, as a Court of last resort, it determines the case. This brings us, then, to the consideration of the question, whether the present methods ot what may be properly called the preliminary trial by the Lodge, are practically the wisest and most judicious for the good of the whole. The experience of the past few years should be carefully considered in the determination of a question like this. Owing to causes which need not here be mentioned, the recent unparalleled growth of the Fraternity has, by its natural consequences, involved the Lodges in a somewhat heterogeneous membership, a class of which has given rise to more numerous Masonic trials than any former experience afforded. Under the present system, and under the regulations of the Constitutions, these trials have been conducted by the Lodges. Many of the cases have been tried under a limited knowledge of the principles involved, and by methods which could not secure the approbation of the Grand . Lodge. The proceedings in many of them have been accordingly set aside after a careful review of the records by which they were presented. In many cases, even where the proceedings have been confirmed, the Grand Lodge has been obliged to tread upon the very verge of Masonic justice and propriety, for the purpose of sustaining against informal and irregular methods what .^eemed to be a just conclusion of its subordinate. It is no disparagement to the Masonic skill or character of the masters or members of Lodges, to say that they are generally unfitted, by previous education and training, to conduct a trial, the intricacies of which may often demand a full knowledge of the principles and methods of administration of the Masonic law. Nor can it be reasonably expected that a Secretary of a Lodge, coming, perhaps, to his first experience in this line of duty, should possess such a degree of the requisite skill as will enable him to present an adequate and accurate record of the trial. This record must exhibit such a case as will enable the Grand Lodge itself to form an intelligent opinion and to issue its final decree; and should be such as will suffice, for generations to come, to vindicate the Grand Lodge in its judgment. In spite of the marked care and laborious diligence with which the Secretaries of Lodges have endeavored to make up their records of trials, many of these records have proved insufficient under the tests of the Masonic law% and scarcely one of them has been perfect. Experience has farther shown that trials by Lodges have often engendered bitter feelings among the members; that cliques and pai;ties, favorable and unfavorable to the respondent, have been formed, and that, whatever may have been the result of the trial, a sting has been left behind in many breasts, and that the old harmonies have perhaps not yet been restored. The stifling air of an all-night session has left not alone its deleterious influence upon the bodies of the brethren, but in some instances has poisoned their minds and hearts. The result of a trial obtained under such disad-

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vantages has often afforded little satisfaction to either of the contending parties, or to the Fraternity as a whole. Before a tribunal which, under the usual circumstances of a trial and its probabilities, must be considered more free and impartial than a Lodge, the evils to which we have referred may be avoided, or at least reduced to the minimum of mischief. Your Committee, while weighing carefully ihe various consideralions applicable to the subject, and especially looking to the experience of recent years as a guide to just conclusions, have thought that it may be more wise and judicious to have all charges of Masonic offenses in this Jurisdiction, tried by the Grand Lodge itself. It is at once obvious that no such trial can be had direcily before the whole body assembled in Grand Communication. It should therefore be conducted by a Board or Commi>sion of members of the Grnnd Lodge, appointed by the Grand Master for their qualifications and adaptation to such labor, which Board would, of course, for all preliminary trials, such as the Lodges now conduct, be the eyes and the ears of the Grand Lodge, its direct and immediate representative. Such a Board, for effeclive and practical work, should consist of not more than five members, and one of them should be its president and recording officer. A full and accurate report of each trial should be made by the president, to be filed in the archives of the Recording Grand Secretary, in ferpetuam. memoriatn. A succinct report of each case should be made, and every case should be passed upon by the Grand Lodge,, which sh9uld make the final decree or judgment, as is now provided in the trials by Lodges. The Grand Lodge, in its Quarterly Communications, would thus exercise its powers as a Court of Appeals, as at present. Three of the commissioners should constitute a quorum of the Board, and should concur in any finding or sentence. " Inasmuch as expense would necessarily be incurred in trials before the commissioners, and as the duties of the president would be arduous and absorptive of time, your Committee are of the opinion that he should be paid a reasonable sum for his services, while the other commissioners would doubtless serve without compensation. " It will be observed that this plan of trials changes nothing inherent in our system, as regards the principles upon which a respondent is to be tried. I n - ' deed, it scarcely changes the methods of trial.- The preliminary forum, alone, is different; the men who act as triers are not the same, but they are nevertheless Masons and members of the Grand Lodge; not partakers in the passions or prejudices which may be engendered among the members of Lodges, on the one side or the other, but removed from and above them ; free, yet bound to try every brother fairly, independently, justly and charitably. If a change like this were to operate as a change of any principle or landmark in Masonry, your Committee, appreciating the great advantages of stability in our Fraternity, would hesitate long before recommending such change. But to a change of mere methods or instrumentalities, the genius of Masonry, ever open to the progress of the ages, is not averse. We travel by steam and horse car to our Lodges, and build our temples under the blazing illumination of gaslight, while our fathers, of but a generation back, rode bareback to their meetings, and laid every brick of their work under the feeble glimmer of a tallow candle. If we can discern a betfcr way of doing what was always and now is a desirable or necessary thing to do, but what has been done in an imperfect way, we shall remove no true landmark of Masonry by choosing the belter way. " I n order to accomplish.in practice the views of your Committee, if the Grand Lodge should concur in these views, it will be necessary to amend the Grand Constitutions, Article IV. Your Committee have recast the Article, and herewith present it in the form of a new Article, entitled Article I V ; embracing the subject of trials, to be substituted for the present regulations. " Having thus briefly stated their views upon this important matter, your Committee respectfully commend them to the careful consideration of the Grand Lodge."

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"SECTION I . The Grand Master shall annually appoint a Board of five members of the Grand Lodge, to be styled the Commissioners of Trials. The first named of said Board shall be the President and recording officer thereof, and three members shall constitute a quorum. Whenever a member of a Lodge, or a brother under this Jurisdiction shall be accused of any offence, which, if proved, would subject him to expulsion or suspension from the rights and privileges of Ma onry, the proceedings in the premises shall be conducted agreeably to the following rules: "First—The accusation shall be made in writing, with specifications of the offense, under the signature of a Master Mason, and given in charge to the President of the Board, who, under direction of the Board, shall cause the accused to be served with an attested copy of the charges, together with a summons to appear within twenty days from the date of said summons, and make such answer to the charges as he may desire. Such appearance may be made in person bel'ore the president, or by filing an answer in writing with the president. If the residence of the accused be out of the Commonwealth, or unknown, the commissioners may proceed to examine the charges, ex parte; but if known, and out of the Commonwealth, a summons shall be sent him, by mail or otherwise, sixty days, at least, before the time appointed for his appearance. • The service and the return thereof shall be according to regulations to be made by the commissioners, and when so made, shall be conclusive. " Second—The examination of the charges shall be had at some convenient place and time, to be designated by the commissioners, of which due notice shall be given, and no visitors shall be admitted, except as counsel or witnesses. Unless olheiwise ordered by the commissioners, the testimony may be taken by the president, who shall reduce the same to writing, to be submitted to the Board. Witnesses, if Masons, shall testify on their honor as such. Other witnesses shall be duly sworn before their testimony is taken. " Third—Any brother may appear as counsel in support of, or in opposition to, the charges, before the president during the taking of the testimony, and before the commissioners in the argument of the cause. "Fourth — A full record of the proceedings in each case shall be made by the president, to be transmitted to the Recording Grand Secretary, by him to be placed on file. A succinct report of each case shall also be made, embracing in substance the action of the commissioners thereon, including the sentence, if any, imposed upon the respondent, which, if approved, shall stand as the judgment of the Grand Lodge. The finding of the commissioners shall be conclusive as to matters of fact, but their doings in other respects, in each case tried before them, shall be subject to correction or review by the Grand Lodge, who may order a new trial, or otherwise dispose of the case. " S B C . 2. Any five members of a Lodge, or the District Deputy Grand Mas-' ter, may impeach the Master of siid Lodge before the Grand Master, who shall order an investigation of the charges; and if, in his opinion, they are well founded and of a character to justify the proceeding, he may suspend the delinquent and summon him to appear before the commissioners for trial. TKe foregoing rules, as far as the same shall be app'icable, shall be observed in the trial of a Master of a Lodge before the commissioners. " S E C . 3. The president of the commissioners shall receive for his services and for necessary expenses in each case, such compensation as the Grand Master shall determine and allow, upon the certificate and recommendation of the commissioners therein. " SEC. 4. Whenever a complaint against a member of a Lodge shall be presented to the commissioners, the Lodge of which he is a member shall, prior to the time appointed for the trial of the complaint, deposit with the president of the Board the sum of fifty dollars toward defraying the expenses of such trial,

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unless otherwise ordered by the Grand Master. In case of complaint against unaffiliated Masons, the cammissioners shall make such order in regard lo the expenses of the trial as they shall deem just. " S E C . 5. An expulsion or suspension of a brother from a Royal Arch Chapter or a Commandery of Knight Templars, shall not operate as an expulsion or suspension from Masonry, or from the Lodge of which he is a member. " S E C . 6. No Lodge under this Jurisdiction shall expel or suspend a member from the rights of Masonry." Having been present at this Communication, we desire to thank Grand Master EVERETT, Grand Secretary CHAS. H . TITUS and the brethren then assembled, for the courtesies extended, and bepf leave to assure them that their fraternal kindness will ever live among our liveliest recollections. M.-. W.-. PERCINAL LOWELL EVERETT, Grand Master, Boston ; R.-. W.-.

CHARLES H . TITUS, Grand Secretary, Boston. MINNESOTA.

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The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota are embellished with lithographed portraits of Grand Master CHARLES GRISWOLD, Grand Secretary E. D. B. PORTER, and Past Grand Master ELISHA A L F R E D AMES, now de-

ceased. The Grand Lodge held its Annual Assembly January 12-14, i87S> ' " ^^ city of St. Paul; eighty-two Lodges were represented.- Grand Master GRISWOLD presiding, delivered a well considered Address, which contains several passages of general interest. We quote his exordium: " A t the very threshold of Masonry we one and all declared our trust to be in G O D ; and were taught, in the most impressive manner, that no atheist could ever enter our sacred retreat. True, that so far as is consistent with this belief, we admit the very largest liberty of religious opinion ; and yet every true Mason takes the Divine Law", as he understands it, as the rule and guide of his faith; and ' w e admit none knowingly into our ranks who are not moral and upright before GOD, and of good repute before the world.' It is in this belief, and in this character, and with these principles to govern us, that we are now assembled; and it becomes us to look up wiih thankful hearts and reverential joy, to the giver of every good and perfect gift, for the opportunity thus afforded of seeing each other once more face to face, and for the many bles-ings that have crowned our lives since last we met in Grand Annual Communication. Through the blessing of our Supreme Grand Master, we are able to speak of a Masonic year of, in some respects, more than usual prosperity. In spite of the financial pressure, felt more or less by all organizations throughout our land, the pecuniary condition of our Lodges, as a whole, has improved; sxii while unusual care has been exercised in the selection of material for our Mystic Temple, (he numbers of our Lodges and members have been greatly augmented. But few strifes have arisen, and those of not a serious nature, while peace and harmony prevail throughout our border. For details I refer you, in the main, to the reports of our District Deputies." His notice of Past Grand Mater AMES, who passed away Septembsr 23, 1S74, is in the temper of one that duly appreciates high moral worth, and would commend it to public imitation. Past Grand Master AMES was a man of unblemished character and, while living, stood among Minnesota's first, best men and Masons.

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The grasshopper has not spared the Tenth Masonic District of that Jurisdiction. After reciting his action and the insufficiency of the contributions forwarded, he says: "Suffice it to say that the amount contributed was far from sufficient to meet the very pressing demand. Our brethren there are still suffering. A hard winter is upon them. Let not their cry of distress fall unheeded upon our ears. I trust that this Grand Lodge will recommend to its Subordinates some course of action which shall result in bringing to these sufferers speedy and permanent relief." The Grand Master made fourteen decisions, all of which save the first three, were referred to the Special Committee on Revision of the Constitution and By Laws of the Grand Lodge. We quote the third: "While a deceased non-affiliate is not entitled to Masonic burial, yet it may be accorded him by courtesy, or as a favor. Masons are not always responsible for not being in Lodge membership. Not unfrequently they are kept out through the influence of some personal enemy, who, too mean and cowardly to meet his brother face to face, sneaksbehind the cover afforded by the 'black ball,' the more securely to vent his petty spite and strike his brother in the dark. In view of these and other circumstances which sometimes absolutely compel well meaning brethren to remain outside the Lodge, there should be room left for the Worshipful Master to exercise his discretion in determining whether or no a deceased non-affiliate should receive Masonic burial." This question of non-affiliation is a disturbing element in our Institution, yearly increasing in magnitude, which neither the animadversions of Grand Mas'.ers nor the legislation of Grand Lodges has lessened or abated; on the contrary, we think both have rather increased the number and obstinacy of unaffiliated Masons, and that such will be the result until there is an entire change of policy and practice, as well in Grand as Subordinate Lodges. It is hard to conjecture whither and how far the radical mind will lead and control in matters of this sort. The first step towards an equitable solution of this and cognate questions, is to stop legislation; ihe second, to cease calling non-affiliation a crime. Non-affiliation is no crime,—has but recently been so denominated, and that in defiance of general ancient usage, so far as it can be ascertained, and in opposition to the present practice of the oldest Grand Lodge on the continent. There is not a word in the obligations which the Mason assumes on his making, that contemplates or looks to continued Lodge membership. While in a Lodge he is bound to obey its laws, laws, however, destitute of public sanction, and, therefore, wanting the very element upon which crime can be predicated in case he is guilty of their infraction. Out of the Lodge by virtue • of a legally obtained dimit, such and all laws of a private and particular nature, no longer bind him to obedience, and so long as he violates no part of the Common Law of Ancient Craft Masonry, crime cannot with any degree of juslice be imputed to him. There are many good and sufficient reasons why Masons do not wish to affiliate, and the attempt to compel the,m is as absurd as it would prove futile. We say let humanity, fraternity govern our councils, and the strife now looming up with angry aspect in many Jurisdictions, will be averted. Induce the large number of members systematically absent, except at celebrations, parades and elections, to attend the Lodge regularly, and possibly their example may slimuUte the non-^ffiljate to lay aside his indifference and

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seek Lodge relations. Afany rate cease-to denounce him, to placard his name on .your lintels, to call him drone and criminal, until you can show by a general attendance of your present me^ibership that a new impetus has been given to old forces and to them have been added new ones, to interest, enlighten and upbuild faster and firmer the brother remaining within the Lodge, than any appliances Whith'can be found or adopted by hirii who stays without. We hear miich of perfect ashlars and pure cement; we fear five-eighths of the former are naught but cobble-stones or spawls, while the latter has no more consistence than pure putty. Anyhow, the chinks in some walls are yearly growing in number and size, and unless master wc^rkmen are soon summoned to repair with better materials than frequently used, those walls at no distant day will crumble to dust. Grand Master GRISWOLD is not favorable to the recognition of the Grand' Orient of Egypt. We •respectfully suggest to Bro.'GRlSWOLD that this Egyptian Orient be referred in toto to the Royal Solomon Mother Lodge recently organized at Jerusalem. We' clip the following from his Address, subject, HURRYING THE WORK.

" T h e r e is an evil in our midst which, in our humble opinion, is somewhat serious in its nature, and to the consideration of which we invite your careful attention,'viz : the practice so common among us of hurrying candidates through •the'Degrees. True, we "have a law which was intended to remedy the evil of which we speak, and which forbids the-conferring of-more than one Degree upon a candidate at the :same Communication. This law is.good s o f a r a s i t goes; but that it stops far short'of the mark is evident to all who have given to this subject the attention its importance demands. To illustrate : The ballot is spread upon the petition of a candidate for the mysteries of Masonry, and he is elected; 'and upon the same evening he receives the Degree of Entered Apprentice; anxious/to proceed, at his solicitation the Worshipful Master calls a special, and in one week, sometimes one day from that lime, he is passed to the Deg'r'ee of a Fellow Craft, only, after a similar space of time has intervened, to te-raised HO, br'rather rushed through, the sublime Degree of'Master Mason. And so it'often comes that in this short space o f o n e or-two'weeks from the time the.candidate enters a Masonic Lodge, he comes out — what? a full fledged Master Mason? Yes! in name; nothing more — but in fact a Masonic ignoramus,'and in"the'majority of cases such to remain the balance of his natural "life. ''No'lessons have •been thoroughly taught; no deep impressions have been •miade; in short, the newly admitted brother, at best, is only in the posses-ion of a confusion of half-formed ideas; all so hopelessly entagled and involved, thtt the state of his mind is very fittingly represented by the word 'chaos.'" True, ever.y'word. There is entirely toomuch railroad and telegraph speed in jsiich'.work,.and an effectual stop should be put to all like proceedings in •Lodges,or:their charters'shduld be arrested. If Worshipful Masters'know no better, it is high time they wei'e taught a little law and induc'.ed into the path of common sense. 'We say unhesitatingly-elevate no man to the position of Worshipful Master who is not competent to do the work and deliver the lectures, and respectably versed in jurisprudence. If an incompetent'by hook or crook finds his way to the chair, and does not promptly qualify himself to discharge-its duties decently, we would depose him a.t-on9e as one out of place.

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Past Grand Master A. T. C. PIERSON presented- the Report on Correspondence, embracing a review of the Proceedings of forty-two Grand Lodges. As usual his pen is racy, sometimes sharp, sometimes rollicking, but leaves behind no venom. Kansas receives fraternal mention under the head of " A d d e n d a . " Why there, we ask ? Our Proceedings were out in good time and duly mailed to your Grand Secretary. It may be Bro. PIERSON, following the Horatian rule, writes his report and lays it away, at least portions of it, to improve by age. He quotes liberally from Past Grand Master PRICE'S Address, arid says: " Wonder if the Grand Master ever read the 'Ancient Charges? ' " As strange as it may seem, we can assure our good brother that Bro. PRICE has not only read the "Ancient Charges," but another work — not quite so famous, 'tis true, yet of transcendent merit — revealing on every page the profound insight of its author, an eminent Past Grand Master, and ycleped "Traditions of Masonry." After the perusal of these and sundry other ancient, musty tomes, he reached the conclusion that a Lodge was not a court of judicature and, therefore, not a place for litigants; moreover, the Grand Lodge sustained him in this view. The reviewer seems to agree with Grand Master PRICE on the impropriety of divulging the ballot. He also questions the power of a Lodge to make assessments and oblige all to pay, and so do we. ' Even though the Lodge had a by-law to that effect, in imitation of certain recent societies, we should pronounce the law unmasonic. Masonry is not a stock insurance company. Its funds from time immemorial have been raised in far another way. Quoting Grand Master PRICE'S decision, he says: " We have always supposed that membership in a Lodge could only be acquired by a clear ballot. Lodges conferring Degrees hy.ihe request of another Lodge, do it as a matter of courtesy, and does not entitle to membership, without a ballot." • Doubtless this supposition is correct, and we go further, holding that if any . money was received by the Lodge conferring the Degree, it should in courtesy also be turned over to the Lodge making the request. Courtesies cannot be compensated by cash ; they, are paid only in kind. Referring to Grand Master PRICE'S eighteenth decision, Bro. PIERSON says: " In earlier days we were taught to look to the East for light; but that is reversed — we must look West." Look again, Bro. PIERSON; once more sweep the whole horizon with open eye and fearless soul. We think you will discover light in the East, in the South, in the West — at every point except in the North — the product of a thousand fires kindled on Masonic altars and under the control of stout, hopeful hearts and cool heads; fires that will not burn . down nor be put out, but continue to blaze higher and higher, spread farther and farther, until the columns of pure light which they emit shall irradiate the whole land, dispel the darkness now hovering over Lodge and Hall and enable their occupants with firm hand and sure touch, to cleanse both of all that stains, befouls, pollutes, degrades, or tends to destroy. A great work is to be done that Masonry may regain its first integrity, and strong men are girding oh their

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irioral arms to effect its accoitiplishment. At first in some localities, this work may be merely tentative that the temper of weapons may be tested, and the amplitude of the undertaking fully grasped; again, it may go slow. What then? Does not every one know that such ever has been the fate of all thorough reforms attempted under Anglo Saxon government? • Let no one, then, despair. With time, thought, experience, accelerated speed will be gained — an amount of moral force engendered suflicient to overcome all resistance growing out of habit, to detach and vanquish every one and every combination whose opposition is based on personal self interest. The timid, spiritless apologist— the sole obstacle even now to a march right onward to purification — will soon step aside, and let those of surer vision, finer instincts, and broader conceptions of Masonic life, move on to clear the Lodge of every corrupt and corrupting influence and reform or drive out both corruptors and corrupted. This is a reform of too great magnitude, too essential to the future life and prosperity of Masonry, and has already enlisted too many a^ile men, to be stayed in, or deflected from, its course, by arguments of no greater depth or extent than flings about " New Departures," " Playing second fiddle to Temperance Societies," "Temperance Reporting," ei hoc genus omne. New departure! Unless all the boasted teachings of Masonry are mere fables. Temperance is one of its corner-stones, without which there can be no such thing as Charity and no preparation therefor. " Playing second fiddle to Temperance Societies"! Why, if the teachings of the past, the rituals and works produced during the last three decades, are not interspersed with lies. Masonry is the oldest, most compact Temperance organization on the globe. For ages it has tried moral suasion, and to-day those of its Grand Masters, who speak out on the subject, state in substance, that drunkenness is gaining ground, and recommend expulsion of those who do not amend. They fail, however, to take notice of those whose business or vocation produces or dispenses the element that makes drunkards. It seems to us but strict justice, that the maker and tempter should fall side by side with him tempted and overcome. We do not propose to " s a d d l e " the Fraternity with the " j o b " of reforming the whole world, though were its six hundred thousand members a unit in opposition to the manufacture, sale and use of liquors, they would be irresistible by any force that the liquor interest could band and send against them. But we do propose, without apology or disguise, to use every means at our command, and avail ourself of every influence that with prudence and justice can be brought to bear, to assist in eradicating drunkenness and its kindred vices from the Masonic Institution. Its various Lodges are the only Temperance Societies to which we can recur, the sole ones to which we have ever belonged, and in which we have now, or heretofore have had, any confidence. We have unshattered faith in them yet. They possess all the powers, all the elements, necessary to secure a reform, radical and complete, of every vice in their midst. Bro. PiERSON publishes for the second time his opinion on the effect of liquors and his own position in reference to their use. He says: " As we said in a report to another body, ' We believe that the whole category of fermented liquors are poisonous to the human system, and deleterious

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even when given as a medicine; that even the occasional use is sowing the seed of disease — drunkenness, which must and will grow fruit.' We are a convert to the 'touch not, taste not, handle not,' persuasion, and wish that all mankind, but more particularly the brethren were with us, but all that is outside of Masonry." We thank him for this frank statement, and congratulate him on the stand he has taken, but would respectfully ask how he reconciles his belief with a previous statement, " W e have known very excellent men—and Masons —who were proprietors of hotels, where liquors of all kinds were for sale on draught" ? Can the man be called excellent who for gain helps his neighbor to what is poisonous in health and deleterious as a medicine ? M.-. W.-. CHAS'. GRISWOLD, Grand Master, St. Paul; R.-. W.-. E. D. B. PORTER, Grand Secretary, St. Paul. MISSOURI.

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Bro. GoULEY as usual is on time with the Proceedings of his Grand Lodge, a publication covering over two hundred and ninety pages printed in small type, and containing much to interest the Masonic reader at home and abroad. The Annual Communication was held in St. Louis,. October 13—15, 1874, Grand Master RuFus E. ANDERSON in the East. The Address of the Grand Master is a paper of length and breadth, depth and strength, fresh and refreshing in these days when evils loom up only to be extenuated and vices that ought to nerve the feeblest man for their extermination, are suffered to grow and harden in grain until their excision can only be effected by the stern sword of revolution. His vigor, if not of the antique stamp, is certainly unique. He has no sympathy, nay, a soverign contempt, for those peripatetic declaimers who, at a long distance from the maelstrom of sin, bewail the mighty force of its currents but put forth no arm to save one victim from ruin. He has an eye sharp enough to detect disease and rottenness, the courage to expose them, and, best of all, offers a prescription which, if promptly applied, will cure or cut them off without delay. We quote as follows : LODGE VISITS.

" I purposely avoided sky-scraping, spread-eagle Fourth of July dissertations rn abstract questions, and talked to them in a frank, candid manner, upon practical questions involving their duties as Masons. I met with a cordial reception, received an attentive hearing, and have reason to believe that my visits were attended with good results. The simple title of Grand Master seems to carry wilh it great weight, and inspire great respect; and I saw just enough to satisfy me that a thorough visitation of the Lodges in Missouri, by the Grand Master in person, who would pay attention to the details of legislation and the moral-, of the membership, convincing them that the mere 'putting through' process was but a small part of the duties to be learned, would result in weeding out more fungus Lodges, building up more waste places, dispensing more light and knowledge, raising higher the standard of morality, and bringing about a more healthy and prosperous growth of the true principles of Masonry than any otherinstrumentality." DISTRICT D E P U T I E S .

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appointed to these positions cannot or will not, at least they do not, attend to the duties of the office; and in some instances 1 have had communicated to me, by private members, gross unmasonic practices that have occurred right under the nose of a District Deputy Grand Master, who was either too cowardly, too careless, or too corrupt to do his duty. The system is a good one if it were practicable; and if you could always get ' good men and true' to fill the office, it would materially lighten the labors of the Grand Master. But how can this be accomplished when the Grand Master has not a thorough acquaintance with the Masonic material in a given district, in fact inay not be personally acquainted with a Mason in it, and is compelled to rely upon information received during the interim between his election and the making of his appointments, at the close of the session, from a few who themselves are totally ignorant of the qualifications necessary to make a good Deputy, or are influenced in their recommendation by favoritism to some smooth-talking individual who wants a handle to his n a m e ? " CONFIRMATIONS.

" As a confirmation of the alleged dereliction of duty in this department, I cite you to the fact that, notwithstanding the plain requirements of the law on this subject, I have received up to the time of this writing but twenty-six reports out of forty-seven that were due; and for these I bespeak your careful consideration in further confirmation of my views upon this subject. But even if every District Deputy was thoroughly qualified and would faithfully discharge his duty, yet it would not supercede the necessity of the Grand Master's visits. What he needs, and what you ought to be able to obtain through him, is a thorough knowledge of the buildings in which they meet, the records, the manner of governing, the character of work done and material used, the fitness and qualification of the officers, and the relative locality of every Lodge, all of which can only be obtained by/^/io«a/inspection. I verily believe, that had I traveled over the State during the past ) ear, I should have arrested one out of every five Charters now in force, and the good of the Craft would have been promoted thereby. This impression has been forced upon me from the general tenor of my correspondence and from hints given me by.individual brethren; and yet I had not that positive information, nor could I obtain it by correspondence, which would authorize me to act in the premises, and which can only be obtained by personal visitation." T O O MANY LODGES.

" I have been for several years impressed with the idea that there were too many Lodges in the State, and that it would be much better for the cause if, instead of authorizing new Lodges, we would weed out a number of the old ones. Hence, in granting Dispensations, I have in every instance required not only a strict compliance with the law, but gone to the trouble to correspond with disinterested parlies in the vicinity as to the propriety of granting, the prayer. Many applications hav.e been refused. That I liave granted some where they ought to have been refused, and refused some where they ought to have been granted; I doubt not; but I acted upon the best light 1 could obtain without a personal inspection of the ground, and if error has been committed, it was of the head and not of the heart." W H A T SOME SEEM TO T H I N K .

"Some seem to think that Lodges ought to be established at every blacksmith shop and cross-road in the country. There was a time, and that but a few years ago, when for a brother to ride eight, ten, or fifteen miles to a Lodge, through all kinds of weather, was not regarded as a hardship. But, then, it required a man in the full sense of the term— a man from sole to crown — a man in all his parts, morally, mentally, and physically, to be a Mason. They were not only always around with the breastplate, but were steel themselves — the pure metal, without flaw or defect of any kind. They did not enlist in our

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army to wear plumes and epaulettes, and become the recipients of glory and renown, and prove cowards when the cannon boomed and the cries of the.wounded proclaimed the reality of battle at hand. Now, it seems our patrons are so effeminate, tender and delicate, that Masonry must be brought to their very doors, and made to pay recompense even for their condescension in .entering her gates. And shall she, sycophantic-like, bend the knee in obedience? Veri'y, it appears on this wise." NEW TRIALS — ONE O F ' E M .

"On the 2ist of August was informed, that upon the trial of ,Bro. A. L. lioiSE in,Chamois-Lodge, No. 185, the charges and specifiations were sustained, and the brother found guilty ; but the Lodge refused-to assess any ipunishment. I declared it n. tviis-lrial, and ordered a trial de novo, of which all the resident brethren should be notified. This thing of finding the accused guilty, and refusing to assess any punishment, is of too common occurrence in the Lodges, and some stringent means should be adopted to put a slop to it. In Phelps Lodge, No. 357, charges were preferred against the Senior Deacon for gross unmasonic conduct. He was tried and found guilty. The Lodge was not content with refusing to assess any punishment, but (it being the regular night for the election of officers) rewarded him for his skill and industry displayed in consuming an excessive quantity of 'rifle-whisky,' by electing and installing him Master of the Lodge. I issued an order declaring his election void, and ordering the trial to proceed until some punishment was assessed against him; but before my order reached its destination, an All Wise Providence had 'suspended' him from his office, and summoned him to a higher tribunal. " I should have arrested the Charter of the Lodge, but upon further inquiry found that this outrage upon every principle of the Order had been perpetrated by a few scallawags in the Lodge, who held the balance of povVer, and that there were a number, but not the requisite majority, vvho were good men and true, who were deeply mortified at the coridut of the Lodge, and whom it would lie wrong to deprive of Masonic privileges on account of the shortcomings of the olhers." -SfATE O F ' T H E CRAFT.

" I had intended to have dwelt at some length on this subject, and suggested such 'sanitary measures' as I deem necessary for the purification and pre'ervation of our beloved Order, but my Address has already become so ext< nded as to admonish me not to trespass longer on your palience. I cannot refrain, however, from expressing it as my candid opinion that something must .be done_ to.elevate the standard of the Graft in this Grand Jurisdiction, or our tnemieswill ere long.storm the citadel, and 'lake us captive at their will.' One of our sublime doctrines is, that the ' internal, and not the external,' qualificat'ons recommend men to the favorable consideration of the Fraternity;.yet, when we look aroimd us, the inquiry forces itself upon, us, is there anything significant in it, or is it mere twaddle? .Is the,phrase a sound of words only, or do we really design embodying a principle in it? Is it the cant of hypocrites, or do we, like honest men, mean what we say? Let the number and character of the cases before your.Grievance Committee, and the conduct, not only of the .membership, butof masters, who solemnly 'agree to ,be good men and true, and strictly to obey the moral law,' furnish an answer to these questions. We cannot close our eyes to the fact that there are many in our ranks who regard Masonry as a machine, and to whom it reflects nothing -higherlin the scale'of action than the 'putting through' idea, and, perhaps, hitched to this, the mere curiosity of knowing a few secrets, so far as the world is concerned, or the mutual protection of pelf consideration. To call such men Masons, in the true signification of the term, would be a sad misnomer. As well mi^ht we claim the dross accumulated upon the caldron to be the pure metal itself. A woeful mistake, indeed, is it to assume that all with whom.the Xodge

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is unfortunately burthened are Masons. The term implies great things in a practical sense, and he who assumes it should understand that he assumes a fearful responsibility. Going through the forms, understanding a secret or two, never yet made a Mason. These^may^serve to make things in the Lodge, accumulate trash and refuse material, but nothing more." SIBOLETHS.

" T h e r e are many causes for this accumulation of 'siboleths' in our Lodges, prominent among which is the carelessness and negligence of our investigating Committees. These Committees.are the inspectors of the material offered for the building, and as such are clothed with a responsibility which few of them seem to appreciate. In the 'make u p ' of this Committee, the Worshipful Master should not only select the best, but the most active men of his Lodge—men who will investigate, not 'jump at,' and report Iheir conclusions. This is one of the remedies which we have now only time to suggest. Another is, more care in the selectioti of the Masters of the Lodge. T H E K I N D O F MEN TO ELECT.

The following extracts which Bro. ANDERSON credits to a writer in Freemason, are too good to be lost, and we therefore insert them. If our brethren do not post them up in large letters in the East, we hope they will keep them in mind and recall them at every election: " 'First—Vote for the man that can work well, for the attendance at the Lodge depends very much on the efficiency of the officers. " 'Second—The Worshipful Master should not only be an efficient lecturer, but he needs be a man of sound judgment; his capacity as a business man b;ing called into frequent requisition. '• 'Third—The officers should be men noted for their punctuality. A person born a half hour behind time, seldom, if ever, catches up. Don't trust to promises of reformation, but elect members who are habitually punctual. " 'Fourth — Don't elect men of questionable occupation or character, but remember that the officers are most conspicuous in a public procession, and that on the Worshipful Master devolves the sacred duty of performing the last sad office at the grave of a deceased brother. "'Fifth — Do not elect a Warden that you would not be proud to see presiding in the East, in the processions, or at the grave. "'Sixth — Do not vote for a man whose appetites are stronger than his go H1 intentions. But elect him whose good resolutions are stronger than his appetite, and who is as jealous of the"honor of Freemasonry as he is of that of his mother, wife or daughter. The former may sometimes be on hand when his presence will give you pain. But the face of the latter will be a light to the Lodge, and'a joy to'the_hearts"of£the brethren.' " Henaively'asks, "Js^there no way to induce the Masters of Lodges to read the l a w ? " Nothing "short of a miracle worked quarterly will induce some to read the law or any thing else. One who deserves the name and place of Master of a Lodge, needs no prompting on a subject of so much importance, and if for no other reason than not to expose his ignorance, will not only read but retlei--t, and^thus^save^himslf and others much thankless labor. We think, after much'observation, that every'one elected Master of a Lodge, should, before ininstallation,'give complete'evidence of his ability to do, in a skillful manner, all thejprivate workW the Lodge, and, in addition, show a thorough familiarity with the 'Ancient Charges, and the Constitution and By-Laws of the Grand

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Lodge in his Jurisdiction. Let this plan be adopted and one half of the labor of Grand Officers will vanish, and the confusion now so rife in many quarters disappear. . The following decisions we select for the benefit of all concerned : " I n a Masonic trial a Mason's wife is a competent witness for or against hirn. Her relation to the accused may affect the credibility, not the competency of the witness." " A notice from a United States attorney to witnesses not to testify.in a Masonic trial until after trial in the Circuit Court, is a nullity, and furnishes no excuse for a witness refusing to testify. " It is well settled in this Grand Jurisdiction, that it is not necessary to await the issue of an indictment before proceeding to try a Mason in his Lodge for the offense for which he stands indicted. " It is contrary to Masonic policy, as well as law, to allow a Lodge of Grangers to unite with a Masonic Lodge and participate in the exercises of the 24th of June. The brother who would propose such a thing may be honest, but he is certainly ignorant of the first principles of Masonry. "Decision.— A Lodge has no right to tax its members, except in the way of dues, the amount of which can only be prescribed by By-Laws adopted in the usual way. I t was optionary with the brother to pay the ten dollars or not, and his dimit could not be withheld on account of his refusal to pay it." Grand Master ANDERSON pays manly tribute to the memory of Past Deputy Grand Master JOHN D . DAGGETT and Past Grand Master J. W. S. M I T C H E L . The following sincere words conclude his notice of the former: ' •' It is not in our power to make a parade of funeral obsequies, nor to erect a pompous cenotaph to his fame; but what we can do, we do — we inscribe his woith on our memories, and enshrine his virtues in our hearts." Grand Master ANDERSON'S appeal to the members of his Grand Lodge in behalf of the Covington Female College, Georgia, exhibits the true man and generous Mason to the best advantage. May his words not fall without a response from those who feel that the orphan girl is now as of old a ward of our Society. Bro. GEORGE FRANK GOULEY presented the Report on Correspondence.

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restricts himself chiefly to questions of Jurisprudence and decisions, and thus furnishes those of his own Jurisdiction an invaluable digest on all important questions. If they will take the trouble to read and "inwardly digest" the Irepast he so munificently spreads before them, we think they will write less and work more. H e complains of a temporary affection of the eyes. Well, were they knocked out of his head, doubtless he would get out a good Report. Having so long done square work, it is not to be presumed he could err. M.-.W.-.JoHN W. L U K E , Grand Master, St. Louis; R.-.W.-. GEO. FRANK GOULEY, Grand Secretary, St. Louis.

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We have the Proceedings of the Fifty-seventh Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge, a volume of about 300 pages, of which 100 are devoted to the annual transactions, forty-one to' Report on Correspondence, and th'eVemainder to Tables, Returns of Subordinate Lodges and Indexes. Were it necessary to show that Grand Master BARKLEY was a searching, painstaking, faithful officer, whose glance penetrated every nook and recess of his Jurisdiction, and who deemed nothing too trivial — if in any way affecting Masonry — for investigation, his Address for 1875 might well be adduced in proof. This paper covers twenty-one pages and embraces a consideration of fifty topics. Those of the Order in his own- State who, after a careful perusal of this Address, cannot find out what has been done therein during the year, can only supplement their knowledge by electing a special chronicler and providing him with a corps of watchful assistants to discover and garner facts. From his introduction we select the following : " W e enter to-day upon a inore enlarged field of usefulness, with bright hopes and joyful anticipations of a coming future to cheer us by the way. " The experience of the past, and the lessons of wisdom deduced from this never-failing source, will add strength to our future endeavors, encourage us in our arduous undertakings, and in the end crown our efforts with abundant success. "Nothing great was ever accomplished, but through toil, labor, and ceaseless vigilance. The heritage which we this day enjoy is a bequest from those whose hearts and lives were consecrated to this noble cause. "Freemasonry has become a mighty power in the land and won for itself an enviable reputation, and commands the respect and patronage of the wise, great, and good among men. ;'The lessons taught by it, and the truths inculcated, are drawn directly from the Sacred Scriptures, which lie open upon the altar, and without which the furniture of the Lodge would be incomplete. "Disseminating, then, as Freemasonry does, truths emanating from the very fountain of all knowledge, and illustrating and enforcing them by symbols eminently fitted to arrest the attention and forcibly impress the mind, it may well be said of it, ' N o institution was ever raised on a better principle or iriore solid foundation.' " Under the head of "Relative Duties," he says: " It is true, our private charities have often been distributed with hand to relieve the distressed, and the response has again and again from our Subordinate Lodges and brethren of the Order, in the form of tial help, to the widow and the orphan, in the hour of need. These commendable, and shall not be without their reward.

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"Institutions of learning and asylums for the destitute and homeless, have been founded by zealous, self-denying effort, long since the Grand Lodge of Mississippi was organized, and some of these owe no small part of their present stability to the material aid and moral power received from the Masonic Fraternity of this State. " M o r e than half a century has passed away since the date of our organization. For fifty-seven years we have met in Annual Grand Convocation; we number to-day over three hundred Chartered Lodges, and have upon our roll

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upwards of ten thousand. Master Masons in the State, and yet, as a Grand Lodge, we cannot point to a single monument, reared by our own efforts, which shall tell out to the world the result of our labors. " T h e good fruits of Masonry should not, and cannot, be confined within the tyled limits of the Lodge, The lessons taught there should be illustrated in the walk and conversation of ^Masons when abroad in the world, so that others seeing our good works shall be brought to respect our profession, and honor our institution. "What the world demands of us is deeds, not words, and these w'e must perform if we would maintain our position as a Moral Institution in the land. As an institution, therefore, known and recognized among men, we have our work to do. This work must not be left to others; neither must our charities be placed in their hands, by them to be dispensed according to their judgment. " T h e field of usefulness before us is inviting, and is already ripe to the harvest, and we have but to thrust in the sickle and reap. The laborers in the field.Masonic are abundant, and the fault will be ours if the harvest is not gathered in. Let us, then, as wise men and Masons, devise liberal things for the future, and let the designs which shall be drawn upon .the trestle-board at this Grand Communication, be such whose vi;orking out will be for the; good of mankind, and the advancement of the interests of the Craft, both at home and abroad." Frorn information gathered at large, he reports the Subordinate Lodges generally in a healthy condition, and adds the following compliment to his predecessors arid their co-operators, the Masters of Particular Lodges : " T h e rigid discipline enforced by my predecessors in office, and the earnest and commendable effort of the Masters and Subordinate Lodges to execute the Laws and Regulations adopted by this Grand Body for their government, have served to correct many of the irregularities, and checked, if not wholly eradicated, the vices of intemperance, gambling and profanity, which at one time characterized many who claimed to be Masons. This wholesome discipline proved, in,most cases, the salvation of those who had hitherto been addicted to these vices, in that they were thereby reclaimed to the Order, whilst in' a very few instances only, after all lenient measures had been exhausted, some were made to feel the bitterness of the penalty of a violated law. And thus the honor of this law has been maintained, and the standard of Masonry elevated. The moral tone has greatly improved, iniquity in high places sternly rebuked, and a comparative healthful growth characterizes the greater portion of our Subordinate Lodges." It is a pleasure to note his flat refusal to grant a Dispensation for conferring the F.'.C.'. and M.-.M.-. Degrees on a candidate (some fop who valued show more than profound knowledge?) short of the time prescribed by the By-Laws. This favor was asked that the aforesaid candidate might get through the Chapter and Commandery in time to visit New Orleans in the following December and be present at the Grand Encampment. A progressive, modest candidate, truly ! Had the writer of this report been a member of that Lodge, he fears that aspirant would have remained on the first floor until he had learned the first rudiments at least, supposing one so shallow could ever have attained that much. Such persons do not come seeking light under the rule. They should not be advanced when their true motives become apparent, and never admitted if known in advance. He deprecates electioneering either in Grand or Subordinate Lodges. Having ascertained after his installation that a Worshipful Master had secured his

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election by open personal efforts and by peddling tickets, he deposed him, and the Grand Lodge sustained the order of deposition. H e used the disciplinary powers conferred upon him, as the records show, with a fearless, vigorous hand. Our Mississippi brethren, we notice, do not dislike a little parade, especially whjjn they can command the services of an eloquent Pa^t Grand Master in the East. On the. reception of Grand Representatives, Past Grand Master H. W. W A L T E R received R.-. W.-. E. GEO. D E L A P , Representative of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, and welcomed him in these well chosen words: "R.-.W.-. Bro. D E L A P : We welcome you as the Representative of the Grand Lodge of Kansas,— no longer the 'bleeding' Kansas of the past, but the Kansas of the present, beautiful in order, love and good will. Cradled in commotion, she has become a Priestess of peace, and on her 'bloody grounds' are builded the altars of faith, hope and charity. Bear back to the Grand Body you represent, the, cordial greetings of the Grand Lodge of Mississippi." The Committee on Law and Jurisprudence submitted a lengthy but interesting report. Some thirty questions were presented for their consideration. Among them some amusing ones appear, such as justify the oft repeated assertion, that the average Worshipful Master does not read nor think, but prefers to draw at sight on the brain and time of his Grand Master or the Grand Lodge for such rays of light as he may need to guide him in his self-chosen path. The Reports of the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer show the business interests of the Grand Lodge to be in a sound condition, the result of foresight, prudence and trustworthiness. Well rhay Grand Master BARKLEY look around for a place to begin a charitable investment. Past Grand Master GATHRIGHT presented a concise Report on Correspondence. The Proceedings of forty Grand Lodges are noticed, that of Kansas for 1874 being included. He thus speaks of Grand Master BASSETT'S Address and rulings : " T h e Address of the Grand Master is an able one, confined principally to local interests. The rulings and decisions were, in the main, in harmony with ours. He decided that, when a brother is charged, put upon his trial, and acquitted, then the Master rests: ' N o further action can be taken in that case.' The Law Committee disagreed, and the Grand Lodge sustained the Committee. Did right. The Lodge or any member can appeal. The Grand Master decides that a Lodge may grant a new trial. Committee disagree. Grand Lodge sustained the Committee. Did wrong. However, the Committee cite a law, which says, ' A Lodge cannot grant a brother a new trial.' The Committee expounded the law, hut discover in their report, that they favor the law. Our laws authorize one new trial. On this subject the Grand Master is certainly correct. H e decided that it is not proper, in taking the testimony of prafanes, •to put them upon oath, and assigns three reasons: 'First, the law of the land does not justify 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.' The Committee disagree, and the Grand Lodge sustained the Committee." Considering the divergent views of those for whom he immediately wrote, his report presents a fair resume of the doings of the various Grand Bodies which he passes in review.

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Those stray leaves were not all we mailed to the Grand Secretary of Mississippi. When our Proceedings were completed and bound, we forwarded the usual three copies to each Grand Jurisdiction, and trust Bro. GATHRIGHT received his number in due time. M.'.W.-. A. H . BARKLEY, Grand Master, Crawfordsville; POWER, Grand Secretary, Jackson. MONTANA.

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The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Montana for 1874, fill a pamphlet of one hundred and sixty-one pages. Every thing is in keeping — paper, print, arrangement and style — and ought to please the most fastidious reader. From the Address of Grand Master STAR we learn that the Craft are prosperous, all working in unity to promote the great purposes of the Institution of Masonry—benevolence and usefulness. By fire, our Montana brethren, in January last, lost all their Grand Lodge property—furniture, records, library and manuscript reports of a revised Constitution and By-Laws. Having lost their collection of the Proceedings of sister Grand Lodges, they have not been successful in replacing them. Grand Master STAR says that more than three fourths have failed to respond to their solicitations. For our own Jurisdiction, we have to remark that as soon as we got together a set of Kansas Proceedings, we forwarded them by mail, but have heard nothing in relation thereto since, taking it for granted that they were duly received. If such is not the fact, inform us, and we will send you another set. The Grand Lodge is recommended to appropriate one hundred and fifty do'lars per annum to procure a "safe and suitable office for the Grand Secretary." Might we offer a suggestion, we would say, insure in some good company. What is economy in the private business man, is also economy in societies or corporations. One Dispensation for forming a new Lodge was granted, and one refused, because lacking the required recommendation of the nearest Lodge. The following retrospect of the progress of Masonry in that Jurisdiction, we excerpt from the concluding portion of Grand Master STAR'S Address : " It is ten years since the Grand Lodge of Montana was established. It has been a decade of worthy progression, from the night of our outlawry and fierce conflict, into the full day of oider and peace. In that day, amid the turbulence and strife of the seekers of gold, and those who held life and law and morality but as things to be trampled upon and destroyed, there were good men, and true, who laid deep and firm amid these mighty mountains the foundation of our Masonic edifice. Not with raised voices, or to win the plaudits of the multitude, did they toil. To them the noble task of these silent workers of the world, whose crown and compensation is the gratitude of hearts that shall throb responsive to their memories when, beneath the coffin-lid and the acacia, the tried hands shall be crossed over stilled and faithful bosoms. Scarce a decade has passed since then, and already the many beautiful Halls«and Temples dedicated to Masonry attest the zealous industry of the Craft, while harmony and good will prevail amid our ever strengthening ranks. As the years have come, days of brighter blessings have dawned on each Masonic heart. Where crime and ill-used power and all the ruder passions held control, there is now order.

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morality and fraternity. How much of this is due to those who established our Order amid the tumult of that ruder day will never be written; but enough is known to render still dearer to us those ties which bind us in unseverable brotherhood, to prompt a warm tribute from our hearts, and inspire us each and all to emulate their fidelity and zeal. To-day come good tidings from the Lodges tof this. Jurisdiction, and from beyond our borders are borne to us the watchwords, ' All is well.'" Well may he speak in hopeful terms. A great, good and lasting work has been inaugurated, which will cease only with the end of time. The pioneers of Masonry in Montana have faced and driven back barbarism and crime; they have purified law, and»installed order; they have reached the public conscience, and through them to-day it responds to every note of humanity. The following resolution would indicate that our Montana brethren mean to enforce their famous X l l l t h Standing Resolution : "Resolved, That the Grand Master be and he is hereby requested to issue a circular letter calling the attention of the Masters and Wardens of all Subordinate Lodges to the Thirteenth Standing Resolution of this Grand Lodge (relating to the vices of intemperance, gambling, licentiousness, and profanity), directing them to strictly enforce the provisions of the same, and to use their utmost efforts to suppress the vices mentioned in the said Standing Resolution by their personal'efforts withany erring brother, and by all proper exercise of Masonic discipline." At this Communication Section 8 of Article l o of their By-Laws was amended to read as follows : "Resolved, That Section'8 of the loth Article of the By-Laws for the government of Lodges, be amended so as to read as follows: " ' S E C T I O N S . — An application to reinstate an e}fpelled Mason must in all cases be accompanied with a unanimous recommiendation from all Lodge from which the brother was expelled, provided such Lodge be still in existence.' "Resolved, That Section 8 of Article l o of By-Laws for the government of Lodges, be and the same is hereby repealed." What if the Lodge should prove, on the applicant's showing, to be extinct ? Then, we suppose, the Grand Lodge would proceed upon the merits and decide accordingly. The Report on Correspondence is the handiwork of Bro. CORNELIUS HEDGES, Grand Secretary. It is rich in reflections, racy in style, and fraternal in spirit. The Proceedings of thirty-six Grand Lodges, American and Canadian, arc reviewed, our'own not being among them. We do not understand this. Our Proceedings for 1873, were out in time and duly mailed to Bro. HEDGES as well as to the Grand Secretary of every other Grand Lodge with which we correspond. In August, at his' request, we sent another copy. Perhaps some of the light-fingered gentry who relieved Wells,'Fargo & Co.'s car could account for this loss. We can recommend a plan, which, as Grand .Secretary, we have adopted in reference to the exchange of Proceedings. Whenever we mail our Proceedings we send a postal card advising the.party to whom they are directed, of the fact, and on the receipt of copies of Proceedings, we mail a printedacknowledgment of the receipt of the' sarne. We think if this plan were generally adopted —

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and the expense is a mere trifle — the annoyance of not having-Proceedings.ia time, would rarely recur. In his review of Canada, Bro. HEDGES gets off the following hit on- the members of the Royal Solomon Mother Lodge at Old Jerusalem: " O n e of his acts, in warrnting a Lodge to be established at Jerusalem or vicinity, has already received considerable notoriety through the Masonic press, and elicited a variety of comment. Our versatile and rather volatile Bro. ROBERT MORRIS was the prime mover, and becomes Worshipful Master of ' T h e Royal Solomon Mother Lodge.' Several other distinguished Masonic brethren, of whose intended departure to 'Canaan's happy shores' we had not been advised, also appear as petitioners and constituent membeis. Not one is a genuine resident of Palestine, or even intends to be. It is a sort of knight-errantry iiovement, calculated to provoke the comment of a smile. From our present standpoint we fail to see how this move is going to reflect any credit upon, or perform any service for. Masonry; however,, we are liable to be astonished, and confess that we shall be, if. this new 'star in the east' emits.any more light than the tail of a comet." Emit light! Yes, Bro. HEDGES, little more than a feeble glow-worm. Since we have one of those " distinguished Masonic brethren" in Kansas, it will not do for us to poke fun at this little spark of light now looming up in the oriental land. No more throwing stones at our window unless you chaps want trouble.. Bro. HEDGES thinks the position of the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia will find general acceptance. So mote it be. From the conclusion of Bro. HoDGEs' Report we extract the following paragraphs, because they eloquently defend truths which, in our way, we have often stated, illustrated and endeavored to popularize in this Jurisdiction : " N o one can look out and over this,great and growing Masonic world of ours, and witness the operations of its essential conservatism in conflict with all the progressive, tendencies of the age, and the development of the outer body of the institution in obedience to the enlarged, better defined, and more active spirit, without being, interested and instructed.. " T h e question arises involuntarily in the mind of the observer, ' What is the tendency of all these influences at work.? What is temporary and.perishable, and what is worthy to live and destined to be permanent ?' Skill in the, ritual is a good thing,'but not more than a parrot can be taught; this is no end for which Masonry exists. It is a good thing to have commodious halls for our a-semblages, but surely this is no end for such an institution as ours. Another very piominent object engrossing the attention of some of the best minds of our Order, is the framing of Constitutions and codes of By-Laws, whereby prerogative is being fenced in, and.individual rights more securely and sacredly guarded. This is another good thing in its place and. way, but still it is not an- end in itself, it is only a preparation to do something. What is that great thing,that we propose to do when we have fixed our ritual'to the last letter, have suitable ha'Is or temples, have settled' all the little issues about rank, precedence, regalia, payment of dues, non-affiliation, etc.? Are we going to found schools, asylums, and hospitals? Already the State is in advance of us, and,has made, or is making, ampler provision for these ends than we can. No, our mission lies not in this direction. We have voluntarily and wisely closed our doors to questions of creed and politics. The Moslem, the Hindoo and Christian together kneel at our altar; emperors and princes meet on our ground-flpo.r with the rich and the poor among their subjects, and forever a're on a level. It surely is not for public displays and processions, or convivial occasions and purposes, that our society exists, or can hope to continue its existence; These are but toys for

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children. Neither is it for gathering great libraries. Masonic literature and science are not very extensive, nor possessed of very general interest or value. " On the whole, it seems much easier to define negatively than positively the true path along which our beloved Order may tread surely and advance safely to the fields of honorable and worthy ambition. As worthy successors to the Temple-builders of old, no higher service can we render ourselves and the institution to which we have plighted vows of loyal service, than to discern between the temporary and the permanent, between the specious and the true. We are very liable to be led into temptation by the possession of such large powers as we have already acquired. Our intervention is sought on every hand for purposes utterly at variance with our traditional and proper spheres of action. "After all, is not the only real, the highest purpose for which we can exist, one of so humble a nature that it is overlooked, forgotten ? That is the cultivation of a higher manhood, in the loving service of GoD and humankind. To finish up the human being to the highest point of mental and moral development, seems to be the end of the Creator in framing the Universe, and the course of H i s providential dealings. What higher aim can we propose to ourselves than humbly imitate His plan, and co-operate with Him? " Temperance and Charity are the proper fields for our heavy work, so far as they are revealed to our careful search and inquiry. No two words in the language are more used and less understood. They stand for traits in human character that conlituSe its substantial value. They are to be studied, not in beautiful sentences and glittering generalities, but practically, where they cut sharp and deep into our self-love; where they cost time, labor and money. With all the talk about these themes, they are less comprehended than any subjects in the world, and there is more general and gross ignorance regarding them. 'Hoc opus, hie labof est.' We want more inside and less outside work; fewer members, with more Masonry; less fuss about dues, and more attention to duties; less ritual, and more spirit of Masonry. W e are becoming obnoxious to the charge that our most precious jewels came from the goldsmith's, that we are indebted for our most valuable and attractive temples to the operative rather than the speculative Masonic art. From the days of adversity and persecution, our institution came forth purified and strengthened. The more doubtful issue is now pending, 'Can we endure prosperity without making fools of our?elves, and courting our own destruction ? ' " M.-. W.-. E D . S. STACKPOLE, Grand Master, H e l e n a ; R.-. W.-. CORNELIU

HEDGES, Grand Secretary, Helena. MANITOBA. 1875. We are in the receiptf_of a [pamphlet fcontaining the] proceedings of a Convention, held in pursuance'of a'published call at Winnipeg, in the Province of Manitoba, Wednesday, M3yj^i2,'s875, for the;2P'"'F°5^ ^^ organizing a Grand Lodge. This Convention was composed of delegates from three Particular Lodges regularly chartered by the Grand Lodge of Canada. The Convention being duly officered and ready^for business, the Constitution of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Canada, Mulalis Mutandis, was adopted with an amendment, all bearing on the office of District Deputy being struck out. This' being done, the Grand Lodge was declared duly established, with the 4itle, " T H K MOST WORSHIPFUL THX G E A N D LODGE O F MANITOBA, A^•CIE^-T FRIUE AMD AOCEFTED MASONS."

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The Rules and Regulations of the Grand Lodge of Canada having been adopted Mutatis Mutandis, the election of Grand Officers followed. Ancient usages and regulations having t e e n fully complied with, we suppose Grand Lodges will without delay recognize this new candidate for favor. M.-.W.-. Rev. Dr. W. C. CLARKE, Grand Master, Winnipeg; R.-.W.-. JOHN H. BELL, Grand Secretary, Winnipeg. NEVADA.

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The Grand Lodge of Nevada was held in the city of Virginia, November 17-20, 5874, HORATIO S. MASON in the East, several Past Masters, and Representatives from twelve Chartered Lodges attending. The Address of Grand Master MASON is short, well written, gives a clear account of his official acts, and ends without a formal eulogy of Masonry. H e notices the sudden death of P.-.D.-.G.-.M.-. DAVID L . HASTINGS, and says they shall miss his wise and gentle counsels. He reports the Craft in general prosperous. In that Jurisdiction an Entered Apprentice or Fellow Craft is dropped from the rolls for the sake of convenience, but retains all the rights he ever had. Queer law, anyhow; we do not wonder that a change is recommended. He says: "Any man that will hang to Freemasonry by his eyelids for more than a year witfiout seeking advancement, is not worthy of it, and ought to be effectually dropped from the rolls. It is very humiliating to a Lodge to have men in their midst who have taken one or two degrees years ago, and who have never tried to advance ; and to know that they can when they please come forward and say, now, I'll take another degree, if you please, and not be able to say to them — wait a little while and we will considei" the matter; and while I would protect the rights of Entered Apprentices and Fellow Crafts to the fullest extent, I still thmk that Master Masons have some rights that ought to be protected. I therefore recommend that the Constitution be so amended that any Entered Apprentice or Fellow Craft who shall fail to apply for advancement for the space of one year be dropped from the rolls, and that it shall require the unanimous vote of the Lodge to reinstate him." Think he is quite right. Persons who are too indolent to work through a Lodge in a year's time, no obstacles being interposed, are certainly destitute of the vim necessary to a skillful craftsman. If they will not push ahead, why let them be pushed out. He regards balloting after the Committee have reported unfavorably upon a candidate, as trivial. His reasoning is, that the Committee knowing that a ballot will be had, neglect their duty, report favorably, and leave the Lodge to repair their carelessness. In illustration, he says : " I have seen a committeeman who had reported favorably upon a candidate, step to the ballot-box, and after looking it through, ask to be excused from voting because the black balls were all exhausted." And we say such a committeeman ought to have been pelted with black balls until he gave unmistakable signs of moral courage. He decides that a stranger has no right to demand an examination when the Lodge is at labor, but should apply before the Lodge convenes. We hold where the right to visit is recognized, the applicant for admission, if refused because k

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no one can vouch for him, may demand an examination at any stage of the Communication, and it would be an act of discourtesy to refuse it. H e decides that one who cannot write his name should not be made a Mason. No, he should be sent to a common school. He hints that another decision — the Worshipful Master can remove an appointed officer—might not meet approval, and then argues the point. We have yet to learn that, in a Masonic Lodge, the power to appoint and to remove are not coextensive. The appointee is but the creature of the Worshipful Master, and should he prove incompetent or inefficient, it would be the duly of a Worshipful Master to remove him to save confusion and keep his own pledge. The Reports of the Grand .Secretary and Grand Treasurer show the financial condition of the Grand Lodge to be in a sound condition. The Report on Correspondence was presented by Bro. R. H . TAYLOR, and embraces a review of thirty-eight Grand Lodges. H e selects with care, and his comments are brief and generally fair. In his notice of Kansas, he lets fly the following squib at Past Grand Master PRICE : " During the month of May he had given permission to several Lodges to turn out in procession, and assist in the decoration of soldiers' graves. He does not report having granted any like Dispensations to turn out on the 4th of July, or at political torch light processions, or to assist at the benefit of a prima donna. Why cannot Masons go as citizens (or soldiers) to decorate soldiers' graves ? " In answer to his inquriry, we see no impropriety in their doing so if they choose. . But Masons, as such, should appear only on strictly Masonic occasions. M.-.W.-. ROBERT W . BOLLEN, Grand Master, Carson City ; R.-.W.-. SAMUEL W. CHUBBUCK, Grand Secretary, Gold Hill. NEW H A M P S H I R E . 1874. The Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire was held in Concord, May 20, 1874, Grand Master NATHANIEL W . CUMNER in the East, the Grand Officers and Representatives from sixty-one Particular Lodges being present. From the Grand Master's Address, we glean as follows: Throughout the year there had been no interruption of peace and prosperity. P.-.S.-.G.-.W.•. CHRISTOPHER W H I T N E Y and P.-.D.-.D.-.G.'.M.-. N A T H A N HUTCHINSON having

passed away during the year, a memorial psge is recommended to set apart in honor of each. He granted ten Dispensations to receive and ballot upon applications for Degrees short of the constitutional time. Liberal, but not wise. In person he dedicated a Lodge-room and a Masonic Hall, and by deputy at a subsequent day another Lodge-room. He granted fourteen Dispensations for the public installation of officers, and himself publicly installed those of another. Two more Dispensations were granted for Lodges to appear in public processions, on Masonic occasions. H e visited but few Lodges owing to the press of private bu-iness. This excuse for non-visitation is quite common. Would it not be well for our Grand Lodges occasionally to elect a gentleman of leisure, who could and would attend to £ucl> choras, and tkereby infuse a little

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more life into the Fraternity? At the preceding Communication, the Grand Lodge directed its censure ( be that what it may) to be coinmunicated to a Particular Lodge, and the Grand Master, accompanied by the Deputy Grand Lecturer, E. E. LYMAN, went down and executed the behest of the Grand Lodge. He reports ten decisions. With the exception of the ninth (as printed), allseem to be in accordance with generally recognized law and usage. When a brother is suspended for the non-payment of dues, we hold his payment of them restores him at once to membership, and this for two reasons: first, when the cause is removed the effect should cease; second, unless this rule prevail, it is in the power of a mere majority to keep a brother out for an indefinite time, even for life. ' Besides, such a ruling would furnish an additional-excuse for non affiliation, and, in many cases we fear, a valid one. Those who deprecate as we do that evil, will join in removing every obstacle to continued Lo^dge membership. The Reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters and the District Deputy Grand Lecliirers, are papers of interest to those prizing good work at its true worth. Their compensation is small in proportion to the work performed, but for all -this their reports show that no neglect can be placed to their account, and from them we infer that the Fraternity as a whole is in admirable working condition. The Grand Constitution of this Jurisdiction makes "intemperance" a " violation of Masonic duties and obligations"—a crime,—and we are assured by the Commitiee on Trials, etc., that " t h e Blue Lodges for years have steadily expelled those who violated them ; and the Grand Lodge, knowing all the facts, has as steadily affirmed their judgments." The Report on Correspondence is from the pen of JOHN J. BELL. It bears all the marks of learning, experience and skill. We have read it with pleasure, and make the following extracts : MASONIC BURIALS.

" W e think no Masonic body should ever appear in public, except to perform some Masonic work. No brother should be buried with Masonic rites, except after the request of himself or family. The volunteering to bury the body of a brother is opposed to our notions of the proper office and duty of the Lodge. As a rule, the performance of different rites on such occasions is in bad taste, and produces evil ralher than good. If a brother Mason was a member of other societies who have ceremonies which they perform on such occasions, let him or his family decide whether they wish those or ours to be performed. If ours, let that be all except the customary religious rites. If any other rite is to be performed, let the Lodge and the Masons cheerfully assent, and not appei»r in their Masonic character. We have known hard feelings to arise on such occasions; but the above rule, steadily adhered to, will certainly obviate all such." This is sound doctrine, and were it generally adopted in practice, would save much loud talk, much foolish discord, and much prolonged hatred. In 1873 the Grand Master of Nevada made the two following decisions: " I f a non-affiliate applies for membership, and deposits six months' dues, and his application is rejected, the amount remains the property of the Lodge.

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"If a non-affiliate applies for membership, and is rejected, the rejection does not relieve him from the duty of regularly contributing to the support of the Craft." We give Bro. BELL'S comments: " T h e Lodge that would receive a deposit with a brother's proposition, refuse him membership, and keep his money, should be required to begin back at least as far as the Apprentice Degree, and set to studying the nature of'justice,' 'brotherly love,' and 'truth.' To refuse a man the privileges of Lodge membership, and yet require him to pay for them, may be right in the light of the newer Masonry of to-day, but we are old fogy enough to prefer the ancient laws of the Craft, which require a man to pay for what he has only. We do not think we could sit in the Lodge, enjoying its social advantages, its righls and privileges, with much comfort, remembering that we would compel the brother, whom we refused to admit to participate in them, to help pay for privileges we would forbid him to enjoy." The following selections are from his conclusion : D E G R E E OF PAST MASTER.

"Against our convictions of historical truth and ritualistic propriety, the efforts to sever this Degree in two have made such progress the past year as to render their success probable. A year ago we did not believe it; but the majority of both actual and virtual P.'.M.-. seem to differ from us. We believe it to be a wicked and unjustified revolution, but see no way but to submit to the awards and determinations of our brethren in a matter which cannot be regarded as vital to the Craft." The Degree entire is without connection, sense or moral, and, but for the fact that there is a cash equivalent for conferring it, would long ago have been abolished. DIMITS AND A F F I L I A T I O N .

" T h e inclination to destroy the peculiar strength and glory of Freemasonry, its voluntary character, and degrade it to the rank of the ephemeral societies, which, having once in some degree imitated it, are now, by their example, demoralizing it, has not, to appearance, either gained or lost much during the year. We have endeavored to give such extracts as may enable our brethren here to see the present position of Masonic opinion. The bearing of this question may be seen in Utah,— a Jurisdiction where were a considerable number of Craftsmen : a portion of them procure Charter.-, erect Lodges and a Grand Lodge, and then, although probably a minority of the Masons in the Territory, they propose to expel the others from Masonry." Forced affiliation may destroy, but it will neither strengthen nor build up. Masonry." DRAM-SELLING.

" T h i s question has come to a much greater prominence than ever before. Strong action has in some Jurisdictions been taken against it; in others, such action is deprecated or denounced. It presents itself in two different aspects. When the sale of intoxicants is prohibited, or regulated by law, selling in violation of the law of the State must be a Masonic offense; for Masonry everywhere teaches us to obey the civil magistrate and the law, even though we may deem the law unwise, or even tyrannical. When the bufiness is not forbidden, pursuing it uuder the provisions of the law raises a moral question on which the Craft at large are certainly not united. The opinion of the writer is, that it is always and everywhere immoral, and unworthy a Mason." M.-.W.-. NATHANIEL W . CUMNER, Grand Master, Manchester; JOHN A. HARRIS, Grand Secretary, Concord.

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The Proceedings of this Grand Body, well filled with useful matter, and prited in the best style, reached us at an early date after publication. Judging from the absence of any formal Report on Credentials, the members were punctual in attendance, an unmistakable sign of deep interest in the welfare of the Fraternity. The Annual Communication was held in the Assembly Room of Taylor Hall, at Trenton, January 20-21, 5875. Grand Master PEMBROOK'S Address covers eight pages. A brief, clearly stated report of his acts and decisions, followed by some pertinent suggestions, not a line is used for display nor a paragraph wasted in buncombe. The "work and lecture" question seems not yet to be settled there, and efforts to devise a plan for general instruction were recommended. Brethren, this is a knotty business, at least so we have found it after fifteen years' experience : first, to procure competent lecturers who will devote their time to the work, and secondly, secure the means to reward them for their labor. It is a pleasure to note that the Grand Master refused to grant Speciol Dispensations for conferring the Degrees within the time prescribed by law. When will Masters of Lodges learn to obey the law, and cease to annoy Grand Masters by sending up petitions praying for Dispensations, which in ninety-nine cases in an hundred, if granted, are unwarranted either by time or circumstance. Being.solicited to lay the corner-stone of a bank. Grand Master PEMBROOK properly refused, because it was not a "Masonic property, nor a public edifice in the sense in which the term public is commonly understood." What next? Dwellings, barns, saloons and, may be, depots. Thirteen decisions are reported. terms,—

From the first, couched in the following

" T h e right of a Mas'ter Mason to vote at the annual election of ofiicers in the Lodge of which he is a member, can only be effected by suspension or expulsion. He ca'nnot be deprived of such right on account of failure to pay his dues, until regularly suspended in accordance with the 17th General Regulation. Any By-Law of a Subordinate Lodge prohibiting members who are in arrears from voting, is therefore null and void, and should be rescinded." —the Committee on Jurisprudence dissented, but the Grand Lodge adopted it. We know not what regulations our New Jersey brethren may have on the subject, but should a Particular Lodge in this Jurisdiction refuse the vote of a member at, an annual election, or on any other occasion,. simply because his dues were unpaid, we imagine it would rest from labor till it had repaired the wrong The Reports of the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer show that no financial difficulties exist in that Jurisdiction. A great variety of business was transacted at this Communication, contributing to harmonize the Craft and forward the great work before them. R.-.W.-. MARSHALL B . SMITH, now Deputy Grand Master, is the author.of the Report on Correspondence, which fills seventy-six pages of the Proceedings. Forty-five States and British Provinces receive attention, Kansas among them.

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H e quotes the decision of Grand Mater PRICE in relation to the status of a brother who received the two first Degrees in Lodge No. i, and by request of No. I, No. 2 conferred the third Degree. Bro. SMITH says: " T h i s last decision appears to us to he, on general principles, objectionable. In 1866 our Grand Lodge confirmed a decision of Grand Master WHITEHEAD, which strikes us as more in accordance with Masonic equity: 'When a candidate is elected in one Lodge, and another Lodge, by the request of the first named, confers the Degrees, or any of them, upon him, the candidate, when raised, becomes a meniher of the Lodge in which he was first elected,' etc. How any warranted Lodge can gain a member except by ballot, or any Lodge cense to have juiisdict^on over it< own Fellow Crafts by the action of another Lodge, we cannot with our present light discover." We have never held the doctrine of Bro. PRICE. Should Lodge No. i relinquish all jurisdic:ion over the candidate after conferring two Degrees, and he then be proposed and elected in No. 2, and therein receive the third Degree, unquestionably he would be a member of the latter. But should No. i simply request No. 2 to confer the third Degree — a courtesy not unfrequent between Lodges — unquestionably he would be and remain a member of the former, unless lie took a dimit and then regularly obtained membership in the latter. One of our Past Grand Masters decided a similar case adversely to the one reported. We are glad to learn that the Grand Master was " n o t oft" the track," though had that been the case, we think he would have been in better condition than many Grand Masters, some of whom get terribly jolted and tumbled about while attempting to travel the road of Masonic Jurisprudence. In relation to our disapproval of Lodges working in foreign languages, he says: "Perhaps if Bro. B. knew some of our worthy German brethren in New Jersey, he would tliink otherwise." We do not doubt their worth. We have brethren of the same nationality in Kansas — numbers of them—good and true men. But they work in our American Ladges, wisely deeming, we think, that the language of their Lodge should be that of their civil laws. At any rate there is no contention and no emulation which is not becoming men and Masons. Grand Master and Grand Secretary both reelected. NEBRASKA.

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The published record of the Proceedings of this Grand Lodge makes a book of two hundred and sixty-four pages, executed in every particular with taste, it has few equals, and few, if any, superiors. The Annual Communication was held in Masonic Hall at Omaha, June 2426, 5874, thirty-seven Lodges being represented, and all the Grand Officers being present. By reading the Address of Grand Master DUNHAM, which covers but three pages, one will observe he left out the part of Grand Orator, and, with the exception of an introductory paragraph and a short, sensible conclusion, restricted himself to a report of his official acts. He reports the continuance of harmony and prosperity throughout that Jurirdiction.

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In answer to an inquiry in reference to conferring the Past Master's Degree, he decided as follows : " ' The actual Past Master's Degree can only be conferred by three or more actual Past Masters; none but aclual Past Masters should be present at such a convention; and the lecture must be that of the actual Past Master's Degree.' " Several Dispensations were granted, and others refused because the applican s would not have sufficient time to comply with the requirements of the Constitution. The refusal to grant Di.^pensations on the ground alleged, is in accord with a rule adopted some years ago in this Juiisdiction, which has saved the Grand Officers much time and the Grand Lodge much trouble. We take the concluding portion: "Brethren, in closing, permit me to call your attention to the serious responsibility that rests upon you; for it is to your ac ion that our Lodges look for guidance. B:-ar in mind that the laws and regulations which you adopt will not be confined to any particular locality, but will extend over the whole Juri.-diction, and that a regulation which WDuld benefit one loctlity might result in serious injury to another. Let me earnestly recommend to you harmony in the piosecution of your labors. We are called together for no selfish purpose. Our duty, and I trust our pleasure, is not only to labor for the general good of the fraternity, but also to build up and perfect, as much as possible, in cur young Jurisdiction, an institution that will endure for ages.— that whtn we shall be .••leeping ''neath the sods of the valley,' our children and our children's children may be the recipients of the benefits to be derived therefrom. If we disagree as to measures, let us differ as brothers should — with neither heartburning-, jealousies, nor strife. If there be emulation, let it be without contention. In short, my brethren, let us engage in our labors with a determination that, when our work is done, we may be pronounced 'good and faithful servants.' " The Grand Secretary's General and Financial Reports are models, proving him to be a master workman of unusual business powers. A careful perusal, of the Journal of Proceedings shows that our Nebraska friends were not satisfied with their predecessors' acts, and, judging from the quantity of legislation and the skill with which it was effected, we feel certain that many prominent therein had formerly served in Iheir State Legislature. Doubtless no Grand Lodge can get on without some legislation, but the evil now imminent is too much of it and too hastily accomplished, to meet current or future wants; hence, repeal, revision and extension are the order of the day. Whatever laws are pissed should be comprehensible by the average mind, and not amended except after conclusive proof of failure, and the most mature consideration. Masonry is conservative, and its laws, rules and regulations should be few, clear and stable. No change, however wisely considered, fails to bring in some confusion to delay important work or hinder progress. The Committee, to whom was referred the organizing of a Masonic Life Assurance Association, made a favorable report, which was adopted by the Grand Lodge. We clip the following from the Report of the Committee on Jurisprudence: "Your present Committee on Jurisprudence are of the opinion that w^en the Grand Lodge reverses the action of a Subordinate Lodije, the status of a suspended or expelled brother is restored, and his position in his Lodge and the fialerisiity Is tlie senJt as though no actio» had bee« toke« by the &lbordi»ate

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Lodge. This, your Committee feel, need not be further or more definitely argued or stated, and recommend the adoption of the following resolutions : "'Resolved, That the action of this Grand Lodge on page 21 of the Proceedings of 1871, in relation to expelled members, be, and the same is hereby, repealed. "'Resolved, That in case of suspension or expulsion by a Subordinate Lodge, and from which an appeal is taken, and the action of the Subordinate Lodge i» reversed by the Grand Lodge, the status of the brother effected is the same as though no action had been had in his case by the Subordinate Lodge.' " Formerly we were of those who held to the doctrine of the repealed resolution ; but upon' more mature reflection, are inclined to doubt its soundness or defensibleness. Certainly it seeitis more humane, more just, when the proceedings of a subordinate are set aside by the Grand Lodge —the highest authority — and the accused is restored to all his "rights and privileges" as a Mason, to regard restoration to membership as one of those rights, and provide for his enjoyment of the same. If on final determination the accused is found worthy to be a member of the Order, then surely is he worthy of membership, and in no Lodge more so than in that which he was wrongfully expelled. The Oration of Bro. GEORGE S . SMITH well deserved a place in these Proceedings. Free from the platitudes and fustian which too often blemish such productions, it abounds in deep thoughts, eloquently expressed, and entitles its author to a prominent place in the esteem of the Craft. From it we reproduce the following parts, to understand which the. reader will need no sub-heads : " B u t the grandest and most sublime principle that underlies the Masonic structure, the golden idea standing most prominent in Masonic belief, is that there is a first great cause, there is but one ever-existing and eternal GOD, the creator and ruler of the universe — He who created the birds of the airj^the flowers of the field, the beasts of the forest, and crowned His work with the creation of man to rule and govern them. This is the great nucleus of Masonic belief, the grand central thought, around which all other principles and teachings of Masonry cluster and cling for a foothold, and without a firm belief in which no one can become a Mason. " No one has any authority to say what Masonry is, that does not believe in the existence of but one ever-living and eternal GOD, and every Mason has bowed in humble gratefulness before that GOD and acknowledged the Bible ( His Holy Word) to be the great light of Masonry. Then "who will argue for a moment that we are the advocates of an organization that is inimical to the best interests of good government, morality and truth, science or religion, but it is at once apparent to every one that when properly observed Masonry is a hghtbearer to human progress; it elevates the mind, brings into action the higher and nobler impulses of the human heart, subdues the passions and justly paves the way whereby Christianity may do its perfect work. Then, if Masonry is an . institution possessed of the virtues of which I speak, is it not worthy of your highest support ? Should it not be fostered and encouraged by all ? Yet how often are we pained to hear the foul tongue of slander pouring forth its vile from the lips of the bigot and the ignorant against our institution, because for.sooth an unfortunate brother in an unguarded hour has fallen, has stepped aside from the path of rectitude and duty, and sits a worshipper at the shrine of the deceitful lurings of vice in all its phases. That there are unworthy Masons in our midst we do not deny, those who disregard the most sacred teachings of our Order, who live lives that mock the sublime symbols and principles they profess to love, those who blaspheme the name of GoD and violate every principle of

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morality and truth; but for this you would not hold the society responsible more than you would condemn the church because PETER denied and JUDAS betrayed. No one regrets more than I the lamentable fact that we have too many Masons for popularity, too many for political motives, too many who, under the cloak of Masonry, seek to satisfy their base and corrupt desires at any sacrifice, and others, who wholly disregard the most important tenets of the Order and the sanctity of the sublime altar. " W e have too many Masons who ruthlessly and heedlessly disregard one of the cardinal virtues of our Order,'and rush madly into the descending streams of intemperance, blighting their energies and destroying the mind that was given for a grander and a nobler purpose. " M y brethren, until swift retribution is sternly visited upon each and every one who would thus prostitute Masonry, and debase his manhood for such vile purposes, will we have an enemy in our midst, sapping the vitals of our institution, more powerful and dangerous than all other opposition combined. We cannot awaken to a sense of our duty in this regard too soon; we have found this to be the greatest difficulty we have to encounter, and nothing, in our opinion, can assuage the growing evil but a stringent enforcement of our Masonic laws, and a strict adherence to the old landmarks. We cannot tile the Lodge too closely, or bring to justice too quickly, those Masons who have so far forgotten their plighted vows and solemn obligations, or so lost to their manhood and honor, as to thus wickedly and, criminally jeopardize the best interests of an institution from which they seek protection. " W e do not say that these evils and crimes (for crimes they are) are more prevalent in this jurisdiction than others, because probably they are not. But we feel the injury, and Masonry all over the world weeps, and true Masons blush to behold the stern and rending fact. Then to know the disease and apply the remedy, is the first great duty of this Grand Lodge. However, when we take into consideration the fact that no race of men have ever lived, no society has ever lived in whose midst were not found unworthy and unfortunate men, we should extend the spirit of charity. And would that the world to-day . had that charity and benevolence taught by Masonry; yet how true, that ' t h e charities that soothe, and heal, and bless, are scattered at the feet of men like flowers !' " The Report on Correspondence was prepared by Bro. J. N. WISE. It is a careful and interesting review of forty-two American Grand Lodges and five in the British Provinces. All receive fraternal attention. His selections betoken purpose, and his comments are frank and to the point. In his notice of Arkansas, he thus speaks of making and breaking membership : " W e take'it as sound doctrine, and as a pretty well settled principle of Masonic Jurisprudence, that the Grand Lodge has not the right to either make or break membership in its Subordinate Lodges. An appeal is taken to the Grand Lodge, from the judgment of a Subordinate Lodgaby which a brother was suspended or expelled. The Grand Lodge finds the proceedings regular, and affirms the judgment of the Subordinate Lodge — the brother is expelled, or suspended, as the case may be. If, on the other hand, the proceedings are found to be irregular, the Grand Lodge reverses, or sets aside, the judgment of the Subordinate Lodge, and the brother is left where he was previous to trial — a member of the Lodge. Now, in either case it is the action of the Subordinate Lodge that makes or breaks the membership; the Grand Lodge only reviews the proceedings below, and pronounces them right or •wrong." Kansas, for 1873, receives a share of his attention. come by Bro. RAt^SOM at Lawrence, he quotes in full.

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We answer Bro. WISE'S interrogatories seriatim. The brethren present vouched for those ladies. There were no profanes at hand; all others were pious, and for that reason needed no vouchers. It is the custom here, and has been for years, to install publicly, and we beg leave to assure Bro. W I S E none but good results have followed. R.-.W.-. FRANK W E L C H , Grand Master, Norfolk; BROWN, Grand Secretary, Omaha.

R.-. W.-. WILLIAM R .

N O R T H CAROLINA. 1874. From a foot note to the Proceedings for the year 1874, it appears that this Grand Lodge was instituted in 1771, but its archives having been destroyed in the Revolution, the Communications have been numbered from the date of reorganization in 1787. The Eighty-eighth Annual Communication was held in Raleigh, December , 7-10, 5874. Grand Master JOHN NICHOLS presided, several Past Grand Officers were present and Representatives from nearly all the Particular Lodges. The Address of the Grand. Master is such a paper as becomes the presiding officer of a Grand Lodge whicKduring all the vicissitudes of a century and more, has stood and still stands a living monument to attest the vitality and lastingness of - Masonic principles. After a" happy introduction, he announces the death of P.-.G.'.M.', SAMUICL F . PATTERSON, EX-GOV. H E N R Y TOOLE CLARK, and P.-.G.-.S.-.W.-. ALEXANDER

J. LAWRENCE. From his notice of the first we take the following extracts, and feel sure that while their eloquence will delight all, the sentiments they contain will stimulate many a young brother to attain a like lofty pre-eminence and render him'deserving of an equally high eulogium : " I n 1833 3"t' '834, he was elected Grand Master. H e brought to the per• formance of the duties of this exalted and responsible position enlarged expe-. rience, extensive knowledge of Masonry, intelligence, unsullied integrity, moderation and dignity of conduct. Having acquitted himself honorably, he retired from office with the confidence and esteem of his brethren which he enjoyed to the day of his death. " T h e Masonic Order in this State can designate many members, some recently, and some long since called by the Supreme Master to the temple above, who have illus'rated in their lives all those cardinal virtues which ennoble and dignify humanity; and among these stars which shine in the upper heavens, there are none which tliffuse a steadier or a purer radiance than that of Past Grand Master PATTERSON. "|As a Mason he was'Triithful, consistent and true; as a public man, he has impressed himself on his cotemporarics and in history as one of the best specimens of those who, beginning thtir existence at the close of the last century, have lived until towards the closing quarter of the present; and as a privaie citizen, in the midst of his family, his friends and his neighbors, he has left recollections of kindly .iffections, of loving carefulness, of moderation in action and character, of sentiments of probity and justice, constantly practiced, and of well directed benevolence, which will be cherished for generations. "We''esteem none as perfect in that Eye which is the outlook of incomparab'e Wisdom and Purity; yet it is not flattering to say, that the subject of this brief notice approached human perfection in the actions and demeanor of a

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long life, as nearly as it is given to man to do so. This Grand Lodge, and the body of Masons of this State, will cherish his name as a jewel in the casket of memory." His notices of the others are the generous tribute which a magnanimous mind alone can pay to distinguished worth and unsullied patriotism. During the year he issued eleven Dispensations for the formation of new Lodges, but warns his brethren against a practice, somewhat prevalent in that Jurisdiction, of surrendering Charters and forming new Lodges, to get rid of members with whom they are unwilling to fraternize, and advises them tha the better course is to apply the law when and where discipline is demanded. The worst feature of such a practice is, the turning loose, so to speak, of a class of men who if guilty of unmasonic conduct, escape merited punishment; but, if worthy, temporarily at least placing them under a social ban and tending indirectly to increase the number of non-affiliates. By a law of their' Grand Lodge each Subordinate Lodge is required to pay annually into the Grand Treasury fifteen dollars; he recommends instead of a method so manifestly'unjust, the plan — now prevailing in nearly all other Jurisdictions— of paying per capita, as the one that will equalize the burthens among the whole Fraternity and make good the deficit in the Grand Lodge revenues, which he finds greatly below those of other States. ThoiC who do not attend Lodge meetings nor contribute to the support of Masonry, he thinks should be cut off from its benefits. H e presents the following not very flattering picture to back his opinion : " T h e Grand Secretary reports in his statistical table, published in the last Proceedings, 11,153 Masons in the State, of which number about 10,000 are members, or are returned as members of Lodges. How many of that ten thousand pay dues regularly, or even pay dues at all ? I do not believe that it would be an extravagant assertion to state that not more than two-thirds, if even so large a number, ever contribute one dollar. " I t is not unusual for Lodges with a reported membership of more than fifty, to meet month after month with less than one-fourth of their members present, and the faithful few who do attend, as a general rule, have to bear all the expenses of the Lodge, and provide for all the objects of charity. This evil, for it is an evil, can, to a great extent, he remedied by a change in the law, embracing the features of the above suggestion." He calls attention to the liberal offer of the proprietors of Bingham School, to educate orphans free of charge. Having previously examined in person the school, he commends it in warm terms to the Fraternity. It was founded by a Mason, is under the control and management of members of the Order, and offers extra inducements to those desiring a thorough education. Persons acquainted with the text-books emanating from Bingham School, would need . little more to satisfy them of the scholarship of its Principal, or the facilities which there may be enjoyed for extended mental culture. Such generosity would not go-abegging in this Jurisdiction, and we hope our Carolina brethren in behalf of ingenuous orphans, will at an early day accept it. Our brethren in North Carolina, old as is their Grand Lodge, have no Grand Temples, no Grand Halls. But, unless vye greatly err, they have what is vastly more to the credit of the Fraternity — since they cannot have both — an Orphan

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Asylum, which the Grand Master very appropriately says, promises to be the crowning glory of the whole Order in North Carolina. One hundred and fifty orphans there find a home. It seems that during the year the Superintendent was closely pressed for means at times, to ward off hunger and cold, but by the timely contributions of the benevolent of all sects, creeds, and parties, he carried them through, furnishing them a home at once comfortable and pleasant. Grand Master NICHOLS with rare felicity of words and soundness of argument, urges the continued support of this great charity upon the attention of his brethren, and says: " I n order that the Asylum shall continue to be the home of the helpless orphans of the State, and be the instrument of their moral, intellectual and physical development and training, our honored and ancient Order must be true to its distinctive principles of mercy and charity, and see to it that no detriment befall this cherished enterprise. We must rally as one man to its support, and when we bestow our benefactions, let us not do it with a stinted and grudging hand, but with the generous impulse and expansive liberality of genune Freemasons! " T h e drying up of a single tear has more Of honest fame, tlian shedding seas of gore."

