The Annual Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Kansas AF&AM - 1890 to 1894 by Grand Lodge of Kansas AF&AM

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

GRAND LODGE

2018

THE ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE

A.D.1890 - 1894 A.L. 5890 - 5894

KANSAS ANCIENT

FREE & ACCEPTED

MASONS

1890 - Salina 1891 - Fort Scott 1892 - Leavenworth 1893 - Hutchinson 1894 - Topeka

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PROCEEDINGS Of T H E

M;.W;.GRAND LODGE OF

ANCIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS

KANSAS THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, HELD IN THE CITY OF SALINA, F E B E U A E Y 19 AND 20, A. D. 1890, A. L. 5890.

VOLUME VIII, PART 2. M.-.W.-. JOHN C. POSTLKTHWAITE, GRAND MASTER, JEWELL CITY. R.-. W.-. JOPIN IT. BROWN, GKAND SECRETARY, KANSAS CITY, KAN.

PUBLISHED BY ORDER OF THE M.-.W.-. GRAND LODGE.

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GRAND O F F I C E R S —1890-91. M . ' . W / . J O H N C . POSTLETHWAITE.... Grand R. . A N D R E W M . CALLAHAM Deputy R. . D A V I D B . FULLER Grand R. . W I L L I A M D . THOMPSON Grand R. .". CHRISTIAN BECK Grand R. ,-. J O H N H . BROWN Grand . R e v . SAMUEL E . BUSSEH Grand • GEORGE W . CLARK....'. Grand .•. CHARLES W . W I L L E T T Grand .C. E . CORY Grand ". GEORGE W . FARRAN Grand . ' . F R A N K M . LOCKARD Grand .". DELOS W . ACKER Grand .".JOHN K . CHAPMAN Grand ,". F R I T Z MAGERS Grand

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Master Jewell City. Grand Master Topeka. Senior IVarden....Eureka. Junior H^ardm...Minneapolis. Treasurer Leavenworth. Secretary Kansas City. Cluqilain North Topeka. Senior Deacon Lyons. Junior Deacon....Dodge City. Senior Steward....Fort Scott. Junior Steward...Otta.-w&. Marshal Norton. Pursuivant Vermillion. Sword Bearer Salina. Tyler Leavenworth.

BOARD OF CUSTODIANS. W.'. J A M E S P . HOWE, Chairman W.-. GEORGE F . POND W.'. W I L L I A M M . SHAVER, Secretary

CHAIRMEN OF STANDING On On On On On On

Credentials Reports of Grand. Officers Finance and Mileage Lodge Returns Appeals and Grievances Grand Lodge Properly

Topeka. F o r t Scott. Newton.

COMMITTEES.

SIMEON M . F o x , M a n h a t t a n . JACOB D E W I T T , Salina. ROBERT E . TORRINGTON, Emporia. D W I G H T BYINGTON, Leavenworth. CLARK SMITH, C a w k e r C i t y . A L F R E D CLOUGII, J u n c t i o n City.

On Jurisprudence

O W E N A. BASSETT, Lawrence.

On Correspondence

J O H N H . BHOWN, Kansas City.

P L A C E O F M E E T I N G —189:. T h e Thirty-fifth A n n u a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n of t h e M.-.AV.-. Grand Lodge of K a n s a s , A. F. & A. M., will b e h e l d i n t h e City of F o r t Scott, on t h e t h i r d Wednesday, b e i n g t h e 18th day of F e b r u a r y , A. D. 1891, A. L. 5891, at t e n o'clock A. M. PRESS O F K E T C H E S O N 4

REEVES,

L E A V E N W O R T H , KANSAS.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

JV[..W..aRAND LODQK OF A. F. & A. M., OF KANSAS.

THIRTY-FOUETH ANNUAL

COMMUNICATION.

SALINA, F e b r u a r y 19, 1890. T h e M.-.W.'. G r a n d

L o d g e ANCIENT, F R E E AND ACCEPTED

MASONS convened in Masonic Temple a t ten o'clock A. M. GRAND OFFICERS PRESENT. T h e following G r a n d Officers w e r e p r e s e n t a n d assumed their respective s t a t i o n s : M.-.W GEORGE C. KENYON R.-.W JOHN C. POSTLETHAVAITE R.-.W ANDREW M.CALLAHAM R.-.W DAVID B. FULLER R.-.W CHRISTIAN BECK R.-.W JOHN H.BROWN W SAMUEL E. BUSSER W WILLIAM D. THOMPSON. W CHARLES W. AVILLETT W W.' . ALFRED CLOUGH w.- .JAMES H.'McCALL w.- . DELOS W. ACKER â&#x20AC;&#x201D; W.' . W.',-. FRITZ MAGERS

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

CALL OF LODGES. T h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master ordered t h e G r a n d Secretary to call t h e roll of t h e lodges in order to ascertain if r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s w e r e p r e s e n t from a constitutional n u m b e r of lodges to open t h e

Proceedings

of the

February,

M.-.W.-. G r a n d L o d g e of A n c i e n t , F r e e and Accepted Masons of K a n s a s , for t h e dispatch of business; which b e i n g done, a constitutional n u m b e r w a s found p r e s e n t . OPENING CEREMONIES. A constitutional n u m b e r of lodges b e i n g r e p r e s e n t e d b y t h e i r d u l y accredited rej)resentatives, t h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d M a s t e r w i t h tlie assistance of t h e S u b o r d i n a t e G r a n d Officers, opened t h e Most Worshipful G r a n d L o d g e of K a n s a s , i n ample form, in t h e t h i r d d e g r e e of m a s o n r y , after solemn p r a y e r b y W.-. B r o . Rev. SAMUEL B . BUSSER, G r a n d Chaplain.

READING JOURNAL OF 1889. T h e J o u r n a l of t h e P r o c e e d i n g s of t h e G r a n d L o d g e at t h e A n n u a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n of 1889, held at W i c h i t a , h a v i n g been p r i n t e d , a n d copies s e n t to each lodge in t h e G r a n d J u r i s d i c t i o n , t h e r e a d i n g of t h e same w a s , on motion, dispensed w i t h . REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS. W.-. B r o . SIMEON M . F o x , from t h e Committee on Credentials,, p r e s e n t e d a p a r t i a l r e p o r t , w h i c h was, on motion, received a n d adopted, a n d t h e committee continued, w i t h i n s t r u c t i o n s to a d d t h e n a m e s o f . s u c h r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s as m i g h t hereafter a r r i v e , a n d b e e n t i t l e d to seats in this G r a n d Lodge, w h i c h r e p o r t , as finally m a d e a n d adopted, is as follows: GRAND OFFICERS. M.-.W.-. GEORGE C. KENYON R.-.W.-. JOHN C . POSTLETHWAITE.... R.-. W.-. ANDREW M^CALLAHAJI R.-.W.-.DAVID BWTULLEK

Grand Master. Deputy Grand Master, Grand Senior Warden. "...Grand Junior Warden.

R.-. W.-. CHRISTIAN BECR

R.-.W.-..JOHN H . BROWN W.-.Rev. SAMUEI., E. BU.SSER W.-. WILLIAM D . THOMPSON

Grand Treasurer.

Grand Secretary. Grand Chajilain. Grand Senior Deacon.

W.-. CHARLES W . WILLETT

Grand Junior.Deacon.

W.-. W.-. ALFRED CLOUGH W.-. JAS. H . MCCALL

Grand Senior Steward. Grand Junior Steward. Grand Marshal.

W.-.DELOS W . ACKER

Grand Pursuivant.

W.-. W.-.FRITZ MAGER.S

Grand Sword Bearer. Grand Tyler.

Grand

1889-90.

Lodge of

Kansas.

PAST GRAND OFFICERS. PAST GRAND MASTERS. H E N R Y C . COOK,

OWEN A. BASSETT,

MATTHEW M . MILLER,

SILAS E . SHELDON,

GEORGE S . G R E E N . PAST DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. DwiGHT BYINGTON,

ABRAJI H . ELLES.

PAST GRAND JUNIOR WARDENS. E . T . CARR,

JAMES M . KECK, R. E . TORRINGTON.

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES. Arkansas

GEORGE C . K E N Y O N .

British Columbia

W . D. THOMPSON.

Golorado California

R. E . TORRINGTON. A. M. CALLAHAM.

District of Columbia

H . 0 . COOK.

Illinois..

MATTHEW M . MILLER.

Iowa

J O H N H . BROWN.

Idaho

S. M. F o x .

Louisiana

JACOB D E W I T T .

Maine

J O H N C . POSTLETHWAITE.

S o u t h Carolina Washington Arizona New Y o r k

GEORGE W . C L A R K . D. BYINGTON. R. MCCORMACK. E . T. CARR.

California

ANDREW M . CALLAHAM.

Connecticut

O W E N A . BASSETT.

New J e r s e y

E . T. C A R R .

Nova Scotia

E . T. C A R E .

Ohio

SILAS E . SHELDON.

Minnesota Texas

J. H.SPENCER. E. T. C A K E .

Pennsylvania

GEORGE S . GREEN.

PAST M A S T E R S . W . TREVETT FRED. HEEREN F . E . COLLIS F . M. P E R K I N S G . F . TROTT E . W . HULBERT W I L L I A M MUSSER

...No.

1 2 2 6 6 7 8 11

J . C. J O N E S

S. M. Fox J.P.HOWE D. W . N E L L I S

W M . GANG W A L T E R SPERLING

.NO.

12 16 17 17 22 36 37 39

Proceedings of the

February,

M . K . BRUNDAGE

H . F . HOE.SMAN

W. J. WHITSON

J . L. B E L L

T. P . RODGERS

P. HODGDEN

CHAS. DEFOREST

E. F . FAIRCHILI)

W . M . HARSHBEHOKK

'57

S. J . OSBORNE

148

M . H . VAN FLEET

154

R. G. ROBINSON A. K. W I L S O N

JACOB D E W I T T

No.

146 146 146

;

146 146

F. FERLEN

J . A. G. SAMPLE

158

J. R . CHAPMAN

H. E. BILLINGS

170

J. D . M . C O N R A D

D.C.WELCH

C. E . F A U L K N E R

J . B . STEPHENSON

T. F . G A R V E R

W. H . N E L S O N

S. G R A D W O H I

GEORGE K . MOONEY

181

C. R. U N D E R W O O D

CAMPBELL E V A N S

185

D. R. W A G S T A P K

H . D . CoLviN

D. AVIIITEHEAD

C. L. NICHOLS

189

L. 0 . AViGHT

R. V.LlNVILLE

191

E. ARNER

CHAS. H . W . \ Y

197

F . H . ATCHINSON...

F . M . LOCKARD

199

J . A. C. GORDON

E. H A Y E S

203

JOSEPH WILSON

G. W . V A N B U R E N

208

E . H . CRAWFORD

R. B. INGRAHAM

209

J . P . QuiNN

H . P . COOPER

216

RICHARD WARRING

B. G. BROWN

225

R . MCCORMACK

W. D . C O O K

228

172 ;

17S 174

186

J . H . SPENCER

107

W. H . THOMPSON

230

R.S.

231

107

W. M . SHAVER

A. A. C A R N A H A N

HEADY

113

W.P.

C. W . M C D O N A L D . . .

113

J A S . PICKENS

GEORGE F . P O N D

E. B. TowLE

124

129

MUGGET

232 241

J. H . TYRRELL

252

E . U . BOND

256

C. C. COLEMAN

134

I. AV. ZIMMERMAN

R.T.WEBB

1.37

J . Q. Siioup

143

R. W . H A R R I S

292

E. MOUSE...

294

FREDERICK DEISSROTII

298

GEORGE MACKENZIE

D. D. HoAG W . C. HOFFMEISTER

143 145

257

283

1889-90.

Grand Lodge of Kansas. LODGE REPRESENTATIVES.

Smithton, No. 1 — H . A. H I L L S , S.W., p r o x y for W . M . ; W . TEEVETT, p r o x y forJ.W. Leavenworth, No. 2 — RUSSELL H . F E N N , S . W . , p r o x y for W . M . a n d J . W . Wyandotte, No. 3—HENTON

GORUON, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W .

Kichapoo, No. 4—J- B . LINVILLE, W . M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J . W . Washington, No. 5 — C H A S . A. GREMER, S . AV., p r o x y for W . M. a n d J . W .

Lawrence, No. 6 — A. WIIITE.\IAN, p r o x y for W . M., S. W . a n d J . W . Union, No. 7 — J . B . CALLEN, W . M . ; M. W . K E L L A E , S . W . ; R. O. T H O M E N ,

J . AV. Rising Sun, No. S—W.

S. M I C K L B , AV. M., p r o x y for S.W.; C. E . C O R Y , J . W .

Acacia, No. 9 —J. H . SCOTT, S . W . , p r o x y for W . M. a n d J . AV. King Solomon, No. 10 — P . J . FEELING, W . M . , p r o x y for S. AV.; J . C. KETCHESON, J . AV. Jewell, No. 11—DAVID

J O N E S , p r o x y for AV. M.; AV. T. M. BRUNNEMER, J .

AV., p r o x y for S. AV. Emporia,

No. W.—AV. H . H A R R I S O N , W . M . , proxy for J . AV.; ROLAND

L A K I N , S . AV.

Nemaha, No. 13—C. 0 . V I N I N G , W . M . , proxy for S. AV. a n d J . AV. Oskaloosa, No. 14 — GEO. A. PATTERSON, J . AV., p r o x y for AV. M. a n d S . AV. Lafayette, No. 16 — 0. E . GLEN, AV. M., p r o x y for S. AA'. a n d J . AV. Topeka, No. 17—W. S. R A N K I N , AV. M., p r o x y for S. AV.; C L I F F O R D C . B A K E R , p r o x y for J . AV.

Franklin, No. 18— O. M. AVILBER, AV. M., p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . AV. Olalhe, No. 19 — \VM. J U L I A N , AV. M . ; S. G. MEYERS, p r o x y for S! AV. a n d

J. AV. Valley Falls, No. SI - A. A. MURRAY, proxy for AV. M., S. AV. a n d J . AV. Olivet, No. ^ ^ — J O N A T H A N A S H B V , AV. M., p r o x y for S. AV.; J . E . D . AVIL. LIAMSON, p r o x y for J . \V.

Osage Valley, No. S4-A. F . M E E K , p r o x y for AV. M., S. AV. a n d J . A^^ Neosho, N0.S7—G.

W. RINGLE, AV. M., proxy for S. AV. a n d J . AV.

Pacific, No. S9 — R. R. COCHRAN, S . AV., p r o x y for W. M. a n d J . AV. Towanda, No. 30—WM.

SNYDER, AV. M , p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . W .

Auburn, No. 32—M. F . STOUT, p r o x y for AV. M., S. AV. a n d J . AV. Hiawatha, No. 35—W. 0 . NOBLE, proxy for AV. M., S. AV. and J . AV. Council Orove, No. 36—ROBERT J. W.

J . BARNETT, S . W . , p r o x y for W . M . a n d

Paola, No. S7 — A V I L L I A M G A N G , p r o x y for AV. M., S. AV. a n d J . AV. Seneca, No. 39 — E . CA.MPFIELD, AV. M., p r o x y for S. W . ; W A L T E R S P E R L -

ING, proxy for J . AV. De Soto, No. 4 0 — W A L D O B . B E L D E N , J . AV., p r o x y for AV. M. a n d S. W .

Holton, No. .^S—MOSES SARBACH, AV. M , proxy for S. W. a n d J . W .

Proceedings of the

Delphian,

February,

No. 44 — GEORGE T . H U T C H I S O N , W . M . ; J O H N H . CURRIER,

p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . W . Mackey, No. 4S — A. M. ELLSWORTH, p r o x y for W . M., S. W . a n d J . W . Nine Mile, No. 49 —'E. B . MERITT, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Lake, No. 50—A. D . HOLLISTER, W . M . , p r o x y for S . W . and J . W . Orient, No. 51 —'EVAS

Pottawatomie,

D A V I S , S . W . , p r o x y for W . M . ; W . M . QUINON, J . W .

No. 5.S—DAVID TAYLOR, S . W . , p r o x y for W . M. a n d J . W .

Welmore, No. 53 — CHAS. D E F O R E S T , p r o x y for W . M., S. W . a n d J . W .

Troy, No. 5 5 — L O Y B B . SAXTON, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . and J . W . Spring Hill, No. 56-8. W . YOUNG, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W. Winfield, No. 5S — F R A N K B . D A Y , W . M . ; H I R A M BROTHERTON, p r o x y for S. W . ; H E N R Y C . LOOMIS, p r o x j ' for J . W. Sahville, No. 59 — H . T . T A T U J I , W . M . , p r o x y for J . W . ; 0 . J . T A T U M , S . W . Salina,

No. 60 —Ti. E. NICKLES, W . M . ; C. T. H I L T O N , S . W ; J . W . CROWLEY, J . W .

Adams, No, 63 — F. H. ATCHINSON, p r o x y for W . M. a n d J . W . ; R. W. W R I G H T , p r o x y for S. AV. Wathena, No. 6.4 — J O H N A. C. GORDON, p r o x y for AV. M., S. AV. a n d J . W. Burlington, Frankfort,

Hiram,

No. 66 — CHARLES H . B E L L , p r o x y for AV. M., S. AV. a n d J. AV. No. 67 — JOHN B . AVILSON, AV. M., p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . AV.

No. 68—JOHN

MCGOWAN, S. W . , p r o x y for AV. M. a n d J . AV.

Carbondale, No. 70 — 0. J . GAUOER, AV. M., p r o x y f o r S . AV. a n d J . AV. Baxter, No. 71 —IRA

C. P E R K I N S , AV. M., p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W.

Wamego, No. 75 — J . M. J E N N I N G S , AV. M . ; M. L. STONE, p r o x y for S. \V.; R. N . PEMBEKTOXN', J . AV. ' Erie, No. 76—AA^M. P . H A Z E N , J . AV., p r o x y for AV. M. a n d S. AV.

Delta, No. 77 — R E U B E N H A H N , p r o x y for AV. M., S. AV.and J . AV. Zeredalha, No. SO—J. P. K U H L , AA''. M . , p r o x y for J . W . ;

D A V I D BIGGAM,

S.W. New Albany, No. Sl — F. M. BUSBY, AV. M., p r o x y for S. AV; a n d J . W. Tuscan, No. SS — W. AV. AVILSON, J . AV., p r o x y for AV. M. a n d S. W. Doric, No. S3 —A.B,. MILLER, AV. M., p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . AV. Sutton, No. S5—W.J. COWGILL, AV. M., p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . AV. Sunflower, No. 5 6 — H . A. H I L L , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W . Mankato, No. 5 7 — S A M U E L G . K E Y E S , p r o x y for W. M., S. AV. a n d J . AV.

Home, No. SO —A. G. SANBORN, S. AV., p r o x y for AV. M. a n d J . AV. Golden Rule, No. 90 — J O H N C . AVATT, p r o x y for AV. M., S. AV. a n d J-. AV. Marysville, No. 91 —E. R. FULTON, AV. M., p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . W. Mission, No. OS—E. H. CRAWFORD, p r o x y for AV. M., S. AV. a n d J . W. Girard, No. 9 3 — A V M . H . MOEIH, p r o x y for W . M., S. AV. a n d J . AV. Harmony, No. 94—J. M. KECK, p r o x y for \V. M., S. AV. a n d J . AV-.

1889-90.

Grand Lodge of Kansas.

Delaware, No. 96 — J. G. WOODWARD, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Patmos, No. 9 7 — H . Z. G I L L , p r o x y for W . M., S. W. a n d J . W . Benevolent, No. 98—R. WARIN'G, proxy for W. M . ; J . P . QUINN, proxy for S. VV.; H I L A N D SOHTHWORTH, J . W. Wichita, No. 99 —C. A. G A T E S , AV. M . ; J . S. COLE, p r o x y for S. W . ; E . P H I L L I P S , p r o x y for J. W .

Prudence, No. 100—i:,. R. PATTYSON', S . W . , p r o x y for W . M. a n d J . W . Euclid, No. 101 —A. A. DowNEB, W . M.; G. W. PETTIJOHN, proxy for S. AV. a n d J . W . Keystone, No. lOS—T. J . GARLIC, p r o x y for W . M., S. W . a n d J . W. •Cedo.r, No. lOS — W. N. MCCONN, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W . Frontier, No. 104 - J . B. BESACK, p r o x y for W. M., S. W. a n d J . W. •Solomon, No. 105 — J. L. GALBKEATM, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Fidelity,

No. 106—WM.

H . D R E W , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W .

Fortitude, No. 107—JAS. R . L O S D R Y , p r o x y for \V. M. a n d J . W . ; J . SPENCER, p r o x y for S. W.

Memphis, No. 108—T. J . LONG, p r o x y for W . M., S. W . a n d J . W . Adelphi,

No. -ZW — J O H N W . CRAIM, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W .

Hesperian, No. HI — J . G. MAVER, S . W . , p r o x y for AV. M. a n d J . AV. Blue Valley, No. IIS—W. W. DEDRICK, AV. M., p r o x y for J . AV.; Y. H . BiDDisoN, proxy for S. W. •St. Johns, No. lis —3. K. H E N N I N G E R , A V . M . ; 0 . AV. M C D O N A L D , p r o x y for S. \V.; A. A. CARNAIIAN, p r o x y for J . W.

Excelsior, No 113—AV. J . COCHRAN, W . M . , p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . AV. Muscotah, No. i i C —.TAMES L I T T L E , J . AV., p r o x y for AV. M. a n d S. W . Parsons,

No. 117—JAS.

Altoona, No. 118 —GEO.

O . M C K E E , p r o x y for W . M., S. W. a n d J . AV. E A S T , AV. M., p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J. AV.

•Cherokee, No. 119 — CHARLES M A R S H A L L , J . W . , p r o x y for AV. M. a n d S.W.

Halcyon, No. 120 —Q,. H . REAMES, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . AV. Woodson, No. 131 — C. H . STARRETT, \ V . M . , p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . AV. •Clifton, No. l.?£ — A. J . BANNER, p r o x y for W . M., S. AV. a n d J . AV. •Cawker City, No. -Z^5 — F R A N K M . G A T E S , S . AV., p r o x y for AV. M. a n d J . AV. •Ottawa, No. ISS — G. AV. FARRON, p r o x y for W. M.; S. E . LEMON, S . AV.; C. A . C U R T I S , J . AV.

Belleville, No. 119— T&. B. TOWLE, p r o x y for AV. M., S. W. a n d .1. W. Polar Star, No. ISO— B. P . FUNCIIES.S, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . AV. Carson, No. 13S—JAMES

R . COTRELL, AV. M., p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . AV.

Crescent, No. 133—CHAS.

A. H O W A R D , AV. M., p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . AA\

Clay Center, No. 134 — 11. W. MORGAN, p r o x y for W . M., S. W. a n d J . AV. Cherryr.ale, No. 137—JERRY HOUSEL, AV. M., p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . AA^. Reno, No. 14O—JOHN M . JORDAN, AV. M . ; G E O . AV. BOTHKIN, p r o x y f o r S .

AV-.; J . S. M A Y , p r o x y for J . \V.

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Newton, No. m—C.

February,

F . B E N F E R , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J. AV.

Minneapolig, No. l^S—E. S. DOWNS, AV. M., G E O . MACKENZIE, proxy for S. W . ; T>. I). HoAG, p r o x y for J . AV. Gilead, No. 144 —S. H. STICHER, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . AV. Ml. Vernor>,No.l45

— lonii'W.

BARTLESON, AV. M . ;

JOSEPH P. CADDEN,

S. W . ; E . P . MICHENER, p r o x y for J . W. Elhicorth,

No. 146 — E, AV. W E L L I N G T O N , AV. M . ; G E O . L E I T Z , p r o x y for S.

W . ; T. AV. H A I L , J . W.

Center, No. 147— O. L. C L A R K E , S . AV., p r o x y for AV. M. a n d J . AV. Wa Keeney, No. 14S-S.

J. OSBORN, p r o x y for W . M., S. W. a n d J . AV.

Thayer, No. 149 — S. C. A X T E L L , AV. M., p r o x y for S. AV. and J . AV. Wellington, No. i 5 f — OHVILLE S M I T H , p r o x y for AV. AI., S. W. a n d J. AV.

Leho, No. 15S — C. F . LUSK, S . AV., p r o x y for W. M. a n d J . W. Cato, No. ISS—V^'ii. SIMPSON, W . M . , p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . AV. Lincoln, No. 154—F. COGSWELL, AV. M . ; E . S. BOWER, S . AV.; N . B . D B ; AKMOND, proxy for J . AV.

Active, No. 15S—J. A. G. SAMPLE, p r o x y for AV. M., S. AV. a n d J . W. Sagai, No. 160 —J. J. H A Y S , AV. M., p r o x y for S. W . ; AV. H . M I Z E , p r o x y for J. AV. Sabelha,'No.

162— HAMMOND TAKR, p r o x y for AV. M., S. AV. a n d J . AV.

Lamed, No. 167—AJ.EX. A. S H A R P , p r o x y for AV. M., S. W. a n d J . AV. Blue Rapids, No. 169 —M. N . Cox, J . AV., p r o x y for W. M. a n d J . AV. Fraternal, No. 170 —n. E . BILLINGS, p r o x y for W. M., S. AV. a n d J . AV. Stcrlinr/, No. 171—AVji. S C H E T H , AV. M., p r o x y for J. AV.; CHAS. H . BROWN,.

p r o x y for S. W. McPherson, No. 17S—G. L . MCCOURT, W . M . ; H . H . BIXBY, S . AV., p r o x y for J. AV. Belle Plaine, No. i75 — J O S E P H D U L L , J . AV., proxy for W. M. a n d S. AV. Western Star, No. 174 —F. W. H I N E S , AV. M . ; AV. H . NELSON, proxv f o r S. AV. a n d J . W. Kirwin,

No. 175 — CHAS. E . M O N E L L , p r o x y for AV. M., S. AV. a n d J. AV.

Prairie Queen, No. 176—C. F . ARMSTRONG, AV. M . ; E . S. PITZER, S . AV.,. p r o x y for J . AV. Russell, No. 177—A. A. ROTH, AV. M., p r o x y for S. AV. and J . AV. Burr Oak, No. 17S — F. E . B U R K E , S . AV., p r o x y for AV. M. a n d J . AV. Ml. Moriah,No. 179 —H. E . BUSSBR, p r o x y for AV. M., S. AV. a n d J . AV. Loiiisburg, No. ISO — J. B . TRAMMELL, J . AV., p r o x y for W. M . a n d S. AV. Lenora, No. ISl — GEO. K . MOOXEY, p r o x y for AV. M., S. W. a n d J . AV. Burrton, No. i.?^ — H A R L A N EMERSON, p r o x y for AV. M., S. AV. a n d J . AV. Hamlin, No. 1S5 — JOHN STEARNS, W . M . , p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . W. Mountain Slope, No. 1S6—AV. A . BURNETT, AV. M . ; ROLAND AA^ FINLEY,,

proxy for S. AV.; E . CAR.MICHAEL, p r o x y for J.AV. Pittsburi/, No. 137-^.

W . S M I T H , S . AV., p r o x y for W. M. a n d J.'AV. '

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Onaga, No. 188—A. H . ROBERTS, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Newahcuba, No. 189 — 0 . L. NICHOLS, p r o x y foi W . M., S. W . a n d J . W. Henri, No. 190 — H E N R Y METZ, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J. W .

Walnut Valley, No. 191 —B. B I.INVILLE, p r o x y for W . M., S.W. a n d J . W . Lyons, No. 19S—GEO.

W . CLARK, W . M., p r o x y for S. W . ; J . W . BRINCK-

ERHOPF, J . W .

Hartford, No. 193 —C. A. JOHNSON, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W . Bays, No. 195 —M. J . R. TREAT, proxy for W . M., S. W . a n d J . W . Canton, No. 197—F. H . ELWELL, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . ' Blue Hill, No. 198 —H. WIZMILLER, W . M . ; R . T . FOWLER, S . W . ; A. C. CARSON, J . W. Norton, No. 199 — BYRON V. W H E E L E R , W . M . ; F . M. LOCKARD, p r o x y for

S. W . ; W . E . CASE, p r o x y for J . W .

Mulvatie, No.SOI — MORGAN WILLIAMS, J . W., p r o x y for W . M. a n d S. W . Delplios,No.SOS — 'P. C. H U L L , AV. M . ; J N O . W . SEYMOUR, p r o x y for S.W.;. T. R. CLENDINEN, J . W.

Sumner, No.SOS —'E,. H A Y E S , p r o x y for W . M., S. W. a n d J . W . Downsi, No. S04 —GEO.

E . CRAGIN, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J ; W .

Eminence, No. SOS — U. W. GREEN, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Harper, No. S06—M. H . NORTON, S . W . , p r o x y for AV. M. a n d J.AV. Occidental, No. 207—W. H . AVILLIAMS, AV. M., p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . W. Friendship, No. SOS—W. F . SOPER, W . M . ; AV. H . D W I G H T , J. AA^, p r o x y for S. AV. Brookville, No. S09 — CHAS. M I L L E R , J.AV.

YAH D Y K E , AV. M . ;

M. S. AMOS, S . W . ; J . B.

Qreeley, No. Sll--UEtiRY BOUCHER, AV. M., p r o x y for J . W . ; C. P . CROW,. p r o x y for S. W. Olive Branch, No. SIS—T. L. ELLIOTT, AV. M., p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . AV. Twin Grove, No. ;?i3 — H E N R Y COTTRILL, p r o x y for AV. M., S.W. a n d J . W. Sincerity, No. SH-K. D. RATHBUN, W . M . , p r o x y for J. AV.; J . D. R E E V E S , p r o x y for S. AV.

Walnut City, No. «iS — F R A N K B . SMITH, A V . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W.

Saratoga, No. SIB-'S.

AV. MAGRUDEK, AV. M., p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . W.

Ellinwood, No. S17 — F. A. STECKEL, p r o x y for W . M., S. AV. and J . AV. Landmark,

No. SIS — J O H N DUDLEY, S . AV., p r o x y for W. M. a n d J . W.

Corner Stone, No. S19 — S. W. RAMAGE, AV. M., p r o x y for S. AV.; J . M. FULTZ, p r o x y for J . AV.

St. Bernard

No. SSS — H. H . HARRINGTON, p r o x y for S. VV. a n d J . AV.

Joppa, No. SSS — M. A. PALMER, W . M . , p r o x y for S. AV.; J O H N

COWEN,

p r o x y for J . AV. Anchor, No. SS4. — U. H. K I E H L , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . AV. Siloam, No.SS5 — 0. VV. BLOOD, AV. M., p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . AV. Jamestown, No.SS7 — J). B. MOORE, AV. M., p r o x y for J . AV.

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February,

.Sahm, No. S2S— W . D . COOK, p r o x y for W. M , S. W . a n d J . W . Ninnescah, No. SSO— W . H . THOMPSON, proxy for W . M., S. W . a n d J . W . Magnolia,

No. SHI —P. M. HOISINGTON, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . ; E. A.

B A T T E Y , J . W.

•Greenleaf, No. SSS — E. E . H A D D I X , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . •Clinton, No. SSS — S. A. BROOKS, p r o x y for W. M., S. W . a n d J . W . ' * Axlell,,No. S34—J. M. Ross, S. W., p r o x y for W . M . a n d J . AV. •Garfield, No. SS5 — C. L . C A L E Y , W . M . ; JAMES ANDERSON, S . W . ; R I C H -

ARD BuRK, p r o x y for J . W. Meriden, No. 2S6—\V. C. SPENCER, p r o x y f o r W . M . ; G. D. ADAMS, S . W . ; J . T. BROWN, p r o x y for J . W .

Temple, No. S37—\^u.

PALMER, W . M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J . W.

Ml. Hope, No. SSS — k. D. TAYLOR, p r o x y for W. M., S. AV. a n d J : W . Urbana, No. ^59 — J O H N \ V . PERRY, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . •Soldier, No. HO — J . L. STARCHER, AV. M . , proxy for S. AV. a n d J . AV. Linwood.

No. S41 — SAMUEL BOAZ, AV. M., p r o x y for S. AV.; H . E . H A R R I S ,

J.AV. Miltonvale, A'b. S4S—A.. R. BARDRICK, J . W., proxy for AV. M. a n d S. AV. Ark, No. US—y. MAYALL, AV. M., p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . AV. •Chase, No.Z47—'B. M. SMITH, AV. M.,proxy for J. AV.; AVM. DORAN, p r o x y for S. AV. Scottsville, No. S49 — L. D . CUNNINGHAM, AV. M., p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . AV. Whiting, No. SSO—CHARLES

SHEDD, AV. M., proxy for S. W. a n d J . AV.

•Galva, No. SSl — D. J. AVYMAN, AV. M., proxy for S. AV. a n d J . AV. Stafford;

No. SoS — BihAS F . HOOPES, W , M . ; J O H N H . TYRRELL, p r o x y for

S. AV.; A. H . RoBY, J . AV. Ionic, No. 254—AViLLiAM DIXON, W . M . , proxy for J . AV.; L. H . FISHER, p r o x y for S. W. MiUm, No. 255 —G. M. CHISM, S . AV., proxy for AV. M. and" J . AV. Westmoreland, No. 257 — 1,. D . H A R T , W . M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J . AV. Morton, No. S5S— A. S. MARBLE, p r o x y for AV. M., S. AV. a n d J . AV. Beatlie, No. S59 — A. J . BRUNSWIG, AV. M., p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . AV. Mulberry, No. £61 — 1,. D . BEVANS, p r o x y for AV. M., S. AV. a n d J . AV. _ Charily, No. ^6S — D A N I E L O . EDWARDS, AV. M., p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . AV.

Logan, No. SG4 — A. AV. CKIPPIN, AV. M., proxy for S. W. a n d J.AV. Kilwinning, No. S65— J A M E S K E L L Y , \ V . M . , p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . AV. Mount Zion, No.2G6 — E. W . PHILLIPS, W . M . , proxy for S. AV. a n d J . W." Moline, No. 267-W. H . SMITHERS, AV. M., proxy for S. \V. a n d J . AV. Bourbon, No. ;?G,S—AVILLIAM CAMPBELL, W. M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J . AV. Armourdale, No. 271 — 3. M. ENOCHS, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . AV. Unity, No. ;?75 — H A R R Y H U M E , p r o x y for W . M., S. AV. a n d J . AV. Webb, No. ^ 7 5 — DANIEL H . BRYANT, AV. M., p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W .

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Windom, No. S76 — .J. M . V A N NOSTRAND, W. M . , p r o x y for J . W . ; C. W.. NoRBOOM, p r o x y for S. W . Ashland, No. 277— STEPHEN A . PAKSHLEY, S . W . , p r o x y for W . M.aiid J . W.. Barney, No. S79 — 3. H . SCHIERICK, W . M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J . AV. Brainard,

No.SSO — J. S. K E L L Y , W . M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J . W .

Millbrook, No. SS-7 — D A V I D M . SMITH, W . M . ; GEORGE G . P R E W E T T , p r o x y

for S. W . ; H . KAMPMEIER, p r o x y for J . W .

Alpha, No. 2SS— W. S. KBNYON, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Preston, No. SSS — 3. Q. Siioup, p r o x y for W. M., S. W . a n d J . W . Emerald, No. SS9 — C. B . HOBAKT, W . M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J . W . Paradise, No. sgO — S. F . SHAW, W . M . ; D . F . MILLER, p r o x y for S. W.;; R. F . BURKE, p r o x y for J . W.

Beulah, No. ^ 9 i — J O H N HAMMOND, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Glasco, No. ;?9^ — R I C H A R D W . H A R R I S , p r o x y for W . M., S. W . a n d J . W . Glen Elder, No.294. — 'R. G. H E A R D , W . BI., p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W , Apollo, No. ^37 — G E O . JOHNSTON', W . M . , p r o x y for J . W . ; M. AV. M I L N E R , .

S. AV. Samaria,

No. SOS — .JAH^S

L A T T A , AV. M . ; AV. S. PORTER, S . W . ; F R E D . .

DEISSROTH, p r o x y for J . VV.

Cable, No. 299 —C. L . BERRY, AV. M,, p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . AV. Fargo, No. 300 — GEORGE S . STEIN, p r o x y for AV. M. a n d J . AV.; T H O S . A.. SCATES, S . AV.

Lili/, No. 301 —J. W . GETZB, p r o x y for AV. M., S. AV. a n d J . AV. Randall,

No. S0.# — S A M U E L MANOR, AV. M., p r o x y for S.AV. a n d J . W .

Avon, No. 305 — Tiios. KIRKPATRIOK, S . W . , p r o x y for AV. M . a n d J . W . St. Thomas, No. 306 — R O B T . MCGONEGAL, S . AV.; J O H N B . MORRISON, p r o x y for AV. M . ; G H A S . M . H O V E Y , p r o x y for J. AV.

Kansas, No. 307—Geo. soN, S. AV.

A. M C M I L L A N , AV. M., p r o x y for J . W . ; R. A. AVIL-

Alden, No. SO<S — S A M ' L P . STOUT, AV. M., p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . W . Syracuse, No. 309 —GEO. Naphtali,

GETTY, AV. M., proxy for S. AV. a n d J . AV.

No. SJIO —JOSEPH

R . DOLE, proxy for AV. M., S. AV. a n d J . AV.

Hancock, No. S i / — F R A N K E . COLLIS, p r o x y for AV. M., S. AV. a n d J . AV.. Santa Fe, No. 312—Vf. O. LENHABT, proxy for AV. M., S. AV. a n d J . W . Coolidge, No. 316—WM.

BAKER, W . M . , p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . AV.

Wallace, No.SIS —T. J . R. PERRY, \ V . M . , p r o x y for S.AV. a n d J . AV. Norwich, No. 319-AMOS

AV. DAVIS, AV. M., p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . AV..

Vermillion, No. 320—\V. S. DOMER. S. AV., proxy for AV. M. a n d J . AV. Goodland, No. S21—ROBT.

LBNON, AV. M., p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . VV..

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STANDING

of the

February,

COMMITTEES.

T h e M . - . W . - . G r a n d Ma.ster a n n o u n c e d t h e f o l l o w i n g r e v i s e d list of t h e s t a n d i n g cominittee.9: On Credentials.—SmEos

M. F o x , N o . 16; J . E . D. WILLIAMSON, No.

:22; W M . MUSSER, No. 1 1 ; J O H N HAMMOND, N O . 2 9 1 ; L. D. H A R T , N o . 257.

On Seports of Grand Officers.— JACOI) D E W I T T , N O . CO; GEonGE W . P O R T , N O . 1 4 5 ; G E O R G E W . F A R R A N , N O . 128; J O H N M . J O R D A N , N O . 140; KOBEKT J . B U R N E T T , N O . 3 6 . On Finance

and Mileage.— ROBERT E . TORRINGTON, N O . 12; BESTOB G .

BKOWN, N O . 225; J O H N H . SPENCER, N O . 107; R. MCCORMACK, No. 9 8 ; H E N T O N GORDO.V, No. 3.

On Reports of Chartered Lodges.— DVVIGHT BYINGTON, N O . 10; W. J . WniTSON, N o . 51 ;

W I L L I A M G A N O , N O . 3 7 ; A. M. ELLSWORTH, N O . 4 8 ; '

AVlLLIAJI JULIEN, N o . 1 9 .

Oti Lodges Under Dispensation.— C. C. COLE.AIAN, N O . 134; CHARLES :SHEDD, N O . 250; W E S L E Y TREVETT, N O . 1; A L F R E D W H I T M A N , N O . 6; J O H N B. W I L S O N , N O . 67. On Appeals

and Grievances. - GEORGE W . C L A R K , N O . 192; C H A S . D E -

FOREST, N O . 5 3 ; W M . J . COCHRAN, N O . 115; SAMUEL G . K E Y E S , N O . 87; E . H . CRAWFORD, N O . 92.

On Grand Jjodge Property.—Vf. P . MUDGETT, N O . 232; CHARLES A. H O W A R D , N O . 133; W. H . V A N F L E E T , N O . 154. On Jurisprudence.— NO.

O W E N A. BASSETT, N O . 9 ; M A T T H E W M . M I L L E R ,

134; H E N R Y C . COOK, N O . 6 3 ; ABRAM H . E L L I S , N O 145; J A M E S H .

M C C A L L , N O . 99. On Correspondence.— J O H N H . B R O W N , N O . 3 ; SILAS E . SHELDON, N O :17; E . T. C A B R , N O . 2 ; J . J . H A Y E S , N O . 160; F R A N K B . D A Y , N O . 58.

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Lodge of Kansas.

ANNUAL ADDRESS. T h e M.-.W.-. Gi-and Mastei- then delivered his a n n u a l a d d r e s s in the following w o r d s : Brethren of the Grand Lodge of Kansas: We are again permitted, through the beneficence of a kind Providence, to assemble to review the labors of the past year; to rejoice over the pleasures that have fallen to our lot; to sympathize with those who mourn for some dear departed one; and to extend the right hand of fellowship to all. We have gathered from the busy avenues of life to enjoy this blissful retreat, and add one more white cubical stone to our masonic temple. It is with pleasure that I greet and welcome the representatives of over three hundred constituent lodges, aggregating a membership of over sixteen thousand masons, to this thirty-fourth Annual Communication. The Grand Lodge is your-masonic home, and where should tlie mason be more welcome than at his home? We ought to be thankful to the Giver of all good and perfect gifts, for the abundant harvest we have been blessed with, in the year just past, and the protection vouchsafed us from any dire calamity. AVhile other Grand Jurisdictions have been visited by fire and flood, we have been left in peaceful possession of our firesides and friends. The records of the past year are completed, and placed before you for your criticism, and approval or rejection.. That errors have been made, would be but natural; for are we not all human, iuid being suck, must we not from necessity err? Then let us, in reviewing the work of the past year, consult with candor each the others labors, retaining all that may be good and true, and laying aside all such as ought not to enter into the â&#x20AC;˘construction of our mystic temple. F R A T E E N A L RELATIONS.

It affords me great pleasure to report that peace and harmony prevail between this Grand Lodge and all other Grand Lodges with which we are in fraternal intercourse. Not one word of dissension has arisen to mar the pleasant relationship existing between this Grand Body, and the rest of the masonic w'orld. So quiet and fraternal have all our relations been that our anxiety' has been lulled into the peaceful belief that there is no such thing as strife and contention among masons. FRATERNAL

DEAD.

Within our own borders, and throughout the country, the Dread Messenger has been at work. Mortals have put on immortality. Dear ones have been taken home. The fireside and the lodge have vacant â&#x20AC;˘chairs. We have been called to drop the tear of love and sympathy with those who mourn over their dear ones; but, language fails us when we .attempt to say a word of comfort to the bereaved. We can only bow our heads in humble submission to the will of an all wise and all loving Goo,

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whose promise we have, that we shall be reunited to those dearly loved ones who have gone before. M.'.W.". Bro. WILLIAM COWGILL, Past Grand Master, departed this life June 19,1889, after a protracted illness of over two years. It is with profound regret that I did not learn of his decease until after the remains had been interred; the telegram notifying me of his death being sent toSalina by mistake. M.'.W.'. Bro. WILLI.VM COWGILL had long been a coworker with us, occupying various offices in this Grand Lodge, and will long be remembered as a genial and zealous mason. He was Grand Master in 1881, and was reelected in 1882. Pie was Custodian for several years, and many of our lodges will remember him with pleasure, as their instructor and friend. At the last Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge held at the city of Wichita one year ago, R.'.AV.'.Brother ALBERT D . MCCONAUGHY was one of our happy number, full of hope and promise of'a long and useful life as any of our number. He will be with us no more; he has passed over the dark river; he now sleeps that sleep that knows no waking until the sound of the last trumpet on the morning of the resurrection. He has passed beyond our earthly vision, and is now enjoying the rewards of a well-spent life. The death of Brother MCCONAUGHY occurred onl}' a few days since, and much to my regret, I was prevented from being present to assist in paying the last sad tribute to his memory.. I was pleased to learn that the Grand Lodge was represented on that solemn occasion by R.'.W.'.Bro. JOHN H.BKOWN, Grand Secretary,and also Past Grand Master M.'.W.'. Bro. JOHN M . PKICE. It may well be said of this worthy brother that he was not only first arnong his brethren, but a leading spirit in all matters masonic in the city in which he had lived so long and was so much esteemed bj' his brethren. In the lodge, chapter, council and commandery he filled the highest stations in the gift of his brethren and to their entire satisfaction per-' formed his duties. He was chosen Grand Junior Warden of this Grand Lodge, October, 1878, and by regular gradation to the second office, that of Deputy Grand Master. I can safely say we had.no one among us who was more attached to the principles of our masonic Institution, or was more faithful in the performance of his masonic duties; he earnestly labored in season and out of season to promote the best interests of freemasonry. In the walks of life he overbore the character of a Christian gentleman ; one whose heart was ever full of love and charity for all mankind. While we mourn the loss of this loved brother, let us cherish his memory and strive to emulate his many virtues. It would be a vain attempt for me to assume to pronounce a suitable eulogy upon the life and character of our worthy brother. I will leave this to those who have known him longest and best. W.'. Bro. JAMES B . LAWRENCE, Master of Sunflower Lodge, i^o. 86,

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Grand

Lodge

of Kansas.

was stricken d o w n with apoplexy May 29, 1889, while in t h e act of seating himself to open t h e lodge. H i s sad death reminds us of t h e uncertainty of life, a n d we would fain m o u r n with t h e widow and family of o u r deceased brother, in their great a n d s u d d e n affliction. Death in a n j ' form is startling; b u t w h e n it comes w i t h o u t a m o m e n t ' s warning, w h a t m u s t b e the effect? H i s last words were those of greeting to t h e m e m b e r s of his lodge, a n d their h a n d s laid h i m to rest. Peace be to his a s h e s ! With Virginia we m o u r n t h e loss of an able and distinguished b r o t h e r , K.'.AV.'.Dr. GEORGE H I K E S JORDAN, Bepvity G r a n d Master of t h e G r a n d Lodge of Virginia, who died F e b r u a r y 20,1889, a t his h o m e in Smithfield, Isle of W i g h t county. W e are informed t h a t this brother, in all h i s relations of life, was a " s h i n i n g m a r k , " and " faithful unto death." T h e records of such m e n will alwa3'S find a resting place in the m e m o r y of all good masons. "With Illinois w e m o u r n t h e loss of M.'.WV. ALEXANDER T . D A B K A H , Past Grand M.aster of t h e G r a n d Lodge of Illinois, who passed away September 4,1889, at his h o m e in Bloomington, Illinois. AVe learn t h a t h e was Grand Master in 1886 a n d 1887, a n d for m a n y years was^Grand Lect u r e r and P r e s i d e n t of t h e Board of G r a n d E x a m i n e r s . H e was a zealous mason, giving largely of his time and knowledge, t h a t t h e beauties of t h e Order m i g h t b e perpetuated. Can t h e memory of such men ever d i e ? Not while masonry lives. W i t h Michigan we m o u r n t h e loss of a veteran in years a n d usefulness, M.'.AV.-. SALATHIEL 0 . COPFINBERRY, Past G r a n d Master of Michigan, who entered into rest September 20,1889, at t h e age of eighty, at his h o m e in the village of Constantine, St. J o s e p h county. We are informed t h a t h e was G r a n d Master in 1806, 1867, a n d 1868, serving t h r e e consecutive years; t h a t h e was wonderfully endowed with conversational powers, a n d fascinated all who came within reach of his voice, both in his social a n d masonic life. F e w m e n are t h u s gifted, and b u t very few live to enjoy such gifts as long as o u r dear d e p a r t e d brother. May t h e m e m o r y of such nien be ever green in our hearts. The Craft in Minnesota d u r i n g t h e past 5'ear were called to m o u r n t h e loss of two Past G r a n d Masters, Bro. AZARIAII T . C . PIERSON, who died November 26, 1889, a t t h e age of seventy-four years, at his h o m e in the city of St. Paul, Minnesota. This venerable b r o t h e r was one among t h e p r o m i n e n t characters in our masonic Institution, loved a n d respected b y his b r e t h r e n . H e was t h e recipient of m a n y distinguished favors at t h e h a n d s of his b r e t h r e n , h a v i n g filled the highest station in t h e several G r a n d Bodies in t h e State of his adoption, as well as in t h e National Masonic G r a n d Bodies. It was m y good fortune to meet, for t h e first and only time, this venerable and distinguished frater at t h e city of Washington, D. C. H e was a t t h a t time in a p p a r e n t good health a n d bid fair to live m a n y years to serve his masonic b r e t h r e n .

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T h e v e n e r a b l e and illustrious Bro. ALBERT P I K E says of his old comp a n i o n a n d friend of early d a y s : " B y GOD'S mercy h e died a painless d e a t h , w i t h o u t a sigh or sign^ falling quietly asleep. " A l w a y s o u r dear friends d i e too s o o n ; a n d it is better t h a t o n e should, t h a n t h a t h e should live too long. A g e h a d n o t impaired t h e q u i c k a n d a l e r t activity o f ' t h i s b r o t h e r ' s intellect, as if hd had lived longer, it m i g h t h a v e d o n e ; a n d d e a t h m a y h a v e saved him from greater physical disabilities and m a n y miseries, u n d e r t h e b u r d e n whereof many old m e n sigh a n d groan, finding n o t h i n g left in life to m a k e i t worth livi n g longer for. " B r o t h e r PIERSON m a d e himself k n o w n to m e as a mason in 1851,, a t t h e village of St. Paul, in t h e territory of M i n n e s o t a , w h e r e h e then resided. A m u t u a l liking a n d occasional m e e t i n g s followed, a n d our acq u a i n t a n c e r i p e n e d a few years afterward i n t o a friendship t h a t lasted until h e died." Tlie m a n y thousands of pages of t h e p r o c e e d i n g s of t h e several m a sonic G r a n d Bodies of M i n n e s o t a , b e a r t e s t i m o n y of t h e valuable services, r e n d e r e d t h e masonic fraternity b y t h i s b r o t h e r . H e was also a u t h o r of a n excellent w o r k known as t h e " T r a d i t i o n s of F r e e m a s o n r y . " T h e genial suiile of o u r v e n e r a b l e b r o t h e r will n o more b e seen in t h e s o u t h e a s t c o r n e r of t h e M.'.W.'. G r a n d Lodge of Minnesota. Bro. J O H N H . BROWN died J a n u a r y 19, 1890, a t his h o m e in t h e city of Willraar, after many m o n t h s of suflering, a n d w a s buried with t h e h o n o r s of m a s o n r y . T h e death of t h i s b r o t h e r b e i n g so recent t h a t I h a v e n o t b e e n able to l e a r n m u c h of h i s a n t e c e d e n t s beyond what is found i n t h e records of t h e m a s o n i c G r a n d Bodies of which h e was a n h o n o r e d m e m b e r . In 1886 h e occupied t h e e x a l t e d position of M.'. E.'. G r a n d H i g h P r i e s t ; 1887 a n d 1888 t h a t of M.-. AV.-. G r a n d Master of masons i n Minnesota. At t h e t i m e of t h e death of t h i s distinguished brother' h e was t h e h o n o r e d l i e p r e s e n t a t i v e of b o t h t h e G r a n d Lodge and G r a n d C h a p t e r of K a n s a s . LODGES CONSTITUTED U N D E R CJIARTEK.

I n accordance with t h e action t a k e n b y t h e G r a n d Lodge at its last A n n u a l Communication, t h e following lodges were supplied with charters, duly constituted, and t h e i r officers installed b } ' Special Deputies app o i n t e d to perform that d u t y , a n d d u e r e p o r t m a d e to t h e G r a n d Secretary, with t h e exception of Kansas Lodge, No. 307, which I had tlie pleasure personally of constituting, a n d of installing t h e i r officers, to-\vit: M a r c h 19th. — Sunflower Lodge, N o . 86, a t AVichita, Sedgwick county." B r o s . JAjiES B . LAWRK.NCE, W . - . M . ' . ; H . A. H I L L , S.'. AV.-., a n d J . H . TAYLOR,

J.'.AV.., b y Bro. J . H . M C C A L L , Special D e p u t j ' . M a r c h 23d.— Winfleld Lodge, N o . 58, a t AVinfield, Cowley county. B r o s . F R A N K B . D A Y , A V . - . M . - . ; S T E P H E N B . SERGEANT, S.-.W.-.,"and W M .

BoNiFiELD, J.'.W.'., b y Bro. S. E . AV. JOHNSON, Special Deputy. M a r c h 22d.—Kanisas Lodge, N o . 307, a t H e r r i n g t o n , Dickinson c o u n t y . Bros. GEORGE A.McMn.LAN, W . - . M . . ; C.'.N.-. H U L L , S.-.AA'.., and ROBERT M . FRAYSER, J.".AV.'., by G E O R G E C . K E N Y O N , G r a n d M a s t e r .

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Grand Lodge of Kansas.

March 30th. — Alden Lodge, Ko. 308, at Alden, Rice county.

Bros.

SOLON G R A Y , W . ' . M . ' . ; SAMUEL STOUT, S.'.W.'., a n d CHRISTIAN Jf. F A I R , .T.'.

W.'., b y M.'.W.'.AVATSON M . L.VMB, Special D e p u t y .

March 2lBt. — Syracuse Lodge, N o . 309, at Syracuse, H a m i l t o n county. Bros. LORENZO D . H E S S , A V . ' . M . ' . ; G E O R G E G E T T Y , S.'.AV.'., a n d LVCURGUS

P. W A R D E N , J.'.W.'., b y Bro. GEORGE B . I N G E , Special D e p u t y .

March 19th.—Naphtali Lodge, No. 310, a t A l m e n a , Norton c o u n t y . Bros. J O H N B . WELPTON, W . ' . M . ' . ; J O H N T . HARMONSON, S.'.W.., a n d I R A

REBNES, J.'.W.'., by Bro. F . M. LOCKARD, Special D e p u t y . March 5th.— Hancock Lodge, No. 311, a t F o r t L e a v e n w o r t h , Leave n w o r t h c o u n t y . Bros..CARLE A. WOODRUFF, AV.'. M . ' . ; CHARLES P A G E , S.'.W.'., a n d GEORGE S . H O Y T , J.'.W.'., b y B r o . BESTOR G . BROWN, Special

Deputy. March 27th.— Santa F e Lodge, No. 312, a t Santa F e , Haskell c o u n t y . Bros. MORTIMER C . E D W A R D S , AV.'. M.'.; IJEWIS A. CRULL, S.'.W.'., a n d J E R E M I A H N E E S E , J.'.AV.'., b y B r o . C. AV. AVILLETT, Special

Deputy.

April 16th. —Bluff City Lodge, No. 313, a t Bluff City, H a r p e r c o u n t y . Bros. AVILLIAM AV. B I R D , AA'^.'. M . ' . ; C H A R L E S AV. F I S K , S.'.AV.'., a n d GEORGE

AV. CoBii, J.'.W.'., b y Bro. B . A. FLETCHER, Special D e p u t y . March 13th.— H e b r o n Lodge,-No. 314, at Gridley, Coffey c o u n t y . Bros. AV. T. AVISEMAN, AV.'. M . ' . ; J . AV. MACLASKY, S.'.AV.'., a n d AVILLIAM

OASHMAN, J.'.AV.'., b y Bro. OLANDO AVALKLING, Special D e p u t y .

.— Lincolnville Lodge, N o . 315, a t Lincolnville, Marion county.

Bros. AVILLIAM H . E R E N S , AV.'. M . ' . ;

PERRY B . HEIDLEBAUGH,

S.'.AV.'., a n d NORTON A . P O P E , J.'.AV.'., by Bro. P A U L JONES, Special D e p u t y .

March 26th.— Coolidge Lodge, No. 316, a t Coolidge, H a m i l t o n county. Bros. J O H N THOMAS, AV.'. M . ' . ; M I L E S STANDISII, S.'.W.'., a n d AVILLIAM

BAKER, J.'.W.'., b y Bro. GEORGE L . GLINZEL, Special D e p u t y .

April 2d.— Norcatur Lodge, No. 317, a t Norcatur, Decatur c o u n t y . Bros. A. P . CAPPAGE, AV,'. M.'.; J . D. NANSLER, S.'.AV.'., a n d R. 0 . Mc-

MENUS, J.'.AV.'., b y Bro. AV. A. BURNETT, Special D e p u t y . April 6th.— AVallace Lodge, N o . 318, a t AVallace, AVallace c o u n t y . Bros. L E W I S W I N A N S , AA'.'. M . ' . ; THOMAS J . R. P E R R Y , S.'.AV.'., a n d M Y N E B T. G R I G G S , J.'.AA'^.'., b y B r o . S T E P H E N J . OSBORN, Special

Deputy.

March 29th.— Norwich Lodge, No. 319, a t Norwich, K i n g m a n c o u n t y . Bros. A M O S AA^ D A V I S , AV.'. M.'.; K A I S E R T . P O W E L L , S.'.AV.'., a n d J E F F E R -

SON J . AViLLiAMS, J.'.AV.'., b y Bro. J O H N S . A L L E N , Special Deputy. March 14th.— Vermillion Lodge, No. 320, a t Vermillion, Marshall county.

Bros. GEORGE AV. K E L L E Y , W . ' . M . ' . ; B E N J A M I N F . JOHNSON, S . ' .

AV.'., a n d REZIN T . M C B R I D E , J.'.AV.'., b y Bro. DELOS AV. ACKER, Special

Deputy. April 5th.— Goodland Lodge,No. 321, a t Goodland, S h e r m a n c o u n t y . Bros. ROBERT LEMON, AV.'. M.'.; T. B. H I S K E Y , S.'.W.'., a n d J . H. T A I T , J.'.

W.'., by Bro. J O H N C . FULTON, Special D e p u t y .

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S T A T E SCHOOL O F INSTRUCTION.

It being deemed expedient to have the State School of Instruction as soon as possible after the close of the Grand Lodge, in order that the District schools might be held earlier in the. year than heretofore, the Custodians appointed the eighth day of April as the earliest possible time, and selected the city of Topeka as the best place. At the appointed time, the Board of Custodians met and organized, by electing K.'.W.'. JA.MES P. HOWE, Chairman, and R.'.W.-. Wji. M. SHAvKR, Secretary. The school was then successfully conducted for one week by the indefatigable Custodians, and much good resulted from their labors. The attendance was not large; but all seemed to feel the necessity of improving every moment of time, and the results were very satisfactory, to both instructors and instructed. I$ut as the Custodians will make a statistical report of their labors for the year, embodying the work of the Assistant Lecturers, I will not anticipate it by any extended remarks. While, attending the State School of Instruction, it was my privilege to meet, not only the members of the school, but many of our brethren of Topeka, and to make an official visit to Siloam Lodge, ^ o . 22.5, of which I will make further mention hereafter. ASSISTANT

LECTURERS.

In accordance with the provisions of Chapter I, Section 42, Grand Lodge By-Laws, I have commissioned the following Assistant Lecturers (May I), 1SS9 ), and assigned them judicial districts, at the same time ordering them to report to K.'.W.'. WILLIAM M . SHAVER, Secretary of the Board of Custodians, all their ofiicial actions, that the Custodians might be able to make a full and complete report to this Grand I^odge, of the progress made in the dissemination of the work by means of our present system of district schools, to-wit: Bro. ALONZO S. BARBER, of Apollo Lodge, No. 297, Ellis, residence, Salina, Kansas. Assigned to the Thirtieth Judicial District. Bro. GEORGE W . BOTKIN, of Lotus Lodge, No. 2S6, Blue Mound, residence, Hutchinson, Kansas. Assigned to the Ninth Judicial District. Bro. CAMPBELL EVENS, of Hamlin Lodge, No. ISo, Hamlin, residence, Hamlin, Kansas. Assigned to the Twenty-second Judicial District. Bro. WILLIAM B. MOSHIER, of Logan Lodge, No. 264, Logan, residence, Logan, Kansas. Assigned to the Seventeenth Judicial District. Bro. WILLIAM P. MUDGETT, of Greenleaf Lodge, No. 232, Greenleaf, residence, Greenleaf, Kansas. Assigned to the Twelfth Judicial District. Brother JOSEPH B. STEPHENSON, of Belle Plaine Lodge, No. 173, Belle Plaine, residence, Belle Plaine, Kansas. Assigned to the Nineteenth Judicial District. Brother ALBERT K . WILSON, of Orient Lodge, No. -51, Topeka, residence, Ellsworth, Kansas. Assigned to the Fourteenth Judicial District.

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Brother CHARLES A. ULLERICK, of Pottawatomie Lodge, No. 52, St. Marys, residence, St. Marys, Kansas. Assigned to the Thirty-fifth Judicial District. Brother D. D. HOAG, of Minneapolis, Lodge No. 143, Minneapolis,^ residence, Minneapolis, Kansas. Assigned to the Eighth Judicial District. Brother R. S. HEADY, of Fortitude Lodge, No. 107, Independence, residence. Independence, Kansas. Assigned to the Eleventh Judicial District. PUBLIC CEREMONIES.

On April 6, 1S89, at the request of Norton Lodge, No. 199, and the County Commissioners, of Norton county, I appointed R.-.VV.'. Bro. JOHN C. PosTLETHWAiTE a Special Deputy, to convene said lodge, and, with their assistance, lay the corner-stone of the hew court-house at Norton, Norton county, with masonic ceremonies. This duty he performed to the entire satisfaction of all concerned, making due report thereof. On May 27,1889, at the request of Comanche Lodge, No. 295, and the members of the Board of Education of Coldwater, Comanche county, I appointed W.". Bro. J. S. HALLIDAY, AV.'.M.'. of Comanche Lodge, No. 295, to assemble his lodge, and, with the usual masonic ceremonie.s, lay the corner-stone of the Coldwater public school building. This duty he performed May 30, 1889, satisfactorily to all. On June 15, 1889, at the request of Delta Lodge, No. 77, and the proper authorities, I appointed R.'.W.'.Bro. WM. M . SHAVER a Special Deputy, to convene Delta Lodge, No. 77, and lay the corner-stone of the new school building at Medicine Lodge, Barber county, with the usual masonic ceremonies. This work he performed in a masterly manner, and was approved by all concerned. REMOVALS OF LODGES.

On May 0, 1889, I issued my edict for the removal of Millbrook Lodge, No. 281, from Millbrook to Hill City. With their petition they furnished me a copy of the proceedings of the lodge, properly certified, thereby showing they complied with all the requirements of the law, as contained in Article VII, Section 1, Constitution of the Grand Lodge of Kansas. On May 21, 1889, I issued my edict for the removal of Fargo Lodge, JS^o. 300, from Fargo to Liberal, Seward county. Accompanying their petition, was a full and complete transcript of the proceedings of the lodge, properly certified. I did not deem it necessary for them to obtain the consent of the nearest lodges on the north and east, as their territory was enlarged, instead of diminished by said removal; and, as the Indian Territory is on the south and no lodge on the west, it was apparent that no lodge jurisdiction would be injured by the change. JOHNSTOWN

DISASTER.

In view of the terrible calamity that befell the unfortunate people of the city of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, in the month of June, 1889, the

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Council of Administration deemed it their duty to assist the virtuous poor by a contribution of three hundred dollars, from the funds of the Grand Lodge. We therefore, ordered the Grand Secretary to issue a warrant for this amount, and forward the same to the proper authorities at Johnstown, with as Httle delay as possible. DEDICATIONS.

On June 12,1889,1 commissioned M.'.W.'. Bro. J. JAY BUCK a Special Deputy, to dedicate the new lodge room of Fidelity Lodge, No. 100, situated at Eureka. This duty he performed with the usual rites and ceremonies of the Order, and reports that the occasion was both profitable and pleasant. On June 13, 1889, I commissioned E.'.W.'. Bro, JOHN C . POSTLETHWAiTE, a Special Deputy to dedicate the new lodge room of Home Lodge, No. 89, located at Centralia. He performed the duty in his usual prompt and able manner, giving entire satisfaction to all concerned, and reports a very pleasant time. REPRESENTATIVES RECOMMENDED AND C0MMI.SSI0NED.

On May ?>\, 1889, I commissioned Bro. SAJIUEL EMAS BRIGHT as the

representative of this Grand Lodge, near the M.".W.'. Grand Lodge of Arizona. On November 9, 1889, I commissioned Bro. F. A. EGE-AQUIKRE as the representative of this Grand Lodge, near the M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge of Peru. On December 30, 1889, I commissioned Bro. ROBERT MAIIAN as the

representative of this Grand Lodge, near the M.'.W.'.Grand Lodge of Dakota. On May 31, 1889,1 recommended Bro. RALPH MCCORJIACK as representative of the M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge of Arizona, near the Grand Lodge of Kansas. On January 7, 1890,1 commissioned Bro. GEORGE M . MOULTON as the representative of this Grand Lodge, near the M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge of Illinois. A JIONUiMENT TO ROBERT MORRIS.

Bro. EGBERT MORRIS impresses on our minds the beautiful idea, that, " we meet upon the level," but while his words remind us of our favorite theory, that "tliere are no distinctions among masons," yet by his life and labors, we have learned, that, though we may all stand ujjon the same checkered pavement, tliere is no common level of intelligence. By his works lie has reared a monument to his own memory, more lasting than any material which nature has prejaared, or man's inventive genius can devise. But the .same .spirit which prompted us to weave for him a chaplet, and crown him our poet-laureate, has induced us to manifest our further appreciation of this distinguished frater in monumental marble. To this end I called upon the lodges for contributions, to aid in the erection of the memorial which shall bear witness to the honors which we, with heart and hand, would bestow upon this great man and true mason.

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of Kansas.

OFFICIAL VISITATIONS.

At the beginning of my official term, as your Grand Master, I then fondly entertained the hope that I might be able to make something of a general tour of inspection among the constituent lodges. Business matters so far interfered as to render it impossible for me to avail myself of a cherished desire to meet as many of my masonic brethren at their respective homes as possible during the fiscal year. I have only been able to visit three lodges. April 1], 1889, by special invitation, I visited Siloam Lodge, No. 225, at the City of Topeka, and had the pleasure of witnessing the conferring of the third degree, which was done in a way and manner that was highly โ ขcreditable to the officers and members of this very prosperous lodge. Our companionable brotlier, BESTOR G . BROWN, was the master of ceremonies, and right well did he perform his part, in making the occasion not only pleasant and enjoyable, but profitable to all those who were fortunate enough to bยง present, and witness the admirable manner in which the work was done. While here I was pleased to learn, from the officers of the various lodges in our Capital city, that masonry was prosperous, and these lodges have about all the work they can conveniently do. Topeka may well be termed a masonic city. On the evening of December 20, 1889, in company with M.'.W.-. OWEN A. BASSETT, Past Grand Master, I had the pleasure of visiting, officially, Benevolent Lodge, 'So. 98, and installed the officers, who had just been chosen to serve for the ensuing year. The exchange of cordial and fraternal greetings was the order of the evening, and the occasion will long be remembered by those who were present. If more such meetings as this could be held, I am quite sure the interest in masonry would be largely increased, and better appreciated by the Brotherhood, and I might add by the sisterhood also; a little more sociability mixed in will at least do no harm. Oa May 12,1889, I had the pleasure of visiting, officially, Brookville Lodge, No. 209. The occasion of my visit was a report of some alleged irregularities in the management of the lodge; but as these were soon explained, I spent the evening pleasantly and profitably. This lodge is in a prosperous condition for one of its membership, and Bro. PETER SOLDAN, its W.'. M."., is doing good work; any errors he may make will not be of the heart. They have a very neat little hall, nicely fitted up, and are justly as proud of it as some of our larger lodges are of theirs. LODGES A U T H O R I Z E D BY DISPENSATIONS.

I have granted thirteen dispensations to organize new lodges during the year. In performing this part of my duty, I was not unmindful of the important fact that great care should be taken to prevent the introduction of a lodge into the neighborhood of existing lodges, that would destroy their harmony. It has been my careful study to see that the law was carried out in every particular, and that the officers were pro-

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ficient i n tlie w o r k of t h i s G r a n d J u r i s d i c t i o n . To tliis e n d , I h a v e req u i r e d t h e certificate of o n e of t h e Custodians o r A s s i s t a n t L e c t u r e r s , as t o tlie proficiency of t h e p e t i t i o n e r s . T h e following is a list of t h e lodges g r a n t e d d i s p e n s a t i o n s : F e b r u a r y 2oth.— To t w e n t y - o n e b r e t h r e n a t A r g e n t i n e , W y a n d o t t e c o u n t y , t o b e k n o w n a s B e n H u r Lodge, U . D., w i t h Bros. ANDERSON P H A L P , \ V . ' . M . ' . ; J . N. W O R K , S . ' . W . ' . , a n d J O H N WESTMORELAND, J . - . W . ' .

F e b r u a r y 28th.—To t h i r t e e n b r e t h r e n a t A n d a l e , Sedgwick c o u n t y , to b e k n o w n a s A n d a l e Lodge, U. D., with Bros. W . W . ANDERSON, W . ' . M.'.;

W . S. P R A T T , S.'.AV.-., a n d RORERT H U G H E T T , J . ' . W . ' .

M a r c h 1st.— To s e v e n t e e n b r e t h r e n a t Caney, M o n t g o m e r y county, to b e k n o w n a s Caney Lodge, U . D., with Bros. JOSEPH E . STONE, W . ' . M . ' . ; E D W A R D COCHRAN, S.'.W.., a n d ROBERT D U N L A P , J . . W . " .

A p r i l ,16th.— T o s e v e n t e e n b r e t h r e n a t Bucklin, E'ord c o u n t y , t o be k n o w n a s Bucklin Lodge, U . D., with Bros. ROBERT F . SCOFPERN, W . ' . M.". ; C H A R L E S S . CULVER, S.'.W.'., a n d .TAMES S . PENDLETON, J . ' . W . ' .

A p r i l 17th. T o t h i r t e e n b r e t h r e n a t Oak H i l l , Clay c o u n t y , t o b e k n o w n as O a k Hill Lodge, U. D., with Bros. M A T H E W H . PANTON, W . ' . M.'.;

E . P . E L L I S , S.'.W.'., a n d H E R M A N F . MALCOLM, J . ' . A V . ' .

A p r i l 18th. — To thirty-six b r e t h r e n a t H o r t o n , B r o w n county, t o b e k n o w n as H o r t o n Lodge, U . D., with Bros. W . W. W H I T B A D , W . ' . M . ' . ; A. X . CAMPBELL, S.'.W.'., a n d J O H N COLLINS, .J.'.W.'.

M a y 3d. — T o s e v e n t e e n b r e t h r e n at Ho3't, J a c k s o n c o u n t y , t o be k n o w n as H o y t Lodge, U . IJ., with Bros. L. H . BURNETT, W . ' . M . ' . ; J . JOHNSON, S.'.W.'., a n d W . H . DAVIS, J.'.W.'.

M a y 13th.—To fifteen b r e t h r e n a t G y p s u m City, Saline c o u n t y , to be k n o w n as G y p s u m 'City Lodge, U. D., with Bros. SAMUEL B . COOPER,. W . ' . M . ' . ; W I L L I A M H . K O U N S , S.'.W.'., a n d J O H N B . S I K K I N G , J.'.W.'.

J u n e 10th.— To t w e n t y - o n e b r e t h r e n a t Arcadia, Crawford c o u n t y , to b e k n o w n a s Arcadia Lodge, U . D., with Bros. J . M. SWAN, W . ' . M . ' . ; J . C. P A S L B Y , S.'.W.'., a n d L . R. J E W E L L , J.'.W.'.

J u n e 26th.—To s e v e n t e e n b r e t h r e n a t La Crosse, Rush c o u n t y , to b e k n o w n a s L a Crosse L o d g e , U . D., with Bros. R. C. BARRY, W . ' . M . ' . ; H E N R Y D E E A R N Y , S.'.W.'., a n d C H A R L E S W . K Y L E , J . ' . W . ' .

.June 27th.— To eighteen b r e t h r e n at Hoisington, Barton county, t o b e k n o w n as Hoisington Lodge, U. D., with Bros. RENWICK C , G A I L E Y , W.'. M.'.; A L E X A N D E R D E N N I S , S.'.W.'., a n d J O S E P H D E G E N , J . ' . W . ' .

J u l y 11th.— To fourteen b r e t h r e n a t P r e s t o n , P r a t t count}', to b e k n o w n as P r e s t o n Lodge, U . D., with Bros. EMORY J . BIXBY, W . ' . M . ' . ; FOSTER E . W I L S O N , S.'.W.'., a n d J O H N MCDERMOTTE, J . ' . W . ' .

A u g u s t Isfc.— T O t h i r t e e n b r e t h r e n at Walton, H a r v e y c o u n t y , to be k n o w n as W a l t o n Lodge, U. D., with Bros. ROBERT A. OGDEN, W . ' . M . ' . ; J O H N W . D A V I S , S.'.AV.'., a n d I^OBERT H A R E , J . ' . A V . ' .

I a m informed t h a t all of t h e lodges to w h o m d i s p e n s a t i o n s w e r e g r a n t e d h a v e s e n t u p p e t i t i o n s for charters, t o g e t h e r with t h e i r r e c o r d s ;

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and I trust the work they have performed will bear the inspection of the most scrutinizing eye, and show such proficiency as will entitlethem to your favorable consideration. Several other applications, for the formation of new lodges, hav& been received by me during the year, which I have declined for variousreasons. Some of the applications were presented so late in the year, that I advised the petitioners to postpone further action until after the meeting of the Grand I,odge, and in the meantime to post themselves, not only in the ritual, but in the other various duties pertaining to the organization of a new lodge. D I E I G O LODGE, NO. 2 2 6 .

In 1884, Dirigo Lodge, No. 226, erected a building for lodge purposes ; the lodge voted 5500.00; nearly all of the members signed a joint note for $.500.00 more; and when the structure was completed, there was about Â§300.00 additional indebtedness. Afterwards, the lodge voted to assume the payment of the $500.00 note, and continued to pay theinterest; and to meet the principal levied an assessment of $25.00 on each member. About the time this assessment was made, whether before or afterwards is immaterial, one of the members of the lodge applied for dimission, and his application was denied, for the reason that he had neglected and refused to pay the assessment, and an appeal wasmade to me for my opinion. After carefully investigating the .matter, I came to the conclusion that the case came within the spirit, if not the letter, of the approved decision of 1873: Laws of the Grand Lodge, second edition, page 74,. based upon the general rule of the law, "that which cannot be done directly cannot be done indirectly"â&#x20AC;&#x201D;I gave it as my opinion that, though this assessment was not levied to build, or assist in building a masonichall, it was made for the purpose of meeting an obligation created for such building, and, under the decision referred to, payment of the assessment could not be enforced, and the neglect or refusal of a memberto make payment did not afford a good and sufficient reason to deny him dimission. LINCOLN LODGE, NO. 1 5 4 .

In 1875, the pastor of the First Presbyterian Church at Lincoln Center, with the chairman of the Trustees, united in a formal invitation toLincoln Lodge, No. 154, to laj' the corner-stone of their church, then in process of erection. The lodge accepted the invitation, and aided W.'. W. 0. BuzicK, their Master, who was duly authorized therefore, to perform the ceremony according to the prescribed form. At the time the stone was laid, it bore the following inscription ; ON ONE S I D E :

A N D ON T H E O T H E R :

L A I D BY W. C. B U S I C K , P.'. & P.'. M.-., AIDED BY L I N C O L N L O D G E , A. F . & A .

Oct. 20, A. L. 5875.

M.,

L A I D O C T O B E R 20. A . D . 1875, IN HONOR OF J E S U S

OIIRIST,

O u r Chief C o r u e r - s t o n e .

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It appears that afterwards the pastor of the church, or one by his authority, erased the letters P ; . & P.'.M/., and the date October 20, A.L. 5875, and the lodge, with the consent of a majority of the trustees of the church, restored the erased portion of the inscription. On May 11,1889, the pastor of the church, the same one who united in the original invitation, and who afterwards erased a part of the inscriijtion, issued a long printed circular letter, addressed: "Masonic Fraternity of Lincoln, Kansas." And among other things says, by way of complaint: "First on this stone you wrote a man's name in larger letters than OIII!IST'S, and gave this man a greater title than CHRIST, viz: PRESE^^T AND PAST MASTER"; and after referring to the fact that PRKSâ&#x20AC;˘T0^', author of a treatise on masonry regarded it as coeval with the creation of man, further says: "Please don't put the year of masonry before the 5'ear of our LOUD, as if it was the more important.'.' This circular is couched in respectful language, and is evidently written by one who has exjaressed himself conscientiously, and I regret that space will not permit any extended quotations from it, for it is unique in style, and forcible in expression. I have caused a copy to be preserved in the archives of the Grand Lodge. After this circular letter was issued, the Master of Lincoln Lodge sent me a copy, and informed me, that the pastor of the church desired to be heard before the lodge, on the proposition of erasing the date, and supplying in place of the P.". & P.'. M.'. the word "Overseer" ; and after giving the matter careful consideration, I informed the Master that the reply of Lincoln Lodge should be respectful in its tone, but should say, that the freemasons of Lincoln were invited to lay the corner-stone, and that they did what they were requested to do in the formal manner known to thein; and further than this, they have no control over the matter. What shall bej or shall not be done, rests wholly with the constituted authorities of the church, and they should do whatsoever will satisfy their consciences, and conform to the will of the church when ciearl}' made known. I also informed Lincoln Lodge, that, if it had entered upon any discussion of this subject, it had done wrong; and if, after the inscription was partly erased, the lodge took any action in relation to the matter, or if its officers or members took any active part in having the inscription restored, it was a mistake. I also suggested to the Master, to let the authorities of the church do as they pleased. If they should erase the entire inscription, or any part of it, or make any change in it, or remove the entire stone, that no notice should be taken of it by the lodge, or adverse criticism be made by any mason. G U T I I K I E LODGE, N O . 3 5 , O K L A H O M A .

I received an invitation December 9, 1889, to attend the institution and installation of Guthrie Lodge, No. 35, by the M . ' . W . ' . L E O . E . BENNETT, Grand Master of Indian Territory. The occasion would have been one long to be remembered, not only on account of the historical surroundings that makes the name of Oklahoma a household word through-

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-out the United States, but also the pleasure it would have afforded to join hands with our illustrious brother of Indian Territory. Bly engagements were such, however, that I was compelled to send regrets, and the good wLslies of this Grand Jurisdiction: S P E C I A L D I S P E N S A T I O N S TO CONFER D E G R E E S .

During the year, I have received innumerable applications for dispensations to confer degrees out of the regular time; of these numerous .applic.itions I granted twenty-seven which seemed to be important. To enumerate each case, would take too much valuable space, and would be'of no special interest to the Craft in general; therefore I have not attempted to single out any particular case, for all are of equal importance. It is a lamentable fact that too many special dispensations to confer •degrees, out of the regular time, are continually being asked for; and as this is a growing evil, I have endeavored to use the utmost care in granting dispensations, that the good of the Order might be subserved, and no very great hardship done to any individual or lodge. S P E C I A L D I S P E N S A T I O N S TO ELECT A N D INSTALL

OFEICEHS.

I have granted special dispensations to eight lodges to elect and install all their officers; to one lodge to elect and install aAV.'.M.'.; to two lodges to elect and install a S.'.W.-.; to nine lodges to elect and install a J.'.AV.'.; to one lodge to elect and install a Secretary, and to two lodges to elect and install a Treasurer. All of the above dispensations were granted to the various lodges upon the representation of reasons which I deemed good and sufficient. OTHER DISPENSATIONS.

December 13, 1889.—To Winfield Lodge, No. 58, to receive the report of the Committee of Investigation — in two weeks instead of four — , on the petition of six brethren for affiliation, so as to ballot thereon at their stated meeting December 26, 1SS9. All of these petitioners were well known citizens of Winfield. December 9,1889.— To Westmoreland Lodge, No. 257, to elect a W.". M.'. from the floor, at their regular election. This application was made :by Bro. D. B. KITTS, W.'. M.'. of said lodge, setting forth good reasons why it was necessary. DUPLICATE CHARTERS.

On October ]3, 1889, Scottsville Lodge, No. 249, lost by fire their entire lodge furniture, records and charter. Unfortunately they had no insurance. On January 12, 1890, Alma Lodge, No. 161, lost by fire their charter, jewels, furniture and records. On the evening previous to the fire, they received an entirely new outfit of lodge furniture and jewels; but owing t o the fact that it was Saturday night, and late, before they finished placing the furniture in the hall, they failed to obtain any insurance.

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On January 19,1890, Coolidge Lodge, No. 316, lost by fire their charter and entire lodge property, except their records, which were fortunately saved. They were fortunate enough to have $2.50 insurance. On being informed of their misfortunes I ordered the Grand Secretary to issue duplicate charters to the above named lodges, that they mightcontinue theirlaborsassoon as they could procure suitable rooms.. INSPECTORS.

On November 1,C, 18S9, W.'. Brother D. W. NELLIS, Secretary of the Masonic Mutual Benefit Society of Kansas, preferred a request, underSection 40, Chapter I, of the Grand Lodge By-Laws, to have a Board of Inspectors examine into the financial condition of the above named society. I appointed the following brethren to act as such board, and instructed them to make examination as requested, and report to thisGrand Lodge: RALPH MCCOBMACK, P.'. M . . Benevolent Lodge, No. 98; ORIN T . WELCH, P . " . M . \ , Orient Lodge, No. 51; ALBERT K . WILSO.V, As-

sistant Lecturer, Grand Lodge. DECISIO.NS.

1. Under our laws, a lodge cannot receive a petition for the myssteries of masonry from a person who has been previously rejected by another lodge, governed by the law of perpetual jurisdiction over rejected candidates, unless the case is brought clearly within the provisions of^ Section 34, Chapter II, of our By-Laws.—Approved.® 2. A subscription, by a mason, of stock, or to a fund for the erection of a building, for masonic purposes, is a civil contract, which can be enforced only bj* the laws of the land; and any refusal or neglect topay such subscription does not subject the subscriber to the disciplinary jurisdiction of any lodge or association of masons.—Approved." 3. Collars, such as have been worn to a great extent by officers of lodges, as jewel hangers, are uncouth, unornamental, and not symbols of masonry. A mason should not display any ornament, or wear any clothing, in a masonic sense, which has no masonic symbolism. Our laws prohibit the use of collars by prescribing how the jewels shall be hung.— Modified.® 4. The trial, of a mason, comes within the definition of the term; business; and at every stage of the proceedings, and more especially atthe time of deliberation and balloting upon the question of "guilty or not guilty," the lodge should not proceed, unless seven Master Masons,, being members of the lodge, and qualified to sit and deliberate on the case, are present.—Approved.® 5. When the lodge has received a petition for the mysteries of masonry, the Master cannot entertain the objection provided for in Section 44, Chapter II, of the By-Laws, until after the candidate has been accepted. The petition can be received by unanimous consent only; if •-'See report of Committee ou Jurisprudence.

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any one thereafter has any objection, he can make it known to the Committee of Investigation, or vote by ballot for the rejection of the candidate.— Modified.* 6. The Master should take care that proper ballots, both white and black, are supplied before the balloting commences; but if, during the progress of the ballot, it is discovered that ballots of either kind are not available, further proceedings should be suspended until the proper ballots are provided, and then, disregarding the partial ballot, the Master should direct the ballot to be retaken. I t would be improper for any one making the discovery to indicate the kind of ballot he desired to deposit.—Approved.* 7. The masonic residence of a petitioner for the mysteries of masonry, may in general be determined by the statute law, that is by the laws of the country in which he resides. In this State, Section 9, Chapter X X X V I of the general statutes furnish the rules by which residence is to be determined; and a careful examination and application of these rules will prevent many errors whicli are continually occurring in accepting petitions from persons who are actual residents of other jurisdictions.—Approved.* DISCIPLINE.

On June IS, 1889, I commissioned Bro. D. G. MOGIFFIN, P.-. M.-. Girard Lodge, No. 93, to investigate alleged irregularities of Cato T,odge, No. 153, in theadvancement of a candidate over the objection of a brother. The report of Bro. MCGIFFIN, confirmed my fears, as to the complaint made ; and I ordered the further advancement of the candidate stopped for six months, at the same time reproving the Master of the lodge for not sustaining the objections; but as the Master erred because of his lack of knowledge rather than from any desire to commit a wrong, I did not take any further action, believing that the lesson would not be soon forgotton, or the error repeated. On June 28, 1889, I commissioned Bro. JAMES H . MCCALL, W.-. M . \

Wichita Lodge, No. 99, to investigate Attica Lodge, No. 2G2. The complaint being, irregularity in the transaction of the business of tlie lodge. Bro. MCCALI- made a thorough investigation of the matter complained •of, giving some very wholesome advice to the officers, and members of the lodge, and made a full report of his actions in the premises. I was pleased to learn that their affairs were not in as bad condition as repre.sented, and heartily sustain the course taken by Bro. MOCALL. On November 20, 1889, I commissioned Bro. SIMEON M . Fox, P.'. M.'. Lafayette Lodge, No. 16, to investigate a complaint made against Wamego Lodge, No. 75, of conferring the second and third degrees over the •objections of two.or more brethren. Bro. Fox took great pains to investigate the matter complained of, and, to use his own language, "there .seems to have been an evident desire on the part of the Master and certain brethren to keep the advancing brother out of reach of legal objec*See report of Committee on Jurisprudence.

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tions;" and as the objections made, do not appear in the lodge minutes,, and were not proven to have been legally presented, I concluded to dismiss the complaint. On December 26, 1889, I commissioned R. . W.'. Bro. A. D. McCoxAUGHY to investigate the condition of Pluron Lodge, No. 72, and ascertain the advisability of granting them a duplicate charter, the original having been destroyed by fire. No report as yet. CON'CI.USION.

During the j'ear just drawing to a close, it has been my constant aim to answer promptly the innumerable and intricate questions that have fi-e(juently arisen, and at the same time reflect true masonic light, and render even justice to all parties concerned. I hope ray work has reached the standard which you liave the right to expect; but, I will, with liumble submission, await your judgment. If, liowever, your approbation has been gained, ray joy will be complete. AVhen Ixthink of tlie many favors shown rae by the officers and members of this Grand Jurisdiction, language fails me to express my gratitude; nothing but kindness has been shown me from all quarters of the State,, and I only regret that I could not respond to each icind wish and invitation personally. Without ijartieularizing any of the many distinguished masons of this Grand Jurisdiction who have aided me with their counsel during the past year, I desire to extend to them my heartfelt thanks, and assure tliem that the duties of the year have been liglitened by their timely advice. Tlie deliberations of this Annual Communication will, I trust, be conducted with that harmony characteristic of all previous meetings of this Grand Lodge, and when I shall finally deliver to my successoi' the symbol of authority, there will still remain to me the agreeable recollection of my official connection with this Grand Body, and I shall ever cherish with gratitude and pleasure the great honor which has been conferred on me by the "mystic brotherhood" of Kansas. Fraternally submitted, GEORGE C. KEN YON, Oro.nd Master. On m o t i o n of M.'.W.-. S I L A S E . SHELDON, t h e a n n u a l a d d r e s s

of t h e G r a n d Master w a s referred to t h e Committee on Reportsof G r a n d Officers for p r o p e r distribution of t h e sevei'al topicsreferred t o in said address.

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GRAND TREASURER'S REPORT. E.-.W.-. CHRISTIAN B E C K , G r a n d T r e a s u r e r , s u b m i t t e d his t h i r t y - t h i r d a n n u a l r e p o r t for t h e y e a r e n d i n g D e c e m b e r 3 1 , A. . D . 1 8 8 9 , s h o w i n g t h e a m o u n t of a l l m o n e y s r e c e i v e d a n d d i s b u r s e d b y h i m . P r o p e r v o u c h e r s a c c o m j s a n y h i s r e p o r t f o r all moneys paid out. LE.VVENWOUTH, KAX.SAS, J a n u a r y 3"1, 1890.

CHHISTIAN B E C K , Grand Treasurer, . In account with Hie M.'.W.'. GKAND LODGE OF KAX.SAS :

Balance in G r a n d Treasury F e b r u a y 1,1889 Received interest on account of U . S . Bonds Received from .lohn 11. Brown, G r a n d Secretarj'

$11,152 G7 218 24 9,001 65 S20,372 56

DISBUR.SEMESTS. W A H R A X T S P A I D AS FOI-I.OWS:

1889. A m o u n t transferred to account of Charity Eund...S J a n . 29.— 563, Geo. F . Pond, Custodian J a n . 29.—504, Geo. F . Pond, Custodian Feb. 2.— 565, Geo. F . Pond, Custodian Feb. 4.— 566, J . B. Stephenson, Assistant Lecturer F e b . 8.— 567, David C. Batty, Assistant Lecturer Feb. 10.— 568, Geo. F . P o n d , Custodian Feb. 21.—569, R. E . Torrington, Chairman Committee. F e b . 21.— 570, W m . P . Mndgett, Assistant Lecturer Feb. 22.— 571, Christian Beck, Grand Treasurer Feb. 22.— 572, J o h n H . Brown, Grand Secretary Feb. 22.— 573, J o h n H . Brown, G r a n d Secretarj' F e b . 22.— 574, J o h n H . Brown, Grand Secretary F e b . 22.— 575, J o h n H . Brown, Grand Secretary F e b . 22.— 576, J o h n H . Brown, Grand Secretary F e b . 22.— 577, J o h n H . Brown, Grand Secretary F e b . 2 2 . - 5 7 8 , Chas. Spalding,Editor " L i g h t " . : F e b . 22.— 579, Owen A . Bassett, Chairman .Committee F e b . 22.—580, Fritz Magers, Grand Tvler •Feb. 27.—581, Chas. Spalding, E d i t o r " L i g h t " F e b . 27.— 582, Geo. F . Pond, Custodian F e b . 2 7 . - 5 8 4 , Geo. F . P o n d , Custodian Apr. 1.— 585, Geo. C. K e n y o n , Grand Master Ajjr. 1.— 586, J o h n H . Brown, Grand Secretary Apr. 15.— 588, Geo. F. Pond, Cu.stodian Apr. 17.— 589, J a m e s P . Howe, Custodian '.... Apr. 17.— 590, W m . M. Shaver, Custodian Apr. 17.— 591, A. K. AVilson, Assistant Lecturer A p r . 29.— 592, A. K. AVilson, Assistant Lecturer ._... May 10.—593, W m . B. Mcser, Assistant Lecturer May 15.— 594, Geo. F . Pond, Custodian May 24.— 596, A. K. Wilson, Assistant Lecturer May 2 9 . - 5 9 7 , Geo. F . Pond, Custodian J u n e 13.— 598, Geo. F. Pond, Custodian J u n e 25.— 601, A. K. Wilson, Assistant Lecturer J u n e 26.— 602, Geo. F . Pond, Custodian J u n e 29.— 603, Geo. C. K e n y o n , Grand Master

908 60 45 05 33 15 37 40 26 60 39 60 46 30 2,500 00 42 50 250 00 300 00 1,000 00

150 00 250 00

150 00 74 75 240 75 500 00 50 00

80 25 46 66

44 80 63 00 363 00

79 20' 50 00

74 26 38 55 117 50 44 70 44 96

101 41 30 00 47 05 207 94 54 00 150 00'

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WARRANTS P A I D :

J u n e 29.- - 6 0 4 , J u l y 9.-- 6 0 5 , J u l y 16.- - 6 0 6 , J u l y 22.- - 6 0 7 , J u l y 22.- - 6 0 8 , J u l y 26.- - 6 0 9 , J u l v 30.- - 6 1 0 , A u g . 2.- - 6 1 1 , Aug. 13.-- 6 1 2 , Aug. 15.- - 6 1 3 , Aug. 15.- —614, Aug. 15.- - 6 1 5 , Aug. 22. - 6 1 6 , Sept. 9.-- 6 1 7 , Sept. 9.-- 6 1 8 , Sept. 30.- - 6 1 9 , Oct. 3.-- 6 2 0 , Oct. •>.- - 6 2 1 , Nov. 11.-—622, Nov. 27.- - 6 2 3 , 9--624, Bee. Dec. 28. - 6 2 9 , Dec. 28.- - 6 2 7 , Dec. 31.-- 6 2 8 , 1890. J a n . 4.- - 6 2 9 , J a n . 15.- - 6 3 0 ,

J o h n H . Brown, Grand Secretary Geo. F . Pond, Custodian Geo. F . Pond, Custodian D. G. McGiffin, Special D.-. G.-. M.J a m e s H . McCall, Special D.'. G.-. M." Geo. F . Pond, Custodian K e t e h e s o n & Eeeves, P r i n t e r s Geo. F . P o n d , Custodian Geo. F . Pond, Custodian J o h n H . Brown, Grand Secretary E m i l y Sartain, Engraver Keteheson & Reeves, P r i n t e r s H e n r y Sartain, P r i n t i n g P o r t r a i t s W m . M. Shaver, Custodian Geo. C. K e n y o n , Grand Master J o h n H . Brown, Grand Secretary Keteheson & Reeves, P r i n t e r s W m . M. Shaver, Custodian -. AVm. P . Mudgett, Assistant L e c t u r e r J. B. S t e p h e n s o n , A.ssistant L e c t u r e r I r a P. N y e , Commissioner Keteheson & Eeeves, P r i n t e r s J o h n H . Brown, Grand Secretary Geo. 0 . K e n y o n , Grand Master

450 00 45 45 45 56 2 50 7 50 53 90 200 00 50 00 :03 65 160 90 330-50 75 00 29 88 43 16 150 00 450 00 •200 00 38 55 36 90 40 00 55 00 410 00 450 00 150 00

A. K. Wilson, Assistant L e c t u r e r . Geo. F . Pond, Custodian

51 .38 44 50

Total e x p e n d i t u r e s

S 11,956 81

Balance in G r a n d Treasury, F e b r u a r y 1, 1890

8,415 75

C H A E I T Y FUND ACCOUNT. LEAVENWORTH, K A N S A S , J a n u a r y 31, 1890.