In order that the supplies of those in the eastern part of the State, who were anxious to aid the Asylum, but which coiild not be transported over the Blue Ridge, might be made available, the Grand Master and others visited that part of the State, accepted the gift of a.fine building and eighteen acres of land, opened a branch Asylum under the superintendence of one authorized to receive supplies and perform all other duties incident to the position. We commend this passage to our readers and hope in due time it will arouse them to go and do likewise: " I feel it almost unnecessary to urge upon this Grand Lodge the importance of extending its bountiful charity to the destitute little ones in every section of our beloved Commonwealth. Surely in this age it is not necessary that our people should be taught what duty and charity demand in regard to the bereaved and smitten children of our State. Surely, where the Bible, that 'great light in Masonry,' is recognized as the word of GOD, and where His ambassadors are from day to day upholding His truth, proclaiming His will and offering freely His mercy to the famishing children of men, it cannot be necessary to remind our people of'the great fact that the highest praise and most distinguished characteristics of Masonry are its vast public charities that have been originated for the prompt, certain and gratuitous relief of all kinds and degrees of sufferers. What pagan philosophy never taught, and pagan enterprise has never accomplished, has been originated and developed by the simple and pure principles which animate and control and energize the faithful and devoted patrons of our ancient and honorable Order. Almshouses and Asylums, and other forms of relief for the suffering and distressed and destitute, are peculiar to our Order, and when Masons fail to illustrate in their lives the beauties of benevolence and beneficence, theyare false to GOD, to themselves, to the ancient Order, and to humanity, and 'thwart the one great end of bringing relief to every species of distress.' " As ALEXANDER POPE says : " ' All mankind's concern is Charity,'

and all our people, whether they be of our Order or not, are concerned in the maintenance of this great principle of pure Masonry; and no effort should be spared to increase the interest of the people in this benevolent work. We

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should not rest satisfied with mere support for the Asylum, but should exert all our energies to place it upon a permanent basis, and open still wider its ample doors to the poor and destitute children of North Carolina. If all will unite and work in harmony, 'setting endeavor in continuous motion,' then I feel that a great and glorious work will be done for the orphans of the State. " ' As many several ways meet in one town, As many fresh streams run in one self-sea; As many lines close in the dial's center ; So many a thousand actions once a foot, End in one purpose, and be all well borne Without defeat.'

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" H e is a favored man who has ' a genius for Charity,' and who all his life long has constantly indulged in the great luxury of doing good. On the other hand he has been a blunderer and a failure who has not found out that 'Charily, is the scope of GOD'S commands,' and that it is a debt he owes once and eternally. Says a gifted Englishman,.and we may well heed him: ' I f there be a pleasure on earth which angels cannot enjoy, and which they might almost envy man the possession of, it is the power of relieving distress — if there be a pain which devils might pity man for enduring, it is the death-bed reflection that we have possessed the power of doing good, but have abused and perverted it to purposes of ill,' or have altogether neglected or ignored it." The Reports of both Grand Secretay and Grand Treasurer are well-prepared documents, and enable one without much labor to comprehend what is, and what is needful, in that Jurisdiction. The Report of Bro. MILLS, the Superintendent of the Asylum, we have read with interest. It proves him fully equal to the task imposed, and throughout there is a candid, unpretentious, humane spirit, which will endear him to every reader, though a stranger. We copy his remarks upon Lotteries: " I have not sympathized with any gift concerts, or lotteries, announced for the benefit of the Orphan Asylum, though they are approved and conducted by men infinitely better than I am, and by men whom I hold in the highest personal esteem. Such schemes seem to me to be wrong: "First—They are forbidden by th'e Tenth Commandment. The man who buys a lottery ticket must covet his neighbor's goods. The fact that one paper comes out before another does not give one man a right to another man's money. Masons should'be just towards men, and faithful to that GOD in whom they always put their trust. Even an ancient heathen SIBYL, in condemning the madness of men for money, reminds us that a thorough investigation of deeds and motives will finally come, and that the mills of GOD will carefully grind them all into the finest powder. LONGFELLOW translates the line: •' 'Though the mills of GOD grind slowly, Yet they grind exceeding small; For though with patience He stands waiting, With exactness grinds He all.'"

The Journal of Proceedings lacks both the flats and sharps that one some times meets in such records, and are all the more worthy of perusal. We regret the omission of a Report on Correspondence, but are charitable enough to suppose that our brethren had good reasons therefor. M.-.W.-. GEORGE W . BLOUNT, Grand Master, Wilson ; R.-.W.-. DONALD W .

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The Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of New York was held in the city of New York, June 1-4, 5874. The Grand Officers, District Deputy Grand Masters, Commissioners of Appeals, sixteen Past Grand Officers, the Representatives of thirty-one Grand Lodges, and the Representatives of seven hundred and fifty-four Particular Lodges were present. Grand Master ELWOOD E . THORNE devotes a considerable portion of his Address to what he terms "dedication idea," which, together with his remarks in relation thereto, being purely local, we leave for the consideration of New .York Masons — the only parties concerned. His necrological list, commencing with Past Grand Master JOHN H . A N THON, embraces notices of twelve personages of more or less distinction, in his own and other Jurisdictions. During the year fifteen new Lodges were constituted, three corner-stones laid, and nine Lodges and halls dedicated. H e granted eight Dispensations for new Lodges, and recommended that Charters be issued to five Lodges whose archives had been destroyed by fire. One Dispensation was granted to remove a Lodge. Seventeen Dispensations were issued to authorize the election and installa. tion of officers to fill vacancies caused by declination to serve of those who had been elected. Eleven appointments of Representatives to other Grand Lodges were made, and the credentials of ten Representatives to the Grand Lodge of New York were received and approved. Grand Master THORNE made sixty-six decisions. The Committee on the Condition of Masonry, proposed amendments to twelve of these, which were adopted; and recommended the non-approval of four others, but their recommendation was rejected, and the decisions allowed to stand. M.-.W.-. JOHN W. SIMONS presented the Report on Correspondence, which includes a review of the doings of forty American and eight foreign Grand Lodges. To say that the work is well done, is but to affirm that one whose skill is proverbial, is a master workman. Kansas receives fraternal notice, and we are pleased to observe that our excuse for the rapid growth of Masonry in this Jurisdiction is satisfactory. The Grand Master of Alabama having granted a Dispensation to spread the ballot a second time, on being assured that though more than one black-ball was cast on the first,-yet by mistake, and that the candidate was correct, etc., Bro. SIMONS remarks:

" T o this proceeding we lake exception, because it violates a principle everywhere recognized as one of the safeguards of the institution — the absolute secresy of the ballot. If there had not been some inquiry it could not have been known that the black balls were cast by mistake. If inquiry was permitted, then in that Lodge the ballot is not secret, and its members will be chary of using the black ball. Again, it is well settled that a negative ballot on a petition for initiation cannot be reconsidered until after the time provided in the

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Constitution has elapsed, and, if no period be fixed in the Constitution, then on general principles, not sooner than will be required to present a new petition and go through all the forms de novo, hence whether there were one black ball or twenty, whether they were deposited by design or mistake, the effect is the same; the declaration of the ballot rejects the petition, and we challenge the validity of a Dispensation which undertakes to interfere with it." The position of the reviewer is without any doubt the only one that can be taken, if the independence of the ballot be maintained. In his review of Iowa, he thus defends the practice of gathering our friends and families in the Lodge room, one often indulged in Kansas and with the best results: " T h e real secresy of Masonry we will as jealously guard and protect as any other member of the Craft, but when we are told that the occasional gathering of families and friends in the Lodge-room is anything but a benefit to Masonry, we respectfully demur. Our Association has but little to conceal from the world. All its principles and aims may be, and ought to be, publicly discus.sed, and the place of all places to do this is the Lodge-room. During the past thirty years we have assisted at very many such gatherings, and we know that their effect has always been good for the Society and its members. Every good man or woman who attends such a meeting and is favorably impressed with the proceedings, is a friend on whom we can rely as against the railings of bigots, who know nothing of us, and so we believe it a duty to open our halls at reasonable intervals, and solicit the attendance of the public,that it maybe seen what manner of men we are, and know what work it is we are trying to do." In reference to the right of a non-affiliate to petition for membership to any Lodge in the Jurisdiction of which he is an inhabitant, he says: " T h e law of residence at best is an innovation in the body of M.asonry, and has only been tacitly accepted as applying to the profane to prevent the Lodges in tme Jurisdiction from working up the material of another, and to hinder men of bad character from going away from home where they are known and palming themselves off on the Craft in a strange place, but none of its provisions can in Masonic law or equity apply to a Master Mason seeking to affiliate. Every such brother is a member of the Craft universal, and has an indefeasible right to apply to the Lodge in which he thinks he can best work and best agree, whether it be convenient to his residence or a thousand miles away, and the refusal of any Lodge to affiliate him neither affects his standing as a Mason nor his right to apply to another whenever it may suit his convenience." With this we heartily concur, and add that fully one-fourth of the cases of non-affiliation which we can recall, have been caused by the adoption and enforcement of the contrary rule. The dedication of the Grand Temple, June 2, 1875. P^^' Grand Master JOHN L . LEWIS delivered the oration on this occasion. Like all his published papers, it is characterized by clearness of conception, logical arrangement and idiomatic phrase. We quote as follows:

"There is a word — one of the most simple and familiar utterances of our mother tongue — the medium of an idea which, when conceived or spoken, never fails to enkindle the best, the purest and the holiest emotions of our nature. It is lisped in the cradle of infancy, and its influence never ceases to be felt till the narrow walls of the grave have finally stifled all thought, and stilled every earthly sensation. With it, even the checkered phases of life are happy;

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without it, the uttermost miseries of desolation and destitution — when desolation and destitution become to be keenly felt — have reached their profoundest deep. To the school boy it is the ultimate haven of delight; it sends its enlightening and cheering rays to the bosom of the prodigal; the youthful maiden turns to its loss upon her bridal morn, as the single drop of bitterness in her full cup of anticipated joy, and continues to deplore it until it has been won again in a new relation; and the husband, and the father looks forward to it, as the fulfillment of his richest reward for his daily labors. The wanderer, and the fugitive dwell upon the thought of it as a final recompense for all sorrows and trials; and the voyager in a torrid clime, or upon ice-bound seas, is revived into nev/- energy by its fond recollection. The tenderest pathos of the Great Teacher, to whom were thrown open alike, the doors of lordly mansions, and the dwellings of the poor; and who had been made a welcome guest at the gorgeous feasts of the rich, and the simple board of the toiling fisherman, deplored ils want, when he uttered the truthful and plaintive lament, that he had not where to lay his wearied head; and the highest joys of heaven are depicted in the thought, that it is then to be an everlastmg possession. Need it be said, that this priceless treasure, this coveted solace of life, .this never-dying hope is Home — our Home; the one spot in existence around which is clustered all that is dear, and enviable, and sacred? Thitherward we ever fondly, joyfully turn; and there is centered the untold wealth of all our hopes and joys on this side of the heavenly rest." OUR INSTITUTION AND LAWS.

"Our Institution — and the word is used because it denotes stability and per manence — unlike most associations of modern times, or even of antiquity (in the latter of which it may justly claim a place), has some striking peculiarities, inducing a resemblance akin to nationality, and these are its distinctive Laws, its Language, and its Literature; and it is abundantly seen by those who have the patience or the candor to investigate, that these are the channels through which it speaks and acts in all its movements as a distinct Society, and th^t these are the instrumentalities which it employs for its Life-Work. For Masonry, like all other moral agencies, has its Life-Work, the accomplishment of which is necessarily produced by these means, so simple and unassuming. "Of its Laws, little more need be said, than that they are few and simple, and very comprehensive; and hence, the manifold discussions as to what are, and what are not embraced within their range. A portion of them are held by all to be immutable; but the true doctrine unquestionably is, that all are. so, which constitute any part of the unwritten law. In other words, they are like the Ten Commandments of the Scriptures, ' exceeding broad,' and based upon axioms of universal equity, they neither permit or require change or modification, and in those things that appertain to the marked features of the In.stitution, a change would be a ' departure from the body of Masonry,' so much deprecated by the true Craftsman. . These immutable laws are more commonly called Constitutions, and like modern written Constitutions, are the fundamental law. They constitute the framework by which the Institution is bound together, and the loosening or abrogation of any of them, weakens, and tends to. the disturbance of the whole fabric, and for this reason they are enforced and their preservation guarded with the most scrupulous care. Without them, the Institution, although it might preserve all its usual forms and ceremonies, would distinctively cease to be Masonry, simple and unadulterated." T H E L I T E R A T U R E O F MASONRY.

" T h e Literature of Masonry, while it has much that is connected with its peculiar language, is very far from being dependent upon it. Although Masonic allusions and Masonic axioms are frequently employed to give point to expression, or to enforce argument, yet its more extended productions are emphatically independent of the use of its language, and, while they cover a wide range of

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thought and observation, it still preserves very marked and distinctive features. It mny well be said, that it can compare in purity of thought, in elevation of semiment, in keenness of insight, in fertility of learning, and in eloquence of expression, with any other writings of the age in which we live, although its range of topici is necessarily limited ; and many of us have lingered with delight over the gifted productions of friends and brethren, sorrie of \yhqra.have long since ceased to utter, or to write, the words and santiments that pnce stirred men's souls." REQUIREMENTS OF MASONRY.

" W i i h questions of State, or the administrations of governments, and wi'h religious sects, or their peculiar creeds, our Institution, in its sphere of duty, has no part or lot. Tolerance to all, and bias towards none, are its cardinal principles of belief and acliun, leaving every brother free to act according to the dietates of his own conscience, only requiting him to be loyal to his country, Ipiie to his fellow-men, and obedient to his Uon.. But we are deeply concerned in that which affects character.and stability of governments, and the peace and purity of ghurches, in their effects upon the happiness of mankind. The advocates ^f peace, we have avowed before high Heaven, that the sword shall not devour forever; that toleration shall be the practice, as it is the rule, in this free land; and that art and science shall receive that protection and encouragement, which . ihey so eminently require in their struggles with a worldly spirit. But these, and a myiiad of other moral ends are by us advanced only by moral means, and the power of associated effort directed through that proper and legitimate . channel. For other ends and other objects, connected with the tenderest offices of humanity and the better feelings of our nature, we point not boastingly, but truthfully, to our past history. When did the storm and the tempest devastate? -^when did conflagration rage fiercely and wildly Prrr-when did famine and pes ilence send forth their sad wails upon the laden breeze, that they did not meet with a response as ready, as the need was imminent, and as great as was . the extent of the want, from the large, warm heart of Masonry ? which paused not to inquire into questions of clime or social condition, or religions or political belief. Said we not truly, then, that the great body of pur fellow-citizens ' have a deep and abiding interest with us? Said we not truly, that this temple just now so solemnly dedicated, was to be the shrine of some of the noblest virtues of our common humanity ? " M.-.W.-. ELLWOOD E. THORNE, Grand Master, New York; R.-.W.-. JAMES M. AUSTIN, Grand Secretary, New York. OHIO.

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The Grapd Lodge of the Most Ancient aiid Honorable Frateriiity of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of 01)io, was lield in Columbiis, Octp^jer 29^22, 5874. The Address of Grand Master ASA H . BATTIN, besides a well written, report of his official acts, contains some excellent suggestions, applicable to any Jurisdiction, and could they be carried into practice, would save much of the labor to which Grand Lodges are subjected. He reports the Order prosperous throughout the State, and a determination on the part of Particular Lodges to see who can work best and best agree. He suspended a Master Mason because of inteniperance. During the year he dedicated in person or by proxy thirteen n^w Ma^onHc Halls, laid one cornerstpije, and dedicated one moiiument,

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, He issued a large number of Special Dispensations, and granted permission to meet in rooms of other societies when the life of the Lodge depended upon such permission. But he does not approve of such place? except in extreme cases, believing that Lodges should have exclusive control of the rooms in which they meet. The following bit of Masonic history shows how easily the blatant voice of anti-Masonry can be hushed, we give it in his own words : " O n the 24th of June I attended a grand celebration of (he Fraternity nt Wellsville, in Columbiana county, which has not been excelled by any thing in Eastern Ohio. For some months previous, ihe anti-Masons in that vicinity had held high carnival, and freely boasted that the Order in the village should be crushed out. Professed ministers of.the Gospel had declaimed against it from the pulpit; lectures had been delivered by itinerant humbugs, in which its enormities were laid bare; and a feeling of bitterness against the Fraternity was engendered and encouraged, which, it was hoped by our enemies, would result in the downfall of Wellsville Lodge. But, in the hour of the apparent triumph of our enemies in that vicinity, the brethren of Wellsville were equal to the emergency. They qiiietly arranged for a grand display on that occasion; and when the memorable day arrived, their success exceeded their most sanguine expectations. Lodges were present from New Lisbon, East Liverpool, Hammond.sville, Salineville, Hanover, Minerva, Waynesburg, Alliance, Steubenville, Bridgeport, and Martin's Ferry, in Ohio; from Beaver, Smith's Ferry, Alleghany, Pittsburg, Rochester, and New Britlon, in Pennsylvania; New Cumberland, Welbburg, and Wheeling, in West Virginia; together with a number of Commanderies in full uniform from the three States named. The procession was one of the finest I have ever seen, and the town wa; too small to hold the people. Over eight thousand people gathered around the speaker's stand, and listened to an able and eloquent address delivered by our worthy Bro. Rev. W. B. WATKINS, of Pittsburg; and since that day not the sound of an anti-Mason has been heard in Wellsville, ' or the region round about.' " , It would indeed be a benighted region where the rant and cant of priests, or the flatulent falsehoods of wandering declaimers, could stir up a crusade against Masonry, and effect the overthrow even of a single Lodge: The ene; mies of Masonry are too late by quarter of a century, to retard its progress, and the arguments they use are too stale and weak to arrest the attention of any but cowans and fools. In the very State where it received the most staggering blow ever dealt, it is to-day stronger than ever, and counts more numbers than there were in the whole Union at the time of the occurrence. Its base is solid ; its superstructure firm. The clamor of hypocrites, the outcry of bigots, the denunciations of rejected candidates, single or combined, cannot sway its highraised dome a hair's breadth to the right or left. It is too firmly intrenched in the hearts of its friends to be endangered by any influence or power that can be brought against it. Let its puny opponents try their petulant rage against something less adamantine, more easily assailed. Let them beware lest in its mighty march it stamp them into dust. Its mission is peace — universal peace — but to secure this it may be compelled to remove with stern hands the rubbish interposed in its path. Isms, and the odds and ends of opinion. Masonry does not, cannot, regard. It is illuminated, warmed and guided by i(s own pillar of fire, and with the attainment of universal peace, will inaugurate universal brotherhood. So let the botching, bothering moralist and the feeble pielist stand aside, for their resources are exhausted; the rattle of their pots and pans are no loager

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mistaken for Sinai's thunder; and their anathemas are found to proceed from hollow hearts and shallow skulls. A new force is at work in the held. A new power, engendered by the wants of men as such, is hourly striking down the barriers between man and man; barriers erected and maintained in the interest of a tyranny which sought not the unity but the dismenberment of the race, and held that part which it reached, in bands that Masonry alone has been able to break. This grand work is not yet complete; but the accomplishment of the past is an augury for the future, and with high hopes and undaunted courage theFraternity move on in solid column to storm every defense yet standing in. the plain. Freedom, intellectual and moral, bid the Mason on; and onward he strides to unclinch the last shackle, and enable humanity to rise and rule the' earth. Grand Master B.VTTIN issued Dispensations for the formation of eighteen new Lodges. He alludes to the crusade that swept over Ohio, and at the solicitation of brethren soliciting him to define the duties of Lodges, issued a circular which, because of its candor, sound reasoning, and truly Masonic spirit, we insert: " D E A R B R E T H R E N : I am daily in the receipt of communications from brethren in different portions of our Jurisdiction, in regard to the duties of Masons and Lodges, in connection with the movevents for the suppression of the evils of intemperance, which have been inaugurated and are now being carried, on throughout the State of Ohio; and inasmuch as I am unable to reply to all of these communications in the ordinary manner, I fee! it to be my duty to send, to you this Circular Letter, in which my views are briefly, and, I hope, clearly expressed. " That the evils of intemperance are among the greatest with which the earth is cursed, is not to be denied. Intemperance in the use of alcoholic drinks is evil only, and evil continually, without a single palliating circumstance, or a particle of benefit to counterbalance or counteract it. It is productive of wretchedness, ruin, crime, misery, starvation, and moral and physical death. " Temperance is one of the Cardinal Virtues. It should be the constant practice of every Mason, as he is thereby taught to avoid excess, or contracting any licentious habit, the indulgence of which may induce him to'violate his vows, betray his trust, or lead himself, his family, and the Fraternity into disgrace, reproach, and ruin. " Drunkenness is a crime, not only against the precepts and rules of our Order, but against the laws of GoD and municipal authorities. In all ages of the world it has been regarded as an evil of the first magnitude : and the labors for its suppression have occupied the most earnest efforts of all moral and religious associations. In these efforts our Order has taken a conspicuous part, not, however, in public demonstrations, but within the recesses of our Lodge-rooms, and by ineans of the fraternal bond which unites us into a society of brothers, have we endeavored to inculcate correct principles, and to guide the steps of our brethren from the path of danger. " A s in days past, so should it be now. If we see a brother in danger of falling a victim to the curse, we should visit him as brethren ; reason with him in kindness; point out to him the path of duty as well as that of danger; endeavor by all our powers of persuasion to induce him to forsake his ways and return to the path of rectitude. And, above all, should our example be such that any man might be proud to follow it. We cannot be too guarded in this particular. Example is greater than precept, and the lives of our brethren should be such that reproach can never be cast upon them. We should, indeed.

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seek fatKef by both precept and exathple to preserve our bfethfeti in fhS palhs df rectitude, than to permit, in the slightest degreie, their feSt to wand6r in thd path of danger. , "Whil6 urging the meiribers of our Ffaterhity to vigilance in maintaining the principles and character of the Order by correct deportment and pare livesj I urge upon you the necessity of a liberal exercise of Masonic charity toward each other. No man is perfect. Pei-fectioh on earth has never been attdihe'd ; it certainly will riot be in biif day. You may; and will, differ in your vifews upon every great nioral or political question which agitates the minds of the people; and even while agreeing upon the object to ht attained, you will differ as to the means by which it shall be accomplished. It is your right to so differ, \Vh6 has set one riian iip to be the judge of aiiothef's motives?' While as riieh and citizens we exei-cisfe our inherent figtts of fre^ thought and ffiee actiSh upon all the questions of the day, let tis, as an Order — as Lodges—refrain from all entangling alliances with any and every society, organization, and specific method of prodticihg fefoi^mation. As Lodges, it is unWifee, in iliy opinion, to pledge, by resolution or otherwise, our support and influence to any particular organization having for its object the suppression of evil; but rather by our action should we endeavor to instill ifito the minds of our members correct pfincij31es, and by example inspire tKisrii to correct deporttri'eht, that others, seeing their gbod works, may be induced to follow their eiarhplc; •' Iri tiiiies of excitement it is natural for men to endeavor to bring to b^ar every iiifliierice in favor of their cherished iSbjetits. Need we wonder that Our Order is no exception to the rule? The influetice of our Ofdei: would; for the tirne bSing, be felt iii favor of any object to whose support it is pledged ; but iii all iriestsures hot strictly Masonic, such pledges Will uhdefinihe the fduhdatioA dpoii which the Order stands, arid in the end be pi^oductive of its fiiin: The wisdotri of the regiilatiori which prohibits political and religious discussions iri our Lodges has been apparent for ages; we cannot afford to depart froiri it now in the slightest particular. Iri times of popular excitenient, when prejudice arid contention hold high carnival, it is of the utriicst importance to Masonic Lodges that they refrain from any public deriionstration in favor of either of the Gcintendihg parties. Let hie iirge you, then; to vigilance lin the discharge of your duties as Masons; that you teach and practice all the virtues; that you bis temperate, prudent, and discreet in all your actions, and that you fail not in the exercise of that chai-ity for the views arid opiriions of others which ybii would be pleased Jo irdceiye for your Views arid actions from them; that the prosperity arid usefulness of the Ordei" inaybe inaintaingd, and no discordant note rriaf the harinohy which sholild be found in our Mystic Teriiple. Arid rest assured, that while we adhere to the principles of the Order, there will be no necessity for definirigj by elaborate resolutions, the position of the Fratferriity upon any qufcstiori Which claims a portion of the attention of the publii:." Grand Master BATTIN was called upon to decide numerous questions of Masoriic jurisprudence. He says, "iri answer td twenty-six letters of inquiry, ffeceived dtiririg the year, he decided as inahy times that a riiari who hdd lost an arm or a leg could not be made a Mason." Why multiply statutes, regulations and by-laws, if the landmarks are not learned ? Or, rather, why placi; men at the head of Lodges, who know nothing of landmarks? H e fecoihtriended the repeal of the rule making exptilsion the puhi'shmerit fur non-payment of dues. This, the Committee on jurisprudence did not approve, arid the Grand Lodgd sustaining their report, refused to repeal. If our reading brethren derive as much pleasure from reading the following eitract as we Have; we shall think nb apology ftVor necessary for its insertion :

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otJR btJtV. "Coiil'd i "reach the eat of every Masori in the Stat*, 1 WliiiW *adeiv6r_td impress upon him the importance of dischai-giVig with proinptnfess and fideUlJr the moit minute duties which devolve upon him. Their importance may hot be realized at the moment; they may seem trivial at the time; they are, nevertheless, designs upon the great trestle board of our lives, and our woi-k should be such as will pisS the test of the overseer's square; We cannot always bfe 'e.igaged in great things. Our lives aKe largely inade tip of sihall a.cti. Each suci ceeding day bring-; with it its cares and duties; and happy will we be if we defer not until some future period that which ought to be performed before the sun- passes beneath the horizon. Nor shoiild we hesilate, or seek to avoid our duties, because they seem trivial and unimportant. They are our ditties, ana wi must perform them; and \ve must qtialify ourselves for their proper discharge. NAAMAI< was loth to baihe in the waters of Jordali seven timeS, when Commanded by the prophet -ELISHA, to heal his leprosy; He became enraged against the prophet of Israel because he had not laid his hand upon his flesh, and faid, ' B i thou healed.' In his wfatK he exclaimed,'Are hot Abana anii Pharpar, rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel ? May I not wash in them, and be healed ?' But it was ordained that he must bathe iri the waters of Jordan, or remain a leper. And his servants said unto; him, ' I f the prophet had commanded thee to do soihe great thitig, wouldst tKbii iiot have done i t ? How much rather, then, when he saith unto you. Wash and be clean ?' There is a tendency in the human mind to neglect the daily cares and duties, and to wait supinely for some great event. And we are disposed to criticise the designs upon our daily trestle boards, and urge that the designs c m be omitted or iinproved, that the waters of Damascus are superior to those of Jordan ; arid, refusirig to discharge the duties of the hour because of their seeriiiiig unimportaiicfe, go dowri to our graves lepers still, because the prophet has never commanded us to do some great thing. When great events arise in the history of mankind, the men who embrace them are those who have, by constant labor in the perfection and execution in the niinlites't details, qualified themselves for just such events. I would not discard a laiidable amBitibri; Far from it. But the history of the world has proved that true greatness consists in discharging to-day the duties of to-day, leaving the results in the hatids of the Grand Master of the Universe, who doeth all things well. Let 'tis, then, each and all, perfect ourselves in the discharge of oiir daily Masonic duties; h'oweVeir unimportant they may seem; that when our lives shall terminate; our record shall be written, ' He labored faithfully in the task assigned him, and performed his (iiities honestly and well'; his work met the approbaiioh 6f the Grand Overseer, arid the world was better because of his life.' Let us hot Sit by iit idleness, waiting for ^am& great event which never comes to the indolent and slothful,.but let the record of our lives show that in the minutest dstiils we have discharged our duty to the Crift. Thus will prosperity attend o'lii: tiihe-hoAored Ordir, arid the fierce waves of adversity bireak over it in vain." The Grand Secretary reports the sums raised by oUr brethiren in Ohio and b^ him forwarded to the L'oiiisiaria sufferers, to have antiourited tb § 1,707.93; Generous arid wbi-lhy are those on whose banner is inscribed " Charity." ' Of coul-ie, the financial condition of the Grand Lodge is sound. They who give, receive; A resolution having been offered requesting thfe Girarid Master tb open a correspondence with the several Grand Lodges of the United Stales, for the purpose of arranging a irieeting of delegates, to adopt a utiifofm Ritijal,the Standing Cbmniiltee ireijomm'ended that the subject be indefinitely posponed, and said: • "That Masonry has a liniversal language which cannot be changed by Vituali'; and for the further reason that the mere form of words in which instnrctisn in

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the art of Masonry is given to the Neophyte is of no importance whatever, eo that it be sufficiently explicit to convey the Information desired; and, hence, uniformity in this regard is neither important nor possible." Their recommendation was adopted by the Grand Lodge, together with the two following reports: . " I t is unmasonic for any Lodge of Masons to attend ihe funeral of a bro-ther when the same is not under the control of, and conducted by a Lodge of Master Masons. " When the words ' Masonry' and .' Masonic' are used by the Grand Lodge,; such words refer to, and are-understood to mean and include, only the Degrees of E.-.A.-., F.-.C.-., M.-.M.-., and the official Degree of P.-.M.-." The Report on Correspondence was presented by Bro. JOHN D . CALDWELL, in behalf of the Committee. It is fresh, inviting, and furnishes the inexperienced reader with valuable information. Much might be extracted, but space and time forbid. M.-.M.'. ASA H . BATTIN, Grand Master, Steubenville; R.-.W.-. JOHN D . CALDWELL, Grand Secretary, Cincinnati. " PENNSYLVANIA.

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Our brethren of the Keystone State, this year, send out their Proceedings in a well printed volume of two hundred and twenty pages, stored with information for the Craft of that Jurisdiction, and of no small interest to the brethren of other localities. Quarterly Communications were held June 3, September 2, and December 2. At these meetings the business usually reserved for Annual Communications in other Stales, was in the main disposed of. The Annual Grand Communication was held at Philadelphia, December 28, 5875, Grand Master ALFRED R . POTTER presiding. The first business presented at this time was a Report of the Committee on Appeals; the next, a Report from the Board of Almoners of the Grand Lodge Charity F u n d ; then followed a very brief Address by the Grand Master, from which we extract the following paragraphs : " O n assuming the Oriental Chair, one year since, I called the attention of the brethren to that portion of the Ahiman Rezon, on pnge thirty four, referring to the printing and publishing the proceedings of a Lodge, or any part thereof, without the permission of the proper Masonic authority, and it has been my endeavor to enforce this regulation. I can see no good reason why the outside woild should be made acquainted wiih any part of our work; it is an innovation of recent years, and a violation of the rules, regulations and edicts of the Grand Lodge, which every one admitted to the rites and privileges of Masonry, in a duly constituted and lawfully warranted Lodge, has voluntarily bound himself to obey. "Such violation has led to the making of many books and the introduction of lecturers, mere adventurers, who affect to dispense light and knowledge,— benefitting the profane more than the Craft, and whose whole animus is of a mercenary character. Brethren, shun them. What you cannot learn in a wellofficered Xxidge of intelligent Masons, they cannot teach you. I am glad to say that in some of the districts under the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge, the'

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District Deputy Grand Ma'sters have set their faces against such innovations and practices, and prohibited the Lodges holding fraternal intercourse with these traveling 'book-masons.' Complaints have been made to me in our own city, calling my attention to the fraud attempted to be perpetrated on the Craft, ostensibly for the purpose of enlightenment, but in reality to sell books, relics, etc. I trust, brethren, such things will not be tolerated. Let us keep up to the ancient customs, usages and landmarks of our Fraternity." The rebuke contained in these remarks is timely, and should be recalled by every Mason interested in upholding the integrity of the Fraternity. Grand Master POTTER pays a handsome tribute to the memory of Past Grand Master SAMUEL H . PERKINS and Past Grand Master JOHN M . READ, both of whom attained high positions in virtue of their talents, acquirements, honesty and worth. Grand Master POTTER reports contributions to the amount of seven thousand dollars in aid of the Louisiana sufferers, and concludes his Address in these words: . " T h e peace and harmony which have so happily prevailed in the past, I trust may long continue to dwell among us. And, above all, let us invoke the aid and presence of the Great Creator of Light and Life in all our deliberations, 'from whom alone Cometh every good and perfect gift,' and without who.se blessing all other gifts would be unavailing, and do us no good." Bro. E. COOPER MITCHELL presented a cleverly executed Report on Correspondence, covering one hundred and forty-six pages of the Proceedings. Foriysix Grand Lodges, including Kansas for 1873, receive fraternal attention. Noticing our Burlington case, he says, " a curious case of masonic law came before the Committee on Grievances and Appeals," but refrains from giving any opinion. We would say to Bro MITCHELL, that the Burlington case was referred back to the Lodge whence it originated, and that Ihe Lodge at last did ils bounden duty, by expelling the offender. On the subject of mixed funerah, Bro. MITCHELL seems to approve the conclusion reached by the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia. M.-.W.-. ALFRED R . POTTER, Grand Master, Philadelphia; R.-.W.-. JOHN THOMPSON, Grand Secretary, Philadelphia. P R I N C E E D W A R D ISLAND.

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We are in receipt of a circular, announcing the organization of a Grand Lodge of F.-. and A.-.M.-., in and for the Province of Prince Edward Island, on the 23d and 24th of June, 1875. M.-.W.-. JOHN Y E O , Grand Master; R.-. W.-. B. WILSON HIGGS, Grand. Secretary. R H O D E ISLAND.

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A Festival Communication of this Grand Lodge was^^held^in Providence, June 24, 1873; a Special Communication in Pawtucket, June 26, 1873, 'o t^o"stitute Barney Merry Lodge, and the Semi-annual Communication. in Providence, November 17, 1873. At this meeting, a report approving the action of

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the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, in reference to non-intercourse wjth the " Supreme Council of Louisiana" and its initiates, was presented, but laid over t i l Annual Communication. The Annual Communication was held in Providence, May i8, 1874, Grand Master VAN SLVCK presiding. From the Grand Secretary's Report it appears that a majority of the Particular Lodges in that Jurisdiction, fail to make their Annual Returns and pay over their dues as required by the Constitution. The gross receipts from Subordinate Lodges was one hundred and sixty eight dollars less than those of the preceding year. The practice of conferring Degrees without regard to usage or the proficiency of the candidate, seems not to be uncommon, and the Grand Secretary thus speaks out: " I here wish to call your attention to the time necessary in most of the Lodges to receive the three Degrees. Ten years ago no one thought of conferring the second and third Degrees sooner than four weeks from the time of receiving the first and second, and what was then the rule is now the exception. Two Degrees in one night are as often given almost as one, and three Degrees in two successive.nights is of frequent occurrence. This leads to the query, can a man make suitable proficiency in the preceding Degree in fifteen minutes? We" can profitably follow the laws of many Juiisdictions, who require that a sati-factory examination in open Lodge shall furnish the evidence of proficiency, and right of advancement." From the Reports of the Particular Lodges we judge that the Order is steadily gaining, quite fast enough, perhaps, for its future well being, and the Grand Treasurer's Report shows that there is no prospect of the Grand Lodge becoming bankrupt, if dues are sent up in due time. The Grand Master's Address is a respectable paper, mainly limited to a discussion of Jurisdictional interests. A Grand Temple seems to be a desideratum, but the prospect of its erection, quite remote. H e adverts to the lack of pecuniary prosperity, and in the following extracts points out the causes and suggests the remedy: , " There is in this Jurisdiction a very general feeling that the only contribution one should be required to make for Masonry, is such as was, or is, made at the t i n e of receiving the Degrees; that from that time forward, the Mason, his widow and orplians, are entitled to all the rights and privileges incident to such membership, including charity to the amount of necessity, as well as the right to Masonic burial. " T h i s feeling has thus far prevented any Subordinate Lodge from adopting any b y l a w compelling contribution 10 its support beyond those referring to the reception of the Degrees. The result has been, and now is, that the pecuniary prosperity of the Lodge depends upon the amount of work, as it is called, that is done — that is, upon the increase of membership. . " H o w frequently is it true that the expense attending the 'making the Mason' absorbs the initiation fees! " T h e r e are evils attending this system which will not be elaborated at this time, not the least of which is the bringing undesirable men into the Order, and for no other reason than a desire, or it may be a necessity, to p.iy the running expenses of the Lodge. We shall not occupy that place in the community that we ought until this feeling is changed, — until there is a love for Masonry implanted in our breasts that shall prompt in us a willingness to contribute to its proper support. We all profess that love, and our prayer is that that profession may be certified in the future by our action.

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"It may be asked, How does all this bear upon the question of the erection of a Temple? Our answer is, that had another policy prevailed, our Lodges would have been in a condition to have built such an edifice long ago, and it is not doubted that now, instead of being a tenant, this M.-.W.-. Grand Body would possess a home wherein all Masons could meet, and in which all would have an ownership. The past is gone beyond recall, yet the les;on it teaches us is not gone — it is still with us, and urges us to apply the remedy for the time to come. What is that remedy? It is that our Subordinates shall provide for their support by taxation, and shall look to it that each Lodge shall have a fund for such purposes as may at any time be needed, and shall not depend upon initiation fees for expenses and charity." To raise the funds for building a Temple, he proposes this method : " Could we afford to wait, nothing more upon this subject need now be said' but we cannot in justice, either to ourselves or to Masonry, afford to wait the time that this process will furnish toward the erection of a Temple; and we therefore recommend that Subordinate Lodges, in proportion to their membership, shall make an annual payment to the Grand Lodge of such sum of money as shall be fixed upon, and that such Lodges shall receive in return therefor, certificates of stock to the amounts so paid, under the charter or act of incorporation granted us for building a Masonic Temple. In this wise, you will make no gift, but each Lodge will secure an ownership in the property, and will receive in return such dividend as the investment is worth. This requirement of course to cease when the need therefor, is past. "Adopt this plan, my brethren, and soon we shall be able to add dignity to this Grand Body, and give a better position to the Order." He reports progress in procuring and arranging Masonic publications for the Grand Lodge Library, regretting that indifference in the past cannot be made good at this day. He very truthfully adds: " T h e day has gone by when the mere knowledge of the ritual is all that is to be sought, or that marks the leading or well informed Mason. The requirement of to-day is higher, and demands a knowledge of the ethics as well as the history of Masonry; and to meet this demand attention has been given to the formation and preservation of Masonic librai-ies, both by individual Masons and more particularly by Grand Lodges." He reports six decisions, which seem to be in accordance with general usage and the ancient rules of. the Craft. The Reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters show a decided improvement in the morale and working of the Lodges under their supervision. The following extract from the Report of E. L. FREEMAN, District Deputy Grand Master of the First District, may be read with profit by many a brother: " T o me. Masonry is something more than a mere form of words, skillfully arranged and correctly repeated, with ingeniously devised signs, grips and words; these are indeed necessary, as are the tools to the operative workman, but the true fruits'of Masonry are something above and beyond. Brotherly, love, relief, truth, temperance, fortitude, prudence and justice, are the glorious results of a correct appreciation and a proper application of the principles and precepts of Masonry, and I am glad to perceive that advances are being made in all the virtues. If the Craft generally will pay due attention to the precepts they are taught in the Lodge-room; if they will remember, more than some of them do, the three great duties which as Masons they are bound to observe, viz: to GOD, their neighbor, and themselves; then shall our noble Institution make real progress, and the world, seeing by its fruits that it is good and nqtlti jng but good, shall be made the better fQr it,"

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No Report on Correspondence is appended. M.-.W.-. NICHOLAS VAN SLYCK, Grand Master, Providence; R.-.W.-. EDWIN BAKER, Grand Secretary, Providence. SOUTH CAROLINA.

1874.

The Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of South Carolina was held at Masonic Temple, in Charleston, December 8-12, 5875. Grand Master KERSHAW alludes in feeling terms to the distinguished dead of his Jurisdiction. Of the condition of Masonry, he says: " T h e progress of the Craft during the year is quite encouraging, as manifested in the increase of membership, and the number of applications for Dispensations for new Lodges, I have refused no application which conformed to the law, feeling reluctant to chill the zeal of brethren which manifested itself in an effort to enlarge the area of Masonic influence, and to increase facilities for the attendance of members, by increasing the number of Lodges. Experience has taught me that Lodges are apt to be more efficient when the 'membership is more compact and the facilities for meeting are greater." During the year he granted thirteen Dispensations for the formation of new Lodges. H e laid the corner-stone of a monument to the deceased Confederate soldiers of Sumter District." From the preamble and resolutions offered by Past Grand Master HENRY BuiST, to the memory of BENJAMIN R U S H CAMPBELL, late G. and Secretary, we select as follows : " B E N J A M I N RUSH CAMPBELL, late (he Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Freemasons of South Carolina, has, since the last Convocation of this Body, been called from time to eternity. He departed this life, in the city of Charleston, on the 27th day of October last, after an illness of several months duration. " Having occupied for a long time prominent positions among the Fraternity, and been elevated to the highest offices in all the organizations of the institution of Freemasonry, it is eminently proper that we should pause in our deliberations and pay a fitting tribute to his memory. " " A s in his life our departed friend and brother did honor, not only to that institution, but to this Grand Body, which is its representative in this Jurisdiction, so in his death the Institution and this Grand Body should do honor to him. " What better meed of praise could be his portion than, at the close of his life, when its fitful fever was over, to have his brethren, with whom it was hij highest aspiration to be pleasingly and fraternally associated, proclaim the worth of one who went down to the grave with his shield untarnished and animated by the sentiments of truth, charity, and brotherly love. "Remembering the characteristics of our friend, we can at least for a time feel his presence, and bearing in mind his noble qualities of heart, as well as of head, it is but right that we should hang garlands of commemoration heie, where he so long, usefully, and courteously, performed the duties which he assumed.

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"Bro. CAMPBELL had distinctive (raits of character, and his private life, to those who were intimately associated with him, presented features which were always attractive and pleasing. " H e was genial in bis disposition, gentle in his manners, and l<ind to all with whom he associated. In purity of life he was without a shadow of reproach. Thoughtful and considerate of others, he was ever more willing to make excuses for faults than to condemn them. If the rule could be established, that except for the highest public purposes, nothing of evil should be spoken of the living, we should indeed attain a higher consideration and a broader Christian brotherhood. " H e was true and unwavering in his friendships. This was the strong point in his character. " I n him there was no artifice, no dissimulation; but when he pledged the token of his confidence, it was preserved with a fidelity constant and devoted. " And they who suppose that such men are often to be found, and that in the battle of life we will always meet those who are ready to raise up, rather than pull down, will drink of the cup of disappointment. " A n d when, in the pilgrimage through which we pass, we meet one who like the deceased, will, in spite of the detraction of his fellows the frowns and sneers of the envious, and the changing scenes in life's drama, adhere to his friends, and cling to them with an undeviating constancy, such a man is to be treasured as a jewel inappreciable in value, and pure beyond compare. "Truly the lesson of this life is a lofty one. The time will always come when the true character of every man will be recognized, and when the high natures which have arisen above the ordinary level of mankind, and are entitled to their gatitude and honor, will be appreciated. " And here, in this presence, and surrounded by those who were so well be. loved by our departed brother, we tenderly lay him down, and as the grave closes over him, we echo that strain of lofty and tender lament in which the Roman historian bewails his fried: ' Si quispiorum manibus locus, si ut sapientibus placet non cum corpore extinquuntur animtE magnisce quiescas.' " A Particular Lodge having initiated and passed a maimed candidate, the District Deputy Grand Master recommended that he should be raised for the following reasons : "First—He will be done a great injustice, after, without any fault on his part, having received two Degrees, to be stopped, being in the condition as when initiated. Thus regarded, his case need not be a precedent for initiating one maimed. "Second—It is carrying the rules of operative Masonry too far, as applied to speculative Masonry, to reluse light to one in every respect qualified quoad speculative Masonry. He is a perfect man in every respect, except one of his legs. This is perfect in appearance, being a ' Bly's Anatomical Lee,' and only causes a limp in his walk. He can take any step, or assume any posture required. Why then can he not be regarded as a perfect man quoad speculative Masonry ? "Third—He was not of age until the 28th of September, 1861. The war was then in progress, and he a volunteer. He lost his leg in battle, i6th December, 1863. Hence, it was impracticable for him to have applied before he lost his leg, as there were very few Lodges in camp.. Now, he lost his leg in the service of his country. And are we to discourage patriotism by placing this penalty upon sacrifices to one's country. It ought to be the rule in 'all well regulated institutions, and more especially this of Masonry,' to require of its members nothing inconsistent with the duties we owe our GOD, our country, or our family. This exclusion by us is inconsistent with the duty we owe our country."

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The Committee on Jurisprudence, however, took a diflerent view, and rendered the following report: " I n reference to the report of Bro. J. H. RiON, District Deputy Grand Master of the Third Masonic District, your Committee unanimously and emphatically differ with him in his conclusions, and in the recommendations of his report, as being contrary, not only to general Masonic usage, but also against the well settled law in this Jurisdiction, as fully defined and determined upon by this Grand Lodge, in the very recent agitation of the question, when the whole received the fullest discussion and elucidation. • A more serious case of maiming can hardly be conceived of, and your Committee feel that they would fail to discharge the duty imposed upon them if they allowed the matter thus to pass without rebuke. A law so well known should not be violated with impunity, and your Committee would therefore recommend, in order to carry out their purpose, so expressed, th.it the censure of this Grand Lodge be passed upon the Worshipful Master and brethren of Flint Hill Lodge, No. 85, for their action in this matter, as being directly contrary to their obligations and duties as Masons." The Committee were right and their report was sustained by the Grand Lodge. There is but one course, as it seems to us, in such cases, either neglect the landmarks in Mo, else strictly adhere to them. Once give way, and a precedent is set upjfor another deviation, and soon Lodges will be peopled with " perfect gentlemen,'fine scholars, noble moralists," and the like; but all defective'jn'thejphysical'man and incompetent to perform the work of Masons or to teach others to do'^the same in a perfect, unexceptional manner. At the head of the Standing Regulations we find the following, which exactly speaks our views upon this agitated question of non-payment of dues : " 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 tor such defalcation^shall be a discharge from membership." The following decisions, ratified and confirmed by the Grand Lodge in 1871, we copy that our readers may see how the Fraternity in an old and honored Jurisdiction stand upon questions that we consider of great importance to the Craft: "First—It is'unmasonic for any member of a Lodge to inform another how he balloted on any petition, to ask to know how another has balloted, or to communicate such knowledge if possessed; the secrecy of the ballot being obligatory^upon'all. "Second—There is no obligation to prefer charges against a brother who petitions for affiliation and is^rejected, as his Masonic standing is not affected by such rejection. Neither is a member voting against a candidate for the second or third Degree under obligation to prefer charges against a petitioner. "Third—A Master may preside over a Lodge under Dispensatidn without having first received theDegree of Past Master. "Fourth — Members of Lodges under Dispensation must pay dues to Parent Lodge until dimitted, or'constituted into a new Lodge. "Fifth — Candidates for the Degrees of Masonry must be able to read and write and'sign the petition in their own handwriting. "Sixth — A Lodge'should not receive the pet'tion of a candidate under the age of twenty-one. "Seventh — That charges.against a brother do not, before trial, render him ineligible to office'or'suspend him from office, he being entitled to the presumption of innocence till the charges be proved.

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"Eighth — That an abuse of the right of ballot for candidates by a brother is a disciplinable offense; and if a brother.waive his privilege of secresy, and avow an unworthy motive for balloting against a candidate, he is subject to charges. "Ninth — That the obligations of all Masons require them to abstain from gambling, profane swearing, intemperance, and evil speaking, and that the haLiitual practice of these A ices demand of the Lodges prompt discipline." The resolution following could be adopted and enforced with profit to the Craft in any of the most advanced and enlightened Jurisdictions: "Resolved, That hereafter no Dispensation for the opening of any new Lodge shall be granted, until the bioti.ers named in the petition for such Dispensation shall have undergone an examination, and proved themselves thoroughly conversant wiih the ritual of the thiee first Degrees in Symbolic Masonry, and the constitution of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge. " That the District Deputy Grand Master of the Masonic District, from which the application comes, with two Mastei-s of Lodges in his Jurisdiction, selected by him, shall constitute a Bnard for such examination. "That the Distiict Deputy Grand Master shall, whenever such application for opening any new Lodge, be referred to him, call together his Board, and notify the brothers named as officers in the petition to appear for examination at a certain time and place, and shall immediately after such examination, report their action and decision to the Most Worshipful Grand Master;" The Report on Correspondence was presented by Bro. CHARLES INGLESBV, and contains notices of thirty-seven Grand Lodges. Kansas is not in the list. The selections are quite numerous and varied ; the comments, few, concise, and fair. ^ M.-.W.-. JAMES A. H O Y T , Grand Master, Anderson C. H . ; R.\W.-. CHAS. INGLESBY, Grand Secretary, Charleston. TENNESSEE.

5874.

A pamphlet of ninety-two pages contains the Proceedings of this Grand Lodge, whose Annual Communication was held in Nashville, November 9 - t 3 , 1874. The Grand Master's Address is well prepared, and contains hints of more than local importance. He thinks Masonry was never more popular than now, in Tennessee, and as a consequence, there is a tendency to the multiplication of Lodges. Although past legislation of the Grand Lodge discouraged the increase of Lodges, he arrives at the conclusion that yet further legislation is required to protect those in being, and argues thus: " I know of no legislation more important to suggest to you than'the adoption of such as wi;l more effectually protect the Fraternity and this Grand Body from some of the evils attendant upon such increase. One of the necessary results is to create a number of small Lodges, which have but little money, can disburse no charity, and instead of paying into or coniributing something lo the Grand Lodge treasury, the mil-age and per diem allowed the representative exceed i:s dues to this Body, and thus while they enjoy the luxury of a Lodge, it is at the expense of other Lodges. While it may seem proper to accomm date the brethren by making Lodges convenient to them, ought it not to be done at their expense ? In 1873 there were sixty-eight Lodges which received as much or more in mileage and per diem to their representative than they contributed

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in dues for that yeir. This is the n'ecessary'result. in nearly every case of the establishment of a new Lodge, and it also has the effect of weakening all the adjoining Lodges which contribute members. Cannot some legislation be devised by you which will improve matters in this direction ? Would it not be advisable to adopt an edict interdicting the establishing of a new Lodge which will not be self-sustaining in this respect ? Would not this be accomplished by providing that no new Lodge shall be Chartered or receive a Dispensation which cannot begin life with at least twenty members, and, at the same time, permit no old Lodge by the formation of a new one to be reduced below, say, twenty-five members, under the penalty of surrendering its Charter." While we entirely agree with the views expressed by Grand Master R I C H ARDSON, in regard Lo the increase of Lodges, we gravely doubt the propriety of changing the ancient rule fixing the number that constitute a Lodge of Master Masons. We think the evil of damaging increase, can be obviated without recurrence to express legislation. Grand Masters and Grand Lodges have it in their power to prevent the organization of Lodges where growth and prosperity are doubtful, or where the planting of a new one would merely retard the progress, or ultimately destroy, one already chartered. All that is wanted on the part of either is, a due regard for the interests of those at work, and an utter disregard of mere personal popularity. Nerve to refuse, pluck to deny, in all proper cases, is all that is required to overcome this growing evil. Among his few reported decisions, we find this one : A brother charged with slandering his Lodge, plead that as it was a party to the suit, it could not try him; the Grand Master decided that his plea was not good and that the Lodge could try him. That is, the Lodge could impartially act the triple character of complainant, court, and executive. Such cases as this are just in point to show the great propriety of forbidding the trial of causes by Lodges, especially when the Lodge is a party to the record, and of committing them to commissioners appointed by the Grand Lodge. At this Communication, Rules of Order for the government of the Grand Lodge were reported and adopted. The Committee on Jurisprudence having revised the Edicts of the Grand Lodge, reported forty-seven which were adopted. The last four we reproduce to let our brethren see the drift of our sister Grand Lodges: " T h a t the habit of drunkenness, unfortunately indulged in by too many Masons, is at variance with the tenejs and teachings of our Order, well calculated to bring it into disrepute, and should not be tolerated among the members of any Subordinate Lodge; and that suspension for minor offenses, and expulsion for a confirmed habit of drunkenness, be invariably adopted. " T h a t we hold the disgusting and unmasonic habit of profanity in great contempt, and that it is the duty of every presiding officer, on proper occasions, to admonish his Lodge, with deliberate calmness and firmness, and endeavor by his influence to produce a general Masonic condemnation of that odious custom. And for a persistent habit of profane swearing, it is recommended that suspension or expulsion be invariably adopted. " T h a t the despicable habit of tattling and slandering is unworthy any man or Mason; and that in every case of well attested slander the calumniator be immediately expelled from all the benefits of Masonry. " That this Grand Lodge consider the practice of gambling as decidedly un-

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masonic and unbecoming in Masons, arid,' in the opinion of this Grand Lodge, should not be tolerated by any Subordinate Lodge." As will be observed, no notice is taken of him who makes the drunkard or persuades the gambler to pursue his nefarious calling. What is the desert of such men, if within the gate? Our brethren of Tennessee have published no Report on Correspondence since the absence of Bro. GEO. S . BLACKIE. NOW that he has returned, we sliall expect his resumption of the reportorial quill, and that he will once more take his place aniong that noble band, the Mut'l Ad's. M.-.W.-. A. I . WHEELER, Grand Master, Memphis; R.-.W.'. JOHN FRIZZELL, Grand Secretary, Nashville. TEXAS.

1875.

The Grand Lodge of Texas held its Annual Communication in Houston, June 2-7, 1875. The Address of Grand Master THOMAS R . BONNER is a lengthy document, but full of facts and containing many suggestions which could be adopted with profit in other Jurisdictions. Of the progress and present condition of the Order, he says: " Masonry has kept pace with the increasing population. Beiide the large increase of initiates, our numbers are being continually augmented by Masons from the older States of the Union. Judging from the facts elicited by an extensive correspondence with the Lodges in all parts of the State, and by the reports of our District Deputies, it affords me great pleasure to say, that, with here and .there an exception, unity, harmony, peace, and a fair degree of prosperity prevails in our Lodges. Masonry, in Texas, has established for itself a high standard of morality, and justly commands the respect of our citizens. Let us keep this standard high, live agreeably to our professions, enforce a just discipline, guard against every departure from established rules, and extend protection and charily to such as are entitled to it, and our beloved Order will continue to grow more and more firmly established in the affections of the people. Let every individual Mason so demean himself, in public and in private, tl.at, in every relation in life, the knowledge that he is a Mason will inspire confidence in his integrity." A Lodge Under Dispensation having made a Mason of one who had lost an arm, were admonished of their error, and promised amendment. The Grand Master gets off this hit: " A s is usual in such cases, the excuse rendered is that the applicant was a ' perfect gentleman' in every respect, except the want of an arm. In some localities the ancient regulation, that the candidate 'shall be a perfect youth, having no maim or defect in his body,' is sadly disregarded. It not unfrequently happens that the question is apparently ignored until the Degrees are conferred. By the way of palliation, we are then invariably assured that the candidate is a man whose moi-al character and standing is beyond reproach; in fact, we are sometimes induced to believe that the misfortune of being maimed always happens to the best men only. I am clearly of opinion that unless obedience to this regulation is more rigidly enforced, it will soon cease to be observed altogether." A Deputy having reported the excessive use of intoxicating drinks as a hindrance to the advancement of Masonry in his District, and that Masons were found behind counters dealing out the poison. Grand Master BONNER says :

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" T h i s fact is greatly to be regretted, and it w i l l b e a proud day for Masonry when its sale and intemperate use by our members shall cease. I do not see, however, that any further legislation is necessary on your part in regard to it. Our resolutions provide ample remedies, if enfirced, to suppress the exce sive use of ardent spirils by our members. I Icnow no practical method of ridding the Fraternity of those who now sell whisky, if this be the only offense alleged against them. The only remedy for this evil is the ballot for the Degrees. In the exercise of the right of ballot, every Mason is a law unto himself, and he has the right, and it is his duty, to prevent the admission of thoie whose occupation or conduct is such as lo bring reproach upon the Order. Guard well the entrance to our Temple. To effectually suppress the excessive use or sale of intoxicating liquors by Masons, there must grow up in our Order a genuine • opposition to it, based ujjon high moral grounds." Though attentive to correspondents, the following case shows that there was one brother who was too much.for a Grand Master: " A. brother, who h i d preferred charges against a member of his Lodge, based upon a transaction purely pecuniary in its character, wrote me at great length. H e deplored the wide departure which the Lodge had made, in its refusal to convict the accused, from some antiquated landmark of the Order. After a careful examination of the huge pile of manuscript, I found that the conclusion of the whole matter was, the Lodge had decided in substance that the courtroom, and not the Lodge-hall, was the place to institute law suits and foreclose mortgages. The only practical course left me in this instance was masterly inactivity. I had neither the time or inclination to write a history on Masonic jurisprudence, and besides, if I had done so, it would not have been authority on his side of the case; and yet to^have answered fully'all his inquiries, would have required space enough for a small volume. I could not accom • plish any good by a reply; had no consolation to offer, and perceiving h;s anxiety for a reply sustaining his theory, I felt that it would be cruel and unusual punishment to afflict him with an adverse opinion." His opinions in regard to the organization of new Lodges, are worthy the careful consideration of all who recall the sudden appearance of new Lodges and their swift decadence : " W h i l e I believe it proper to organize new Lodges, in places where necessity demands it, still I think that no Oispensalion or Charter should be granied unless there l)e enough members at the outsat to make an active,' live,' working Lodge. It often happens that one or t\yo zealous Masons take the lead in the formation of a new Lodge in some small village, and control and keep it up for a few years; then, either bydeath or removal, cease their connection with it, and no members are left with sufficient zeal or administrative ahility to conduct it. Seventy of the Lodges chartered by the Grand Lodge of Texas hive demised, and ma'iy of them, doubtless, for reasons above named. I repeat the suggesiion made by Grand Mas.er MILLER, that Lodges with few members and limited finances, often admit unworthy men, looking rather to the increase of funds than the fitness of material. "Believing that the clause in our Constitution, authorizing the issuance of Dispensation on the petition of not less than seven Master Masons, does not prohibit the Grand Lodge from increasing the minimum number who may apply, I respectfully suggest that you take some action increasing that number to fifteen or twenty. It is true the discretion of the Grand Master can govern this matter, but by adopting this new rule, you will cut off a very large number of applications now being made, which the Grand Master can find no reason to refuse, except the w^nt of a sufficient number of petitioners to guarantee an active Lodge."

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A rare case, followed by a rigorous enforcement of the law. The Grand Master having learned that a Worshipful Master denied the authenticity of the Bible, directed a Deputy to investigate, and in case he found the report true, to suspend the Worshipful Master and place the Senior Warden in charge of the Lodge. The Deputy finding the report correct, executed his orders. In justification of his course, the Grand Master says: " I was guided by what I conceived to be the policy of the Grand Lodge, as expressed in the resolution bearing on this subject. The question of a belief in the divine authenticity of the Bible, as a prerequisite to admission in a Lodge, was ably and exhaustively discussed by Grand Master SEXTON in his Address in 1857, and led to the adoption of our resolution, No. 95. To my mind, there is a total repugnance in requiring a candidate to declare his belief in the divine authenticity of the Bible, and' then, be at once ushered into the presence of a Worshipful Master who denifes tliis indispensable prerequisite, and receive the Degrees from him. There is no intention on the part of the Grand Lodge to inculcate sectarianism; on the contrary. Masonry openly disclaims any purpose to interfere with the religious opinions of its votaries; still, our Institution is so intimately connected and interwoven with the Bible itself, and that great Book of Books is so universally acknowledged by the civilized world as the revealed will of GoD, that no man, in this country, at least, should ever be made a Mason who repudiates it, much less should he be permitted to preside over a Lodge. " T h e Indian—who knows nothing of the Bible, and nothing of GOD, save as he sees Him in the rolling sun, the changing moon or the twinkling stars — the Mahommedan and the Hindoo may all make good Masons in their respective localities; but in Texas we seek no Masonic fellowship with any man who denies a belief in the divine authenticity of that Book which we take as the rule and guide for our faith and practice, nor with him who repudiates that GoD, in whom we are early taught, as Masons, to put our trust." The Committee to whom were referred the Reports of Grand Officers, sanction the action of the Grand Master, as follows : "They approve the action of the M.-.W.-. Grand Master in removing the Worshipful Master of a Lodge for non-belief in the authenticity of the Holy Scriptures. The question as to whether such belief is indispensable as a prerequisite to initiation is not one for discussion in this Grand Lodge at this day. It took ground at an early period in favor of the position assumed by" the M.'.W.'. Grand Master, and no endorsenaent of ours can add to the force of the regulations heretofore adopted." That our readers may not misunderstand this case, we append the said resolution 95 : " T h a t the Grand Lodge of Texas declares that a belief in the Divine authenticity of the Holy. Scriptures is an indispensable prerequisite to Masonic admission; and the Grand Lodge does not mean to exclude the Israelite, whom it does not regard as being disqualified for the mysteries of Freemasonry.— June, A. L. '5857." Here is another nut for the deists of Illinois to crack. Lotteries and similar schemes are not favored by Grand Master BONNER. He remarks: " I have been asked in several instances to grant authority to Lodges to en' gage in lotteries, gift concerts and land distributions, as a means of raising funds to pay off their debts or build halls, and I have always refused. I do not believQ it to be the policy of this Grapd Lodge to give its pfficjal sanction tQ

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enterprises of this character, especially when they are in violation of the laws of our State. Masonry does not claim to be a' religious" organization, still as a body'we profess and teach obedience to the laws'of the Government under which we live. A large proportion of our members, be it said to the credit of our Order, are Christian men, and believe it to be sinful and lyrong to engage in and'conduct such enterprises. "Whenever a Lodge, in its organic capacity, engages in' this business, it must of necessity do violence to the conscientious views of such members, and thereby compel them to join, in some measure, in what they conceive to be a species of gambling, or else dimit to a,yoid it. Its commencement would be the entering wedge to discord in many localities. If a riian desires to buy or sell lottery tickets, let him do so — this is a inaiter "of conscience with him; but as a body of Masons our policy is to avoid all entangling alliances. When Masonic lotteries shall beconie the order of "the day, Ivlasonry'will have degenerated from the high position we have claimed for it, and Masonic Lodges will become the avenue through which designing and uhsci'upulous men may obtain access to the Fraterniiy, to carry out more successfully, enterprises jforeign to,the grand purposes'of the Order. Let us do ho violence'to the religious opinions of our brethren ; keep a tongue of good report, and "not tarnish the fair name of our'venerable Qrder by converting it into aii enterprise, which, to say the least of it, smacks of gambling." H e refused to grant a Dispensation to hold a public Lodge of Sorrow in memory of members who had died during the five preceding years. He disapproves of the custom somewhat prevalent, of perforniing ,the Masonic burial service at the grave of a brother after interment, and regards such a service as a perversion of most sacred and solemn ceremonies. We think he is right i n h i s views, and trust the time is at hand when the Fraternity will cease to truckle to a mofbid taste, or indulge in displays calculated only to cheapen them in the estiination of thoughtful men. H e recommends the publication of the Reports of Committees on Grievances and Appeals, forbidden by resolution in 1874. Since Masonic trials are unavoidable, and in most instances require the interpretation of local laws and regulations, we conceive their publication just as useful and quite as necessary for the guidance of the Fraternity as are the Law Reports of the Civil and Criminal Courts for that of the people. "VVe give his reasoning: "These reports were read with interest by many Masons in our own and. other Jurisdjctions, a j d were certainly very instructive. In an extended Jurisdiction like ours, it is to be expected that many triajs will take place in oiir Lodges. "When we have Masonic trials, we have occasion for rules, decisions and precedents. Where shall we go in search of them ? Not to'the published proceedings of 1874, for in them we can find no rules, no facts, no precedents — nothing from the CoramiUees on Grievances and Appeals, except its judgment that "the particular "case which came before "it was either affirmed or reversed. The' nature "of the case is not "given; it does not" appear in what particular, if any, the Lodge'erred; no'reaspn is assigned for the decision made, and the student will lobk'iri va;in foi- a precedentto "govern him in any case.' Many questions of interest come before the Grand Lodge, on appeal from Lodge trials, and are referred to the Committees on Grievances and Appeals. All the material facts and circumstances surrounding each case, and the reasuns for affirming or reversing tlie action of the Lodge, are fully set forth in the reports, and furnish rules and precedents for the government of our Lodges in similar case~. By the publication of these reports, our successors can profit by our labors, discussion and investigation will be invited, and our rules, tested by sound reason, will become more and more perfect and just.

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" T h e Grand Lodge is; to a Mason, what the highest court in .the land is to a citizen—^.the place of last resort-:-and he has the. right to,expect that, its judgment will be supported by reason, and, if possible, by precedent. But if oiir decisions in importaiit matters are riot published, how shall w,e know that they are wise and just? They become, but mere traditions, and will often conflict. If published, uniformity is thereby secured,' and each case is not left to the arljitrary will of those by whoiri it is tried." We beg leave to assure our brethren of Texas, that the. Grand Lodge of Kansas has not gone out of its own Jurisdiction, either to organize or induce others to plant and organize Lodges, white or black. There is a body in this State styling itself King Solomon's Grand Lodge, and its reputed Grand Master has organized Lodges in Texas. The Grand Lodge of Kansas neither .recognizes this body nor has any control over it; therefore is not responsible for its acts. Grand Master BONNER recommends the change of a resolution, so that " a reversal in all cases shall operate a restoration to membership," and suggests a resolution prohibiting Particular Lodges from collecting afBliation fees. That is our rule, and we are not troubled with non-affiliates. He decided that a brother who had served as Senior Warden in another State, was eligible to the office of Woi-shipful Master in Texas; and when one thus circumstanced, had received a majority of the votes cast for Master, Ke ordered his installation. Usage and a fair construction of law amply justify this decision. We copy his sixth decision : • ^'A Lodge cannot assess a tax of ;82o, or any other s'urh, agaiijst its members to build a hall, unless authorized by the provisions of its by-laws. _ The amoiint and manner of collecting Lodge dues proper, is left to the discretion of each Lodge, but this does not authorize the levying of a large assessment for,otherpurposes than the necessary current expenses of the Lodge. But, a resolutioii to assess such a tax against each member,, after full notice and discussion, hav- ing been unanimously adopted, is binding upon all, who asseiited to it. ..The Lodge hall haying been built upon the faith of this voluntary assessment, L held, that a member, in good pecuniary circumstances, who, assented to, the resolution, and afterwards refused payment, subjected himself to punishment therefor." If there is any one question better settled than another by Masonic usage and practice, it is that Particular Lodges cannot tax or assess their meinbers for any purpose whatever, except ordinary Lodge expenses ; and this even is a' modern invention without ancient warrant or approval. His eulogy upon Past Grand Master PETER W . GRAY is in the spirit of one who values unsullied integrity, great talents, extensive learning and true Masonic character. After mentioning the various civil offices held by him, Grand Master BONNER says: " I n the discharge of the duties of these various offices, extending oyer a period of more'than a third of.a century, his integrity, his earnestness, and his ability, won the commendation and respect of all classes of the people. As a Judge, he was second to no man who has ever graced the Bench.in Texas; hisvigorous intellect and earnest power.in, debate always placed, him in, the front rank of the legislative bodies to which he belonged. PETER W . GRAY was

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one of the great and good men of Texas, and the press of the State, representing the great heart of our people in every section, raised its voice of sorrow at his death, in attestation of the love and respect in which he was held. " A s a Mason, our beloved brother was without a peer in Texas — he was the Master Workman. The great legal ability which he displayed as a lawyer and a judge, was brought into requisition in his services in the Grand Lodge of Texas. H e was the author of our present Constitution, and his clear and vigorous mind has left its impress upon Masonic jurisprudence in Texas." The Report on Correspondence was presented by Bro. M. F. NOTT. The Proceedings of forty-three .Grand Lodges, ours among them, receive attention. The selections are numerous and the comments are considerate and in good temper. H e praises the printing and topical arrangement of Grand Master BASSETT'S Address, and recommends the example to others. He informs us that dual membership is common in that Jurisdiction, yet we cannot help regarding it as wrong in principle, because it could be easily abused in practice. One instance will illustrate: Suppose the Lodges at large were required to pass upon an amendment to a law or any other question, persons holding two memberships would be entitled to two votes, and in a close contest might decide an important matter according to their prejudice, whereas were single membership the rule an opposite and perhaps wiser decision would have been reached. With this and similar contingencies in view, we can but adhere to our formerly expressed opinion. In his review of Nova Scotia, we find the following sound remarks upon the decay of Masonry: "Masonry has no cause to fear decadence from any outside cause whatever; only can it be destroyed, or rendered less effective as an agency for good, by its own membership, and officials acting within its own assemblages; the greatest danger, in our opinion, comes from the undue authorization by Grand Masters for the formation of new Lodges. Let no Grand Master grant a Dispensation to the minimum number of brethren; for, although that number constitutes a perfect Lodge, and is in the range of the Grand Lodge requirement, yet the ' work can be but imperfectly performed, and the candidate for the mysteries goes away but slightly impressed with the great lessons of truth taught within our assemblages. Let all Grand Masters require a larger number of applicants on each petition; require a sufficient number of brethren to maintain the Lodge by their annual dues, so that there may not seem to be a necessity of adding to its membership, by the initiation of new members, solely for the sake of the fees; for, where that is the case, improper material is sure, sooner or later, to be used in our Mystic Temple, and deep and. everlasting regret entailed upon the brethren." M.-.W.-. JOSEPH D . SAVERS, Grand Master, Bastrop; R.-.W.-. GEO. H . BRINGHURST, Grand Secretary, Houston. UTAH.

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The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Utah are before us. Wherever orderly arrangement, fine paper and tasty printing are valued, this pamphlet of one hundred and sixty-four pages will be welcomed. But these are not its chief excellencies: the various reports and tables with which it is filled, are apposite illustrations of what skill, effort and will can accomplish, even in the midst of untoward circumstances. It is a little, sunny treasure-house of com-

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mon sense, which we have examined with satisfaction, and shall recall with pleasure. We have no misgivings about the future of a Grand Lodge which, in its third year, sends forth so many good things to challenge comparison and excite emulation. The Address of Grand Master COHN is so far out of the beaten track that it may be called original; he evidently does his own thinking, and in a clear, connected way expresses his views without fear of personal consequences, and wholly without that pretended self-abasement which pj-ovokes criticism if it does not evoke contempt. Grand Master CoHN says the business depression that has swept over the East has not spared his Jurisdiction, and in consequence many members of their Lodges have left, others have been deterred from affiliating, and yet they steadily increase in numbers. He predicts a greater increase in- future, and foresees the time when Masonry will.supplant existing superstition. Harmony prevails among Particular Lodges, and the Dread Messenger hath spared their ranks. But one Dispensation to form a new Lodge, that of Weber, at Ogden, which was Chartered at this Communication, making the sixth Subordinate in the Jurisdiction. He relates this anecdote in proof of a right Masonic spirit exhibiting among his Ogden brethren : " A destitute brother, endeavoring to make his way to the Pacific Coast, found himself at Ogden without the means of procuring the necessaries of life, and no ticket to proceed further. "^ j " O n applying to the officers of Weber Lodge, they relieved his immediate wants and sent him to the Board of Relief .in this city, but for some reason best known to the Board they refused him assistance. After a vain endeavor to obtain work here, the brother walkedh^cW to.Ogden, and seeing his helpless condiiion, the brethren of Weber Lodge immediately procured a passage for him, and sent him off rejoicing." He recommends a Standing Resolution requiring the Grand Master or his Deputy to organize every Lodge U. D. in future, to avoid confusion. He remarks that much has been said and written upon the subject of unafiSliation, and says they have their share of non-affiliates. His suggestions as to the diminution of this much abused class, are similar to those we have repeatedly brought to the attention of all concerned : " To a great extent the remedy to diminish non-affiliates lies with the Lodges, and notably with the principal officers thereof. Avoid quarrels and discensions. Officers of Lodges should be exemplary men, respected in the community, and make the Lodge meetings interesting to the visiting brother. Do not accept every petitioner for Degrees as a matter of course; let none enter but those that are worthy and well qualified. Do this and you will see that your petitions for affiliation will be on the increase." Their method of conducting Masonic trials is not operating well. H e recommends a revision of certain parts of the Code, and says trials should be conducted by five Commissioners, elected at the time the charges are preferred. His plan of trial was approved by the Committee on Grand Master's Address, and committed to the Committee on Jurisprudence, who asked leave to report at a subsequent day. We think the plan proposed in Massachusetts preferable, particularly when the Lodge is a party direct.

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o f summonses, he says : . ."Masters of Lodges should be a little more sparring with their summonses. They should not be issued except when there is absolute necessity. When you desire the attention of your members, request them to attend. When a brother is summoned, he must attend if it be in his power to do so. A wilful disregard of a Lodge-summons is. a .Masonic offense,,and a brother who is guilty of it ."should be disciplined for the same; and I therefore trust that some notice will be taken of this." The request clause is well put i n ; a little more of the drawing-room, a good deal less of the ring, would better become Masons and brethren. His appeal to the Subordinates of his Jurisdiction — then five in number — in behalf of the;Louisian sufferers,brought out a response from four of them to the amount of $175. Well, say we, for Master and Lodges. Oh the subject of fund acrimulations, and his reasons for, and defense of, such accumulations; he holds as follows : " I n this connection I must add, that I should like to see every Lodge in this Jurisdiction (after halving been several years in existence) accumulate some funds. I do not mean to hoard it up, for the purpose of amassing great wealth, like a private enterprise or a firm ; but every Lodge in this Jurisdiction ought to be in a financial condition which would enable it at any time to respond to any emergenfcall. for,charity,; and this Grand Lodge should also, so .manage, its finances,.when it.growis olderjand stronger, that it may have a few hundred dollars at least in the Treasury for charitable purposes. " The great German poet said : " ' T o gold still t4nds. On g-old depehds All, a l l l '

" How proud were those Grand Lodges vvho could coirie to the relief of the destitute brethren of Chicago when the great fire was still raging; and yet I have often heard 'chronic grumblers' remark, that the accumulation of funds in a Masonic Lodge tends to divert the mind from the true spirit of Masonry; " A s soon, as a Lodge has a few hundred dollars in the Treasury, we have these ' grumblers' advocating the reduction of dues to a nominal sum, and the ignorant go so far as to advocate its total abolishment. Should this Grand Lodge report a surplus at any time, we should probably hear the cry, 'reduce the Grand Lodge dues.' "Arguments like these should be frowned down, and the advocates of such silly talk deserve to be rebuked. " I t is all. very well to preach charity to our candidates; all very well to show'the world that the main round in the Masonic ladder is named charity; but practically; charity does riot consist of high-flown speeches. It is of more solid substance. Merely unfurling our banner to the breeze, with the empty word ' charity' emblazoned thereon, will not siistain our claim that we are a charitable institution. We must demonstrate by practical acts that we practice what we preach. "These are the reasons why I want Lodges to accumulate funds. We should always be prepared for any emergency to alleviate distress, and it can only be done by the economical management of Lodge funds, and the collection of'dues from the members. The latter should be rigidly enforced to the full extent, of" the law, except when it is known the brother is destitute. Any Lodge that has been several years .in existence, with a respectable membership, and has so mismanaged its financial affairs that it cannot, at a moment's notice.

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time; but when you see that he is irretrievably lost, expel him, and with the shame indelibly stamped on his forehead, send him forth, so that the world may see that Masonry is the " Encourager of Light" and morality, and not a harbinger of worthless drunkards. Your Committees must understand, when they investigate the character of a candidate, that although he is ' a splendid fellow^ a kind hearted, genial man ; but, alas ! as is too often the case, he imbibes a little too freely on rare occasions, that is all — I say that you must impress upon your Committees that a Masonic Lodge is not an inebriate asylum, nor a place for the reform of the fal'en ones, and you must demand of them, when they meet with such a case, to report unfavorably upon his cearacter. " T h e professional gambler should also be branded as a man unfit to bear the name of 'Mason,' or be taken by the hand as a brother. These classes are the scourge of society, and the sheltering cloak of Freemasonry should never shield them from the execrations of outraged humanily. Look around you, and you will see how many peaceful, happy homes are daily sacrificed on their unhallowed altars. How many bright intellects are dimmed by the stupefying influence of liquors? How many vigorous constitutions are utterly crushed, paralized, and sent to premature graves by the demons that control the drunkard and the gambler ? I fear that we are growing too careless and indifferent about these evils, and we must rouse ourselves to a sense of duty and discharge it without fear or favor. "Many of-the Grand Lodges of the United States are enacting laws which make it an offense for a Mason to be the keeper of a ' whisky shop.' " All this is very well, but not so well as it would have been, had the makers of drunkards been included in the same category, and recommended as proper subjects for a like discipline when members of Lodges. To crush out the victim, but save him who has contributed to the degradation, has a taint of meanness that is characteristic alone of the arrant, moral coward, who smites the pauper but crouches before him whose coffers hold the pauper's last dime. Nay, nay, be more consistent. Spare, retain all within the gate, or else drive and bar out all, both debauchers and those whose trade tends directly to the making of such things. The maintenance of a great cardinal virtue is worth a struggle, close, long, and in the end sure to be successful, at least if it find steady support from men pledged by solemn obligations voluntarily assumed, to abstain from vice, and enforce the moral no less than the civil law. Under the caption " T o o much Masonry," he gives his reasons for the neglect of Blue Lodges in that Jurisdiction. We quote : " Y e s ! I have investigated this matter very carefully in order to find a reason why the Blue Lodges are so much neglected, and the only answer I can find is, we ^n&^s too much Masonry. The old members it seems'would rather visit the other Masonic organizations — if they visit at all — and the young MaSin has scarcely passed, the threshold of the sanctum sanctorum, when he already petitions the Chapter, then the Commandry, and next the Scottish Rites Lodges for their thirty-two Degress —all of them very excellent I have not the least doubt. The morbid desire of the young Mason for more mystery, and not for ' more light,' leads him ever onward until the multitude of Degrees, G.-. and P.'.W.-.i leads him to think that Masonry only consists of these Lodge ceremonies and nothing else, and it causes him to lose sight of the noble and simple teachings .of the three first Degrees, and the true aim of Masonry is hereby lost to him. Standing on his lofty pinnacle the young Knight Templar, of two or three months standing, considers himself "a very high Mason indeed, and the Blue Lodge is totally ignored, or looked upon as something only fit for the lower ranks of the Order. Secretaries are apt to find such brethren cross and crabbed, when they endeavor to collect dues.

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"Belonging to so many organizations the paynient of dues becomes burthensome to them, and if possible they contrive to get their dimit from the Blue Lodge, and I have good reasons for believing that some of the brethren belonging to the higher organizations, are not contributing members in the Blue Lodge. " I remember when we had no Chapter, Commandry or Scottish Rites in this city, the Lodges were always well attended, the members well posted in the rituals, and the officers, proud of their positions in the Lodge, vied with each other irt the accuracy of the work. I am constrained to say, that such is not the case now. Masons occupying the highest offices in the Chapter and Commandry, can scarcely assist in the conferring of a Degree in the Blue Lodge when called upon. All this I attribute to too much Masonry, and iii the dim future I can see greater danger springing from this than from all the assailants against Freemasonry. " My brethren of the .'higher Degrees,' I iriean no disparagement to you or your Degrees. I have the greatest reverence for your excellent teachings. We are all brothers, belonging to one of the greatest families under the sun, and 1 shall ever rejoice in your prosperity. But as Grand Master of Utah, I caution you not to sap your own foundation. Your material should be selected from the matured, ripe members of the Order, and not from among those who are scarcely familiar with their first A B C lessons. You destroy their Masonic usefulness by permitting them to join you too qiiickly. Bear in mind that Blue Lodge Masonry is the root of all, weaken it, and the masonic structure will become top-heavy and crumble to pieces. I conjure you to attend the Blue Lodges of which you are members, and take an active part in their workings, and do not leave the whole of it to the Master, Secretary, and one or two other members." " F r o m the report of the Committee, to whom was referred the Grand Master's Address, we print the part relating to the same subject: " I n sympathy with the M.-.W.*. Grand Master, we approach with some diffidence that portion of the Address headed, ' Too much Masonry,' which, in our opinion, is one of the best written articles of his very able Address. In Salt Lake City, with an available population for Masonic purposes of not over one thousand adult males altogether, we have three Blue Lodges, a Chapter, a Commandery, and an organization working under the Scottish Rite. To belong to all of them, as many do, requires a monthly outlay, in the shape of time and dues, which but few in this community can afford; the natural result is, neglect of one or more, and a sickly attendance of all. We would iiot be understood as condemning the existence of those higher organizations; we have no doubt their ceremonies are very interesting, and the lessons therein taught based on high moral grounds, and could we see that a possession of their mysteries argued a higher standard of morality, a higher degree of intelligence than is to be found in the Blue Lodges, we would strain a point to get in among the brethren whose precept and example might be of some service in sustaining our faltering steps in this world of temptation and sorrow; but when we see brethren so ignorant that they could scarcely gain admission to a Blue Lodge in a strange place, and before their eyes are fairly open to the first light, forthwith hurried into the Chapter and Commandery; when we see other brethren, their faces flushed with wine, unsteadily making their way through the streets, with a keystone or a maltese cross dangling at their watch chains; when we hear of other brethren, with similar appendages, passing night after night at the gambling table, to the injury of their health and neglect of their families and business, we are led to reflect that even the beautiful and simple lessons of the three Degrees may be too much for us, and that a thorough mastery and a rigid prjici tice of them ough? to be as much as we sl^ould atteijipt,

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" Brethren of the higher Degrees, let us look this matter squarely in the face. A master builder does not run up a stately edifice without a broad and solid foundation ; a skillful general never loses sight of his base of supplies, but keeps it well guarded with a strong force of trusty men ; while you are building your temples in the clouds so far above us, do not we entreat you forget to come down among us once in a while and see how we are getting along with the foundation ; unless you aid us to put in solid stone and genuine cement, instead of rotten brick and spurious mortar, the superstructure of which you are the proud artificers, will topple to the grourid, and all end in one grand chaotic ruin." Grand Master CoHN reported two decisions; the second and the report of the Committee on Jurisprudence thereon, we give : " ' An Entered Apprentice of Weber Lodge, U. D., removes to Kansas, and there petitions a Lodge for the Fellow Craft and Master Mason Degrees. The Kansas Lodge asks permission to confer the two Degrees and the relinquishment of jiiiisdiction over the brother, so that he may become a member of their Lodge. I decided that pemnssion in all such cases should be granted, if there be no objection to his advancement on moral grounds.' "After careful examination of this decision, we regret that we cannot coincide with the M.'.W.-. Grand Master. In the opinion of your Committee a Lodge U. D. has no power, except that granted in the letter of Dispensation, viz : to enter, pass and raise Masons. It has no other power, and consequently can delegate none. If the Grand Master, or the Grand Lodge should withdraw the letter of Dispensation, the Masons made in such a Lodge, be they Entered Apprentices, Fellow Crafts or Master Masons, become the property of the Grand Lodge, and are entitled to a certificate properly authenticated by the seal of the Grand Lodge, and signed by the Grand Secretary. But a Lodge U. D; can grant no such certificate, because it has no seal, without which no instrument of any kind issued by a Lodge is legal. A certificate showing a brother's standing in his Lodge, granted for the purpose of advancing him, without a seal, would certainly not be accepted in any of our Lodges, and how can we expect that a Lodge in Kansas or elsewhere would accept of it ? We therefore hold that the decision of the M.-.W.-. Grand Master is wrong." The reasoning and conclusion of the Committee is undoubtedly correct' Red tape is sometimes both useful and necessary, especially when it prevents undue assumption and a violation of law. The Report of the Grand Treasurer shows a cash balance in favor of the Grand Lodge exceeding $1,150. The various Reports of Bro. CHRISTOPHER D I E H L — w e say various, for he fills the posts of Grand Secretary, Grand Librarian and Chairman of Committee on Correspondence-—are honorable alike to head and heart. The two former are evidently labors of love, and deserve high commendation ; the latter seems to have been a pleasant, instructive duty, and is right worthily performed. Selections well worth insertion could be made from each and all, but want of space forbids. The Grand Lodge Library contains already one hundred and seventy-nine volumes, some of. great value, and to become more so as time moves on. This Library he pets like a favorite child; and well he may, for untoward circumstances excepted, it will grow in usefulness and redound to his credit long after he shall have passed the last earthly gate. H e seems to realize the ancient sayi n g : " M o n e y without brains makes a man a fool; brains without money

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makes him a slave; but money and brains make him a king." Of Utah's literature, he says: " I f there is any Literature besides the Masonic we should take an inteiest in, it is that of our home, or the country we have adopted as such. We all love Utah, we all admire its fertile valleys and rich, snowy-peaked mountains; it furnishes us our daily bread, and we enjoy its pure and healthy air. The settlement of the Territory is peculiar, so are the customs and practices of a large majority of its inhabitants. The eyes of the whole civilized world are turned towards Utah. Various writers have employed their brains and pen to illustrate these peculiarities and the early history of Utah's pioneers. Others have written works on its topographical and mineral, agricultural and commercial resources. As must be expected some books were written, on the impulse of the hour, their value is little, others were written after years of study and research, their pages are of great importance." Right; a Grand Lodge Library should exist in every Jurisdiction, and contain all the publications relating thereto. The Mason who is ignorant of his own State or territory, and knows nothing of the volumes in which its resources and society are discussed, will not make much headway in the mystic art. His review of Proceedings embraces those of forty-six Grand Lodges. Kansas receives fraternal mention, and we extend him the right hand of fellowship, with the assurance that there is nothing here to mar our friendship or lessen him in our esteem. Every year he vindicates with increased force his right to a high place among the more intelligent members of the Craft, and unless some of the old stagers shall freshen up their reading, extend their stiidies, and improve their style, he will surpass them in the great moral race. M.-.W.-. CHARLES W . BENNETT, Grand Master, Salt Lake City; R.-.W.-, CHRISTOPHER DiEHL, Grand Secretary, Salt Lake City. VERMONT.

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The Annual Assembly of the Grand Lodge of Vermont was held in Burlington, June l o - i l , 5874. The Grand Officers were all present and ninety-six of the one hundred Particular Lodges in the Jurisdiction were represented.. Grand Master PARK DAVIS was doubtless born under a lucky star, and has been guiltless of any Masonic sins, for he reports that he has not been asked to grant a petition to form a new Lodge during the year, nor in but one instance' to permit a petition to be acted upon short of the legal time, and this he did not grant. He permitted the removal of one Lodge, and granted Dispensations to three Lodges to hold elections where they had failed so to do at the close of the Lodge year. He dedicated three Masonic Halls in person and one by Deputy. He reports the Canada fight over, and so we suppose " t h e humans" on both sides of the line meet on the level, etc. Grand Master DAVIS recommends the republication of their Proceedings from the organization of the Grand Lodge to its reorganization in 1846. Though the condition of the treasury does not warrant their immediate publication, yet he urges their preparation in manuscript while certain persons are living, without whose co-operation an accurate and complete reproduction could not be effected. Finding that the income of the Grand Lodge under the present financial system, will soon fall below current expenses, he recommends a resort to the

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ptr capita method, which undoubtedly is the only one that is just and likely to leave a fund, after the payment of expenses, for charitable purposes. He calls attention to two evils which there as everywhere else retard Masonic progress, and render the Institution far less efficient than it would be were they suppressed. He says: " I am able to speak of only two evils which have any general prevalence. The first is of a negative character, but none the less an evil. It is that of indifference or inactivity — a sort of lukewarmness toward Masonry which characterizes so many of our brethren. These profess to think well of Masonry — they speak well of it. Soine of this class occasionally attend Lodge meetings and- pay their dues; others do not even dp this. They do not realize that Masonry is any benefit to them; they receive no benefits to realize. They do not put themselves in position to receive any. It is only those who are willing to go out of their way and on foot to succor the needy; or to bend the knees in supplication for a brother's welfare; whose breast heaves with feelings of benevolence; who are ready to stretch forth the hand in support of the falling; and whose mouth whispers good counsel to the erring; and whose ear is open to the cry of the distressed, that are-in position to receive and realize the full benefits of Masonry. " T h e other evil of which I would speak is a spirit of intolerance — a disposition not to submit to the regulations of Masonry. It arises from disappointment in not attaining some end desired, while the disappointed members chafe — sometimes rebel — beciuse of the restraint of some requirement under whicti the object sought is defeated. Such lay to heart their defeat and seem to attach more importance to it than to a steady observance of salutary and necessary rules. Their feelings of disappointment overmaster their judgment. This spirit is oftenest found among the most zealous. The indifferent rarely, if ever, exhibit it. Indeed it results from disappointed zeal, and the more earnest the zeal the greater the disappointment. It is sometimes found when an aspirant for office has been defeated, the majority of the Lodge not appreciating, according to his idea, his qualifications for official position; or when some brother in the exercise of his inviolable right of the ballot.has black-balled a favorite candidate ; or when a trial has resulted differently from what was expected and an accused brother who was thought guilty has been acquitted or was punished when believed to be innocent; or when a favorite scheme of any kind has been frustrated. In such instances a spirit of intolerance takes possession of the most active of the brethren and cools their zeal or turns it in the direction of doing evil. And yet the brethren most exercised by this spirit justify it upon Masonic grounds. They claim to be doing their Masonic duty. Herein lies the great danger. They think an evil has been done, and the effect of their a t i o n is to attempt its redress by doing another. A little examination will demonstrate the error. How often do we find brethren while professing devotion to the interests of the Lodge at the same time decry its officers, if raised to official position against their wishes,— foretell ruin to the Lodge in their hands, and refuse to attend the Communications under their rule. Thus they desert the Lodge at the time when — if their theory be true — it most needs their presence and support. Again, when a blackball has kept out a favorite candidate, how often do brethren — under the supposition that an injustice has been done — attribute to some brother an improper motive in casting it, and in violation of the secresy of the ballot attempt to discover who cast it; or chagrined, turn ihtir back upon the Lodge; or in a spirit of retaliation seize upon the ballotbox to stop the growth of the Lodge in revenge for the disappointment they feel. Or sometimes Masons fancying that a brother is not as good a man as they, fearing to become contaminated, say they cannot sit in Lodge with him; — or grieved because a brother or a Lodge has not bestowed charity as they think Masonry requires, they fail in turn to exercise that noble charity which is siow to anger and easy to forgive.

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" This spirit in whatever form it exists or from whatever cause it arises, is not in accordance-.with Masonic teachings. It has its origin, not in Masonry, but in the depravity of human nature. It mars, but never harmonizes. It resists duty rather than performs it. No Mason ever thought of approaching a brothei' and in the beautiful symbolism of our ritual whisper good counsel in his ear and at the same time assert that he is not a fit officer for his place, or that he had no right to black-ball a candidate, or that he will not hold Masonic communication with him. An application of this test will settle the question, if there is any doubt about it, whether the spirit within us is a Masonic one or not. " I have dwelt thus long upon this evil because I believe it is fraught with more danger to the Craft than any other in our midst. Most of the difficulties that have been brought to my notice are traceable to this spirit. When it seizes hold of any considerable number of the members of a Lodged—and there have been instances in which it has — it stifles their energies; their activity in support of the Lodge is lost or turned to its disruption in destruction. In such cases its effect is disastrous. There have been instances in which Lodges in the highest enjoyment of prosperity have sunk, from this cause, into inactivity, their energies become paralyzed and their growth stopped, which have lain languishing in this condition waiting for the storm to pa^s. But these instances are the extremes. Happily they do not often occur. But it arises in a milder form from the many little dissappointments that almost daily occur—from plans frustrated, desires denied, conduct rebuked, and effort defeated of success; Its influence chills into lukewarmness the zealous and quells the exertions of the active. Lodges pine from its effect and brethren lose the ennobling influence of the practice of Masonic virtues. " T h e remedy for all this can be found, if sought, in Masonic teachings complete and effectual, A spirit of intolerance and a true Masonic spirit cannot both exist in the same breast at the same time. The one which gains the mastery will drive out the other. Let us then as Masons give to the gentle subduing spirit of Masonry supremacy in our hearts that it may subdue our passions and keep us within due bounds." He reports fourteen decisions, all of which were approved by the Committee. He decides (No. 12) that a Masonic Hall, dedicated as such, should not be leased for any purpose not Masonic. The Correspondence Review embraces the Proceedings of thirty eight Grand Bodies, Kansas being included among the number. Liberal in selections and generous in his criticisms, Bro. CLARK presents a good treat for his ten thousand readers, and if any do not appreciate his labors, it would be safe to infer that it would have been better had they never been raised. Kansas receives fraternal attention. He quotes from Past Grand Master PRICE with approval, and does us the honor with Bros. DRUMMOND and PlERSON, to endorse our objection to the organization of Lodges to be worked in a foreign language. M.-. W.-. NATHAN P. BOWMAN, Grand Master, St. Johnsbury; HENRY CLARK, Grand Secretary, Rutland. VIRGINIA.

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" Under a kind and watchful Providence, as a nation we have enjoyed peace and prosperity, as a state our future prospects are bright and cheering; and never before in the history of our beloved Order has more perfect peace and harmony prevailed than during the past year. " A r e these the results of chance? In the estimation of some philosophers and scienti.-ts i h e y m a y b e ; but to the simple-minded and pure Mason, who accepts the Book of GOD, that great light in Masoniy, as ihe rule and guide of his faith, they are evidences of His loving kindness, of His tender mercies, of a meicilul Father's watchful care over his wayward children." Wise mention of the distinguished dead in other Jurisdictions, will meet the sincere approval of every genuine Craftsman in our country. H e reports the relations with other Grand Lodges, now the Quebec matter is . adjusted, as harmonious, and announces that universal peace prevails through, out the western Continent. At Fredericksburg he laid the corner-stone of a monument to the memory of the Confederate dead. Of membership, he gives the following statement: " A t Ihe last Grand Annual Communication, returns were made by one hundred and seventy-seven Subordinate Lodges, exhibiting an aggregate of eight thousind five hundred and seven members ; tweniy-nine Lodges failed to make report. These, wiih a membership of seven hundred and fifiy-eight, makes a total of nine thousand two hundred and sixty-five affiliated Masons in this Jurisdiction— showing an average membership of forty-five per Lodge. I find upon examination that there are eighty Lodges in the Siate, and some of them have been in existence for years, whose average membership will not exceed twentyfive. Notwithstanding.the large number of Chartered Lodges in the State, still,'during the past year Dispensations have been granted for the formation of sixteen new Lodges. All the requirements of the Grand Lodge being strictly complied with, I could not see how their applications could be refused." . His remarks in regard to the increase .of Lodges and their management, merit attention: " I feel that we are multiplying the number of Lodges too rapidly; that while in our cities, towns and growing villages, the older Lodges have a healthy increase in numbers and material resources, many of the country Lodges seem to drag along a precarious existence, with no life and vigor. This should not be s o ; there is a radical defect somewhere. I have always maintained that a Lodge, with intelligent officers, skilled in the ritual — who are punctual in their attendance — whose sessions are not protracted into the small hours of the morning— whose resources are not squandered — whose Junior Warden exercises a vigilent eye over the Craft while at refreshment — whose Lodge-room is comfortably furnished and rendered attractive, will always succeed; its numbers will increase; its efforts for the promotion of the sublime tenets of our Order will be crowned with success. Fmally, it becomes the pride of our wives and daughters, and of the entire community in which, it is located. But to return : while our general regulations require great care on the part of the District Deputy Grand Masters, in seeing that the officers named in a petition for Dispensation to open a new Lodge should be skilled in the work, and also a recommendation from the nearest Lodge, yet I fear that it is looked upon as a mere matter of form; the certificate of qualification is given ; the assent of the Lodge is obtained even against iheir own convictions ol the propriety of so doing, from a want of moral courage to refuse the petition, and for fear they will be deemed discourteous to their brethren." /

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No man should be wanting in moral courage, least of all a Mason or a Body of Masons. As he remarks, this business of recommendation has grown to be a mere formalism in many instances. From fear of giving offense, applications receive the signatures of those whose judgment tells them that no Lodge is needed; on the contrary, if one be established, some other i? sure to be limited in numbers and shorn of efficiency. We believe that Dispensations ought no longer to be granted unless it is clear that a membership of at least filty will be secured within a reasonable lapse of time. A fair prospect of more would be better. Every Lodge has, or should have, a place of meeting, and a membership of twenty-five or thirty can raise little more than enough to pay rents and incidental expenses. Nothing is laid by for a suffering brother, not so much as a mite for the widow and orphan. Is suffering abroad, has fire or flood rendered the strong man helpless, not a dollar goes from small Lodges to stay the tide of distress, or build up depressed hope. From inherent weakness such Lodges fail to impress the public mind, and live without influence and disappear without regret. The following decisions are not new, but sound.

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" That in Masonic trials, either the accused, or any member of the Lodge who may feel aggrieved at the decision of the same, has the right of ap;;>eal. " That while it is the duty of the Junior Warden to bring to the attention of the Lodge any dereliction of duty which in his judgment may require intervention on the part of the Lodge, slill it does not follow that charges must always be brought by that officer, but in matters of individual grievances any member may .prefer the charge." The following paragraph indicates that our Virginia brethren are not unliiiiidful of a great Masonic Hniy: "During the past year the brethren of this city, actuated by those sublime principles of benevolence which have ever characterized them, and with hearts overflowing with sympathy and kindness toward those, the alleviation of whose distress should be the especial care of every Mason and Lodge of Masons, have taken the initiatory steps toward the establishment of a ' Masonic Widows' and Orphans' Home,' to be located in the city of Richmond. Preliminary meetings of Committees from the various Masonic organizations have been held, and plans matured and devised which seem feasible for the successful accomplishment of this noble enterprise. In many of our sister Grand Jurisdictions, associations exist for the relief of the widows and orphans of Masons, and generally they are under the fostering care and protection of the Grand Lodge. Those having the matter in charge will no doubt present their plans and views to you for your consideration, and I would especially urge this Grand Body to render every assistance in its power for the advancement of this praiseworthy effort." The Grand Lodge in approval of the foregoing suggestion, resolved: " T h a t the Grand Lodge of Virginia commends to the favorable consideration and support of the Fraternity, the Masonic Widows' and Orphans' Home, in the ciiy of Richmond, and recommend that the Subordinate Lodges throughout this Jurisdiction contribute to the extent of their ability to the support of so commendable an institution." The Committee on Jurisprudence reported "that a Lodge has not a right to impose fines upon its members for failing to attend a funeral, though summoned to do so," and were sustained by the Grand Lodge. What will be the next petty usurpation agairist which Gr^nd Bodies will be forced to legislate ?

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A Special Committee gave it as an opinion that the Grand Lodge could not establish and organize under its care and protection any plan of Life Insurance without departure from the ancient landmarks of Masonry. The matter, however, went over to the next Grand Communication. There will not only be a departure from the landmarks, but a business will be undertaken which will lead to confusion and discord, and end in litigation. Let those who favor such undertaking, find a more congenial home by entering some of those organizations whose sole base and foundations are cash securities. From such Orders insurance plans came; to them let their patrons recur. Masonry cannot afford to immitate when immitation is not merely hazardous but positively dangerous. The charity which Masonry commends, enjoins, is individual not corporate, and should the day unfortunately come when this truth is forgotten, its doom will not be afar off. The Report on Correspondence was presented by Bro. B. R. WEDLFORD, Jr. It includes the Proceedings of forty-seven Grand Lodges, and covers one hundred and forty-seven closely printed pages. Its author proves himself a ready dialectician, an accomplished scholar, and a facile, forcible writer. Several topics are elaborately considered, and did time or space permit, a number of extracts might be selected which would enrich these Proceedings. As it is, we are compelled to forego the pleasure with the exception of the following, taken from his review of Michigan : " We have therefore always thought that our Masonic prayers should not be so worded as to import, upon the part of our Hebrew brethren, who were to participate with us in them, any expressed recognition of Jesus as the Christ; nor, upon the other hand, so vaguely phrased as to import, upon our part, that we relied upon aught beside His grace through Jesus as the Christ to enable us to make an acceptable approach to the infinite G O D . " We, on the contrary, think the prayer indicated could not well be made, and would leave the matter to the conscience of him who was called upon to perform such a service. Let every man invoke GOD as his own heart directs, and at once this question is put at rest. M.-.W.-. W M . B . TALIPERRO, Grand Master, Gloucester, C. H . ; R.-.W.-. JOHN DOVE, Grand Secretary, Richmond. WASHINGTON T E R R I T O R Y .

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The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Washington Territory are sent out in an elegantly printed pamphlet of one hundred and sixty-nine pages. The Grand Lodge met in Annual Communication September 2, 5874, and continued in session four days, DAVID C . H . . ROTHSCHILD, Grand Master, the Grand Officers, Representatives of sixteen Lodges, several visiting brethren, and three Representatives of other Grand Lodges were present. Although the Grand Master's Address covers eighteen pages, it is devoted entirely to matters pertaing to home affairs, and is just such a paper as would be expected from a business man who desired to present matters for the consideration of practical men.

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During the year he issued Dispensations for the iforniation of two new Lodges, and granted three special ones. He intended to visit all the Siibordiditiate Lodges, but owing to the press of business and dull times, reached but nine, visiting one of them twice. He cbmplaifas of the usual infliction — letters of inquiry, et cetera — and says: " i f each Subordinate Lodge woiild provide certain staiiclard works on our jurisprudence; or even take occasibil to exaiiiihe tKe Proceedings bf. GrahH Lodges, as reviewed in the Reports on Foreign Correspondence, printed annually in the Proceedings, much light ^would be afforded pn Masonic .^aw anjl usrige. Necessity would not .exist for reference of such questions. The landmai-ks are plain; the law wliicli must cbnfdirm theirewith is equally plain; what cannot Be altered is apparetit; what may be the subject o?, or modified by local regulation can be ascertained. If.the matter,be. within ,the. former;, cjass; the Law of Masonry will settle the case,,and it can be found, iii any bf the commentaries. . If of tKe latter; the Constitution and few Standing Regulations Bf our Graiid Lodge, within i-each of every brother, furnish-the decision; Tvirentyfive dollars judiciously expended will procure for each Lodge all the necessary Digests arid. Treatises., This branch of knowledge, so full of interest,, is really too miich neglected. Brethren shbiild reka ror themselves. .Many are as competent to give an intelligent bpiriiott as the Grand Mastet. - H e is rather ah executive officer, not a jurisconsult. He is to see that the law is obeyed; it is neither his province to make law, nor construe it for another's action, or to gratify another's curiosity. A tiiimber bif the question^ addressed to me are purely hypothetical; the mere opinion of the Grand Master is sought. Now, such an Opinion is hot decision; is ribt binding ^<>-j^l If .it becomes necessary• to act officially in a matter pending, the ac^ arid «aw.«, the,refpr, if approved, by the Grand^ Lodge, becomes decision and precedent, h&'i'ing the aitthorily of law for the enligMtehmeiit bf ttie Fraternity. He iriay answer these qiiei-ies by lengthy disqiiisitibns; and theGrand Lodge may approve such answers and thereby give them the force and eff'ect of authority. But even then they are but enunciations of abstract principles, deriving no force whatever from the simple fact that they eniaiiated from a Girarid Master." " I f tKey w o u l d " ; "aye, there's the r u b " ; and tfiey will riot, sb long as Grand Masters are complacent, yielding and full of mercy; so long as Lodges will elect men to preside over them who have never fully and iiriderstaiidingly mastered the rudiments bf Masoni-y, and enter lipbn the duties of their office without enthusiasm or the means to kindle it in others. His several decisions ajppear to Be in accordance with the jiirispi-udence recbgnized there. A Dispensation was withdrawn because of a ^yant of circumspection, neglect of important, safeguards, and disregard of an Edict of the Grand Lodge, but since the Graiid Master found extenuating circumstances; he recommended the restoration of the Dispensation. Sharp arid short, biit necessary to teach a minor that some things cannot be done as well others until he becomes superior to Constitutions, Laws and Edicts. In his conclusion he professes to have discovered, after a year's service in the East, new incentives for encouraging his brethren to renewed zeal and profounder study of wiiat constitutes Masonry. At this Commiihication, an Amended Constitution, Statutes and Rules of Order, substantially those of New York, were with slight nibdifications adopted. Of coiirse the crusading clauses against non-affiliates are rbtained; biit upbii rio better authority than "might make? right" and cash or no charity; no, i\ot even

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burial. , Well, well, times change, and so do the usages of men, including the boasted landmarks. The Grand Secretary urges, in forcible terms, the utility of a Grand Lodge Library, and gives good reasons why immediate action should be taken to secure Masonic publications. The Committee on Jurisprudence recommend Particular Lodges to secure Mackey's Encyclopedia of Masonry, Mackey's Masonic Jurisprudence, Chase's Digest, Lock on Trials, and a complete set of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Washington Territory. W e remark, he who has mastered the textbooks named will not be likely to write many letters of inquiry to Grand Mas. ters, nor flounder in doubt concerning the answer to every day questions. By a resolution of the present session, the Report on Correspondence is limited to an acknowledgment of the receipt of the Proceedings of other Grand Lodges and a digest of decisions. This part has been well done by Bro. T. M. REED.

M.-.W.-. JAMES'RUDOLPH HAYDEN, Grand Master, Olympia;

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THOMAS MILBURNE R E E D , Grand Secretary, Olympia.

WEST V I R G I N I A . 1874. The Grand Lodge of West Virginia was opened, in Annual Communication November 18, 1874, and continued in session two days. Grand Master THOMAS H . LOGAN congratulates the Craft that no trials of importance have been experienced, and represents his Jurisdiction as peaceful and in harmony. From information derived from various parts of the State, he concludes that there is a misapprehension regarding the right use of the ballot, and illustrates thus : " A number of brethren are anxious to have a friend made a Mason, or to have one of their number elected to some office in the Lodge. Failing in this they become offended, and forthwith seek to obstruct the successful working of the Lodge, and destroy its harmony by rejecting all candidates, without regard ' to moral or other qualifications, who do not belong to their p.-irty. Misapprehension is too mild a term to apply to such condurt. It is a matter of astonishment to me that brethren can so far forget their duty and their obligations as to take part in such proceedings. If persisted in, there can be but one termination, the destruction of the Lodge, and with it an irreparable injury to Masonry in that locality. "Again. A candidate is proposed for the mysteries of Masonry. He is accepted and initiated, and his proficiency in the Degrees taken, approved by an examination in open Lodge. Pending his advancement some brother entertains objections to him, and when the ballot is taken rejects him. Such u-ie 01' the ballot, on an application for advancement, ii clearly in violation of our regulations. If there are sound reasons apart from the questions of his proficiency, why a brother should not be advanced, there is a leijal and more honorable way to stop him. As an Entered Apprentice or a Fellow Craft he has rights superior to those of a profane; a right to be heard in his own defense, and it is not only dishonorable but cruel to deny him the opportunity of vindication."

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He was present at the dedication of the Temple in Philadelphia, and attended a Masonic picnic near Harper's Ferry. Of the latter he speaks in glowing terms, commending the wisdom of those through whose instrumentality and Masonic forbearance, former grievances have been redressed and all unkindlineS3 allayed. In view of the good effects resulting from the meeting at that point, he recommends such gatherings, saying: " While I do not approve of extraordinary Masonic assemblages, gotten up for mere display, I am convinced that occasional reunions of the brethren of one or iriore Lodges, properly conducted, can be made both pleasant and profitable ; and I would commend the example to which reference has been made to the brethren of other Lodges, who may be troubled more or less with a tendency toward a state of stagnation." No Dispensations were granted for the formation of new Lodges during the year, but he says Masonry is not at a stand still. He thinks the Fraternity should be more solicitous to render existing Lodges. efiRcient than to organize new ones. For ndarly ten yeirs exertions had been made to increase members, and through undue zeal and hurried work, injury to candidates and Lodges had resulted. He thinks ritual work has assumed too much importance in the estimation of many Masons, while its teachings are neglected. Proper efforts on the part of the officers would correct this, and induce attendance for higher purposes than the mere conferring of Degrees. The Lodge is the place to study the principles of the Institution, as also to exemplify them. He compares Masonry with the religions and philosophies that have attracted notice, affected thought, and though false, yet pervide national literature and characterize national life, but finds that they are local, and not elastic enough to be extended beyond the place of origin. On the contrary, Masonry is adapted to every clime, civilization, and all nationalities. Vigorous, growing and influential, it is the one Institution that has'within, all the elements of self-preservation. Those who value the opinions and advice of experienced Masons, will find the subjoined portion of Grand Master LoGAN'S Address well worth consideraation : " Freemasonry is conservative, but not in the sense of restraining man's desire for knowledge, or of placing fetters upon his conscience. It avows its faith in GOD as the Supreme Architect of the Universe, but further than this does not assume to control his religious belief. It does not permit national boundary lines or national prejudices to circumscribe its opportunities or limit its obligations. While not aggressive in the sense which has inspired the missionary efforts of some religious organizations, it yet claims the world as its field, and finds its followers among the intelligent of all lands. Even before the temple was completed the Craftsmen of that day were inspired with the desire for greater knowledge that they might travel in foreign countries, receive greater rewards and do greater honor to the Craft. The same spirit has animated their successors. Under its guidance Freemasonry has overstepped the seas, the boundary lines of State and empires, the partition walls of religious and philosophical systems, gathering from each into its mystic brotherhood those who were willing to recognize their obligations to virtue and to their fellowmen. It is worthy of remark that these results have been obtained without the prestige which attends the presence and achievements of what may be called heroic

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leaders. Most of history is embraced in the biography of conquerors, heroes and statesfn'eii. It is largely the 'portr'aitiire'bf such personal life and character as by the force of genuine or extraordinary talent or circumstance, or all together, has been lifted up, above the cpgimon level of humaiiity. " Freemasonry finds in its history no conquering Alexander or Hannibal; no commanding hero or statesman. In the n^idst of tumults ^nd revolutions in which nations have been destroyed, it has maintained'the repose of conscious strength and rectitude of purpose: Never approving the wrong or hindering the right, it neglects no opportunity to appease the passions of men and to assuage the bitterness of controversy. Like the little builders of the sea, which during the ages silently pursue'their labors, neither frightened by the storm or beguiled by the sunshine above them, persevering until by their toil continents are extended and islands appear as gems in the ocean ; so Freemasonry silently and unostentatiously, underneath the currents o.f human passion, patiently and perseveringly pursues its labors in behalf of humanity. " Have we not a right then to claim that with such a record it is entitled to the honorable position which it occupies ?' Is it riot clear that there riiust be soine thirig in it which in.all these years has met a want of society not otherwise supplied, and in supplying which it has secured the confidence and support of good men eyery where. " In fourther encouragement of your purposes and labors, we refer you to the principles of Freemasonry. Time will nqt permit any discussion of these in detail, but we may say in general terms that they appeal constantly' and directly to man's noblest iinp'ul^es; arid as constantly'rebuke^ his tendencies to selfishness. In no step of his advancement does he find a suggestion much less a recognition of a:n unworthy motive. . At the. thrgshpld. he is to declare th.it with no mercenary motives, with a desire for knowledge and with a sincere wish of being serviceable to his fellow creatures, he voluntarily offers' hiiiis'elf as' a candidate for the riiysteries of Masonry. "There is nothing in its principles or ritual to feed a pride of birth, the pomp of royalty, the power of wealth, or the fire of a selfish ambition. Upon its tesselated pavement the king and the peasant are equals; so the learned and the unlearried, the rich and the poor, and all alike are free. ' ' T h u s it is that its Tnembership has in all times consisted largely of t h i s ; who Have sought its mysteries not for selfish purposes, but to qualify themselves, more fully for virtuous living and benevolent deeds. " T h e fact that Freemasonry thus selects the material has beeri used as an argument against it "by some who persist in applying it to the pririciples which belong rather to religious organizations, and by virtue of which such organizatip.ns feel themselves called upon to seek out and saye the depraved and faljenBut T!ree"maso'nry is noi a religious society, nor primarily a'reforriiatdry institution, aiid cannot^be made siicK withor(t doing violerice to its principles and purposes."^ Its' object can oiily be ac'c'pinplished by 'good' men arid true.' 'To introduce others would be destructive to all the interests involved as it would be to jjlace delicate, complicated 'and costly niachinery' in the hands of iinskiilful and unprincipleii workmen! '? While Freemasonry thus selects its representatives it does not absolve them from their full respo'nsibiiity as members of society. On" the contrary the discipline of the Lodge qualifies them the more completely for the exhibition of a liberal charity and a far reaching sympathy. ',' Reference has already been made to the fact that Freemasonry presents in its history but little of the extraordinary personal influence of what the world call herpes. iThis teaches'very'forcibly the valiie of the character of the average Mason. Our work is to be'accoinplished, not'by the influence of great

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leaders rising tip now and then and inspiring the multitude with a temporary enthusiasni by the magnetism of their genius, but by the steadier and,-in the end, more powerful influence of the enitire body'of Masonic character. This charac er is the sum or the average of the character of the members'comprising a Lodge or Lodges in a district' or country. How important, then; the question which' presents itself to each one'of u s ? ' In what way does my life and bearing aifect my character as a Mason and the character of my Lodge ? Do I conribute to its influence for good, or is my life an obstruction and iny name a reproach ? These considerations are more important now than ever before. As civilization increases there is an increased demand for men of energy, self control and integrity. It seems to be more difficult now to be true and generous than in former times. Life has fiercer temptations.' We have seen men with established reputations for intelligence and moral strength fall before the demoii of temptation, and then be swept away from honorable position, aye, from the very honors of the altar, to disgrace and ruin. " H o w many are there among us once honored and-honoring, who are no longer worthy to stand in the'northeast corner?' In.otHer Jurisdidtiohs; as well as in our own, the tendencies to drunkenness, profanity and kindred' vices on the part of brethren are such as to excite the most anxious apprehensions. Almost every Grand Master's Address contains an'allusion to these tendencies, coup'ed with an earnest appeal for reformation! 'In'some States it has'been found iiecessary to enforce a rigorous discipline in order to relieve the Graft from the reproach of those who regarded not either its honor or their own obligation. These painful facts adnionish us that Our honor and safety, depend upon the careful study and faithful practice of the principles'oF oii'r prpfes'sioh. If we failto meet the demand for good men ahd't'rue, our Institiiti'on, despite all the honors which it has gathered in the past, will go down it) gloom and'disgrace. On the other hand,.its principles, if sincerely cherished and faithfully practiced, will make us what we ought to be, rii'aster builders in''the great structiire of human society." '' ' " ••',..-. ^• "The various reports of other Grand Officers disclose the fact that pur Order in this Jurisdiction, in spite of sqpie yariatipns iii private work, is quite as pros: perous, quite as steadfast as in others blessed with much and varied legislation, • and furnished with a uniform, standard ritual. '" N9 Report on Correspondence. M.-.W.'. ROBERT 'WHITE, Grand Master, Romney.; R.-.W.-. ODELL S. LONG, Grand Secretary, 'Wheeling.' •'

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The Most 'Worshipful Grand Lodge of Wisconsin met in Annual Communication, in Milwaukee, June 9, 1875. The Address of Grand Master CoTTRiLL is w;holly taken up with the consideration of domestic questions, which he presents iri a clear, unassuming, business way. His tribiite to Past Grand Master HENRY S . BAIRD, who died April 30, 1875, is the record of one loyal brother to the metriory of another whose vyhole li/e was an honorable testimony to the worth of Masonic principles, and a lucid illustration of their influence in the formation of character. He sums up the characteristics of Bro. BAIRD as follows: " He was a pioneer in all aspects of the term 7-in his early coming to this State, then a part of the Territory of Michigan," iii the,"to us, long"agb time of 1823, a poor boy, to hew arid carve out, as he did, an honorable arid useful life; in Masonry, as Master of the first Lodge established within our borders. H e

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•was devotedly attached to the Craft, and he served it well and faithfully, both in high office and in simple membership. H e honored all offices that he filled, whether civil or Masonic; he was true and able—rjust and conscientious in all. His brethren — and all his friends not less — will tenderly cherish his memory, as being that of a pure, upright man, who discharged every duty faithfully, accurately and laboriously, who lived in all respects honored, and who died in all respects regretted." Nine Lodges were chartered during the year, and four Dispensations granted for the formation of new ones. An agent for the organization of " Chapters of the Eastern Star," at thirty dollars a piece, and more especially for the sale of books, etc., having appeared in that Jurisdiction, Grand Master CoTTRILL issued a circular letter which effectually stopped that sort of foolery and brought three or four Lodges, that had well nigh fallen into the meshes of the humbug, to their senses. Grand Master COTTRILL, by his prompt response to the appeal of the Grand Master of this Jurisdiction in behalf of our suffering brethren, has endeared himself to every Mason in this State, and among others who bestirred themselves to avert calamity here, will be remembered as a Mason of the highest type and noblest heart. . He made thirteen decisions during the official year, which, with-the exception of the first two, were approved by the Committee on Jurisprudence and adopted as law by the Grand Lodge. On'the subject of reprinting their Proceedings, he says : " I call attention to the necessity which exists of a reprint of the Proceedings of this Grand Lodge. For several of the years of its existence no printed copies of the transactions, save one or two, are contained in our archives. Our library is rapidly enlarging; and to our requests to other Grand Lodges for exchanges we are unable to respond in like manner for want of copies of our own Proceedings. Masonic libraries are being formed in many places in the United States, and many requests for our Proceedings from them we are unable to comply with, for want of the volumes that are' asked for. A reprint omitting the returns, reports upon correspondence and other matters that do not require republication, seeins nearly if not quite indispensable." H e recommends a contribution for the erection of a mausoleum to GEORGE WASHINGTON, and that the work be undertaken and completed by the Fraternity of the United States. To which we say amen. Of the general condition of the Craft in Wisconsin, he says: " I take great pleasure in announcing the general prosperity and harmony that pervades the Craft of this Jurisdiction. Some few questions — yet but a few—have arisen among the Lodges during the past year. All have Been readily adjusted that have been brought to my notice, upon a mere statement to them of the law governing the cases, and every decision made by me has been at once, and, so far as I know, cheerfully acquiesced in. There has been no case of real difficulty, either between any of the Lodges or between the brethren in any Lodge, so far as I know or have been advised. " I am, therefore, able to say'that Masonry in Wisconsin is thorougly harmonious; that it is quietly and surely fulfilling its high mission of charity and benevolence — of brotherly love, relief and truth." The Report of the Grand Secretary shows that the Grand Lodge has a fund exceeding J 10,000 on hand, and no debts. The whole number of Particular Lodges in the Jurisdiction is two hundred

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The Report on Correspondence, by Bro. GEO. D . WILBER, is one of rare excellence. From almost a;ny page extracts might be taken, that would interest the Masonic reader and instruct those already advanced in the lore of the Order. Under the head " O h i o " we find the following remarks in regard to the nature and kind of offenqe committed by a brother who neglects to pay dues: " The question may be asked, does the negative fact, non-payment of dues, constitute a Masonic offense ? The practice in most Jurisdictions is founded on the affirmative of this question; and yet the negative seems to us more sound aiid Masonic. The failure to pay dues, even considered as a dereliction of duty amounting to an offense, is certainly very venial indeed compared with many practices widely prevalent, and which rarely, if ever, become matters of Masonic discipline. • We fear brethren are sometimes expelled'for mn-payment of dues, more from ill-will towards the delinquent, than from genuine love of the brotherhood or respect for the principles of Masonry. " In this connection it should not be forgotten that the regular payment of stated annual dues, is really an innovation on Ancient Craft Masonry; the practice being unknown to our ancient brethren; and whenever any Jurisdiction so far forgets this fact, as to make non-payment of dues on a par with the worst offenses known to Masonry, it is high time for it to go back to first principles and reconsider the grounds of its action. " If a brother be contumacious, either in the matter of paying his dues or otherwise, that is an offense of quite a different and much more serious nature; and yet we suspect thxt few Lodges could anywhere be found willing to expel a brother for his first or even his second act of contumacy, in any other matter. " We therefore think that our Wisconsin practice, of simply excluding from membership in the first instance, for failure to pay dues for one year or more, after due citation, most in accordance with the spirit of Masonry; for, if we admit that ' a man once a Mason is always a Mason,' we surely ought not to ruthlessly separate a brother from his Fraternity without ample cause. Expulsion, and even suspension, definite or indefinite, we think, should only be inflicted in cases showing moral depravity or obliquity; and assuredly mere pecuniary inability does not fall under that head. " In the commercial world, he who is unable to pay his debts, or neglects to do so, may indeed suffer a penalty for his failure or carelessness, but nobody, on that account, would think of treating him as a culprit guilty of a crime. The brother who fails to pay his dues, from poverty, deserves our pity; he who neglects to pay from sheer carelessless, deserves rebuke for his negligence; but in Wisconsin, he who refuses to pay, after one year's exclusion, may be tried for unmasonic conduct, as in other cases, and suspended — not expelled — from the rights and privileges of Masonry. Thus, in the Badger State, impecuniosity, with all its inconveniences, is not recognized as a crime by Masons." This tallies with our own views, and we believe is the only course that can be safely followed in the long run, with any hope of preventing accessions to the ranks of non-affiliates. Where legislation is most stringent against persons of this class, there they may be found in scores. Compulsory laws to force non-affiliates into Lodges, are failui-es; and every expulsion for the non-payment of dues, but increases the evil and provokes opposition. In his review of Virginia, Bro. WiLBER takes the following ground in respect to " mixed funerals " : " That whenever a Mason in good standing requests a Masonic burial of his remains, no matter how high his official or social station, or what his other fraternal relations may have been, it is incumbent on our Fraternity to take sole

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<;harge of the obsequies, if at all. T^is, hq^yever, so far as our experience goes, does not preclude the participation of any person, except in the purely Masonic rites; ill which kll profanes, iiicludirig other organizations as such, cannot, of course, take part. Furthermore, if it so happen that those most neirly related by family ties, should desire the kind offices of a clergyman, there is abundant time a,nd opportunity during the intervals of our ceremonials, for his services, at the house or in church, without interfering with Masonic propriety. On the other hand, if a brother Mason, belonging to other organiznlions, request Masons to unite with these in a 'mixed funeral' and ceremonial, this is a request to which Masons cannot accede. If other organizations choose to unite thus, that is their business, not ours; but the incongruity of such a mixture of ele ments, with no responsible head, each society having co ordinate rights and powers, seems too manifest for serious consideration. " I n no case do we think the wishes of the surviving i-elatives should be disregarded; even thoiigh a request for a Masonic burial has been mide by a deceased brother during his life; atid unless ah express request had been ihade, either by the brother before his death, or by his family afterward; we think Masons, as such; should.not .'officiously assume to give him a Masonic burial; although they may proffer their services as friends and citizens, but not as Masons." The general practice in this Jurisdiction, is in accordance with the above suggestions as to Masonic duty. We Kave read Bro, WILBER'S Report with steady interest, and lay it aside with the satisfaction that^our hours have not been wasted while perusing his pages. We hope our Wisconsin brethren will keep him a-field; armed and eqitipped for a dbzeri recurring compaigns. M.-.W.-. TEDD P . t).,CdTTRlLi-, .Granii Master; ikilwaukee; R.-.W.-. JOHN W. WooDHULL, Grand Secretary, Milwaukee. WYOMING. 1874. On the Ijtii of Deceinber; 1874, the Masters arid Wardens of the several Lodges of the Territory of Wyoming, met in Convention, duly called, to organize a Grand Lodge. ^ Four Particular Lodges sent delegations. A Lodge of Master Masons having been opened, and it appearing that the requisiti; number of legally Chartered Lodges were represented, the usual Grand Officers were elected by ballot, and regularly installed on the evening of the same day. .The Grand Master having appointed a Senior Grand Deacon, Junior Grand Deacon and Grand Treasurer, they were installed; and the Grand Lodge of Wyoming declared regularly constituted. On the day following Deceniber 16, the Grand Lodge adopted a Constitution, By-Laws, Rules of Order and Standing Resolutions. We congratulate oiir brethren of Wyoming on the auspicious beginning wfiicH they have made, and heartily welcome them to the circle of Grand Lodges. We rejoice that a man So pure, a Mason so intelligent and upright, as our friend SNOW, has been placed in the Grand East of this new Jurisdiction, arid sincerely hope h e may enjoy all the pleasures, and be spared all the annoyances, incident to official life. M.-. W.-. EDGAR P . SNOW, Grand Master, Cheyenne; R.-. W.-. JOHN K .

JEFFREY, Grand Secretary, Cheyenne.

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We acknowledge tlie receipt of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodges of Quebec and Michigan, but not in lime for review.

This we regret, since the

latter e^ecially abounds in matter of more than usual interest.

However, we

have a rich treasure wherein to delve in the coming year. Fraternally submitted, J O H N H. BROWN, Chairman of Committee on Correspondence.

INDEX--5875. A DDRKSS —Grand Master, 5. ABSTRACT —Recommended, 38. Ordered purchased, 52. AFFILIATION —Compelled, 76. ANGEL AZRAEL —32, 33. ALPHA LODGE — 2 3 , 60. AMENDMENTS —To Constitulion, 56. . To By-Laws, 22, 37, 78. ANNUAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N ^ A t Empori,i, 82. APPLICATION —For new Lodges, 54. APPOINTED —Grand Officers, 83. Special Committees, 85. Committee on Corresp3ridence,"85. APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES —Report on, 61, 67,79. APPENDIX. ASSISTANT L E C T U R E R S —Appointed by,'24. g L A N K —Abstract, 38, 39,' 52. Register, 38,-39, 52. ' Charters, 38. Annual Returns, 38, 52. Q A L L OF LODGES — 4. CHARITY — H o m e and abroad, 30, 36, 37. CHANGE OF NAME — Valley Lodge; 57, 58. Grasshopper Falh, 56. • CONSOLIDATION O F LODGES —28, 55, 56. COMMITTEE —Standing, 18. on Credentials, 5. on Lodges U. D., 18. on Lodges Chartered, 18. on Grand Master's Address, 18. on Appeals and Grievances, 18. on Jurisprudence, 18. on Finance, 18. on Grand Lodge Library, 18. on Correspondence, iS. on Unfinished Business, 18. CUSTODIANS— Report, 69, 70. CLOSING GRAND LODGE — 8 5 . J ) A K O T A T E R R I T O R Y —73. D E A D —Fraternal, 32, 33. DECISIONS OR OPINIONS —33, 34, 35. DISPENSATIONS GRAN 1 E D —20, 41. DUES ANNUAL—See Schedule, 43, 46.

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g L E C T l O N —Grand Officers, 70. EMPORIA —Next place of meeting, 82. E X A M I N I N G COMMITTEE —Appbinted, 52. EXPULSIONS —See tible. E X P E N S E S GRAND CHAPLAIN —to be paid, 84. P E E S — for Dispensation, 47. for Charters, 47. F I N A N C I A L REPORTS — of Grand Master, 50. of Grand Treasury, 48. <jf Grand Secretary, 42. F O R E I G N CORRESPONDENCE —Report, 52. . ^ R A N D MASTER'S REPORT—19. Topics treated: Official and Foreign Visits, 19; New Lodges Chartered, 19; Lodges U. D., 20; Obedience and Palestine Lodges, 20; Monticello and Wellington Lodges,''21; Dedication of Halls and Amendments to By-Laws, 22; Alpha Lodge, 2 3 ; Schools of Instruction, 2 3 ; Assistant Lecturers, 24; Special Election, 2 4 ; Grand Representatives, 2 5 ; Foreign Relations, 26; Pseudo Masonry, 26; Great Light Lodge, 27; Valley Lodge, 2 8 ; New Grand Lodges, 29; Relief, 29; Masonic Charity, 3 0 ; Special Cases, 3 1 ; Angel Azrael, 32, 3 3 ; Opinions, 33-3S; Financial Report, 50. GRAND SECRETARY'S R E P O R T — G e n e r a l , 36. Topics: Printing Annual Proceedings, 36; Relief Appeal, 36, 3 7 ; Amendments to By-Laws, 3 7 ; Blank Charters Obtained, 3 8 ; Blank Returns asked for, 38; Abstract and Register recommended, 39; Monticello Lodge, 3 9 ; Returns of Lodges, 4 0 ; New Lodges, 4 1 ; Financial, 43. 49GRAND T R E A S U R E R ' S REPORT —Financial, 42. GRAND OFFICERS —Elected, 70. Appointed, 83. Installed, 83. GRASSHOPPER FALLS LODGE — 5 6 . GRANTING D I M I T S - 5 6 . J.JOSPITALITY—Resolution on, 84. H O L L A N D , J AS.—Acquitted, 76. His resignation, 76, 77. J N S T A L L A T I O N GRAND OFFICERS — 8 3 . I N D I A N T E R R I T O R Y —29, 73. —Committee, 18, J URISPRUDENCE «tepoi-t. 55. 56. 68, 69, 71, 78, 79, 82. J ^ E Y S T O N E LODGE —66, 67, 79.

Index. L I B R A R Y —74. LODGES CONSTITUTED —19. J ^ A S O N I C LAW — 5 8 , 69. MASONIC TRIALS —70. MANITOBA — new Grand Lodge, 29, 73. MONTICELLO LODGE —60, 74. MILEAGE AND PER DIEM — 5 8 , 82, 83. MUTUAL B E N E F I T SOCIETY —80, 81, 82. J s ^ E W LODGES U. D . — 4 1 , 82. NON-PAYMEXT OF DUES — 5 3 , 71. Q B E D I E N C E LODGE—60. Report on, 60, 75. O P E N I N G GRAND LODGE — 3 . p R A Y E R —Gra-id Chiplain, 4, 86. PARSONS LODGE —67. PRINCE E D W A R D ISLAND — 7 3 . [REGISTER—Ordered, 52. RESIGNATION —Jas. Holland, 77. REINSTATEMENTS —See table. RITUAL — Committee appointed, 68. RESOLUTIONS O F F E R E D — by D. Vanderslice, on new Lodges, 55by Peter H. Peters, on Granting Dimits, 56. by W. E. Moore,'on Unfinished Business, 52. by E. D. Hillyer, on change of Lodge, 56. by John Guthrie, on change of Lodge, 57. by John L. Jones, on Per Diem, 58. by i'eter H. Peters, on Seneca Lodge, 75. by John Guthrie, on Seneca Lodge, 75. . by David Brockway, on Dimission, 76. by A. D. McConaughy, on Suspension, 76. ' by W. E. Moore, on Non-Affiliation, 76. by F. A. Beltis, on Amendments, 78. by W. H. Makeaney, on Suspension, 53. by E. T. Carr, on Mutual Benefit Societies, 82. by W. H. Smallwood, on Per Diem, 83. by O. A. Bassett, on Grand Secretary's Salary, 84. by O: A. Bassett, on Grand Chaplain's expenses, 84. by John L. Jones, on Hospitality, 84. by B. J. Ricker, on Thanks, 84. by Juhn Guthrie, on Printing, 84. by O. A. Bassett, on Railroads, 84. by W. H. Smallwood, on Board of Censors, 84.

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REPORT O F GRAND OFFICERS — of Grand Master, 19. • of Grand Treasurer, 42. of Grand Secretary, 36-49. of Custodians, 69, 70. R E P O R T O F STANDING COMMITTEES — on Credentials, 13. • on Grand Master's Address, 50, 52. on Lodges U. D., 53, 54. on Lodges Chartered, 58, 91, 82. on Jurisprudence, 55, 56, 68, 69, 71, 78, 79, 82. on Finance, 71, 72. on Unfinished Business, 56. on Appeals and Grievances, 61, 67. on Correspondence, 52, 73, 85. on Grand Lodge Library, 74. R E P O R T S O F SPECIAL COMMITTEES — on Custodian, 75. on Masonic Mutual Protection Association, 80, 81. g C H O O L S O F INSTRUCTION — 7 5 . SCHEDULE —Lodge dues, 43-46. of Charter fees, 47. of Dispensation fees, 47. S P E C I A L ORDER —For Election, 68. S T A N D I N G COMMITTEES — 1 8 . SUSPENSION —For non-pavment of dues, 53, 55, 71. S M I T H T O N LODGE—68.' SENECA LODGE — 6 8 , 75. " ^ A L L E Y LODGE—Representatives, 56. V E S P E R L O D G E - C h a n g e of Location, 57. • W O R S H I l ' F U L MASTER-rWellington Lodge, 77. WYOMING TERRITORY—29, 73.

PROCEEDINGS

M. W. GRAND LODGE OP THE

STATE OF KANSAS.

TWENTY-FIRST ANNUAL COMMUNICATION H E L D I N T H E CITY OF EMPORIA, O C T O B E B 17tb, 18th and 19th, A. D. 1876, A. L . 5876.

M.-.W.-. JACOB D. R U S H , GRAND MASTER, FORT SCOTT. R.-.W.-. J O H N H. BROWN, GRAND SECRETARY, WYANDOTTE.

LEAVENWORTH: KETCHESON & D U R F E E , BOOK A N D -JOB P R I N T E R S A N D E N G R A V E R S . 102 & 101 Delaware Street*

1876.

JOURNAL OF PROCEEDI¥GS. WEDNESDAY, October 17,

1876.

The Twenty-First Annual Communication of the M.'.W/. GRAND LODGE OF ANCIENT, F R E E AND ACCEPTED

MASONS

OF KANSAS, convened in Bancroft Hall, in the city of Emporia, .on Wednesda:y, the i8th day of October, A. D. 1876, A/.L.'. 5876, at 10 o'clock, A. M. GRAND OFFICERS PRESENT. M.-.W.-. ISAAC B. S H A R P R.-.W.-. JOHN G U T H R I E R.-.W.-. DAVID BROCKWAY R.-.W.-. L. D. JACOBS R.-.W.-. C H R I S T I A N BECK . R.-.W.-. J'OHN H. BROWN I W.-. D A N I E L COXE . ; W.-.A. D. McCONAUGHY W.-. MORGAN COX : W.-. R. E. T O R R I N G T O N W.-. C H A R L E S P L A N N E R W.-. JOHN L. JONES W.-. M A T T H E W M. MILLER W.-. G. W. NIMOCKS W.-. F R I T Z MAGERS

Grand Master. Deputy Grand Master. as Grand Senior Warden. as Grand Junior Warden. Grand Treasurer. Grand Secretary. Grand Chaplain. Grand Marshal. / Grand Senior Deacon. Grand Junior Deacon. Grand Senior Steward. ^ Grand Junior Steward. Grand Sword Bearer. as Grand Pursuivant. Grand Tyler.

Owing to the absence of R.'.W.'. Grand Senior Warden, B. J. F. HANNA, R.-.W.'. (irand Junior Warden, W M . H . SMALLWOOD, and W.". JOSEPH CRACKLIN, Grand Pursuivant, the M.". W.'. Grand Master filled the vacancies by the following appointments : R.-.W.-. DAVID BROCKWAY R.-.W.-. L. D. JACOBS W.-. G. W. NIMOCKS

„ Grand Senior Warden. Grand Junior Warden. Grand Pursuivant.

The M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge was opened in AMPLE FORM on the Third Degree.

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The R.'.W.'. Grand Chaplain then invoked the aid of the Deity in the following OPENING P R A Y E R : Almighty GOD, our Heavenly Father, thou Supreme Architect of the Universe, wre approach thee with reverence and humility. We implore thy blessing to rest upon this our present assembly. We earnestly beseech thee to preside in our midst, and cause thy presence to shine forth from our hearts as it did in times past from the mercy seat of King Solomon's Temple. Help us in all our deliberations with wisdom from on high, and the enlightening presence of thy Holy Spirit. Strengthen the principles of brotherly love in our hearts, and bind us together with the strong ties of peace and unity. Assist us to remember the solemn obligations which we have taken in thy name and presence, and enable us to strive after that purity of heart and rectitude of conduct which are necessary to gain admission into the Holy of Holies above. Assist us to remember the great moral lessons which our time honored institution is intended to inculcate, and impress deeply upon our hearts that none but the meritorious and praise-worthy, none hut those v,'ho are pure and blam.eless in their lives, none but those whose work on earth is approved by thee, our M.-.W.-. Grand Master, can hope to obtairi admission into the Supreme Grand Lodge above. We, therefore, most earnestly implore thee to give us grace and wisdom so to live in this life that when the cold winds of death come sighing around us, we, trusting in the all-prevailing power of the Lion of the tribe of JUDAH, may go from labor on earth to refreshment in the Paradise of GOD. May brotherly love prevail, and every moral and social virtue cement us into one common band or brotherhood. May the ever blooming loveliness of the cardinal virtues of our time honored institution continue to designate us as worthy of the high privileges which we enjoy, and do thou. Eternal Jehovah, enable us to maintain peace, harmony and brotherly love in all our present and future deliberations; and to thy name, O Blessed Heavenly Father, be ascribed the honor and glory which are so justly due. AMEN. SO mote it be. CALL O F LODGES.

On a call of the roll of Lodges by the R.'.W.'. Grand Secretary, it was ascertained that a quorum of the Lodges for the transaction of business was present, and by order of the Grand Master, the further calling of the roll was dispensed with. COMMITTEE ON C R E D E N T I A L S .

The Grand Master then appointed the following brethren as a Committee on Credentials: Bros. A. D. MCCONAUGHY , L U K E M . HAVENS, and MORGAN COX, who in due time made their Report.

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REPORT O F CREDENTIALS.

The Report of the Committee on Credentials was then submitted by Bro. HAVENS, and, on motion of Bro. COXE, was received and adopted. It is as' follows : To the M.-. W.'. Grand Lodge of Kansas : The Committee on Credentials respectfully report that they have performed the duty assigned them and report the following named Lodges represented by the proper officers or proxies, also and Past Grand Officers and Past Masters : PAST GRAND MASTERS. M. S. ADAMS, J O H N H . BROWN, JOHN M . PRICE, OWEN A. BASSETT.

PAST DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. JACOB D . R U S H .

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PAST GRAND SENIOR WARDENS. E. T. CARR, E . D . H I L L Y E R .

PAST GRAND SECRETARY. E . T . CARR.

PAST MASTERS. A. R. BANCROFT, E . P. BANCROFT, J. M. STEEL, J. E. JONES, S . E . SHELDON, S. J. W A D E , J. A. ANDERSON.

REPRESENTATIVES OF O T H E R GRAND LODGES. (

M. S. ADAMS, Arkansas, Missouri, Mississippi and Tennessee; JOHN H . BROWN, California, Iowa, Illinois, Maine and Wisconsin; OWEN A. BASSETT, Connecticut; E. T. CARR, Canada, Louisiana, N.ew York, New Jersey, Novascotia, Oregon and Texas; JOHN GUTHRIE, Indiana; E. D. HILLYER, Nebraska; S. E. SHELDON, M . D . , Ohio.

Leavenworth, No. 2 — H . C. PRANG, W . M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Wyandotte, No. 3 — I. B. SHARP, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. Kickapoo, No. 4 — J . N. COLE, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. Washington, No. 5—A. D . MCCONAUGHY, proxy for W. M. and J. W., JOHN M. PRICE, proxy for S. W. Lawrence, No. 6 — W. R. FRISBIE, W . M . , proxy for j . W., L. S. STEELE,

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Acacta, No. 9 — W. C. RANSOM, proxy for W. M. and S. W., W. A. WORK, proxy for J. W. King Solomon, No. 10—D. BYINGTON, W . M . , proxy for J. W., J. C. KfeTCHESON, proxy for S. W. Emporia, No. 12 — J. J. BUCK, proxy for W. M., JAMES SMITH, S . W . , J. B. STARR, J. W.

Nemaha, No. 13 — H. G. REYNOLDS, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. Oskaloosa, No 14—A. J. BUCK, S . W . , proxy for W. M. and J. W. Great Bend, No. 15 — G. W. NiMOCKS, W. M., proxy for J. W., W M . TORRY, S. W; La Fayette, No. 16 — G. S. G R E E N , W . M . , W . C . STEWART, proxy for S. W. W. F. A L L E N , J. W.

Topeka, No. 17 — B . M C K E E , W . M . , D . F . BLANDON, proxy for S. W., D. W . N E L L E S , J. W .

Franklin, No. 18 — A. S. FOWLER, proxy for W. M., L. F . SAWYER, proxy for S. W., J. A. BRANT, J. W.

Valley Falls, No. 2 1 - E. D. HILLYER, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. High Prairie, No. 25 — B . B. MOORE, W . M . , T . W . RUBLE, S . W .

Pacific, No. 29 — T . S. STOVER, W . M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Arcana, No. 3 1 — J O H N PRICE, W . M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Auburn, No. 32 — R. STEES, W . M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Great Light, No. 3 4 — J N O . J. OLIVER, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. Hiawatha, No. 3 5 — 0 . A. BASSETT, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. Council Grove, No. 3 6 — F . P. NICHOLS, proxy for W. M., A. B. SPENCER, proxy* for S. W., H . W. GILDEMEISTER, J. W .

Paola, No. 37 — G. W. QUIMBY, proxy for W. M. lola. No. 3 8 — J O H N FRANCIS, proxy for W. M. and J. W. Rising Sun, No. 4 6 — S . P. TRESSLER, S . W . , proxy for W. M., L. M. HAVENS, proxy for J. W. Xenia, No. 47 — A. M. ATKISSON, W . M . , proxy for S. W., CHAS. LOVE, J. W.

Orient, No. 51 — D . BROCKWAY, proxy for W. M., FRANK DRUMMOND, proxy T. H . CAVANAUGH, proxy for J. W. Shawnee, No. 54 — DAVID D U F F , W . M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.

Troy. No. 55 — S. E. HARDY, W . M., proxy for S. W . and J. W. Spring Hill, No. 56 — E . T. BEESON, S . W . , proxy for W. M". and J. W. Mt. Pleasant, No. 58 — W . E. MOORE, W . M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W.

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Salina, No. 60 — JOHN D . M . CONRAD, proxy for W. M. and J. W. La Cygne, No. 61 — G E O . F . HAMLIN, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W.

Adams, No. 63 — F . A. BETTIS, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. Burlington, No. 66 — A. M. BURNETT, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. Hiram, No. 68 — A. W. jACKSON, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. Miami, No. 69 — G. W. QUIMBY, proxy for W. M. Chetopa, No. 7 3 — G E O R G E L I S L E , proxy for W. M. and S. W., N I X O N E L L I O T T ,

proxy for J. W. Wamego, No. 75 — G. S. GREEN, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. Erie, No. 76 — J. N. WHERRETT, S. W . , proxy for W. M. and J. W. ionic. No. 77 — JOHN E . JONES, W . M . , A L F R E D ROBERTS, proxy for S. W.

Corinthian, No. 79 — JNO. MCPHELLEY, proxy for W. M. and S. W., JOSEPH DRAKE, proxy for J. W. Zendattia, No. 80 — G E O . W . ESTES, W . M . , J. P. K O H L , S . W .

New Albany, No. 81 — J . W. PAULEN, proxy for W. M. and S. W. Tuscan, No. 82 — H . D. DICKSON, W . M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Golden Rule, No. 90 — C. L. VANDERPOOL, proxy for W. M., J. L E E K N I G H T , proxy for J; W. Mission, No. 92 — E. H. CRAWFORD, W . M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Girard, No. 93 — J. H . WATERMAN, W . M . , proxy for S. W. and J.- W. Harmony, No. g4 — JAS. M. K E C K , S . W . , proxy for W. M. and J. W . Constillation, No. 95 — A L E X . H U N T , W . M . , proxy for S. W., J. W. PAULEN,

proxy for J. W, Delaware, No. 96 — R. O'DONNELL, J. W., proxy for W. M. and S. W. Benevolent, No. 98 — G. C. KENYER, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. Wichita, No. 99 — THOS. TRICKEY, W . M . , MORGAN COX, proxy for S. W., M. S. ADAMS, J. W .

Prudence, No. 100 — T . P. ANDERSON, W . M . proxy for J. W., H. C. PURSEL,

proxy for S. W. • Euclid, No. l o i — S A M U E L R . SHOEMAKER, S. W . , proxy for W. M. Keystone, No. 102 — G. J. TALLMAN, S . W . , proxy for W. M. and J. W. Cedar, No. 103 — GILBERT BEDELL, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W.

Frontier, No. 104— R. E. W H I T E , proxy for W. M., S, W. and J. W. Solomon City, No. 105 — D. W, WILSON, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. Fidelity, No. 106— G. F. DUNHAM, W . M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.

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Fortitude, No. 107—H. M. WATERS; proxy for W. M., E. HERRING, proxy for S. W. and J. W. Americus, No. 109 — D. A. STAHL, W . M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Adelphi, No n o — A. B. LEMMON, J. W., proxy for W. M. and S. W. Hesperian, No. I l l — A . C. SHERMAN, proxy for W . M., S. W. and J. W . Blue Rapids, No. 112 — O. A. BASSETT, proxy for W . M., S. VV. and j . W. St. Johtn\

No. 113— W. E. R E I D , W . M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.

Advance, No. 114 — B. M. ROBINSON, W . M .

Excelsior, No. 115 —A. M. ATKISSON, proxy for W. M. Muscotah, No. 116—J. C. H E A T H , W . M . , proxy for S. W . and J. W. Parson, No. 117 — GEO. W . GABRIEL, W . M . , J. P. TAYLOR, proxy for S. W.

and J. W. Altoono, No. 118 — R. N . RICHARDSON, proxy for W. M. and S. W. Cherokee, No. 119 — W. R. JONES, S . W . , proxy for W. M. and J. W. Halcyon, No. 120 — JAS. STEWART, W . M . , A. G. HUFFMAN, proxy for S. W., THOS. M . HUFFMAN, J. W.

Woodson, No. 121 — S. R. KELLOGG, S . W . , proxy for W. M. and J. W. Godfrey, No. 124 — G. F . POND, W . M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Meridian, No. 126 — D A N ' L CARR, S . W . , proxy for W. M. and J. W.

Ottawa, No. 128 — H. D . CRANE, W . M . , proxy for S. W. and j . W. Belleville, No. 129 —A. T. WiLSON, W. M., proxy for S. W. and j . W. Carson, No. 132 — jAs. WETHERBY, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. Crescent, No. 133 — A. B. LEMMON, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. Clay Center, No. 134—M. M. MILLER, W . M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Lenexa, No. 135 — H. J. ALLEN, proxy for W. M. Vesper, No. 136 — W. D. JoLLY, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. Cherryvale, No. 137 — G . R. SHAW, W . M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Reno, No. 1 4 0 — W M . M . INGHAM, W . M . , proxy for S. W., E . ' A . SMITH,

proxy for J. W. Signal, No. 141 — D. BROCKWAY, proxy for W. M. Newton, No. 142 — B. F . ENANS, W . M . , SAM'L SAYLOR, proxy

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G E O . C L A P P , J. W.

Minneapolis, No. 1 4 3 - ^ D . D. HoAG, W . M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Gilead, No. 144 — JOHN L. JoNES, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. Thayer, No. 149 ^ E . H . CRAWFORD, proxy for W . M.

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Cato, No. 153 — J. H . WATERMAN, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. Dexter, No. 156 — M. S. ADAMS, proxy for W. M., S. W . and J. W. Active, No. 158 — A. D. MCCONAUGHY, proxy for W. M., S. \V. and J. W. Robinson, No. 159 — H . G. REYNOLDS, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. Saqui, No. 160 —Z. T. WALROND, W . M . , proxy for S. W., J. J. HAYS, J. W .

O P E N I N G ADDRESS.

The M.".W.'. Grand Master then delivered the following ADDRESS. To the M.-. W.-. Grand Lodge of the State of Kansas :

: Time, ever swiftly rolling on, with its burden of care, as well as of joys and pleasures, has once again gathered us together upon the "checkered pavement," and about our Sacred Altar, to exchange fraternal greetings and take counsel of each other as to our best interest as Masons. T h e golden moments of action in this regard with many of us, will pass, are passing rapidly away, with each fleeting day — then while here, let us all endeavor to make the most of our time by giving and receiving all the good possible. BRETHREN

In accordance, with the requirements of Section 4, of the By-Laws of our Grand Lodge, I now have the honor and pleasure to submit to you for your consideration an account of my official acts during the recess of the Grand Lodge, together with such suggestions and propositions as I have deemed of sufficient value to demand the attention of this Grand Lodge. I am most happy to state to you, that, with but a single exception, the greatest unanimity and harmony exist among the brethren in the Subordinate Lodges throughout our Jurisdiction, and prosperity and success seem to be crowning all their efforts; and that but very few dissensions have arisen during the past year demanding the attention of the Committee on Grievances, or of this Grand Lodge; the exception to which i refer will be fully brought to your notice and explained

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before I close, and will demand your close and careful consideration, that no wrong may be inflicted and yet full and complete justice may be done in the premises. OFFICIAL VISITATION. Owing to sickness in my family, absence from the Jurisdiction and press of business, I have been unable to make the number of official visitations to subordinate Lodges that I so much desired, but from information received, I am pleased to report substantial progress and good work in a large majority of our Lodges. NEW LODGES. The new Lodges to whom Charters were granted at the last Annual Communication, have all been regularly constituted by Warrants to the Master and Wardens therein respectively named, and in each instance the ceremonies of organiz-"> ing the Lodge and installing the officers were conducted by an experienced and duly authorized brother, acting as Special Deputy Grand Master,, and the reports of their proceedings show that their work was well and faithfully done. The new Lodges so chartered and organized are as follows: HAVEN LODGE, N O . 157, at So.uth Haven. ACTIVE LODGE, N O . 158, at Atchison. ROBINSON LODGE, N O . 159, at Robinson.

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SAQUI LODGE, N O . ALMA LODGE, N O .

160, at Osborn City. 161, at Alma.

SABETHA LODGE, N O . 162, at Sabetha. GREENWOOD LODGE, N O .

163, Charleston.

DISPENSATIONS FOR N E W LODGES.

During the past year I have issued Dispensations for the formation of new Lodges as follows: October 30, A . D. 1875, to Bro. D. R. MAGILL, G. W .

and twenty-nine others, for the formation of Seneca Lodge, at Seneca, Nemaha county. BROWN, D . R . VORHES,

November 8, 1875, to BENJ. F . SMITH, S . SHERMAN

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MONO, LUTH F . CHANDLER, and thirteen others, for the formation of Oxford Lodge, at Oxford, Sumner county. December 18, 1875, to GEORGE T . POLSON, JAMES VV. S M I T H ,

and twelve others, for the formation of Farmers' Lodge,' at May Day, Riley county.

FRANCIS M . COFFELL,

December 18, 1875, to GILBERT BEDEL, A. O. BRUNER,

JOHN W . RHODAS, and fifteen others, for the formation of

Larned Lodge, at Larned, Pawnee county. December 23, 1875, to A. MOSER, JAMES F , CREE, GEORGE

W. CLARK, and nine others, for the formation of Parkerville Lodge, at Parkerville, Morris county. January 12, 1876, to A. J. BROWN, C . W . FARINGTON, SAM-

and six others, for the formation of Blue Rapids Lodge, at Blue Rapids, Marshall county.

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May 18, 1876, to ORANGE S . BROOKS, G E O . S . BURNHAM,

and eleven others, for the formation of Ida Lodge, at Ida, Republic county.

AHLRICK STEENBLOCK,

SPECIAL DISPENSATIONS T O CONFER DEGREES B E F O R E T H E CONSTITUTIONAL T I M E H A D ELAPSED.

Brethren, long before my elevation to the high honors, which your kindness conferred upon me, my attention had often been called to the rapidity with which Masons were being made in'these modern times, and the ill effects thereof on the welfare of the Craft, and upon close investigation I have come to the conclusion that the fault, for fault it is, lay with the Masters of Lodges in making the request without proper cause, and the indulgent kindness of the Grand Master in granting the request to confer Degrees out of time. Deeming the practice to be full of peril to the Craft eventually, except in extraordinary cases,, and to discourage the practice of applying therefor, I have, since my accession to office, persistently refused to grant all applications to confer Degrees before the requisite time had passed, as prescribed by the ByLaws of this Grand Lodge, and I have thus, without doubt, called down upon myself the animadversions of many good brethren, by reason of my views and action in the matter, aiid

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for what may appear to them to be an arbitrary rule on my part; but sincerely believing that making Masons at a "hand gallop" works to the detriment of the Craft, I have steadfastly refused all requests for that purpose. A n d here let me make an abstract from the address of our eminent and learned brother, HENKY W . R O T H E R T , M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master of Iowa. H e says, while speaking on this subject; "Painful and unpleasant it is to disregard the earnest appeals of a worthy and zealous brother., but the. honest convictions of duty speak in imperative tones and forbid the gratifications of individual desires. So much has been said and written discountenancing and discouraging the making of Masons at railroad speed, at a time when the conveniences of travel, or the purposes of business seem to demand it, that I have nothing to add, save expressing a sincere hope that in this Jurisdiction in future but few instances may occur where an applicant is permitted to tread upon the checkered pavement, receive his wages in the Middle Chamber, or enter the sanctum sanctorum, without having waited ' a proper time,' and ' with patience' worked in the quarries and exhibited suitable specimens of his skill." SUSPENSION OF FRANKFORT LODGE, N O . 67.— On the 2d

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of December, A. D. 1875, charges were regularly preferred in Frankfort Lodge, No. ^j, against Bro. JOHN B . AULD, a

member of said Lodge, for gross unmasonic conduct, and a trial thereof duly had, and although the evidence in the opinion of the Committee on Grievances at the last Communication of this Grand Lodge clearly proved the brother guilty of the lowest of crimes, yet the Lodge refused to find him guilty. A number of the members of the Lodge having the good of Masonry at heart, and deeming themselves and the community outraged by the result of the trial, appealed the case to this Grand Lodge at its last Communication, and all the proceedings had in the Lodge, and evidence introduced and offered on the trial of the case, came' before your Committee on Grievances for action, and your Committee on full investigation, found that the breach of Masonic discipline by the

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Lodge in said matter, was so glaring and so destructive to the good of Masonry that it was their intention, at first, to recommend to this Grand Lodge that the Charter of Frankfort ' Lodge, No. 6"], be revoked, so that such disgraceful material might be sloughed off from the Masonic fraternity. But upon the earnest plea of the delegates from the Lodge, that if the matter were only referred back to the Lodge, they would rectify their error by promptly re-trying the case, and expelling the guilty brother, and on their representations the Committee finally recommended to this Grand Lodge to reverse the case, remand it back for a new trial, and reprimand the Lodge, which was accordingly done by this Grand Lodge. Owing to long and continued sickness in my family, I was unable to visit Frankfort Lodge, No. 6"], to administer the reprimand ordered by the Grand Lodge until May 11, A. D. 1876, at which time I convened that Lodge for that purpose. On meeting the Lodge for the above purpose, it was with much surprise that I learned that nothing had been done by Frankfort Lodge towards re-trying Bro. A U L D upon the charges, as the delegates from the Lodge had assured the Committee they would do. Imniediately on learning this fact I inquired the reason for their non-action, and it was represented to me that it would be useless to re-try Bro A U L D , as he, through the influence of his father, could bring such a force to bear on the members of the Lodge, that he could not be punished, no matter what the evidence might b e ; and that Bro. A U L D was publicly denouncing the Lodge and its members, and daring the members to bring him to trial, until Masonry had come into the utmost disrepute in that community. After performing the duty of reprimanding the Lodge, I directed Frankfort Lodge to set a time for the trial of Bro. AULD, serve him with a copy of the charges, and notify him of the time of trial thereon, and also summon every merriber of the Lodge to be present at the time of trial, all of which was accordingly done. A trial was thereupon had 00 the charges before a full

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Lodge, and the evidence (which was duly certified up to me together with a copy of the proceedings) conclusively proves to me, after careful examination thereof, that Bro. A U L D was guilty, yet he was acquitted, the vote being 17 guilty to 17 not guilty, such a result showing to my mind that what the brethren had told me prior to the trial was correct, and that Frankfort Lodge was entirely powerless to discipline its member, Bro. J. B. AULD, no matter how outrageous and unmasonic might be his conduct. After full investigation of the whole matter, and on consultation with several learned and leading Masons, I came to the determination that there was but one course to pursue, and that the good of Masonry could only be maintained, by promptly administering a remedy equal to the exigency, which must be the suspension of said Frankfort Lodge, No. 67, until the meeting of this Grand Lodge, and then let you, my brethren, assume the responsibility of further action in the premises. I therefore accordingly on the 24th day of July, A. D. 1876, issued an order suspending said Lodge from further Masonic labor until the further order of this Grand Lodge, and also ordered the Master of said Lodge, Bro. S. B. T O D D , to take possession of the property of said Lodge, and report to this Grand Lodge, which he accordingly did, and is now holding said property subject to your order. In justice to the Worshipful Master, Senior and Junior Warden of said Lodge, I must say that they did all in their power to subserve the good of Masonry in said matter, and are in no wise to blame for the action of said Lodge; but on the contrary, they, with some twenty other brethren of said , Lodge, feeling aggrieved by the action of the Lodge in acquitting Bro. A U L D , immediately appealed said case to this Grand Lodge for further action. All the papers connected with this whole matter are now in the hands of your Committee on Grievance. My Brethren, Masonry means something; something that is honorable and upright, good and t r u e ; if not, then our labors for long years have been in vain, and our presence herq

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to-day is for naught. If Subordinate Lodges can deliberately disregard all the beloved principles of our Order, which we so revere and cherish, without rebuke and punishment by this Grand Lodge, then indeed have I misunderstood Masonry. D E A T H OF P..G.-.M.-. RICHARD R. R E E S .

It was with the most painful feelings of regret that on the nineteenth day of November last I received the sorrowful intelligence that our beloved and honored Brother, P.\G.". M.'.RiCHARD R. R E E S , had ceased his labors here below and passed to the Celestial Lodge on high, where the G/.A.*. 0.".T.\U.'. forever presides. I was furthermore informed that Bro. R E E S had made the ante inortefn request, that he be buried with Masonic honors by the Grand Lodge, and with the information also came the request from numerous leading Masons of this jurisdiction, that a Special Session of the Grand Lodge be called for the purpose of paying the last sad honors to the illustrious dead. Remembering the many virtues and the truly honorable and upright character of our lamented friend and brother, and the many and valuable services he had rendered the Craft during almost a lifetime in the Masonic harness; that he was our first Grand Master in this jurisdiction, which office he filled to the eminent satisfaction of the Craft for five successive years, and how kind and genial he was in all his intercourse with the fraternity — so that one and all revered him as a father, that to know him was to love, that his name had become a household word with the Craft, a man without spot or blemish, either in the public or private walks of life, and one to whom the widow and orphan well knew that they could pour out their sorrows and burdens and receive such consolation as they needed and desired, if in his power to bestow; — well knowing all these things, I felt that the fraternity would prove false to themselves and to every principle of friendship, gratitude and fraternal feeling, should it refuse his last request. I, therefore, in accordance with this request, convened the Grand Lodge in Special Session, at the Masonic Temple in the city of Leavenworth, on the 20th day of November, A. D. 1875, and

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there being found present a quorum, the Grand Lodge was opened in AMPLE FORM. After announcement of the reasons for the calling of said Special Communication, the following Brethren were appointed a Committee on Resolutions, viz: P.-.G.-.M.-. OWEN A. BASSETT, P . - . G / . M . - . M . S . ADAMS, and P.-.G.-.M.-. JOHN M . P R I C E ; and, P.-.G.-.M.-. JOHN H . BROWN was appointed as a Committee of one on biography, the reports of which Committees are herewith submitted. Afterwards, on Sunday, the 21st day of November, the Grand Lodge, under escort of Leavenworth Commandery, No. I, proceeded to pay the last sad tribute of respect of Masons, to our beloved brother, and deposited his remains in the silent tomb with the solemn ceremonies of our mystic order. It was afterwards ascertained that, although the Leavenworth brethren had been very liberal in services and donations to defray the expenses of the last illness and funeral expenses of Bro. R E E S , who died a poor man, they were lacking the amount of ;?90.75 in paying all the expenses of his funeral and paying for a lot in the cemetery in which to inter his remains. On consultation with the various members of the Grand Lodge, it was their unanimous conclusion that our late Bro. R E E S not only belonged to our Leavenworth brethren but to the Cr'-ft at large throughout the jurisdiction, and that in token of the esteem in which the brethren at large held him, it would be no more than right for the Grand Lodge to pay the said deficit of ^90.75 incurred in the last sad rites bestowed by the Grand Lodge on our deceased brother. I therefore, in accordance with their desire, drew an order as Grand Master, on the Grand Treasurer for the amount necessary to pay said deficit, having no doubt but that this Grand Lodge would ratify my action in this matter. Brethren, my action in the premises is referred to you for your approval, without which approval my action is void and of no effect. On the 22d day of June, A. D. 1876, at Fort Scott, R.-.W.-. Bro. JOHN S. R E D F I E L D , Past Depuly Grand Master, was called to his final rest. Our brother passed away in the

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prime and vigor of his manhood; his work was not accomplished, yet his column was broken. H e was a self-made m a n ; cultivating and supporting himself by his own exertions, he secured a classical education. Graduating with eminent honor, and chosing medicine as his profession, he became distinguished therein, being elected President of the Kansas State Medical Society for the year A. D. 1874, enjoying a wide-spread and enviable reputation as an accomplished and successful physician. H e was Deputy Grand Master of this Grand Lodge, A. D. i860, and was well known to the Craft and citizens of the State generally, as a whole souled, warmhearted man, who never became weary in well doing. He was buried with Masonic honors by Bourbon Lodge, No. 8. CONSOLIDATION OF LODGES.

Whitewater Lodge, No. 148, deeming that the best interests of Masonry would be advanced by the consolidation of said Lodge with Halcyon Lodge, No. 120, submitted on the 3rd day of February, A. D. 1876, to said Halcyon Lodge, No. 120. a proposition to consolidate the two Lodges on the following terms, viz: The members of Whitewater Lodge to acquire membership in Halcyon Lodge by the favorable action of both Lodges, the members of the former to retain all their rights and privileges and be subject to all liabilities now existing, and that the records and properties of the former be transferred to and become the property and records of the latter Lodge, which said proposition was accepted by Halcyon Lodge, subject to the approval of the Grand Master; and which said agreement of consolidation being reported to me, was by me duly approved and I hereby recommend its approval by the Grand Lodge, believing that thereby we best serve the welfare of the Craft in their community. The Master of Whitewater Lodge, No. 148, will, on the approval of said consolidation, surrender up to the Grand Lodge the Charter of said Whitewater Lodge, for cancellation. On the 19th day of April, A. D. 1876, Calvary Lodge, No. 50, believing that the prosperity of the Craft would be best

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subserved by its consolidation with King Solomon Lodge, No. lo, submitted the terms of an agreement for consolidation to King Solomon Lodge, No. lo, which agreement was on the 5th day of May, A. D. 1876, accepted and ratified by said King Solomon Lodge, and the same was thereafter executed and perfected by said two Lodges, by virtue of which agreement Calvary Lodge, No. 50, was merged into and became a part of King Solomon, No. 10, the members of the former acquiring membership in the latter, and being subject to all liabilities in the latter as now existing, the records and properties of every kind belonging to the former being transferred to and becoming the records and property of the latter. The proceedings were then certified up to the Grand Master for his recommendation, and on the loth day of May, A. D. 1876, after careful examination of the actions of both Lodges, said agreement of consolidation was by me approved, and I hereby recommend said actions to the Grand Lodge for its approval. The papers and proceedings therein are herewith submitted. The Master of Calvary Lodge, No. 50, will, on the approval of said consolidation, surrender up to the Grand Lodge the Charter of said Calvary Lodge for cancella' tion. GRAND LODGE REPRESENTATIVES.

During the past year, upon the suggestion and recommendation of the Grand Masters of other Jurisdictions with whom this Grand Lodge i.s in fraternal intercourse, I have appointed Representatives of this Grand Lodge as follows: M.'.W.'. Bro. K . D. W A L K E R , near the Grand Lodge of West Virginia. R.'.W.". Bro. CHARLES H I M R O D , near the Grand Lodge of Idaho. I am officially advised of the appointment of the R.'.W.*. Bro. JOHN H . BROWN, as Grand Representative near this Grand Lodge, for Wisconsin, Maine and Illinois. W A S H I N G T O N MONUMENT.

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M.'.W.'.J. P. C. CoTTRiLL, Grand Master of Wisconsin, in regard to the erection of a suitable monument to the memory of our Bro. GEORGE WASHINGTON, at Mount Vernon. As I had no authority to take any action on the matter, I herewith submit the communication to you for such consideration and action as may be deemed advisable, and recommend the same to your earnest attention. REMOVAL OF LODGE.

On the i6th day of December, A. D. 1875, on the unanimous request of the members of Gilead Lodge, No. 144, expressed at its regular Communication-held December 10, A. D. 1875, and being satisfied that the convenience of its members and the welfare of the Craft would be. greatly enhanced thereby; I issued a Dispensation authorizing said Gilead Lodge, No. 144, to hold its Communications at the town of Yates Centre, in the same county, instead of at Kalida, as it had heretofore done, and which action is submitted for your approval. SENECA LODGE, U. D.

In accordance with the resolution of this Grand Lodge, adopted at its last Com'mnnication, on the 30th day of October, A. D. 1875,1 issued a Dispensation to Bros. t). R. MAGILL, as Master, G. B. BROWN, as Senior Warden; D. R. VORHES, as Junior Warden, and twenty-nine others, to form a new Lodge, as Seneca Lodge, U. D., which was accordingly done. ' And from the information I have received from the brethren, the hiost pleasant feelings prevail among them, and the Lodge is progressing finely on a solid and sure basis. The action of this Grand Lodge, though seeming harsh, proved a blessing in disguise, by freeing them from the turbulent element that produced the discord, occasioned the disgrace and nearly ruined the Lodge; and has saved them to future usefulness in the Mystic Circle of the Masonic Fraternity. The Grand Lodge should at this Communication take some fiction defining the Masopic standing and situation of those

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members of the late Seneca Lodge, No. 39, who were not taken into the organization of Seneca Lodge, U. D., for without some action of this Grand Lodge for their relief the Masons I refer to, cannot again connect themselves through membership with the fraternity. Seneca Lodge, No. 39, Having terminated its existence, cannot grant them a dimit, neither can the new Lodge, as they never belonged to it, and yet a dimit is necessary to enable them to attach themselves to some working Lodge, but the Grand Secretary has, as yet, received no authority to act in the premises. CHANGE O F T I M E OF M E E T I N G .

On March 14, A. D. 1876, on the request of Cedar Vale Lodge, U. D., being satisfied that it would be to the conveni ence of the members of said Lodge, I issued a Dispensation, authorizing said Lodge to hold its regular Communications on the Saturday on or before the full moon of each month, and every two weeks thereafter, instead of Wednesday, as it had heretofore done. BOARD OF CUSTODIANS.

On the i6th day of December, A. D. 1875, by appointment, I met with the Board of Custodians, consisting of Bro. E. D. HiLLYER, Bro. W M . COWGILL, 4nd Bro. "L. P. MASON, at Lawrence, and there agreed upon the times and places for holding schools of instruction. A n d by the information I have received, I am convinced that through their labor and perseverance they have accomplished great good and are now rapidly and successfully disseminating the correct work throughout this jurisdiction in the most thorough manner. Their reports will be submitted to'you at this Communication. On the advice and recommendation^of thejjBoard of Cus-

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todians, I appointed the following brethren Assistant Lecturers : Bro. LELAND J. W E B B , Adelphi Lodge, No. n o .

Bro. MORGAN COX, Wichita Lodge, No. 99. Bro. SAML. T . HOWE, Centre Lodge, No. 147.

Bro. Bro. Bro.

Wichita Lodge, No. 99. Wellington Lodge, No. 150. CRAWFORD, Mission Lodge, No. 92.

T H O S N . TKICKEY,

GEORGE M . M I L L E R , ED. H.

Bro. CURTIS W . LUND, Harmony Lodge, No. 94.

Bro. WILLIAM P. MUDGETT, Sutton Lodge, No. 85. Bro. LYMAN P. GETMAN, Vesper Lodge, No. 136. Bro. B. R. CUNNINGHAM, Keystone Lodge, No. 102. Bro. GEORGE F . POND, Godfrey Lodge, No. 124.

Bro. W M . E . MOORE, Mt. Pleasant Lodge, No. 58. SPECIAL DISPENSATIONS.

During the past year I have issued Special Dispensations for the election and installation of officers of Lodges, as follows : To Granada Lodge, No. 53, to elect and install W.'.M.'. To Keystone Lodge, No. 102, to hold a public celebration, procession and instalfation of officers, on December 27th, A. D. 1875. To Benevolent Lodge, No. 98, to publicly dedicate their new Hall, on December 25th, A. D. 1875, R.-.W.-. Bro. B. J. F . H A N N A , G . " . S . ' . W . ' . , conducting the ceremonies as S.'.D.'.G.'.M.-. To Palestine Lodge, No. 127, to elect its officers. To Cherokee Lodge, No. 119, to install its officers. To Oskaloosa Lodge, No. 14, to elect W.'.M.". and install its officers. To Wellington Lodge, No. 150, to install its officers. To Active Lodge, No. 158, to elect and install its officers. To Carbondale Lodge, No. 132, to elect and install Senior Warden. To Home Lodge, No. 89, to install W.-.M.-. To Ridgeway Lodge, No. 62, to elect and install. Master. To Lincoln Lodge, No. 154, to install Master.

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T o Liberty Lodge, No. 123, to elect Secretary and instal its officers. T o Pacific Lodge, No. 29, to elect and install Senior Warden. RECOGNITION OF GRAND LODGES.

. At the last Commtinication of this Grand Lodge, the question of recognizing the Grand Lodges of the Indian Territory, Manitoba and Prince Edwards Island was referred to t h e Committee on Foreign Correspondence, and after a report thereon from said Committee, and considerable discussion, the further consideration of the matter was postponed until this Communication. I would recommend that the request of the above named Grand Lodges for recognition be given full and careful investigation by you, and if their proceedings have been just and regular, and in,compliance with Masonic rules and usages, then that that recognition be awarded them, that sister Grand Lodges in good standing are entitled to. During the month of August last I received information from the Grand Lodge of Canada, claiming jurisdiction throughout the Province of Ontario, and heretofore exercising it, which Grand Lodge held its Twenty-first Annual Communication in the city of Ottawa, on the 12th and 13th days of July, that on the loth day of February, A. D. 1876, a number of Masons belonging to Subordinate Lodges within its Jurisdiction had engaged in a seditions movement to subvert the authority of said Grand Lodge of Canada by an attempted formation of a new Grand Lodge within the jurisdiction of said Grand Lodge of Canada, to be known as the Grand Lodge of Ontario, and had filed their declaration of incorporation of the same. Further, that the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Canada immediately on being apprised of the foregoing, and that the brethren named in said incorporation, were holding unauthorized and clandestine meetings under said pretended authority, in violation of their Masonic duties, and in defiance of the Grand Lodge of Canada,

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issued his edict suspending said brethren and those acting with them from all the rights, benefits and privileges of Masonry until the next Communication of the Grand Lodge of Canada, at which Communication the action of the Grand Master was approved, and the brethren so suspended were, by resolution of said Grand Lodge, expelled. The said organization known as the "Grand Lodge of Ontario," I am informed, will ask recognition at your hands during this session of the Grand Lodge. On receiving the foregoing information, I immediately referred the matter to the Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Correspondence, our Grand Secretary, for full investigation, with the request that he make a full report thereon at this Communication, and from his well known punctuality I have no doubt he will furnish us with sufficient light to enable us to act intelligently and wisely in the premises. DECISIONS.