•CHRISTIAN B E C K , Grand Treasurer, In account with the M.-.W.'. G R A N D LODGE OF K A N S A S :

Balance in G r a n d Treasury F e b r u a r y 1,1889 $1,370 16 T o a m o u n t transferred from General F u n d F e b r u a r y 1,1889... 908 60 §2,278 76 WARRANTS PAID.

1889. April 13.—587, May 18.—595, June 13.-599, J u n e 22.— 600,

On On On On

account account account account

of Charity of Charity of Charity of Charity

$ ,.

53 12 200 00 300 00 2o 95

Total e x p e n d i t u r e for charitable purposes

$579 07

Balance i n t h e Treasury F e b r u a r y 1, 1890

$1,699 69

Fraternally submitted, CHRISTIAN BECK, Grand Treasurer.

1889-90.

Grand

Lodge

of Kansas.

REPORT OF GRAND SECRETARY. E.-.W.-. J O H N H . BROWN, G r a n d Secretary, submitted his annual r e p o r t for the y e a r e n d i n g December 31, A. D. 1889, showi n g the official t r a n s a c t i o n s of his office, and the a m o u n t of fundsreceived a n d disbursed b y him. P r o p e r vouchers for all m o n e y s paid out a c c o m p a n y t h e r e p o r t s . To the M:.W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: In accordance with the provisions of the law of this Grand Lodge, it becomes my duty, as your Grand Secretary, to lay before you at this time a detailed statement of the ofHcial acts performed by me during the past year, together with such suggestions as seem in my judgment to be for the interest of masonry in Kansas. Proper vouchers will be found herewith, for all funds received and disbursed by ine, all of which will appear under appropriate headings, to which your respectful and fraternal attention is directed. P H I N T I S G P E O C E E D I N G S OF 1 8 8 9 .

The manuscript of the oflicial transactions of the last Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge, was prepared and placed in the hands of the printer, at as early a date as possible, and the work executed in the usual style; but the work was not done without some vexatious delays. Two thousand copies were printed and distributed in the usual manner. AVith the Proceedings of this year we begin Volume VIII. Five hundred â&#x20AC;˘copies have been stitched and set aside. The matter contained in our Proceedings this year, exceeds the estimates made, some seventj'-nine pages; and this increase necessarily increased the expenditure of the Grand Lodge. This increase of matter was mainly brought about by the introduction of three tabulated items: the raised, admitted, and dimitted during the year. The non-appearance, heretofore of the above mentioned tables, has not grown out of an}' desire on the part of your Grand Secretary to disregard the law, but it seems to him that a prudential management of the finances of this Grand Lodge would dictate that those items could be omitted without any serious violation of the law, or injury of the rights of any brother. At the suggestion of the chairman of the Committee on Jurisprudence, M.'.W.'.Bro. OWEN A. B.\ssETT, these tables have been inserted, and if so desired by the Grand Lodge they will be continued. CONSTITUTION A N D B Y - L A W S .

Among other proceedings, at the last Annual Communication, was the adoption of the following resolution, offered by Bro. CLARK SMITH : Resolved, That the Grand Secretary be and he is hereby directed to have an additional 1000 copies of the Constitution and By-Laws printed without notes or references, and mail copies to the several subordinate lodges.

Proceedings

of the

February,.

The instructions contained in the foregoing resolution have been fully complied with; and one copy mailed with the Proceedings of 1889,. to the address of the Master of each subordinate lodge, one copy to all the present Grand Officers, all elective Past Grand Officers, members of the .Board of Custodians,and chairmen of various standing committees. On receipt of the annual returns from the subordinate lodges, one coiw of the Constitution and By-Laws was mailed to each Master elect. NBW LODGES C I L A R T E K E D .

Lodges to whom charters were granted at the last Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge, have all been regularly constituted and set to work under said charters by the Special Deputy Grand Master, a])IJointed by the Grand Master. Reports from all the Special Deputies have been received at this office. In this connection it is pleasing to note, that with one single exception, all these new lodges have sent in their annual returns and dues. These annual returns show a very satisfactory condition of masonic affairs in their respective lodges. RETURNS OF LODGES.

The usual blanks, upon which the Secretaries of subordinate loilges are i-equired by law to make the annual returns to the Grand Lodge,. were promptly mailed on the 1st day of December, 1889, and in due course should have reached the parties to whom they were addressed within five days. Some of the Secretaries claim that they did not receive the blanks sent them. To avoid delays I would advise hereafter that all Secretaries who do not receive these blanks on or before December 25th in each year, make known this fact to the Grand Secretary who will send a duplicate set of blanks at once. By reference to " Schedule B " of this report, you will see that we have the usual number of delinquent lodges. It is pleasing to note that all the delinquent lodges but two, for the year ending December, 1888, have since our last report made returns and paid the amount due, as will be observed by reference to " Schedule A " of this report. These annual returns are placed in the hands of the chairman of the Committee ou Lodge Eeturns as soon as they are received, and entered u]50n the records of the Grand Secretary's office. The committee will examine these returns, and submit their report at an early hour after the convening of Grand Lodge. REI'RINT o r

EARLY

PROCEEDINGS.

Your Grand Secretary is much pleased to be able to announce to the members of the Grand Lodge, that after many vexatious delays the important work of reprinting A'olume I, containing our Proceedings from 1855 to 1805 inclusive, was completed. Tlie work is now in the bindery receiving the finishing touch, and will be ready for mailing soon after the close of the present Annual Communication. This volume is a complete reprint, being no abridgement of auy part of the Proceedings from the first meeting in Convention to the last line of the Proceedings of 1805.

1889-90.

Grand

Lodge

of Kansas.

The only unsatisfactory feature of the work of getting up this volumn, is the absence of the steel portrait of our third Grand Master, M.'. W.'. Bro. JACOB SAQUI, long since deceased. Strange as it may seem not a copy of a photograph of this brother could be found among the many friends and brethren in the city of Atchison, where he was so long and well known. No effort was spared in my search for the shadow of him who figured so conspicuously in masonic circles in Kansas. The widow of Bro. SAQUI married a second time and moved to Iowa, where she died some years since, as I have been informed, leaving no trace of her former husband. A portion of tlie contract price for doing this work has been paid the publishers, the balance to be paid when the Proceedings are done, and ready for delivery. T W I N GROVE LODGE, NO. 2 1 3 .

This is a complaint brought by Bros. JOHN M . EGAN and GEO. W . SLATER, members of said lodge, against Bro. N. S. MCDONALD, Worshipful Master. The complaint was entertained by the Grand Master, and, after the usual formalities had been properly disposed of, a commissioner Bro. IRA P. NYE, of Eureka, was appointed, and instructed to take the testimony of such witnesses as the accusers and the accused might desire taken. It seems the commissioner gave such notice as the law required of the time and place for taking the testimony of such witnesses ' as might be present to give their testimony. The time intervening between the appointment of the commissioner and the assembling of the Grand Lodge in Annual Communication, was found to be too short to complete the work assigned to the commissioner. The further taking of the testimony was continued to a time beyond the time fixed for the meeting of the Grand Lodge. The commissioner has completed the work assigned him ; and a full report of his doings under his appointment has been received at this office, and the same placed in the hands of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances, who will submit their report at an early hour after convening of the Grand Lodge at this Annual Communication. DUPLICATE CHARTERS ISSUED.

Since our last Annual Communication the following lodges have lost their charters either by fire or wind storms: Huron Lodge, No. 72, at Huron, Atchison county, by fire. Scottville Lodge, No. 249, at Scottville, Mitchell county, by fire. Mt. Zion Lodge, No. 266, at Nortonville, Jefferson county, by wind storm. Alma Lodge, No. 161, at Alma, Wabaunsee county, by fire. Coolidge Lodge, No. 316, at Coolidge, Hamilton county, by lire. By order of the Grand Master, duplicate charters have been engrossed, properly executed, and mailed to the above lodges, except that in case of Huron Lodge, No. 72, which has been held under advisement by the Grand Master.

Proceedings BEGGING

of the

February,

CIRCULARS.

The officers and members of the lodges under our jurisdiction have been from year to year flooded with beggi ng circulars asking for assistance for various objects; some apparently for laudable objects, and others not so laudable as they might be. Notable among all the many circulars sent to this office by our subordinate lodges, not one bears the endorsement of the Grand Master authorizing their issuance. There seems to be a doubt in the minds of the officers and members of our lodges, as to how they should dispose of such circulars, and yet fulfill the duty and obligation they owe to the masonic fraternity. I t would seem to be wise for the Grand Lodge at this time to take some action settling this question by the passage of a standing regulation deUning the duty of subordinate lodges in such cases. JOHNSTOWN

SUI'FEISERS.

In compliance with the instructions of the Council of Administration, I issued a warrant on the Grand Treasurer for the sum of three hundred (ยง.300) dollars, and sent the same by draft on Kew York City to Bro. JOHN P. LINTON, a member of the Board of Masonic Belief of Johnstown. Due acknowledgment has been made. FINANCE.

Your attention is respectfully directed to the financial reports of your Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretar}', showing the financial condition of the Grand Lodge, and the sources from which the revenues of the Grand Lodge are derived, and for what purposes the same have been disbursed.

Grand Lodge of Kansas.

1889-90.

SCHEDULE " A . " — B E I N G THE AMOUNT OP D U E S 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 DECEMBER 31, A. D. 3888, AND R E T U R N E D SINCE L A S T R E P O R T .

Name. 20 37 38 72 74 80 84 124 131 136 1.38 141 146 16o 174 183 I'll "194 200 216 224 237 246 2.o2 266 269 277 290 295 301 3113 304 300

Circleville.... . Piiola lola Huron Mystic Tie Zeredatlia Jefferson Godfrey Equity Vesper Pomona Signal Ellswortli O.-cford W e s t e r n Star.. Gavlord W a l n u t Valley Galena Anthonj' Saratoga Anchor'. Temple Tyrian Stafibrd Mt. Zion iSlistletoe Ashland Paradise Comanche Lily Kichtiekl Randall St. T h o m a s

Location. Circleville Paola lola Huron Augusta Cottonwood Falls Winchester (lodfrey Fontana Sedan Pomona Osage City Ellsworth Oxford Smith Center Gavlord Ness City Galena Anthony Saratoga Williamsburg McCune Garden City Stafford Nortonville Conway Springs... Ashland Plainville Coldwater Freeport Richfield Kandall ' Colby

-•' Duos unpaid lor 1S8S and 1S89.

Date When Paid. Feb'y 9 1889. Feb'v 9 18S9. .Alay 13, 18S9. Dec. 2G; 1889. Feb'y 9, 18S9. Feb'y 13 1889. Feb'y 5, 1889. Feb'v 13, 1889. Feb'y 16, 1889. M a y 15 1889. Feb'y 16 1889. Feb'v 19,1889 Feb'y 5 1889., Apr. 14 1889. Feb'y 19 1889 Feb'v 10, 1889. Feb'y 19 1889.

12 50 63 00 25 50 13 00 30 50 28 00 14 00 14 50 13 00 32 00 23 50 34 00 40 00 20 00 32 50 24 00 34 50

Feb'y 16, 1K89., Feb'y 12 1889 , Feb'y 9 1889.. Feb'v 13, 1889., Feb'y 9: 1889 . Feb'y 19, 1889 , Feb'v 9 1889., Feb'y 5, 1889., Feb'y 16 1889., Feb'y 5 1889., Feb'y 9, 18.S9., Feb'y U) 1889., Feb'y 19 1889., Feb'v 13 1889., Feb'y 15 1889.,

32 00 12 00 13 00 18 50 28 50 26 00 14 00 10 50 16 50 16 50 16 50 10 50 17 50 15 50 14 15

Proceedings of the

Februaiv,

ScHEDUJiE " B . " â&#x20AC;&#x201D; B E I N G T H E AMOUNT OP D U E S E E T U B N E D BY SUBORDINATE LODGES FOR T H E Y E A R E N D I N G DECEMBER 31,

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 2S 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54

. Name. Smithton Leavenworth... Wyandotte Kickapoo Wasliington Lawrence Rising Sun Acacia K i n g Solomon J e w e l l City Emporia Nemaha Oskaloosa Great Bend Lafayette Topeka Franklin Olathe Circleville A'allev Falls Olivet Palmyra Osage Valley... H i g h Prairie.... Longton iSfeosho Eidora Pacific Towanda Arcana Auburn M o u n d . City H a v e n s ville Hiawatha Council Grov e Paola lola Seneca Holton Nickerson Delphian Easton Halstead Xenia Mackey N i n e Mile Lake Orient Pottawatomie.. Wetmore Shawnee Troy

Location. Highland Leaven worth K a n s a s City Loweinont Atchi.son Lawrence F o r t Scott Lawrence Leavenworth Jewell City Emporia Corning Oskaloo.sa Great Bend Manhattan Topeka Ottawa Olathe Circleville Valley Falls Melvern Baldwin City.... Osawatoniie Boling :.. Longton Le Koy iviapleton Humboldt Towanda Doniphan Auburn M o u n d City Havensville Hiawatha Council G r o v e . . Paola Tola Seneca Holton Nickerson Garnett Easton Halstead Xenia Eliingham Lansing Silver L a k e Topeka St. M a r y s Wetmore Shawnee Troy

1889.

Date When Paid. Dec. Jan. Jan. .Tan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. .Tan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. .Tan. Jan. .Tan. Jan. Dec. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan, Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Dec. Jan. Jan.

28, 1889 9, 1890, 13, 1890, 29, 1890 5, 1890, 13, 1890, 13, 1890, 31, 1890, 31, 1890, 13, 1890 11, 1890, 5, 1890, 7, 1890, 13, 1890, 7, 1890, 9, 1890. 13, 1890, 18, 1890, 27, 1890. 7, 1890, 9, 1890. 0, 1890. 6, 1890. 11, 1890. 29, 1890. 18, 1890. 11, 1890. 23, 1889. 13, 1890. 11, 1890. 13; 1890. 9, 1890. 29, 1890. 13, 1890. 9, 1890. 27, 1890. 15, 1890. 27, 1890. 13, 1890. 7, 1890. 15, 1890. 7, 1890. 27, 1890. 11, 1890. 9, 1890. 2, 1890. 6, 1890. 15, 1890. 15, 1890. 26, 1889. 9, 1890. n , 1890.

$ 23 50 62 50 65 50 12 00 83 50 71 50 91 50 49 50 41 50 22 00 82 50 20 00 30 50 57 50 40 00 148 50 50 50 49 50 15 00 31 50 25 50 22 50 41 50 5 50 15 50 25 50 15 50 21 50 12 50 17 00 11 00 36 50 13 00 50 50 60 00 60 50 27 50 23 00 50 50 29 00 43 50 10 50 25 00

15 19 22 19 103 16 18 17 41

00 50 00 50 50 50 50 50 50

Grand Lodge of Kansas.

1889-90.

SCHEDULE " B . " —

No. 56 57 58 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 73 75 76 77 78 80 81 83 84 85 86 87 88 , 89 90 91 92 93 94 96 97 98 99 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 112 113 114 115 116 117 J18

Name. SpringHill.... Coyville Wiiifield L a Cyfrne Ridgeway Adams AVathena Gardner B u r l i n g t o n . .. Frankfort Hiram Star... C a r b o n d a l e ... Baxter Chetopa Wamego Erie Delta White Cloud. Zeredatlia New Albany.. Doric Jefl'erson Sutton Sunflower Mankato Eureka Home Golden Rule., Marysville Mission Girard Harmony Delaware Patnios Benevolent... Wichita Keystone Cedar Frontier Solomon City Fidelity Fortitude Memphis Americus Adelphi Blue Valley.. St. J o h n ...... Advance Excelsior .Muscotah Parsons Altoona

Location.

Spring Hill Coyville Winfleld La Cygne

Continued. Date Wheii Paid.

J a n . 7,1890.. ,• J a n . 5,1890 J a n . 13,1890 J a n . 13,1890 J a n . 9,1890 J a n . 8,1890 Oswego J a n . 7,1890 J a n . —,1890 J a n . 18,1890 J a n . 31,1890 J a n . 6,1890 J a n . 13,1890 Dec. 30,1889 Carbondale Baxter Springs.... J a n . 9,1890 J a n . 5,1890 J a n . 11,1890 J a n . 13,1890, Medicine Lodge... J a n . 9,1890 J a n . 13,1890. W h i t e Cloud. J a n . 11,1890 .Tan. 24,1890 J a n . 13,1890 J a n . 18,1890 Winchester Dec. 31,1889 J a n . 11,1890 Wichita J a n . 15,1890 Dec. 31,1889 Dec 31,1889, , ,. J a n . 18,1890 J a n . 13,1890 J a n . 11,1890 J a n . 15,1890.: J a n . 11,1890 Jan. W h i t e C h u r c h .. , J a n . 24,1890 ,., , El Dorado J a n . 13,1890 J a n . 4,1890 Wichita J a n . 13,1890 J a n . 8,1890 J a n . 5,1890 Washington Dec 5,1890 ,, J a n . 31, 1889. Eureka J a n . 5,1890 Independence J a n . 6,1890 ,,, J a n . 9,1890 J a n . 7,1890 Wintield J a n . 9,1890 J a n . 15,1890 . J a n 22,1890 J a n 27,1890 J a n 13,1890 Muscotah J a n 13,1890 J a n 15,1890 ., , 11,1890

Amount.

% 31 21 50 22 13 52 14 20 38 22 23 17 28 26 35 37 22 22 25 29 16 8 14 22 21 21 40 21 64 32 20 55 56 19 49 46 128 49 31 36 22 46 102 11 13 38 9 42 34 16 16 91 15

50 50 00 00 50 50 00 00 50 50 50 50 00 00 00 50 00 50 00 50 50 00 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 00 00 00 50 50 50 50 50 00 50 50 00 00 50 00 50 00 50 50 00 00 00 50

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Grand Lodge of Kansas.

1889-90.

SCHEDULE "B."—Continued.

A'o. 180 187 188 189 190 192 193 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 209 210 211 213 214 215 216 218 219 220 221 222 224 225 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 245 247 248

Navie.

M o u n t a i n Slope.. P i t t s b u r g ..• Onaga ! jS'ewaliciiba Henri Lyons Hartford Madison Canton Blue Hill Norton Anthony Mulvane Delphos Sumner Downs Eminence Harper Occidental Brookville Fulton Greeley Twin t; rove Sincerity W a l n u t City Saratoga Landmark Corner Stone Perfect Square.... Lebanon St. B e r n a r d Anchor Siloam .lamestown Salem Vulcan Ninnesoah Magnolia Greenleaf Clinton Axtell Garfield Meriden Temple Mount Hope Urbana Soldier Linwood Miltonvale Ark Marmaton Chase Canopy

Date When Paid.

Oberlin Pittsburg Onaga Stockton Tonganoxie Lyons Hartford Madison Canton Lucas Norton Anthony Mulvane Delphos Caldwell Downs Eskridge Harper Alton Brookville Fulton Greeley...' Severy Simpson R u s h Center.... Saratoga M o u n d Valley. Little E i v e r Scranton Scandia Dodge Cit.y Williamsburg.. Topeka .'. Jamestown. Salem Walnut Kingman Newton Greenleaf Burden Axtell Leonardsville... Meriden McCune M o u n t Hope Drbana Soldier Linwood Miltonvale Valley Center.. Moran Chase Grenola

J a n . 22, Jan. 1 Dec. 28 J a n . 11 Jan. 5 J a n . 13, J a n . 13 J a n . 22: J a n . 13 J a n . 27 J a n . 18, J a n . 11 Jan. 5 J a n . 13 J a n . 27 J a n . 13 J a n . 15, J a n . 22 J a n . 15 Jan. 7 D e c . ' 20 J a n . 15 J a n . 11 Jan.-13 J a n . 13 J a n . 24, J a n . 11 Jan. 5 J a n . 13, Dec. 31 J a n . 15 Jan. 9 \ Dec. 31 Dec. 31 J a n . 15 J a n . 22: Jan. 9 J a n . 13 Jan. Jl J a n . 5, J a n . 13 Dec. 28, J a n . 31 Jan. 1 J a n . 9: J a n . 11 J a n . 29: J a n . 11 Jan. 7 J a n . 29 J a n . 9. J a n . 11 J a n . 29,

1890 1890 1889 1890 1890 1890 1890 1890 1890 1890 1890 1890 1890 1890 1890 1890 1890 1890 1890 1890 1889 1890 1890 1890 1890 1800 1890 1890 1890 1S89 1890 1S90 1889 1889 1890 1890 1890 1890 1890 1890 1890 1889 1890 1890 1890 1890 1890 1890 1890 1890 1890 1890 1890

38 50 44 50 18 00 27 50 20 00 29 00 20 50 13 50 26 00 9 00 35 00 31 00 26 00 20 00 32 50 34 00 35 00 38 50 24 00 18 50 12 50 18 00 21 50 14 00 14 00 11 00 18 00 16 50 18 00 19 50 38 00 13 00 51 50 19 00 13 50 20 00 39 50 '39 50 37 50 25 50 20 50 24 50 11 50 17 00 15 50 10 50 • 15 50 X4 50 21 50 11 50 17 00 19 00 14 50

Proceedings

February,

of the

SCHEDULE "B."—Continued.

249 •250 251 252 255 256 257 258 259 260 :261 262 263 264 266 208 :269 270 271 272 273 275 •276 .278 279 280 281 282 2S4 •286 287 288 289 290 291 292 293 294 296 297 298 299 300 .301 302 •303 304 305 307 308 309 310 311

Name.

Location.

Scottsville Whiting Galva Stafford Milan Lyra Westmoreland... Morton Beattie Medicine Valley Mulberry Attica Charity Logan Mt. Zion Bourbon Mistletoe Quenemo Armourdale Kaw Unity • Webb Windom Cosmos Barney Brainard Millbrook Alpha Anthem Lotus. Oak Cyrus Emerald Paradise Beulah Glasco Kiowa Glen Elder Highland Apollo Samaria Cable Fargo Lily Gove City Kichfield Kandall Avon Kansas Alden Syracuse JS'aphtali Hancock

Scottsville Whiting Galva Stafford Milan McLouth Westmoreland.... Cheney Beattie Lake City Mulberry Grove.. Attica Hazelton Logan Nortonville Bronson Conway Springs.. Quenemo Armourdale Kansas City Clearwater Meade Center Windom Kiowa Dighton Brainard Hill City Jetmore Scott City Bhie Mound Lebanon Hope Lakin Plainville Bunker Hill Glasco Greensburg Glen Elder Green Ellis Wilson Arlington Liberal Freeport Gove City Richfield Randall Westphalia Herington Alden Syracuse Aleinena Ft. Leavenworth.

Date When Paid.

Jan. Jan. Dec. Jan. Jan. Dec. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Dec. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Dec. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Dec. Jan. Jan. Dec. Dec. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Dec.

1890 1890., 1889., 1890., 1890 1889 1890., 1.890,, 1890., 1890., 18110., 1890., 1890.' 1890 1889., 1890., 1890., 1890., 1890., 1890., 1890., 1890., 1890 J889. 1890., 1890., 1890., 1890., 1890. 1889., 1890,, 1890., 1889., 1889., 1890., 1890., 1890., 1890., 1890., 1890., 1890. 1890., 1890., 1890., 1890., 1890., 1890., 1890., 1890., 15, 1890... 1, IhOO... 18, 1890..., 31, 1889. .

18 50 23 00 16 00 25 50 10 50 12 00 17 00 15 50 15 50 10 50 11 50 13 00 14 50 16 00 21 00 17 00 9 00 22 50 25 50 17 00 12 00 18 00 11 00 18 00 16 50 15 50 21 50 16 50 15 00 14 00 20 00 17 50 13 00 20 00 17 00 12 50 21 50 16 50 12 00 17 00 10 50 13 00 14 00 13 00 13 50 17 00 13 50 12 00 20 00 11 00 17 00 12 50 20 00

Grand Lodge of Kansas.

1889-90.

SCHEDULE " B . " —

Ko.

312 314 315 316 317 318 319 320 391

Locatitm.

Name.

Santa F e

Santa F e Coolidge

Wallace

Continued.

Amount.

Date When Paid.

Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Dec. Jan. Jan.

18, 1890 13, 1890 13, 1890 11, 1890 11, 1890 11, 1890 31, 1889 13, 1890 5. 1890

$ 13 11 13 15 14 14 10 12 22

00 50 00 50 00 50 50 00 00

SCHEDULE " C . " — B E I N G ABSTRACT OF C H A R T E R F E E S COLLECTED FROM LODGES NAMED BELOW, TO WHOM CHARTERS WERE ISSUED BY O R D E R OF THE G R A N D LODGE AT ITS A N N U A L COMMUNICATION, H E L D F E B RUARY 20, A. D. 1889,

No.

58 86 307 308 309 310 311 312 313 314 315 316 317 318 319 320 321

Lodge.

Winfield

Bluff City

Wallace

AT T H E C I T Y OF W I C H I T A .

Location.

Winfield Wichita

County.

Dickinson

Ft. L e a v e n w o r t h . . Santa F e Haskell Bluff City Coffey

AVallace

.-.. Wallace Marshall

Goodland

Amount.

$ 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 • 20 20 20 20 20

00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00

February,.

Proceedings of the

SCHEDULE " D . " — B E I N G FROM N E W L O D G E S

ABSTRACT OP DISPENSATION FEES COLLECTEDNAMED

B E L O W , TO WHOM

DISPENSATIONS

HAVE

BEEN GRANTED BV THE' M . ' . W . ' . GRAND MASTER SINCE THE LAST ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, HELD FEBRUARY 20 AND 21, 18S9. Lodge. 0. u. u. u. u. U. U. 0.

u. U. U. U. U.

D. D. D. D. D. D. D. D. D. D. 1). D. D.

Ben Hur Andale Caney Bucklin Horton Hoyt Gypsum Arcadia LaCrosse.... Hoisington. Kob Morris Walton Oak Hill

Location.

Argentine.. Andale Caney , Bucklin Horton Hoyt Gypsum .... Arcadia LaCrcsse... Hoisington Preston Walton Oak Hill.. .

County.

AVyandotte. Setlgwick .... Montgomery Ford Brown Jackson ,„,.,. Saline Crawford.;... Rush '..., Barton Pratt Harvey Clay

20 00 20 00 20 00 20 00 20 00 90 nn 20 00 20 00 20 00 20 00 20 00 20 00 20 00

1889-90.

Grand Lodge of Kansas.

FINANCIAL REPORT. K A N S . \ S C I T Y , K A N S A S , J a n u a r y 31, 1890.

.JOHN H . BROWN, Grand Secretary, In account with the M.'.W.'. G R A N D LODGE OF K A N S A S :

Balance d u e from G r a n d Secretary F e b r u a r y 1, 1889 S 99 50 Received from Subordinate Lodges, as per Schedule " A " 715 65 Received from Subordinate Lodges, as per S c h e d u l e " B " 7,581 00 Received from Subordinate Lodges, as per Schedule " . C " 340 00 Received from Subordinate Lodges, as per Schedule " D " 260 00 Received from Z. C. Clark, m e m b e r late Olive Lodge, No. 181... 2 00 Received from K i n e Mile Lodge, No. 49, balance d u e 3 50 Total dues a n d assessments collected

$9,001 65

P a i d G r a n d Treasurer, as p e r vouchers h e r e w i t h

$9,001 65

STATEMENT O P E X P E N S E S . K A N S A S C I T Y , K A N S A S , J a n u a r y 31, 1890.

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In account with the M . ' . W . ' . G R A N D LODGE OF K A N S A S :

J a n . 31, 1890, To cash on W a r r a n t s Nos. 574, 575, 576 a n d 615... $ 625 00 DISBURSEMENTS.

Paid KetcheJBon & Reeves on account of p r i n t i n g b l a n k $ 239 SO Paid W . B. Fletcher for insurance Grand Lodge jewels 9 90 P a i d J o h n TI. B r o w n & Sons, i n s u r a n c e G r a n d Lodge furniture and books 13 50 Paid D o d s w o r t h Book Co 3 30 Paid J o h n H. Ramsey, b i n d e r y w o r k 1 00 Paid Samuel Flint, ca.se for seals 4 00 Paid M o u n t Bros., freight and cartage 7 55 Paid postage and express charges 250 00 Paid r e n t of Library 150 00 Total e x p e n d e d

$ 679 05

Balance due G r a n d Secretary F e b r u a r y 1,1890

$ 54 05

Fraternally s u b m i t t e d , J O H N H. BROWN, Grand Secretary.

On motion, so much of these r e p o r t s as relate to financial m a t t e r s , w e r e referred to t h e C o m m i t t e e on F i n a n c e s , a n d t h e g e n e r a l r e p o r t of t h e G r a n d S e c r e t a r y to t h e Committee on the Eejjorts of G r a n d OflScers.

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PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CONSTITUTION. W.-. B r o . A L F R E D W H I T M A N , presented t h e following resolution, t o s t r i k e out Section six ( 6 ) of Article eight ( 8 ) , which was referred to Committee on J u r i s p r u d e n c e : Resolved, That the Constitution of this Grand Lodge be amended by striking out Section six (0) of Article eight (8). REPORT OF CUSTODIANS. W.-. B r o . W I L L I A M M . S H A V E R , S e c r e t a r y of t h e B o a r d of

Custodians of t h e W o r l t , p r e s e n t e d a n d read a very i n t e r e s t i n g r e p o r t s h o w i n g t h e w o r k done b y t h e m and t h e several Assista n t L e c t u r e r s , and t h e e x p e n s e incurred d u r i n g t h e p a s t year. On motion, t h e r e p o r t was received, and so much as referred to t h e h o l d i n g of Schools of I n s t r u c t i o n a n d t h e m e t h o d s employed in c o n d u c t i n g t h e same, was referred t o t h e Committee on R e p o r t s of G r a n d Officers, and so much as referred to the expense of such schools, to t h e Committee on F i n a n c e s . ON REPORTS. OF GRAND OFFICERS. W.-. B r o . JACOB D E W I T T , from t h e Committee on E e p o r t s of G r a n d Officers, submitted t h e following jiartial r e p o r t , which was, on m o t i o n , received a n d a d o p t e d : To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of KansasYour Committee on Reports of Grand Officers have had under consideration the very able address of the M.'.W.'. Grand Master, and ask leave to offer the following report: We most heartily concur in the opening remarks of the M.'.AV.'. Grand Master, and his toncbirig allusion to the many distinguished Craftsmen who have crossed the dark river and entered into rest since our last Annual Communication. We recommend the reference of this part of the address to a special committee of five, and that suitable memorial pages in the Journal of Proceedings of this Annual Communication be dedicated to the memory of the distinguished dead. We recommend the approval of the following official acts of the M.'. W.'.Grand Master: Lodges constituted; public ceremonies performed; removal of lodges; Johnstown sufferers; dedication of halls; Grand Representatives appointed ; official visitations; special dispensations granted for various purposes; duplicate charters issued; the case of Lincoln Lodge, No. 154; Guthrie Lodge, No. 35, at Guthrie, Oklahoma; discipline; a monument to the memory of ROB MOKKIS. We recommend tliat that part of the address referring to the grant-

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ing of dispensations for the formation of new lodges, be referred to the Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation. That part referring to decisions, including the subject of Dirigo Lodge, . No. 226, to the Committee on Jurisprudence. Fraternally submitted, JACOB DE WITT, GEORGE W. FAERAN, GEO. W. POET, JOHN M. JOEDAN, Commiitee.. CALLED OFF. The M.-.W.-. Grand Master called the M.-.W.-. G r a n d Lodf^efrom labor to refreshment until two o'clock this afternoon.

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F e b r u a r y 19, 1890, two o'clock p. Ji. T h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master after t a k i n g the usual p r e c a u t i o n s called t h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d L o d g e from r e f r e s h m e n t to labor, w i t h officers and m e m b e r s as a t the forenoon session. T h e r e c o r d s of t h e m o r n i n g .session w'ere read and approved. REPORT OF SPECIAL COMiMlTTEE.

W.-. Bro. RuFus McCoiiJiACK, from a special committee appointed b y the M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master, in accordance w i t h t h e provisions of Section forty ( 4 0 ) of C h a p t e r one ( 1 ) of t h e B y L a w s of this G r a n d Lodge, submitted t h e following report, which was on motion received and adopted : To the M.\ W.\ Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your committee appointed by the M.-.W.-. Grand Master, in accordance with Section 40, Chapter I of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge, beg leave to submit the following report of our examination of the condition, on December 31, 1889, of the "Masonic Mutual Benefit Society of Kansas," an institution organized to confer benefits upon the beneficiaries of a membership composed exclusively of affiliated Master Masons of this Grand Jurisdiction. We find that since its organization (March 28, 1873) this society has paid to beneficiaries $378,802.2.5. We also find that the full benefitof 12,000 has been paid on each death since June, 1883, in the First Division, and that the Second Division is now paying about f650, increasing in amount as its membership increases in numbers.

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The permanent fund maintained in accordance with the Constitution of the society amounts to ยง43,440.86 a considerable portion of which is invested in interest bearing securities, and the balance held for the purpose of promptly paying death losses in advance of realization on assessments made for that purpose. The beneficial results of this Society, we believe to be in the main due to the efficiency of its Board of Directors, elected annually by its members, to tlie patronage it has received and to its reliable and efficient management in detail. The advantages of membership in this society is, we think, clearly shown by its past record. Fraternally submitted, E. McCOEMACK, OERIN T. WELCH, ALBERT K. WILSON, L'ommiUee. ENCROACHMENT OF JURISDICTION. E.-.W.-. Bro. DwiGHT BYINGTON, from tlie Committee on Ket u r n s of L o d g e s , j)i-esented a complaint of e n c r o a c h m e n t of j u r i s d i c t i o n , a c c o m p a n y i n g the .same w i t h several letters touching the case, a n d moved t h a t the whole m a t t e r be referred to the C o m m i t t e e on A p p e a l s and Grievances, which motion prevailed, and t h a t m a t t e r was so referred. REPORT ON CREDENTIALS. W.-. Bro. SIMEON M . F O X . from the Cnmniittee on Credentials, s u b m i t t e d a s u p p l e m e n t a l r e p o r t which w a s , on motion, received a n d a d o p t e d , a n d t h e n a m e s of the delegates so rej)orted, will a p p e a r in g e n e r a l r e p o r t . SPECIAL REPORT ON COERESPONDENCE. E...W.-. B r o . J O H N H . BBOWN, from t h e Committee on Corr e s p o n d e n c e , s u b m i t t e d t h e following special r e p o r t , which was, on motion, received, a n d the several r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s contained therein, adopted : To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge oj Kansas: Your Committee on Correspondence asks leave to offer the following special report: Since the close of our last Annual Communication, we have been officially informed of the establishment of two new Grand Lodges, which desire the recognition of this Grand Lodge. The first is T H E O R A N D LODGE O F NORTH

DAKOTA.

Soon after the division of the Territory of Dakota into two States, a convention of delegates from the several lodges of North Dakota, assem-

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bled at Mitchel, in said State, and organized a Grand Lodge, to be hailed and known as the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge of North Dakota, A. F. & A. M. Their proceedings appear to be regular, and in accordance with masonic law and usage. We therefore recommend the adoption of the following: Resolved, That the Grand Lodge of Kansas,assembled in Annual Communication, extends fraternal greetings to the M.'.W.-. Grand Lodge of North Dakota, and bids her a cordial .welcome into the sisterhood of Grand Lodges, and that an exchange of Grand Representatives be entered into between this Grand Lodge and that of North Dakota. The second is T H E U N I T E D G R A N D 1>0DGE OF VICTORIA.

We have been officially informed that the lodges working under the several constitutions in the Province of Victoria, have, after much labor, succeeded in harmonizing and uniting the various elements. The result was the constitution of the United Grand Lodge of Victoria, March 20, A. L. 5889. The following officers were chosen and installed: M.'.W.'. \V. J. CLARK, Grand Master, and T. H. LEMPRIKRE, Grand Secretary. The installation ceremonies were performed by Lord CAKRINGTON, who so successfully united the discordant elements in New South Wales, and is now Grand Master of that Grand Lodge. The lodges of the Province of Victoria were working under warrants of constitution from the Grand. Lodges of England, Scotland, Ireland, and Victoria. There are now within the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge one liundred and forty-nine lodges, one hundred and forty-five of which number have declared their allegiance to the new Grand Lodge. The proceedings in connection with the organization of this Grand Lodge appear to be in accordance with the formalities of masonic law and usage. We therefore offer the tollow'ing resolution, and recommend its adoption: Resolved, .That the Grand Lodge of Kansas now assembled in Annual Communication, extends fraternal greetings to the United Grand Lodge of Victoria, and cheerfully accords that jurisdiction a place in the sisterhood of Grand Lodges. Fraternally submitted, JOHN H.BROWN, S.E.SHELDON, E. T. CARR, Committee. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON LODGE RETURNS. E..-.W.-. B r o . DwiGHT BYINGTON, from the Committee on Ret u r n s of C h a r t e r e d L o d g e s , submitted the following report, which was on motion received a n d adopted, including all r e c o m m e n d ations contained t h e r e i n , except t h a t portion r e c o m m e n d i n g the reference of m a t t e r s of d e l i n q u e n t lodges to the B o a r d of Custodians a n d Assistant L e c t u r e r s :

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To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Chartered Lodges respectfully submit the following report: It has been a somewhat perplexing task to examine and successfully to reconcile many of tbe defects in the returns that have been placed before your committee, and we are sorry to report that in place of an expected imijrovement in the returns this year as compared with previous years, that our hopes have been blasted and that we find many of the returns in worse shape than they were last year. Many of tlie blunders are in our opinion inexcusable; this is very discouraging to those who have endeavored to suggest remedies for the neglect and illattention shown in the work by the Secretaries. Year after year the defects have been pointed out by the committee, but all to no purpose, and a furtlier indication would seem to be useless. But we cannot refrain from venturing the opinion that it is beyond comprehension how any Secretary can invent such a bundle of errors and inconsistencies as appear in some of the returns after he has read the very complete and perfect instructions for making annual returns which appear in the circular issued by the Grand Secretary, a copy of which was enclosed with each set of blank returns sent out. The examination of the returns also discloses the fact that but few of the lodges have paid the amounts withheld and reported as due last year, and it seems now more apparent than ever that if the recommendation of this committee last year had been adopted that it would have been attended with beneficial results. Something certainly should be done to correct the indifference and appi'irent ignorance displa^'ed in some of these returns, and as all previous efforts seem to have proven failures, let us try another plan. We would recommend that the incorrect returns be placed in tlie hands of the Custodians or Lecturers, whenever said lodges are to be instructed, and it be the duty of the Custodian or Lecturer to carefully instruct the Secretary in his duties, and to personally see that a new and correct return is made from the records and sent to the Grand Secretary, together with all arrears that are found uni>aid, and that the Grand Secretary include the result of this experiment in his next annual report, as suggested by this committee last year. The criticisms above noted are in nowise intended for tfie Secretaries who have made correct returns, and in justice to many deserving brothers, we desire to thank tlieni for lightening the labors of the committee by furnishing perfect and complete returns. To the brothers for whom the criticisms are intended, wo desire to say that if they appear harsh and uniust, that they are made in an earnest endeavor to promote the good of all concerned, and that the committee entertain none but the kindest of feelings in attempting the conscientious discharge of their duty, and should it appear that any of the comments are undeserved, we will promptly acknowledge the error. Considerable time has been spent by the committee in the examina-

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tion of the lodge returns, though some of them were received at such a late date that the examination was not as thorough as it should have been. The errors and delinquencies as found are herewith noted: LODGE KETUKNS.

No. 3.— Return shows one reinstated, but the name is not recorded under that head; 50 cents due since 1887 has not been paid. No. A.—Two dollars due since 1887 is still unpaid. No. 14.—The new and correct return for 1888, as recommended by this committee last year, has not been received, consequently we are unable to judge as to the correctness of the return for 1889. No. 15.—The arrears for dues for 1887 and 1888, as shown last year, have been paid, but tlie four missing members are not accounted for. IDues should be paid on them, for this year, and so continue until it is shown that they are not members of the lodge. Arrears for 1889, $2.00. No. S4.—We find that this lodge had one more member at the commencement of 1889 than reported at the close of 1888, and should pay 50 cents for the one omitted. The returns for 1887 and 1888 have not' been corrected as recommended by this committee last year. No. 31.-—One dollar and fifty cents due since 1887 is still unpaid. No. 34.— Return for 1888 accounts for twenty-one members. Recapitulation in return for 1889 gives the number of members last report twenty-four, accounts for an increase of two, and gives total number of members December 31st as twenty-eight. Dues are paid on twenty-six, and by way of explanation for withholding dues on two the W.". M.". says: "They were raised on December 7th, and he did not think it was nfecessary to pay dues on them." The same thoughts do not occur to the Worshipful Brother in the case of two diniitted December 21st, though they were members of his lodge 355 days. Comment seems unnecessary further than to repeat the suggestions made with reference to this lodge last year, and to venture the opinion that the lodge is in arrears at least $2.00 in addition to $1.50 due and unpaid since 1887. No. 43.— One dollar due since 1887 is still unpaid. No 45.— Is in arrears 50 cents for one member reported omitted from last report. No 49.— One dollar and fifty cents due since 1887 is still unpaid, and the new return recommended by this committee last year has not been received. No. 57.—Neglects to record the names of two dimitted. No. 75.— One dollar and fifty cents due last year is still unpaid. No. S3.—The name of one omitted from last report is not recorded nor the dues paid. Lodge is in arrears 50 cents. No. S6.— Fifty names appear in the roll of members; recapitulation gives number of members as forty-three, and the general recapitulation

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gives the number of members as forty-eight. For the first report since the lodge received its charter it is not creditable, and should be returned. No. 87.— Is in arrears for one member omitted in 1887. No. 01.—The name of one member reinstated is omitted from the record. The error of last year in omitting two from the number of members has been corrected, with the exception of paying the one dollar arr(;ars, which is still unpaid. No. OS.— Neglects to pay 60 cents dues on one member omitted from' last report. No. 96.—Your committee deem it unwise to offer any comments on the report from this lodge, but venture to suggest that it be destroyed and the W.'. M.". directed to see that an intelligent report is made and sent to the Grand Secretary. No. 97.— Reports two erroneously reported last year and promptly deducts one dollar as overpaid. There is no reason why the one dollar due from this lodge since 1887 should not have applied for this purpose. It is still due and unpaid. No. 108.— Fifty cents due last year is still unpaid. No. 104.—The namesof five who have been dimitted during the year are omitted from the re'port; it is otherwise defective. No. 105.—The names of six who have been raised are recorded un'der the head of raised; also as admitted. No. 106.—Two members were dropped from the roll in 1887 andl have not been accounted for to date. The dues for these two members, amounting now to Uiret! dollars, is stiii unpaid. No. 107.— Fifty cents is due from this lodge for one omitted last report. No. 109.—The names of two dimitted are not recorded. No. 112.— Seventeen namesappear on roll of members and eighteen are accounted for in the recapitulation. There should be no difficulty in accounting for this small membership. No. lis.— One dollar and fifty cents due since 1887 is still unpaid.. No. 121.— One dollar and fifty cents due last year is still unpaid. No. 122.—Js in arrears this year 50 cents. No. 127.—Cre.A\i is taken in the report this year for 50 cents, account of THOMAS WILLIAMS, erroneously reported last year. The report for 1888 does not disclose the aforesaid name, therefore the credit is erroneous and should be corrected, and 50 cents remitted to Grand Secretary. No. ISO.-—Should procure a seal. No. / 5 / . - ^ Report last year accounts for twenty-eight members. Dues were paid on only twenty-six. Report this year claims two erroneously reported in last report and commits the usual error of deducting one

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•dollar overpaid, when the report of last year plainly shows that it was not paid. The amount deducted is due the Grand Lodge. No. 1S7.— Three dollars due since 1887 still unpaid. Some means should be devised to obtain a response from this lodge. Reporting this delinquency year after year is getting monotonous. No. ISS.— Report'for 1888 accounts for forty-two members; recapitulation for 1889 gives number of members last report as forty-three. Arrears for one omitted, fifty cents. No. 140.— Fifty cents due last year is still unpaid. No. 141.—Tails to take credit for one erroneously reported last report. Over paid fifty cents. No. 145.— Return for this year fails to account for three members and is in arrears $1.50. No. ]4(>.— Seventy-three members are accounted for and roll has only seventy-two names. Fifty cents dues are unpaid on one omitted from last report. No. 14T-—Recapitulation in return for this year gives the number of members last report as seventy-five, accounts for a decrease of seven, and gives total number of members sixty-six. Dues are paid on sixtyseven, leaving one to be paid for besides fifty cents due last year. Total arrears §1.00. No. 149.— Had thirty-two members last year, reports an increase of three this year and pays dues on thirty-four. Balance due Grand Lodge fifty cents. No. 151.— The seal has the wrong device or the device is on the wrong seal. No. 153.— Report is incomplete and contains errors that ought not to appear in a report of a lodge of twenty-six members. It should be returned with request for a correct report. No. 154.— Last year this committee recommended that this lodge furnish new and correct reports for the years 1887 and 1888, also payment of $2.00 arrears in dues. The recommendation has failed to produce the desired result. No. 16S.—The report sent from this lodge is elaborate and a fine specimen of type writing, but is entirely too bulky and covers too much paper for the small amount of information required. Three members are reported omitted from last report, but we fail to find any account of a remittance of $1.50 to pay the dues that were omitted at the same time. This report would have served a much better purpose if it were made on a regular blank. No. 161.— This lodge ought to have a seal. No. 179.— Fails to record the name of one omitted last report or pay the dues, 50 cents, also omitted. No. ISl.— Fifty cents due since 1887 still unpaid.

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No. 186.— The arrears for dues, $2.00 last year, are still unpaid. No. ISS.—Accounted for forty members last year, recapitulation for this year gives number of members last report forty-one. Fifty cents is due for the one omitted last year. No. 196.— Return for 1888 accounted for twenty-six members. Recapitulation in return for 1889 gives the number of members last report as twenty-eight. Accounts for a decrease of one. Dues are paid on twenty-seven, and roll of members has twenty-seven names, leaving the lodge in arrears $1.00 for tvvo members not accounted for in 1888. No. 197.—We are unable to understand the method of accounting for membership practiced in this lodge. Recapitulation for 1888 gives number of members last report one less than shown in report for 1887, and the same deduction occurs in the report for 1889, and the result is two members unaccounted for. This lodge is also in arrears $1.00 due last year in addition to 50 cents for one member dropped this year. No 198.— Sends a return with nineteen names in roll of members. Recapitulation is blank. Dues are paid on eighteen members. This Lodge had twenty-two members last year and should have twenty-one this year, and is in arrears $1.50 for three members. The lodge should be required to send a new and correct report. No. 200—Return for 1888 accounts for sixty-four members. Recapitulation for 1889 gives number of members last report sixty-five. This shows the lodge to be in arrears 50 cents for one not accounted for last year. Your committee suggest that this lodge procure a seal. No. S06.— One dollar due last year still unpaid. No. 207.—Also fails to reimburse the Grand Lodge the amount of $1.00 due last year. No. 211—Return for 1888 accounts for forty members. Recapitulation for 1889 gives number of members last report as forty-one, accounts for a decrease of two during the year, and gives total number of members at close of the year as thirty-six, and dues are paid on only thirty-six. This kind of accounting seems to prevail to an unwarranted extent among the lodges this year. Balance due Grand Lodge, $1.50. No. 214.— There seems to be room for improvement in the accounting department of this lodge. From the returns it appears that H. H. STOUT was passed December 20, 1888, and dimitted March 7, 1889. No explanation appears why this dimit was granted to a F.". C.'. The return for 1889 accounts for three dimitted and four names are recorded under that head. No. 216.— In the roll of members one name is recorded twice, evidently to supply the necessary twenty-two names to agree with the recapitulation. No. 224.— The names of four are recorded as suspended and one dimitted. The same names appear in the roll of members. No. 229.— One dollar due last year from this lodge is still unpaid. No. 236.—Return for 1889 accounts for three of the four members omitted last year, and the Secretary claims that tliree is correct, but neg-

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leets to make a new report for 1888 from the records as suggested, and your committee are left in doubt. No. SS6.— Accounted for eighteen members in 1888. Kecapitulation for 1889 gives number of members Isist report twenty; accounts for an increase of two, and dues are paid on twenty-two, thus showing that two members were omitted last year, and that the lodge is in arrears for the same, $1.00. No. 238.— Reports one omitted from last report, and again omits to send 50 cents to pay the arrears in dues for the same. No.SS9.— Reports J. P. RHODES as Junior Deacon; same name appears under the head of Dimitted. Your committee are in doubt whether this lodge is in possession of a seal. No. 249.—The returns for 1888 and 1889 are so badly mixed as to render them unfit to be accepted, and should not have a place among the records of the Grand Lodge. No. S5S.— Sends dues for 1889 on one omitted from last report, but does not pay on same for last year, nor record the name of the member omitted. Fifty cents still due. No. S57.— Return for last year shows thirty-seven members. A decrease of two this year, should leave thirty-five members; dues are paid on thirty-four, leaving the lodge in arrears 50 cents. No. S5S.— Return contains several errors. Thirty-one members are accounted for, and only thirty names appear on the roll. No. S60.— Neglects to record the names of four reported as raised. No. 261.— The Tyler is reported as dimitted. His name also appears in the list of officers. No. 26S.— Neglects to record the name" of one dimitted. No. 263.— A careful examination of the returns of this lodge for 1888 and 1889 leaves your committee in doubt as to the actual number of members, and creates a belief tliat dues are not paid on the requisite number. No. 275.— Fifty cents due since 1887, is still unpaid. No. 281.—Accounts for forty-three members ; roll has forty-four names. No. 287.— Neglects to pay 50 cents for one omitted last year. The member omitted is still unaccounted for. The lodge is now in arrears $1.00 on this member which should be paid, or reason given why the omis.sion is made. No. 288.— Reports five erroneously reported last report, but fails to find the names of but two. This committee, last year, found the names of four erroneously reported, and recommended that the lodge be credited $2.00. The Secretary has now found two of the names found by the committee, and claims that his lodge should have been allowed a credit of $3.00. We are of the opinion that if the Secretary will examine his records carefully, he will find the names of those erroneously reported, and also find that his lodge has forty members, and is now in arrears 50 cents.

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No. 291.—Had thirty-five members in 1888, accounts for a decrease of three in 1889. The roll of members has thirty-four names and dues are paid on thirty-four showing that two were omitted last year and lodge is in arrears for same $1.00. A'b.'?.9.?.— Had twenty members in 1888. Accounts for an increase of two in 1889. Roll contains twenty-five names and dues are paid for twenty-five, showing that three were omitted last year, and that lodge is in arrears for the dues S1..50. Ki). i^S.—Accounted for thirty-seven members in 1888. Recapitulation for 1889 gives number of members last report as thirty-eight. Reports one omitted last report, but neglects to pay the dues for the year omitted or to account for having one more member at the commencement of 1889 than was reported at the close of 1888, and is in arrears $1. No. S96.— Neglects to record the name of one dimitted. No. ~07.— Neglects to record the names of two admitted. No. S99.—Accounted for twenty-eight members in 1888. Recapitulation tor 1889 gives number of members last report thirty-one. Claims three erroneously reported in last report and deducts Sl.oO as overpaid, when in fact they were not reported last year and should not have been added to this year's recapitulation. The amount was wrongfully deducted and the lodge is in arrears $1.50. No. S04.— The document sent from this lodge is a puzzler. The returns for 1888 accounts for thirty members. In return for 1889 it is claimed that J. W. ROACH and E. A. KING were erroneously reported last report. A reference to the report disclo.ses the fact that both were raised last year but luirnisiicj jio evidence of a termination of membership. It is also claimed that JOHN HARKINS was erroneously reported last year. If so, ynur committee are at a loss to know how it happens that he is Senior Deacon this year. The deduction of S1.50 claimed as overpaid is erroneous. The Secretary of this lodge .should substitute a correct report for the document in question. No. flOG.— The accounting department of this lodge has for the past two years practiced a new method of computing Grand Lodge dues and only pays for the number of months that those received during the year have been members. Your committee did not discover this last year for the reason that this lodge was among the number that failed to report. AVe now dissent from this mode of procedure as no reason appears why Section 30, Chapter IT of the By-Laws of this Grand Lodge should not apply to this lodge. We find the lodge to be in arrears for 1888 $3.85, and for 1889 $1.67; total .'p5.52. No. 50<?. —Accounts for twenty members. Dues are paid on twentytwo; overpaid $1.00. Nos. 315 and •iSl. — 'From the returns for 1888 from these lodges U. D., we are unal)le to give an opinion as to the correctness of the returns for this year.

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I n t h e r e p o r t of t h i s c o m m i t t e e last year it was noted t h a t t h e space :set apart i n t h e h l a n k r e t u r n s for a r e p o r t of lodge property, r e a l estate. G r a n d Lodge Proceedings, a m o u n t e x p e n d e d for charity, etc., h a d in b u t few instances b e e n properly filled u p a n d t h e Secretaries w e r e cen;sured for t h e i r disregard of t h i s portion of t h e r e t u r n s . W e find t h e same a p p a r e n t neglect shown in t h e r e t u r n s t h i s year, -and w i t h o u t further c o m m e n t a p p e n d t h e n u m b e r s of t h e lodges t h a t neglect to <;ive any of t h e information r e q u i r e d : Nos. 17,20,38,46,52,61,63,64, â&#x20AC;˘67,75,90,92,98, 108, 109, 116,118, 124, 134,139, 140, 141,147,148, 161,165, 166, 178, 1.97, 200, 202, 207, 214, 221, 240, 243, 249, 269, 271, 279, 284, 290, 294, 306, 312. Many o t h e r lodges give only a p a r t of t h e information r e q u i r e d a n d many others give t h e information complete. This p a r t of t h e r e t u r n to be of any value should h a v e been correctly filled up by every lodge. W e find a b o u t t h e usual n u m b e r of r e t u r n s t h a t do n o t b e a r t h e impression of a seal a n d w h e r e it is noted t h a t t h e same lodge neglects this i m p o r t a n t feature for two or m o r e years, we have r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t a seal be procured. T h e r e t u r n s t h a t have n o seal are n u m b e r e d as follows: Nos. 32, 81, 83, 96, 115, 130, 1.34, 138, 141, 147, 106, 198, 200, 216, 272, 278, 282, 300, 318. T h e signature of t h e W.'. M.'. is omitted from t h e following r e t u r n s : Nos. 38, 55, 77, 134 a n d 258. T h e signature of t h e Secretary does n o t appear on t h e following: No.s. 116 and 134. No r e t u r n s h a v e been received from t h e following lodges: Nos. 7, 40, 41, 59, 60, 65, 72, 74, 79, 82, 95, 100, 101, 111, 123, 129, 135, 136, 152, 156, 157, 162, 163, 169, 174, 180, 183, 191, 194, 195, 208, 212, 217, 223, 226, 244, 246, 253, 254, 265, 267, 274, 277, 283, 285, 295, 313. T h e a m o u n t s found to be d u e by t h e r e t u r n s , is as follows: No. 3 S 50 No. 122 2 00 4 (( 127 15 ... 2 00 <( 131 24 50 137 it 31 ,.. 1 50 a 138 34 3 50 140 ii 1 00 43 a 145 45 50 146 ii 49 1 50 147 tt ... 1 50 149 75 n 83 50 1.54 87 ., , 50 158 K 91 1 00 179 (( 92 181 50 102 186 50 t( 106 .., 3 00 188 (( 190 107 50 (( 118 ,. 1 50 197 (I 121 198 1 -50

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Proceedings SUPPLEMENTAL

of the

February,.

REPORT.

Your Committee on Returns of Chartered Lodges, beg leave to submit the following supplementary report of returns received and examined since the meeting of the Grand Lodge: No. 40.— Fails to record the names of three reported as dimitted.Also fails to pay fifty cents, due since 1887. No. 59.— The report from this lodge is a sad commentary on the intelligence of its originator and is not deserving of space in the pigeonhole used by the Grand Secretary for the preservation of such documents. No. 65.— Fifty cents is withheld from the amount due from thislodge and in explanation the Worshipful Master says that a minister is exempt from dues. It is earnestly hoped that the Worshipful Brotherwill at his earliest convenience, procure a copy of the By-Laws of thisGrand Lodge and carefully observe Chapter II, Section 30. Arrears last year still unpaid, $1.00. Total, $1.50. No. 74.— Is in arrears fifty cents for one reported as omitted from' last report. No. 79.— Fails to correct errors in report of 1888 and sends an incomplete and unsatisfactory report for 1889; also is in arrears $1.00 duesince 1887. A good Secretary would be a valuable acquisition to this lodge. No. 100.—Accounts for sixty-five members. The roll contains butsixty-four names. No. 136.— Reports one as omitted from last report and carefully" avoids any mention of fiftv cents which rightfully belongs the Grand Lodge on account of the error; also reports six as dimitted and only fivenames are recorded under that head. No. 152.—Accounts for two admitted and records names of one asadmitted and one as raised. No. 156.— Report presents an untidy and mutilated appearance. Seventy members are accounted for in 1888. Recapitulation for 1889' gives number of members last year as sixty-nine. AVhat has become ofthe missing member and where is the fifty cents for his dues? also,. $1..50 due since 1887, still unpaid. No. 163.—The new reports for 1887 and 1888 asked for last year have not been received and the report for 1889 shows no improvement over former years. Credit is taken for $2.00 on account of three names erroneously reported last year. If this method of accounting were used in computing amount due the Grand Lodge, the §5.00 arrears that have been accumulating since 1887 would not now appear as unpaid. No. -?9/.—Roll of members contains .sixty-five names. Sixty-four only are accounted for in the recapitulation. No. 194.— No report was received from this lodge for 1888. The one received for 1889 would have served equally as good a purpose had iti never been receiveil.

1889-90.

Grand

Lodge

of Kansas.

No. SOS.— Presents another case of one omitted.from last report without adding the necessar}' 50 cents to the remittance. One member is reported as dimitted. The names of three are recorded under the head of dimitted. Several other inconsistencies suggest the thought that the report is no credit to a lodge that is supposed to have about twenty-nine members. No.SSS.—The name of N. DEDRICK is recorded under the head of admitted; it does not appear in roll of members. The name of A. T. TRICE is dropped from the roll, but no record appears of the termination of his membership. Fifty cents arrears for 18S8, is still unpaid. No.S67. — Return for 1888, accounts for twenty-nine members; recapitulation for 1889, gives number of members last report, as twentyeight. No record is found to show why the name of GEORGE BR.ADLEY is dropped from the roll of members, and no reason appears why the lodge is not in arrears 50 cents. No. SS3.—This lodge also had twenty-nine members in 1888, but finds only twenty-eight to commence the year 1889, and likewise should pay 50 cents for the missing member in addition to 50 cents due and unpaid for 1888. The amounts found to be due the Grand Lodge and unpaid, as shown by the returns, is as follows: No. 40 50 No. 136 $ 50 65.. 50 " 156 2 00 " 267 50 74.. 50 " 163 5 00 " 283 1 00 79.. 00 " 208 50 Fraternally submitted D. B Y I N G T O N , W. J. WHITSON

W I L L I A M GANO, WILLIAM JULIEN, Committee.

SPECIAL COMMITTEE APPOINTED. T h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master appointed t h e following named b r e t h r e n a sjiecial comnaittee, to whom was referred t h e r e p o r t of t h e B o a r d of C u s t o d i a n s of t h e W o r k : B r o s . E R A S M U S T . C A R R , ISTo. 2 ; P E T E R J . F R E L I N G , N O . 1 0 ; J O H N P . QUENN, ISTo. 9 8 ;

A. M U R R A Y , N O . 2 1 ; W . H . H A R R I S O N , N O . 12.

REPORT ON LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION. W.-. B r o . C. C. CoLESiAN, from t h e Committee on L o d g e s U n d e r Disi^ensation, s u b m i t t e d t h e following report, which w a s on motion received a n d adopted, except so much as refers t o A n d a l e L o d g e U . D . , a t A n d a l e , a n d O a k Hill L o d g e TJ. .D., a t Oak H i l l : To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation, submit: That they have examined with extreme care, the records of thirteen new lodges to whom the Grand Master issued letters of dispensation during the re-

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cently ended year. We are glad to note that a much greater degree of excellence is attained by these infant members of tlie masonic family than those of former years were wont to exhibit. In consequence of these facts, it will be ob.served that we recommend the chartering of the whole number, indulging the hope that in this case the dire disasters to these thirteen temples, suggested bj' the unlucky numeral, may be averted by the vigilance of the watchmen ujjon the towers. \. Finstof all wo have Ben ITur Lodge, located at Argentine, Kansas. •Owing, po.ssibly, to premature "spring fever," tlic Secretary has sent us their original record book instead of a transcript, and no doubt thought this would dispense witli the necessity for the certificate which he failed to append. We find Ben Hur has been exceedingly indu.strious, having held fifty-four communications, acted on seventj'-five petitions, conferred the degree of f^ntered Apprentice on twenty-one candidates, twenty of whom thc}' passed to the degree of Fellow Craft, and nineteen j-aised to the sublime degree. Tlie lodge now consists of forty-four members, and we predict for Ben Hur a career and an antiquity rivaling that of the noble house whose name she bears. We notice a practice of recording in the minutes the nature of the report of committees of investigation. We believe the better practice is that the minutes merely state that the •"committee reported." .This criticism applies to several of the records we have examined. Congratulating Ben Hur upon the excellence of her •good and square work, we recommend that she be rewarded with a charter. 2. Second ,on the list is Caney Lodge, located at Caney, in Montgomery county. Her dispensation was issued March 1, 18S9; her first conimunieation held on the 1.1th of the same month. Tliey send us a good, clear tran.?cript, eouiplyiiig strictly with the requirements of our laws, and showing excellent work in all the degrees. Having raised six Master Masons, with tliree more on thc way, and having already twenty- • two members, she presents for our inspection, a square block of polished gi-anite, which is entitled to a place in our temjjle wall. 3. On April 16,1889, our M.^.W.-. Grand Master issued his letters •of dispensation to Bucklin Lodge, at Bucklin, Kansas, under which said lodge has raised six masons to the sublime degree. The Secretary sends us a moderately fair record, from which he omits the required certificate, and leaves yourcomniittee to grope for the facts, which a recapitulation would have supplied at a glance — but as we regard this to be the fault of the officers and not of the lodge, we feel disposed to overlook it, and suggest that she be received into "full inembership," with the injunction to handle her working tools with greater care. 4. The weakest of the infants knocking at our temple doors is Oak Hill Lodge, located at Oak Hill, in Clay county. The dispensation was granted April 17,18S9, to fourteen masons located at the little hamlet named — too far from any working lodge to see the inside niore than once in a year or two. From personal knowledge, the chairman of your •committee will say that these masons are "good men and true," and •will be surety that the name of mason will not be dishonored at their

1889-90.

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of Kansas.

hands. The lodge has held eighteen communications, has conferred the three symbolic degrees on three novices and has other petitionspending. The record submitted to our inspection is fair, and we recommend that their petition be granted. 5. Horton Lodge is located at Horton, in Brown county. She received her dispensation on April 18, 1889. They send us a very fair record, from which, although the Secretary omits both certificate and recapitulation, we have by diligent seari^h been able to ascertain that she has held twenty-six communications, acted on fifteen petitions,fourof which were rejected, conferred the first degree on ten candidates and the other two on eight. The showing altogether is above the average and we recommend that the charter asked for be granted. 6. The M.'.W.'. Grand Master issued his sixth dispensation on May 3d to Hoyt Lodge, at Hoyt. Since that time they have held sixteen communications and have conferred the three degrees upon two candidates. Have now seventeen members, and from what,we can learn appear to be working in harmony and with fair prospects. Their having indulged during their probation in two public "masonic suppers" may or may not account for the absence of a certificate, and the meagerness of the recapitulation to their transcript. We recommend that they be chartered, but add the fraternal admonition, "These ought ye to have done and not to have left the other undone." 7. Gypsum City Lodge, located at Gypsum, in Saline county, was organized May 18, 1889, and is ready to be set to work with twenty members. Their work presents many evidences of their skill in the "divineart," and we feel no hesitancy in declaring them worthy of your favorable consideration. 8. Andale Lodge, at Andale, Sedgwick county, by its Secretary,, sends us a transcript, which we hope is not too severe to call "the worst among its equals." The officers making it have disregarded most of the instructions so carefully given by our R.'.W.". Grand Secretary, omitting both certificate and recapitulation. As a crowning feat of masonic speed we note that at a certain communication a candidate's petition was received and referred to a committee, who reported immediately, the ballot was taken, candidate elected and received the Entered Apprentice degree all the same evening. We were only surprised that he did not go right on through without a skip. This lodge has done enough work to be well tried and we are inclined to think these defects and irregularities are chargeable to the oflficers personally, and we therefore recommend that they be chartered, and would impress upon them that officers should be chosen for thair fitness alone. 9. Arcadia Lodge is located at city of the same name and was set to work June 13, 1889. Although the officers fail to furnish either recapitulation or certificate, the record is otherwise equal to the average. They have a membership of twenty-seven, with work already designed on the trestle-board. We recommend that they have a charter. 10. At Preston, in Pratt county, on July 13,1889, masonic work waÂť

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commenced under a dispensation which we learn from the Grand Secretary was issued by the M/.W.". Grand Master. But as no copy of the dispensation appears in the transcript sent us we must look elsewhere for proof. These brethren have done sufficient work to pass our inspection and approval. We can hardly understand how after all that has been said and written, and all the pains taken by the Grand Secretary, that it is possible for a transcript to come to us without dispensation, recapitulation or certificate as this one does. It is either the grossest stupidity or unpardonable negligence on part of the Secretary. We recommend that Preston Lodge, at Preston, be required to choose and submit a new name, as Preston, No. 283, at Cimarron, is probably not willing to surrender theirs, and that upon so doing and officially notifying the Grand Secretary of their action, a charter be granted them under the new name. This lodge having now already complied with the last requirement of our report by asking to be chartered under the name of Eob Morris Lodge, we recommend that their petition be granted, and are glad that this enduring monument to the memory of our dead poet laureate is to be erected in our midst. 11. Hoisington Lodge had its dispensation issued June 27, ]889. They send us a very good transcript complying substantially with all the requirements. Have done a fair amount of work and have good prospects. We recommend that they be chartered. 12. La Crosse Lodge at the city of that name sends us an excellent record. Complying fully with By-Laws in all details, to which they add a business like schedule of prosperity, showing them to be in very fair condition financially. While only having eighteen members, they have excellent prospects and should be chartered. 13. Walton Lodge at Walton, the last on the list, sends us a transcript which is a duplicate in defects of Preston's and subject to the same criticisms. They have done work in all the degrees, and from all indications we are able to see, we think they are able to do it creditably, and as the faults of the record are certainly due principally to the Secretary we recommend that they also receive a charter. It will thus appear that, with the exception of three out of the thirteen we have no words but praise to bestow on these candidates for recognition, and in the cases in which it has been thought wise to censure, the trouble was invariably caused hy the neglect of some officer to properly perform his duty. Taken altogether we anticipate creditable careers of usefulness and progress to grow out of these beginnings which we have so laboriously inspected, and that even the weakness of them may at an early day develop into a Corinthian column in the porticos of our grand masonic edifice. We append a tabulated statement of the work done by our thirteen new lodges together with the names of the three principal officers of each. Fraternally submitted, C. C. COLEMAN, WESLEY TREVETT, CHARLES SHEDD, ALFRED WHITMAN, Comraillee.

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Dale of Dispensation.

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Senior Warden.

Junior

Warden.

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Proceedings :DISPF:JS;SATIONS

of the

February,.

CONTINUED.

On motion of W.-. B r o . JACOB D E W I T T , it was ordered t h a t t h e dispensations of A n d a l e L o d g e , U . D., a t A n d a l e , a n d Oak Hill L o d g e , IJ. D., a t Oak H i l l , be continued until D e c e m b e r 31,. A. D. 1890. ON KFPOKTS OF GRAND OFFICERS. W.-. B r o . JACOB D E W I T T , from the Committee on E e p o r t s of G r a n d Officers, submitted t h e following additional r e p o r t , which was, on m o t i o n , received a n d adopted : To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on Reports of Grand Officers have had under consideration the reports of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary, and ask leave to submit the following recommendations: That the report of our venerable Grand Treasurer for the thirty-third time, and the financial report of the Grand Secretarj-, be referred to the Committee on Finance and Accounts, and so much of the general report as refers to the annual returns of chartered lodges, to the committee on that subject, and so much as refers to Twin Grove Lodge, No. 213, to the Committee on Appeals and Grievances. Your committee take the liberty of calling attention to the fact that the balance in the Grand Treasury is much less thaii it was one year ago,. and we would suggest that a judicious expenditure may be made during the coming year, without impairing the efficiency of our time honored Institution. Fraternally submitted, JACOB D E W I T T , JOHN M. JORDAN, GEORGE W. PORT, GEO. W. FARRAN, CommiUee. CALLED OFF. T h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d M a s t e r t h e n called t h e M.-.W.-. Grand" L o d g e from labor to r e f r e s h m e n t until ten o'clock to-morrow^ (Thursday) morning.

1889-90.

Grand

Lodge of Kansas.

MOBNJNG

SESSION. THURSDAY, P e b r v i a r y 20,

1890.

T h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master, after t a k i n g t h e usual p r e c a u tion, called t h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d L o d g e from refreshment to labor a t ten o'clock A. M., with officers and m e m b e r s as a t t h e afternoon session on y e s t e r d a y , after which t h e j o u r n a l was r e a d . REPORT ON FINANCE. E.-.W.-. Bro. EGBERT E . TORRINGTON, from t h e C o m m i t t e e on f i n a n c e , presented t h e following rcf)0rt, which was, on m o t i o n , received a n d a d o p t e d ; To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Finance and Mileage beg leave to report as follows: Having made a careful examination of the re])ort of the Grand Treasurer, we find: Balance on hand, February 1, 1889 $11,152 67 Received from Grand Secretary during the year 9,n01 65 Received interest on U. S. Bonds 218 24 Received from Finance Committee, balance on account pay roll, 1889 .'. 34 45 Total Paid out, as per warrants

:..$20,407 01 11,955 81

Balance in Grand Treasury CHARITY

$ 8,451 20 FUND.

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16 60 76 07

$ 1,699 69

Upon examination of the reports of the Grand Secretary, we find that he has received during the year from all sources. 9,026 16 Paid to Grand Treasurer, as per receipts 9,0(il 65 Balance in Grand Secretary's hands

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We would respectfully recommend that an appropriation of $1,675.00 (or so much thereof as may be necessary) to pay the expenses of the Grand Lodge during the current year: M.-.W.-. Grand Master's salary .â&#x20AC;˘ $ 600 00 R.-.AV.-. Grand Treasurer's salary and annuity...' 250 00 R.-.W.-. Grand Secretary's salary ' 1,800 00 R.-.W.-. Grand Secretary, balance due February 1, 1890 54 05 Chairman Committee on Correspondence, salary 300 00

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February,

Grand Custodians (SoO.OO each ) S 150 00 Printing Proceedings lSi)0 975 00 Library rent 150 00 Postage and express 250 00 Incidental exjsenses Grand Secretary's office 150 00 Grand Tyler, salary 50 00 Your committee would recommend further that a warrant be drawn on the Grand Treasury for S2,500.00 to pay the expense and mileage accounts of the Officers and Representatives as per pay rolls. FraternalI5' submitted, ROBERT E. TORRINGTON, BESTOR G. BROWN, JNO. 1-1. SPENCER, Commitlee. RETORT ON APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES. W.-. B r o . GEORGE AV. CLARK, from t h e C o m m i t t e e on Appeal.? and Grievances, presented the following r e p o r t , which was, on m o t i o n , received a n d a d o p t e d : To the if:.yV.\ Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Appeals and Grievances have had under consideration the various matters referred to them, and submit herewith their findings and conclusions: In the matter of the appeal of FHANK L . STREET, from the decision of Harmony Lodge, No. 94, wherein he was found guilty of unmasonic conduct resulting in his suspension, your committee after having carefully examined the transcript and the evidence, have found no material irregularity in the proceedings, and as the chargps and specifications are supported by the evidence, your committee do not feel warranted in asking that the decision of the lodge be .set aside and therefore recommend that the appeal be dismissed. In the matter of the appeal of Bro. W. A. BURNETT, W.'. M.'., of Mountain Slope Lodge, No. 180, from the decision of said lodge, in the case of Bro. C. C. REYNOLDS on trial for unmasonic conduct, your committee find that the charge states an offense and that the charge is sustained by the first and second specifications but that the third specification does not sustain the charge. They further find that the lodge had jurisdiction but that the said charge and specifications are not supported by the evidence and that the lodge so decided. They therefore recommend that the appeal be dismissed. In the matter of the appeal of B. FRANK BRUBAKER from the decision of Eminence Lodge, No. 205, on a charge of unmasonic conduct, resulting in his expulsion, your committee find that the charge states an offense but that neither of the specifications thereunder sustain the charge. They therefore recommend that the appeal be sustained, and that all proceedings had by saidiodge under said charge and specifications be declared null and void.

1889-90.

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Xiodge of Kansas.

There has been placed in the hands of your committee a transcript of the proceedings in the trial of HENRY P. ST.VNDLEY, held in Crescent Lodge, No. 133, of which he is a member, on a charge of unmasonic conduct, the particular offense being that of embezzlement from his employers. The transcript includes a certified copy of the charge and specifications, the evidence submitted at the trial and the record of the lodge on the day of the trial. Your committee find that the chafge states an offense and that the specification sustains the charge; that the lodge had jurisdiction, and that the evidence shows conclusively that the accused was guilty, as charged. Your committee further find that this lodge reported In December, 1888, a membership of 138. The record shows that on the date of trial only forty-one members were present, and that but thirty-one of those present voted on the question of the guilt or innocence of the accused, and that the defendant was found not guilty. Whether the vote was taken on the specification or charge the record is silent. Your committee would recommend that the decision of the lodge be set aside; that this case be remanded for a new trial, and that the lodge be summoned to attend at such trial. In the matter of the trial of Bro. N. S. MCDON/U-D, AV.\ M.'. of Twin Grove Lodge, No. 213, on charges preferred in this Grand Lodge by Bros. J. M. EGAN and G. W. Si..\TEUr members of said lodge, now pending herein, they find that the charges are numerous and extremely weight)', being eight in number, seven of which state masonic offenses, but the fifth charge does not state a masonic offense. The first specification sustains the first charge. Tlie second specification to the second charge sustains that charge, while the first specification thereto does not. The specification under the third charge does not sustain that charge, while the specification under the fourth charge sustains the fourth charge. The sixth charge is not sustained by any one of the three several specifications thereunder. The seventh and eighth charges are sustained by the specifications under the respective charges. Your committee find that this Grand Lodge has jurisdiction to hear and determine this case, that a commissioner duly authorized to take the evidence in this case has faithfully. Impartially and patiently discharged his duty, and has submitted to this Grand Lodge his report under said commission, covering over two htindred and twenty pages of closely written legal cap, the greater portion thereof being the testimony of the twenty-three witnesses examined before him, which your committee have patiently, and as they believe, impartially read and digested, and they are unanimous In their conclusions, that no' charge or specification In said complaint is supported by the evidence. They further report, judging solely by the evidence submitted, that in setting on foot this investigation, the accusers were not influenced by an earnest desire to vindicate masonic law, which should ever characterize such proceedings, but for the purpose of stirring up strife and discord, and of marring the harmony of Twin Grove Lodge, as well as of causing its W.". M.'. the annoyance and anxiety whicL would result by reason

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February,

thereof, and the expense incident thereto, and your committee recommend that this Grand Lodge does hereby express its disapproval of the action of the said accusers in in.stituting these proceedings, and declare the said Bro. N. S. MCDONALD innocent, and so proven of the charges alleged against him. Fraternally submitted, GEO. W. CL.'\RK, CH.AS. DK FORlvST, W. J. COCHRAN. Committee. ORATION. T h e R e v . and Bro. ENOCH P O W E L L , b e i n g aiipointed orator, was i n t r o d u c e d by the M.-.W.-. C-i-rand Mastoi', and delivered the following o r a t i o n : Adequate time were necessary for the worthy presentation of so great a theme as freemasonry. Haying been requested to address you only at the last hour, I have to offer a plain exhortation instead of a brilliant oration. •' When life is viewed from the animal plane, it is a vulgar affair. When wrestling for place and power—what a wild beast scramble it is! A man running after his hat is not more ridiculous than a moral being running after happiness or reputation. In seeking to wrest from the necessities of his fellows some advantage for himself, he reminds you uncomfortably of his dog ancestor in the corner,gnawing his bone and growling off all intruders. Human nature thus presented, scheming for place and power, is in the "rough a.«hler" state — an unformed, unpolished stone, not fitted for a place in the "Temple not made with hand." The life that is put to no divine use is a severed fragment. The life that is not fashioned according to the design on the trestle-board,— that has no conscious part in the plan of the Great Architect, has no part or lot in that spiritual temple, from whose "Holy of Holies" streams the glory which gives to life all of hope and significance it has. "How weary, stale, flat and unprofitable" seem all the uses of this world to him who makes self the measure of their value! Any life that is not fraternal—any seeking of good save through, the good of all must be vulgarly selfish and unspeakably tragic. But, on the other hand, when we regard human nature from the plain of Fraternity what a boundless privilege life is! Here all hearts beat as one. How sacred the ties which unite us in fraternal relations. How ennobling the condition in which no man seeks his own but a brother's good! When the tides of fraternal love are heaved to their flood, we seem almost infinite and divine. I am not quite satisfied with such statements as that "Freemasonry is a science of morality veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols;" "Freemasonry is a science-of morality developed and inculcated by the

1SS9-90.

Grand

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a n c i e n t method of symbolism." If freemasonry were merely a symbolic morality, a mystic, esoteric i^hilosophy, it would n o t be possible for all men to be good masons. I t is not given to every man to grasp in t h o u g h t t h e deejaer laws of t h e highest life. Above a n d before all else freemasonry is a brotherhood — a fraternit)' of helpfulness. By t h e cultivation and practice of t h e masonic v i r t u e s t h e simplest mind may raise itself to t h e subliniest plain, and acquire a deep intuition of t h e "Koyal Art." H e who has n o t h i n g more t h a n faith in o u r beloved Order may be its b r i g h t e s t ornament, a n d may exemplify its s p i r i t ; while a n o t h e r w h o can most eloquently e x p o u n d all t h e mysteries, may not h a v e been raised from t h e dead level to t h e living perpendicular, and may be a stranger to t h a t which is at t h e heart of o u r ceremonies, allegories and symbols. We may concede t h a t t h e first great want of t h e candidate is 0 ' ' l i g h t , " while his first great need is w a r m t h of fraternal affection. Our mystic rites h a v e no magical efficacy. Not even to save a weak lodge from forfeiting a charter have we t h e right to a d m i t those who have not found a moral basis for life and action, and who have n o t shown themselves to possess t h e fraternal spirit. T h e masonic I n s t i t u t i o n is not a reformatory; n e i t h e r is it an association of m e n on t h e plain of self-interest, b u t a b r o t h e r h o o d . H e who wants t h e " M a s t e r ' s w o r d " only t h a t he may secure t h e Master's wage — t h a t he may travel in foreign countries with greater profit, t h a t he may h a v e a key to noble h e a r t s and great opportunities, and t h a t seats of honor and power which princes and rulers have sighed for in vain may be his — must of necessity be blind to t h e true secret of our fraternal life. Our first great Jtei/d i s " t h a t light which never was on sea or s h o r e " — t h a t w i t h o u t which our cable tow were but a rope of sand, fiefore we can cherisli t h e laudable ambition " t o best serve," we must have sometliing more t h a n t h e ability to open and close a lodge, exjiound t h e lectures, a n d give correctly t h e signs of recognition. I congratulate the Grand Lodge of Kansas, for tlie masons of this State liave a rich, warm, fraternal spirit, t h e very soul of brotfierly helpfulness. AVho t h a t has come under^the charm of your courtesy, a n d befield tli'j boundless wealth of your charity,"can d o u b t tfiat t h e Craft in K a n s a s jsossess tlie prerequisites of freemasonry? While even in freemasonry faith in moral lirinciples and affection for t h e b r e t h r e n are t h e all-essentials, knowledge is not to be despised. We should seek to u n d e r s t a n d t h e law of social life, t h a t which m a k e s fraternity possible. W h y is this t h e law of moral life? W h y m u s t we seek our own good, tlirough t h e good of our b r e t h r e n ? If we were brutes, u n d e r t h e rule of sordid ajjpetite and selfish passion, we could not be b r o t h e r s to each other. B u t m a n is an immortal soul. H e comes into possession of himself a n d of his race-inheritance, through and b y means of his fraternal relations. Ma.sonry assumes t h e existence of a wise and benevolent Creator, who begets t h e universe from Himself, and raises us up t h r o u g h w h a t we call iSfature by a long proce-ss of evolution ; educates us into freedom and develops us into true indi-

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viduality, making us capable of self-knowledge and self-direction. Masonry, like the family, is one of the divine agencies for carrying onward and upward the higher education of man ; teaching him how to "link his market-cart to a star; " teaching him how to live for his race, that his race may live in him ; filling out his finite life to infinite proportions and making it divine. "Even the South Sea Islander commences with his infant child and teaches him habits that conform to that phase of civilization, an ethical code fitting him to live in that community, and above all, the mother-tongue, so tliat he may receive the results of the i3ercei:)tions and reflections of his fellow-beings, and communicate his own to them. The experience of the tribe, a slow accretion, and through years and ages is preserved and communicated to each new-born child, vicariously saving. him from endless labor and suffering. Through this race-culture the individual acquires the experience of the species and lives the life of his race. Thus the individual is lifted above himself." Masonry has garnered up the exj^eriences of many ages and many races. Their richest wisdom and their ennobling moral principles she seeks to communicate in syiiibols, whose higher meanings are revealed at every stage of his development. The reception of this rich inheritance is conditional. If the Tyler don't keep the self-seeker out of the lodge, the Almighty blinds his eyes BO that he sees nothing but empty-' forms and meaningless symbols. Only he who seeks his own good through the good of the whole, finds his own true life in his fraternal relations. The mystic law of fraternal life was exempli.led for us most clearly by the Nasarene conviet, Tvlio became the Redeemer of tlio world through his perfect obedience to the law of our common nature. He who sprang from the most exclusive of peoijles exemplified the brotherhood of man by preferring the welfare of all to his own, and thereby became the highest manifestation of the life of Goc in the race. l i e who seemed fated b)' his ancestry and environment to be an insignificant fragment of a remote people has become the Lord of all, by living for all. And all that he wrought was effected by no exceptional power or genius but by the exercise of that miraculous power which resides in every loving heart, is felt in every throb of brotherly love, and is seen in every fraternal act. The deeper lessons of the moral life which we are here to live, are begun in the family, and are carried up and on by the lodge. The masonic lodge is a home and a school. Freemasonry teaches in the oldest and most eflFective ways â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the deepest and highest moral les.sons â&#x20AC;&#x201D; how to identify ounselves with the life and interests by which we are limited, that we may Ije universal and free, doing by choice what flowers do by structure and jjlanets by law. If time had been given, I should liave reviewed the history.of the Craft, and expounded allegories and symbols to point the same Ics.son. But my object will be accomplished if I can make you feel the ever-

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present danger of being content with the gorgeous beauty of our ceremonials and tlie surface meaning of our symbols. Do 3'ou again need to be reminded of the fact that the strength and worth of this Institution does not depend upon the number but on the quality of its membership ? Better surrender a charter than admit an unwortliy member. Self-seeking and ambitious men will desire to ally themselves with great institutions, which .they would warp to their low purposes. Our first duty, therefore, is to keep freemasonry a brotherhood of noble souls, whose duty it is to leaven the world with fraternal ideals. Freemasonry is not only a brotherhood but a church." It is the moral interpretation of that religion which was implanted in the mind and •inwoven in the very constitution of man by a wise and benevolent Creator. Masonic scholars show that masonry is related to, even if it has not sprung from the " Ancient Mysteries." In every age and every land a chosen few have held and guarded the esoteric doctrine of a self-existent GOD, who is One and Holy. It is a significant fact that no Atheist may be made a mason. At the tlireshold he must confess faith in a Supreme Being. Without religious services he may not be made a mason. Notrue mason will speak lightly the Ineffable name. One of the highest lessons taught in masonry is the dignity and nobility of work. Interwoven with our work is worship. Indeed, "Work may become, and should become a kind of worship." But how shall this desirable end be reached if the secularizing tendencies are not checked ? I fail to find any justification of the prevalent practice of waiving signs and ceremonies and ignoring prayer and praise. It becomes absolutely farcial to be engaged in rearing a spiritual temple, symbolized by King SOLOMON'S temple, while at the same time separating man from Goj). " The operative mason was engaged in the construction of a material temple at Jerusalem, to be dedicated to the service and worship of GOD, a house in which JEHOVAH was to dwell visibly." As speculative masons we are engaged in constructing a spiritual temple in our hearts, where GOD may dwell, and whence his oracles may speak for our guidance in the way of life. Do we need no instruction from Hini who is wi.sdom — no inspiration, no counsel from Him in whom are all the sources of our lives? Do not misunderstand me. I don't want to encourage pious cant. • I would not have masonry anything more than a moral expression of natural religion. It is an essential part of our ceremonial to joyfully recognize our relationship to GOD, our dependence upon Him, and to express our sense of need. A masonic temple is a religious temple. The very word " temple" implies worship. Our lodges are dedicated to the Supreme. Only a vicious, unjustifiable habit of waiving signs and ceremonies could have led to the too prevalent custom of ignoring religious observances.

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He who does most to make members enter a lodge as they do a church, and conduct themselves therein in a like reverent manner, will deepen, strengthen and enrich the sources of masonic influence. Long ago that noble mason, GEOKGE AVASIII.VGTON, said, in substance, this: " I t becomes us to beware how we entertain the delusion that the sanctities of the home, and the moralities of public life can long survive the fervors of religion." It were a blinding superstition to imagine that even freemasonry could long survive a. severance from the chief source of its power and influence. l i e is the worst foe of our Order who does most to .secularize it. My last word is: You can't separate man from GOD and keep man. We can be brothers to each other only as incarnations of GOD. It is tiie manifestation of the grace and truth of GOD in the flesh that makes one a helpful brother. If we were but cunning animals even freemasonry would be but a vulgar partnership â&#x20AC;&#x201D; an association which mankind would do well to fear. It would be but another phase of "Tlie Struggle for Existc-nce"â&#x20AC;&#x201D;not that which it is, "A Struggle for Moral E.Kcellence," a passion to effectively serve our common life. Freemasonry separates us from the world only to identify us more closely with tlie dearer and higher interests of mankind. We are invested with real power onh' as we use it for the good of all, and no glory is enduring but that which we help to create. On motion of M.-.W.-.Bro. O W E N A . B A S S E T T , a vote of t h a n k s was t e n d e r e d t h e orator for the v e i y eloquent a n d instructive address.just delivered, which was t a k e n by a-rising vote. ANNUAL ELECTION. On motion of W.-. Bro. SIMEON M . F o x , t h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d L o d g e proceeded at once to t h e election of G r a n d Officers to serve for t h e e n s u i n g y e a r . T h e following b r e t h r e n w e r e appointed t e l l e r s : A L F R E D WntxjiAN, F R A N K B .

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T h e tellers collected, assorted and counted the ballots and a n n o u n c e d t h e following b r e t h r e n d u l y elected, who indicated their a c c e p t a n c e of t h e distinguished honor conferred upon t h e m b y theii- b r e t h r e n : M.'.W.'..ToHN C. PosTi.ETnwAiTE....(?ra?id Master Jewell City. R.'.W.'. ANDREW M . UAi.LAnAM Deputy Grand Master Topeka.

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The M.-.AV.-. G r a n d Master called the M.-.W.-. G r a n d L o d g e from refreshment to labor at two o'clock p. ji., oflicers a n d m e m bers a.s a t t h e m o r n i n g session. DISSEMINATING THE WORK. W.-. Bro. AViLLiAM H . MiZE offered the following resolution, which was, on motion, received a n d referred to t h e C o m m i t t e e on J u r i s p r u d e n c e : Resoloed, That the Committee on Jurisprudence be and are hereby instructed to formulate some law, rule or standinj; regulation, that will relieve this Grand Lodge from the expense incurred by the i^oard ofCustodians and Assistant Lecturers, on account of the plan adopted of holding Schools of Instruction, and sugijest such legislation as they may deem for the best interests of masonry in relation to tlie subject of the proper method of disseminating the work and lectures. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. T h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d L o d g e resumed the special order, t h e election of G r a n d Officers, Avhereupon the tellers collected, assorted and counted t h e ballots and announced the following b r e t h r e n d u l y elected to fill the several stations in this G r a n d Lodge, who severally indicated t h e i r acce^Jtance of t h e distinguished honor conferred upon them b y t h e i r b r e t h r e n : R.-.AV.-. DAVID B. FULLER R.-.W.-. WILLIAM D. TnoMPSox R.'. W.-. CiiKisTiAN BECK R.". W.-. JOHN H . BROWN

Grand Senior Warden....'Eureka,. Grand Junior (rttrdere...Minneapolis. Grand Treasurer Leavenworth.' Grand Secretary Kansas City.

PLACE OF MEETING, 1891. T h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master t h e n ordered t h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d Lodge to proceed b y ballot to select the place of holding the

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n e x t A n n u a l Communication, 1891. T h e City of F o r t Scott h a v i n g received a majority of all t h e votes cast w a s declared the place of meeting. REPORT ON GRAND LODGE PROPERTY. W.-. B r o . W I L L I A M P . MDDGETT, from t h e C o m m i t t e e

•Grand L o d g e Propertj^, presented t h e following r e p o r t , which w a s on motion received a n d adopted : To the 31.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Kamas: Your Committee on Grand Lodge Property ask leave to submit the following report: We are informed by the Grand Secretary that the property of the Grand Lodge, consisting of books, book-cases, letter press, are in the same condition and Value as at the time of the last report. Nothing additional seems to be required, at least that comes•within the scope of your committee's duties. Fraternally submitted, AV. P. MUDGETT, W. H. VAN FLEET, GHAS. A. HOWARD, Committee. PROPOSED A M E N D J M E N T TO CONSTITUTION. R.-.W.-. B r o . DwiGHT BYINGTON offered t h e following resolution to a m e n d t h e Constitution, which was on motion referred to t h e C o m m i t t e e on J u r i s p r u d e n c e : AVHERE.VS, Experience has demonstrated that the dissemination of the work and lectures by Custodians in this jurisdiction is no longer practicable; therefore, Itesolved, That Section 6, Article IV, of the Constitution be amended so as to read : The Grand Master shall each year as soon after the close of -,the Annual Communication as may be deemed expedient, appoint a Grand Lecturer, who shall with the greatest diligence disseminate the work and lectures of this Grand Jurisdiction and perform such duties as may be required by law. REPORT OF SPECIAL COMiNIITTEE. B.-.W.-. B r o . ERASMUS T . CARR, from t h e special committee to w h o m w a s referred t h e r e p o r t of t h e B o a r d of Custodians of t h e W o r k p r e s e n t e d t h e following r e p o r t , which w a s on motion received and adopted : To the M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your special committee to whom was referred tlie report of the Custodians of .the Work, respectfully submit the following: We find the. report itself very full and complete, more so than has •ever before been submitted to the Grand Lodge, and we highly compli-

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ment the board upon its completeness and the amount of general information it contains. The report, to be complete, must of necessity occupy much space, and as this report, if printed with the proceedings, will occupy about thirty pages, we recommend that it be placed on file but not printed. From it we learn tliat thirty-five district schools have been held, at a total expense to the Grand Lodge as follows: Two hundred and nine days' service of' Custodians and Lecturers, at $5.00, $1,045; traveling expenses, $194.94; hotel and other sundry expenses,!386.70. Total, $1,626.64. There were represented at these schools, 226 of the 321 lodges in the State, an average cost to each lodge of $7.64, which amount has been paid by the Grand Lodge. In addition to this the report shows $217.34 received' from lodges for private instruction, making a total received by the Custodians and Lecturers of $1,844.00. In addition to this, we are informed that the brethren at Blaine have paid Bro. WILSO.M about $75.00 for insti uction preparatory to organizing a lodge. Also that the brethren at Allen, Lyon county, and at Formosa have paid him $105.00 each for the .same purpose, which amount has not yet been reported as received. In relation to Bro. WILSON'S work at Blaine, we are informed that he visited them and after spending several days there pronounced their work satisfactory, after which he reported to the Grand Master that they were proficient in all but a portion of the third degree, and that to complete the work would necessitate another trip to that place. This will necessitate further expense, and the brethren seem dissatisfied. From information received we believe the subject should be investigated, with a view to reducing expenses to new lodges, and particularly at Blaine. There seems to be considerable dissatisfaction with the present system of disseminating the work, as the cost reported to the Grand Lodge is but a small part of the actual cost to the subordinate lodges. These district schools are held usually in the most populous places in the district, and where, in the opinion of this committee, there is the least need of instruction. The other lodges, to avail themselves of the benefit of the lectures, must send a delegation to attend them. If but one delegate is sent his expenses must be borne by his lodge, which, in the end, amounts to no inconsiderable sum, and only one has received the necessary instruction. He has yet to instruct his lodge, and before he gets through finds he has undertaken more than he can accomplish, and often gives it up in despair. On the other hand, if a larger delegation is sent to attend the school, the expense is often so great as to seriously cripple the lodges. Therefore, your committee is of the opinion that some change should be made that would relieve the subordinate lodges of this burden, and we recommend that the matter be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence, with sufficient time to devise some plan ^whereby the expense of instruction may be more satisfactory both to the

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Grand Lodge and the subordinate lodges. And we further recommend that the present system be dispensed with for the time being, and in case a lodge desires instruction that they make application for same tothe Grand Master or Board of Custodians, who may appoint a competent instrnctor at the expense of the lodge making the application. Fraternally submitted, E. T. UARK. JOHN P. QUINN, P. J. FKEIJNG, • A. A. MURRAY, W. H. HAHRLSOiS', Committee. REPORT ON JURISPRUDENCE. M.-.W.-. O W E N A. EASSETT, from the Committeo on .TiirisprudencC; presented the following r e p o r t ; To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Jurisprudence respectfully report: First — Upon the decisions reported by the M.". W.'. Grand Master:' We have carefully considered these decisions and we recommend for approval tho.se numbered 1, 2, 4, G, and 7. We recommend tlie modification of those numbered 3 and 5, prc-mising such recommendation with the remark that the modification suggested, w-e think accords with the intent of the Grand Master. In decision numbered 3, strike out the words " how the jewels should be hung," and insert "masonic clothing."—See Sec. IS, Lodge By-Laws. Transpose the clauses of decision numbered 5, and change the phraseology so that it shall read as follows: 5. A petition for the mysteries of masonry can be received by unanimous con.sent only. If, after it has been received, any one having objections, can make it known to the Committee of Investigation, or voteby ballot for the rejection of the candidate. The Master cannot enter-tain the objection, provided for b}' Section 44 of Chapter ii, of the ByLaws, until after the candidate lias been accepted. Serotul—Wc recommend for approval the action of the Grand iMaster upon the subject of "Assessment by Dirigo Lodge," No. 226, and the opinion expressed by him in relation to such assessments. Third—We recommend the rejection of the following propositionsto amcnil the Constitution: L To amend Section G, Article iv. 2. To strike out Section G, Article viii. Fourlli — TJpon the resolution relating to the dissemination of the work, we recommend the repeal of the resolutions adopted in IS87, providing for the appointment of Assistant Lecturers, one in each judicial district of the State.

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We believe this will avoid the objectionable features of the j^resent system, and therefore we offer the following resolution: That the resolutions adopted in 1887 providing for the appointment ot an Assistant Lecturer for eacri judicial district, and the holding of schools ot instruction, at the expense of the Grand Lodge be and the same are herebj' rescinded. Referring to the report of the special committee on the report of the custodians of the Work, we believe we have anticipated the recommendations therein contained by recommending the rescinding of the resolutions of 1887. Fifth â&#x20AC;&#x201D; We recommend the adoption of the following as an additional standing regulation: " It shall be the duty of the Grand Secretary to append to each decision, in the Grand iNIaster's report, the words: Approved, disaisproved, or modified, as the fact may be, with references to a foot note. See report of the Committee on Jurisprudence." Fraternally submitted, OWEN A. BASSETT, ABRAM H. E f J J S , MATTHEW M. .MILLER, JAMES H. McCALL, HENRY C. COOK. Committee. W.-. Bro. E. H. CHAWPORD moved t h a t the repovt be received and adopted, which v/as duly seconded. W h e r e u p o n AV.-.Bro. J A C O B D E W I T T d e m a n d e d a division of t h e question, which was .accoi'dingly done, a n d on motion so much of t h e rejjort as i-efers to decisions was adopted. W.-. Bro. JACOB D E W I T T moved t h a t so much of t h e r e p o r t of the committee as refers to the resolution of W.-. Bro. A L F R E D W H I T M A N , to repeal Section six ( 6 ; of xlrticle eight ( 8 ) of the â&#x20AC;˘Constitution be rejected; the motion was seconded. On motion of W.-.Bro, A L F R E D W H I T M A N , t h e motion to reject was ordered to lay over until t h e n e x t A n n u a l C o m m u n i c a tion of this G r a n d Lodge. On motion, t h e r e m a i n d e r of t h e r e p o r t w a s adopted. REPORT ON APPEALS AND GRIEVANCE. W.-. B r o . GEORGE W . CLARK, from the Committee on A p p e a l s :and Grievance, submitted the following additional report, which was on motion, received and a d o p t e d : To the M.\ W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Appeals and Grievances to whom was referred the query of R.'.W.-. Bro. DWIGHT B\IXGTON of the Committee on the Annual Returns of Lodges, touching the membership of one Bro. CHARLES

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NixoN, have the same under consideration and ask leave to report, that we find that the said Bro. CIIARI.ES NIXON petitioned Kej'stone Lodse, No. 102, at Coffe\'ville, in the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge for the degrees of Ancient Craft iMasonry, was elected and in due time received the Entered Apprentice and Fellow Craft degrees therein, while in fact he was a legal resident within the jurisdiction of Cherry vale Lodge, No. 137, at Cherryvale; that afterwards Keystone Lodge, No. 102, paid over the fees received for the degrees to said Cherry vale Lodge, No. 137, and at their request conferred the third degree on the said Bro. CHARLES NIXON. It appears that said Bro. NIXON never applied to Cherryvale Lodge, No. 137, for the degrees or any part of them ; your committee are clearly of the opinion that the request made by Cherryvale Lodge, No. 137, should be treated as a complete waiver of jurisdiction and therefore Bro. CHARLES NIXON is properly and legally a member of Keystone Lodge, No. 102. Fraternally submitted,

GEORGE W. CLARK,

CHARLES D E F O R E S T ,

WM. J. COCHRAN, Coimniilee. REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE. R.-.W,-, B r o . J O H N H . BROWN, from t h e C o m m i t t e e on Corr e s p o n d e n c e , presented to t h e GJ-rand L o d g e his pjeneral review of t h e P r o c e e d i n g s of t h e several Gi'and L o d g e s in correspondence with t h i s Grand Lodge. On motion of R.-.W.-. Bro. E. T. CARR, t h e same was received and ordered p r i n t e d in t h e j o u r n a l of t h e P r o c e e d i n g s o f this A n n u a l Communication. \_See Appendix']. INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS. On motion of W.-. Bro. JACOB D E W I T T t h e installation of

G r a n d Officers was made t h e special order for eight o'clock this evening. REPORT ON FINANCE AND MILEAGE. R.-.W.-. B r o . ROBERT E. TOBRTNGTON, from t h e Committee on F i n a n c e and Mileage, presented t h e following r e p o r t , which was, on motion, received a n d a d o p t e d : ^lolhe M:. \V:. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on Finance and Mileage, have completed the work assigned them, and ask leave to submit the following report showing the amount of funds received of the Grand Treasurer, to whom and for what purpose paid out:

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T h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master called the M.-.W.-. G r a n d L o d g e from labor to refreshment until eight o'clock this p. M.

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T h e M.-.W.'. G r a n d Master called the M.-.W.-. G r a n d L o d g e from r e f r e s h m e n t to labor a t eight o'clock v. M., with officersa n d m e m b e r s as at t h e afternoon session. SPECIAL COMMITTEE APPOINTKD. On motion of M.-.W.-. Bro. SILAS E . SHELDON it was ordei-ed t h a t a special committee of five be appointed on necrology, witli privilege to p r e p a r e a n d hand t h e i r r e p o r t to theR.-.W.-. Grand S e c r e t a r y for publication in the j o u r n a l of our P r o c e e d i n g s , whereujDon the"M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master a p p o i n t e d t h e following b r e t h r e n as such c o m m i t t e e : M.-.W.-. SILAS E . SHELDON, J^O.. 17;

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INSTALLATION OF GEAND OFFICERS. T h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master a n n o u n c e d the special order, be.ing t h a t of t h e installation of G r a n d Officers. AV.-. Bro. JAMESH . M O C A L L , G r a n d M a r s h a l , presented the several G r a n d Officers-elect, w h o were d u l y installed and assumed t h e i r respective stations in t h e G r a n d Jjodge as follows : M.-.W.-. JOHN C . POSTLETHWAITE.... Grand Master Jewell City. R.-.W.-. ANDREW M . CALL.^HAJI Deputy Grand Master Topeka. R.'. W.-. DAVID B . FULLER Orand Senior IKarde?!....Eureka. R.-.W.-. WILLIAM D . THOMPSON Grand Junior H-'arden...Minneapolis. R.'.AV.-. CHRISTIAN BECK Grand Treasurer Leavenworth. R.-.W.-. JOHN H . BROWN Grand Secretary Kansas City. APPOINTED GRAND OFFICERS. M.-.W.-. B r o . J O H N C . POSTLETHWAITE, G r a n d Master, announced the following appointed Grand Officers, w h o w e r e duly installed and conducted to their respective stations in t h e G r a n d

Lodge: W.-.Rev. SAMUEL E . BUSSER W.'. GEORGE W . CLARK W.-. CHARLES W . WILLETT W.-. FRANK M . LOCKARD W.-. JOHN R . CHAPMAN W.-.C. E. CORY W.-. GEORGE W . FARRAN W.-. DELOS W . ACKER W.-. FRITZ MAGERS

Grand Chaplain NorthTopeka. Grand Senior Deacon Lyons. Grand Junior Deacon ....Dodge City. Grand Marshal Norton. Grand Sword Bearer Salina. Grand Senior Steward....Fort Scott. Grand Junior Steward...Ottawa. Grand Pursuivant Vermillion. Grand Tyler Leavenworth.

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RESOLUTIONS OF THANKS. M.-.W.-. Bro. SILAS E . SHELDON offered the following resolution, w h i c h was, on motion, received a n d adopted b y a r i s i n g vote: Resolved, That the thanks of the officers and members of this Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Kansas are hereby cordially and fraternally tendered to our masonic brethren, as well as to the good citizens of the City of Salina, for their many acts of kindness and generous hospitality which has been extended to us during our sojourn among them, and we will ever cherish with pleasant recollections the meeting of the Thirty-fourth Annual Communication. M.-.W.-. Bro. O W E N A. BASSETT offered t h e following resolution, which was, on motion, received a n d adopted : Eesolved, That the thanks of the members of this Grand Lodge are â&#x20AC;˘cordially tendered to the various railroads operating in this State for the very liberal reduction made in the rates of fare to those who attended this Annual Communication of our Grand Lodge. CALLED OFF. T h e M.-.AV.-. G-rand Master called the M.-.W.-. G r a n d L o d g e from labor t o r e f r e s h m e n t for t h e p u r p o s e of w i t n e s s i n g t h e â&#x20AC;˘conferring of t h e t h i r d degree in Salina L o d g e , l^To. 60,-A. F . & A. M., t h e w o r k to be done u n d e r t h e direction a n d supervision of t h e B o a r d of Custodians, which was accordingly done. After which t h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master called t h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d L o d g e from r e f r e s h m e n t to labor, with officers a n d m e m b e r s as a t t h e time of calling off. GEAND REPRESENTATIVES. W.-. Bro. E a P 0 s MCCORMACK p r e s e n t e d his credentials as t h e G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e of the M.-.W.-. Grand L o d g e of A r i z o n a T e r r i t o r y , a n d was cordiallj^ a n d fraternally welcomed b y tlie M.-.W.-. G-rand Master. REPORT ON NECROLOGY. M.-.W.-. B r o . SILAS B . SHELDON, on behalf of t h e special Comm i t t e e on ISTecrology, presented the following r e p o r t : To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your special committee, to whom was referred that part of the Grand Master's address alluding to the break in our ranks the past year by death, have carefully considered the matter and -would respectfully submit the iol lowing:

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The grandest lesson of freemasonry is that symbolized by the sprig of Acacia, which blooms at the head of every brother's grave, and while wet with the tears of the living, it is radiant of hope for the departed. We realize that our subject is a solemn one, yet we rejoice that character, like the Supreme Architect, is eternal and that the grave in masonry is but the door of progress and further light. While therefore with aching hearts, we say " farewell" to those who have joined " the innumerable caravan," we are like sailors, in the long night of .storm and anxiety, patiently waiting and watching for the morning, to which the Bible points, when the fitful scenes of this brief life are over, and there, we hope â&#x20AC;&#x201D; In realms of light and plory To renew the loves of time"

Among those in our Grand Jurisdiction, who have laid aside their working tools,and been called from labor on earth, to refreshment above,. we mention especially, with warm appreciation of all, the following: WILLIAM

COWGILL,

Born at St. Clairsville, Ohio, March 2.5,' 1832. Died at Fredonia, Kansas,. June 19,1889. Bro. WiLLiAJi CowGiLL was twice elected Grand Master of tlie Grand Lodge of Kansas, his terms of office covering the years 1881-1883. He was well known in our State, having served six years as chairman of the Board of Custodians, in which position he manifested great patience and persistency in disseminating the correct work. He gave the best yearsof his life to the demands of masonry, and it may truly be said, that the disease of which he died was superinduced by his devotion to the work of a lecturer. A few months after his death, Bro. COWGII.L'S widow followed him over the "silent river." Thus within a short time, the two accomplished daughters have been bereft of their parents, and the Craftof Kansas of a masonic home, to which, during their severe affliction, was extended the warm and substantial sympathy of every lodge in the State. In the long years to come the name of Bro. COWGILL will recall pleasant memories and faithful services for the Craft, and the influence for good he started, will roll on forever " U n h u r t amidst the waste of worlds Increasing as it rolls." ALBERT D.

n'cOXAUGllY,

Born in Harrisburg, Pa., January 31, 1834. Died in AtehLson, Kansas,. February 8, 1890. Pie was educated in Pennsylvania, and gi'aduated at the High School in Philadelphia, and subsequently gi-aduated in the College of Pharmacy in that city. He was married in St. Louis, Mo., January 3, 1882, to Miss CLAKA HAELZLE, of that city, who, with two children, both sons, survive him. During the late war Brother MCCONAUGHY was in the service of his country almost continuou.sly from 18CI to 1865. In July, 1861, he enlisted as a private in Company K, Thirtieth Begiment of Illinois Volunteers

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( I n f a n t r y ), a n d was soon afterwards transferred to regimental b a n d , a n d was discharged as mnsician at Dover, Tenn., in April, 1862, b y reason of an order mustering o u t regimental bands. In October, 1862, h e enlisted as hospital steward in t h e Twenty-fourth R e g i m e n t of Missouri V o l u n teers ( I n f a n t r y ) , and was discharged tlierefrom at Eastport, Miss., F e b ruary 2, 1865, on account of t h e consolidation of regiments. Brother MCCONAUGHY joined Atchison Post, No. 93, G. A. li.. Departm e n t of Kansas, on J u l y 21, 1883, and was a m e m b e r at t h e t i m e of h i s death. T h e masonic record of our lamented Brother, Companion a n d Sir K n i g h t A.LUERT D. MCCONAUGHY' is replete with evidences of h i s earnest devotion to t h e principles of our Order. For those of us who survive him for a brief period, who have so often knelt with him a r o u n d our sacred altar and offered our oblations to Deity, it is m e e t a n d proper t h a t we should cherish his memory, pay some tribute to liis m a n y virtues and strive to emulate his good deeds. Brother MCCONAUGHY was initiated, passed and raised in 1858, in St. Clair Lodge, No. 24, in Belleville, 111., and h e was subsequently a m e m ber of Sharon Lodge, at Trenton, 111., in which b e served as Secretary in 1860 and 1861. H a v i n g p e r m a n e n t l y located in Atchison, Kansas, in 1871, h e dimitted from Sharon Lodge, a n d afhliated with W a s h i n g t o n Lodge, No. 5, A. F. & A. M . in 1872. I n 1873 he was elected J u n i o r Warden, a n d was elected AVorshipful Master in 1874 and reelected in 1875. In 1876 he was elected Secretary, and served continuously in t h a t oflice until his d e a t h â&#x20AC;&#x201D; fourteen years. I n t h e G r a n d Lodge of Kansas, Bro. MCCONAUGHY' was elected G r a n d J u n i o r W a r d e n in October 1878, was elected Grand Senior AVarden in October 1879, and was elected Deputy G r a n d Master in F e b r u a r y 1881. Brother MCCONAUGHY received the capitular degrees in L e b a n o n R. A. Chapter at Lebanon, 111., in 1865, from which h e dimitted in 1871 a n d afhliated with W a s h i n g t o n R. A. Chapter, No. 1, and after serving as Secretary for five years, he was elected Higii Priest in 1876, was reelected in 1877 and again reelected in 1878. In October 1876, he was a n n o i n t e d and consecrated into t h e H o l y Order of H i g h Priesthood. Companion MCCONAUGHY received t h e criptic degrees in AVashington Council, No. 2, Royal and Select Masters in March 1877, a n d in J u l y 1877, h e was elected Thrice Illustrious Master, and he has since held some official position in t h e council to t h e date of his death. I n t h e G r a n d Council of Kansas he was elected Deputy G r a n d Master in October 1877, reelected in October 1878, a n d was elected Most I l lustrious G r a n d Master in October 1879. T h e orders of Christian Knighthood were conferred on C o m p a n i o n MCCONAUGHY in Washington Comniandery, No. 2, K n i g h t s T e m p l a r , in 1877, and he served as Recorder in 1878 and 1879, was elected Generalissimo in 1880, and was elected E m i n e n t Commander in 1881.

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Sir Knight MCCONAUGHY was also a Knight of the Eed Cross of Constantine, Holy Sepulcher, etc., a member of the Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, and of the Order of the Palm and Shell. He was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and served one term as Grand Patron of the Grand Chapter of the State. In the discharge of all his varied official duties, and in all his fraternal relations, he was active, ardent and faithful. He was a regular attendant at all the meetings of the several branches of our masonic fraternity, was thorouglily posted in the historj' and rituals of the Order and was zealous and enthusiastic in the performance of every obligation incumbent upon him. In his daily life, and in teaching and practicing tHe excellent tenets of our profession. Brother MCCON.-VUGIIV exemplified those sublime principles of our Order — the immortality of tlie soul and an eternal and blissful hereafter. •' Immortnlity o'er sweeps AH paius, all tears, all time, all fears; a n d peals, Like t h e eternal t h u n d e r s of the deep, I n t o our ear this truth : We live /orever !'' .IAMBS n. LAWRENCE,

Master of Sunflower Lodge, No. 86, at Wichita, Kan., who was suddeuly stricken down with apoplexy the evening of May 29, 1889, while • in the act of taking the chair preparatory to opening his lodge, deserves a passing notice, because our brother was called home in the midst of his labors and in the |)rcsence of his brethren. His untimely death and unusual closing of his earthly career, utters a striking lesson to the Craft that we know not the hour the call may come, and that the true mason will ever live and work so that "Death may prove but calm transition. The ending of a storm, the d a w n i n g of a day."

In some of our sister jurisdictions the reaper Death has been actively at work, and seems to have cut down several of the brightest and best among the Craft. VIRGINIA

mourns the loss of E.-.W.'.Dr. GEORGE HINES JORDAN, Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of that State, who calmly passed away February 20, 1889. To Bro. JORDAN masonry was more than a form; it meant character building, the victory over .self and extension of spiritual vision. Not only was he known as a bright mason, but as a good one, and his memory will ever be fragrant among his brethren, to whom his life was a most exalted interpretation of the Institution. While we extend our sympathy to the Graft in Virginia, we assure them that such men do not die, but — *' Live again in minds made better by their presence." ILLINOIS

Has been called on to bid a long farewell to M.".W.-. ALEXANDER T. DARKAGH, Past Grand Master of their Grand Lodge, who died September 4,

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1889, at his home in Bloomington, Illinois: He was Grand Master for two terms, and for a long period filled the arduous position of Grand Lecturer .and President of the Board of Examiners, in which important offices he ;set a lofty example, not only of great skill, but also of enduring manhood. MICHIGAN

Ha.s .sent out the sad news of the death of one who was full of years and good works, M.". W.'. SALATHIEL C. COFFINHERRY, Past Grand Master of their Grand Lodge for three consecutive years, 1886,1887 and 1888. • He died September 20, 1889, having passed the eightieth mile stone in the journey of his life. It is said of him that during his terms of office as Grand Master, the entire Craft was most affectionately united in the pur•suance of their laudable work. He was a mason of broad views, of large aims, and of a most sweet and winsome spirit, and his influence for harmony and good will was such that " None knew him but to love him, None named him b u t to praise." MINNESOTA

Pauses in her interesting labors to mourn the loss of two Past Grand Masters, who wrought a good work and we believe, have received the reward of well-spent lives. M.'.W.'. Past Grand Master, AZAKIAH T. C. PIERSON died at his home in St. Paul, November 26, 1889, at the age of seventy-four years. Bro. PIERSON was well-known- and beloved in the jurisdictions outside of his own. The highest offices in the gift of the Grand Bodies of his State, as well as in the National General Grand Bodies had been filled most acceptably by him. He was also the author of a most interesting and influential work on "The Traditions of Freemasonry." The intimate and unmarred friendship between him and our illustrious brother, ALBERT PIKE, brings his death close to every mason's heart, and suggests the thought that hearts united closely by the mystic ties of our fraternity cannot be separated even by death, and will renew the associations of earth, in the realm where the King of Life and Love shall reign forever. Bro. JOHN H . BROWN is another of the tried and the true, who has entered into his rest from the ranks of the Graft in Minnesota. He died at his home in Willmar, January 19, 1890. He served one term as M.". W.'. Grand Master of masons of Minnesota and left behind him a record •of which the brethren are justly proud. The Craft in Kansas received the news of his untimely end, with especial sorrow, becau.se when he died, he was the honored representative of both the Grand Chapter and the Grand Lodge of this State. We extend to the brethren of these <jrand Jurisdictions our heartfelt sympathy in their irreparable losses, iind would recall to them the fact, stamped indelibly on our Institution: " There is no death ! The stars go down To rise upon some fairer shore; And bright in heaven's jeweled erown They shine forevermore."

Proceedings

of the

February,

Y o u r c o m m i t t e e would respectfully suggest t h a t memorial pages irk o u r r e c o r d s b e devoted to t h e s e h o n o r e d dead. Fraternally s u b m i t t e d , Sir.AS E . SHF.LDON, BE.STOR G. B R O W N , J O H N M. P R I C E ,

REV. S A M ' L E . B U S S E R ,

GEO. S. G R E E N ,

Committee.

CALL OF COMMITTEES. T h e M..-.W.-. G r a n d M a s t e r o r d e r e d t h e G r a n d S e c r e t a r y toc a l l t h e r o l l of s t a n d i n g c o m m i t t e e s .

T h e c h a i r m a n of each

a n n o u n c e d t h a t he h a d n o f u r t h e r r e p o r t to m a k e r e q u i r i n g t h e f u r t h e r a t t e n t i o n of t h i s G r a n d

Lodge.

STANDING COMMITTEES. T h e Mv.W.-. Grand M a s t e r a n n o u n c e d t h e following

stand-

i n g c o m m i t t e e s , as p r o v i d e d f o r in S e c t i o n 5 , o f A r t i c l e I V , of t h e C o n s t i t u t i o n of t h i s G r a n d L o d g e : On Credentiah.— SIMEON M . F O X , N O . 16; J . M. BBU.VDAGE, No. 177; ,1. E . D . WILLIAMSON, N O . 2 2 ; AV. A . B U R N E T T , N O . 186; J O H N W . S E Y MOUK, N O . 2 0 2 .

On Reports of Grand Officers.— JACOIS D E W I T T , N O . GO; GEOIIGE W . PoKT, N o . ] 4 5 ; FKANK B . D A Y , N O . 5 8 ; W . H . NELSON, N O . 174; JAJIESH . M C C A L L , N O . 99. . On Finance

and Mileage.— ROHERT E . TORRINGTON, N O . 12; J O H N H . -

Si-ENCEit, N O . 107; J O H N C . F R Y , N O . 167; J . J . H A Y S , N o . 160.

On Returns

of Chartered Lodges.— DVVIGHT BYINOTON, N O . 10; JAMES-

P . SAMS, N O . 8 9 ; AVILLIAM G A K O , N O . 37;

W. J . W H I T S O N , N O . .51; J . S..

H A L L I D A Y , N O . 295.

On Lodges Under Dispensation.— C. C . C O L E M A N , No. 134; J O H N M . J E N NINGS, N O . 7 5 ; A L F B E D W H I T M A N , N o . 6 ; D. C. AVELCII, N O . 172; J . A . G . . S A M P L E , N O . 158. On Appeals

and Grievances. — CI^AUK

A . S M I T H , N O . 325; CHAKLES-

S M I T H , N o . 104; R. A. ROBINSON, N o . 4 2 ; P . M . HOISIIVGTON, N o . 231 ; A.. A. C A R N A H A N , N O . 113.

0)1. Grand

Lodge Property.—ALFBED

CLOUGII, N o . 7 ; L . R . W H I T E , No..

2 2 1 ; CiiAS. C. ViNiNG, N o . 1 3 ; C J I A S . E . M O S E L L , N O . 175; F . E . COLLIS,

No. 311. On Jurisprudence.— O W E N A. BASSETT, No. 9 ; J . D. MCCJ.EVERTY, No.8 ; D A N I E L W . NELLIS, N o . 17; A. H . E L L I S , N o . 1 4 5 ; BESTOR G. BROWN,

No. 225. On Correspondence.— J O H N H . BROWN, N O . 3 ; J O H N M . P R I C E , N O . 5 ; G E O R G E C. K E N YON. No. 9 8 ; H E N R Y C . COOK, N O . 6 3 ; C. H. LAWRENCE,.

No. 35.

1889-90.

Grand

Lodge of

Kansas.

CLOSING CEREMONY. N o further business a^jpearing for consideration the M.-.AV.-.. Grand Master, with t h e assistance of bis associate G r a n d Officers; closed the M.-. W.-. G r a n d .Lodge in A m p l e F o r m on t h e Third D e g r e e , a f t e r

solemn

p r a y e r b y W.-. and Eev. SAMUEL

E. BussER, Grand Chaplain. JOHN 0. POSTLETHWAITE, Grand Master..

ATTE.ST:

0-^UxcM^AJCKA\X Grand

Secretary.

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STATISTICAL TABLES..

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Smithton Leavenworth... Wyandotie Kieknpoo Washington Lawreuee ••'Uiuon Rising Sua Acacia King Solomon.. Jewell Emporia Nemaha Oslialoosa Great Bcud Ivafayette Topelta Franklin Oiathe Circleville Valley Falls Olivet Palmyra O.sage V a l l e y . . . High Prairie... Longtou Neosho Eldora Pacilic Towanda Arcana Auburn Mound C i t y . . . . Havensville Hiawatha I Council Grove..

Kame of Lodge..

Highland Leavenworth.. Wyandotte Pleiisant Ridge Atchison Lawrence Junction City. Fort Scott Lawrence Leavenworth.. Jewell City Emporia Corning Oslialoosa Cireat Bend Manhattan Topel;a Ottawa Oiathe Circleville Valley Falls... Mclvern Baldwin City.. Osavvatomie... High Prairie.. Longlon LeKoy Mapleton Humboldt Towanda Doniphan Auburn Jlonnd (Jity... Havensville... Hiawatha CouucilGrove.

Location. Chartered.

July 14,18.50 July 14,18.50 October 20.1850.... July 14,18.">0 Jnlv 14,1850 Julv 14,1850 October 20,1857.... March 4. 1858 October 17,1873.... October 15,1868.... October 22,1874.... December 21.18G4. October 10,1807.... October 15,185S October 22,1874.... October 18,1859.... October 13,1859.... December 20,1804.. October 18,1859 October 17, ISiiO.... October IS, 1859.... October 22,1874.... October 18,1859.... October 18,1865 October !5,1859 October 22,1874 October 18,1805 October 17,1800.... October 18,1860 February 18, 1888.. October 17,1800 October 17,1860.... October 17,1860.... February 15,1882.. October 10,1861 October 12,1862....

When

1 2 n 1

2 1 2

7 2 10

S3 44 105 40 01 107 92 295 101 99 30 63 51 40 83 11 31 50 31 43 25 34 22 73 28 102 120

47 125 im 24 107 143 94 183 99

21 50 12 60 17 00 11 00 30 50 14 00 61 00 00 00

$2;l 50 02 50 05 60 V2 00 83 50 71 50 •17 00 91 50 49 60 41 50 •2-2 00 82 50 20 00 30 50 53 50 40 00 147 50 50 50 49 60 15 00 31 50 25 50 23 00 41 50 5 50 15 60 26 00 15 60

SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF SUBORDINATE LODGES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1889.

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Paola lola Seneca DeSoto fBIooining Grove Holton Niekerson Delphian Enstoii Halstead Xeiiin Mackey Nine Mile Lake Orient Pottawatomie... Wetmorc Shawnee Troy Spring Hill (Jovville Wi'ntield «Saltville *'Salina La Cygne Ridg'eway Adams Wathena Gardner Burlington Frankfort Hiram Star Carbondale BMXler fHurou Chetopa *MysticTie Wamego Erie Delta White Cloud '•'Corinthian Zeredatha New Albany tTuscan

Paola lola Seneca DeSoio Trading Post Holton Niekerson Garnett. ..• Easton Halstead » Xenia Ellingham Lansing Silver Lake Topeka St. Marys Wetmore Shawnee Trov Spring Hill Govville Wi'ntield Saltville Salina La Cygne Eidg'evvay Oswego Wathena Gardner iJnrlington Frankfort Leavenworth Hanover Carbnndalc Baxter Springs Huron Chetopa Augusta Wamego Erie Medicine Lodge... White Cloud Burlingame Cottonwood Falls. New Albany Neosho Falls October 17,1867.... October 17.18()7.... Octolwr 17,1.SB7.... October 17.1867.... October 17,1867.... February 20,1880... February IS 18SS... October 17,1866.... October 17,1866.... October 22,1870.... October 21,1868. .. October 21,1868.... October 21,1868.... October 21, 1877.... October 16,1868.... October 21,18ii8.... Febrnarv 15, 18S2.. October 22,1874.... October 21,1868.... October 21,1869.... October21, 1860.... October 22,1868.... October 21,186!).... October 21,186!).... February \b, 18S2.. October'21, 1869.... October 21,18!19.... October 20, 1860.... October 21.1869.... October 20,1869....

O c t o b e r 17, 1867....

October 21,1862.... October 20,18(K!. .. October 18,1876.... Octoljer20,1803.... December 20,1864. October 20, ISliM.... February IS, 1862.. October 18,186.5.... August 12, 1864.... Febrnarv 15,18S2.. October 17, i8li6.... October 17,18U6.... October 17,187ii.... February 15, 18S2.. October 17,1867 . . . 1 2 4 4

4 l.T

1 10 2 6 4 1

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10 6 4 4 1 5 1 1 4

3 2 5 3 3 13 7 10 2 5 G 1 4 4 2 3

5 1 10 1 7

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101 68 87 21 50 30 37 44 39 213 33

121

35 00 32 50 37 50 22 00 22 50 25 00 34 00 30 00 16 50

27 50 25 50 9 50

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Independence Garland

Location. Chartered.

O c t o b e r 17.1872 Octoben7.1872 O c t o b e r 10,1870

O c t o b e r 17,1872

4 2 3 4 19 8 4 10 C 2 2 8 0 10 1 2

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When

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SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF SUBORDINATE LODGES—Continued.

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16 S3 45 43 43 81 43 128 65 40 110 110 70 39 101 93

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151 15'' 153 15J 155 150 157 f H i i v c n 158 15il 160 Siiqiii 101 102 103 1G4 M y r U e

130 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 14o 140 147 148 149

119 IJO 121 122 123 124 G()(ll'n.'.v 125 C i u v k e r C i t y l-'li 127 l-'S 12'J "IJelluville ISO ISl 1H2 138 131

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17,1872 17,1872 17,1872 17.1872 17,1872 17, l.'-72 17,1872 17,1872 17,1873 10,1873 19,1873

22,1874 22,1,871 22,1874 22,1874

F e b r u a r y 18,1886

O c t o b e r 21.1875 Oelober21,1874

Oclober October Oclober Oelober

O c l o b e r 22,1874 O c l o b e r 22,1874 O c l o b e r 21,1874

O c l o b e r 22,1874 O c t o b e r 22,1874

O c t o b e r 10,1873

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F e b r u a r y 17,1881

Febrtmrvl7,1881 F e b n i i i r y 17, 1881

F e b r u i i r v 17. ISSl F e b n m r v 17, ISSl

F e b r i i u r v 17, 1881 F e b n m r y 17.1,SS1 li'ebninrv 17.1881

O c t o b e r 10, 1879 O c t o b e r 10. 1879 O c t o b e r IC 1S79 F e b r i i i i r v IS. ISSO O c t o b e r 10,1879 O c t o b e r Hi, 1,S70 Oclol)er 10,1879 O c t o b e r Hi, 1879 O c t o b e r 10. 1.S79 O c t o b e r 10.1879

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O c t o b e r 18,1876 O c t o b e r 18 1876

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SYNOPSIS OP EETURNS OF SUBORDINATE LODGES—Continued.

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No.

Chartered.

F e b r u a r ' v 10,1,S87

MiUbrook

3 3 3

2 2

F e b r u a r y Hi, 1887 F e b r u n r v Hi, 1887 F e b r u a r y Hi, 1887

AsMiind

8 5 4 I 0

F e b r u a r y 10,1887

F e b r u i i r v 10,1887 F e b r u n r v 10,1887

F e b r u a r y 18, 1880 F e b r u i i r v IS, 1880 F e b r u i i r v IS, ISSO

1 10 1 2 2 3 5

lU, 1S35 IS, ISSB 18, l!-8li 18,1K80

3 1 3 0 10 1 4

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Febniiiry Februiirv Febniiirv Februiirv

F e b r u i i r v 19,11-85

F e b r \ l i i r v 19, RS'i

Febninrvl9,18S5

When

Monde Center

Mulberry Grove

Location.

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SYNOPSIS OP KETURNS OF SUBORDINATE LODGES—Continued.

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1 3 2 1

8 5

38 29 37 40 32 51 54 25 24 34 31 31 21 23 20 30 32

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281 Anthem 285 fChikaskia 28r> Louis 287 Oiil; 2S8 Cynis 2811 KineraUl 2U0 Paraflisc 2SI Buulah 2'J2 Cllasco 293 Kiowa 294 Gluii Elder ... 295 t(;omnuche .. 29(i Highland 297 Apollo 298 Sainaria 299 Cable 3U0 Kargo 301 302 Uly Gove City 3U3 30-1 Kichtield KiinduU 305 301) Avon 307 SI. Thomas..., 308 Kansas Aklon 309 310 Syracuse Naphlali 3U 312 H a n c o c k 313 Sania Fe 314 'Bluff City . . . 315 Hebron 316 Lincolnvllle 317 Coolirlfe 318 Norcalur 319 Wallace 320 N"r\vicli 321 VcrniiUion.. 322 Goodland . . . 323 Ben Hur 321 Walton 325 Cancy 326 BucUlin 327 Hortoii 328 Iloyt 329 Gyjisum City

Greensburg Glen I'llder Coldwater Green Kills \Vilson Arlington Liberal Frccport Gove City Kiehlield Kandall Westphalia Colby Heri'ugtou Alden Syracuse Almena Fort Leavenworth ;-an(a Fe BlnirCity Gridley LiiM:()lnviUe Coolidge Norcaiur Wallace Norwich Vermillion Goodland Argentine Walion Canoy Bnck'lin llorion Hoyt Gypsum City Arcaoia

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February February February ]<'ebruary February February February February February l'"ebrnary February February I"ebrnary I'ebnutry February February l-'ebrnary February February February February February February February l<"c!bruary Fehruary February February February February February February February February Febnniry February February February Febnniry February February February February February February February o

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SUMMARY OF LODGES MAKING ANNUAL RETURNS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1890.

Number of Lodges working under charters last j'ear 320 Number of Lodges receiving charters this year 12 Number of Lodges working under charters for 1890 331 Number of Lodges continued U. D 2 Number of Lodges surrendered cliarters â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Number of Lodges making returns and paying dues to January 30, 1890 273 Number initiated during the past year 1,305 Number passed during the past year 1,199 Number raised during the past year 1,226 Number admitted from other lodges during the past year 670 Number reinstated during the past year 80 Number dimitted during the past year 931 Number died during the past year 167 Number suspended during the past year 344 Number expelled during the past year 9 Number of members reported 1889 17,333 Number of members reported 1888 16,661 Net gain over last year 672 Number of members of I^odges U. D. not chargeable with dues. 330 Number chargeable with dues 17,003 Total amount dues reported $ 8,501 50

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LIST OF RAISED DURING YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1889.

Leavenworth, No. 2, Leavenworth — Edward L. Morse, John S. Penn, February 4; George G. Ryan, February 9; John H. Atwood, June 20; Alfred B. Keller, August 10; Walter D. Bidwell, November 23; William C. Hook, December 7. Wyandotte, No. 3, Kansas City, Kansas—Daniel .-Abbott, December 12; Alex. Clark Briggs, March 7; George N. Curtis, June 21; David D. Jones, Chas. "W. McDanield, June 7; Francis Lauber, March 7; AVilliam L.Wood, May 17. Washington, No. 5, Atchison — Albert M. Sproesser, Jan. 21; Oreal B . Truax, April 15; John T. Seip, May 14; Harvey L. Swift, September 16; Willis G.Glenn, October 7; Henry L. King, December 23. Lawrence, No. 6, Lawrence — Francis F. Mettner, July 8; Henry Johns, October 23; George F. Stevens, November 19. Union, No. 7, Junction City — Robert Stuart Chambers, June 6. Rising Sun, No. 8, Fort Scott—Cornelius 0. Bussinger, Jan. 18; McLeon. Neil, February 1; J. K. Oliver, May 24; Geo. \\'. Mathews, August22; Charles H. Finley, September 16; Wm. Childress, August 30; Wm. F. Fortney, Oct. 10. Acacia, No. 9, Lawrence — Max Wilhelmi, Jan. 30; Geo.L.Eyre, Jan. 24; Don McBride, March 5; J. A. Keeler, January 20; George Echo,. Nov. 25. Jewell, No. 11, Jewell City— Emanuel A.Gildner, March C; Jean P. Smith,. April 17. Emporia, No. 12, Emporia —R. C. Williams, Feb. 15; J. W.Boltz, Blay 3; H. H. Williams, October 4. Nemaha, No. 13, Corning — Levi M. AValter, March 16; Ervin D. Eaton,. April 6; Joseph A. Corlett, April 20; John W. Whitney, June 1; Albert E. Knowland, July 20; Joel Sanders, Nov.2; John Cook, June 15. Oskaloosa, No. 14, Oskaloosa — E. L. Worswick, Jan. 5; Hen D. Macomber, January 17; John A. Wiley, January IS; A. Rutan, April 27; O. Hosford, July 20. GreatBend, No. 15, Great Bend — J. F. Andurs, May 20; Dan.Curtin.May 5; E. R. Kelly, January 28; S. E. Prentiss, February 8; F. S. Porter,. May 4; E. W. Waynant, May 10. Lafayette, No. 16, Manhattan — James L. McCollough, May 17; E. J.. Webb, March 1; Robt. D. Gardner, December 20. Topeka, No. 17, Topeka—Wm. H. Keesee, Jan. 9; Wm. H. Lober, June 2; Wm. P . Ford, August 17; Clifford C. Baker, November 13. Franklin, No. IS,Ottawa — Benj. F. Grove, April 5; H. A. Reed, April 12; Albert W. Cannett, April 19; Clarence H. Brightley, July 5; Ozro W. Clemens, July 12; S. D. Brown, September 20; Daniel F. Haltz,. December 6.

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Olathe, No. 19, Olathe —Gill A. Sinnit, Jan. 7; Chas. H. Hyer, Cornelius S. Weaver, January 20; James A. Julian, August 15. Circleville, No. 20, Circleville — John C. Brown, April 27; A. J. Gephart,. March .9; T. S. Gaskill, July 6; W m . E . Bailey, July 27; M. F. Marsh, September 28; C. L. Niswandee, January 26. Olivet, No. 22, Melvern — James H. Hatfield, Sept. 16; Alex.Hutcheson,. June 6; Kobert Mason, August 15; John W. Moore, April 14;. Vanis Moore, January 17; George W. McMullen, September 19;, Michael Ring, July 26; P. Frank Wellman, April 4. Palmyra, No. 23, Baldwin —James T. Howard, February 13; Timothy J., Kcohane, March 13; James W. Price, June 5; layman Sullivan,. June 13; Horace M. Bodwell, July 23. Osage Valley, No. 24, Osawatomie — Ed.K. Mieland, Edward Phelps, Jan.. 3; Harry Coyne, March 7; Patrick Lanahan, March 27; John T. Chalmers, April 18; Theodore A. Ling, June 6; Andrew J. McElvarin, Oct. 3; Oliver B. Cunningham, Oct. 17. Ixington, No. 26, Longton — Philo E. Holmes, March 18; W . J . Mathews,. August 17. Neosho, No. 27, Le Koy — Thos. N. Burnett, Jan. 5; Jacob Numanaker, January 19; Ed. S. Conway, March 2; Ora L. Anthony, May 11; Chas. Stealtying, October 5. Eldora, No. 28, Mapleton—Frank Bortzfleld, June 11 ; Chas. E. Holston,. June 25; S. P. Cady, August 24; Geo. R. Hill, September 7. Pacific, No. 29, Humboldt —Jesse Barker,.May 12; B. S. Smith, Oct. 29. Towanda, No. 30, Towanda — Daniel H. Cupp,Oct. 5; Michael Osban,jr.,, November 31. Arcana, No. 31, Doniphan — Mesgal Mes-senger, April 4; Abraham S. Clem, March 16. Auburn, No. 32. Auburn — Emery J. Clark, May 14; James A. Shipley,. October 8. Mound City, No. 33, Mound City — Elmer B. Vanness, Feb. 15; Plenry W. Henry, March 2; Robert H. Wilcox, April 13; Abe Lincoln, April 27; Fred. A. Martin, June 7; Charles W. Kingsburj', June 21; John H. Madden, .April 15; Alonzo Applegate, February 8. Havensville, No. 34, Havensville — H. C. liamar, March 2; Thos. McKee, April 6; Sam'l Cohn, Geo. W. Hoffman, December 7. Pliawatha, No. 35, Hiawatha — Andrew Cummins, March 10; Addisoo Schrack, Emery 0. Miller, April 24; Wm. Welch, August 10. Council Grove, No. 36, Council Grove—H.S. ICnowles, ^Slarch 9; FredS. Armstrong, May 4; John P. Foley, April 30; William F. Waller, August 7; J. J. Weakley, November 20. Paola, No. 37, Paola —Chas. W. Chandler, Jan. 10; E. A. Selby, July 1; John F. Hall, November 4; Geo. Neiswinder, i\Iay 20. lola. No. 38, lola—Isaac Welch, June 11; Albert 0. Allen, June 18;. Alexandtr Stranbenmuller, July 31; Angelo C. Scott, October 8.

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February,

-Seneca, No. 39, Seneca — Frank Wells, May 2; H. W. Jenkins, May 17; P. J. Firstenberger, July 6; Leroy Johnson, May 5; P. H. Starkey, October 5. De Soto, No. 40, De Soto — Cassius M. Richardson, March 16; Henry J. Sparks, May 11. Blooming Grove, No. 41, Trading Post—Elmer Wilson, Dec. 14. Holton, No. 42, Holton — J. J. Kippctoe, Jan. 5 ; W.E. Bippetoe, Jan. 7 ; G. T. Pyle, March 16; Henry Keller, jr.,March 30; J. B. Gardiner, April 6; C. W. Pomeroy, July 6. Nickerson, No. 43, Nickerson — Philip Smith, March 22. Delphian, No. 44, Garnett — Manford Schoonover, Feb. 27; D. H. Bailey, March 2; W. 0. Knight, May 30; A. D. Sowerly, June 6; D. M. Craig, June 20; C. W. Neumann, June 27 ;. W. T. Hempstead, June 20; A. D. Morris, November 21; N. D. Bowman, June 13; \V. A. Johnson, June 13. Easton, No. 45, Easton — Morris Bernhart, May 9. Halstead, No. 46, Halstead—W. D. Mieran, Jan. 12; Chas. R. Baxendale, February 19; David V. Riesen, March 2; John Hunsberger, April 13; Charles R. Marshall, April 20; Peter Krehbiel, April 23; John Moyer, August 24. Xenia, No. 47, Xenia—Samuel F. Alsop, March 16; W. G. Dye, March 16; J. P. Decker, June 8. Mackey, No. 48, Effingham — W. H. Buck, June 17; Warren Stever, October 27. Nine Mile, No. 49, Lansing—Levi P. Stephenson, November 11. Lake, No: 50, Silver Lake— Robert M. Forbes, April 25; Gatt McConnell, November 21; Albert Reicherter, December 5. •Orient, No. 51, Topeka — David W. Bowen, February 8; Charles A. Fuller, February 1; Charles T. Fyle, March 16; Alfred B. Quinton, A. H. Colton, April 13; E.B. JoUey, May 31; Samuel Cunningham, June 21; Charles E. Buhre, Charies W. Ward, July 19; Daniel E. Cain, July 29; George W^ Smith, July 31; Dellevan E. Finn, August 2; Ben .Johnson, August 16; John C. Twiney, August 30; Edward A. Mason, October 18; Valejo G. Paige, November 1; John J. Harter, November 22; Loui Beauman, December 6. Pottawatomie, No. 52, St. Marys — Robert L. Field, May 1; David Taylor, May 15; Robert H. Drummond, July 3. ^ Wetmore, No. 53, Wetmore — Benjamin F. Hart, Jan. 12; James H. Lynn, April 13; John G. Morris, May 25. .Shawnee, No. 54, Shawnee — David E. Jones, Louis Helmerich, Aug. 14. Troy, No. 55, Troy —James W. McClellan, May 20; Henry Boder, November 26; Claude Zimmerman, March 23; Geo. W. Rummell, April 8; Frank Round, November 23. Spring Hill, No. 56, Spring Hill—Jimison Friel, July 6; Chas. Stevens, October 5; Jacob H. Winkler, December 7. •Coyville, No. 57, Coyville — Ira Lee, June 14; William B.Gray, John H. Smith, April 10.

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Winfield, No.58, Winfield — Chas. M. Holcomb, April 4; G. H. Buckman, April 11; Ed. J. Guitar, April 25; Matthew Alexander, May 16; James E. Tanssig, June 21; Amos F. Morey, July 25; Amos S. Allison, Frank C. Govv, August 29; Irwin W. Randall, September 12; James H.Lane, September 19; Kichard Latham, September 26; Austin H. Jennings,October24; Lyman Johnson, December 12. Saltville, No. 59, Saltville — William Gill, Jefferson Jackson, April 6; John Adams, May 4; Thomas W. Brewer, July 6; Newton A. Walker, October 15; Charles L. Breeze, December 7; Joseph Wear, December 21. Salina, No. 60, Salina —H. F. Myers, April 29; E. E. Carkhuff, Oct. 25; F. D. Levering, April 27; F. L. Tomlinson, May 9; A. G. Stearns, June 1; W. M. Brown, April 30; J. P. Gulp, August 19; C. D. AVright, October 21; J. Herzberg, December 2; H. L. Lyon, October 23. La Cygne, No. 61, La Cygne —Claude W. Rogers, May IS; F. B. Carothers, May 4. Ridgeway, No. 62, Ridgeway — A. A. Addington, Jas. D. Harvey, June 22; Wright Seybold, Oct. 5; Horace M. Kosier, Nov. 2; Jacob Lutz, December 7. Adams, No. 63, Oswego—Willis O. Bridgman, March 23; Frank Hazleton, January 27; Thos. O. Bowyer, September 12; Sam'l M. Watt, September 19; L. A. Willard Sawyer, November 7; John R. Monroe, September 26. Wathena, No. 04, Wathena — Joseph W. Warner, March 16. Gardner, No. 65, Gardner—Hugh McDaniel, May 15; Newton Whittaker, August 6; Moses Kelly, October 9; A. W. Long, November 6. Burlington, No. 06, Burlington — AVilliam Vasy, Jan. 29; John K. Kiser, April 8; O. P. Mauch, April 29; Julius Ayer, September 23. Frankfort, No. 67, Frankfort—David A. Broadbeck, Chas. E. McKee, December 23. Hiram, No. 68, Leavenworth —J. N. Murray, May 16; N. B. Perry, Oct. 3; Perrj^ Brunstetter, November 22.^ Star, No. 69, Hanover — Charles Spence, January 12; Jacob W. Steiger, December 14; Jacob Berns, December 28. Carbondale, No. 70, Carbondale — Roll D. Humphrey, Feb. 23; Joseph B. Ellis, April 23; William A. Britte, May 25; Everett Veatch," May 11; Jay C. Blood, Gilbert E. Moody, June 22; Andrew F. Graham, July 13; George Neil, August 24; John D. Snyder, September 28; John Beasley, November 9. •Chetopa, No. 73, Chetopa — Geo. W. Stinson, April 6; Louis Von Trebra, April 10; W. H. Gilbert, May 4; Jerome Callahan, May 8; H. Fred. Stuart, June 5; A. C. S. Keller, Charles S. Manson, June 19; Thomas H. Lough, July 13; Charles E. Carpenter, Nov. 6: B. P. Long, November 23.

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Proceedings of the

February,

Mystic Tie, No. 74, Auj^usta—W.E.Brown, Nov. 5; William Belford, Nov. 5; W. H.Cady, April 3; H.T. Greer, November 5; S.K.Johnson, February 19; C. L. Veils, December 17. Wamego,No. 75, Wamego—E.N. Pemberton,March 30; F.Henry Hecker, July 27; William S. Lydecker, November 6; Frank S. Haacke, December 7. Erie, No. 76, Erie —John D. Goodwin, March 27; Nathan E. Rees, May 8; Joseph H. Light, May 28; Lewis T. Mason, Decemberll. Delta, No. 77, Medicine Lodge — J. O. Matthews, April 20. White Cloud, No. 78, White Cloud —Clarence D. Taylor, March 6; Edward Idol, April 3; Ben E. Garlock, June 5; H. W. Weston, Sept. . 18; John S. Yates, November 6. Corinthian, No. 79, Burlingame — A. W. Lawrence, December 29. Zeredatha, No. 80. Cottonwood Falls — C. H. Meeres, February 15. New Albany, No. 81, New Albany—William S. Rusk, Feb. 2; David A. Blinn, June 29; Simeon Lesbey, July 13; Wm. McCluskey, Nov.9.. Jefferson, No. 84, Winchester— E. L. Thomas, March 16; Hugh G.Ross, August 10. Sutton, No. 85, Waterville — John C. Burke, April 20; William H. Lewis,. Nov. 2. Sunflower, No. 86, Wichita — James K. Francis, June 4; Jerome Furley,. June U ; Frank 0. Kirkpatric, August 20; Wm. A.English, October 1 ; John C. Dunn,October S; AVatson T.Ramsey, November 12;. Marshal Adams, December 10; Jasper N. Howard, December 30. Mankato, No. 87, Mankato—Wm. Haworth, October 5. Eureka, No. S8, Pleasanton —,Tohn W. Smoot, April 22; Alva W. Black,. Aug. 20; Richard A. Odenweller, Aug. 27; Edwin S. Croxton, Dec. 17; Bolivar A. Holmes, Dec. 27. Home, No. 89, Centralia — Frank S. Burner, June 24; Chas. W. Felt, Aug. 10; Chas. D. Burner, Oct. 12; Ira A. Holsapple, Dec. 28. Golden Rule, No. 90, North Topeka-- Jno. M. Goodman, January 12; Edward D. Mallory, April 0;' Erving Hall, May 25; Morris S.Evans, April 2; Grafton M. Draper, May 25; Marion W. Hines, June 1 f Daniel J. Hathaway, July 11 ;• Andrew J. Proudfit, July 25; Jno. E. Dalraan, August 8; Louis A. Ryder, October 23; James I>. Wallace, Gilbert Slusher, December 12; Patrick H. Wood, October 10. Marysville, No. 91, Marysville — Paul A. Hammett, Jan. 12; Charles G. Hamlin, April 13; George P. Schmidt, April 27. Girard, No. 93, Girard —W. R. Leigh, April 16; F. Z. Holley, April 24; Alfred C.Olin, May 1; Sam'l J. Beardsley, June 26; Fred. A. Belt, July 18. Harmony, No. 94, Neodesha — Sam'l Carpenter, Joseph R. Eson, Feb. 2; Charles B. Cole, Dec. 12; Irving S. Deford, .lohn D. Morgan, Jan. 19; George W. Davis, Sept. 5; Addison I^ove, Aug. 17; Edward Lockhart, June 6; William A. Rankin, Aug. 7.

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Constellation, No. 95, Fredonia — J. G. Cooper, Feb. 6; Paul Harding, July 19; John S. Hubbell, Sept. 4. Delaware, No. 96, White Church —H. C. Kirby, January 19; Calvin E. Kline, May 18. Patmos, No. 97, El Dorado—J. A.Loutz, Feb. 14; John Henderson, Feb. 28; N. E. Richards, March 14; W. H. Root, May 2; J. M. Garrett, May 23; Lee Orr, Sept. 5. Benevolent, No. 98, Abilene —W. G. Coules, April 19; D. W. Naill, May 6; S. S. Smith, Aug. 5; C. S. Crawford, Dec. 18. Wichita, No. 99, Wichita —George M. Whitney, February 11; .Harry B. Windsor, Feb. 11; Morris W. Hollowell, Feb. 14; F"red. M. Bisbee, Fob. 21; Justice M. Neal, March 4; Beverly A. Dyer, March 18; August J. Saur, May 20; George M. Howe, June 3; Thomas J. Rodgers, Charles E. Frank, June 10; Benj. F. Loper, Bennett B. Cushman, June 25; George P. Locke, July 1; Oscar W. Smith. Elmer E. Bleckley, Sept. 10; George A. Shaw, Nov. 18; John T. Ludlam, jr., Dec. 4; Wm. Gueffenstein, George D. Cross, Dec. 23; John T. Schoonover, Fred. J. Cossett, L. G. Whittier, Dec. 30. Prudence, No. 100, Columbus — Horace J. Brown, Jan. 22; H. B. Baggs, March 26; Chas. P. McNulty, April 23; Wm. R.Brown, John H. Hamilton, Maj' 11; J. C. Atkinson, May 14; Jesse Farkner, June 4; J. O. Houx, June 6; L. M.Dillman, June 18. Euclid, No. 101, Lyndon —J. S. Crow, Jan. 7; L. F. Hussy, Sept. 4; A. Beasley, Sept. 18; U. Frankhouser, October 15; T. L. Lowell, Sept. 21. Keystone, No. 102,Coffeyville—Wm. H.Lewark, J a n . 5 ; Jacob W. Staats, April 13; Wm. Johnstone, July 6; Elmer M. Kane, July 17; Frank D. Benson, Aug. 3; Charles Hicks, Dec. 14; Frank E. Van Horn, Dec. 23. •Cedar, No. 103, Chanute — Amassa C. Cross, July 13; Wm. Y. Harding, Sept. 14; Geo. L. Komer, Jan. 26; John Keithly, Aug. 10. Frontier, No. 104, Washington — Chas. Breedlove, May 4; Geo. Hilderbrandt. May 18. .Solomon City, No. 105, Solomon City —Wm. McBride, Jan. 8; Chas. Robertson, Jan. 8; Henry W. Kucker, Jan. 8; M. McMahm, April 9; Joseph Sanders, Sept. 30;. J. H. Spratt, Nov. 29. Fidelity, No. 106, Eureka —Frank Huntoon, Feb. 26; George W. McClelland, March 19; David Hosier, May 7; Sol. Oppenheimer, May 10; Francis E. Stillwell, May 21; Ananais Cullison, June 18; Benjamin Neuman, July 12; Nelson F. Shearer, Aug. 23; Alexander C. Huston, Nov. 5; William H. Bonar, Dec. 17. •Fortitude, No. 107, Independence — Martin L. Croft, Jan. 19; Charles J. Taylor, March 20; Benjamin F. Fletcher, Sept. 24; John Carlson, Nov. 7; Ananias Cullison, June 18. Memphis, No. 108, Garland—Amos Morgan, April 13; G. M. Samuells, S. I.Reader, May 11; W. A. Owen. Americus, No. 109, Americus — John A, Sims, April 20.

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Adelphi, No. 110, Winfield —Frank E.Ballien, Sept.24; Lawrence Merrifield, Dec. 3. Blue Valley, No. 112, Irving —Elmer E. Woodman, May 29. St. John, No. 11.3, Concordia—Harry P. Applebaugh, March 1.5; Francis A.McDonald, Aug.9; Roy L.Doster, April 19; J.L. Morfoot, Aprilo; Alva Smith, Oct. 19; Chas. A. Betournay, June 25; A. W. Miller, Aug. 16; John W. Sheafor, Dec. 6. Advance, No. I l l , Florence — Leander E. Warren, Jan. 15; Charles J. Bowles, Feb. 18; Thomas S.Curd, John A.Tucker, April 13; Warren Peck, June H. Muscotah, No. 116, Muscotah — H. W. Lewis, W. C. Allison, Aug. 10; E. A. Sprague, June 15; Jas. Little, March 23. Parsons, No. 117, Parsons —Chas. W. Kyser, Jan. 12; Albert Loucks, Jan. 26; Isaac M. Bishop, May 11; John W. Rogers, May 21; Edgar W. Boardman, May 29; Philip F. Smith, July 5; Nelson M. Karney, July 27. Altoona, No. 118, Altoona—Howard C. Dodd, James M. Dodd, Jan. 26; Gildman D. Smith, June 22. Cherokee, No. 119, Cherokee-W. W. Pritchard, Jan. 19; Jno. B. Jahnsan, June 1; Chas. W. Haines, July 6. Halcyon, No. 120, Peabody—Dennis E. Leary, May 11. Woodson, No. 121, Toronto—Andrew J.Case, Jan. 12; Algem M. Rayle,, March 30; Moses P. Davis, Sept. 21. Clifton, No. 122, Clifton— Earnest L. Green, June 5; William E. Fildes,. Dec. l.s. Cavvker City, No. 12-5, Cawker City —Jas. H. Naill, March IS; A. Chand- . ler, March 20; Charles W. Olson. May 22; Victor B.Tulane, June 26; Levi L.Alrich, June 28; William J. Lewis, July 10; Charles S. Bishop, Nov. 13. Meridian, No. 126, Elk Falls—Arthur E. Hobart, March 15; Millard F. Arnall, April 15; Jackson Baker, June 7; Josiah N. Kidd, Dec. 6. Palestine, No. 127, Edgerton — G. W. Crestler, May 13; C. W. Ewing, Sept. 9; H. G. Brown, March 11. Ottawa, No. 128, Ottawa —George W. Brisby, April 1; T. E. Browman, ' July 7. Belleville, No. 129, Belleville — Charles A. Campbell, Aug. 24; James I. McCullough, Jan. 26. Polar Star, No. 130, Netawaka—John G. SchafFer, Aug. 8. Equitv, No. 131, Fontana—D. V. Mott, April 13; James Dodd, Jan. 12; 'Jas. McDowell, Jan. 12. Carson, No. 1.32, Elk City —Richard Allen, Oct. 26; Albert T. Cox, Oct. 4;. Charles BI. Cross, Nov. 9; Ira E. Cox, Nov. 9; Philip L. Swatzell, Oct. 14. Crescent, No. 133, Arkansas City — Walter S.Pickering, Jan. 16; Frank C. Deering, Feb. 6; Eleazor Baldevill, Feb. 7; Thomas B. .•^Idroyd, April 18; Abraham C. Showalter, June 12;^ Peter Hollenbeck, July 10; Silas J. Stauber, Aug. 14; Thomas C. Myers, Dec. 11;. William M. Mitchell, Dec. 11.

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Clay Center, No. 134, Clay C e n t e r — I s a a c T. Bagnall, Sept. 25. L e n e x a , No. 135, L e n e x a — E m m e t H . M a t n e y , F e b . 9. Cherryvale, No. 137, C h e r r y v a l e — Chas. C . W r i g h t , May 3 ; J e r r y A.Housel, April 10; AVm. C. W h i t n e y , May 29; Harvey A. Brown,. J u n e 12. Sedgwick, No. 139, Sedgwick — E d w a r d Cosson, April 2. B e n o , No. 140, H u t c h i n s o n — A l e x . L. H a d i n , May 17; Geo. T u r b u s h , . J u n e 8; J o s e p h AValdrop, J u n e 14; Charley W- Oswald, J u n e 18; C. B. K i n n e , J u l y 19; Geo. W. J o n e s , J u l y 24; O. A. T h o b u r n , Aug. 15. Signal, No. 141, Osage City — P . S. Beck, W . C . D a v i s , March 6 ; J o h n M.Harvey, Robert Gray, March 9; Owen Reese, W. E . Davis, M a r c h 20; J . E. Polly, Chas. R. H o r t o n , J u n e 19. Newton, No. 142, Newton — E m i l Berggren, May 7; J o h n C. W a t s o n , Oct.. 20; J a m e s A. AVood, ; F r a n k H u n t i n g t o n , Sept. 22. Minneapolis, No. 143, Minneapolis — Charles Attridge, May 15; L e o n a r d G. Kinsey, Nov. 20; J o h n Maclay, Dec. 4 ; Benjamin F . Markley,, Dec. 11. G i l e a d , N o . 144, Y a t e s Center — J a s . S. Fordyce, April 19; Ferd R. W a c h t nian. May 3 ; J o h n A. D o n n e r b e r g , Nov. 15; J a m e s H . Hale, Dec. 6. Mt. V e r n o n , No. 146, Beloit — S t e p h e n R. Wing, M a r c h 18; J o h n W.. Thompson, March 20; W m . L. Day, J u l y 15; Chas. F . Williams,. Sept. 7; Lewis F . Dobler, Nov. 22. Ellsworth, No. 14G, Ellsworth — J o s e p h D. Bayne, Oct. 23; Robert L.Doig, Sept. 10; J a c o b H . Detrich, J u n e 8; J o h n W h i t e , J u n e 8. Center, No. 147, Marion - C . L. C a m m a n n , March 15; J o h n B. Greer,. March 20; Oscar L. Clark, April 24; Ben. R. Davis, J u l y 19; Rev. W m . H. Clark, Aug. 9; H e n r y A. McLean, Nov. 8. Wa-Keeney, No. 148, AVa-Keeney — Geo. Barrett, March 18; W . W . Gibson, Sept. 9; L. G . J o h n s t o n , April 10; Samuel F . Kelly, Sept. 18; E.. F. Porter, Oct. 14. T h a y e r , No. 449, T h a y e r — E z r a H . Babcock, March 16; H e r s c h e l V. Meeker, May 7; Samuel P. W h i t e , J u n e 1; Archibald F e r g u s o n , J u n e 1; Geo. AV. Crees, Aug. 3. Wellington, No. 150, Wellington — J o h n C. Davis, May 14; F r a n k G. Pay,. May 27; W m . E . PhiUips, J u n e 10; AVm. J . AVerner, J u l y 22; J o s . E. Dillard, J u l y 25; J o h n J . Augustine, Sept. 9 ; J o h n S. Claypool,. Nov. 13; Benjamin F . R y a n , Dec. 9. Douglas, No. 151, Douglas — W. N. Harris, Nov. 2. L e b o , No. 152, L e b o — J o h n R. H a u k e , May 24. Cato, No. 153, Cato — Charles Lucas, J a n . 25; Charles Harkreider, Jan.. 25; J o h n M. Simpson, J u l y 12; Elias C. AVolford, J u l y 12. Lincoln, No. 154, Lincoln C e n t e r — C h a r l e s W.Casley, J u l y 22; J a r a e s H . Mills, J u l y 25; AVilliam Graves, J u l y 27; J o h n A. J o h n s o n , Nov.. 20; Gus Herzberg, Nov. 23; Robert McAdams, Nov. 27. H o p e , No. 155, H o w a r d — A n d y M. Bowen, J a n . 15; David B . Haines,. March 12; F r e d . W . Smith, J u n e 11.

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Haven, No. 157, South Haven—Thos. Richmond, Feb. 16. Active, No. 158, Atchison — Samuel G. Guerrier, Sept. 9; James E. Enright, June 1; F. .7. Dryburgh, Jan. 14; Chas. Donnelly, by Oswego Lodge, N. Y. Robinson, No. 159, Robinson — John H. AVilliams, March 26; Stephen D. Carlton, Sept. 9; Lavins M. Hughs,Sept.9; Caleb M.Truax, Dec. 17. Saqui, No. 160, Osborne — Edward E. Skinner, June 13; Vernon E. Cunningham, June 27. Alma, No. 161," Alma--Henry Weygund, J. B. Fields, W. T. Watson. Sabetha, No. 162, Sabetha —William H. Nichols, March 27; William Eweing, April 24. Greenwood, No. 1G3, Fall River —E. H. Derly, Feb. 9; H. B. Washburn, Feb. 23; A. F. Defever, March 16; W. O. Johnson, April 27; A. F. Williamson, July 20; A. A. Palmer, Aug. 24; H. B. Olsen, Oct. 19; Rev. J. W. D. Anderson, Nov. 2; .Levi Goin, Nov. 16. Myrtle, No. 164, Cedar Vale — Isaac D. Hedges, May 13; John M. Hale, December 30. Farmers, No. 166, Randolph — Marion M. Davis, May 11; Herman C. Beckman, July 27; Albert L. Anderson, Dec. 14. Earned, No. 167, Earned — Joseph R. Mann, Jan. 17; Thomas E. Evans, Jan. 17; W. G.Stevens, May 2; Winfield S. Park, June 10; Thomas J. Woolen, July 3. Parkerville, No. 168, Parkerville —Banna F. Cress, May 14; Thos. W. Whiting, May 14; Wm. B. Swetnam, Feb. 12. Blue Rapids, No. 169, Blue Rapids—W. J. McNab, Feb.4; H. S. Beardsley, March 18; Andrew Anderson, May 6; D. H. Miller, June 23; T. J. Hall, June 17; C.A.Burns, Oct. 5; V. E. Obert, Oct. 7; M. N. Cox, Oct. 14. Fraternal, No. 170, Linn City—Hezekiah BI. Jones, March 16; Francis O. Cutler, Oct. 19. Sterling, No. 171, Sterling —Edward E. Perkins, Feb. 28; Alfred Kern, April 4; Samuel B. Todd, April 18; Adam B. Miller, Oct. 7; Orville T. Sholes, Oct. 21; Frank S. Blades, Nov. 20. McPherson, No. 172,McPherson—Phillip Wiener, Jan. 18; John A.Buettner, March 1; Robert A. AVurtz, March 18; Henry Bergrove, May 17; Addison Ludlum, May 31; Stanton A. Hyer, June 7; Thomas C. Sawyer, June 2L; Mennotti G. Heggelund, Aug. 30; William D. Payne, Sept. C. Western Star. No. 174, Smith Center — E. E. Dugan, Feb. 16; J. W. Taylor, June 1; A. M. Brown, June I. Kirwin, No. 175, Kirwin — Josiah Wilcox, Feb. 8. Prairie Queen, No. 176, Clyde—Elmer E. Ransopher, Aug. 3. Russell, No. 177, Russell — George J. King, jr., Aug. 20. Burr Oak, No. 178, Burr Oak —Harvey L. Horner, Jan. 12; Geo. W. Carhill, Jan. 26; Ira F. Ilodson, April 13; Simon C. Forney, Nov. 23. Mount Moriah, No. 179, Kinsley—H. L. Read, Dec. 19; F. D. Smith, May 28; Thomas Skinner, Sept. 30.

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Lenora, No. 181, L e n o r a — G e o . M. Wilson, April 13; L. V. Slosin, May 2 5 ; Geo. M.Michels, April 19; F . C. Blanvelt, Aug. 24; A u s t i n Miller, J u l y 17; J o h n E. Miller, Oct. 12. B n r r t o n , N o . 182, Burrton — J o h n Samuel Phillips, F e b . 2. 'Gaylord, No. 183, Gaylord — Lansen S. Gray, J u n e 26. Phillipsburg, No. 184, P h i l l i p s b u r g —A. R. Hayes, J u n e 10. H a m l i n , No. 185, H a m l i n — W i l l i a m A. Beggart, J u n e 22. M o u n t a i n Slope, No. ISO, Oberlin — E d m u n d J. P a t c h i n , F e b . 15; Chas. W . Minniear, March 13; A. C. T. Geiger, April 16; W a l t e r A. Smith, J u n e 12. Pittsburg, No. 187, P i t t s b u r g — F . A. W a t e r s , May 25; A. E. Nan, Aug. 8; A. K. L a n y o n , Aug. 1; J . A. Roberts, Sept. 12; G. A. Callahan, Oct. 3. N e w a h c u b a , No. 189, Stockton — L . B. Powell, J a n . 25; F . H . Wright, M a r c h 11; M. B. Zimmer, March 20; M. J . Coolbaugh, sr., May 3 ; M. J . Coolbaugh, jr., J u n e 2 1 ; O. A. Higgins, Nov. 8; Willis C. P r i v e t t , Nov. 15. H e n r i , No. 190, T o n g a n o x i e — F r a n k M. Bowser, M a r c h 16; Jesse P e t h e r bridge, F e b . 9; William A. Freeberg, March 30; W m . B . Gladman, May 11 ; J e r e m i a h Blackwell, Dec, 21. W a l n u t V a l l e y , No. 191, Ness City—A bram B.Campbell, March U ; .Joseph E . Hayes, April 27; Douglas E . McDowell, F e b . 18; E d w a r d E. Eobbins, J a n . 12. Lyons, No. 192, Lyons — P e r r y N. H a r t , F e b . 28; Lewis N. K e n t n e r , April 1 1 ; Coroden A.Ogden, Sept. 20; Dell H. Via, May 31. ' H a y s , No. 195, Hays City — M . E. Dixon, J u n e 15; E. B. Killinger, Nov. 2 3 ; E . Little, Oct. 10; T. L . J o n e s , J u n e 24; Chas. McClure, Sept. 17; Geo. L. Tabler, Oct. 26. Madison, No. 196, Madison—W. D. Borton, J a n . 29; — B l u k a r n , Sept. 17. Canton, No. 197,Canton— Geo. Schowe, March 12; H o w a r d Pelton, March 12; W m . E. Watkins, Sept. 3. Blue Hill, No. 198, Lucas — D . F . Hull, Aug. 10; E. 0 . Nicholds, Aug. 10. Norton, No. 199, Norton — F r a n k C. F u l c r u t , M a r c h 13; J u l i u s Bridegroom, April 1; J o h n Snyder, April 1; Isaac N. Cope, J u n e 12; AVash. H a t c h e r , April 6; J o h n J . Snyder, jr., J u n e 19;, A r t h u r S. K e e n e y , J u l y 16. A n t h o n y , No. 200, A n t h o n y — J . K. Wilson, Aug. 5 ; T. M. B a n n a n , Oct. 18; S m i t h Fletcher, Dec. 10. M u l v a n e , No. 201, Mulvane — F . L. Trickey, March 6 ; J . H . P u c k e r , April 24; W m . Cope, April 27; M. Williams, J u l y 10; C. L . B r o w n , Aug. 10; C. H u m p h r i e s , Sept. 10; H . Balling, Aug. 3 1 ; W . S . W r i g h t , Oct. 16; J . Horback, Oct. 19. Delpho.s,'No. 202, D e l p h o s — S . W . Kincaid, March 5; T. R. Clendihen, May 7; W. A. Stuart, October 1; A. D. Morford, December 17; J o h n H . Richards, December 31. S u m n e r , No. 203, Caldwell — F . Marion Crow, J a n . 5; J a m e s E . Campbell, J a n . 19; Walter B. McAtee, Sept. 17.

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Downs, No. 204, Downs — Robert J. Dunlap, March 23. Eminence, No. 205, Eskridge — Ed. L. Shumate, May 11. Harper, No. 206, Harper—Abner Bourne, July 19; \Vm. L. Ballard, Aug. 21; Henry George Hoblyn, April 17; Louis Miller, June 5; Clinton D. Bouse, Feb. 1. Friendship, No.208, Haven—Wm.F.Brown, March 16; John H.Ballaw, April 20; Henry Sullivan, July 6; AVni. H. Dannell, Sept. 7. Brookville, No. 209, Brookville —J. B. Miller, March 16; J. B. Dunlap, Aug. 10. Fulton, No. 210, Fulton — Montgomery J. Irvin, April 11. Greeley, No. 211, Greeley — William H.Harrison, Dec. 7; Alvie F. Harrison, Dec. 7. Olive Branch, No. 212, Colony —Thomas H. Muir, April 26; Henry Hunzicker, Blay 10; Alva K. Clark, Oct. 4; Charles N. Sinclair, Feb. 15. Twin Grove, No. 213, Severy—Alphonzo Templeton, Sept. 7; Thomas H. Moore, Oct. 5. Sincerity, No. 214, Simpson —C. F. Ward, March 7; J. F. TJlman, April 4; G. B. Stackhousc Oct. 3; G. A. Todd, Nov. 21; W. A. Lawson, Dec. 19. Walnut City, No. 215, Rush Center— Adolph Esser, Jan. 26; Wm. C. Holmes, March 9; Albert E. Siebert, May 11; Frank Dinwiddle. Saratoga, No. 216, Saratoga—Wm. H. Bobbins, May 22; Levi P. Stephenson, Nov. 11. Ellinwood, No. 217, Ellin wood— C. D. Lucas, Sept. 7; John Wolf, Nov. 11;. Chas. D. Montgomery, June 6; Thom. Keeler, Feb. 9. Landmark, No. 218, Mound Valley —Isaac M. Hinds, Jan. 4; W. PL Gable, April 3. Perfect Square, No. 220, Scranton — Jacob Gobler,'April 8; David Bull,. Aug. 26. Lebanon, No. 221, Scandia — J. W. Johnson, Dec. 5. St. Bernard, No. 222, Dodge City —Mark Wickens, Sept. 13; Geo. A. Conrad, Dec. 13; Jacob Shlickerman, Dec. 20. Anchor, No. 224, Williamsburg —T. W. Simpson, Aug. 28; L. W.Truett, Dec. 11; J. A. Logan, Dec. 11. Siloam, No. 225, Topeka— W. Hodson, Feb. 7; W. W. Curdy, Feb. 14; H. T. Morris, Feb. 14; Luther J. Cramer, March 21 ; G. A. Spaugberg, April U ; Olf Ekberg, May 9; F. J. Stickney, June 13; George C. Lynch, Sept. 19; George S. Hovey, Nov. 6; J. S. Conwell, Nov. 7; T. H. Jenness,Nov.l4; Willard J. Adams,Dec.5; A.Dieust,Dec.l2. Jamestown, No. 227, Jamestown — George H.Cheney, Jan. 15; Adelbert Ames, Dec. 17. Salem, No. 228, Salem — lienrj' A". Dyckes, May 15; John H. Henson, May 15; John W. Isom, Nov. 6; Walter D. Isom, Nov. 6. Vulcan, No. 229, W a l n u t - J o h n C. Myers, July 20; Philip P. Campbell, Oct. 5; A. F. Myers, Jan. 12; William H. Elliott, Feb. 16; James R. Ellis, Feb. 9.

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Ninnescah, No. 230, K i n g m a n — Charles R i c k m a n , J a n . 16; J . C. McClelland, March 25; T. H . G u i r n , Sept. 14; Silas W . Leslie, Sept. 7 ; W . H ' r o n , Oct. 16; E d w i n W. W e b b , Nov. 18; J a m e s Wilson, N o v . 20. Magnolia, No. 231, Newton—O.G. Lupfer, May 4 ; C. D. W h i t n e y , J u n e 6 ; E . A.Batey, J u n e 12; Jesse C.Kallman, May 27; W . I. G r a h a m , J u n e 29; G. W. P u e t t , J u l y 18; J . H . Banker, Sept. 1 1 ; W. W . Cameron, Sept. 13; A. L. Miller, F e b . 3 ; T. R. Oldham, A p r i l 3 ; J o h n C. E l y , J a n . 2 ; D. 0 . Farrington, Nov. 27. Greenleaf, No. 232, Greenleaf —Michael Salinger, May 6. Clinton, No. 233, B u r d e n — M a r i o n S. Mayse, Dae. 19. Axtell, No. 234, Axtell — J . M. Ross, J a n . 12; Peter A. Olster, April 1 3 ; J o h n F . S h a r p e , May 11. Garfield, No. 235, Leonard v i l l a — R o b e r t D. Williams, Oct. 5 ; David E v a n s , Nov. 30. Meriden, No. 236, Mariden — J . A. Decker, May 9 ; J . E . Coffey, May 9 ; J . H . Barr, Nov. 3. T e m p l e , No. 237, McCune —Geo. W . Singer, Nov. 2; Charles H . Deys, Dec. 10. Mt. H o p e , No. 2i?8, Mt. H o p e —Calvin P. Marshall, F e b . 1 3 ; George A. H i n k l e , F e b . 27; A D. Taylor, Newton J . L a w t h e r , April 27; Geo. 0 . Robbins, May 29; Robert E . Pierce, J u l y 10; AV. F . W a l k e r , Oct. 2. Soldier, No. 240, Soldier — L . Gardner, Nov. 23. Linwood, No. 241, L i n w o o d — W i l l i a m H. Elder, April 13. Miltonvale, No. 242, Miltonvale — L e s t e r E. W i d a m a n , April 16; Willis Cook, J u n e 18; J o h n J. Dillon, Aug. 6; Leroy Owsley, Oct. 1; David Fergeson, Nov. 5. Ark, No. 243, Valley Center — E r n e s t ,E. Hodge, J u n e 10; A. H . J e w e t t , J u l y 22. Waverly, No. 244, W a v e r l y — T h o s . L. Shirley, April 9; William H . Forsyth, Aug. 6; David M. Barr, Oct. 8. M a r m a t o n , No. 245, M o r a n — W i l l i a m J . Rumbel, May 2 5 ; Geo. A. C h a m blin, Aug. 31. Tyrian, No. 246, G a r d e n City — L . H . Dale, J a n . 16; I . M. Taylor, A p r i l 10; C. T. M. Niles, April 24; C. W. Aldrach, Sept. 18; W . 0 . C a r t e r Oct. 2. Chase, No. 247, C h a s e — A . C. J o h n s t o n , May 4. Scottsville, No. 249, Scottsville —Elwin Darling, A b r a m K. S h i r k . Whiting, No. 250, W h i t i n g — J a m e s T. Hollis, April 27; L e o n a r d E . Dye, May 1 1 ; Clarence Marshall, May 1 1 ; Owen Rawlins, J u l y 6. Galva, No. 251, Galva — E d w a r d A. Williams, J a n . 12; H a r r y S. M a d d o x , April 13; AVm. E . Ditch, J u n e 8; F j a n c i s G. W y m a n , Aug. 3 ; George F . H a s k i n s , Aug. 3 1 ; J a m e s B u n n e l l , Nov. 6 ; J o s e p h Meisinger, Nov. 6. Stafford, No. 252, Stafford—W. A. Baumgartner, J u n e 8; Samuel M a r s h a l l , J u l y 1 3 ; J . D. Beals, Dec. 28.

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I o n i c , No. 254, St. J o h n — W a l t e r M. Davis,March 4 ; Orlando C. J e n n i n g s , April 20; P a u l R. Nagle, March 4 ; S a m u e l Weniberg, May 18. Lyra, No. 256, J I c L o u t h — E d g a r C. R a n k i n , April 18. AVestmoreland, No. 257, AVestmoreland — George B . Williams, J a n . 14; F. W . Alvord, M. V. I n g r a h a m , April 13; W . L. Bates, April 27; Geo. B. L a n d r u m , J u n e 8 ; J . B . Pierce, Aug. 24; V . H . Dwyer, Nov. 2. Norton, No. 258, C h e n e y — T h o s . J . Gilson, F e b . 19; Andrew M u r p h y , F e b . 12; E d w a r d B . R a n k i n , D e c e m b e r s . Beattie, No. 259, Beattie — L u k e Jones, Aug. 7; F r e e m a n J a m e s Smith, D e c e m b e r 18. M u l b e r r y , No. 261, M u l b e r r y G r o v e — J a m e s R. R a m s e y , May 2 1 ; J a m e s D. G r e e n , May 14. Attica, No. 262, Attica — E d w a r d J . Peterson, J o h n M. Peterson, J u l y 13; William L. Clark, Oct. 10; Samuel S. Gregg, Aug. 22. Charity, No. 263, Hazelton — J n o . J. King, M a r c h 19; E l m e r S. Woodworth, J u n e 4 ; J. B. Ruthrautf, Nov. 19; A. M. Peck, Dec. 3. K i l w i n n i n g , N o . 205, P r a t t — T. E . Skelley, J u n e 15; 0 . Toms, J u n e 15; J o s . W e s t e r m i e r , J u n e 10; G. A. Studer, May 2 0 ; ' H . Mears, •'Vug. 24; J o h n H, Scott, Oct. 28; Anderson T. J o n e s , Dec. 16; Jos, L. D e n n i s , A u g . 20; Chas. 0 . Sloan, Oct. 19. M t . Z i o n , N o . 2 6 6 , N o r t o n v i l l e — E m e r s o n B.Ellison, F e b . 2; J a s . A. Engle, F e b . 16; J o h n Mair, F e b . 2 3 ; J a m e s L. E l l m o r e , March 9; Zimri E. I:>ates, M a r c h 2 3 ; J o s e p h F . Bates, April 1 3 ; Samuel Hostler, Rufus Hostler, J u l y 29; A n t h o n y W. H a m b l e , Aug. 3 ; J o h n H . See vers, Oct. 17 ; B a r n e y Orance, Nov. 23 ; W o r t h y Dainton, Sam'l H . R u s h , Dec. 14. B o u r b o n , No. 268, Bronson — H a r r y C. Goodno, Sept. 18. Mistletoe, No. 2G9, Conway Springs —AVilliam Speer, .Jan. 18. Q u e n e m o , No. 270, Quenemo — J o h n Montgomery, J a n . 3 ; William H . Moore, April 4 ; J . E . Reed, April 2o; J o h n T y r e e , May 5 ; M. W . F o r w a r d , May 23; F r a n k E . Bod ley, Aug. 15. A r m o u r d a l e , N o . 271, Kansas City, K a n . — Charles W. L a n d r u m , .Tan. 19; Carl O. Carlson, J a n . 19; J o h n H . Stannard, J a n . 17; J a m e s Dow, F e b . 7; A d a m Bressler, M a r c h 23; Charles S. Griffin, J u n e 22; Albert i\Iayer, Aug. 15; Samuel I. Harrison, A u g . 15; George Noah, Sept. 7; Charles E . McCane, 0<;t. 19. K a w , No. 272, K a n s a s City, K a n . — J o h n W. H a m p t o n , J a n . 2 ; .James T. Patrick, J a n . SO; R o b e r t C . Post, March 6 ; Richard Gilpin, March 13; A l e x a n d e r G u n n i n g , March 27; P e t e r D. H u g h e s , April 17; Geo. ISIoffit, May 1; E d w a r d W. Biggs, Oct. 16. U n i t y , No. 273, Clearwater — H a r r y H u m e , May 14. W e b b , No. 275, Meade — Ora L. J a y n e , O c t . 19; Samuel Lawrence, March 16; C h e s t e r .Munson, May 18; Coleman Rodgers, F e b . 14. W i n d o m , No. 276, W i n d o m — J o h n Z i m m e r m a n , December 28. Ashland, No. 277, A s h l a n d — Chas. R. Robinson, F e b . 12.

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Cosmos, No. 278, K i o w a — F r a n k H. Shelley, J a n . 12; George W . Bradfield, May 1 1 ; A. Boyd, J u n e 17; Fred. Osins, J u n e 8; William Lee, Sept. 30. Brainerd, No. 280, Brainerd — Nathaniel L. Be Talenta, April 26; H a r r y T h o m p s o n , May 21 ; Thos. J . Whitesides, J u n e 25. Millbrook, No. 281, Hill City — J . L. Crank, March 23; D. C. Stotts, A u g . 28; W m . Lawson, Aug..29. Alpha, No. 282, J e t m o r e — E u g e n e H a r t s t e i n , J u l y 15; J o h n l i . S m i t h , Sent. 10. Preston, No. 283, C i m a r r o n — J o h n A. Perry, J a n . 9; H . L. C o h e n , Sept. 11. A n t h e m , No. 284, Scott City — T . P. Fisk, April 18; T. A. G e n t r y , J u l y . 6 ; A . Z . N o r t o n , D e c . 5 ; J. P. Yeisley, Dec. 19; N. D. A d a m s , D e c . 2 7 . Lotus, No. 286, Blue Mound — J o s e p h W. Garrison, J u n e 25. Oak, No. 287, L e b a n o n —Jiimes L. Porter, F e b . 9; Oliver Bela, May 10; J a s p e r N. Maze, May 10. Cyrus, No. 288, H o p e — A b r a l u a i Brown, J u n e 15; R o b e r t H . Miles, Oct. 5 ; Carl F . E o h , Nov. 16. Emerald, No. 2 8 9 , ' L a k i n - G e o . C. W . Richards, M a y - 4 ; Alfred Eos• well, M a r c h 20; Wallace E . Pierce, J u n e 15; Waldo B . M a r s h , Sept. 7. Paradise, No. 290, Plainville — J o s e p h Haller, April 13; Dorr W . Shores, May 11 ; R o b e r t L. Stubbs, Aug. 2 4 ; ' l . 0 . Middaugh, A u g . 31. Beulah, No. 291, B u n k e r H i l l - J o s e p h B. Grass, April 18; F r a n k l i n I . Stauter, Oct. 17; J o h n A. Crabtree, Oct. 17; J o s e p h W . Bressel, Dec. 19. Glasco, No. 292, Glasco — M . L. H a r e , April .30^; J o h n Hillhouse, May 2 ; George Hussey, May 7; W . B. H a r e , May 14; R. M. Hazelwood, J n l y 16. Kiowa, No. 293, G r e e n s b u r g — F r a n k F . H a n d s c h y , F r e d . Rausch, May 3 ; William Krochert, J u n e 1; Benjamin W. A u s h e r m a n , May 3 1 ; J o h n W. B r a m a n , Aug. 23; Austin Way, J u l y 19; J o h n B . Paige, Nov. 15; E d g a r G. Frazier, J u l y 19. Glen Elder, No. 294, Glen E l d e r — T i m . S. Clover, May 18. Comanche, No. 295, Cold water — F r a n k Meyer, May 12; Davis T. M c l n t i r e , Oct. 12; Silas S. DeLair, Dec. 28. Highland, No. 296, Green — Ambrose J . Boughen, Aug. 3 1 ; C h a s . S. W a r ner, Nov. 4 ; Walter Droll, Nov. 19. Apollo, No. 297, Ellis — H a r r y Stigall, F e b . 1; Daniel Gerster, April 19; G. W . H e n d e r s o n , April 22; J a m e s B. Eddie, April 26; J a c o b Gallan, May 3 ; Richard List, May 8 ; I r a P. Holcomb, J u n e 2 1 ; E d w i n P . R o h r b a u g h , Sept. 20; J o h n N. Moore, Aug. 20. Samaria, No. 298, Wilson — J o h n Latshaw, J a n . 2; E d w a r d D. Schermerh o r n , Dec. 1 1 ; George W. Richter, Dec. 11. Lily, No. 301, F r e e p o r t - J . AV. Getz, 0 . C. Reynolds, J a n . 2 3 ; George ' P a t e r s o n , May 15; H e n r y Peter, Nov. 20; Zeb H a u n , Dec. 3.