During the past year I have received a large number of letters, making inquiries as to the Masonic law in this Jurisdiction, and have promptly answered all to the best of my ability, and would respectfully report to the Grand Lodge for its action the following decisions: 1. A published copy of the proceedings of the Grand Lodge received by a . Subordinate Lodge is.official notice of the proceedings of the Grand Lodge, or a copy of its proceedings, or any p irt thereof, certified by the Grand Secretary, is official notice. 2. Where a summons has been regularly issued and duly served upon a brother, and those facts appear of record, then in that case the Lodge has acquired jurisdiction over the brother, and although the case may be continued, the Lodge may proceed without issuing a seco:id summons, havin^' due regard to the regularity of all its proceedings. 3. When a member of a Lodge is subject to trial or discipline for non-pay. meiit of dues and charges have been preferre:! against him, the Lodge has obtained jurisdiction, and he can only oust the jurisdiction by full payment. A partial payment would not restore if suspended, and by the same rale partial payment would not act as a supersedeas to deprive the Lodge of jurisdiction. 4. When a Lodge, the by-laws of which requires a majority.of votes to eiect, on an election deposits sixteen ballots, as follows : Eight votes for A. B., six

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votes for C. D . , one vote for E. F., and one blank ballot, there has been no election, as no one has received a majority of all voles cast. 6. A member of a Lodge, who has been regularly tried on charges, found guilty and sentenced to be reprimanded but refuses to attend Lodge so that the reprimand may be administered, is not entitled to a dimit, but is liable to further Masonic discipline for such refusal. 7. The Secretary of a Lodge ought not to enter the arguments for or against a motion or resolution in the record of the proceedings of the Lodge, but having been entered and the minutes read and approved, it is too late at the next meeting of the Lodge to change the record, either by erasure or interlineations. Where a supposed error has been committed in making up the records of the meeting of the Lodge and said record has been read and approved by the Lodge, the error, if any exists, can be corrected at any subsequent meeting of the Lodge, by motion explaining, modifying or correcting it, and entered in the proceedings of such subsequent meeting, but the minutes of the former meeting after approval, should not be mutilated. 8. A visiting brother has no right to take such an active part in the busi- . ness of the Lodge as to exclude members of the Lodge, unless invited so to do, or unless he'is acting as counsel for some brother, and a visitor is at all times, under the control of the Master, who has it in his power at any time to exclude the visiting brother from the Lodge room, should he become^bnoxious, or the peace and harmony of the Lodge or the brethren be disturbed by his presence. 9. Statement—A profane residing within the Jurisdiction of Lodge, No. 17, petitions it for the degrees of Masonry, which is received, and after due proceedings had, the applicant is rejected. He then removes within the jurisdiction of Lodge, No. 132, and petitions it for the degrees in Masonry, which petition is received by No. 132, and without the consent of No. 17, or the waiver of any of its rights. No. 132 accepts the applicant and confers upon him the E. A. Degree. The applicant before receiving any further Degrees removes back within the jurisdiction of No. 17, and petitioned No. 17 for the F. C. and M. M.'s Degrees. Query — To which Lodge does the candidate belong and what is his status? Answe} The candidate having first applied to No. 17 for the Degrees, it obtained jurisdiction over him, although it rejected him, and he became its matefial' and without the consent of No. 17, no Lodge could legally receive and act on his petition. No. 132 did so act and conferred the E. A. Degree, which act was unauthorized and a violation of Masonic law. No. 17 having obtained jurisdiction and never having waived it, has now full jurisdiction and control of the candidate. The action of No. 132 in no wise interfered with its rights, and.on demand of No. 17, No. 132 should pay over to No. 17 any money received on said petition. The candidate having received the E. A. Degree and having the right to suppose No. 132 was proceeding regularly, and being in no wise to blame for their action, need only petition No. 17 for the F . C. and M. M. Degrees. 10.

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can renew his application at any regular communication after his rejection, but to do so must present another petition, duly recommended, and which must go through the ordinary course, the same as the first one, and so with all others he may present. When a petition has been received, referred and reported upon, it has performed its duty and is dead. 11. rt. Bro. F. C. may apply for advancement at every regular meeting, and the mere fact that a member present demands a ballot and he is blackballed, does not deter him from applying again, but if a member objects in open Lodge to any further advancement of the Bro. F. C , and has his objections entered on the records of the Lodge, then and in that case, the Bro. F. C. cannot be moved until the objecting brother withdraws his objections or ceases to be a member of the Lodge. A Bro. F . C. applying for advancement and being blackballed as aforesaid, has no right to demand the M. M. Degree or a trial, of the Lodge. 12. On the 9th day of October, 1875, ^ member was granted a dimit by the Lodge, but said dimit was not issued. On the 25th day of December, 1875, the Lodge, by vote, reconsidered and rescinded the action of the Lodge had October 9th, and elected the brother to the office of Senior Warden. Decision—The brother was not legally elected Senior Warden, he not being a member of the Lodge at the time of his election. It is the action of the Lodge granting the dimit that severs the membership, the dimit and the issuance of the same, is merely the evidence of the severance of membership, and the Lodge by merely reconsidering its action could not reinstate the brother to membership. Its action was void. 13. A W.-.M.-. elect cannot be legally installed as such until after he has received the so-called Past Master's Degree. 14. A Lodge U. D. has no authority to try a brother. The charges and specifications mus't be sent to the nearest chartered Lodge for trial. 15. When charges have been regularly preferred against a brother, and on trial, after due proceedings had, the brother is found guilty and the punishment awarded is (indefinite) suspension, from which trial, findings and sentence of the Lodge the brother takes an appeal to the Grand Lodge, and the appeal being heard, the decision of the Subordinate Lodge is affirmed, it is then too late for the Subordinate Lodge to seek to restore the suspended brother by reconsidering the vote by which he was suspended. It cjn not be done. The brother may petition the Lodge for restoration, which petition should go through all the forms of one applying for affiliation, except that it only requires a two-thirds vote to restore the brother applying therefor, and not an unanimous vote, as in case for affiliation. 16. . A Lodge cannot act upon the petition of a candidate for the Degrees who has been rejected in a foreign Jurisdiction, without first obtaining the consent of the Lodge that rejected him. 17. A man who is habitually addicted to the use of profane language is not a proper subject for the mysteries of Masonry, until a reformation in that respect takes place;

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18. A Lodge U. D. cannot adopt bylaws. Lodges U. D. are to be governed by the Ancient Landmarks, the General Regulations of the Order and the specific Constitution of the Grand Lodge under whose Jurisdiction they are, together with the By-Laws of the same. 19. The rule of physical disqualification doei not apply, when the disqualification occurs after the candidate has been made a Ma^on, therefore the loss.of the left arm by a candidate after he had received the E. A. Degree will not disqualify him from receiving the F . C. and M. M.'s Degrees, if otherwise worthy to be advanced. 20. Where a candidate after receiving the E. A. Degree removed to another Jurisdiction, and presented his petition in that Jurisdiction for the two remaining Degr.'es, and the Lodge to which he presented his petition applied to the Lodge that initiated him for permission to receive the petition, and while a motion was under consideration allowing the last named juasdictim to receive and act upon said petition, it was not in order to call for a spread of the ballot as upon the advancement of the candidate. The Bro. E. A. was not asking nor applying fjr advancement at the time. The objection of t'le brother, if he had any, came too late. The motion should have been put, and under the decisions in thi; Juris-. diction, if two thirds of the brethren voted in favor of the motion (it being properly before the Lodge) the Lodge had the right to delegate its authority to any other Lodge as requested. 21. An elected oflScer, after installation, cannot resign; therefore the acceptance by a Lodge of the resignation of its Junior Warden, after being installed, was irregular.and void, and occasioned no vacancy. Nor can an elected officer, after being duly installed, dimit during his term of office. 22. A Lodge in this Jurisdiction may hold communication with a Lodge in the Indian Territory, although our Grand Lodge has not as yet recognized the Grand Lodge of the Indian Territory. 23. It is absolutely necessary, to enable a Lodge to transact business, that there should be present at least seven members of the Lodge. Any business transacted with a less number is abjolutely void. .24. A brother may be suffered to remain a member of a Subordinate Lodge : his dues unpaid, and the Lodge voting to retain him until charges have been regularly preferred for such non-payment, due notice of the same given, and the brother tried and suspended. 25. A remission of the dues of a member of a Lodge, without qualification, means a complete remission and extinguishment of the same, and not simply an extension of the time in which to pay the same. 26. The objection ci{ a member of a Lodge to the advancement of a candidate made in open Lodge, or entered on the records of the Lodge, must be sustained. But a mere threat, made by the objecting brother, t > the W.-.M.-., that he will dimit, in case of the advancement of the candidate, is not such an objection, as would prevent the advancement of the candidate. It requires square work.

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27. A member of a Lodge can not dimit while charges are pending against him in his own Lodge, or while pending in the Grand Lodge on an appeal from the decision of a Subordinate Lodge. • 28. When charges have been preferred against a brother, if the residence of the accused is known and is within thirty miles of the place where the Lodge having the matter in charge is located, " t h e accused is entitled to a personal service, ten days before trial." Should the charges be dismissed and then new charges be preferred at the next communication of the Lodge, the accused should be personally served with an attested copy of the charges and a citation stating the time and place appointed for hii trial at least ten days before the trial. 29. The charge^ having been dismissed for irregularities in the service, if the J.-.W.'. refuses, any brother may prefer the charges again, and it is the duty of the Lodge to take the necessary steps and try the accused brother. A legal technicality or irregularity should not shield a guilty brother. 30. A brother has the right to cast a hijack ball upon the application of any person desiring affiliation, and no member, not even the Master, has a right to question his reasons for so doing, and it is unmasonic for a Mason to dis'ilose his ballot on a petition for admission. \ 31. The payment of dues, by one under suspension for non-payment of the same, does not work his restoration. The brother should first pay all demands against him at the time of his suspension and then petition the Lodge for his restoration, and a vote of two-thirds of the members present is necessary to effect his restoration. 32. A candidate seeking advancement, can only be examined, as to his proficiency in the preceeding degree, at a regular meeting— except by a dispensation from the Grand Master. 33. A person "blind in one e y e " can not be made a Mason under the rulings of the Grand Lodge, and a Lodge conferring the E. A. Degree upon such a candidate was clearly in the wrong and guilty of extreme negligence. What is the use of the Committee of Investigation always appointed on the petition of a profane, if not to make a full and careful investigation into the candidates physical as well as his moral qualification f The candidate can receive no further degrees, and the Committee that recommended his petition should be disciplined. CONCLUSION.

In looking back over the past year we find that with some of us it has glided away silver footed and joyously, with others it has passed slowly and laden with toil and trouble. Bright anticipations have been realized on the one hand, and bitter disappointments on the other; but now, while gathered once again within our peaceful walls, let Masonry bury the dead

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past and let all look forward with the firm determination to advance in all things that make man wiser, better and purer. Masonry teaches all these; then let us during the coming year apply ourselves to its teaching, and try to so live, that, when we meet another milestone in our journey of life, we may reflect with pleasure on duties fulfilled — obligations and vows performed, so that- by reason of our being Masons we have been better men. And now, my brethren, in returning to you the Jewels of my office and Emblems of my authority, let me return to you my sincere thanks for the honor you have conferred upon me in confiding them to my care during the past year; and also my regrets, that after thirteen years' connection with this Grand Lodge, I shall have to sever my relations with it, as during the past year I have entered into certain business relations that will take me without your Jurisdiction, perhaps, permanently. I am following the advice of,a philosopher, who once said: " Go West, young man." It is my present intention to remove to Colorado some time during the coming year. I assure you.that if'there is a bright spot in my memory, it is the year last past, and the many acts of confidence and esteem with which you have honored me, and no matter what may be my lot and fate in the future, I shall always cherish with loving thoughts my official relations with the Grand Lodge of Kansas, and never forget you, my brethren. Fraternally submitted, I S A A C B. S H A R P , Grand

Master.

The R.'.W.'. Grand Secretary then submitted his Report and the Report of the R.'.W.'. Grand Treasurer, and as the Reports were printed, the M.'.W.". Grand Master, on motion to that effect, ordered that the reading of the same be omitted. The Reports are as follows :

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GRAND SECRETARY'S REPORT. To the M.\ IV.-. Grand Lodge of the State of Kansas :

Section V I I of the By-Laws of this Grand Lodge makes it the duty of the Grand Secretary to submit, on the first day of each Annual Communication, an abstract of the operations of his office during the year, together with an account of receipts and expenditures of moneys. All will be found under appropriate headings, together with various suggestions, to all of which your earnest attention is invited. PROCEEDINGS OF 1875.

At the close of each Annual Communication the first duty of the Grand Secretary is to arrange and get the Proceedings printed and distributed in the shortest possible time; if he does not, some good brother will be writing to know the reason why the Grand Secretary has not sent out the Proceedings before this. The Proceedings for last year were out and mailed the first week in December to Subordinates, Past and Present Grand Officers, and such other persons as we havebeen in the habit of sending a copy to. A M E N D M E N T TO BY-LAWS.

At the Annual Communication, held October 21, 1875, amendment to Section 44 of the By-Laws of this Grand Lodge was read, and after some discussion the same was concurred in, and ordered submitted to the Subordinate Lodges for their approval or rejection, under date of March 10, 1876. I prepared and printed in circular form the proposed amendment, and promptly mailed a copy to the Secretary of each Lodge, requesting that action be had thereon at once, and due report made to this office. At the date of making this report, October i, only eightyeight Lodges have reported their action on said amendment. The following is the vote of the Lodges making report:

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For the amendment: i, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 27, 29, 35, 41, 44, 47, SI, 32, 53, 54, 56, 57,, 70. 63,64, 68, 71, 73. 74. 78, 83, 8 5 , 8 6 , 9 1 , 9 4 , 97, 99, 100, l o i , 103, 105, 106, 108, I I I , 115, 116, 122, 128. 132, 133, 134, 135, 139, 143, 147, 149, 159, 151, 154. 158, 159. 161, 163—61. Against amendment: 3, 6, 9, 10, 31, 36, 49, 48, 50, 55, 58, 6 7 , 9 6 , 102, .f04, 107, 112, 117, 121, 124, 125, 126, 144, 145, 153. 155—26. Number of Lodges entitled to vote 162 Necessary to adopt amendment .82 For amendment to Section 44 61 Against amendment to Section 44 27 BLANK ANNUAL RETURNS. The supply of (new) blank annual returns of Subordinate Lodges to the Grand Lodge have been procured in compliance with your order made at our last session, and paid for by order on the Grand Treasurer, as you will see by referring to his annual report. While we have made some changes, we have preserved the essential features of the old form of returns. The endeavor has been made to make the form simple and easily understood by those who are to do the work of writing up the annual returns. ABSTRACT AND REGISTER.

The first has been procured, and is now in my hands, and the work of writing up an abstract of the work and financial condition of each Lodge, some for twenty consecutive years, is by no means a small job. It was my intention when I began the work to have it all complete and ready for your inspection at thi.s session, and would have done so had not the amount of labor required far exceeded my expectations. In order to make up a correct statement of the financial condition of each Lodge, I found it necessary to go back to the beginning and work up, compare the annual returns with the printed reports of the Grand Secretary, and in doing so I found very many discrepancies, such as were almost impossi-

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ble to correct. The Committee on Chartered Lodges have been terribly remiss in their duty in examining these annual returns from year to year. I found the word " C o r r e c t " endorsed on many when in fact they were grossly incorrect. I have been over the work twice, and now going over it the third time with the hope of getting very nearly a perfect job. The register I have not yet commenced, for the reason that the working up of the abstract will aid me very much in preparing the names for the register. I propose to go back to the organization of the Grand Lodge and revise the list if it is possible to do so, and bring it up to date. BINDING PROCEEDINGS.

In compliance with your instructions, I have procured the binding of the Second Volume of the Proceedings of this Grand Lodge for the years 1870 to 1873 inclusive, and those that have not already been, will be delivered to Delegates of their respective Lodges at this time. APPEALED CASES.

I am pleased to say but few cases have been filed in this ofiice; hence we shall have but little work for the Committee on Appeals and Grievances to do this year. NOTICE O F ELECTION.

As usual, I mailed to the Secretary of each Subordinate Lodge, the first week in December, 1875, a blank on which to make report of the ofiRcers elected and installed in their respective Lodges for the ensuing year. These reports should be made up and mailed to the Grand Secretary on or before January first, in each year. Instead of this being done, these reports are neglected until they are called for, sometimes the third time, and those that have been sent have come straggling one at a time, from the last meeting in December up to the hour of making this Report. About thirty Lodges have not been heard from yet. W h y Brother Secretaries should neglect this iniportant duty, is qert^inly hjeyotod our compre-

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hens on, when we consider the amount of labor to prepare these reports is so small. Now, Brother Secretaries, don't do so any more. Give all such matters early attention. GRAND LODGE LIBRARY.

It is with some reluctance thait I again present the subject of a Grand Lodge Library to you for your consideration, having done so on several occasions, and met with but little favor; but never wearying in well doing, and appreciating, as I do, the importance of this valuable auxiliary to our Grand Lodge, is my only apology for troubling you at this time. Kansas, I believe, is the only Grand Lodge that has not already done something in the way of a Library. Our people are enterprising in everything of a secular character; why should we, as Masons, neglect a matter of such vital importance to us as the accumulation of a good Library ? In many of the States they have accumulated large Libraries, and are adding daily new and rare works, and some of great value. Let us make a start at this Session, and see what can be done. REPRINT.

I desire at this time to present to you for your consideration, the question of reprinting the transactions of this Grand Lodge from the organization in 1855 to 1870 inclusive. The importance of this measure is certainly apparent to every leading Mason in the jurisdiction, and especially to all Past and present Grand Officers. I will state for your information, that we have not now, nor have we had for the last twelve or fifteen years, a full set of our Proceedings from the organization, hence have not been able to furnish new Lodges, being organized from year to year, with full sets. It is desirable, and indeed necessary for the well being of our Subordinates, that they have these transactions in order that the Officers may be able to make themselves familiar with our laws, rules and regulations, and the various changes made from year .to year in our By-Laws; and also, that they

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may be the better posted in our own history as well as that of other jurisdictions. I trust this important matter will receive attention, and if deemed expedient, a reasonable a p propriation made to commence the work. RETURNS OF LODGES.

As usual, on or about August first, duplicate copies of blanks were mailed to the Secretary of each Subordinate Lodge, upon which they are required to make their Annual Returns to the Grand Lodge, and this is to be done on or before September tenth, in each year, retaining one copy for the file of the Lodge, and the other copy mailed to the Grand Secretary. The returns came in this year exceedingly slow, as the following will show: September thirtieth, the date of making this report, only eighty-seven Lodges have made report and paid dues. Five Lodges U. D. have made report and paid dues. Seventeen have made report but have not paid their dues. Fifty-three have not reported. The first return received August 28th, and the last September 28th, 1876. While our Secretaries have been a little more tardy than" we think they should have been, we are pleased to say a marked improvement has been made in the writing up of these Annual Returns. Of the returns thus far received, about ninety per cent, are correct. This is much better than any former year6. From the opinions given' by many of our Secretaries, I am satisfied the simplicity of the form of the returns has aided very much in bringing about these favorable results. A little more promptness on the part of our Secretaries, and our fullest expectations will be gratified.

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GRAND TREASURER'S REPORT. To the M.\ W.-. Grand Lodge of

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As your Grand Treasurer I beg leave to submit the following statement, showing the amount of moneys received and disbursed by me from October i, 1875, to September 30, 1 876 : Balance on hand Octuber i, 1875 $4,545 94 Received from the Grand Secretary October 6, 1875 100 00 Received from the Grand Secretary October 16, 1875 '95 0° Received from the Grand Secretary October 28, 1875 315 55 Received from the Grand Secretary November 13, 1875 • 83 00 Received from the Grand Secretary December 24, 1875 . 69 00 Received from Board Trustees Masonic Temple 240 00 Received from Board Trustees Masonic Temple on acct. of interest 18 00 Received from Grand Secretary September 30, 1876 2,580 40 Total

^ DISBURSEMENTS.

Paid I. B. .Sharp, on account expense, attending Grand Lodge % 12 50 •Paid John W. Peck, on acco.unt expense, attending Grand Lodge 9 70 Paid E. I>. Hillyer, on account as custodian 35 50 Paid W. P. Mudgett, on account expense attending Masonic Trial 5 00 Paid John Guthrie, on account expense attending Grand Lodge 10 00 Paid Leland W. Webb, on account expense attending Masonic Trial 36 00 Paid L. P. Mason, on account expense as custodian 130 10 P^id W. .Cowgill, on account expeiise as custodian 159 40 Paid Fritz Magers, on account expense, attending as Grand Tiler , 30 00 Paid John H. Brown, Grand Secretary, balance due 27 85 Paid O. A. Bassett, Grand Master, on account of Grand Master 300 00 Paid John H . Bro\yn, Grand Secretary, expense, attend- • ing Grand Lodge l6 50 Paid F. P. Baker, on accouijt of printing 2 50 Paid \V. H. Rossington, on account of salary as Assistant Grand Secretary 20 00

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Paid Beth Wood, on account of salary as Assistant Grand Tiler io era Paid R. N. Hershfield, on account of repairs of Grand Lodge Jewel 7 25 Paid Christian Beck, Grand Treasurer, on account expense, attending Grand Lodge 1200 • Paid John H. Brown, Grand Secretary, on account of postage 100 00 Paid Ketcheson & Durfee, on account of printing Grand Lodge Proceedings S05 85 Paid D. W. Coxe, Grand Chaplain, on account of expense 25 oo' Paid funeral expense of P.'.G.'.M.'. R. R. Rees, as per order Grand Master 90 75 Paid office rent of Grand Secretary 120 00 Paid H. C. Akin, President Board of Trustees, Masonic Temple, on account of loan, 240 00 Paid Ketcheson & Durfee, on account printing circulars, etc '. 56 25 Paid John H. Brown, Grand Secretary, on account blank abstract 30 00 Paid Crew & Bro., on account of stationery 6 85 Paid Ketcheson & Durfee, on account printing blanks '107 50 Paid Sarri'l Dosworth,on account binding 2l6 15 Paid John H. Brown, Grand Secretary, on account salary 1,000 00—$3,622 75 Balance 4i524 14 $8,146 89 Balance due the Grand Lodge, October i, 1876 ,

$4,524 14

Fraternally submitted, CHRISTIAN BECK, Grand Teasurer.

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36

October,

S C H E D U L E " A , " BEING ABSTRACT O F DUES R E T U R N E D SUBORDINATE LODGES, FOR T H E YEAR E N D I N G AUGUST 31, 1876. No

NAME.

Leavenworth KickapooWashington . Lawrence Union Bourbon 10 King Solomon . _ II Jewell 12 Emporia 14 Oskaloosa 17 Topeka 18 Franklin 22 Olivet 27 Neosho 28 Eldora 3' Arcanda 32 Auburn . Mound City 35 Hiawatha 36 Council Grovel — 38 lola 4' Blooming Grove44 Delphian 46 Rising Sun Monrovia Nine Mile 50 Calvary 51 Orient S3 Granada 54 Shawnee 56 Spring Hill 61 LiCygne 62 Ridjjeway 63 Adams 68 Hiram 70 Carbondale 7 Bixter 74 Mystic Tie 77 Ionic 80 Zaradatha 81 New Albany. 83 Doric 84 Jefferson 85 Sution 86 Evergreen 92 Mission 93 Girard 95 Constellation 97 Palmos .1 99 Wichita 2

4 5 6 7 8

LOCATION.

Leavenworth Pleasant Ridge. Atchison Lawrence ;._ Junction City Fort Scott Leavenworth __ Jewell City Emporia Oskaloosa Topeka Ottawa Olivet LeRoy Mapleton Doniphan Auburn Mound Cily _. _ Hiawatha Council Grove . lola Trading'Post Garnett Fort Scott Monrovia Fairmount Leavenworth Topeka Wetmore Shawnee Spring Hill LaCygne Ridgeway Oswego Leavenworlh I. Carbondale Baxter Springs __ Augusta Neosho Rapids._ Cottonwood Falls New Albany Eudora Winchester Waterville MontanaOsage Mission __, Girard Fredonia Eldorado Wichita

DATE.

Sep.

BY

AMOU'T

$61 17 68 62 24

00 00 00 00 CO

"

14 28 28 28

" " n

22

29 so

IS 9 4 9

42 50

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9

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7 50

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9

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Grand Lodge of Kansas.

1876.

SCHEDULE "

No

NAME.

100 Prudence 10 Euclid 104 Fiontier

loS Solomon City ... 106 Fidelity 107 Fortitude 109 Americus n o Adelphi I I I Hesperian 1 1 2 Blue Valley " 5 Excelsior 116 Muscoiah 117 Parsons 121 Woodson 122 Alpha 123 Liljerty 124 Godfry 125 Cawker City 126 Meridian 132 Carson '34 Clay Center 136 Vesper 138 Pomona 143 Minneapolis 147 Centre 149 Thayer 150 Wellington 15' Douglass 153 Cato 154 Lincoln 157 Haven 153 Active 159 Robinson 160 Saqui 161 Alma 162 Sabatha 163 Greenwood uu Cedarvale Blue Rapids _.. UD Farmers UD Parkerville UU Oxford UD

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LOCATION.

Columbus _ , Lvndon Washington Solomon City Eureka Independence _ Americus VViiifield ^. Rossville Irving Union Town Muscotah Parsons Toronto Fort Gibson Liberty Godfrey Cawker City Elk Falls Elk Ciiy Clay Center Elgin Pomona Minneapolis Marion Center . 'I'hayer Wellington Douglass Cato Lincoln South Haven . . Atchison Robinson Osborn City _.. Alma Sabetha Charleston . Cedarvale Blue Rapids May Day Parkerville Oxford---

DATE.

Sep.

AMOU'.T

8 $ 28 50 14

8 19

9 Aug. 30 Sep. 6 9

12 50 16 00

18 50 17 50 50 II 26 14 II 18

00 00 00 50 50 00

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38

October,

S C H E D U L E " B , " BEING ABSTRACT OF DUES R E T U R N E D BY SUBORDINATE LODGES, FOR T H E Y E A R E N D I N G AUGUST 31, 1875, MADE SINCE OCTOBER i, 1875.

No.

NAME.

I Smithton 2 Leavenworth

3 Wyandotte . . 7 Union 12 Emporia 13 Nemaha IS Great Bend.20 Circleville : 21 Valley Falls . 24 Osage Valley 26 Longton 34 Great Light— 37 Paola 3S lola 40 Desoto 42 Holton 50 Calvary 51 Orient 57 Coyville 58 Mt. Pleasant. 60 Salina 61 Lacygne 64 Wathena 65 Gardner 73 Chetopa 05 Wainego 77 Ionic 79 Corinthian 86 Evergreen ._. 87 '" Ashlar 87 Ashlar 91 Marys ville 97 Patmos 100 Prudence 114 Advance 118 Altoona 119 Cherokee 120 Halcyon 121 Woodson 123 Liberty 129 Belleville 130 ^ Polar S t a r . . 130 Polar Star 136 Vesper 137 Cherryvale ._. 139 Sedgwick 142 Newton 143 Minneapolis _ *Dues for J874.

LOCATION.

Highland Leavenworth Wyandotte Junction City Emporia America City Great Bend Circleville Valley Falls ._.. Ossawatomie Longton Silver Lake Paola lola Desoto Holton Leavenworth Topeka Coyville Mt. Pleasant Salina Lacygne Wathena Gardner Chetopa Wamego — Neosho Rapids_ Burlingame Montana Clinton Clinton Marysville Eldorado--Columbus Florence Altoona Cherokee Peabody Toronto Liberty Belleville Netawaka Netawaka Elgin Cherryvale Sedgwick City .. Newton Minneapolis

DATE. A M O U ' T

Oct.

Nov. Oct.

21 S 22 50 59 00 16 It 29 50

5

33 50

2

40 11 15 13 34 10 8 7 38 25 n 33 33 65 12

4 Dec Oct.

Aug. Nov. Aug. Oct,

12 23 16 2 15 22 23 28 21 22 16 • 2

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Aug. Oct.

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9 20 31 16 20 14 14

4 4 6 20

15 2

6 16 16

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Grand Lodge of

1876.

SCHEDULE "

No 145 149 151 157 160

NAME.

Kansas.

39

^."—Continued.

LOCATION.

Mt. Vernon Thayer Douglas Haven Saque

DATE.

Beloit Thayer Douglas South Haven Osborn Ctty..

AMOU,T

|!i6 14 9 10 15 1093

Oct.

50 50 00 50 50 91

SCHEDULE " C , " BEING ABSTRACT OF CHARTER FEES R E C E I V E D FROM T H E LODGES NAMED BELOW, TO WHOM C H A R T E R S WERE G R A N T E D AT T H E LAST ANNUAL COMMUNICATION H E L D OCTOBER, 1875. No

NAME.

157 •58 Active 159 Robinson _ . ifio I6T Alma . 1 6 ' Sabetha "•63 Greenwood

COUNTY.

LOCATION.

_

AMOUNT.

South Haven . _ $ Atchison _ _ __ Robinson, _ _ _. Osborn . Osborn - Alma -Wabaunsee Sabetha Charleston. Greenwood- _

20 0 0

20 20 20 20

00 00 00 00

SCHEDULE " D , " BEING ABSTRACT OF DISPENSATION F E E S RECEIVED FROM T H E LODGES NAMED BELOW, 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, 1876. NAME.

LOCATION.

Oxford Farmers . .

Oxford.. May Day Larnend

Blue Rapids . Ida.

Blue Rapids Ida.

COUNTY.

.

AMOUNT.

5

Riley . . Marshall __ Republic

20 20 20 20 20 20

00 00 00 00 00 00

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of the

Ociober,

GRAND SECRETARY'S FINANCIAL REPORT, S h o w i n g t h e a m o u n t of c a s h r e c e i v e d a n d e x p e n d e d by t h e G r a n d S e c r e t a r y of G r a n d I, 1 8 7 s , t o S e p t e m b e r

L o d g e of K a n s a s , from

October

30, 1876. RECEIPTS.

Dues from Subordinate Lodges, as per Schedule " A . " Dues from Subordinate Lodges, as per Schedule " B." Charier fees from new Lodges, as per Schedule " C . " Dispensation fee? from new Lodges, as per Schedule ' D . " , Drew on Grand Treasurer on account of postage Drew on Grand Treasurer on account of rent Drew on Grand Treasurer on account of Grand Secretary's salary Total amount rececived EXPENDITURES. o Paid on account of postage . Paid on account of express charges ^ . Paid on account of stationery Paid on account of rent Paid on account of Gr. Secretary's salary Paid on account of ins. on books in binding Paid on account of repairs Gr. Lodge seal Paid to Gr. Treasurer October 6, '75 Paid to Gr. Treasurer October 16, '75 ' Paid to Gr. Treasurer October 28, '75 Paid to Gr. Treasurer November 13, '75 Paid to Gr. Treasurer December 24, '75 Paid to Gr. Treasurer September 30, '76 Total expenditure

;?2,o6i 00 '.093 9° 140 00 120 00 100 00 120 00 1,000 00 ^84,634 91 '

1

$ 134 00 14 25 18 25 120 00 1,000 00 4 95 50 100 op 195 00 315 55 83 00 69 00 2,580 40 $4,634 go

Respectfully submitted, J O H N H . BROWN, Grand Secretar}',

.

iSj&.

Grand Lodge of Kansas. STANDING

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COMMITTEES.

The Grand Master read the list of his appointments of Standing Committees, as follows: Grand Masltr's Address.— JOHN M. PRICE, D . W . COXE, G. W . NIMOCKS. On yurisprudence.—OWEN

A. BASSETT, DAVID BROCKWAY, JOHN A. A N -

DERSON. On Financt.— M. S. ADAMS, W . C . RANSOM, E . D . HILLYER.

On Grand Lodgt Library.—J.

D. RusH, JOHN L . JONES, DAVID DUFF.

On Unfinished Business.— E. T. CARR, SAMUEL SAYLOR, GEORGE S . GREEN . On Foreign Correspondence.—JOHN H . BROWN, M . S . ADAMS, O . A. BASSETT. On Lodges U. D.—JOHN

GUTHRIE, JAMES WATERMAN, R . E TORRINGTON.

On Chartered Lodges.— D. BYINGTON, JAMES WETHERBY, W . R . FRISBEE.

On Grievances and Appeals.— FRANK A. BETTIS, LELAND J. WEBB, M . M . MILLER. On Pseudo Masonry.— OwEN A. BASSETT, JOHN M . PRICE, D A V I D BROCKWAY.

The M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge was then called from labor to refreshment until 2:30 P. M.

r^~

fAFTERNOON

SESSION.

M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge called from refreshment to labor. The reading of the minutes of the last Grand Communication was, on motion of Rro. GUTHRIE, dispensed with. The-M.".W/. Grand Master announced that he had appointed the Committees on Grievances and Appeals several days in advance of the meeting of the Grand Lodge, and that they were ready to report if there was no objection. The Report was received and i-ead. There being no objection, Bro. BETTIS proceeded to read the Report of the Committee, which will be found in full below. The Report had been read by Bro. BETTIS as far as and including the appeal of Bro. A U L D , when Bro. BKOCKWAY 4

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moved that each of the several cases be taken up and acted on separately as read by the Chairman of the Committee, which motion was agreed to. Bro. BASSETT then moved that the Report of the Committee in the matters of the appeal of Bro. S. O. SANDERSON, from the action of Fortitude Lodge, No. 107, and the appeal of Bro. J. B. AuLD, from the action of Frankfort Lodge, No. 67, be adopted, which motion prevailed. F O R T I T U D E LODGE, No. toy.

The appeal of Bro. COHN, from the action of Fortitude Lodge, No. 107, was then read. Bro. M. S. ADAMS moved its adoption. Bro. BROCKWAY moved to amend the resolution contained in the Report of the Committee in this case so as to work the expulsion of Bro. COHN, but, after due deliberation of the brethren, withdrew his amendment, and the Report of the Committee was adopted. ZION LODGE, No. 108, AND F R A N K L I N LODGE, No. 18.

The Report of the Committee in the matter of conflict of jurisdiction between Zion Lodge, No. 108, and Franklin Lodge, No.r 18, was then read, and, on motion of Bro. W E B B , adopted. TUSCAN LODGE, No. 82.

The Report ,of the Committee in the matter of the expulsion of Bro; C. H. RAODES, by Tuscan Lodge, No. 82, was then read, and, on motion adopted. The Report of the Committee on Grievances and Appeals was then, on motion of Bro. GREEN, agreed to as a whole. The Report is as follows : REPORT

OF T H E

COMMITTEE ON APPEALS.

GRIEVANCES AND

To the M.'. W.-. Grand Lodge of ICansas : Your Committee upon Grievances and Appeals have had under consideration the following cases on appeal from Subordinate Lodges, within th.is'Jurisdic,tion and most respectfully_report thereon^as follows;:]^.

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Grand Lodge of Kansas.

43

I N T H E MATTER OF T H E APPEAL OF S.. O. SANDERSON FROM T H E ACTION O F F O R T I T U D E LODGE, NO. I 0 7 .

Your Committee report that they have carefully examined the proceedings and evidence in the matter of the appeal of Bro. S. O. SANDERSON from the action of Fortitude Lodge, No. 107, in expelling him from membership, and are of the opinion that the Lodge; was justifiable and therefore recommend that said sentence of expulsion be confirmed, and the appeal dismissed. IN T H E MATTER OF T H E APPEAL FROM T H E ACTION O F F R A N K F O R T LODGE, N O . 6 7 , UPON T H E CHARGES AGAINST BRO. J . B. AULD.

Your Committee to whom was referred the appeal of twenty members of Frankfort Lodge, No. 67, from the decision of said Lodge acquitting Bro. J. B. AuLD of the charges and specifications heretofore brought against him, beg leave to report, that they have carefully and conscientiously examined the evidence, papers and facts subniitted to them in this case, and find its status to be as follows: The case is of a very peculiar character. The defendant was charged and tried before said Lodge on the 2d day of December, 1874, with the commission of the crime against nature. A full trial was had, and upon evidence which appeared to be conclusive of his guilt, the Lodge failed to find him guilty, more than one-third of the members voting for acquittal. From this finding an appeal was taken to this Grand Body, and upon hearing the evidence, by an unanimous vote the finding was set aside, and the Lodge ordered to proceed to re-try the case. The Lodge failed and neglected to obey this mandate of the Grand Lodge, until visited by the Grand Master, and peremptorily ordered to carry out the will of the Grand Lodge. By this proceeding Frankfort Lodge deliberately placed itself in contempt of this Grand Body. On the 24th day of May, 1876, a new trial was had in obedience to the orders of the M.-.W.'. Grand Master. At this trial the evidence was substantially the same as upon the former, except that the defendant produced one witness who testified to facts, some of which were corroborative of the charge, but the general tenor of whose testimony was inconsistent with the theory of the defendants guilt. To your Committee there appears to be internal evidence in the testimony of this witness, indicating that, to say the least, he was mistaken in his facts, and that it was a mere makeshift and pretext for unwarranted action. To the average mind the evidence seems to point unerringly to the guilt of the defendant as charged. At this trial there were thirty-seven members present, and thirty-five ballots cast. Seventeen voted "guilty," and eighteen " n o t guilty," and thereupon the defendant was declared not guilty. From this action an appeal was immediately taken to the Grand Lodge by twenty members of the Lodge who were present at the trial, and voted upon the question, and in their appeal these twenty members say: " We believe the evidence to be sufficient to convict, yet the Lodge, by its vote, declares ' not guilty.' "

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Octdber,

And further: " We are of the opinion that the evidence of the main witness for the defence is false from beginning to end." It will be observed that by the count of the ballot only seventeen members appear to have voted " guilty," but that twenty appealed from the decision, declaring their belief in the defendants guilt, and their utter disbelief of the evidence adduced to establish his innocence. This indicates that the ballot had been tampered with in the interest of the defendant. The case is somewhat difficult of solusion. The defendant has twice been tried, and twice acquitted, by his Lodge, but upon evidence which would/na facie indicate guilt. It is not the province of this Grand Lodge to coerce the private judgment of individual members in voting upon questions of guilt or innocence, but it must not be forgotten that it is the duty of Masons to "wear the flower of spotless purity." All the surroundings seem to indicate that in both trials ulterior influences have governed the result, instead of a conscientious discharge of Masonic duty. Masonry, by laxity in watching over the morals of its votaries must not be permitted to fall into disrepute, but we will recommend ourselves to the good and true by purging our ranks of vileness, more than in protecting a Brother from the merited consequences of his own wrong. That Masonry may not therefore suffer reproach from the gross delinquency of Frankfort Lodge, and the apparent moral obliquity of a portion of its members, whose action sustains in active membership, one whom it would seem is a disgrace to our honorable Order, your Committee recommend that the findings of Frankfort Lodge on the charges against Bro. JOHN B . AULD be set aside and annulled, and that this Grand Lodge proceed by virtue of its prerogative to try Bro. JOHN B . AULD upon the charges presented and testimony taken, and administer such punishment as in its judgment may be adequate to the offence proved. We further recommend the adoption of. the following resolution : Resolved. That the Grand Lodge approves of the action of M.-.W.-. Grand Master SHARP in suspending the Jewel of Frankfort Lodge, No. 67, and that the Charter of said Lodge, be and the same hereby is revoked. IN T H E MATTER OF T H E APPEAL FROM T H E ACTION OF FORTITUDE LODGE, NO.

1 0 7 , ON T H E CASE OF BRO. S. COHN.

Your Committee find in the above case that on the 12th day of September, 1876, charges were preferred in Fortitude Lodge against S. CoHN, one of its members, for selling intoxicating liquors as a beverage, and keeping a dramshop. On September- 26th, the Brother, having been duly summoned, entered a plea of guilty to the charge before the Committee appointed to take testimony. Afterward at the Lodge meeting called to try the Brother, he withdrew his plea of guilty, and filed instead thereof a plea as follows: " In the matter of the charges now pending against me I desire to withdrskw theFgeneral^lwJof^gUJltylFheretofore.and^ta'wbstitute'oa foUowii

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Grand Lodge of Kansas.

45

" To. the charge of being guilty of unmasonic conduct, I enter the plea of not guilty. " To the specification of being engaged in the business of keeping a saloon and selling intoxicating liquors as a beverage, I enter the plea of guilty." The defendant then submitted a further defense in writing, impugning the right of the Grand Lodge to require its Subordinates to purge themselves from dramsellers and saloon keepers. Upon this state of facts the Lodge proceeded to vote upon the question of guilt, and by a vote of twenty-four to nine, he was found guilty, but immediately thereafter by its ballot, refused to either expel, suspend, or even reprimand the delinquent whom they had just declared to be guilty of unmasonic conduct. At a subsequent meeting of the Lodge held October lo, 1876, a motion was made and carried to reconsider the vote upon punishment, and by a vote of nine for and six against, again refused to expel the delinquent, but by a vote of twelve to four did suspend him from the privileges of Masonry. Your Committee are informed that the defendant S. CAHN is still openly and defiantly engaged in the nefarious business of dramselling. This Grand Body cannot brook that its lawful edicts and commands should be set at naught by its Subordinate Lodges, or defeated by the aation of unworthy members. It has repeatedly put the seal of condernnation upon the traffic in intoxicating liquors, and has declared it to be an offence for Masons to engage in the' business. In doing this it has only recognized officially that a traffic which is barren of good, and prolific of evil cannot be Masonic, and consequently, not moral. The conscience of the people only tolerates the traffic, while admitting its wrong—the conscience of Masonry must condemn it. In view of all the facts in this case, your Committee recommend that the sentence of suspension against said S. COHN be affirmed, and also recommend the adoption of the following resolution : Resolved, That the Grand Lodge hereby censures Fortitude Lodge, No. 107, for its disregard of the Statutes of Masonry, and that the M.-.W.-. Grand.Master administer to said Lodge a severe reprimand. Resolved further. That if said S. COHN shall continue in the business of dramselling, Fortitude Lodge is hereby directed to cause further charges to be preferred against him therefor, and Masonry purged entirely of so unworthy a member. IN

T H E MATTER OF CONFLICT OF JURISDICTION B E T W E E N ZION LODGE, N O . 108,

AND F R A N K L I N LODGE, NO.

l8.

In the above case it appears that Franklin Lodge, No. 18, located at Ottawa, conferred the Degrees of Masonry upon two persons residing at Peoria, in Frankliij county. Zion Lodge, No. 108, located at Stanton, Miami county, claims jurisdiction over Peoria, and demanded the fees for such work, which claim Franklin Lodge repudiates. Zion now appeals to the Grand Lodge. Your Committee has been copiously supplied with maps, plans and surveys, by the litigants, and having improvised a pair of paper compasses, the Committee

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October,

arrive at the conclusion that on a straight line Franklin Lodge is about one hundred feet nearer to Peoria than Zion Lodge, but that if the country.were thereabout well fenced up it may make an appreciable difference in the travelled distance. We not being familiar with the fences recommend that the whole matter be referred to tke Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence for their decision. IN

THE

MATTER

OF

THE

EXPULSION OK BRO. C. H . RHODES,

BY TUSCAN

LODGE, NO. 8 2 .

Your Committee having carefully exainined the testimony in the above case are of the opinion that the charges are not sustained, and as two trials have been had, in which the testimony was substantially the same, your Committee recommend that the findings and sentence against Bro. C. H. RHODES be set aside and annulled, and the charges dismissed. Your Committee desire to congratulate the fraternity upon the apparent increase of harmony, as evidenced lay the comparatively small number of cases which have been submitted for their consideration. But we have, as have Committees heretofore, met with some difficulty from the inartifficent manner in which trials are conducted and evidence taken and preserved. Great care and accuracy are desirable in these matters, lest injustice may be done, the worthy punished and the unworthy suffered to remain. In some cases the charges and specifications are so vague, as to really charge no offence, or to su6flciently notify the accused of the cause of complaint against him. There is an evident improvement however, and we hope" that hereafter such cases as are presented may be better prepared and still smaller in number. Fraternally submitted, F R A N K A. BETTIS, M. M. MILLER, L. J. WEBB, Committee. REPORT OF T H E

COMMITTEE ON GRAND ADDRESS.

MASTER'S

Bro. D. W. CoxE, from the Committee on Grand Master's Address, then read the Report, as follows: , To the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge of

Kansas:

Your Cotnmittee, to whom was referred the Address of the M.-.W.-. Grand Master for distribution, have carefully considered the same and recommend as follows: First. That so much of the Address as relates to Dispensations for New Lodges, Special Dispensations to confer Degrees before the constitutional time had elapsed. Removal of Lodge, Board of Custodians, and Special Dispensations, be approved. Second. That so much of the Address as relates to suspension of Frankfort Lodge, No. 67, be referred to the Committee on Grievances and Appeals.

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Grand Lodge of Kansas.

4^

Third. That so much of the Address as relates to the payment of funeral expenses of Bro. REES, be referred to the Com.mittee on Finance. Fourth. That so much of the Address as relates to the Consolidation of Lodges, be referred to the Committee on Chartered Lodges. Fifth. That so much of the Address as relates to Seneca Lodge, U. D., and Decisions, be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence. Sixth. That so much of the Address as relates to Grand Lodge Representatives arid the Recognition of Grand Lodges, be each referred to a Special Committee of three, with instruction to report to the Grand Lodge during its present session. Seventh. That so much of the Address as relates to 4p»e death of P. G. M., RICHARD R . REESS, and is contained in the conclusion of the Address, be commended to the careful perusal and solemn consideration of the Brethren.of this Grand Jurisdiction. Your Committee further Report that they have carefully considered the Grand Secretary's Report which was also referred to them, and respectfully submit the following statement and recommendations: First. That it appears from this Report, that about one-half of the Subordinatf Lodges have been grossly direlict in the discharge of their duty respecting t!ie Amendment to Section 44 of the By-Laws of this Grand Lodge. Out of 162 Lodges entitled to.vote on the adoption or rejectionof this proposed amendment, only eighty-eight Lodges made any Report'whatever. This is the case i n / spite of the fact that the Grand Secretary requested that action be had thereon at once, and due Report be made. If this had been, the first instance of such inexcusable neglect or carelessness, your Committee would not have made the matter thus prominent; but as this is not the case they feel -constrained to call the special attention of the Craft to the fact that when any such proposed amendments are sent to tlie Subordinate Lodges, it is their imperative duty to take action thereon as soon as possible, and then send the Grand Secretary a certified copy of such action. Second. That so much of the Report as relates to the Grand Lodge Library, be referred to the Committee on Grand Lodge Library. Third. That so much of the Report as relates to the Re-printing of the Proceedings of this Grand Lodge, be referred to a Special Committee of three, with instructions to report during the present session of the Grand Lodge. Fraternally submitted, J O H N M. PRICE, •' '• D A N I E L W. COXE, GEORGE W. NIMOCKS, Committee.

On motion of Bro. BROWN, the Report was adopted. ALPHA LODGE, No. 122.

( I . T.)

Bro. BASSETT presented a communication forwarded to him from Alpha Lodge, No. 122, which, on motion of Bro. HiLLYER, was referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence.

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October,

H A L L OF A L P H A LODGE, N O . 122, A. F. and A. M.,

F O R T GIBSON, C . N . , September 23, 1876^ A. L. 5876'."

To the Most Worshipful Grand Master, Wardens and Brethren of. tht Most IVorshipful, Grand Lodge of A. F. and A. M., Kansas: The undersigned respectfully represent that this communication is prepared and presented by authority of the Worshipful Master, Wardens and Brethren of Alpha Lodge, No. 122, A. F . and A. M., located in Fort Gibson, Cherokee. Nation, and holding its Charter from the Grand Lodge of the State of Kansas. To. the proper understanding and appreciation as to the situation of this Lodge, and the course to be pursued, the following statement is deemed appropriate: . As well as we recollect, in 1874, Bro. MCPHERSON, Worshipful Master of a Lodge in the Choctaw Nation, working under a Charter from the Grand Lodge of the State of Arkansas, applied for our opinion as to the establishment of a Grand Lodge for the Indian Territory. The subject was laid before our Lodge, which replied that owing to the unsettled condition of the Indian Country, and other circumstances, they deemed the movement premature and unnecessary, and declined to enter into it. There were then five Lodges in the Territory, two of them being in the Cherokee Nation, this and Flint Lodge.. The opinion of these two, and the one at Boggy Depot, we understood, were at the time similar. After this action, perhaps in June of the following year, we were notified that there would be a meeting of the Lodges favorable to ihe formation of a Grand Lodge, and received a copy of their Proceedings, which were forwarded to the Grand Lodge of the State of Kansas, asking for advice, and whether the Charter of this Lodge should be surrendered to the so-called Grand Lodge of the Indian Territory. The advice. returned was, that Alpha Lodge should not. surrender her Charter, but await the action of the Grand L^jdge of Kansas. At the next regular Communication in 1875, it, the Grand Lodge of Kansas, from which we hold our Charter, failed to recognize the Grand Lodge of the Indian Territory. At that time we deemed it our duty to adhere to its Jurisdiction, and have done so until the present time. At a Special Communication held to-night, the Worshipful Master laid before the Lodge the following communication from R. P. JONES, Grand Secretary, as per copy: CADDO, C . N . , September 20, 1876.

To the Worshipful Master, Wardens and Brethren of Alpha. Lodge, Fort Gibson, Cherokee Nation. DEAR SIR AND BROTHER : At the last meeting of the M.-.W.". Grand Lodge of the Indian Territory, the following resolution v^s passed: Resolved, by the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge of tht Indian Territory, That the Charter of Alpha Lodge, at Fort Gibson, Cherokee Nation, is hereby arrested.

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for failing to comply with the Laws, Rules and Edicts of this M/.W.-. Grand Lodge, and that any work done or meetings held by said Lodge in the future, after receiving notice of this action of the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge, is hereby declared illegal and clandestine. Of which take due notice. Fraternally; etc.', Signed:

li. B. JONES, Grand

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After consideration, Alpha Lodge adopted the following resolutions: Resolved, That a Committee be appointed to draft resolutions protesting against the action of the Grand Lodge of the Indian Territory; that a copy of these resolutions, together with a copy of the resolutions of the Grand Lodge of the Indian Territory be sent to our Grand Lodge and one to Flint Lodge, and request that Flint Lodge furnish' this Lodge with a copy of their proceedings in relation toithe edict of the Grand Lodge of the Indian Territory, in their case. From this it will be seen that we decline to surrender our Charter or suspend our work until you can be communicated with, and your advice be obtained. We have done so through no contumacious spirit or unfriendly feeling, but because we hold ourselves bound by the action of the Grand Lodge of- the State of Kansas in refusing to recognize the legality of the Grand Lodge, so-called, of the Indian Territory, and because we have been informed that the Grand Lodge of the State of Arkansas, from which the Lodges organizing the Grand Lodge obtained their Charters, has persued the same course. This Lodge desires to cultivate none but fraternal feelings and to comply with each and all of its duties in the premises, but it adheres to its original position on the subject of the formation of the Grand Lodge of the Indian Territory. It believes it unnecessary and inexpedient on account of the reasons already stated. The Indian Territory, so-called, is no State or Territory of the United States, in the technical sense of those terms. The Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge established, has, we are informed, no legal status as a citizen of Indian country, but is liable, in common with some other officers of that Lodge, to be removed beyond its limits at any time by the direction of the President of the United States, and further the Cher.'kee Nation, where this Lodge and Flint Lodge are located, owe no legal obligations to the remainder of the country styled the Indian Territory, any more than does the Choctaw or the Creek Nation, whose respective bounds and rights are separated and defined ns clearly as those of any State or Territory of the United States.' For these reasons we protest against the action of the said Grand Lodge of the Indian Territory as uncalled for and unfraternal, a n d a s k for your Immediate advice and directions in the future, and by which action we will be governed. Fraternally submitted, P. J. BYRNE, W I L L P. ROSS, J. C. CUNNINGHAM, Cemmittee.

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PSEUDO MASONRY. Bro. BROCKWAY, from the Special Committee appointed at the last Annual Communication on Pseudo (or Colored) Masonry, which Committee consisted of Brothers, OWEN A. BASSETT, JOHN M . PRICE and D A V I D BROCKWAY, submitted and read the following Report: COLORED MASONRY. To the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on " Colored Masonry " beg leave to report, thai in their estimation that subject has recently received more than its just share of attention and prominence on account of the hasty and illy-considered recognition by certain Foreign Grand Bodies of two colored Grand Lodges in this countjy, and the attempt made by certain prominent Masons in Ohio to induce the Grand Lodge in that Jurisdiction to recognize the so-called Grand Lodge of Colored Freemasons in 1875. The matter of uniting the Grand Lodge of Ohio and the Colored Grand Lodge, was warmly urged by Grand Master BATTIN, in an address to the Grand Lodge, and referred to a Special Committee of five. On that Committee were Bros. Lucius V. BIERCK, (a Past Grand Master,) and CHARLES A. WOODWARD, the present Grand Master. The Committee afterwards reported unanimously in favor of recognizing the " so-called Grand Lodge of Colored Freemasons of the State of Ohio, as a legitimate and independent Grand. Lodge, on condition that the so-called Colored Grand Lodge shall change its constitutiqjial title, so that it shall read as follows : 'The African Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Ohio.' " This Committee in their report say " t h a t they'are satisfied beyond all question that Colored Freemasonry had a legitimate beginning in this country, as much so as any other Freemasonry; in fact it came from the same source." After discussion, final action on the Report was deferred until the next Annual Communication, and the Grand Secretary was directed to embody in a printed circular or pamphlet the Address of the Grand Master, some memorials on the subject, and the Report of the Committee on Foreign Communications with certain other papers, and distribute the same to Subordinate and Grand Lodges, which has been done, making a pamphlet of nearly fifty pages entitled : " N e w Day—New Duty," opening with a general rhapsody on Existence, Principles, Revolutions, History and the Brotherhood of Man, and closing with an abstract report of the Centennial Anniversary of "Prince Hall Grand Lodge," at Boston, Massachusetts, in 1875. It contains a great variety of documents connected with the subject of Colored Masonry from the time it first attracted attention in Ohio up to 1875 > ^Iso some arguments or statements of the " Colored Grand Master." By a table appended to it there appear to be 539 Colored Lodges in the United States and the Province of Ontario, with a membership of 12,811, of which 20 Lodges, with 676 members, are credited to Kansas. In twenty-six

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States, the District of Columbia, and the Province of Ontario, there are thirtyseven " Grand Lodges." Nine of these Jurisdictions have each two antagonistic or rival Grand Lodges, viz : Alabama, Delaware, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Virginia, one each of the " National" and " Independent." Arkansas, California, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Tennessee, have each one of the "Independent," and Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, North Carolina and South Carolina one each of the " National." The style of that in Mississippi and the Province of Ontario is not stated. The "Grand Lodge of Colored Masons of Ohio" seems to be the one attracting most attention at present, from the fact of it and " Prince Hall Grand Lodge" having been recognized by the German Grand Lodge League, a representative Body, acting for the five German Grand Lodges. It claims also to have been recognized by the Grand Orients of Hungary and Peru, as well as the Grand' Lodge of Hamburg. This qiiestion, presented as it was by the Grand Master of Ohio as a union of Grand Lodges, and changed by the Committee to a proposition to recognize the Colored Grand Lodge as a legitimate and inde-; pendent Grand Lodge, has, caused much comment in other Grand Jurisdictions. In nearly every instance the feeling in the American Grand Lodges has been adverse to the Ohio movement. Eminent Masons, in different parts of the country, have discussed the question upon its merits, and the matter has been reviewed by Committees on Correspondence, with the same result, indicating a great unanimity of feeling on the subject. In some of these discussions the turning point of opposition is that of color. In others, (and the majority), the opposition is based upon facts and principles, equally applicable to whites and blacks. To us it appears that the questions of jurisprudence and policy involved are of much more importance than those of mere color. In Ohio, color appears to be the turning point of the discussion, and she appears to have been with the other extremists in 1847, when the Grand Lodge adopted the following resolution, which it rescinded in 1869: '^Resolved, That in the opinion of this Grand Lodge it would be inexpedient, and tend to mar the present harmony of the Fraternity to admit any of the persons of color, so-called, into the Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons within the Jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge." Here color was the main point, but in 1850 they reached the question again, when the Grand Lodge, in its action, took a position equally applicable to whites and blacks, similarly situated, and adopted the following resolution : "Resolved, That Lodges in Ohio (if any there be) claiming to be Masonic Lodges and not working under authority of the Grand Lodge, are clandestine." The occasion of the passage of this resolution was the refusal of the Grand Tyler to admit a Delegate from one of the Lodges in Hamilton county, on the ground that he had visited a Colored Lodge. The matter having been referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence, they held in' a report, that while such a charge was pending against a member of the Grand Lodge, it was incumbent upon him to purge himself of the alleged offence before being admitted to a seat

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in the Grand Lodge, and that it. was the duty of his Lodge when such a charge was known to exist, to investigate the charge, and if it was sustained by satisfactory proof to administer discipline by "admonition, reproof, suspension, or expulsion, according to the nature and aggravation of the offense." Thus it will be.seen that the Grand Lodge of Ohio not only pronounced the Colored Lodges clandestine, but until 1869 prohibited the initiation of " persons of color, socalled." In 1869, however. Past Grand Master BIERCE committed himself to Colored Masonry, and held out an inducement for his Grand Lodge to do the same, in the following letter: " A K R O N , October 19, 1869.

MOST WORSHIPFUL: — I have had placed in my hands the accompanying petition of.the Grand Lodge of Colored Masons in Ohio, and have been requested to lay it before this Grand Body, and ask for it a candid and favorable consideration. The Colored Grand Lodge I can vouch for as Masons; their work will compare favorably with that of most of the Lodges of White Masons, and they have; the Ritual complete. They derive their authority to work from a Dispensation, granted by the-Grand Master of England, in 1784, constituting them legal Masons. If they are clandestine and illegal now, it is because white men will not affiliate with them, nor admit their Lodges to come under the Jurisdiction ofthis Grand Lodge. I am authorized to say they will surrender up their Charter derived from the Grand Lodge of England, and take Charters from this Grand Lodge, or accept a recognition of the legality of their present organization, as this Grand Lodge may, think best. I- move a reference of the petition and accompanying history of the Colored Lodges to a Select Committee of . L. V. BIERCE, Past Grand Master. By reason of a serious accident, I am unable to attend at this session of the Grand Lodge." This letter was accompanied by a petition from WILLIAM F . BOYD, " Grand Master " of the Colored Lodge, asking the Grand Lodge of Ohio, to grant Warrants to the Colored Lodges in lieu of the Warrants they hold from the Colored Grand Lodge of Ohio, and various other documents and papers embodied in the " New Day—New Duty " pamphlet. We are unable to say how Bro. BIERCE, under the above recited regulations and holdings of his Grand Lodge, could vouch for the Colored Grand Lodge as Masons. We however leave that matter with him, his Lodge, and his conscience, and proceed to an examination, for the purpose of ascertaining whether they really are Masons. In the report made by the Special Committee, (of which Bro. BIERCE was a member) to the Grand Lodge of Ohio in 1875, Bro. BIERCE, and the rest of the Committee say: " Your Committee have the most satisfactory and conclu-

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sive evidence that the Colored Freemasons practice the very same rites and ceremonies and have substantially the same esoteric or secret modes of recognition as are practiced by ourselves and by the universal family of Freemasons throughout the World." Your Committee are unable to say what the rites and ceremonies or secret modes of recognition of so-called Colored Masons are, in Kansas or Ohio. W e have net been in position to know. Grave doubts will be entertained whether the Ohio Committee, or even Bro. BlERCE, could with propriety have been. The Committee, however, speak only on " the most satisfactory evidence" which they profess to have, but do not state what it is, or from whence derived. Brb. BiERCE, vouches for them. H e is both warm and positive. We submit that there are other questions than that of Ritual, involved in the genuineness of Masonry. If a knowledge of Ritualistic forms is the only thing necessary to make a Mason, and an assemblage of such all that is necessary to constitute a Lodge, then our Ritual is wrong, and our teaching has been in vain. To constitute a Mason the Masonic character must have been conferred by competent authority, and to constitute a Lodge, there must be in possession, among other things, a Legal Charter or Warrant. This must emanate from a The possession of a charter by a L.odge, does not authorize such Lodge to issue Charters for other Lodges. In order to properly determine the question, whether these persons holding " Lodges " and " Grand Lodges," for whom Bro. BiERCE vouches, are Masons, . let us inquire how and from whence their Masonic character is derived. HISTORICAL SKETCH.

In 1775, PRINCE HALT. and|_thirteen other Colored men, received the Degrees of Masonry in a Travelling Lodge attached to the British array and then stationed at Boston. It seems, that soon after receiving their Degrees, these persons without any authority therefor, assumed to meet and act as a Lodge, in which irregularity they continued until 1787, when they received a Warrant from the Grand Lodge of England ( Modern ), which Warrant bore date in 1784, but had not been forwarded to them until this time. This Warrant or Charter as it may be called, constituted these Colored " Brethren" into a Regular Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons under the title or denomination 'of the African Lodge, to be opened in Boston. It also appointed PRINCE H A L L , to be Master; BOSTON SMITH, Senior

Warden; and THOMAS SANDERSON, Junior Warden, until an election should be had, agreeable to the By-Laws of the Lodge. There were at this period two Grand Lodges in England, the original Graiid Lodge of England, formed in 1717, having been divided in 1738 by a revolt t>r secession under the lead of LAWRENCE DERMOTT; the seceding Lodges forming

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a separate Grand Lodge, calling themselves " Ancient Masons," while they applied the term " Modems " to the original Grand Lodge and their adherents. These two Grand Lodges again united in 1813. In 1733, five years before the schism in the Grand Lodge of England, a provincial Grand Lodge, with a provincial Grand Master, had been formed in Massachusetts, and which maintained its allegiance to the Grand Lodge of England (Modern). An " Ancient " Grand Lodge was also formed in Massachusetts in 1769, with Dr. JOSEPH WARREN, as Grand Master, working under the authority of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. WARREN was killed at the battle of Bunker Hill in 1775. Three of the four Subordiuate Lodges of which that Lodge was composed, in 1777 organized an independent Grand Lodge, and the fourth soon after became a voluntary member of it. These two Grand Lodges united in 1792, forming the present Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. At the time of the union of the " Ancients " and •' Moderns " in England in 1813, the Grand Lodge of England dropped African Lodge from the Registry of its Lodges, to which it has never been restored; and no further mention of it as a Subordinate appears in the Records of the Grand Lodge of England. In 1824, a petition was sent to the the Grand Lodge of England, purporting to come from African Lodge, and asking for a renewal of their Charter, to authorize the conferring of the seven Degrees. No answer was ever returned to the petition. The Grand Lodge of England, evidently regarded African Lodge as extinct, and that fact may be gathered from the language of the petition in which they say: " It is with regret we communicate to you that from the decease of our well beloved brethren who obtained the Warrant, we have been unable for several years to transmit moneys, and hold a regular communication, but as we are now permanently established to work conformable to our Warrant and Book of Constitutions, we will send the moneys as circumstances will admit, together with the money for a new Warrant, should your Honorable Body think us worthy to receive the same." In I797> PRINCE H A L L , without any right whatever, assumed the authority of issuing dispensations and establishing Lodges, and established one Lodge in Philadelphia, and soon after one in Providence, Rhode Island. PRINCE H A L L died in 1807, and in 1808 African Lodge and the two illegitimate Lodges above named, organized a Grand Lodge under the name of Prince Hall Grand Lodge. In 1827, African Lodge issued a manifesto in which it declared itself, "free and independent of any Lodge from this day and that we will not be tributary, or be governed by any Lodge than that of our own." It also declared that the original Charter of African Lodge, " appears to have been confined exclusively to the Africans and to certain conditions. Whether these conditions have been complied with by our ancestors we are unable to say, but we can add that in consequence of the decease of the above named brother, ( PRINCE H A L L ) the institution was for years unable to proceed for want of one to conduct its* affairs,

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agreeably to what is required in every regular and well educated Lodge of Masons." Thus, about forty years after receiving its Charter, and about twenty after forming the Prince Hall Grand Lodge, in connection with its spurious offspring, and having been dormant, if not extinct, an indefinite length of time ; probably twelve or fifteen years, African Lodge, revised, by whom we do not know, denies all authority and control, white or black, foreign or domestic, and repudiates both its parent and its progeny. It was, as has already been shown, Chartered soon after the close of the Revolutionary War, for the ostensible purpose of organizing into a Regular Lodge, certain persons of African descent, who had been made in Lodge, No. 243, on the Registry of the Grand Lodge of Ireland, a Travelling Lodge in General Gages Army. How far the real object may have been to erect an eyesore or create a nuisance to the American Lodges, we leave to conjecture. The enmities of the civil war and the indictive feelings of the late combatants were still in existence when the Warrant was issued by the Grand Lodge of •England to form a Lodge within the territorial jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. That the Grand Lodge of England itself afterwards viewed it as an irregular and improper proceeding is probable from the" fact of its having unceremoniously dropped African Lodge from its registry without giving any reason therel'or. We have been thus particular in giving the history of -A-frican Lodge, because, so far as we know, that Lodge is the only colored Lodge in the United States that ever had any shadow of .claim to legitimacy, and this one, we find, to say the least, irregular if not clandestine. All of the others- have originated without any authority and are maintained in the same manner. We quote from the Report of Bro. DRUMMOND, of Maine, a sketch of them sufficient for the purpose of determining their character. We are also largely indebted to that Report for the history of African Lodge. He says : "After the formation of the Lodge in Philadelphia, in 1797, by PRINCK HALI,, two others were formed there (we presume by African Grand Lodge, at Boston), and on December 27, 1815, these three formed a Grand Lodge for Pennsylvania under the title of ' The First Independent African Grand Lodge of North-America.".' This title indicates that the Grand Lodge at Boston was then understood to be extinct. In 1818, one of the Subordinates of the Pennsylvania Grand Lodge, and in 1828, another, were declared rebels and were expelled. But they seem to have continued their work, for in 1833, °"^ °^ them claimed to have obtained a Charter from the Grand Lodge of Ohio, with authority to form enough more Lodges to organize a Grand Lodge. It was claimed that $125.00 was paid for this authorization —one-half by each Lodge. Of course it was a forgery, but it is probable that the recipients of it were imposed upon, as they proceeded under^t with apparently perfect confidence. Other Lodges were formed, and on July 17, 1837, they organized the Hiram Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. Be-tween these two Grand Bodies there was a bitter feud until 1847, when JOHN F. HILTON conceived tha idea of uniting all the organizations under a Nation*!

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Grand Lodge. On June 24, 1847, the delegates of the three Grand Lodges (one in Massachusetts and two in Pennsylvania) and from Boyer Lodge, in New York, met in Boston and formed " T h e M.-.W.-.National Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Ancient York Masons of Color for the United States of North America and the Masonic Jurisdiction thereunto belonging." This Body was to meet once a year, but elect officers once in three years. It had power to grant Warrants to State Grand Lodges, and no Grand Lodge could be recognized that did not hold a Warrant from it. Thereupon, the two Grand Lodges in Pennsylvania consolidated : a Grand lx)dge was formed in New Jersey, June 12, 1848, by four Lodges, two holding under each of the lately rival Bodies in Philadelphia; also, in 1848, Prince Hall Grand Lodge was formed in Massachusetts by four Lodges; the United Grand Lodge in New York, by six Lodges; Union Grand Lodge, of Maryland, by three Lodges; the Grand Lodge of Ohio, and the Union Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia. There were also one Lodge in Rhode Island, one in Connecticut, one in Indiana, one in Louisiana, one in Virginia, one in California and two in Delaware. These were all the Lodge organizations then existing, and all under the jurisdiction of the National Grand Lodge. But trouble soon came; in 1849, at its Annual Session, it " expelled " the Grand Lodge of New York, with three of its Subordinates, and a new_Gratid Lodge was formed October 13, 1849, with six Lodges; but the old Grand Lodge continued as Independent; this was followed by a schism in Pennsylvania, and an independent Grand Lodge was formed there; individuals and one Lodge in New Jersey were also expelled. The National Grand Lodge, after 1850, met triennially. We have seeniits Proceedings for 1856, 1862, 1865, and 1874. Those for 1856 give the organization of three Grand Chapters, a Grand Encampment, and a Supreme Councilof the Thirty-third Degree. Its Constitution (1865) denounces all Colored Grand Lodges, and Lodges not holding under it as spurious and clandestine. Since 1849 there has been a fierce contest between the " Nationals " and the " Independents." The former have been gradually losing ground, and although the National Grand Lodge has quite a number of Subordinates, its days are numbered, unless some reaction shall set in to give it new strength." Here, then, we find colored Masonry in this internecine s t r i f e ^ t h e " Na-' tionals" denouncing the " I n d e p e n d e n t s " and vice vtrsa, zxiA we learn there Sre others like African Lodge, who ^recognize no authority. These discordant and belligerent elements carry on a mutual and uncompromising warfare against each other, each claiming to be genuine and that the others are clandestine. While this Kilkenny fight goes on, we are asked to pour on the " healing" oil. Well may Bro. LANGRIDGE, of Iowa, say : " In fact, the whole colored system appears to be in a chaotic conditioi>/very much • like sunshine on a rill,' which its Ohio friends nevertheless are willing to consider ' though broken,' very pretty ' sunshine still.' Its Officers and Committeemen appear careless of, or unable to show any legitimacy for, colored Ma>

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spnry except in the.original African Lodge, and their .decisions as to each other, in the absence of better information, afford us the best means <!ns have of judging of their claims." Whatever may be said of African Lodge, we share the opinion that the rival colored bodies so freely express of each other and as a .practical question are unable to see how they .can be recognized or absorbed by our system without impairing its autonomy and destroying the harmony so essential to its iperpetuity and capacity for benefitting mankind. We cannot settle their quarrels; they know no law but their own wills : they have already shown their incapacity to conipromise their differences or defer to the will of a governing body. To recognize them as a separate and independent Grand Lodge in any American State is destructive of the doctrine of Grand Lodge supremacy, for which we have so zealously contended, as well as recognizing the division of Masonry upon the basis of color and nationality. For one Grand Lodge to act hastily and alone in this direction, may involve the several American Grand Lodges in difBculties that will seriously disturb'if not disrupt the fraternal relations existing among them. Will a Grand Lodge, not recognizing colored Grand or Subordinate Lodges, continue to receive and fraternize with Masons who do ? If the Grand Lodge of Ohio recognizes a colored Grand Lodge in that State as a legitimate and regular Masoiiic Body, will the other Grand Lodges do the same ? And if they do not, what will be the standing of an Ohio Mason in a Jurisdiction where its colored confreres are regarded as profanes ? We can recognize as Masons only those iwho have been made such by competent authority, and a Lodge must have a legal Charter or Warrant. PRINCE HALL never had any authority to Charter Lodges, and the multiplication of African Lodge was equally wanting in power. All such pretended Lodges are clandestine. Their imembers are not Masons, as we understand the term. Can a.Grand Lodge by Legislative enactment make .them Masons? Is not the petition to a Subordinate Lodge, and the reception .of the Degrees after being elected by ballot, the only legitimate .way of making Masons ? "Inhere is no regulation in this Jurisdiction inhibiting colored men from receiving the Degrees of Masonry. Biitwe are told that it is idle .for a colored person to .petition a White Lodge for the Degrees; that he would be blackballed. Is ,npt this a cogent reason for not .legislating him into the Fraternity? We concede the right of the Grand Lodge to interpose its authority to prevent a Subordinate Lodge from receiving an unworthy member or making a.Mason of a person not .pos.sessing the requisite moral,.mental or physical qualifications. But the Grand Lodge does not have the power to compel a Lodge to confer the Degrees or membership .upon a p.ers.on who has been rejected by such .Lo.dge. Neither .can such Lodge, or the Grand Lodge .itself, lawfully inquire into the reasons for-the .rejection of a candidate. Then we ask, can the Grand Lodge rightfully legislate inlo the Fraternity a hundred or a thousand persons, every one of whom .would have been rejected in any one of its Subordinate Lodges, liad they petitioned there ? And we remark here that some of the members of these Colored Lodges are white men who have petitioned our Lodges .and been rejected, and have afterwards joined the Colored Ledges. If the Grand Lo.dge recognizes them as lawful Masc.ns, s.uch action overrides :th.e ballpt and invests ,w,ith MaS

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sonic rights and honors, not only men who would have been blackballed had they presented petitions, but among them some who are in fact rejected petitioners. This state of legislation would present practical difficulties, tending to destroy harmony among the Craft. With membership must necessarily come the right to Masonic relief and the right of visitation. By what process, short of enforcement acts, could the enjoyment of these rights be secured ? Could a Lodge that had rejected the petition of a profane, and had never surrendered jurisdiction over him, be expected to admit him to its communications because he had become a member of a Colored Lodge, and had been brought into the fraternity by legislative recognition, and that perhaps in company with those who had pretended to initiate him ? It is a serious question whether the recognition and adoption of its membership would not be followed by the withdrawal of a number much'larger and more valuable who are already members. Such action would establish a precedent, under which any rejected element of sociely might hope by outside organization to force an entrance into the Fraternity. In hi; petition to the Grand Lodge of Ohio for recognition by granting Charters to the Colored Lodges, Grand Master WILLIAM T . BOYD says: " A n d we deem it proper to declare to you that this movement is not made for the purpose of obtaining indiscriminate access to your Lodges, knowing full well that that is a matter each Lodge, and each member of a Lodge, ctin control for itself or himself." This is simply absnrd. Any scheme of Masonry, in which an eletnent recognized as proper material is to be excluded from visitation on account of color after receiving the Degrees in sister Lodges, would be a sort of Masonic Nitro Glycerine, liable to explode any time from handling. Such distinctions cannot be kept up with any degree of harmony in the Order. Nor can the Masonic Institution be safe from disruption with such distinctions existing in it. Again, the constitution of Masonry is such that those who are already members must determine the future membership of the Lodges. Harmony being the great and necessary condition of the existence of a Lodge, it becomes the duty of those who are already members to reject the introduction of such elements as would be likely to disturb the harmony and good feeling in the Lodge. Masonic law requires the possession of certain qualifications in a candidate. These he must have or the members have no right to admit him. Then comes the individual right of each member of the Lodge to exercise his own private judgment, and in this he is not concluded by the Report of a Committee, or the fact that the petitioner possesses the requisite qualifications, but he may consult his tastes if not his prejudices, and while the laws of Masonry set up no positive ethnological slandard, yet the individual Mason may and must exercise his private judgment, and if race, color, personal character, mental habit, moral or civil condition or social relation renders the petitioner unacceptable to him, he may lawfully reject the petition, and be amenable for it only to his God and his conscience. His Lodge and Grand Lodge, as we have said, have no right to inquire into his reasons, nor overrule his ballot. Neither has any person a right to membership in a Masonic Lodge except through the regvilar channels, and, first passing the ordeaLof the ballot spread by Masons only.

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It is not an inherent right to become a Mason. No one is born a Mason, and it is not a birthright. Others besides colored men are rejected when applying for membership and Degrees in Masonic Lodges. But this confers no right on them to force their way into Masonry through the medium of organizations, . after having been rejected singly. Neither does the fact of color give the African any greater rights in this respect than are possessed by the Caucasian, Mongolian, and Malay. If many Masons are unprepared to believe that the African (dragged from savage life in Equatorial Africa and thrown into the crucible of American slavery, from which he has so recently emerged,) has not, by such a probation, become a desirable candidate for Masonic honors, would it be just or judicious in a Grand Lodge, prematurely to admit him by a.decree that overturns the decisions of the Subordinate Lodges? And can such an edict be enforced without moving the foundation stones and endangering the arches of this venerable Institution ? It is true that the negro, in this country, is not now a slave; his enfranchisement has invested him with all the rights and immunities of a citizen. In a legal sense he is the equal of the Anglo-Saxon. So be it. This brings political duties and civil responsibility, but not Masonic rights. He may (if free born) be admitted into the Fraternity in the same way that others are. He has no right to enter it without permission any more than the Fraternity of Masons have to drag him into it without his consent. Neither can we admit any authority to make Masons, except that prescribed by our Ritual. We deny the right of any Masonic body. Grand or Subordinate, to make Masons by resolution, or what amounts to the same thing, by recognition, or to admit to our Lodges such as are not Masons. . It seems to be contrary to the Ancient Charges, some of which we quote, with the remark that when a Mason is asked to do a Masonic act, about the propriety of which he has any doiibt, a reference to the Landmarks and Ancient Charges will never contribute materially towards leading him astray: " XIII. You admit that no new Lodge shall be formed without permission of the Grand Lodge; and that no countenance be given to any irregular Lodge, or to any person clandestinely initiated therein, being contrary to the Ancient Charges of the Order? Ans. I do. XIV. You admit that no person can be regularly made a Mason in, or admitted a member of, any regular Lodge, without previous notice, and due inquiry into his character ? Ans.

I do.

XV. You agree that no visitors shall be received into your Lodge without due examination and producing proper vouchers of their having been initiated into a regular Lodge ? Ans. I do." Let it be distinctly understood that we do not object to any man being made a Mason on the ground of color, lineage or nationality. But can any person, (black or white, red or yellow), " clandestinely initiated " in an irregular Lodge, • be admitted into our Lodges ?

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Grand Master BATTIN, in his Address to the Grand Lodge of Ohio in 1875, speaking of his own and the so-called Colored Grand Lodge of Ohio, says: " I n this great Centennial year, whilst liberty and equality are shed abroad through our great nation, is it not right and proper that we, as Masons, shall at least atternpt to bring about, by right and proper means and in a legal manner, a union of those two Grand Lodges in one State ? If there is any illegality in the organization of either, let it be healed. It has been done before, and it can be again." Why should not Bro. BATTIN say to these colored men: If you want the benefits of Masonry, present your petitions to the Lodges in whose jurisdiction you reside? Perhaps Bro. BATTIN would say that their petitions would be rejected. Are there not fifty thousand white men in Ohio whose petitions would be rejected? And if they should for that reason organize themselves into clandestine Lodges and a Grand Lodge, would Bro. BATTIN say, "heal and admit them ? " That system of treatment would nullify the ballot, and make the Tyler a supernumerary. We sincerely trust that this question has no political significance in it, and hope that no one will have the temerity of handling politics with the Trowfel. In view of the possible consequences, it cannot be a matter of surprise that most of the American Grand Lodges practically say " hands off," so far as this question is concerned. In most of the Jurisdictions in which regulations forbidding the initiation of Colored men have existed, these odious rules have been swept away, and the African, like the other races of men, left to present himself on.his merits, and like other men succeed or fail on them. Your Committee are unable to see why any special regulation for or against him should be adopted. That having 'been the rule so far in this Jurisdiction, we think it a good one and it should not be changed. The statistics of last year show that there are in the United States and British North America, 592,890 Regular Masons. The " New Day—New Duty " pamphlet shows that there are in the same territory 12,8n of these clandestine Masons. We may here remark that this is not a very large per centage of that kind, being less than two and one-sixth/,?/- cent, of the membership of the Regular Lodges, Since the publication of that pamphlet, a Grand Lodge of Colored " Independents" has been organized in Kansas, but we have no information as to the number of individuals or " Lodges" represented by it. We do not know that these Kansas " Grand Lodges" desire recognition by us. We only know that they exist and that there is a great bitterness of feeling between them, but your Committee are of the opinion that while they are content with their condition we ought to be satisfied with ours. We wage no war against them. They have grown up in our Jurisdiction without our consent or objection. Their present Masonic status is one of their own choice and arrangement. If the same number of individuals of any other people had organized themselves in the same manner and presented the same conditions, we could not regard them differently. We cannot yield up, nor divide our territorial juris.dic-

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dictioii with them without violating the doctrine of exclusive Gi'and Lodgg jurisdiction, which the American Grand Lodges will not surrender. We cannot make Masons of them, except in accordance with the tenets of our institution; and the landmarks of the Order are as strictly law to this Grand Lodge as to the smallest Subordinate Lodge acknowledging allegiance to it. Your Committee are unable to see that any legislation upon this subject is necessary, and therefore recom'mend that no action be taken, and ask that they m'ay be discharged from its further consideration. All of which is fraternally submitted. D. BROCKWAY. J O H N M. PRICE, O W E N A. BASSETT, Committee.

On motion of Bro. GREEN, the Report was received and adopted. LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION.

Bro. JOHN GUTHRIE, from the Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation, submitted the following Report: To the M.-. IV.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Lodges U. D., beg leave to Report that we have had under consideration the transcripts and other papers of the following Lodges : Âť

SENECA LODGE, U. D .

The Dispensation in this case was granted by the M.-.W.-. Grand Master, in pursuance of a resolution of this Grand Lodge, at its last session to be found on page 75 of our printed proceedings. Bro. COOK, had been charged with a Masonic offense, the commission of which was admitted by the respondent, but Seneca Lodge, No. 39, refused to find him guilty, the ballot resulting, sixteen guilty and eleven not guilty. This Grand Lodge, for this cause revoked the Charter of Seneca Lodge, No. 39, and requested the M.'.W.-. Grand Master, to issue a dispensation as heretofore . stated, to such of the Brethren of the late Seneca Lodge, No. 39, as he may see fit, arid that such Dispensation should be issued without expense to the Brethren of said New Lodge. The Grand Master, was also requested to turn over to the Brethren of this Lodge the jewels and other property belonging to the late Seneca Lodge, No. 39. Your Committee have carefully examined the records of the proceedings o f this Lodge, and made careful enquiry as to observance of the constitution, customs and usages of the Craft, by these Brethren, and are satisfied that this GrandLodge may safely repose its confidence in the Brethren to whom the M.'.W.*. Grand Master has granted his Dispensation. May we not cherish the hope that the' experience of this Lodge, will teach a salutary lesson throughout this juris-

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diction, and that neither the fear of incurring the displeaure of the wayward' or the hope of favor or reward, will bias or misdirect the Craft, in the performance of any obvious duty. • In view of the fact that the Brethren to whom this Dispensation was granted have suffered in consequence of a failure of duty on the part of some of the Brethren of the late Seneca Lodge, No. 39, your Committee recommend that a Charter be granted without the usual fee, and that that Lodge be Registered as Seneca Lodge, No. 39, and that the following Brethren constitute its first officers : G. W. BROWN, Worshipful Master; D. R. VOORHEES, Senior Warden; THOS. BENNETT, Junior Warden. BLUE RAPIDS LODGE, U . D.

. This Lodge is located in the town of Blue Rnpids, Marshall County, and was constituted on the 20th day of January, 1876, by Bro. W. P. MuDGETT, as Special ' Deputy Grand Master. The records are only fairly kept, but the work is satisfactory. Your Committee recommend that a Charter be granted to A. J. BROWN, Worshipful Master; C. W. FARMINGTON, Senior Warden; S. H I L L , Junior Warden. IDA LODGE, U. D.

This Lodge is located at Ida, Republic County, and was constituted on the 3d day of June, 1876, by Bro. A. T. WILSON, Special Deputy Grand Master ; O. S. BROOKS, Worshipful Master; G. A. BRANHAM, Senior Warden ; A. STEENBLOCK, Junior Warden. This Lodge has exhibited satisfactory work, and your Committee recommend that a Charter be granted. CEDAR VALE LODGE, U. D,

This-Lodge was before this Committee last year, and its Dispensation was continued. Your Committee recommend that a Charter be granted. CHARLES LEWIS, Worshipful Master; SYLVESTER E. LAWRENCE, Senior Warden; GEORGE

LAPP, Junior Warden. PARKERVILLE LODGE, U. D.

This Lodge is located at Parkerville, Morris County, and was constituted J.anuary 18, 1876, By C. COLUMBIA, Special Deputy Grand Master. The work commends itsejf to us. Your Committee recommend that a Charter be granted. A. MosER, Jr., Worshipful Master; J. F. CRESS, Senior Warden; GEORGE W . CLARK, Junior Warden. OXFORD

LODGE,

U. D.

This Lodge is located in the town of Oxford, Sumner County, and was constituted on the 17th day of December, 1875, ^y Bro. L. J. WEBB, as Special Deputy Grand Master. The work is satisfactory, and your Committee recommend that a Charter be granted. BENJAMIN F. SMITH, Worshipful Master; S. SHERMAN RICHMOND, Senior Warden; LUTHER F . CHANDLER, Junior Warden.

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M.-.W.'. Grand Master, in granting Dispensations to form'New Lodges, and your Committee bear testimony to the continued improvement of Lodges under Dispensation. Fraternally Submitted, JOHN G U T H R I E , J. H. WATERMAN, R. E. T O R R I N G T O N , Committee,

The names of officers for Seneca Lodge, under Charter, were suggested by Bro. BETTIS, and incorporated in his Report by Bro. GUTHRIE. On motion of Bro. WEBB, the Report of the Committee on Lodges, U. D., was received and adopted. C H A R T E R E D LODGES.

Bro. BYINGTON, from the Committee on Chartered Lodges, submitted the following Report, which was on motion received and adopted. To the M.-. VV.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Coirimittee on Chartered Lodges beg leave to malce^the following Report : In the matter of the consolidation of Paola Lodge, No. 37, and Miama Lodge, No. 69, it being represented to your Committee that it is the desire of these two Lodges to consolidate, and be thereafter known as Paola Lodge, No. 37, and it further appearing that the said Lodges liave agreed to this consolidation by a unanimous vole of the members of each Lodge, and in the event of the approval of the action of said Lodges by this Grand Lodge, Miama Lodge, No. 69, to surrender its Charter to this Grand Lodge for cancellali&n. Your Committee would therefore recommend that the action of Paola Lodge, No. 37, and Miami Lodge, No. 69, be approved and confirmed. In the matter of the consolidation of Whitewater Lodge, No, 14S, with Halcyon Lodge, No. 120, and the consolidation of Calvary Lodge, No. 50, with King Solomon's Lodge, No. 10, your Committee would recommend that the action of the M.'.W.-. Grand Master, as set forth in his Annual Address be approved. Fraternally submitted, D. BYINGTON, JAMES W E A T H E R B Y , WM. R. FRISBIE, Committee.

Bro. GREEN, moved that the trial of Bro. J. B. A U L D , as recommended by the Committee on Grievances and Appeals, be made the special order of 7 P. M., of the evening session.