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Gove City, No. 302, Gove City —Dell A.Borah, April 2; Alvin S.Pelcher, Aug. 6. Richfleld, No. 303, Richfleld—AVm. E. Woodword, March 21; James Wolf, April 8; Jesse Taylor, Nov. 20; Robert A. King, June 7; John E. Gram, Nov. 28; Clarence Ellinwood, June 21; John M. Haines, July 6; John R. Westei, April 8. Randall, No. 304, Randall — Philip J. Westover, Jan. 12; James A. Carroll, March 16; Edgar Young, May 25.' Avon, No. 305, Westphalia — James Higgins, Dec. 19,1888; James F. Burley, April 17; "William H. AV^orden, June 19. St. Thomas, No. 306, Colby —Stephen R. Fergu.son, Feb. 8; James AV. McDougal, May 17; Charles Paradies, Nov. 8; Charles A. Smith, May 17. Kansas, No. 307, Herington — Edward L. Aument, Aug. 17; Henry A. Decker, Dec. 16; David L. Genter, Dec. 4; Henry Magee, Dec. 11; John M. McCord, Sept. 4; Aaron S. McAllister, Dec. 23; Elmer L. Simpson, May 1; Albert Snyder, Aug. 21; Harry A. Ziinmer, March 22. Alden, No. 308, Alden —Oliver B. Stauffer, Oct. 5. Syracuse,No. 309, Syracuse-^Isaac E. Johnson, June 27; Lloyd S. Downs, Dec. 21. Naphtalia, No. 310, Almena—Leslie A.Lovejoy, June 18; Oscar A. Fuller, June 11 ; Chas. A. Barnard, June 4; Lafayette K. Carnahan, July 25; Charles O. Wilcox, July 25; AVm. M.Spurlock, July 28; AVm. B. Dimmick, June 11; James C. Odle, July 23; Robert D. Irwin, Oct. 1. Hancock, No. 311, Ft. Leavenworth — George F. Cook, June 4; Carter N. B. Macauley, Nov. 19; John AV. Russell, Sept. 3; Lewis C. Singleton, March 12; Louis Seidel, June 18; Henry Swift, Aug. 20; John C. Sands, Nov. 5. Santa Fe, No. 312, Santa Fe—C. T. Massey, May I I ; Charles H. Huntington, Aug. 10; Frank A. Robison, Aug. 10; Joseph L. Kennard, Aug. 24; Asa Y. Lyman, Sept. 7. Hebron, No. 314,Gridley —AVm. Merrill, Dec. 7. Lincolnville, No. 315, Lincolnville — Herchell S. Frye, May 4; John G. Shuster, Aug. 3; Willard Y. Church, Sept. 17; Arthur C. Gilbert, Nov. 16. Coolidge, No. 310,Salina—Wilber A.Lester, May 6; John Stein, May 14; John G. Branett, June 1;,Benjamin Evans, Sept. 5; Philip Bangman, Nov. 9; John P. Saver, Dec. 20; Chas. O. Roberts, Dec. 21. Norcatur, No.317,Norcatur—A. K. Grag, April 27; H. H. Hoskins,May 15; C.F.Keller, June 15; Al.Griffeth, July 5; John Tolfe, July 20. Wallace, No. 318, AVallace —Harry L. Hopkin.s, April 6; Wm. AV. High, Sept. 21; Mertoii S. Bissell, Nathan G. Ferryman, Dec. 7. Norwich, No. 319, Norwich—James A. Long, July 19.

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Vermillion, No. 320, Vermillion — William H. H. Musgrove, May 2; Chas. A. Calnan, June 20; William H. Smith, June 27; Geo. G. Hicks, Aug. 1 ; Chas. Pierce, Dec. 26. •Goodland, No. 321, Goodland —E. F. Tennant, May 18; H. F. Pierson, June 12; John E. Rule, Axig. 17. Ben Hur, No. 322, Argentine —George W. Killmer,May 27; R. M. Lightner, May 31; John E. Bowman, June 3; Harry E. Boyer, June 6; W. H. Langham, June 8; Albert Anderson, June 10; John E. Wescasku, June 13; Harold F. Bartlett, June 15; Darius Prickett, June 20; John A. Anderson, June 27; Jas. W. Dunwell, July 10; Ed. Engle, July 18; D. G. Bliss, Aug. 1 ; George B. Paul, Aug. 22; David T. Crawford, Aug. 29; John F. Stute, Sept. 19; C. A. Foulks, Oct. 17; L. W. Dickerson, Dec. 26; Thos. J. Payne, Dec. 27. Walton, No. 323, AValton — Aquila Bartholomew, Nov. 4. •Caney, No. 324, Caney — Andrew M. Taylor, June 27; D. K. Cribbs, July 25; John L. Carrinder, July 27; James T. Shultz, Aug. 24; Ulysses S. Key, Dec. 28; Madison L. Conley, Dec. 30. Bucklin, No. 325, Bucklin —H. H. Keever, Aug. 31 ; S. J. Bruett, Aug. 24; AV. H. Bates, Sept. 21.; J. W. Croucle, Sept. 28; Fred E. Perry, Dec. 21; W. A. Lawter, July 20. Horton, No. 326, Horton —A. McCraig, July 16; 0. D. Sellers, Sep. 3; Joseph Flanders, Sept. 11; W. O. Michaels, Sept. 18; L. E. Stivers, Oct. 3; George S. Hovey, Nov. 6; Andrew J. Thomp.son, Dec. 11; B. F. Merritt, Dec. IS. Hoyt, No. 327, Hoyt —Henry C. Andrus, Aug. 1; Alfred E. Crane, Nov. 21. •Gypsum City, No. 328, Gypsum City — Elisha C. Davidson, Aug. 31; A. A. Bartcls, Nov. 2; Joseph J. Durbin, Nov. 16; Marion F. Heck, Dec. 31; Charles Hanna, Dec. 31. Arcadia, No. 329, Arcadia —John D. Alpers, Dec. 25; John W. Capps, Sept. 5; Ewing Chancellor, Sept. 18; John E. Cole, Dec. 16; Wm. G. Hendricks, Aug. 28; Isaac Lightle, Dec. 4. LaCrosse, No. 330, LaCrosse — J. E. Andrews, J. W. Carson, J. A. Harris, Dec. 12. Hoisington, No. 331, Hoisington—W. M. Zimmerman, Oct. 11; Runhart Wehr, Oct. 17; Harry Degea, Sept. 26; A. J. Robinson, Oct. 3; C. M. Taylor, Dec. 19; Milton H. Faes, Dec. 20; Ezra S. Lucas, Dec. 19. Rob. Morris, No. 332, Preston — J. T. Hawkin, Oct. 15; Jesse Gambill, Oct. 22; J. T. Graham, Nov. 19; S. H. Dunkelburger, Dec. 10. Andale, U. D., Andale—DeWitt 0. Harper, July 19; James W. Anderson, Aug. 16; Bronson C. Sowle, Aug. 30; John W. Dale, Sepf. 6; Frank A.Bnrress, Oct. 4; Frank W. Mueller, Chas. M. Jackman Dec. 13; Wright Chase, Dec. 27. •Oak Hill, U. D., Oak Hill —Henry 0. Stewart, Aug. 19; Fred. Wendt, Nov. IS; Henry Hammerli, Dec. 16.

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Leavenworth, No. 2, Leavenworth — Tullius C. Tapper, Feb. 18; Frank 0'Donnell,Feb. 18; James N.Standiford,Feb. IS; Henry H.Glenn, March 18; James AVallace,'June 17; William L. Morgan, Sept. IC. .Wyandotte, No. ?>, Kansas City, Kan.— Benjamin F. Chapez, May 3; Wm. Warren Rose, Aug. 2; Newton Smock, April 19; Edward F.Taylor, March 1 ; Ulysses Virgil Widner, Jan. 4; Wm. Wilthoeft, Jan. 18. AVashington,No.5, Atchison —Eugene R. Boynton, Feb. 4; M. J. Mitchell, Feb. IS; William E. Carr, March 18; Wm. F. Hartough, April 15; Burt Cox, Ajjril 15; John B. Clark, Dec. 2; Samuel R. Biggs, Dec. IG. Lawrence, No. 6, Lawrence — John Melvin, Feb. 11; Joseph Ellison, Feb. 11; H. J. Main, Feb. 11; Wilson McElheny, Feb. II ; John Bowman, March 11; J. M. Raymond, Afsril 8; Jonas Heiges, July 8. Union, No. 7, Junction City — Orrin F. Sawyer, Feb. 7; John T. Moyer, March 7. Rising Sun, No. 8, Ft. Scott—Martin M.Smith, Jan.4; Henry AV.Hughes, Feb. 1; Fred. W. Scholton, Feb. 15; Ben. A. Hamilton, Marcli 15; Matthew B. Erdson, March 15; Phillip A. Myers, April 19; W. D. Pope, April 19; Wm. R. Biddle, April 19; Isaac V.B. Kennedy, Nov. 15; Josiah C. Jameson, Dec. 20. Acacia, No.9, Lawrence — H. S. Hall, March 21; Raiford Wiggs, April 18; John McConnell, May 16. King Solomon, No. 10, Leavenworth — Peter Berry, April 3. Jewell,No.ll,JewellCitj'—AsburyW.Burns,ElnathanB.Shore, April 17. Emporia, No. 12, Emporia—D. M. Whiteside, Aug. 15; Geo. C. Jones, Nov. 15. Nemaha, No. 13, Corning—William G. Rucker, Jan. 19. Great Bend, No. 15, Great Bend — Mayer Eppstein, Oct. 25; Calvin Ruder, Jan. 25; T. J. Ross, Jan. 11. Lafayette, No. 16, Manhattan — George S. Murphy, John A. Robertson, Feb. 1 ; James K. Fletcher, Jan. 4; M. L. Stewart, May.3. Topeka, No. 17, Topeka — Sidney M. Allison, March 15; Julius T. Clark, January 2; George W. Daily, March 6; L. O. Evans, Jan. 16; Robert Frampton, April 3; Henry F. Horn, May 1; Chas. H. Peyton, Sept. 26; Vinton Pherris, December 4; Anson G. Port, March 6; Henry Ruth, Dec. 4; Isaac B. Snow, December 18; John F. Spenser, March 20; A. G. Waddle, Oct. 2; Boyd Flarins, Dec. 5. Franklin, No. IS, Ottawa —G. U. Gordon, Jan. 4; William S. Middleton, Sept. 6; J. S. Davis, Sept. 20; John B. Tatan, Oct. 4. Olathe, No. 19, Olathe — J . R. Stahl, Nelson Julian, Jan. 7; Jesse T. Todd, Feb. 14; B. P. Wiltse, Henry A. Perkins, March 14; G. W. Stahl, June 13; T. L. Hogue, July 11; Chester W. Pool, Aug. 8.

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Valley Falls, No. 21, Valley Falls—A. 0. Robinson, Jan. 19; A. W. Robinson, Feb. 16; \Vm. M.Sewald, Nov. 2. Olivet, No. 22, Melvern — Charles G. Reynolds, March 21. Osage Valley, No. 24, Osawatomie —Harry Dodd, May 2; Geo. L.Williams, Dec. 12.. Longton, No. 26, Longton — R. R. Roberts, Dec. 7. Neosho, No. 27, Le Roy— Clark Decker, April 20; W. O. Decker, May 1. Mound City, No. 33, Mound City —J. C. F. Simmons, Jan. 4; Henry H. Woy, Feb. 1; Irvin 0. Polk, Nov. 15. Havensville, No. .34, Havensville - J . W. Strieker, Feb. 4. Hiawatha, No. 3-5, Hiawatha — Charles G. Colburn, Sept. 7. Council Grove, No. 30, Council Grove — John H. Butler, Feb. 6; Lewis W. Isbell, George W. Harbord, April 7; William E. Sherfey, Sept. 18. Paola, No. 37, Paola —John W. Bryan, March 10; H. L. Partridge, Oct. 7. lola. No. 38, lola —J. E. Myler, Oct. 1; John L. Steele, March 5; J. A. AVood, Nov. 19; Wil'liam H. Root, Dec. 3. Seneca, No. 39, Seneca — S. De Shazer, Sept. 5. Holton, No. 42, Holton —M. D. Seltzer, March 2 ; Charles L. Neiswander,, April 20; Thomas P. Moore, May 18. Nickerson, No. 43, Nickerson — William A. Thorp, April 19; John M.. Archer, Sept. 6. Delphian, No.44,Garnett—Ransom Herrington, May 2; J. B. Robinson,. Dec. 5. Macke}', No. 48, Effingham — George H. Keern, Jan. 7; James D. Armstrong, Aug. 4. Nine Mile, No. 49, Lansing—Hiram G. Parker, March 11; Jones Flint, July 22; Nathan M. Hunt, Aug. 26; Thomas McGannon,Sept. 23. Lake, No. 50, Silver Lake — John M. Whithead, Jan. 24. Orient, No. 51, Topeka — Joseph R. Rees, Feb. 21; Trenck J. Maxwell, April 27. Spring Hill, No. 56, Spring Hill —John M. Caddy, July 6; John E. Topping, Aug. 10. Coyville, No. 57, Coyville — Lewis A. Edwards, John L. W. Edwards, July 10. Winfield, No. 58, Winfield — Geo. E. Knickerbocker, Jesse E. Torrance, Geo. E. Coleman, John D. Greason, May 9; Porter W. Smith, June 27; Edmond Pate, July 25; Philip Sipe, Sept. 12; Win. R. Watkins, Nov. 28; Herman S. Crow, James S. Burney, \Vm. F. Clem, Dec. 12; James O. Hawley, Stephen T. Pierson, Abraham Fitzgerald, Wesley J. Nevins, Ed. J. Irwin, Richard P. Miller, Wm. E. Jimison, Edgar AV. Lyman, Dec. 26. Saltville, No. 59, Saltville — John Sodan, May 4. Salina, No. 60, Salina—A. S. Barber, Sept. 2; W. PI. Herbig, June 1; J: M. Johns, July 1; D. C. Methven, June 6; R. H. Markland, Dec. 2; W. A.Norris, Sept. 16; B. S. Pearie, June 3; R. S. See, April 18;. S. J. Strickler, July 3; W. H. Winterbotham, March 18.

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Ridgeway, No. 62, Ridgeway — James G. Kirkwood, March 16; AVm. D. Harding, Oct. 19. Adams, No. 63, Oswego—James M. Stames, July 11; Robt. Smith, Sept. 5; Wm. F. Thorn, Nov. 7. Wathena, No. 64, Wathena—Benj. N. Forbes, Jan. 12; Courtney A. Warner, Feb. 9. Burlington, No. 66, Burlington—Robt. T. Henderson, Feb. 25; Win. E. Graves, March U : A. T. Seyhart, April 8; F. N. Bell, April 22; T. B. McCabe, June 10; N. Rine, Aug. 12; Moses Keener, Sept. 9. •Carbondale, No. 70, Carbondale — Stephen PI. Fuller, Jan. 26; S.Jesse Fuller, Jan. 2G. Baxter, No. 71, Baxter Springs — Levi A. Fairbanks, February 18; Curtis D. Mesowe, April 15; David Pickett, Dec. 16. •Chetopa, No. 73, Chetopa — J. B. Pickering, Jan. 26; B. F. Mouser, March 9; M. M. Fowler, Sigmund Lehman, April 20; Henry Willand, June 15. Mystic Tie, No. 74, Augu.sta—Joseph Williams, July 2. Wamego, No. 75, Wamego — J. W. Cryder, Feb. 13; James Sanders, May 15; J. H. Easterday, Aug. 7. Erie, No. 76, Erie—Wm. F. Thorn, May 8. Delta, No. 77, Medicine Lodge —D. Nation, Feb. 16; J. W. DeGeer, Oct. 19;.0. S. Boggs, Nov. 2. White Cloud, No. 78, White C l o u d - S . W. Durant, Sept. 18. •Corinthian, No. 79, Burlingame—Ed. Langley, May 15; J. P. Bolton, May 15.

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Harmony, No. 94, Neodesha — Thomas C. Bradfield, April 20; Francis M. Strait, Oct. 17. •Constellation, No. 9.5, Fredonia— C. J. Butin, May 15; A. S. Kace, Oct. 2. Patmos, No. 97, El Dorado —L. A. Matur, Feb. 7; H. C. Eanch, J. AV. Page, May 2; John Hiler, July 18; George. H. Davis, Aug. 15. Benevolent, No. 98, Abilene — George A. Jackson, William H. Sharr, March 4; Oliver G. Williams, June 3; Turpm Culhaui, Nov. 4. Wichita, No. 99, AVichita—Herbert W. Pike, H. H. Dewey, William J. Wilson, Jan. 7; Samuel Hupp, Feb. 4; Tlieo. F. Brown, Frank G. Steck, Augustus C. Eace, March 4; Arthur H. Carpenter, Herbert H. Deam, John N. Ninick, April 1; Eluion D. Squires, May 6; Harry Arnold, June 3; H. J. Eeimers, Henry Glessner, March 17; H. W. Loveland, George T. Eichards, Winfield S. Livington, AVillard D. Carney, July 1; Eber A. Thompson, Aug. 5; John N. Bayless, Edward Goldberg, Sept. 16; Israel Hoopes, May C; Abram J. Busseil, Oct. 21. Prudence, No. 100, Columbus —John W. May, April 16; Thomas P. La fine, May 7; AV. J. Hatfield, May 21; Louis O. Scoville, June 18; George S. Eichardson, Aug. 6. Euclid, No. 101, Lyndon—D. F. Taylor, Jan. VI; H. Bingemheineer, Sept. 21; J. Corwan,Oct. 15; Solomon Bovvers, May 11. Keystone, No. 102, Coffeyville —Peter H. Fox, Feb. 2; John A. Allen, Feb. 16; Campbell H. Taylor, May 4; Edwin A. Eosser, May 4; John E. Turner, Dec. 21. , Cedar, No. 10.3, Chanute —Samuel H. Freeman, May 25; Geo.AV. Kramer, Sept. 24; Joseph H. Light, Aug. 24; Joseph Smith, Aug. 24. Frontier, No. 104, AVashington — Fred. Nims, Aug. 3. .Solomon City, No. 105, Solomon City—AVm. McBride, Jan. 8; Charles Eobertson, Henry AV. Kueker, Jan. 8; M. McMahon, April 9; Joseph Sanders, Sept. 30; J. H. Spratt, Nov. 29. Fidelitj', No. 106, Eureka — Eli Rice, Jan. 15; George W. Scandrett, Jan. 15; Frank E. Eizer, March 15; Wm. A. Cox, May 7. Fortitude, No. 107, Independence—David King, Feb. 26; Frank S. Darby, April 9. Memphis, No. 108, Garland —P. A. Bennett, May 24; T. J. Long, Oct. 12; D. N. Phelps, Dec. 15. Americus, No. 109, Americus — Joseph Halderness, Feb.9; John J.Ellis, Dec. 7. Adelphi, No. 110, AA'infield —D. H. Cain, J u n e 4 ; Geo.T. Frazier, March 5; AV. AA^Slone, July 2. Blue Valley, No. 112, Irving—AA'illi'am S. Wayman, Sept. 14. • St. John, No. 113, Concordia — H. D. Brightop, April 5. Advance, No. 114, Florence — C. W. L. Makin,Feb. 9; George W. Kates, April 13; Charles A. Britton, May 11. Excelsior, No. 115, Uniontown — C. S. Steel, Dec. 7. Muscotah, No. 116, Muscotah—A. B. Harvey, May 18; N. Kline, Aug. 10; Jas. AA^asson, July 13.

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Parsons, No. 117, Parsons — James Emery., Henry A. Collier, March 23^ Horace M. Carr, April 13; John 0. Webb, April 27; Hugh F , Reid, Gustavus F. Harve)', May 24; Argus Rosa, Friend Rosa, Squire Rosa, Aujr. 24; A. R. Borton, Oct. 12. Cherokee, No. 119; Cherokee — James McCalgan, March 2. Halcyon, No. 120, Peabody — Robert Vanvoohis, May 20. Clifton, No. 122, Clifton — Ellsworth Lower, James B. Lower, Sept. 18. Liberty, No. 123, Liberty—W. A. York, Feb. 14. Godfrey, No. 124, Godfrey — Ruben Perry, Aug 10. Cawker City, No. 125, Cawker City—Ferd Prince, May 8; David M.. Thorp, June 12; Harvey North,Dec. 11. Meridian, No. 126, Elk Falls —D. W. Johnson, March 15. Palestine, No. 127, Edgerton — Thomas W. Williams, Jan. 14. Ottawa, No. 128, Ottawa—A. D. Finley, Jan. 7; D. Uildebrand, May 20;: Daniel C. Davis, July 1. Belleville, No. 129, Belleville-A. Bickford, Nov. 9; Thomas J. Durant,. Oct. 26. Crescent, No. 133, Arkansas City—Isaac Ochs, Jan. 2; Asa S. Brecount, Feb. 20; Elmer F. Emery, Charles Donavan, John Landis, March 6; William S. Patterson, George M. tluyes, April 3; George Presbury, Sept. 18. Cherry vale, No. 137, Cherryvale—W. R. Julian, Feb. 13; Charles B. Baker, May 8. Pomona, No. 13ti, Pomona — H. Hu|key, Feb. 5. Sedgwick, No. 139, Sedgwick — John T. Spencer, Ma)'7; H. W. Charless,. Nov. 5. Reno, No. 140, Hutchinson — M. Jay Carter, Feb. 7; E. C. Dagley, Feb. 7; Chas. H. Rogers, March 7; Geo. D. Lytle, March 7; James T. Briggs, March 7; D. T. Depry, March 21; Robt. Lacy, -Alarch 21; Bartlett Cooley, April 4; Franklin S. Mitchell, April IS; Hugh N. Johnson, May 2; Gardner C. Pratt, May 16; D. D. Gibbs, July IS; Geo. W. Botkin, Aug. 15. Signal, No. 141, Osage City—John Lewis, Feb. 6; Calvin A. Harrington,. July 10; Robert Henderson, Nov. 0. Minneapolis, No. 143, Minneapolis — Daniel M. Hadloclc. Gilead, No. 144, Yates Center—Wm. B. Stines, June 11; Thos. McGill,. George Z. Burnes, March 15; John H. Sticher, Nov. 15. Ml. Vernon, No. 145, Beloit—Jesse C. Lowry, Feb. 18; Ed. L. Morse, March 18; Jos. P. Ford, April 15; Stephen Long, July 1; William W.McCracken, Oct.21. Ellsworth, No. 146, Ellsworth —Morris P. Hart, Nov. 18; Wilson H. McDonald, May 20. Center, No. 147, Marion — Harry L. Browne, March 15; C. T. Sanders,. Sept. 6; Thomas A. Carter, Oct. 4. Wa Kceuey, No. 148, Wa Keeney—J. C. Martin, March 11; Henry Robison, March 11. Thayer, No. 149, Thayer—Joseph Landis, Dec. 7.

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W e l l i n g t o n , No. 150, Wellington — Lucian W . B. Long, F e b . 25; E d w a r d S. H e d d e n , March 1 1 ; We.sley S. Lawrence, April 8; T h o m a s B . H u b b a r d , April ^2; Samuel Harris, May 14; Nicholas J. John.son, J u n e 10; F r a n k Ellis, J u n e 24; V e n n i n g D. Atkins, \Vm. C. Warner, J u l y 2 2 ; W m . B. Q u i n n , Aug. 12; J o a c h i m D. Decker, Nov. 11. Douglas, No. 151, Douglas — G. Nagle, Sept. 7._ Lebo, No. 152, L e b o — Frank G. Arnold, April 26. Lincoln, No. 154, Lincoln Center — David H . Malone, J o h n A. Schofield, Geo. Fussell, Aug. 24; Adolph Reonag, Sept. 14; J o h n R. Creighton, Dec. 14. H o p e , No. 155, H o w a r d — S a m u e l S. Beard, J u n e 22. H a v e n , No. 157, South H a v e n — R o b e r t W. Lemond, April 13. Active, No. 15S, A t c h i s o n — A l b e r t Alcorn, F e b . 25; Millard Hobbs, J a n . 25; N. S. W i n t e r r o w d , May 27. Robinson, No. 159, R o b i n s o n — A l b e r t B. Smith, F e b . 26; M y r o n H . Reeler, March 26. Saqui, No. IGO, Osborne — E d w i n F . R o b i n s o n , F e b . 14; Lelah Farwell, F e b . 14. Alma, No. Kil, Alma—T. J. Wilson, J. S. Sisson. G r e e n w o o d , No. 163, Fall River — W . M. Lano, F e b . 9; W. T. Bewley, Sept. 3 ; Tlios. C h a p m a n , March 16; F e l i x Ridgeway, Nov. 2 ; J n o . W. Lee, Dec. 21 ; Milton AVheeler, Dec. 21. Oxford, No. 165, Oxford — J o h n W . T h e w , Dec. 21. F a r m e r s , No. 166, R a n d o l p h — J a m e s W. G r a h m , March 16; F r a n k M. Pepper, J u n e 15; J a m e s W. Moody, Oct. 5. E a r n e d , No. 167, L a r n e d — A l e x a n d e r A. Sharp, F e b . 6; Stephen F . M e r cer, j\Iay 1. Parkerville, No. 168, P a r k e r v i l l e — E v e r l y n P . Davis, Nov. 5. F r a t e r n a l , No. 170, Linn City— Daniel W. Peck, April 14; Simon J . Pisk, J u l y 6. Sterling, No. 171, Sterling — J o s e p h T. Tyrrell, May 2; E d w a r d P. Morey, May 2; A n d r e w J. Bixler, J u n e 20; T h o m a s H . Brown, J a n . 3 ; Curtis W. Gray, J a n . 17; J o h n N . I v e s , March 7; Harrison A. Hill, Oct. 17. M c P h e r s o n , No. 172, McPherson — J a c o b E . Ronze, J a n . 4 ; Alex. G. Robb, J a n . 18; F r a n c i s A. McDonald, J a n . 18; Albert C. Wilcox, A p r i l 5; W m . A. H a w t h o r n , May 3 ; Geo. P. Hall, J u n e 2 1 ; F r e d . P . Holt, J u n e 21. W e s t e r n Star, No. 173, Smith Centre — A . M. Brown, J u n e 1; J . W . T a y lor, J u n e 1; W . A. McLelland, Oct. 5 ; J o s e p h Hughes, Oct. 5; L. R. Boggs, May 5 ; W . I. T h o m a s , March 2. Prairie Queen, No. 176, Clyde — Wesley J . Clark, Sept. 7. Russell, No. 177, Russell — George AV. Holland, Aug. 20. B u r r Oak, No. 178, B u r r O a k — E r a s t u s C. Smith, J a n . 26; J o h n C. W a l k e r , Dec. 14. M o u n t Moriah, No. 179, K i n s l e y — T . H . Barry, J a n . 22; B. F . Chase,March 12; T. P. Ellis, F e b . 26.

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Lenora, No. 181, Lenora—James Blawell, April 13; David Bullington,. Feb. 23. Burrton, No. 182, Burrton —E. M. Dugan, March 2. Gaylord, No. 183, Gaylord — Ira M. Dunovan, April 10. Hamlin, No. 185, Hamlin — Charles Semmern, Feb. 9; Aaron Robinson,. March 23. Mountain Slope, No. 186, Oberlin — Henry E. Counter, April 10; Eugene A. Bariteau, J. Owen Campbell, May 15; Homer D. Colvin,May 29. Pittsburg, No. 187, Pittsburg — E. J. Israel, Jan. 24; Ben. Maier, FrancisM. Synimes, May 23; Chas. H. Jenkins, Nov. 28. Newahcuba, No. ISO, Stockton —J. T. Sudduth, March 15; Geo. 0. Farr,. June 21; A. B. Conwell, Aug. 23. Walnut Valley, No. 191, Ness City—Benjamin F. Brumback, March 9. Lyons, No. 192, Lyons — S. Horace Jones, John P. Brisbin, June 13; Noah Asher, July 11 ; John B. Deweese, June 13. Hartford, No. 193, Hartford—Rev. J. R. Ramsey, Dec. 7. Galena, No. 194, Galena—Joseph P. Scoles, April 17. Hays, No. 195, Hays City—Connel Henley, C. G. Garden, Feb. 2; Frank Hopkins, Nov. 2. Madison, No. 196, Madison — Lewis Focht, April 23. Canton, No. 197, Canton— A. C. Higbee, Jan. 15; W. H. Gannawa3', Jan. 15; John S. Barnhart, Feb. 12; J. Chas. Donaldson, May 14; Jonas Hoover, June 11. Blue Hill, No. 198, Lucas; Robert F. Fowler, May 11; John V. Bats,Oct.. 5; Schiler Serivens, Nov. 2. Norton, No. 199, Norton — Daniel C. Nutting, Aug. 7. Anthony, No. 200, Anthony —A. N. Cherry, Dec. 27. Mulvane, No. 201, Mulvane — S. F. Malone, June 5; G. A. Jewett, June 5; H. C. Jewett, June 5; E. C. Pollard, Nov. 6. Delphos, No. 202, Delphos — F . Lambert, Feb. 5; F. M. Farra, April 16; A.D.Geren, July 2. Sumner, No. 203, Caldwell—A. J. Snider, Feb. 2. Downs, No. 204, Downs —Asa Dillon, June 22; S. P. Boucher, July 13; Jas. W.George, June22; Win. Landers,Dec. 28; Joseph Patterson, April 27; G. H. Woodward, May 27. Eminence, No. 205, Eskridge —T. J. Pulley, April 27. Fulton, No. 210, Fulton — John Carlton, March 14. Greeley, No. 211, Greeley —Emery Hunt, Dec. 7. Olive Branch, No. 212, Colony —Jacob H. Smalling, A. P. Coldwell, Myron Lewis, Jan. 25; Henry M. Savage, May 10; S. T. Gilbert,^ June 7. Walnut City, No. 215, Rush Center —John W. Felch. Ellinwood, No. 217, Ellinwood — Carlton M. Balfour, June 8. Corner Stone, No. 219, Little River—J. S.Twadell, Oct. 26. Lebanon, No. 221, Scandia—C. G. Catlin, April 1. St. Bernard, No. 222, Dodge City—Robert Gresham, Feb. 8; Charles E. Gallagher, March 8; Wm. H. Rose, Oct. 11; Samuel J. Grumbine, Oct. 11; Benj. F.Powelson, Nov. 22.

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J o p p a , No. 223, Leon — N . Dedrick, Oct. 20. Anchor, No. 224, Williamsburg — Rev. O. B r u n e r , J u l y 10; W m . M.. Devore, A u g . 14. Siloam, No. 225, Topeka — E . F . Plollies, J a n . 3 ; H e n r y Keeler, F e b . 2 1 ; . R i d g e w a y D. Evans, E. L. Preston, M a r c h 7; A. W. Kelso, March 2 1 ; J . F . McGrath, J u n e 20; J a c o b B. F u r r y , J u l y I S ; J o h n H a r vey, E l m e r H . Littlefield, Oct. 3. Salem, No. 228, Salem — D a n i e l R. Patterson, F e b . 2 ; E d w a r d W . D u n ton, Dec. 4. Vulcan, No. 229, W a l n u t — H e n r y B. Bell, Oct. 5. Ninnescah, No. 230, K i n g m a n — Robert Flickinger, C. 0 . McMurphy,M a r c h 6; P e t e r A. Becker, A. C. Fredick, April 3 ; E d g a r H e n d e r son, A u g . 7; M. H . Haskins, Oct. 2; Chas. P. E n g e l m a n n , Dec. 18. Magnolia, No. 231, N e w t o n — J . G. McNeill, F e b . 13; Geo. S. Bosworth, April 10; C. 0 . G u i n n , Aug. 14. Clinton, No. 233, B u r d e n — W i l b e r S. Chandler, April 18; J . T. Crow,. J u l y 18. Axtell, No. 234, Axtell — J . H . Trout, J a n . 12; J . A. H a n k e r s o n , F e b . 9. Garfield, No. 235, Leonardville — B. F . Morgan, March 16; Samuel Davidson, May 10. Temple, No. 237J McCune—Winfield S. Wells, Dec. 7. Mt. H o p e , No. 238, Mt. H o p e — J o h n McMurray, J o h n M. Mansfield,. March 13. TJrbana, No. 239, U r b a n a — Samuel B. Burnett, J u l y 6. Soldier, No. 240, Soldier — K . C. Green, Oct. 26. Miltonvale, No. 242, Miltonvale — E d w a r d Week, March 5. Tyrian, No. 246, Garden C i t y — J . S. H e m p h i l l , J a n . 30; C. H . Godfrey, F e b . 13; E . Davis, F e b . 13; J . M. Davis, F e b . 27; C . W . B o y d , . M a r c h 13; W. T. Eggen, March 27; R . M . L a w r e n c e , J u n e 12; W. O. H u b b e l l , J u l y 10; J. V. Carter, J u l y 10; W . G. Ready, Sept. 4.. Canopy, No. 248, Grenola — J a m e s C. Marshell, Sept. 18. W h i t i n g , No. 250, W h i t i n g — G e o . M. Reed, F e b . 9 ; T i m o t h y T. Rillah a n , April 13. Galva, No. 251, Galva—AVm. E . Brown, J u l y 6; T. B. Speece. Nov. 2. StafTord, No. 252, Stafford — M a b r a Jones, J a n . 9 ; J . E. Wiley, J a n . 29. Ionic, No. 254, St. J o h n — T i m o t h y Debusk, F e b . 19; J . T. Woodford,. April 20. Milan, No. 255, Milan — G r a n t Miller, J u n e 6. Lyra, No. 256, McLouth — A m o s McLouth, F e b . 2 1 ; P . W . F a r r a r , F e b . 2 1 . W e s t m o r e l a n d , No. 257, Westmoreland — H . C. Mutton, Sept. 7. Morton, No. 258, Cheney — H e n r y Comstock, Oct. 1 1 ; Chas. L. Richardson, Oct. 11. Beattie, N o . 259, Beattie — L . W. Collins, J a n . 2. M u l b e r r y , No. 261, M u l b e r r y Grove —Winfield S. Wells, April 9 ; GeorgeMcVeigh, sr., J u n e I I . Logan, No. 264, Logan — P a r k e r Bucklew, May 1 1 ; Samuel Silvins, Oct. 5.K i l w i n n i n g , No. 265, P r a t t — J . H . Baker, J u n e 10.

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Mt. Zion, No. 266, Nortonville —Charles B. Tuley, Jan. 15. Bourbon, No. 268, Bronson—William Campbell, March 13. Mistletoe, No. 269, Conway Springs —Chas. M. Stewart, Chauncy C. Taylor, Jan. IS. Quenemo, No. 270, Quenemo—AVillis E. Bodley, May 9; Wm. H. Lieurence, Thos. W. Cochran, June 6. Armourdale, No. 271, Kansas City—James G. Fertig, Jan. S; J.,ealds F. Tate, Farwell G. Shedd, Jan. 17: Thomas E. Tarpley, Feb. 21; Wm. L. Davis, Aug. 15; Samuel W. Morjian, Oct. 17. Webb, No. 275, Meade — Cyrus G. Allen, July 16; Robert Cooper, April ,13; X. B. Sawyer, Sept. 7. Windom, No. 270, Windom—L. M. Williams, March 9. Cosmos,' No. 278, Kiowa — G. \V. B. Derrick, July 9; J. W. Potes, March 9. Brainerd, No. 280, Brainerd — Joseph T. Hughes, Feb. 12. Millbrook, No. 281, Hill City—Herman Kampmire, May 25; B. P. Will'ianison, July 23. AI]")ha, No. 282, Jetmore — John S. Bacus, June 3. Anthem, No. 284, Scott City—L. R. Starr, Aug. 16; C. E. Williams, Oct. 17. Oak, No. 287, Lebanon—W. E. Shepeard, Jan. 12; Wm.Sargent, Jan. 12; W. N. Rogers, Jan. 12; Wm. H. Potts, Feb. 9; W. L. Hall, March 9; E. W. Smith, March 9; Wm. Rogers, March 9. Emerald, No. 289, Lakin — James A. Wilson, Dec. 7. Paradise, No. 290, Plainville —Robert Burke, Jan. 20; J. S. Foster, Jan. 26; Chas. H. Goodman, Feb. 9; AV. S Saxton, July 6. Beulab, No. 291, Bunker Hill—Thomas M. Cooper, April 21. Glasco, No. 292, Glasco — G. H. Johnson, Dec. 17. Kiowa, No. 293, Greensburg—James D. Mitchell, .Tune 21. Comanche, No. 295, Coklwater — I. G. Howard, Feb. 9; Silas S. DeLair, Aug. 24; Andrew l i . Baker, Aug. 28. Samaria, No. 298, Wilson — Jei'ome AV. Briggs, Nov. 20. Cable, No. 29n, Arlington — J. Hezekiah Munger, Sept. 6. Fargo, No. 300, Liberal — Elmore P. Morrison, George C. Brown, Ezra 0. Boyle, Aug. 19. Lily, No. 301, Freeport — AVm. Duffy, Dec. 17. Gove City, No. 30i', Gove City —Charles S. Coker, May 7. Avon, No. 305, AVestphalia—Robert S. Potts, April 3. Saint Thomas, No. 300, Colby — Sam'l W. Edmunds, Joseph A. Borden, Dec.20; TliomasP. Chambers, Oct. 18; Henderson Smith, April 5; AVm. W. Smith, Dec. 6; Felix G. Van Metre, Dec. 20; Joseph A. AVheaton, April 5; J. II. AVixom, April 19; Richard K. Reymer, Jan. 18. Kansas, No. 307, Herington — Thos. K. Knight, John W. Kirkpatrick, May 1. Alden, No. 308, Alden —Tilghman B. Jeter, June 1. Naphtali, No. 310, Almena—John A. Schesser, May 14.

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Hancock, No. 311, Fort Leavenworth — Edgar S. Dudley, Dec. 3; Alfred S. Frost, Dec. 17; John B. McCleery, Aug. 6; John S. Fenu, April 2; Thos. J. Euishing, July 2; William 0. Wren, Nov. 19. Santa Fe, No. 312, Santa F6—William H. Foreman, Sept. 28. Lincolnville, No. 315, LincoinviU'e — Emanuel M. Stiles, Aug. 3; James Brown, Aug. 3. Coolidge,No.316, Coolidge — James E.Stowel, May 20; Charles L. Youngblood, June 17. Norcatur, No. 317, Norcatur — J. H. Bell, June 15. AVallace, No. 318, Wallace —Charles Cloud, June 1. Vermillion, No. 320, Vermillion — Joseph B. Duffy, May 16. •Goodland,>'o. 321, Goodland —M. E. Sharp, May 18; M. B. Tomblin, May 4; E. R. Wilkins, June 15; E. C. Thrall, July 20; C. C. Perdien, W. J. Smith, August 17; H.AV. Brant, Sept. 21; Frank H. Smith, Oct. 19.

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Smithton, No. 1, Highland — Benjamin F. Gaines, Dec. 6. Leavenworth, No. 2, Leavenworth — John B. McCleery, July 1. Kickapoo, No. 4, Round Prairie—A. G. Channel, Sept. 7. Lawrence, No. 6, Lawrence — Chas. AV. Steward, April 8; AV. C. Martin, Dec. 9. Union, No. 7, Junction City —P. Z. Taylor, Feb. 21. Rising Sun, No. 8, Fort Scott —Sam'l C. AVright, March 1; Geo. AV. Findley, A ug. 2. Nemaha, No. 13, Corning—Lewis Benjamin, Feb. 16. Great Bend, No. 15, Great Bend —J. H. Burnhain, March 22. Topeka, No. 17, Topeka —F. M. Ridgew'ay, April 17. Olathe, No. 19, Olathe —T. McGannon, June 13. Palmyra, No. 23, Bakhvin — George AV. Am.sden, Oct. 17. Pacific, No. 29, Humboldt — George Henry, June 4. Arcana, No. 31, Doniphan — AV.AV. (Jrook, Oct. 5. Hiawatha, No. 3-5, Hiawatha — Samuel M. Swayze, Jan. 12. De Soto, No. 40, De Soto — James Williamson, March 16. Delphian, No. 44, Garnett—A. Simons, May 2; M. E. Osborn, May 2. Mackey, No. 48, Effingham —H. W. Holmes, Feb. 4. Orient, No. 51, Topeka — John H. Powers, Jan. 11; John Irevin, May JO. Shawnee, No. 54, Shawnee — Thos. H. Bowman, May 15. Coyville, No. 57, Coyville — John C. Moore, Sept. 17. Adams, No. 63, Oswego — George AV. AVilliford, March 4. Burlington, No. 60, Burlington — R. C. Huddolson, Jan.-28. Hiram, No. 68, Leavenworth—A. Fonda, March 21. Baxter, No. 71, Baxter Springs — James M. Long, Sept. 2. AVamego, No. 75, AVamego—Thaddeus F. Jenkins, May 15. Zeredatha, No. 80, Cottonwood Falls —B. F. Talkington, Dec. 6. Doric, No. 83, Eudora — Michael H. Lane, Oct. 8. Jefferson, No. 84, AVinchester — Harry AValker, April 13. Eureka, No. 88, Pleasanton —W. H. Rees, May 21. Home, No. 89, Centralia—Andrew J. Birchtield, Jan. 8. Girard, No. 93, Girard — H . H. Carter, May 11. Prudence, No. 100, Columbus—E. AV. Cooter, April 16. Keystone, No. 102, CoffeyvilJe—Milton Davis, Sept. 21. Cedar, No. 103, Chanute —Charles A. Winans, Dec. 28. Fortitude, No. 107, Independence — Benjamin F. Toffelmyer, April 9. Memphis, No. 108, Garland — C. C. Clarn, Aug. 10; S. E. Stephenson, Oct. 26. Adelphi, No. 110, AVinfield — F . S, Jennings, Oct. 1. St. Johns, No. 113, Concordia—Scovill Otis, Aug 2. Advance, No. 114, Florence — AVilliam Misse, Dec. 7.

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Libert)', No. 123, Liberty—George S. Gfary. Cawker City, No. 125, Cawker City —Wm. H. Mead, Feb. 13. Palestine, No. 127, Edgerton — J . W . Bryan, Peb. 11. Equity, No. 131, Pontana—B. R. Porter, Dec. 14. Clay Center, No. 134, Clay Center—layman T. Pord, March 5. Cherry Vale, No. 137, Cherry Vale — William A. Graham, Jan. 23; J. C. Cunningham, Peb. 13; W.G. Barnet, W. A. Collins, Peb. 27. Newton, No. 142, Newton — N. D. AVickham, April 13; Jerry Wilcox, April 13; J. H. Dunbar, April 13; A. W. Parkhurst, April 13. Center, No. 147, Marion —Josf. M. Young, June 5; 0. C. Chapman, Nov. 1; C. S. Eiplett, Dec. 6. Douglas, No. 151, Douglas — Samuel Benfer, April 13. Lincoln, No. 154, Lincoln Center — Thomas A. Walls, March 23. Plope, No. 155, Howard — Sim. C. Steinberger, Charles P. Jenks, March 12; Jacob P. Lewis, May 14; James M. White, June 11. Haven, No. 157, South Haven — Oliver P. dinger, Sept. 7. Greenwood, No. 163, Pall River—W. H. Partar, Jan. 12. Parmers, No. 166, Randolph — Samuel Davidson, Peb. 22. Kirwin, No. 175, Kirwin — James R. Chainberlin, July 12. Prairie Queen, No. 176, Clyde—William S. Stewart, H. W. Morris, Dec. 21. Gaylord, No. 183, Gaylord —D. 0. Holeman, June 26. Newahcuba, No. 189, Stockton — C. Titlolson, Sept. —. Harper, No. 206, Harper—Robert Gimpertz, April 3. Salem, No. 228, Salem —Thomas Ricord, Jan. 5; Jas. W. Satchel, July 10. Canopy, No. 248, Grenola — Steven Becker, Aug. 21. Gal va, No. 251, Galva — Prank H. Robb,March 16; John L. Small, Aug. 10. Kiowa, No. 293, Greensburg—Robert Maynes, June 1. Richfield, No. 303, Richtield —Levi C. Rohrbough, May. 3.

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Leavenworth, No. 2, Leavenworth—Edward L. Morse, Feb. 4; John S. Penn, March 4; Charles W. Willett, April 14; John B. McCleery, July 1; Wm. C. Roberson, Nov. 4. Wyandotte, No. 3, Kansas City — Byron Bostwick, Dec. 6; Beniamin M. Barnett, Dec. 6; .Ioh7i B. Marshall,.Ian. 18; Chas. Morasch, March 1; Anderson Phnlp, .Ian. 18; AVilliam Rankin, Dec. 27; George T. AVickes, Nov. 15. Kickapoo, No. 4, Round Prairie—A. G. Channel, Sept. 7; Christian Gaiser, Oct. 6. AVashington, No. 6, Atchiison — Charles A. Shoup, Jan. 7; .lames M.Calvert, Feb. 18; Kobert Dalgleish, Nov. 4; John AVoodworth, Nov. 18; William E. Carr, Dec. 16. Lawrence, No. 6, Lawrence'—L. U.Todd, Jan. 14; F. D. Smythe, May l;;>; Elisha AA'hite, JunelO; C. C.Kates, Aug. 12; AV.C. Martin, Dec. 9. Union, No. 7, Junction City—P. Z. Taylor, Feb. 21 ; AVilliam H. Going, June 8; James F. Ayars, Dec. -5; Robert Stuart Chambers, Dec. 19; John M. Smith, Dec. 5. Rising Sun, No. 8, Fort Scott—Burt Cox, Feb. 15; Walter S. Kent,March 15; B. Kelly, Oct. 18; Samuel C. AVright, March 1; Geo. AV. Johnson, March 1. Acacia, No. 9, Lawrence—G. Z. Johnson, Jan. 17 ; AV. AV. Daily, Feb. 21; S. B. Hyman, March 21; Jas. De Long, June 20; James A. Adams, July 18; Adam N. Oliver, Nov. 21. King Solomon, No. 10, Leavenworth —Harvey Edgerton, Jan.2; James S. Jenks, Jan. 2; AVm. DufFett, Jan. 2; Charles B. Mitchell, March6; Richard A. Ketner, June 5; AVm. M. Fortescue, Dec. IS. Jewell, No. 11, Jewell —Edward B. AVebb, AA'm. E. Fox, Jan. IG; Joseph N. Byram, Loui.s M. Cohn, March 6; Frank A. Butterfield, Robert Smith, April 17; Robert AV. Hill, John R. Kelley, Thomas H. Shedden, William Balch, Dec. 4. Emporia, No. 12, Emporia — J. B. Starr, Feb. 1; F. M. Garrison, July 5; Geo. E. AVhitington, Dec. 20. Nemaha, No. 13, Corning — Lewis Benjamin, Oct. 5; John McLane, Dec. 7; Hiram B. Channel, Dec. 21. Oskaloosa, No. 14, Oskaloosa — J. C. Foster, Feb. 9; Samuel Decbager, May 24; Billings P. Stanley, Samuel Corn, March 22. Great Bend, No. 15, Great Bend —Moses A. Acton, Oct. 25; AV. H. Brown, Dec. 1.3; J. H. Burnham, March 22; F. AV. Bester, May 24; L. E. Clark, Oct. 25; Alex. Dennis, Feb. 22; L. G. Fi.sh, Dec. 13; J. AV. Howard, C. L. Jones, April 12; D. M. Lazarus, Jan. 11; S. S. Murphin, Dec. 27; A. Y. McCormack, AV. B. Pierson, May 24; AV. A. Patton, Feb. 22; J. N. Reading, Oct. 25; J. AVonsetter, Nov. 22; R. C. Garley, Feb. 22.

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Topeka, No. 17, T o p e k a — H . W. Craig, J u n e 19; H . W. Loveland, J a n . 3 ; F . M. Ridgeway, April 17. F r a n k l i n , No. 18, Ottawa — J o h n J. D u r r e t t , J a n . 18; W m . B. Roberts, F e b . 1; E d . H . P a r a m o r e , Dec. 6 ; E. H . Gregg, Dec. 6; J o h n T. Nash, Dec. 20. Olathe, No. 19, Olathe—T. McGannon, J u l y 1 1 ; J. R. Sloan, J u l y 11. Olivet, No. 22, Melvern — J . T. Alexander, Sept. 5 ; W. A. Mack, J a n . 17; Wallace Roberts, Sept. 19; W m . C. Sweezy, Dec. 19; Sidney Smith, Dec. 19. P a l m y r a , No. 23, Baldwin —Allen B u c k n e r , F e b . 13; J o h n D. S m i t h , March 27. Osage Valley, No. 24, Osawatomie — E d w a r d Bissel, F e b . 7; T h o m a s Hodges, Oct. 17; Lewis Y. Newhouse, Oct. 17; J a m e s M. K a n e , Oct. 17; Edward S . H a y s , Dec. 19. Longton, No. 26, Longton — F r a n k Hardesty, Nov. 2 ; F r a n k M. Metter, Sept. 2 1 ; Benj. F . P r i m m , F e b . 16. Eldora, No. 28, Mapleton — J a m e s B. Smith, Dec. 27. Pacific, No. 29, H u m b o l d t — George H e n r y , J u n e 4 ; George A . A m o s , J u l y 2; William Rath, Aug. 21-; J . W. P i n e , Oct. 1. Towanda, No. 30, T o w a n d a — J o h n E d d i n g t o n , Dec. 6. Arcana, No. 31, D o n i p h a n — A l b e r t B. Smith, J a n . 12; Charles P. Philbrick, Aug. 10 ; W. W . Crook, Oct. 5; Isaac Horner, Dec. 7. Mound City, No. 33, M o u n d City — H e n r y W . Savage, April .5; Williana J ; Vertrees, Oct. 4; E u p h r a t u s A. H a r e , U r i a h M. H a r e , Dec. 20. Plavensville, No. 34, Havensville — C. N. Points, Sept.'7; T. J. Coverdale, T. S. Comer, Dec. 21. H i a w a t h a , No. 35, H i a w a t h a —Millard H o b b s , J a n . 12; C. W . F o x , F e b . 9; Wesley J. Nevins, Dec. 7; J o h n L. Yaw, Nov. 2; D. C. Nutting, May 11. Council Grove, No. 36, Council Grove — J a m e s L. Otterman, F e b . 2; R. A. Wheeler, F e b . 2 ; Chas. F . Kear, F e b . 2; Ben. P. AVilliams, March 6; PTarvey J. :6rown, F e b . 20; H . W. Chad wick, March 20; J. W. Simcock, April 7; E w i n g Smith, Nov. 20; J. D. Black,Dec. 18. Paola, No. 37, Paola — Kobert A. Wright, May 6; Ulysses S. Davis, May 18; David Wagoner, J a n . 7; W. H . Moore, Oct. 7; J o h n W h e r r e l l , J a n . 7; Samuel M. Davis, March I S ; L u d w i g Baum, Dec. 16. lola, No. 38, lola — H . A. Perkins, J a n . 1 5 ; R. Wiggs, J a n . 15; J. D. Greason, J a n . 15; W. C. Alloway, F e b . 5. Seneca, No. 39, Seneca — J a m e s G r a n e y , March 2 1 ; Chas. Colbum, Aug. 1 ; Noah Hays, Nov. 7. D e S o t o , No. 40, D e S o t o — J a m e s Williamson, M a r c h 16. Holton, No. 42, Holton — T . H. Page, W. H. Davis, J a n . 19; J . M. Gephart. May I S ; J . W . McCracken, K . C. Green, J u l y 20; William E . Rippetoe, April 6; Chas. W. P o m e r o y , J u l y 6. Nickerson, No. 43, Nickerson — E d w a r d S. H e d d e n , J a n . 4; AVallace E . Capwell, J a n . I S ; George Bosworth, March 1; A. J. Fell, T h o m a s I n m a n , William B. Piper, Nov. 1; D. S. Dill, Dec. 6 ; T. 0 . Williams, Dec. 20.

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Delphian, No. 44, Garnett — Jas. Ty.son, Dec. 5. Halstead, No. 46, Halstead — Henry Bridgford, Feb. 2; Edward Hamma, Emil Utz, Jan. 5; Taylor Logan, July 10; A. L. AVilliams, Sept. 21. Mackey, No. 48, Eflingham—W. H. Buck, Dec. 16; PI. W. Holmes, Feb. 4. Nine Nile, No. 49, Lansing—William L. Morgan, March 11; Joseph H. Pedigo, April 8. Orient, No. 51, Topeka—Charles Poore, Jan. 11; AV. P. McClure, Lemuel S. Cook, Jan. 25; Fenton S. Lydecker, Feb. 8; W. M. Gregory, John Johnson, C. P. Kettle, Chas. T. Pyle, March 22; Thos. W. Cochrane, April 12; John Irwin, May 10; W. E. Scott, Sept. 18; Clinton Shaw, Oct. 25; Geo. T. Gilmore, John De Bal, Dec. 13; Chas. W. Ward, Gabrail Johnson, Dec. 27. Pottawatomie, No. 52, St. Marys — Horton PL McLelland, Feb. 6; James A. Loughmiller, George W. Ullerick, Dec. 4. Wetmore, No. 53, Wetmore —Nathan Swerdfeger, May 11. Shawnee, No. 54, Shawnee— Geo. W. Brown, Jan. 15; Isaac Foster, May 15 ; Henry Coppock, Wm. B. Bunch, David E. Jor.es, Louis Helmreich, Dec. 4. Troy, No. 55, Troy — M. L. Edwards, Jan. 26; Thos. J. Fairbrass, March 11; Thos. ilensliall, AVra. J. Stuart, Dec. 14. Spring Hill, No. 50, Spring Hill — John Branch, July 6; S. H. Tidd, Aug. 10; Kodney Stevenson, Nov. 2; J. M. Webb, Dec. 7. Winfield, No. 58, AVinfield—Henry M. Grum, April 25. Saltville, No. 59, Saltville —Charles L. Morse, Lewis E. Morse, William A.Noah, Jan. 19; Edgar M. Tatum, Feb. 10; Amyand A. Baker, March 10; Newton A. Walker, Dec. 7. Salina, No. 60, Salina—Anson Miller, Jan. 21; S. R. Harrison, May 6; B. F. Robbinson, Feb. 14; F. D. Levering, Oct. 21. La C3'gne, No. 61, La Cj'gne — S. P. Cullison, March 16; William Sharon, March 2; C. Q. Lewis, Dec. 7; G. W. Tindell, Feb. 2. Adams, No. 63, Oswego —Samuel A. Curl, Jan. 10; H. B. Gooch, Wm. F. Thorn, Feb. 14; George W. Williford, Charles M. Keeler, March 4; A. B. Yeager, Samuel Fellows, April 11; William Swank, Dec. 5. Wathena, No. 64, AVathena — John Keimer, Jan. 12. Burlington, No. 66, Burlington — Wm. AVigston, Jan. 14; Robert J. Henderson, Jan. 14; Robert J. Hendeson, May 27; A. Lang, June 10; AVm. Middleton, July 9; J. L. Davis, Aug. 12. Frankfort, No. 67, Frankfort—Thos. C. Dye, April 20; Benj. F. Cofliand, E. M. Miller, Dec. 21. Hiram, No. 68, Leavenworth —A. Fonda, March 21; W. A. McAneuey, May 2. Star, No. 69, Hanover—Frederick 0. Nims, Jan. 12; AVm. J. Hoback, April 13. Carbondale, No. 70, Carbondale — Jonas Staflbrd, Nov. 9; Horace AV. Jenness, Dec. 14; Charles Clary, Dec. 28. Baxter, No. 71, Baxter Springs — James P. Scoles, Feb. 18; Hiram S. Davis, May 20; George S. Richardson, June 3.

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Huron, No. 72, Huron — John Stansberger, March 16. Chetopa, No. 73, Ohetopa—Thos. W. Hay ward, June 1; Chas. E. Reamer, Dec. 28. Mystic Tie, No. 74, Augusta—W. H. H. Adams, July 31; E. 0. Boyle, , Feb. 19; A. B. Cluckner, July 2; J. W. Johnson, May 15; H. W. Reynolds. Wamego, No. 75, Wamego — R. S. Hick, Jan. 30. Erie, No. 76, Erie—Truman T. Gilbert, Jan. 9; John Smally, Feb. 13; Jidithan Ayers, Feb. 13; Joseph H. Light, June 12; Joseph Gentry, June 12; Wm. F. Thorn, Sept. 25; Nathan E. Rees, Sept. 25; John C.Clouser. Dec. 11. Delta, No. 77, Medicine Lodge — H. Blickhahn, Feb. 2; G. R. Smith, April 20; L. B. Gillette, Aug. 3; 0. P. Pool, Aug. 3; A. L. Duncan, Aug. 17; C O . Mills, Oct. 5; W. B. Morris, Oct. 19; Simmons, Dec. 21. White Cloud, No. 78, White Cloud —W. H. Farrow, July 3. Corinthian, No. 79, Burlingame—A. G. Waddle, A^iril 10. Zeredatha, No. 80, Cottonwood Falls —M. M. Keehl, Sept. 20; Joel B. Byrnes, Dec. 6. New Albany, No. 81, New Albany—Isaac R. Adamson, May 18. Tuscan, No. 82, Neosho Falls —Clark H. Goodrich, March 12; Noah Sain, Feb. 12; W. A. Huff, Feb. 26; J. H. Stitcher, W. J.Snyder, Oct. 1; Lewis Morgan, Dec. 17. Jefferson, No. 84, Winchester—Alonzo W. Robinson, Jan. 12. Sunflower, No. 86, Wichita—Peter 0. Dillion, July 1; Henry J. Stout, July 9. Mankato, No. 87, Mankato —John S. Turner, H. R. Hill, June 1; A. B. Balch, Dec. 7. Eureka, No. 88, Pleasanton —Joseph AV: Babb, March 5; W. H. Rees, Oct. 15. Home, No. 89, Centralia — C. S. Baxter, Nov. 9. Golden Rule, No. 90, North Topeka —C. 0. Madoulet, May 23; Grafton M. Deaper, Dec. 26. Mission, No. 92, Osage Mission — B. F. Mouser, Jan. 26. Girard, No. 93,Girard — John T. Brown, June 8; Herbert A. Giddings, July 6; Leslie F. Crocker, Dec. 27; J. E. Wylie, Jan. 12; C. H. Yeomans, June 8. Constellation, No. 95, Fredonia—W. A. Coriuack, Robert A. Meade, W. P.Loveall, Feb. 6; J. R. Pound, Feb. 20; John E. Grubo, March 20; B. M. Short, R. A. Cunningham, June 5; G. McFadden, Dec. 4; H. A. Jenner, C. C. Ritter, Dec. 18. Delaw^are, No. 96, White Church — James B. Colmon, Jan. 15; J. P. Heady, March 16. Patmos, No. 97, El Dorado -AV. H. Baxter, Dec. 19; C. H. Baldwin, Jan. 24; M. A. Jones, Nov. 28; J. M. Kirk, May 21; Dr. W. F. Kuhn, Jan. 3; Fred. Myers, Dec. 19; Hiram Pool, Nov. 7; W. P. Rodgers, Jan 3; W. H. Root, Nov. 7.

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Benevolent, No. 98, Abilene — Samuel Aubright, Jan. 7; Hiram J. Lanais, March 18; Wm. H. Cox, April 1; Stewart 0. Henry, Nov. 4; Wm. E. Birchmore, Nov. 4; E. W. Olds, Nov. 18; O. 0. Williams, Nov. 18; E. W. Olds, Dec. 2; Hamilton Foster, Dec. 18. Wichita,No.99, Wichita —John W.Dill, Jan.7; Beverly A.Dj'er, April 1. Prudence, No. 100, Columbus—Jas. Wilson, Nov. 29; J. H. Ozment, Dec. 2; M. M. Edrainston, Dec. 17. Euclid, No. 101, Lyndon—W. S. Edmonson, Dec. 7; W. H. Lieurance, June 26; E. D. Atwell, March 1; Calvin Eansom, June —; John Hamilton, Oct. 26; R. C. Gilliland, March 16. Keystone, No. 102, Coflfeyville —Charles J. Brown, Feb. 16; John H. Shipp, April 0; Edw. McConnell, Sept. 21; Anson Rubins, Sept. 7. Cedar, No. 103, Chanute — Geo. W. Kramer, Oct. 26; James Molesworth, Nov. 23; Charles A. Winans, Dec. 28; E. R. Alsbery, Jan. 12. Solomon City, No. 105, Solomon City — Ezra N. Ley, Feb. 12; Newton E. Waite, Feb. 12; Charles W. Turner, March 12. Fidelity, No. 106, Eureka —John R. Wier, April 2; Thomas Holverson, Aug. 20; Vinton R. Phenis, Oct. 15; John M. Seidle, Nov. 5; Wm. S. Robertson, Dec. 3; George AV. Scaneliett, Dec. 17; William S. Recer, Nov. 5. Fortitude, No. 107, Independence — Moses T. Cranor, Jan. 8; Robert J. Lee, Feb. 12; William D. Miller, Feb. 12; Chas. M. Hopson, June 11; Robert W. Elder, Aug. 27 ; John S. Cotton, Dec. 24. Memphis, No. 108, Garland — S. E. Stephenson, Oct. 26. .'Vdelphi, No. 110, Winfield — McKendree Crabtree, March 5; F. S. Jennings, Oct. 1; J. C. McMuUen, Jan. 1; Joseph E. Saint, March 19;. E. E. Thorpe, Aug. 6; Wells H. Shearer, Dec. 17. Hesperian, No. I l l , Rossville — John H. Durham, Nov. 18. Blue Valley, No. 112, Irving—Joseph Armstrong, Dec. 14; Francis Baird, July 27. St. John, No. 113, Concordia—Van R. Clearland, Jan. 21 ; Wm. N. Dunning, Aug. 2; George C. Searl, Dec. 6; Joseph C. Ranney, Feb. 1; Otis Scoville, Aug. 2; J. A. Bowman, June 6. Advance, No. 114, Florence—Francis M. Symmes, Joseph R. Reese, Jan. 12; Frank S. Mitchell, March 16; Reese D. Reese, June 8. Muscotah, No. 116, Muscotah —W. W. Whitend, George Whitend, Henry Bradley, March 23; J. C. Heath, May 18. Parsons, No. 117, Parsons — John M. C. Reed, Lewis W. Isbell, Feb. 23 ;, James H. Martin, April 27 ; Joseph L. Van Meter, Lewis Moberly, June 8; James E. Sloan, Aug. 24: John E. Harnest, Nov. 9; JaiBes A. Burgess, Dec. 14; Theodore D. Anthony, Dec. 28; Chas. T. McClellan, Dec. 28. Altoona, No. 118, Altoona — Marshal E. Richardson, Feb. 5; William E. Cox, April 27. Cherokee, No. 119, Cherokee —John L. Scott, William T. Scott, Feb. 2 ; William Baker, Dec. 21.

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Halcyon, No. 120, Peabody — F r a n k Bishop, J a n . 2 1 ; Tames W. F e r g u son, F e b . 4 ; Jacob A. Gradel, March 1 1 ; J o h n Stone, May 20. AVoodson, No. 121, Toronto — George R. J o h n s o n , April 1 3 ; William H.. Coll, J o h n W . Epley, Dec..7. Clifton, No. 122, Clifton — F r a n k l i n Todd, F e b . 6; T h o m a s Rodgers,. March 2 0 ; Orrin E. Scoville, May 1; E d w i n R. Bissell, J u l y 17;. Cornelius Elson, J u l y 17 ; Benjamin F . McGhie, Sept. 1. Godfrey, No. 124, G o d f r e y — N a t h a n Sawyer, Dec. 21. Cawker City, No. 12.5, Cawker City—Wm. H . Mead, F e b . 13; C. W i d m e r Collins, J u l y 10. Meridian, No. 126, Elk Falls —David King, J a n . 1 1 ; F r a n k Ellis, May 13; R i c h a r d R. Roberts, J u l y 12; F r a n k M . Y o u n g , Sept. 6; BregsW. Cook, Oct. 4. Palestine, No. 127, E d g e r t o n — Daniel Calytan Davies, F e b . l l ; J . W.. Bryan, F e b . 11. Ottawa, No. 128, Ottawa — Levi C. Wasson, May 6; Geo. W . Brisby, J u l y 1. Belleville, No. 129, Belleville — A . B. Bachelor, Aug. 24; Wm. Babcock,. Dec. 28; A. R . P a r k , Aug. 10. Polar Star, No. 130, N e t a w a k a — H e n r y F . H o r n , F e b . 14. Equity, No. 131, F o n t a n a — B . R. Porter, Dec. 14. Carson, No. 132, E l k C i t y — R o b e r t E. Farmer, April 27 ; A n d r e w J. Garrison, J u l y 27. Crescent, No. 133, A r k a n s a s City — Samuel C. Lindsay, J a n . 2; A m o s Beard, J a n . 16; F e r d i n a n d Eothenhofe, F e b . 20; Alfred D. Hawk,. Aug. 7; Cornelius F . R. Pond, Nov. 6 ; J o h n H . Cook, Dec. 4 ; A l fred Elliott, Dec. 18; F r a n k Beall, Dec. 18 ; Carrol L. Swarts, Dec. 18 ; Jesse M. Bright, Dec. 18 ; William S. T h o m p s o n , Dec. 18. Clay Center, No. 134, Clay Center — J . T. Mayor, J a n . 15; Samuel L. McDonald, J . Geo. Dieter, Elijah P . Ellis, F e b . 5; Norvice Z. McFadden, L y m a n T. Ford, March 5; J a c o b Meis, Benj. W. P o w e r s , May 7; F r a n k H . H e a d , J u n e I S ; H e r b e r t W . P o w e r s , Aug. 6; J a m e s W . J o h n s t o n , Isaac T. Bagnall, Jacob A. Lowe, U r i a h H . Emick,. Nov. 20; S. W a i t e P h e l p s , F r e d A. H e a d , Dec. 17. Lenexa, No. 135, L e n e x a — Alva G. Carpenter, J o h n M. B r a d s h a w , Oct. 5. Vesper, No. 136, S e d a n — W . O. Lunt, J a n . 8; H e n r y Dean, April 5 ; VV. D. Elwell, ; AVm. B. Taylor, J o h n L. Taylor, April 7. Cherry vale. No. 137, C h e r r v v a l e — H e n r y C. Noe, J a n . 9; Geo. A. H a r p e r , "Feb. 22; W. G. Barnet, W. A. Collins, F e b . 27; W. C. Warren,. April 24; J a m e s E . Wetzel, J u l y 11. Pomona, No. 138, P o m o n a — D a n i e l Dean, F e b . 19; AVm. J. P a t t e r s o n , W . A. R i c h m o n d , Nov. 19; J o e Shibe, Dec. 3. Sedgwick, No. 139, Sedgwick — Theodore F . Brown, J a n . 15. Reno, No. 140, H u t c h i n s o n — Charles V. Decker, J u l y 18; J . T. Flynn,. Nov. 21. Signal, No. 141, Osage City — George McVeigh, May 1.

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Newton, No. 142, Newton — Peter A. Becker, Feb. 9; Solomon Egy, April 1.3; George W. Kates, Jan. ]2; Charles T. Mathews, May 1 1 ; Henry Ruth, July V^,; N. D. Wickham, Jerry Wilcox, J. H. Dunbar, A. W. Parkhurst, E. L. Tyler, April 13; Rudolph M. Zawadzki, March 9; .Tames A.Wood, Oct. 9; J. T. Tyrrell, March 9; Chase Schabod, Dec. 14. Minneapolis, No. 143, Minneapolis— Davis Ryan, Jan. 16; James Joslin, John Nichodemus, May 15; Frank Philbrick, July 10. •Gilead, No. 144, Yates Center — George S. Scovil, April 5. Mt. Vernon, No. 145,Beloit — John R. Green, Jan. 7; J. A. Pinkerton, March 4; George 0. Fair, March 18; A. D. Green, May 20; C. J. Wynkoop, Nov. 4. Ellsworth, No. 146, Ellsworth— Henry L. Brown, Jan. 21; Arnold 0. Dolde, Dec. 10; John H. Franks, Feb. 18; Andrew J. Logback, Dec. 16; Herbert E. Root, Sept. 2; Ira D. Sibley, May 20; Cornelius F. Tj'son, Dec. 16. •Center, No. 147, Marion--\Vm. H. Evans, Jan. 11; Richard M. Crane, Jan. 11; Van B. Cosad, Nov. 1; Jos. C. Jameson, Nov. 1; C. S. Triplett, Dec. 6. Wa-Keeney, No. 148, Wa-Keeney—Geo. Emig, April 22; E. L. Ferrisi May 13; Chas. Humble, Dec. 19; A. W. Kelso, Feb. 9; B. F. Morgan, Feb. 9; H. R. AVilcox, Nov. .30; D. M. Watson, July 2. Thayer, No. 149. Thayer —Joseph Smith, July 20. Wellington, No. 150, Wellington — Alphonso W. Vanocker, July 22; Nicholas J. Johnson, Nov. 11; David N. Cook. Dec. 9; William J. Werner, Dec. 9. Douglas, No. 151, Douglas —Samuel Benfer, April 13; J. B. Thrall, March 30; H. T. Brown, Dec. 7. •Cato, No. 153, Cato —Charles Harkreider, May 24; Lewis R. Jewell, May 24; C. E. Taylor, May 24; J. M- Swan, May 24; Thos. Baken,May 24; A. S. Spegiil, May 24; P. Y. Moss, May 24; Geo. W. Conrad, Sept. 27; Nathin Uutchins, Sept. 27; Henry H. Gaitber, Sept. 27; L. P. McGlonigle, July 12; George A. Fowler, April 12; Robert Fowler, April 12. Lincoln, No. 1.54, Lincoln Center — Herbert L.Griswold, Jan.26; Francis E. Hoover, March 23; Herbert Ewing, April 13; Oren B. Edgett, April 18; Ed. M. Harris, June 8; Dorick J. Bushorr, June 24. Hope, No. 155, Howard— Jacob F. Lewis, May 14; James M.White, July 9; AV. B. Willis, Dec. 3; William Crooks, Dec. 3. Dexter, No. 156, Dexter —PI. M.Branson, Feb. 26; G.M.Crissna, July 9; T. L. Salmon, July 9. Haven, No. 157, South Haven — Loring'A. Pickering, Feb. 9. Active, No. 158, Atchison—R. C. Meade, April 8; E. W. Freyschlag, April 8; Frank Bailey, Feb. 11 ; E. W. Sargent, Aug. 12; Charles Donnelly, Aug. 24; Edmoiid Irvan, Nov. 25. Robinson, No. 159, Robinson — Stephen D. Carlton, Nov. 5; Christopher B. Olson, Dec. 17.

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:Saqui, No. 160, Osborne —Sidney E. Rulde, Jan. 10; Eugene K. Harvey, Jan. 10; George W. AValroth, June 13. ;Sabetha, No. 162, Sabetha - Orlando O. Fountain, March 27; Levi C. Matall, Nov. 13. -Greenwood, No. 163, Fall River —E. T. White, Jan. 12; A. Sweet, Nov. 30; Lewis Coats, Oct. 29. Myrtle, No. 164, Cedar Vale —John C. Spencer, Jan. 28. Oxford, No. 16-=., Oxford—Eli S. Miller, Dec. 21. Farmers, No. 166, Randolph — Samuel Davidson, Feb. 22. learned. No. 167, Larned — Herbert Ha.scall, Jan. 2. Blue Rapids, No. 169, Blue Rapids —Chas. A. Wright, Jan. 1; Fred K. Brown, May 6; J. P. Bennett, June 3; H. G. Reynolds, jr., Nov. IS. Fraternal, No. 170, Linn City—.John S. Mitchum, Jan. 12; Herman T. Mattern, Oct. 5; William H. Shriner, Nov. 30. -Sterling, No. 171, Sterling - W i l b u r E. Stevens, Nov. 1. McPherson, No. 172, McPherson - I s a a c N. McClintock, Jan. 18; Wm. D. Gardner, May 3; Ehner E. Beach, June 7; Benjamin T. Speese, Sept. 6; Thomas W. Nixon, Nov. 15; Charles J. Neighbors, Nov. 20. Western Star, No. 174, Smith Center —F. J. Pattee. Kirwin, No. 175, Kirwiu - Enoch Hays, Jan. 11; Abram Troup, jr., Jan. 11; James R. Chamberlin, July 12; J. H. Skinner, July 12; Wm. T. S. May, Dec. 27. Prairie Queen, No. 176, Clyde —John M. Erarick, Oct. 19; Theodore E. Peterson, Nov. 16; William Lindsay, Dec. 7; William S. Stewart, LI. W. Morris, Dec. 21. Russell, No. 177, Russell— Richard J. Edwards, April 2. Burr Oak, No. 178, Burr Oak —David Bullington, Jan. 26; WilHam N. Barlett, Feb. 23; John AV. Godfrey, March 9. Mt. Moriah, No. 179, Kinsley—E. W. Cole, April 1; W. F. Hartough, Jan. 22; W. R. Terry, Jan. 8. . Louisburg, No. 180, Jjouisburg—George W. Lland, April 13; James C. Cusy, Sept. 7. Lenora, No. 181, Lenora — E. B. Dunbar, April 13; Geo. E. Crum, Sept. 26; Paul Smith, Feb. 23; John H. Norlin, May 11; Geo.G.Guyer, Nov. 9; Geo. H. AVoodward, March 25. Burrton, No. 182, Burrton —Samuel J. Phillips, Feb. 2; John T. Mansfield, Dec. 21. -Gaylord, No. 183, Gaylord —D. 0. Iloleman, June 26; 0. C. Perkins, April 24. Phillipsburg, No. 184, Phillipsburg—A. Troup, sr., Feb. 9. Mountain Slope, No. 186, Oberlin — Robert G. Doom, April 24; Charles W. Niminear, May 15; David Fessler, May 29; Cable C. Perdieu, June 26. Pittsburg, No. 187, Pittsburg —J. B. Brown, March 28; J. H. Smith, May 23; E. H. Hartwell, Sept. 26. Onaga, No. 188, Onaga— Charles J. Harned, Feb. 27; William W. Benton, Nov. 6; Octavus G. Goodman, Nov. 6; Amos E. Landon, Dec. 18.

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N e w a h c u b a , No. 189, Stockton— C h a r l e s Cloud, March 15; T. N. F u n s ton, April 29; C. Tillotson, Sept. — ; J o n a t h a n Sarver, Oct. 21. H e n r i , No. 190, Tonganoxie — E l b e r t H . M u n c i l , Dec. 7; F r a n k M. Bowser, Dec. 7. W a l n u t Valley, No. 191, Ness City - Douglas E . McDowell, Dec. 28. L y o n s , No. 192, Lyons — A. J a y Garrison, Nov. 14; F r a n k G . S u t t o n , D e c 12'; William Tonner, Sept. 12; J o h n W. White, April 25. Hartford, No. 19.3, Hartford — E d w a r d Westbrook, March 16; H. F . Lamb,. Dec. 7. Galena, No. 194, Galena — J a m e s L. H a r r i s , M a r c h 5. Madison, No. 196, Madison — J . T h o m a s Robinson, F e b . 26; J . P . Randall, April 9. C a n t o n , No. 197, Canton — M a t h e w l ^ a w , J a n . 1 5 ; Benj. H u n t , M a r c h ] 2 ; . W m . E . Watkins, Nov. o. Bhie Hill, No. 198, Lucas — J a m e s A. I_jOunsbey, April 9; P . T. Creech,. April 9 ; C. M. L o u n s b e y , April 9 ; F r a n k F r a m e s , J u l y 6; W m . F r a m e s , J u l y 6. Norton, No. 199, Norton — J o s e p h Butler, Sept. 4 ; J e a n Case, Aug. 7; .John W . B . Smith, Dec. 12. A n t h o n y , No. 200, Anthony — J . W . Gass, Nov. 4 ; J. J. McCarty, April 9.. D e l p h o s , No. 202/Delphos — E . N. Little, M a r c h 5. S u m n e r , No. 203, Caldwell - C. B. Jiickford, W . H. Gillara, J u n e 1; J o h n Lovern, Sept. 21. D o w n s , No. 204, D o w n s — A . P o w e l l , March 9 ; J a s . E . Snow, April 13; D. M. V a u g h a n , Dec. I S ; W . P e r r y M e a d o w s , April 13. E m i n e n c e , No. 205, Eskridge — Geo. W . Daily, J a n . 12; W m . Y. French,. J. S. Grimsley, D a n W. Leavell, Aug. 24: W. H, P a t t e n , Sept. 14; J a s . T. Pringle, Nov. 2 3 ; George S a n n e r , Aug. 24. H a r p e r , No. 206, H a r p e r — F . W. A n d r e w s , J a n . 1; E d g a r P. Archibald,. F e b . 6 ; A. B. Charpie, .Jan. 2; F . E . Kelley, Aug. 7; R. Cone, Oct. 2; A. J . McAdams, Dec. 18; H o m e r F . Norris, Aug. 21; .Tames Wilson, Dec. IS; R o b e r t G u m p e r t z , April 17. Occidental, No. 207, Alton — H . J a c o b s o n , F e b . 1; J. H . Faust, April 19;. Geo. N . Wilson, Sept. 6; W . T. Allen, Dec. 20. F r i e n d s h i p , No. 208, H a v e n - R . B. Marr, A p r i l 13; PLtrry Smith, April 10; Daniel Farker, April 13. Brookville, No. 209, Brookville — E . C. Blanchard, — ; D . L . Beard, May 11;. W a l t e r Chilsom, J u l y 6; P e t e r C a r r i e r , Blarch 16; E d w i n R.Ward,. — 1888. Greeley, No. 211, Greeley—William O. Decker, March 16; Eli H u f f , J u n e 8; W m . VJ. Means, Aug. 10; A. Greenfield Poplin, J a n . 12. Olive B r a n c h , No. 212, C o l o n y — R i c h a r d W. C u m m i n g s , March 15; Ed. F . E w i n g , Nov. 1 5 ; J a m e s H . McCartney, Dec. 2<i. T w i n Grove, No. 213, S e v e r y — S a m u e l 0 . Moore, April 6; M. J. Templeton, J u U ' C. • Sincerity, No. 214, Simpson— S. L. S e a m a n , Oct. 17; W. W. McCracken,. April 4; H. H. Stout, M a r c h 7; J e r r y M u r r y , J a n . 3.

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Walnut City, No. 215, Rush Center —Chas. W. Kyle, June 8; John J. Ellis,— 22; Samuel Wolman, Oct. 26; Harvey A. Russell, Dec. 27; Henry Dreaney, Thos. Kemdy, Millington G. Patrick, James W. Lawrence, Frank Dinwiddle, Joseph H. Triplett. Saratoga, No. 216, Saratoga—John M. Bowman, Jan. —; Samuel E. Campbell, Sept. 25; Morton Albaugh, Aug. 14; Joe W. Center, May 8. Ellinwood, No. 217, Ellinwood — B. F. Putnam, Dec. 7; L. S. Clark, March 16; John H. Craig, Jan. 8; M. 0. Hemenway, March 16. Land Mark, No. 218, Mound V a l l e y - J a m e s Lemon, Dec. 7. Corner Stone, No. 219, Little River— D. A. Chapman, Dec. 14; I. N.Craighead, Oct. 12; S. AV. Lane, Jan. 12; J. R. Wallace, April 13. Perfect Square, No. 220, Scranton — James M. Guddings, Nov. 25. Lebanon, No. 221, Scandia — .1. M. Dona von, Jan. 7; J. W. Johnson, Dec. 16. St. Bernard, No. 222, Dodge City—Frank M. Reamer, Sept. 27. Joppa, No. 223, Leon —John Brown, Feb. 16. Anchor, No. 224, Williamsburg—W. E. Graves, Feb. 7. Siloam, No. 225, Topeka — Robert C. Simons, Jan. 17; John Punton, E. L. Blo—l, Feb. 7; E. E. Heath, William A. Scott, Dec. 5; Charles L. Annan, Dec. 19. Dirigo, No. 226, Haddam City —Ira H. Chase, Jan. 12; James L. Scheibel, Dec. 28. Salem, No. 228, Salem'—John N. West, Jan. 5; Ezekial W. Smith, Jan. 5; Wm. H. Rogers, Jan. 5; Hiram L. Browning, Feb. 2; Enoch R. Bolby, Feb. 2; James W. Satchel, July 10; Emanuel Lyttle, Dec. 4. Vulcan, No. 229, Walnut — George W. Erniy, Oct. 5; Samuel F. Malone, Jan. 19. Ninnescah, No. 230, Kingman —Wm. H. Rouse, Jan. 2; W. E. Maynard, May 15; H. W. Sawyer, Dec. 18. Magnolia, No. 231, Newton — .Tames F. McGrath, April 10; T.R.Oldham, June 12; Louis L. Stevens, April 10. Greenleaf, No. 232, Greenleaf—David Blair, Feb. 16; Alfred Heckert, Oct. 1; Wm. Landers, Nov. 1. Clinton, No. 233, Burden —Edmond Pate, June 20. Axtell, No. 234, Axtell—Jas. Billingsl}', Jan. 12; Chas. L. Klop, May 15. Garfield, No. 235, Leonardville—Thos. Doyle, Aug. 10; A. Comthwait, Feb. 16; Chas. Vanzant, Nov. 2. Meriden, No. 2.36, M e r i d e n - J o h n Rippetoe, April 11. Temple, No. 237, McGune —Franklin Witt, Benjamin H. Smith, Feb. 9. Mt. Hope, No. 238, Mt. Hope —Calvin P. Marshall, Feb. 13; George W. Mayberry, Dec. 4. Urbana, No. 239, Urbana—W. C. Williams, Sept. 21; Samuel Keys, April 20; James P. Roads, Nov. 9. Soldier, No. 240, Soldier —W. L. Hoaglin, April 27; M. A. Wilson, March 9.

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Miltonvale, No. 242, Miltonvale — Peter Gabhart, Jan. 1; Matthew H. Panton, Feb. 19; Almond A. Stowe, June 4; John Buche, Dec. 17.Ark, No. 243, Valley Center - L a r k i n W. Bicknell, Dec. 23. Waverly, No. 244, Waverly—Ezra S. Fear, Maj' 14. Marmaton, No. 245,Moran — Chas. T. Reese, March 16; Geo. T. Milburn,. May 27 ; William T. Hall, Nov. 16. Tyrian, No. 246, Garden City—S. H. Plerbeson, John H. Churchill, Oct. 2. Chase, No. 247, Chase—A. J. Bixler, March 6. Canopy, No. 24S, Grenola —Eicliard L. Gresham, July 2; Steven Becker, Aug. 21; Mason S. Manwell, Dec. 18. Scottsville, No. 249, Scottsville — Samuel Stoner. Whiting, No. 250,Whiting—Wm.Harrison, J a n . 3 ; Jtlbert Alcorn, Jan.12.. Galva, No. 251, Galva —M. H. Plaskins, May 11; Geo. F. Haskins, Sept. 7; Wm. E. Brown, Dec. 7. Stafford, No. 2.52, Stafford —George E. Minden, Feb. 23; B.F.Wright,. April 27; Geo. K. Cruzen, Sept. 14; C. W. Dicklent, Dec. 28. Ionic, No. 254, St. John—Abram G. Bradt, July 6; Levi Stott, Feb. 16; Joseph Degen, Solomon Degen, Feb. 2. Lyra, No. 250, McLouth—N. L. Mason, Remus McArdle, June 13; Benjamin Chrisam, Nov. 7. Westmoreland, No. 257, AVestmoreland — J. W. Strieker, T. W.Zimmerman, Dec. 29; D. H. Cox, Frank Patten, A. M. Smith, B. 0. Griffith,. Nov. 2; JamesT. Barkers, Dec. 7; O. C. Kessler, A. H. Boyd, Dec. 21.. Morton, No. 258, Cheney—Albert M. Briggs, John Coffey, Byron C. Doll, Dec. 17; Joseph Hobson, March 5; Lafayette F.Jones, May 21;. Charles Banning, Aug. 6; Andrew Murphey, Dec. 17; Franklin Rogers, Jan. 4; Ambrose W. Sweet, March 19; Benj. F. Sedgewick, March 5; W. A. Thomas, Dec. 17. Beattie, No. 259, Beattie — John W. Anderson, Nov. 20. Medicine Valley, No. 250. Lake City—Dan Corune, W. A. Cox, March 23. Mulberry, No. 201, Mulberry Grove—Winfield S. Wells, Oct. 8; Byron W. Evans, Dec. 10; John Curran, Dec. 24; .John 0. Merriweather,. Oct. 8; James D. Green, Dec. 10; James R. Ramsey, Oct. 8. Charity, No. 263, Hazelton — Wm. 0. Alford, March 5; Novatus A. Barlow, Nov. 19. Kilwinning, No. 265, Pratt —Geo. C. Brown, June SO; John McDermott,. March 25. Moline, No. 267, Moline —John T. Greenwalt, Nov. 7; James Chandler, Nov. 21. Bourbon, No. 208, Bronson —John AVashburne, Nov. 6. Mistletoe, No. 269, Uonway Springs — Levi Hedrick, Anderson Gray,. Chauncy 0. Taylor, Dec. 20. Quenemo, No. 270, Quenemo—James I. Moore, Nov. 21; AA'. A. Shreeves, Dec. 19. Armourdale, No. 271, Kansas City—Ambrose Key, Feb. 7; John A. AVestmoreland, Charles Bowman, Jan. 17; Thos. H. Thompson, April 18. Kaw, No. 272, Kansas City—Geo. A. Taylor, Jan. 30.

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Unity, NO. 273, Clearwater—Thos. W. Wilson, Jan. 15; Philip H. Tompkins, Oct. 9; Frank L. Tillinghast, Nov. .5; Delos Crosby, Dec. 31.. Webb, No. 275, Meade — Edward Dool, March 18; James A. Morris, July 6; Elmer E. McCoy, March 18; Geo. C. Yost, April 13. Windom, No'. 276, Windom - Louis Arington, Nov. 9; Fred. P. Holt,. April 27; Jonathan McFall, Jan. ]0; O. H. Spencer, Dec. 14. Ashland, No. 277, Ashland—James M. Eawson, Maj' 21. Cosmos, No. 278, Kiowa - Wm. S. Clendenin, Marclr9. Barney. No. 279, Dighton—Artha C. Curra, Luther C. Vaughn, Martin R. Durling, March 16; Clem C. Bloodgood, James C. Wilkinson, Jan. 21; George C. Jones, George W. King, Oct. 4. Millbrook.No. 281,1-iill City—Ed. Smith, Jan. 12; H. J. Masters, Feb. 13; E. E. Lyon, Oct. 12. Preston, No. 283, Cimarron — Charles M. Meyers, Feb. 26; John A. Perry, Aug. 14; Hiram A. Burnett, Z. T.Skirvin, Nov. 22. Anthem, No. 284, Scott City—Eden St. Clair, Jan. 3; W. E. McLain,. March 21; J. W. Harris, Sept. 5; T. P. Fisk, Oct. 17; J. C. Moore,. Nov. 21. Lotus, No. 286, Blue Mound —George AV. Botkin, July 9; Samuel H. Evans, Dec. 24. Oak, No. 287, Lebanon—Ammy Lewis, March 8; Francis Peer, Dec. 28.. Cyrus No. 288, Hope — Lee Elmer Robinson, July 1; William R. Bigliam,. i Dec. 21. Emerald, No. 289, Lakin —J. F. Willis, March 16; Frank P. McAlister,. Dec. 7. Paradise, No. 290, Plainville — E. B. Shores, Feb. 23. Beulah, No. 291, Bunker Hill —Robt. T. Fowler, Feb. 7; Caleb W. Reede, March 7; Geo. F. Cragin, June 6. Glasco, No. 292, Glasco—J. N. Beaver, Ferd. Prince, Benj. Wershing,. Storm Warren. Kiowa, No. 293, Greensburg — George B. Conwell, James McAllister, Jan. 4; James R. Taylor, March 15; Charles K. Phillips, Oct. 4; L. C. White, June 1. Glen Elder, No. 294, Glen Elder — Geo. H. Johnson, Nov. 16. Comanche, No. 295, Cold water — Joseph G. Longwith, Nov. 8; Frank C. Fray, Dec. 28. Apollo, No. 297, Ellis—Alonzo Barber, July 5; M. C. Adair, Dec. 20. Samaria, No. 298, Wilson —John T. McKitrick, June 6; Geo. W. Thorp,Dec. 4; John Cizek, Dec. 18. Fargo, No. 300, Liberal — Samuel C. Coultrain, Sept. 16; Obediah D.. Miller, Dec. 16. Lily, No. 301, Freeport — Chas. Reynolds, Oct. 19. Gove City, No. 302, Gove City— Resm W. McAdam, Feb. 5; Frederick W. Martin, March 5 ; John M. Barton, Nov. 19 ; Chas. W. Adams,. Dec. 3; Allen W. Cameron, Aug. 6. Richfield, No. 303, Richfield —Samuel Avis, April 5; Wm. Fl Wester,. July 1; Wm. E. Woodward, Jesse Ta3'lor, Dec. 6.

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Kandall, No. 304, Randall — Ghas. E. Camp, Jan. 15; Edward Eatleff, March 19; A. W. Gibson, Dec. 14. Avon, No. 305, Westphalia—Tlios. B. Moore, March 0; Wm. A. Garom, Deo. 4. :St. Thomas, No. .306, Colby—Seymour S. Burling, April .5; Jas. B. McGonigal, Oct. 18; George W. Myers, April 19; Thomas D. Shields, March 15. Kansas, No. 307, Herington — Malcome L. Campell, Dec. 4. Alden, No. 308, Alden — Jeremiah Hurt, April 20; George T. Kerfoot, Oct. 19. Syracuse, No. 309, Syracuse — Lewis E. Hall, Aug. 5; Benjamin F. Hittell, Sept. 12. Naphtalia, No. 310, Almena — John T. Harmonson, Dec. 16. Santa Fe, No. 312, Santa F6—C. T. Massey, Sept. 14; L. E. Corwin,—; B. S. Peppers, Dec. 14 ; W. A. Lynd, —. •Coolidge, No. 316, Coolidge ^ W m . S. flamlin, May 6; John T. Johnson, June 3. Norwich, No. 319, Norwich —Andrew Cooper, March 29; AVm. M. Duffy, April 26. Vermillion, No. 320, Vermillion — Leonard Cutler, Sept. 5; John Van Vliet, May 23; Jerry Stoakes, Nov. 1. •Goodland, No. 321, Goodland — John Don Carlos, Dec. 18.

Rom .lannary 31st. A.I). IS'M.

Died Kebraary Sth, A. D. 1890, at his home in the City of Atchison.

Died at his home in the City of Willmar, llinne. sota, January 19th, A. D. 1890.

Born In the City of Lancaster, Ohio, Pebrnary 20th, A.I). 1809. Died at his home in the City of Constantiue. Michigan.

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S m i t h t o n , No. 1, H i g h l a n d — D a n i e l Vanderslice, F e b . 5. L e a v e n w o r t h , No. 2, Leavenworth — R y l a n d Jones, April 7; J a m e s N . Standiford, May 12; Squire F . Taylor, Dee. 3. AVyandotte, No. 3, Kansas City - L e m u e l U. Courter, Aug. 1 1 ; Joseph C. AVelch, March 30. W a s h i n g t o n , No. 5, Atchison — J o h n A. Martin, Oct. 2. Lawrence, No. 6, Lawrence — AVilliam Bedale, J u l y 20; Carmi A. Babcock, Oct. 22. Rising Sun, No. 8, F o r t Scott-—Nathan E. K i n g s b u r y , Sept. 28 ; Jacob C r u m , Oct. 27. Arcana, No. 9, Lawrence — C. J. Cartriglit, F e b r u a r y 5; J a s . T. Stevens, April 2. E m p o r i a , No. 12, E m p o r i a —AV. H . Field, March 22. Oskaloosa, No. 14, Oskaloosa — E . L. Worswick, Benjamin Walker, Sam. P. H e n d e r s o n . Topeka, No. 17, T o p e k a — W i n . M. Hazen, J u l y 26; J o h n H . Parsons, Sept. —; Alphonses Rodgers, .June 4. F r a n k l i n , No. 18, Ottawa — J o s e p h IMack, F e b . 11 ; T h o s . Griffy, March 9. Olathe, No. 19, Olathe - Fred. W. Case, Aug. 12. Circleville, No. 20, Circleville —AVm. C h a p m a n , J u l y 31. P a l m y r a , No. 23, Baldwin — Ulysses S. Green, May 26. Osage Valley, N o . 24, Osawatomie— E d w a r d Lewis, F e b . 2 0 ; Daniel B r y a n t , April 1. H i g h P r a r i e , No. 25, Pligh Prairie — E d w a r d J. Lewis, Aug. 12. H i a w a t h a , No. 35, ?liawatha — Simeon AV. AVilkinson, December 14. Council Grove, No. 36, Council Grove — J o h n S. Provine, A u g u s t 11. Paola, No. 37, P a o l a — D a v i d Anderson, J a n . 30; Peter Lowe, Dec. 5. Seneca, No. 39, Seneca — J o h n H . Llaven, October 12. De Soto, N o . 40, De Soto — AVilliam H . Smith, F e b r u a r y 8. H o l t o n , No. 42, Holton - J o h n M. Marshall. , Delphian, No. 44, G a r n e t t — G . M. Jackson, May 29; E. S. H u n t , Dec. 6. Easton, No. 45, Eastori —Thomas Stewart, J u l y 2. Halstead, No. 46, Halstead - J o h n McBride, F e b . 9; E d . Gillespi, Oct. 27. Mackey, No. 48, Ellingham — George H . K u r n , May 6. N i n e Mile, No. 49, L a n s i n g — E d w a r d S. Menager, March 29. Orient, No. 51, T o p e k a — D a v i d Bertram, F e b . 1 3 ; D. A. Millice, March 21 ; E d w a r d S. Lenfesty, Nov. 16. AVetmore, No. 53, AVetmore — Phillip H . Barnes, March 13. Troy, No. 55, Troy — Lorenzo D. Stocking. Saltville, No. 59, Saltville — Clemeth W. Abercronibie, Sept. 11. Salina, No. 00, Salina - S. M. Palmer, F e b . 16. A d a m s , No. 63, Oswego — Jacob Bridenstine, May 8; Lewis Griffith, J a n . 24; Chas. J. Bowles, sr., Oct. 22.