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Bro. BETTIS, moved to amend by proceeding to the trial imttiediately, which atiiendment was accepted, airid the Grand Lodge then proceeded to the consideration of charges and specifications against Bro. AULD. The ballot was spread resulting in finding the Brother guilty and expelling him from all the rights and privileges of Masonry. On motion of M.-.W.'. Bro. JOHN M . PRICE, the election of

Grand Officers, was made the special order for 7:30 P. M. of the evening session. BOARD OF CUSTODIANS. Bro. HiLLYER, from the Board of Custodians of the work, made the following Report,- which was temporarily laid over, and the Grand Lodge was called from labor to refreshment until 7 o'clock p. M. To the M.\ W.\ Grand Master of Masons in Kansas : In compliance with the law and regulation of the M.-.W.-. Grand X,odge, the Board of Custodians, respectfully submit their Annual Report, showing the work done by them during the year, ending August 31st. Schools of Instruction for the benefit of Assistant Lecturers, and those desiring to fit themselves for lecturing have been held at the following places : The first School wais held at Wichita, commencing December 8, 1875, ''"'^ continuing eight days, with grand good success. At Waterville, commencing. January 4, 1876, continuing five days, with good results. At Chartute,- commencing February 4,1876, continuing three days only". This' School adjourned, and met at Fredonia, Wilson CoUnty, arid continued five days with' profit to all who were in attendance. At Emporia, commencing February 22, 1876, and continuing five days, with satisfaction to all who attended. It was the intention of your Board, t6 hold i Sthool at Junction City, for thfe benefit of those in that locality who were desirous df quallifyihg themselves for Lecturing, not receiving the proper encouragement, the Board decided to hold no School at tbat point. The individual rriembers of the Board have, from time to time, when invited to do so, visited and lectured Lodges other than those who where represented in our Schools of In.struction. Bro. E. D . HlLLYER, being so much engrossed in his business, that he has not been able to give that attention to the work, that he so very much hoped and desired to do at the beginning of the yea^. We have been favored with his counsel and advice in all of our meetings for consultation.

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Bro. W M . COWGILL, has during the year attended two Schools of Instruction and in addition to this,-when invited, instructed several particular Lodges. Bro. LEVI P. MASON, attended arid took charge of two Schools of Instruction held for the benefit of those who were desirous of qualifying themselves for Assistant Lecturers, and visited quite a' number of Lodges, and gave such instruction as the officers seem to need. in all the Schools held and Lodges visited, niuch interest was manifested by those in attendance and a reasonable degree of progress made. ' You will observe that only four regular Schools of Instruction have been held during the year. The failure to hold such Schools has been no fault of the members of the Board, as they have always held themselves in readiness to respond to all calls upon them for instruction, either in Schools or to particular Lodges. Nor indeed do we think it was for a want of a desire on the part of the Craft to receive instruction, but is mainly attributable to the fact that the Lodges most needing instruction, are not in a condition pecuniarily to meet the necessary expense of sending a delegate to these Schools, or employing a Lecturer to meet the particular Lodges. Your Board, after three years trial of the present system of imparting instruction are clearly of the opiriion that it falls far short of meeting the wants of the Craft. We have now located in different parts of the Jurisdiction, Assistant Lecturers, who are thoroughly competent to give instruction. Your Board, would therefore recommend, that no more Schools of Instruction be held for the benefit of Assistant Lecturers, th^ere being now in the field a sufficient number to meet all reasonable demands, that may be made by the Lodges for instruction in the Work, and the Lectures of the three Degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry. Trusting that the Lodges will, from time to time, avail themselves of the benefit of the services of either, one of the members of the Board, or any one of the Assistant Lecturers, who may reside in the locality of the Lodge, desiring the instruction, until such time as the Grand Lodge in its wisdom shall devise some better mode of disseminating the work and lectures. Should the foregoing, not meeting with approval, we would recomirierid that soihe provisions be made by the Grand Lodge, for the appointment of a Grand Lecturer, whose duty it shall be"lo visit and instruct the Lodges in the work, and Lecture in this Grand Jurisdiction. And said Grand Lecturer, to be under the supervision and direction of the Board of Custodians of the work. For service rendered by the Grand Lecturer, he shall be paid such compensation as the Grand Lodge may designate, and be paid out of the funds of the ' Grand Lodge. Fraternally submitted, E. D. H I L L Y E R , WM. COWGILL, L. P. MASON, Custodians.

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E V E N I N G SESSION.

The Grand Lodge called from refreshment to labor. MASONIC JURISDICTION, F R A N K L I N LODGE, NO. i8.

M.'.W.'.Bro. OWEN A. BASSETT, from the Committee on Jurisprudence, made the following Report which was received and adopted : To the M.\ IV.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on Jurisprudence to whom was referred the question of Territorial Jurisdiction over certain candidates for the mysteries of Masonry, residing at or near Peoria in Franklin County, basing their conclusions on the facts found by the Commiltee on Grievances and Appeals, as shown by their Report, are of the opinion that Franklin Lodge, No. 18, had Jurisdiction, inasmuch as Masons measure by direct lines in determing such questions. Fraternally submitted, OWEN A. BASSETT, J O H N A. ANDERSON, D A V I D BROCKWAY, Commitlie. DECISIONS OF GRAND MASTER.

Also, the following from the same Committee which was likewise received and adopted : To the M.-. W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on Jurisprudence, to whom was referred the deeisions of the M.'.W.'. Grand Master, numbered thirty-seven to sixty-eight inclusive, respectfully Report that they have carefully examined the same and recommend that they be approved. SENECA LODGE, NO. 3 9 , STANDING OF E X C E P T E D MEMBERS.

In relation to the Masonic standing and situation of those members of the late Seneca Lodge, No. 39, who were not taken into the new organization of Seneca Lodge, U. D., presented by the Grand Master in his Report, we recommend the adoption of the following resolution : Resolved, That the Grand Secretary be directed to issue to each member of the late Seneca Lodge, No. 39, a certificate of good standing, reciting therein the fact of the discontinuance of that Lodge, provided that no such certificate shall be issued, until all arrears for dues shall have been paid, and then only the recommendation of Seneca Lodge. Fraternally submitted, OWEN A. BASSETT, D. BROCKWAY, J O H N A. ANDERSON, Commiltee.

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T H E CUSTODIAN'S R E P O R T .

The Report of the Custodians of the Work was, on motion, taken up, and the re-reading called for. The adoption of the Report was moved. GRAND LECTURER.

To bring the question involved in the final recommendation of the Report relating to a Grand Lecturer fairly before the Grand Lodge, Bro. HILLYER moved to amend by adopting all the Report, except the recommendation for the appointment of a Grand Lecturer. Bro. BROCKW.-\Y moved to amend the amendment, so that the Report be received and ordered printed in the Report of Proceedings. Bro. RANSOM mov.'^d, as a substitute, that the Report be made the special order for 10 A. M., of the next morning's session. The substitute prevailed, and it was so ordered. Bro. HAVENS, from the Committee on Credentials, made a supplementary Report, which is embodied in General Report. TU.5CAN LODGE, No. 82. — C . H . RHODE'S CASE.

The following resolution was introduced by Bro. H. B. which, on motion of Bro. HILLYER, was made the special order for half past ten, to-morrow morning: DIXON,

Resolved, That the Grand Lodge reconsider so much of the Report of the Committee on Grievances and Appeals as relates to the case of the expulsion of C. H. RHODKS from Tuscan Lodge, No. 82. ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

The special order, which was the Election of Grand Officers, was then proceeded with, and the following were declared elected: M.-.W.-. Bro. JACOB D . R U S H R.-.VV.-.Bro. JOHN GUTHRIE : R.-.W.-. Bro. DAVID BROCKWAY R.-.W.-. Bro. R. E. TORRINGTON . . . . . R.-.W.-. Bro. CHRISTIAN BECK R.-.W.-. Bro. JOHN H . BROWN W.-.

Bro. WILLIAM COWGILI,

Fort Scott Topeka Topeka Newton Leavenworth Wyandotte

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SUBORDINATE O F F I C E R S .

The M.'.W.'. Grand Master elect announced his appointments of Subordinate Grand Officers, as follows : W.-. Bro. DANIEL W . GOXE

Grand Chaplain.

W.-. Bro. W.-. Bro. W.-. Bro. W.-.Bro. W.-. Bro.

Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand

THEODORE S . STOVER MATHEW M . MILLER GEORGE W . NIMICK WILLIAM E . REED ALEXANDER S . FOWLER

W . ' . Bro. JAQUES C . BENNETT W.-. Bro. JOHN L . JONES W.-. Bro. F R I T Z MAGERS

Senior Junior Senior Junior Sword

Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward. Bearer.-

Grand Marshal. Grand Pursuivant. Grand Tyler.

N E X T ANNUAL COMMUNICATION A T TOPEKA.

The Grand Lodge, by ballot, then decided to hold the next Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge at the city of Topeka. The Grand Lodge was then called from labor to refreshment until 9 A. M., of Thursday.

THURSDAY,

October 19, 1876.

MORNING SESSION.

Grand Lodge called from refreshment to labor at 9 A. M. SUBORDINATE LODGES.

Bro. W. E. MOORE introduced the following resolution, which was adopted: Resolved, That the Grand Secretary be instructed to incorporate in the Grand Lodge Proceedings for the present year the roll of Subordinate Lodges, together with the names of the officers and members.

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Bro. GREEN, from the Committee on Unfinished Business, submitted the following Report: To the M.\ W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on Unfinished Business respectfully report that they find the question of the recognition of the Grand Lodge in the Indian Territory and also the Grand Lodges of Manitoba and Prince Edwards Island yet unsettled. The subjects referred to are found on pages 73 and 85 of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge for 1875. We recommend that the subject be immediately taken up and disposed of. We find no other unfinished business at present requiring the action of this Grand Lodaje. Fraternally submitted, E. T. CARR, SAMUEL SAYLOR, GEORGE S, GREEN, Committee. GRAND-LODGE OF T H E I N D I A N TERRITORY.

Bro. BASSETT accordingly moved the adoption of the Report, which motion prevailed, and the Report of the Committee on Foreign Correspondence in relation to said matter, was accordingly read. Bro. BASSETT moved that so much of the Report as recommended the non-recognition of the Grand Lodge of the Indian Territory be not adopted, and for the information of the Lodge read the communication from Alpha Lodge. Bro. BASSETT adverted to the fact that this communication from Alpha Lodge was referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence for action, and the action of the Grand Lodge on the question of recognition was a prerequisite to the action on the letter from Alpha Lodge. Therefore, to get the sense of the Grand Lodge on that subject, he made the motion in relation to the Report of the Committee on Foreign Correspondence. Bro. BROCKWAY moved to amend by striking'out the word "not," which would in effect adopt the recommendation of non-recognition of the Grand Lodge of the Indian Territory. Bro. GUTHRIE offered the following resolution as a substitute for the pending propositions :

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Resohied, That all the papers in relation to the recognition of the so-called Grand Lodge of the Indian Territory, be referred to a Special Committee, consisting of M.-.W.-. OWEN A. BASSErr, M.'.W.-. M. S. ADAMS, and R/.W.-. E. D. HiLLYER, and the said Committee be requested to confer with the Grand Master of Arkansas as to the practicability of acknowledging the said Grand Lodge of the Indian Territory, and that said Committee report the facts and their conclusions at our next Annual Communication.

Bro. M I L L E R moved to lay the resolution on the table, but withdrew his motion. Bro. LELAND J. W E B B offered the following as a substitute for the substitute : WHEREAS, This Grand Lodge has received from Alpha Lodge, No. 122, holding a Charter from this Grand Lodge, and located at Fort Gibson, in the Indian Territory, information that the Grand Lodge of that Territory has attempted to arrest the Charter of Alpha Lodge, and declared its work illegal and clandestine, and WHEREAS, We are informed that the Grand Lodge of the State of Arkansas, granted the Charters to the Lodges of the Indian Territory, has refused to recognize that Grand Lodge; therefore be it Resolved by the Grand Lodge of the State of Kansas, That the action of the Grand Lodge of the Indian Territory toward Alpha Lodge, No. 122, was uncalled for and contrary to Masonic law, comity and usage, and that we do not recognize any authority of the Grand Lodge of the Indian Territory to arrest the Charter of Alpha Lodge and that the Grand Secretary be instructed to furnish a copy of this resolution and also to send a copy thereof to the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of the Indian Territory.

An interesting, exhaustive and harmonious discussion of the very grave and important question involved in the proposed action of the Grand Lodge was then had, and was taken part in by the brethren generally. After a thorough and learned deliberation of points of Masonic Law raised, the question was on the substitute of Bro. WEBB, which was lost. The question reverted on Bro. was lost. The

amendment

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GUTHRIE'S

BROCKWAY,

to

substitute, which Bro.

BASSETT'S

original motion, was then put and carried. The Report of the Committee on Foreign Correspondence, recommending the non-recognition of the Grand Lodge oi the Indian Territory, was then adopted.

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MANITOBA AND PRINCE EDWARDS ISLAND. Bro. BROWN, Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence, presented the following Report: To the M. •. W.'. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee, since the last Annual Communication, have been favored with the proceedings of the Grand Lodges of Manitoba and Prince Edwards' Island, and other official documents, showing that these organizations have been regular and according to Masonic law and usage, and entitled to our recognition. We would therefore recommend the adoption of the following resolution : Resolved, That the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas extends kindly and fraternal greeting to the Grand Lodges of Manitoba and Prince Edwards' Island and hid them a hearty welcome into the circle of Grand Lodges. Fraternally submitted, J O H N H. BROWN, Chairman Committee.

Bro. GREEN moved that the Grand Secretary be ordered to forward to the Secretary of Alpha Lodge, a copy of the Grand Lodge Proceedings. At the request of Bro. BASSETT, Bro. GREEN temporarily withdrew his motion. MASONIC MUTUAL BENEFIT.

Bro. BASSETT, from the Board of Censors, submitted the, following Report: To the M.-, W.\ Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Board of Censors respectfully report that they have examined the accounts of the Masonic Mutual Benefit Society of Kansas, and find it in a sound, financial condition. During the year it has had 242 applications for membership, and only seven were rejected, and it has lost but two members by reason of non-payment of assessment. No deaths have occurred during the year. Fraternally submitted, OWEN A. BASSETT, J O H N M. PRICE, J. D. RUSH, Committee.

On motion, the Report was received and adopted. GRAND LODGE LIBRARY.

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RUSH,

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Library, submitted the following Report, which, on motion of Bro. MAKEANY, was adopted : To the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge of

Kansas:

Your Committee to whom was referred the condition of the Grand Lodge Library, beg leave to report as follows : We recommend that the Grand Secretary be authorized to have the proceedings of the various Grand Lodges which are now in the Grand Secretary's possession bound in good and substantial form for preservation, and to draw an order on the Grand Treasurer to pay for the same. We also recommend that the sum of one hundred dollars be appropriated for the purpose of purchasing such standard works on Masonry as the Grand Secretary may think proper for the use of this Grand Lodge, such books to belong to and form a part of this Grand Lodge Library. Fraternally submitted, J. D. RUSH, ^ JOHN L. JONES, DAVID DUFF, Committee.

Bro. BROWN, from the Committee on Foreign Correspondence, made a Report, the reading of which was, on motion of Bro. GUTHRIE, dispensed with, and the same ordered printed in the Proceedings. T H E SPECIAL O R D E R — G R A N D LECTURER.

T h e M..W.'. Grand Master called the attention of the Grand L o d g e to the Special Order which then supervened, which Tvas the recommendation contained in the Report of the Board of Custodians, for the appointment and compensation of a Grand Lecturer. Bro. GUTHRIE, after discussing the question at length, moved the following amendments : strike out the word " appointment" in the final recommendation of the Report, and insert "employment." Which motion was adopted: A n d the Report of the Committee as amended, was adopted. Bro.

GUTHRIE

then offered the following r^psolution:

Resolved, That Section i 8 o t the By-Laws of this Grand Lodge be and the same is hereby amended so as to read as follows:

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SEC. 18. Every Subordinate Lodge, under the Jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge,, shall pay into the Grand Treasury at each Grand Annual Communication, the sum of sixty cents annually for each person who is, or shall have been, a member of said Lodge during the year preceding said return; Provided, That no Lodge shall be charged 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 foi: other cause than in payment for services rendered to the Lodge.

Which resolution, after a full discussion, was lost. MEMBERSHIP OF GRAND LODGE. Bro. J. C,

BENNETT

introduced the following resolution:

Resolved, That the Constitution of this Grand Lodge be so amended as to read : The members of this Grand Lodge shall consist of the Grand Officers, Past Grand Elective Officers, Past Masters, and Worshipful Masters of Subordinate Lodges.

The change intended being the dropping out of the Senior and Junior Wardens of Subordinate Lodges. Bro. BROWN moved the reference of the resolution to the Committee on Jurisprudence, which motion was lost. Bro. WEBB moved its indefinite postponement, which, motion prevailed. STANDING REGULATIONS —QUORUM TO TRANSACT BUSINESS. Bro. McCoNAUGHY offered the following resolution, which did not prevail: Resolved, That Subordinate Lodges may, by their By-Laws, fix the number of metiibers which shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business; Provided, That no ballot shall be taken upon a petition for the degrees or for advancement, unless at least seven members of the Lodge arepresent. INSTALLATION OF GRAND OFFICERS.

Bro. RANSOM moved that the Installation of Grand Officers be made the special order of the afternoon session, at 2 o'clock. Adopted. . MEMOIR OF PAST GRAND MASTER REES. Bro. BKOWN here adverted to the duty devolved upon him by the Grand Lodge at its Special Communication, to prepare ^ memoir of the Past Grand Mastdr, RICHARD R . R E E S , and 6

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the difficulties that beset a faithful and conscientious performance of the task. He had been laboriously collecting the requisite, facts, and would soon be in possession of enough to prepare an approxiniately accurate. Masonic biography of the distinguished brother. He regretted his inability to have; it ready at this Grand Communication, but as it should at least have the merit of all possible fullness and correctness, he would be compelled to keep the brethren waiting until the appearance of the Grand Lodge Proceedings, in which he hoped to have it appear. RESOLUTIONS. ON T H E D E A T H ; O F M.-.W.-.P.-.G.-.M.:.REES.

Bro. BASSETT, from the Committee appointed at the Special Communication, to prepare resolutions expressive of the feelings of the Order on the death of our First Grand Master, made the following Report: To the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on resolutions, appointed at the Special Communication of this Grand Lodge, held November. 20, 1875, on the occasion of the death of our Past M.-.W.-. Grand Master RICHARD R ^ REES, respectfully submit.the following : W H E R E A S , It has pleased the Supreme Grand Master of theUniverse, ih Hisinfinite wisdom, to call from our.midst Bro. RICHARD R . REES, and as we trust usher him into the Grand Lodge of the Saints above, therefore Resolved, That while we deeply feel the loss of one whose wise counsels guided' and directed the policy of the Masonic Brotherhood of this State for many years during the early history/ of the Fraternity in Kansas, yet; we have reason to.>be thankful to God. that his life has been spared so many years and that his influence for good has been beyond.calculation; Resolved, That in the life of that faithful Brother the Fraternity have had a good illustration of the beautiful and pure principles of our Order, and the world an example of an honest and upright citizen; Resolved, That the departure of, this faithful and highly esteemed Brother to that " undiscovered country," seen only by the eye of faith, has left a vacant place in our Fraternal ^[Gircle, has caused the flow of many bitter tears, and wrung many a Fraternal heart with anguish, but the evergreen emblem of faith reminds us of a beautiful world beyond the cold river of Death, where they who have led virtuous lives, and been faithful in all their duties to God, their neighbor and themselves, may hope at last to meet around the altar and join in one everlasting^scng of love to the honor and glory of the Supreme Grand Master; ^ \Resolvedj^\i&\.-7it tender our warmest sympathies to the bereaved family of

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our departed Brother, and remind them of the consolation to be found for the widow and orphan in that blessed Book of the Law, which is the Great Light in Masonry; Resolved, That we, as Masons; will cherish the memory of our departed Brother in the inmost recess of our hearts, and emulating his many virtues, and will endeavor so to live that at last we may meet him in Heaven. OWEN A. BASSETT, J O H N M. PRICE, M. S. ADAMS, Committee. A L P H A LODGE, No. 122, AND T H E GRAND INDIAN T E R R I T O R Y .

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Bro. BASSETT, from the Committee on Jurisprudence, to whom was referred the communication received from Alpha Lodge, No. 122, made the following Report: To the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on Jurisprudence, to whom was referred the followiiig communication from Alpha Lodge, No. 122, located at Fort Gibson in the Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory, [see pages 48 and 49], respectfully report, that at the last (1875) Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge the M.%W.-. Grand' Master made the following report: " N e w Grand Lodges, through oilicial bulletins, have announced their organizations, and have presented their claims for recognition and correspondence. It appears from an examination of their proceedings that each is regu-' larly organized, and claims jurisdiclion over some State, Territory or Province, not theretofore under the exclusive jurisdiction of any preexisting Grand Lodg^,< communication should not be withheld. The first comes from the Indian Territory, a country inhabited by several distinct tribes or nations of Indians, each having its own local government and as advisory to all, a National Counsel, presided over by an Indian Superintendent. This Grand Lodge was organizedOctober 5, 1874, by three Lodges holding Charters in that country from the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge of Arkansas." And in the same report the M.-.W.-. Grand Master also said: " A l p h a Lodge, by communication under date of August 23rd, requested instructions in regard to the question of allegiance to the M.'.W.-. Grand Lodge of the Indian Territory, for by its location at Fort Gibson, it would be within the Territorial Jurisdiclion of that Grand Body, if regularly organized. Beingf,advised that the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge of the Indian Territory was formed b y only three of the five Lodges holding Charters in that country from the M.;.W.'. Grand Lodge of Arkansas, and that the other one protested against the organi, zation, and learning that the latter Grand Body, at its last annual meeting, postponed action on the question of the recognition, the Worshipful Master of Alpha. Lodge, No. 122, was advised to await your formal recognition. Later advices indicate that at its recent annual meeting, the M.-.W.-. Grand [Lodge of tlie.In-.

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dian Territory held a harmonious session, and that all of the Lodges in that country are willing to acknowledge its authority. If you recognize this new Grand Lodge, the annual returns and dues sent up by Alpha, No. 122, for this and the previous year, should be returned for the use of this member of the Masonic union." Afterwards the Committee of this Grand Lodge on Chartered Lodges made the following report on the last quoted paragraph from the Grand Masters' Report, which was adopted : •' With reference to Alpha Lodge, No. 122, your Committee recommend that if this Grand Lodge should decide to recognize the new Grand Lodge of the Indian Territory, that the annual returns and due.^ of Alpha Lodge for this year be returned." Afterwards the Conimittee of this Grand Lodge on Foreign Correspondence, submitted the following Special Report: , ' " Indian Territory. We have before us a small pamphlet, containing what purports to be the proceedings of a Convention of the Representatives from four Subordinate Lodges in that Territory. These proceedings fail to show from whom these Lodges obtained their authority to work. We find, however, on examination of the proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Arkansas for 1875, that the Grand Lodge granted Charters to the Lodges comprising the Grand Lodge of the Indian Territory, and wc further find that, for some reason, the Grand Lodge of Arkansas refused to recognize the organization of a Grand Lodge in this Territory. From this fact, and the unorganized state of the Territory, both politically and socially, we would not deem it advisable to recognize this new Grand Lodge." The Report was, on motion, recommitted, and the Committee ordered to reconsider that portion in relation to the recognition of the Grand Lodges of the Indian Territory, Manitoba, and Prince Edwards Island. Afterwards the Committee, through its Chairman, reported verbally that the Committee did not deem it advisable to recede from their former recommendation in relation to the Gr.md Lodges above referred to. The Report was then adopted so far as related to Wyoming and Dakotah Territories. The consideration of the remainder of the Report was postponed until the next (being this) Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge. In view of the action taken by this Grand Lodge, your Committee are of the opinion that Alpha Lodge, No. 122, was under no legal obligation to transfe its allegiance to the Grand Lodge of the Indian Territory before this Gran , Lodge, to which Alpha Lodge, No. 122, is Subordinate, had formally recognized it; and while we maintain and defend the doctrine of Exclusive Territorial Jurisdiction, as now understood and substantially settled on the .'\meiicnn Continent we believe that no Gmnd Lodge should recognize any new Grand Lodge until ample time and opportunity had been afforded to investigate fully the claims o the new aspirant for Grand Lodge honors. Therefore your Committee v.:uuld respectfully recommend that the action of Alpha" Lodge, No. 122, be and ialtereby approved, and susta,in?d,__and further,

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we will continue during the present condition of affairs to bear this Lodge on our Register of Lodges, and exercise jurisdiction over, said Alpha Lodge No. 122. Fraternally submitted, OWEN A. BA8SETT, DAVID BROCKWAY, J O H N A. ANDERSON, Committee. [For communication from Alpha Lodge, No. 122, see pages 48 and 49.]

The Report of the Committee was, on motion, of Bro. M. S. ADAMS, received and adopted. Bro. GREEN renewed his motion in relation to the Grand Secretary forwarding a copy of the Proceedings in relation to the non-recognition of the Grand Lodge of the Indian Territory, to Alpha Lodge, No. 122, and the motionvvas adopted. Bro. DIXON moved to postpone the special order next supervening, namely, the motion to reconsider the action of the Grand Lodge in relation to the Report of the Committee on Grievances and Appeals in the matter of the expulsion of Bro. C. H. RHODES, until after the installation of Grand Officers. Adopted. The Grand Lodge was called from labor to refreshment until 2 p. M.

AFTERNOON SESSION.

The Grand Lodge called from refreshment to labor at 2 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER — I N S T A L L A T I O N OF GRAND OFFICERS.

The Special Order for this hour was tlie Installation of Grand Officers elect. Accordingly, by order of the M.'.W.". Grand Master, the ceremonies were proceeded with, being performed, at request of M.'.VV.'. Grand Master ISAAC B . SHARP, by Past M.'.W.'. Grand Master OWEN A. BASSETT,

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after which the Grand Officers occupied their respective ' stations as follows: M.'.W.-. JACOB ,D. R U S H R.-.W. . J O H N GUTHRIE R.-.W.-. DAVID BROCKWAY R.-.W.-. ROBERT E . TORRINGTON R.-.W.-. CHRISTIAN BECK R.-.W.-. JDHN H . BROWN W.-. DANIEL W . COXE

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Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand

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Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward. Bearer.

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W.-. J O H N - L . JONES

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IN T H E MATTER OF BRO. R H O D E S , OF TUSCAN LODGE, No. 82.

The special order after the Installation of Grand Officers being Bro. DIXON'S motion to reconsider the action of the Grand Lodge in the matter of the expulsion of Bro. C. H . RHODES, the resolution (see page 46) was read and adopted* Bro. DIXON then asked for a reading of the transcript of the testimony transmitted to the Grand Lodge, and moved thereupon that the Report of the Committee in relation to the expulsion of Bro. C. H . R H O D E S , be non-concurred in, and that the action of Tuscan Lodge, No. 82, in the premises be sustained. Bro.

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DIXON'S motion: Rtsolved, That the action of Tuscan Lodge, No. 82, be affirmed so far as to indefinitely suspend Bro. C. H . RHODES.

The substitute was lost. Bro. DIXON'S motion was adopted. GRAND LECTURER.

Bro. BUCK called up the question of the employment of a Grand Lecturer, and the recommendation in the Custodian's Report, and offered the following resolution:

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WHEREAS, This Grand Lodge has at this Grand Communication adopted a recommendation to provide for the employment and payment from the funds of this Grand Lodge of a Grand Lecturer to impart instruction in the work in this Jurisdiction, therefore Resolved, That the Board of Custodians, of which the M.-.W.-. Grand Master is Chairman, be and they are hereby instructed to employ a suitable Brother for ten months of this iVIasonic year, to enter immediately upon such work of instruction at an expense not to exceed 1(1600.00; also that authority be vested in such Board of Custodians to control such services in such manner as shall be for the best interests of the Craft.

Bro. JONES moved to amend by striking out "^1,600.00," •and inserting "^Soo.OO."Bro. RANSOM offered the following as a substitute for Bro. BUCK'S resolution: Resolved, That the sum of g 1000.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated from the treasury of the Grand Lodge for the purpose of employing a Grand Lecturer for the ensuing year, of which amount J600.00 shall be applied lo the ' salary of the Grand Lecturer, and the remaining S400.00, or so much thereof ^as may be required, shall be applied to the payment of his necessary personal and traveling expenses.

Bro. RANSOM'S substitute was adopted. The Report of Bro. BUCK, as amended, was adopted. PER DIEM AND MILEAGE.

Bro. R. E. W H I T E introduced the following resolution: Resolved, That the Grand Lodge shall pay per diem and mileage to one delegate from each Subordinate Lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction at each Annual Communication as follows: Two dollars per day for each day in actual attendance, and five cents a mile for each mile actually and necessarily traveled in going to and returning therefrom; Provided, that said delegate shall consist of the Worshipful Master of the Lodge for the time being, or his proxy, and provided that no delegate shall be entitled to per diem and mileage as the representative of more than one Lodge at the same Communication under this regulation.

Bro. M. S. ADAMS moved to lay the motion on the table, which motion prevailed. F R A N K F O R T LODGE, No. (>•}.

Bro. BROWN said that at the request of Bro. WIESBAUGH, of the late Frankfort Lodge, No. ^7, who was here present, but had no voice in the Grand Lodge, he asked that the Brother be

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heยงrd in reference to the action of the Grand Lodge in the matter of the expulsion of J. B. A U L D .

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cordingly, by unanimous consent, made his statement. DECISIONS O F T H E GRAND MASTER.

Bro. CiEO. S. GREEN introduced the following resolution, which was, on motion, adopted : Rtsolved, That the Grand Secretary is hereby instructed to clasify and compile under proper heads the Standing Regulations of the Grand Lodge and the Decisions of the Grand Masters since the organization^of this Grand Lodge up to and including the year 1876, and have the san\e ready for publication with the . proceedings of the Grand Lodge for this year. GRAND LODGE O F ONTARIO.

Bro. JOHN H . BROWN, from the Committee on Correspondence, submitted the following Report: To the M.\ IV.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : The Committee on Correspondence, by direction of the M.-.W.-. Grand Master, have carefully examined all the papers and documents placed ill their hands in connection with the formation of a Society, styling itself, " T h e Grand Lodge of Ontario." We find that this so-called Grand Lodge of " Ontario " was formed on the tenth day of February last, and claims Jurisdiction in the Province of Ontario, which now is, and lias been since the organization of the Grand Lodge of Canada, included within the exclusive Masonic Territory of that Grand Lodge, and this right of occupancy and supremacy, has been recognized by all the regularly constituted Grand Lodges in the World. For the better information of the Craft in our own Jurisdiction, we will quote fruin the Address of Grand Master J. K. K E R R , on that subject. " It may perhaps not be out of place here to say a few words respecting the statement put forth by the Brethren who have formed the organization called by them, " The Grand Lodge of Ontario." First, It is said by them that there exists no regularly constituted Grand Lodge of our Order for the Province of Ontario. It is.scarcely necessary, after so much attention has been given to the Constitution of the Grand Lodge of Canada, to recapitualale the various steps taken to form the same in 1855, and to maintain the same from that time down to this, its twenty-first Annual Communication, nor need we stay to call attention to the fact that our Grand Lodge has been recognized by the Grand Lodges throughout the World as properly and regularly constituted, w\th full and complete Masonic Jurisdiction over the Province of Ontario. ^ The fact that we have withdrawn from part of the territory over which we had exercised Jurisdiction,does not in any way impair the completeness of our

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Jurisdiction over that portion from which we have not withdrawn. This has been conceded and recognized by our Masonic Brethren all the World over, and the argument which has been raised that the name of our Grand Lodge is now a misnomer, may be characterized as a question of taste rather than one of Masonic constitutional law. On this subject the Brethren of our Grand Lodge have been controled by the not unnatural feeling of affection and respect for the distinctive name of which they have so long been proud, and although the subject has received their consideration they liave not yet come to the conclusion that there is any duty cast upi.li them to change the name of Grand Lodge so as to make it accord with the •neiv name of the Province over which it has established its right to exercise Masonic Jurisdiction. None of the other Grand Lodges within our Dominion have expressed any desire that such change should be made, nor are we aware of any inconvenience having arisen from the continuance of the distinclive name by which our Grand Lodge has become known in every quarter of the globe. What sjiall be said, however, of those who find fault with the regularity of the constitution of our Grand Lodge when their ai:lion is considered? Five Brethren, representing no persons but themselves, without theconcurrence of a single Lodge or any other Masonic authority, signed a declaration of incorporation as •'Grand Lodge of Ontario," and forthwith duly proclaimed themselves a duly constituted Grand Lodge. Not one Lodge authorized any such meeting, or delegated any such persons to act on their behalf. Not one Lodge has since approved of their action, or expressed the slightest sympathy with theni or their design ; and, although some misguided men have been carried away by their blandishmenis and by repiesentaiions made to them, so that they have allied themselves wiih this rebellious movement to subvert the authority of this Grand Lodge, their industry and activity during the past five months have secured for them the small handful of men whose names appear above as suspended by me. And the men so suspended, I need scarcely tell you, in most instances have been the discoiitented and disappointed members of some of our Lodges who have looked for personal promo:ion and advantage rather than the furtherance of Masonic aims and objects. When we reflect that out of 305 Lodges on our Registry in active life and vigor', not one has accorded any support whatever to the seditious movement, and ihat from over 16,000 Masons in active membership, and at least an equal number of unafiliated, making in all considerably over 30,000, they have not been able to secure a more important following than appears above, we may be assured that neither success nor good in any form can attend their efforts, and that naught but disaster and disgrace will be the portion of those who have been so unmindful of their obligations, and of all who follow after or participate with them. Second, (t is next said by the so-called Grand Lodge of Ontario that with us

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" t h a t active benevolence which is highly characteristic of true Masonry has be" come covered with the cold charity of distrust and selfishness, and the Grand " Lodge funds have been spent lavishly in banquets and honors and testimonials " to the rich, while to the poor, the needy and the distressed of the Craft chari" ties, have been meagerly, and apparently, grudgingly doled out." My Brethren, what should be said of men so unworthy, as to hurl at the heads pf the members.of Grand Lodge charges so unfounded and statements which you know to be so much at variance from the truth ? (a.) Not one dollar of Grand Lodge funds was ever expended at a banquet or on refreshments of any kind. , (i.) The few testimonials presented by Grand Lodge since its formation, and the distinguished services rendered by those who have been the recipients of the same, and in most cases the great pecuniary and other sacrifices made by those who have been singled out by Grand Lodge to be thus honored, justify me in dismissing this subject of attack with the simple reminder that no objection was ever raised to any of the testimonials voted, either, by Bro. WESTLAKE, or any who now join with him. On the contrary Bro. WESTLAKE, seconded the motion for one of these testimonials, and acquiesed in the propriety of voting the others. (c.) Bro. WESTLAKE, has been one of the most determined opponents of the •scheme for erection of a Masonic Asylum, and seconded a motion to abolish that trust, and for the distribution of the funds collected for the erection of such a home for aged and indigent Brethren, and for the widows and orphans of impoverished members of our Order. From the foregoing it will be observed that the so-called Grand Lodge of " Ontario " is not only an intruder, but an usurper, infringing upon the Territorial rights of an already established Grand Lodge, with y^hich the Grand Lodge of Kansas, is now, and has been for over eighteen years in fraternal Correspondence. These proceedings^ are not only insurrectionary, but in plain violation of every principle of Masonic Law, and regulations made governing the formation of regularly constituted Grand Lodges." If such usurpation were countenanced, and Grand Lodges irregularly organized, were to receive recognition, it would absolutely subvert the whole frame work of Masonic Government, as now understood and respected by all. True Ancient Free and Accepted Masons: Your Committee, therefore, recommend that the Grand Lodge of Kansas in no wise recognize the so called Grand Lodge of " Ontario." Your Committee, further recommend the adoption of the following resolution, and that a copy of the same be at once sent by the Grand Secretary, to all Lodges in the Jurisdiction : Resolved^ That the so-called Grand Lodge of Ontario, is an irregular and clandestine organization, and not entitled to Masonic favor by any regular Freemason, and all persons hailing from, or claiming Masonic fellowship with said organization, or with any bodies holding under it are unworthy of our Masonic

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'fellowship; and that all Lodges in this Jurisdiction are strictly eiijoin-ed not to receive as visitors or acknowledge as Masonic Brethren, any persoh or 'persons, hailing from this pretended Grand Lodge of " Ontario." Fraternally submitted, J O H N H . BROWN, Chairman.

Bro. W E B B moved the adoption of the Report. -Bro. RANSOM moveci to so amend that the subject matter of the Report, together with all the papers, be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence. Bro. RANSOM'S amendment did not prevail, and the Report was adopted. Bro. REYNOLDS moved to reconsider the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge in relation to the case of J. B. A U L D , which, on motion of Bro. BROCKWAY, was laid on the table. THANKS TO EMPORIA BRETHREN. Bro. McCoNAUGHY introduced the following: 'Resolved, That the thanks of this Grand Lodge are hereby tendered to the 'brethren of Emporia Lodge, No. I2, for the courtesy and hospitality extended to the members of this Grand Lodge during their present Communication. F I N A L CALL OF COMMITTEES.

The M.".W.'. Grand Master called the roll of .Committees for final Reports. RAILROAD COMPANIES. By Bro.

W. E. R E I D :

Resolved, That the thanks of the Grand Lodge be, and they are hereby tendered, to the various Railrbad Companies of Kansas for their courtesy in carrying members to and from the Grand Lodge at-reduced rates. R E P O R T OF COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.

Bro. RANSOM, from the Committee on Finance subtnitted the following Report: Your Committee on Finance, respectfully submit the following r e p o r t : We have carefully examined the reports of the Grand Secretary, and Grand Treasurer, showing the receipts and disbursements for the year ending Septem'ber 30, 1876, and find them correct.

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We find the balance in the hands of the Grand Treasurer, at the above date to be, $4,524.14. Your Committee would recommend that an appropriation be made sufficient to pay the following accounts : Bro. E. D. Hillyer, Custodian Expenses, 1876 '. ^ 37 55 " Fritz Magers, Expenses and Services Grand Tyler, 1876 35 00 " Christian Beck, Grand Treasurer, Expense, 1876 20 00 " Levi P. Mason, Custodian 172 40 " Isaac 13, Sharp, Grand Master, Expense, etc 300 00 " W. H . Ropsington, Assistant Secretary, Services 25 00 " W. Cowgill, Custodian, Services and Expenses 153 75 " D. W. Coxe, Grand Chaplain, 1876 25 00 " B. J. F . Hnnna, Grand Senior Warden, Expense, 1876 20 00 " John Guthrie, Deputy Grand Mastei; Expenses, 1876 . 15 00 " John H . Brown, Grand Secretary 25 00 " Owen A. Bassett, Past M.-.W.'. Grand Master, Expense, 1874-. ,300 00 Grand Secretary, for purchasing new seal for Grand Lodge, or so much thereof as may be necessary for such purchase 50 00 " " for purchase of Books for Library, (per. Resolution Grand Lodge ) ^ 100 00 " " for Binding transactions, ( per. Resolution of Grand Lodge) so 0 0 E. P. Bancroft, for Rent of Hall, Fuel, Lights, etc., for Grand Lodge 45 0 0 T. Johnson, for Services as Assistant Tyler 10 0 0 For Printing and Distributing copies of Proceedings of Grand Lodge 1,000 0 0 For Salary of the Grand Secretary for Masonic year._ 1,000 00 For Postage and Incidental Expenses of Secretary's Office 100 00 For Rent of Office Grand Secretary 100 00 For Emporia Lodge, No. 12, parlilion in hall and arrangements for Session of Grand Lodge 14 00 For Salary and Expenses of Grand Lecturer 1,000 00 jfS4,697 70 FINANCIAL STATEMENT.

It appears from the statements contained in the Proceedings of the M.'.W.-. Grand Lodge at its Annual Communication of 1875, and the statement furnished by the Grand Secretary in his report submitted at the present Communication, that the current resources of the Grand Lodge for the year just ended, exclusive of the balance in the hands of the Grand Treasurer at the commencement of the year, were as follows : Dues returned and paid by the Subordinate Lodges for the year ending August 31, 1875 , $2,170 40 Dues returned by Subordinates for the year 1875, t"^t " " ' P^id until afier October 1st, 1875 1.093 9 '

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140 00 120 00

Total resources, exclusive of balances on hand at comnieHcement of year 83,524 31 During the same time, the Expenses as reported by the Grand Secretary, and paid by the Grand Treasurer, have been as follows : Expenses of the Grand Lodge $ 145 00 Grand Master's Expenses 300 00 Salary of Grand Secretary. 1,000 00 Expenses of Custodians 325 00 Incidental Expenses of Grand Lodge, on account Committee on Grievances and Appeals 139 00 Expenses of Office of Grand Secretary, including Postage and Office Rent 250 35 Printing and Stationery 1,222 60 ^3.382 65 From which it appears, that the current resources of the Grand Lodge, have exceeded the current expenses by the sum of $141.66. Looking to the Financial operations of the Grand Lodge for current Masonic year, your Cotnraittee present the following estimates and figures for your consideration. RESOURCES.

Exclusive of the balance in the hands of the Grand Treasurer, at the commencement of the present year, your Committee estimate the resources as follows : Dues returned by the Subordinate Lodges, and paid over to the Grand Treasurer, for the year ending August 31, 1876, as per his Report $2,061 ob Dues returned by Subordinate Lodges, for the same period, but not paid October I, 1876, extracted 1,600 00 From all other sources 250 00 83,91 r 00 EXPENSES.

Referring tn the schedule of appropri.itions necessary to meeting the expenses of the Grand Lodge for the current year, as contained in the first part of this Report; if the same shall meet the approval of the Granrl Lodge, and the appropriations be made, yuur expenditures will figure at the sum of 84,697.70, and he in excess of our current resources in the sum of 87S6.71, which balance will have to he liquidated from the balance in the Grand Treasurer's hands at the commencement of the year. While your Committee are of the opinion, that it is not desirable that the Grand Lodge should draw a large balance from the Subordinates, to remain

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unused in the hands of the Grand Treasurer, it should undoubtedly have sufficient means at its control to enable it to promptly meet any demands that may be made on its resources for charitable purposes or otherwise. Should the Subordinates approve the amendments made to the By-Laws* at the present session of the Grand Lodge, providing for an increase of dues to cover the expenses of a_^Grand Lecturer, then the defficiency apparent in this Report, will be nearly if not quite provided for, and for the future will not probably exist. Your Committee find on examination of Secretary, that there are quite a number of failed to report and pay dues, as required year, and some are delinquent for the years

the Financial Report of the Grand' our Subordinate Lodges, who haveby our regulations for the present 1874 and 1875.

This negligent way of doing business, is to be regretted, and the officers of Lodges so totally disregarding the lalw and regulations of this Grand Lodge, should be censured therefor. Your Committee fully approve the action of the M.-.W.-. Grand Master, in using the.funds of this Grand Lodge, for the puposes named by him. Fraternally submitted, M. S. ADAMS, W. C, RANSOM, E. D . H I L L Y E R , Committee. D I S P E N S A T I O N , T 0 MEMBERS O F F R A N K F O R T LODGE, NO. 67.

Bro. McCoNAUGHY, introduced the following resolutions : Resolved, That the M.-.W.-. Grand Master, be requested to issue a dispcnsa-. tion to W.-. Bro. S. B. TODD, THOMAS SNODGKASS, E . BRADY, and such other

Brethren as he may see fit, being members of the late Frankfort Lodge, No. 67, and that said dispensation be issued without expense to the Brethren. Resolved, furthermore, That the M.-.W.-.Grand Master, be requested to turn oyer to the Brethren of said Lodge, the Jewels and other properly belonging to the said Frankfort Lodge, No. 67.

The resolutions were adopted. MEMORIAL.

Bro. ADAMS, from the Special Committee on the demise of two worthy brothers, JOHN C . RICHMOND and Dr. J. C. R E D FIELD, Past Grand Officers of this Grand Lodge, who have passed over the Great River since We last assembled in Grand Lodge, submitted the following Preamble and Resolutions: To the M.\ W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : WHEREAS, It has pleased the Supreme Grand Master of the Universe to reinove from the busy scenes of our earthly Lodge to a t o d g e of refreshment and joy on high; therefore be it ..itii.i...

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Resolved, That in the death of brothers JOHN C RICHMOND and J. C. R E D FIELD, the Grand Lodge of Kansas has lost two good men and zealous Masons, and the Fraternity most staunch friends and supporters; Resolved, That we shall ever recognize in the lives of these Brethren those exalted virtues which tend so much to adorn and benefit the mind of men and Masons and which we commend as worthy of emulation by all true Masons. Resolved, That we tender to the families of our deceased Brethren our sympathy and condolence and in this, their sad bereavement, and commend them to the keeping of that GoD whom we are taught to reverance and serve; He has promised to be a'father to the fatherless, and a protector to the widow; Resolved, That the foregoing resolutions be printed in our Proceedings for this year, and a memorial page set apart to each Brother. Fraternally submitted, OWEN A. BASSETT, M ; S . ADAMS, J O H N H. BROWN, Committee. GRAND R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S .

R.'.W.". Bro. SILAS E . SHELDON prcatnted his credentials as the representative of the M.'.W.*. Grand Lodge of the State of Ohio, near the M.'.W.". Grand Lodge of Kansas. R.".W.'.JOHN H. BROWN presented his credentials as representative of the M.'.W.'. Grand Lodges of Illinois, Maine and Wisconsin, near the M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge of Kansas. The M.-.W.'. Grand Master, in behalf of the Grand Lodge, extended a kind and fraternal welcome to these representatives, assuring them of the pleasure it afforded him of greeting them as the accredited representatives of so distinguished Grand Lodges. The Grand Secretary presented the credentials of Worshipful Bro. DAVID G . HIMROD, a member and P.".M.'. of Cedar Lodge, No. 103 in this jurisdiction, as the representative of the M..W.'. Grand Lodge of Idaho Territory; near the Grand Lodge of Kansas, and in behalf of the absent Brother, asked that his credentials be accepted and his name be placed on the roll of representatives of other Grand Lodges.. On motion the request was granted.

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.. P R I N T I N G PROCEEDINGS. By Bro. JOHN G U T H R I E : Resolved, That the Grand Secretary is hereby instructed to procure the printing of twelve hundred copies of the Proceedings of this Annual Communication, and draw on the Grand Treasurer for the expense of the same. R E - P R I N T I N G PROCEEDINGS.

Bro. RANSOM moved that the subject of re printing the Proceedings of this Grand Lodge, as suggested in the Report of the Grand Secretary, be laid over until the next Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge, which motion prevailed. APPOINTiMENTS.

The M.'.W.'. Grand Master announced the appointment of the follovi^ing Committees: On Correspondence — R.'.W.-. JOHN H . BROWN, Grand Secretary. M.-.W.-. M. S. ADAMS, Past Grand Master. R.-.W.-. DAVID BROCKVVAY, Senior Grand Warden. Board of Censors— M.'.W.-. OWEN A. BASSETT, Past Grand Master. M.-.W.-. JOHN M . PRICE, Past Grand Master. R.-.\V.-. JOHN GUTHRIE, Deputy Grand Master. Advisory

Board— M.-.W.-. JACOB D . RUSH, Grand Master. R.-.W.-. B. J. FT HANNA, P.-vst Senior Warden. R.-.W.-. EDWARD D . H I L L Y E R .

F O R E I G N GRAND BODIES. By Bro. OWEN A. BASSETT : Resolved, That the R.-.W.-. Grand Secretary be directed to open communication with the proper officers of the Gr.ind Lodges of England, Scotland, Ireland and Germany with the view of cultivating and establishing more intimate and friendly relations with these Grand Lodges, and if not inconsistent with their long and well established regulations to gel up an interchange of publications, and otherwise cultivate more intimate relations. CLOSING PRAYER. Eternal and most merciful Father, thou great source of all wisdom, the giver of every good and perfect gift, we offer Thee our grateful thanks that Thou hast seen fit to preside in our midst during the deliberations which are now brought to a close. We ask that thou will impress deeply upon our minds and hearts the great lessons of truth, forbearance and love which thou hast taught us in the

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fraternal relations which we have borne, and still bear toward each other. May the great moral lessons of our noble institution be engraven on the tablets of our hearts as with a pen of fire; assist us to remember the solemn obligations which we have taken in thy name and presence; may we, above all things, ever strive to exercise the golden tenets of brotherly love, relief and truth. Let thy rich blessing rest upon us as we are about to separate, and grant that it may accompany us to our several homes and Subordinate Lodges. May it remind iis of the high and unimpeachable character we ought all to sustain in our relations to the world and the duties incumbent upon us. For this purpose we implore thy Holy Spirit to assist us in maintaining our integrity as men and Masons in all our trials and difficulties, so that virtue, with its ever blooming loveliness, may continue to designate us as Free and Accepted Masons. Enable us at all times to circumscribe our passions, and keep our desires in due bounds toward all mankind, so that we may divest ourselves of all the vices and superfluities of life. Give us strength and determination to be just and upright in all our dealings ; may we be workmen that need not be ashamed, ever remembering that thy Holy Word, the great light of Masons, is given for our counsel and guidance, and will furnish us designs upon the trestleboard for the erection of the temple of our inner life. May we be enabled so to live that our hearts, like our own badge of innocense, may be kept pure and unspotted from the world, so that when thou hast done with us here, and we leave this life for that undiscovered country from which there is no return, we may receive the wages of faithful Craftsmen, and be admitted into the middle chambers of the Grand Lodge above, where the Supreme Architect of the Universe presides, and where love divine illumines every heart, and hosannahs exalted employ every tongue. All this we ask in the name of Christ, • the great Lion of Judah. AMEN. SO mote it be CLOSING.

The M.'.W.". Grand Lodge of Kansas was then closed in AMPLE FORM.

JACOB D. RUSH, Grand

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STANDING REGULATIONS AND DECISIONS.

C O M P I L E D BY O R D E R OF T H E G R A N D LODGE AS PER R E S O L U T I O N ON P A G E EIGHTY, OF T H E S E P R O C E E D I N G S .

The dates aflfixed to the Standing Regulations refers to the years when they were adopted, and the dates to the Decisions refers to the years when they were reported to the Grand Lodge by the Grand Masters named, respectively. The Grand Secretary desires here to make acknowledgement to Past Grand Master, JOHN M . PRICE, for having so generously compiled the Standing Regulations and Decisions of the Grand Masters as contemplated in the resolution passed by the Grand Lodge, thereby relieving the Grand Secretary from this duty in the midst of his arduous labors incident to preparing for publication our Proceedings.

ABSENCE. That hereafter, during a vacancy, or in the absence, either temporarily or permanently, of all three of the principal officers of a Lodge, the oldest Past Master of such Lodge present shall succeed to all the rights, powers and privileges of Master during such absence or vacancy, and shall have the same power as the Master to assemble the Lodge on proper occasions, and to work or lecture thereon as the Master himself could do.— REGULATION. 1863. That no member be permitted to leave without the consent of the Grand Lodge.—REGULATION.

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ADVANCEMENT. No Subordinate Lodge under this Grand Lodge Jurisdiction, shall pass or raise a candidate in less than four weeks or one Masonic month after conferring a previous Degree, and not then unless he shall have made suitable proficiency. — REGULATION.

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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.— REGULATION.

1868.

According to the regulations in this Jurisdiction, there is no limit in which an E. A. or F . C. is required to apply for advancement.— P R I C E . 1S72. An E . A . or F . C. who may have been blackballed 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.— PRICE.

1872.

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.— PRICE. 1872. A brother F. C. may apply for advancement at every regular meeting, and the mere fact that a member present demands a ballot and he is black-balled, does not prevent him from applying again, but if a member objects in open Lodge to any further advancement of the brother F. C , and has his objections entered on the records of the Lodge, then and in that case, the brother F. C. cannot be moved until the objecting brother withdraws his objections or ceases to be a member of the Lodge. A brother F. C. applying for advaneement and being black-balled as aforesaid, has no right to demand the M. M. Degree or a trial, of the Lodge.— SHARP.

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The objection of a member of a Lodge to the advancement of a candidate made in open Lodge, or entered on the records of the Lodge, must be sustained. But a mere threat, made by the objecting brother, to the W.-.M.-., that he will dimit, in case of the advancement of the candidate, is not such an objectil^, as would prevent the advancement of the candidate. I t requires sfuare work.— S H A R P .

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AFFILIATION. The practice of collecting afiSliation fees from a Master Mason is unwise, and its continuance in Subordinate Lodges in this Jurisdiction is hereby prohibited by this Grand Lodge.— REGULATION. 1874. When a.brother applies for affiliation, and his petition is referred to the usual committee of investigation, the committee should be satisfied from " d u e examination or lawful information," 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.— PRICE. 1872.

APPEALS. 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.— BASSETT.

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The Committee on Jurisprudence, reported adversely on the above decision as follows: Your Committee are of opinion that the complainant, or any other member of the Lodge, can appeal from the action of the Lodge in acquiting 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 " be 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. The Grand Lodge adopted the Report of the Committee.

ASSESSMENTS. A Lodge has a right, at any regular meeting, to vote a reasonable tax upon its members, for legitimate Lodge purposes; but notice of such resolution ought to be given at one regular meeting previous to action being taken thereon.— ADAMS.

1867.

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.— PRICE. 1873A Lodge should not assume the obligation of an endorser, but if by resolution a Lodge has undertaken such arisk, it is morally though not legally bound, and an assessment on the members of a Lodge to meet such an engagement can not be enforced.— BASSETT.

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BALLOTING. A second ballot may be ordered by the Worshipful Master, if he is of the opinion that the black ball or balls were voted by mistake. Whenever the will of the Lodge concerning the candidate, however, is unmistakably expressed, no earthly power has a right to gainsay or thwart it. The dicta of the ballot is sacred. — SAQUI.

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A second ballot can be ordered only on the same evening when the first was taken, and even then, all who were present at the first ballot should be present at the second ballot also.— SAQUI. I862. The ballot should be spread upon an unfavorable report of the Committee, as it is the right of every member of the Lodge to consent or dissent to the admission of the candidate.— ADAMS. 1868. One ballot only is required for the election of a candidate for the three Degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry. Unless a separate ballot for each Degree is demanded by a Brother and member of the Lodge.— BROWN. 1869. 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 ?— BROWN. 1870. • It is not only the right, but the duty, of every officer and member to vote on all petitions and other ballots. This duty is imperative unless the Brother is excused by a majority vote of the Lodge.— PRICE. 1872. A ballot on an application for the Degrees, or for membership, or for advancement, when participated in by one who is not a member of the Lodge, must be held regular and treated as any other ballot.— BASSETT. 1874. It is unmasonic for a Mason to disclose his ballot on a petition for admission, advancement, or for the mysteries of Masonry; therefore, it would be unmasonic for a Mason to black ball one at the request of another.— BASSETT. 1875. A brother has the right to cast a black ball upon the application of any person desiring affiliation, and no member, not even the Master, has a right to question his reasons for so doing, and it is unn^asonic for a Mason to disclose his ballot on a petition for admission.— SHARP. 1876.

BURIAL. That the Funeral Service to be found in the Ahiman Rezon, published by Daniel Sickles, be, and the same is, hereby adopted for the use of Subordinate Lodges in this Jurisdiction.— REGULATION. 1870.

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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.— BROWN. 1871.

BY-LAWS. That all such By-Laws of Lodges in this Jurisdiction as provide for the submission of amendments to the By-Laws to the Grand Lodge for approval, be and the same are hereby, rescinded and declared void.— REGULATION. 1875. If a Grand Lodge Committee embody in their report any voluntary statements or opinions, not germain 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.— PRICE.

1872.

A Lodge has the right to adopt, alter, and revise its own By-Laws, if not in conflict with the Constitution, By-Laws and Jurisprudence of the Grand Lodge. — PRICE.

1873.

CHARGES. When charges have been preferred against a Brother for unmasonic conduct, those charges cannot be withdrawn except by unanimous consent of the Lodge. — ADAMS.

1868.

A brother has the undoubted right to prefer charges against an Entered Apprentice, (as well as it is his duty to prefer charges), for unmasonic conduct, and try him, and if found guilty, expel, suspend or reprimand him.— BROWN. 1869. When charges are preferred against a Brother for unmasonic conduct,,in due form, and in accordance with the Constitution of this State governing trials, &c., the Lodge can not refuse to entertain said charges, even though they be against one of our best and most estimable Masons and citizens. The Lodge can only determine the innocence or guilt of the accused Brother, after hearing all the facts in the case.— BROWN. 1869.

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When charges have been preferred against a Brother, if the residence of the accused is known and is within thirty miles of the place where the Lodge having the matter in charge is located, " t h e accused is entitled to a personal service ten days before trial." Should the charges be dismissed and then new charges be preferred the next communication of the Lodge, the accused should be personally served with an attested copy of the charges and a citation stating the time and place appointed for his trial at least ten days before the trial.— SHARP. 1876. The charges having been dismissed for irregularities in the service, if the Junior Warden refuses, any Brother may prefer the charges again, and it is the duty of the Lodge to take the necessary steps and try the accused Brother. A legal technicality or irregularity should not shield a guilty Brother.— SHARP. 1876.

CHARITY. When one Lodge bestows charity on a member of another Lodge, or pays the funeral expenses of such a member, no lawful claim for reimbursement for such expenditures exist in favor of the Lodge making them, against the Lodge of which the destitute or deceased Brother was a member.— BASSETT. 1874.

CLANDESTINE LODGES. Any Lodge of Master Masons within the State of Kansas, not holding a Charter or Dispensation from the Grand Lodge of this State, or Grand Master, or Deputy Grand Master, must be held and regarded as a clandestine or spurious Lodge, the members of which can be regarded only as profanes. Brethren have no right to visit such pretended Lodges.—ADAMS. 1867.

CONVENTION OF PAST MASTERS. 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 and confer the Degree of Past Master.— BROWN. 1870. 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

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is not entitled to the honors of an actual Past Master, and should not be present in a Convention and participate in the ceremonies of opening and closing a Convention, or conferring the Degree.— BROWN. 1870. I am of the opinion that neither a Lodge nor its Worshipful Master is in the least affected by any irregularity in the proceedings of the Convention of Past Masters which conferred the Degree. The Worshipful Master who receives the Degree is not presumed to know the law and usage of our Order in this Degree. — BROWN.

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DEGREES. Candidates should be initiated singly; and it is incorrect work, if not positively improper, to confer any portion of either Degree upon more than one candidate at a time. The ritual of Masonry is solemn and impressive, and when a Degree is conferred upon more than one candidate at the same time, it is impossible to do justice to the spirit and intention of the Degree.— SAQUI. 1866. The practice of conferring either of the three Degrees upon several candidates at one and the same time, I deem an innovation upon the ancient visages of the Order, and in conflict with the spirit and intent of the ritual, and ought, therefore, to be discountenanced.— ADAMS. 1867. • 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.— BROWN. 1870. I am of the opinion that the closing of the Lodge on the Third Degree operates to close all the Degrees.— BROWN. 1870. 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. — BROWN.

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DIMITS. An applicant for a dimit shall not be required to state the purpose or object for which the applicationjis made, or the dimit required.— REGULATION. 1862.

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A Master Mason, in good standing, has a right to claim a dimit of the Lodge at any time, and the Lodge has no right to withhold it, unless there be sufEcient cause to prefer charges; and in that event the charges should be filed at once. And if, on the trial, the Brother is acquitted, he is then entitled to his dimit. There is no such thing in Masonic usage as " simply a card of dismissal from membership."— ADAMS.

1867.

A Brother Master Mason in good and regular standing, dues all paid to date, is entitled to a dimit when demanded by himself in person or by petition. Notice on the part of a Brother of his intention to prefer charges against one applying for a dimit does not operate as a sufficient bar, unless charges are preferred and filed against the Brother before the Lodge is closed.-^ BROWN. 1869. 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, unless by petition.— BROWN.

1871.

The Worshipful Master 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.— BROWN. 1871. The Master and Wardens cannot resign or dimit during the term for which they were elected and installed.— PRICE. 1873. It does not require a unanimous vote to grant a dimit. sufficient.— PRICE.

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1873.

After a dimit has been granted, issued, and delivered to the dimitted Brother, the vote granting it tannot be reconsidered.— PRICE. 1873. 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 regulation peculiar to some other Grand Jurisdiction limiting the authority of Lodges in granting diraits.— BASSETT.

1874.

An application for dimission is not required to be in writing; it may be made in open Lodge by the applicant in person, or by another for him, and if a majority of the members present vote in favor of granting the request, the declaration of the result of such vote determines the membership. The certificate is merely evidence of dimission.— BASSETT. 1875. A petitioner for membership is required to surrender his dimit, if he has one, and having acquired membership, if for any cause he has retained his dimit, he

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should surrender it, and if oii reasonable demand he refuses, he may be disciplined therefor, and should be denied dimission until such demand is complied with.— BASSETT.

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An elected officer, after installation, cannot resign; therefore the acceptance by a Lodge of the resignation of its Junior Warden, after being installed, was irregular and void, and occasioned no vacancy. Nor can an elected officer, after being duly installed, dimit during his term of office.— SHARP. 1876. A member of a Lodge can not dimit while charges are pending against him in his own Lodge, or while pending in the Grand Lodge on an appeal from the decision of a Subordinate Lodge.— SHARP. 1876.

DISPENSATIONS. No Lodge under this Jurisdiction shall recommend the granting of a I)ispensatioui unless the Dimits ( or other good evidence of their having dimitted ) accompany the petition of the applicants for such recommendation and not then, until the three principal officers of the proposed new Lodge have been examined by the Lodge recommending them, of being competent to confer the three Degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry, and the recommending Lodge shall affix to the petition a certificate to that effect.— REGULATION. 1859. 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 in his Lodge.— REGULATION. 1872. A chartered Lodge in this Jurisdiction has no more members than are needed to carry on the affairs of the Lodge successfully. Nine members of the Lodge desire lo take their dimits, and petition the Grand Master for a dispensation to organize a new Lodge, which would leave the old Lodge but twelve members and a debt of two hundred dollars. The nine have no right to withdraw from the parent Lodge under these circumstances, and have no right to vote themselves a recommendation for a new Lodge. Resolution of Grand Lodge, 1859, forbids any Lodge to recommend the granting of a Dispensation, unless the Dimits or other evidence of the applicants having dimitted, accompany the petition, etc. Thus, it would seem the brothers must first dimit, and having dimitted, they of course can no longer vote in the old Lodge, to "vote themselves a recommendation."

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I think the Lodge can not refuse to grant the brothers dimits, if clear on the books, and free from charges. But there are duties devolving upon every member of the Fraternity, and among them is the duty to do all in his power to promote the general good of the Order. While a member of a Lodge may have the right to withdraw from his Lodge at any time, it is his duty not to do so, if his withdrawal will embarrass or prejudice the interests of the Lodge more than it will benefit the Fraternity as a whole.— ADAMS.

1867.

The Grand Master may have the power and authority under our regulations and usages to grant special dispensations to set aside a positive law. But, I am clearly of the opinion that the exercise of such power and authority would be fraught with many evil consequences.— BROWN. 1871. A candidate seeking advancement, can only be examined, as to his proficiency in the preceeding Degree, at a regular meeting—except by a Dispensation from the Grand Master.— SHARP. 1876.

DRAM-SHOPS. It is a Masonic offense 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.— REGULATION.

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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.— REGULATION.

1873.

I believe 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 I believe the Grand Lodge of Kansas will sustain any of its Subordinates, should they suspend or expel any of their members for such offenses.— BROWN.

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In 1870, Grand Master BROWN decided that it was a Masonic offense fur a Master Mason to keep a dramshop, or to sell intoxicating liquors as a beverage. The Grand Lodge approved and confirmed the decision. I have held, in numerous 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.— PRICE. 1873.

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DUES. Hereafter no Lodge, or its representatives, shall be entitled to a vote in, this Grand Lodge until all dues are paid; and it shall be the duty of the representatives to present to this Grand Lodge, or the Committee on Credentials, a receipt from the Grand Secretary, showing that such dues have been paid.— REGULATION.

1868.

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 Loilge 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.— REGULATION. 1871. I am of the opinion that a Lodge can not charge a suspended brother with annual dues after the date of his suspension until he is restored. H e is deprived of all the rights and benefits appertaining to membership, and hence he should not be required to pay annual dues.— REGULATION. 1870. A brother suspended for non-payment of dues can not sit in a " Lodge of Sorrow."—PRICE. 1873. A brother two years in arrears for dues can not 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.— P R I C E .

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A remission of the dues of a member of a Lodge, without qualification, means a complete remission and extinguishment of the same, and not simply an extension of the time in which to pay the same.— SHARP. 1876.

ELECTIONS. 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.— REGULATION.

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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.— REGULATION.

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Brother A. B., having received a majority of all the votes cast for Senior Warden of was duly elected and should have been installed, unless a good and sufficient reason be shown why he should not be. The fact of his being suspected of voting for himself is not a sufficient reason to bar him from being installed as Senior Warden. Declaring the office vacant, and ordering a new election, was irregular and without authority of law. This can only be done by dispensation of the Grand Master.— BROWN. 1869. When a Lodge, the by-laws of which requires a majority of votes to elect, on an election deposits sixteen ballots, as follows: Eight votes for A. B., six votes for C. D., one vote for E. F., and one blank ballot, there has been no election, as no one has received a majority of all votes cast.— SHARP. 1876.

FORMS. That the Forms to be found in the reprints' of the Constitution and By-Laws of this Grand Lodge, from page 49 to 61 inclusive, be and the same are hereby approved.— REGULATION.

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GRAND OFFICERS. The Grand Master shall have authority to appoint a Private Secretary with power to draw on the Grand Treasurer for postage expenses.— REGULATION. i860. 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, for the time being. The Grand Master may make such appointment pro tempore.— REGULATION, i860. That the actual expenses of elective officers of this Grand Lodge, attending upon its Communications, be paid out of the Grand Treasury; and at this and all subsequent Communications the Committee on Accounts shall audit such expenses, and a warrant shall be drawn on the Treasurer for their payment, upon the report of said Committee. This resolution to in no wise affect the present . allowance of the Grand Secretary.— REGULATION. 1865. That the Grand Secretary be, and is hereby, instructed, each year before the meeting of this Grand Lodge, to procure the printing of the Grand Master's and

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Deputy grand Master's 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.— REGULATION. 1866. 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 cost.— REGULATION. I 8 6 S .

INSTALLATION. A Master elect must be installed before he can assume the duties of his office. Until he is installed, his predecessor continues to offitiate.— SAQUI. 1862. Public installations are sanctioned by Masonic usage, \\A the Lodge should assemble in the Lodge room, open in due form, then proceed to the place of installation without calling off. There should be nothing like the ceremony of opening or closing or calling off or calling on, of a Lodge in public.— ADAMS. 1867. An officer re-elected must be reinstalled. No officer can be installed by proxy. He must be present and give his assent in person.— PRICE. 1873. A Worshipful Master elect cannot be legally installed as such until after he has received the so-called Past Master's Degree.— SHARP. 1876.

JURISDICTION. Where two or more Lodges have concurrent Jurdiction, each Lodge shall be required to notify its sister Lodges of all applications for initiation, and also of all rejections.— REGULATION.

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Where a person applies to a Lodge 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, showing the non-existence of the Lodge which rejected the candidate.— REGULATION. 1870. The boundary line of Jurisdiction between Dick Rees Lodge, No. 59, and Nine Mile Lodge, No. 49, shall be the old Desota road, on the east of Mrs. Kelly's farm, running from the southeast corner of said farm due south.— REGULATION.

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No Lodge has a right to draw material from the quarries of another, without having first obtained permission.— SAQUI. 1866. According to the Ancient Constitution and usages of the Order,"when a candidate for the Degrees of Masonry has applied to, and been rejected by, a Lodge, it is not competent for any Lodge within the same Jurisdiction to receive his petition, or confer the Degrees upon him, without the consent of the Lodge so rejecting him.— ADAMS. 1867. County lines in no manner affect the Jurisdiction of Subordinate Lodges within the State, each I^odge having Jurisdiction in all directions to a point equally distant between that and the nearest Lodge in that direction.— ADAMS. 1868. The penal Jurisdiction of a Lodge extends to all Masons residing within its Geographical Jurisdiction, whether affiliated or not yet courtesy would require that in case of affiliated Masons, the charges should be sent to the Lodge of which the accused is a member ; then, if they neglect or refuse to take cognizance of the case, the Lodge within whose Jurisdiction the Brother resides, may proceed to try the case. When two or more Lodges have concurrent Jurisdiction, each Lodge will take exclusive Jurisdiction of its own members.—ADAMS. 1868. A Lodge has clearly the right to delegate its authority to any other Lodge, to confer the Fellow Craft and Master Mason Degrees on a candidate who has received the First or Entered Apprentice Degree in the first named Lodge. A majority vote is all that is required to grant such authority.— BROWN. 1869. A candidate who has received the Entered Apprentice Degree in a Lodge in a neighboring Jurisdiction, and applies to a Lodge in this Jurisdiction for the Fellow Craft and Master Mason Degrees, must apply the same as a profane for initiation, and a unanimous ballot must be had before you can proceed to confer the said Degrees.— BROWN. 1869. A candidate who has received the Entered Apprentice and Fellow Craft Degrees, in a Lodge in a neighboring Jurisdiction, and moving into this State and applying for the Master Mason Degree, must first obtain the consent of the Lodge in which he received the two first Degrees, and then pass through the ordeal of a unanimous ballot, before you can lawfully confer the Master Mason Degree upon him.— BROWN. 1869. I am of the opinion that when a Lodge Under Dispensation, in which a can didate 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.— BROWN.

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JESSE T . NICHOLS and HENRY T . NICHOLS, applied to Olathe Lodge, No. 19,

for the Degrees of Masonry, and were diily elected. Before the petitioners were initiated, Olathe Lodge ascertained that they resided within the Jujisdiction 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 2ist of October, 1871, the candidates were accordingly initiated. On the 2ist of December, 1871, Olathe Lodge received a communication from Monticelllo 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 Lo(Jge 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.— P R I C E .

1872.

Jurisdiction for the trial of one charged with an offense against Masonry may be in one of three Lodges. First, in the Lodge of which the offender is a member; second, in the Lodge where the offender resides or may be found, and third, in the Lodge within whose territory the offense was committed.— BASSETT.

1875.

When a Lodge has acted favorably on a petition for the mysteries of Masonry, it has obtained exclusive Jurisdiction of the person of the applicant, and no other Lodge can undertake or finish the work except by request of the Lodge having Jurisdiction, or until such Lodge waives all right thereto, and it is only in cases of waiver of Jurisdiction that the candidate can claim membership in ihe Lodge completing the work.— BASSETT 1875. When a member of a Lodge is subject to trial or discipline for non-payment of dues and charges have been preferred against him, the Lodge has obtained Jurisdiction, and he can only oust the Jurisdiction by full payment. A partial payment would not restore if suspended, and by the same rule partial payment would not ace as a suptrsedeas to deprive the Lodge of Jurisdiction.— SHARP.

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Statement—A profane residing within the Jurisdiction of Lodge, No. 17, petitions it for the Degrees of Masonry, which is received, and after due proceedings had, the applicant is rejected. He then removes within the Jurisdiction of Lodge, No. 132, and petitions it for the Degrees in Masonry, which petition is received by No. 132, and without the consent of No. 17, or the waiver of any of its rights. No. 132, accepts the applicant and confers upon him the E. A. Degree. The applicant before receiving any further Degrees removes back within the Jurisdiction of No. 17, and petitioned No. 17, for the F . C. and M. M.'s Degrees. 8

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Query—To which Lodge does the candidate belong and what is his status ? Answer—The candidate having first applied to No. 17, for the Degrees, it obtained Jurisdiction over him, although it rejected him, and he became its mattrial a.n6i without the consent of N o . 17, no Lodge could legally receive and act on his petition. No. 132 did so act and conferred the E . A. Degree, which act was unauthorized and void, and a violation of Masonic law. No. 17, having obtained Jurisdiction and never having waived it, has now full Jurisdiction and control of the candidate. The action of No 132 in no wise interfered with its rights, and on demand of No. 17, No. 132 should pay over to No. 17 any money received on said petition. »The candidate having received the E. A. Degree and having the right to suppose No. 132 was proceeding regalarly, and being in no wise to blame for their action, need only petition No. 17 for the F . C. and M. M. Degrees.— SHARP.

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Where a candidate after receiving the E. A. Degree removed to another Jurisdiction, and presented his petition in that Jurisdiction for the two remaining Degrees, and the Lodge to which he presented his petition applied to the Lodge that initiated him for permission to receive the petition, and while a motion was under consideration allowing the last named Jurisdiction to receive and act upon said petition, it was not in order to call for a spread of the ballot as upon,the advancement of the candidate. The Bro. E. A. was not asking nor applying for advancement at the time. The objection of the Brother, if he had any, came too late. The motion should have been put, and under the decisions in this Jurisdiction, if two-thirds of the Brethren voted in favor of the motion ( i t being properly before the Lodge) the Lodge had the right to delegate its authority to any other Lodge as requested.— SHARP. 1876.

LODGES. That the M.-.W.-. Granii Lodge discountenance the practice of using the names of living Masons in naming new Lodges.— REGULATION. 1872. T 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 from day to day, or from one week to another. Such a practice would prove exceedingly dangerous.— BROWN. 1871. 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.— BASSETT.

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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.— BASSETT.

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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.— BASSETT. 1874. The comity of Grand Lodges requires each to recognize the acts of every other, provided good faith is maintained, the ancient landmarks not infringed,' and the territorial Jurisdiction of another is not invaded, and within these limits full faith and credit must be given to the acts of each Lodge, conforming to local regulations, not only by Grand Lodges, but by every Lodge, whether jof the same or another Grand Jurisdiction.'^—BASSETT. 1875. A published copy of the proceedings of the Grand Lodge received by a Subordinate Lodge is official notice of the proceedings of the Grand Lodge, or a certified copy of its proceedings, or any part thereof, by the Grand Secretary, is official notice.— SHARP. 1876. A Lodge in this Jurisdiction may hold communication with a Lodge in the Indian Territory, although our Grand Lodge has not as yet recognized the Grand Lodge of the Indian Territory.— SHARP. 1876.

LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION, A Lodge U. D., to whom the Grand Lodge, at its last meeting, has granted a Charter, has no power to meet as a Lodge and transact any business, or confer Degrees, until the Lodge is constituted and its officers installed by competent authority.— ADAMS.

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A Lodge U. D. has no authority to try a Brother, whether affiliated or not. The charges and specifications must be sent to the nearest Chartered Lodge.— ADAMS.

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A Lodge, while working Under Dispensation, cannot admit members on dimit, by affiliation. Such a Lodge can only add to its membership by conferring the Degrees indicated in the Dispensation.— PRICE. 1872. 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.— PRICE. «873-

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A Lodge U. D. has no authority to try a Brother. The charges and specifications must be sent to the nearest Chartered Lodge for trial.— SHARP. 1876. A Lodge U. D. cannot adopt By-Laws. Lodges U. D. are to be governed, by the Ancient Landmarks, the General Regelations of the Order and the specific Constitution of the Grand Lodge under whose Jurisdiction they are, together with the By-Laws of the same.—^ SHARP. 1876.

MASONIC HALLS. A Lodge can remove from one hall to another, in the same town, without permission from the Grand Lodge or Grand Master.— PRICE. 1873. . 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.— PRICE. 1873. A Mason's Lodge may be held in any secure place used by any other society which has for its object man^s improvement and moral elevation.— BASSETT. 1874A Masonic Lodge-room may, in the discretion of the Lodge, (due regard always being had for the opinions or wishes of a minority of the members) be used by the society knbWn as " Thie Grange." The avowed purpose of that organization being to cultivate the scoial virtues and foster intellectual pursuits, it is a duty to encourage it.^^ BASSETT. 1875.

MASONIC OFFENSES. It shall be the duty of Subordinate Lodges in this Jurisdiction, after having found ah accused Brother guilty of a Masonic crime, to inflict some one of the penalties prescribed by the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge.—REGULATION. 1873. When a Brother has been tried and found guilty of a Masonic ofiense, and the penalty has been fixed by the Lodge, notice of an intention to appeal does hot operate as a bar to the proceedings. It is the duty of the Worshipful Master to carry out the'order of the Lodge by inflicting the penalty which, in the case in question, is a reprimand.^ BROWN. 1869. The Worshipful Master cannot dismiss proceedings in a case wherein a brother is arraigned for unmasonic conduct by reason of the failure of a commit-

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tee appointed by the Worshipful Master to do their duty, and carry out the order of the Lodge.— BROWN.

1871.

Immorality is unmasonic and a crime against Masonry. Conduct which is contrary to the Divine law, to the conscience of upright men, and to the moral sense of the community, is immoral and unmasonic.— BASSETT. 1874. A reprimand is declared Masonic tribunal; therefore trial, a Master has no right admonish him.— BASSETT.

to be a punishment to be inflicted by sentence of a in the absence of any such sentence resulting from a to reprimand a member of his Lodge, but he may 1874.

\ . By the law of the land one neglecting to provide for his family is guilty of a misdemeanor, and such neglect is an offense against Masonry, and may be puuT ished.— BASSETT.

1875.

In a trial before a Lodge, the Master is the judge of the law applicable to the case, and the Master and members acting together are the judges of the facts; and in the consideration of the evidence they act in the capacity of jurors, and their determination of the guilt or innocence of the accused, based on the law and the evidence, partakes of the character of a verdict, and when the finding is one of not guilty, unless an appeal is taken to the Grand Lodge, the cause is concluded.— BASSETT. 1875.' ' If on the trial of a cause the accused is found guilty, he must be punished by expulsion, suspension or reprimand, and it is the duty of the Master and members acting together to determine the punishment, and for that purpose they act as judges, and within the range of the different degrees of punishment they may exercise.a sound discretion, and so if two-thirds of the judges do not agree on one ballot they must ballot again, and for a reasonable tjme within the discretion of the Master, continue to ballot until such agreement is reached.— BASSETT.

1875.

MASTER. A Mason who has received the Past Master's Degree in a Chapter, but vvho has never served as Warden in a Lodge, is not eligible to the office of Master of a Lodge, except in case of a new Lodge, or where, in an old Lodge, no one who has previously filled the office of Warden or Master, will consent to serve as Master.— ADAMS. 1868. 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, it is but just that he should have the

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selection of the Committees. If such were not the case, the Worshipful Master would be, to thai extent, under the direction and control of the Lodge, a position he should never be placed in by any local law.— BROWN. 1870. While a Lodge is at labor, the Master, in the exercise of his discretion, may temporarily 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. — BASSETT.

1874.

\ It is not proper for a Lodge or its members to pass resolutions commendatory or otherwise of the Worshipful Master, nor is it proper for a Lodge or its members to enter into an investigation of any charges against the Master; such inquiries should always be under the direction of the Grand Master or Grand Lodge.— BASSETT.

1875.

The'Past Master's Degree, so-called, is not a requisite qualification for the Master of a Lodge Under Dispensation, and if any one, whether a member or visitor, assumes to question the qualification or authority of the Master while acting within the scope of his office, he should maintain his authority with dignity and firmness—if necessary, to the extent of closing the door against the offender.— BASSETT,

1875.

MEMBERSHIP. A candidate haying received the Entered Apprentice and Fellow Craft Degrees in a Lodge outside of this Jurisdiction, and having moved into this State, in due time makes application for the Master's Degree. The Lodge to which he applied having obtained the consent of the Lodge which conferred the Entered Apprentice and Fellow Craft Degrees, elects the candidate to, and confers upon him, the Master's Degree. Upon signing the By-Laws of the Lodge which conferred the Master's Degree, he becomes a member of that Lodge.— ADAMS. 1867. 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 inember of such Lodge.— PRICE. 1872. When a Brother received the first and second Degrees in one Lodge, and, by its request, the third Degree was conferred in another, he becomes a member of the Lodge conferring the third Degree, on signing the By-Laws.—PRICE. 1873. When one is elected to membership, or raised to the Degree of Master Meson, he becomes by such act a member of the Lodge, though a rule of the Lodge requires some condition precedent.— BASSETT. 1874.

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When a dimit is voted by a I/odge, 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 case can additional obligation be imposed.^ BASSETT. 1874. No one can be deprived of his rights and privileges as a member until by due trial and conviction for some offence charged, and sentence has been recorded, and all regulations depriving any of their prerogatives are obnoxious, and ought not to be regarded.— BASSETT.

1875.

A Brother may be suffered to remain a member of a Subordinate Lodge : his dues unpaid, and the Lodge voting to retain him ( the Brother being declared ineligible to vote or to hold office) until charges have been regularly preferred for such non-paymeut, due notice of the same given, and the Brother tried' and suspended.— SHARP. 1876.

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The Worshipful Masters of Subordinate Lodges under this Jurisdictrbn are required to sign the Minutes of their Lodges at each Stated Communication, after the same shall have been approved.— REGULATION. 1868. A Lodge can not expunge any portion of its Minutes; it may alter or amend to agree with the facts, but can not expunge any part of the correct record.— SAQUI.

1862.

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.— PRICE.

1872.

The Secretary of a Lodge ought not to enter the arguments for or against a motion or resolution in the record of the proceedings of the Lodge, but having been entered and the minutes read and approved, it is too late at the next meeting of the Lodge to change the record, either by erasure or interlineations. Where a supposed error has been committed in making up the records of the meeting of the Lodge and said record has been read and approved by the Lodge, the error, if any exists, can Ije corrected at any subsequent meeting of the Lodge, by motion explaining, modifying or correcting it, and entered in the proceedings of such subsequent meeting, but the minutes of the former meeting after approval, should not be mutilated.—SHARP. 1876.

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NON-AFFILIATED MASONS. It is competent for a Subordinate Lodge to assess a tax against non-affiliated Masons residing within their jurisdiction, and to enforce the payment thereof by exclusion or suspension; Provided, No Mason shall be deemed non-affiliated . who holds membership under the jurisdiction of any other Grand Lodge; nor can the effects of any such exclusion or suspension extend beyond the life of any such Mason, so as to 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.— REGIJLATION.

1858.

The action of the Grand Lodge in restoring an expelled or suspended Mason does not thereby reinstate him to membership in the Subordinate Lodge that suspended or expelled him. He remains a non-affiliated Mason.— BROWN. 1871. Lodges cannot compel nonaffiliated Masons to pay dues.— PRICE.

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OBJECTIONS. A candidate for initiation, though elected, cannot be initiated if objected to { before he is actually obligated) by any member of the Lodge in good standing, and a new ballot should be ordered at any time before the obligation of a candidate, upon the request of the member making the objection.— ADAMS.. 1868. 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.— PRICE. 1872. 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.— PRICE.

1872.

A candidate has 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 Worshipful Master that he had ojections to the Brother receiving the Third Degree. I decided that the

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Worshipful Master ought not to entertain such objections, and should not refuse to confer the Degree. It is 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.— PRICE.

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PETITIONS. The petition of every candidate for the Degrees of Masonry shall contain a statement, that the candidate never has applied to any other Lodge for the Degrees of Masonry and been rejected ; and if the candidate cannot sign such statement, the petition shall not be received until the consent of the Lodge which rejected the candidate shall have been obtained.— REGULATION. 1870. According to ancient Masonic usage, and the Constitutions of 1721, no one could have his petition acted upon in less than one Masonic month; and in the absence of any local rule on that subject, I hold this ancient rule to be in force. — ADAMS.

1867.

A Lodge cannot reconsider a vote on the petition of an applicant, for either the mysteries of Masonry or for affiliation, when duly rejected. A profane may again apply in six months from the date of his rejection, and a Brother Master Mason applying for affiliation may apply at every regular communication of the Lodge, if he desires to do so, until he is elected, and his standing as a' Mason is not affected in the least by said rejections ; and furthermore', he may apply to any other Lodge he may select.— BROWN. 1869. 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.^BROWN, 1870. A Subordiuate Lodge has thie undoubted right to refuse to entertain the ap-' plication 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.— BROWN. 1870. When a Brother presents his petition for affiliation and is rejected, and he de• sires to renew his application at any subsequent meeting, he must present a new petition, which must take the same course as the first one.— PRICE. 1873. The report of a Committee on a petition for membership, or for the mysteries of Masonry, cannotbe questioned by any one, and when an unfavorable report

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is made, no one has a right to demand from the Committee, or any member of it, either in or out of the t o d g e , the reason for the conclusions arrived at.— BASSETT.

1874.

When a Brother applies for affiliation and is rejected by the Lodge, he can renew his application at any regular communication a(ter his rejection, but to do so must present another petition, duly recommended, and which must go through the ordinary course, the same as the first one, and so with all others he may present. When a petition has been received, referred and reported upon, it has performed its duty and is dead.— SHARP. 1876.

QUALIFICATIONS O F CANDIDATES. Masonry required physical perfection in the candidate— " Having no maim or defect in the body, " Hale and sound, not deformed or dismembered, " Upright in body, of hale and entire limbs, " I n no manner maimed, lame or defective." But there has grown up a disposition in this country to relax the strictures of the rule, or at least interpret it with great latitude. In my opinion, the innovation is wrong, and the rule.should be preserved and insisted upon in all its original strictness.— SAQUI.

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There is no precise age fixed to limit the qualifications of candidates for the Degrees of Masonry. The candidate must be in the possession of the ordinary physical and mental faculties of perfect manhood. Of this the brethren of the Lodge must be the judges in each particular case.— ADAMS. 1868. • According to the Ancient Constitution and the Constitution of our Grand Lodge, a candidate for the mysteries of Masonry must be without blemish and have the full and perfect use of his limbs. From.Holy Law we learn that the qualifications of one for the services in the Holy Temple were written as follows: " F o r whatsoever man he be that hath a blemish he shall not approach; a blind man or a lame, or he that hath a flat nose or anything superfluous; or a man that is broken-footed, broken-handed, or crooked-backed, or a dwarf, or he that hath a blemish in his eye." A candidate for the mysteries of Masonry who has but one eye is undoubtedly physically disqualified, and should not be admitted into our Order. This rule does not apply to those applying for affiliation.— BROWN. 1869. A candidate for the Degrees of Masonry must be able to read and write, and sign the application in his own handwriting.— BROWN. 1870.

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It is not proper to confer the Degrees of Masonry on one having a "clubfoot."— PRICE.

1872.

A candidate who has lost the first joint of his right thumb is not physically qualified to receive the Degrees of Masonry.— PRICE. 1872. 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.— BASSETT. 1874. A man who is habitually addicted to the profuse use of profane language is not a proper subject for the mysteries of Masonry until a reformation in that respect takes place.— SHARP. 1876. The rule of physical disqualification does not apply, when the disqualification occurs after the candidete has been made a Mason, therefore the loss of the left arm by a candidate after he had received the Entered Apprentice Degree will not disqualify him from receiving the.Fellow Craft and Master Mason's Degrees, if otherwise worthy to be advanced.— SHARP. 1876. A person "blind in one e y e " cannot be made a Mason under the rulings of the Grand Lodge, and a Lodge conferring the Entered Apprentice Degree upon such a candidate was clearly in the wrong and guilty of extreme negligence. 'What is the use of the Committee of Investigation always appointed on the petition of a profane, if not to make a full and careful investigation into the candidates physical as well as his moral gualification ? The candidate can receive no furiher Degrees, and the Committee that recommended his petition should be disciplined.— SHARP. 1876.

QUORUM. That Section 2, Article i, of the By-Laws of this Grand Lodge, be so amended as that a representation of ten Chartered Lodges under this Jurisdiction, instead of one-half, as heretofore, shall constitute a quorum. — REGULATroN. 1859. Under our regulations, no Lodge can be opened and buiiness transacted, such as balloting, etc., with a less number than seven Master Masons and members of the Lodge.— BROWN.

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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.— PRICE.

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It is absolutely necessary, to enable a Lodge to transact business, that there should be present at least seven members of the Lodge. Any business transacted with a less number is absolutely void.— SHARP. 1876.

RECONSIDERATION. On the same evening, for good reasons, and with all the Brethren present who voted, a reconsideration of the ballot would not be a violation of any Masonic law or landmark; but the practice is dangerous, and should be discouraged or forbidden.— SAQUI. 1866. No Brother has a right to demand the reconsideration of a ballot. This prerogative alone belongs to the Worshipful Master. 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.— BROWN. 1871. On the 9th day of October, 1875, ^ member was granted a dimit b y the Lodge, but said dimit was not issued. On the 25th day of December, 1875, ^^ Lodge, by vote, reconsidered and rescinded the action of the Lodge had October 9th, and elected the Brother to the office of Senior Warden. Dicision—The Brother was not legally elected Senior Warden, he not being a member of the Lodge at the time of his election. It is the action of the Lodge granting the dimit that severs the membership, the dimit and the issuance of the same, is merely the evidence of the severance of membership, and the Lodge by merely reconsidering its action could not reinstate the Brother to membership. Its action was void.— SHARP. 1876.

REINSTATEMENT AND RESTORATION. When a.Brother is tried and expelled by a Subordinate Lodge, of which he was a member, and takes an appeal to the Grand Lodge, but which appeal never was presented to the Grand Lodge for its action, the Subordinate Lodge, after the lapse of more than a year, cannot reconsider the vote, and thus restore the expelled Brother to the privileges of Masonry, but may, at a special meeting called for the purpose, of which all members have due notice, by a unanimous vote, restore the expelled Brother to the privileges of Masonry.—ADAMS. 1867.

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I am of the opinion that, to restore a suspended Brother, by the Lodge of which he was a member, a clear vote is not necessary. I think a two-thirds vote is the correct rule, it being the vote necessary to suspend the Brother. There seems to be no uniform rule on the subject; and as Rule 14, Article l6, ByLaws of the Grand Lodge, does not include a case of suspension as requiring a unanimons vote, in the abscence of any local regulations, the two-thirds vote is the correct rule.— ADAMS. 1867. An expelled Mason is what we masonically term dead; and his restoration to the order is therefore equivalent to the admission of the profane for the mysteries of Masonry. In addition to the usual petition, he must also petition the Lodge from which he was expelled, for admission.—-BROWN. 1869. 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.— PRICE. . 1873. One under suspension for non payment of dues seeking restoration, should first pay, without reserve, all demands against him at the time of suspeiision, and then petition for restoration, and though action on his petition should be unfavorable, the demands so paid cannot, as of right, be reclaimed.— BASSeiT. 1875. When charges have been regularly preferred against a Brother, and on trial, after due proceedings had, the Brother is found guilty and'the punishment awarded is (indefinate) suspension, from which trial, findin.'^s and sentence of the Lodge the Brother takes an appeal to the Grand Lodge, and the appeal being heard, the decision of the subordinate Lodge is affirmed, it is then too late for the Subordinate Lodge to seek to restore the suspended Brother by reconsidering the vote by which he was suspended. It cannot be done. The Brother may petition the Lodge for restoration, which petition should go through all the forms of one applying for affiliation, except that it only requires a two-thirds vote to restore the Brother applying therefor, and not an unanimous vote, as in case for affiliation.— SHARP. 1876. The payment of dues, by one under suspension for non-payment of the same, does not work his restoration. The Brother should first pay all demands against him at the time of his suspension and then petition the Lodge for his restoration, and a vote of two-thirds of the members present is necessary to effect his restoration.— SHARP.

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his petition to the same Lodge that rejected him. While the Grand Master has the constitutional right to " to make Masons at sight," in any Lodge where he may be present, within his Jurisdiction, yet the candidate upon whom he confers the Degrees " at sight" must possess the requisite qualifications ; and he cannot exercise this prerogative to the injury of other parties; which he might do, were he to confer the Degrees upon a rejected candidate.— ADAMS. 1867. 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.— BROWN.

1870.

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 rejected 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.— PKICE.

1872.

A majority of the Committee on Jurisprudence reported adversely on the preceding decision, and in consideration of the majority and minority Reports of such Committee, the Grand Lodge adopted the following resolution as a substitute for the whole subject: 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. 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.— BASSETT. 1874. A Lodge cannot act upon the petition of a candidate for the Degrees who has been rejected in a foreign Jurisdiction, without first obtaining the consent of the Lodge that rejected him.— SHARP. 1876.

REPORTS AND RETURNS. • 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

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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 the respective Lodges for correction, and again forwarded to him before the meeting of this Grand Body.— REGULATION. 1871.

RESIDENCE. No petition for the Degrees of Masonry shall be received by any Lodge under this Jurisdiction, unless the petitioner shall have resided one year within the State, and within the Jurisdiction of the Lodge he- petitions, at least six months.— REGULATION. 1858. The standing regulation of the Grand Lodge of 1858, is a wise one, which ought to be strictly adhered to. I therefore decline to grant a Dispensation to confer the Degrees upon one who has not resided in the State the full period of one year.— ADAMS. 1867. 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 apply to profanes.— BROWN. 1870. 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 to which he applies the time required by our regulations, the application can be withdrawn by motion and vote of the Lodge, and should be returned to the applicant with the proper explanation why it was not entertained by the Lodge. — BROWN.

1870.

STATUS. When a member of a Subordinate Lodge is tried and expelled, but takes an appeal to the Grand Lodge, which orders the Subordinate Lodge to give him a new trial, the brother is not entitled to a seat in the Lodge, except when the Lodge is engaged in the prosecution of the trial.— ADAMS. 1867. That Master Masons, made such in Military Lodges, to entitle them to affiliation or recognition in the Fraternity, must produce a dimit from the Lodge in which they received the Degrees, on which should be endorsed the certificate of the Secretary of the Grand Lodge which granted the Dispensation, stating that said Lodge was authorized; and if the brother holds no dtmit, then the certificate of the Grand Secretary should farther state the brother received the

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Degrees of Masonry in such Lodge. seal of said Grand Lodge.— ADAMS.

Ortober,

This certificate should be made under the 1868.

In 1855 or 1856, ANDREW MCDONALD was initiated as an Entered Apprentice in Leavenworth Lodge, No. 2, Brother R. R. R E E S being Grand Master. In a short time thereafter, Brother MCDONALD moved to Lecdmpton. 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 R E E S , by mistake, vouched for him as a Fellow 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 R E E S 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 Brother 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 — 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 obtgin 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.— PRICE. 1872.

SUMMONS. A summons must be obeyed, unless a lawful excuse can be offered. A Brother summoned cannot shield himself by the plea that the cause for summons was not snfficiently urgent.— BASSKTT. 1875. When a summons has been regularly issued and duly served upon a Brother, and those facts appear of record, then in that CBse the Lodge has acquired jurisdiction over the Brother, and although the case may be continued, the Lodge may proceed without issuing a second summons, having due regard to the regularity of all its proceedings.— SHARP. 1876.

SUSPENSION. A suspension of a member for any Masonic offense most assuredly implies interdiction of all Masonic intercourse until the removal of such suspension by the Subordinate Lodge or the Grand Lodge.— BROWN. 1870.

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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 Worshipful Master for the purpose of taking the testimony and reporting to the Lodge for its action.— BROWN. 1871. 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.— BASSETT. 1874. One who is under sentence of suspension may be charged, tried and punished 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.—BASSETT. 1874.

TRIALS. I have examined the Constitution of this Grand Lodge on the subject of trials and its incidents. I am of the opinion that a strict consstructicn of the sections relatiiig to this subject (Nos. 56 and 57, page 194), placed the adjudication of the whole matter of any complaint, in the hands of the Commissioners. They are to hear and determine the whole matter in controveisy, and report the facts found by them. Their judgment upon the matter is final, unless an appeal be taken therefrom; and it requires no action on the part of the Lodge, except to receive and file said report.— BROWN. 1869. 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.— PRICE. 1873A member of a Lodge, who has been regularly tried on charges, found guilty and sentenced to be reprimanded, but refuses to attend Lodge so that the reprimand may be administered, is not entitled to a dimit, but is liable to further Masonic discipline for such refusal.— SHARP. 1876.

VISITATION. Though it be the right of every Mason in good standing in his own Lodge to visit any other Lodge of Masons as he travels through ihe world, yet, if objection be made by a member present that he cannot sit in the Lodge with the Brother proposing to visit, it would be the duty of the Master to exclude the visiting Brother, in order to promote harmony. It is more reasonable to exclude 9

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the visitor than to allow a member of the Lodge to feel impelled to withdraw froni the Lodge room. Yet the Master must exercise a sound discretion in the matter, as to the reasonableness of the objection.— ADAMS. 1868. 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 ofithe 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.— BROWN. 1870. ' A certificate or dimit from a Military Lodge as to good standing, etc., is not admissable in this Grand Jurisdiction. The applicant should first be formally healed before he can be admitted into a Lodge as a visitor.— BROWN. 1871. 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 Worshipful Master to refuse the visitor admission, and such visitor cannot claim admission as an inherent right, nor demand the reason for the objection.— PRICE. 1872. Any member of a Lodge has a right to prevent a Master Mason visiting his Lodge on account of intemperance, immoral conduct, or for other causes, although such visitor may hold a dimit and be in good standing.—PRICE. 1872. A visiting Brother has no right to take such an active part in the business of the Lodge as 10 exclude members of the Lodge, unless invited so to do, or unless he is acting as counsel for some Brother, and a visitor is at all.times under the control of the Master, who has it in his power at any time to exclude the visiting Brother from the Lodge room,'should he become obnoxious, or the peace and harmony of the Lodge or the Brethren be disturbed by his presence.— SHARP.

1876.

VOUCHING. 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.— REGULATION.

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WITHDRAWALS. A candidate for the Degrees of Masonry cannot have his petition withdrawn, after it has been presented to and received by the Lodge, without the unanimous consent of the members present at a regular meeting.— ADAMS.^1867.

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WORK. 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.— REGULATION. 1872. 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 Lodge of this Jurisdiction.— REGULATION. 1872. 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 Custcraians, 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.— PRICE.

1873.

Every Lodge is bound to work according to the rules proscribed by the Grand Lodge to which it owes allegiance, and when the work is so done, it is good and lawful, and must pass inspection. When one Lodge is employed by another to work on certain material furnished, and the work is done according to the skill and understanding of the workman, the employer, in good faith, is bound to accept it, and good faith to the candidate requires his acceptance.— BASSETT. 1875If you employ another to do your^work for you, and';having given him no specific instructions, he fashions it according to the rule of the Craft in the country where he has wrought, you are bound to accept it, for it was his duty to do the work according to his understanding. Without specified instructions you could not expect him ti> have knowledge of rules and customs peculiar to a country in which he has neither traveled or worked. Remember the laborer is worthy of his hire.— BASSETT.

1875.

RETURNS OF SUBORDINATE LODGES.

OCTOBER, 1876.

S M I T H T O N L O D G E , No. i,

HIGHLAND.

Meets on Friday evening on or before the full moun of each month, OFFICERS: A. S. CAMPBELL L. WHITTINGTON S. A. THOMAS

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

J. LEIGH . M. T. HILLS WILLIAM COLLINS JOHN SHAY

Treasurer. Secretary. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.

:

T.H.MARTIN B. F. MOORE

Senior Steward. Junior .Steward.

H . HEER „

Tyler.

PAST M A S T E R S : J. W. SMITH.

D . VANDERSLICE.

T. J. VANDERSLICE.

S. F . NISBET. L . WHITTINGTON.

MASTER MASONS: S. F. Amsbury, O. W. Ball, W. N. Brazier, J. W. Biirchfield, E. Collins, J. A Campbell, J." H. Close, D S. Dickison, E. Evans, W. H. Porbes, B. N . Forbes, C. E. Fox, S. M. Gilmore, J. Haft, T. J. Howard, W. A. Howard, J. B. Holland, A. R. Jeffries, A. M. Kendall, J. A. Kennedy, I. May, J. E. Moore, S. E. Morris, W. Vicker, P. Weidemeyer, J. Puncheon. FELLOW C R A F T : G. I. Moyer. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Jasper Messmore, T. B. Herring, J. H. Jackson. DiMlTTED.—W. G. Hammond, W. Trevell, J. S. Martin, A. B. Smith, J. E. Martin, H . Swinney.

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L E A V E N W O R T H L O D G E , No. 2,

LEAVENWORTH.

Meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. OFFICERS: . H. C. PRANG J. M. LAING

._ Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.

FRP:D. HEERLN D. T. SKELTON E. W. OSGOOD WILLIAM N . TODD WILLIAM B . FLETCHER WILLIAM C . ROBERSON

, Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary. Senior Deacon. • Junior Deacon. Senior Steward.

G. J. BROWN

Junior Steward.

F R I T Z MAGERS

Tyler.

PAST M A S T E R S : O. C. BEELER.

G . M . BARNS.

W I L L I A M SHEPHERD.

E . T . CARR.

O . B . TAYLOR.

L . ECHELBERRY. W . L . HAZEN.

MASTER MASONS: Gideon Armstrong, C. S. Armstrong, Christian Beck, D. N : Barnes, H . L. Bickford, William Booth, L. S. Bradley, H . D. Clark, William H . Carson, W. W. Creighton.D. D. Colley, D. A. Clark, George Clark, Frank E. Collis, J. B. Davis, L. T. DooUttle, George Dunnett, E. Diefendorf, William Davis, William Dunden, J. V. EUard, Willis Emery, R. V. Flora, David Flynn, Hugo Felix, A. G. Fraker, John Freeland, Philip Fisher, John C. Grund, Augustus Gates, Alex. Garden, James W. Gaw, T. S. Gladden, John Grief, Julius Haug; Henry Harris, Cyrus Hicks, G. W. Hesselberger, R. L. Hazen, Henry Hiscock, L. C. Holmes, Joseph Harrop, R. T. Jackson, Sr., Rylaiid Jones, Louis Kitlaus, Charles Kramer, Charles F. Koeser, G. B. Keene, P. G. Lowe, Thomas Leeson, Daniel Leahy, David Long, A. J. Landguist, F.' J. Ludgater, J. A. Lysle, John McKee, J. A. Myers, L. Michael, John McCarthy, Arthur Mahon, John K. Martin, F. A. Miller, Jule Meineke, William H. Matlack, George Mainprize 'James W. Morgan, H . Miles Moore, John Morrilar, J. B. McCleary, C. E. Nicholson, Henry Oderfield, R. B. Partridge, J. W. Prather, Mathew Reick, B. S. Richards, D. H. Redman, L. M. Spear, Charles Schmidt, David Staiger, Henry -Shire, L. P. Stiles, W. H . Sumner, C. M. Salinger, Charles Stimson, A. C. Sloan, J. A. Thomas, S. C. Thompson, John C. Tappan, Jackson Tennel, W. H . Thomas, R. E. Thomas, A. H. Todds, S. F. Taylor, John Van Fossen, Annan Warner, S. D. Woods, Henry Wittenberg.George Walters, George Wagner, J. E. Walstrom, J. C. Walkinshaw, W. T . Woods, Rudolph Yost. ENTERED APPRENTICES: C. M. Williams, Oceolo Prather. DiMiTTED.—William.S. Jewell, A. D. Swartout, Samuel Anstey, H . A. Robertson.

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W Y A N D O T T E L O D G E , No. 3, WYANDOTTE. Meets first and third Fridays of each month. OFFICERS: JAMES S . CLARK

Worshipful Master.

GusTAVus J. NEUBERT

Senior Warden.

SAMUEL H . MILEHAM

Junior Warden.

HARRISON T . H A R R I S

Treasurer.

JAMES HAMPSON

. - Secretary.

WiLLMOT T. BRUSH

Senior Deacon.

DAVID PEARSON WILLIAM TURTON JAMES S . GIBSON F. G. JACKSON

Junior Deacon. Senior Steward. Junior Steward. Tyler.

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MASTER MA.SONS: Silas Armstrong, Henry Allison, Thomas J. Barker, J. O. BrinkerhofF, E. A. Berry, T . B. Bowling, James S. Bell, George C. Curry, Alex. J. Cheeney, C. H . Carpenter, William J. Dunning, Peter C. Duer, Dallas Emmons, Pembroke S. Ferguson, Joseph Gindel, George W. Grier, Edward T. Heavy, Bobert Halford, D. C. Harvey, I. H . Isbell, George H . Jenkins, Noble A. Kirk, Thomas Henyan, John K. Kerr, W. H . Kingsbury, Vincent J. Lane, Henry C Lang, Peter Lugibihl, Charles Marasch, J. N. McDaniel, Hiram Marlott, David W. McCabe N. McAlpine, W. P. Overton, James R. Parr, William Pray, Wilkingson Palmer, Luther T. Park, David Ryus, I. B. Sharp, S. S. Sharp, Thomas A. Shaw, O. H . , Serviss, Josiah Stahl, E. S. Shewatter, Thomas Shaw, James Snedden, Andrew A. Smith, William Taylor, John W. Taffe, Aaron Taffe, C. H . Van Fossen, D . M. Ward, Joseph C. Welsh, T. L. Wagenseller, Luther H. Wood, E. S. W. Drought, John B. Scroggs. FELLOW C R A F T S : George S. Burrows. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Charles F. Acchlermacht. DiMlTTED.—^^ David W. Batcheldor, Cass Friedberg, William H. Lockwood, L. T. Holland.

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K I C K A P O O L O D G E , No. 4,

October,

ROUND PRAIRIE.

Meets Saturday night, on or before the full moon of each month. OFFICERS: JOHN B . LINVILI,E

'.

JAMES COLE

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.

THOMAS A. SNODDY

.

A. J. SMITH

Junior Warden. Treasurer.

D. H . SPRONG

'

Secretary.

JOHN A. MOORE

Senior Deacon.

W. J. BAILEY

Junior Deacon.

B E N J . F . EDWARDS

Senior Steward.

W. H . LASWELI

Junior Steward.

L E V I SCRIVNER

Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: Saml. Bowman, James F. Beard, George T. Beard, A. Clevinger, Robt. H . D.ivis, Jacob Eiler, T. J. Goddard, W. R. Henderson, A. J. Henderson, Henry C. King, E . B. Kerr, A. J. Kerr, P . C. S. Lowe, P . Morris, E . A. McCully, W. T. Marvin, J. McDaniel, Henry Moore, W. C. Rhea, George W. Seymour, John Thomburg, George Withem, George A. Wright, John Waddel. DiMiTTED.— David W h i t e .

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W A S H I N G T O N L O D G E , No. 5,

ATCHISON.

Meets first and third Mondays of each mouth. OFFICERS : S. HESSELBERGER S. R. STEVENSON C. H . McDuFF L. RoCHAT A. D. McCoNAUGHY T. M. PIERCE GEO. W . HENDRICKSON

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. ^ Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.

CHAS. J. PARKER

Senior Steward.

O. H. JOHNSON

-.

Junior Steward.

W.J.STONE

Tyler.

PAST MASTERS: L. C. CHALLISS.

JOHN A. CHASE.

A. D. McCoNAUGHY.

H . E . NICKERSON.

C . J. N E A L .

J O H N M . PRICE, F. G. M.

MASTER MASONS: Jno. W. Allen, Frank H. Allen, Jos. W. Allen, Wm. W. Auld, John Belz, Danl. Buckman, Wm. C.(I^rnes, R. C. Barnes, Saml. Braund, F. Berndt, E. K . Blair, J. L. Bliss, R. Behrens, J. B. Boone, Peter Boyle, John J. Cody, Geo. T. Challiss, Wm. L. Challiss, J. T. Coplan, S. P. Campbell, W. A. Creitz, Geo. O. Cromwell, Chas. J. Drury, Saml. Dickson, Oliver Davis, S. B. Davis, M. DeGraff, Jas. Diggett, Chas. G. DeLano, F. W. Downs, I. M. Dunn, Richard ' B. Drury, John Dietz, G. A. A. Deane, R. R. Everest, Frank W. Edgerton, Frank Fanning, Robt. Forbriger, Leon Frank, Leon Friend, J. C. Fox, S. A. Frazier, Geo. V/. Click, E. B. Grimes, Ben. B. Gale, W. W. Guthrie, Briscoe Goodheart, Fred. Giddings, J. H. Garside, H . C. Golden, Wm. Hethrington, Albert H. Horton, Frank Howard, R. T. Hazard, Christopher Horn, Jacob S. Hoke, J. D. Higgins, H. B. Horn, John J. Ingalls, John H. Irwin, Wm. Jackson, G. H. T. Johnson, C. W. Johnson, Louis Kiper, Wm. W. Kelso, Wm. Kelchum, Jacob Leu, A. S. Lashier, Geo. E. Little, J. E. Lewis, Robt. F. Lindsay, Theo. H . Meinhart, Geo. H. McPherson, C. G. Means, Jno. A.-Martin, Danl. McCuaig, P. H. McNamara, Wm. C. McPike, M. Marcus, C. G. Manion, R. B. Morris, David Martin, Fred. D. Mills, N . A. Maher, Wm. W. Marbourg, Thos. Metcalf, Dwight E. Merwin, J. M. Munn, A. G. Otis, Frank O'Donnell, V. W. Parker, A. B. Parker, J. W. Parker, H . Clay Park, Frank A. Root, J. B. Raff, John C. Root, D. B. Rogers, F. G. Rice, J. A. Rohrer, John Simpson, Peter Schoenbeck, S. D. D. Smith, Owen E. Seip, J. H . Sawyer, J. H . Scott, Chas. E. .Styles, Geo. W. Simonds, Chas. A. Shoup, Wm. S.Thatcher, H . B. Treat, R. H . Talliaferro, B. F . Trimble, J. H . Talbot, L. L. Todd, H . A. Tortat.

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J. F . Thompson, Jerome M. White, Ed. S. Wills, S. R. Washer, Geo. B. White, S. G. Winzer, John Woodworth, L. F . Walsh, Chas. A. Warfield, Jordan N. Utley. F E L L O W CRAFTS. W. W. Hethrington, Archie Ross, Harvey E. Fisher. ENTERED APPRENTICES: John E. Utt, S. S. Jerome. DiMITTED.— A. W. Haygood, A. A. Holmes, J. N. Stevens, Thos. J. Parkinson, Peter Plamonden.

L A W R E N C E L O D G E , No. 6,

LAWRENCE.

Meets first Monday of each month. OFFICERS: WILLIAM R . FRISBIE WILLIAM BEDALE FRANCIS MCGRADE

-_

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

EDWIN W . W O O D

Treasurer.

LEWIS S-STEELE

Secretary.

JAMES DOAH

-

Senior Deacon.

J. I R A BROWN

^Junior Deacon.

ALEX. SHAW BEMJAMIN MCXLLASTER JUSTUS ASSMAN

^ S e n i o r Steward. Junior Steward. .

Tyler.

PAST MASTERS: P A U L R . BROOKS,

C . S . HARTOUGH,

THOS. H . MORRISON,

LEVI P . MASON,

CHARLES PAXTON,

JOEL S . W H I T E .

MASTER MASONS: Frank M. Alexander, Canni W. Babcock, W. N . Bangs, Oliver Barber, R. F . Barber, W. T. Barber, Jokn Barber, J. Bernstein, M. S. Beach, E. P. Baker, Thomas H . Buckle, Peter BarnI, David C. Beach, J. Billingsby, Joseph Charlton, E. Chryster, Elijah W. Campbell, L. W. Canady, M. R. Coon, James R. Curtis, Henry Copp, Joseph Collins, Charles Collins, Geo. W. Deitzler, Chas. S. Duncan, J. N. Deamer, N . P. Deming, Mahlon F. Downing, Alfred B. Dessery, John H . Deering, John Divelbess, A. M. Dunham, Joseph Ellison, J. M. Enochs, John Engstrom, Nathan Frank, Robt. L. Frazer, John D . Fincher, Frank Fulton, Chas. W. Gillett, Theodore Gardner, J. D. Harrington, Charles N. Hart, James C. Horton, Maurice Harttman, H . W. Hatch, B. Hitchcock, W. H . H . Hopkins, F . N. Hansen, James Huston, Christian J. Halsted, Lewellan W. Howell, Benj. F . Harmon, Daniel Hendricks, Lafayette F. Jackson,

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Stephen Johnson, D. N. Kostenboller, H . A. Kendall, W. H. Lamon, J. M. Lewis, R. W. Ludington, Eli H. Linton, John Lawson, O. W. McAllaster, Peter MacGrady, J. J. McGhee, J. N. McFarland, Robt. M. McClure, Charles McCarty, James S. McDaniels, W. C. Martin, Alexander Marks, John Melvin, H. G. Murch, William Nadelhoffer, J. Ogden, Charles Oliver, S. B. Prentiss, James M. Phoenice, Charles Philbrick, Wilson L. Plowman, Alonzo O. Packard, Henry B. Ray, Charles Robinson, J. J. Reser, E. A. Rudd, Otto Rampendahi, Henry B. Richards, Louis J. Rote, Homer A. Smith, Seldon P. Spencer, L. J. Sperry, F. B. Seargeant, T. W. >Selover, William Sigerson," Jacob Shearer, Solon O. Thacher, M. Tait, John Tudhope, James L. Thompson, Firman Vallencour, L. J. Worden, Heniy Waters, C. R. Wyler, Elisha White, T. P. WoodrafF, W. A. Walter, J. C. Walton, E. P. Watson, John Walruflf, Henry Yeagley, Rev. T . J. Terrill, Rev. Chas. Reynolds, Rev. H . D. Fisher. FELLOW C R A F T S : David C. Beach, Frank Fulton, J. D. Dodge, J. G. Parker, A. G. Abdelal, C. A. Peas, M. H.,Fisk. ENTERED APPRENTICES: J. Grist, Dudley C. Haskell, D. G. Watt, W. A. Watt, T. W. Apitz, J. G. Haskell, J. M. Hendry, G. W. E. Griffith, S. Steinbery, H . T. Saunders, Samuel Walker, Chas. W. Knight, Henry B. Rice. DiMlTTED.—James B. Boone, Henry Campbell, William B. Covel, William Hammond, W. L. G. Soule, William E. Seip, J. B. Davis.

UNION L O D G E , No. 7,

JUNCTION CITY.

Meets first and third Saturdays of each calendar month. OFFICERS: WILLIAM S. BLAKELY ALFRED CLOUGH HENRY A. BOLLER

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

ANDREW VOGLER

Treasurer.

P. V. TROVINGER ^ THEODORE A. REYNOLDS GEORGE F . T R O T T . _

Secretary. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.

BERTRAND. RoCKWELi

!

.

GEORGE W . M C K N I G H T G. K. GORDON

Senior Steward. Junior Steward. Tyler.

PAST M A S T E R S : JOHN A. ANDERSON,

CHARLES R . CARVER, • JOHN K . W R I G H T .

JOHN T . P R I C E ,

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October,*

MASTER MASONS: M. D . Asher, C. M. Barclay, Gurdon E. Beates, Jacob J. Blattner, Frank Barrows, Anson W. Callen, P . M. Gushing, William Cutter, William B. Clarke, J. M. Cox, Thomas Doyle, W. P. Gates, Robert Henderson, A. D. Haywood, C. H. Horton, Jacob Heil, Charles C. Holbrook, D. C. Jones. Daniel Kiehl, S. W. Lloyd, William Lockstone, Henry B. Litt, James Mansfield, Michael McCann, J. R. McClure, Henry Mitchell, James B. Morris, John Meade, S. B. Minshall, Daniel F . Mitchell, Alonzo Moyer, John L. Noble, Charles O'Neil, Mathew H . Panlon, William Phillips, Jacob Roux, Henry H. Snyder, Alex Sugden, F . Smith, John M. Smith, George Smith, Eugene Smith, John Van Slyke, Richard C. Whitney, C. L. Weinberg, George L. Wright. ENTERED APPRENTICES: H . G. Allen. DiMlTTED.— Robert Chew, William Finlin, Charles F. Freeman, T . G. Horn, Samuel Nassaner.

BOURBON L O D G E . N o . 8, FORT SCOTT. Meets on the second and fourth Fridays of each Month.

°

OFFICERS: J. U. MCCLERETY T. H. ANNABLE W M . ARMSTRONG

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

MORRIS LIEPMAN

Treasurer.

JOHN B . TRINDER

Secretary.

C. H. HAYNES M. H . STRIET N. J. STRIET J. P. CHUMLEA

Senior Junior Senior Junior

H . R. PERKINS

Tyler.

Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.

• MASTER MASONS: A. R. Allisoii, F . M. Brickley, John Burkhart, G. R. Baldwin, H. B. Brown J. W. Bugbee, W. S. Barr, D. W. Coxe, John Chance, John Crow, G. A. Craw ford, Thomns Cochran, C. F. Drake, Andrian Dowe, J. H . Embler, Jacob Fun denberger, Ambros Fitzpatrick, Daniel Frank, E . Y. Freeman, S. W. Garwood L. P. Grey, J. J. Hill, B. F. Hepler, J. D. Hill, D. T. Hiatt, W. I. Linn, Wil liam Margrave, F. N . Manlove, S. A. Manlove, N . J. Morrison, J . C . McGee Alex. McDonald, B . P. McDonald, L. C. Nelson, A. J. Oakeley, Demetrius

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Owen, S. C. Palmier, S. S Peterman, D. E. Prichard, C. T. Rucker, E. A. Smith, J. G. Stuart, J. R. Scott, W. H . Spencer, P. H . Tiernan, E. P. Tucke, A. A. Fatherington, W. E. Weatherwax, W. C. Webb, E. C. Wilson. FELLOW C R A F T S : E. Y. Freeman, T. B. Ferguson, J. P. Chumlea, W. T . Barr, J. C. McGee. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Miles B. Grey. DiMlTTED.—D. C. Harris, A. O. Lundy, Dyer Smith.

A C A C I A L O D G E , No. 9,

LAWRENCE.

Meets on the first Thursday of each month. OFFICERS: FRANCIS MENET GEORGE N . L I N D S A Y

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.

WARREN TiMMONS

Junior Warden.

GEORGE MARCH

Treasurer.

AUGUST L . SELIG

Secretary.

THOMAS J. STERNBERGH ELWYN B . FLETCHER HARRY POTWIN DANIEL P. MARSH

Senior Junior Senior Junior

JUSTUS ASSMAN

^

;

Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.

Tyler.

PAST M A S T E R S : OWEN A. BASSETT.

JOHN M . BARTHOLOW.

RICHARD A. HAYES.

JOSEPH CRACKLIN.

SYLVESTER E . W . JOHNSON.

MASTER MASONS: Andrew S. Anderson, Henry Biebush, Morris Benas, William L. BuUene, John Beattie, John B. Bissell, Stephen W. Burlingame, William Burke, John W. Beard, Joseph N. Corbin, Edward Crebo, Henry N. Coffin, William M. Campbell, King Collins, John A. Daily, Mathew R. Dulton, Ezekiel B. Good, Thomas Guest, Jr., Theophilis D. Griffith, A. Leopold House, Richard Huron, Chas. W. Hunt, George A. Hunt, Niels O. Jensen, D. L. Ketsinger, Peter Lind, D.-niel W^. Lyon, William H. McCurdy, George F . Mullen, Robert D. Mason, John McConnell, William Morley, Austin R. Mills, William F . March, Fred. D. Morse, William W. Nevison, John Park, George N . Propper, Samuel B. Pierson, John P. Ross, Willis C. Ransom, Henry B. Rogers, John W. Roberts,

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October,

Marcus Summerfield, Henry J. Snyder, Winfield S. Sibley, Jacob Snibley, Gottlieb Siebenlist, Leo. Steinberg, Fred. J. V. Skiff, Jances T. Slevens, William P. Sturgis, Josiah M. Turner, Nymphas S. Furrell, Abram Vliet, John B. Wheeber, Albin Weber, John L. Webber, Charles E. Wolfley, George Wells, Ethelbert L. Wilcox, Charles S. Wilder. ENTERED APPRENTICES. George W. Baldridge, Charles Dreisbach. DlMMlTl'ED.—William C. Barnes, Joseph V. Hart, Harry S. Haskins, James R. Murdock, Marcus C. Milner, William K. Moltram, Andrew J. Sargent.

K I N G S O L O M O N ' S L O D G E , No. lo,

LEAVENWORTH.

Meets first and third Fridays of each month. OFFICERS: DwiGHT BYINGTON VAN R . LlDDELL

; . Worshiptul Master. Senior Warden.

M I C H A E L S . BUTZEL

Junior Warden.

MATHEW SHAW

Treasurer.

JOHN W . KIRKHAM

.

Secretary.

P E T E R J. FRELING

Senior^^Deacon.

JOSEPH NORRIS : JOSEPH W . PARK WILLIAM G . THOMPSON

Junior Deacon. Senior Steward. Junior Steward.

F R I T Z MAGERS

Tyler.

• PAST M A S T E R S : HARVEY ALLEN.

BYRON E . CHOLLAR.

BYRON FARNSWORTH.

L U T E M . GODDARD.

MASTER M A S O N S : Daniel R. Anthony, Robert Armstrong, John Anderson, Robert J. Brown, John Buchanan, Augustus Blohm, William H . Bradshaw, Charles Barber, Peter Berry, Julius Bartemann, John Conover, William W. Cbilds, Harry W. Cole, James W. Crutcher, Archibald Campbell, John Cretors, Wallace W. Dentler, Daniel H . Doty, Vircil Dresser, John D. Edmond, William Gordon, James Gird, William S. Gable, William Gruenert, Thomas A. Garrigues, White F . Griswold, Thomas P. Gable, Theodore Gartmann, John Gimper, Thomas C. Gamble, William Hamilton, Henry C. F . Hackbush, Fred. Harvey, John E. Hanna, Alden S. Huling, Robert J. Haberlein, Merritt H. Insley, S. W. Jones, Josiah Kellogg, David J. Keller, Jno. C. Ketcheson, George Krager, Walter F . Kirkland, John B. Lamber, W. A. Laughlin, Herman Markson, Thomas A

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135

Martin, Henry Mucsett, Tracy D. Mace, Burr Noble, George W. Nelles, Theodore F. Price, J. W. Phile, Charles H . Pike, Carl Riese, John A. Ross, Ruebin S. Riehl, Johnathan J. Robinson, Henry Still, Thomas C. Stevens, Fred D. Somerby, Charles Semmler, Adolph Sacks, Jacob Shiffer, Theodore Thompson, Augustus C. VanDuyn, Joseph Westenberger, John A. Weir, Leeman H . Waugh, George H . Weaver, John V. Wurdeman, John Westlake, William W. Whittredge. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Marion Chidester, Demott Bishop. FELLOW C R A F T S : J. W. Irwin. DiMlTTKD. — Moses S. Adams, William O. Gould, James F . Taylor, Alonzo Huckins, Hugh D. McCarty, Hiram S. Sleeper.

JEWELL LODGE, No. 11, JEWELL. Meets on the first and third Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: J. C. PosTLETHWAiTE W M . M . ALLEN E. D. RANDALL

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

C. C. KING J. S. FOSTER

A. R. A. O.

B. SMITH M. BRIGHAM M. HoGAN L. MCCLURG

;

Treasurer. Secretary.

Senior Junior Senior Junior

: 1

JAMES H . F O X

„

Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.

Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: Lafayette M. Butts, Elden Barker, Rev. H . G. Breed, Asberry W, Bums, Anthony Broadrick, A. S. Clelland, Geo. S. Christ, John W. George, Morris Gray, James F. Harrington, Joseph P. Herrington, M. F . Knappenberger, A. H. Mead, Thomas McBride, James S. McCain, William Nixon, James F. Row, William Roney, A. W. Vail, S. C. Wilson, Mortimer W . Whitney, Geo. WWaters. FELLOW C R A F T S : Asberry W. Burns, John W. George. DiMlTTED. — A . D. Baker, Charles N. Canfield, A. J. Godfrey, W. C. Modlin.

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Proceedings of the

E M P O R I A L O D G E , No. 12,

October,

EMPORIA.

Meets on the first Friday evening of each month. OFFICERS: W. W . HiBBEN

Worshipful Master.

JAMES SMITH

Senior Warden.

J. B. STARR J. M. STEELE J. J A Y BUCK

:

Junior Warden. Treasurer; Secretary.

:

E. W. SPENCER S. R . H A L L W M . M . WICKS F. HENICK

Z—-

T . JOHNSON

J . Senior Junior Senior Junior

Deccon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.

Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: Jno. M. Anderson, N. F. Ames, E, R, Appleby, J. M. M. Allen, E. P. Bancroft, Asa R. Bancroft, C. B. Bachelle, Aid. A. Baker, James C. Bennett, Edward Borton, Robert Best, H . V. Bundrem, -P. C. Bishop, Wro. Bristow, Wm. T. Burii;, Geo. B. Cooper, Wm. Clapp, Sinori Carter, H . C. Cross, Alex. F. Crowe, J. S. Craig, Samuel J. Crawford, E. W. Cunningham, David D. A. Collins, J. A. Collins, Joseph M. Caw, Howard Dunlap, Thad. C. Davidson, John E. Davis, Chas. V. Eskridge, Jonas Eckdall, Wm. F. Ewing, Thos. M. Fry, M. H . Foss, Wm. H. Fields, M. L. Funkhouser, Almerin Gillett, Hiram H. Gray, John Hammond, Van R. Holmes, Fred W. Hirth, Daniel W. Halderman, Felix G. Hunt, Wm. C. Henderson, Thomas Holmes, Lewis L. Halleck, J. H. Holmes, Luther D. Jacobs, Geo. D. Johnson, A. L. Jillson, A. G. Lakin, Charles E. Lewis, L. W. Lewis, S. J. Mantor, Wm. Martindale, David T. Morris, R. P. Murdock, James Means, P. B. Maxon, Thompson McCuUough, John McDonald, Wm. McGreggor, James Phenics, Thos. J. Price, P. B. Plumb, D. A.- Painter, Robert Pollack, R. M. Ruggles, P. W. Rush, Wm. Scott, F. Schmidling, Noyes Spicer, E. F. Sprague Lee S. Sargent, James G. Traylor, J. T. Tyrrell, I. A. Taylor, T. C. Watson, Ed. S. Waterbury, Charles Wheelock, T. G. Wibley, A. H. Walter, J. A. Young. FELLOW CRAFTS: Geo. W . Newman, Isaac Welch. ENTERED APPRENTICES: D. C. McMurtrie, J. W. Thatcher. DiMITTED.— J. S. Ellis, A. A. Newman, John G. Roberts.

1876.

Grand Lodge of Kansas. N E M A H A L O D G E , No. 13.

i^y AMERICA.

Meets on Saturday evening, on or before full moon of each month. OFFICERS : LABORNOUS BRENNER JOHN NIZEMAN

M. T. WILSON

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.

:

R. M. GRAY J, H . FLOOD a THOMAS O ' M A R A J O H N MATHERS • ELBERT GILLETT

._:

:

Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary. Senior Deacon.. Junior Deacon. Senior Steward.

•

P. A. SHEPARD

Junior Steward.

MOSES MYERS

Tyler.

M ; A S T E R MASONS:'

Frederick Bonyour, H . D. Channell, James Church, O. J. Grover, Daniel Helphry, R. W, Jenkins, Joel T. Kirk, Charles Musice, J. M. Randall, Hugh Sutherland, J. M. Shepard, Samuel Wilson, E. M. Kepler. J. W. Teefer, John Mathews. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Isaac M. Gibson, E. M. Neiman. DiMlTTED—C. C. Branunm, A. J. Cotrell, Wm. Zimmerman.

O S K A L O O S A L O G D E , No, 14, OSKALOOSA. Meets Saturday, on or before each full moon. OFFICERS: J. B. JOHNSON A. J. BUCK W . J . GILLULY,

'.

L. J. TROWER W. A. HAMILTON

: Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden,. Treasurer. Secretary.

S. P. HENDERSON

Senior Deacon.

H E R B FOLSOM

Junior Deacon.

B. P. STANLEY A. F. FAIRCHILD

: r

JAS. TOWNSEND

Senior Steward. Junior Steward.

.

Tyler.

MASTER MASONS:

" .

Wm. Blevins, W. G. Burr, C. A. Buck, Sr., C. A. Buck, Jr., J. W. Bawlsley, S. S. Cooper, W. A. Coy, Terry Critchfield, David Cook, Samuel Coon, J. F. 10

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Proceedings of the

October,

Cowan, Thos.'Dick, R. H. Deiber, J. C. W. Davis, Wm. Evans, Joseph Evans, E. T. Ellis, H. O. Finch, I. V. Fairhorn, S. C. Gephart, T. W. Glynn, G. W. Hogeboom, J. W. Hall, W. B. Hopewell, I. N. Insley, Thos. Jrwin, F. M. John.son, Henry Heeler, I. S. Klinginsmith, S. S. King, Thos. McKann, H. M. Mason, David, Newhouse, T. H . Noble, Asher Pennington, L. D. Price, H . A. Oliver, W. E. Staggs, I. E. Smith, J. E. Smith, D. M. Smith, B. P. Stanley, A. N. Shepherd, J. K. Ledrick, J. F. Willits, John Willits, James Morrow. E N T E R E D APPR-ENTIGES: Marshal Gephart. DiMiTTED—H. A . Oliver.

G R E A T B E N D LODGE, No. 15,

GREAT BEND.

Meets on the second and fourth Saturday nights in each month. OFFICERS: GEO. W . NIMOCKS W M . TORREY

Worshipful Master. -Senior Warden.

HENRY FRUIT

Junior Warden.

HOMER H . K I D D E R

Treasurer.

A N D R E W J. HOISINGTON

;

Secretary.

GEO. N . MOSES

Senior Deacon.

B E N J . N. EGBAUR

Junior Deacon.

JAMES W . . B R O W N

E. B. TITUS

Senior:Steward.

;

ARTHUR W . GRAY

Junior Steward. Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: Moses A. Acton, J. H . Burnham, W. H . Brown, Hugh Boyle, H. A. Brundidge, E. J. Dodge, Cyrus J. Fry, M. B. Fitts, W. W. Flagler, Willis Howerton, W. R. Hoole, S. H. Humphrey, "J. B, Howard, Wm. Hood, J. W. Long, J. A. McClellan, E. Markwort, J. P. Majors, C . P . McCarthy, C . B . Morgan, J. W. Pa^coe, G. W. Pool, J. L. Reynolds, S.S. Snell.'E.C. Soog, Levi Stuart, J. W. Wuikfield, Fraiik Williamson, Henry White, John Alefs, W. H . Zutervern. FELLOW C R A F T S : Hiram Bronell, A. J. Hoisington, J. N.-Shaw. ^ H . C. Walker.

ENTERED APPRENTICES :

JDlMlTTED—W.,H. Fry, E. V. Reegar.

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Grand Lodge of Kansas.

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L A F A Y E T T E L O D G E , No. 16, .MANHATTAN-. Meets on first and third.Fridays of each month. OFFICERS: GEO. S.'GREEN J T. J. JENKINS W M . F ; ALLEN

•

;. Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

JNO. W. WEBB GEO. C . WILDER

Treasurer. Secretary.

W. C. STEWART JNO. A'. ALLEN W M . BURGOYNE

Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Senior Steward.

J. HACKER ; S. M. FERGUSON

:

Junior'Steward, Tyler.

MASTER. MASONS: ' H . A. Adams, Robt. AUingham, T. G. Barrett, R. Blood, Fred. Blythe, Geo. Burgoyne, Wm. M. Beverly, Jeff. D. Brown, M. Condray, H . C. Crump, August Corney, Henry C. Crawford, S. R. Edelblute, W. R. Ensign, Horace EUes, Wm. F. Fee, Oscar Fay, Albert Griffin, Isaac T. Goodwin, H. D. Graves, S. G. Hoyt, W. F. Hoyt, Geo. W. Higinbotham, Wm. P. Higinbotham, Isaac P. Inskarp, A. H . Johnson, Peter P. Kehoe, M. J. Kimble, A. L. Keables, L. J. Lyman, Chas. Land, E. S. W. Lawrence, J. H . Limbocker, W. H. Mays, W. K. McConnell, E. L. Pater, Joseph Payne, B, W. Powers, E. L. Pater,John C. Peck,. J. Robinson, Jno. Riggs, Wm. Reeser, J. E. Shprtridge, Wm. M. Snow, Ed. Shehan, L.C. Speakman, Ira A. Torrey, C. W. Uptegrove, S. P. Voorhees, Chas. Waring. W. W. Welch, Wm. Whitaker, Geo. W. Wisner, S. H.Wisner, P. W. Zeigler. DiMlTTED—J. M. Vincent; Wm. Henry, I. H . Isbell, F. C. Jackson, P. C. Pinkerton, J. H. Piiikerton, W. S. Crump, Fred. Crafts, S. L. Russell.

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Proceedings of the

October,

T O P E K A ' L O D G E , N o . 17,

TOPEKA.

Meets on first and third Wednesdays of each month. OFFICERS: BRAZILMCKEE W. L. GORDON D. W. NELLIS

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C H A S . W. JEWELL

1

JAC. C . YOHEY F R E D . N . MILLER ROBERT Z . BARNETT

W M . C . FISHER

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer.

: '.

.

Secretary. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.

Senior Steward.

LOUIS LAURENT

Junior Steward.

JAMES A. POLLEY

. - Tyler.

PAST M A S T E R S : T H O S . J. ANDERSON.

CHAS. K . H O L U D A Y .

JOEL HUNTOON.

A.M.CALLAHAN.

EDWARD P. K E L L A M .

SAMUEL E . MARTIN.

SAMUEL REMINGTON.

SILAS E . S H E L D O N ,

SPENCER P. WADE.

MASTER MASONS: James Brewer, Christian Bowman, John S. Branner, Ephraim Baker, Hiram T. Beman,'Elia5 E. Buck, Ward Burlingame, Floyd P. Baker, H. ,W. Benton, George S." Barnett, George W. Burge, George W. Berry, Henry W. Burdick, Chas. L. Burham, C. P. Baker, Milton H . Case, Aderial H . Case, Jessie H . Crane, Franklin L. Crane, Geo. W. Crane, John Cox, B. S. Craft, Allen M. Covall,/ Enock Chase, Harvey W. Curtis, Amos D. Craigue, D. M. Cohen, Henry M. Canfield, Robert H. C. Dodd, Thomas W. Dawson, Wm. M. Devore,, James Douglas, Charles J. Drew, D. W. Davis, Johii Deveny, William Chandler, John R. Elliott, Ira H . Ebright, Geo. S. Evarts, Wm. O. Ewing, R. K. Ent, Lewis Epstein, John R. Fisher, Freeman R. Foster, John W. Farnsworth, Hiram W. Farnsworth, Loring Farnsworth, W. C. N . Garvey, John C. Gordon, Guilford G. Gage, H . S. Greno, Frye W. Giles, Lewis Y. Grubb, James E. Hayden, James M. Harr, Benjamin Holzle, David A. Harvey, William Hazen, C. B. liamilton, Levi Hensel, C. S. Horton, John A. James, Andrew Johnson, W. H . Johnson, J. Lee Knight, George W . Kellam, Harry Kitchen, Albert W. Knowles, Samuel Larimer, Harvey Loomis, John Lahraer, J. H . Leonard, Henry M. Leonard, Jessie C. Langston, John C. Miller, Earnest Mueller, Samuel S. McFadden, Rolin Nickels, Fred. Ortman, Fred. Osenberg, William Osenberg, Jacob D . Orcutt, Philip Reed, Thomas Ryan, John Reder, Joseph M. Sheafor, Patick Sherman, Jacob Smith, Jacob Safford, Theo. L. Springham, S.S. Sweet, Henry Seicher, G. W. Slurgis, David W. Seagrave, Charles W. Shewry, Robert H . C. Searle, Daniel S. Skinner, Thomas Scribner, John Thompson, Geo. W. Veale, Geo. O. Wilmarth, R. M. Wright, J. H. Weaver, Joseph E. Williamson, A. H. Vance, Charles L. Vanderpool, Arthur B. McCabe, Volney P. Mason, James M.Matheny.

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ENTERED APPRENTICES: David M. Twiss, Martin Howdley, James A. Boyles, Henry Mitchell, W. S. Brown, Will O. King, C. Montjean. DiMiTTED—G. W. Patten, C. M. Callaway, Geo. R. Edwards, C. A. Stringham,

F R A N K L I N L O D G E . No. 18,

OTTAWA.

OFFICERS: ALEXANDER S . FOWLER

A. V. COBB J. A. BRANT

Worshipful Master.

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,

D A N I E L DEFORD

Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer.

DUNCAN H O L U D A Y

Secretary.

L E V I THOMPSON WILLIAM K I L E R THOMAS STARLING DAVID MILLER

Senior Junior Senior Junior

JOHN LESTER

'

Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.

Tyler.

MASTER MASONS : John C. Armstrong, John E. Baer, C. B. Baker, O. W. Baldwin, William Bateman, Urich M. Beachy, Jessie Bell, John W. Bendun, Theodore C. Bowles, George T. Brown, Robert Bronfield, Thomas A.Castle, Oscar Carrier, F.O. Chick, J. W. Clock, William Church, H. A. B.Crowder, A. M. Cunningham, Louis L 'Davidson; Charles E. Davis, John A. Devalley, Robert Deteviler, Charles M . Dickson, James^P. Dunham, Peter L. Earnest, S. H. Estabrook, James S. Forgey, William W. Frazer, Henry Fummell, Daria A. Gorsuch, James A. Gay, Ezekiel D. Hall, William S. Hanna, John P. Harris, Joshua Hedges, John Wesley Hendrix, Geo. S. Holt, Henry B. Hughbanks, William Hurr, Richard E. Jenness, Asa S. Lathrop, Calvin Leonard, John P. Logan, Alfred W. McCarty, Rufus C. McEathson, Isaac S. Manning, D. H. M'Ghee, Ovia B. Merrill, Milton P. Nelson, J. D. Norton, Jesse I. Paramore, Edward H . Paramore, Henry C. Parr, George T. Pierce, Walter G. Post, Thomas H. Praster, Enoch Pyle, Hiram P. Satchwell, Luke F . Sawyer, Herbert F. Sheldon, Fred. C. Shellenbarger, Edward Smith, Lewis N . Stacher, Jacob Sunstine, Harrison Tone, John Travess, David M. Valentine, Rudolph H . Volrath, W. D. Walsh, N. J. Weldon, William Wheeler, Albert Wiley, Thomas R. Wilkerson, Frank A. Wilkinson, Clark Wilson, R. T. Woodward. FELLOW CRAFTS: Henry C. Branson. DIMITTED—William M. Inman, William T. Picksell, Bruce P. Jones, Mathew Mackie, T. J. Wilson, Thos. Thorson.

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OLATHE LODGE, No. 19, OLATHE. Meets Thursday evening, on or before the full moon of each month. OFFICERS: J. BRICE POLLOCK H E N R Y A. TAYLORALBERT DOUD C. L. HAYES. J. B. MARSHALL JOHN L . PARSONS JOHN H A L L

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CICERO W I N T E R M L I T E . H E N R Y COCHRAN L. W O L F LEY

Worshipful Master. Senior: Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer. .Secretary. Senior Deacon; Junior.Deacon.

Senior Steward.. , Junior Steward. Tyler.

PAST M A S T E R S : A. J. CLEMMANS.

J. H E N R Y BLAKE.

J. MILTON H A D L E Y .

JOHN L . PRICE.

MASTER MASONS: Benjamin. Amos, Robert Anderson, John T. Burris, James R. Brown, Win. H . Brady, Simon S^ Blitz, Edmond Barret, R. R. Boggs, August Busch, William H . Betts, Fred. W. Case, John E. Clark, Michael Cooper, R. M. Cherry, Jonathan H . Dow, Agmith Deyenney, Charles Deleahunt, John J. Evans, Isaac S. Farris, A. A. Fiffe, Irwin E. Field,, John M. Griffin, O. H. Gregg, Geo. W , Goodwin, James Gileed, T . J. Hadley, Josiah E. Hayes, Frank E. Henderson, S. H . Honnold, J! M. Haworth, David Hubbard, William Julien, Nelson Julien, L. H . Jenkins, John Janes, George H . Lawrence, Jonathan Millikeni Harry McBride, Thomas E . Milhoan, Thos. McGannon, Theodore McBride, J.' R. McNabb, F . E. Milhoan, M. G. Miller, Giles H . Milhoan, Reuben Morgan, Joseph Martin, Samuel Myers, Isaac H . Nichols, Wm. A. Ocheltree,' Frank A. Ogg, William Pillett, I. O. Pickering, Jonathan L". Pettyjohn, John L. Parsons, Otis Reynolds, Gus. A. Shaflfner, Henry Schufeldt, J. T. Swank, R. E. Stevenson, A. Thavis, M. R. Taylor, John T. Weaver, E. B. Welch, W. H . H. Wolf, J. E; Young, Jacob Nichols. R. P. Evans.

. ENTERED APPRENTICES: . .,

DiMiTTED—E. C. Maxwell, W. P. Haskin.

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C T R C L E V I L L E L O D G E , No. 20, CIRCLEVILLE. Meets.on second and fourth Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: J A M E S H . BAXTER,

Worshipful Master.

C. A. OuESLER W M . HARRISON S. W. MCCOMAS, (died') '

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H. S. H A R T H E N R Y , DECKER JAMES HORN

Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.

Senior Steward. Junior Steward. F. M . W I L S O N

Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: M. D. Godfrey, T. D. Fenner, Ruben Francis, David Francis, R. Bowen, James Harrison, .P. M. Hodges, .Wm. Cline, Wm.-Chapman,-Rufus Oursler, Samuel Abel, John R. Hodgson, W. P. Minton, J. M. Wade, Phillip Claypole. . DiMiTTED—Theodore Saxon, J. S. Blaylock, L. H . Muman, C. C. Branham..

V A L L E Y rFALLS L O D G E , No. .21,'VAXUEY FALLS. Meets first and.third Wednesdays of each month. OFFICERS: LOUIS A. MYERS

J. T. B. GEPHART

Worshipful'Master.

,

JOHN G . W A I T E

Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

E. M. HuTCHiNS

Treasurer.

E. D. HILLYER ISAAC FRIEND

...-Secretary. Senior Deacon.

A. W. PAST

Junior Deacon.

JOHN H . STRAWN

Senior'Steward.

GEORGE W . GRIFFIN C. E. LYON ;

Junior Steward. Tyler.

PAST M A S T E R S : I. F . BLISS.

J. M . M I L L E R .

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October,

MASTER MASONS: W. C. Butts, John Beland, J. L . Brunts, J. P. Barnes, W. F . Booth, S. G. Booth, Andrew Blevins, A. M. Cowan, J. J. Clancy, J. F . Crawford, R. H . Crosby, Joseph Calvin, M. P. Evans, George W. Fleisher, A. H. Griffin, A. A. Griffin, J. A. Goodman, D. B. German, G. B. Hillyer, W. W. Hudkins, T. E. Ikes, D. A. Johnson, W. G. Keech, A. Kern, Henry Ledger, J. M. Norral, J. W. Owens. A. G. Patrick, N. E. Parker, Thomas Quackenbush, A. W. Spalding, Issaac Southward, M. Vandenberry, Frank Van Gausbeck, M. B. Weaver, Johnathan Wright. FELLOW CRAFT: T. K. Aitkin.' • DiMiTTED.— S. J. M. Beet, J. D. Freeman, Jacob Graden, V. Kile, John Ripetoe, H . P. Wolf.

\ O L I V E T L O D G E , No. 22,

OLIVET.

Meets Friday evening on or before each full moon. OFFICERS: W I L L I A M C. SWEEZY

Worshipful Master.

SOL. BOWER

.

CHARLES COCHRAN

Senior Warden.

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Junior Warden.

A L B E R T G . TULLER

Treasurer.

CosMA T. CoLMAN

Secretary. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.

A. M . MCCAULEY SYDNEY SMITH THOMAS J . SMITH

; :

HYRAM KELSEY

Senior Steward. Junior Steward. Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: William H . Connelly, John W. Tracy. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Asher Smith. D I M I T T E D . — Lyman Griggs.

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PALMYRA LODGE, No. 23, BALDWIN CITY. Meets Wednesday on or before the full moon in each month. OFFICERS: NELSON MERCHANT : CHARLES W , DICKINSON

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.

J. S. BAKER

'.

Junior Warden.

Jos. CHAPMAN

Treasurer.

WILLIAM FLASKET

Secretary.

L. F . GREEN

Senior Deacon.

GEORGE MILLER

Junior Deacon.

N. C. CRADIT W. D . MARTIN

:

Senior Steward. Junior Steward.

M. I. CROSBY

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Tyler.

.

MASTER MASONS:

E. Alder, Horace Brown, Ross Baricklaw, R. A. Brown, S. H . Carmean, H . C. Cook, Asa Donell, Robert Doak, S. M. Gaston, Eugene Snively, G. B. Snively, Elijah Sells, Thomas Smith, H . M. Scott, J. G. Schnebley, D . W. Willey, D. C. Norway, H . E. Bodwell, D. A. Perrin, M. Myerly.

HIGH PRAIRIE LODGE, No. 25, HIGH

PRAIRIE.

Meets first and third Saturdays of each riionth. OFFICERS: B. B. MOORE

; Worshipful Master.

THOMAS RUBLE . : ZINA MASON JAY TDTTLE J

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THOMAS TROWER

•-•-

J. C. GiST'

•.

:

% Senior Warden. Junior Warden. . . Treasurer.

___• -.^

Secretary.

:

JOHN W H I T E . .

Senior Deacon. :

Junior Deacon.

THOMAS MASON

SeniorSteward.

JOHN SANDERS N.MASON !_...

Junior Steward. Tyler.

• •' • .MASTER MASONS: A. L. Brown, B. C. Barker, Daniel Coger, T. C. Downs.^H. B. Kelle.^A. L . Furgason, James MuUans, Alex. McKetcrick, Samuel Stuart, Joseph Watters. DIMITTED.— Robert Osborn, A. L. Furgason.

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^Proceedings of the.

October,

LONGTON LODGE, No. 26, LONGTON. Meets Saturday evening on or before the full of the moon and two weeks after. OFFICERS: W I L L I A M DRISCOLL NICHOLS MOMMA JAMES WALLACE

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,

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

R O Y A L TYLER

;_

JAMES DUNLAP

Treasurer. Secretary.

GEORGE GARNICK JESSE C . PINNEY JOHN C . SMITH ABRAHAM BAUGHMAN

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:

Senior Junior Senior . Junior

CHARLES W; PosTON

Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.

Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: Robert M. Fuller, William W. Hensley, William Keller, Elias H . Minard, Samuel H. Patterson, John W. Riley, Richard Ml Ross, Henry Stephens, James R. Shipley, John W. Smith, John R. Wood; FELLOW C R A F T S : . E! G. Sanger;

NEOSHO LODGE, No. 27, LEROY. Meets Saturday evening, on or before full moon. GEO. W. PARSLEY

OFFICERS: 1.

Worshipful Master.

JAMES A. STEWART

^

.P. H . SMITH

Senior Warden.

Junior Warden.

J. S. DAVIS

Treasurer.

CHARLES G. GRAY

Sccretaryr

CHARLES-HUGH GEO. SLATTER JNO. P. CHESS A. N . DREISBACH THOMAS. CROBTREE

•

Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Senior. Steward. Junior Steward.. Tyler..

MASTER MASONS: James Baldiim', Jno. Bruchen, Richard, Burr; M-. W. Gleeson,'Jno. P.' Hamilton, H . W. Metheny,'J;'G. Straun, W. H.Thomberry; J. H-. Thompson,-A. N . Vauerdstrand, C. N. Hyckoff,.George;Wooden, Lafayette Weeden, James Bryan, FELLOW CR-AFJTS.:: D . L . . Hays. DIMITTED. — George Scripps, Joseph Higdon, James Parkenson, W. C. Nasick, D. L . Hays, J. Bierce, Levi Knot.

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E L D G R A L O D G E , No. 28,

MAPLETON.

Meets on or before'full moon or two'weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: F. D. MYRICK

Worshipful Master.

GEORGE DARLING

Senior Warden.

H. F . WARREN

Junior Warden.'

D. C. KNOWLES

Treasurer.

J O H N CROSS

^

J. H . LowERY

Secretary.

:

Senior Deacon.

T H O S . MYRICK

Junior Deacon.

A. C. TiPPie

Senior Steward.

EPHRIM KEPLEY W M . BAKER

Junior Steward. Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: John Amer, Geo. W. Burgess, Michael Bowers, J. W. Bainum, Isaac Burton, H . L. Dezmang, E. P. Higby, M. E.Hudson, M. T. Hudson, A. L. Hills, Joshua Jewell, M.iMcGrimmon,'J. W. McQuaid, D. W. McGuire, C.W. Morgan, Notly Osborn, A..C. Smith, A. Wilson, Joseph Wilson, J. S. Weaver.

PA'CIFIC L O D G E , No. 29,

HUMBOLDT.

Meets on the first and'third Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: T. S. STOVER

Worshipful Master.

WATSON STEWART

G. A. AMOS

Senior Warden.

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J. S. W E B B C. M . P A R K E R

E. ROSENTHRAL C M . SMITH J. H . WILSON J. W . THOMAS

Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary.

.

J. P. CLARK

Senior Junior 1 Senior Junior

Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.

Tyler.

MASTER, MASONS: W. H . Andrews, G. L. Andrews, W. L. Bartles, J. Blyth, A . W . Brown, J. W. Bale, W. C. Cox, J. B. F. Gates, J. P. Degenhart, D. B. Emmert, W. H. E m mert, J. L. Fletcher, W. A. Grover, E. A. Gleason, J. R. Gooding, O. Hattenstein, H . H . Hayward, H . H. Ward, E. B..Hinderman,C. Kappe, P. Long,.D .

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October,

W. Mashburne, J. N. Mashburne, T. D. Mashburne, J. R. Marshal, J. H . Osborne, J. W. Pine, E. Rosenthral, W. Rath, A. Reginer, A. L. Swap, S. J. Stewart, W. H . Shigley, E. Strosnider, P. S. Shelley, B. F . Smith, E. Thurston, J. J. Vanposon, L. Vanposon, G. W. Williams, W. F . Wagner, A. L. Dornburg, M. Neal, H . G. Milliman, W. T; McElroy, J. K. Frost, I. N, Phitips. FELLOW C R A F T S : J. W. Barr, H. B. Adams. DiMiTTED. —S. S. Dickinson, H . M. Waters.

\ A R C A N A L O D G E , No. 31, DO.NIPHAN. Meets Monday evenings, on or before full moon.

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OFFICERS: JOHN PRICE

Worshipful Master.

Jos. SCHLITZBAUM i

.

:

L E W I S CLEMETSON GEO. M . WALLER

Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer.

M A R K T . LANDON

Secretary.

LORING A. MESSENGER

Senior Deacon.

H U G H COWEN DAVID W . PATTERSON.; JOSEPH MACKEY

:

D A N I E L QUIN

Junior Deacon. Senior Steward. Junior Steward. Tyler.

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MASTER MASONS: Isaac N. Adams, Albert Albertson,. Adam Brenner, Richard Boulware, Joseph' Britton, Warren W. Crook, William I. Canter, Benjamin P. Curtis, James F. Dunwpody, Thomas H. Franklin, Robert Flirkinger, James F. Forman, Senna Gufney, Joseph Hastings, Henry S. Howard, Perrin Helm, Lee A. Hoffman, Charles H . Heffner, John T. Harding, Isaac Homer, Moses L. Hudnall, Henry Myers, Robert Mealer, Mathias Mansperger, James C. Maxwell, John McNemee; William H. Nesbet, James M. Naylor, John L. Philbrick, Charles H . Phillips, Charles Piercy, William E. Pickett, Joseph Randolph, Tohnathan Rigby, Powell O. Roberts, Isaac N. Smallwood, Erastus W. Stratton, Horatio M. Swisher, Joshua Sanders, .\dam Schnell, David M. Smith, James A. Vineyard, Isaac F . Weyer, Benjamin S. Whorton, David Waddell; John Welsh. FELLOW CRAFTS. Chas. P. Philbrick.

. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES :

Edmond Billimek. DiMiTTED.— Alex. P. Crawford, Elisha W. Hudnall.

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Grand Lodge of Kdnsas. A U B U R N L O D G E , No. 32,

149

AUBURN.

Meets Tuesday on or before the full moon in each month. OFFICERS: L.. ^

R. STEES F. M. S T A H L - _ - _ _ ^ ELLIOT CARRIGER ,^ E L I SNY6ER H . L. SHUMWAY JOHN D Y C H E

, W M ! CAVENDER W. A. ENGLE R. M. HosKiNSON

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.Worshipful Master. 1--Senior Warden.. . ; ,',

^_. ^

^^___.Junior Warden. Treasurer. . . • Secretary. ^^__ Senior Deacon.

,

,

,

:

: . . l . J u n i o r Deacon. Senior Steward. Junior Steward.

.

JOSEPH WEISLRUN

,

Tyler. •

MASTER MASONS: John G. Arthur, H . E. Bush, George Baker, John W. Brown, Thomas Crooks, J. B . ^ o o k , J. W. Cook, Alexander Dickson, Geo. W. Daily, John De Long, Alexander Dyche, D. J. Evans, Edward Huens, M. S. Harr, Eli Hall, Wm. C. Little, S. M. Marhan, W. H. Mills, John McDowe), John Mengold, John L. Rice, B. D. Russum, Allen Reed; J. L. Rooks, Wm. A. Rooks, G. W. Raymond, Jerome Stahl, Thomas Steward, Chester Thomas, D. E. White, J. A. White, Peter Wimple, Henry Fox. FELLOW C R A F T S : John Dyche. DIMITTED.— Thomas Welch.

M O U N D CITY L O D G E , No. 33,

MOUND CITY.

Meets on the first and third Fridays of each month. OFFICERS: A. F. E L Y O. P. WATSON R. B. BRYAN

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' D. A. CROCKER

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:

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

..

Treasurer.

D. R. I.AMOREAU G. W. BOTKIN LOVILO S W I F T

Secretary. _. Senior Deacon. i.

Junior Deacon.

J. B . BROADHEAD

Senior Steward.

JOHN SPROUL J. H . TREGO

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Junior Steward. Tyler.

PAST MASTERS: JAMES M . I L I F F .

CHAS. H . RICHARDSON.

OSCAR D E W E Y .

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iPKoe£edings !of the

October,

-MASTER MASONS: J. K. Anthony, J. S.-Atkinson, James Adams, Jessee Brown, O. D. Botkin, Eli F. Botkin, A. W. Burton, W. R. Bidelle, Y. C. Bacon, Benjamin F. Bradley, Hugh A. Brown, Paytton Campbell,'Charles Campbell, M. M. Carscallen, Henry P. Clay, Joel Chetwood, J. F. Broadhead, Henry Dewy, Joel Foster, Zalmon Kincaid, Blunt >W. Peny, S. F. Pendley, L. U. Hamson, W.-B. Hamilton, William B. Scott, Thomas'Sproul, Theodore Z. Stephenson, James P. Way, Henry . G. Webb, J. D . Wait, S. L. -Ives, Gottlob Zoon. FELLOW CRAFTS: Joel Chitwood, Chas. Walker, W. B. -Hamilton. DiMlTTED.—Jerome Ely, Charles Walker.

GREAT LIGHT LODGE, No. 34, SILVER LAKE. Meets Saturday, on or before full moon, and two-weeks thereafter. OFFICERS:

/

WM.' F . JOHNSTON

Worshipful Master

M. B. BEAUBIEN^

'Senior'Warden. •

GEO. K . ALBY

Junior Warden.

W M . K . ELMOT J. J. OLIVER

Treasurer. Secretary.

J. B. OLIVER

.

Senior Deacon.

J O H N HORNBECK

.* Junior Deacon.

W M . O. CHILSON C. S. PALMER

Senior Steward Junior Steward

D . CODINGTON

.

Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: E. Beaubien, H . P. Mortensen, Geo. E. Clark. FELLOW C R A F T S : Edward Chilson. ENTERED APPRENTICES: John Howard. DiMlTTED.—J. F. Ramsey, Wm. Ayers, Wra. Myers.

1876.

Grand Lodge of Kansas.

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HIAWATHA LODGE, No. 35, HIAWATHA. Meets Saturday nights on or before the full inoon, and every two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: IRA J. LACOCK

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JOHN SCHILLING

Worshipful Master. ^

Senior Warden.

H . C. M I N E R - 1

Junior Warden.

G. AMANN W. Mi WELI;COME

Treasurer. Secretary:.

C. H. LAWRENCE

Senior Deacon.

JOHN SHERRET

- . Junior-Deacon. .

GEO. W . SEAMAN U. E. CHAPMAN

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;

Senior Steward. Junior Steward.

S. F. MEREDITH-.^

Tyler..

PAST MASTERS: W. B. BARNETT.

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J. P . M C K N I G H T .

MASTER MASONS": W. B. Allen, D. L. Anderson, A'. J. Anderson, Samuel .\dams, J . B. Allen, S.G. Amend; B.AnniiUer, Ji E. Babbitt;, E C. Bockenstocef.J.Hj Baker;.E'i S. Barnum, E. Bierer, E. D; Benner, T. M..Campbell;. C^ T;,Corning, Ira O. Gori; John-Cole, James Gottrell, B. Castelld, J . E. Davis,. W: B. Dickinsoni.W.'Iii Dillingham,.W: T..Erwin, S. E. Eiiwin, Campbell Evans,.B. Ellis, R. S. Faii^: child, James Fletcher, John Furneaux,.W. R. Gardner; H . Ji Gillispie,. Philip Greens,.J. G. Hanna, Thr>s.,Hart, Fred. Hani; S. G. Hall; John M; HilliiiaiiJ Bennett Hicks, I: B. Hoover, A. WvHoytj Stephen.Hughes; P.'W. HuUl.Ghasi B..Hedding,-.B. F. Killey; Joseph Kocher, Av.J. liibengood, A'; R; Massey,' Ai R-. May,. J. j ; Minner, R. McCartney,.E. U. Morrill, John Morris; D r G . Nuti ting;,j; W-. Gberholt2;er,.H; E; Penney,. S;-M) Pratt,.F. J..Robbins;. He MI Robinson, Adam Schilling, Harvey Sebarer, J. U. Seaman, L. H . Slagle,.Wv M] Shirley, Samuel Smouse, D. K.Snirely,,Alex..Sutherland, Abram Stever, E . Speckelmier, S. W. Swayze, W. H. Stahl, Peter Thrift, A. H . Thomas, Dennis Van Lieu, J. W. Vanderbilt, Alfred Walters, John Walters, Benj. Watkins, J. W. Watkins, H : B.'Walters, J.' J.' Weltmer, I. P.'Wi'nslow; Simeon WilKin'son, Francis Wilkinson, M. C. Willis, Evali Williams, Geo. Wl Wilson", H.' C.' Wey, C. G. White, W. H. Wood, Geo. T. Woodmansee, John L . Yaw. DiMlTTED.— Jas. C. Compton.

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COUNCIL GROVE LODGE, No. 36, COUNCIL GROVE. Meets first and third Wednesdays of each calendar month. OFFICERS: J. P . NICHOLS, J. W. NoLAND H . W. GiLDERMiSTER C. If. STRIEBY A.B.SPENCER.-

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. ^

A. J. HUGHES J. T . STEVENSON J. B. HAMILTON A. I . BEACH JAMES WATKINS

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Treasurer. Secretary.

.

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Senior Junior Senior Junior

Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.

Tyler.

MASTER MASONS:

. . George) Biglin, A. J. Collier, Charles Columbia, William Downing, Joseph Dunlap, I. L. French, T. S. Huffaker, H . W. McNay, James Phinney, A. P. Robbins, A. Reeve, jG. M. Simcock; E. M. Sewell, J. W. Simcock, Fred. McDonald, ] . L. Sharp, H . J. Munkres, W. H . White, George R. Johnson, J. P; Caldwell, J. W. Randall, Charles Rath, J. K. Rinard, J. B. Fleming, R. McPherson,.J. P. Brown. H. H . Cardie, Niles Titus, E. S. Bertram, E. S. Stover, R. Gillispie, J . C. Columbia, W. H. Robinson, P. S. Clymer, T. H . Moore, W. L. Gilmer, J. H.?Simcock, G. W. Coffin, M. H . Meacham, W. H. Hubbard, P. I. Atwood, P. J. Potts, J. D. Black, B. K. Stevenson, Wesley Wright, Morris Leon,,Louis;Leon,^E. W. Dill, G. W. Cleek, D. C. Webb, Peter Houser,^Thomas Collins. FELLOW C R A F T S : L. P. Rude. DiMiTTED.—;-E. G. Frazier, C. H . Withington, George E. Withington, Jacob McEwen, W. C. Kinsolving, D. C. M. Evans.

1876.

Grand Lodge of Kansas.

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PAOLA LODGE, No. 37, PAOLA. Meets first and third Mondays of each month. OFFICERS: E. W. ROBINSON

Worshipful Master.

JAMES TURNER

1

H.GRAHAM

Senior Warden,

,

Junior Warden.

J. M. GEORGE

J. B. HOBSON VAN D . CRAIG J. W. MURRY S. W. DAVIS C. SHAW

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JOHN W I L L I S

Treasurer.

Secretary. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Senior Steward. Junior Steward. Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: Thomas Akers, G. S. Anderson, David Anderson, H . V. Beeson, M.°B. Brayman, J. F. Bradhury, Joseph Chilson, Daniel Childs, Joshua CInyton, J . C . Collins, H . S. Campbell, G. A. Colton, John Eislen, W. W. Flemming, T. D. Fouts, W. R. Freeman, W. D. Fargo, W. R. Fox, E. A. Guttell, F. D. Gill, Dell Gill, J. M. Gaylord, W. B. Guptel, Geoige H. Hume, John Heraty, G. W. Halderman, D. H . Johnson, S. A. Jackson, James-Kingslcy, Jacob Keohler, Thomas Krutz, H . L. Lyon, A. W. Long, John McNally, B. Morlin, M. McCarlin, J. W. Miller, L. McClaren, James McClaren, W. G.' Rainey, George Ruddle, R. Reynolds, W. M. Rice, J. B. Parrott, B. Snyder, A. G. Shoemaker, W. H . Stover, Samuel H. Saunder, William Sherman, F. M. Shaw, J. T. Townsend, J. G. Titus, R. F. M. Vansly, W. R. Wagstaff, William Walters, George Wise, D. B: Wilson, Thomas Wilson, E. C. Wager, William Weaver, Frank E. Williams, F. M.'Wilgus. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: J. E. Wallace. DiMiTTED.— M. Matwell, Thonias EUis^Van D. Craig, C. Wilson. 12

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Proceedings of the

October,

l O L A L O D G E , No. 38,

IOLA.

Meets on the first and third Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: M. DEMASS

Worshipful Master.

H E N R Y STRONG S E T H TOZER J. J. CASSMIRE

Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer.

C. GlLLlHAN 1.. H . GORRELL

Secretary. Senior Deacon.

ROBERT COOK

.

Junior Deacon.

J. F. COLBORN D. F. GiVENS

Senior Steward. Junior Steward.

A. J. DOWNER

Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: J. L. Arnold, William E. Avery, J. L. Brown, J. W. Brown, C. S. Clark, J. W. Clark, S. J. Cowan, J. W. Christian, John Coyle, W. H. Cochran, A. L. Downer, James W. Drake, John Francis, George W. Fisk, J. K. Fry, Daniel Harville, N. Hankins, Frank Hays, Daniel Homey, William M. Hartman, A. G. Janes, C. Y. Keeth, Eli Lorance, Charles A. Lakiu, Samuel ^cClaren, E. F. ' Morton, A. W. Mitchell, James McAlister, John Martin, E. R. Noylar, H. D. Parsons, M. W. Poat, E. M. Power, J. H . Richards, Harmon Scott, J. W. Scott, H . W. Talcott, James Towsend, N. T . Winans, J. N . Woolomes, J. N, White. DlMlTTED.— J. J. Newbaker, W. J. Sapp.

SENECA

39,

LODCTE, NO.

SENECA.

Meets on first and third Wednesdays of each month. OFFICERS: DAVID R . MAGILL GEORGE W . UROWN DAVIDSON R . VORHES

:

Worshipful Master. 1 Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

!_1

JOHN H . LAREW .

:

Treasurer.

SAMUEL M . LANHAM

Secretary.

GEORGE W . EARLE L E W I S R. ZAHM THOMAS BENNETT

Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Senior Steward.

W.-H. FiTZWATER

Junior Steward.

ALBERT KELM

Tyler.

PAST M A S T E R S : I

A. K. MOORE.

^ABIJAH

'^'^' WELLS.

1876.

Grand Lodge of Kansas.

155

MASTER MASONS: J. A. Amos, Thomas S. Anderson, Tobias Augustine, Willis Brown, Jason Brown, George R. Benedict, Ferdinand Cleve, Leopold Cohen, Conrad Drage, Daniel J. Firstenberger, William P. Harrison, Henry H . Hillix, J. H. Hatch, S. G. Moore, John F. McGowan, S. B. Murphy, Joshua Mitchell, Samuel King, Edwin Knowles, Thomas W. Johnson, Richard Johnson, John H . Peckham, Thomas Robley, P. K. Shoemaker.

DE SOTO LODGE, No. 40,

D E SOTO.

Meets Saturday, on or before each full moon. OFFICERS: ALEXANDER MILLER CHAS H . TAYLOR JOHN TAYLOR

-. Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

—

S. W. HoLDEN

,

Treasurer.

H . O. TERRY

Secretary.

JAS. B . ABBOTT S. BECKER H. D. ROBERTSON W. H. SMITH

Senior Junior Senior Junior

P. ARGUBIGHT

Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.

.__ Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: Wm. Crozier, John Johnson, B. T. Lucas, C. B. Nichols, Hugh Penner, C. B. Pellet, I. C. Stuck, B. Taylor, N . H . Taylor. FELLOW CRAFTS: Ambrose White. DiMiTTED. — Ira Smith, J. T. Taylor.

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Proceedings of the

October

BLOOMING GROVE LODGE, No. 41,

BLOOMING GROVE.

Meets Saturday, on or before the full moon of each month. OFFICERS: ANDREW C . DOUD CHAS. C. HADSALL JAMES MARTIN W M . R.WILLIAMS

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer.

SENECA JOHNSON

.

.

ROBERT C . SPLAWN._ O R R I N M . RODGERS MORRIS HOWARD

, - Secretary.

-

;

Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Senior Steward.

W M . GOSS

Junior Steward.

JOSEPH C . GOSS

1—1

Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: Samuel Brown, Jessee W. Davis, Austin W. Hall, Jackson Lane, Nelson C. Lane, John Phillips, Jessee D. Pennock, J a m e s M. Sayre, James D. Snoddy. DiMiTTED.— James W. Dailey.

HOLTON LODGE, No. 42, HOLTON. Meets first and third Saturdays of each month.' OFFICERS: I. C. HiTCHCoCK LOUIS SARBACH

Worshipful Master. :

::

A. D. WALKER

•.

-

.:.

Senior Warden.

Junior Warden.

F R E D . SULEY

Treasurer.

J. T . SCOTT JASON DICKEY

Secretary. Senior Deacon.

C. H. FARR S. D. BATSON H . H . JONES

.'

G E O . SMITH

Junior Deacon. Senior Steward. Junior Stewsrd. Tyler.

PAST M A S T E R S : H. MCBRIDE.

W . S. HOAGHN.

C . A. WALKER.

MASTER MASONS: T. J. Adamson, R. N. Adamson, Abram Bonney, M. M. Beck, Daniel Burkett, Wm. T. Batson, W. F. Crieks, C. J. Cowell, Robt. Canfield, G. D. Coyle, T. J.

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Grand Lodge of Kansas.

157

Chewis, G. W. Drake, J. W. Gordon, Chas.Hayden, Jno. S. Hopkins, L. L. Hoaglin, D.W. Hoover, J. S. Hixon. W. H. Jones, A, D. Jones, E. F.Jones, L. R. Jones, E . B . Jones, M. Z. Jones, G. F. King, G. Leeper, J. S. Lutz, J. H. Lowel, D. W . C. Loocke, Lewis McCreary, N. L. McGrew, H . McGrew, Moses Milam, Perry McDaniels, A. C. Meeks, Wm. A. Marshall, J. R. Nixon, J. F. Naylor, E . D. Rose, S. H . Scott, Victor Sarbach, Joseph Sarbach, F. Stephenson, Ira I.Taber, Wm. Teer, A. H. Williams, C. H. Williams, Chas. Williamson, J. L. Wilson, W. R. Webster, A. S. Wiggins, R.' J. Waterhouse, J. N. Walton, R. S. Weaver, J. K. Zook, J. Bradley, R. M. Cook, P. H . Stewart. FELLOW C R A F T S : H. H . Jones, Jacob Morrow. DiMiTTKD.— Thos. Breaks.

DELPHIAN LODGE, No. 44,

GARNETT.

Meets on first and third Thursday evenings of each month.

(OFFICERS : EDWIN I. MEEKER JOHN ROGAN EDWARD RYAN

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

GEORGE A. COOK

Treasurer.

ABRAM BERGEN

Secretary.

JOHN T . LANTER

Senior Deacon.

A. L. OsBORN

Junior Deacon.

GEORGE M . EVERLINE

Senior Steward.

E. B. HUBBARD

Junior Steward.

JOHN C. HOLLINGSHEAD

^

Tyler.

PAST MASTERS: E. H. KEABLES.

E . S. NiccoLLs.

BENJ. P R I T C H A R D .

MASTER MASONS: J. M. Axtell, William Archer, R. W. Ayres, Wm. J. Bayles, Thomas Bowles, Joseph Coe, Charles T. Chapin, H . L. Church, U. W. Callarmay, Isaac J. Conway, Edward S. Doll, S. H. Dodge, Charles G. Ellis, Daniel Fraker, Otis E . French, Wm, L. Frankenberger, Morgan Ferguson, John B. Ferguson, Wm. A. Gilham, Daniel W. Hodgin, Edward S. Hunt, Aaron Hamilton, Wm. R. Hollingshead, James Knight, August Johnson, John G. Lindsay, Thomas Lindsay, John H . McCarty, Matthew E. Osborn, Jerry Ortou, Morris A. Page, John C. W. Pearce, John Ricketts, John F. Ricketts, Julius C. Reeves, Reuben L. Row,

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October,

Hyde K. Robinson, Isco Sutton, Isco P. Sutton, Jessee N. Sutton, R. T. Stokes, Alanson Simons, H.iS. Sargent, James Tyson, Isaac Usher, Charles S. Wolfley, John S. Wilson, Joel T. Walker, George L. Will, Jonathan White, Joseph H. Wright. FELLOW CRAFTS: Thomas Baird. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Wm. P. Manners, Wm. S. Vreeland. DiMlTTED.— Lewis Funk, E. L. Hawk, Jesse Kearns, Randolph C. Marsh, Carmi L. Nicholson, Ellas Norris, A. W. Rash, John C. Warnoch.

EASTON LODGE, No. 45, EASTON. Meets on the last Thursday, on or before full moon. OFFICERS : S. A. ROUTT E. K . ADAMSON W. L. AsHBY RoBT. CLENKENBAIRD C. DOLIPHINT R. A. KELLY A. G. CHASE .

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Senior Steward. Junior Steward.

W M . BORDEN

Tyler.

PAST M A S T E R S : E. K. ADAMSON.

R . A . KELSEV.

MASTER MASONS: S. F. Rhea, Thos. Stewart, L..Woodward. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Charles Guarting, Daniel Polley.

S . A. ROUTT.

18/6.

Grand Lodge of Kansas.

159

RISING SUN LODGE, No. 46, FORT SCOTT. Meets on first and third Fridays of each month. OFFICERS: B. S. MALLORY S. P. TRESSLAR U. B. PEARSOL M. COHN

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. 1- Junior Warden. Treasurer.

S. KAISER

J. W. PlNKSTON J. ALBRIGHT E. P. TRESSLAR J. D. H I L L H . R. PERKINS

Secretary.

;

Senior Junior Senior Junior .

Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward,

Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: J. W. Allaire, A. B. Aronson, R. Aikman, J. D. Bero, O. J. Beymer, H . K. Bates, S. S. Brunkerhoff, Ira D. Bronson, J. B. Bayless, W. H. Baker, F. O. Baker, Dennis Cofflin, W. S. Chapman, Wilbnrn Cline, L. D. Drake, A. Dexter, F. F. Deckman, E. A. Deland, T. Fitzgerald, G. W. Fox, A. Ford, G. \^. Fundlay, Jasper Fortney, Nathan Greenfield, Geo. W. Howe, J r , H . H . Henderson, A. Hyde, C. H . Hallett, L. M. Havens, Wm. Hood, -C. E. Haggerty, A . O. Ingalls, E. L. Kohn, J.'.W. Keplinger, John S. Kelly,_r;B. K d l y , J. H . Leipman, J. R. W. Lucas, T.'P.JLindsay, O. A. Lauphear.'B. E. Langdon, J M. Lim. bocker, J. G. Mackey, B. McMahon, Louis MiDer, John H. Mead, D. W. Miller, G F . McComas, Julius Neubauer, J. A. Newman, L. Nutz, C. D. Prowell, D. Prager, W. C. Perry, T. F. Robley, J. D. Rush, W. R. Reid, Z. Rosenfeld, J. C. Rudd, M. Shields, H . B. Sabin, G. A. Shinn, J. H. Sallee, J. M. Terry, T. G. Ticer, C. H . Wooledge, S. C. Wright, F. E.°Woodward, E. F. Ware, J. R. Wright, A. M. Walbourn, Chas. S. Wheaton, John L. Young, D. J. Vanfossen. DIMITTED.— Seloyn Douglas, C.jA. "Morris, jJ. Sarbach, K. W. Shedd, J. A. Jackson, Z. C. Kelso.