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Burlington, No. 66, Burlington — S. S. Prouty, Jan. 30; Elanson Warner, June 23. Chetopa, No. 73, Chetopa—Wm. Kellerman, Feb. 14. Wamego, No. 75, Waiuego — H. C. Woolger, March 7; John S. Kelly, Oct. 15. Tu.scan, No. 82, Neosho Falls — J. 0. Kelso, January 30. Doric, No. S3,Eudora —Charles Carpenter, —; John Hammert, Aug. 19. Sunflower, No. 8G, Wichita —James B. Lawrence, May 28; Allen C;. Johnson, September 18. Mankato, No. 87, ilankato — Alfred Evans, July 1. Eureka, No. 88, Pleasanton — .\lex. Chitwood, July 18. Home, No. 89, Centralia — James McDonald, Sept. 10. Marysville, No. 91, Marysville — George Geolitz, April 15; Hiram P. Wells, Nov. 14. Girard, No. 93, Girard — Joseph P. Garson, Jan. 3; Thos. R. Runyon, Oct. 15. • Harmony, No. 94, Neodesha—William Cowgill, June 19; Henry Cramer, Nov. 12. Constellation, No. 95, Fredonia— Henry Brown, Jan. 19; Bruce A.Blume, Feb. 2. Patmos, No. 97, El Dorado —M. Fitzgerald, May 27. Wichita, No. 99, Wichita - T h o m a s Jewell, Dec. 13. Cedar, No. 103, Chanute — George Barers, May 19. Solomon City, No. 105, Solomon City—John Flynn, Sept. 21. Fortitude, No. 107, Independence —Lemon Bates, Feb. 25; William O. AViltse, July 27. Memphis, No. 108, Garland —C. C. Clarry, August 30. Adelphi,No. 110, Winfield —Noble Caldwell, Sept. 9: John C. Roberts, April 12; H. C. Schock, July 29; William Thompson, Aug. 28. St. John's, No. 113, Concordia — Louis D. Owen, April 22; Abe Whitehead, April 8. Advance, No. 114, Florence—AVilliam Misse, Dec. 23. Muscotah, No. IIG, Muscotah—-A. L. Sprague, July 25; Joel Furnum, Dec. 29. Parsons, No. 117, Parsons — Hugh K. Smith, Jan. 21; Fred. C. Frederer, March 21; Samuel J.Rackett, August 28. Halcyon, No. 120, Peabody—Phil L. Corby, March 23. Woodson, No. 121, Toronto — E. M. Enos, Nov. 19. Clifton, No. 122, Clifton —George Stegman, October 14. Cawker City, No. 125, Cawker City—Samuel W. Boyd, February 9. Belleville, No. 129, Belleville — E. J. Pierce, Dec. 27. Carson, No. 132, Elk C i t y - George W. Selby, Oct. 25. Crescent, No. 133, Arkansas City—James Hill, May 30; Jos. T. Grimes, July 23. Lenexa, No. 135, Lenexa — Thos. W. Freeman, March 25. Vesper, No. 136, Sedan —J. W. Crowell, June 8.

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Reno, No. 140, H u t c h i n s o n — George W. Woodard, Nov. 20; Bruce E m e r son, December 7. Signal, No. 141, Osage City — H a r r y Smith, J a n u a r y 3. Newton, No. 142, Newton — George B. Rohrer, April 12. Gilead, No. 144, Y a t e s C e n t e r — Isaac M. J e w e t t , October 2. Ellsworth, No. 140, Ellsworth - J o h n Getty, J u n e 1. Center, No. 147,'Marion ~AVm. W. Brewer, J a n . 27. Thayer, No. 149,Thayer—Theo. D. Edwards, April 2.5; J o h n Stall, Aug. 23. Douglas, No. 151, Douglas — Issac Renfro, J a n . 28; J. B. H e a v e n r i d g e , Dec. 30. Lebo, No. 152, Lebo —Wm. D. Howell, May 10. € a t o , No. 153, Cato — N. 0 . Martin, Nov. 2. Oiwenwood, No. 103, Fall River — J . P. O'Dell, Nov. 10. Myrtle, No. 104, Cedar Vale — Geo. L. Whaling, J u l y 7. O.xl'ord, No. 105,.O.\rord - J o h n \V. M c F a d d e n , March 20. F a r m e r s , No. 100, Randolph — J a m e s W. Glrahm, May 10. Sterling, No. 171, Sterling— AVilliam P. Frost, J a n . 7. McPherson, No. 172, McPherson — Olof lleggelund, F e b r u a r y 25; Becker Folsom, August 31. Belle Plaine, No. 173, Belle Plaine — C. F . H o r n e r , J a n . 9 ; David Snider, S e p t e m b e r 15. Kirwin, No. 175, K i r w i u — F r a n k l i n Campbell, A u g u s t S. Prairie Queen, No. 170, Clyde — Lewis W. Borton, April 14; Silas Peters, J u n e 22 ; J a m e s M. Roach, J u l y 0. Lenora, No. 181, L e n o r a — J o h n McManis, J u n e 1. Pittsburg, No. 187, P i t t s b u r g — Harvey Wright, Dec. 15. AValnut Valley, No. 191, Ness C i t y — P h i l o C. Black, Oct. 2 8 ; P e t e r H a g e r m a n , March 5. Hartford, No. 193, Hartford — AVilliam A. Baysinger, F e b . 13. Galena, No. 194, G a l e n a — H e n r y Boughton, March 17; E d w a r d M. Clendenning. Blue Hill, No. 19S, Lucas — G. W. L e m m o n s , April —. Delphos, No. 202, Delphos — Sylvester S. Still well, J a n u a r y 9. Dov>'ns, No. 204, Downs — J o h n M. J o h n s o n , J u l y 19. Occidental, No. 207, Alton — J. S. Chandler, J u l y 17. W a l n u t City, No. 215, R u s h Centre — J o h n L. Rowland, Sept. 12. L a n d Mark, No. 218, Mound V a l l e y — J . L. Smith, J u l y —. Corner Stone, No. 219, Little River — Calvin Crocker, Dec. 7. Lebanon, No. 221, Scandia — F . M. Scott, J u n e 4. St. Bernard, No. 222, Dodge C i t y - G e o . W. Wallace, Nov. 4. Joppa, No. 223, Leon —J. E. Potter, J a n . 3. Siloam, No. 225, T o p e k a — Melvin S. M u r p h y , March 2 ; Leroy B. Tewksb u r y , Sept. 2; H a r r y H. Trowbridge, Sept. 19. Vulcan, No. 229, W a l n u t — T h o m a s M. Smart, Sept. 15. Ninnescah, No. 230, K i n g m a n — J a m e s Weiler, May 12. Greenleaf, No. 232, Greenleaf — W m . K. McConnell, May 8. Milton vale, No. 242, Milton vale — G e o . Mee, May 23.

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Ark, No. 243, Valley Center—Wm.S. Turner, April 12. Ionic, No. 254, St. John - C h a r l e s H. Higgin.s, Dec. 26, 1888; John G. Land, Feb. 28; Horace M. Woolley, Jan. 14. Milan, No. 255, Milan — James Holland, Feb. 6; A. C. Eomine, —. Westmoreland, No. 257, Westmoreland — C. A. Skene, June 7.' Logan, No. 264, Logan — Peter Lukinbill, March 16. Quenemo, No. 270, Quenemo — Christopher Musgrove, Jan. 31 ; Joseph A. Swenson, May 2. Armourdale, No. 271, Kansas City—Lealds F. Tate, Aug. 27; Farwell G. Shedd, Nov. 29. Cosmos, No. 278, Kiowa"— Frank E. Gould, Nov. 16. Lotus, No. 286, Blue Mo.und —John D. Wait, Aug. 4. Emerald, No. 289, Lakin — Geo. A. Xravor, Aug. 16. Beulah, No. 291, Bunker Hill —Randall N. Bartlcson, Aug. 20. Syracuse, No. 309, Syracuse — John H. King, May 21. Goodland, No. 321, Goodland —J. Sawvel, April 2. Horton, No. 326, Horton - Frank D. Krebs, May 17; Bert H. Wilkinson, August 27.

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AVyandotte, No. 3, K a n s a s C i t y — F . Charley A c h t e r n a c h t , David P . H a d field, Robert Halford, Dec. 20. Acacia, No. 9, L a w r e n c e — J . A. BlLss, Jas. N. Corbin, R. A. H a y e s , Dec. 19. King Solomon, No. 10, L e a v e n w o r t h — J o h n Dooley, D. H. Doty, W . G. T h o m p s o n , Oct. 2; Nelson H . Brown, Nov. 20. Oskaloosa, No. 14, Oskaloosa—Thos. C. Dick, March 10. G r e a t Bend, No. 15, Great B o n d — J . L. Reynolds, J. N. Shaw, M a r c h 22. F r a n k l i n , No. 18, Ottawa —\V. J . Bodwell, Dec. 20. Olivet, No. 22, Melvern — L y m a n S. Griggs, Newton H . Morell, J u l y 18. Towanda, No. 30, T o w a n d a — L . M. Pace, \Vm. H. Young, M a r c h 6. Arcana, No. 31, D o n i p h a n — J o h n McNamee, J a m e s F o r m a n , J o s e p h R a n d o l p h , J a m e s Vineyard, Nov. 2 ; J o h n W e l s h , E . H e e n a n Bartlett, H . S. H o w a r d , Dec. 7. Mound City, No. 33, Mound C i t y — F r a n k M. Ogle, J. J. V e r m i l l i o n , J u l y 5. Council Grove, No. 30, Council Grove — George W. Clark, P e t e r G r a n t , Dec. 18. Paola, No. 37, Paola —W. J . Montgomery, J a n . 2. Nickerson, No. 43, N i c k e r s o n — A l b e r t G. K n i g h t , April 19; T. F . Sturdevant, J u l y 5. Halstead, No. 46, Halstead — Chas. L. Sayler, F e b . 16. Mackey, No. 48, Effingham —William A. Dunn,. J o h n Plenderson, J . V . Jackson, Dec. 16. Lake, No. 50, Silver Lake —George Poteet, May 23. S h a w n e e , No. 54, S h a w n e e — H a r r i s o n Hayes, Oct. 2. Spring Hill, No. 56, Spring Hill — J a m e s A. Poteet, Dec. 7. Adams, No. 63, Oswego—A. H o l m e s , May 9; I. W . Patrick, C. C. Clover, Aug. 8. W a t h e n a , No. 64, W a t h e n a — J o h n C . I n m a n , Samuel O. Beattie, J a n . 12. Frankfort, No. 67, F r a n k f o r t — N. Brooks, J a y Gano, Good P i l l s b u r y , W m . Banett, Sept. 7. H i r a m , No. 68, L e a v e n w o r t h — H e n r y E r w i n e , R. W . Blockson, J . H . Herohfleld, B. H i r c h s t e i n , Jacob Weil, March 21. Baxter, No. 71, Baxter Springs— N . Peter J o h n s o n , J a m e s M. Long, J a s . N. H a y s , J u n e 3. Delta, No. 77, Medicine L o d g e — W . M c K i n n e y , F e b . 16; R o b e r t Y a t e s , March 16. W h i t e Cloud, No. 78, AVhite Cloud—David Utt, H . H . McCormick, D a n i e l Sullivan, T h o m a s R. Pepis, Alonzo Frost, J. D. H i l d e b r a n d , J . C. Woodring, Nov. 6. New Albany, No. 81, N e w A l b a n y — G e o r g e W. Fight, A l b e r t L. Zenerley, Noah M. E n l v e , Samuel Fry, Oct. 26.

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Girard, No. 93, Girard —Edward Watts, Charles E. Barrick, Addison F. Curtis, W. A. Fritts, Elwin Mills, Martin Reynolds, June 8; C. D. Sayes, Dec. 7. Harmony, No. 94, Neodesha — E. L. Allen, July 6; George A. McCarter, Dec. 7. Constellation, No. 95, Fredonia —G. W. Teter, Newton Short, W. V. Hendricks, E. N. Cramer, Dec. 18. Delaware, No. 90, White Church — H. C. Roberts, James Peak, Feb. 2. Euclid, No. 101, Lyndon —J. M. Whinery, J. T. Underwood, Feb. 23; Wm. Eckhart, June 20. Keystone, No. 102, Coffeyville — Robert S. Dorset, John Q. Adams, Sept. 7; R. W. Allen, Dec. 21. Solomon City, No. 105, Solomon City— E. Z. Butcher, Thos. S. Blain, B. A. Banon, P. J. Bell, Rollo L. Day, Charles E. Newman, John Magill, L. M. Stockton, J. C. Wiley,"Nov. 26. Fidelity, No. 106, Eureka —F. H. Judson, Felix J. Stewart, Peter Kelsall, Dec. 17. Adelphi, No. 110, Winfleld —Thos. A. Blanchard, July 2; Alex. F. Bertram, Aug.6; Christ. C. Harris, July 2; M. S. Hooper, John A. Hurst, H. G. Johnson, F. S. Jennings, Aug. 6; N. J. Larkin, Wm. H. Moore, July 2; R. B. Pratt, G. W. Prater, Z. C. Traxler, C. R. Turner, E. F. Widner, Aug. 6. Advance, No. 114, Florence'—John C. Padgett, March 16. Muscotah, No. IIG, Muscotah — John Bapteur, B. F. Woodworth, W. D. Rouch,C. Vf. Smith, Jas. Erp, Feb. 16. Clifton, No. 122, Clifton — Frederick 0. Andrews, Andrew Kizer, Albert Martin, William H. Smith, December 4. Liberty, No. 123, Liberty—Robert Fulton, AVm. Reese, Dec. 5. Godfrey, No. 124, Godfrey—David S. Trebles, Aug. 10. Cawker City, No. 125, Cawker City — Charles D. Brown, Dec. 11. Palestine, No. 127, Edgerton — C. AV. Collins, J. M. Cook, Henry Johnson, Levi Music, June 10. Clay Center, No. 134, Clay Center — Chas. H.Perry, Thos. L. Noble,-Jolm L. Noble, Allen Wilson, Sol. K. Troxell, Aquilla J. Shaffer, Philip F. C Biehl, Dec. 3. Lenexa, No. 135, Lenexa—Nathan M. Wheeler, Oct. 5; Jas. P. Bridges, Sam S. Hallam, Ruben S. Hoyle, Dec. 7. Vesper, No. 136, Sedan — Rliinold Miller, A. C. Cannon, .Tames Hurt. Sedgwick, No. 139, Sedgwick —Willson Ragan, Jan. 15; James R. Wiley, Sept. 17; Howard F. Baker, L. L. Ladd, Dec. 3. Reno, No. 140, Hutchinson—Adam H. Beagle, J. J. Rippey, J. M. Davis, B. A. Colville, Sept. 19. Newton, No. 142, Newton — C. M. Bradt, T. C. Cutler, February 9; W. H. Carlin, March 9; James Davis, E. A. Kleeberger, N. D. Wickham, Feb. 9; George A. Yocum, April 13. Gilead, No. 144, Yates Center — Enoch McNewcomb, August 2.

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Ellsworth, No. 146, Ellsworth—William Aslimad, Edward E. Lang, .John W. Pierson, Dec. 2; James Emerison, April 1.5; Thaddeus S. Smith, Juno 17. Center. No. 147, Marion—Thos. A. McDowell, Chas. H. McLead,Geo.F. Roberts, J. J. Funk, C. B. Funk, Andrew P. Aspe, W. L. Ramsey, Alvin Battey, AVm. Brumbaugh, Chas. J. Geosse, Owen Lovelace, Charles Triplett, Chas. A. Andrews, Nov. 1. Wa Keener. No. 148, AVa Keeney —John Branch, J. AA^ Bell, J. J. Baker, K. S. Melvin, E. L. Riggs, J. T. Scott, Dec. 23; George Conger, T. AV. Miller, April 8; C. J. Ferris, Thomas H. Moore, John M. Ostrander, J. AV. Scott, May 13. . Cato, No. 153, Cato — Isaac Farmer, Dec. 6. Lincoln, No. 154, Lincoln Center—Hamilton A. C. Elrod, May 11; Cornelious A. AA^essel, June 22; Benjamin A. Clifton, Aug. 24. Hope, No. 155, Howard — Samuel Terr}', Feb. 12. Saqui, No. IGO, Osborne —George H. Pursell, Feb. 14; B. C. Berry, AVm. A. Repley, May 23. Blue Rapids, No. 109, Blue Rapids -Oscar DiUey, J. C. Preston, D. A. Peoples, Oct. 7; J. S. Plaskell, Nov. 7. Kirwin, No. 175, Kirwin—Wm. C. Don Carlos, Geo. AV. Hutchins, Chas. Smith, Dec. 27. Burr Oak, No. 178, Burr Oak—John Galbreth, Burell AV. Lathrop, ]\Iay 25. . Gaylord, No. 183, Gaylord —Robt. J. Coats, D. O. Holeraan, Jas. B. Morgan, C. E. Newman, Geo. Swoveland, M. Walcott, June 12. Mountain Slope, No. 1.S6, Oberlin — Hanson G. Dow, Chas. AV. Sutliff, AVilliam Breunan, Lewis R. Powers, Sept. 18; AVilliam E.Cook, Daniel W. Burt, Oct. 16. Onaga, No 188, Onaga —Fred Midlam, Dec. 18. AValnut Valley, No. 191, Ness City—Frank Batchelor,Lsaac AV. Hull, Zacheus IC. Johnson, James H. Johnson, Joseph AV. Miller, Nathan L. Underwood, Reason Woolverton, Dec. 14. Plartford, No. 193, Hartford — J. M. Meskimons, Dec. 7. Madison, No. 196, Madison—AVm. R. Phenis, S. J. Burnett, Jan. 1. Anthony, No. 200, Anthony— J. AV.Showalter, AV. H. Nughsorronger, AV. P. AVatkins, Nov. 4; H. A. Goodwin, E. M. Coon, Dec. 2. Delphos, No. 202, Delphos—William Rej'nolds, November 5. Harper, No. 206, LTarper — J. B. Lucas, April 3. Occidental, No. 207, Alton —E. L. Ives, A^^ H. Ives, S. M. Loyd, Dec. 20. Friendship, No. 208, Haven — Geo. F.Copeland, Sanders Cochrane, \A''m. H. Dillingham, John,AV. Follett, Marsh Hamilton, Ira Peterman, Achebert Smith, November 2.' Brookville, No. .209, Brookville —Frank l^^ Bacon, Nov. 2; Andrew 0. Poland, June 8; Henry Hays, A. B. Hayes, Nov. 2; Frank Kinney, June 8; A. C. Pattee, Nov. 2; Thomas M. Slack, John B. Taylor, June 8. Sincerity, No. 214, Simpson—J. S. Lyons, March 7.

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Walnut City, No. 215, Rush Center —Geo. W. Cooley, Dec. 27; Robt. Stevens, J. M. Ball, John Whittenberger, Elisha F. MuUaj', James E. Howe, Alexander Bell, Jesse E. Gee, Geo. D. Layanacker, Alfred Wells, John H. Teten, . Corner Stone, No. 219, Little River — C. E. McFarren, Feb. 9; E. J. Payne, G. W. Kuss, December 14. Anchor, No. 224, Williamsburg —William H. Wilson, Willis Pruett, M. H. McLaughlin, J. B. Richer, Nov. 27. Siloam, No. 22.5, Topeka — H. W. Birchmore, May 16. Jamestown, No. 227, Jamestown — John B. Evans, March 5. Axtell, No. 2.S4. Axtell —John J. Actcll, J.O. Hodgins, H. K. Sharp, John Duffy, Andrew Erickson, Daniel Mitchell, Jan. 4. Temple, No. 237, McCune — R. A. Howard, Daniel Currie, S. A. Minard, E. P. Davis, March 16. Tyrian, No. 246, Garden City — Peter Van 0.s, Seneca Ralph, John Jjumkins, Addison Bennett, D. E. Hoglein, G. B. Wiser, Aug. 7. Chase, No. 247, Chase — August Peach, Godfrey Borher, \Vm. D. McFarland, John Swisher, John S. Thompson, Chas. Price, B. F. Chrisholm, S. P. Monroe, Dec. 17. Canopy, No. 248, GrenoUi — Lewis A. Morris, Obed S. Denise, James W. Tout, Charles A. ICelso, Daniel A. McKee, Dec. 18. Bourbon, No. 268, Bourbon —Elmer E. Allenbaugh, March 13. Mistletoe, No. 269, Conway Springs — Ira Kellum, George W. Gilmore, Zachariah T. Howard, Dec. 20. Armourdale, No. 271, Kansas City, Kan.— Isaac N. Thomas, May 16. Unity, No. 273, Clearwater—Crockett W. McGooney, William Cooper, " William H. Stafford, Oct. 8. Webb, No. 275, Meade — John McGinnis, Dec. 7., AVindom, No. 276, Windom—iJames H. Broughton, Ezra A. Dickeson, Thomas M. Daves, John G. Barber, Peter Norland, Harrot Smith, Corlis V. Grace, Dec. 28. Cyrus, No. 288, Hope—AVilliam Duggan, .Tohn Faucett, Henry Wisiburn, Zeb Vickers, Dec 27. -Beulah,-No. 291,-Bunker Hill —William H. Lindsay, Andrew-plill; John Irwin, Rodney A. Marsh, December 19. Richfield, No. 303, Richfield —Gideon H. Allen, Edwin Evershul, John AV. Graham, Jacob Watson, Dec. 20. Saint Thomas, No. 306, Colby —N. O. Spencer, May 17.

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Longton, No. 26, Longton — Daniel W. Jaekson, Oct. .5. Paola, No. 37, Paola—Asa K. Sellers, Feb. 4. •Chetopa, No. 73, Chetopa — J. P. De .Tarnette, Nov. 16. Harmony, No. 94, Neodesha — Frank L. Street, July 20. Ellsworth, No. 146, Ellsworth — William O. iS^icholson, June 3. McPherson, No. 172, McPherson — John F. McGowan, June 7. Burr Oak, No. 178, Burr Oak —Andrew J. Godfrey, Dec. 28. Hamlin, No. ISo, Plamlin — Frank H. Irwin, September 28. •Quenemo, No. 270, Quencino — Frank C. Sparks, Sept. 12; John Montgomery, Oct. 10. Kiowa, No. 293, Greensburg — Robert Maynes, Jan. 4.

LIST OF EXPULSIONS DURING YEAR ENDING DEO. 31, 1889.

<Sardner, No.-65, Gardner—Joseph Carothers, Dec. 4. Hiram, No. 68, Leavenworth — Samuel Solomon, Feb. 7. White Cloud, No. 78, White Cloud —Bradley W. Anderson, Aug. 7. Delaware, No. 96, White Church—W. P. Hinton, April 6. •Ottawa, No. 128, Otta\\-ii —William K. Moltram, Sept. 2. Pomona, No. 138, Pomona — R. M. Yarham, March 19. Greenleaf, No. 232, Greenleaf—Hugh Thornraan, Aug. 19. Moline, No. 267, Moline — Nathan Davis, Jan. 17. Bourbon, No. 268, Bronson — Elmer E. Allenbaugh, June 12.

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W m . S . Mickle... Lawrence Douglas Gnstav Weber... Iving S o l o m o n , L e a v e n w o r t h . . . L e a v e n w o r t h . , P e t e r J. Freling.. .lewell H o s e a T. C a t l i u , . nT^ J e w e l l Emporia W. H . H a r r i s o n . . 13 Nemaha C h a s . C. V i n i n g , . 14 O.skaloosa" I.W. Balsley Jefllersou I D G r e a t He'nd Great B e n d G e o . N . Moses Ifi Kilcv ^hulhatla^ 0. F.Oliu 17 Topeka W i n . S. R a n k i n . . 18 Krauklin O l i u M. W i l b e r . . 19 Oliithe .Johnson William Julian.. 20 ("Mrclevillc Oircleville Jackson A. K. O u r s l e r 'Jl V a l l e y F a l l s . . . V a l l e y F a l l s . . . . J e H e r s o n J. T. B. G e p h a r t . . Osngc J o n a t h a n Ashby. Melvern •J;-' I'alni v n i Cliarles Cutler... l^aldwin City.. Douglas .John B.Oliver... 24 O s a ^ e V a l l e y . . O s i u v a t o m i e . . . L'-aveuworth.. 2a Hiy^h P r a i r i e . . Lontrton Klk 20 Gust Anderson.. Cotiev 27 I.e Kov Geo.AV. R i n g l e , . . Mapleton Bourbon ^L A. W a t e r m a n . 28 Eldora Humboldt Allen George H. F o x . . . 20 Butler...' Towandu William Snyder. SO Doniphan Doniphan FdwiTi F . Moore.. 31 A r e a i i a Auburn Shawnee F. W. H a r r i s o n . . 32 A u b u r n .Mound C i t y . . . M o u n d ( ; i l y . . . C o r t l a n d L. L o n g 34 I L i v e n s v i l l e . . . H a v e n s v i l l e . . . P o t t a w a t o m i e . G e o . L . B u l l o c k . . Hiawatha Hiawatha , Brown C. H . L a w r e n c e . . . l o h n .1. C r o w l e v . 30 C o u n c i l G r o v e . C o u n c i l G r o v e . Paoia Miami Paolu F. H . J a c k s o n . . ' . . Tola '•IS l o l a A. J. F u l t o n Allen Nemaha Johnson B e n j . F . STivder.. 40 D e S o t o DeSoto t ; h a s . C. H a d s a l l . 4! B l o o n i i ' g G r ' v e T r j u i i n g P o s t . . L i n n llollon Moses -'^arbaeh... Clias. W. A r u o k l . 43 N i e k e r s o n . . . . N i e k e r s o n Anderson 44 D e l p h i a n G. F. H u t c h i s o n . L e a v e n w o r t h . . Daniel Polly 45 Harvev 40 H a l > t e a a Hnlyiead •\ l l e m m a u t Bourbon 47 D a v i d W. B u e l l . . . ]2flinf,diain Atchison C. H . F l l s w o r t h . . . 48 M a c k e v Jjansiny L e a v e n w o r t h . . F. B . M e r r i t t 40 N i n e M i l e Shawnee A. D. H o l l i . s t e r . . . Topoka Shawnee K.A. M ' L a u c h l a n 51 P o t t a w a t o m i e . C. A. U l l e r i e k . . . . 52 r o l t a w a t o m i e . S t . iMarvs Nemaha L e v i C. C l a r k 53 W e t n i o r e Wetmore Johnson J . C. F e r g u s o n . .. 54 S h a w n e e Trov L o y d H. S a x ton... 55 Johnson Sam'l W.Young. Spri'imHill Covville 57 C o v v i l l e F r a n k B. Day Winlield 58 Wi'nfield H e n r y T. T a ' t u m . Saltviile Mitchell 50 S a l t v i i l e R. E . N i e k l e s GO La C v g n e T. N . M a r s h a l l . . . . Gl L a C y g n e Kidgeway, , , Osage G . W . B r a d field.. 62 K i d y e w a y J o h n W. G i l h a m G3 Oswego A u g u s t Miller.... G4 W a t h e u a Walhena J o h n J. Glover... 65 Burlington CoRev R o b t P. Douglas. Marshall J o h n B. Wilson.. Frankfort L e a v e n w o r t h . . L e a v e n w o r t h . . H e n r y Sellers GS Hanover W a s h i n g t o n . . . A. J . W h i t m o r e . . GO S t a r 8 0 10

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Dwight Byington. W. L. J o h n s o n . C Huddleston 0 . J. R i c h a r d s . W m . F . Allen. W.S. Williams. J o h n C. B r o w n . T h o s . K. A t k i s o n . T C McNabb \Villiam LeonardChas S Bixbv C. M . S t a h l m a u . . E.G. W i l s o n . R. W. C a r p e n t e r . . E. C. R o b i s o n . David Wadell. H.H.Bulkley. Samuel Cohn. J a m e s f. Kel.sey. C h a s . L. K n i g h t . J. B. Hob.'^nn. R. W. Duffy. A.W. Wilhite. W i l l i a m H. K e e s A. D. S o w e r l y . D. V. R i v s e n . Jas-W, Perkins. .James S. G u l i e y . S a m u e l H. K e e c h . J a c o b S. M o h l c r . . G e o r g e N. P a i g e . B. F. H o l l e n b a e k . . .\lfred R.ritnrgis. \j. E. W o o d i n , jr. T h o s . W. B r e w e r Alfred R . C a r v . C l a r k A. F i i s t b n . George P. Hall. Jno.A. C.Gordon J. B. A r m s t r o n g . C h a r l e s H . Bell. R. B e i g a . Ruilolph Wald.

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John T Evans... J . L . Worlev. 0 . L. M o o r e C a r l t o n A. G a t e s . A . J . A p p U - g a t e . D. P . H a s e l t i n e . . L o u i s 0 . S r o v i l l e . A. A. D o w n e r . . . M o n t g o m e r y .. .)ohu A. ^^ c o d . Cotteyville Neosho W. N . M c C o n n . . . . J. C. M e r r i l l . Channtc W a s h i n g t o n . . . . W a s h i n g t o n . . . H . J . D i i r e n b a u g h S H. M a u n d e r . J . L. C i a l b r e a t h . . P a r k S. W a r r e n . S o i o m o n City.. J j i c k i n s o u (Jreeivwood W i l l i a m H. D r e w F. W. Wat.<on. Eureka I n d e p e n d e n c e . M f ) n t g o m c r y ... I s a i a h G. F o w l e r J o s e p h H. C r a i g . Bourbon J . I. :\[niioii K. E. A n d e r s o n . Ciarliiud Amerieus Winfifid Shawnee Marshall W m . W. D e d r i c k . \ ' WM..r<'-Mn Cliiud Concordia Klorenee T h o s . L. F e n n o . Union Town .. Jiourbon W . J . Cucliran . . . H : R . Grillith. Muscotah ...... J . I-: L e w i s Piirsons Labette S a n r i B. N e w t o n . U r i a h S. H a r r . G e o r g e Mn^t Wilson Cherokee Wm. H.Clark. Marion Peabodv C. H. R e a m e s G. W. (wimp. . \\'uodson Toronto C h a s . H. S t a r . r e t i . Ali^.-rn M. Ragle. DcWilt C.Tyler. Liberty M o n t g o m e r y .. R. M. B e n n e t t . . . . J a m e s Lau-^hlin. Bourbon C o d 1'rev C; T. H u m p h r i e s . Robt. E w i n g . C a w k e r City.... Mitchell V. H . B r a n c h . . . . W m . J. L e w i s . Elk Elk F a l l s C. W. R a m bo Johnson W.J. Eudley .... Ottawa .John H a l l o r e n . . W . T . Dillon C h a u t i c e y Perry.. Belleville B. P. F i i n c h e s s . . . FL P l a n k i n t o n . S Ilnrl.'rhill. Elk Citv > r o n t g o m e r y .. Arkansas City. ' h a s . A. H o w a r d J. H. H a r t m a n . Clay C e n t e r — Clay F r a n c i s D . B l a k e . ' H . W. S t a c k p o l e . Wichita Columbus

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Kevstone io;j Cud 11 r nvi i-'rontier 105 S o l o m o n C i t y . 100 F i d e l i t y 107 F o n i i n d e 108 M e m p h i s 109 A n i e r i c n s 110 A d e l p h i ' . III Hesi)erian 1 1 ' B l u e V u l l e y .... n;-i S t . J o h T i ' s I H Advance 115 Excel-sior IMi M u s c o t a h 117 P a r s o n s 11^ 119 120 I l a l c v o n 121 122 (Jlil'ton 120 L i b e r t y ]2'J G o d f r e v 125 C a w k e r C i t y . . . 120 M e r i d i a n ..' 127 P a l e s t i n e 12S O t t a w a 129 B e l l e v i l l e lyo P o l a r S t a r . . . . ISl 132 VS6 131 Clay C e n t e r 135 L e n e x a 13(1 V e s p e r Chautauqua... 137 C h e r r y v a l e C h e r r y v a l e — M o n t g o m e r y . . . l e r r y A. H o u s e l . j W m . 0 . W h i t n e y . . 138 P o m o n a 139 S e d g w i c k Sedgwick Charles E. Green. J o h n E . H a u n . . MO He n o John M.Jordan .'W.R.Underwood Hutchinson ...

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107 HiK i ' j i r k e r v i l l e IGU B l u e K a p i d p . . . . IVO 171 I'rl M c p h e r s o n 17,1 Belle P h i i n e . . . . 174 W e s t e r n S t a r . . 175 17(i J77 Kussell 178 B n r r Oiik 179 Mt. M o r i a h . . . . J HI) 181 182 183 181 P h l l l i p s b n r g . . I8."i H a m l i n -180 M o u n l ' n S l o p e J 87 P i l t s b u r y 1S8 189 N e w a h c a n b a . . 190 J91 W a h u U V a l l e y . 19' 19;; H a r t f o r d 191 195 1911 197 19S n i n e H i l l 199 20(1 .201 20-» 2();-l 2114 •20.-. 20(1

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A. H . H a v e n s T. L . T h o m p s o n . R. W . S i m m o n d . . J, W. B l a c k b u r n . S. G. G u e r r i e r . Charles A Kreg.. F r a n k P. W e l l s . F r e d . Crafts J o h n E. C o r w i n . . J. J I n x w o r l b y . G e o . W. D o n a r t . . H . W e a t h e r s p o o n Wm. Rohan nan. D. W. C o o l e v Kilev Geo.T. Poison.... F r a n k D . T a y l o r . Geo. W. F i n n e y . Larned Pawnee Parkerville J o h n Mo.'^er W. H. A l l ' o r d . Blue H a p i d s . . . Marshall J.O.Buell Wm. Hunter. Linn (;itv Washington ... W.A.Wharton... Aug.Saller. Sterling Wm. Scheth ... McPher55on Geo. McCourt >[olMier^on J . U. F e l l o w s . Belle P l a i n e . . . S u m n e r H . S . R i c h a r d s . . . J . W. F o r n e y . Smith Center.. Smiih E . W. H a i n e s . . . . C h a s . C. U h l . Phillips E . W. W a r n e r Chas. E. MoneU. Clvde Cloud A n t h o n v A.Roth Wui. Richards. RusseH Kussell : .lewell K iuKslev Edwards E . -AL B o i e s W. S. S i m p s o n . Louisburg Miam] Goo. A. B o y l e J. W. S t e w a r t . Harvev Ph'illipsburg... Phillips Oberlin Pittsbnrg Onaga

W i l l i a m H v d e . . . H . Emer.'^on. Corwin D. S c o t t . J. j r . Sallee W. D . G r a n g e r . \y. A . B u r n e t t . . . H . C . I l o l l i n g e r . L e e V a n W i n k l e . J . W. . l e n u i n g s .

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Tonganoxie ... L e a v e n w o r t h . . Ness City R..I. Mcl-arlaud. W . J . Ogden. Ness Geo. W.Clark.... A . L . Perrv. Cherokee Hays City Greenwood L. J . C u n k l e D. C. C a l l c n . M c P h e r s o n — C h a s . F . ^ o u n g . . T h o s . A. G r a g g . Norton Harper Sumner Ottawa Caldwell Sumner— Osborne Wabaunsee Harper Harper Bull City Osborne New H a v e n . . . . Reno Brookviiie Saline Bourbon Greelev Ander-son . . . . . . A nthony Mnlvane

C. A . M i l l e r David Badger... P o r t e r C. H u l l . . . J o h n R. V a s e v . .

H . M. Dnrlinger. I r a P. T r i e k e y . E. B. Crew. J a m e s F.'^Iark.

R o b e r t W. G r e e n Mo?e.'^ H . C o l e . . . W. H . W i l l i a m s . . Wm. F.Soper Chas. Van Dvke. S. D. O s b o r n e . . . . Henry Boucher..

D. R u s e n b a r k . E . B. W e a t h e r b y . J . R. L o o m i s . W m . H. Darnull. T . J . RoUman. O.W.I nskeep. C. W . S i n g l e t o n .

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L. R. W h i t e C h a s . \\. W i l l e t t . M. A. P a l m e r H.H.Kiehl O r r i s W. l i l o o d . . . W a s h i n g t o n . .. Gabriel Ellinger.. .lanieslown Cloud David B. Moore., Jewell .i. M. I ^ o m .. Walnut Crawford H . E. R a k e s t r a w . . Kingman Wm.S.CJrosvenor HarvL'v P . M. H o i s i n g t o n Greenleaf W a s h i n g t o n . . . E. E. H a d d i x . . . . Cowk'v Win. H . Manser.. Axtcl! Marshall C. B . T h u m m e l L . L e o i i i i r d v i l l e . . Rilov (;has. L . C a l e y W. C. S p e n c e r Wm. Palmer Mt. H o p e ^lichael Poet... . l o h n W. P e r r y . . . Urbana Jaekson .bis. L. S t a r c h e r . . Leavenworth,. Samuel Boauy... Cloud Miltonvale E. H. 'I'ownseud.. Veni.s M a v a l l Valluy Center . R o b t . I. Glass Moran Allen Geo. B . L a m b e t h G a r d e n City.... N. M. S m i t h . . . . Riee Grenola KIk ]..D.CuuniTigb'm .Seottsvillc Mitchell ChaS.Sbedd,. . , Galva MePherson D a n . ,J. W y m a n . . . Stallord Silas F . Hoopus.. Staiford WilliamDixon.. Siartord Milan Snmner ....... MeLonth Thus. Russell W e s t m o r e l a n d . P o t l a w a t o n i i e . . L . D. H a r t Hedgwiek T . B. C a m p b e l l . . Marshall A. .1. B r u n s w i g . . L a k e City Barber G. H t ' u d r i c k s o n . . H . J. B a n g s Mulberry Gr've Crawford L e w i s J e n k i n s .. Hazletou Dau'l O.Edwards Phillips A. W. C r i p p i n . . . J a m e s Kcllv Norionville E d . W. P h i l l i p s . . El k Wni.H- Smethers Wm. C a m p b e l l . . Conway Spr'gs. S u m n e r J o s . P . Clai>p Queneino Osa.e G e o . >L H a r t Armourdale... Wyandotte J o h n ^L E n o c h s . . Kansas City.... Wvandolte S. M e C o n u e l l Sedgwick G.N.Drury Weir Cilv D a n ' l H. B r y a n t . . M u a d e Center... M e a d e MePherson J.V'uNordstraud Clark C a l W. C a r s o n . . . M . L. M c ( ; l u r e . . . Nuw Kiowa Harber J n o H. Schiereck Dighion J o s . S. K L ' I I V Bniicr D a v i d M. S m i t h . . Millbrook H o d g e m a n . . . \V. S. K e n y o n Gray C h a s , E. P a r l i n . . . Ciuiarron

Secretary. Thos. H, Meier. Fred. J. Bunert. J I . J. M a i n , H e n r v P. Cooper. J . T . Davis. L. M. S t r o t h e r . E d g a r G. Y o u n g . Mo-;es R o a d y . Alex. Aseth. B . C. F o s l o . G e o . W. M c H r i d e . I-Iarry H . L e d l i e . G e o . J. B u s h . C h a s . 0 . C'tiinn. Wm. P . M u d g e t t . C h a s . W. J o n e s . J.E.CotrL'v. H e n r y M. F o r d .

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Grand

Treasurer.

'•'BEVERLIN B E C K I . N . KOBEIITS CHRISTIAN BECK... CHRISTIAN B E C K . . CHRISTIAN BECK.. CHRISTIAN BECK.. CHRISTIAN BECK... CHRISTIAN BECK.. CHRISTIAN BECK.. CHRISTIAN HECK.. CiiRLSTiAN B E C K . . CHRISTIAN BECK.. CHRISTIAN BECK.. CiiiiisTiAN H E C K . . Ciiiii.STiAN B E C K . . CiiRi.sTiAN B E C K . . . CHRISTIAN BECK.. CHRISTIAN BECK.. CHRISTIAN BECK.. C H I H S T I A N BE.CK... CHRISTIAN BECK... CHRISTIAN BECK... CiiitiSTiAN B E C K . . CHRISTIAN BECK.. CIIRLSTIAN B E C K . . CHRISTIAN BECK... CHRISTIAN BECK.. CHRISTIAN BECK... CHRISTIAN BECK.. CHRISTIAN BECK.. CHRISTIAN BECK.. CHRISTIAN BECK... CHRISTIAN BECK... CHRLSTIAN B E C K . . CHRISTIAN BECK...

Grand

Secretary,

''C. T. H A R R I S O N . ':'CHARLE.S J H J N D E E . '•"J'HARLES MUNDEE. '^CHARLES M U N D E E . '•'CHARLES M U N D E E . E . T. C A R R . E . T. C A R R . E . T. C A R R . E . T. C A R R . E. T . C A R R . E. T. C A K R . E. T. CARR. E . T. C A R R . E . T. C A R R . E. T. CARR. J O H N H . BRO\VN. J O H N H . BIIOWN. JOHN H . BROWN. J O H N H . BROWN. J O H N H . BROWN. JOHN H . BROWN. JOHN H . BROWN. JOHN H . BROWN. J O H N 11. B R O W N . JOHN H . BROWN. JOHN H . BROWN. J O H N H . BIIOWN. JOHN H . BROWN. JOHN H . BROWN. JOHN H . BROWN. J O H N H . BROWN. J O H N IT. B R O W N . • JOHN H . BROWN. JOHN H . BROWN. JOHN H . BROWN.

Grand

ELECTIVE GEAND OFFICERS OF THE GBAND LODGE OF KANSAS FROM ITS ORGANIZATION TO THE PRESENT TIME.

J/.-. M'.-. Grand

-J.W.SMITH "R. R . R E K S *J. S A Q E I *K. R. KKKS -.1. S A Q U I "R. R. H F . I B fG.II. FAIROHII.D <'R. R. RICES *J. S. R E D F I E I . D t G . H. F A I H C H I U ) C. K. HoI.T.IDAY C. K . HOT,1.IDA Y *.lAC01lSA(iUI •.. C. K. HOI.I.IDAY C. K . HOI,I.IDA Y ".lACOH S A Q U I 0 . K . HOI.I.IDAY *.lACOii SA(iUr r . K. HOI.I.IDAYt.\L S. A D A M S t F . A. S M I T H t J L S . ADAMS . . , f E . A. S M I T H •loiiN H . B R O W N J O H N H . HROWN JC. C. KEI.I.U.M J O H N I I . l^itowN J O H N IM. P R I C E G. \V. HOGEROOM J O E ! N M. R K I C E t J . D . RUSH S'I.B.SHARI0 . A. HASSirrr *I.l).SHARP 0 . A. B A S S K T T .lOlIN GUTHRIE ••'ISAAC 11. S E I A I I P JOHN G U T H R I E t J A C o n D. R U S H .loHN G U T H I H E E . D . Hll.I.YER E . D. I I I I . I . Y E R n. B Y I N G T O N J . 1). M(;CI.EVP:I:TV *\Vji. C O W G I R L -•W.M.COWGil.I, J . D. McCl.KVEItTY *A. D. IIC' ONAUGIIY.. * \ V M . COWCHI.I S A M U E L R . RETERS J . J A Y HUCK GEOIIGE S. GREEN A . H . ELLIS J. J A V HUCK M. M. MlELEFL S. E . S H E L D O N H E N R Y C . COOK Sii.AS E . S H E L D O N 1 WATSON M . LAMK IlENi'.Y C. C O O K GEORGEC. KENYON. .. \VAT.SON 11. L A M B J . C. R O S T L E T H W A I T E . GEORC.IC C . K E N Y O N . . J . C. RoSTl.iailWAlTE.. 1 A . M . C A L L A H A M

'•'Deceased. tKomoved from this Jurisdiction,

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174

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GRAND REPRESENTATIVES O F T H E GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS N E A R O T H E R G R A N D LODGES, A P P O I N T E D .

Alabama M.'.W.' J O H N MoLoAcii of Monroeville. Arkansas M.-.AV.' J O H N M . CLAYTON'** of P i n e Bluff. California M.-.W.- ISAAC S . TITUS of San F r a n c i s c o . Canada R.-. W.- J . J . MA.SON of Waniilton. Colorado M.-.\V.- WEISSTEH D . ANTHONY..of D e n v e r . Connecticut M.-. W.- LuKK A. l>0CKW00D..;...of G r e e n w i c h . Delaware M.-.W.- HiJNitY F . PouTEK of Seaford. District of Col M.-.W.- Nom.i': D. LAUXKR of Washington City. Florida M.-.W.- SAMUEL PASCO of Monticello. Georgia W.- llENEtv RANKS of La G r a n g e . Illinois R.-. W.- G E O . M . MOUI.TON .of Chicago. Indiana M.-.W.- AVii.i.iAM IIACKEK of SlicUayville. Iowa M.-.AV.- AVii.i.iAir P . Ai.i.EN of Diiliuque. Idabo Territory M.-.W.- CHAHLES HI.MUOJJ of Boise City. Kentncky M.-.W.- CMAKLES W . FISIV of C o v i n g t o n . Loiiisiana R.-. AV.- .loii.v G . McW]i.LiA.MS..of Shreveport.. Maine R.-.AV.- AnciriE L. TAI.BOT of Lewiston. Manitoba R . . AV.- JA.MES A . 0 I ! A S of . Maryland JOHN A. LYNCH of . Michigan M.-. W.- J A J I E S H . FAKNAM of Eossopolis. Minnesota... R.-. AV.- .JOHN H . BUOWN'-' of W i l l m a r . Montana M.-.AV.- Irlucrr DUNCAN'" of Virginia City.. of N a t c h e z . Mississippi AV.- E. GEORGE D E L A P of St. Louis. Miissouri AV.- J. P . RiciiAUDSON Nebraska M.-.AV.- RoiiERT C. JoHDAN of Oinalia. Nevada R . . AV.- JoH.N' H . DEN.VIS of Tuscarora. . New Brunswick R.-. AV.- GEOUGE I-r. LAUGHTON..of M a n e t o n . New- i l a m p s h i r e M.'.AV.- J O H N J . 13EI.L of E x e t e r . New Jersey AV.- C H A R L E S RU.SS of E l i z a b e t h t o w n . of Socorro. New Mexico. AV.- C H A R L E S RUSSELL NewYork AV.- L E W I S H . RAYMOND of N e w Y o r k City.. N o r t b Carolina M.-.W.- KuGE.VE P . MARTIN of W i l m i n g t o n . Nova Scotia AV.- D A N I E L G- M C K A Y of Halifax. of Sabina. Oliio AA'.- .loiiN LiGiiTXER Oregon M.-.AV .- SAMUEL HUGHES of Forest Grove. Pennsylvania .^M.-.AV.- SAMUEL B. D I C K . ; of M e a d v i l l e . P'ce Edwards I'd W.- NATHANIEL McLAREX..of Cliarlottetown.. of M o n t r e a l . Qnebec E.-.AV.- CORNELIUS J U D G E of P h u e u i x . R h o d e Island AV.- D A N I E L BABCOCK Soutli C a r o l i n a AV.' W . F . STROXG of . South D a k o t a RORERT GRAIIA.M of . Tennessee R.-. AV.- JosEi'H M. ANDERSON...,of L e b a n o n . Te.xas of . Utah R.-.AV.- .A. B. RICHARDSON of P a r k City. Vermont AV.' IRA SAYLES of Joiiesville. of R i c h m o n d . Virginia W.- W.M. LowEX.STEix of Kalama. AVashington T e r W:. AV.- JosEi'ir S.MiTH AVest V i r g i n i a AV.- JoHX M . COLLINS of Charleston. AVisconsin M.-.AV.- H E N R Y L . PALMER of M i l w a u k e e . AVyomingTer AV.-, J O S E P H B . ADAMS of . "Deceased.

Grand Lodge of Kansas.

175

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

w.- .THOMAS J . ANDERSON

..of of R . McCOEMACK of of British Columbia., vv.- . W M . D. THOMPSON of •Oanada ,.M.- .W : . J o s . D. M C C L E V E R T Y of •California W: . A N D R E W M . CALLAHAM .ROBERT E . TORRINGTON of ..of Connecticut M- .w.- . O W E N A. BASSETT .J,-vMES S N E O D E N of of M ' •.w.- . H E N R Y - C . COOK . G E O R G E VV. HOGEBOOM of Florida R.JOHN H . ALEY of of Indiana IVI •.w. . J O H N G U T H R I E .SIMEON M . F O X .....of I<)aho Territory..., \v.of M •.w. . M A T T H E W M . M I L L E R of Indian Territory..,.M. -.W.' . J O H N G U T H R I E of Kentucky M •.w. . J O H N M . P R I C E of W,' . J A C O B D E W I T T . J . C PO.STLETHWATTE of Maine .ABIJAII WELLS of :of Maryland M -.W.' .'J. J A Y BUCK of Michigan vv •. F R A N K DRUMMOND AV.- . J O H N H . SPENCER of ]\Iinnesota

Arkansas

..R.- . vv .•. G E O R G E C K E N Y O N

w.w.ww.-

w,w.

IVli.ssouri. 9f ..R.- . vv.' . A. D.McCoNAUGIIY'* New H a m p s h i r e . . ,,.R.- . w.- . D A V I D K E L S O New Jersey ,.R.- . w.. E . T . CARK New Mexico w • .CHARLES J . H O L M E S R- .w. . E . T. C A R R ; New Y o r k M •.vv. . E D W I N D . . H I L L Y E R Nova Scotia ..R.- . w . . E . T . C A R R R.- w . S I L A S E . SHELDON •Ohio Oregon w. . F . B. W E S T Pennsylvania M •.vv. . G E O R G E S. G R E E N P'ce E d w a r d ' s I ' d vv.' . S . W . GUNTER 1 ..R.- .w. . B . J . F . H A N N A •Quebec KOBE \v. . A L E X .W.G. CLARK w. .(iEO. W I L L I A M M . SHAVER

South Carolina.... •South Dakota Tennessee M • . w . '.AVij.LiAM COWGILL* Texas ..R.' . vv. •.E. T. C A R R Utah Territory.... vv. . JoH.N' L. J O N E S AVe.st Virginia "Washington

BISSELL vv. .. JJ OO HH NN BISSELL vv . A . J . U T L E Y w R- .w.- . DwiGHT B Y I N G T O N

M •.vv. ' . J O H N H . BROWN

vv. . J .

•••Deceased. fMoved out of jurisdiction.

D. M C B R I A N

of of of of of of of of of of of

Topeka. Abilene. Abilene. Minneapolis. VoTt Scott. Topeka. Emporia. Lawrence. Wyandotte. Oswego. Topeka.. Wichita. Topeka. Manhattan. Clay C e n t e r . Topeka. Atchison. Sal in a. J e w e l l City. Seneca. Emporia. Topeka. Independence. Atchison. Parsons. Leavenworth. Gaylord. Leavenworth. Valley Falls. Leavenworth. Topeka. Wellington. Manhattan. Scandia.

of of of of of of of of of of of of of of

Wa-Keeney. Galva. Lyons. Newton. F>edonia. Leavenworth. Neosho Falls. Kirwin. Kirwin. Osage City. Leavenworth. Wyandotte. Sedan.

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LIST O F G R A N D L O D G E S I N C O R R E S P O N D E N C E W I T H T H E G R A N D LODGE OF K A N S A S ; ALSO T H E N A M E S A N D ADDRESS OF GRAND SECRETARIES.-

Alabama

M Y I . E S .1. G R E R N

Montg-omery.

Arkansas

F A Y HEMI-STEAD

Little Rock. Tucson.

Arizona

J O H N M . ORMSUV

British C o l u m b i a

IIEXUY BROXV.V

Victoria.

California

AF.EX G . ABICLL

San Francisco.

Canada Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia

J . J . MA.SOX E D . 0 . PAK>ri;i.EE JosEPit K. W H E E L E R Wji. S. H A Y E S . .' W.M. R . SINOI.ETOX

Hamilton. Pueblo. Hartford. Wilminf^ton. Washington.

Florida Georgia

DICWITT C . D.\W;CIN-I ANDREW M . WOLIIII.V

.Tai:ksonviIle. Macon.

Illinois Iowa

L. L. M n n n TiiEO. S. PARVI.X

Freeport. Cedal-Rapids.

Indiana

AVILLIAM H . S.MYTIIE

Indianapolis.

I n d i a n Territory Idaho Territory Kansas Kentuclvy

J . S. JNIURROW JAMES H . WlCKERSIIA^r Jori.v I-I. BROW.V I I . B. G R A N T

A-To-Ka. Boiso City. K a n s a s City. Louisville.

Lousiana

JAMES C. BATCUELOR

New Orleans.

Maine ; Manitoba

IRA BERRY W.M. G. SCOTT

Portland. Winnepeg.

Massachusetts Maryland

SERENO D. NICKERSON JACOB H . M E O A I U Y

Boston. Baltimore.

Michigan

W M . P . I.VXES ..

Grand Jiapids.

Minnesota Missouri

THOMAS MONTGOMERY JOHN D . VINCIL

St. P a u l . St. Louis.

Mississippi

.1. L. POWER

J a c k s )n.

Montana'

CORNELIUS H E D G E S

Helena.

Nebraska

VVM. R. BOWEN

Omaha.

Nevada New Brunswick

CIIAUNCY N . NOTEWARB.. E D W I N J. WET.MORE

Carson. St. J o h n .

New H a m p s h i r e

G E O . P . CLEAVES

Concord.

New Jersey

JOSEPH H . HOUGH

Trenton.

New Mexico N e w York N o r t h Carolina North D a k o t a Nova Scotia

A. A. K E E N E. M. L. EHI.ERS D. W. BAI.N D A V I D S . DODDS W I L L I A M ROSS

Los Vegas. New Y o r k Cit}'. Raleigh. Lakota. Halifax.

1889-90.

Grand Lodge of Kansas.

•Ohio •Oregon

J. H . BROMWELL S. F . CHADWICK

177 Cincinnati. Salem.

Pennsylvania

M I C H A E L NESBIT

Philadelphia.

Prince E d w a r d Island

B. W . H I O G S

Charlottetown.

•Quebec

J O H N H . ISAACSON

Montreal.

R h o d e Island •South Carolina South Dakota

E D W I N BAKKR CITAS. IXGLESBY CIIAS. T . MCCOY

Providence. Charleston. Aberdeen.

Tennessee

J O H N FRIZZELL

Nashville.

Texas Utah Vermont Virginia

Wji. F . SWAIN CHRIS. D I E H L LAVANT M . R E A D W M . B . ISAACS

Houston. Salt L a k e . Bellows Falls. Richmond.

Washington

THOJIAS M . R E E D

Ol3'mpia.

West Virginia...

G E O . W . ATKINSON

Wheeling.

Wisconsin

JOHN W . LAFLIN

Milwaukee.

W. L. KUYKENDALL

Cheyenne.

Wyoming

F O R E I G N G R A N D LODGES.

-Cuba

JOSE F . PELLON

England Ireland New South Wales

SPIADWELL H . CLERKE Freemason Hall, L o n d o n . ARCHIBALD ST. GEORGE...Freemason Hall, D u b l i n . ARTHUR H . BP.AY Sidney.

Scotland

D. MURRAY LYON

;South Australia Victoria

J. H . CUNNINGHAM T. H . LEMPRIERE

Havana.

Edinburgh.

Adelaide. •....•..Melbourne.

APPENDIX

^ ' \ -

REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE, PKEFACE.. To ike M:.W:. Grand Lodge, A. F. & A.M.,of

Kansas:

Y o u r C o m m i t t e e on Correspondence, in p r e p a r i n g t h i s report, h a v e b e e n guided as in former years by t h e desire to bring before t h e b r e t h ren w h a t would, w i t h i n reasonable bounds, give t h e m a synopsis of t h e doings of t h e Craft in o t h e r jurisdictions a n d t h e general progress of t h e whole fraternity. W e h o p e it will be generally perused, a n d if so we shall feel t h a t w e h a v e received extra compensation for t h e labor performed. T h e following Proceedings h a v e been r e v i e w e d : ALABAMA ARIZONA ARKANSAS

1888 1SS8 18.SS

MONTANA NEBRASKA

BiiiTisii COLUMBIA

1889

CALIFORNIA CANADA COLORADO CONNKCTICUT DAKOTA DELAWARE DISTRICT OP COLUMBIA

1888 1889 1889 1889 1889 1888 1888

NEVADA i^EW BRUNSWICK N E W MAMI-SHIRE N E W JKRSEY N E W MEXICO NKW SOUTH W A L E S NEW YORK NORTH CAROLINA NORTH DAKOTA NOVA SCOTIA NOVA SCOTIA OHIO

FLORIDA

l.sÂ«9

IDAHO ILLINOIS INDIANA I N D I A N TKRRITORV I N D I A N TKKRITOKY IOWA

188^ 1889 1889 1888 ]8,s9 1889

KENTUCKY

]8.~-'8

LOUISIANA MAINE IMANITOBA MARYLAND MAKV-LAND

IMlClIlGAN IMlNNESllTA ]\li.ssissiPPi JlissouRi MONTANA

1889 1889 1889 1888 1889

1889 LSS8 1889 18.S9 18&8

1889 1889

NEVADA

I,s88 1889 1889 1889 1889 ]8>9 1888-1889 1889 18S9 1^89 IS.'^S 1889 18-9

OREGON

I.sb9

PENNSYLVANIA

188S

PERU QUEBEC KiioDE ISLAND

1886-1887 l.'<89 1889

SCOTLAND SOUTH CAROLINA TENNESSEE TEXAS UTAH

1888 1888 1S89 1888 1889

VIRGINIA

Is,s8

WEST VIRGINIA WISCONSIN WYOMING

1888 1889 1888

As we go to press t h e following Proceedings have not been r e c e i v e d : Georgia, K e n t u c k y , M a s s a c h u s e t t s , ' V e r m o n t a n d W a s h i n g t o n . S h o u l d t h e y or a n y of t h e m reach u s i n t i m e , t h e y will a p p e a r i n a s u p p l e m e n t .

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ALABABIA—1888. Number of Lodges, 262; Total Membership, 7,590. Sixty-eighth annual communication, December 3-5, 1888. A portrait of Bro. DANIEL SAYRE, Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of Alabama for more than thirty years, is frontispiece to the Proceedings. Grand Master MYI.ES J. GREENE delivered an address that will compare favorably with those of his predecessors. After a few preliminary remarks, he paused to recall attention to the great loss the fraternity had sustained by the death of Bro. DANIEL SAYRE, their late Grand Secretary. In words of fraternal affection and esteem he adverted to that sad event, and recommended that steps be taken to commemorate the worth and services of that noble man and mason. In the following paragraph he reported the condition of the Craft and their lodges: I am pleased to announce to you, also, that masonry in Alabama has enjoyed a year of unusual prosperity. I do not mean simply t h a t our numbers have increased to an u n u s u a l extent. For. while that is true, in many portions of our jurisdiction, it does not afTord t h e best evidence of a real advance movement. I am led to believe that, as a rule, we are exercising more vigilance in accejjting new members; and that there is a growing di.«position, in many of our lodges, either to reform, or get rid of, refractory members. But while the last statement is true, in the main, in some of our lodges, I regret to say. that little or no regard is paid to t h e execution of law. Sometimes the blame for this is attributable to the oiUcers, who are unmindful of their obligations, and at others, to the members who fail to support them. Be this as it may. the resultant evils are deplorable. Where such a state of things exists masonry not only fails to accomplish its high mission, but even forfeits t h e decent respect of the community.

Dispensations to lay corner-stones — five in number—were granted, and a few others to facilitate the work of lodges. Dispensations to form five new lodges were also granted. During the year he visited many lodges, installed officers and delivered addresses, followed, as he trusted, with good results. No doubt visits to lodges shoiild befrequently~made~by some visitor authorized by the Grand Lodge, first, to see that the work done and business transacted was in accordance with masonic law and usage; and, second, to eneourage the weaker lodges to renewed activity in their chosen masonic field. Such is the bent of humanity that a friendly visit, a few words of approbation and kindly assistance in the correction of errors will do more to arouse the energies of dispirited men than dozens of the so-called eloquent discourses annually delivered. Among his rulings we note the following: 1. Held that a mason who, while W.'. M.'. of a lodge, was guilty of conduct "unbecoming a mason and a gentleman," could be tried therefor by his lodge "after the expiration of his term of office." 2. Charges were preferred against a member of a lodge, read in

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open lodge, and the Secretary directed to serve a copy of the same on the brother. The lodge, however, elected him W.-. M.\, and, against the protests of a few, he was installed; held that the "election was null and void; that the ofTense was that of the lodge, and he therefore arrested the charter." In both cases his action was endorsed by the Committee on Jurisprudence. Further, In the first case, the committee reported a resolution requiring the lodge, through the J.'.W.-., to prefer charges against the brother, proceed to try him, and .within a given time report to the G.'. M.-. Should said lodge fail to comply, the G.'. M.'. to take such action as he might "consider right and proper." In the second case, the committee reported resolutions annulling the election, restoring the charter, directing that an election of a W.'. M.'. be held, the Secretary of said lodge to give the members thereof notice of such election. In the concluding part of his address. Grand Master GREENE presented the following sources of danger with suggestions of means to nullify their influence: Infidelity, Communism and Nihilism have their greedy eyes upon us, and would despoil us of our fair heritage. To stem this tide of corruption, and if possible, avert the danger which threatens our cherished Institutions, is the duty of every lover of his home and country. How are these great ends to be attained? I answer, by the individual and organized efforts of our good people. Such efforts have already been put forth, and they should receive, not only the sympathy, b u t the active support of every mason. It is our privilege and duty to cooperate \vith good m e n at all times, in the promotion of those virtuous influeuecs that are being employed to combat evil Let us, with zeal and earnestness, enter t h e field of conflict; nerve ourselves for a vigorous contest against the encroachment of vice; practice, as well as teach, the great " c a r d i n a l v i r t u e s " of our Order; and see to it that we live up to t h e noble principles so eloquently symbolized in our sublime and beautiful rites.

Bro. PALJIEE J. PILLANS, chairman of the Committee on Correspondence, reported a resolution approving the action of the Grand'Lodge of Quebec in its controversy with the Grand Lodge of England, and another upholding the Grand Lodge of Conniicticut in arresting the charter of the late Hiram Lodge, No. 1. of that jurisdiction. Seven lodges were chartered at this communication. The committee on the death of Bro. DANIEL SA'mE, Grand Secretary, submitted a memorial worthy of all concerned. They sum up his characteristics as follows: Bold and fearless in the doing of that which he thought was right, he was never deterred by large majorities against him from proclaiming those principles which his heart and mind told him were just and true. In his private life Bro. SA YRE displayed those virtues which made him a marlied man in his official life; he was a model husband, father and friend. In his intercourse with his fellow-men he was houest,upright anc! chr.ritable, and but few men so strictly abstained from all officious intermeddling with the affairs of others. Of him it may truly be said, lie was honored, loved and respected by all who knew him, and has left behind him the memory of his virtuous, manly life, the good fruits of which will continue long after we who linew him shall

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have joined him on the other shore. He is gone, but we will cherish his memory in our hearts, and point to his life as an example of an upright man and mason, worthy to be imitated, and always to be remembered. Bro. PALMER J. PII.LAXS p r e p a r e d t h e R e p o r t on Correspondence. It i n c l u d e s notices of t h e Proceedings, etc., of forty-five G r a n d Lodges, K a n s a s (ISSS) of t h e n u m b e r , a n d fills o n e h u n d r e d a n d four pages. F r o m t h e introduction we quote t h e following: That great shriiiliiige in the active membership of our lodges has taken place and is contiiMiing to take place, it is only necessary to compare the returns for the past twenty years by decades to realize. In 1SG8 there were reported 10,'12.S members. In 1877 these had shrunk to 7,8^9 and in 1887 to 7,o05. This Grand Lodge is not singular in this, for the same process is observable in the returns to the Grand Chapter, and to so great an extent in the Grand Council as to have produced death. Is this, also, to be the fate of the Grand Chapter and of this Grand Lodge? Take this question home with you and solve it satisfactorily if you can. It is one of great moment. Has masonry outlived its usefulness here? If so, why does it maintain itself in other and many of them older jurisdictions? Do we so live up to its precepts, as in our lives to illustrate them, or do we by our actions belie our teachings? -That there is a cause for this St ate of things is evident, and some among the great body of masonry in Alabama ought to find it out, aud show how it may be eradicated. W e k n o w of no one more c o m p e t e n t to ascertain t h e cause of t h e decline of masonry i n t h a t State t h a n Bro. P I U M N S , a n d we h o p e , if leisure a n d inclination will p e r m i t , t h a t h e will give t h e subject t h e att e n t i o n w h i c h its importance merits. B u t t h e " s h r i n k a g e " in lodges a n d m e m b e r s noted, is n o t confined alone to A l a b a m a . A similar " s h r i n k a g e " i s a p p a r e n t i n Virginia, North Carolina, S o u t h Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Louisiana. T h a t t h e r e a r e causes for such decline i n lodges a n d m e m b e r s n o one can d o u b t ; b u t to find t h e m o u t a n d apply t h e p r o p e r r e m e d y to stay furt h e r disintegration, a n d also to p r o m o t e h e a l t h y g r o w t h in both, devolves p r i m a r i l y a n d necessarily o n t h e b r e t h r e n i n those jurisdictions. T h e y only, being on t h e ground, could investigate t h e facts, a n d having once secured reliable data, could t h e n formulate a plan to save additional losses a n d ensure a steady r e t u r n t o w h a t masons term prosperity. T h o u g h we do n o t profess to u n d e r s t a n d t h e causes of t h e decay ann u a l l y r e p o r t e d i n those States, n o r could m o r e t h a n guess a t t h e hindrances t h a t m i g h t beset or e m b a r r a s s i n q u i r y , it does seem t h a t resid e n t b r e t h r e n w h o rate masonry at its t r u e worth, could, if they would bestir t h e m s e l v e s , discover t h e chief agencies which a r e t h e r e , to a g r e a t e r or less extent, u n d e r m i n i n g o u r I n s t i t u t i o n , a n d suggest t h e c o u n t e r forces which m u s t be e m p l o y e d t o p r e v e n t t h e activity in t h e future of s u c h agencies, or at least defeat t h e i r i n t e n d e d effect. H a v i n g i n o u r Eeports on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e for 1888 and 1889 noticed t h e P r o c e e d i n g s i n c l u d e d in Bro. PILI.AKS' r e p o r t , w e close with best w i s h e s for h i m a n d t h e Grand Body h e so well r e p r e s e n t s . H E N R Y H A R T BROWN, B i r m i n g h a m , M.'.W.-. G r a n d Master. M Y L E S JEFFERSON G R E E N E , M o n t g o m e r y , R . ' . W . ' . G r a n d Secretary.

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ARIZONA—1888. Number of Lodges, 8; Total Membership, 417. Seventh annual communication, November 13-15, 1888. Grand Master, FRANCIS AUSBDRY SHAW, delivered an excellent ad-

dress. Upon the moral duties he discoursed as follows: There is no a t t a i n m e n t b n t that d e m a n d s its price. To begin with t h e beginning, are we willing to attain, as brother masons, clean breath and pure speech? W'ill tlie true nobility respond : " For t h e dignity of my masonic calling I will eschew profane speech." Onr age and country demand it. Profanity is one of the belittling vices of this generation. Cannot the brethren of this noble Craft become conspicuous for their mastery in speech? To whom, if not to us, shall belong the proud ascription, " Their yea is yea, a n d their nay is nay, and the mason's word is as good as his b o n d ? " It ought to be made easy to acquire this habit of worthy, earnest, simple speech. Shall we help each other so that t h e black oath, t h e ribald jest, t h e impure innuendo — the whole dark cluster of profanity — shall become things of t h e past? Am I told t h a t profanity is venial and so common ? I beg to ask for what intent have we taken our masonic obligation, if not to lead nobler ways a n d purer methods of living? Purged be t h e every-day speech of Arizona by your steady example, a n d you will go far to elevate t h e standard of moral sentiment. I am not the first to summon masonic attention to this vice, b u t 1 reiterate it with all the emphasis of a profound per.^onal conviction of its importance. We are crusaders against evil and wrong, whether labeled " a c r i m e " or not, w h e t h e r base, vulgar, obvious, or whether fashionable, polished and insidious. We are set in array against whatever is opposed to social purity and safety. Anything that injures society, that injures men in the mass, or t h a t injures them individually in body, soul or estate, has t h e (rue mason for its foe. In some sphere of action the principles of our Order may not receive a sharp test; in this jurisdiction they most certainly do. In a c o m m u n i t y where men have been wont to do pretty m u c h as they please, wickedness is b o l d e r ; It .goes through more phases of development and has less restraint than in older a n d more settled communities. Influences are loose that threaten to overflow with desolating a n d destroying power; a n d surely we may confront them with t h e energy of righteous indignation, born at our common altar.

Touching affiliation he advised thus: Believing as I do, will you wonder t h a t I urge prompt, cordial affiliation with our lodges by all brethren residingwithin the Territory— urge it by all considerations that appeal to a generous nature. Where t h e tree draws its sap there t h e tree shed its fruit. I hold it t h e duty of t h e mason everywhere to recognize t h e duty of affiliation \yherever he makes his home, and as one of the primary acts of residents. Especially is this demanded in a jurisdiction like ours. Wo are an outpost of the great masonic host; its prestige, its usefulness, its progress are in our care and keeping in this new and rapidly-developing country. The claims of a needy, brotherhood gathered from m a n y part.'^ of the world, the cries of truest kinship, the obligations to succor and relieveare manifold, a n d are t h e exigencies of a new Territory.

Dispensations to open two lodges were granted, and at this communication both were chartered. He reported their relations with other Grand Lodges as undisturbed, and urged such efforts as would enable them to maintain the " high position generally accorded ( us) them." The Widows' and Orphans' fund, amounting to $917.50, he had found no opportunity to invest.

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By order of t h e G.'. M.-., G r a n d Secretary forwarded $100 to t h e R e lief C o m m i t t e e a t Jacksonville, Florida. O t h e r s u m s were sent h i m b y t h e lodges, b u t before t h e y were forwarded, h e received a dispatch t o " s t o p all c o n t r i b u t i o n s to masonic relief," a n d t h e s u m s received were r e t u r n e d to t h e i r respective d o n o r s . G r a n d M a s t e r decided t h a t a person w h o h a d lost t h e t h i r d a n d fourth fingers of t h e r i g h t h a n d a n d o n e w h o h a d lost a n e y e could b e m a d e m a s o n s . T h e Committee on J u r i s p r u d e n c e , to w h o m these rulings w e r e referred, submitted a n adverse r e p o r t , t h e gist of which was as follows: The question of physical disabilities has been discussed by nearly every Grand Lodge, and while many of them are opening the doorto-admit such as can literally comply with the requirements of the ritual, it seems to this committee that it would be wiser at present to require allcandidates to be physically sound, not dismembered,. and to be able to conform literally to the requirements of the degrees of masonry. a n d t h e i r r e p o r t was adopted. T h e G r a n d Orator, Bro. J A M E S A L B E R T ZABRISKIB, n o t b e i n g a b l e t o

b e present, h i s oration was read b y t h e G r a n d Secretary. Bro. M O R R I S GOLDWATER, c h a i r m a n of t h e G o m m i t t e e on C o r r e s p o n d -

ence, m a d e politics, as h e did t w o y e a r s before, a n excuse for n o t p r e paring a report. MORRIS GOI,DWATER, Prescott, M.'.W.-. G r a n d Master. M. P . FREEMAN, Tucson, R.'.W.'. G r a n d Secretary.

ARKANSASâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1888. N u m b e r of Lodges, 390; Total M e m b e r s h i p , 11,653. F o r t y - n i n t h annual communication, N o v e m b e r 28-29,1888. G r a n d Lodge being a t labor, it was a n n o u n c e d t h a t B r o t h e r JOSEPH EiciiBAUJi, M.'.W.'. Grand Master of P e n n s y l v a n i a , a n d Brother MICHAEL NiSBET, R.'.W.". Grand Secretarj' of t h e same jurisdiction, were in t h e city, " h a v i n g come to attend t h e session of t h e G r a n d Lodge and t h e celebration of t h e fiftieth a n n i v e r s a r y " of its formation. G r a n d Master, W. PI. G E E , a p p o i n t e d a c o m m i t t e e of eight Past Grand Masters to escort t h e distinguished b r o t h e r s to t h e G r a n d Lodge H a l l . On arriving, t h e y were conducted before t h e altiir, introduced, greeted w i t h t h e g r a n d honors, welcomed b y G r a n d Master G E E , a n d conducted to t h e G r a n d East, where they responded to t h e i r h e a r t y welcome. G r a n d Master read a well p r e p a r e d a d d r e s s . T h e following advice would b e a p p r o p r i a t e in a n y G r a n d Lodge: Since m a n y of o u r forms and operations are necessarily secreted from common inspection, the uninitiated will doubtless be a p t to measure t h e worth of our Institution by the deportment of its members. This should serve as an incentive to every o n e of us uniformly to display in the lodge and o u t of it those virtues so earnestly and beautifully inculcated i n it. Our Institution would be b u t weakly commanded, and o u r professions of excellence but empty boasts, if o u r lives give n o t corroborative evidence to o u r assertions a n d prove t h e propriety of o u r encomiums.

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The condition of the Craft was thus presented: I a m glad to report the Craft in Arkansas in a reasonably prosperous condition. I have visited but few lodges d u r i n g t h e year; business engagements at home have kept me closely confined to other duties. I have received numerous letters and communications, however, from ail parts of t h e State, and while some irregularities have been practiced in some of the lodges, I have promptly ordered investigations which in most cases resulted in a satisfactory adjustment and complete restoration to h a r m o n y a n d renewed zeal.

Dispensations to form seven lodges were granted during the year. The corner-stone of each of three masonic halls, of a court house, and a church, were laid; four, by his proxies, and one by the G.'.M.'.in person. He very correctly, as we think, decided that a dimitted mason could be tried by anj' lodge within whose jurisdiction he committed an offense. His ruling was endorsed by the Law Committee, and adopted by Grand Lodge. Within the year the fraternity were called to mourn the death of two members of the Grand Lodge, Bros. EAPHAEL M . JOHNSON and JOHN M..

HEWITT, to whose memory, especially the latter, Grand Master paid high fraternal tribute. Grand Lodge was invited to visit the Institutions for the Blind, Insane and Deaf Mutes; the invitation was accepted,and committees appointed for that purpose. Charters were voted to nine lodges U. D., and two were continued under dispensation. A resolution, recognizing the "United Grand Lodge of New South Wales," was presented by the Committee on Correspondence and adopted by (lirand Lodge. Bro. GEORGE E . DODGE, chairman of the Committee on Corre8]5ond-

ence, tendered his resignation, which was reluctantly received. For two years lie had been unable to prepare a report. In consequence of tlie exactions of his profession. Thus the " Round Table" loses another genial correspondent and true masonic brother. In the evening of the first day of the communication, the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the formation of the Grand Lodge, was held. The exercises opened with prayer by the Grand Chaplain, then followed the reading of responses from distinguished masons to invitations to be present and join in the festivities. Grand Lodge and the guests then in procession marched to a hall decorated for the occasion, where a banquet was enjoyed. Toasts were read and responses thereto made by able and eloquent brethren. We have space only to quote from one, Bro. GEORGE TiiORNBtJHGir, who concluded his remarks in response to the toast, "Our Honored Dead," with the following lines: One half the century is spent But where are the'faithful ones who lent Voice, heart and hand A zealons band, To set alof t^the pillars twain And dedicate the holy fane?

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Not one is spared us to appear And celebrate o u r Fifiieth Year They sleep beneath the Aeaeia green ; Their graves in solemn ranks are seen; And at the head, 'Tis joy to rend The emlilenis full of hope and trust, Which gave a glory to their dust, But yet their names and lives are here To celebrate our Fiflieih Year! What change has swept across this land Since first their gavels gave command I I t is o u r boast. The countless host Of Crafts, the living and the dead. Where then a wilderness was spread ; In serried ranks our lines appear, To celebrate our Fiftieth Year! Unchanged while all the world grows old, We joy tlie ancient faith we iiold. Through centuries still The task fulfil That Goi> intrusts to man below, Freemasonry no change shall k n o w ! Strike hands in this. Ye Crafts appear And celebrate our Fiftieth Y'ear! And when the century shall end And over ns the Acacia bend, The Craft will come Within its home. And speak OUR names with grateful thrill. The loved â&#x20AC;&#x201D;the nnforgotten still! In such belief, dear friends, appear And celebrate our Fiftieth Year!

Freemasonry in Arkansas is now enjoying great prosperity. The annual increase of lodges and members keeps pace with the growth in population and the wants of the fraternity. May the Grand Lodge, through its constituents, extend our beneficent principles to every precinct within the State, and by wise legislation foster every effort made to enlarge the -area of social harmony and enlightened progress. E. H. TAYLOK, Hot Springs, M.-.\V.-. Grand Master. FAY HEMPSTEAD, Little Rock, K.'.W.\ Grand Secretary. BRITISH COLUMBIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1889. Number of Lodges, 10; Total Membership, 587. Eighteenth annual communication, June 22-24, 1889. A special communication of Grand Lodge was held March 29-31, 1889, at the city of Vancouver, to dedicate the Masonic Temple erected there, and for an exemplification of the work. The ceremonies usual on such occasions were performed in full, after which Grand Master, A. 11. MILNE, delivered an appropriate address.

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What the hall became and what was to be taught therein, he happily pointed out to his auditors. At the evening session one of the lodges exemplified the first and second degrees. Grand Lodge was then called off till the next day. During the sessions of that day, the three degrees were exemplified by various lodges. On Sunday following, Grand Lodge having been called to labor, a procession was formed and marched to church. The V.'.W.'. Grand Chaplain, Et. Rev. Lord Bishop of New AVestminster, A. W. SiLi.iTOE, delivered an excellent sermon. At the end of the services. Grand Lodge returned to the hall and was closed in ample form. At the annual. Grand Master MII-XE delivered a fine address. In view of the natural beauties of the season and their suggestiveness he spoke as follows: The s u m m e r is again beaming upon us in brightness and beauty, gladdening us by its verdure, and regaling the senses with the perfume and varied hues of its flowers. We, who have been taught to speak in emblems drawn from t h e arts and exact sciences, may also gather a new language from t h e face of n a t u r e ; a n d while without, freshness and delight renovate the landscape, make them the reflections of o u r feelings and aspirations in this great assembly of our fraternity. Like the rich carpet which the Allbountiful has spread beneath our feet, may we have an evergreen path of truth and gladness on which to wend our footsteps in life's pilgrimage; like t h e blossoms which fringe it, and which is the tesselated border of GOD'S own handiwork, may the checkered scenes of existence be surrounded with joy a n d happiness ; and may the sumuier sunshine and the summer rain descend like t h e blessings of Providence upon all our works. It was indeed a happy thought that prompted our predecessors in the by-gone years to fix the recurrence of our a n n u a l communication at this gladsome season. It is suggestive of that perennial glow which should animate all hearts when we meet of that everduring bloom which crowns and beautifies every faithful discharge of duty toward our brethren of mankind.

To the memory of Bros. COOT M . CHAMBERS, P . ' . G . ' . M . ' . , of that jur-

isdiction and Roi3 MORRIS, he paid fraternal tribute, closing his notice of the latter with the last poem written by him. Bro. JNO. S. CLUTE, D.'.G.'.M.'., also delivered a short address. Of the condition, etc., of the Craft, he said: During the year just closed, t h e Craft has increased in numbers, influence, aud material advantages, in a manner unprecedented in t h e history of this Grand Lodge, and I must again congratulate you on the continued advancement and prosperity of our Order.

He reported the dedication of a hall and his address to the brethren on that occasion. At different dates he installed the officers of two lodges. An effort was made to bring about a uniformity of ritual, but without success. It appears that the following resolution was adopted in 1871: That the rituals now praci ised in this jurisdiction by the subordinate lodges under the Grand Lodge of British Columbia, viz.: The English, the Scottish or York rite,and the ritual of the Grand Lodge of Canada, remain as at present in use by the lodges, and t h a t new lodges be permitted to select one of t h e three as they may see fit; b u t that no other ritual shall be recognized in this jurisdiction.

And, at this communication, the brethren seemed averse to any change. The united Grand Lodge of New South Wales and that of Victoria were recognized.

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Bro. JNO. S. CLUTE, chairtnan of the committee on Correspondence^ submitted the report, which covers but twenty-two pages, yet includes notices of the Proceedings of forty-three Grand Lodges, in three instances those for two years. Kansas (1888) is in line. JOHN S. CI.UTE New Westminster, M.-.AV..Grand Master. HENRY BROWN, Victoria, R.'.W.".Grand Secretary.

CALIFORNIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1 888. Number of Lodges, 234; Total Membership, 1.5,125. Thirty-ninth annual communication, October 9-13,1888. The address of Grand Master, HIRAM NEWTON EUCKER, well repays a careful perusal. Its length and the number of subjects presented, preclude anything more than a brief notice. He reported the masonic year as prosperous, and a busy one to himself. Seven of the ten decisions reported were approved by the Committee on .Jurisprudence, the rest were modified by them, and then all were adopted by Grand Lodge. In person he laid the corner-stone of each of two court houses, a city hall and a Normal school building, and his proxies laid those of four Masonic Temples and a public library building. The following case and the action thereon is worth attention: A lodge, after having duly elected an applicant to receive the degrees, proceeded to initiiite him. When the usnal interrogation had been propounded " he hesitated," and finally answered that h e " believed in some supreme power but was unwilling to acknowledge t h a t supreme power by any particular name." After a few moments in which the candidate was allowed to consider, h e was asked the plain question, " d o you place trust in G O D ? " His answer was, " I d o n ' t know what yon call i t ; some call it by one name, a n d some by another." The candidate was conducted from the lodge by order of the Master, and a consultation was held between the three chief olHcers. The Senior Warden was sent out to interview the, candidate for the purpose of correcting a. possible misunderstanding. The officer, upon his return to lodge, reported that theanswers of the candidate were substantially the same. The Master;evidently extremely anxious to be just, permitted the candidate to be again admitted and asked him the direct question, and received an answer as before. The Deacon was then directed toretire with the candidate and inform him that in dne time his money would be re funded. The candidate subsequently sent word to the Master of the lodge, requestinghim not to refund the money and " expressed a feeling agreeable to answering any and all questions t h a t might be asked." The blaster, after detailing the above statement, asked: " What shall I do V" I directed t h e fees to be returned to the candidate, with the advice to the Master that masonry has no use for men who will " hesitate " and quibble about God, or belief in His Omnipotence, Omnincience a n d Omnipresence. If there was error on the part of theMaster, it was in a d m i t t i n g the candidate the second time to the lodge room. Masoniclodges should never falter on this the prime requisite l o a n introduction into our mystic rites and observances. The first, t h e essential, and the indispensable qualification of a candidate for initiation is t h a t he must have faith in Go'l. Not a nameless something, but the t r u e GOD of ABRAHAM, ISAAC and JACOB; the same by whose Divine command MOSES wrought the deliverance of the children of Israel; and the same Who-

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gladdened tho heart of DAVID bj- promise of a house that should be dedicated to His Holy Name, and finally verified that promise in the person of SOLOMON, whose wisdom -consummated^ the great design aud crowued bis labors in adoration of that Diety whose power and infinite wisdom direct the revolving worlds,'mark the sparrow's fall, aud â&#x20AC;˘water the flowers that bloom in the meadow.

A similar case once arose in Kansas and was disposed of in like manner. A lodge asked for a dispensation to permit the members to appear in masonic clothing for the purpose of decorating the graves of deceased "brethren. He decided that a dispensation was not necessary, since their Constitution full}' authorized such an act as a "masonic ceremony." In tenderly eloquent words be commended the custom, and surely no one more becoming the fraternity could generally prevail in any jurisdiction. Complaint was made that a lodge had leased the lower part of its hall for a saloon, and since the lease was about to expire, the lodge had voted to lease the property again for the same purpose. There being no law <ir regulation to prevent such a use of lodge property, he advised that it was "in bad taste for a lodge to rent any portion of its hall for saloon purposes," that its tendency was evil and would bring masonry into disrepute. Such too was the opinion of the Committee on Jurisprudence, and they gave it as their opinion "that Grand Lodge ought, by a general regulation or by some amendment to th'e ( our) Constitution, to provide tliat no such thing should be permitted in the future." Should a lodge in Kansas rent any part of its hall property for saloon purposes, its charter would be arrested without delay and its members permitted to refresh themselves, for a time at least, in the outer world. The subjoined paragraphs need no introductory note: There is one subject that I take this occasion to allude to with a great degree of pleasure. I mean the absence of stimulants from the table at masonic banquets. At the various places where I have been most hospitably entertained by our generous brethren during the year, only in one instance have I seen wine served at a banquet. It is indeed gratifying to know that this objectionable custom, which a few years ago was almost universal, is fast falling into disuse. There are brethren to be found in almost every lodge, who, upon special occasions, enter into the festivities with a zest and abandon that is truly surprising to those who, by nature, are more conservative in their habits. Among just such brethren, from a social and benevolent standpoint, we find our best men â&#x20AC;&#x201D;great, warm-hearted characters, who are always foremost in their eftbrts for relief to the needy ; who are first at the bedside of the sick and d y i n g : who linger longest at the grave of the departed; and whose very nature rebels at doing anything in a half-hearted manner. It is not â&#x20AC;˘surprising then that these individuals often allow their social proclivities to carry them beyond the bounds of prudence. Is it consistent that a lodge, whose duty it is to teach morality and rectitude of conduct, should thus tempt its members to violate one of our <;ardinal virtues, temperance'? Brethren, let your own hearts answer this question. I do not advise or ask legislation upon this subject, as is being done in some masonic jurisdictions. I have an .abiding faith in the pure motives and better j u d g m e n t of the California masons, that, whatever may be his idea upon this question as an individual, fealty to his lodge will prove p a r a m o u n t to every other consideration'; and I trust that the time is near at hand when all will rejoice to know that this practice has become a thing of the past.

Masons are gradually becoming aware of the evils of intemperance, and lending their aid to assist in suppressing them, and the fraternity in Kansas are not behind in this great field of moral labor.

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He justly commends the noble work accomplished by their Boards of Relief. In passing, we notice that among the persons relieved during the year, there were three from this jurisdiction. Neither their names nor the number of their lodges are given. The amount donated them was $-21.90. From the report of the Grand Secretary we gather the following: Six lodges were constituted, and dispensations issued to form five lodges during the year, and there were on the roll two lodges continued under dispensation. Twelve special dispensations were granted, five to re-ballot on petitions and the remainder to elect officers. He also notified the Grand Body that of the appropriations to assist two Past Grand Masters, the first had terminated and the second would at the close of the month, and at the latter date the appropriation for Master WALTEK WILCOX would be exhausted. Bro. JOHN WERNEK SILAEFEER, Grand Secretary, presented his an-

nual report, which not a little enables the reader of the Proceedings to get a correct impression of the work and progress of masonry in California. The committee to whom was referred the annual reports of Grand Secretary ABELL, concluded their report with a high — but not undeserved — commendation of his labors for the welfare of the Craft in that jurisdiction. On the second day of the communication, Bro. THOMAS HENRY

LAINE, Grand Orator, delivered the annual oration. Having referred to the warfare against masonry in the past, in the annexed extract, he points out the two classes which now raise their powerless hands against it: Bill, despite t h e war upon her, she now stands forth sovereign of the ascendent, clothed iQ royal purple. For s h e has thisdny in her'ranks more presidents, kings, princes, .governors, rulers, bishops, statesmen, generals, judges, law-givers and great ones, than a n y other body of men upon t h e enrth ; and none dare lay in anger their finger'• upon t h e hem of her garment." She has enemies yet — b u t who are they? They may be set forth in two classes. First, t h a t class of men confined to no clime, and called and best described by t h e word " crank.'j^ This class proudly nurnbcrs in its fold the criminal, the fool, and the idler — an unsavory trinity of political cranks, social cranks, and religious cr.nnks — a body of m e n who never begin or advance a n y good work, but are always trying to pull down something erected by others. As their cranky disposition renders them incapable of organizing for any good work, it makes them doubt the capacity of others; so also it renders them almost powerless as enemies. True, they are forever jabbering a b o u t t h e perniciousness and uselcssness of secret societies, ever cont e n d i n g that all good things should be made pubiie to everybody. But we, remembering the wise and ancient injunction, " Give not thou that which is holy unto the dogs, neitiier cast ye your pearls before swine," regard them as the idle wind and pass on with our work. T h e second class is composed of pseudo religionists from all creeds — Catholic, Greek, Protestant, Hebrew. Mohammedan,Buddhist. Mormon and Spirtualist — those who are more righteous than their brothers in the several denominalions of the earth,azealous, fuming, frothing lot, that would light again t h e torch and the fagot, bring f6rth again t h e rack, t h e wheel,and Ihe instruments of t o r t u r e ; but the wise and good of every creed stand with us against t h e whole motley herd of self-righteous fanatics, and we laugh a t their fury.

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Following the delivery of the oration, the testimonial to Bro. E D MUND CLBMEXT ATKINSON, P.". G.". M.'., authorized by a resolution of

Grand Lodge at its communication in 1887, waspresented to the honored brother. The testimonial was a casket having four drawers containing one hundred and seventj'-three pieces of table silver ware. The presentation speech—a happy effort — was made by Bro. MORRIS MARCH ESTEE, D . ' . G . ' . M . " . , and responded to no less happily by Bro. ATKINSON.

The Committee on Finance recommended that the sum of Si,200 be appropriated Bro. JONATHAN DRAKE STEVENSON, P.'. G.-. M.'., S480 to Bro. JOHN ASHBY TUTT, P.-.G.-.M.-., and £300 to Master WALTER WILCOX,

the protege of the Grand Lodge, to be paid in monthly installments under direction of the Grand blaster, and in the last case "such further reasonable amount as his necessities might (may) require." The several recommendations were adopted by Grand Lodge. On the fourth day of November, 1888, less than one month after Bro. JOHN WERNER SIIAEFFER made his last report as Grand Lecturer, a special communication was held in the Masonic Temple, to perform the sad funeral rites over his remains. On that mournful occasion Bro. WILLIAM ABRAHAM DA VIES, P . \ G . ' . M.'., was called upon to address the

audience, a duty which he performed with the love of a brother, who duly appreciated the character and services of the deceased. The Keport on Correspondence was prepared by Bro. JAMES WEIGHT ANDERSON, and includes re views or notices of the Proceedings of fifty-four Grand Lodges in our own country and Canada, and twelve Grand Lodges or Orients in other parts of the world. Kansas (1888) is fraternally noticed. We are pleased to observe that he coincides with our views upon several subjects, and regret that we are not Jt one upon affiliation. However, our opinions doubtless owe their differences to the masonic schools in which we were trained and since have been colored by t h e legislation and practices of our respective Grand Lodges. . Touching the prerogatives of Grand Masters, he says: Enllglitened, we no longer permit ourselves to believe that rulers hold by divine right; but we do believe that when the head of any govern men I is an elective offieer, t h e first and fundamental principle of election renders him amenable to that power which has invested h i m with his authority. Grand Masters, from the days whereof the memory of m a n r u n n e t h not to the contrary, have been elective oflicers ; consequently they are b u t the creatures of the power that constituted them Grand Masters, and possess n o prerogatives other t h a n those delegated to them. They are but the agents of the electors, dependent upou the electors, and responsible to them. I n our day, and in all the days, t h e Grand Lodge has possessed the highest delegated authority a m o n g masons. As in o u r civil government all powers emanate from the people, so in masonry all powers emanate from the several subordinate lodges; and hence a Grand Lodge is but a representation of the Craft with the power of legislation. The Grand Oflicers are but constituent parts of the Grand Lodge, and it is as true here as is t h e axiomatic principle that a.part cannot be greater than the whole. The Grand Lodge possesses no prerogatives except such as are confined to it by the strict letter of its Constituiion; and, if the Grand Lodge possesses no powers by implication, surely the Grand Master, who is b u t a part— the creature —of it, possesses no such powers. California has h a d one troublous experience in this matter of prerogative. She has had most convincing proof that Grand Masters after all are but men, endowed with like passions a n d attri-

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butes as are other men ; and hence she has wisely availed herself of the provision contained in the Ancient Constitutions, and has relegated to the shades a doctrine that savors more of absolutism than of those that should characterize intelligent beings â&#x20AC;˘capable of self-government. Grand I^odges and subordinate lodges are constituted nowadays out of a species of material that cannot be subordinated to the dictum of any principle outside the limits of enlightenment. The Constitution of the Grand Lodge of California does provide in Subdivision 3, of Sec. 1, Art. I, Part II, that the Grand Master may grant dispensations to ballot for and confer the degrees upon candidates, without reference of their applications to committees of investigation ; but it does not acknowledge his right to make masons at sight, or at will, or to do any important act, the power to do which is not granted in that instrument. Many matters, it is true, in the exercise of his functions, are left to the discretion of the Grand Master; such as granting dispensations for the formation of new lodges, for the holding of elections of officers at other times than those specified in the Constitution, the arrest of charters, the suspension of Masters, etc., but these powers are all specially conferred upon him by our organic law, and each act is subject to review by the Grand Lodge. His discretion must conform to,-or come within the purview of, that law. Correct. This is t h e doctrine which our G r a n d Masters have often maintained, and the one which our Grand Lodge has as often confirmed. Grand Masters here loolc to the Constitution for t h e i r powers and are governed by t h e written law. I n reply to some remarks of Bro. BAKKLEY of Mississippi, insisting t h a t candidates for masonic degrees should be physically whole. Bro. ANDERSON s a y s : Our opinions on this subject have been frequently expressed, and we see no cause to alter anything that we may have said. We never did believe, and we do not now believe, that the Constitutions of Grand Hodges or the ancient charges ever meant that .a candidate should be piiysically perfect. 'I'he authors of these, we are fain to believe, knew well that physical perfection is a physical impossibility. We are not a little surprised that our brethren of Mississippi are such sticklers for physical perfection, whilst at the same time willing ti^admit to membership those who are simply able to write their names, and read by spelling out their words. A missing finger, or even a missing eye, would not be, in our opinion, half so great a defect as missing intelligence, or mis.siug means for gaining and imparting intelligence. We are not a believer in cleanliness â&#x20AC;˘of the outside of the platter, while the inside is full of ail manner of unclcanness. We do believe in a reasonable approach to human perfection physically, morally and iutellectually; and we think that this is about what the Constitution and Charges mean, â&#x20AC;˘else they demand impossibilities. We do not believe that the laws of masonry are, or ought to be, like those of the Medes and Persians ; on the contrary, they have changed, and must necessarily change to suit the -wants of an ever-changing humanity. The great truths of masonry are unchanging, and should be handed down from generation to .generation with all the purity that characterizes truth. We have often expressed the opinion in our reports, t h a t a candidate, being in other respects unobjectionable, should not be refused admission to a lodge if he could conform to masonic requirements in and out of the lodge, and t h a t the qualifications of a candidate should be left to the j u d g m e n t of the lodge to which h e might apply for admission, .subject, of course, to its Grand Lodge in case it abused or misused its powers. I n his review of Texas, h e remarks t h a t over one-third of t h e volume is composed of t h e names of the officers and members of the various lodges. Such also is t h e case with t h e volume of Proceedings of the O r a n d Lodge of California, and every third year with that of Kansas.

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But, we suppose that there as here, the fraternity desire to appear in print, and so long as they are willing to pay the printer, we for one are willing they should enjoy the pleasure. We should be glad to extract more from Bro. ANDERSON'S excellent report but space forbids and we pass on to Canada. MORRIS M . ESTEE, San Francisco, M.\W.'. Grand Master. ALEXANDER G. ABELL, San Francisco, E.'.W.'. Grand Secretary.

C A N A D A , IN T H E P R O V I N C E OF

ONTARIO—1889.

Number of Lodges, 354; Total Membership, 19,818. Thirty-fourth annual communication, July 17-18, 1889. This communication was held at the thriving city, Owen Sound. Before the opening of Grand Lodge an address was presented to the Grand Master, officers and members of the Grand Body by the mayor, which was appropriately acknowledged by the Grand Master. Grand Lodge having been opened in ample form, the Worshipful Masters of the two private lodges of that city, presented an address of welcome, which was suitably acknowledged by the Grand Master. The address of Grand Master, R. T. WALKEM, is a first-rate executive paper, which covers thirteen pages and is devoted to matters of intrinsic importance in that jurisdiction. The representative character of their new Constitution, their prosperity with its causes and reasons against amendment, were happily presented as follows: •Any legislation which we may enact must necessarily take the shape of an amendment of the Constitution which we adopted two Jyears ago, and which, in its present form, may be considered-to represent the results of the experience of our predecessors in this Grand L(>dge for thirty-three years, engrafted on the code transmitted to us by our ancestors in the Grand Lodge of England. Now, we find ourselves to-day, brethren, in a most enviable position amongst the Grand Lodges of the world. We are free from internal troubles; our relations with foreign Grand Lodges are satisfactory ; t h e brethren throughout our jurisdiction are loyal, happy and contented ; we have an ample benevolent fund at our disposal, which is freely dispensed ; and the administrative work undertaken by Grand Lodge is, X believe, being well and effectively performed. When we look for the causes of this prosperity are we not bound to attribute it in large measure to the excellent administrative system and lo the wise laws adopted by o u r predecessors and now embodied in our book of Constitution ? I have no hesitation personally in referring m u c h of our success to these causes, and I therefore feel bound to express the hope that Grand Lodge will, unless there is a clear and well ascertained necessity for change, discountenance all attempts to "alter or amend a system which has in the past worked so well and produced such admirable results —that we shall, in fact, have no tentative legislation. It is important that our laws should be stable 'and certain, which cannot be t h e case if we constantly change them. They may not be and probably are not perfect, but, as regards minor defects, I believe it to be better for us to — " Bear those ills we have Than fly to others that we know not of."

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H e noticed the d e a t h of t h e masonic p o e t laureate, and gave t h e n a m e s of t h e m e m b e r s of t h e i r G r a n d Lodge w h o had paid t h e d e b t of n a t u r e d u r i n g t h e year. A visit to British C o l u m b i a is m e n t i o n e d , t h e reception of an address a t Victoria, signed by t h e officers of t h e G r a n d Lodge of t h a t Province a n d t h e Masters of t h e two local lodges, a n d t h e truly masonic courtesies e x t e n d e d to h i m . Visits to thirteen lodges were m a d e a n d on those occasions h e addressed t h e b r e t h r e n u p o n m a s o n i c subjects, and s o u g h t to impress upon Masters t h a t t h e y could m a k e t h e meetings of t h e i r lodges more interesting a n d secure a b e t t e r a t t e n d a n c e , b y r e s o r t i n g to lectures, etc., u p o n " m a s o n i c history, s y m b o l i s m , " a n d k i n d r e d subjects. H e expressed t h e o p i n i o n t h a t masonic education, since of growing importance, m i g h t "fitly engage t h e attention of G r a n d L o d g e . " I n connection with t h i s subject he p e r t i n e n t l y a d d e d : I think it is exceedingly desirable that every brother should have some knowledge of the history of the Craft and of the ceremonies which are in use in our lodges. Much that has been written in former times, by men who have been regarded as standard authorities, has been proved by the modern historians â&#x20AC;&#x201D; HUGHAN, LYON and GOULD â&#x20AC;&#x201D;to be unreliable; and the works of these latter, representing as they do the result of years of patient study and research, must be regarded as constituting the standard history of masonry at the preseut time. These works may not be accessible to every brother, or even every Master of a lodge, but a summary of their contents could, no doubt, be prepared and given in the form of lectures to the members of the Craft. W e t h i n k each G r a n d Lodge is morally b o u n d to provide t h e m e a n s for t h e masonic training of t h o s e b r e t h r e n w h o owe it allegiance, b y a n d t h r o u g h its private lodges, a n d see t h a t t h e work assigned, a n n u a l l y is accomplished. Money could n o t be b e t t e r e x p e n d e d t h a n by employing, a t a fair salary, a corps of c o m p e t e n t lecturers, directly a m e n a b l e to t h e i r G r a n d Lodge, to i m p a r t t h e necessary i n s t r u c t i o n in lodges. They s h o u l d be required to visit each lodge in a given district at least once a year, and r e m a i n long enough to give, in o u t l i n e , t h e history of masonry as set forth b y accurate writers a n d fully e x p l a i n t h e symbolism of each degree, followed by i n s t r u c t i o n in t h e p r i v a t e w o r k . T h a t every lodge m i g h t be reached, t h e districts should be limited in area, so as to include only so many lodges as a n active l e c t u r e r could visit. Mere skill in ritualism will soon cease to attract, a n d w h e n t h a t is all, or nearly all, a general a t t e n d a n c e of m e m b e r s will rarely occur. To secure t h e a t t e n d a n c e of members, t h e m e s for t h o u g h t m u s t be presented a n d time a n d o p p o r t u n i t y afforded for t h e i r discussion. Intelligent b r e t h r e n s h o u l d be encouraged to lecture u p o n subjects of masonic importance before t h e i r own or n e i g h b o r i n g lodges, a n d t h u s a spirit be awakened a n d evoked which would arouse o t h e r s to p r e p a r e for and engage in such d u t y . T h e field is wide, t h e cause worthy, and t h e d e m a n d for instruction growing m o r e i m p e r a t i v e . Will G r a n d Lodges heed t h e call a n d w i t h l a u d a b l e appreciation p r o v i d e for answering it by such legislation as will inspirit t h e i r c o n s t i t u e n t s and give t h e m new encouragem e n t to actively and steadily reengage in work on t h e t e m p l e ?

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I n accordance with a resolution of his Grand Lodge to a t t e m p t to reconcile t h e England-Quebec controversy, G r a n d Master W A L K E M corresponded with t h e G r a n d Lodge of Quebec and subsequently visited t h a t Body at its a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n , w h e n a r r a n g e m e n t s were m a d e to smooth t h e way to pacitic negotiations, of which more will be found u n d e r Quebec. T h e corner-stones of t h r e e c h u r c h e s and one masonic hall were laid, a n d t h e lodge rooms of four lodges laid d u r i n g t h e year. Applications for n e w lodges were declined by Grand Master a n d h e h a d made no decisions of sufficient i m p o r t a n c e to be reported. On t h e subject of physical qualifications of candidates for initiation G r a n d Master said: The ancient charges prefixed to the Book of Constitution lay down the rule that " no Master should take an apprentice unless he is a perfect youth, having no maim or defect in his body that may rei^der him incapable of learning the art or serving his Master's lord, and of being made a brolherand then a Fellow-craft in due time." This rule was adopted from the rules laid down by operative masons for admission to the Craft, and does not require physical perfection In the candidate, which indeed could rarely be found, and could be established only by careful medical examination. I have, in dealing with these cases, adopted the rule laid down by M.'.W.-. Bro. HENDERSON iu 1880, which he states in these words: " I hold that unless a candidate be in a condition to receive, perform, and communicate all parts of the ceremonies and duties of the Order, he is not eligible for the degree; he must be capable of making himself known in the dark as well as in the light." The capacity referred to is natural capacity without artificial assistance. This rule, it seems to me, is sufficiently liberal, and is in harmony with the ancient charges. I am not at all in favor of the strict construction of the rule respecting physical qualifications, adopted by some of our American brethren. Any rule should be construed with reference to the circumstances under which it was established, and the objects for which it was intended ; and its construction must also, I submit, be subject to modification from time to time, to meet altered circumstances. Even in the courts of law this principle is constantly recognized and acted upon. The qualifications required in a mason at the present day, under our existing system, are essentially different from those required in the bygone time; they are mental, rather than bodily qualifications, and I, therefore, think the rule we have adopte J commends itself to reason and coTimon sense. A n d t h e committee on his address endorsed his opinion, as follows: The board favor the opinion of the Grand Master with regard to the qualification of candidates.and think that a liberal construction should be placed upon the requirements which we demand of the initiate. Our opinion of eligibility of candidates o n t h e score of physical qualifications, as will be seen by recurrence to former reports from t h i s office, does not vary from t h a t expressed in t h e foregoing extract. G r a n d Master called a t t e n t i o n to t h e organization of t h e U n i t e d G r a n d Lodges of New South Wales, of Victoria, and t h a t of North Dakota. All were recognized at this c o m m u n i c a t i o n . Reports from all b u t one of t h e seventeen D.-. D.'. G.'. Masters were s e n t up, and in p r i n t t h e y fill seventy-five pages. After reading t h e m , we came to t h e conclusion t h a t t h e following from t h e report of t h e b o a r d was not an overestimate of t h e i r v a l u e : The work done by these brethren caunot be overestimated. The time and attention which they have devoted to their work, the skill and ability displayed by them in advancing and popularizing the cause of masonry, as well as the conscientious and hon-

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est work performed, entitle them to your gratitude and love. The various reports display great care in their preparation, and with a couple of exceptions contain valuable information, enabling the board to easily ascertain the progress made by the Craft during the past year. I n t h e s a m e report it w a s suggested t h a t if a n efficient Secretary was attaclied to each lodge, w h o would collect t h e dues on commission instead of a fixed salary, it wotild aid in settling t h e vexatious question of collecting d u e s . It s t r i k e s us t h a t it would n o t matter m u c h how a Secr e t a r y was p a i d provided h e was efficient. Bro. H E N R Y EOBEBTSON, P.'. G.'. M.'., after t h e lapse of eleven years, again r e s u m e d his place as c h a i r m a n of t h e C o m m i t t e e on Correspondence. T h e Proceedings of fifty-three G r a n d Lodges receive fraternal a t t e n t i o n ; Kansas (1888) n o t on h a n d in t i m e for notice. I n t h e preface to his r e p o r t h e m a k e s t h e following n o t e s : The practice as to physical disqualifications is now generally uniform and excludes tho.se who are not capable of complying with all the requisites of the several degrees. Life membership is forbidden in some jurisdictions, while others speak in its favor. The installation of lodge officers in public, has obtained a foothold In some conservative quarters where we would least expect it. It can be attributed only to a craze for public'display that is obnoxious to true masonry. B u t it is an innocuous craze, t h a t in time, like some o t h e r forms of m i l d m a n i a , will p r o b a b l y disappear. I n reviewing Maine (1888), h e refers to some r e m a r k s of G r a n d Master SLEEPER, and says: He had some correspondence with a gentleman who threatened to bring a suit at law against a lodge, to compel it to return the fee deposited with his petition. His petition had been accepted, but he refused to receive the degrees, and the lodge under their By-Laws retained Ihe deposit. We cordially hope that this gentleman will bring bis suit and win it. We can imagine no more disgraceful position for a lodge to occupy. Masons should be above that sort of thing. We do not want to take any one's money for nothing. Masons, of all men. should not be suspected of the slightest unfairness. That gentleman, doubtless, had good reasons for not coming forward, and we do not want any unwilling candidates. His fee should have been returned at once. As to the trouble he may have put the lodge to, that is too trifling to be mentioned and our good name is of more consequence than the small amount involved. That lodge should have its By-Laws amended immediately. H a v i n g in our r e p o r t of 1889 passed over t h e Proceedings reviewed by Bro. EOBERTSON, w e h e r e close. EiCHARD T. W A L K E M , Q . C , K i n g s t o n , M.'.W.;. G r a n d Master. J . J . MASON, H a m i l t o n , R.'.W/. G r a n d Secretary.

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COLOKADO — 1 8 8 8 . Number of Lodges, 64; Total Membership, 4,344. Twenty-eighth annual communication September 18-19, 1888. A well prepared address was delivered by Grand Master GEORGE K . KIMBALL. Though answering all communication.s and deciding all questions sent up, he expressed the opinion that much of such labor would have been saved, had inquirers read the Grand Lodge reports. Such doubtless has been the experience of most Grand Masters, and such will it be until Masters of lodges will read and qualify themselves for the the offices which they pretend to fill. TJnde^ " Saloon Question," he objected to t h a t " clause of the question relative to the qualification of candidates," to-wit: "And do you agree not to become so engaged in the future?" {i.e., in the sale of liquors), arguing as follows: A candidate must be in good repute when received into a lodge in this jurisdiction, but can we expect him, or have we a right to demand that he shall pledge himself to remain so forever. The fraternity Is protected by its right to discipline a brother who infringes its rules, and the candidate must be aware that any lapse from that good repute, renders him liable to masonic discipline; and is not this suiBcient?

The Committee on .Jurisprudence did not concur in his opinion, but recommended that the clause stand, and their report upon the subject wae adopted. He disposed of the so-called Past Master's degree as follows: I have replied to several inquiries relative to the necessity of a newly elected Master, requiring this degree before presiding over his lodge. My opinion is that this degree, if degree it can be so called, has no place In the Blue Lodge or Ancient Craft masonry, and trust we will hear of it no more.

From the investigation he had been able to make, he endorsed to the fullest extent the action of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania in forbidding the use of masonic halls in that jurisdiction by Cerneau masons, but left the matter for investigation by kcommittee. Five lodges were constituted during the year, and dispensations to form four lodges were granted. At this communication charters were voted to the four lodges under dispensation. Bro. WILLIAM D . WRIGHT delivered a notable oration—the main themelbeing the unity and action of business and, especially, labor or, ganizations. It should be read by every active man in our country. Bro. JAMES H . FEABODY presented an excellent Report on Correspondence. The Proceedings of fifty-one Grand Lodges — some of them for two year's—are carefully and courteously reviewed, Kansas (1888) being of the number. Bro. PEABODY notes that Colorado {1887 ) was not mentioned in our rejiort of 1888. The reason for the omission was that it was not received till our printing was too far advanced to give it the proper place. In our last report (1889) it received attention, and we hope in this report to include theirs for 1889.

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Tn his notice of Maryland (1889) wo find the t'ollovviug: Bro. SCHUI-TZ is stronglj- opposed to rotation, and yearly changes in the presiding officers of masouic bodies, claiming it is hurtful to the interests of the Graft, with which opinion we do not agree. Suppose a certain lodge is composed of intellectually bright and morally pure young men, who are ambitious lo prove themselves worthy of being chosen to preside over the lodge, but it happens that the presiding officer of this particular lodge is a mason of recognized executive ability, and possesses qualifications to confer honor and dignity to the station, and in the belief that none other could do equally as well as he, year after year Me is rejected to the same office — the result is, these bright young masons become discouraged by the tardy promotion—" hope deferred maketh the heart sick " — aud while they would, had the opportunity been offered them, have been an honor to themselves and a credit to the fraternity —quietly cease their punctual attendance upou lodge meetings, and eventually lose interest altogether. We have seen this the case quite as often as the reverse. If a lodge has secured a Master having the knowledge and executive ability requisite to rule and govern it, we should be slow to advise a change until .some other brother.gave plain evidence of like qualifications, and not then even, until t h e incumbent had served for two or t h r e e terms. This is the only rotation which our experience would justify; in fact, the least and poorest work done in this iurisdiction has been in lodges whore Masters and Secretaries have been often, if not annually retired. From t h e conclusion to t h e main part of his report, we extract the following personal opinions, and, except t h a t in reference of public installations— a harmless matter at m o s t — w e concur with him : We have stood by the ancient landmarks of the Order, as they were explained to us, when given us in charge. We do not, have not, and cannot favor such propositions as " perpetual jurisdiction," " forced afBliation," " public installations," the necessity of the Past Master's degree as a prerequisite to the installation of the Master of a lodge, or galloping through I he degrees by the aid of a iive dollar note and a Grand Master's dispensation. Neither do we favor the admission into our Order of deformities, whether of a. mental or physical character. One of t h e papers in his addenda, is a review of the Proceedings of Dakota (1888), a t the conclusion of which he pays his fraternal compliments to Bro. F . J . THOMPSON, who presented the Report on Correspondence, as follows' Our Report on Correspondence, he says, contained too much evidence of the scissors, which we were modest enough to think was the beet part of the report, hence have used them even more liberally in preparing this one. But just why the good brother should object to scissorings, when much of his report is composed of extracts from the report of Bro. WILLIAM K. SINGLETON, the able and learned reviewer tor the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia, is not entirely plain. Bro. THOMPSON writes well, aud his extracts are carefully made. Coupled together his report is one of considerable merit. He has given us his opinion upon every known question of masonic jurisprudence and concludes his report by the following criticism concerning M.'.W.-. Bro. WILLIAM BLATT:

" Our learned predecessor in this line, M.'.W.'. WILLIAM BLATT. in the conclusion of his report, 1885, .'^aid; 'Aside from the polish it gives the mind, it cannot fail to deeply impress the heart and soul.'" Now, if variety of ideas upon unimportant matters, the quibbling over trivial and minor points involving the physical qualifications of a candidate and the willful per-

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version of historical tacts can polish the mind, is a question not as yet fully determined by our inner-self. One brother will have it that we rise at the sound of GABRIEL'S horn literally in body. If we died with our boots on, they come up to. Another is in doubt whether we ever know anything or not after we " shuffle off this mortal coil." Another wants us to believe that the Bible and the whale, JOSHUA'S astronomy, and .several other odd little tales, are the result of a divine inspiration, while another claims it entirely unnecessary to believe in its supernatural origin. Between these two extremes we have oscillated like the wings of a Dutch windmill, and were often about as used up as DON QUIXOTE at the time he charged a flouring establishment on the plains of Arragon and Castile. We thought we had an idea of what masonry taught at the time we grappled with our duties in this field, but, alas, for the idea is gone, and we are now as inane as the fellow who swam a river to get a drink. Instead of having ^ clear conception of masonry, we have a conglomeration. Bro. BLATT said in his conclusion referred to: '• This furnishes the Alpha, the Omega we must reach by a study of what lies between." Well, we have not only the Alpha and the Omega, but everything that is between. The trouble lies, however, in distinguishing the head from the tail. We may, in time, recover from the effects of our investigations, but not in time we fear, to do the brethren of the present generation much good — which statement we have not the time to contradict by testimony. WiLMAM D. TODD, Denver, M.'.W.-. G r a n d Master. E D . O . PARMELBE, Pueblo, E.'.W.". G r a n d Secretary.

CONNECTICUT—1889. N u m b e r of Lodges, 110; Total M e m b e r s h i p , 14,731. One h u n d r e d and first a n n u a l communication, J a n u a r y 16-17,1889. A portrait of Bro. J O H N W . M I X , is frontispiece to t h e Proceedings. On t h e 20th of November, 1888, an emergent communication of Grand Lodge was held to dedicate t h e new masonic temple, erected by t h e fraternity of W a t e r b u r y , for t h e use of t h e various masonic bodies in t h a t city. A m o n g t h e exercises was a very complete historical address, followed by t h e singing of an ode, t h e n t h e dedication ceremonies, a n o t h e r ode, t h e dedication prayer, and a splendid address, devoted to t h e exposition of freemasonry, its principles, requirements, etc. A grand b a n q u e t was, a.s usual, t h e conclusion of t h e whole business. T h e address of G r a n d Master J O H N W . Mi.x, was short, and restricted to a report of his official acts. H e was requested to m a k e m a n y decisions d u r i n g t h e year, b u t all were disposed of by reference to t h e Constitution a n d By-Laws adopted by tlie G r a n d Lodge at t h e last preceding communication. H e t h o u g h t t h a t if Masters of lodges would study t h e m carefully, t h e y would relieve t h e G.'. M.'. of m u c h labor. Besides t h e temple at W a t e r b u r y , he dedicated two masonic halls during t h e year. T h e usual special dispensations were granted, and h e approved t h e

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release of jurisdiction b y o n e of t h e i r lodges, of a resident w i t h i n such jurisdiction, in favor of a lodge i n Massachusetts. G r a n d Secretary W H E E L E R reported t h a t t h e lodges h a d enjoyed a y e a r of prosperity, a n d t h a t peace a n d h a r m o n y existed t h r o u g h o u t t h e jurisdiction. W h i l e twelve lodges reported n o initiations, most of t h e o t h e r s h a d b e e n b u s y , one lodge h a v i n g initiated thirty-six. Only t h r e e lodges h a d failed to m a k e r e t u r n s , a n d b u t five were b e h i n d with t h e i r dues. T h e T r u s t e e s reported a balance to t h e credit of t h e Masonic Charity F o u n d a t i o n F u n d , of $10,082.53. Bro. W H E E L E R , C o m m i t t e e o n Correspondence, s u b m i t t e d resolutions recognizing t h e " U n i t e d G r a n d Lodge of New South W a l e s , " a n d desiring a n e x c h a n g e of r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s , w h i c h were adopted. T h e Centennial C o m m i t t e e p r e s e n t e d t h e i r report, for t h e celebration of t h e One H u n d r e d t h a n n i v e r s a r y of t h e G r a n d Lodge, in t h e City of New l i a v e n , on t h e 10th of J u h ' , 1889, a n d r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t t h e s u m of five t h o u s a n d dollars be a p p r o p r i a t e d for t h a t piirpose. Their r e p o r t was a d o p t e d . U p o n motion of Bro. J O H N H . BARLOW, t h e following resolution was a d o p t e d : Jiesulved, That the Grand Secretary be directed to publish the proceedings of the centennial celebration of the Grand Lodge, in a memorial volume, to be disposed of under tbe direction of the Grand Lodge. . Most of t h e Proceedings of E n g l i s h speaking Grand Lodges a r e r e viewed in t h e Report o n Correspondence, prepared b y t h e Committee,. Bro. J O S E P H K . W H E E L E R . Kansas (1888) receives fraternal attention.. T h e r e p o r t of B r o . OWE.V A. BAS.SETT, P . ' . G . ' . M . ' . , r e l a t i v e to t h e l a t e H i -

r a m Lodge, is quoted e n t i r e , as well as t h e resolutions of t h e Committee on Correspondence, to w h o m t h e r e p o r t was referred. Bro. F . J . THOMPSON, c h a i r m a n t h e C o m m i t t e e on Correspondence, of of t h e G r a n d Lodge of Dakota, (1888) p r o p o u n d e d t h e following questionsto B r o . W H E E L E R : Sirst. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1( it be essential to believe in a GOD, is it necessary to believe in theGoDof A D A M ; that he made man in His own image, consequently is similar in.form to m a n ? ~ SeC'iLcl. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Is it necessary to believe t h e Old Testament .to be inspired, a revelation from Gon? We mean i s a belief in these things necesssary for masonic admission? If they be true, t h e n GOD must be like a m a n in form or else it is u n t i u e . W h o answers them in t h e subjoined extract: TO t h e first question, we answer, yes! for freemasonry is founded upon such ai dogma. To t h e second, we answer, not absolutely. . . We base o u r conclusions upon t h e masonic landmark, which requires a belief in the existence of a Supreme Being, and in soine revelation of his will. The existence of Deity is something which can only be known to our h u m a n consciousness by recognizing a living m i n d in man, i n d e p e n d e n t of matter, a rational will, as constituting the essential a n d distinguishing element of his being. Materiality does not enter the question. GOD is a self existent, divine a n d spiritual personality, whom we cannot know by o u r h u m a n senses, and w h o m we recognize as the creator and preserver of all thingsThe names of Deity a r e but faint symbols to express to the h u m a n mind the idea of Deity a n d his Divinity, and it matters n o t w h e t h e r t h e n a m e be one of the several b y

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which h e i s revealed to man as found in the Jewish Scripture, or some other name, like the ALLAH of the Mohammedans, if the essence of Deity is revealed to us. as the Infinite One, a self existing divine personality, who is our preservor and benefactor as well as our creator. To say that we will not "believe such a dogma until it has been scientifically proved to us, is equivalent to saying, I will believe when I have nothing more to believe. To believe only in the Infinite until he shall be explained, determined, circumscribed, defined, weighed and measured to the comprehension of our finite minds, would be either for ourselves to become infinite or for Deity to become finite,or a belief in the Infinite^ when we have become sure that the Infinite does not exist. Hence it is t h a t belief in Gon must be a question of faith to those who believe, and yet not so blind as m a n y suppose. He says the blind faith theory is bad and antiquated, a n d yet we are living in the present life with daily illustrations of the blind faith theory before our eyes. Nothing is accomplished in this world that faith does not enter. I t is faith that prompts men to invest capital in all sorts of seemingly chimerical schemes and enterprises, for the purpose of gain, with no positive assurance o f success., except as theysee it through t h e i r discerning, intellectual and reasoning nature. In fact, without faith, the world would be at a stand-stiil, and the improvements and rapid advances made in science during the last half century would never have been realized. Faith moves the world and revolutionizes it. I t controls m a n a n d educates him. It is one of the attributes implanted in the higher n a t u r e of man t h a t distinguisheshim from the brute creation, directing and controlling his intellectual or reasoning faculties, causing him to rise above nature by virtue of his intelligence, and whereby he recognizes an i n n e r consciousness of himself as a power, not only i n d e p e n d e n t of, but opposed to nature, and capable of resisting, conquering and controlling her. It is a revelation of Got> in man, which we see and comprehend within ourselves^ and as man has a living faith in this power which he knows is superior to nature, which dwells within him, so by it, he rises to a partial comprehension of the invisible Deity, and has a belief in GOD, as the intelligent, loving, infinite one, a Being not philosophically definable. ' It is a part of the invisible man who simply dwells in a material or earthly tabernacle, which is destined to decay and death, very forcibly illustrated by a passage in JOB : " Thou hast clothed me with skin and flesh, and fenced me in with bones and sinews ; " also recognized by PAUL, when he says : " For we know not that if our earthly house of this tabernacle he dissolved, we have a building of Gon, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens." It is in this thought that we recognize man as created in the image of his Maker^ an intellectual and spiritual image, which is the answer to the first question. The second question is involved in the first, a n ^ whether the Old Testament be accepted as a n inspired revelation or not, we discover in the attributes of man's higher nature arevelatiou of the divine will, which constitutes man what he is, a "religious being," seeking for something to satisfy the longings of his inner consciousness, existing within h u m a n souls, and confined strictly to humanity. I t is the hope and desire to live again. How was it planted,and for what planted,and by whom? Philosophy and science are dumb, and the questioning soul is suspended between the two eternities, the eternity past and t h e eternity to come, striving to locate itself, and seeking to know its final des- . tiny, and present duty, conscious of having lost something, it hardly knows what, and wondering if there be a GOD, whether the h u m a n soul can ever find Him. It is prompting men to all sorts of religious devotions and beliefs, that have existed in some form or other in all ages of the world, and whether among heathen or Christian people, Mohammedans, Brahmins or Buddhists, develops an inner consciousness, seeking for something it has not found, and which can only be answered through the m e d i u m of m a n ' s higher or soul nature. In fact, it is the invisible motor t h a t prompted the asking of these questions which we have endeavored to answer, using our powers of imagination as becomes a man.

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A s p e c i a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n of G r a n d L o d g e w a s h e l d i n H a r t f o r d , M a y 8 t l i , 1889. G r a n d L o d g e h a v i n g b e e n o p e n e d i n a m p l e f o r m , G r a n d M a s t e r , J . H . SwARTWouT, d e l i v e r e d t h e f o l l o w i n g a d d r e s s , w h i c h , i n s h o r t , e x p l a i n s t h e o b j e c t of t h e s e s s i o n : BRETHREN OF THE GRAND LODGE: —We meet in special communication to-day, to consider the petition of more than one hundred and fifty members of the late Hiram Lodge, No. 1, who were members in good standing, prior to the revocation of the charter of said lodge, by t h e Grand Lodge. The history of this rebellion agai nst the authority of the Grand Lodge is too well known to you all to need further explanation a t this time. The prospect of a possible settlement of those diflferences which brought scandal upon our beloved Order, a n d lasting disgrace to those chiefly instrumental in giving it life, has awakened a deep interest among the Craft, and is the occasion of our meeting together to-day. I extend to you a cordial and fraternal welcome, and bid you GOD speed in the work we are a b o u t to undertake. On the twelfth of March last, I received a committee, consisting of F. S. ANDREW, W M . A . WRIGHT, HERBERT E . BENTON a n d Dr. LINQUISH, w h o presented m e with a n at-

tested copy of resolutions u n a n i m o u s l y passed by about three h u n d r e d members of the late Hiram Lodge, No. 1, acknowledging allegiance to the Grand Lodge, and asking that the charter which was then surrendered to me,be restored. The statements made by the members of the committee, respecting the loyalty of the older and more influential members of the late Hiram Lodge, led me to suggest that a petition drawn in proper form be circulated, which when properly signed a n d presented to the Grand Master, could be given such consideration as it would seem to deserve. Upon the receiptof such petition signed by more than fifty of those who were members in good standing in the late Hiram Lodge, prior to the revocation of its charter, I instructed the Grand Secretary to issue a call, to the Present and Past Grand Officers, to meet the Grand Master, at Masonic Hall, in the city of Hartford, on the 21st day of March, at one o'clock p. M. After a full discussion of matters suggested by the petition, the Grand Master was requested to call a special communication of the Grand Lodge a t an early date to consider the prayer of the petitioners. Application was then m a d e to the committee before mentioned, for a full and complete list of those persons who had been clandestinely made since the revocation of the c h a r t e r of the late Hiram Lodge. Upon the receiptof such list. I requested BrothersT STANLEY BRADLEY, C . G . W A N N E R a n d EDWARD M . ARMSTRONG, Past Masters of Wooster,

No. 79, Connecticut Rock, No. 92, and Trumbull, No. 22, of New Haven, to act as a comm i t t e e to arrange said list i n t o five classes, to-wit: First.—Those within t h e jurisdiction of New Haven lodges. Second. — Those without t h e jurisdiction of New Haven lodges. Third.—Those within t h e jurisdiction of sister Grand Lodges. i^oMrtA. —Those rejected by lodges in Connecticut. Fifth. — Those rejected by lodges within the jurisdiction of sister Grand Lodges. The committee have m a d e a full and very complete report of their findings, which is herewith submitted for your consideration. To those brethren who have aided me in various ways, at an expense of m u c h time and labor, I herewith extend my sincere and heartfelt thanks. With this brief statement of the cause of our coming together, I leave t h e case of t h e petitioners in your hands, trusting that under the guidance of our Heavenly Father, the labors of the day may be fruitful of good works, and unite us again into our society of friends and brothers, among whom no contention shall ever again exist. T h e a d d r e s s w a s r e f e r r e d t o a c o m m i t t e e of f i v e , w h o a t t h e a f t e r n o o n session, s u b m i t t e d a petition signed b y two h u n d r e d a n d fourteen m e m b e r s of t h e f o r m e r H i r a m L o d g e , N o . 1, a c k n o w l e d g i n g t h e i r a l l e g i a n c e tf) M . ' . W . " . G r a n d L o d g e of C o n n e c t i c u t , a n d p r o m i s i n g t o d o t h e i r b e s t " t o

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promote a n d diffuse t h 6 genuine principles of m a s o n r y " ; also p r a y i n g for t h e restoration of t h e charter formerly issued to said H i r a m Lodge, N o . ! . They also s u b m i t t e d t h e individual ])etitioiis of t h e eight expelled ringleaders in t h e rebellion of t h a t lodge, praying for restoration to t h e r i g h t s and privileges of masonry, and promising " strict compliance with t h e Conifititution, laws a n d edicts of t h e M.'.W.-. Grand Lodge of Connecticut, a n d the l a n d m a r k s and usages of t h e Order." T h e c o m m i t t e e presented a report, containing t h e following resolutions, which was adopted with b u t two dissenting votes: Eeaolved. That the charter of Hiram Lodge, No. 1, be and the same is hereby restored to the petitioners therefor, and to such other members of said lodge as were, at the time of the revocation of said charter, and who still are in good masonic standing, and who shall affix their signatures to the said petition. Resolved, That the Grand Master be requested to issue a summons to the brethren designated in the foregoing resolution, calling a meeting of such members of said lodge, for the purpose of electing the officers thereof, and that upon such election the Grand Master be requested to deliver the said charter, and install the officers so elected. Resolved, That all other matters relative to said lodge be referred to the Grand Master. T h e committee also presented a report with t h e individual petitions, a n d t h e r e i n expressed t h e opinion t h a t it was n o t e x p e d i e n t t o take a n y action at t h a t time, and recommended " t h e passage of t h e following resolution, w h i c h was adopted b y a vote of 154, in favor, against 89, o p p o s e d : ' ' Resolve^, That in the matter of the several petitions above referred to, action be de-.ferred until the next annual communication of this M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge. G r a n d Lodge was closed in ample form. ,T. B. SwAKTWouT, Stamford, M.".W.". Grand Master. .JOSEPH K . W H E K L E R , Hartford, R . ' . W . . G r a n d Secretary.

DAKOTA—1889. N u m b e r of Lodges, 99; Total M e m b e r s h i p , 4,509. Fifteenth a n n u a l communication, J u n e 11-13, 1889. G r a n d Master J O H N Q . A . BKADEN delivered a first-rate practical address. During t h e year eight lodges were constituted a n d dispensations to form five lodges granted. Their relations at h o m e were harmonious, and their relations with •other G r a n d Lodges undisturbed. H e reported eight decisions — t h e third a n d fourth being as follows: 3. A man having lost the sight of one eye, the other being good, is not eligible to receive the degrees of masonry in this jurisdiction. I made this decision reluctantly, and it is contrary to my opinion as to what the law •should be, but the matter has been twice passed upon by this Grand Lodge, and I did not feel warranted in setting aside the law twice emphatically expressed. In 1880. Grand Master HANn held that such a person was not a proper candidate for the mysteries of masonry, and his decision was sustained by the Grand Lodge. In 1887, Grand 3IasterBLATT held to the contrary, and that such a person could lawfully receive the

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degrees of masonry. The Grand Lodge reversed this decis'ion and again sustained the decision of Grand Master HAND. I report this so that the Grand Lodge may again pass on this question. In my opinion it is the sense of sight that is necessary, and not that all the organs of sight be intact. Many men are made masons without question, who are unable to see at all distinctly without the aid of glasses, yet they have not the sense of sight to the extent that a person has whohas lost the sight of one eye only. The current of Grand Lodge decisions is constantly growing more liberal in the matter of physical qualifications, and while I do not recommend a radical departure from the established usage in this jurisdiction, I believe a reversal of my decision in this case would place us in harmony with a large majority of the Grand Lodges on this continent. . . 4. The degrees of Entered Apprentice and Fellow Craft, and a portion of the Master Mason degree can be conferred on more than one candidate at the same time, in the discretion of the Master. T h e C o m m i t t e e on J u r i s p r u d e n c e r e c o m m e n d e d t h e approval of all e x c e p t t h e fourth. W h e n their re])ort came u p for con.sideration by t h e G r a n d Lodge, it was moved t h a t t h e t h i r d b e n o t approved, and on a call of lodges, t h e motion was adopted. F u r t h e r , it was moved t h a t t h e fourth be approved, and on a call of lodges, it was adopted. Therefore,, t h e law in respect of those two subjects, is fixed, at least for one, year.. Provision h a v i n g been made by a n A c t of Congress for t h e division of t h e Territory of Dakota, and t h e creation of two S t a t e s — N o r t h Dak o t a and South D a k o t a — o n t h e suggestion of G r a n d Master BRADEN, t h e G r a n d Lodge took steps to divide t h e lodges, p r o p e r t y , etc., and w i t h o u t going into details, it is enough'to say, t h a t t h r o u g h a committee of ten, t h e whole was amicably adjusted a n d t h e division effected, so t h a t t w e n t y six lodges were in North Dakota and' s e v e n t y - t h r e e in South Dakota, not. i n c l u d i n g t h e lodges chartered at this c o m m u n i c a t i o n . T h e appraisal of t h e p r o p e r t y aggregated §4,590.79, a n d .provision was m a d e for paying over to t h e Treasurer of North Dakota, one-third of t h a t sum, or $1,530.26. T h e officers of each Grand Lodge h a v i n g b e e n elected a n d appointed, t h e y w e r e installed by Bro. GEORGE H . H A N D , P..G.". M.-. T h e r e u p o n Bro. W I L L I A M BLATT offered t h e following p r e a m b l e s and resolutions, which were a d o p t e d by a rising v o t e : \ViiERE,\s, The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of North Daliota, A. F. & A. M., has been duly and constitutionally organized in accordance with the ancient estab-' li.shed usages and customs of the Craft; and WHEREAS, It is but meet that its first recognition as an independent and sovereign body should emanate from those with whom it has so long been in intimate.and close; fraternal relations, and with whom it has labored with one common interest in harmony and brotherly love, and whose every act in connection with its withdrawal has been cliaraclerized by a spirit imbued'with a masonry which to its most ardent devotees has been only idealistic: therefore be it Resolved. That this Grand Lodge extend to the Grand Lodge of North DaliOta, A.. F. & A. M., the hand of full fellowship and recognize the said Grand Lodge of North I3al£ota as an independent and supreme Grand Lodge in and for North Daliota. Ri.solveri, That said recognition be accompanied with a fervent prayer for herprosperiiy and her advancement to a high position among her sister Grand Lodgesupou this continent; and be it further Resolved. That we enter into immediate fraternal correspondence, and the exchange of representatives with our new sister Grand Lodge.

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A n d B r o . THOMAS H . BROWN, P / . G . ' . M . . , offered t h e following prea m b l e a n d resolution, w h i c h were r e a d a n d a d o p t e d : WHEREAS, This Grand Lodge is linked to that of North Dakota by t h e closest of chains, differing from all others, as one means of expressing o u r earnest wish to "grapple its members to our souls as by hooks of steel; " be it Eesolvc't, T h a t each Past Elective Grand Officer of this Grand Lodge, being a member of a lodge in North Dakota, as well as each elective Grand Officer of t h e Grand Lodge of North Dakota, be a n d is hereby constituted an honorary member of this Grand Lodge. On behalf of t h e G r a n d Lodge, Bro. BL.^TT p r e s e n t e d its jewels to t h e G r a n d Lodge of N o r t h Dakota. I n c l u d i n g t h e lodges c h a r t e r e d a t t h i s c o m m u n i c a t i o n , t h e r e w e r e a t its conclusion i n t h e two D a k o t a s , 103 lodges, in w h i c h w e r e e n r o l l e d 4,595 m e m b e r s . On t h e t h i r d a n d last d a y of t h e c o m m u n i c a t i o n , Bro. BLATT t h e following resolution, w h i c h was r e a d arid a d o p t e d :

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Resolved, That we acknowledge the eminent ability of Bro. FE.iNK J. THOMPSON displayed in his Report on Fraternal Correspondence. His labors have been a r d u o u s , his zeal indefatigable in spreading masonic light and knowledge among the Craft of ' this jurisdiction. The reports of these committees have been a n i m p o r t a n t factor i n the present, prosperous and enlightened condition of t h e Craft,and Bro. THOMPSON has lacked none in those qualiflcaiions that tend to make the reporter a source of light. While thus expressing our high appreciation we are cognizant of the fact t h a t t h e views expressed by Committees on Correspondence are the views of such i n d i v i d u a l masons a n d not those of their respective Grand Lodges. Bro. F R A N K J . THOMPSON p r e s e n t e d for t h e second t i m e — a n d as it appears — last t i m e , t h e R e p o r t on Correspondence. K a n s a s (1888) is fraternally noticed, saj-ing t h a t in o u r r e p o r t is contained t h e b e s t complim e n t ever p a i d t h e i r G r a n d L o d g e . Well, we h o p e t h e t w a i n will cont i n u e in t h e p a t h heretofore t r o d d e n b y t h e m w h e n u n i t e d a n d o n e . Since, u n d e r Connecticut, w e gave B r o . W H E E L E E ' S a n s w e r to t h e Dakota b r o t h e r ' s q u e s t i o n s , we h e r e give place to t h e l a t t e r ' s r e p l y t o Bro. W H E E L E E ' S a n s w e r as follows: We propose to show i n a friendly m a n n e r a n d spirit t h a t Bro. WHEELER has answered b u t the first of our questions, and has attempted to answer the second. T h e remainder and most important ones he has left unanswered. We learn from h i m Jhat it is essential that a mason believe in a GOD similar in form to m a n . If this is true o u r Institution is full of hypocrites. B u t it Is n o t true, and no m a n i n a jurisdiction in which masonry is rightly comprehended, is required to define his GOD, yet his answer to the second question partially denies the first, for, if it be not absolutely necessary to believe in the inspiration of t h e Old Testament, we need not believe in its description of GOD, because it is from this Book we get an idea of a Deity in form like m a n . T h e brother's inconsistency is remarkable, h e says : " The existence of Deity is something which can only be known to our human-consciousness by recognizing a living m i n d in man, independent of matter, a rational will — materiality does not enter t h e question. GOD is self-existent, divine a n d spiritual personality, whom we cannot k n o w by o u r h u m a n senses." If this be true, w h y does h e declare t h a t masons must believe that GOD is similar in form to m a n , or is like m a n in form. If we " c a n n o t know " GOD " by o u r h u m a n senses." why should we masons be required to define a Being whom it is impossible to understand " by our h u m a n senses." He says : " I t m a t t e r s n o t whether t h e n a m e be one of t h e several by which H e is revealed to m a n as found i n the Jewish Scripture or some other name, like the ALLAH of t h e Mohammedans, if

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t h e essence of Deity is revealed to us, (italics oura) w h a t t h a t essence is, he does not say, nor have we ever seen a definition of the essence of Deity that had even in a limited measure universal acceptance. There can be but one true essence of Diety, but who shall say that/lis explanation is the true one? Hence, to fetter the m i n d with the definition of this essence as defined by any one m a n , or body of men, implies a belief that the mind is responsible for its conclusions, a n d rubs out the word universality in the teachings of masonry. Bro. WHEELER admits t h a t to believe in GOD we m u s t have faith. He says : " I t {faith) is a revelation of GOD in man, which we see and comprehend within ourselves, and as man has a living faith in this person which he knows (italics ours) is superior to nature, which dwells within him, so by it, he rises to a partial comprehension of the invisible Deity, and has a belief in GOD, as the intelligent, loving, infinite one, a Being not philosophically definable." We quote the a b o v e t o s h o w t h a t while h e a v e r s a mason must believe GOD is llkea man in form, h e denies his first averment again, because, as he says, we can only comprehend GOD by faith, and that he is a " Being not philosophically definable." If we mistake not the i m p o r t of the brother, h e does not believe the dogma himself upon which he says freemasonry is founded. He wanders from the question at issue, and our questions will sustain the exception, for he, by implication, accuses us of wanting the Infinite " e x p l a i n e d , determined, circumscribed, defined, weighed and measured to the comprehension of our finite minds." He says t h a t to do t h i s : " Would be either for ourselves to become infinite or for Deity to become finite, or a belief In the Infinite, when we have become sure t n a t the Infinite does not exist." We do not see the point intended in this paragraph, and hence scarcely know what to say. It m a y b e a mere play upon words, a bit of dry h u m o r . o r the brother may have become a little muddled. However, we will take it seriously, and ask why you say that a mason m u s t believe in an a n t h r o p o m o r p h o u s Deity, then accuse us of the impious desire of wanting GOD "weighed, measured, circumscribed," etc.,and then deny your answer to the first question, by saying t h a t a m a n must become infinite in order to comprehend t h e l n f l n i t e o r that t h e Infinite must become finite so that man may comprehend Him. There is no sense or logic in the assertion that when we have become sure t h a t the Infinite does not exist we have a belief in Him. His illustrations as to what faith has d o n e in t h e world, when analyzed, does not apply in any m a n n e r to those inscrutable things, which lie beyond this world. All ventures, all enterprises of this world are based upon the results of personal observations of similar ventures and enterprises. We have faith because we have seen the t h i n g work before. Yet no m a n can have faith in spiritual things because he has seen GOD with his eyes or has felt him with his flesh. Many may, and many undoubtedly do, feel t h a t they have spiritually c o m m u n e d with GOD, have felt hisspiritual presence near them. That they believe w h a t they say, we do not deny, b u t for them to prove what they say, beyond their dictum, is impossible. Every enterprise in this world has had its counterpart in some other enterprise, which has been seen or felt or heard in such a m a n n e r that faith is unnecessary to prove that it is true or that certain results were accomplished. Of course faith that the same results will again occur,leads to new ventures, but 'hai faith is a physical one, founded on physical facts, while the faith in a personal GOD is founded on no demonstratable proof, and it partakes of as different a nature, and requires as different a mental power to cause it to influence the mind, as there is difl'erence between things spirital and things temporal. After all this, the brother admits that " Man as created in the image of his Maker, is an intellectual and spiritual image." He says, and very truly, too, that " I t is the hope and desire to live a g a i n " that constitutes m a n a " religious being." And to the apostrophe he pays the longing of the h u m a n soul, we take no exceptions, for who has not felt that insatiable desire to know w h a t is beyond this life and whence all we see and feel have come. W e o b s e r v e , in r e a d i n g h i s r e p o r t , t h a t l i e s t r o n g l y f a v o r e d t h e old m a s o n i c words a n d phrases. A H , r i g h t , a n d w o u l d it n o t b e as well to m a n i f e s t t h e s a m e regard for t h e G r e a t L i g h t i n m a s o n r y as d i d t h e fathers w h o introduced a n d gave c u r r e n c y to t h o s e words a n d p h r a s e s ?

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It appears to us that Bro. THOMPSON is on the wrong side of the equator to popularize his religious theories as a mason. Were he located in Peru and affiliated con nuestros hermanos Peruanos, he would certainly be appreciated and rank high among the thinkers of the fraternidad. GEORGE V. AYEES, Deadwood, M.'.W.'. Grand Master. CHAS. T . MCCOY, Aberdeen, R.".W.'. Grand Secretary.

DEf.AWABE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1 888, Number of Lodges, 21; Total Membership, 1,573. Eighty-second annual communication, October 3-4, 1888. . Bro. GEORGE W . MARSHALL, Grand Master, delivered a brief address. He congratulated Grand Lodge upon the peace and harmony that prevailed throughout the jurisdiction, the increase in membership in the lodges and their financial prosperity. He visited nearly all the lodges, but missed a special communication of one lodge, held in order to show their appreciation of a brother who had completed his sixty-second year'as a mason, and the eightyfifth of his life. He was presented with a gold-headed cane, "an honorable crowning," as the Grand Master termed it, ''of an honorable life." His several recommendations were formulated by the Committee on the Address, which were read and adopted seriatim by the Grand Lodge. Grand Master reported that, during the preceding year, on information which he believed correct, he had based a decision against a candidate in one of their lodges, which Grand Lodge approved; but he had since learned that the information was incorrect, and as a wrong had been done, he asked Grand Lodge to right it. The matter was referred to a committee, who afterwards reported that said decision and approval had no bearing on the case by reason of the misinformation, and the lodge having proceeded according to the form in use therein, it could confer the degrees on the candidate without further ballot. Grand Lodge voted that a "Lodge of Instruction" should be established in the citj' of Wilmington " for the dissemination of the work and lectures of Ancient Craft masonry and instruction in masonic knowledge generally," and hold regular monthly meetings. The salary of the Grand Secretary was raised from $100 to $200 per annum. Grand Chaplain, Bro. LEWIS H . JACKSON, P . ' . D . ' . G.'. M.'., prepared

the Report on Correspondence. Though rarely indulging in comments, he presented a well-digested report, from which the reader can derive much profitable instruction, and it is to be hoped that the Craft in that State will appreciate it. JAMES S. DOBB, Wilmington, M.'.W.". Grand Master. WILLIAM S. HAYES, Wilmington, R.'.W.-. Grand Secretary.

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, BISTBICT OF COLUMBIA—1888. Number of Lodges, 21 ; Total Membership, 3,315. Seventy-eighth annual communication, November 14, 1888. March 28, 1888, a special communication was held to receive the report of the Committee on Jurisprudence, relative to the action of the •Grand Lodge of Connecticut respecting its refractory member "Hiram Lodge." The committee presented an elaborate report, and formulated their conclusions in certain'resolutions approving the course pursued by said Grand Lodge and forbidding masonic intercourse with the members of Hiram Lodge, which were adopted by the Grand Lodge. A special communication was held June 7, 1888, and the cornerstone of the Cathedral in process of construction by the brethren of the A. A. S. Rite, was laid. The ceremonies being ended Bro. ALBERT PIKE, <5rand Commander of the Southern Jurisdiction, delivered an excellent address, one which masonic speech-makers would do well to peruse before venturing again to display their wit and learning. At a special communication held October 9,1888, the Cathedral was dedicated. At the annual communication. Grand Master, JESSE W . LEE, JR., delivered an interesting address. Attention was called to the losses by death in that jurisdiction. Among the number was Bro. JOSEPH M. WILSON, of whom the Grand Master spoke as follows: He was one who will be sadly missed; one whose voice will never again be heard in behalf of the distressed, the widow and t h e orphan ; one who was actively connected K)r in sympathy with every local organization in o u r jurisdiction, having for its aim the .amelioration of the condition of the poor. We will miss his familiar face, his genial smile, his ready wit. The fraternity cannot well spare one who was so useful a member. His lodge has lost one who had always labored most earnestly in its behalf. The Board of Directors of t h e Masonic Mutual Relief Association of the District of Columbia has been deprived of one of its most zealous members, and the Association o n e of its strongest advocates. Saint J o h n ' s Mite Association will sorrow for the loss of its faithful and able secretary. His sound advice, watchful care a n d sterling worth will stand as a m o u n m e n t •to the memory of a good m a n gone.

The subject," mixed funerals," was again presented in two instances, the point being which should have precedence, the lodge of a deceased brother or some society of which he was also a member. In the first, the matter " was left to the discretion of the Master of the lodge having c h a r g e ; " in the second, he " directed that the masonic burial services should be the concluding or final one." During the year, he prepared a "circular letter," suggesting an exchange of Representatives between their own .and other Grand Lodges, which was forwarded by the Grand Secretary "to all the masonic Grand Lodges which had ( have) been recognized as such by many of the Grand Ix)dges of the world. The circular concluded as follows:

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Under the provision adopted by this Grand Lodge at an early date, anthorizing t h e M.'.W.-. Grand Master, in his discretion, to enter into oflieial relations with all the •Grand Lodges of the world, I therefore invite you to entertain the following proposi tions: First.—To enter into fraternal official relations with- the Grand Lodge of the Dis trict of Columbia by appointing a Grand Representative of your Grand Lodge near tha •Grand Lodge. * ScconiL—To regularly exchange with said Grand Lodge copies of all printed Pro •ceediiigs which may prove of utility, and to keep up a regular and uninterrupted corTcspondence. To inauguraie the first proposition I place here below the names of three brethren, members of this (irand Lodge, either of whom we shall willingly receive and welcome as the Grand Representative of your Grand Lodge near our Grand Lodge.

Assi.xted by the ofhcers of the Grand Lodge, he laid the corner-stone of a church, and dedicated a building to be occupied by three lodges of the District. In earnest words, he paid their Grand Secretary a well merited compliment for his great and long-continued services to the Craft in that jurisdiction. All the lodges were visited by him during the year and on each occasion, one or more degrees were conferred in a satisfactory manner. In his report of the Grand Visitations, he said, "the reports from all the lodges show an unprecedented increase in members and solid financial •condition." A Report on Correspondence, including the Proceedings of fifty-four Grand Lodges was submitted by Bro. W. K. SixoLiiTON. In his review of Kansas ( 1888), lie quotes the decision of our Grand Master that "a lodge under dispensation cannot waive jurisdiction over a candidate," •and tlien says: We would like to know how, in such a case, the party could obtain a waiver, that tie might petition another lodge? Perhaps from the Grand Master.

Since a lodge under dispensation is a creature of the Grand Master, under his immediate control and directly amenable to him, he only -can grant a waiver. Referring to Bro. BASSETT'S review of the difficulty betwee.n the Grand Lodge of Connecticut and Hiram Lodge, No. 1, he criticises as follows: The facts in this case were clearly stated, b u t Bro. BASSETT makes many errors in "hispreliminary remarks anent the D:. G:. of a M/.M.'., wherein he says: " A n d yet. that it has been known for so long a time that the memory of man runneth not to the contrary will not be denied." And yet if Bro. BASSETT had read Dr. MACKEY on t h a t very point he would have learned that i t i s a m o d e r i i practice, and purely one belonging only to the Grand Lodges in the United States, unknown as such anywhere else, except in Quebec, wbere it is of very recent introduction. I.amlmarks must have been known prior to 1717, to come under the ruling subse•quently adopted in Article XXXIX, making them unalterable. Having examiued this subject in our report for 1887, we refer to that under head of Connecticut at ttie close.

In a supplemental report to that on Illinois he gives the following valuable information:

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Since o u r first review of Illinois we have been able to find the correct history of the formation of several of our oldest Grand Lodges in the United States, which we publish for t h e benefit of o u r own brethren, and all others who have not h a d t h e opportunity of searching into the archives of Grand Lodges. This information is not intended for those who so learnedly, dictatorially and dogmatically insist upon the modern rnlefor the formation of Grand Lodges ; for we s/imfW presume, from their manner of c o n d u c t i n g the controversy in re, that they were fully posted upon all historical matters connected with masonry. The following excerpts are taken from well authenticated sources, and we claim no credit for t h e m ourselves. The Grand Lodge of New Jersey, according to the history of the matter published by t h e Grand Secretary i n 1870, " was organized in New Brunswick, December 18,1780, by an assembly of Master Masons, hailing indifferently from lodges in t h a t a n d other States." I t was a singular aflUir a n d unique in the m a n n e r of it. " From t h e year 1790 this Grand Lodge seems to have been conducted in a carefully circumspect m a n n e r . In J a n u a r y , 1791, new officers were chosen. "^ * -' '* That the Organization WIS eniirelij satv'/actory is eviitevt, as no subsequent a t t e m p t to organize a Grand Lodge in what is to-day considered t h e regular m a n n e r seems to have been a t a n y t i m e suggested; and this is certainly a p u n g e n t sarcasm on those hodiernal masonic jurisconsults, who decide as incorrect, and the organization irregular, if not clandestine,any movement if not in accord with their c/tc/a, having for its object the establishment of a Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free a n d Accepted Masons." The Grand Lodges of Connecticut a n d New Hampshire were each organized July 8, 1780, by conventions of delegates from all the lodges in those States, a n d " these were the very first independent Grand Lodges organized in this viaymer in JS'orth America " The Gmnd Lodge of Massachusetts was organized J u n e 9,1792, by two bodies representing all the lodges a t that t i m e in t h e State, each of which had exercised Grand Lodge privileges during many years previously. Neither of these original Grand Lodges were representative bodies, b u t h a d per se perpetuated their original provincial Grand Lodge characters. The first i n d e p e n d e n t Grand Lodge of North Carolina was organized in 1787, by a convenlioiioi brethren somewhat after the m a n n e r of that found in New Jersey t h e year previous. T h e members were n o t appointed by any lodge for the work they performed at Hillsborough, except i t may be those who represented the lodge at that place. Indeed the movement may be considered as mainly the act of that lodge. In those dnys masonic Grand Lodges did not spring u p in a night armed for battle'; they excited little attention or question as to t h e legal or illegal manner of their organization, as they h a d exercised b u t little consequence in ihe spread of masonry. I t is b u t in o u r own day that nice shades of regularity are striven for in this matter, a n d their a t t a i n m e n t regarded neces.sary. The Grand Lodge of Rhode Island was organized at Providence, April 6,1791, by the only two lodges then in the Slate, and which had been chartered by the Provincial Grand f^odge of Massachusi tts. Not until 1799 did a third lodgeexiyt in Khode Island, such having been chartered by the other two as a Grand Lodge. It is presumable that the Grand Lodge of Vermont was organized October 19,1794, by only two lodges, as there were only two in the State at that time, nor at any lime previous.

W e coiximend t h i s historic m a t t e r t o t h e a t t e n t i o n of o u r i n q u i r i n g brethren. H A R R I S O N DINGMAN, A t l a n t i c B u i l d i n g , F St., N . W., M.-.W.*. G r a n d

Master. W M . R . SINGLETON, N o . 909 F St., N . W., M a s o n i c T e m p l e , R.'.W.*.

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FLORIDA— 1 8 8 9 . Number of Lodges, 107; Total Membership, 3,261. Sixtieth annual communication, January 15-17, 1889. The masonic year was a trying one to the fraternity of Florida, and especially so to Grand Master NORVELLE E . CARTER and the Relief Committee. They, however, did their whole duty as men and masons. Of the first halt of the year Grand Master reported the following: In the first half of the present year our numbers increasea ; new lodges were organized ; new lodge rooms erected and dedicated, and more than usual prosperity was vouchsafed to us. Our relations with other Grand Lodges throughout the world, with whom we correspond, are the most pleasing and fraternal. Though our lodges increase in numbers, very few questions in masonic law arise, not covered by our Code of Jurisprudence.

He granted dispensations to form eight lodges. Dispensations to continue or facilitate lodge work were liberally granted. We give his peroration as follows: We have passed through trials and tribulations, and have stood the test. Masonry has been persecuted through all ages, but has overcome all opposition, and today comes from the crucible refined and burni.'-hed, and requires only of us energy, zeal, and pure conduct to keep it brightcued. Only this is necessary to keep its goodness developed. The nerve that never relaxes, the eye that never blanches, the thought t h a t never wanders, are the harbingers of victory. The life of a m a n consists not in seeing visions and in dreaming dreams, but in active charity and willing service. The most natural beauty in the world is honesty and moral truth ; for all beauty is truth. Features make the beauty of the face, and true proportions the beauty of architecture, as true measures that of h a r m o n y and music. It Mas been said, if we work upon marble it will perish: if we work upon'brass, time will efface it; if we rear temples, they moulder and crumble into d u s t ; b u t if we work upon immortal m i n d s ; if we imbue them with principles, with the just fear of GOD, and love of our fellow men, we engrave on those .tablets something t h a t will brighten to all eternity. Examples are contagious, and we should be careful ever to set good ones, for Ihere are none but have their imitators. ^ We have shown to the world, without ostentation, t h a t we are not lacking in true love to our GOD and to our fellow men, without which all our labor comes to n a u g h t . We feel that many h\iman beings have been alleviated of some of their pain, anguish and distress by our efforts, while we have been more tender and forbearing, one to another, and more and more in love with our humble charities and our mystic society. The GOD of recompense does not forget the steady, tireless helps and sympathy extended to the needy, who dwell within sight of our own doors.

The Relief Committee presented a clear report of their arduous work during the continuance of the terrible scourge that afflicted some parts of the jurisdiction. The contributions received from other Grand Jurisdictions amounted to §21,340.14. At the date of the report, .January 12, 1889, they had expended §18,952.85 for relief and had in bank the remainder, $2,.387.29. Bro. DEWITT C. DAWKI.NS prepared the Report on Correspondence, which includes notices of the I'roceedings of most of the English-speaking Grand Lodges and some working in other languages.

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Kansas (JSS8) is fraternally noticed, and we thank him for his good words respecting our Report on Correspondence, with the exception of the word prolix, to which we demur as inconsistent with those that precede and follow. Under Mexico, he copies with approval, Bro. SINGLETON'S defense of the action of his Grand Lodge in recognizing the Grand Lodges of Mexico. Under Mississippi, Bro. DAWKINS favors the organization of a National Grand Lodge, to be accomplished by the several (irand Lodges of our country. On the ,contrar}', we disfavor the establishment of any such body, for reasons which will be given, in case the project shall be formulated as a proposition and assume an aspect of probability. After quoting some remarks of Bro. VIXCEI, touching the burial of a "bad member," Bro. DAWKIXS comments as follows: We prefer to leave t h e lodge unlrammeled, and free to act as its conscience and good j u d g m e n t may determine, and it is apt to go right. We might, after cautious aiid careful consideration, vote in Grand Lodge to censure a lodge for refusing to bury maeonically a member of unquestionable worthiness, but we should surely never vote to censure a lodge for refusing such burial to one of its own u n w o r t h y members, under any circumslanees. A knowledge of the unworthincss may be too recent for discipline, and if such is not t h e case, negligence of the lodge does not change the individal demerit to m e r i t ; liiid scandal upon the fraternity should not. therefore, be multiplied. We may go quietly to the grave and drpp a portion of earth over the body of a debauched brother, or any pauper; but whenever the masonic law compels us to don t h e snow-white emblems of masonic purity, and march in public procession in honor of a well k n o w n masonic debauchee, we will, as soon as possible, get from under such rules. To entitle a mason to masonic honors after death, he must have been earnest in preserving the good opinion of his masonic brethren while living. Keeping lodge membership secures to h i m lodge privileges while so living, but to secure memorial honors beyond the termination of that membership, he must live so as to deserve them ; and his masonic brethren should be left alone in their wise discretion in such matters.

All very well, Bro. DAWKINS; but we hold that if a brother is recognized as such by the members of his lodge, and without complaint associated with at its communications, they should not shirk attendance at his funeral. The time to exclude a brother from masonic rights and privileges is while he is.living and not when.he is dead.. _ HENRY W . LONG, Martel, M.-.W.'. Grand Master. DEWITT C. DAWKINS, Jacksonville, ll.'.W.'. Grand Secretary.

IDAHOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1889. Number of Lodges, 19; Total Membership, 748. Twenty-second annual communication, September 10-12,1889. Grand Master, Bro. JOHN HUNTEK, read an address, which, including three pages of correspondence, fills seven pages. From the introduction we quote the following: We have m e t to legislate for t h e benefit of t h e Craft in our jurisdiction; therefore let us endeavor so to act t h a t all may feel bow good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity. I t we are earnest and sincere in our appreciation of the source

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whence all our blessings flow, we cannot be insensible to the responsibility which rests upon us for the just and faithful performance of the duties which we assume, for by o u r Constiiution we are the supreme masonic power and authority in this commonwealth. All over our Grand Jurisdiction peace and harmony prevail. Here and there questions of minor detail have arisen during the year, but they have been easilyadjusted, and in their settlement leave behind only repeated evidence of the gentle and loving influences and teachings of this Institution.

Their relations witli other Grand Lodges, were reported amicable. He visited some of the constituent lodges. In two instances, he held elections, and installed the officers of lodges. Under "Uniform Work," he made the followingjsuggestion: I would suggest that the duty of exemplifying and teaching the adopted work be placed in the hands of your Grand Master, by him to be delegated to a Grand Lecturer having extensive powers and discretion accompanying that duty.

The Grand Secretary submitted a resolution providing for the appointment of a Grand Lecturer in the same way. The Committee on Jurisprudence, in their report, which was adopted, recommended the following way of creating that officer: This Grand Lodge having adopted the work used and established in California, we hereby recommend that a Grand Lecturer be elected annually by the Grand Lodge, whose duty it shall be to visit the lodges within this jurisdiction and exemplify the work and instruct the officers of the constituent lodges in the work of the degrees, whose compensation shall be fixed and provided for in such m a n n e r as to t h e Grand Lodge may seem proper.

Eiglit; G rand Ofhcers should only be responsible to the Grand Lodge, without dependence on an)' other functionary. Bro. JAMES H . AVICKERSHAJI, Grand Secretary, submitted an interesting report. Of their slow growth, he said: Our membership has slightly increased â&#x20AC;&#x201D; not exceeding, however, an average of two members to each lodge. 'I his is small, when taking into consideration the population of the Territory and the very excellent material which can be found in the territorial jurisdiction of the lodges. Our dimissions have been large. It is very difficult to make any definite asserlion on this subject as to the cause, or assign valid reasons for the same. Many are still residents of the jurisdiction and remain non-affiliated. This should not be.

The Cotnmittec on Accounts and Finances, in their report, recommended that "that the Library Fund be created,and that the proceeds from the fees for charters and dispensations be put in said fund." The sum of $245.00 was expended for the support of minor children of deceased brethren. The Committee on Necrology, submitted an excellent report, commemorating the worth of four brethren, two of that jurisdiction, one of New York, arid the other of Quebec. The Grand Master, after the installation ceremony was ended, delivered a short address, extolling the importance of his office, promising a faithful discharge of its duties, and the return of the emblem of authority unsullied. Bro. CtiAKLES C. STEVENSON submitted the Report on Correspondence Tlie Proceedings of fifty-two Grand Lodges receive fraternal notice, Kan sas (188S) being autong the number.

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In his notice of Kansas (1889) he says: " In Kansas a lodge must be opened in the first degree for the installation of its officers." "Where he obtained that precious bit of information we cannot conceive. No such rule or usage .was ever observed in this jurisdiction. After paying us a compliment, he remarks as follows: He devotes a little too much time and attention to the saloon question, to our notion. We do dot regard masonry as a reformatory institution, and think that a good many of o\ir worthy brethren are working injury to it by placing it on a par with the Good Templars, Sous of Temperance, and other teetotal organizations. They are good enough in their way, but masonry is so much better that we cannot see the propriety of lowering it to their level.

At the brother's stand-point, but not from ours, perhaps his view would be correct. But we have never been able to convince ourself that too much could be said against the perpetuation of wrong, however carried on and under whatever name. We certainly think it would be more than a Herculean task for any brother to discover a vocation that produces more misery to the human family than the tippling shop, fashionably called "the saloon." Througli these delusive haunts the germs of disorder and degradation are sown broad-cast, and a ])lentiful harvest of poverty follows. The pernicious influence of such resorts are not far to seek, and their deadly influence may be traced in the tears of abused wives, neglected children and impoverished homes. Then why should not masons array themselves against the hideous vice, in excuse of which not a true word of extenuation can be uttered, not a palliating trait can be adduced ? To encourage it is only to approve the vilest wrong of the age. YovL may laud the masons who run such hovels or palaces â&#x20AC;&#x201D; for both may be found. You maj' go further, and make masons of such moral pests, but we proijose to do our best, humble though it may be, to denounce all w^ho are engaged in any calling which tends to demoralize and degrade any member of the human family. In vain will saloon keepers and their ilk knock at the doors of our lodges, and the experience of the last nineteen years is proof that the Grand Lodge of Kansas has done its duty. Before temperance organizations were of any-importance, our Grand Lodge took its stand, and' with the hardihood of moral conviction, it has pursued a straight forward career, and its lodges and membership have in consequence increased witli great rapidity. We know nothing of temperance organizations, but we know our own position, and despite carping or criticism, shall maintain it even unto the end. Our esteemed contemporary inquires: " Why not print your Grand Officers on the back of the cover?" First, because we cannot procure cuts of them; and, secondly, because we commonly print their names on the second page of the first leaf inside of the cover. Under Mississippi, he replies to Bro. B.VRKLEV on the subject, perpetual jurisdiction, as follows: In regard to perpetual jurisdiction, Brother B., wo believe that the jurisdiction laws of our land are the best to be followed. That because a man once voted in Florida

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or was refused suffrage there, h e should be prevented from so doing in Idaho, would not be tolerated a moment in law. Why should we as masons attempt it? We are all, or are supposed to be. intelligent men. and can reason for ourselves, and are not bound to forever follow a rule simply because It is old. Again, is it right to continually hold a man, no matter how good a n d true he m ay b e, preventing him from getting light a n d being raised to a station that h e would adorn, simply because you got h i m once, a n d hold on like a snapping-turtle for grim death. You know that like t h e turtle or bulldog, that if you would stop to reason a moment, a n d let go for one instant, that your viciim would escape, for in t h e light of reason so untenable a position could n o t be maintained. Keep control over your rejected material for the constitutional t i m e say one yearâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; then let him go,and peace be with h i m . If lie makes false statements thereafter, he is unworthy, a n d it will be for his near associates to find h i m out and discipline him. By t h e abolition of the bull-dog tenacity doctrine, the numerou.n heartburnings caused by its violation will be eradicated, and peace a n d harmony prevail a m o n g the Craft.

B u t we m u s t e n d s o m e w h e r e , and h e r e we call a halt till 189J. GEORGE L . SHOUP, Boise City, M.'.W.-. G r a n d Masster. JAMES H . WickERSiiAM, Boise City, E.'.W.". G r a n d Secretary.

ILLIiS CIS â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1889. Number of Lodges, (iSl; Total M e m b e r s h i p , 41,479. Fiftieth a n n u a l communicatioii, October 1-3, 1889. T h e Proceedings open with a n engraved portrait of Bro. AI.E.KANDEK T. DARRAH, M . D . , M.-.AV.-. Grand Master 1886 and 1887, who died September 4, 1889. On t h e 6th, a n emergent communication of Grand Lodge was held to pay tlie last t r i b u t e of regard to t h a t noble brother. A brief, b u t beautiful description of t h e contributions b y t h e various masonic orders and h i s medical b r e t h r e n to show t h e i r respect for tlie deceased is given together with t h e m a n l y a n d masonic address of Grand Master J O H N C . S.MITII.

T h e Proceedings proper are introduced by a n engraved portrait of Bro. J O H N C . S.MITII, M . - . W . - . G r a n d Master, 1888,1889, r e t i r i n g a f t e r ' t h i s

communication. Grand Lodge having been opened in a m p l e form, Bro. D E W I T T C . CREGIER, mayor of t h e city of Chicago, delivered a n address of welcome, eloquently alluding to t h e celebration of t h e semi-centennial of t h e G r a n d Lodge, which was celebrated a t this communication, as will b e observed further on in this no'tice. T h e response was m a d e b y Bro. JOSEI'H ROBBi.NS in his usual h a p p y style. D e p u t y Grand Master PIERSO^' t h e n introduced Bro. JOSEPH E i c e HAU1I, Past Grand Master of P e n n s y l v a n i a , w h o after t h e welcome of G r a n d Master SJIITH, m a d e a n a p p r o p r i a t e response. Mayor CREGIER t h e n introduced B r o . MORTIMER N Y E , Past Grand, Master of I n d i a n a , who was cordially welcomed and in becoming t e r m s replied. Grand Master SMITH t h e n , i n t h e warm language of a n affectionate brother, presented Bro. E L I S . PARKER, a lineal descendant of t h e cele-

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brated RED JACKET, chief of the Senecas, the present chief of the Six Nations of New York, by -whom Grand Master SMITH was brought to light in masonry. Bro. PARKER eloquently acknowledged his introduction and reception. The address of the Grand Master, including a report of the Grand Treasurer and concluding with sundry circulars addressed to the private lodges, fills fully forty pages. It is a first-rate executive document. In the introduction, the origin and establishment of the first lodge in Illinois is concisely stated, then the earlier brethren, distinguished both in civil and masonic life, are passed in review, and he pertinentlj' adds: Do you wonder at the character a n d standing of freemasonry in this great commonwealth to-day? Think of t h e m e n I have named, and t h e many others whose labors are fresh in your memories, who did so m u c h toward t h e elevation of the Craft in all that makes the true m a n , the good citizen a n d t h e loyal freemason. Standing a t noontide, at the h o u r of high twelve, in the first century of this Grand Lodge, it behooves you a n d I. my fellow craftsmen, to see that this high standard of freeiTiasonry be maintained ; that freemasonry goes h a n d in hand with virtue, integrity and morality ; that freemasonry keeps " ell abreast with all that is great and good in man ; that freemasonry keeps pace with the best a n d nobler impulses of h u m a n i t y and in full sympathy with the patriotism a n d best sentiment of the honest millions of this favored a n d enlightened Republic. Let there be no step backward, let there be no faltering, b u t with that glorious motto, " T h e Fatherhood of GOD and the Brotherhood of Man," emblazoned on o u r banners — that principle which has catised o u r fraternity to be revered for ages— ever before us. and t h e practice of which should be the aim of o u r daily life.wemay hope to transmit this high standard of freemasonry to our successors and they to theirs for countless ages yet to come. It gives m e pleasure to report to this Grand Lodge that peace abides and prosperity continues throughout t h e jurisdiction ; no sound of discord is heard in any of our lodges ; t h e craftsmen have learned t h a t strength does not necessarily consist in numbers, a n d are therefore careful in the selection of their members. Guard well the outer and i n n e r doors of your lodge. With an eye single to the interests of freemasonry and In accordance with the dictates of a pure conscience, deposit your vote upon all petitions : and above all things, guard well the inviolable right of secrecy in the ballot. Observe these things, my brethren, a n d rest assured t h a t peace a n d prosperity will abide with yon.

Under Necrology', he called attention to the names of several departed brethren of that and other jurisdictions, prominent among which are those of Bros. DARRAH and ELLFAH M. HAINES, P.'.G.". J . ' . W . ' . _

The following must have been gratifying to all and especially so to the incoming Grand Master: The last of the fourteen cases referred to m e two years ago have been fully adjusted during t h e year, leaving no matters nor any cases arfslng during the past two years of my own administration unadjusted. It is with pleasure that I can place the gavel of this Grand Lodge in the hands of my successor in the full consciousness that h e assumes the high and responsible duties of this ofiice with the Craft at peace a n d no strife or contention in any lodge in this great a n d growing jurisdiction.

During the year, two lodges were constituted — one by himself, and the other by proxy. He thus speaks of the trials of Grand IMasters in reference to granting or refusing dispensations for new lodges, the requirements of their own regulation, and recommends that it be amended because injustice might follow:

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One of the greatest trials to Grand Master is to have to refuse so many applications for dispensations for lodges. There are and perhaps always will be numerous petitions from worthy brethren, but they are from places where it cannot be hoped to build u p lodges of sufficient numbers to become a credit to Grand Lodge. Should a lodge be established in such place, when through removal, loss by death or dimit of petitioners, or having worked up the limited numbers presenting themselves for the rites of freemasonry, interest in communications ceases. Then eagerness to accept petitions without careful examination into character of applicant follows, accompanied by dissension, strife for office and a total disregard of the high aims for which freemasonry was instituted. We then have the speedy downfall of the lodge, or, what is worse, the continued existence of a feeble and discreditable body. Notwithstanding my declination to grant many applications for lodges, I have found no good reason why I should have refused the following â&#x20AC;&#x201D; situation, circumstances and recommendations were all favorable, and I could find no grounds for objections. This Grand Lodge requires,outside of large cities, that petition be signed by not less than eight Master Masons, shall be recommended by three nearest lodges, and if within ten miles, lodges shall have a m i n i m u m member-^hip of sixty. While these qualifications prevent some lodges, I find in many cases t h a t they work an injustice, and for the following reason : Years ago, lodges were located at cross-roads aud stage or river towns, then thrifty, but now gone into decay. A railroad passes over same territory three, six or nine miles distant; a live community gathers around the station and have a good,growing town. The old lodge may or may not recommend the brethren at the station, and if the membership be less than sixty â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it is more frequently twenty to thirty-five â&#x20AC;&#x201D; dispensation would not issue. An injustice is thus done these brethren, particularly where there is every reason to believe that in a few years their membership would be from fifty to seventy-five, while t h a t of the lodge at the old town can never hope to have one-half that number. Nay, more than that, the old lodge like the town lingers along for years in a semi-torpid condition, and finaiiy surrenders its charier, or has the same arrested. I think there ought to be a change in that part of the law as to m i n i m u m of membership of recommending lodge; and what is of far greater importance, a new law which would fix the n u m b e r of petitioners for new lodge at not less than twenty-five Master Masons, and if it were fifty it would be much belter. We could then have a live, vigorous lodge at birth, with an assurance that it would be of service to the Craft and a credit to the community in which located.

Some years ago, we advised that a petition for a new lodge in Kansas should not be granted to a less number than twenty-five applicants, and not then even, unless the lodge was to be located in a community favorable to masonry, and not likely to decrease in numbers in consequence of new railway lines, or other public improvements. What is true of that jurisdiction is also true here. The number of lodges already planted are quite as many as the Craft require and can support; hence, if petitions for new ones are presented, they should have such backing present and prospective as would give good assurance of success in growtli and permanence. Dispensations to form seven new lodges were granted; four lodges surrendered their charters; the charters of two were suspended; four consolidated, forming two lodges; of the four complaints of invasion preferred, three of the invaders, by way of punishment, were required to pay over the fees unlawfully received to the complainants, and a survey was ordered in the fourth case, and if the lodge complained of was found more remote tlian that alleging infringement, it was also directed to hand over the fees received; three lodge halls were destroyed by fire, and but one saved its charter, jewels,records and papers; three masonic

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halls were dedicated; the corner-stones of two public buildinp^s, two masonic temples and a church were laid. He paid his compliments to the patrons of " Divine Eight and Prerogatives" as follows: If there is a kingdom the size of a county in Rhode Island over which reitrns a prince more imbecile than another, that ruler's weaknesses and tyrannyare excused as sanctioned and authorized under the unwritten law of the " Divine Rights of Kings." So of the decisions of a vacillating and arbitrary Grand Master: hiseverv act for which there is no law or " l a n d m a r k , " he claims legal and justified as a " prerogative of Grand Master." We d o n ' t believe in either. We believe in the doctrine of America: " T h a t all men are created free a n d e q u a l ; " that rulers become such by the will of the people, and are to govern under constitutional and statute law. We thought we had so expressed ourselves in our former address to Grand Lodge. We know that we were so understood by o u r own Grand Lodge, b u t it does seem that our remarks, our attempt a t wit, was no more understood by some di.<tingulshed writers on masonic correspondence t h a n was MAHK TWAIN'S to the Russian. MARK had been telling o f h i s perplexity at a crossroads where there were so many finger-boards, u n d e r all of which there was an additional one bearing the following inscription : " Those who c a n ' t read will inquire a t t h e blacksmith shop." One of t h e audience meeting with Mr. TWAIN a few days later said to him : " Mr. TWAIN, I was very stupid t h e other evening. I could not see the point of your joke as to signboard at cross-roads. I lay awake all night thinking of it, when it suddenly came to me. I have been laughing about it ever since, and thinking what a good joke it would be upon t h e fellow if the blacksmith wasn't in." We commend t h e above to t h e distinguished writers who have charged us with believing in t h e "Divine Rights of K i n g s " and t h e " Prerogatives of Grand Masters."

From the annual report of the Orphans Home, Grand Master SJIITU presented such an abstract as ought to induce every lodge in that commonwealth to become a life member of that beneficent masonic charity, whereas not one-fourth have secured life membership. He mentioned in words of high commendation the eflicient work of the Masonic Board of Relief, through their accomplished agent, Bro. GiLBEUT W. BARXARD, and gave it as his opinion that there ought to be regularly organized Boards of Relief in cities like Chicago, Quincy, Peoria and Cairo. Ko doubt such boards should be organized in every city where there are-two or more masonic lodges. Upon the Grand Master's recommend. Grand Lodge fixed the term of Representatives to and from it, at five years, and he made his appointments accordingly. Bro. MATHEW M . MII-I^ER, P . ' . G . ' . M . . , is their Re])-

resentative near the Grand Lodge of Kansas. Official visits to twenty-three private lodges were made. Five Schools of Instruction were held, and at each he sjjent two or more days. After commending the work accomplished, he remarked as follows: I have nothing to add to my remarks and recommendations of last year. This Board does much in securing uniformity of work, adds character and dignity to t h e same, and is worth all it now costs â&#x20AC;&#x201D; SOTT.O.'i. l a m at the same time firmly of the opinion that t h e social feature o u g h t to be more frequently cultivated ; that lodges should meet promptly a t the hour fixed in Bj-Laws. transact their business, get through their work and close. The crowding of too m u c h ritual into one evening, and the late hours

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of work in some lodges is very distasteful to many â&#x20AC;&#x201D; ought to be to all â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and causes many to lose interest in the meetings, some to leave the lodge room as soon as work commences, and others to remain away except on special occasions.

The neglect to cultivate the social element by lodges is a serious drawback, if not a positive obstacle to their progress and healthy growth. Favored as it is bj' the masonic authorities of Kansas, private lodges are slow to comprehend its utility, and too often pursue onlj' the old routine of opening, rushing the business through, closing quickly and then hastening home. As far as our information extends, such in a great measure is the practice in most jurisdictions, especially outside of cities and large towns. There should be a change and lodges can effect it by devoting a part of each meeting to friendly conversation and the interchange of opinions on masonic subjects. On proper occasions the wives and daughters and other female relatives could be a.ssembled and participate with the brethren in the enjoyment of a modest feast; all be profited, while the lodges would gain in esteem within their resiJectivc jurisdictions. Three questions and his decisions thereon were reported as follows: 1. Can a non-affiliiited Master Mason, living in Illinois, petition a lodge in ano t h e r State for membership on dimit V Aniiwer. Yes. A non-affiliated Master Mason residing in Illinois may petition for membership in u lodge in another State,and it remains for that lodge to say if, under the laws of that State, it may receive and act upon said petition. 2. A brother Entered Apprentice moves into jurisdiction of our lodge. Waiver of jurisdiction is asked of lodge in which he was initiated and is granted. The brother petitions for the remaining degrees and is rejected. W^hen may his petition be agaiu presented? Aniiiver. As an Entered Apprentice, the brother, if a member of your lodge, and his advancement should be objected to, would be entitled upon application to trial upon the alleged objections. I think he is entitled to have his petition considered at any stated communication to which it may be presented, and do so decide. 3. About fourteen years ago a person petitioned for the degrees of freemasonry ; petition referred, reported upon in due time and candidate elected. For some reason candidate did not appear until present date, when he does so and asks that the degrees be conferred upon him. Query. What is the duty of the lodge? A-}iswer. Require the candidate to sign and present a new petition, refer same to committee, and let it take same course as though he had never before petitioned.

The Committee on .Jurisprudence in their reportthereon, which was adopted, modified the first decision thus: Your Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence having considered the matters referred fraternally report t h a t Decisions Nos. 1 to '6, of Grand Master's address, are in full accord with the laws and regulations of this Grand Lodge; but your committee think that to the Grand Master's Decision No. I, it should be stated t h a t an unathliated mason is not circumscribed by territorial jurisdiction, but that he may join and hold lodge afiiliation in any State, regardless of his residence or abode. Nos. 2 and 3 are concurred in.

Grand Master presented the following case of complaint: A brother was suspended for non-payment of dues. Subsequently the dues were paid in full, and he asked to be reinstated " to good standing in the fraternity or to membership in the lodge. The request was refused. No

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one would prefer charges against him, and neither the Worshipful Master nor the AVardens know of any "reason why charges should be preferred." After some further remarks as to the wrong done the brother,, the Grand Master said : This inflicting same penalty for non-payment of dues that may be voted one who has been guilty of gross u n m a s o n i c conduct, is of questionable propriety. Grand Master submits if it were not better to take this class of offense from out of the list of suspensions and make it excluHion from all lodge privileges, where the brother is indebted for one or more years. I would then restore to membership in the fraternity on pay-ment of all arrears, leaving lodge to restore to membership in same as under present law. The lodge can alwnys protect itself and the fraternily from restoration of a!i u n worthy brother by preferring charges, as they ought to do whenever a member has been guilty of unmasonic conduct.

The Committee on Jurisprudence reported as follows upon the case: Your committee has considered the subject of "complaint," and is of opiniODt h a t any l)rothcr suspended for N. P. of D., must abide by the law of this Grand Lodge In such cases. That is, if his dues are paid he may be reinstated, upon petition and a favorable vote of two-thirds of the members present at a stated communication of.thelodge. In case a lodge declines to reinstate, as required by our law, the amount of the delinquent dues paid by t h e petitioner should be promptly returned to him.

Due praise was awarded the Deputy Grand Masters for their faithful and efficient labors. He announced the receipt of important documents from the following Grand Lodges: .North Dakota, Victoria ( Australia), Colon and Cuba,. Italy, Vera Cruz and Spain, asking recognition. He urged the claims to recognition of such as had repudiated Grand Orients and Supreme Councils; and had to do only with the Symbolic degrees: The importance of giving due consideratiou to these appeals for recognition cannot be too strongly stated. We should first ascertain that they are Grand Lodges owing no allegiance to any higher body ; that they are the governing bodies of symbolic lodges, teaching only the three degrees of Ancient Craft masonry, and having ascertained that fact, we should be p r o m p t in giving them recognition. I hold this recognition by Grand Lodges to be of vital importance to these new and struggling Grand Lodges, particularly in Latin countries,as much so, masonicallyr as the recognition of a little, weak nation, struggling against tyranny by the older nations of the earth. I also believe it to be a boon not to be granted to every applicant; but in seeking for the worthy, we should not take a pessimistic view of our neighbor,, charging every little error in organization against him,that^ve may have^an excuse for refusing his request. Can we, as freemasons of this great Republic, where the best genealogy man can trace is the work of his own hands, the product of his own brain, or his deeds of valor in the service of his country and for h u m a n i t y are the surest passports to onr confidence and respect, demand of these brethren of other countries that they furnish us a pedigree such as required for o u r horses or cattle? It is not for us to i-ay t h a t because a Grand Lodge, owing allegiance to n o other body, composed of the representatives of constituent lodges teaching and practicing only the three symbolic degrees of Ancient Craft masonry, is illegitimate because for.sooth some of the lodges joining in the formation of that Grand Lodge owe their origin to some Grand Orient? As well say that a child conceived and born in wedlock, because one or even both of its parents were not, is illegitimate. W'e believe in no such doctrine; and it ill becomes the freemasons of Jllinois, orof the United States to subscribe to such a doctrine. Success makes ihe revolutiouist a patriot. The repudiation of Grand Orients, yea of SnpremeCouncils bj' the brethren of the three symbolicdegrees and Iheirformation into Grand Lodges makes t h e m as good Ancient Craft masons as any t h a t are made

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under sanction of any Grand Lodge in these United States. Let us take a broad, liberal masonic and American view of this matter, and extend recognition to all Grand I^odges, by whatsoever name they be called, that are found practicing the degrees of symbolic masonry only. 1 commend to you the following paragraph from m y address'of last year, which has renewed force at this time when this great city of Chicago is with giant strides taking its place upon this continent as second only to that of New York's commercial metropolis: " Illinois has become the great central gateway for an exchange of the commerce .of the entire country, and in it.'; commerciul empi-rium, the mntchle.'^s and imperial ciiy of Chicago, are to be found representatives of all the mitions and peoples ol the eai-th. ^Vith resident members of the fraternity from every quarterof the globe among us, and thousands of oiir members visiting foreign lands,"this question of recognition is pressing hard for consideration, and is entitled to a calm and unprejudiced investi.gatiou."