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Proceedings of the

October,

X E N I A L O D G E , No. 47,

XENIA.

Meets Saturday night, on or before the full moon of each month. OFFICERS : A. M. ATKISSON L G. PORTER

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.

C H A R L E S LOVE

Junior Warden.

N E A L B N SOULES

Treasurer.

J O H N R . ANTRAM

:

Secretary.

J O H N H . DECKER J O H N R . ANDERSON

Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.

M. BOULWARE

.

Senior Steward.

AMOS BORTZFIELD D.A.BARNES

Junior Steward. Tyler.

MASTER M A S O N S : W. C. Anderson, James Anderson, Daniel Boyne, J. M. Davis, J. A. Davis, J. S. Fitzgerald, Jas. K. Flenniken, W. B. Grigeby, J. M. House, Samuel Johnson, C. W. Libby, Samuel McNitt, S. O. Markham, Geo. A. Parsons, Jas. W. Perkins, A. J. Pitcher, Joseph Pucket, M-. V. Robbins, Amoi Stewart, James Salyer. R. S. Tucker, A. H. Tanner, J. A. WiUett, H . H . Willett, R. P.Willett, A. Williams, Jas. R. West. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Thomas Johnson. DiMlTTED.— J. N . Fallis.

MONROVIA LODGE,

NQ

48,

MONROVIA.

Meets Saturday evening, on or before the full moon of each month. OFFICERS: • A R T H U R CONNELLY

N. CONNELLY J O H N HENDERSON

Worshipful Master.

:

Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

CHARLES H E I G H L Y

Treasurer.

B. F . WALLACK

Secretary.

W. M. WALKER M. S. CLOYSE G. M. HENDERSON J. B. JACKSON

Senior Junior Senior Junior

J. LOGAN

Tyler.

Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.

'iSj'6.

Grand Ixdge 'df Kansas.

i6i

MASTER MASONS: T. E. Ballinger, M. R. Benton, F. A. Berger, C. Brunei, T. Brown, F. E. Cloyse, J. H . Crook, Sam. Doble, L. B. Hargrove, J. H . Helwig, H. W. Holmes, M. E. Kellogg, A'. D. LaWall, A. M. Linhart, William Myer, James Stickler, Sam. Stover; W. H . Wyley; N. K. Shimp. ENTERED APPRENTICES: D. Maxfield.

NI1»I£ M I L E L O D G E ,

NO.

49, FAIRMOUNT.

Meets Saturday evening; on or before the full moon of each month. OFFICERS: E. W. Li;cAs^i.;. F. M. GABEL F. M. WELLS G. W; DAY ^ M. C. HARRIS L. L. TERWILLAGER W. N. CARR . SAMUEL DURHAM

E. H . FOSTER G. N. P I P E R

-—--

:

Woiihipful Master. Senior Warden. . Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary. Senior Deacon. ' Junior Deacon.

;. __:._.

-.

:—:

I___^

;

Senior Steward.

j ^ . . Junior Steward. ;^_'_^_ Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: B: F. Browning,. Levi Churchill, D. ^. Churchill; H . B. Durham; E. L. Durham; A. A. Fenri, Thomas Good; D. P. Harris, E. S: Menager, W: J. Morris, E; W: Meyers. \V; Li McKinzey; James F. Miller, J: G: 'Gham, B. A. SpearS; J. G. Schmidt, T ; S. Town, J. T . Turner; W. F. Spragiie; T. J. Watsbfl. 13

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Proceedings of the

October,.

C A L V A R Y L O D G E , No. 50, LEAVENWORTH. Meets first and third Wednesdays of each month.

/

OFFICERS: JAMES W . ENGLISH

'.

B. F. PHELPS R. A. KETNER

Wonshipful Master.

'

H E N R Y C . AKIN

Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer.

JOHijj M. COLE

Secretary.

JOSEPH MCDONALD

Senior Deacon.

S. J. BANKER

Junior Deacon.

WILLIAM H . COOK HUGO B . KOHL

^

F R I T Z MAGERS

Senior Steward. Junior Steward. Tyler.

PAST M A S T E R S : J O H N H . BROWN.

JOHN H . DWIGHT.

HARVEY EDGERTON.

BYRON SHERRY.

MASTER MASONS: S. T . Armstrong, F. E. Arnold, Gabriel Artenstein, John W. B. Bidgood, William H . Bond, John W. Bowen. John W. Brewer, Nelson H.Brown, Samuel F. Burdett, A. W. Campbell, Joshua H. Crew. James S. Crow, Z. H. Corey, David Crusius, Benjamin F. Dunlap, John Dooley, Charles F. Earle, George H . English, A. F . Engleman, W. M. Fort'scue. E. E. Foster, R. C. Foster, J. S. Flemming, Henry Graff, H. R. H^immond, Frederick Hawii. John A. Hills, Robert C. Howsley, T . A. Hurd, James S. Jenks, W. D. Kelly, Chauncey L. Knapp, Grativille Lewis, Henry F . Miller, Godfrey Miller, William Mitchell, John T . McWirt, Samuel J. Puffer, William M. Reeves, Herman G. Reynolds, Samuel C. Rolling, W. T. Sharp, Frank Scott, Lyman Scott, W. C. Snail, Harry M. Spayd, D. M. Swan, Joseph W. Taylor, Thomas W. Turner, T. J. Weed, Charles H . Weiler, W. J. Wilson. DiMlTTED—P.JA. Woodruff, J. D. Edmond, D.jW.Overholt.'^

1876.

Grand Lodge of Kansas.

O R I E N T L O D G E , No. 51,

163

TOPEKA.

Meets on second and fourth Fridays of each month. OFFICERS: DAVID BROCKVVAY

Worshipful Master.

FRANK DRUMMOND

Senior Warden.

MARION M C C A Y

I . Junior Warden.

PETER D . COOK

Treasurer.

WM. WHITMER

Secretary.

JONATHAN MYER

.-

:

HENRY B . M I T C H E L L •

Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.

ROBERT EDWARDS

Senior Steward.

J. C. C. MACDONALD

Junior Steward.

W M . M . DiGNON.

Tyler..

PAST M A S T E R S : JOHN GUTHRIE.

C . C . KELLUM.

B . J. RICKER.

MASTER MASONS: Uflford Bradley, Stephen Babcock, David Barlram, Geo. P. Bates, Jno. D. Beasley, David F. Blandon, P. I. Bonebrake, R. A. Barker, M. Bosworth, David Bowen, R. R. Brown, J. W. Campion, Ch.as. T. Chesney, L. W. Claik, Thos. V. Codington, A. M. Codington, Wm. H . Coleman, Frank B. Colver, Lemuel S. Cook, H. C. Clarkson, Thps. H . Cavanaugh, John P. Cole, Thos. W. Cochran, Samuel F. Davison, Wm. P. Douthitt, W. D. Disbrow, Lewis Dutcher, A. M. Eidson, Jasper S. Earnest, Alfred Ennis, Henry V. Farris, H. W. Finn, Geo. A. Finch, Geo. Giger, Geo. T. Gilmore, Francis W. Gurney, Robt. C. H.awley, M. D. Hetzel, Jno. A. Himel augh, Daniel E. Hogbin, Jas. B. Hayden, John Irwin, J. Kirk Johnston, Gabriel Johnson, Thos. Johnson, Sophus Jorgenson, J. S. Ktrr, D. E. Kelsey, B. F. Kistler, Jno. D. Knox, Samuel K. Lakin, A. Lathan, T . J. Leaks, Elis Lewis, Sr., J. M. Lingfelter, I. T. Lockhard, J. E. Lawther, David Mayer. Jno. A. McCall, Wm. McClanrn, W. P. McClure, Jno. M. McDonald, Wallace McGrath, S. S. McNaughton, G. F . Merriam, D. C. Metzker, John Miteham, Bradford Miller, John A. Mills, G. D. Moore, Robt. H. Mowbray, John'R. Mulvane, P. L Mulvane, J. S. Muzzy, James Moore, Jas. G. Manning, Williard S. Nichols, Geo. M. Noble, John W. Norton, Jerry O'Connell, Michael Oswold,.Henry, W. Perkins, W. W. Phillips, Chas. Poor, Geo. B. Palmer, Lewis Rain, Chas. N. Rix, J. L. Roberts, H. H . Roeloffs, T. P. Rodgers, Frank H ^ Roscoe, Ed. S. SafFord, Martin L. Sargent, L. H. Sargent, W. W. Scott, David >. Shoemaker, Edwine Sills, Porter B. Smith, John D. Smith, Wm, J.Smith, Geo. W. Stafford, J. W. Steele, E. F. Staley, Jas. M. Spencer, Jas. Swan, W. J. Stagg, A. S. Thomas, Jno. J . Thomson, Chas. Turner, Jno. R. Tuttle, Samuel Wake-

^64

P*^o,ce^di?i^s- of tke

Octojber,^

ling, Orrin T. Welch, W. J. Whitson, Daniel W. Wilder, L. C. Williams, Samuel D. Wilson, Isaac N . Woodard, W. A. Work, Emanuel Zorger. ENTERED APPRENTICES: John H . Richards, N . P. Throup. FELLOW CRAFTS: Mauris Davis, John Howell. DiMiTTED^-i-John Coyne, Geo. C. Kenyon, J. W. Mcllvane, M. J. Ruddy, J. M. Russel, Mat. Thompson.

Q R A N 4 P A LODGE, No. 53,, W E T W R E , Meets Saturday evening, on or before full moon of each month. OFFICERS:

•

.

GEO. K . HATCH

Worshipful Master.

JAMES H . G L E A S O N

Senior Warden.

B, N. P O R T E R . - . _ _ . - _ _

.___ ,_. Junior; Wardeft. THRMAS H. p,goi.iTTLE-. ..__-_. __- Treasu.r^jq, JAMJES L. lilYpE ._ ^ ._ §ecrelr>iy. A. J.., BpYER - - - - - - -• .------, ------- Senlpfl^D.eacoiv. RciBERi; SEWELL __. ._ , . ._ Junior, D.eacon. JOHN THP.RNBURROW---. .__— _- Senior. Steward. H . N,. D.AVflS,— - . ._______..__ --- Junior/Steward. SAMUEL C. BARiNES-___".._— _._. . Tyler.

^

PAST MASTERS': T.. E. DuBpis. MASTER- MASONS: Q. L, Becker, Phillip H . ^,arnes, Charles De.Forrest, Jacyb Geyer, ^enjam.iii. F. HickSj^J. L. Herron, David. M. tocJcnane, William,, Leibig, James T.l^ewlin,. I^rederic.k Stpll, Samuel Sisson, S. C. Shoemaker, W. F.Troughtpn, Richard Ut,ter. DiMiTTED.— William J. Hart, Ered,erick C. Schroederi J-. W. ^ n n .

i§^6.

Gran4 Lpdge of. £^ifnsas.

^05,

SHAWNEE LQPGE, No. 54,^. $»AWNEE. Meets Wednesday, evening,^ on ox before. fuUi ip.oon of each month. OFFICERS: DAVID D U F F . PF.RRY G. CROSS-I HENRY EARNSHAW

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

:

DAVID MATNEY

Treasurer.

BEN. F . GEORGE GEORGE GEORGE

Secretary. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Senior Steward.

HOLLENBACK _^ BLANTON .__ KNAUBER . BROWN. .

O. NOLL

.

Junior Steward.

JAMES H . POWELSON

_ . Tyler.

PAST M A S T E R S : D A V I D G . CAMPBELL

MAS.TER I^ASONS: Tbos. H., Bpwman,,^ S.amuel Beanie,. H,enry Coppock, Wesley S, Cox,, Samuel AI'.. Cornat?er,, Sirnon Colin, Wm. S. Chick, G; Hanibal CaiPJpbell, Harry. A. Dqlson,. Williniji EHege, Isaac Foster, Jonathan Qore, Thps. C..Hughes, Washington Haijtii.hTn, /^ugus,t.Jo.hnson,^ John B. !VJa,ckpy, John T. Macko.y,, Harvey M'., Matney, John R. Matney,, J^ohn. N.iyioellcr, Thomas. }fol];,,Jphn.Nqll,,Janies C. •Williamson, James, B. VVhite, Wm. %.,. White, John E,. Winder. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Jnp. M, Yohn, Albert A. Meiidenhall., . DiMlTTED— Charles Bluejacket, Harrison, Hayes.

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Proceedings of the

October,

' TROY LODGE, No. 55, TROY. Meets Monday before full moon, and second Saturday thereafter. OFFICERS: SAMUEL E . HARDY WILLIAM M. MANN JAMES W . REVILLE

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

H E N R Y BODER, J R

Treasurer.

THOMAS HENSHALL

Secretary.

F. BABCOCK—L M. W. HEEL

Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.

CHARLES HIGBY

W. W . ALKIRE '

Senior Steward.

-

ATON'SiMONSON

Junior Steward. Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: A. J. Abbott, A. Adler, D. Bursk, C. G. Bridges, D. W. Brown, Loyd Bailey, Louis Boder, John J. Bradley, Charles Burkhalter, C. B. Bickford, R. I. Cox, S. A. Conaway, J. B. Craney, A. J. Dawson,-T. G. Gedulig, I. Graves, W. A. Garwin, O. W. Higby, William Hamner, George Hagenbach, H. B. lies, Joseph Kent, Ab. Kent, H. Kants, John A. Kelley, John B. Kennedy, Campbell Lynch, Cyrus Leland,Jr., D. Lee, William M. Munroe, Thomas Miles, Fred. Mosier, J. B. Maynard, D. Mcintosh, Isaac Owens, William L. Privitt, N. Price, F. F . Paige, C. Pope, Albert Perry, Joel Ryan, William Reeder, T. J. Redd, S. L. Ryan, Jo. C. Rea, W. J. Reid, J. H . Rinehart, M. C. Riville, L. D. Stocking, Amos Sanford, George N. Senor, William M. Shepherd, Roi-s Sturges N . Silverman, D. C. Sinclair, P. S. Soper, H. P. Saxton, Moses Townsend, G. W. Townsend, Robert Tracy, J. M. Traut, F . M. Tracy, H. C. Wykert, N. B. Wood, W. T.Wood, G. W. Wood, John F . Wheeler, H . H . Wheeler, D. C. White, T. G. Williams, J. B. Zimmerman, J . C, Zimmerman.

1876.

Grand Lodge of Kansas.

167

• SPRING HILL LODGE, No. 56," SPRING HILL. Meets Saturday on or after the full moon in each month.

'

OFFICERS: VALENTINE R E E K E R EDWARD T . BEESON MATHEW T . BLAIN

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

JOHN BEESON

Treasurer.

J O H N R . SKINNER

Secretary.

JAMES SCOTT JAMES A. B A L D W I N . :

Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.

Senior Steward. H E N R Y J. DONLEY

^^_ Junior Steward.

W I L L I A M NICHOLS

1

Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: Alexander Allabaugh, Henry E. Brown, Joseph Beets, Joseph F. Bowen, Alexander Davis, Clem. Dyer, Charles Dodd, John Dyer, John Dillon, John DeCook, Charles Flanner, Burris S. French, George S. Ferguson, James Gristy, Samuel Hogue, Zachens Hays, William Hendrix, Lewis W. Holdren, James Hunter, Joseph F. Ham, Thomas Jenkinson, S. Jenkin, Joseph L. King, Joseph Lee, Horace Mitchel, Patrick H. Murphy, George Mo'^s, William McQuilIin, Thomas N. Newton, Lewis S. Niles, J. F. Officer, Wesley P. Officer, James F. Perry, Emanuel Pet tit. Rev. J. A. Potette, Jeddiah Prunty, A. N. Protzman, Verge Pratt, Joseph P. Peterson, William A. Qtiaid, William R. Rutter, Thomas B . Robinson, Iret Rhinehart, Andrew J. Sinclair, Frank E. Smith, Harman P. Smith, John A. Tweale Joseph Torbet, Edward Upton, George Walker, Charles Wiley, Samuel W. Young, C. Zerhing. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Ruben R. Baker. DiMlTTED.—Henry Oliver.

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COYVILLE LODGE, No. 57, COYVILLE. Meets Wednesday evening on or before the full moon. OFFICERS: T. C. CRAIG .._.•.

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I..-L..^.

Worshipful MastSr.

JAMES A. HUNTER CHARLES PAUL

Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

JAMES MEAD

Treasurer.

F . M. ROBERTSON

Secretary.

A. M. CRAIG W. H . R O B V - . - : . ;; '— •__

Senior :- Junior Senior Junior

:

GEORGE W'. SHANNON

Deacon. Dfeacbn. St'eward. Steward.

Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: G. D . Bunch, W. P. Craig, Walter-P. Clark, Oscar Coy; William Glasscock, John Hancock, Thomas J. Hudson, Ransom Johnson, D. B. Ludewick, Daniel W. Maxsorij J. C. Moore, George W. Shafer, R. B. Wetrii'orej W. H; Morgan. DiMiTTED—Harvey Jones.

MOUNT t>LEASANT LODGiE, No. 58, MOUNT PtEAsANT. Mfeets second and fourth Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: W; E. MOORE—:.: ._! '. :. M: C. MORRISL—-_J •-:. M-. U. EDWARDS 1. : S. E . KING N . P. PEASE

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_ - . Worshipidl Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

n.

•— Treasurer. Secretary.

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J. J. ASHCRAFT

Senior Deacon.

J O H N C . LAYNE

Junior Deacon.

A. J. R E E D G. W. STEPHENS

:.;__- Senior Steward. Junior Steward.

JOHN A.STEPHENS

Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: William M. Bell, R. A. Blakely, J. D . Cox, S. K. McCrary, G. H . Stout, W. J. Young. DlMlTTED—J. H . Crocker, J . Ilarlman, P. W. Hull, B. F. Johnson.

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Grand Lodge of Kansas.

DICK R E E S L O D G E , N0.-S9,

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FAULKNER'S SCHOOL HOUSE.

filee'ts on the second'and fourth Saturdays of each month.

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-OFFICERS: JOSEPH HOWELL

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^WorshipfuL Master.

R. B. SoPER ^-

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SeniorWaiden.

ALEX. H A R L O W . - -

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Junior Warden.

R.-H. MULLINS •JOHN H Y D E

.Treasurer. -

I . B . SANDERS

.

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Secretary.

:

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JAMES DUNCAN

Senior Deacon.

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R. B. CHISOM

Junior Deacon.

:

Senior Steward.

WILLIAM MAGINNISS

Junior Steward.

JAMES SPENCER J

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•. Tyler.

PAST "MASTERS: R. H . MULLINS.

JOHN HYDE.

WILLIAM BIRNEY.

-"W. V. fFRENCH.

MASTER'MASONS: James Adams, John Barrett, James Maginniss, Washington McCain, Henry Newby, G. W Seymour, James SpearF, Wm. H. Thomr.s, William Willock. DIMITTED.— Wm. R. Roe, E. W. Myers, O. B. Lattin.

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: T. F . ' G A R V E R J. D. 'M. ^CONRAD

Worshipful'Master. Senior-Warden.

JOHNfB. WHITEHEAD ^ CHiilSTOPHER 'EBERHARDT

Janior'WaVden. Treasurer.

H A R P E R S . CUNNINGHAM

Secrfetafy.

THOS. L . BOND SAMUEL C . LONG

Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.

•R. ' H . ' DIHLE -^ T ! J. GoNIG^ JACOB/DEWITT.-..

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October,

MASTER MASONS: D. J. Addison, W. S. Alexander, Robert Anderson, Robert H. Bishop, A. J. Bcnnell, August Bondi, Samuel Bowman, L. W. Bale?, J. R. Chapman, Josf-ph Coburn, ,W. S. Collins, L. W. Cook, Chas. Culp, Henry C. Davis, George W. Divelbliss, E. H. Dysart, David S. Dodds, E. H . Ecmes, Richard W. Evans, Charles E. Faulkner, John B. Groger, J. C. Granger, Wm. H. Gentry, Geo. W. Gentry, B. J. F. Hanna, Chas. T. Hitton, J. R. Harrison, E. T. Hill, A. S. Hall, Edwin P. Hann.--, James Hanaham, C. E. Healy, James I. Huber, Peter Hunibarger, Charles F. Haskins, Frank C. Jackson, H. G. Keefer, Enoch Lewis, Evai:der Light, Robert H. McCune, J. N. McCarty, M. D. McCormick, C. B. Madel, Chas. H . Martin, Jas. T. Martin, J. L. Maxwell, J. G. Mohler, W. N. Murphy, Joseph Morrison, Stephen A. Mapes, John Newton, Geo. N. No. ten, A. K. Pierce, B. F . Robinson, W. A. Roberson, Jas. W. Russell, Wm. B. Scholl, Silas Seaman, S. H. Schuyler, Oscar Seilz, W. A, Short, Benj. Simcox, J. W. Simpson, A. C. Spellman, Jos. Sargent, James Thompson, John G. Tracey, William Trow, Chas. R. Underwood, S. H. Williams, Henry F. Woo'ey, Daniel R. Wagstaff, W. E. Weil, T. D. Wickersham. ENTERED APPRENTICES: . Thomas Ormrod. DiMiTTED.— Chas. D. Kerr, Henry C. Scanley, Rault Cuilett.

LA CYGNE LODGE, No. 6i, LA CYGNE. Meets first and third Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: J. H . SiFERS W M . SHARRON

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J O H N O . ROGERS

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

G E O . F . HAMLIN

Treasurer.

W. E. MOORE

Secretary.

J. V. DONALDSON : T. N . MARSHALL H . B. MILLER

Senior Junior Senior Junior

B. M. RiCKETTS

Tyler.

Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.

MASTER MASONS: Rev. Noah Asher, A. T. Auld, S. D. Anderson, J. S. Bentley, Isaiah Brown, J. T. Bunch, S. D. Cady, Aftson B. Clark, H . C. Clark, W. F. Dallas, F. M. Davis, J. V. Dobson, Selwin Douglas, W. I. Ellsworth, A, Gare, Wm. S. Gray,

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171 J

T. J. Gillmore, Samuel Hamilton, S. H . Hunt, I . M. Hill, E. Ireland, W . R. Johnson, J. E. Lewis, T. H. Leach, J. S. Lane, John Mclntyre, Geo. J . Miller, H. S. Ming, T. C. Mc .Villiams, J. W. Marshall, J. E. Scott, Benj. Shinkle, J. B. Sheek, J. M. Shattuck, Scott Shattuck, E. T. Sturtevant, A. G. Seaman, L . N. Sheaffer, H. M. Woodruff, J. A. Walker, Frank Weiton. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Robert Slater. DiMiTTED.

A. F . Ely, J. H. G. Weaver.

RIDGEWAY LODGE, No. 62, RIDGEWAY. Meets Saturday on or before each full moon, and every two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: CLYDE J. M C D I V I T T . CLARK H . EASTON JOHN H . COBERLY JOHN S. BARBER

Worshipful Master Senior Warden; Junior Warden.

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^---Treasurer.

MARSHALL HESMER

Secretary.

JOSEPH C . ISERMAN JOHN L . REILLY

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Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.

. JOHN K I N N E Y — ^

Senior Steward

JOHN A. OLIVER

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BASIL HARDISTY

Junior Steward' Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: Aaron C Coberly, George R. Emery, Josiah B. Emery, Joseph Law, Michael McCauley, Jeremiah Neese, Hiram K. Reilly, George W, Watson. DiMiTTED.—Thoinas Griffin.

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Octpber,

ADAMS LOD.GE^ No. 63, OSWEGO. MeetsJThnrsday evening, on or before full moon of each month. OFFICERS: M. S. DOUGLASS

Worshipful Master.

J. C. PATTERSON

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Senior .War Jen.

H . W. BARNES

Junior Warden.

T. P. WASKEY L.C.HOWARD JESSE BROCK.WAY JOHN S A N F O R D . . -

Treasurer. Secretary. .Senior. Deacon.. Junior Deacon.

JAY WILLIFORD C. H . BRENT

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W M . WOODS

Senior Steward,, Junior Stsward. Tyler.

MASTER MASONS.: Peter Anderson, Joseph-Adams, Wm. Ad ima, Wm. H ; Belt, W r P r Bi.shop, John Burgess, y. C. Bronson; F.- A. Betlis, D. WT Clover, \t N: Cissna,; H. S. Colcy, C. R. Campbell, S. A: Gurlj H G. Cook, Andrew J; Dirr, W. J. Elliott, R. W. Ellis, R. J; Elliott, Samuel-Fellows, G.-Wr Prankiin, Chas. B. Fessenden, Jr., F. W.' Felt,- J.-M. Foote, NT BrGooch, J: A. Gates, F. D. Howe, A. W. Hammer^ J r H . Holt, Jacob Hoffman, James Hulen; J.' J. HigginSi Wm. H:uighey, W; T. Hammond-, J. S. Houston, B. FT Hobart, W. W: In^li'sh, M. W. Jackson, David^Kelso, Chas. H . Keeler, Andrew Kaho, L. H : Kemper,- H . S. Lyon, S. C. Mills, F. B. McGill, C. Montaque, D. W. Marks, G; W r Millican, J. W. McNamar, D. C. Mills, R. B^ Myers, J. B. Montgomery, S. B. Mathews, Marlin Moss, C. S. Maynard, Leonodus Moore, Thos. McNeff, John Overdear, I : W. Patrick, B. W. Perkin<, Fr.ink Pfley, James-Paxton.^ J.'A: Pigg, J.'W. Potts, T. P. Rhodes, N.SanforJj-FxSwanwick, Sidney S; Smitlv, O. R: Symmes, Wm. Tucker, Jos?ph Thayer, J. D. Vandren, C.P.; •WliiitQri;,J.-..C. "VVaUeryJ. W. Wic-r; R. W . Wright, G. W. Williford, W . H . Whitehurst, J. L.Williams, Jab'.z Zi'ik. DlMITTED. — C. T. Bridgman, J. E. DeCow, John Ecker, T. B. Julian, H. B. Newton, Chas. Scheur, J. P. Smith, T. E. Williford.

1876.

Grand. Lodge- ofi Kansas. W A T H E N A L O D G E ; No.- 64,

173 WATHENA.

Meets Saturday evening, on or before full'moon. , .

OFFICERS: S. HATCH JOHN GERARD-y J. H . EGAR

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

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JACOB SUTER

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W. T. STEWART.i W. C. SEARCEY

Treasurer.

Secretary. Senior Deacon.

:

LUCAS FETTER

Junior Deacon.

C. E-.; Cook W M . TlNDLE J. C. GORDAN

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Senior St.e.w,ard! Junior Steward. . . — . _ . „ . _ _ - . _ „ ^ ^ - „ , ...Tyler. PAST MASTERS:

OBE CRAIG.

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JOH.V.L,. MOTER.

W . H . SMALLWOOD.

MASTER. MASONS: S. S. Allen, John Ault, M. E Bryan, G. W. Barr, J. H. K. Buyer, S. O. Beattie, W. B. Craig, A. E.Ca nptelli C. C. Carson, Joseph Crippen, Andrew Disque, H . A. Dockhorn, W-; M. Ellsworth, Henry Evans, Adam Groh, S. A. H^ickley, J. C. Inman, Charles-Kearney,- John Keimer, Aug. Miller, Robert Myers, Charles Miller, C. Nahrung, B. O. Parker, Constant- Poirier, R ibert Parigo, Thomas Page, C. H : Quirin, J.' G.. Robertson, C. Br Robinson, J. O. Stephens, C: Y. Sturgeon, H. Smallwoody G. B.-Sterline, Edward Searcey, Louis Weiscamp, L. D . White, L. L. Welton, Martin D. Weller. ENTERED APPRENTICES: J. A. Smith. DIMITTED.— I. A.,Chandler, Joshua Motler, F. A..Pierce.

GA.RDNER; LODGE) No. 65, GARDNER,., Meets on or before the full moon of' each month. ISRAEL.B; ,UHL

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J9.'HN,B. ARMSTONG . . . . JAMES B . W A R D ,

OFFICERS: r r ... _.

W M , McCoy

Worshipful Master. -__ Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

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- Treasurer.

EMANUEL CLARK

Secretary.

THOMAS J. LATHAM

Senijr Deacon.

O. J. GRAHAM J. O. ROBERT

Junior Deacon. Senior Steward.

JAMES HENDERSHOT W M . J. MCCLINTOCK

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Junior Steward. Tyler.

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MASTER MASONS: John B. Bruner, Isaac D, Clapp, John Corp, William Gordon, Chas. N . Hale, T. C. Marshall, T. G. Muir, Washington J. Ogle, Stephen G. Thomas, Gideon M. Waugh, T . H. Ferrill. DlMiTTED— A. W. Davis, Leno Hazzard.

BURLINGTON LODGE. No. 66, BURLINGTON. Meets Monday, on or before full moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS:

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R. B. DOUGLASS

Worshipful Master.

J O H N S . STOW .-

':

Senior Warden.

L. C. HARTER .

Junior Warden.

GEORGE H . CRIPPEN

_ . Treasurer.

E . E. BACON

T. J. ADAIR A. M. BARRETT H . C. BELL R. C. HuDDLESON

Secretary.

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TRACY STOCKSTILL

Senior Junior Senior Junior

Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.

Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: Peter Brandon, A. D. Brown, J. A. Cahill, George H. Carpenter, S. J. Carter, Thomas Chross, J. C. Coppock, D. H . Cross, J. L. Davis, C. J. Dewit, W. M. Doores, Hiram Driggs, Silas Fearl, Christopher Gilger, John Giesy, R. O. Graham, John Harland, J. B. Hays, Elam Harter, Mart B. Hoover, H . L. Jarbor, P. A. Jackson, H . C. Kellemann, Orson Kent, J. S. King, Dave Knight, John Kenedy, Fread Krueger, James M. Lane, J. B. Lee, William F. McAllister, J.N. Martin, B . S. Patlon, S. S. Prouty, J. W. Patlon, James Readmon, J. M. Rankin, J. T. Rinehart, A. M. F. Randolph, L. Rasecrans, W . J. Sanders, Isaac Sharp, W. W. Swiadler, Z. H. Stantemeyer, E. M. Stephens, M. V. B. Sheafar, D. C. Slaffard, J. G. Showbell, O. Walkling, J. A. Walkling, G. J. Whee!er, D. T. Wegley, Lee M. Williams, W. T. Wiseman, W. A. Watt, J. Sumner Welch, Adam Willett, John E. Williams, Thomas S. Wirts, William Wigston, G. W. Wingett, H . O. Wilcox.

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F R A N K F O R T L O D G E , No. ^7, FRANKFORT. Meets on first and third Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: STEPHEN B . T O D D THOMAS J. SNODGRASS ELISHA BRADEY

Worshipful Master. . Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

SAMUEL D . M C K E E

Treasurer.

BENJAMIN MCELROY

Secretary.

PAUL C . GARVIN

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JOSHUA H O W

Senior Deacon.

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Junior Deacon.

GEORGE H . REXFORD JOSEPH WHITLEY

Senior Steward. Junior Steward,

J O H N DAWSON

Tyler.

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MASTER MASONS:

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O. C. Allen, John B. Auld, William Eairett, Wii:iam H . Clutter, Leonard Cutler, Benjamin Cufflin, Aaron S. Fox, Amos Flinn, Jay Gano, Sterling W. Hazen, Orwell C. Horn, John Laclair, Isaac C. Lageer, Alfred J. McKee, Henry B. Massie, Russell S. Newell, James Osborn, Samuel T. Phillips, Eli Puntaney, Solomon Rodocher, William L. Sanders, Charles Skillin, M a k Shocknessy, A. V. Thomas, William A. Thurston, Hugh G. Trospen, Charles Vaughn, John Van Vlete, Jacob Wiesbaugh, A. H . Wittee, G. A. Warnica, James R. Warren. ENTERED APPRENTICES: J. G. Crawford, William E. Cochran. DiMiTTED.— C. S. Bolton, William Holiham, William Life, D. Q. Shillett, Peter Warnica.

H I R A M L O D G E , No. 68,

LEAVENWORTH.

Meets on first and third Thursday evenings-,of each month. OFFICERS: S. SIMMONDS

Worshipful Master.

CHARLES LASKY

Senior Warden.

N. ScHLOSS R . N . HERSHFIELD L. ABRAHAM

Junior Warden. '

Treasurer. Secretary.

H. ETTENSON B. LAUBER G. KOHN R. BEIGA '-

Senior Junior Senior Junior

J. W. K I R K H A M

Tyler.

Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.

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October,

' M A S T E R . MASONS: E. L. Doughty, P. A. Fonda, Charles Et'.enson, B. Eruhs'.ein, B. Flesher, M. Goldsmitii, M. Hofmann, Carl Hoffman, Phillip B. Haas, \y. H. Jackson, E. Michael, C. H. McConnrll, B. S Porter,'W.R. Von Payma, Phillip Rothschild, H. Ringolsky, S.' Seeman, D. Simon, H. Seller, L. Ruben, J. Switzer, C. C. Shc.ycr, Jacob Weil, S. Woolf. DiMiTTED.—L. H . H o p e .

MIAMI . L O D G E , No. 69,

PAOLA.

Meets first an3 third Thursday of each month. OFFICERS: J O H N A. H U F F

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J O H N ' I . BEESON

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Worshipful 'Master. '•

"Senior Warden.

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Treasurer.

N. P. GREGG

Secretary.

L. C. CRITTENDEN

SeriibrD&cdn.

• CONRAD'HAUNTSMAN _^__i.^_, H. B. DANIELS G. W. HALLENBACK J. G. W. YATES

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::.. Junior Deacon. Senior Steward. .: Junior Steward.

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Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: Elisha Gregg,'W.^O.'Hubble.'^P. B.'March,'G.'W.-(2uiinby,^Johh H. Smith, S. L. Self. FELLOW C R A F T S : John Evans.

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Grand Lodge of Kansas.

C A R B O N D A L E L O D G E , No. 70,

177

CARBONDALE.

Meets first and fourth Salurd.^ys of each month. OFFICERS : EDWARD E . T H O M A S PETER V. GRIGGS SAMUEL PARRY

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ANDREW E . GLEASON

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer.

ALBERT C . BROWN

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ROBERT W . JONES HARVEY W . JENNESS JASPER W . M C P H A I L JAMES TAYLOR

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ROBERT S. CARNEY

Secretary.

Senior Junior Senior Junior

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Deacon. Deacon. Stew. rd. Stewnrd.

Tyler.

MASTER M A S O N S : Edward R. Bartlett, Henry R. Bartlett, Jesse Brockway, John R. Cowan, James Dickensheets, William H. Ellas, Thomns R. Evans, J,.hn B. Harris, C. C. Moore, G. W. Milner, John Ready, John K. Shipley, Jonas Stafford, Ezekiel Steinhilber, Alexander Thomas. FELLOW CRAFTS: William H. Ho!>b3. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Rohert Raby.

B A X T E R L O D G E , No. 71,

BAXTER SPRINGS.

Meets Saturday evening on or before the full moon of erch month. . OFFICERS: - M. T. McMiRKLE I. C. NAYLOR A. W. STILLWELL I. H . GARRETT C. MUETZE

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary.

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GEO. STOSSKOPH W M . HYLAND T. R. MAY T. F. COUCH : JOE STINB

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Senior Junior Senior Junior '

Tyler,

Deacc'n. Denxon. Steward. Steward.

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October,

MASTER MASONS: G. H . Crume, G. W . Cummingo, John M. Cooper, Isaiah Cooper, D. B. Dyer, Hiram S. Davis, John B. Davis, Milton Engler, W. H. Farr, B.E. Gump, G. G. Grfgg, I. N . Hays, L. P. Johnson, M. F. Jones, L M. Johnsey, D. R. Jones, Hiram Leslie, RalfMuir, I. W. Monica, B. E. Morris, B. A. H. Moore, E. A. Murray, Phil. Plenning, Vincent Phelps, Levi Riseling, A. W. Roble, C. C. Stevens, Wm. Schmidt, B. F . Townsend, Freeman Thompson, R. Treat. ENTERED APPRENTICES: T. M. Griffiths, Frank Hicox, John West. DiMlTTED.-^ W. P. Compton, D. T. Phelps, M. B. Siddles,. W. T. Winn, Joel M. Wilhrow, W. H. Withman.

CHETOPA LODGE, No. 73,

CHETOPA.

Meets on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: E. W . BEDELI J. P. DEJARNETTE G. H . B A T E S

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

JAMES B R O W N .

Treasurer.

S. B. FISHER

Secretary.

J. B . ANDERSON R. H . CuFT A. D. STURGES R. B. W H I T E

Senior Junior Senior Junior

J. L. LOOSE

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Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.

Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: E. Adams, Wm. Alexander, Isaac Buttersooth, A. Bishop, A. A. Case, J. H . . Crichton, John Cooper, Lee Clark, G. W. Craig, Fred Cook, J. L. Curry, Z. J, Campbell, D. J. Doolan, W. Doudna, Nixon Elliott, Charles Grant, T . J. Garlie, R. U. Hyatt, M. L. Holland, Wm. Kellerman, J. J. Kachley, L. B. Kackley, George Howland, Henry Lysle, C. W. Littleton, George W. Lyle, Wm. Lannan, O. P. Marsh, Robert McCurley, Joseph Mattock, Alfred Miller, W. A . N i x , G. W. Netts, Elias Orton, L. R. Palmer, Richard Parney, F. M. Reamer, W. G. Reamer, Patrick Grace, Daniel Quinby, W . W. Robbins, Samuel Rawson J. J. Smith, C. T. Smith, Samuel Starr, E. J. Stewart, Wm. Shay, D. S. Stebbins. Elias Slough, J. H. Tullis, R. C. Taylor, J. C. Willson, J. C. Watson, D . C. Wagoner,;joseph Watson, J. J. Wine, J. C. Wright, Lewis Williams, N, Weil, H . A. Irwin, Joseph Lyons. ENTERED APPRENTICES: J. L. Lamb. DiMlTTED.— Johii Hornby, John Robbins, G. H . Hard.

1876.

Grand Lodge of Kansas. MYSTIC TIE LODGE, No 74,

179 AUGUSTA.

Meets first and third Tuesdays of each month. OFFICERS :

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H. D. H I R E E. L. AKIN W. H . H . ADAMS

,_ Worshipful Master. .___ Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

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J. B. TAGGAD . . _ i W. A. SHANNON

Treasurer. ;Secretary.

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L . N . BLOOD E. C. BOYLE

Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.

JOHN GALWICK

W. T. W. DAVIS

Senior Steward.

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Junior Steward.

H E N R Y HALLER

Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: . L. A. Buck, Reuben Bates, J. R. Creighton, Jas. Champion, Geo. Heinline, Edwin Hill, J. D. Hull, Luman Harper, S. C. Harrington, JJohn B. Clark, Geo. W. Long, E. C. Lenill, E. B. Mathew, Bryan McKinney, O. P. Noble, A. H . Powell, T. R. Pursell, Robt. Rallstoii, John Rogers, E. A. Stine, E. L. Sherley, John Wilson, James Wilson, Joseph Williams, David S. Yates. FELLOW CRAFTS: S. W. Hill, W. S. Pratt.

WAMEGO LODGE, No. 75, WAMEGO. Meets Wednesday, on or before the full moon of each month. C. E. CHANDLER GEO. E . DODGE J. L. BROWNE

OFFICERS: .

Worshipful Master. __. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

T. S. CHANDLER

Treasurer.

D. GoLDSTANDT J. W. PECK W. D. EMBLEY W M . CRAWFORD G. A . L E L A N D M. C. MuRPHEV

Secretary. Senior Deacon; Junior Deacon. Senior Steward. Junior Steward. Tyler.

. MASTER MASONS:

P. T. Adams, N. H . Armstrong, John M. Boys, Robert Beattie, A. F. Boeking, E. R. Brown, David Bowman, J. E. Clardy, H. G. Challis, A/Vm. Clark,

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Proceedings of the

October,

Charles Dudlext, Wm. Debbitt, H . L. Dessery, W. J. Fugate, Thos! W. Gardiner, C. M. Garrisjn, H . B. Gillespie, J. L. Huggins, R. S. Hicks, Chester Houghton, James Houston, Wm. Johnson, T. F. Jenkins, G. R. Jenkins, H . BKeeler, S. B. Lightcap, Albert Morrall C. H . Myuatt, A. P. McMillan, Pat McClosky, N. Pittenger, Orange Pound, Wm. Per.y, G. A. Ruby, O. H . Stewart, Burt Sinclair, C. A. Skerre, W. C. Sturdyvin, Milo Wright, John Webber, Edwi.i Webber, Charles Wreatham Charles Zable, J. W. Zimmerman. ENTERED APPRENTICES: C. P. Jeflfries, Horace Pardons, J. P. Goff.

ERIE LODGE, No. ^6, ERIE. Meets Wednesday evenings, on or before the full moon of each month. OFFICERS: HiMBLius KENDALL

Wor.-,hipful Master.

ISAAC N . W H E R R K T T

Senior Warden.

GEO. F . PENDARVIS

Junior Warden.

G. L. ALEXANDER GEO. W . ALEXANDER

Treasurer. Secretary.

W M . H . STEWART A. H . R O E

.

BYRON PENNOCK HENRY M . WIKLE W M . B . MITCHELL

Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Senior Steward. Junior Steward. Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: V/m. Br.iinard, J. M. Barnes, M. P. Brewer, John R. Brunt, M. C. Cook, Jas. C. Colaw, John D. Cory, Samuel F . Denison, Jas. M. Gaston, T. T. Gilbert, George L'junsberry, Arthur Lodge, D. Putnam, Jas. B. Piatt, J. S Peters, J. W. Stew.irt, Robert Swank, Jas. E. Suttle, Virgil Stillwell, Ira Stei'ibe:ger, W. H . White. FELLOW CRAFTS: Benj. K. Chard. DlMlTTED —John A. Trenchard, Samuel Winfield, Jas. L. Kircheval.

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IONIC LODGE, No. -JT, NEOSHO RAPIDS. Meets Saturday evening of, or next preceding the full moon of each month. OFFICERS: I. C. PRICE WALTER H A M

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.

A L F R E D ROBERTS J. G. BRANSON F. W. WATSON T. M. GRUWELL

Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary. Senior De con.

W. F . VANGANDY

;

Junior Deacon. Senior Steward. Junior Stew.ird.

: ISAIAH TOOGOOD

Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: - Samuel Hulton, Isreal J. Hewitt, J. E. Jones, Marquis Wilson, W. D. Smith, G. W. Sutton, B. F. Le.iharh, D. Van Gundy, O. P. Van Sickle. _ ENTERED APPRENTICES: A. H. Britton. DlMlTTED.—W. D. Smith, T. M. Gruwell.

WHITE CLOUD LODGE, No. 78, WHITE CLOUD. Meets Wednesday on or before the full moon, and every two weeks thereafter.' OFFICERS: P H I L L I P KELLY

Worshipful Master.

T. J. ORTON C. W. SHREVE

Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

R. M. WILLIAMS J. M. MACKOY ALONZO FROST

Treasurer. Secretary. Senior Deacon.

:

L. L. ORTON J. M; IDOL R. S. WAKEFIELD

Junior Deacon. Senior Steward. Junior Steward.

T. R. PIPES

Tyler.

PAST M A S T E R S : M. T. Brown, James Dyche, O. Dimmjck, D. G. Girlock, G. W. Deleware, William Heseltine, B. B ! Idol, J. W. Harpster, J. F . Morton, M. S. Mauck, H . H. McCormick, M. D. Noble, E. T. Noble, P. L. palmer, H . A. Reynolds, William Smith, J. S. Springer, D. C. Taylor, Joseph Tesson, David Ult, A. J. Bliss. DiMiTTED.—A. W. Taylor, C. W. Noyes, C. H. Vanbuskirk, W. S. Tucker, A. J. Tucker.

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C O R I N T H I A N L O D G E , N o . 79,

BURLINGAME.

Meets Wednesday, on or before full moon, and every two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: CHARLES M . SMITH • WILLIAM H . L O R D

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.

W. P . BEVERLY MiLO RowELL

.

Junior Warden. Treasurer.

FRANK M.NELSON

Secretary.

JESSE J. PLAYFORD

Senior Deacon.

S. H . RUMBO.

Junior Deacon.

JAMES HALLER . W I L L I A M SMITH, J R J.'P. RICHARDS

Senior Steward. Junior Steward. Tyler.

M A S T E R MASONS: Max. Buck, James H. Burke, Charles Bennett, Charles C. Crumb, Thomas Cain, James S. Drew, William Y. Drew, Joseph Drake, John S. Edic, William Friend, Thomas Grieve, Thomas L. Marshall, James H . Mills, J. W. Mcintosh, Richard D. Mavis, Duncan B. McDougal, N . Myers, John McPhilluney, Edward Palmer, William Prothron, William Richy, James Rogers, John K.- Rogers, John M, Reese, .Edward Spaulding, William H . Smith, David N . Smith, Henry D . Shepard, Oglivio H. Sheeden, Oscar Thompson, William ThompsoriVClinton E . Wood, John Wilbur, DiMiTTED.—W. B. Bolton, S. Z. Cutler, F . E. Foster, John C. Kirkman, C. Plunk, Charles D. Waldo.

Z E R E D A T H A L O D G E , No. 80, COTTONWOOD FALLS. Meets first and third Fridays of each month. OFFICERS: GEORGE W . ESTES : JOHN S. KUHL W I L L I A M A. MORGAN . J ? SIDNEY A. BREESE

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. I. Junior Warden. Treasurer.

W I L L I A M W. ROCKWOOD

Secretary.

JOHN M . TUTTLE WILLIAM S. SMITH

Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.

N. J . SWAYZE HENRY L . H U N T STEPHEN D . BREESE

'. Senior Steward. Junior Steward. . . Tyler.

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MASTER MASONS: C. A. Britton, J. R. Blackshire, J. P. Cantrall, O. H. Drinkwater, F . R. Dodge, S. P. Gandy, Wm. Harris, J. R. Holmes, E. C. Holmes, Joseph Hartly, E. A. Hildebrand, Wm. Kellogg, W. L. Murdock, G. C. Millar, M. C. Newton, J. T. Pratt, F. M. Parker, B. F . Talkington. FELLOW C R A F T S : W. A. Morse. ENTERED APPRENTICES: J. G. Farris, S. T. Bennett. DiMiTTED.— G. W . Williams.

N E W A L B A N Y L O D G E , No. 81,

N E W ALBANY.

Meets Saturday evening, on or before the full moon. OFFICERS:

,

C. W. HicKCOX

Worshipful Master.

ROBERT MOONEY

:

J. F . SCOTT A. W. FiCKLIN

Senior Warden.

Junior Warden. Treasurer.

JAMES M . EDMISTON

Secretary.

J. L, ToEPFER A. S. H E L M J. M. ADAMSON ,_. H. A. BENSON

Senior Junior Senior Junior

T

WILLIS WADKINS

Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.

Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: Isaac R. Adamson, Spencer Beaumont, Robert S. Benson, John A. Chilcote, J. Carrol, Andrew Edmiston, David Endsley, Narhan Gains, S. Galimoro, Benj. Humphrey, William Hall, Eliiah Hall, C. B. Jackson, Robert J. Lewis, G. W . Light, William Lowe, William Leighton, Henry H . Lamb, John Moore, James S. Miller, M. S. Roberts, J. E. Robison, Franklin Ranson, William Shuers, James Zeverly. FELLOW CRAFTS: Charles S. Organ.

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October,

T U S C A N L O D G E , No. 82, NEOSHO FALLS. Meets Tuesday evening, on or before full moon, and every two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: H. D. DICKSON S. MiCHNER N. BRYAN

Worshipful Mnster. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

W M . BACUS ISAAC W . DOW

Treasurer. Secretary.

E. L. .SMITH J. C. STRAITEN M. C. PHILLIPS

Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Senior Steward. Junior Steward.

A. A. NEWMAN

Tyler.

MASTER MASONS:

.

W. W. Bell, W. G. Cross, A. Hamilton, C. H . Goodrich, James Dutro, N. S. Goss, S. Bideon, R. P. Hamen, E. L. Jones, G. Krouch, A. A. Newman, P. Johnson, N . Powell, D. Reyonlds, R. Slavens, W. H. Slavens, C. Samuels, C. C. Snow, G. C. Snow, J. H . Slicher, W. E. Turner, Louis Woolf, B. A. Taft, John Ziegenfuss, H. D . Bulkley, J. T. Paylin, W. W. Gain. ,

ENTERED APPRENTICES: Harry Ashley, Taylor Summers. DiMlTTED.— C. B. Graves, E. King, W. G. Collins.

DORIC L O D G E , No. 83,

EUDORA.

Meets second Tuesday of each month. OFFICERS: OSCAR G . RICHARDS

Worshipful Master.

W. W. SiLSBY

Senior Warden.

CHARLES 0. RICHARDS

Junior Warden.

CHARLES PILLA

M. D . GREENLEE P E T E R A. REEI-

;

.

Treasurer.

Secreiary. Senior Deacon.^

AsHER L . CoHN J. W. WARRING

Junior Deacon. Senior Steward.

DANIEL PHINICIR

Junior Stew.-.rd.

THOMAS C . DARLING

Tyler.

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MASTER MASONS: Samson American, Samuel H . Davis, D. H . Drisbaugh, Thomas Harness, Thomas Pearson, James Pickins, Thomas Rayson, James M. Still, Thomas B. Snedegar, Summerfield S. Still. FELLOW C R A F T S : Thomas Rayson. DiMiTTED—A. D. H. Kemper.

J E F F E R S O N L O D G E . No. 84, WINCHESTER. Meets Saturday evening, on or before the full moon of each month. OFFICERS: R. C. YOUNG D. M. BATES

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.

JOHN N . IRWIN

Junior Warden.

SAMUEL SWOYER

Treasurer.

J. A. GoRHAM-^ D. J. GUEST

:

DAVID MCCLURE LEVI WILHELM HAKVY WALKERS

-

Secretary. Senior Deacon. i . _ „ Junior Deacon. '^ Senior Steward. Junior Steward.

.

H E N R Y C . HOUSE

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Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: John B. Brown, Lake Clark, N . A. Howard, J. M. Howard, John Irwin, Sr., A. H . Thomas.

SUTTON L O D G E , No. 85, WATERVILLE. Meets on first and tliiid Tuesdays of each month. OFFICERS: G. W. FiLLEY J. BERLTNGER G. D. BOWLING J. C. DICKEY .__

Worshipful Master. Seiiior Warden. Junior Warden. .

H, E. COWGILL G. W. WiNANS GEORGE S . H A L L

Treasurer.

Secretary. Senior Deacon.

, -

Junior Deacon.

F. MILLS E. T. DURANT

Senior Steward. Junior Steward.

THOMAS BRKCKENRIDGE

Tyler.

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Proceedings of the

October,

MASTER MASONS: Daniel Anderson, Edward A. Berry, James P. Burtis, A. M. Baker, Geo. Bancroft, M. T. Campbell, F . Damour, W. L. Densmore, J. D. Farwell, J. D. Flannery, E. W. Greenman, W. M. Haskell, E. E. Haddix, W. U. Johnson, Geo. H . King, Lewis Kurth, Prank Leach, G. M. Lewis, S. S. Longley, W. P. Mudgett, J. C. McCandless, J. W. McChesney, T. L. McCombe, Wm. Murphy, J. U. Maxwell, Lewis Pendleton, T. G. Roberts, W. W. Smith, J. W. Sherrard, Reuben Taylor, Chester Thomas, G. B. Vroom, J. D. Wilson, R. L. White, Geo. Wannemaker. FELLOW C R A F T S : W. H . H . Freeman, C. H . Hsskell. DiMiTTED.— Edwin A. Berry, D. Minium.

E V E R G R E E N L O D G E , No. 86,

MONTANA.

Meets Tuesday evening, on or before full moon of each month. OFFICERS : JOHN M . MAHR

.

Worshipful Master.

JOHN S. ANDERSON

Senior Warden.

U R I A H DAVIS

. Junior Warden.

C H A S . E . SIMONS

.

Treasurer.

GENTRY LIVESAY

Secretary.

SAMUEL S . WATSON A L E X . P. HURST H E N R Y J . STEWART

Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Senior S;eward.

A. B. RANDALL

:

Junior Steward.

CRAIG COFFIELD

Tyler.

PAST M A S T E R S : D A V I D M . WATSON.

JULIUS L . WATERS.

MASTER MASONS: Charles B. Bernard, .Samuel Ballentine, Peterson H . Cherry, Phletus M. Favors, John Gebbert, Nathan H . Hopkins, Jerome D. Hill, J. M. Hogshead, Frank T . Knisley, Edwa<-d D. Keirsey, John Miller, Frank W. McCaslin, John H . Ferine, Daniel B. Shultz, Orcimus Sweet, A. W. Swift, Lewis R. Shreck, Helon Zigler. ' DiMlTTED.— G . P . Clark.

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E U R E K A L O D G E , No. 88, PLEASANTON. Meets first and third Saturdays of each monlh. OFFICERS: J. M. HAINES N. SNOW E. C. TYLER

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

J. C. MELANDY

Treasurer.

DANIEL SANDERS

T. J. C. D.

Secretary.

B. HARPER W. BABB R. W H I T E F. PARK

.

C. RHOADES

Senior Junior Senior Junior

Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.

Tyler.

PAST M A S T E R S : JOHN HOOD.

N . M . HAWK.

J. R. VANZANDT.

MASTER MASONS: Sherman Armsby, John Bough, Charles Barrick, Edmond Blacksley, B. F . Broadwell, C. Henry Decker, P. L. Edwards, Enoch Estep, J. R. Farfield, Bond Houghst, Thomas Hcod, B.. F. Irvin, J. A. Kinser, Joseph Kincaid, Alfred Latham, John Matthews, S. L. Standish, Oskar Spear, W. E. Talbott, J. E . Whitman.

H O M E L O D G E , No 89,

CENTRALIA.

Meets second and fourth Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: ABRAM HORNBECK CHAS. S . CUMMINGS THOS. M . DURLAND

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

JOHN S. HIDDEN ELWIN CAMPFIELD

Treasurer. :

Secretary.

EDWIN HOLTSLANDER ALBERT W . SLATER JOHN F . WILSON ERASTUS E . HAMLIN

Senior Junior Senior Junior

JAMES F . BROCK

Deacon. Deacon. Steward.. Steward.

; _ . Tyler.

PAST M A S T E R S : J O H N INGRAIN.

LEMUEL R . JACKSON. CYRUS S . CLAPP.

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AARON M . MANCHESTER.

188

Proceedings of the

October,-

MASTER MASONS: Stephen Barnard, Andrus J. Birchfield, Dan. A. Birchfield, Addison C. Durland, Joshua J. Danford, Frank A. Griffin, Robert McLaren, James McDonald, Wiliiam Rogers, Fletcher A. Stickel, Adam Simon, John Simon, William W, Shaw, Henry O. Stauffer, Harry C. Whisler. DlMiiTED.—Cyrus S. Clapp, Henry O. Stauffer, John F. Wilson.

G O L D E N R U L E L O D G E , N o ; 90,

TOPEKA.

Meets on second and fourth Thursdays of each mnnth. OFFICERS: W M . ' H . COCK

Worshipful Master.

GEO. SWARTZ W. N. ANGLE

Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

J. A. MILLER^

J. M. BuTTERLY S. R. IRWIN C. F . BRIDGE S. A. CoNNELL GEO. H . ELLIOTT

;

:

JAMES STANSFIELD

Treasurer.

Secretary. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Senior Steward. Junior Steward. Tyler.

MASTER M A S O N S : A. J. Arnold, E. Blondell, J. Barratt, A. C. Beckwith, James F. Bell, Furman Baker, M. A. Canipdoras, Austin Caniion, Samuel Dolman, W. T. Ekel, Joseph . Emerson, Jos. S. Eck, Herman Fensky, M. P . Finn, August Gross, Charles L. Heywood, J. N. Hodges, C. M. Kistler, J. D. Marston, A. McCarger, F. M. McKee, J. W. Priddy, Amos B. Pool, F. H . Parkhurst, S. H. Powell, Geo. Parkhurst, T. L. Populous, J. W. Rigdon, J. M. Steel, John H . Smith, L. Shaffer, Josiah Tuckemire, John Vieux, R. H . Waterman, Wm. Wilheim, James White, Geo. L. Young. FELLOW CRAFTS: Isaac Orwic. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Chas. Bellville, Robert A. Friedrich.

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Grand Lodge of Kansas. M A R Y S V I L L E L O D G E . No. 9 1 ,

1-89 MARYSVILLE.

Meets on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. F. F. THOMPSON : A. G. KDWARDS.^.i Iv B. DAVIS H; CLARK M. BALGUE

.

OFFICERS: . ^_^

: :

E. HUTCHINSON J. R. VoORHEES-

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. -- Treasurer. _- Secretary.

Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.

.:.

JOHN LOCKWOOD THOMAS HUGHES J. S. MAGILL

Senior Steward. Junior Steward. Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: A. Arand, John Balderson, M. Bendel, E. Bentley, J. Bevan, S. Bigham, J. Bigham, B. Bletcher, J. M. Carter, H . Chestnut, W. E. Crowther, I. Donohoe, H . Frazier, Geo. Goelitz, Chas. Griffey, P. Hutchinson, John Jenkins', A. Jester, C. F . Koester, Wm. Lofnick, C. T. Mann, John McCoy^ T. McCoy, P . McRae, J. W. Means, N. Peterson, Chas. Pusch, A. Reed, J. Samuels, R. Y. Shibley, J. Smith, W. Tatlock, F . D: Watson^ J. P. Watson, H . P. Wells,.R. White, D : Wollf, D. McRae, P. H . Peters, Geo. L. Bullock, Wm. Cottrell, F . J. Pierce, Robert Davis, John Merklinghaus, T; C. Yarhell. F E L L O W CRAFTS. P. Lundgrew. DIMITTED;—M. Shocknessy, J. B. Schmidt, J: Bergman, Louis Moll;

MISSION L O D G E , No. 92,

OSAGE^MISSION.

Meets Saturday on or before the full moon, and every two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: EDSON H . CRAWFORD. FRANK P. VEST

:

DANIEL HOVSTARD'

Junior'W{arde'n.

GEORGE E . J O H N S O N

Treasurer.

JOSEPH L . DENISON

ELIJAH CRAVENS ANDREW J. SMITH THOMAS M . BAXTER DANIEL B . H E A T H J. SMITH CURTIS

Worshipful MastaH Senior Warden.

•. Secretary:

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Senior Junior Senior Junior Tyler.

Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.

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. Proceedings of the

October.

MASTER MASONS: Isreal Beck, William S. Clark, Caleb H . Clough, Jacob S. Carson, George E. Flanders, Andrew Graver, Luther G. H . Green, Simon W. Haddcn, Samuel H. Hood, Peter Junck, Jerome P. Johnson, Charles Kelly, Thomas B. Limbocker, Andrew Letcher, Charles W. Long, Archy Markham, William May, John T. Martin, A. P. Minard, Solomon Michael, George O'Dell, Francis M. O'Dell, David H . Paris, Joseph G. Reynolds, William Rhodes, Edward Robbins, William H . Rosebury, John C. Sylvester, Philip M. Smith, Ashton B. Stoddart, Leander Stillwell, Calvin Turpin, Albert H . Turner, James P. Woodsworth, T. Fields Thomas. ENTERED APPRENTICES: J. O. Pe Tit.

GIRARD LODGE, No. 93. GIRARD. Meets Saturday evening, on or before full moon of each month.' OFFICERS: J O H N H . WATERMAN

Worshipful Master

JOSEPH P. CARSON

Junior Warden.

H A R V E Y BROWN

Treasurer.

Senior Warden.

C. D A N A SAYRS

Secretary.

MYRON A. WOOD JOSEPH H . PLAYTER

Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.

'.

S. N . MORGAN

Senior Steward.

CHARLES PFEIFFER J. C. PATTERSON..!

Junior Steward Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: Harvey Alexander, William L . Austin, Hiter W. Brown, Isaac Buttorff,Wm. H . Bricker, Loren Brown, Jesse Bridges, Samuel H. Barbte, Josiah Carter, Hamilton H . Carter, Henry T. Coffman, Charles A. Crane, Percy Daniels, Allan Degarmo, John.W. Earles, Edward Fanger, Fred. E. Fanger, John D. Fesler,* Pembroke R. Flitcraft, A. Jerome Georgia, Samuel R. Greenwood, James Hull, Ephriam Holt, Joseph F . Heatwole, Israel G Harlan, George H. Hoisington, Chauncey G. Hawley, Henry Hoffman, John L. Hicks, Oliver P. Herriman, Glover Laird, William Lawler, Joseph T. Leonard, E. William Majors, Frank M. Mason. Andrew Murdock, Allen McCray, Silas D. Myers, Joseph Miller, Thomas Painton, Frank Playter, William Palmer, John Richardson, James Ross,

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John Reinhold, Columbus Shafer, William L. Stahl, Alexander Sanderson, William M. Smith, Alexander B. Turner, M. C. Wilson, Myron A. Wood, John R. Hightower. FELLOW C R A F T S : John H . Pauly. ENTERED APPRENTICES: George H . Waggoner, Luther J. Adamson, John Q. Bell.

HARMONY LODGE, No. 94, NEODESHA. Meets first and third Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: ELIAS MCDANIEL JAMES M . KECK PERRY CAVE

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

:__

THOMAS B . WOODWARD

Treasurer.

OREN M . VIELE

Secretary.

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MILTON A. BROOKS FREDERICK SMITH W. WILSON HAMPTON SAMUEL FUGUA

Senior Deacon. 1 . :

Junior Deacon. Senior Steward. Junior Steward. Tyler.

PAST MASTERS: WILLIAM COWGILL.

CURTIS W . L U N D .

MASTER MASONS: William H . Anderson, David F. Anderson, Thomas Blakeslee, David Belmyer, Robert Barr, William W. Bryant, Henry Cramer, R. George Caldwell, J. Edward, Campbell, Bean C. Campbell, E . Henry Dejarnett, Robert M. Duncan, Valentine Dayton, Ezra Fitch, John H . Gray, George W. Hatter, William A. Hampton, Rowland T . Hampton, John M. Henry, George D . Ingersoll, Jesse Jackson, Abner D. Kimball, Kendrick Kenneday, George Laing, Lycurgus W. Lee, William C. Long, George Montgomery, Algeraon Murphy, John W. Philips, Alexander K. Phelon, Edward K. Parris, William H. Parton, William Rus5ell, Samuel M, Reed, Archibald A. Stewart, Archibald L. Scott, James W . Sutherland, Orin Sumner, Stephen A.Taylor, William Vickers, Joseph C.Witham, Doctor F. Wade, Lawrence Yunker. FELLOW C R A F T S : George Gibson. ENTERED APPRENTICES: George W. Welser, G. W. Shoemaker. DiMlTTED.—George W. Davis, Axel HarkuUas, John Franklin, Lutber Scott, Edward B. Murrell.

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October,

CONSTELLATION LODGE. No. 95,

FREDONIA.

Meets first and third Wednesdays of each month.

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OFFICERS: A L E X . HUNT PETER RAGER

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Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.

•

HENRY C . ^FOX

Junior Warden.

ISAAC HUDSON

Treasurer.

J. W. PAULKN

Secretary.

A. E. SMITH J. W . WRIGHT C. J. BuTiN B. M. SHORT

Senior Junior Senior Junior

A. JOHNSON

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Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.

Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: James D. Allen, Charles Blunn, Reuben Burge, James A. Burge, Edwin H . Bailey, Alex Butt, Henry Brown, George E. Butin, John J. Clark, Samuel Combest, Charles F. Coleman, John M. Cheesman, Rumick Cone, William E. Case, John W. Dunfce, John H . Doiigan. Henry Forsythe, John N. Fox, John H. Ferguson, W. R. Goings, John M. Green, L. Q. Hobbs, John Hammert, David Hammer, H. A. Jenner, Presley A. Johnson, Abram Leatherman, Eenj. W. Ladd, Peter O. Lundstrom, N . P. Lorrall, William S. Lafferty, William H . H . McDowell, Robert A. Mead, George W. Mariner, Adolphus Odell, W. J. 'Ostrander, Perry G. Pinney, James L.. Russell, Barney Roatcap, SamueV J. Rolph, ' James Raney, John A. Rhoades, William Spencer, Joseph H . G. Smith, Edward •Steele, Thomas C. Singleton. Benjamin Thompson, W. H . Throne, George W. Teter, Joseph O. Vassar, William H. Winner, William WooUey, Joseph R. •Willi ts. FELLOW CRAFTS: Wiley M. Wright. ENTERED APPRENTICES: C. H . -Van Buren. DiMlTTKD—James J. Barrett, Charles A. Clark, W. A.-Cormack, A. W.-Gormack, A. J. Jackson, R. W. Sholes, W. M. Willman.

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D E L A W A R E L O D G E , No. 96, W H I T E

CHURCH.

Meets on first and third Saturdays of each month. ~

OFFICERS:

JOSHUA BLANKINSHIP

Worshipful Master.

ROBERT O'DoNNALL

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i - Senior VVarden.

DANIEL N . F I S H . ^

Junior Warden.

GEORGE U . S . HOVEY

Treasurer.

DANIEL W . GIMTER

.

THOMAS W. NOLAND GRANDVIL T . DEERING JAMES PEAK SAMUEL A. HOTCHKISS

. Secretary.

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Senior Junior Senior Junior

1.

WILLIAM J. REEMES

1

Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward,

Tyler.

PAST M A S T E R S : H E N R Y DONAHOO.

JOHN C . GIMTER.

MASTER MASONS: John C. Armstrong, Frank W. Crowder, Abner R. Donahoo, Wiley M. English, Lewis Ketchum, George R.Moor, Thomas B. Forrester, Thomas A. Gimter. William S. Robinson, John K. Hammill, George I. Way, Hency C. Whitlock, John W. Williams, Joseph Zanes. ENTERED APPRENTICES: A. Blankinship. DiMlTTED.— Benjamin F. Green, James L. Hughey, James'A. McNutt, Frank C; Terrell, Abner S. Wolf.

PATMOS L O D G E , No. 97,

ELDORADO.

Meets Thursday, on or after full moon and two weeks thereafter OFFICERS: C. N . JAMES J. A. McKlNSY D. M. BRONSON W. P. GOSSARD J. J . D O N N E L L Y

F. M. ANDERSON J. L. CUPPLES F. MYERS M. VouGHT A. MUSSELMAN

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Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer. .

Secretary.

,

Senior Junior Senior Junior Tyler.

Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.

194

Proc€edings of the

October,

MASTER MASONS: B. V. Adams, T. G. Boswell, J. H . Hetts, A. Blair, D. Batrum, J. W. Bell, M. F. Boswell, W. Burns, W. Crimbel, A. A. Cowden, M. Campbell, H. O. Chittenden, T . Campbell, J. S. Dutton, J. S. Friend, N. F. Frazier, D. D. File, J. P. Gordon, H. H. Gardner, A. O. Grijjgs, J. C. Lambdin, R. Lakin, E. Lytle, • W. Myers, C. Murnheinwig, W. McDowell, V. P. Mooney, W. Oakley, J. Pot- , ter, J. G. Peirce, J. Settle, W. Sparks, L. Shutzs, W. Snyder, H. Small, A. Sheldon, P. Sensenbaugh, G. ToUe, J. Teter, L. Viets. FELLOW CRAFTS: C. Rice. ENTEREI) APPRENTICES: A. H . Wilson. DiMiTTED.—C. M. Foulks-, J. S. Fetterman, H. Rohrs, R. S. Miller.

BENEVOLENT LODGE, No. 98,

ABILENE.

Meets on the first and third Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: A. M. CRANY W. L. NIXON CHRISTIAN JoHNTZ

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

W M . H . WHITEHURST

Treasurer.

W. H . C o x W. B. GII.ES

Secretary. Senior Deacon.

JOHN B . MORLEY

T. S. BURTON M. NiCOLAY

Junior Deacon.

: ,

J. M. LOOKER

Senior Steward. Junior Steward. Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: C. W. Abbie, T . C. Ayers, Geo. H. Augustine, Wra. Alden, Daniel C. Bascom, O. A. Baldwin, Elijah Clarke, Chas. E.-Colson, Wm. T. Davidson, Wm. Edgerton, A. A. Fackler, H. H . Floyd, Q. S. Hallam, T. C. Henry, S. P. Harrington, W. S. Hodge, John Johntz, Chas. C. Jones, Cyrus Kilgore, Geo. .C Kemyon, D . J . Kimmerly, Conrad H. Lebold, Cha-:. Lewi>, Frank LaRue, Jas. B. McGonigal, John H. Mahan, E. F. I'arent, O. A. Root, Gui. C. Sawtell, Jos. E. Tate, V. P. Wilson, Joseph Wilson, Samuel Wilson, Gideon S, White. FELLOW CRAFTS: Henry Litts. [ENTERED A P P R E N T I C E S : f~ L. D. jLanlininger. ij (^ DiMlTTED.— A.JL.^Nixon, Frank-P. Loomis.

1876.

Grand tiodge of Kansas.

WICHITA LODGE, No. 99,

195

WICHITA.

Meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. OFFICERS : THOMAS N . TRICKEY

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J. C. REDPIELD

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Worshipful Master.

!_J-_

EDWARD GRADY SOL. H . K O H N C. A. WALKER

.

Senior Warden.

:

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Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary.

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W M . L . MCCLURE W. S. CoRBETT J. N . FoRRY

Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Senior Steward.

SELIGMAN SAMUELS J. G. R O D E

Junior Steward. Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: J. P. Allen, E. B. Allen, H. V. Arrowsmith, M. S. Adams, Alfred Basley, G. W. Benton, Eli Benton, R. S. Bell, Charles-W. Bixby, Morgan Cox, George E. Clark, W. C. Crawford, Geo. F. Carpenter; Trustrim Gonnell, L K. Derby^,. George Dennis, J. C. Davis, J. G- Dunscomb, Chas.. W. Hill, David Hays, Leopold Hays, Geo. E. Harris, H, D. Hathaway, N . Haight, W. G Hacker, Amos Harris, G. F. Hargis, A. E. Johnston, M. B, Kellogg, Morris Kohn, Harrison Keith, Frederick Kresse, M. W. Levy, C. B. Ludlum, W. T. Liksly, Levt McLaughlin, S. F. Majors Geo. E. Morgan, R. A. Nealy. O. S. Northrup, B, C. Parcells, H . H . Peckham, H . C. Slush, J. M. Steele, Clenuns Summers, Francis W. Stover, C. G. Thompson, J. N. Trickey, W. R. Trecker, W. A. Thomas, H : C. Tucker, Frank W. Todd, R. L. West, J. N . Warren, G. P. Watson, Peter Watts, M. Zimmerly. ENTERED APPRENTICES: W. A. Richey. DiMiTTED —Jas. L. Dyer, Edwin Longbottom.

196

Proceedings of the

Octobei,

P R U D E N C E L O D G E , No. 100,

COLUMBUS.

Meets on first and third Tuesdays of each month. OFFICERS: T. P . ANDERSON

Worshipful Master.

H E R N LISLE

Senior Warden.

A. J. JAMERSON

Junior Warden.

D. P. HAZELTINE J. L. MCDOWELL

Treasurer. Secretary.

W. C. LYKINS G. A. FOSTER J. N . RiTTER J. F . MCDOWELL

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W. R. H A L O W E L L —

Senior Junior Senior Junior

Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.

Tyler.

PAST M A S T E R S : C. D . NICHOLS.

MASTER MASONS: A. J. Allen, Chester Brannin, John Broyles, Jas. G. Dunlavy, W. P. Eddy, S. G. Elder, R. M. Elliott, W. H . Cottenham, A. N. Fisher, T. G. Huston, T. F. Hitchcock, W . H . Hilchcock, G. W. Hoyt, A. K. Hudson, Jonathan Hunt, A. J. Hunt, \V F. Ingratn, J. H . Jenness, W. S. King, J. U . Kingston, J. P . Kleinfield, F . E. Lewis, J. H. Marquiss, Samuel Meginnity, C. F. Megguire, J. A. Murray, W. B. McCormick, C. C. McDowell, J. E. McDowell, C. J. Parker, E. R. Pattyson, W. C. Pender, H. C. Purcell, Alfred Palmer, Patrick Riley, H. PI. Scaggs, C. D. Shroder, P. F. Shackle, Julius Vierick, J. S. Vincent, A. D. Watts, Samuel Williams, J. T. Williams, Henry Wise. FELLOW CRAFTS: W. H . Timberlake. ENTERED APPRENTICES: J. F . Sherman, A. V. Stafford. DiMiTTED.—W. J. Hill, W. H . Triplet, Theo. F . Wilson. .

1876.

Grand Lodge of Kansai. E U C L I D L O D G E , No. l o i ,

I97 LYNDON.

Meets Saturday night on or before full moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: W M . HAAS

Worshipful Master.

JOHN H . SOWELL ERASTUS S . HACKETT 1

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Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

H E N R Y N . LAMMON

Treasurer.

N . D . FAIRBANKS

Secretary;

D. H . DANHAUER E. L. F R A M E . ..

Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.

SAMUEL R. SHOEMAKER

Senior Steward.

E. B. FENN

Junior Steward.

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.

W. D . THOMAS

Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: E. D. Atwell, John Albach, H. J. Bailey, Sainuel C. Black, William M. Detwiler, Samuel C. Gilliland, Reuben C. Gilliland, J. W. Hammond, A. S. Lament, E. A. May, Samuel R. Matthews, John S. Tutton, O. H. Todd, Thomas M. Wallace. DiMlTTED.—^John W. Tracy.

K E Y S T O N E L O D G E , No. 102, COFFEYVILLE. Meets first and third Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: JOSEPH MCCREARY

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Worshipful Master.

G. J. TALLMAN J. S. LANG . J . W. B U R N S . : THOS. SCURR, Jr

Senior Warden. Junior Warden. •.

:

Treasurer. 1

H. W. READ ._' J. J. BARNDOLLAR C. G. TiTSWORTH C. S. BROWN

Secretary.

Senior Junior Senior Junior

ALFRED KIME

Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.

Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: R . W . Allen, G. V. Ash, J. H. Bennett, John Bullett, J. B. Curl, G. H . Cramer, J. M. Dawson, Eli Denis, George Davis, J. C. Duncan, S. O. Ebersole, G. A. W. Faust, E. L. Foster, G. H. Goodwin, P. Z. Goodwin, J. M. Griffith, G. E. Hadder, C. M. Hethferington, N . F . Howard, T. B. Hooper, H . H . Long,

IS>,8

Proceedings of the

October,

C. M. Morrison, Enoch Moody, Judd McKiman, Edward- McConnell, L. Oswald, B. F . Pratt, E . C. Robinson, J. M. Scudder, J. F. Savage, J. H. Smith, J. T. Smith, J. P. Thomas, Frederick Yehle. FELLOW CRAFTS: P. A. Bennett, C. S. McMillan, A. E. Martin, W. C. Rogers, Watt Starr. ENTERED APPRENTICES: John Beatty, Wm. Chambers, J. C. McCoy. DiMiTTED. — B I R . Cunningham, S. M. Couck, T. J. Murhinney, S. S. Peterson.

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C E D A R L O D G E . No. 103,

CHANUTE.

Meets second and fourth Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: F R A N K BACON

Worshipful Master.

G E O . W . DEWEY

Senior Warden.

STEPHEN E . BEECHER

.

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Junior Warden.

W. B. WiNSTEAD ToHN B. BEATTY GEO. W . KRAMER GEO. F . HOUGHTON S. Z. R O T H M. A. ALEXANDER

Treasurer. Secretary. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon., Senior Steward. Junior Steward.

H . WELDON

Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: Alexander Baird, Geo. Berris, William Coulter, V. Debrunner, F. J. Fairbrass, F . M. Groom, H . Granis, D. G. Hunrod, T. C. Jones, Wm. R. Kranner, John Kelley, J. M. Mosley, G. W. McMillan, A. G. Mater, J. M. Patly, H. G. Parker, Alexander Pugh, J. L. Shunir, C. Sleight, P. T. Varneun, S. H. Wright, Chas. A. Winans. DiMITTED.—C. A. Dunaker, Z. A. Eaton.

1876.

Grand Lodge of Kansas.

5199

F R O N T I E R L O D G E , No. 104, WASHINGTON. Meets first and third Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS : J. G. LOWE J. vV. BARLEY R. E. W H I T E

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

J. C. M C C E W S. H . MAUNDER

Treasurer. Secretary.

G. W. PASKO W. H . CoLUNS A. S. MARKHAM

Senior Junior Senior Junior

CHAS. SMITH

Tvler.

Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.

PAST MASTERS: JOHN M C K E N N E T T .

MASTER MASONS: A. F . Achenbach, T. C. Baldwin, R. B. Briggs, J. M. Cooper, Wm. S. Coote, F, M. Cox, G.-M. Davis, Thos. J. Hays, J. I. Howard, A. M. HoUowell, G. W . Johnson, Geo. Cutwater, Chas. D . Potter, M. Patrie, J. W. Rector, G. W. Shriner, W. H . Shriner, Jas. F . Tollman, Jas. S. Vedder, Charles Williamson, A. S. Wilson. F E L L O W CRAFTS. Isaac Parks. ENTERED APPRENTICES: H. W. Curtis. DlMITTED.—R. W . H i l l .

S O L O M O N CITY L O D G E , No. 105.

SOLOMON CITY.

Meets on the second and fourth Tuesflays of each month. OFFICERS: F R E D . iF. .MARVIN ORSON A . O W E N GEORGE G . GRIFFIN

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

J O H N SUTHERLAND

D . W. W I L S O N . - , EMANUEL Z . BUTCHER HUGH R . L I T T L E - - . • BRADFORD H ; PENDLETON •JOHN D . HESS OSCAR F . SEARL

Treasurer.

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Secretary. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Senior Steward. • Junior Steward. Tyler.

20O

Proceedings of the

October.

MASTER MASONS: L. C. Baker, Samuel L. Choote, Samuel G. Cairns, William B. Carey, Thomas Cassebier, David D. Baird, Levi A. Dres=er, John R. Downer, John Flynn, Newton F. Holletl, Lyman Field, James T. Haywood, William Mortimer, David Mortimer, Anson Miller, Frank McGrath, John McGill, William Norrington, Orlando F . Paynor, David Ru=e, John Shaver, Israel F. Swineford, Isaac F . Thompson, Galveston Taylor, D. W. Teeter, Benjamin F. Taylor, James A. Hopkins, John C. Wiley, A. P. Collins, Charles A. Adams. FELLOW C R A F T S : Almos Weller, Henry A. Bainbrick. DiMitTED.—William B. Blunderfield, David L. Hopkins.

FIDELITY LODGE, No. to6. EUREKA. Meets first and third Tuesdays of each month. OFFICERS: GEORGE. F. DUNHAM

Worshipful Master.

II. L. STODARD J. M. SEIDLE IRA P . N Y E

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Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer.

J. W. KENNER GEORGE A. H A L L

Secretary. Senior Deacon.

I. M. OtNEY W. S. REECE

Junior Deacon. Senior Steward.

CHARLES A. WALKER H . T. KENNER

Junior Steward. Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: J. W. Cummins, W. O. Claycombe, W. W. Denison, J. Doane, L. N . Faucher, George W. Frazier, Zenos Harlan, S. P. Huntington, Samuel Holmes, James Kenner, J. T. Kirkendail, S. G. Meade, E. R. Mardin, S. A. Martin, F . S. Olney, I. R. Phenis, J. B. Pearce, J. W. Raber, J. H. Rine, Walter Sunthus, James H . • Tillotson, R. R. Turner, M. J. Vemer, A. M. Wassam, H. Zilley. FELLOW CRAFTS: John N . Boyd.

1876.

Grand Lodge of Kansas. F O R T I T U D E L O D G E , No. 107,

20i

INDEPENDANCE.

Meets second a n d fourth Tuesdays of each month.

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OFFICERS: HENRY S . ROWE BENJAMIN F . MASTBRMAN EDWARD P. ALLEN EBENEEZER H E R R I N G

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. ^

Treasurer.

JAMES W E T H E R B Y

Secreiary.

F. H. AMSDON'

Senior Deacon.

SIMON FRANK SAMUEL H . ULMER THOMAS F . RANDOLPH

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:

BENJAMIN F . TOFFELMIRE

Junior Deacon. Senior Steward. Junior Steward. Tyler;

PAST M A S T E R S : J. M'. MEVINS.

ALEXANDER M O R E .

JOHN MCCULLAGH.

MASTER MASONS: A. H . Arter, J. D . Adams, Charles E. Allen, John S. Anderson, George H. Bradie, S. Blum, Nathan Bass, Henry C. Bates, Orrin Barker, James Balton, A. F. Brent, John I. Crouse, J. B. Craig, John Cronor, S. Calm, James H . Concanon, H . H . Crano, H . C, Calhoun, Milton Chenowith, Arthur B. Clark, George W. Dalton, Anderson Davis, Peter R. Dewese, D. F'. Dunning, Seward B. Davis, Waller 1. Dallas, Adolphius Dunn, Virgit M. Dewese, Samuel E. Campbell, J. D. Emerson, John E . Etz, M. A. French, H . H . Freeman, John W. Foster, Isaac; E. Grant, D . A . Gayer, Charles H . Goodrich, [Gotlieb Gotlieby Elsou Gocdell, W. J . Gairns, Solon E. Grnii't, Charles S. Hudibury, M. D. Henry, Samuel Huffman, H . G. Hooser, John S. Huey, Lewis C. Jackson, F. D. Irwin, John Keepers, D . A. Keeleys, William M. Lattimore, F. M. Morrison, David McDaggart, W. A. McCulley, James M. McMillerr, Robert E . Macey, James McNight, Walker Mnstain, Ad. Nihart, George Nevill, Jo. H . Pugh, M. C. Putnam, Samuel S^ Peterson-, C. M. Rastoir, A. R. Robinson, C. R. Roedigar. Hiram Rush, A. G. Ritz, William C. Sutherland, Joseph E. Stone, M. E. Shouse, J. G. Sewell, Frank J. Shultz, John D. Share; Allen Saintee, CharlesH. Warner, Joseph Wise, Charles W. Wise, C. G. Walcut, J. C. Woodrow, Alex. Waldschmidt, James H . WallTngford, J. E. Webzel; H . M. Wafers; George F. Whitman, George A. Willis, Alex. M. York. ENTERED APPRENTICES: L. J. Snarr. D I M I T T E D . — J . R. Baldwin, Edward Barber, L. B. Butler, W. W. Graham, William C. Robinson, John Slich, F. Dally. I8

202

Proceedings of the

ZION L O D G E , No. io8,

October-

STANTON.

Meeis Saturday evening, on or before full moon of each inonth. OFFICERS: J. F . LAMB I. CHRISTIE J. H . T. ALEXANDER

Worshipful Master _. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

J. W. BEATY A. M. BEATV

Treasurer. Secretary.

J. M. MANNEN L. MARCELLUS J. T . HAIGHT

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Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Senior Steward"

WILLIAM B. GREEN

Junior Steward.

J. D . DAY

Tyler. MASTER MASONS:

. Joseph Black, J . B. Childs, R. J. Derr, N . E. Green, William Harris, J. F . Lee, J. A. McRoon, W. D. Springer, H. Shiveley, J. W. Shively. DiMiTTED.—A. P . Jones.

A M E R I C U S L O D G E , No. 109, AMERICUS, Meets Saturday on or before the full moon, and every two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS : D U R E L L A . STAHL JOSEPH A. MILLER JAMES W . W H I T E

. Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

THOMAS H . W H I T E

Treasurer.

ELIAS MOORHEAD -

Secretary.

T . ARTHUR W R I G H T LAFAYETTE A. W O O D

Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.

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Senior Steward. Junior Steward. .

. H E N R Y L . PRESTON

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Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: George D . Anderson, John L. Butler, Henry L. Carpenter, Charles Drake, Joseph Ernst,'James'Grimsley, William C. Cause, Joseph IT. Kimpton, John W. Loy, Mathew K. Miller, Myron S. Piper, George W. Ricker, Moses J . Williams, Isaac Wright.

1876.

Grand Lodge of Kansas.

ADELPHI LODGE, No. n o ,

203

WINFIELD.

Meets first and third Tuesday evenings of each month.

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OFFICERS: JAMES S . H U N T . JOSEPH E . SAINT ALLEN B . LEMMON

— Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

BENJAMIN F. BALDWIN

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Treasurer.

FRANK GALLOTTI

Secretary.-

LELAND J. WEBB CHARLES C . BLACK JAMES A. SIMPSON JOHN C . ROBERTS

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WILLIAM E . S T E I N H O U R - - -

Senior Junior .Senior Junior

Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.

Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: Charles A. Bliss, Wallis M. Boyer, Savoy Beadle, Thbmas A; Blanchard, David S. Brown, Hiram Brotherton, Samuel E. Burger, James D . Cocliran, Henry H . Constant, William R; Davis, James C. Fuller, William A. Freeman, William G. Graham, Adolphus H. Green, William H. Grow, Thomas Hart, William, S. Huff, Elijah P. Hickock, Perry Hill, Christopher C. Harris, Addison A. Jackson, John' W. Johnston, James Kelly, James H . Land, William W. Limbocker, Enoch Maris, Samuel H. Myton, Nathan C. McCulloch, John Maginn, James F. Paul, Andrew J. Pyburn, Martin L. Read, William C. Robinson, John Swain, Albert T. Shennemay, Zachary T. Snigart, Gustavus T. Stone, Marquis G. Troup, William Thompson, Smith A. Williams, Nathan C.-Weathers, George W. Yount. FELLOW C R A F T S : John C. Roberts.

. . . ENTERED APPRENTICES:

Phillip Stump, Wirt W. Walton. DIMITTED.— Eben Adams.

2C>4

Proceedings of the

October,

H E S P E R I A N L O D G E , N o . i i i , ROSSVILLE. Meets first Saturday, on or before full moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS:

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H . H . Mii:l,ER R. BiNNS G. W. KiRKPATRicac B. W. HiGGlNBOTHAM

"WorsKipfnl Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer.