Well, with the contjitions stated by Grand Master SMITPF, the Latin •Grand Bodies might be safely recognized. But we should want stronger proof from such Grand Lodges than their mere assertion that they had disavowed and abjured the Grand Orients and Supreme Councils of their respective countries. They should be able to present Constitutions and By-Laws and Rituals agreeing in all essentials with those adopted by English-speaking Grand Lodges and show that such were understood .and used to the utter exclusion of all other systems or parts of systems in vogue in their several countries. The mere permission of Grand Orients and Supreme Councils to Grand and private symbolic lodges to work the three degrees is not enough. They must openly relinquish all control and supervision over such bodies and cease to give theni protection however opposed or menaced. Let Latin Grand Lodges attain to all the foregoing requirements and English-speaking Grand Lodges will accord them recognition if desired. He directed attention to the important fact that the Grand Secretary had by untiring industry secured copies of their Grand Lodge Proceedings from the start to 1859, with the exception of those for 1840, 1841, 1842 and 1844. The only original set of the Proceedings of the •Grand Lodge of Illinois were found in the library of the Grand Lodge •of jSfew York, and by the permission of the Grand Secretary and Grand Librarian of that jurisdiction. Grand Master S.MITH obtained the loan of the missing copies, which Grand Secretary MUNN was having transcribed by type-writing and thus have a full set of the Proceedings in his office, so tliat should Grand Lodge conclude at some future time to reprint the early Proceedings, correct copies would be at hand for that purpose. Near the close of his address Grand Master S.MITII reported the receipt of papers from the Grand Lodges of Pennsylvania, District of •Columbia, Nebraska and South Dakota in reference to their action respecting Cerneau bodies, declaring them irregular and clandestine, and forbidding Master Masons to join them. He commented thereon as follows: Grand Master does not care to enter into a discussion of this subject, as there are none of these alleged bodies in this State, but as in duty bound he takes fraternal no;tice of all such important documents as are seut him, a n d so informs Grand Lodgp. I cannot, however, overlook the fact that Committee on Correspondence is dis-

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cussing this Cerneauism In such a m a n n e r that it may be questioned if views of committee are not being quoted, if not accepted as views of Grand Lodge. It is, therefore, proper t h a t Grand Master should, on your behalf and in your name, put on record the fact t h a t this subject is unlinown to this membership, and has in no way been officially presented to you. We desire to say that the Committee on Correspondence does not voice the sentim e n t of this Grand Lodge upon all subjects, and particularly as to this Scottish Rite matter. Speaking from a personal knowledge of the facts, we know his premises are false and have no foundation in fact. If it be said that the.^e Reports on Correspondence " express nobody's views b u t the author's," and are not •' intended in any way to comm i t the Grand Lodge,''then they foil to serve the purpose for which intended and ought to be abolished. Grand Lodges ought not to incur the cost of printing idiosyncrasies and dogmatic views of any committee the reports from which are not in consonance with s e n t i m e n t of Grand Lodge and not subject to review and action of same.

Grand Treasurer EGAN reported a credit balance of $49,266.54. The general report of Bro. L. L. MUNN, Grand Secretary — a finely etched portrait of wliom appears in the Proceedings—is a paper of unusual interest. He concludes it with a table showing the number of Grand Lodges, lodges and members of the fraternity in the United States during the years 180O, 1840, 1850,1860, 1870, 1880, 1889. He comments as follows: The table which follows will show that since 1880 there has been a fair growth in all the States of the Union except ID Alabama, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, South Carolina, Mississippi. Nevada, Rhode Island and Tennessee, and in all the Territories. The loss of membership or the decrease in the number of lodges in these few jurisdictions have been owing, I believe in two cases, to the rigid enforcement of new regulations more stringent than former ones. This general growth, which has in the main borne a natural relation to the increase of population, has been increased in the following jurisdictions to a growth of 100 percent, or more, viz: Colorado, Dakota, l u d i a u Territory, Nebraska and New Mexico. The latest returns show t h a t in the United States there are forty-eight Grand liOdges, 10,08S constituent lodges, and a total membership of G09,'463. The returns of 1880 showed that in our own jurisdiction at that date there were f>91 constituent lodges with a membership of 3f>,374. The returns of the current year show the existence of 681 lodges, with a membership of 41,479. It will thtis be seen that the last decade has seen au increase of about 14 per cent, in membership, with a decrease in the n u m b e r of lodges. This decrease has been owing largely to consolidation of neighboring lodges whose existence as individual lodges was precarious. Of course the decrease has occurred while new lodges of apparent strength have been formed and as old lodges of insufficient vitality have been withdrawn. In this increase of the past ten years Chicago does not seem to have had its share unduly. The Chicago of 1880 had thirty-seven lodges and 5,:-:05 members. To-day the newly enlarged Chicago has forty-nine lodges with a membership of ",'288. This shows an increase of but 1,982 members, while other parts of the State furnish a growth of 3,123. This showing is satisfactory,as it indicates that t h e g r o w t h of masonry with us has beeu conservative and general t h r o u g h o u t tlie jurisdiction. The decade between 1870 a n d 1880 presents no especial feature. There seems, however, in m a n y of the large jurisdictions to have been a sort of .settling down to a more solid basis — a movement perhaps in sympathy with the political and financial movements of these years. Between 1860 a n d 1870 the masonic world seems to have known a period of remarkable growth. _ The reaction which set in after the anti-masonic agitation of earlier days could hardly have spent its force, for in those troublous years one would hardly have expected the Institution to have shown so large a n increase as the table shows, no less in southern States than at the north. During the decades next marked in our schedule, those of 1800-1860 and 1810-1850, masonry was beginning its second growth, for the excitement growing out of the MOE-

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CAN affair and the consequent anti-masonic agitation of the thirties found the constituent lodges throughout the United States in depleted numbers in the year 1840. From that date until the year ISliO the growth of masonry was very rapid, and with the decay of prejudice and the increased attention paid to other subjects of agitation, the Institution flourished and waxed strong with a strength which increases still. The table will show that in 1800 there were eleven Grand Lodges, o47 constituent lodges, and a membership estimated at 16,000 or 17,000.

Of the existence of Grand Lodges in our country at or before 1760 he was able to glean only the following: Massachusetts claims to have possessed a Grand Jurisdiction continuously from the year 1783. This is the oldest claim of a definite character made by any Grand Lodge in the United States. From a communication of the Grand Secretary, SERKNO D . NICKERSON.Esq., we make the following quotation, in which is set forth the claim of Massachusetts: " T h e first Provincial Grand Lodge (' Moderns') whs organized on the 30th of July, 1733, by HENRY PKICE and tt-n other brethren in the town of Boston, under a warrant issnedby the Grand Master of England, Lord Viscount MONTAGU K. There were no lodges existing here at that time, so far as is now known. " I n 17G0 there were twenty-two lodges, as nearly as can be ascertained, existing under the authority of this ' St."John's Grand Lodge.' " On the 27th of December, 17G9. the ' Massn(^husetts Grand Lodge' was organized by three lodges exisiing u n d e r t h e a u t h o r i t v of the Grand Lodgeof Scotland, and known as the 'Ancients.' On the 8th of March, 1777. this body was reorganized as an Independent Grand Lodge, having four lodges under its jurisdiction. "On the nth of March, 1792, these two Grand IjOdges were united u n d e r the title of the Grand Lodtre of Massachusetts. The new Grand Lodge had twenty-two lodges under its authority." The Massjichusetts claim is that they had the first Provincial Grand Lodge and that one of their Grand Bodies was the first to reorganize as an I n d e p e n d e n t Grand Lodge. The validity of their claim must depend, first upon the regularity of such a Grand Body constituted in the m a n n e r described, and again upon the evidence of the facts set forth. Naturally we only care to set forth the claim which Massachusetts has somewhat lately perhaps ventured. To substantiate the position of Massachusetts, t h e records of New Hampshire show that one of the three lodges which eventually formed in that State a separate Grand Lodge was chartered inl73G by St. John's Grand Lodgeof Boston. From the Grand Secretary of South Carolina we quote : ' ' T h e Provincial Grand Lodge of South Carolina was established December 27, 1737, under a deputation issued in 173(j by the Graud Master of England to JOHN H A M MERTON, Esq.. of South Carolina. " T h e second Grand Lodge in South Carolina was the Grand Lodge of Ancient York Masons, established March 24, 1787. This was some ten years after the original Grand Lodge had declared its independence to the mother Grand Lodge of England. "On t h e 30th of May, I8I7, these two bodies united into the present Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of South Carolina." The Grand Secretary of Pennsylvania writes that all the early minutes of their Grand Lodge were destroyed by fire, and hence no official information of date of orgnnization exists. He writes, however, that "Bro. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN in his newspaper of t h a t date speaks of an election of Grand Lodge officers in 1732." Such evidence is of course worth what one is willing to grant to it, but it is certainly possible, despite the non-existence of official evidence, that Pennsylvania had the earliest Grand Lodge. Although there is in certain quarters a considerable skepticism regarding these Grand Bodies which claim an organization before 1760, there would siillseem to be evidence strong enough, at least, to explain the patriotic claims of certain Grand Lodges interested in boasting of their early formation.

Grand Master SMITH having received and accepted an invitation from the president of the Auditorium Association to lay the cap-stone of the Auditorium, on the second day of the communication, with the

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aid of his associate Grand Officers performed that labor. We have no space for details. The procession was imposing and five thousand brethren were present to give their approval of the masonic completion of the largest buildinp; on the continent. The ceremony being ended, a hymn was sung and the mayor of Chicago, Bro. DBWITT C. OUEGIER, delivered an eloquent speech. A picture of the Auditorium is given in the Proceedings. The afternoon was devoted to the semi-centennial celebration. Introductory to which readers will find the semi-centennial hynm, composed by Rev. Brotlier HKNRY G. PERRY of Chicago, and dedicated to the M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge of Illinois. The fraternity and their families, estimated at four thousand, assembled, and when called to order, a prayer was ofTered and an "appropriate selection" was sung. Rev. Bro. GEORGE C L.^RIMER, D . D., was then introduced by Grand Master SMITH and delivered a very able oration on the theme—"The Dignity of Labor." The applause having subsided, on invitation, six hundred guests seated themselves to enjoy the banquet, etc. The tables being cleared, toasts and eloquent responses followed. Two of the responses were poetical, the one by the author of the semi-centennial hymn and the other by Bro. GUILBERT.

Short letters of regret from brethren invited to be present, fill twentytwo pages of the record. Six lodges were chartered and one continued under dispensation. On motion, the ceremonial used at the laying of the cap-stone of the Auditorium, was adopted as a part of the ceremonial of Grand Lodge, and the tlianks of that body extended to Bro. GEORGE \V. WARVELi.E who prepared it. The ceremonial is printed at length in the Journal. The distinguished dead of that and other jurisdictions were properly commemorated by the Committee on Obituaries. Endorsing the report of the Committee on Correspondence, Bro. JOSEPH ROBBINS, Grand Lodge recognized the Grand Lodge of Victoria and the Grand Lodge of North Dakota, but declined to recognize the United Grand Lodge of Colon and Cuba, the Grand Lodge of Vera Cruz and that of Spain. Among other illustrations in the Proceedings are the following: The obverse and reverse of the celebrated W.ASHINGTON medal, presented to Bro. RED JACKET, the silver tablet attached to the medal, and a silver masonic brooch made by the Seneca Indians. Cuts of the obverse and reverse of the medal, struck in commem•oration of the semi-centennial are also inserted. Past Grand Master Dr. JOSEPH ROBBINS, is the author of the Report •on Correspondence, and it is like its immediate predecessor, somewhat

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war-like; and a trifle too much so for the good of the fraternity; and at times his remarks are somewhat pragmatical for a masonic review. His review this year is as usual quite interesting and worthy of a careful perusal. His report covers 245 pages of their Proceedings, eight of which is devoted to Kansas for 1889. In his introductory, we think he travels a long ways to criticise-and abuse a masonic organization, one that he knows nothing personally about, one that is supported and governed by masonic brethren possibly the equal of Bro. BOBBINS in point of masonic intelligence and general information concerning the history of freemasonry; and know quite as much as he about the legitimacy of Scottish Rite masonry. It would seem to a casual observer that the brother is giving himself a great deal of unnecessary trouble about an organization that is not in any manner obtruding itself upon him or his Grand liOdge, or for that matter York Eite masonry, so far as is recognized by the Grand Lodges in this country. For that reason, we see no occasion for his losing sleep about other folks' concerns, so long as such organization does not in any manner trench upon the sacred domain of York Eite masonry; and for the life of us, we cannot see wherein it does. Hence we do not see any occasion for his attack upon the Scottish Eite hodies, unless it be that he is spoiling for a fight; if so he will find â&#x20AC;˘one before going very far. The rebuke given him by his own Grand Master, M.".W.\ JOHN C. SMITH, was timely and good. It was couched in terms not to be misunderstood. It has always seemed to us bad policy to go out of one's way to find some one to quarrel with, when no possible good could grow out of it. Let our efforts ever be in the direction of harmonizing the masonic element. The suggestion of our Dakota brother â&#x20AC;˘may be the correct solution of Bro. ROBBINS' '.trouble; or it may be that he has joined the noble band of martyrs of "the United States of America, their Territories and dependencies." If this be true, he is in & measure excusable. However, we apprehend that the Scottish Rite .bodies over which such men and masons as General ALBERT PIKE and Judge HENBY L . PALMER respectively preside, will suffer but little from the unwarrantable attacks made by the distinguished chairman of the Illinois committee. Bro. ROBBINS, in criticising the address of Grand Master LAMB and the legislative work of this Grand Lodge, is on the whole favorable, for which he has our thanks. But when he roaches our Report on Correspondence, he waxes warm and goes for us in good style with his scalpel in hand. The way he comes for us, he is evidently not well pleased with what we had to say of his lame defense of the action of the Grand Lodge in the GBUM case. So much has been said by the various writers on correspondence, and all in opposition to the doctrine laid down by our Illinois brother, that it would seem that the discussion of this case had gone about as far as it is likely to prove profitable. For that reason we regret that the brother has persisted in his efforts to make us pay further attention to this question. Such controversies are by jio means of our seeking, and we never care to indulge in them, more

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especially w h e n we differ so widely w i t h a w o r t h y confrere, as we n o w do. Nor d o we purpose to c o n t i n u e t h i s u n p l e a s a n t discussion w i t h o u t e n d . s i m p l y t o gratify a little p e r s o n a l a m b i t i o n , or to have t h e last word. I n o u r j u d g m e n t such discussions are n o t likely to p r o d u c e good results. T h e case u n d e r discussion is now well u n d e r s t o o d by a very large m a jority of t h e reading a n d t h i n k i n g m a s o n s a n d w e a p p r e h e n d it would be a difficult task to find a n y very c o n s i d e r a b l e n u m b e r of masons who h a v e given t h e subject any t h o u g h t , t h a t will concur in t h e views of t h e l e a r n e d c h a i r m a n of t h e Illinois c o m m i t t e e . H e n c e , we do n o t deem it necessary to say more t h a n to give h i s sarcasm simply passing notice, especially t h e personal reflections. Since B r o . ROBBINS commenced it, a n d if h e so desires, w e a r e willing he s h o u l d e n d it, or in other words, h e m a y h a v e t h e last w o r d if h e t h i n k s it will afford h i m any pleasure. H i s m e t h o d s a n d style of discussion, i n m a n y respects, are n o t u n l i k e t h a t of a w h i l o m celebrated would-be religious reformer, t h a n w h o m n o more plausible demagogue ever lived, w h o s e chief a r g u m e n t consists m a i n l y in r i d i c u l i n g a n d belittling t h o s e w h o m a y p r e s u m e to differ w i t h h i m on a n y mooted question. I n view of t h e space we have already used we do n o t feel inclined to discuss Bro. BOBBINS' p e t case, and it h e can find a Crum of comfort, h e is w e l c o m e t o it. I n view of t h e large a m o u n t of space already devoted to Illinois w e can only refer to one or two points m o r e . U n d e r Canada, o n t h e healing process, h e expresses t h e views we h a v e long e n t e r t a i n e d : To our mind It is a confusion of terms to speak of the process by wliich persons belonging to the alleged masonic lodges composing the so-called Grand Lodge of Ontario are invested with the degrees of masonry, as " healing." It is simply a short way of working the degrees, not on irregularly made masons, but on those who have never been made masons at all. Healing is only applicable or possible where lawful and undeniable masons irregularly at work, without proper authority have invested a profane with the secrets of masonry. There it properly comes in to place the person who has become unlawfully possessed of such secrets under those obligations to the fraternity which those who unlawfully communicated them to him had no power to impose, and to invest him with the rights and benefits which they were powerless to confer. But the process by which men are lawfully affiliated with the fraternity who claim to have received the-secrets of masonry in bodies which we-do not and cannot know to be composed of lawful masons, is simply making masons, however much the ceremonies may be abbreviated. H e is n o t in accord w i t h Colorado on t h e r i g h t of objection. T h e following is t h e decision: Is a written objection from a brother of this lod^e (before ballot) sufficient to prevent the degrees being conferred on a candidate for the first degree in masonry? Aiiswerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;A written objection from a member of your lodge, who was unable to be present at the lodge at the time when the ballot was to be spread (as this case shows), should have been considered equivalent to a black ball, you should therefore arrest the ballot, and give the brother due time to be present, but as you ordered the ballot spread, you should have cast the black ball yourself. The degrees cannot be conferred until the objection is withdrawn. Bro. BOBBINS says a n d correctly s o : We do not regard this sound as a statement of law. While we might feel inclined to give effect in most instances to a protest made in advance against the making of an

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individual, we can conceive of cases where we should not feel so inclined, and we do not believe that any brother can demand the right to vote by proxy, for that is what this proposition amounts to. The right of objection is quite another matter, for it docs not come into existence until after the regular method of registering an adverse decision—by the ballot —has been exhausted. T h e p r i n t e r s are after us, a n d we will h a v e to t a k e leave of our Illinois b r o t h e r . J O H N M . PEARSON, Godfrey, M.'.W.'. G r a n d Master. LOYAL L . MUNN, Chicago, R".W.". G r a n d Secretary.

I> DIAJf A — 1889. N u m b e r of Lodges, 469; Total M e m b e r s h i p , 23,339. Sixty-eighth a n n u a l communication, May 2 8 - 2 9 , 1889. G r a n d Master ISAAC P. LEYDEN, opened his sensible address with t h e following information: The past year has been one of comparative quiet in this Grand Jurisdiction. Peace and harmony have very generally prevailed among the membership and lodges; a larger amount of work has been done than in the preceding year; our membership has very materially increased; the work of the lodges has been some greater, as the Grand Secretary's report will show, and it gives me great pleasure to say that the condition of the Craft in this Grand Jurisdiction is peaceful, prosperous, progressive and healthy. I n affectionate t e r m s he p u t s on record his estimate of t h e late A L BERT P . CHARLES, P.". G.". M.'., which concludes as follows: Brother CHARLES was a particular friend as well as brother of mine. I first became acquainted with him in this Grand Lodge, in 1876, and the more I saw and knew of him, the better I loved him, and to know was but to love him. He was a good citizen and neighbor, a fast friend, a jovial associate, a loving husband and a kind and indulgent parent. Two lodges were constituted d u r i n g t h e year a n d dispensations to form two n e w ones granted. I n person h e laid t h e corner-stone of a court h o u s e and his special d e p u t y laid t h a t of a n o t h e r . I n accordance w i t h t h e order of Grand Lodge (1888), h e caused t h e c h a r t e r s of two lodges to be arrested a n d t h e i r p r o p e r t y disposed of. H e arrested t h e charter of a lodge because it failed to inflict a p e n a l t y on a b r o t h e r who h a d violated t h e law. On r e c o m m e n d a t i o n of t h e Committee on Charters, t h e c h a r t e r of t h a t lodge a n d those of t h r e e o t h e r s were annulled, and t h e usual order made as to t h e disposition of t h e i r p r o p e r t y . F o u r lodges consolidated forming t w o . T h r e e n e w masonic halls were dedicated. H e refused applications b y lodges for permission to join in processions to celebrate t h e one h u n d r e d t h a n n i v e r s a r y of WASHINGTON'S i n a u g u r a t i o n as President, because " c o n t r a r y to t h e laws of t h e G r a n d Lodge, a n d t h e ancient usages, customs a n d regulations of m a s o n r y . " I t seems strange t h a t intelligent masons c a n n o t discriminate a political from a masonic occasion. B u t such seems to b e t h e fact, a n d G r a n d

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Masters will be compelled to inculcate t h e distinction by d e n y i n g requests to p a r a d e on m e r e civil or military anniversaries. U n d e r " Circulars a s k i n g C h a r i t y , " G r a n d Master r e p o r t e d t h e following: During the year I have received notice of circulars asking charity in but two cases. One was from a lodge asking aid to help them start their lodge again after they had been burned out,and the other was from an individual askinga donation of a dollar from each lodge to assist his son who had met with misfortune. I promptly notified the lodge to recall the circulars, which it did and begged pardon for having innocently violated the law. I also immediately addressed a letter to the individual notifying him to recall his circulars, and received an answer, but not so polite as the one from the lodge. T h e C o m m i t t e e o n J u r i s p r u d e n c e , by Bro. W I L L I A M H A C K E R , Past G r a n d Master, s u b m i t t e d an a d m i r a b l e report, prefaced by a memorial of t h e i r late fellow c o m m i t t e e m a n , ALBERT P. CHARLES, P.'. G.'. M.'. F r o m it we t a k e t h e following e x t r a c t : As is well known, our Most Worshipful brother was by nature endowed with unusual strength of mental powers, which in early life had been well cultivated in some of the best schools of the land, both in the classic as well as in the scientific branches of education. In the science of law and jurisprudence, he was at home and a perfect master, never acting from impulse or jumping at conclusions, but always reaching decisions after full investigation of the different phases arising in the subject matter under consideration. He was an ardent student, and hence a safe counselor, one who . could always be depended upon to reach correct conclusions upon any matter, however intricate, that might be presented for consideration. T h i s t o g e t h e r with all t h e acts and r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s of t h e G r a n d Master were a p p r o v e d by said c o m m i t t e e and c o n c u r r e d in b y G r a n d Lodge. A motion was m a d e in one of t h e i r lodges, to p e r m i t t h e degrees to b e conferred on a c a n d i d a t e r e s i d i n g in its jurisdiction, by a n o t h e r lodge, a n d " u p o n t h e vote t h e r e was one negative, and t h e Master held t h a t t h e m o t i o n was lost." On appeal t h e m a t t e r came before t h e Comm i t t e e on Grievances a n d Appeals, w h o held t h a t case n o t being specially p r o v i d e d for, fell u n d e r a section covering ordinary questions, r e q u i r i n g only a majority v o t e ; a n d therefore r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t t h e r u l i n g b e reversed, w h i c h was c o n c u r r e d in-by G r a n d Lodge. A c h a r t e r was g r a n t e d to o n e lodge u n d e r dispensation, a n d a n o t h e r c o n t i n u e d U. D . Bro. THOMAS B . LONG, c h a i r m a n of t h e special committee on t h e d e a t h of ALBERT P . CHARLES, P / . G . ' . M . ' . , s u b m i t t e d a r e p o r t b e c o m i n g a l l concerned i n t h a t jurisdiction. A " p r o p o s i t i o n relating to a W i d o w s ' and O r p h a n s ' H o m e , " cons i s t i n g of a p r e a m b l e a n d seven resolutions was submitted, b u t a motion t o postpone indefinitely was carried " b y a large majority." Bro. SIMEON S . JOHNSON p r e p a r e d t h e Report on Correspondence, w h i c h i n c l u d e s notices of t h e Proceedings of forty-seven G r a n d Lodges, four of t h e m for two y e a r s . I n h i s n o t i c e of K a n s a s (1888), h e was pleased to s a y :

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Kansas publishes in her Proceedings a list of lodges and members; also names and dates of those suspended and expelled. We doubt the propriety of this, and long ago Indiana discontinued such a practice. The Grand Secretary having failed to add up his columus, we cannot give the aggregate of membership. Well, Bro. SIMEON, after years of e x p e r i e n c e n e i t h e r t h e G r a n d Lodge of K a n s a s n o r a n y of its constituents e n t e r t a i n a n y d o u b t of t h e p r o p r i e t y of p u b l i s h i n g t h e " names and dates of those s u s p e n d e d a n d expelled," because it proves to be most effective in k e e p i n g o u r lodges informed of such as are cut off from visitation a n d fellowship. T h e G r a n d Secretary did not fail " t o add u p his c o l u m n s , " as you would h a v e found, had you t u r n e d to page (288) t w o h u n d r e d a n d eighty-eight of o u r Proceedings. THOMAS B . LONG, Terre H a u t e , M.'.W.-. G r a n d Master. WILLIAM H . SMYTHEJ Indianapolis, R.'.W.". G r a n d Secretary.

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N u m b e r of Lodges, 26; Total M e m b e r s h i p , 832. F o u r t e e n t h a n n u a l communication, N o v e m b e r 6 - 7 , 1888. A p o r t r a i t of Bro. JOSEPH S . MURROW, V:. G:. M.'., a n d G r a n d Secretary, i n t r o d u c e s t h e Proceedings. Grand Master FLOKIAN HARADEN N A S H , delivered a s h o r t b u s i n e s s address. U n d e r " M e m b e r s h i p " h e reported t h e following: Our membership is increasing, not so fast as in some jurisdictions, but fast enough My advice to the lodges has always been to consider a petition well; a few unworthy members will sometimes ruin a lodge. It is easier to make a mason than to unmake him. The lodges generally are doing well. Dispensations to form t h r e e new lodges were granted. H e laid t h e corner-stone of a female s e m i n a r y a n d a Special D e p u t y placed t h a t of a c h u r c h . G r a n d L e c t u r e r A. FRANK Ross, s u b m i t t e d a very interesting r e p o r t , from w h i c h we t a k e t h e following e x t r a c t s : Perfect harmony prevails among both the lodges and individual membership. Fra ternal visits were frequently made by sister lodges which greatly benefited the visitors and the brethren visited ; a good custom, that I hope will be extensively imitated. During my visit social occasions were held, in the way of banquets, dinners, etc. when I had a favorable opportunity of meeting their interesting families and they cultivated each other's acquaintance. Brethren, do not neglect the social feature of masonry ; bring your families together often and spend an evening in enjoyment, in conversation, music and short speeches; for it will not only bring you closer together as one family but give you wisdom and strength. These occasions need not be expensive, but should occur at least quarterly, and, if conducted properly, all will look forward to the next one, with delight. It will build up the Craft; cease your wife's objecting to your attending the lodge and do away with non-afliliates of that locality. Our moral standard was never reared so high and our honorable Order as much respected here as at present. It is true discipline was necessary in a few instances, but

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prompt action adjusted matters by either healing or pruning the affected branch, so health and production were readily restored. Drunkards have forsaken the cup while profanes and slanderers have bridled their tongues, and former influence has been restored or even excelled by our brethren who had allowed disgraceful habits to cripple their influence. By request of the lodges I delivered a public lecture on masonry at most of the places I visited, at which the attendance and attention were good. All of the anti-masons in the vicinity were usually "on hand," most of whom went away feeling differently towards our Ancient Order than before hearing me, a few of whom have since sent in their petitions. Ignorance as to our teachings is the principal reason of all opposition to us, and I think those public lectures will probably accomplish as much good as the teaching of the ritual, and are certainly as much needed. T h i s certainly is gratifying information, s h o w i n g as it does, t h a t mas o n r y is g a i n i n g t h e firmness a n d winning t h e esteem which will e n s u r e it p e r m a n e n c e a n d progress in t h e Territory. O n w a r d b e t h e m a r c h , and m a y t h e t r o p h i e s gained, b e peace a n d good will a m o n g m e n . G r a n d Secretary MURROW, as usual, p r e s e n t e d a clear r e p o r t of his official acts w i t h a timely business suggestion. T h e G r a n d Treasurer reported t h a t t h e funds on h a n d N o v e m b e r 6, 1888,amounted to $1,771.04; a g o o d s h o w i n g f o r t h e G r a n d Lodge, which h a s m a d e its way in spite of t h e obstacles which h a v e beset its p a t h at every t u r n . Courage b r e t h r e n , and soon t h e whole jurisdiction will ack n o w l e d g e t h e beneficent mission in which y o u a r e engaged, a n d give a r d e n t , i n t e l l i g e n t a n d steady support. A p r o p o s i t i o n to found a " m a s o n i c o r p h a n a g e " was m a d e a n d a c o m m i t t e e of t h r e e a p p o i n t e d to forward it. Subscriptions to t h e a m o u n t of $500 were forthwith pledged. T h e t h r e e lodges u n d e r dispensation were c h a r t e r e d a t this communication. T h e c h a i r m a n of t h e c o m m i t t e e on Correspondence, Bro. J. S. M U R ROW, i n t h e b e g i n n i n g of t h e r e p o r t rejoiced t h a t h e h a d good help, B r o s . R. A. H I L L , A. F K A N K ROSS a n d LEO. E . B E N N E T T .

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t r i b u t e d by t h e m are signed by t h e i r respective initials. Bro. MuRROw kindly notices o u r Proceeding for 1888. U n d e r Louisiana, Bro. Ross excepts to Bro. BUCK'S position on t h e saloon q u e s t i o n as follows: Grand Master BUCK plaQes himself in opposition to the Grand Lodge of Missouri against saloon-keeping, or selling liquor for drinking purposes. Yet he admits " that it has the support of high and respected masonic authority." It Is a very disgraceful occupation and will bring reproach upon our laudable Institutions. Besides, we of the Craft should devote our Ih'es to the good of mankind, so that we" may live respected and die regretted." One of his strong arguments is, " The great majority of civilized people see neither wrong nor injury in it." I doubt that assertion. It may be true in Louisiana, but us '' Injuns " place the saloon-keeper on par with the gambler and swindler and he has no respect in our society ; even his associates are beneath our respect. We have never voted whisky out, still drunkard makers here do their/ou/ work in the dark on the sly, etc. It may be that" the great majority of civilized people see neither wrong nor injury in " gambling, defrauding, theft, etc., down in the sugar State. If so, I suppose it is masonic to engage in such. We, with Iowa's half century veteran and a host of other" high and respected masonic authority," shall give to the action of the Grand

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Lodge of Missouri our hearty approval and support in this, and like Grand Master BLACKMAR, I t h i n k he " should be required to change his business or be expelled." If he can not make a livelihood at something commendable the generous arm of masonic charity would be readily extended, provided we t h i n k him worthy of our Order.

Under Missouri and Nevada, Bro. HILL vigorously supports the opponents of saloons and the measures adopted to abolish intoxicants. JOHN RENNIE, Lehigh, M.'.W.'. Grand Master. JOSEPH H . MURROW, Atoka, E.".\V.". Grand Secretary.

INDIAIf TERRITORYâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1889. Number of Lodges, 29; Total Membership, 992. Fifteenth annual communication, November 5-6, 1889. Grand Lodge having been opened in ample form, the minutes of the special communication held at Muskogee, June 24, 1889, to lay the corner stone of the United States Court House at tliat place, with the oration delivered by Bro. ROBERT W . HILL, were read. Grand Master JOHN RENNIE read a good practical address, which covers thirteen pages. He announced the death of Bro. CALEB M . BECK, Grand Tyler, who had been identified with the Grand Lodge since its establishment. He also reported the losses sustained by death of prominent brethren in other jurisdictions. He called attejition to the organization of the Grand Lodge of North Dakota, and recommended its recognition, which was done at a later stage of the proceedings. In the absence of any law upon the subject, he declined to grant lodges permission to rent their halls to other societies. But one District Deputy Grand Master, Bro. W. M. MACARTY, sent up a report of the condition of masonry in the district assigned him. Dispensations to form seven new lodges were issued, and charters appear to have been voted to all, though the report of the committee mentions in two cases at least circumstances which would have warranted a continuance of dispensations, or their peremptory recall. At the close of the Grand Communication, 1888, the funds of the G rand Lodge amounted to $1,771.04. The Grand Master had drawn warrants on the Grand Treasurer for various amounts, but that officer had failed to pay them or give any explanation. He recommended a change and in the end a committee was appointed to settle with that R.'.W.". official. By proxies the corner-stones of two masonic halls were laid. Nine decisions were reported, seven were approved and two modified by the Committee on Law, and their report was adopted.

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T h e special Committee on Orphans' H o m e reported t h a t t h e subscriptions to t h a t date amounted to $1,172.00. T h e committee suggested by a circular letter a plan whereby t h e funds needed to establish t h e H o m e might be raised by t h e conjoint efforts of t h e lodges without entailing embarrassment on any lodge. The Report on Correspondence was prepared by Bros. E. H. DOYLE, ROBERT W . H I L I . , D . D . , the Grand Senior W a r d e n and the Grand Secretary. The Proceedings of several Grand Lodges are omitted, notably so those of Missouri and Kansas, two of t h e four nearest Grand Jurisdictions to their own. U n d e r Ancient Landmarks, the following a p p e a r s : This old chestnut comes up perpetually as though it had not seen service during the long past. It is time it were thrown among the rubbish of the temple. It is time that the question involved in it were permanently settled and there be no controversy, but alas for poor human nature it loves to wrestle with the problems of the past, it loves to untie the knots which have been safely tied, it loves to rearrange those things which have been settled. The human mind sets for itself Sisyphian tasks. It perpetually rolls a great ball up the steep mountain side with labor and toil, using every effort to reach the summit only to permit the ball to return to the bottom, there to renew its struggle. We sometimes think that the philosophers of the middle ages who concerned themselves constantly in determining the difference between tweedle dum and tweedie dee wasted their time. But are we any better? Are not our mental characteristics of the same nature and do we not undertake substantially the same tasks in which they wasted their lives ? The truth is, we are so restless and unsettled and so determined to achieve all possible wisdom, that we take it for granted, nothing can be settled unless we ourselves have an opportunity in the settlement. Were it possible for us to consider that wisdom is not altogether in us nor will it die with us, and that the fathers who preceded us and the children who shall come after, have done and will do something, then we would be spared much of anxious reasoning and problems and with questions which now engross so much of our time and attention. All this apparently is far from the matter of "ancient landmarks " arid yet it is relevant, for how many have written and spoken upon the question, settled it satisfactorily, given opinions and conclusions, examined into the opinions .and conclusions of other friends, and after all concluded to investigate the subject de novo. In the proceedings of all the Grand Lodges there is a reference to this question. The brethren of the guild are continually relying upon " ancient landmarks " for support in the propositions-which they take. These so-called ancient landmarks have' been in use so long for this purpose, that they are almost worn out; in fact it may be said about some of them that there is an "ancient and fish-like smell" attaching to them. Masonry in its essentials is a modern Institution. We have so departed from the regulations of the early patrons of our mysteries, and have so revised the rituals that the founders would not recognize themselves as at home in a masonic lodge were they to drop in suddenly on any communication. The old work was of the simplest nature. The science remains, but so far as the rituals made use of prior to the organization of Grand Lodges is concerned, they are non est inventus. To-day in masonry we have a set of symbols, a code of laws and a method of expression in most respects essentially modern. There remain, of course, forms which belong to the earlier periods, there remain also methods made use of to enforce masonic teachings which were thought sufficient in the q^rlydays; but we haye added to these to such an extent, that some of them now look out of place. It would be far better were it possible to reconstruct some of the methods of the system and make them more in accord with the spirit of to-day. The Grand Lodges have done much in this direction. Almost all the bodies have "Custodians of the Work" who are not simply custodians, but are inter-

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preters as well, and who have been given more or less power to shape forms and modify or rearrange them. Thus from time to time innovations have crept in until to-day we have many things which would astonish the original founders of the Order, a n d probably make t h e m t h i n k that we had entirely forgotten what they called l a n d m a r k s . Some Grand Lodges ignore it in part while others refer the matter to the control of the subordinate lodges. So far as physical perfection is concerned this is certainly a wise disposition of it. Permit each lodge to judge of the qualifications and abilities, the moral and mental characteristics of all candidates, this will settle satisfactorily the questions which often now lead to serious disagreements. A lodge is a band of brothers who are united for a specific purpose. I t is essential that there be h a r m o n y , good fellowship and m u t u a l adaptation to the work to be performed. When a candidate applies these are the qualifications to be inquired into. We ought not to ask h i m whether his sight is defective, whether or not one of his fingers had been hurt, whether his arm or leg is gone or s h o r t ; but we should rather inquire, *' is his mind fi t to receive and understand the masonic mysteries?" Will he be a worthy member of the brotherhood? Can we harmoniously work and walk with h i m , a n d will we be ready to associate with, and acknowledge him as our friend and brother wherever h e may be found. If he passes such tests as these t h e n the lodge may well receive him as a member of the lodge, and the fraternity will be the better for his entrance. If other standards are adhered to, if the m i n o r and not the major elements are kept in view, there must ensue deterioration in the personnel of our Order, and we shall find t h a t those most fitted to adorn masonry will be slowest to present themselves at its portals. Let us adhere to ancient landmarks in so far as ancient landmarks are essential to true masonry, but where ancient landmarks caunot be conformed to the progress and spirit of our day let them all be relegated to the ancients and let us have in their stead such landmarks as are necessary to our day and generation. We ;have laid aside some of them â&#x20AC;&#x201D;let us lay aside all t h a t are not necessary â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and all of which represent dead issues of the past.

LEO E . BENNETT, Muskogee, M.'.W.'. Grand Master. JOSEPH S. MURROW, Atoka, R.-.W.". Grand Secretary.

IOWAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1889. Number of Lodges, 435; Total Membership, 21,969. Forty^sixth annual communication, June 4-6, 1889, in Sioux City Tlie Grand Officers were escorted by the local commandery from a hotel to the Grand Opera House where its sessions were held. Grand Master, EDWIN C. BLACKMAR called those assembled to order, and a brother on behalf of a lodge in that city, delivered an address of welcome, which, at the request of the Grand Master, was responded to by Bro. T. S. PARVIN.

The Grand Lodge was then opened in ample form. Grand Master BLACKMAR read an address filling nearly twenty pages of the Proceedings. Comparing it with the address of his predecessors, it will not, in style and thought, fall below the best. From the introductory part of this address we extract the following: We meet to-day, my brethren, u n d e r more favorable circumstances, in many respects, than for many years past, and it gives me much pleasure to extend to each and all a most hearty, cordial, and fraternal greeting, and to express the hope that your deliberations will be characterized with wisdom and discretion, to the end that the future prosperity of the Craft may be assured.

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I congratulate you most heartily upon the fact that the new code of laws enacted hy you at our last annual communication have, with few exceptions, given such general satisfaction as to more than meet the most sanguine expectation of those who were active participants in their preparation ; and as an evidence of the great benefits resulting to the Craft therefrom, I have the pleasure to report that since the new laws took eflFect there has been scarcely a question presented to me which could not be answered by reference to some provision of the code; and while my correspondence with the brethren of the jurisdiction upon questions of law has been voluminous, yet the large majority of inquiries have come from members of lodges where there was but a single copy of the code, and that probably locked up in the Secretary's desk at the lodge-room. H e g r a n t e d dispensations to form seven n e w lodges a n d expressed t h e opinion t h a t all were h e a l t h y a n d vigorous, a n d t h a t t h e transcripts of t h e i r P r o c e e d i n g s would w i t h o n e e x c e p t i o n e n t i t l e t h e m to charters, t h e excepted o n e having been organized too late in t h e year to be entitled to a c h a r t e r u n t i l t h e n e x t G r a n d C o m m u n i c a t i o n . T h e condition of t h e i r lodges was t h u s r e p r e s e n t e d : The present condition of our subordinate lodges, although perhaps not up to that high standard which we could hope they might attain, will, in my judgment, bear favorable comparison with that of those in any other Grand Jurisdiction, and I am satisfied that by a continuance of our present system of inspection, and a persistent effort on the part of the Grand Master and his stafT, their condition may be further improved. T w o lodges were p e r m i t t e d to c h a n g e t h e i r location; two surrend e r e d t h e i r charters, four w e r e consolidated forming two lodges, and c h a r t e r s w e r e voted eight lodges u n d e r dispensation. G r a n d M a s t e r informed t h e G r a n d Body t h a t several of their cons t i t u e n t lodges contrary to masonic law, were incorporated, and recommended: That the incoming Grand Master be instructed to ascertain from each lodge whether or not it is incorporated, and if so, the date thereof, and that he immediately notify all such lodges to proceed by the legal method to dissolve the incorporation, and report to him their compliance therewith. T h e i r old law, like t h a t w h i c h n o w prevails in t h i s jurisdiction, not only r e q u i r e d proficiency in t h e p r i v a t e work b u t t h e lapse of a full l u n a r m o n t h between degrees, to_entitJe a c a n d i d a t e to a d v a n c e m e n t ; b y t h e i r n e w law t h e sole pre-requisite is proficiency, a n d therefore h e was n o t pestered with requests to g r a n t dispensations to shorten t i m e b e t w e e n degrees. U n d e r the same topic " special d i s p e n s a t i o n s , " he gave t h e following, w h i c h â&#x20AC;&#x201D; t h o u g h t h e s a m e " d o c t r i n e " has been often declared in t h i s jurisdiction â&#x20AC;&#x201D; we give to p r o v e t h a t o u r own G r a n d Blast e r s h a v e n o t stood alone in t h e position t h e y took a n d m a i n t a i n e d : Notwithstanding the well-settled doctrine announced in my address of last year, and unanimously confirmed by the Grand Lodge, to the efTect that the powers of the Grand Master are limited to the provisions of the Constitution and General Laws of this jurisdiction, yet there seems to prevail an opinion in the minds of many of our lodge officers and brethren that the Grand Master is immnculale and super-human, having powers and authority above and higher than the laws which he has vowed to enforce that he can, at his own will and pleasure, set them at naught.

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In consequence of this mistalien opinion I have constantly been besieged with applications for dispensations authorizing a disregard of the law, and the range of subjects embraced in such applications are almost equal to the number of applications themselves. In no cases where the law was positive and its provisions unequivocal, with no discretionary power given the Grand Master to modify or waive its requirements, I have persistently, though courteously, declined to interfere with its operation. A large n u m b e r of special dispensations have been issued during the year as authorized by law. nearly all, however, relating to the election and installation of officers, rendered necessary by failure to hold meetings at the time required by law, and through other unavoidable causes.

In very earnest words he presented the subject, " Widows and Orphans' Home" and suggested a plan for raising the necessary funds. The committee on his address presented a resolution looking to that end, but the following substitute was submitted and adopted: Seaolved, That the Grand Lodge of Iowa is now, and always has been, favorable to the proper dispensation of masonic charity ; that the needy widows and orphans of deceased masons should be well cared for by the surviving members of the Order. That it is the sense of the Grand Lodge that the present method of caring for such widows and orphans, that is, by the, lodges of which their deceased husbands amd fathers were members, is preferable to t h a t of building a widows' and orphans' h o m e . That while the building of a home would, at great expense for building salaries, and other necessary expenditures, provide for t h e wants of a few, the present method, at much less expense, provides sufficiently tor the wants of all needy masons.

Probably the conflict now going on in that jurisdiction between the friends of the A. A. S. Kite and Cerneauism, more nearly than any other, indeed,'than all other things, threatens the integrity of Symbolic masonry therein. That such was the opinion of Grand Master BLACKMAR, is clearly apparent from this, under "impending danger:" An element of discord and disturbance among the brethren having arisen in our midst, and its influences having spread and assumed such proportions as to make it seem to me a matter of duty to bring it to your attention, I now do so, with a view of invoking such action as may serve to protect our subordinates, and the brethren holding membership therein, from the evil results which are likely to ensue, and to maintain and preserve that peace and harmony among the Craft which should always characterize a fraternity founded upon the principles of brotherly love. I refer to the introduction and spread, in this jurisdiction, of a body claiming to be masonic, and which admits none except Master Masons, and styling itself 'â&#x20AC;˘ The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Kite for the United States of America, their Territories and Dependencies," commonly known as the " Cerneau " body of that rite. Before proceeding further, it is b u t proper for me to say that I know nothing whatever about Scottish Rite Masonry, having never taken those degrees, and hence I have no interest in the matter presented, except in so far as it relates to the eflfeet it may have and is now having upon o u r beloved Institution. It is a well known fact that there is a body of Scottish Rite Masons which has had an existence in this State for the past thirty years, and which is universally recognized as a legal and legitimate body, while the " Cerneau " body, which was only introduced into this jurisdiction four years ago ( March, 1885), is now seeking to occupy the same territory, and, if possible, supercede and overthrow the other, thus producing a conflict which has been the means of engendering'bitterness and discord among our members, where only peace and harmony should prevail. It is not my purpose to argue the question as to the legitimacy of either of the bodies referred to, but as the adherents of both are masons â&#x20AC;&#x201D;none but masons being

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involved — and as their coiitroversy for supremacy affects the peace and harmony of our lodges and brethren, and them only, it seems to me verj' clearly within the scope of our duty to take such action as may eliminate the cause,and, if possible, restore thatgood-fellowship which has heretofore characterized Iowa masons. It may be said by some that the controversy alluded to is a matter with which we, as York Mite Masons, have no right to interfere; and I might be willing in a measure, to concede that point if it was a controversy having only general results; but as it affects masons only, and as such becomes a disturbing element in our Jmititution alone, it seemsvery clear to me that it is not only our right, but a duty from which we cannot escape, to take action/or mtr own protection, an<i I thereforeearnestly recommend that you give the subject your careful consideration, and take such action as may seem adequate to preserve and maintain peace and harmony. T h e c o m m i t t e e on h i s a d d r e s s v e r y e m p h a t i c a l l y r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t t h e difficulty should b e investigated a n d decided a t once, a n d a s k e d " G r a n d Master to appoint a c o m m i t t e e on t h e subject." A c o m m i t t e e of five was a p p o i n t e d , w h o h e l d several sessions, at w h i c h t h e y h e a r d statements from b r e t h r e n r e p r e s e n t i n g each of those bodies, and also from b r e t h r e n w h o were n o t m e m b e r s of either bod}'. After a c a n d i d review of t h e subject, t h e y reco'mmended t h e adoption of t h e s e r e s o l u t i o n s : Firs'.— That the Grand Lodge of Iowa having already recognized the Supreme Councils of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, and their Consistories, hereby declares that the body so recognized for this jurisdiction was the "Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish JiUe, Southern Jurisdiction," ana this Grand Lodge hereby renews its former recognition of said body, and hereby declares that having been in the sole actual occupation of the jurisdiction of the State of Iowa for nearly twenty years, that it is now entitled to exclusive jurisdictioninihisState. Second.— That this Grand Lodge refuses to recognize the " Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite for the United States of America, their Territories and Dependencies," known as the Cerneau body of that rite, and its Consistories and hereby denies ths right of said Supreme Council, and its Consistories, or other subordinate bodies, to occupy the jurisdiction of the State of Iowa. Third.— That the said Cerneau body of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, and its Consistories and subordinate bodies, are hereby prohibited from occupying or doing work in this jurisdiction; and all Master Masons in the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge are hereby prohibited from conferring, communicating, taking, or receiving any of the degrees of said Cerneau body of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. Fourth.— 'l'\ia,t all Master Masons in the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge are hereby required to withdraw from, or sever their connection with, said Cerneau body prior to the next annual communication ofthis Grand Lodge. Fifth.— That the Grand Master issue his edict to the members of the Craft to enforce these resolutions. Sixth.— That the Committee on Jurisprudence are hereby directed to report at the next session of this Grand Lodge such further legislation as may be necessary to enforce these resolutions and provide for the discipline of such brethren as refuse to obey them. A s u b s t i t u t e was offered for t h e r e p o r t , a n d on coming up for adoption t h e vote was taken b y lodges, t h e s u b s t i t u t e b e i n g lost by a majority of 299. N e x t a resolution was offered as a s u b s t i t u t e for t h e fourth resolution of t h e c o m m i t t e e , a n d ruled o u t of order b y t h e G r a n d Master. T h e q u e s t i o n recurring u p o n t h e r e p o r t a n d resolutions of t h e committee, t h e vote was taken by lodges, a n d b o t h w e r e adopted by a majority of 244.

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Bro. T. S. PARVIN submitted a special Report on Correspondence, reviewing the measures adopted to organize the "United Grand Lodges" of New South Wales and Victoria, Australia, recommending their recognition, and the report was adopted. Bro. PARVIN'S reports as Grand Secretary and Librarian were as •usual very full and complete. His Report on Correspondence embraces reviews only of the addresses of Grand Masters and the legislation of their respective Grand Lodges, a consideration of certain topics now or recently under discus•sion, and a review of the origin and progress of Cerneauism and the action taken by some American Grand Lodges in opposition to the extension of that Rite among the Craft of their several jurisdictions. In his courteous notice of Kansas (1888 ), he dissents to the sixth decision of Grand Master COOK, and in his comments on "Rights of Lodges Under Dispensation," he says: " I have been able to find no law or authority beyond the mere opinion of Grand Masters justifying the statement made by one of the Grand Masters during the past year, and to which we have alluded, that lodges under dispensation possess no power except to make masons." Doubtless Bro. PARVIN referred to the decision above referred to, and we respectfully inform him that Gi-nd Master COOK found his law in the laws of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, and his ruling was approved by the Committee on Jurisprudence, whose chairman had a principal hand in compiling those laws. Portraits of our late brothers, ROB. MORRIS and BERRYMAN JENNINGS,

grace the Proceedings. Bro. SCOBEY contributed a biographical sketch of the first and Bro. PARVIN one of the second. The space already devoted to these Proceedings, preclude further notice. So good-bye Brother PARVIN till another year. JAMES DEKALB GAMBLE, Knoxville, M.'.W.'. Grand Master.

THEODORE SUTTON PARVIN, Cedar Rapids, R.'.W.". Grand Secretary.

KENTUCKY—1888. "Number of Lodges, 440; Total Membership, 14,570. Eight}'-nintli annual communication, October 16-18,1888. The address of Grand Master, J. SOULE SJIITH, is good evidence, that the executive of the fraternity in Kentuckj' for the year ending with this communication, was one who had convictions which he carried into practice, whenever opportunity offered, without regard to frowns or favors. Prominent among the topics presented was " Cerneau Masonry." After adverting to the fact that for years, Kentucky had been claimed and recognized as part of the territorial jurisdiction of the A. A. S. Rite, at whose head is ALBERT PIKE, of Wa.shington, D. C, and that in defiance of the "American doctrine,"~in reference to territorial rights, Cerneauism

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h a d recently invaded t h e State,.reported t h a t he h a d been applied to for a decision b y a brother w h o h a d b e e n asked to join a Cerneau Consistory, w h o m h e answered as follows: Yours just at hand and contents noted. The'â&#x20AC;˘ Cerneau " Rite in this State is organized, I am informed, byoneGEOROAS,who received his degrees in a regular "PIKE Rite " Consistory and held office in that Rite. I presume he swore allegiance to the body which gave him the degrees. He now gives them in territory over which the "PIKE Consistory" claims, and has for many years exercised jurisdiction. It is for him to reconcile such conduct with his own conscience; but, as a Master Mason, I would no more join an organization claiming authority from him, than I would join aconimandery of Templars organized in Kentucky by the M.'.E '.Grand Commander of Ohio. I mail you a pamphlet containing the'action of Grand Lodge of Ohio in this matter. I also consider that the "Cerneau" bodies are " irregular,illegal,and unmasonic, and ought not to be countenanced or recognized in any manner by brethren under the obedience of this Grand Lodge." I regret the necessity for this decision, but can not avoid it under my masonic obligation. T h e Committee on J u r i s p r u d e n c e , to w h o m this and his more formal decisions were referred, gave t h e subject a m p l e consideration, stating t h a t for m o r e t h a n thirty years t h e G r a n d Consistorj' of K e n t u c k y of t h e A . A. S. Rite above mentioned, h a d peaceably occupied t h e territory, a n d s u b m i t t e d t h e following resolutions, w h i c h were a d o p t e d : Resolved, That the action of the Grand Master, in the matter of Cerneau Masonry, be and the same is hereby approved. Resolved, That this Grand Lodge aflirms its declaration of the year 18G9, regarding the legitimacy of the Supreme Councils of the Northern and Southern Jurisdictions of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. Resolved, That any bodies invading the territory of the Supreme Councils recognized by this Grand Lodge are clandestine and fraudulent. G r a n d M a s t e r .SMITH held t h a t a resolution proposed and adopted in 1886 b y t h e G r a n d Lodge, m a k i n g " Saloon-keeping or selling as a beverage i n t o x i c a t i n g liquors by t h e d r i n k a masonic offense and punishable as o t h e r offenses against m a s o n r j ' , " was an a m e n d m e n t to t h e Constitution, a n d as such, since t h e law, r e q u i r i n g all proposed a m e n d m e n t s to receive t h e e n d o r s e m e n t of t h e C o m m i t t e e on J u r i s p r u d e n c e , and t h e n lay over for one year, h a d not b e e n complied with, was null and void. Said c o m m i t t e e approved of this r a l i n g . I n tlie same year (1886), t h e j o l l o w i n g resolution w a s proposed, and, h a v i n g laid over one year, was, in 1887, a d o p t e d : Resolved, That all laws heretofore enacted by this Grand Lodge, requiring a Master elect to take the Past Master's degree before being entitled to preside over his lodge, be and they are hereby revoked. G r a n d M a s t e r S.MITII decided t h a t t h e P.'. M.'. degree m u s t be taken by a W.".M.". before h e could act as Master of his lodge. H e reasoned thus: I know of no " laws enacted by this Grand Lodge requiring " this degree to be taken. " I t is part of the installation ceremony" (1877, p. 16). "It is necessary before installation " (1878, p. 5). It is an unwritten law of masonry, never enacted, but always recognized, and therefore not abolished by the above resolution. It must be conferred on the Worshipful Master before he can preside as Master. In the early days of this Grand Lodge it was part of the installation ceremonies by which the Grand Master was inducted into his chair, even though he had taken the degree before. And, in my judgment, if it were abolished now, the Craft would suffer great detriment thereby.

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Said committee ajjreed with h i m t h a t t h e P.'. M / . degree was n o t abolished, b u t submitted t h e following resolution, which was laid over under t h e r u l e : Resolved, That all laws, customs, and usages now existing, requiring the Master elect to take the Past Master's degree be, and the same are hereby abolished. H e reported fifty-three decisions, w h i c h were approved b y the committee aforesaid, and their report was confirmed by G r a n d Lodge. T h e condition of masonry was t h u s r e p o r t e d : It gives me great pleasure to report to you that the Order seems to be in a flourishing condition, and gives evidence of renewed life and vigor. This is especially noticeable in the eastern part of the State, where there seems to be a generous rivalry as to who can best work and best agree. There is much light in the East, and it shines from the mountains down upon the valleys bidding them awake. In the western part of the State there is too much lethargy. The brethren there need a stimulus of some sort, which I trust they will find in an earnest determination to begin anew and build up the waste places of Zion. T h e evil influence of small lodges m a d e up of wrangling material, h e depicted t h u s ; . Small lodges ruled by a clique and rended by dissensions, become a scandal in the body of masonry and a hooting and a byword to the profane. Too often, like drowning men, they snatch at straws, and accept any material "Which can be had whether fitting for the temple or not. Their quarrels become public property, and the faults and short-comings of their members bring the Order into contempt. Good men, who would like to become masons, are unwilling to be received into doubtful disputations, or to claim fellowship with men whose honesty is questioned and whose immorality is notorious ; so they stand aloof, waiting for such time as masonry shall purge itself of its bad blood. If the lodges will cast out their bad men,and the Grand Lodge will cast out the bad lodges, masonry will indeed become a great power in Kentucky. A lodge of ten or twelve men, active, honest, skilled in the art, and working together in brotherly love, can accomplish much, and bring by the example of their good work a large amount of good material into the Order; double the number of captious, ignorant, fault-finding members can do no more than ventilate their quarrels, and drive the young men of their community into other societies. I n accordance with these views, h e s u m m o n e d twenty-six lodges to show cause w h y their charters should n o t be arrested, and t h e proceedings show t h a t t h e charters of t w e n t y were a n n u l l e d . H e granted dispensations to form four new lodges, p e r m i t t e d a lodge, whose charter h a d been b u r n e d , to continue work, allowed a lodge to open in t h e E.'. A.', degree on S u n d a y , a n d " proceed in procession to dedicate a memorial window in t h e chapel of t h e W i d o w s ' a n d O r p h a n s ' H o m e , a n d granted a dispensation to a lodge to appear in public and hold a celebration for t h e benefit of t h e " H o m e . " A hall was dedicated, and t h e corner-stone of a court house was placed b y his proxies. At their communication in 1S87, S.'STACKERAVILLIAMS, G . ' . M . ' . of t h e G r a n d Lodge of Ohio, m a d e t h e m a pleasant visit, a n d shortly after Bro. SMITH visited t h e Grand Lodge of Ohio, and as a m e m e n t o of the fraternal good will entertained by t h e G r a n d Lodge of K e n t u c k y toward t h a t of Ohio, on behalf of t h e former he presented to t h e latter " a gavel m a d e from a locust post planted a t Ashland " b y t h e i r once Grand Master, t h e

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g r e a t state.sman, HENRY CLAY. " I t was received with a rising vote of t h a n k s and m a n y expre.s.sions of g r a t i t u d e . " H e received a letter, accompanied b j ' a gavel, m a d e of wood t a k e n from t h e " T i p p e c a n o e Battle G r o u n d , " which " g r e w within sixteen feet of t h e sacred spot where t h a t patriot, gallant soldier, e m i n e n t freemason, a n d one of K e n t u c k y ' s b r a v e s t a n d most distinguished sons, laid down Ills life to m a i n t a i n his c o u n t r y ' s safety." T h e brother, towho.se m e m o r y Bro. SMYTIIE paid this t r i b u t e , was t h e M..AV.'. JOSEPH PI. DAVIESS, G r a n d Master of Masons in K e n t u c k y , 1811-1812. T h e letter having been r e a d , G r a n d Master S.MITII spoke as follows: Brethren, with this gavel, made ol wood grown on the sacred soil of Tippecanoe, nourished b.v the blood of our heroic Grand Master, who died there for our native land, I call upon you to arise and bow your heads in memory of that Illustrious patriot, that unshrinking soldier, that pure mason, JOSEPH HAMILTON D.A.VIESS. The sword he wore on that occasion now guards our door in the hands of our Grand Tyler. That, too, is a gift to us from Indiana. Let this gavel and this sword be preserved forever in our archives; the one an emblem that we work together in the common cause of our country'sglory, the other that the sword pointing toournaked hearts would find them full of love toward our brethren in the great State of Indiana. In behalf of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, I accept this gavel, and the assurances of love and friendship which accompany it. In the name of Kentucky masonry, I return our heartfelt thanks to Brother SMYTHE and the Grf.nd Lodge of Indiana for this precious gift. T h e claims of the " H o m e " on t h e generosity of t h e b r e t h r e n of t h a t State, were presented in liearty words. ' T h e d e a t h of Bro. E O B MoRitis, poet laureate, was fraternally mentioned. T h i s sad event h a p p e n e d in t h e G r a n d Master's absence from h o m e , a n d b e i n g unable to a t t e n d t h e funeral of t h e distinguished masonic bard, he " p r o c u r e d t h e services of B r o . H I R A M BA,SSETT,P.'.G.".M.'.; who performed t h e ceremonies at t h e g r a v e . " After G r a n d Lodge was open(jd, W . L A E U E THOMAS, P.'. G . ' . M . ' . , a n n o u n c e d t h a t R. M. FAIRLEIGH, P . - . G . - . M . ' . , " w a s at t h e p o i n t of death," a n d " m o v e d t h a t the G r a n d Secretary be directed to send b y wire to the family, assurance of t h e love a n d s y m p a t h y of t h e ( t h i s ) G r a n d Lodge." " T h e motion was adopted by a rising and u n a n i m o u s vote," and a disp a t c h of t h a t import w a s sent_by.R.".W.'. G r a n d Secretary,.Brother H . B. GRANT.

T h e G r a n d Treasurer reported t h a t t h e aggregate of t h e resources of G r a n d Lodge, was at p a r value, 133,552.01, a t m a r k e t value, $34,163.01. G r a n d Secretary G R A N T s u b m i t t e d a clear report of his official acts. T h e following a m e n d m e n t to t h e Constitution was offered, and laid over for one year, u n d e r t h e r u l e s : Resolved, That the Constitution of this Grand Lodge be and is hereby amended by the insertion therein of the following words, to be known as Article XVII of the Constitution : SECTION 1. The business of saloon-keeping, or selling intoxicating liquors by the drink, whether as proprietor or clerk, is an offense against masonry and is punishable as other offenses against masonry. SEC. 2. This amendment shall not be deemed operative against those of the fraternity (being now in good standing in their respective lodges) who were engaged in

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such business at the time of their application for and election to membership in the Order, provided they so stated their occupation in their several petitions for membership. SEC. 3. Any subordinate lodge in this jurisdiction which shall knowingly violate the first section of this Article, by admitting to membership such person or persons as are therein described, shall forfeit its charter. SEC. 4. Any person whose occupation is such as described in the first section of this Article, who shall gain admission into aiiy lodge in this jurisdiction by fraudulently representing his occupation to be other than it really is, shall be punished by expulsion. SEC. 5. Anybrother not at this time engaged in such occupation as is described in the first section of this Article, who shall hereafter become engaged in such occupation, shall be deemed guilty of a masonic offense and punished by expulsion. An a m e n d m e u t to t h e Constitution, specifying w h a t masonic bodies, G r a n d or constituent, in our own country or abroad, t h e G r a n d Lodge would acltnowledge as legitimate, was s u b m i t t e d a n d laid o v e r till t h e n e x t G r a n d Communication. T h e following resolutions were a d o p t e d : Sesolved, That each subordinate lodge in this jurisdiction shall, at its regular communication in June, 18S9, consider and take action on the proposed amendments to the Constitution of the Grand Lodge in regard to liquor and saloon-keeping, and report its action to the Grand .Secretary at the same time the report of the other proceedings of the lodges are made. Remlved, That the Grand Secretary shall cause the reports of each lodge on this subject to be published in the Masonic Home Journal before the annual meeting of the Grand Lodge in 1889, and on the convention of the same stiall furnish each representative and member of the Grand Lodge with acopy of said paper containing said reports, and he is authorized to pay the said paper a reasonable compensation for said publication and copies. I n accordance with the report of t h e C o m m i t t e e on Lodges U . D., charters w e r e voted eight, a n d t h r e e were c o n t i n u e d u n d e r dispensation. Bro. E . S . F i T c i i , for t h e special committee on " O u r H o m e , " presented an able report, which embodied some practical suggestions regarding t h e duties of lodges in r e c o m m e n d i n g applicants, a n d in receiving back t h e beneficiaries w h e n t h e y had reached t h e age to be discharged. T h e Committee on Necrology, submitted an excellent report, in which t h e y affectionatel}' presented t h e record of t h e masonic worth a n d emin e n t services to t h e Craft of Bro. ROB MORRIS, P . ' . G . ' . M . ' . , a n d t h e high esteem in w h i c h h e was held while living, a n d t h e general sorrow expressed on receiving news of his death. T h e y closed t h e r e p o r t with t h e following poem, " written just before h i s death, and at h i s r e q u e s t n o t m a d e p u b l i c u n t i l after his d e m i s e : " Brothers, in June or in December, Honoring the memory of the dear ST. JOHN, Then let some kind participant remember The name of him who wrote this,6i(( is gone; Let some kind brother rise, while all are silent. And with deep pathos and fond friendship say: He was a mason, gentle, true, not violent. And loved old things that do not pass away.

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He loved his friends; In them his heart found anchor, Bound in affection as with hooks of steel; As for his foes, he i^ave few signs of rancor, But bore their slanders patiently and well. He loved to make in simple verse that rhyming Where ancient signs and emblems smoothly lie; Where deeds of brother-love and truth are chiming, And masonry is wed to poetry. He loved the word of GOD ; its hopes eternal Grew sweeter as the end of life grew nigh; A sinful man, but saved by grace supernal. Trusting in CHRIST, he dreaded not to die. At times a cloud the promises di.^giiising. And deep humility obscured the scene, But the bright Son of Kighteousness uprising Dispelled the gloom and warmed his soul again. He gave the widows and the orphans duly A portion of his hard*earned scanty store, And though the amount might seem but trifling truly,. He gave so cheerfully it seemed the more. His heart was in his work, to Bidll the Temple, In fervency, he toiled through many years. To " build the temple " spiritual and mental. He triumphs now — is freed from toils and tears. He's gone : the problem that so long he studied, That mystery of " the world to come " profound. Is solved; his tree of life, which only budded. Bears now full harvest in Celestial Ground. In the Great Presence, with the wearied resting, He has his wages and is well content. Brothers, in silence stand : your love attesting — This is the word your dying brother sent! T h e R e p o r t o n Corre.spondence — an aduairable o n e — was ]5repared b y Bros. H I B A M B A . s s E T T , c h a i r m a n , H . B . G R A N T a n d J . W . STATON.

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GRANT pleasantly reviewed o u r Proceedings for 1888. Towards t h e close of t h a t paper, h e calls a t t e n t i o n to t h e fact t h a t in o u r R e p o r t of 1888, the K e n t u c k y Proceedings were unuoticed, a n d a s k s : " W h a r fo' ? " W e answer : K a s e d e p r i n t i n ' w e r e d o n e gone with befo' Ole K i n t u k got 'long. Gladly would tve e x t e n d t h i s notice by excerpts from t h e r e m a r k s of K e n t u c k y ' s clever trio u n d e r o t h e r heads, b u t t h e e x t e n t to which t h i s p a p e r h a s r u n , forbids further additions. W i t h c o m p l i m e n t s suitable for t h e A u t u m n , we bid " y o u t h r e e , " good night. JAMES D . BLACK, Barboursville, M.'.W.. G r a n d Master. H . B . G R A N T , Louisville, R.'.AV.. G r a n d Secretary.

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T.OUISIANAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1 8 8 9 . Number of Lodges, 103, three malting no returns; Total Membership, 3,891. Seventy-seventh annual communication, February 11-13. Grand Master CHARLES F . BUCK, gave the following as the prospect of masonic aflairs in that jurisdiction: Tlie year tias been a fairly active and prosperous one. The progress of revival is slow and i n t e r m i t t e n t ; but its signs are unmistaljable, and warrant the assertion t h a t the sleep of indifference has been broken, and freemasonry in Louisiana stands to-day as " sure and firm-set " in its mission of usefulness and good, as in apparently m o i e prosperous jurisdictions.

Under "Necrology," he announced the death of two brothers in that jurisdiction, and the demise of five distinguished masons of other jurisdictions, devoting two pages to a consideration of the influence of masonry upon the lives of WILLIAM I, and his son, FREDERICK III, of Germany. Judging from the testimony of those who had ample opportunity for observation, the last named was one of the finest specimens of masonic manhood in the German Empire. From the favorable signs of reviving prosperity in that State, he thought the time near at hand when one or another piece of Grand Lodge property could be advantageously sold and the embarrassment borne for some years, relieved by use of the proceeds. He noted the following unusual occurrence in one of their lodges: A candidate for the M.'.M.'. degree had passed a satisfactory examination, and the ballot having been taken it was found that two B. B's had been cast. The candidate was the Master's son, and he reported "that all the members present without exception, insisted that there must be some mistake, and demanded a second ballot, which was allowed, and resulted ' clear,'and the degree was conferred." Grand Master BUCK viewed the case as follows: That a most flagrant violation has been committed, both of the written law, and of the principles guarding the secrecy and sanctity of the ballot, is self-evident. On this score, I experienced no embarra-ssment, and if the offence stood out recklessly as a deliberate and willful act, without mitigating circumstances, I would have no difficulty in dealing with it. As it is, we must make an allowance for the feelings of a father, and it is easy to conceive how great the temptation must have been to yield to the members when they unanimously insisted on a second ballot. He writes t h a t he ordered that his son be informed of what had occurred, and that the money for the degree be refunded to him, when, as stated, he yielded to the unanimous wish ot t h e brethren. These were, perhaps, more guilty t h a n the Worshipful Master; the wrong, legally speaking, was really done when they, to a man, disclosed, substantially, their ballots; for, when every one insisted on re-balloting, the natural inference must be, t h a t each one in fact says that he did not cast a black ball The very case occurred which Past Grand .Master PERKINS says should be avoided. Note, No. 27, General Regulations, page 21, he says: * " * " No member shoul'l ever, by act or word, expose his own ballot; if one may say he has voted favorably, others, of course can, and they will do t h e same, and thus the secrecy of the ballot will be practically done away with." I have no doubt the parties were influenced by the purest of motives. If allowance is to be made tor a/nther, it is no doubt equally true that the brethren in turn

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were actuated by a desire .'to soften the terrible blow which seemed to have fallen. It required the firmness of the stoic Roman to deal calmly with such a contingency. It is my opinion, therefore, that the offence be overlooked to some extent, and that no direct action be taken against the Worshipful Master or brethren; but some expression, condemnatory of the conscious violation of a law well understood, under any provocation, should be made, as a warning against any similar occurrences in the future. The matter should, perhaps, be referred to the proper committee, at whose disposal I shall be glad to place the correspondence had in connection with it. T h e case c a m e before t h e Committee on J u r i s p r u d e n c e , and t h e following is t h e i r report thereon, which was a d o p t e d : Your committee have very seriously considered the case reported by the Grand Master arising in one of the constituent lodges relative to the violation of the secrecy of the ballot, and although we have recommended the approval of the action of the Grand Master, we think that some notice of the case should be taken by the Grand Lodge; the adoption of this report would be such suflTicient action. The secrecy of the ballot" is indispensable, and its necessity cannot be too often impressed upon tbe brethren ; it is the bounden dutyof every Master to frequently call attention to it in his lodge, and to insist upon its importance ; it should be taught to every brother upon his attaining the third degree and before he shall have been called upon to exercise his privilege of voting. The secrecy of the ballot is absolute ; notonly are we prohibited from endeavoring to ascertain how any of our brothers voted, but we are forbidden to disclose our own vote : no matter which way a brother votes he must not state it, and it is obvious that this must he so or there would be no secrecy. This matter is so important, so fundamental, that it must be admitted that a lodge which tolerates the violation .of the secrecy of the ballot is incompetent to hold its charter, and that a Master who permits it unworthy to continue in his oihce ; and it is recommended that it is the sense of this Grand Lodge that should such a ease again occur, both tlie lodge and the Master should be disciplined. I n t h e By-Laws of most G r a n d Lodges, provi.sion is m a d e by which a Master may o r d e r a second ballot, if h e t h i n k s a m i s t a k e has been m a d e , a n d yet give m e m b e r s n o o p p o r t u n i t y to i n d i c a t e by word or sign h o w t h e y voted. W h e r e m i s t a k e s of this k i n d h a p p e n , t h e y are most probably due t o t h e haste or carelessness of t h e b r o t h e r directed to p r e p a r e t h e ballots, in assorting them according to color. A n d , again, t h a t such a mistake may s o m e t i m e s be attributed to t h e w a n t of care o n t h e p a r t of a b r o t h e r w h e n selecting his ballot, especially w h e n t h o s e of t h e usual two colors are m i x e d . We suggest t h a t if lodges would provide cubes and balls for ballots, t h e color line need not b e d r a w n and mistakes of the kind m e n t i o n e d , would n o t h a p p e n . H e acknowledged t h e receipt of a p a m p h l e t devoted to an account of t h e c e r e m o n i e s and e n t e r t a i n m e n t given b y F r e d e r i c k s b u r g Lodge at t h e celebration of t b e centennial of its c h a r t e r i n g by t h e Grand Lodge of Virginia. T h a t is the lodge in w h i c h t h e symbolic degrees were conferred on G e n . WASHINGTON in 1752 a n d 1753, its records e x t e n d i n g back to t h e former date, and it had doubtless b e e n in existence for some years a n t e r i o r to t h a t t i m e . F r o m o n e of t h e orations delivered on t h a t occasion Grand Master BUCK q u o t e d t h e s e grand t h o u g h t s : " T h i s O r d e r lives because G O D and t r u t h constitute its lights. I t is t h e t h o u g h t of t h e Invisible, t h e Infinite, t h a t b i n d s us together," a n d t h e n gave u t t e r a n c e to t h e following sentiments:

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So, indeed, it is. How infinitely removed from t h e true conception of the masonic essence are those who see or expect in masonry, nothing but a society for ameliorations and benefits? These are temporal concerns: materialobjects, sought according to convenience and circumstances. F a r be it from my thoughts to detract, by remotest insinuation or inference, from the merit of those institutions which men have organized for mutual benefit. They are praiseworthy ; they are useful; they relieve distress a n d shelter against poverty and want. But they are neither a substitute nor an equivalent for freemasonry. They are as far removed from it as the image of some partial superstition is removed from the One Infinite. Masonry is more than " a beautiful system of morality." No definition can lay down its scope o r measure its extent. Its soul is t r u t h : its mission, t h e brotherhood of m a n : a vague generality, perhaps, to t h e superficial mind, but a well defined substance to t h e thoughtful and the earnest. Ordinary morality, uprightness of life, charitable impulse, these are the common attributes of all good men, be they masons or no. But freemasonry combines them into higher uses and nobler purposes. I t teaches not only morality, b u t also equality : not only charity, but also toleration : the fraternity, not of masons, only as such, b u t t h e fraternity of the h u m a n race. When we speak of t h e '" universality of masonry," we assume something more than a mere historic or geographical fact. We do not mean only t h a t masonry can a n d does flourish everywhere: b u t that in its essence, it is u n i v e r s a l ; in its nature, benevolent: in its objects, ideal: striving to fit m a n for a condition of perfect moral and social communism where geography traces no boundaries a n d history erects no boastful m o n u m e n t s ; where we are content to forget a n d forgive, remembering only the points of fellowship, our fears, o u r hopes, our common struggle a n d o u r common destiny. Grand Secretary BATCHELOB reported that nine lodges had forfeited th(!ir charters, and that there were three lodges U. D. As recommended by the proper committee, the lodges U. D. were disposed of as follows: A charter was voted to one absolutely, to another upon the payment of fees, and the dispensation of the third continued for the year. Near the close of the communication, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted: Resolved, That this Grand Lodge learns with unfeigned regret of the illness of Past Grand Master M.E. GIRARD, thereby preventing his attendance at this a n n u a l Grand Communication : ResoUei), That we recognize in our distinguished and well beloved brother, a mason who has illustrated in his masonic career a n d in all the private walks of life, those high a n d estimable virtues that have placed h i m in t h e highest niche of o u r aCTections : Resolved, That a duly attested copy of these resolutions, under seal, be transmitted to our loved brother with t h e fervent wishes for his restoration to his former health and usefulness. Later we learned that Bro. GIRARD had passed the last boundary of life. Bro. J. Q. A. FELLOWS, P.'. G.". M."., prepared the Report on Correspondence, which like two former ones, is confined to certain subjects. Since all of present importance, with one exception, have received attention in reports heretofore issued from this oflice, we now pass them by. His review of Cerneauism, we have marked for future reference, provided that branch of "clandestine masonry" ever shows a threatening front in this jurisdiction. CHARLES F . BUCK, New Orleans, M.'.W.-. Grand Master. J. C. BATCHELOR, M. D., New Orleans, R.'.W.-. Grand Secretary.

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Number of Lodges, 189; Total Membership, 20,340. Seventieth annual communication. May 7-9, 1889. A finely engraved portrait of OLIVER GERRISH graces the Proceedings. Bro. GERRISII, as we learn, died December 3,1888, aged ninety-two years and eleven months. He was made a mason in "Ancient Landmark" Lodge, Portland, and remained a member till his death, a period of sixty-nine years and two days. He was the oldest mason in the State. He was Grand Junior Warden in 1859, and for twenty-seven years a member of the Finance Committee. He was Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter for three years, and its Treasurer for thirty-four years. He was also Grand Master of the. Grand Council one year, and from 1862 to his death President of the Order of H. P., thus at labor to the hour of his death. The foregoing facts were taken from the memorial of Bro. GERRISII by Bro. WILLIAM H . SMITH, and, from that interesting paper, we excerpt the following summary of the veteran's character as exhibited before his fellow-citizens and masonic brethren : Bro. OLIVER GERKISH was born in Portsmouth, N.H., J a n u a r y 4,1796, was educated in the schools of his native town, learned his trade with his father; came to this city, then a town, in 1819, and followed his vocation till a few months of his decease. He honored his calling; no artist, or man of any station in life, more so. He was a thorough m e c h a n i c ; as a citizen, he was of t h e best; as a Christian, consistent; rigid in his views upon subjects t h a t his m i n d accepted as right, for he was slow to receive opinions; when he did,it was the conclusion of the whole matter. In his judgment of others, perhaps he did n o t always " gently scan his brother man " as he should. He was so much the embodiment of t h e old-ti me P u r i t a n t h a t he hewed to the line regardless of consequence. Tliis led him at times to appear stern ; b u t as he neared the setting sun of life, most of this disappeared and he became imbued with a tenderness akin to that of his Master whom he had so faithfully served. He was a courtly gentleman of the old school, and an honest m a n in his warp a n d woof. In this community he was looked upon as a model in e v e r y w a y . Old a n d young reverenced him. He was active in every effort that h a d good in it. He applied the touchstone of honesty and right to all measures, and if they stood the test according to his standard, he gave them a generous support. Such m e n as h e will ever be a tower of strength to build any community, and add to its moral and spiritual welfare.

Grand Master FRANK E . SLEEPER proved himself quite as wideawake and fully as active as any of his coritemporaries. His address, which includes some correspondence, fills sixteen and a half pages. It is limited to a report of his official acts and such recommendations as related to masonic matters of interest in that jurisdiction. Unlike some Grand Masters, he neither opens his address with a glorification of masonry, nor crams it with commendations of masonic beneficence. He goes straight to work and marches in a straightforward path to the end. We are glad to notice that addresses like this are coming more and more Into vogue, and hope the fashion will become general and last. From his introduction, the following: A year has passed since we last met here, a year of prosperity to our fraternity, a year fraught with t h e usual measure of good and ill to us as individuals. With thankful-

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uess let us reflect that no disaster has come upon our State, no scourge upon our people, no loss of numbers or influence upon our Order; and as we have devoutly entreated the Grand Giver of All Good to eontinue his favor towards us, let us do our part by performing with wisdom and with brotherly affection the work which calls us together.

Their relations with other Grand Lodges were reported to be "perfectly harmonious." Four decisions and one ruling were reported, and since we have not noticed anything like dissent, we presume they were regarded, as they appear to be, sound. Following the plan adopted by his predecessor, he advised brethren desirous of opening two new lodges, " to try first the experiment of holding a lodge of instruction," and issued, dispensations for such purpose. Under "dispensations," he said: I have refused in several instances to grant dispensations for lodges to parade upon Memorial Day, and other non-masonic occasions. I have also refused in every instance to grant dispensations to receive petitions and ballot in less than the usual time, unless it was clearly shown that the petitioner bad not neglected any earlier opportunity of applying for his degrees.

He dedicated two lodge halls. On one of these occasions, two brethren were present whose ages were respectively eighty-four and eightysix years. The youngest marched in procession as an E.'. A.:. "at the laying of the corner-stone of Bunker Hill monument." Two lodges were constituted and two others consolidated during the year. The "Free Bed," for some years maintained by a generous brother, at the Maine General Hospital, was provided for the ensuing year by the same mason, Bro. E. B. MALLET, jr. A chap, named SirADHACii MCCLAIK, atteinpted "to palm himself off as a mason," but the Grand Master directed the Grand Secretary to notify the public that said SHADRACH was an imposter. The notice was sent out describing his person, mentioning his former vocation and the business in which he was then engaged. The presumption is that SiTADKACH ceased to attempt the roll of a masonic tramp. The address closes with the following short and sensible exhortation : " Let us see to it that when freemasonry shall pass from our hands, those who receive it from us shall find it possessed of all that worth and all those capabilities for good which it is our happiness to know it pos.sesses in our own time." The subjoined report, submitted by Bro. DRU.MMOND tor the Committee on Jurisprudence, was adopted by the Grand Lodge: 1. That, when a charter is destroyed or lost, a copy of the original be issued, with the vote of the Grand Lodge authorizing its issue, duly attested, endorsed upon it. 2. That, if it is not practicable to issue a copy of the original charter, a special charter of confirmation, reciting the grant and a n y issue of the original charter and its loss, and confirming the lodge in its ranlc and all its powers and privileges under ita original charter. 3. That, when the Grand Lodge Issues a copy of a charter in place of one already existing, the action of the Grand Lodge be endorsed upon both and the lodge'.be allowed to hold possession of both.

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I t seems t o u s t h a t t h e K a n s a s m e t h o d of s u p p l y i n g t h e place of lost c h a r t e r s requires less labor a n d is equally safe. T h e C o m m i t t e e o n Doings of G r a n d Officers, in t h e i r report, paid t h i s c o m p l i m e n t t o t h e i r v e n e r a b l e G r a n d Secretary: " O u r G r a n d Secretary h a s s p e n t thirt3'-three of h i s eighty-seven years in o u r service, a n d offers h i s r e p o r t i n clear a n d steady h a n d - w r i t i n g . " T h e following p a r a g r a p h from t h e r e p o r t of t h e C o m m i t t e e o n tlie Condition of t h e F r a t e r n i t y , shows t h a t some master w o r k m e n t h e r e , as elsewhere, often need h e l p to e n s u r e efficient w o r k : Most of the Deputies' reportsgive the usual highly flattering accounts of theproflcicncy of officers, but it is indicated that there is room for improvement in some cases. Our own experience is tiiat an inefficient or ill prepared Master usually has a corps of Ineffleient officers and a sluggish lodge; and would urge that some means be devised to increase the efficiency of Masters of lodges. Unless some better method be found, we would suggest that the W.*. Master elect be required to pass a satisfactory examina tion in ritual and masonic law before he can be installed. Or at least that every Master (or a member of his lodge, appointed by him), be required, once a year, to go through the ritual, and such parts of masonic law as are necessary to the proper governing of a lodge, in company with the Deputy of his district. And, in any case, your committee would strongly recommend a more frequent and thorough study of the digest of masonic law contained in the Maine Masonic Text Book. A c o m m i t t e e t o devise a p i a n for increasing t h e efficiency of M a s t e r s of lodges was n a m e d i n a resolution adopted b y t h e G r a n d Lodge, which was r e q u i r e d t o r e p o r t a t t h e n e x t c o m m u n i c a t i o n . A d i s p e n s a t i o n for o n e lodge a n d a charter for a n o t h e r were voted b y t h e G r a n d Lodge. T h e R e p o r t o n C o r r e s p o n d e n c e is signed b y Bros. JOSIAH H . DRUMMOXD, c h a i r m a n , E D W A R D P . B U K S H A M and STEPHEN BERRY, b u t t h e h a n d

or line of t h o u g h t of t h e first can be easily traced t h r o u g h o u t t h e whole. T h e P r o c e e d i n g s of fifty-nine G r a n d Lodges a r e reviewed in t h e usual style of t h e t r i o , t h a t i s t o say, w i t h d u e regard to w h a t t h e y esteem a s law a n d right. T h e side of e v e r y question advocated by t h e m is sust a i n e d w i t h vigor, and, t h o u g h we d o n o t always assent to t h e inferences d r a w n , w e y e t a d m i r e t h e energy a n d acuteness displayed in t h e i r arguments. U n d e r G e o r g i a we find t h e following: When a Constitution provides that an officer shall be elected by ballot, and that â&#x20AC;˘ each member has oue vote, we hold that a viva voce vote, authorizing one member to cast the vote of the Grand Lodge, whether for a person named or not, is a violation of the Constitution ; and if it appears of record, the election is illegal. We doubt the policy of an evasion of the law in any manner, but if it is to be evaded, let all but one refrain from voting and the committee report, and the Secretary record that the person receiving the vote is unanimously elected, without mentioning the number of votes cast. W h a t will o u r Law C o m m i t t e e say t o t h a t ? I n t h e r e v i e w of ICentucky {1888), t h e y quote from t h e Grand Mast e r ' s address t h e s e p r o p o s i t i o n s : This resolution, it operative, would expel from the Order every saloon lieeper who had honestly acquired its privileges, leaving him bound for life by all its obligations â&#x20AC;&#x201D;" once a mason, always a mason."

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It would curtail the rights of subordinate lodges to select their own material, and compel them to expel men whom they might consider worthy and useful brothers. It adjudges a class of brethren, already in good standing in their lodges, to b e criminals, without the form of a trial. A n d their reasons in this wise: The obvious auswer to the first and second of these propositions is, t h a t masonry not only does not give warrant that one of its members may continue'in an unlawful or immoral business, but it gives notice that in no event can he violate the laws of morality and remain a ma?on. To the third proposition, the answer is, t h a t the resolution describes one offense, and leaves the perpetrator of it to be tried and convicted as in the othof case. It is manifest t h a t the real question is whether the selling of liquor, as described in the resolution, is subversive of public morals; or whether the Grand Lodge may so declare without amending its Constitution. While the legislature may forbid a calling detrimental to the public safety, health, peace or comfort, or one productive of pauperism and public expense, the exercise of it cannot be a masonic offense u n t i l it is prohibited by the legislature, and thus becomes an offense against the law of the l a n d ; but any act or calling, in itself immoral or subversive of public morals, is a masonic' offense w i t h o u t any specific action of the Grand Lodge. If, therefore, the acts denounced in the resolution are subversive of public morals, the resolution is merely an affirmance of existing law. But this very question is the one in dispute ; very many hold t h a t saloon-keeping is, in the highest degree, subversive of public morals, while many others hold t h e r e verse. We do not propose to discuss it, nor slate our view of the quite general consensus of opinion. The fact is patent that the dispute exists, and t h e question is, " what tri-bunnl shall decide i t ? " The very statement of the question suggijsts the only answer â&#x20AC;&#x201D;" The Grand Lodge," the supreme tribunal for the decision of all masonic questions., .If, therefore, the Grand Lodge decides and declares that saloon-keeping is immoral or subversive of public morals, there is an end of it, and every mason of its allegiance is bound by the decision and declaration. If it is asked, " Can the Grand Lodge decide that an innocent act is an offense, a n d make its decision b i n d i n g ? " the answer is that thcquestion assumes an impossibility,, for the conclusive presumption is, that a Grand Lodge, like any other supreme tribunal, will always decide in precise accordance with the facts. We hold, therefore, that the resolution of the Grand Lodge was not in violation of its Constitution, or of fundamental masonic law. The Grand Lodge, however, sustained the decision of the Grand Master; an a m e n d ment to the Constitution was proposed, which is to be acted upon this year, covering a part of ihe same ground ; but it excepts from its operation persons already masons and already engaged in this business, provided they so stated in their appli'aiions. Query: . Does the Grand Lodge claim that a mason can gaiu a right, by prescription,to practice immorality? Or that the fact that a mason hasbeeu immoral a long time condones the oflense? Seriously, if saloon-keeping is not subversive of public morals, the Grand Lodge ought not to make it an offense; if it is, the law should bear on all masons alike,, and not make that a crime in one, which is not a crime in another.

Tlie answer to the "queries" in the last paragraph, will be in the negative by every fair-minded brother; there should be but one law for each and every mason in a given jurisdiction. Under another head, the origin of the doctrine that Grand Lodges derive all their powers from constituents is traced as follows: In 1789, a convention met to form the Grand Lodge of North Carolina. Up to that time the universal plan of masonic government had been that the Grand Lodge was the supreme authority, and lodges derived all their powers by grant from the Grand Lodge. But Just at t h a t time, the draft of the Constitution of the United fcitates had been submitted to the people of the country, and the convention, undoubtedly assuming that a good civil Constitution must be a good masonic Constitution, took tiiis draft

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•for their model. In so doing, the old plan of masonic government was reversed ; and the Grand Lodge was practically made to receive its powers from the lodges, and to have only such powers as were granted to it. As amendments to the Constitution of the United States could only be made by the concurrent action of the Congress and two-thirds of the States, the convention provided that the Constitution of the Grand Lodge should be amended only by the concurrent action of itself and two-thirds of the lodges. This novel method that Grand Lodge transmitted to lis daughter, the Grand Loiige of Tennessee, formed in 1813, which gave it to the Grand Lodge of Missouri in 1S21, and she, in her turn, to the Grand Lodge of Iowa in 184'!. It originated with the •Grand Lodge of North Carolina, and was transmitted by that Grand Lodge to its descendants; and with the exception of a few imitators, these were the only Grand Lodges which adopted that system. They were not in fact Sovereign Grand Lodges. P r o b a b l y t h e reviewers a r e r i g h t in this m a t t e r ; b u t we t h i n k t h e •old t h e o r y will not e v e r regain its former sway. I n t h e review of Illinois, t h e reply of Bro. THOMAS M . MATHEWS to t h e charge of Bro. ROBBINS, t h a t Texas had assuined " t o a m e n d t h e l a n d m a r k s , " is given, and t h e n follows t h i s c o m m e n t of t h e Maine reviewers: We think that Bro. KOBBINS is amending —no,c/ia»gi7isf the landmarks, when he persuades his Grand Lodge that in Illinois a mason cannot be disciplined for ridiculing the Bible. If there is any landmark iu ma-sonry, it is that a profane can be made a mason only by taking an obligation upon a Book of the Law which he regards as •containing the law of GOD. Bro. ROBBIN'S position is not that there is mwtficr &uch book, but in efl'ect that there is no such book. It may be that a Mahommedan may be made a mason upon the Koran ; but if he should be, and then should ridicule the Bible in iia capacity as the Great Light in Masonry in American lodges, (as was the fact in the Illinois case) he would deserve expulsion for his unmasonic conduct in ridiculing .and denouncing the Book upon which his brethren were made masons. The Grand Lodge of Texas requires its subordinates to place upon their altars the Bible as the Book of the Law ; when, therefore, they require candidates to declare their belief in the Divine authenticity of the Bible thev take only proper measures to ascertain if the candidate can take, in one of their lodges, the necessary obligation to make him a mason. If there was a Mahommedan lodge, with the Koran on its altar, the same inquiry as to the Koran would be proper and necessary. The man who believes only in the •" GOD of Nature" and the "Book of Nature" (whatever those terms rcay mean), can never be made a mason unless the landmarks are changed or violated. K a n s a s (1889) r e a c h e d t h e reviewers' table at a late h o u r , b u t received a fraternal notice. T h e approval of o u r selections from our Rep o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e is gratifying. But g e n e r a l l y we h a v e n o t been far a s u n d e r u p o n masonic questions, a n d w h e n so o u r opinions have j i o t been c o u c h e d in language u n b e c o m i n g b r e t h r e n . W i t h b e s t wishes for t h e prosperity and moral comfort of our Maine b r o t h e r s , we m a k e a h a l t for t h e year. ALBRO E . CHASE, P o r t l a n d , M.'.W.'. G r a n d Master. IRA BERRY, P o r t l a n d , R.-.W.'. G r a n d Secretary.

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MANITOBA—1 889. Number of Lodges, 40; Total Membership, 1,707. Fourteenth annual communication, February 13-14,1889. The acting Grand Master, JAIMES ALEXANDER ORAS, read the short, business address of THOMAS CLARK, Grand Master, who was unable to be present. The reports of the D.'. D.-. G.'. Masters show that the fraternity are fairly prosperous in that jurisdiction. Grand Secretary, W. G. SCOTT, reported that dispensations were issued to form two new lodges during tlie year. He complained of the failure of lodges to comply with the law in respect to the time and manner of making their returns. In concluding his remarks upon their delinquency, he said: ''On account of the late date on which many of the returns were received, it is impossible to arrive at figures on which complete dependence can be placed." A statement appended, he considered, -as "indicating moderate and steady progress," and showing that ma.sonry was "keeping pace with the general progress of the country." Charters were granted to the two lodges under dispensation and one lodge voluntarily surrendered its charter. A motion was made and seconded — notice of which had been given .as required by taw—"That the established mode of working in the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Manitoba, and in the lodges in and under the sanie is and shall be the Canada work, or work as done under the Grand Lodge of Canada, provided, however, that chartered lodges in the jurisdiction now working in or under the Ancient York (American), may so continue during the pleasure of Grand Lodge. An amendment was offered, permitting lodges to use, in the future as in the past, either of the above named rituals, as they might prefer, and upon a vote being taken, the amendment was carried. Our brethren there and in British Columbia may experience no trouble from the use •of differing rituals, but in this country the practice would not be toler•erated. Conformity to one and the same ritual — be that what it may — should be the rule in every jurisdiction. A resolution of sympathy with Bro. THOMAS CI^AKK, G..M.., was Jidopted. No Report on Correspondence. Rev. Canon JAMES D. O'MEARA, Winnipeg, M..W.'. Grand Master. VVM, G . SCOTT, Winnipeg, R..W.'. Grand Secretary.