^

A. C. SHERMAN

Secretary.

J. M. FERGUSON C. W. HiGGlNBOTHAM

Senior .Deacon. Junior .Deacon.

H E N R Y FEAMBACH

Senior .Steward.

JOHN DURHAM

Junior .Steward.

W. C. BAYLISS

Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: Wm. Ayres; N . R. Ballard, J. W. Barton, T. S. Bourassa, W. H . Chase, R. L. Downing, W. H. Denney, A. N. Freeborn, H . B. Henderson,'S.R.Hopkins, M. W. Janes, H. Kline, Thos. Kierman, Thos. Moss, J. Q. A. Peyton, S. W. Spencer, J. Stearns, D. W. Stott.G. W. Stone. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Elias Burton, Henry Cohn.

B L U E V A L L E Y L O D G E , No. 112,

IRVING.

Meets first and third'Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: R. L. W E E K S J. C. WARD ALOIMZAJEFFERR

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden, Junior Warden.

THADDEUS DAY

:

LEVI CHASE

J. W . - L E E R M. R. CONLY W. E. BROWN

Treasurer. Secretary.

;

A. N E W B U R Y N . P . COWDIN

Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. '. Senior Steward. ..i

Junior'Steward. .

L

Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: Frank Baird, John V. Gallup, Spencer Holbrook, J. C. Moore, C. H . Montgomery, N. W. Morgan, B. M. Parnell, Bernard Smith, William Thompson, F . J. Faulkner, S. H. Warren, C. A. Smith, O. S. Straight. DlMiTTED.— R. M. Patterson.

1676.

Grand Lodge of Kansas. ST. J O H N S 1.0T)GE, No. 113,

205 CONCORDIA.

Meets on first and third Friday evenings .of each month. OFFICERS: W M . E . RIAL C. W. MCDONALD J. T. WOOD

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

EDWARD LINNEY

Treasurer.

MiTTONS RASONER D. T. VOTAN P. B. SHAFER . C. L. GiBBS

Secretary. . Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Senior Steward.

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W. G. R E I D A. A. CARNAHAN

Junior-Steward. Tyler.

MASTER MASONS:^ Jeremiah Burns, B. F. Blackwell, J. J. Burns, F . C. Brooks, H . K. Bernard James Beagle, D. W. Campbell, 'Samuel Doran, Simon Farnan, Benjamin Gilbert, R. E. Gartinean, L. B. Hay, Israel Heaton, Samuel Hass, E. J. Jenkins, B. H. McEckron,.Albeit Nichols, H. Palmer, Herbert Patrick, Henry Patrick, M D. Sutherlin, H . E. Smith, C. F. Small, D. J . Smith, Dennis Taylor, F. A.| Thompson, James Woodward, Peter Weist, N . S. Young, H . H . Young. ENTERED APPRENTICES: D. M. Thorp. DiMiTTED.— I. G. Hacker, Thomas Yeoman, Hugh W. Goss, O. C Currier, M. C. Hawadon.

A D V A N C E L O D G E , No. 1^4,

FLORENCE,

OFFICERS : B. M. ROBINSON G. W. GRAPES G. L. HuEV C. BARKER GEO. E . O ' B R I E N

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Treasurer. Secretary.

A. SWAN A. BISCHEI

A. H A R L E Y

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

Senior - Junior Senior Junior 1

Tyler.

Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.

2o6

Proceedings of the

October,

MASTER MASONS: F. W. Ares, A. J. Bixter, C. C. Baily, F . J. Conry, Jas. S. Cooper, T. D. Griffin, H . Montifering, G. W . M e a d , J. N . Riggs, E. S. Sanble, J. H . Walker, Isaac Williams. ENTERED APPRENTICES: E. Williams.

E X C E L S I O R L O D G E . No. 115, UNIONTOWN. Meets Wednesday evening, on or before full moon. OFFICERS: G E O . RiCHENSON

Worshipful Master.

R E C E WILLIAMS

Senior Warden.

T. L. LEDBROOK

Junior Warden.

GEO. L . GRIFFETH C. S. STEEL

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Treasurer. Secretary.

H . A. H I L L NORMAN H O L T SAMUEL GOFF

Senior Deacon. ! 1

Junior Deacon., Senior Steward.

M. D. -ELDER

Junior Steward..

AMOS C H A F F I N

Tyler.

MASTER MASONS.: George Campbell, W. J. Cochran, Joseph Cook, C. C. Eastwood, G. W. Eastwood, A. J. Fulton, H. R. Griffeth, B. F . Gumin, J. F. Holt, J. V. Howel, E. W. Hurlburt, Irid Hill, J. C. Kirhy, James McGinnis, P. G. Oliver, F. C. Osborn, James Patterson, D. T. Rawlston, N. A. Reher, T. B. Reder, Robert Stubb'lefield, Wm. Stevenson, George ShuU, Robert Toler, Wm. H . Tyler, G. C. Willey, J. B. Watson.

1876.

Grand Lodge of Kansas. M U S C O T A H L O D G E , No. 116,

207 MUSCOTAH.

Meets on the first Saturday after full moon. J. C. H E A T H F. W. BOYINGTON E. BULLOCK

OFFICERS: '-

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

,

H. S. H E A T H

Treasurer.

I. B. WILCOX

Secretary.

E. M. PRINDLE-• H . C . BAKER

Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.

:

JAMES WASON

Senior Steward.

S. M. RiGGS

!

Junior Steward.

G. S. BURBANK

:

_ . _ Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: J. C. Archer, L . M. Briggs, John Baxter, F. J. Brown, Guilford Estes, James Hastings, H . W. Howell, A. B. Harvey, W. S. Knight, N. Kline, James Miller, Stephen McCurdy, O. F . Nelson, Johnalhan Osborn, Thomas Phillipi, E . [C. Pre'snel, Henry Pride y, M. L. Rice, D. M. StoUman, Henry Slorch, John J. Swaiiz, Charles T. Shedd, John R. Thompson, R. A. Van Winkle, M. J. Walsh, B. F. Woodworth, D. G. Woodworth, J. R. White, R. J. Young. FELLOW C R A F T S : A. Hariington. ENTERED APPRENTICES: W. A. Alexander, John H . Brown, J. L. Ritter, F . A. Olden. DiMlTTED.'- B. A. Colville, B. F . Freeland, B. G. Merrill, R. A. Thomas, J. R. Thomas, J. H . Talley.

P A R S O N S L O D G E , No. 117,

PARSONS.

Meets Saturday on or before each full moon, and the second Saturday thereafter. OFFICERS: ;

GEO. W . GABRIEL VELASCO J. KNAPP

Worshipful Master.

-

Senior Warden.

ISAAC S . JONES._

Junior Warden.

ANGELL MATTHEWSON

.

ASAHE'L C . PECK

Treasurer, Secretary.

SAMUEL B . NEWTON

Senior Deacon.

AMOS H . KELLOGG —

Junior Deacon.

CHAS. A . HAZZARD

Senior Steward.

JOSEPH D . M A I N JAMES'O. MCKEE

Junior Steward. '.

Tyler.

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Proceedings of the'

October,

MASTER MASONS: Theodore D. Anthony, Sylvester M. Bailey, Chas. W. Bennett, Geo. W . Briggs, John J. Brown, Al. W. B. Burton, Isaac M. Burton, Andrew J. Cary, Johnathan Covalt, Phineas W. Crawford, Permenns Davis, Al. P. Fraker, William Fultz, Frank L. Cage, John M. Gregory, James E. Hardman, Edgar E. Hastings, Geo. W. Hawk, William K. Haye?, Geo. Haynes, James Harvey, John Hill Hill, John Hoffman, Reuben L. Huldson, Robert P. Hunter, Andrew G. Ingraham, Williami J. Ingraham,. William H. Sidney, Joseph Martin, James H. Martin, William A. Martin, Monroe Malthis, Andrew J. Maxwell, William K. Maxwell, John B. McCarty, John P. Moore, James T, Morgan, Charles T. McCIellan, Edward Murphy, Strother Myers, Geo. C. Osgood, Henry L. Partridge, John J. Pieison, Wm. U. Porter, Chas. A. Rasbach, Geo. A. Reynolds, James M. RoUn:?on, Wm. A..Sealon,. Rubeit G. binylelon, John C. Smith, Millard F . Smith, Josh. P. TayJor,. Jeremiah S. Thomson, Wm. H . Thorne, Marcus ' L . Trotler, Adrinn Van Dresar, Hezekiah A. Wade, Edward C. Ward, Philip . D. Watson, Robert A. Weir, Granville C. West. Daniel B. Wood. FELLOW CRAFTS : C. E. Snyder, Chas. T. Haskell. DiMiTTED.— Patrick Burns, Wm. Onstott.

A L T O O N A L.QDGE,.

N Q . I I 8 , ALTOONA.

Meets Saturdays, on or before the fulli moon of each month. OFFICERS : Z. W. TiBBETTS F. D. L E E R. N. RICHARDSON

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

JOSEPH KELLY

Treasurer.

I. N. SPENCER

Secretary.

I. M. WARD JAMES HAMLIN A. F . KREISEE. W M . S . ALEXANDER

Senior Junior Senior Junior

A. B. WANDALL

: , -

•

Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.

Tyler.

MASTER. MASONS: H . H . Boyd, Joshua Cramar, M. F. Cramar, Allen Cogerhall, George Elkins, Lewis Coats, J. G. Hull, H. A. Huffman, J. B. F . McPherson, J. M. Nash, Calvin Street, John M. Spencer. FELLOW C R A F T S : George East. ENTERED APPRENTICES: J. F. Moore. DiMiTTED.—J. H. Alexander,. M. A. Alexander, H . Britton, H. C. Highfill.

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Grand •^Lodgf fif Kansas, C H E R O K E E -LODGE, -No. 119,

209 CHEROKEE.

^eets,first,and .third.Saturdays of each.nionth. OFFICERS: A. N . GHADSEY W. R. JONES CHAS. MARSHALL

,_

J. M. DENNIS L. MANLOVE

M. C. GATES

.-.^

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

______.^

Treasurer. Secretary.

:

.

1

.

Senior Deacon.

D. A. PAYNE

Junior.Deacon.

S. JE. .LEIGH , J. W. MANLOVE

,

.

Senior Ste_war.d. Junior Steward.

:

G . W . B . HOFFMAN

:

Tyler.

MASTER .MASONS: Samuel Boulware, Wm. Baker, G. A. Buily, Samuel Gonrad, A. M. Doan, j . C. Finley, A. Gaddis, John Hendricks, J. G. Kennon, J. M. King, A . F . Kane, Isaac McCune, Jacob-Miller, .H. G. May, Ghas. ,H. Mervain, J. F.,Price, E. A . Perry, J. M. Snow, J. P. St. Claire, S. D.,Stephens, S. F. Scammon, D. Shaver, A. G. Sprague, B. S. Wheeler, A. B. Walker, A. F.-Wusson. A..S. Brownfield, J. F. Harmon, John Lawson, Davi_d Zentmir.e, J. P. Coston, F . P. Adam. FELLOW C R A F T S : P. J. Coston. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Levi Sarcom, Ithemor S. Lane.

H A L C Y O N L O D G E , No. .120,

PEABODY.

Meets Thursday on or before the.fulliof each moon, .pEFICpRS: JAMES S,TE;^ART,

...^

ERED. .G. BUSH . THOMAS M . H U F F M A N

.

-.

, ;

CHARLES BRAGUNIER

Treasurer.

G. J. SEYBOLD

.

A. B. SALESBURY

,

AMOS SWEET AUGUST HOMAN JOHN STONE J. W. F E R R I E R . . . ,

»9

Worshipful,.Master.

Senior Warden. Junior Warden'. ' ;. 'Secretary.

Senior D.eacon.

'.

Junior Deacon. Senior Steward. Junior Steward. Tyler.'^

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Proceedings of the

October,

. MASTER MASONS: Frank Bishop, Jerry Bragunier, Swerzy Burr, O. C. Chapman, James Corbett, R. L. Cochran, R. J. Christie, G. W. Camp, G. W. Campbell, I. J. Davis, J. B. Eaton, J. L. Grinnell, Jonathan Harris, A. A. Heminonn, M. Plubbard, A. G. Huffman, D McKercher, E. R. Moore, J. D. Perkins, B. Pinkney, S. H . Putnam, J. H . Ross, Stark Spencer, K. K. Tabor, H. V. R. Wilmot. FELLOW CRAFTS: E. B. Fowler. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Chas. Malcom. DiMlTTED—Nelson Chamberlin, Samuel Garrett, B, C. Leveredye.

W O O D S O N L O D G E , No. 121,

TORONTO.

Meets Saturday evening, on or before each full moon. OFFICERS: H . P . KELLOGG S. R. KELLOGG O. ROBERTS

Worshipful Master. Senior Wa/den. Junior Warden.

ISAAC DARLAND

'.

Treasurer.

E. A. HlUBORD A. J. WALKER

Secretary. Senior Deacon.

N E W T O N REEVE?

Junior Deacon.

S. WiLHiTE S. RANKIN

Senior Steward. Junior Steward.

J. M. MONTGOMERY

:

1_ Tyler.

PAST M A S T E R S : S. WiLHiTE.

R. A. H U R T .

J. R. Row.

MASTER MASONS: G. W. Duncan, O. C. McMahan, Mathew Miller, Wm. Moore, Henry Neiman, Andrew Osborn, Wm. Peck, A. B. Walker, Thos. W. Webb, S. P. Miller. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Geo. W . Osborn, F . G. Long. DiMiTTED. — 0 . L . Chapman, J. M. Walters.

1876.

Grand Lodge of Kansas. A L P H A L O D G E , No. 122,

211

FORT GIBSON.

Meets on the second and fourth Saturdays in each month. OFFICERS: F. H . N A S H

,

Worshipful Master.

JOHN C . CUNNINGHAM

H. C. MEIGS

Senior-Warden.

:

Junior Warden.

R. B. HOWARD GEO. O. SANDERS JOHN R . VANN WILLIAM S . NASH

'.

G. P. THORNTON

Treasurer. Secretary. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.

Senior Steward.

WILLIAM THOMAS

--

STAN GREY

Junior Steward. Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: O. P. Brown, P. L. Burton, P. J. Byrne, John Casey, John W. Corser, Wm. Jackson, Wm. Johnston, W. L . G. Miller, C. L . McClellan, F . J. Nash, W. C. Powell, Wm. F. Rasmus, F . C. Reid, W. P. Ross, John Ross, C. R. Stephenson, John G. Scrimpsher, W. H . Turner, Edwin Wren. FELLOW C R A F T S : James G. Cassidy. ENTERED APPRENTICES: James Mitchell, Wm. R. Vann. DiMiTTED. — G. W. Corsen.

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: J. CROSS M. TURUS .• J. A. THOMPSON

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

W M . IIIBBERD H . W. CONRAD

Treasurer. Secretary.

B. D. K. HARRISON W. J. WiLKiNS D. C. WATTS O. H O P K I N S . - -

Senior Junior Senior Junior

M. H . BISHOP

Tyler.

Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.

ii 2

Proceedings' of tHe

Octofe;

MASTER MASONS':' R. M. Bennett, H. Huston, C. W. Parker, R. D . Rice, J. Laughlin, W. J. Herrod, J. H . Vancleave. FELLOW CRAFTS: N. Majors.. E N T E I i E D APPRENTICES': G. W. Fleming. DlMiTTED. — E; D.'Cain,.A. J. Stevens, Geo. Gary,.Jf WC How.

GODFREY LODGE, No: 124;

GODFTIEV.

Meets on the second and fourth Wednesday's of-eSch' m'dnthj

OVFICE'RS'':GEORGE F . POND

E . H . TANNER R. M. JONES

;

:_---•__: L-L'-^

Worshipful'Master'.

:___•____ Se'nior Warden. Junior Warden.-

C. C. DAUBIN

Treasurer.

GEORGE M . STAFFORD

: Secretary.

W. HODGSON

Senior Deacon.

JAMES HODGSON

Junior Deacon.

F. MILLAR R. EWING

l-VT"-.— j m .

S. H . SHEPPARD

,

Senior Steward. Junior Steward. — Tyler.

MX'STER ICI!AS6NS":' E. J . Boringi J: A*. Bowman" W. S.Conhar, GV T. Conway, Jamfes'Ca+ver;' William R. Clybourne, J. I I . Clybourne, M. M. Daubin, R. A. Daubin, J. S. Dowdell, E. Grant, C. T. Humphrey, j ' W . Harris, W. H . Harris, John LaCornu, D. A. M'cGowen, A. McMahan, E. R. Mallory; C. G: Peck; G. W. Penh, R. Robinson, James Stroud; W. S. Stroud, N. Sawyer, F. Thompson','!,. Worley. DiMiTTED.— G. W. Mason, C. M. Wilson.

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Gratid Lodge of Kansas.

C A W K E R CITY L O D G E , No. 1-25,

2*13= CAWKER

CITY.

Meets first and third Mondays of each month. OFFICERS: LEWIS S . TUCKER

RuFUS W. LuNDY

;

, ^

Worshipful Master.

.

Senior Warden.

..... ^ . W. S. SHEARER '

Junior Warden.

W. W. DIAMOND

.

B. F . WiLLEY A. H . WELLS W. S. ANGELL H E N R Y JONES HORACE POTTER Z. BLUNT

;

Treasurer.

'--i::^-

'J-:J:X:-I1-.~JZ : :

Secretary. Senid? Deiicoh.

fr_"_2.:'_~"Junior Deacon. Senior Steward. Jupior Steward. Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: William H . Burke, G. H . Blackstock, George R. Beaver, H. C. Babcock, J. S. Berry, Lafayette Deiker, J. B. Griswold,-Z. Gates, Joseph Gledhill, G. W. Gates, Duncan Huling, J. W. Hatcher, F. J. Heller, Charles Holmes, John Hendricks, S. W. Harrington, W. D. Jenkins, J. M. Kenyon, Frank McConnel, W . T. S. May, J. W. McGhee, S. B. Nickols, Jaxes R. Old.son, Alphonso Patton, C. A.Smith, Aaron-Smith; A; A'.Thomas,' HenFy Vahtilbo"ry". DIMITTED.—William McAfee, Zackory Decker, C. H . Rew.

M E R I D I A N LODG-E7 No.-1-26, E L K FA^Lsr Meets on Friday'evening on or before the full moon ofehch month) OFFICERS: REUBEN H . NICHOLS"

DANIEL CARR THOMAS P. F L E T C H E R FREEMAN.BLOODGOOD

Wo'rsh'ipful Master;

_.

:

. - _ . _ 1 _ _ - Senior Warden.

n__

-.v__'_r_i-Junior Warden. . Treasurer.-

-

Seriiof Junior Senior Junior

CHARLES S . K I N G

THOMAS STOUT PASCHAL CUMMINGS OLEY KICHOLSON HENRY WELTY WILLIAM O . FLETCHER

Secretary.

Tyler.

Deacoti'. Deacon. Steward. Steward.

214

Proceedings of the

October,

MASTER MASONS: John Ames, Joseph Ames, Frank C. Bourcheidt, Jesse Beard, Samuel I. Brummilt, John N . Bird, Dodiidge Cartwright, James S. Chase, William R. Engle, Frank Ellis, George H. English, James M. Edmiston, Frank Gillman, Nicholas B. Hankinson, James B. Huls, Phelix Lorence, Andrew F. Lasure, William L. Leidy, Noah Meek, David A. McKee, Ephram H . Nichols, James R. Polk, James T. Pile, Cash W. Rambo, Richard R. Roberts, George W. Roberts, George Schofield, P. C. Topping, James A. Vickers, N. H . Ward, Samuel Watson, John O. Wetheiill. FELLOW CRAFTS: William T . Adams. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Thomas Walters. DiMiTTED.—Lafayette Baldwin, Thomas N. King, Joshua Meek.

PALESTINE LODGE, No. 127, WELLSVILLE. Meets Monday, on or before full moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: ROBERT WOLFLEY ROBERT H . PERRY JOHN BRUNER ISRAEL D . BROCKWAY IZATES WATKINS W I L L I A M J. ENDLEY EDENEZER WOLFLEY WILLIAM H . CRISTLER SHELDON H . AYRES JOHN CRAMER

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary. Senior Deacoti. Junior Deacon. Senior Steward. Junior Steward. Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: George W. Akers, William H. Makeany, Thomas O'llara, Dudley H. Parker, Robert Palmer, Truman A. Stewart. DIMITTED.—Orison Hewlitt.

1876.

Grand Lodge of Kansas.

215

OTTAWA LODGE, No. 128, OTTAWA. Meets first and third Mondaysof each month. OFFICERS: •

H. D. CRANE •M. O. WEBB C. R. MEIGS SAMUEL SMITH

'—

S. L. PATRICK

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer.

Secretary.

F. A. BEELER

.

Senior Deacon.

JOHN CHENEWORTH

Junior Deacon.

S. DEVORE R. C. CAMPBELL

Senior Steward. Junior Steward.

JOHN LESTER

Tyler.

MASTER MASONS : Abner J. Allen, Harvey Altenberg, Alfred W. Benson, John Busnell, Edmund P. Buck, James S. Baker, Jo?eph E. Barber, David Bausman, I. V. Ball, Charles D. Crane, William H . Cloud, George Curtis, Frank Done, John Z. Dysart, Hiram W. Diggins, C. O. Farnsworth, J. L. Hawkins, Milo R. Harris, J. R. Hibbard, E, P. Hubbard, TJiomas L. Hafer, Horace J. Hall, O. K. Inglefiilz, W. W. Jordan, A. H. Knapp, George W. Lang, Henry V. Luysler, S. E . Lemon, James E . Lindsey, B . C . McQueston, Joseph Marsh, P. D . Miller, J. W. Magee, Michael McCabe, Joseph E. Maxwell, L. C. Moore, W. K. Mottoam, Thomas Nixon, George Preston, Joseph E. Peterson, Charles H . Penny, Charles W. Robinson, Horace J. Smith, E. M. Sheldon, W. M. Townsley, Levi C. Wasson, E . W. Walton. FELLqW. CRAFTS: Daniel J. Maher. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Cyrus Smith. DIMITTED.— E. H . Dimmick, Calvin Holman, William Mansley.

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Pr.gceedmgs of the

Octpber

B E L L E V I L L E L O D G E , No. 129,

BELLEVILLE.

Meets on second and .fourth Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: A. T . WILSON JOHN NEALEIGH

, Worshipful Master.

.

.

E. A. HALLOWELL

Senior Warden.

Junior \yarden.

W. C. ALLEN

Treasurer.

CHAUNCEY PERRY

Secretary.

JOSEPH BooTHE. JOHN WILSON, J R .

'.

Senior Deacon. Junior JDeacon.

R. A. FARRENS

Senior Steward.

EZRA POWELL

Junior Ste.ward.

JOHN

J. SCHOFIELD

Tyler.

MASTER .MASONS.: '" Charles Anselmo, A . Asburnson, Benj. A b b o t t . L . J . Adams.MartinBowman, Ezra D. Brybee, John Bodine, James H . _Bradd, T. C. Bester, E. E. Chapman, W. S. Chapman, Fred Collins, F. T. Counter, John Crapo, D. B. Clemens, G. E. IDotey, Bresller Button, Andrew J. Elder, H . C. Fuller, John Farrens, D. C. Gamble, J. C. Griffith, D. M. Houston, Jacob Hull, John Hadsell, W. H. Harmon, Wm. Basket, J. C. Humphrey, A. F. Heeley, F . ' N . Hoyt, A. M. Johnson, X . B. Lamb, George Gamble, John Larson, J. M. Lawrence, James Mackey, Samuel McKay, Josiah McCarty, W. W. Newton, Levy Nealeigh, Peter Nordman, Oscar Phelps,'N; S.-Pitcher, Chauncey Randall, C. S. Robinson, E. D. Salisbury, E. Stanton, J. B.Simonson, J. W. Smith, Albert Schlapback, Nat •Templelon, Jonathan Taylor, J. H . Taylor, Geo. W. Task, Royal Tyler, R. W. 'Vandyke, N. T. -Van Matta, Ed. Woosley, J. F . Wells, A. B. Young, Solomon •Stover, Geo. H . Wilkes. FELLOW'CRAFTS: H . G. Dow, Bennett Hays, ;Ezra Powell,-Robert Swan. ENTERED APPRENTICES:. A. J. Beers, Fred. Elliott, Andrew Glenn, J. C. Price, George Rheim, Richard Ward. DiMiTTED.— Geo. W. Burnham, O. S. Brooks, A. A. Burk, S. E. Coffin, H . Z. Fowler, P. F. Grant, Robert Kyle, A. Steinblock, J. P. Williams, Solomon Wagoner.

1876.

Grand Lodge of Kansas.

217

P O L A R .STAR L O D G E , No. 130,

-NETAWAKA.

Meets on the'second .and fourth Saturday evenings. OFFICERS: L. JAMES

Worshipful Master.

JOHN GIBBINS

Senior Warden.

A. "L. STEWART

Junior Warden.

A. NEAL

Treasurer.

B. P, FuNCHESS

,

Secretary. Senior Deacoii. Junior Deacon.

G. W. TODD JOHN CAMPBELL

Senior .Steward.

F. S . M O R S E

Junior Steward.

THOMAS TAYLOR

^^_. Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: A. J. Best, Isaac Hoover, E. Hanson, S. L. Roberts, Chas. Sprague, Jno. Shaffer, F. G. W. Travis. DiMiTTED.— Geo. Beemer, G. T Eubanks, W. B. Roberts, J. E. Rourke, J . W. Luce.

E Q U I T Y L O D G E , No. 131,

FONTANA.

Meets on Friday, on or before full moon and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: M . L . NESBITT S. IUNDERHILL A. W. DERKIN W. H . WiLHOlTE

.

Worshipful Master. ..._-_^--__. Seiiior Warden. Junior Warden. . Treasurer.

.

G. W. ROBINSON

Secretary.

M. H . TAPPANC. W. GREEN H. RICE A. MCCOY

Senior Junior Senior Junior

W. J. BOUND

•-• ^

^..^

Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.

^ i _ Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: B. A. Arbogast, J. R. Campbell, J. M. Deball, W. B. Freeman, Henry L. Merrill, J. M. Walthall, Daniel Underbill. DIMITTED.— M. M. Holmes, John McPherson. 19

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October,

C A R S O N L O D G E , No. 132, E L K CITY. Meets Saturday evening, on or before the full moon of each month. OFFICERS: JAMES H . ASHBAUGH

Worshipful Master.

GEORGE R. CHRISMAN

Senior Warden.

JOHN MoNTFORT

Junior Warden.

EDWARD L . O W E N

Treasurer.

J. P . SwATZEL

Secretary.

W H I G SOUTHARD

Senior Deacon.

JOHN W . CRAIG

Junior Deacon.

JAMES W . DENTON

Senior Steward.

H E N R Y OSWALD

Junior Steward.

JAMES W . BELL

Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: Benjamin Benson, J. B. Clark, Samuel Clark, John W. Dear, B. F. Hatcher, Jas. B. Kelly, Geo. T . Noland, Albert A. Mears, Joel W. Reed, Joseph Renlfro, Geo. T. Sherman, F. J I . Sentony, Robt. L. Sulivan, Jesse Walker, E. T. Walker, W. W. Woodring, John W. Woodring. FELLOW CRAFTS: James Gulp. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Orpheus Kenaston. DIMITTED.— Henry Stephens, G. M. Walrad, W. G. Hough.

C R E S C E N T L O D G E , No. 133,

ARKANSAS CITY.

Meets first and third Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: C. E. O. C.

R. MITCHELL B. KAGER P. HOUGHTIN R. SiPES

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer.

J. BENEDICT

Secretary.

A. W . BEAKEY H.GODEHARD. S. C. WiNTiN

Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Senior Steward.

THOMAS BAIRD jAMES^DisSEN

Junior Steward. 1

Tyler.

1876.

Grand Lodge of Kansas.

219

MASTER MASONS: W. M. Berkey, T. C. Bird, A. J. Besmile, M. C. Baker, S. P. Channon, R. Hirfmaster, T. H . Henderson, W. J. Hamilton, A. D. Keith, M. R. Leonard, I. C. Loomis, L. McLaughlin, Thomas Parvin, B. C. Swartz, O. Sparkman, Jas. Shepard, A. K. Milton, G. L. Ward, C. M. Scott, H. B. Pruden, J. I . Mitchell, H. P. Farrar, T. L. Brown, K. F . Smith, O. C. Smith. F E L L O W CRAFTS. R. A. Houghton. ^

DiMiTTED. — A . J . P y b u r n .

CLAY CENTER LODGE, No. 134, CLAY CENTER. ' Meets first and third Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: MATTHEW M . M I L L E R

Worshipful Master.

WILLIAM S . BEATTY

Senior Warden.

NATHAN GOLLOBER

Junior Warden.

H E N R Y H . TAYLOR

.

Treasurer.

H U G H M . FRAIZER

Secretary.

GEORGE WIGG

Senior Deacon.

-

Fox WiNNE

.

CARL W . LINDNER

C

Junior Deacon. Senior Steward.

JAMES W . MILLER

Junior Steward,

ANDREW J. SHAFFER

Tyler.

^

MASTER MASONS: Clark M. Anthony, Hiram Bloss, Frederick Bishoff, John S. Bowen, Enoch Cummings, John B. Dungan, Uriah H . Emick, Josiah C. Elkins, Anthony D . P. Ferguson, Lyman F. Ford, Robert Franken, Peter H. Gebhart, John S. Harris, James B. Hall, James Hathaway, Aaron Hulin, Isaac lams, Felix H . Jackman, James W. Johnston, Hiram H. Jack, Charles M. Kellogg, Gottlieb Kuhnle, Obadiah B. Lewis, Samuel Longworthy, James Lacey, Wesley McLaughlin, Edward B. Marven, Thomas McNeil, George W. Neil, John R. Newberry, John D. Perring, Pickens C. Pinkerlon, John H. Pinkerton, Elijah M. Pinkerton, Henry A. Ruthrauff, William W. Roberts, William S. Rundle, William A. Schoonover, Jonas D. Schooley, John D. Spicer, John R. Taylor, Solomon K . Troxell, Joseph H . Talkington, William H. Underwood, Eugene C. Vandeventer, Allen Wilson. DlMlTTED.— Frances M. Coffel, Thomas H . Gabhart, Andrew J. Gabhart, James W. Smith.

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LENEXA LODGE, No. 135,. LENEXA. Meets Saturday, on or before the full moon of each month. • OFFICERS : G. W. BREYFOGLE C. C J SwiTZER A. G. CARPENTER

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

R. ALLEN H . J. ALLEN

Trea.surer.Secretary.

G. M. BOWER

Senior Deacon.

JAMES RUSH

Junior Deacon.

J. W. COE

Senior Steward.

DENNIS FLATT J. M- BRADSHAW ._

Junior Steward. Tyler.

,_

MASTER MASONS: J. W. Buckley, George Bousman, H . D. Bookout, J. F . Ezell, M. Fanning, John R. Hapes, W. P. Haskin, Henry Kun, G. F . Gayord, O. V. R. Laveck, Robert Mooney., G. L. Pitt, James Sanford, H . D. Gillelt, G; A. Medlam. ENTERED- A P P R E N T I C E S : H . L. Smithers. DiMiTTED.— O. K. Renyolds.

VESPER LODGE,. No; 1.36, SEDAN. Meets Saturday on or before the full moon of each month, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: LYMAN P. GETMAN AMBROSE H . K I N G FREDRICK C . RO"ESLIN

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

.

JAMES W . ' CROWELL THOMAS J. N E W E L L

Treasurer. .

CORNELIUS ROWE JOSEPH P. RHOADS JOHN P. D. MOURIGNAND. THOMAS STANLEY ALVIS HEMFORD

1—:

Secretary.

•

Senior Junior Senior _ Jjin^or Tyler.

Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.

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MASTER MASONS;: Daniel Blakeman, Elmore W. Conner, J. W. Custer, Newton Connor, Julius L. Dewey, William' Doty, George W! H'edger, Ilenry-'S. HoUaday, A. P'. Hunt, Nais Haw, Chris. A. Hahn, W. W. Jones, William D. Jolley, John W. Johnson, Richard D. Kilgore, John Lee,Oren D. Lemert, David J. Moore, William Ray, Daniel Stough, Henry Smart, Benjamin C. Talbott, Henry J'. Wheeler, F . G. Wade. ENTERED APPRENTICES: William D. Hang, Virgil Herodi Lewis G. Wait. DiMiTTED.—R. H . Endicott.

G H E R R Y V A L E L O D G E , No:. 1,37,.

GHERRYVALE.

Meets on the first and third Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: G. R . S H A W J. C. BRECKENRIDGE W M . LYTLE

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

;

THOMAS R . W H U L A N

Tireasuren

FRANK BUCHAMBER

:

WM. WARREN J. C. CUNNINGHAM F..S. H E L T

.

Secretary.

Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. •_ Senior Steward.

GEORGE CONRY

Junior Steward.

SAMUEI; P I N E .

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.

Tyler.

MASTER:- MASONS>:r Samuel Beal, E. B. Barnes, O. F . Carson,. Thomas Coward, Cyrus A. Clotfellu, J. H . Ellis, Wm Finley, A. M. Flemming, John Jackson, John C. Leslie, C. B. Eykins, Gidion Nigh, Seth Paxson, D. Quinnj Edwin G. Rule, Robert Taylor, Cyrus Toles, A. B. Veager. FELLOW CRAFTS: Chas. W. Booth, M. A. McCormick, R. H. Taylor. ENTERED- APPRENTICES^ J. W. Jones. DlMlTTED.—Thomas Long.

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October,

POMONA LODGE, No. 138, POMONA. Meets Tuesday evenings, on or before full moon of each month. OFFICERS: B. F . SNYDER D. H . STARKEY B. H . PASSLEY

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

J. W. MACKEY

Treasurer.

SANFORD TOPPING

Secretary.

L. NEWCOMB FREEMAN

Senior Deacon.

S. W . PERRYMAN

Junior Deacon.

J O H N M . DYER

Senior Steward.

J. P . LINSEY

Junior Steward.

J O H N PARKINSON

Tyler.

MASTER M A S O N S : '• ' H . J. Acker, Wm. Burnett, Frank Barnes, W. D. Bagly, Phillip Cantrell,.L. B. Dyer, John B. Holmes, J. T . Jarvins, Jofenathan Parkinson, A. G. Parsley, John Kraus, W. J. Miller, A. J. McMakin, J. C. Roper, A. Smithers, Oliver Wise, H . Wood. FELLOW C R A F T S : Wm. Hume. ENTERED APPRENTICES: T. J. Crum, C. C. Cook. DiMiTTED.—W. Tubbs, H . O. Kelsey.

SEDGWICK LODGE, No. 139, SEDGWICK CITY. Meets on' first and third Thursdays of each month. OFFICERS: JOSEPH S . TUCKER CHARLES SCHAEFER

J . M. CoX-

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.

.*

Junior Warden.

GEORGE P. SCHONTEN

Treasurer.

P. M. MORGAN WILLIAM FINN

Secretary. Senior Deacon.

O. C. RAMBAUS F. T . MORRIS F. M. WATTS

Junior Deacon. Senior Steward. Junior Steward.

A. S. THOMAS

Tyler.

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of Kansas.

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MASTER MASONS: Rufus J. Allen, J. H . Goddard, Horace Grier, E. M, Green, W. H . Hurd, M. M. Haun, B. F. Hill, L. A. Hamline, John Hill, A. R. Hargett, O. G. Jacobs, G. W. Kanavel, J. B. Litsey, Michael Poet, Boen G. Terpen DiMiTTED.—^J. H . Johnson.

R E N O L O D G E , No. 140, HUTCHINSON. Meets on first and third Thursdays of each month. OFFICERS: W. M. INGHAM G. V. RiCKSECKER L. A. BICCER E. A. SMITH S. A. ATWOOD

J. M. JORDAN J. T. DuNKiN M. L. REDDING J. T. NORMAN J.Xi LiNSDAY

'.

Worshipful Master Senior Warden. Junior Warden. '

Treasurer. Secretary.

.

Senior Junior Senior Junior Tyler.

Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward

PAST M A S T E R S : J. McMURRY. MASTER MASONS: L. W. Albright, R. B. Arnold, D. S. Alexander, W. H. Bell, J. W. Barnett, W. R. Brown, N . C. Boles, W. M. Birch, J. B. Brown, S. W. Brown, C. Collins, J. V. Clymer, R. T. Cassidy, A. B. Cclville, S. Cochran, F . R. Chrisman, W . H. Dunkin, F. Dunkin, C. V. Decker, A. Ellsworth, E. R. Fennimon, D. W. Flick, J. L. Ferris, H. S. Pitch, W. P. D. Fleming, B. Folsom, C. Fisher, E. France, P. M. Gillaspie, J. M. Gray, T. C. Gillock, J. S. George, L. Guessaly, E. Hallowell, C. C. Hutchinson, H . Hodgson, N. Harmon, H. W. Hamlin, G. W. Hardy, M. Hoagland, G. W. Irvin, H . A. Jeffs, W. A. Johnson, E. Jones, A. C. Kies, C. O. Lewis, J. T. Lane, J. C. Langill, H. P. Larribee, J. Leisun, E. L. Myer, C. McMurry, H. McMurry, A. W. McKinney, W. McDermid, W. McMillan, T . McSherry, J. P. McCurdy, T. E. Mills, J. Malsbury, A. R. Murray, L. Mills, H.'Obee, D. D. Olmstead, L. J. Perry, W. H . Page, J. L. Penney, B. J. Potter. M. Riddle, H . Raff, E. J. Russell, S. B. Ranson, A. J. Stroup, R. A. Soper, F. Soper, A. M. Swilzer, J. W. Sheahan, G. Shears, R. B. Smith, T. T . Taylor, J. S. Trumbley, A. F. Thomas, J. Vandolah, E. Wilcox, M. D. Woodrow, J. T. Williams, C. B. Winslow, W. A. Wible, S. W. Wible, A. H . Wampler, S. B. Zimmerman. ENTERED APPRENTICES: F. Merideth, M. -J. Beam, S. V. Swaney, W. H. Lewis. DiMiTTED.—W. H . Cadwell, Taylor Flick, E. H. B. Soper.

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October,

S I G N A L L O D G E , No. 141, OSAGE CITY. Meets Wednesday on or before the full moon, and every two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: THOMAS B. HASLAM

Worshipful Master.

H . B. MILLER W. A. COLTERMAN W. L. SCHENCK

Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer.

E. W. HANSLIP

Secretary.

W. B. BALDWIN W. H . CONKLIN W. L. SMITH MOSES SNY

.

Senior Junior i_ Senior Junior

H E N R Y DOOM

Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.

Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: James Cajn, David Clemmer, W. O. Davis, C. M. Folks, B. F. Hendrix, George V. Jones, S. L. Myers, "E. H . Marcy.

N E W T O N L O D G E , No. 142,

NEWTON.

Meets Saturday evening, on or-before the full moon.. OFFICERS : B. F . E V A N S A. B. GILBERT GEORGE CLAPP O. B. EDGETT E. C. BROOKS ._.! GEORGE YOCUM

: .

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.

,

Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary. Senior Deacon.

.

A. S. CORE

Junior Deacon.

J O H N PHINNEY

Senior Steward.

P. BECKER

Junior Steward.

A. RUSSEL

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:

Tyler.

PAST M A S T E R S : O. B. EDGETT.

SAMUEL SAYLOR.

R . E . TORRINGTON.

MASTER MASONS: Almon Baker, A. M. Borden, Albert Becker, David Badger, C. L. Berry, W. H. Bancroft, George C. Burgess, O. S. Bafsett, J. H . Anderson, R. T. Allison, H . C. Ashbaugh, N . C. Calhoun, Amos Chambers, A. R% Candy, T. C. Cutler, J. W. Ady, Joel T. Davis, J. B. Dickey, F. L. Dickensheets, R. P. Brown, Sol-

1876.

Grand Lodge of Kansas.

225

omon Egg, P. Elwell, James Faught, J. S. Fuller, D. Foster, T. J. Griffith, David Hamill, P. J. Heath, P. Hart, E. P. Hart, J. Hampton, Raughley Horton, Joshua Harris, W. C. Johnson, David Kettle, P. F. Leverage, Samuel Lehman, L. F. Leaverty, R. B. Lynch, R. J. Littlefield, G. W. Long, Samuel Mayhan, G. D. Munger, C. R. Munger, R. W. P. Muse, W. McFrancis, A. Markwell, Scott Moore, H. C. McQuiddy, C. T. Mathews, James Norton, W. W. Pope, A. W. Parks, David Reinert, B. F. Studley, Thomas R. Smith, H. W. Stebbins, R. H . Tarbet, J. C. Walker, J. B. Wilbur, H. C. Walker, G. H. Witter, J. C. Wood, J. Wilcox, S. D. Wilcox, N. D. Wickkam. ENTERED APPRENTICES: S. A. Newhall.

M I N N E A P O L I S L O D G E , No. 143,

MINNEAPOLIS,

Meets on second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. OFFICEkS: D. D. HOAG W. A.JOHNSTON W. L. HARVEY

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

F . M. SEXTON

Treasurer.

THOMAS MEDGELY

Secretary.

GEO. MACKENZIE

Senior Deacon.

ASAPH BUTLER

Junior Deacon.

J. P. CUMMINS R. F. THOMPSON

Senior Steward. Junior Steward.

A. G. JOHNSON

Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: Stephen Beebe, Edward Blades, George Counter, C. D. Clark, S. P . Corning, Frederick Dale, W. H . Easly, T. B. Ellison, J. C. Ecord, B. C; Gaines, G. D. Hoffman, David D. Hoag, D. H . Kimble, John G. Lancaster, I. W. Lyons, L. B. Lyons, Pavid Lindenman, James McHenry, J. B. McCoy, Andrew McNutt, C. C. Olney, L. A. Pierce, Frank Philback, Bishop Perkins, W. A. Roberts, M. L. Roberts, Elijah Smith, W. H . Stockwell, I. T. Swart, J. B. Taliaferro,]L.^'A. Tallman, S. C. Webster, Thomas WaddeU. DiMlTTBD.—E. E. Eaton, S. T. Harvey. 20

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Proceedings of the

October,

GILEAD LODGE. No. 144, YATES CENTER. Meets Friday evening, on or before full moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS:. A. F. PALMER GEO. E . FALER

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.

JESSE P I C K E T

Junior Warden.

AUSTIN G . SPEER

Treasurer.

JAMES M . W O L F E R

Secretary.

L E V I S . STEELE THOMAS W . WILSON

Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.

GEO. MENTZER O. J. SKINNER

Senior Steward. Junior Steward.

A. T . WOODRUFF

Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: Frank Butler, H . M. Hubbard, Joshua B. Jones,' Rele McClelland, John Prinde, W m . T . Waldrep. "^ ENTERED APPRENTICES: Joseph C. Powell. DiMiTTED.— John L. Jones. •

MT. VERNON LODGE, No. 145, BELOIT. Meets on Saturday, on or before full moon. OFFICERS: J. W. BRANDON W; C. HoFFMASTER L E W J . BEST

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

:

H E N R Y CASEY W A L T E R SCOTT

W M . S. SEARCH : W, W. ABERCKOMBIE W. C. COCHRAN

Treasurer. ^

:

.

.

ISAAC SEYSTER H . CANTRELL

Secretary.

Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Senior Steward. Junior Steward. Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: N. W. Allen, F . H. Bancroft, John S. Barber, Jas. S. Barber, Alex Campbell, C. W. Gulp, D . Gulp, John Gurtin, D. A. Freeman, A. D. Green, J. F. Halferty. Lewis Irwin, W. C. Ingram, J. A. Markley, J. W. Moon, D. F . Morgan, E. P. Newbanks, W. II. Noah, Wm. Nye, Charles Pfoie, J. C. Piper, D. E. Sedgely, Bennett Shaw, W. J; Simpson, Martin Stanley, C. F . Welsh. DiMiTTED.'—W. T. Donnell,°L.,M. McCoy,

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E L L S W O R T H L O D G E , No. 146, ELLSWORTH. Meets first and third Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: W M . MICHENER J. STODDARD H. W . V A N C E

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

1

GEORGE SEITS

Treasurer.

S. M. RiDDELL J. S. BELI A. J. LoGBACK S. HAMILTON A. B. SHEPHERD

;

Secretary. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Senior Steward. Junior Steward.

;

WM. WILLIS

Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: C. E. Bell, J. J. Burris, H . L. Brown, J. F . Dyer, C. R. Griffith, H. F. Hoesman, Perry Hodgden, A. Houuson, J. A. Huntington, E. A. Kessler, Leonard Light, B. W. Marcus, W . A. Morgan, A. N . McLennan, C. C. Sprigg, M. E . Yoiing, James Young. ENTERED APPRENTICES: D. H. Henderson. DIMITTED. — George Parkhurst.

C E N T R E L O D G E , No. 147,

MARION CENTRE.

Meets on Friday, on or before the full moon of each month. OFFICERS: lioDDY C. COBLE

Worshipful Master.

VICTOR S . PRATT DAVID C . BATTEY

Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

FRANCIS BOWER

Treasurer.

SAMUEL T. H O W E

Secretary.

B . FRANK MARTIN HENRY C. KABLE F R E D ROUSE BENJAMIN A . G R I F F I T H

Senior Junior Senior Junior

J. NEWTON ROGERS

Tyler.

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Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.

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October

MASTER MASONS: Moses S. Bigelow, Richmond T. Battey, William W. Brewer, Allexander E. Case, Charles O. Fuller, William Gray, Charles J. Groose, William Kellison, Lafayette W. Kellison, Jasper King, John C. Mehl, Sam. R. Peters, Arthur T. Perry'.George W. Power, John Nelson, Dallas Rogers, Asa D. Starkweather, John C. Smith, William Suffield, Joseph W. Summers, Charles S. Triplett, Joseph M. Young. FELLOW CRAFTS: Charles Verling. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Edward B. Fowler.

T H A Y E R L O D G E , No 149,

THAYER.

Meets on Wednesday evenings previous to each full moon. OFFICERS: C. T. EwiNG

1

Worshipful Master.

SQUIRE ROSA

Senior Warden.

M. SAX'

Junior Warden.

A. R. SARGENT D. HOLMES

_

Treasurer. Secretary.

G. W. McMiLLER

Senior Deacon.

JOHN STALL

Junior Deacon.

E. C. ROBINSON I. S. SMITH

Senior Steward. Junior Steward.

F. H. PENDERGRAS

Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: Francis M. Abbott, Samuel W. Brewster, Huge Baily, William Bolinger, Thomas H . Cordon, Hadley C. French, J. M. Halsted, Harvey Hostetter. Thomas R. Jones, William W. Jones, Edward Mellboner, George T. Shepherd,' John H . Spuy, C. P. Tracey, Henry S. Wheat, S. B. Wagner, Wm. W. Work, John A. Young, Wm. J. Yates. L S. Smith.

FELLOW CRAFTS:

DiMiTTED.—Augustus K. Brent, S. T . RundeU.

1876.

Grand Lodge of Kansas.

W E L L I N G T O N L O D G E , No. 150,

229

WELLINGTON.

Meets second and fourth Saturdays of each month; OFFICERS: H E N R Y S . CARTER DAWSON W . COOLEY

Worshipful Master, Senior Warden.

L. IC. MYERS

Junior Warden.

THOS. R . LOVE

:

Treasurer.

JOE M . THRALLS

Secretary.

J. R. PEARCE

Senior Deacon.

FRANK CHAPMAN

Junior Deacon.

I. N. KING GEO. W . W I N N J. P. McCuLLOCH

Senior Steward. Junior Steward. Tyler.

.

,

MASTER MASONS: Henry J. Atchison, Geo'. A. Armstrong, C, E. Atterbury, John Botkins, Irving Bell, David Bean, Henry H. Batt, D. N. Cook, J. B. Corey, Fred. Dalby. John G. Davis, Thos. Dickinson, Elijah Evans, Lewis Faulkner, C. R. Godfrey, Geo. W. Hamilton, Garrett Hurst, T. A. Hubbard, S. L. Harraan, James H . Holland, James T. Herrick, John P. Jones, Wm. H. Jordan, Jasper L. Kellogg, John Logan, Abram Murlin, S. Mann, R. B. Magee, A. B. Mayhugh, Stephen Purcell, Wm. H . Ramey, T. F. Rich, T. J. Riley, James E. Reed, Thomas Smith, Samuel L. Still, Edward Saddler, A. A. Shope, R. W. Stevenson, James H. Stipp, J. F. Sutton. FELLOW CRAFTS: Geo. W. Winn, Thos. H . Wright, David W. Homer. DIMITTE0.— Wm. Brown, J. F. Flynn, A. D. Willey, Stephen Purcell, Thomas Donahue, S. H . Rhodebaugh, H . S. Sinclair, T. H. Wright, J. W. McDonald, Geo. M. Miller, John Dunlap, Wm. H. McClellan, D. W. Hoiner.

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October,

DOUGLASS LODGE, No. 151, DOUGLASS. Meets first Saturday on or before each full moon. OFFICERS: GIDEON D . PRINDLE SOLOMON WISE JAMES J. HARNEY

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

J E R E M I A H BRITTINGHAM

Treasurer.

CHARLES H . LAMB

Secretary.

JACOB VAN BUSKIRH JAMES P . SHANKS

.

Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.

ADELBERT D . L E E

Senior Steward.

SAMUEL F . GIBSON

Junior Steward.

JOAfi H. PRICE

Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: Hugh Dean, Walter H . Douglass, Elijah E . Harvey, Frederick Hanson, George S. Hewitt, James Kent, Joab ] . Massey, Isaac Renfro, Edwin Stevens, John Stalter, James Walton, Lafayette B. Warmsley. DiMiTtED.—Watson M. Lamb.

COMPOSITE LODGE, No. 152, EDWARDSVILLE. Meets first and third Tuesdays of each month. OFFICERS: HEMAN B . H U N T WILLIAM A. KOWNS JOHN B . NOGLE

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

^

GEORGE W . W A L K E R DANIEL B . HIATT

Treasurer. '

Secretary.

ALEX. J. CAMPBELI JOHN BENEDICK DAVID C . MURPHY JAMES W . H I L L I A R D

Senior Junior Senior Junior

THOMAS CURRIE

Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.

Tyler.

PAST MASTERS : BENJAMIN E . R I V E L Y .

ISAAC TREMBLEY.

MASTER M A S O N S : George W. Betts, Joseph R. Bradley, James C. Grinter, James R. Hilliard, Fields Kindred, Warren Palmer, Moses L. Thompson. DiMlTTED.—Lauren T. Holland.

1876.

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Grand Lodge of Kansas. C A T O L O D G E , No. 153,

231

CATO.

Meets on the second and fourth Fridays of each month. OFFICERS: GEORGE W . FOWLER JAMES M . SWAN WILLIAM STITLER

.

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

JAMES ODAM

Treasurer.

ERVIN W . MEAD

Secretary.

L. P. MCGONIGAL CHAKLtb IvI. rlARtt.15

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Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.

WILLIAM DORSON JAMES JONES

Senior Steward. Junior Steward.

THOMAS LARGE

Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: G. P. Cole, Robert Fowler, John Jones, Silas B. Jones, N. C. Martam, W. D. Nance, Wyatt Shipp, Beujaman C. Simpson, Andrew S. Spegal, Samuel C. Willard, A. J. Howell. FELLOW CRAFTS: John Jones, N . C. Martin, Joner Elliott. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Samuel James, Arther Frogue, Peter Johnson, Erastus Dugan. DiMiTTED.—P. T. Moss, G. W. Hughey, Wm. Simpson, Wm. Maxson, J . M. Hendricks.

L I N C O L N L O D G E , No. 154,

LINCOLN CENTER.

Meets on the second and fourth Saturdays in each month. OFFICERS: M. C. SPRINGER D. H . MALONE J. S. STRANGE

,

_._,

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Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

THOMAS BRAUN

Treasurer.

M. ROBERTSON HENRY VERNON

Secretary. Senior Deacon.

D. W. HENDERSON

Junior Deacon.

SAMOKL BOBLETT JAMES H A L L ED. M . HARRIS

Senior Steward. Junior Steward. Tyler.

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October,

MASTER MASONS: Andrew J. Abercrombie, W. C. Boesick, William M. Chidester, Joseph Cheeney, C. S. Gaylor, William Hedrick, Daniel VV. Jackson, W. E. Jackson, H . Naylor, C. C. Page, Charles H . Price, C. L. Pierce, E. F . Parker, I. H . Rackerby, W. C. Rackerby, John S. Springer, John Stubbs, Royal Tiler, T. L. Webster, John H . Wright, John Webb, Walter S. Waite, S. M. Wright. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Niles Peterson, Cyrus R. Tyler. DiMiTTED.—M. P. Rackerby.,

HOPE LODGE, No. 155, HOWARD CITY. Meets first and third Tuesday evenings of each month. OFFICERS: J. B. DOBYNS P. M. ViNSEE

;

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Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.

WILLIAM CROOKS

Junior Warden.

JACOB SHOOK

Treasurer.

A. B. HICKS

Secretary.

G. W . M C K E Y C. P. JENKS J. F. HiLLTS L. J. HANSEL. _i

Senior Junior Senior Junior

THOMAS GREENWOOD

Tyler.

Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.

MASTER MASONS: P. R. Bradford, Thomas Carter, G. G. Clay, A. Garner, George Hixenbaugh, John Hugg, Samuel Hugg, J. M. Ilaycraft, William H . Long, William M. Vinser, J. N . Young. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Vincent Confry, Sylvester Lucas. DiMiTTED.—J. A. Bentell, D . W, French, L. J. Hansell.

1876.

Grand Lodge of Kansas. D E X T E R L O D G E , No. 156,

233 DEXTER.

Meets Tuesday evening, on or before full moon, and every tv^o weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: JAMES MCDERMOTT JESSE V. HINES JOHN D . MAUKER

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

ALFRED M . H I G H T O W E R

Treasurer.

ROWLAND C . MAURER

.

Secretary.

GEORGE L . BOURDETT THOMAS W . COATS CHARLES W . JONES WILLIAM E . MERYDITH

Senior Junior Senior Junior

WILLIAM A. CLAY

Tyler.

Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.

MASTER MASONS: George W. Ballon, George W. Burnett, Sanford Day, Dempsey Elliott, Joseph Fruman, George W. Gardenline, John Graham, Enos A. Goodrich, James Harden, Hiram S. Libby, Joseph H . Reynolds, Samuel Rice, Chauncey C. Robinson, Hairllab B. Rude, C. Wesley Ridgway, MacDonald Stapleton, Solomon A. Smith, Peter G. Smith, Solomon Smith, Damon W . Willey, Walter S. Williamson, William R. Vanberger. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Eben C. Clay. DlMilTEU—William L. Reynolds, Alonzo C. Gerdy.

H A V E N L O D G E , No. 157,

SOUTH

HAVEN.

Meets first and third Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: FRANK A. H U N T __.I JAMES W . HAMILTON CHARLES W . W R I G H T

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

REUBEN H . DODSEN

Treasurer.

JACOB R . MUSGROVE

Secretary.

EDMUND R . LEAGUE

Senior Deacon.

JASPER H I X

Junior Deacon.

LEVI HUDSON THOMAS H U N T E R DAVID P. ROBINSON

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Senior Steward. Junior Steward. Tyler.

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October,

MASTER MASONS: John Blair, Capins H . Bell, Albert F. Goodhue, Theodore Horsley, George W. Haines, William H . Lawrence, William H . Moore, Frederick F . Meister, John Neal, Steven O. Noble, William B. Smith, Orville Smith, John H . Saine' Bedford B. Wood. DiMiTTED.— Battis M. Wilkins. .

ACTIVE LODGE, No. 158, ATCHISON. Meets second and fourth Saturdays of each month.

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OFFICERS: T H O S . CLYDE

Worshipful Master.

JAS. G . THAYER JAS. STRAHAN

Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

JAS. B . D E W I T T A. W . SAXTON JOHN B . YOUNG

Treasurer. Secretary. Senior Deacon.

CHAS. WiNCHECK A. P . JACKSON GEO. JANSEN J.B.STONE

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r^

Junior Deacon. Senior Steward. Junior Steward.

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Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: George C. Allen, C. C. Filson, Robert Lovell, R. P. R. Millar, Jacob Martin, Charles Oglesby, C. Alex. Rogers, A. W. Stevens, A. H . Sackman, William H . Thayer, John T. "Wiieman. FELLOW CRAFTS:

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C. P. Cochran, Alex. McDonald, Robert McQueen.

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Grand Lodge of Kansas. ROBINSON L O D G E , No. 159,

235 ROBINSON.

Meets first Tuesday, on or before full moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: CHARLES H A C K CYRUS A. LEMON AARON A. W A D E

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

HIRAM CROWNSE

Treasurer.

GEORGE W . PARSONS.;

Secretary.

JOHN WYNKOOK WILLIAM H . MORRIS RUDOLPH H . BALLINGER ALFRED ROWDEBUSH

Senior Junior Senior Junior

SAMUEL W . W A D E

Tyler.

Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.

MASTER MASONS: Solomon Jameson, Nathaniel Rimberlane, Wm. A. Parsons. FELLOW CRAFTS: James Gafford. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES': Josiah Ball.

S A Q U I LODGE,^No. 160.

OSBORNE CITY.

Meets second and fourth Thursdays of each month. OFFICERS : S. T. WABROND

Worshipful^Master.

C. W, CRAMPTON J. J. HAYS

Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

E D . B . GARRIGUES R. R. HAYS DANIEL BROBST

Treasurer. Secretary. Senior Deacon.

.

H . M . MCENDRIE ABE SMITH . W. N. BREIDENSTINE

Junior Deacon. Senior Steward. Junior Steward.

A. DUMBLETON

Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: John M. Babcock, Wm. L. Bear, Corrietins F. Bliss, Lewis Cantine, AbertC. Dillon, J. q, Fargo, Clark E. Frear, Alfred N . Fritchey, Thomas G. Fitch, Selah B. Farwell, Ed. L. Ives, John N. Kearns, Jas. A. Keeler, C. Henry McHugh, Jas. P. Payne, H . Morton Standley, Jas. T. Saxton, Andrew Storrer, John W. Jeremiah Quigley, Chas. J. Watson. DiMITTED.— Clark E. Frear, Wm. L. Bear."

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Proceedings of the A L M A L O D G E , No. 161,

Octobei', ALMA.

Meets on Mondays, on or before full moon each of month OFFICERS: LARDNER J. MCCRUMB CHARLES KOSS JOHN W . TAYLOR

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

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J O H N C . MCELVAIN

Treasurer.

HENRY G . LICHT

Secretary.

E D W I N HERRICK GEORGE W . WATSON

Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.

EDWARD MOREHOUSE

Junior Steward.

Senior Steward. JOSEPH W . BISHOP

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Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: William A. Doolittle, John R. Fix, Henry S. Fairfield, John Hogue, Frederick W. Kroenke, Horace Minkler, Robert Minnis, Ephraim Sanford. ENTERED APPRENTICES: John Copp. DiMITTED.— Henry C. Shaw, John Gibson.

S A B E T H A L O D G E , No. 162.

SABETHA.

Meets second andfourth Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: WILLIAM S. SLOSSON

Worshipful Master.

JOHN E ; CoRWlN JEREMIAH E.,BLACK

Senior Warden. ^

Junior Warden.

GEORGE H . A D A M S

Treasurer.

NATHANIEL SLOSSON

Secretary.

JACKSON SWEARINGAN OSCAR O . MARBOURG JOSEPH BROWN WILLIAM B. LAWRENCE

Senior Junior Senior Junior

ISAAC SWEETLAND

Tyler.

Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.

MASTER M A S O N S : Ira F . Collins, Gotlieb Christ, John Downs, Alvin G. French, Charles L. Holland, A. H. Jackson, Walton L. Kerr, Maurice H . Kuler, Aaron Magill, Samuel Magill, Archibald Moorhead, W. S. Miller, Nathan R. McBrian, Howry Myer,

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Soloman R. Myers, Washington I. Robbins, Robert Rhea, Martin Shepherd, Geo. W. Sutherland, Nelson Snider, Geo. D. Searls, Lewis V. Turner, Jacob D . Thompson, Sneathen Vilott, John J . Wemple, James H . Wright, W. H . Woodward, Richard Liver. FELLOW C R A F T S : Wm. Smith, L. N. Rird, A. L. Austin, M. W. Willard. ENTERED APPRENTICES : A. J. Dycht,'David Greenlee.

G R E E N W O O D L O D G E , No. 163, CHARLESTON, Meets Saturday evening, on or before the full moon of each month. OFFICERS;: O. P. SMITH J. M. FREDERICK G. W. McCoy

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

ALLEN THOMPSON

Treasurer.

ISAAC HEADLEY

Secretary.

D. W. SEARS

Senior Deacon.

GEORGE B . MCLEARN JOHN LENZA . _

Junior Deacon. Senior Steward.

G. W . DONART

Junior Steward.

JOHN LAHMAN

Tyler.

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MASTER MASONSy John D. AlIen,;Z. C.Clark, Edward Caley,Calvin H . Dodge, Joseph Gilbreath Phileman Higby, Wm. McBrown, Francis M. Mock, Allen McCoy, Tabon Prichard, A. C.,Richardson, David F. Sharp, James H . Tiffey, Charles E. Tippet, Martin Redmond, J. B. Cloysten, James Winters.

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October,

C E D A R V A L E L O D G E , N o . 164.

CEDAR V A L E .

Meets Saturday on or before the full moon, and every two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: CHARLES H . L E W I S SYLVESTER E . LAWRENCE JOSEPH H . HENDRYX ,

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

.

EDWIN M . HEWINS

Treasurer.

W I L L I A M P . LYNCH

Secretary.

H E N R Y O . LYSTER ABRAM YATESJ WILLIAM HOWARD J O H N D . MCBRIAN

Senior Junior Senior Junior

EPHRAIM H . MARSH

Tyler.

Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.

MASTER MASONS: Lafayette Baldwin, Daniel T . Black, James L. Cox, George L. Dickie, John Dosbaugh, Orrin M. Gross, Edmond B. Hibbard, Barclay Hockett, Edward Jaquins, Geroge Lapp, William J . Stover, Benjamin F . Thompson, Eli Titus, J. Seymour Tuttle, George L. Whaling, Benjamin F . Wonder. ENTERED APPRENTICES: James O. Smith:

O X F O R D L O D G E , No. 165,

OXFORD.

Meets Saturday night on or befbre full moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: BENJAMIN F . S M I T H SHERMAN S . RICHMOND LUTHER F . CHANDLER

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

O L I V E R E . KIMBALL

Treasurer.

T H O S . E . CLARK ISAAC D . R I C E

E. A. KRANICH GEORGE HOOSICK JAMES W . W R I G H T

, . . _ _ _ _ _ _ - Secretary. , . Senior Deacon.

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.,

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.___ Junior Deacon.

.

J O H N TATON

Senior Steward, Junior Steward. Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: . Simon B. Snider, William G. Capps, E. B. Foole, J. M. Bates, George H . Winsor, George W. Humphries, Ansel Gridley, John M. Rothwell, John M. Arnold, Ansel Gridley, Jr., Harry G. Eckard. FELLOW CRAFTS: Coleman F . Rees, Benjamin R. Lowry.

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F A R M E R S L O D G E , U. D., ( N o . 166,) MAY DAY. Meets Saturday on or before full moon, and Saturday following, GEO. T . POLSON

OFFICERS: , :

.

Worshipful Master

JAMES W . SMITH

Senior Warden.

F. M. CoFFELL

Junior Warden.

H . A. FREEMAN : SOL. WEICHSELBAUM

Treasurer. Secretary^

' O. C. ADAMS J. W. HAINEY GoTTLOB SHANBEL W. H . KNIGHT J. W. VlTTETOE

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Senior Junior Senior Junior Tyler.

Deacon. Deacon. Steward Steward

MASTER MASONS: Wm. Brethour, J. W. Dailey, Chas. W. Peter, George Pickett. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Peter Dix.

E A R N E D L O D G E , U. D., (No. 167,)

EARNED.

Meets Wednesday evenings, on or before the .full moon of each month, and every two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: GILBERT BEDELL

Worshipful Master.

A. O. BRUNER

Senior Warden.

JOHN W . RHODUS W M . H . BRINKMAN JOHN C . F R Y

Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary.

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WM. H . F R Y S. S. DICKINSON B. S. WILLIAMS A. A. THORP__ JEROME L O T T

Senior Junior Senior Junior ,

Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.

Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: Paul T. Curlett, L. T. Colder, Samuel Houston, Elijah Hannon, C. A. Morris, Jos. Marshall, Wm. C. Tompkins, John M. Van Winkle. F E L L O W CRAFTS, f^ E. W. Lowry, F. C. Hawkins, A. H . Ainsworth, George Nolan, James Waldrof, R. L. Nicholson.

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Proceedings of the

Ociober

P A R K E R V I L L E L O D G E . U. D., (No. 168,)

PAKKEKVILLE.

Meets on first and third Tuesdays of each month. OFFICERS: A. MosER, JR J. F . CRESS G. W. CLARK

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Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

CRAWFORD KEAR

Treasurer.

J. H . CORBIN H . S. DAY E. A. HACKETT A. G. PIERCE J. E. MlNNEY

Secretary. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Senior Steward. Junior Steward.

WM.

:

MAVITV

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Tyler.j

MASTER M A S O N S : Henry Hann, S. D. Wesson, J. E . Drake, J . A. Johnson. FELLOW CRAFTS: G. W. Paul.

B L U E R A P I D S L O D G E , U. D. ( N o . 169,) BLUE

RAPIDS.

Meets first and third Thursdays of each month. OFFICERS : A. J. BROWN C. W. FARRINGTON S. H I L L WM.

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

BURR

Treasurer.-

D. W . HiNMAN A. N. TAYLOR N. HALSTED J. A. CHANDLER K. S. CRAFT

Secretary. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Senior Steward. Junior Steward.

D . MiNNiUM

Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: C. Holman, J. P. Peck. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Rev. C. Holmes.

1876.

Grand Lodge of Kansas.

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I D A L O D G E , U / D . ( N o . 170,) IDA. Meets first and third Saturdays of each month. ""

OFFICERS: O. S. BROOKS G. A. BURNHAM A. STEENBLOCK

Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.

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P. F . GRANT Jos. P. WILLIAMS

Treasurer. Secretary.

A. A. BURK S. E. COFFIN H. H . JOHNSON

Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Senior Steward.

JOHN ERHART

Junior Steward.

LEWIS BIXLER

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Tyler.

MASTER MASONS: Thomas Edwards, Henry Z. Fowler,-William H . H . Farr, Sabastian Shofner. FELLOW C R A F T S : Charles O. Brown, Leonard P. Gnee.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF

P.-.G.-.M.-. RICHARD RIDGWAY REES. BY J . O H ' N • H. ,BRO,W.N.

'The subject lof'this sketch-was no strangerin^thedomain of Masonry. No one among us was more widely and 'more favorably "known not only'in this Jurisdiction but in every American Grand Lodge. No man labored more conscientiously nor more steadily for the upbuilding of 'Freemasonry than our ' lamented Brother 'RICHARD IRIDGWAY REES, our 'first Grand Master. Ever ready to contribute both time and money'for'the good of'the Order, he never failed 10 respond,to the.humblest call,.and rejoiced.at the.opportunity of relieving distress. A-,wor,thy brother;, his wido.w.and orphan in him found a friepd. His charities and benevolent deeds syere not confined,to the fraternity; .toithe extent of his cable-to.w and .ability, ,he .honored every .appeal ,of need with prompt assistance. •Ihe name lof this distinguished .brother, is intimately associated with the historyiofEreemasonr.y in Kansas. Tojhimswevare andebted more than to,any one lelse, (for the .secure :foiuidation of our noble .Order lin this young iState. Every story of ithe superstructureibearsithe indellible mark of his skillful hand, and to each he has .contributed ashlars that will decay only with .lime. His name -is la household word in every Masonic Lodge in the .State, for to the Mason iit signifies ihonesty of ipurpose.and .unsullied probityiin;action. Endowed with.a xvigorous, active mind .which .left its .impression upon everything that ihe undertook, his ibequest .is a record deserving the attention of every surviving brother — one which his family can read iwithout aiblush — and all can imitate with.a'surance of :moral success. Brother RKES-.was .the youngest <son of /LEWIS REES, a native,of Frederick county, Virginia, who'soon after his marriage with SARAH RIDGWAY, emigrated to .the iState of lOhio—then ithe extreme West; this was in 1805. In 1810 LEWIS REES established himself linimercantile businesslat Cincinnati,,and built theifirst glass works west of Pittsburg. Here our Brother was born, December 23, 1812. 'During the iyear 1820, .his father closed'up business in Ohio, and removed to the then territory of Missouri, locating at what.at that time was known-as .old Franklin, a flourishing town on the west bank of the Missouri Rive.r, but <long siace destroyed by that stream.

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The early years of Brother R E E S ' were spent on a farm. The country was new; settlers, scattered; schools, few and of low grade; in consequence the chances for a farm boy of limited means to become educated, were slim indeed. It is said that our Brother never attended school but fifteen months in his life, and that a country one, such as is only found in new settlements. But, in spite of all untoward circumstances, by dint of his own perseverance and untiring energy, he qualified himself for professional reading and in 1830 entered the law office of his brother AMOS REES, in Liberty, Clay County, Missouri, where he completed his course of study. Admitted to the bar he quickly gained prominence. A close student, a thorough investigator, in his day he was regarded as a sound, reliable lawyer, and often was called upon to combat with some of the leading lights of the State. Though not an office-seeker, he yet held some important places of trust. His first position was that of clerk of Clinton county which he assisted in organizing. This was about the year 1832. Some two or three years afterward, and at the expiration of his term of office, he removed to Independence, Jackson county, and continued his professional labors in that and adjoining counties. Soon after his location, he married a lady of Independence, Missouri, POLINR • HAMBORUGH, who died four years after, leaving one son. His second marriage was with Miss FANNY ROBINSON yet surviving him. By this marriage he left eight children, one of whom died soon after his demise. Near the close of the year 1849, he was induced through the advice of friends to relinquish his profession, and engage in the hardware business. In company with a Mr. MODIE he opened a store. But as neither had a large capital and hard times followed, they did not succeed and were after a few months compelled to close business. This undertaking greatly embarrassed Brother REES who never fairly recovered from its effects. Subsequently in pursuit of better fortune he crossed the plains to New Mexico, remaining there but four months. On his return, he was elected Clerk of the Senate of Missouri, and held the position two years. He gained the reputation of a most excellent officer. In 1853 he went to Platte county, Missouri, and re-engaged in the practice of law with his brother and former tutor. About this time the territory of Kansas was opened for settlement and in 1854, he crossed the river, locating at the present city of Leavenworth, then a waste. Here he lived and spent the remainder of his days. Though much is due to his energy in opening and building up that city, he profited little by its development. Here he was again recognized for official place and elected Justice [of the peace, the first officer of the kind chosen in Kansas. He was next elected to the famous Lecompton Legislature, and in that body strove with all his might for the success of that organization of the Territorial Government. While we think he was honest in his belief that his course in that assembly was righi, his cotemporaries then and afterwards, deemed it impolitic, if not radically wrong, though no one impeached his motives, or attributed his conduct to a want of personal integrity. In 1865, he was again elected a Justice of the Peace, and held the office for six consecutive years; after which he was elected Probate Judge for the county

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of Leavenworth, and served two full terms and one year on the third term, occupying the position at the time of his death. When he took possession of the last named office, the books, papers and records were apparently in ineAricable confusion; in the words of an able lawyer who had occasion to examine them, "chaos reigned:" Method in whatever he undertook and systematized arrangement when completed, were his salient characteristics. These coupled with unflaging habits of industry served him in good stead when attempting reform in the office to which he had been called. After months of wearing and perplexing toil in addition to his regular duties, he succeeded in securing an orderly arrangement of papers and records, so archived that in a moment any set or single paper could be found. At the time of his decease, ev^erything in his office was in order, and the members of the Leavenworth bar, concurred in saying that his office was a model, and he an exceptionable Probate Judge. We have frequently heard this opinion confirmed by legal men from other parts of the State, and not unfrequently heard them assert that he was the best Probate Judge they ever met. In proof of his popularity as a Judge, the reader need only recur to the election returns of 1874. The great majority he then received amply shows in what esteem he was held. When called hence, Brother REES was not a member of any church, though in 1849 he had united with the M. E. Church South, and for many years proved a faithful and efficient co-operator in that society. About the commencement of our late national " unpleasantness," becoming dissatisfied with the action of the various churches, he severed his connection with the church of his early choice. However, the reader must not infer that Brother REES. ever relaxed any of his moral obligations or ever became neglectful of religious duties. A firm believer in Christian truths, his life was squared in accord therewith. Often have we heard him say that he never retired at night without kneeling at the bedside and offering up his feeble thanks to God for the many blessings vouch-safed him through the day. In some respects Brother REES was a remarkable man; an original thinker, his views were generally sound upon all questions which he discussed, and, although his treatment of certain subjects was at times tinged with eccentricity, generally he reached conclusions which commanded the unqualified assent of ripe thinkers and nominally abler men. Had his early life been spent in some Eastern, cultured town and not upon a rough frontier, doubtless his name would have been more conspicuous and lived longer in the memory of man; as it is, his is no mean place. An ardent reader of the higher literature, both prose and poetry, of our language, he frequently contributed to current publications pieces of his own and of high merit; several of his poems bear the impress of the true bard. The masonic career of Brother REES, commenced in 1842. He was initiated in Independence Lodge, No. 35, (old number) June 18, 1842, and on July the l6th following passed and raised. By tiie records we find that he was Worshipful Master of Independence Lodge from 1845 ' ° '850, and was made D. D. Grand Master of the Fourth Masonic District which included Jackson county. Brother REES received the Capitular Degrees in Liberty Chapter of R. A. M.,

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in Xiberty, Clay 'County, 'Missouri. The degrees of Mark and Past Master were conferred on him February i6, 1843, ^"^^ those of Most Excellent and Royal Arch on the i8th of the 'same month. Compinion REES was the first High Priest of Independence Chapter, No. 14, of Royal Arch Masons from January '28, 1848 — the date of the dispensation — until December, 1850. H e was Deputy Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Missouri for one year. After no narrow investigation we have not been able to discover when or where he received the Cryptic Degrees; but from the fragments of information gathered from various sources, conjecture that they were conferred in Independence Chapter, No. 12: the Chapters in that Jurisdiction having control of those degrees; subsequently this law was changed. The orders of Christian Knighthood he received in St. Louis Commandery No. I, Knight Templars, in January, eighteen hundred and forty nine. In the year 1867, in the city of Leavenworth, Brother R E E S received the ineffable Degrees of the.Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite from the fourth or that of Secret Master up to and including the thirty second or Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret. In St. Louis, Missouri, September, 1868, during the session of the Grand Encampment of the United States he with a number of other distinguished Masons received the thirty-third and last Degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. The different positions held by Brother REES in various branches of the Order, we are unable to specify notwithstanding we have labored faithfully to gather reliable material to this end. We have spared no pains to procure information and have corresponded with all who were likely to be in possession of facts which would enable us to produce a fair and complete masonic history of his life. Though many of those addressed, had been associated with him in social and politic il life, and had acted with him in some one or all of the masonic orders, they could impart little pertinent to our-purpose. Brother REES no doubt changed his membership several times when he ' changed his residence, before leaving Missouri. While of the 'latter vre ihave already furnished the record, of the former we are ^without proof, and with reluctance leave this paragraph of his history incomplete. In 1855 we find Brother REES engaged in organizing Leavenworth Lodge, No. 2, A. F. and A. M., of which he was the first Worshipful Master. H e served for one year. In the month of November, 1855, delegates from the several Lodges in the Territory of Kansas assembled in the city of Leavenworth, for the purpose of organizing a Grand Lodge. The Lodges represented in this convention were Smithton Lodge, No. I, W. P. RICHARDSON, proxy'for the W. M , and Leavenworth Lodge, No. 2, RICHARD R. REES, W. M. and A.

PAYNE, S . W . Brother RICHARDSON was made chairman and Brother REES secretary. The constitutional number of Lodges not being represented, on motion of Brother REES, the convention adjourned till December 27, 1855, after instructing the secretary to notify the officers of the absent Lodges of the adjournment and request 'their presence at the adjourned convention. At the time fixed they again assembled, when the Lodges were all represented. Brother JOHN W. SMITH in the absence of Brother RICHARDSON, was chosen chairman. -On motion of Brother REES a Grand Lodge was opened and a Con-

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stitution and. By-Laws were adopted. The Grand Lodge thereupon proceeded to the election of officers, and Brother REES was chosen Grand Master and was continued' in that position for the next four consecutive years. During the year 1861, he assisted in the organization of Leavenworth Chapter, No. 2, R. A. M., and was its first High Priest and held the position until 1867 when he was succeeded by Companion M. S. ADAMS. In 1866 the Chapters of Leavenworth, Lawrence, Atchison and Fort Scott >piiet in convention and organized the Grand Chapter. Companion REES was elected its first Grand High Priest and remained in office for three years. At the organization of Leavenworth Council, No. i, of Royal and Select Masters, Companion R E E S was present to aid and assist by his counsel, and was the first Thrice Illustrious Master. In this capacity he served for five years. He also assisted in the Organization of the Grand Council of Kansas and presided as its Most Illustrious Grand Master for two years. At the institution of the Leavenworth Commandery, No. i, of Knights Templar, we find Brother REES among the first to forward the work. The organization being complete, he served as Eminent Commander for one term and for many years as prelate. In the discharge of the duties of the latter office he was peculiarly happy and gave great satisfaction to the Sir Knights. When the Grand Commandery of Kansas was constituted, he participated in the proceedings. Being ready and willing to push the work befure him, and perforin the duties of any post assigned, he was elected Grand Captain General and served one term. At his death he was Deputy Grand Commander; had life been inducted into the office of Grand Commander. As in civil offices, so in masonic, Brother REES ever acquitted himself with a Master's skill. Difficulties incident to all new organizations, which to others were insuperable, he overcame . with graceful ease. No complication was an overmatch for his patience; quick to detect a sophism he was prompt to expose its fallacy. Though keen and incisive in debate, he never left behind a sting to rankle and fester in the heart of an. antagonist, nor willfully provoked the ill-will of any human being. We never heard him condemn a brother or fellow citizen. In the character of all he could find sotne good trait, some point to commend. Strict and straight-forward in his dealings and intercourse with men, he asked only an honorable return in kind; and when he failed to receive this, did not denounce them as reprobate beyond hope or endurance. On the contrary, he ever found some extenuating circumstance in theij conduct or environments, and gave them the benefit. But the reader should not gather from these remarks, that Brother R E E S was in the smallest degree deficient in that moral courage which is the essential'stimulant to all commanding attainments — all pronounced, manly actions. We have known but few men who equaled him in this element and none who. excelled. What was right he pursued with unflinching devotion. Rather than surrender principle, we think he would have waded through an ocean of fire. Yet he was no bigot. He freely accorded to all the full measure of mental and moral independence which he asserted, for himself. Conscience in him was a moving, guiding power, whose least suggestions he obeyed. This united (g his moral

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courage, enabled him to rise above the petty assurance and intolerance of cast or clan, and helped him to correct his personal errors before they took on the form of habit and became insurmountable. Convinced of error, no man sooner abandoned it than he, and no man stood with firmer pose before the altar of Truth. Every enterprize which tended to elevate and improve men, elicited his warm sympathy; and, while others stood aloof, praising but not helping on plans devised for juch purposes, he gave them a personal, hearty support. His advice to others indicated shrewdness, tact, and a large knowledge of the world, and when followed rarely failed to eventuate in good. Indifferent to the charms of wealth, though at one time standing in the front rank of those prospectively to become rich, he was content to see his neighbors pile up their eagles and extend their possessions, limiting his own aspirations to a snug, unpretending home. Masonry with him was not a mere body of plausible, exoteric doctrines. With reverent steps and undoubting faith he paced the triple chamber till to him were made known its grand truths. These he adopted as his guides in life. Recognizing the universality of the esbtiric doctrines of Free Masonry, he sought on every apposite occasion to introduce them among men to allay strife, root out bigotry, and infuse into the hearts of men a sound, abiding respect for the moral law. Master of his own passions through obedience to the divine behests of that law, he strove to win others to a higher and purer life, by the exposition and illustration of its more recondite pdnciples. Nor were his labors in vain. Hundreds in this Jurisdiction and elsewhere, to-day, would cheerfully bear testimony to the salutary influence of his example and instructions. Let us hope that they too, impelled by gratitude to him for his thoroughly unselfish assistance, will pass on the torch which he left behind in full blaze. In this coiinection it is proper to remark, that he was ever the stern foe to all innovations in our venerable institution. The law without amendment or addition he revered and maintained. In this respect he was an unflinching conservative. In the old Constitutions he found the chart for his guidance. To them he recurred after storm and tempest, and with their assistance having determined his reckoning, steered the ship, while in command, to port without loss or damage. As early as 1858, in an address to the Grand Lodge of Kansas over which he presided, he took strong ground against the doctrine then becoming to a certain extent current — that held in regard to the status of non- . affiliates. While holding that every Mason ought to be a member of some Lodge, he proclaimed the right of every Mason to withdraw from a Lodge, whenever he pleased, if worthy, not under (jharges and unindebted to his Lodge. H e regarded all legislation tending to ostracise a Mason on account of non-^ affiliation to be in violation of ancient usages, derogatory to Masonic rights, and tending to modernize the ancient institution. H e held that the man who. was once a Mason, was always so, and though a nonTaiHliate was entitled to the rites of burial at the hands of the Craft. These positions of his, he re-affirmed in two or three subsequent addresses, and through life maintained them without hesitation or reserve. Subsequent Grand Lodges in this State have substantially liflopted bis vie>V5, and pgw they may be said to have be^ojn^ fi^ed in our legUi

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latioQ. Since his Grand-Mastership, abler men to whom larger means were available, after the most thorough and searching analysis, have upon this and kindred subjects fully confirmed his positions. These disquisitions appeared just before his death, and we are happy to record that it gave him espefial satisfaction to find that the doctrine for which he had so long contended, had been conclusively vindicated. With the departure of Brother REES there passed away a bright, hopeful, forgiving spirit. Let us hope that his example as an officer, mason, and citizen may never be forgotten; but imitated by Masons throughout the Jurisdiction, yearly strengthen public confidence in our institution. Emphatically we can say, Rtguuscat in pace. 23

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Ohio, Dec. 23, 1812. Kas,, Nov. 19, 1875,

I H E A R D A VOICE FROM H E A V E N

SAYING

UNTO M E , W R I T E , BLESSED A R E T H E D E A D WHICH DIE ' IN THE

L O R D F R O M H E N C E F O R T H ; Y E A SAITH T H E

SPIRIT, T H A T T H E Y MAY R E S T FROM T H E I R L A B O R S ; AND T H E I R WORK DO F O L L O W . "

RICHARD R . R E E S , P,G.M. T. J. CAMPBELL JAMES COOLEY W. W, CARTWIGHT J. S. REDFIELD, P. D.G.

M.

THEODORE F . FRINGER JOSEPH HOCKHAM JOHN FAWCETT CHARLES M A R S H GEORGE B . WHITING W. A. ADA'MS JOHN C . RICHMOND, P, G. S. iV.

S. W. McCoMAS . . '. HERMAN ZWANZIGER JOHN T R I P P THOMAS B . NEWLAN JOEL S. YOUNG CALEB D . W A R D

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Leavenworth, November 9, 1875. Leavenworth, December 25, 1875. No. 4, Kickapoo, February 26, 1876. No. 6, Lawrence, January 16, 1876. No. 8, Bourbon, June 22, 1879. No. 10, King Solomon, November, 1875. No. 10, King Solomon, December 18, 1875. No. 12, Emporia, February 25, 1876. No. 16, La Fayette, March 18, 1876. No. 16, La Fayette, August 11, 1876. No. 17, Topeka, September 24, 1875, No.. 18, Franklin, August 25, 1876. No.. 20, Circleville, June,23, 1876. No. 29, Pacific/'October 25, 1875. No. 29, Pacific, November 6, 1875. No. 33, Mound City, February 7, 1876. , No. 33, Mound City, June 9, 1876. No.

2,

No.

2,

No.

34,

E. D. SHANNON

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37,

M. M C P A R K E R

No.

37,

A. C. FARNHAM

No.

37,

JAMES M . COURTNEY

No.

41,

No.

42,

J . W. WALTON WILLIAM HAMILTON . .

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No,

44,

W. W. MARTIN

No.

46,

L. F. DAVIS

Great Light, April 27, 1876. Paolo, June 12, 1876. Paola; May 9, 1876. Paola, November 21, 1875. Blooming Grove, April 10, 1876. Holton, October 29, 1875. Delphian, December 16, 1875. Rising Sun, July 7, 1876.

No,

57,

No.

60,

L. H. WILLIAMS

Coyville, May, . Salina, November 28, 1876. No. 64, Wathena, September 27, 1875. No. 64, Wathena, February 20, i866. No. 64. Wathena, May ic, 1876. No. 66, Burlington, October 30, 1875. No. ji, Baxter, September 20, 1875.

J. N. CRAWFORD

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73,

D. H. WAGNER

No.

75,

THEODORE REYNOLDS

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76,

E. B. CROCKER

No,

80,

H A R R Y EVANS

No.

82, 84,

JAMES A. TOWNS ANTHONY SMITH JOHN COURTER H. S. CREAL

S. H. BucKELs

DANIEL LOWE

No.

JOHN A. EMSLIE

No.

85,

JOHN INGRAM

No.

89,

Chetopa, . Wamego, February 22, 1876. Erie, November 30, 1875. Zaredatha, , Tu.scan, July 9, 1876. Jefferson, March 7, 1876, Sutton, May 2, 1876. Home, November 19, 1875.

J A M E S A. SONGER

No.

A L B E R T B . SWEET

No.

J A M E S H . HAMPTON

No,

C. R. CARLISS

No.

W. P. GASSARD THOMAS J. BABCOCK

: No. No.

JOHN M . M.JWILLIAMS

No.

K. C. HOOPER

No.

WILLIAM GRIMSLEY, Sr

No.

B. F. STBBLE

No.

D. C. H A R R I S

No.