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MARYLAND— 1888. Number of Lodges, 83; Total Membership, 5,223. One hundred and second annual communication, November 20-21, 1888. Masonry seems to be on the highest tide of prosperity in that jurisdiction. We therefore congratulate the Grand Lodge on the bright prospect before them, and hope the future will not disappoint a single expectation. Grand Master, THOMAS J. SIIBVOCK, delivered an attractive address. The moral condition and work of the fraternity is represented as follows: We have every reason tocougratulate oarselves upon t h e results of the year, which has just closed. Nothing has happened to mar the good fellowship and brotherly love, which should always characterize our Order. Harmony prevails iu every section of our State, and t h e reports from t h e lodges, received by the Grand Master, through the Grand Inspectors, indicate t h a t the lodges, w i t h o u t exception, are working harmoniously, and for the best interests of the fraternity at large. Unusual activity is apparent in all of them.

Their relations with other Grand Lodges were harmonious. Their Senior Grand Warden, Si'LVESTEB L. STOCKBRIDGE, while traveling with his family in Virginia, was severely injured in a railway wreck. When informed of the fact, the Grand Secretary — by direction of the Grand Master — communicated with the lodge nearest the place where the injured brother was confined, and the members did their best to relieve the sufferer. Though he was at home and partially recovered,, he was unable to attend the communication, and sent up a note expressing his regret. A resolution was adopted by the Grand Body expressing "its kindly solicitude and earnest hope for his early restoration to health." Bro. STOCKBRIDGE received further proof of the appreciation of his Grand Lodge by being elected Deputy Grand Master. Owing to his health 'an emergent communication of Grand Lodge was held at his office and he was installed. Grand Master announced that Bro. JACOB H . MEDAIRY hiid thatevening completed his twenty-fifth year of continuous service as Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Maryland, and in eloquent terms praised the patience, labor and devotion of that highly esteemed brother. While in England the preceding year, he received marked attentions from masonic.bodies, which Grand Lodge recognized by passing resolutions appreciative of the courtesies shown its first officer. Those resolutions were forwarded, witli one exception, those for Anglo-American Lodge, No. 2191. During the month of October preceding this communication, a deputation of two brothers from that lodge, visited Balti• more, to present to Grand Master SIIRYOCK as representative of his Grand Lodge, a vote of thanks. At a dinner tendered those brethren, a silver Loving Cup with the resolutions engraved thereon was presented them, and on their return presented by them to their lodge.

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He called attention to a resolution passed twenty-one years before, forbidding lodges to apply to the legislature or courts of Maryland for a charter, and also that some of their lodges had, in disregard of the resolution, been thus chartered. He recommended that a committee be appointed to consider the subject and report at once. A committee was appointed, but no report seems to have been presented. During the year, the corner-stones of seven public buildings were laid by lodges acting under dispensations. Grand Secretary MEDAIRY read a history of the Grand Lodge for the twenty-five preceding years. Many interesting matters were passed in review. At the conclusion, Grand Master unveiled a Loving Cup, ordered it filled, and drank this toast, "To the health of the venerable Grand Secretary," and requested the bretiiren, nearly three hundred and fifty in number to join him in the toast. While the cup was passing, Bro. J. MORRISON HARRIS, the last one to receive it, made a presentation address, and, when it reached him, presented it to Bro. MEDAIRY. The Loving Cup is described as follows: The" Loving Cup " is a vase of the Etruscan order,about sixteen inches high, and of the capacity of one gallon; is of Sterling Silver, from the well known Baltimore house of SAMUEL KIRK &. SONS, upon one side is the Square and Compasses, and a Scroll with the inscription, " The M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge of Maryland, to its faithful Grand Secretary, E.-.W.-. Brother JACOB H . MEDAIKY, November 20th, A. D. 1888."

Bro. JOHN S. TYSON, P.'. G.'. M.\, on behalf of the lodge of which Bro. MEDAIRY was a member, presented him a bronze clock, accompanying the act with some appropriate remarks. i Another brother presented him "a floral design, representing his official jewel, of suitable color," which he placed "around the neck of the recipient." On his desk ''were placed a pen tray, an eraser and an envelope opener, of solid silver," the gift of the Grand Master, and accompanying them a large silver paper cutter from Mrs. THOMAS J. SHKYOCK. All these silver presents were suitablj' inscribed. Bro. MEDAIRY responded in language expressive of his thankfulness and grateful appreciation. At the semi-annual communication, an amendment to the Con;Stitution was proposed, which if adopted, would allow a brother to become a member of two or more lodges, and was referred to a committee. At this communication the committee after detailing the course pur.sued for information, reported against its adoption. A resolution thanking the Virginia lodge for the fraternal kindness shown to Bro. STOCKBRIDGE was adopted. The sum of $50 was appropriated to complete a monument fund to the memory of their late Past Grand Lecturer, GEORGE W . SHIEVE. THO.MAS J. SHRYOCK, Baltimore, M.-.W.'. Grand Master. JACOB H . MEDAIRY, Baltimore, R.'.W.'. Grand Secretary.

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M A R Y L A N D — 188J). A special communication of Grand Lodge was held May 2, 1889. Grand Lodge being opened in form, Grand Master SHRYOCK "stated that knowing Brother HAMILTON MURKKLL, to be an Entered Apprenticemason of Fidelity Lodge, at Leeds, England, he deemed it but just and right that the Grand Lodge should express its appreciation of his noble and successful efforts in saving so many human lives from a watery grave at the sacrifice of his cargo and at the peril of his own life and ship." Grand Lodge was closed and an Entered Apprentice Lodge opened. Bro. MuRRELL was admitted and presented by Past Grand Master CARTER, who delivered the following address: This, sir, is a novel occurrence in American masonry. Probably never before has one of less than the Master's dCRree been received within t h e Body of an American Grand Lodge. But emergencies arise when precedents are ignored, examples set aside and the occasion makes the law. Such is the present, when t h e Grand Lodge is assembled to do h o n o r to one to whom honor is due. We are t a u g h t that the tenets of o u r profession are Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. The first is an innale quality, possessed by all, and though in later years it is too oft forgotten, and requiring, perhaps, the repetition of masonic teaching, the prattling infant intuitively illustrates it in the caresses of its nurse and the childish embrace • of its infantile companion. The third is a divine attribute, instilled in us from birth, continuing and growing with our strength, but changed and warped by education or association, and frequently u n d e r these influences supplanted by error. But the tenet of relief is of a different character. Of necessity it implies the performance of duty, generally attended with self-sacrifice, often with personal inconvenience, and m a n y times with pain, discomfort a n d even danger. Then it happens that the best and noblest instincts of our n a t u r e are invoked, for we must act in direct contravention of t h e first law of nature —self-preservation. Less than a month ago the good ship Danmark. pursuing her course upon thebroad Atlantic, met with disaster as swift and unlooked for as though a thunderbolt from heaven had fallen, imperiling the lives of her precious freight of 75S souls. The signal of distress was hoisted to the mast head, and in anxious and prayerful suspense they watched and ivaited for help. A k i n d Providence, who watches over us,. who tread upon dry land, also holds I n H i s keeping those who go down upon the sea in ships. The signal was observed by those upon the good ship Missouri, and at once layingafide t h e strict requirements of her own voyage, the gallant vessel, with her gallant captain and crew, bore down upon her distressed neighbor. The record of the event has passed into history. How with jettisoned cargo and iusufHeient food, in spite of wind and storm, with danger to life and limb, and surrounded with difficulties unknown and unappreciated by landsmen, every soul on board t h a t fated ship was rescued from the ocean's grave and brought safely to port. Could we have a more striking exemplification of the second tenet of our Institution? Could age or rank or degree add to the lustre or furnish better illustration of the perfect learning of the lesson? Thus it is t h a t we have assembled here to-night to do h o n o r to t h e m a n who in CJoD's Providence, has furnished his masonic brethren, wheresoever dispersed, a bright and shining example of the meaning of relief.

The brother was warmly welcomed by the Grand Master, who in conclusion, invested Bro. MURRELL " with a beautiful round gold medal,, on the rim of which is inscribed THOMAS J. SHRYOCK, Grand Master.

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The face of t h e medal h a s a raised square a n d compass, in a w r e a t h o f green a n d gold. T h e medal is s u s p e n d e d b y a blue silk r i b b o n -witht h r e e gold b a r s bearing t h e n a m e " HAMILTON M U R R E L L , " " Relief," " A . F .

& A. M . " T h e reverse side of t h e medal h a s this i n s c r i p t i o n : " B r o t h e r HAMILTON MUKRELL, E . ' . A . \ , for h i s Exemplification of t h e T e n e t of R e -

lief i n Saving t h e Lives of 758 Souls." T h e m e d a l was received b y B r o . MURRELL, w h o e x p r e s s e d h i s

"grateful appreciation of t h e h o n o r bestowed u p o n h i m b y h i s m a s o n i c b r e t h r e n , for, as h e conceived, acting i n accordance w i t h t h e t e a c h i n g s of o u r Order," a n d concluded b y giving a description of " t h e fearful scene upon t h e ocean i n r e s c u i n g t h e J)assengers a n d crew of t h e D a n mark." Addresses h i g h l y c o m p l i m e n t a r y t o B r o . MHRHELL, were d e l i v e r e d

by other m e m b e r s of t h e G r a n d Lodge. T h e loving c u p w a s passed) around, a n d t h e h a n d of t h e b r o t h e r was s h a k e n b y all p r e s e n t . T h e E.'. A.'. Lodge b e i n g closed, Bro. MURRELL with t h e G r a n d Officers r e t i r e d to enjoy a b a n q u e t in t h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s room. The semi-annual c o m m u n i c a t i o n was h e l d May 14-15,1889. G r a n d Master SHRYOCK'S a d d r e s s opens as follows: Again, t h e never-failing h a n d of time points to the expiration of a n o t h e r s i x months' labor completed by t h e masonic fraternity of Maryland, a n d we can refer to t h e record with pride a n d pleasure ; for the reports of the Grand Lecturer, t h e committees a n d t h e Grand Inspectors indicate that it has been a term fruitful with goodi results for masonry. Our lodges are active a n d energetic, a n d earnestly working i n thedischarge of their obligation to the fraternity, disseminating true masonic life a n d knowledge to all w h o are admitted w i t h i n their portals. Harmony, peace, good will and brotherly love are the virtues practiced by all. Discord a n d confusion are u n known among t h e Craft. All is peace within our jurisdiction.

U n d e r " O b i t u a r y , " h e a n n o u n c e d t h e d e a t h of Bros. W M . LEONARD,.

P.". M.'., w h o for years was T r e a s u r e r of t h e i r Lodge of Relief, a n d FIELDER ISRAEL.

I n words dictated b y fraternal love, h e p u t o n r e c o r d

his estimate of t h e i r w o r t h as m e n a n d masons. For t h e second t i m e h e called a t t e n t i o n to t h e misuse of t h e lodge seal by Secretaries, w h o were i n t h e h a b i t of impressing it u p o n communications w i t h o u t t h e a u t h o r i t y of their lodges or t h a t of t h e Masters.H e a n n o u n c e d t h e completion of t h e " H i s t o r y of F r e e m a s o n r y i n M a r y l a n d , " b y Bro. E . T. SCHULTZ, w h o after seven y e a r s of toil i n i t s

preparation, a l t h o u g h h e l p e d b y G r a n d Lodge a n d private i n d i v i d u a l s , found himself o u t of pocket four h u n d r e d dollars. H e added t h e following suggestions: Brethren, this should not be. I t is n o t creditable to us that such valuable services should go unremunerated. I sincerely trust, therefore, that ere the close of this com munication t h e brethren w i l l , w i t h o u t f u r t h e r solicitation,come forward a n d subscribe to the work, at least to t h e extent of reimbursing Brother SCHULTZ for his outlay. Surely, among the h u n d r e d s here assembled, who have not yet purchased thisvaluable work, there are fifty brethren who realize its value sufficiently to aid in p a y i n g for its publication to the extent of subscribing for a copy.

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T h e C o m m i t t e e on t h e A d d r e s s coincided fully with the G r a n d Master, b u t failed to advise a n y m e t h o d w h e r e b y t h e vacuum in Bro. Scnui.Tz's p o c k e t might be filled. T h e Committee on Correspondence, Bro. SCIIULTZ, presented a si)ccial report, recounting t h e steps t a k e n to organize t h e " U n i t e d G r a n d Lodge of N e w South W a l e s , " w i t h resolutions p r o v i d i n g for recognition, e x c h a n g e of representatives, etc., w h i c h were a d o p t e d . J$ro. E . T. ScHULTZ s u b m i t t e d as usual a good R e p o r t o n Correspondence. I t e m b r a c e s reviews of t h e P r o c e e d i n g s of fifty-two Grand Lodges, K a n s a s (1888) being included. I n o n e of h i s p a p e r s we find these remarks : While we are prepared to admit that a non-afiiliate has no right perse to "masonic burial," a law or regulation of a Grand Lodge that fO'bids its subordinate to give masonic burial to such a one, is in the opinion of your committee, an unwarrautable interference with the rights of subordinate lodges. I n K a n s a s t h e burial of a non-affiliate is left to t h e option of t h e lodge w i t h i n whose jurisdiction h e dies. U n d e r K e n t u c k y , is t h e following: But in point of fact, if the selling of liquor is a" masonic offense," as Missouri and several other jurisdictions have declared, does it not follow as a natural sequence that the use of liquor "as a bevercu/e" is also a masonic offense? Aud will not the jurisdictions referred to, in order to be perfectly consistent, be compelled to adopt the regulation contemplated by the Grand Lodge of Kentucky? W e most earnestly hope; as t h e evil of i n t e m p e r a n c e becbmes more t h o r o u g h l y impressed on t h e m i n d s of t h e fraternity of those jurisdict i o n s which h a v e declared " t h e selling of l i q u o r a masonic offense," t h a t t h e y will b e consistent e n o u g h to declare t h e use of liquor as a d r i n k a masonic offense. We a r e glad to note Bro. SCHULTZ'S unqualified e n d o r s e m e n t of the r i g h t of lodges to instruct t h e i r r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s h o w to vote on any question t h a t m a y come before their G r a n d Lodge.' A s to a b r o t h e r ' s r i g h t to dimit, h e s a y s : We hold that it is an indefeasible right of a brother (unless an installed offlcer) against whom no charges are pending, to withdraw his membership from his lodge, and pending such dimission no dues or assessments of any kind or character whatever are chargeable against him. I n former reports we have m a i n t a i n e d t h e same doctrine and hold it now. Bro. ScHULTZ closes his r e p o r t b y giving an account of t h e origin of t h e C e r n e a u Bodies, and also t h e legislation of certain G r a n d Lodges in opposition to t h e m , but w i t h o u t c o m m e n t . THOMAS J . SHRYOOK, Baltimore, M.'.W.'. G r a n d Master. JACOB H . MEDAIRY, Baltimore, R.'.AV.'. G r a n d Secretary.

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MASSACHUSETTS —1889. Number of Lodges, —; Total Membership, . The first quarterly was held March 13, 1889. Grand Master HENRY E.SDICOTT, briefly but in fraternal words announced the demise of their Grand Chaplain, Rev. Bro. FIELDER ISRAEL. Rev. Bro. CIIAS. H . LEONARD, D . D., presented an elegant meinorial of that distinguished mason. Upon motion it was voted the memorial be spread upon the Records. VVell might it, for its equal in purity of style, ni depth of thought, in classic eloquence rarely appeared in any jurisdiction. A special communication was held in Cambridge, May 15,1889, and the cornerstone of the new City Hall was laid. Grand Master ENDIcoTT delivered an appropriate address and addresses were made by several other gentlemen. The second quarterly was held June 12, 1889. The business was local in scope and importance. August 1st, a special communication was held to dedicate the monument erected at Plymouth in memory of the Pilgrim Fathers, just completed, the corner-stone of which was laid August 2, 1859. By way of introduction to the exercises, the following "song of praise," composed in 181:4 by Bro. THOMAS POWER, was sung: Hark! H a r k ! to the voices exulting that rise, That roll o'er the earth and that reach to the skies! The faithful are telling, with song and with glee, How blessed the accepted, how joyous the free! The shrtft is completed ; the labor is o'er; No column nor arch in sui;h beauty before; With forms full of grace, and proportions most fair, No beauteous design with the work can compare. When the summer's gay blo.^soms, so rich and so rare, Shall throw their sweet perfume abroad in the air. Each beautiful form and each delicate hue Shall cherish the thought and affection anew. Each true to his Order, in purpose sincere, M'ill bring to the altar the flowers most dear ; The blossoms that live upon honor's owa breath, That springs at its sunshine, and droop at its death. When years have gone by, and when the seasons are o'er. The beautiful forms we have loved seen no more, Ourgreat Moral Temple in beauty shall stand. While Hope shall be cherished, or Truth shall command ; Then Order immortal shall gracefully rise. Beyond the dark scenes of the.'-e changeable J^kies; The soul the GREAT ARCHITECT then shall adore. Where arches and columns are needed no more.

At the request of Hon. JOHN D. LONG, Ex-Governor of the Commonwealth, and president of the Pilgrim Society, Grand Master ENDICOTT

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dedicated t h e m o n u m e n t , a n d t h e n delivered a patriotic address. Ln conclusion t h e following, t u n e " A m e r i c a , " was s u n g by t h e whole assembly: Placed now in form most true, Our flni.shed work we view, Wilh hearts sincere; Forever be it found Grnlcful to all around, And notes of joy resound. In accents clear. While years roll silent by. Pointing our hope on high. Here let it stand; There may the good and great, Wilh fondest hopes elate. Faith's promised bliss await. At Heaven's command. When, our last labor o'er. Scenes of this life no more Charm our frail sight, â&#x20AC;˘ Then, in Goi>'s holy care, May each protection share, Bliss found unending there. In Perfect Light. A u g u s t 8th, a special c o m m u n i c a t i o n was held a t t h e city of Fall River, a n d t h e corner-stone of t h e n e w c o u r t h o u s e was laid. G r a n d Master ENDICOTT, not b e i n g able to b e p r e s e n t , his address happily suited to t h e occasioii, was read by B r o . SERENO D. NICKERSON, P.'. G.'.M.'., and acting G r a n d Master. Requests for recognition were received from t h e G r a n d Lodges of Victoria a n d N o r t h Dakota, b o t h of which were recognized. T h e largest of the p a m p h l e t s is filled w i t h a r e p o r t of Commissioners of Trials a n d appeal cases.

MICHIGAN â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1889. N u m b e r of Lodges, 3 6 1 ; Total M e m b e r s h i p , ,30,005. Forty-fifth annual c o m m u n i c a t i o n , J a n u a r y 22-2,3,1889. A steel engraved portraitof G r a n d Master W I L L I A M B . WILSON adorns t h e Proceedings. His address fills thirty-eight pages, t w e n t y of which are occupied with statements of cases, questions and answers, and five more are devoted to a special consideration of t h e afiairs of t h r e e of their c o n s t i t u e n t lodges. H e r e p o r t e d t h e condition a n d progress of t h e Order in t h a t jurisdiction as follows: It affords me great pleasure fo be able to congratulate the Grand Lodge, as well as the subordinate lodges, on the general prosperity and the elevated position masonry has assumed in our Grand Jurisdiction. With a very few exceptions, prosperity, peace

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a n d harmony abide in our lodges, and their labors are crowned with the beautiful masonic symbol of union and frietidship. During the past year, the Order has largely increased both in numbers and influence, and I am assured that those who have united with us, and have been permitted to enter our *' sanctum sanctorum " are men of moral and intellectual worth, and none others should ever be allowed to cross the threshold â&#x20AC;˘of our temple or profane its altars.

There, as in far too many jurisdictions, the labor of the Grand Master is greatly increased by the negligence or willful ignorance of Masters and Secretaries of lodges. He said: The correspondence of the Grand ifaster has been quite large during the past masonic year. I have replied to about one thousand letters, including, perhaps, two or three hundred decisions. The practice of writing to t h e Grand Master and asking so many trivial questions, which could be settled at once by simply looking u p the law as laid down by the Grand Lodge, is too frequently indulged in by the members of confitiluent lodges. If they would purchase a "'blue book," and read it with care.and attention, the seeming necessity for so many inquiries would soon be obviated, and the brethren would all become intelligent and efHcient craftsmen.

During the year, eight lodges were instituted and dedicated, and their officers installed ; ten halls were dedicated; dispensations to form four lodges were issued; ten dispensations to confer degrees short of time were granted; permission was given ten lodges to remove to new halls, and to one which had been burned out, to occupy the hall of another society; five lodges were permitted to continue their leases with other bodies, because unable to get more suitable halls; one lodge which lost everything by fire, was authorized to continue work and occupy a hall with O. F.'s till this communication; the corner-stone of a masonic hall was laid; two lodges were consolidated ; one lodge surrendered its charter, and the hall of another lodge was burned. l<"rom the Grand Master's remarks under " Masonic Home," it apapears that efforts are making to erect a Masonic Home at Grand Rapids in that State by a Board of Trustees, that large expenditures had been made for grounds, etc., and the foundation for the building laid. Tn view of these facts and of the need of such an institution, he commended the subject to the attention of the Grand Body. The matter was referred to a committee, who reported that the time was too short to give the matter the consideration which its importance demanded and recommended that it be referred to a special committee, to investigate and report at the next annual communication. His decisions â&#x20AC;&#x201D; fifty-eight in number â&#x20AC;&#x201D; were endorsed by the Committee on Jurisprudence and adopted by Grand Lodge. Some of the lodges having disputed the authority of the Grand Lecturer to summon their officers to appear at a place other than their lodge, and some having disobeyed his summons, Grand Master advised that their By-Laws be so amended that the Grand Lecturer would be authorized to summon the officers of lodges to attend Schools of Instruction. To give the Grand Lecturer the required authority, this amended section of the law was adopted: The Grand Lecturer shall thoroughly acquaint himself with the work and lectures the three degrees of Ancient Craft masonry, according to the standard of this Grand odge; shall visit the several lodges in this jurisdiction as extensively as possible, and

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it shall be his duty to examine the work and proceedings of the lodges, and for this purpose he is authorized to summon the officers of the different lodges, with the records, to convene at such time andplace as he may select, for the purpose of receiving â&#x20AC;˘ instruction in the work, lectures and ceremonies of the Order; he shall report to the Grand Master, in writing, any deviations in the work or lectures from the system of ' this Grand Lodge; and he shall have charge of teaching the work during his term of office, subject always to the Grand Master. H e a n n o u n c e d t h e d e a t h of Bro. J . EASTMAN JOIINI3O.\, Grand Master of Masons in ]863, a n d for fourteen years Grand Secretary of t h e ' G r a n d Chapter, w h o m he eulogized as follows: In all the various positions of honor and trust held by Brother Joii.NSON. during an active and busy life, fidelity to principle and integrity of character always characterized him in all his actions. In private, as well as public life, his character was above reproach ; anrl, possessing a eullivated and critical mind, of true and manly qualities, his dignified bearing bespoke what he was in a most eminent degree, a true and courteous gentleman of the old school. U n d e r " Constituent Lodges," h e gracefully rebuked some d e l i n q u e n t s a n d t h e n e x h o r t e d all as follows: There are a few subordinate lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction that do not give any heed to the By-Laws, Rules or Regulations of this Grand Lodge. .Some of these lodges violate the law through ignorance ol its provisions, simply because Ihey do not take the pains or time to look the questions up. Others do so knowingly, without regard to decisions or edicts, and occasionally these questions leak out, and come to the kriowiedge of the Grand Master. And in view of the.se facts, I desire to urge upon the subordinate lodges, and upon the brethreu, that the dignity and purity of our Institution, as well as its laws, rules and regulations should be strictly maintained and enforced. Brethren, study the beauties of masonry and practice its precepts, and especially sanction no innovation, " as our ancient fathers in masonry, after great labor brought their designs to such glorious perfection that we cannot add one iota to their symmetry." The safety and stability of our Institution rests upon preserving and maintaining inviolable the ancien t landmarks of our Order; to set aside or abolish any one of these great fundamental principles adopted b.v our masonic fathers would cause its foundations to totter, and perhaps fall into ruins, as hundreds of other societies have done, that came into existence after the establishment of masonry, lived for a short period of time, but are now past and forgotten. But the mystic lights of masonry are shining'in every lodge'room throughout every State and Territory in our vast domain, and in fact in every country under the broad canopy of heaven; while the rights and privileges of our ancient and honorable Institution are being dispensed to all those who are worthy,and desirous of participating with us, of the benefits we enjoy. G r a n d Secretary INNES reported t h e following occurrence: On January 4th the post office in our city was broken into and a large number of registered letters stolen. I am informed by the post office department that among the registered letters that they have been able to ascertain as stolen, was one addressed to the Grand Secretary containing the returns of Wacousta Lodge, No. 359, and also eleven dollars and forty cents. The mutilated report is still in the hands of the United Slates detectives. There may be other letters containing remittances of which the Grand Secretary has no knowledge. H e r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t t h e d u e s of t h e lodge be remitted, b u t advised lodges in future to remit their d u e s b y drafts, payable to t h e Grand Secretary a n d properly endorsed.

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The committee appointed at the last preceding Grand Lodge to consider and report upon the propriety and advisability of adopting a suitable dress to be worn by the fraternity at funerals, presented a report concluding with the following resolution, which was adopted:' Resofvefi, That the proper clothing to be worn at masonic funerals, and which is hereby adopted as such by this Grand Lodge, shail consist of black coat, pants, vest and hat, white gloves and apron, crape on left arm above the elbow, and a sprig of evergreen on the left breast; the apron, which is the distinguishing badge of a mason in ^U cases, to be worn outside the coat. While it is n o t meant to be obligatory, yet all lodges in this jurisdiction are hereby recommended, and most strongly urged, to require their members to conform to this resolution in all cases where it will not work a hardship upon them.

Bro. G. L. HALL, of the Grand Lodge, presented the needs of a worthy member of a constituent lodge. Since there was doubt about the propriety of making an appropriation, resort was made to subscription, and the sum of $211.20 was raised and passed to Bro. H., with the request that it be handed to the needy brother, " with the best wishes of the individuals of the Grand Lodge." Grand Master WILSON called attention to the Tyler, a recent masonic journal published in Detroit, and trusted that the brethren would give it fraternal support. The appreciation of that journal may be estimated by the following resolution which was unanimously adopted: Resolveil, That this Grand J^odge endorses the Tyler, published in Detroit and commends it to the Craft of this Grand Jurisdiction as an interesting and ably conducted journal of great value.

Bro. WILLIAM P. INNES presented the Report on Correspondence, which will prove a valuable mine of masonic knowledge to those who read it. It includes the Proceedings of forty-six American, seven Canadian and five foreign Grand Lodges. Kansas (1888) receives fraternal attention. In his review of Colorado, he quotes a resolution adopted by the •Grand Lodge, naming the Grand Bodies and their subordinates which were recognized as legitimate, and including the Supreme Councils of the A. A. S. Rite of the northern and southern jurisdictions of the United •States, of which HENRY L . PALMER and ALBERT PIKE are Sovereign Grand

•Commanders, and comments thus: Wonder what those brothers know a b o u t P I K E ' S Rite or PALMER'S? If they d o know anything about them, doubtless their Grand Lodge does not. We are sick of Scottish Rite Bodies, whether legal or illegal, intruding themselves upon Grand Lodges. We think it is time for them to stop.

In reviewing Kansas, he notices the attentions given our distinguished visitor from Sweden as follows: Past Grand Master GEORGE S. GREEN called the attention of the Grand Master and •the members of the Grand Lodge to the fact that we had with us a distinguished visitor from a foreign country, not the noted young Prince OSCAR UARI, AUGUST, second son of the King of Sweden, whose recent betrothal caused so much sensation in the circles of the nobility in the old world, b u t no less a personage than our Past Grand Master, EDWIN D, HiLLYER, who has been sojourning in Sweden for t h e last twelve or fourteen months, and has just returned to his own country. He is here to-day to again mingle with his masonic brethren as he has done for so many years, over a quarter of a century luniuterruptedly. The Most Worshipful Grand Master, i n behalf of the Grand Lodge,

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extended to Bro. HILLYER a cordial and fraternal welcome to the privileges of this Grand Lodge,and a.ssured him of the pleasure itafforded his masonic brethren to again meet and exchange fraternal greetings. Brother HILLYEK having been conducted to a seat on the dias, in his usual hearty manner, returned his hearty t h a n k s to the members of the Grand Lodge for the very cordial m a n n e r in which they had received him on his return to them. He assured them of the great pleasure it afforded him to return to his own country and again m i n gle with his masonic brethren in Kansas.

After quoting some remarks of ours respecting the struggle in Ohio over Cernauism, he says: We are like you. Bro. BaowN. We have followed this Ohio idea for some time^ and at the present writing fail to see any good that has come out of the quarrel. Masonry in Ohio may be able to stand this strain upon it, but we have our doubts, and why any Grand Lodge should divide itself u p into factions to fight a battle they are not interested in, in any shape or way, passes the comprehension of the writer.

In his review of Missouri, he defines his position in respect to colored masons as follows: In political matters, we are indiflerent as to color. In masonic matters we are "color blind," and will "stick to it." Masonically, we will associate with any colored man, meet with him on the level, part with him on the square, provi'ied he received theffepiee^iiimnsonrfj/roma'legiHmate source. If he comes from some country that is not as " tender-footed " as we are on t h a t subject, and has taken his degrees in a lodge,^ holding a charter under a legally constituted Grand Lodge, we shall welcome him as if his face was white as snow, though .it may be as black as coal. We believe to-day that masonry ought to be " color blind," and every man,^irrespective of color, presenting the necessary qualifications, ought to be welcome to our lodges. We do not like to disc 'Ss tbis question, because there are so many brothers t h a t are " tender-foots." But we have our ideas and will never give them u p â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that masonry ought to be " color-blind."

Under the proviso above (italics his), we should not be "tenderfooted," but would treat a colored mason liailing from a legitimate lodge as a brother. Again, under Texas, he quotes the remarks of Bro. TYLER, one of the Committee on Correspondence, upon the same subject, as follows: So, the " man and brother " can be a mason and visit lodges in Michigan ! It necessarily follows that he can receive the degiees and be a member of a lodge there. As we hold fraternal communication, et ca;tera,wilh the Grand Lodge of Michigan, it also necessarily follows that the " man and brother," being a member of a lodge under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Michigan, can visit a lodge in Texas ! Then where w i l l w e b e ? " W h e r e was Mosi':s when the light went o u t ? "

To which he replies thus: Our good brother appears to have crossed the bridge before he came to it. Our position on this question is briefly this? If a brother, let his color be what it may, presents himself at the door of one of our lodges, convinces the brothers that he has been regularly initiated, passed and raised in a legal lodge, working under a charter or warrant from a legally constituted Grand Lodge, the question of color shall not enter into the rights of his admission. If he is free born, of good repute, of lawful age and properly vouched for, h e fills the bill, and is entitled to a seat in any lodge, provided his presence is not objected to, and we hardly believe t h a t any brother, possessed of t h e above qualifications, would be denied a d m i t t a n c e to any lodge in Te.xas, should heprove himself worthy and well qualified, even though he might not be a " pure bloude." Again we say that masonry is " color-blind," a n d having said it, we slick to it.

And here we close with best wises to Bro. INNES. W. IRVING B.^BCOCK, Niles, M.-.\V.\Grand Master. WILLIAM P. INNES, Grand Rapids, E.'.W.". Grand Secretary.

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MINNESOTAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1 8 8 9 . Number of Lodges, 167; Total Membership, not given. Thirty-sixth annual communication, January 16-17, 1889. Phototype portraits of Past Grand Masters GROVE B . COOLEY and JOHN H . BROWN illustrates the Proceedings.

Grand Master, JOHN H . BROWN, finding himself unable to perform the duties of the office, near the close of the masonic year, requested Bro. J. A. KiESTER, D.'. G.'. M."., to assume and perform his official duties, who at once complied with the request. He reported that Bro. BROWN had been prostrated by protracted and severe illness, and was yet prostrate upon a sick bed, and suggested that a resolution of sympathy with him be adopted by Grand Lodge. Such a resolution was submitted and unanimously adopted by a rising vote. During the year, dispensations to form two lodges were issued, and both were chartered at this communication. Grand Master laid the corner-stone of a city hall and also that of the Masonic Temple at Minneapolis, the first structure of the kind erected in the jurisdiction. Under "Death of Brethren,'\are memorials of several distinguished masons of that and other jurisdictions, which become the records left by them as true, life-long workmen on or about the Temple. The following remarks of the acting Grand Master,'were timely and in good taste: It is a happy characterization of a session of the Grand Lodge to say that here is illustrated, in the best forms, the fact that masons meet upon the level and act by the p l u m b ; that all true brethren are received, however humble or retiring, with cheerful aud sincere fraternal greetings and treated with courtesy and consideration; t h a t here, of all places known to masons, t h e manifestation of animosities, if any exist among brethren, is out of place; that here debate is the dignified and courteous expression of opinion or counsel indulged in, not for personal or party triumph, b u t to discover truth and secure wise action ; that difBcuUies and grievances referred here tor consideration are adjusted in the broad spirit of masonic charity, masonic justice and equity, promptly,without price, impartially a n d without respect to persons; t h a t here decorum, order, peace and harmony prevail, aud good will " i n honor preferring one a n o t h e r " is abundantly illustrated: t h a t here, as among masons everywhere, preferm e n t is sought to be based upon real worth and personal merit, and the arts of t h e politician aud the methods of the caucus a n d t h e convention are alien; that here old friendships are renewed and new acquaintances and friendships are formed to endure for a life-lime, and that when we separate we not only remember that we part upon the square, but can bear with us to our homes and treasure during our lives the remembrance of the two or three days we were assembled here as among the happiest we have ever known.

Steps were taken towards the establishment of a Grand Lodge library, and a committee to consider the subject was appointed, charged to report at the next annual communication. In accordance with the recommendation of the Finance Committee, Grand Lodge appropriated SlOO to a needy brother, and a like sum to each of two widows of deceased brethren.

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A . T . 0 . PiEFsoN a g a i n s u b m i t t e d t h e R e p o r t o n C o r r e s p o n d -

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two Grand Lodges, Kansas (1888) being kindly T h e p o s i t i o n of t h e i r G r a n d

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Lodge regarding "rejected

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he states t h u s : Minnesota holds that jurisdiction is claimed only so long as t h e party resides within t h e jurisdiction of t h e lodge. I n case of rejection the party may again apply after the expiration of six months, or to a n o t h e r lodge Iiaving concurrent jurisdiction. Removal from t h e State is t h e end of all claims. .Such has been t h e position of t h e Grand Lodge from its organization. S u c h i n s u b s t a n c e i s t h e l a w i n K a n s a s , a n d t h u s far i t h a s w o r k e d well. U n d e r D a k o t a ( 1 8 8 8 ) , w e find t h e following, i n w h i c h w e c o n c u r : Surely t h e capitular system is a part of American masonry, a n d ' t h e Grand Lodge would of necessity be bound to take cognizance of t h e establishment of clandestine chapters. The A. A. S. R., is a different system; in m a n y countries it is t h e only masonic system. Every well informed mason knows that there are two organizations of that rite in this country a n d territorial jurisdiction governs t h e question of right, and each Grand l^odge in order to sustain its own territorial jurisdiction is bound to sustain that question as applied to any a n d all masonic bodies. I n h i s n o t i c e of I n d i a n a , h e p o i n t s o u t t h e o r i g i n of t h e A m e r i c a n masonic lectures as follows: Under the head of " I n d i a n a masonry " thirteen pages are devoted to a rehash of t h e arguments used twenty-eight years ago, 'o sell a certain book. Even a cursory examination of" Preston's I l l u s t r a t i o n s " proves a misnomer in t h e use of t h e n a m e "Preston-Webb Work." The American system of lectures was gotten u p and arranged by SNOW, HAMMER, FowLE, WEBB, N Y E , etc. At t h e time WEBB had been a mason b u t three or four years, b u t as he published a monitor and was most active in disseminating t h e new lectures, . t h e system received t h e name " Webb Work." PRESTON arranged t h e lectures i n t o s i x sections i n t h e first degree, four in the second a n d twelve in t h e third. Whoever heard of the term " P K E S T O N - W E B B " until it was used to push t h e fortunes of some lithographic sheets a n d afterward of mnemonics? With equal propriety the term '' HUTCHINSON-WEBB," o r " DUNCKERLV-WEBB," o r " MARTIN C L A R E - W E B B " might be used, as each of them arranged a system of lectures before PRESTON d i d . W E B B t a u g h t the system to GLEASON, CUSHMAN,WADSWORTH,ENOS, CROSS,etc., w h o

went about t h e country on lecturing tours. Each h a d certificates from WEBB, b u t each difTered in language as WEBB did himself; b u t t h e work was the same, a n d that was the , object of WEBB'S monitor, to i n t r o d u c e a uniformity in ceremonial or work, which was happily accomplished, and for which the memory of THOMAS S-MITH WEBB deserves more credit than that of either of his coadjutors. Masonic lessons are t o d a y t a u g h t all over the country by symbols that^VEBB knew n o t h i n g about, notably t h e " weeping virgin," introduced by NYE through CROSS; very pretty a n d very appropriate, b u t first published in CROSS' Hieroglyphical Chart in 1819. Whew ! Here we are rewriting on a subject upon which we wrote more t h a n a quarter of a century since. T h e matter is again receiving attention by some of those not conversant with t h e by who, or t h e whys a n d wherefores of its first introduction. U n d e r Iowa, h e i n q u i r e s , " W h e n d i d W E B B visit E n g l a n d ? "

And

then says: We remember hearing t h e story, m a n y years since, t h a t WEBB a n d two others â&#x20AC;&#x201D; names n o t given â&#x20AC;&#x201D; had been deputed to visit England for the purpose of getting t h e w o r k ! There is n o written or p r i n t e d evidence that any body of masons deputed a

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•committee to go to England, or that WEBB was ever out of the United States. What was the neces-«itj'when his intimate friend and tutor, JOHN HANMER, who had been the W.'. M.'. of the Lodge of Antiquity, London, was in possession of both the PRESTON .and HEMMING systems.

Again, under the same head, is the following question and interrogative answer: " I s the office of Grand Master older than written Constitutions?" In brief, was not Sir fliiitisTOPHER WREN, to say nothing of INIGO JONES, Grand Master of England? Were there any written Constitutions in his day? Were not the written Constitutions first promulgated in 1722, five years after the organization, or reorganization, of the •Grand Lodge? Was not ANTHONY SAYRE elected Grand Master in 1717, followed by PAYNE in 1718. both before ANDERSON'S Constitutions were printed?

And so the report runs; information here and timely hints and ob.servations there. But we must close this notice, and therefore wish our •elder and esteemed brother health and enjoyment for another masonic year. JACOB A. KIESTEB, Blue Earth City, M.'.W.'. Grand Master. A. T. 0. PiERSON, St. Paul, E.-.W.-. Grand Secretary.

MISSISSIPPI- 1889. Number of Lodges, 265; Total Membership, 7,423. Seventy-first annual communication, February 14-15. The address of Grand Master, M. M. EVANS, is ample proof that the Tarethren of Mississippi had a first-rate executive officer during his adiministration. The address opens with some reflections pertinent to the occasion, ^ n d then fraternal mention is made of certain deceased brethren of that and other jurisdictions. The corner-stones of five public buildings were laid by his repreisentatives, and in person he laid that of the Confederate monument in their capital city. Four lodges were constituted and their officers installed, and the •charters of four were arrested. Dispensations to form two new lodges were granted, and two lodges were consolidated. Of the state of the Craft he said: While we have a committee whose duty it is to report on this subject, still so strong is ray conviction that freemasonry in Mississippi is inspired with renewed life and vigor ithat I must be allowed to congratulate you on that fact. Our Grand Secretary informs me that the returns and other evidences in his office all point in this direction. He furthersays that the Grand Lodge is in better financial condition than it has been for years. Bro. BRADLEY, D:. D.-. G.-. M.-. of the Twelfth district, and Bro. BRANNIN, Grand Lecturer, also add their testimony. Let us take courage from this, brethren, and press onward and upward. In the fear of GOD, and in love for our fellows, let us live masonry and act it, in spirit and in truth. " For if these things be in you and abound, they shall make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful.

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Bro. T. L. POWER, Grand Secretarj', who is ahnost a Grand Lodge within himself, submitted a luminous report. In his notice of the Protestant Orphan Asylum in that jurisdiction, he stated that Grand Lodge had contributed to that charity since 1876 the sum of S5,700, and that "other contributions, in response to special appeals through the (your) Grand Secretary had aggregated $4,500. Thus the sum of $10,200 wa» contributed, directly or indirectly, through the agency of the Grand Lodge towards the maintenance of that institution." From that part of his report, we quote the following anecdote, which may have a softening effect upon some heart now becoming hard: An instance of the usefulness of this institution came to my notice during Christmas weeli. The lady managers dispatched me t h a t a little girl was on the train en route for the home of our good Brother BARRY. I received her on the arrival of the train^ and she remained with my family until the south-bound train next afternoon, when I found a suitable escort for her to Martinsville. While at my home, her industrial training was apparent, and her appreciation of the attentions it was our privilege to extend ^ was quite touching. To my daughter, of about the same age, she expressed some curiosity to kuow the kind of a man who was to be to her as a father henceforth, and she said, " I hope he will let me call him ' papa.' " Fathers, you can imagine how that orphan child yearned for the privilege of again using that to her almost forgotten term. GOD grant t h a t no child of yours, or mine, may ever have snch an experience. Bro, BARRY has always been a devoted friend of the asylum, and I am sure that his interest has been increased ten-fold by this sunbeam that has brightened his home.

In his " Retrospect" he gives much valuable information. From it we learn that the total membership in 1869 was 11,561, and this year, 1889, the total membership, estimated, 7,000. From his completed tables, as will be noticed above, the estimate was exceeded by 423, or the tota, membership, for 1889, is 7,423. His valuable report concludes with the following lines: And now, my dear brethren, before I conclude. Permit, if you please, a suggestion On topics to which I shall only a l l u d e Just enough for your serious reflection — To plant, as it were, a grain of good seed In a soil that is open and p u r e ; To prompt, it may be, to some noble deed. Whose reward shall be lasting and sure. These years t h a t are sweeping their courses along. With pleasures that fade as they bloom, We cannot, we would not,-we should not prolong — They but preface the way to the t o m b . They come, and they go, and they bear us abreast — Be they oue, or a dozen, or score — But they bid us work bravely, that we may rest Where there's toil, where there's sorrow no more. The good and the true that we miss here to-day, Whose greetings so inspired us « i t h zeal — They made darkness light,'and they taughi us the way Toward each brother to act and to feel. Though dead, they still live. If their counsels abide I n the hearts of the Craft t h a t r e m a i n ; But let us, my brethren, take honor and pride In t h e t h o u g h t that our loss is their gain.

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Let us each here to-day our labors review — All our pledges, so sacred, recall; Let us ask if to duty each has been true — If our fruits a r e ' a b u n d a u t or s m a l l ; Are the lessons we learned impressed on tbe lite — Increasing our joys and our love — Are our passions subdued ? — less given to strife ? Are we seeking to enter the Heaven above? Do we meet on the Level? —act by the P l u m b ? Are our thoughts and intentions all fair ? A brother's assailed, are we silent and d u m b ? — Will our deeds stand t h e test of the Square? If ft brother is down, will we help him to rise V If h e is up, will we cause him to fall ? Are we deaf to the widows' and orphans' cries ? Out of reach of our Cable-tow's call? Are the Jewels of Brotherly Love and Kellef Kept burnished and bright in our breasts ! Does the Great Light command our increasing belief In its solemn, ennobling behests ? Do Temperance, Fortitude, Justice and Truth, ^ Each their place in our characters share ?— Those props to old age, those beacons to youth — That nerve us to do and to dare. Grand Master, JEHOVAH, from Thee would we seek That wisdom and strength t h a t we need. To guide us to act, to t h i n k and to s p e a k To be honest in thought, word and deed; And then through our Youth, and Manhood, a n d Age, Equipped for all work we shall be ; And our names shall be written on Heaven's bright page — The rewards of our labor we'll see. From this Lodge here below to that Temple o n high May we all in due time be transferred. Where the treasures laid up will not wither a n d die, Where no notes but of joy shall be heard ; Where HOWKY and HII.LYER and STEVENS we'll meet; SCOTT, GATHKIGHT a n d FUENCII shall be t h e r e ;

And COTHRAN and LAMKIN and others we'll greet As we enter those realms so fair.

The Committee on the State of the Craft reported an increase of work done during the year, but suggested that more ritualistic light was needed, leaving the promulgation of the ritual to be determined by the Grand Lodge. They expressed the opinion that " i t would be of incalculable value to the Craft if every W.'.M.'. elect was required to pass an examination and receive a certificate of qualification from either the Grand Lecturer or one of the District Deputies before he could be legally installed." A similar requirement prevails in Kansas, and, in consequence, the officers of our lodges steadily follow and maintain the recognized ritual. The Committee of Seven presented a report respecting certain matters submitted to them, from which we extract the following:

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Your committee having considered the general subject of saloon keeping, recommend that the following be substituted for the statute enacted at the last Grand I-odge: SECTION â&#x20AC;&#x201D;. That subordinate lodges shall not initiate, pass or raise any candidate or admit to membership any non-afflliated mason, engaged, as principal or employe as a saloon keeper. On motion to adopt, t h e requisite n u m b e r of b r e t h r e n h a v i n g called for a vote by lodges, t h e vote was so cast, and after t h e c o u n t it was found t h a t G81 votes were cast for t h e substitute a n d only 95 against it, t h e majority for t h e s u b s t i t u t e b e i n g 586. A great moral victory h a s t h u s been gained t h a t will t e n d n o t only to t h e h a r d y growth of masonry i n t h a t State, b u t a d d to t h e zeal of those in o t h e r jurisdictions, w h o are b e n t on k e e p i n g t h e saloon e l e m e n t o u t of their lodges. T h e C o m m i t t e e on Necrology s u b m i t t e d an excellent report, including m e m o r i a l s of P a s t G r a n d Masters SPEIGHT, MORRIS and SIMONS. Bro. S P E E D ' S c o n t r i b u t i o n s will r a n k a m o n g t h e h i g h e s t a n d best of s u c h papers. T h e following resolution, w h i c h explains itself, was a d o p t e d : Bemlved, That a new rule and regulation be enacted to read as follows: Master Masons of twenty-one years' continuous affiliation, and who are over the age of seventy years, are exempt from dues to either Grand or subordinate lodges, except the ten cents annual charity dues; and a suitable certificate of the fact shall be furnishc'l by each lodge to the members so exempt, which certificate shall be attested by the Grand Secretary, and by him made a matter of record. T h i s c o m m u n i c a t i o n was h e l d in t h e city of Meridian, and, according to previous a r r a n g e m e n t . G r a n d Master a t t e n d e d b y t h e Grand Lodge, laid t h e corner-stone of t h e city hall a n d m a r k e t house of t h a t city. An e l o q u e n t o r a t i o n w a s delivered by Bro. FREDERICK SPEED. I n accordance with t h e r e c o m m e n d a t i o n of t h e C o m m i t t e e on Charity, t h e usual a p p r o p r i a t i o n of foOO was m a d e to t h e P r o t e s t a n t O r p h a n Asylum, t w e n t y dollars was d o n a t e d to a palsied b r o t h e r and a like s u m to t h e widow of a b r o t h e r . P o r t r a i t s of t h e retiring G r a n d Master a n d of G r a n d Master W. G. PAXTON a d o r n t h e Proceedings. Bro. A. H . BARKLEY, P.'. G.'. M.'., again s u b m i t t e d a sound R e p o r t on Correspondence. U n d e r Alabama, h e n o t e s t h a t Bro. PILLANS had quoted a resolution adopted by t h e Grand Lodge of Arkansas, m a k i n g it unlawful for a lodge to initiate a n y man w h o k e p t a saloon, and his r e m a r k â&#x20AC;&#x201D; " T h i s is b u t a n o t h e r effort to m a k e m a s o n r y a p a r t of t h e temperance m o v e m e n t , which will recoil and eventually prove useless," a n d t h e n replies as follows: Such a movement has not" recoiled " or "proven useless" in Missouri, nor in any of the other Grand Jurisdictions which have legislated on this subject. The principle embodied in this action is no new one. It simply proposes that masonry shall no longer be cursed by having within our lodges those who are engaged in this vile traffic. The effort now being made is to prevent the introdnction of those into our lodges who are engaged in such business. The question is one of morals, and as masons we owe it to the fraternity, and our weak brethren in particular, to remove all temptations out of their way. One of the cardinal virtues is temperance, and why then shall we not do all Incur power to keep our lodges pure and free from the influence of those whose occupa-

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tlon tends to evil, and brings reproach upon our time-honored Institution? We never can raise the standard too high, and to tolerate those who are engaged in such business in our lodges is to wink at that which is evil in intent, practice and fact. We have no compromises to make with evil practices or evil men, but taking our stand boldly and fearlessly on the high plane of morality, we say to all who are following such pursuits, you must make your choice: Give up your traffic or give u p masonry. And to tho.se who are without —the profane —we say, we cannot take you whilst following such a business. We have a right to select those who shall be numbered with us and become a part of the masonic family, and to allow such persons to become members of our lodges, and then undertake to teach them temperance, and yet permit them to continue in their evil trailic would be to enactafarcebefore t h e world. Our controversy is not with the man, but his practice, and we say to him in all kindness, yet with firmness and moral courage, you must give up your practice, or you cannot be made a mason. The Grand Lodges are rapidly coming to the front on this subject, and every year they are taking a bold stand against this crying evil. Mississippi has long kept silence, but at the last Grand Communication she set herself right, and has wheeled herself intoline, and we opine that she will never retreat from her present position. The action had last February would have been premature and stoutly opposed a decade ago; but when the movement was proposed it was found that the entire Grand Body, with but four dissentients, was of one mind and of one heart on this vitiil quesiion, and the action was had with great u n a n i m i t y on the part of those who looked to the welfare of masonry in this Sunny South — aye, through this broad land — for in masonry, we know no East, no West, no North, no South. We are a great brotherhood, and in our every act as a Grand Body, on all moral questions, we look only to the good and welfare of the fraternity at large.

Touching the subject, prerogative, he says: In our youth we may have given aid and support to t h e doctrine of powers and prerogatives, but in our more mature years, having weighed the question more carefully, and considered the evidences for and against, we are thoroughly convinced that Grand Masters are creatures of constitutions, and t h a t their prerogatives and powers are limited by these. As we stated last year, the Grand Lodge of Mississippi has never made a deliverance on the subject, and the time for making such, if ever, is in the distant future. The powers of the Grand Master are defined by the Coustitution, and so are the privileges of the lodges, and there need be no conflict.

And again under another head: In some by-gone period we may have yielded to the supposed farce of the stereotyped phrase,'' by the high powers in me vested." If such was the case we wish here once for all time to come to say we do not believe one word of it. I t is all balderdash. There is nothing in it and never was. Kinsrly powers indeed ! I n h e r e n t in the office. One of the landmarks. A few, plain words of the Constitution of Mississippi, and a little reading of the statutes will soon convince any one that the Grand Lodge of Mississippi does not so understand nor did the fathers who framed the Constitution and laws ever dream of such a thing. This high " prerogative doctrine " has but few supporters in this Grand Jurisdiction, and our able Law Committee generally wipes out all claim thereto whenever occasion presents itself.

AVell, Bro. BARKLEY, the fraternitj' of Kansas are, and have been for some years, living under anti-saloon laws, and instead of any recoil or retrogression, we have increased in lodges and membership in far greater nitio than before their adoption. Liquordealerscannotenter our lodges, and should a member of one undertake the cursed and cursing business, he would be expelled as soon as the law governing such a case could be duly applied. Drunkards are unknown in our lodges, and even the socalled hard-drinkers are rare in any location, not finding congenial companions they dimit and thus rid the Order of their presence.

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AVe a r e with you in t h i s g r e a t reform, and also concur in y o u r opinions respecting " p r e r o g a t i v e . " W i t h t h e h o p e t h a t we may m e e t again, we bid you good-night. W I L L I A M G . PAXTON, Vipksburg, M.'.AV.'. G r a n d Master. J. L. PowEK, J a c k s o n , R.'.AV.'. G r a n d Secretary.

MISSOURI- 1889. N u m b e r of Lodges 532; Total M e m b e r s h i p , 26,945. S i x t y - n i n t h a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n , October 15-17, 1889. G r a n d Master J A M E S PERRY WOOD delivered an instructive, practical address. H a v i n g informed t h e G r a n d Body t h a t t h e r e had been an a w a k e n ing t o active work b y d o r m a n t lodges, with devout thankfulness h e called a t t e n t i o n to t h e successful erection and dedication of t h e i r Orp h a n ' s Plonie, a n d t h e efficacy of p r a y e r in t h a t and o t h e r u n d e r t a k i n g s by masons. T h e b r e t h r e n were conjured to recognize and h o n o r GOD, t h e fountain of all blessings and t h e mighty source of all h u m a n prosperity. H e a n n o u n c e d t h e d e a t h of two active and useful b r e t h r e n , who, iii civil n o less t h a n masonic life, left a record of duties well performed. T h e following e x t r a c t suggests t o decision-hunters i n a fraternal way, a m e t h o d , which if followed would save G r a n d Masters a great deal of t i m e a n d labor. Since t h e gist of i t is quite as applicable in K a n s a s as Missouri, we c o m m e n d its perusal to o u r AVorshipful Masters, a n d hope t h e y will profit by i t : While it is almost incredible to state that over two hundred letters have been written to the Grand Master asking for a decision on some point, yet the law in our jurisdiction is so well settled and the decisions of the Grand Lodge are so numerous and plain, that in almost every instance the qu'estion was answered by a simple reference to the page and number of the decision,as reported in our book of Constitutions, Each lodge in the State is supplied with a copy of our laws, and it seems strange that so many lodges will call on the Grand Master for decisions on points which have already been decided many times over, and the decision printed in plain English, and furnished each lodge, so that brethren may read and decide for themselves; yet the Grand Master is asked to decide these points, when, if the brother would utilize the time that it takes to write, in searching the book of Constitutions, he would find that his letter was wholly unnecessary, I urge upon Masters of lodges that they read the law, and cause it to he read frequently in their lodges,al,<io that they read carefully each year the Reports of the Committee on Grievance and on Jurisprudence, as published in our Proceedings, In this way the lodge can soon become thoroughly posted as to the law. and the time thus spent will be of great benefit to all. These Proceedings are printed at large expense and sent to the fraternity, on the theory that they will be read, but if they are to be laid away in the dusty archives and no consideration given to them, it is a waste of money to print them. I don't know of a more profitable and instructive way to spend the time of the lodge on the first meeting after receiving the an Dual Proceedings than to read the entire report of the Committee on Grievance and Jurisprudence. To this let the lodge add the reading of the book of Constitutions in open lodge, and in a short time every member of the lodge would know the law. I recommend that lodges pursue this course.

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Three decisions were made, one of them containing four distinct interrogations, each of which was distinctly answered or decided. The decisions were endorsed by the Committee on Jurisprudence, and their report was adopted. - Tlie " H o m e " having begun its beneficent wbrlj, he advised that an appeal should be made to every brother, and to accomplish that such organized agencies should be employed as would reach every part of tlie jurisdiction. Bro. VINCIL was named as the one who "could stir the hearts of Missouri masons and arouse their latent sympathies and enlist their means in behalf" of the Home. He furthermore recommended that thereafter St. John's Day, the 24th of June, in each year, be " designated and known as Orphan's Day," and that their lodges be urged to contribute something for the inmates of the Home. Seeing that Missouri is one of the four jurisdictions bordering on that of Kansas—emphatically one of our neighbors—we extract the following from the Grand Secretary's general report, to enable our readers to understand the condition and progress of the fraternity in that State: From the returns, and other sources of information,! am pleased to announce that the masonic fraternity has never been in a more prosperous condition than at present. This is not shown merely by the a m o u n t of work done by the lodges, but by the sound and healthy state of the Craft in every particular. Never before has there been the £ame promptness exhibited in the payment of dues to the Grand Lodge. There is thus •evidence afforded of the sound financial state of the lodges, with very rare exceptions. From the tabular exhibits made it will be seen thata.'^mall increase of the membership has accrued, a m o u n t i n g to some three hundred. The n u m b e r initiated, passed and raised is in excess of last year, and t h a t was the ''Jubilee Year " of masonry in Missouri in every sense. I did not expect that our work and progress would equal 1888, this term, but we have gained upon the record made. To hold our own as against the record of 1888, was much as I anticipated. But we have exceeded the success of the previous year, so much as to justify the claim of substantial progress. I refer to my recapitulation which will be made after this body closes, for full particulars. Enough may be said here to assure the reader of our very satisfactory condition. The increase from raisings, afiiliatious and reinstatements a m o u n t to more than twenty-hundred. Loss from deaths has been something larger than last year. Suspen.sion for n(>n-payment of dues has been less than in the previous term. A few more were expelled and some less suspended for unmasonic conduct t h a n in the preceding year. The enforcement of the law against evil doers was vigorous. In its moral tone, masonry in Missouri has beeu steadily advancing and is still on the upward grade. Brethren are appreciating the truth that an Institution claiming to b e " a beautiful sjstem of m o r a l s " can not toleratethe presence of vice and gross immorality, and remain -either healthy orconsistent. The well-voiced sentimeutof the great mass of our brotherhood is against the evils that have been only a blight to the Institution of freemasonry, and in favor of a higher standard of morals. The work of reform is going on, and with it comes strength, stability and increasing influence for good among men. Throughout the jurisdiction a spirit of harmony prevails. Where discord and evil doings obtained, the ready mind and vigorous hand of our Grand Master applied the needy correctives, and such disturbing elements were quickly deprived of t h e power for further barm in lodge character. The Grand Lodge of Mi.ssouri is happily exempt from the presence of those annoying and pestiferous elements which have caused much confusion among the workmen elsewhere. Our members are actuated by a true and intelligent loyalty to Symbolic masonry, and have not become infatuated with a desire to " follow after rstrange gods,*' and give preeminence to modern '• Riteism." No occasion has arisen from this Grand Lodge to make deliverances for or against claimants for recognition as

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to their legitimacy, thereby perpetrating the folly of endorsing or condemning systems ahout which we can know nothing as York Masons. Our happy freedom from all complications and disturbances will continue so long as we pursue our line of duty, and sturdily withstand all appeals frOra an.v source to champion systems foreign to our"Ancient and Honorable" fraternity. If such systems are nil that their votaries claim, Burely they need no recognition from York Rite Grand Bodies. If they are not what they assume to be, the less we have to do with them the better it will be for our own peace and harmony. Let them severely alone. I n accordance w i t h resolutions a p p e n d e d to special reports o n . t h e new G r a n d Lodge of N o r t h Dakota, t h e United Grand Lodge of New S c u t h W a l e s a n d t h e U n i t e d Grand Lodge of Victoria, by t h e C o m m i t t e e on Correspondence, Bro. J O H N D . V I N C I L , those Grand Bodies were recognized. T h e C o m m i t t e e o n Charity s u b m i t t e d a report, g r a n t i n g $200 to Bro.. S. W. B. C A R N E G Y , P . - . G . - . M . - . , $100 to Bro. Joii.v T. A L E R T I a n d $150 to B r o . THOMAS E . G A R R E T T , P . ' . G . ' . M . " .

T h e r e p o r t was a d o p t e d .

T h e appeal calendar i n c l u d e d seventeen cases,'and all were disposed of as r e c o m m e n d e d b y t h e C o m m i t t e e o n Grievances. T h e c h a r t e r s of four lodges were arrested b y Grand Master WOOD,. and h i s action in each case w a s a p p r o v e d by Grand L o d g e ; four lodges were a m a l g a m a t e d forming t w o ; a n d twelve new lodges were c h a r t e r e d . A p p e n d e d to t h e P r o c e e d i n g s is a r e p o r t of t h e special c o m m u n i c a tion held to dedicate t h e " Masonic H o m e of Missouri," which, in t h a t jurisdiction, will u n d o u b t e d l y b e regarded as t h e most i m p o r t a n t e v e n t in its history. Every p a r t of t h e program was carried o u t to t h e satisfaction of all present. W e t r u s t i t will n o t be deemed invidious, t o say t h a t t h e addr^ass of Bro. X E N O P H O N R Y L A N D , P . ' . G . ' . M . ' . , was a splendid,

piece of C h r i s t i a n eloquence, e q u a l to a n y effort o n a similar occasion. T h e B e p o r t o n C o r r e s p o n d e n c e was s u b m i t t e d for t h e twelfth timeb y Bro. J O H N D . V I N C I L . I t includes reviews of t h e Proceedings of fortyn i n e G r a n d Lodges a n d fills nearly t w o h u n d r e d a n d t w e n t y - t h r e e pages. K a n s a s (1889) receives a t t e n t i o n . Bro. V I N C I L opens o n u s t h u s : I have long regarded Bro. JOHN H.BROWN as a "Model Grand Secretary." According to the ruling of Bro. PARVIN, of Iowa, he is no longer to be regarded as such. The Iowa rule. No. 14, as furnished by Bro. PARVIN for the government of the " Model Grand' Secretary." is, "Publish and distribute your Proceedings within ninety days, or giveplace to some one who will." Brother BROWN, of Kansas, was woefully behind in the delivery of his last Grand Lodge Proceedings, five months having elapsed from the close of the session before I received his Journal. Perhaps Bro. PARVIN will grant him absolution, as this is his first ofl'ense, and will continue to rank him among " Model Grand Secretaries." Our r e p o r t was late, b u t t h e cause was n o t d u e t o a n y delay on ourp a r t . AVhether we shall b e regarded as a model u n d e r PARVIN'S or a n y o t h e r b r o t h e r ' s rule, w e shall n o t b e solicitous to i n q u i r e . I t is e n o u g h for us to Ijnow t h a t after t w e n t y - o n e years of hard work â&#x20AC;&#x201D; t h r e e as Grand Master a n d eighteen a s G r a n d Secretary of t h e G r a n d Lodge of Kansasâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; we h a v e y e t to h e a r of a n y c o m p l a i n t of sufficient i m p o r t a n c e to warr a n t notice. W e shall give place to a n o t h e r w h e n t h e G r a n d Lodge of.

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K a n s a s in p l a i n t e r m s signifies t h a t it d e s i r e s a n e w naan. Till t h e n , B r o . V i x c i L , w e s h a l l p a d d l e o u r o w n c a n o e t o t h e b e s t of o u r a b i l i t y . U n d e r M i n n e s o t a , h e q u o t e s t h e f o l l o w i n g r e m a r l i s of B r o . P I E R S O N : Under the head of Alabama, eight pages of this report are devoted to the action of Grand Lodge of Missouri relative to saloon-keeping. Our own opinion on that matter is that it would be m u c h better to leave the question with the lodges, any m e m t j r of which has the right to deposit an unquestioned hallot. There are grave reasons why Grand Lodges should not enact prohibitory laws. T h e old laws are suiHeient without innovating by providing new tests. A n d t h e n replies in this wise: To which reply is made that if the question is left alone to the lodges, w i t h o u t -any expression from the Grand Lodge, they will soon be filled with material such as we had to p u t out in order to make masonry decent and respected. '* The right to deposit an unquestioned b a l l o t " does not enter into the controversy in this State. It -was the abiwe of that " r i g h t " which involved us in all our trouble in Missouri. It was to correct the evils growing out of " the right to deposit an unquestioned ballot " which necessitated measures now of the past. Those evils have been corrected, the ballot has •been purified and the results have vindicated our wisdom in throwing around masonry •all possible safeguards. Bro. PIERSON is at fault in applying to Missouri the term '* prohibitory laws." We are not open to t h e charge of having enacted " probibitoryiaws." When will o u r brethren learn to do justice to Missouri on this subject? We have not "" enacted prohibitory laws; " we have established no new tests, but simply said, "saloonkeeping is M3(7?ia.'.o»ic," because immorrti. If to declare immoral actions unmasonic be considered a n e w test and prohibitory legislation, make t h e most of it. If the advocates •of the opposite view wish to defend the saloon business, and aflflrin that it is not immoral, they are at liberty to do so. We have the same right to define the quality of an act that our critics have. We have done so. There is no ground for controversy between us. We have the advantage of the evidence on our.side that saloon-keeping is immttral, therefore wi7naso7i/c. As to the remark of Bro. PIERSON t h a t " the old laws are sufficient w i t h o u t innovating by providing new tests," I have to say t h a t the " o l d laws " or " ancient law," as some call it, did not bring about the desired and needed results. This continued talk about the "old l a w s " being suiUcient is a standing contradiction of t h e history a n d experience of m a n k i n d . We would have to accept the idea that while progress and necessary legislation are seen everywhere, masonry m u s t stand still and do nothing to meet the demands of the times in which we live. My learned •and scholarly Bro. PIERSON might as well preach against new laws in the State, or under the Federal Constitution, as to say that the " old laws " a r e sufficient to govern masonry in this day. There is as much need of legislative adjustment in masonry to-day as there is in the national government, to meet the wants of a progressive and improving people. B r o . ViNCiL c o n c l u d e s h i s r e p o r t i n t h e f o l l o w i n g j u b i l a n t s t r a i n : The t i m e required in bringing t h e Proceedings from t h e press has been reduced year by year, u n t i l it has nearly reached a m i n i m u m . Having no competitor b u t myself I shall shorten the record this year just for the pleasure of doing so. 1 have heard no complaint as to the facility with which my work has been done from a n y source worthy of notice. Cynical criticism is amusing. Some men can rise no higher t h a n to use their fancy for facts. I had intended writing a conclusion. Time and circumstances forbid. My work is done. This closes my twelfth report. While in the moun. tains of the great west I was called a " t e n d e r foot," because I had been there b u t a short time. I came into the " Guild " twelve years ago a " tender foot." I have been in this work long enough to claim a new appellation. Call me what you please, brethren, except t h a t of " t e n d e r foot." Nor a m I a veteran. IndifTerent as to a n y title won a m o n g " the Guild," I am sure of one t h i n g — n o n e ever enjoy the labor of reviewing the works of others more than myself. I am happy in the appreciatiou of m a n y of my brethren, the love of some, and the criticism of a few. My Grand Lodge, a n d t h e Craft

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in Missouri, have given loe the approval most to be desired. With this I am contentWhat I would have embraced in this conclusion, touching the state of the fraternity in our jurisdiction, may be found iu my general report to the Grand Lodge. In conclusion! we bid our esteemed brother good-bye with the. hope that he may be in the future as he has been in the past, valiant in the cause of decent, honorable masonry and the foeman to every thing which tends to pollute the altars erected and consecrated by the Fathers of the Craft. THEODORE BRACE, Jefferson City, M.'.W.'. Grand Master. JOHN D . VINCH., St. Louis, R.'.W.-. Grand Secretary.

MONTANA â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1888. Number of Lodges, 30; Total Membership, 1,495. Twenty-fourth annual communication, October 3-4,1888. A finely executed portrait of Bro. JAMES W . IIATHAWAY, Grand Master, adorns the Proceedings. Grand Lodge assembled in special communication, July 27,1888, at Dillon, the purpose being to lay the corner-stone of a masonic temple to be erected in that town. The ceremony was followed by a banquet, whicl^ Grand Secretary HEDGES saj'S "reflected infinite taste on the part of the ladies, and generous hospitality on the part of all. I t was a feast fit for the gods, with something more substantial than ambrosia and nectar." Was it Mumm's Dry, Cliquot, or Medford Rum? Grand Master HATHAWAY was a civil officer, and since his duties as such did notpernaithim to be present. Deputy Grand Master LOGAN read his address. Grand Lodge was congratulated upon the prevalence of peace throughout the jurisdiction. The death of DANIEL JEWETT, Grand Tyler, a faithful and honored brother, was announced. The funeral rites of the Order were performed by his brethren. Official visits to three lodges were reported ; the work done was satisfactory. Several special dispensations, to forward the work of lodges, were granted. The five decisions reported, were endorsed by the Committee on Jurisprudence, and their report was adopted by the Grand Body.- All would be regarded as sound, in Kansas. He commended the new private work, (the WEBB), and urged the brethren to perfect themselves in, and maintain it, that uniformity might prevail throughout the jurisdiction. It was suggested that in some places lodges might be consolidated with advantage to the members, and to the fraternity at large. Strong, prosperous lodges were wanted to carry into practice the principles of masonry.

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It liad always been their good fortune to enjoy fraternal relations with other G r a n d Lodges, and t h e n such relations were h a r m o n i o u s . Grand Secretary, w i t h 'other matters, reported some additions to t h e library. H e asked for an appropriation to procure a writing desk suitable for his use as G r a n d Secretary. G r a n d I^odge adopted t h e r e p o r t of t h e special committee r e c o m m e n d i n g an appropriation of seventy-five dollars to p r o c u r e t h e desk, and raising his salary to seven h u n d r e d and fifty dollars a year.' ' An oration was delivered b y Bro. CHARLES H . GOULD, for which he received t h e t h a n k s of Grand Lodge, and t h e same is published, very properly, as p a r t of t h e proceedings. H e stated t h a t PYTHAGORAS " established a school of masonry at Grotona." H e would especially gratify masonic s t u d e n t s if he would give his authority for t h a t s t a t e m e n t . A standing resolution for t h e consolidation of lodges, was a d o p t e d . I n most respects, it is similar to t h e constitutional provision of t h e G r a n d Lodge of K a n s a s , which, as far as tested, gives satisfaction. T h e committee to w h o m was referred t h e preparation of a m e m o r i a l of Grand Tyler JEWETT, asked for and was allowed t i m e to p r e p a r e a n d furnish it to t h e G r a n d Secretary for insertion in t h e Proceedings. I t appeared, a n d is most creditable to all concerned. Resolutions were adopted repealing t h e resolution interdicting i n t e r course w i t h m e m b e r s of lodges in New South Wales, chartered b y t h e G r a n d Lodges of E n g l a n d , Scotland and Ireland, s u b s e q u e n t to t h e organization of t h e Grand Lodge of !New South Wales, a n d recognizing t h e U n i t e d G r a n d Lodge of New South Wales. W e advise Bro. H E D G E S t h a t he shall h a v e that copy hoped for, provided t h e postal authorities do not fail in d u t y . AHTUUR C . LOGAN, Helena, M.'.W.". G r a n d Master. CORNELIUS HEDGES, Helena, R.'.W.".Grand Secretary.

MONTANAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1 8 8 9 . N u m b e r of Lodges, 3.3; Total Membership, 1,670. Twenty-fifth annual communication, October 30-31,1889. G r a n d Master, ARTHUR C . LOGAN, welcomed, thrice welcomed t h e b r e t h r e n to t h e communication, called attention to t h e close of a n o t h e r masonic year of peace and prosperity a m o n g t h e Craft, and b e s o u g h t all to r e t u r n t h a n k s to GOD for the protection a n d blessings enjoyed. H e a n n o u n c e d t h e d e a t h of Bros. JOHN MAGINNIS, Senior G r a n d Deacon of Grand Lodge, and CHRISTOPHER P . HIGGINS, a Past Master, a n d , in affectionate words, eulogized t h e manly worth and devotion to masonr}', of each b r o t h e r . T h o u g h man}' petitions were sent up, asking permission to confer degrees s h o r t of t h e t i m e fixed by law, he granted only one for reasons w h i c h

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he d e e m e d sufficient. H e said: " I believe t h a t dispensations should not be granted n o r asked for, except in e x t r e m e cases, as it requires time to m a k e a good mason â&#x20AC;&#x201D; t h e y can not be m a d e at sight." T h i s is sound doctrine, as every experienced brother will attest. Dispensations to form two new lodges were granted, and to both, as well as a t h i r d , U . D . charters were g r a n t e d at t h i s communication. H e issued a n edict requiring each W.'. M.'. to teach and practice t h e W e b b W o r k , a d o p t e d by G r a n d Lodge. One lodge w a s constituted, and t h e officers installed. After t h e ceremonies, a " s u m p t u o u s repast," was enjoyed. W h e n h e and his associates left, t h e y t h o u g h t a b r i g h t future was assured, b u t after events did n o t confirm exjoectations. T h e d i s a p p o i n t m e n t was caused by t h e u n m a sonic c o n d u c t of t h e W.'.M.". Charges h a v i n g b e e n preferred against h i m , t h e D e p u t y Grand Master, in t h e absence of G r a n d Master, susp e n d e d h i m , a n d cited h i m to appear for trial at t h i s communication. T h e G r a n d Master, on h i s return, sought t h e s u s p e n d e d brother, who, upon d e m a n d , delivered u p t h e lodge p a p e r s a n d funds, which, as it appears, b e h a d k e p t from t h e proper officers of t h e lodge, and refused to s u r r e n d e r u p o n t h e order of t h e D e p u t y G r a n d Master. H e r e , as well as a n y w h e r e , we m a y say, t h a t after due trial, h e was, b y vote of G r a n d Lodge, s u s p e n d e d indefinitely from all t h e rights a n d privileges of masonry. G r a n d M a s t e r h a d no decisions to report. By h i s proxies, t h e corner-stone of an Episcopal church and t h a t of a masonic t e m p l e , were laid. Of t h e subjects h e recommended for consideration, w e extract t h e following: The practice of requiring Masters-elect, those who have been duly installed to preside over their lodge to receive the degree of I'.'.M.-. In many instances it is impossible to receive this degree withoutgoing long distances and incurring Hnneccssary expense. I believe it unnecessary and unreasonable. It should be settled once for all. G r a n d Lodge ended all chance for contention on t h e subject b y adopting this r e s o l u t i o n : â&#x20AC;˘ Resolved, That the Past Master's Degree, as now conferred by usage in this jurisdiction, upon Worshipful Masters elect, is a useless formula, conferring nothing essential or distinctive in masonry, and shall no longer be considered as obligatory. G r a n d Secretary, Bro. HEDGES, gave t h e following reasons for not m a k i n g additions to t h e l i b r a r y : In view of the fact that other expenses have increased so rapidly and that Grand Lodge so seldom meets where any advantage could be had from the library, there has been no addition made. Some additional binding will be needed for another year. T r u e , w h e n a G r a n d Lodge is, so to say, on wheels, a library is of little use, save to t h e librarian, a n d , perhaps, a few r e s i d e n t b r e t h r e n . T h e resolution interdicting intercourse b e t w e e n t h e b r e t h r e n of Mont a n a a n d t h e m e m b e r s of H i r a m Lodge, No. 1, of Connecticut, was rescinded, since t h a t lodge h a d become of obedience to t h e G r a n d Lodge of Connecticut.

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The United Grand Lodge of Victoria (Australia) and the Grand Lodge of North Dakota, were recognized. The resolutions recommending such action, were reported by the Cummittee on Correspondence, Bro. HEDGES. The following resolution, providing for the expenses of the Grand I^ecturer, was adopted: Resolved, F u r t h e r in view of the fact that our treasury balance is fast d i m i n i s h i n g and that the worli may not prove as arduous for the coming year, the sumofSoOO, be a p propriated to pay the traveling expenses of the Grand Lecturer and for his time thus employed, leaving to the lodges visited and instructed to pay the personal expenses of the Grand Lecturer while remaining with them.

At the morning session of the second day, Bro. CHARLES H . GOULD, Grand Orator, delivered an oration, which, like that of 1888, contained many beautiful and eloquent passages. The Committee on Jurisprudence submitted the following preambles and resolution — a sort of back-hand blow at Cerneauism — which were adopted; WHEREAS, The Grand Lodge of A.P. & A.M. of Montana and the Supreme Council of the A. & A. Scottish Rite for the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States, have for many years occupied the jurisdiction of Montana with full understanding a n d accord, respecting each others claims of jurisdiction. And, WHEREAS, There is another so-called masonic organization, commonly k n o w n as the Cerneau Rite, claiming to confer the degree of the A. & A. Rite, and further, as is currently and credibly reported, claiming the right to confer the degrees of Blue Lodge Masonry. Therefore, be it Resolved, By this Grand Lodge, t h a t all members of lodges under its obedience be warned to have nothing whatever to do with said Cerneau Rite in any way, shape or form whatever, to the end that Montana may hereafter and forever be free from the bitter strife and deplorable divisions that have reut other masonic jurisdictions.

The same committee commended the course pursued by the retiring Grand Master, Bro. ARTHUR 0. LOGAN, in reference to granting dispensations, and recommended his prudence in that respect as worthy of imitation by his official successors. Just before the installation services, which were public. Grand Master called on the Grand Representatives of other jurisdictions near that of Montana, to present themselves at the altar. We give Bro. HEDGES' account of what occurred, as follows: The representatives of Canada, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Mississippi, Nebraska, New York, Peru, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington, stepped to the front and all were greeted with the grand honors—after which in a few timely words the Grand Master extended them all a hearty welcome, hoping t h a t the peaceful relations existing would never be disturbed, but be fruitful of multiplied courtesies and noble emulation. The several representatives being called on in order, each pronounced a glowing eulogy on the jurisdiction that had honored him with a commission and promised such great things as made the ordinary brother's eyes bulge out. and if taken at par mightseriously embarrass the jurisdictions represented. The triple representative of Maine, Illinois and Peru, unwilling to appear partial or to do partial justice to his constituent jurisdictions, asked leave to print his intended eulogies.'_,

After Grand Master elect was installed and seated. Past Grand Master JJOGAK presented him the signet-ring, and made the following neat speech:

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WORSHIPFUL SIR ; â&#x20AC;&#x201D; But one pleasing duty more remains for me before leaving in your charge the custody of the Craft for the ensuing masonic year, and that is the following out of instructions received from my predecessor, Past Grand Master HATHAWAY, who, upon retiring from the chair, placed in my hand this signet, and directed me to guard itwell and transmit as a second heritage to my successor, with instructions as to its history and significance. You are doubtless familiar with its history. It was presented by Past Grand Master SA.MUEL WORD, at the Twenty-third annual communication of the Grand Lodge, upon his retiring from the great East, to his successor for all time. It is a seal ring of pure gold, an emblem of imstt upon which is engraved a lion's paw, typical of strength, a fitting symbol of the noble Order that has honored you by calling you to preside over it. The ring bus, in all ages, been regarded as symbolizing the lasting nature and stabillty'of compacts entered upon. In bestowing upon you this token I have full confidence to believe that you will wear it in a manner that will add lustre to its present glory. Take it my brother! May it stamp all your oiTlcial acts with the virtue it symbolizes and of which you are the exponent as Grand Master of Montana. T h e K e p o r t on Correspondence was, of course, s u b m i t t e d by Bro. CoRNEi.ius H E D G E S . I t includes t h e Proceedings of t h e majority of English-speaking lodges on this c o n t i n e n t . K a n s a s (1889) receives attention. H e sides with G r a n d Master LAMB'S views in resx^ect to non-afliliates. H e notes t h a t we have n e i t h e r a t e m p l e n o r h o m e . T h e first we do n o t want, a n d t h e second we do n o t need. Besides, Article V I I I , Section G of our G r a n d Constitution forbids i n v e s t m e n t s in any such enterprises. B u t w e h a v e s o m e money in t h e treasury, to w h i c h additions will b e m a d e each year, and when t h e r a i n y day comes, if t h e proper lodge can n o t shelter t h e suffering brother, or his widow a n d o r p h a n s . Grand Lodge will s u p p l y t h e i r wants. T h e k i n d l y words of Bro. H E D G E S tq^'ards K a n s a s are fully apjireciated. W e shall distrust t h a t c y p h e r work i n t h e h a n d - w r i t i n g of SOLOJIO.V, â&#x20AC;˘ unless Bro. H E D G E S , deep down o n his h o n o r , alleges t h a t it bears t h e legible e n d o r s e m e n t of Bro. PYTHAGORAS. H e gives us credit for being orthod o x on G O D a n d t h e Bible, a n d is q u i t e correct; AVe are conservative on w h a t we regard as l a n d m a r k s , and no furt h e r . W e regard each Grand Lodge of freemasons as an i n d e p e n d e n t body w h i c h is competent to set u p its own l a n d m a r k s so-called or pull d o w n those already up, provided t h e y limit eftbrt or h i n d e r progress. B u t m o r e on landmarks when t i m e is o u r s to c o m m a n d . Au revoir iii 1891. Jou.N" ANDERSON, Missoula, M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d Master. CORNELIUS HEDGES, Helena, R . . W . . G r a n d Secretary.

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NEBRASKA—1888. N u m b e r of Lodges, 1G7; Total M e m b e r s h i p , 8,643. Thirty-second a n n u a l communication, J u n e 19-20, 1889. T h e address of G E O . B . FR.^NCE, G r a n d Master, contains m a n y practical suggestions a n d m u c h sound advice, besides a clear r e p o r t of his n u m e r o u s official acts. T h e condition of t h e Craft was t h u s r e p r e s e n t e d : I call your attention to the condition of the Craft In this State with pleasure, for we have had a year of, prosperity; the lodges have increased their membership, and •strengthened the fraternity in general, by bringing within it good, true and worthy workmen, who are desirous of learning its sublime principles, and practicing more perfectly the living truths of freemasonry. T h r e e lodges were continued U. D. at t h e c o m m u n i c a t i o n of 1888, and h e g r a n t e d dispensations to forrn twelve new lodges. Seven decisions w e r e reported. T h e s e v e n t h r e a d as follows: Is it unmasonic for the officers and members of a masonic lodge as members of a iDoard of. trustees in a village to grant license to sell intoxicating liquors? Aiiswer.— Yes; it is unmasonic for any mason to do any act which is aninjury to the community and tends to degrade humanity. T h e C o m m i t t e e on J u r i s p r u d e n c e reported a p p r o v a l of all b u t that, which t h e y disapproved, " for t h e reason t h a t it u n d e r t o o k ( u n d e r t a k e s ) to control t h e action of a civil officer in t h e discharge of his official dut i e s u n d e r a law of t h e State." T h e i r r e p o r t was a d o p t e d . Like o t h e r G r a n d Masters, he was requested to g r a n t special dispen;Sations, because s u b o r d i n a t e officers h a d n o t a t t e n d e d to t h e i r d u t i e s as required by law. T h e m e m o r i a l stones of two masonic t e m p l e s a n d four p u b l i c buildings were laid d u r i n g t h e year, and two masonic halls were dedicated. U n d e r " Fellow G r a n d Lodges," h e gave t h e following information and a d v i c e : It affords me great pleasure to report that the relations between this Grand Lodge and other Grand Lodges continue harmonious and fraternal. Masonry was never, in •our jurisdiction, in a more prosperous condition than at the present time. Our prospects for the future are bright and encouraging. Many people are settling in our State .and maliiug permanent homes, and among them we find many good and true masons who are affiliating with us. Our ranljs are rapidly filling up. It is our duty to Iseep pace with the rapid strides of prosperity with which we are now blessed, and we must enact good and wholesome laws to keep our doors closely guarded, and see that only those enter that are duly qualified and will make good and •true masons. W h i l e such advice in any jurisdiction would be proper, in t h i s teeming west it c a n n o t for t h e present, be too often or too u r g e n t l y repeated. Strangers by m u l t i t u d e s arrive every year, villages spring u p a t every railway c e n t e r a n d crossing as if by magic, and, every m o n t h almost, •Grand M a s t e r s a r e besought to g r a n t dispensations t o form new lodges, and often w i t h o u t regard to t h e nearness of those already at work or t h e •detriment w h i c h t h e y would suffer by t h e p l a n t i n g of new lodges. D u e

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regard to the growth and prosperity of existing lodges and firmness in refusing to grant dispensations authorizing the formation of additional lodges should characterize the administrations of Grand Masters of jurisdictions to which emigration is flowing like a spring tide, and their firmness in that respect should receive the support and commendation of all the brethren. Their ambition should be to strengthen and build up the weaker lodges and aid them in attaining that degree of excellence which would render them worthy of the approval of all high-minded men in their respective neighborhoods. The only relaxation of such strictness^ which, under the present aspect of masonry, could be justified, would be in cases when dispensations were sought to form lodges in counties settling up or recently settled. Even then Grand Masters should feel assured that the location designated in the petition, presented not only fair prospect of permanence, but of steady growth in population and active business pursuits. Lodges in dull villages may live on for years, we grant, but are so often affected by lack of spirit in their environments,, that they frequently forego former activity and dream on, till the loss of members and the want of interest in those remaining, renders the arrest of charters or their surrender a positive necessity in order to savefurther disgrace to our Institution. Steady vigilance in the future will compensate the mistakes of the past. Scottish Bite masonry was noticed. In his remarks, he presented the following as the law : 1. That two Grand Bodies of the same grade cannot lawfully exist in the sameState at the same time. 2. That the first lawfully constituted body established in a State and duly recognized by corresponding bodies, thereby obtains exclusive jurisdiction in such territory, and t h a t a n y other body of t h e same grade or rite entering later within such territory, is in itself unlawful.

After citing the action of certain Grand Lodges and Masters, he thought it incumbent on the Grand Lodge "to lay down rules and regulations for the guidance of the Craft i n " that State. Grand Lodge referred the matter to its Committee on Jurisprudence, who submitted the following report, which was adopted: WHEREAS, A Grand f^odge of Free and Accepted Masons is an independent and sovereign body, recognizing and having supreme jurisdiction over no" other degrees t h a n those of Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and ^Master Mason, as illustrated audi taught by the rituals and secret work adopted by such Grand Lodge: therefore be it Jies'dvol, T h a t this Grand Lodge expressly declines to enter upon any discussion of the history, use or legitimacy of any bodies claiming to confer what is known as the Scottish liite degrees, or to b e committed to the recognition of any such body, or tothe recognition of any body conferring any degrees over which this Grand Lodge has no control, as being masonic, or as being a part of Ancient Craft masonry. T h a t we cordially endorse the law as recognized and promulgated by our Grand Master. >irs(.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;That two bodies claiming to be masonic, of the same grade, cannot lawfully exist in the same State a t the same time. Second.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; T h a t the first lawfully constituted authority established in a State t h e r e b y obtains exclusive juri.sdiction in such territory, and that a n y other body of the same grade or rite, entering later within such territory is in itself unlawful.

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Being informed that the Master of a lodge was so continually intoxicated that the lodge was prevented from holding regular meetings, but being unable to visit the lodge in person, he sent their Grand Junior Deacon to examine and report. The report verifying the complaint, he suspended the Master, directing the "S.'.W.'. to assume the duties of that ofBce." This failing to reform, he next suspended the Master from all the rights and privileges of masonry. That having produced no effect, he then directed the S.'.W.'., J.'.W.'. and Secretary ot the lodge to present charges against the Master, which wasdone, and since the Master did not change his conduct, he was tried before an Occasional Grand Lodge, convened for that purpose, found guilty and expelled. His report of the case was referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence, who submitted and Grand Lodge adopted the following report: That the action taken by the Grand Master In suspending the Master of Wayne Lodge, No. 120, from the exercise of his official duties, was proper and is approved ; but that the Grand Master had no power or authority to suspend the said Master from " all' the rights and privileges of masonry." That the action of the "Occasional Grand L o d g e " not having conformed to the law of this jurisdiction, is disapproved as an irregular exercise of authority. We therefore recommend the adoption of the following: Resolved, That the action of the Grand Master in thus suspending t h e Master of Wayne Lodge, No. 1'20, from all the rights and privileges of masonry, and the action of the "'Occasional Grand L o d g e " in expelling him beset aside, disapproved a n d held fornaught. That said case be remanded to said lodge for action, and for the trial of Bro. CHILDS in said lodge, upon charges for unmasonio conduct.

Charters were granted to twelve of the lodges U. D., one was continued and^two were discontinued. The Committee on "the Nebraska Orphans' Home" presented a report, containing the articles of incorporation of that institution, which was adopted. The following judicious report respecting the holdingot lodges over saloons, or in a building wherein a saloon was opened after a part of it had been rented and occupied by a lodge, was adopted: To ihe Grand Lodge of Xebraska: Regarding the holding of lodges over saloons, I recommend the passage of a law that would forfeit the charter of a lodge which rented a lodge room over a saloon when they knew a saloon was in the lower story, that is. when a saloon was r u n n i n g in same,. or w h e n t h e y knew that the building was rented for saloon or liquor purposes. But in case where a lease was made for a term of years over a room occupied for dry goods, or any other of tlie kinds of business to which we as freemasons do not object, and knowing of no prospect of same being changed to saloon or liquor purposes, and the same does come to pass, and the owner of the building will not release the lease, 1 would not favor any severe measures, but allow tbein to use same until expiration of lease. Where a lodge room is rented by tlie year or monch aud a saloon is placed under' same, I would advise the granting of a year's time in whicb to procure auother place of meeting before enforcing the penalty, viz: revoking charter.

During the last session of Grand Lodge at this communication, Bro. HENRY H . WILSON delivered an excellent oration. From it we select thefollowing paragraphs, the sentiments of which we cordially approve:

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The central Ideaof masonry is charity. Whoever has gone beyond the mere forms and ceremonies of masonry and entered into her spirit has found charity one of her great and controlling principles. No lodge of Master Masons can be regularly opened without a recognition of our fraternal obligations to the poor and thedistressed, to the widow and the orphan. No one can tell the consolation many a brother, as he has fallen on the dust-swept highway of life, has found in the thought that thousands of the best, the bravest, the noblest of his fellows, are bound by the sacred ties of our society, to stand between thegauntspectre of want and those he holds dear. When in her hour of need our country's call is heard, when shot and shell are coming thick and fast, when death is claiming our bravest and our best for his own, who can voice the feeling Inspired by the thought that though we may find a resting place in foreign climes, there are brave hearts and willing hands ready to relieve the wants of those a mason loved.. There is another form of charity rarer but more noble than the mere contribution to the physical wants of others. I refer to that form of charity that seeks an explanation for the,conduct of others consistent with good motives: that always extends to a rother, what the law accords even to the greatest malefactors, the presumption of innocence, and refuses to condemn on mere rumor. True masonic charity is slow to believe wrong of a brother, and even when convinced of the wrong, strives to win him back from the error of his ways; it forgets a wrong and forgives an injury. The true mason never forgets his masonic character or the obligations it imposes upon him. Masonry is not mere regalia to be assumed on entering and laid aside on retiring from the lodge; it Is a great system of principles by which our conduct is to be governed, in business, in society, in politics, in all that pertains to life, as well as in the lodge. The practice of such charity is the highest tost of true masonic character. No E e p o r t o n O o r r e s p o n d e n c e ; b u t n e x t year we h a v e t h e promise of o n e , a n d t r u s t it will a p p e a r . J O H N J . MERCER, O m a h a , M.'.W.'. G r a n d Master. W I L L I A M R . BOWEN, Omaha, R.'.W.'. G r a n d Secretary.

NEVADAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1888. N u m b e r of Lodges, 20; Total M e m b e r s h i p , 1,031. T w e n t y - f o u r t h a n n u a l communication, J u n e 1 2 - 1 3 , 1888. T h e a d d r e s s of G r a n d M a s t e r ADOLPHUS L E I G H FITZGERALD was a

p a p e r of m u c h i n t e r e s t . H e called a t t e n t i o n t o t h e fact .that i n four ins t a n c e s t h e r i g h t s of t h e jurisdiction h a d bfeen d i s r e g a r d e d by G r a n d Lodges of o t h e r States, w h i c h h a d conferred t h e degrees u p o n candi<lates r e s i d e n t s of Nevada. H e ordered t h e Masters of lodges n o t t o recognize as masons, i n t h e i r respective jurisdictions, persons w h o h a d received t h e degrees elsewhere, n o r p e r m i t m e m b e r s of t h e i r lodges to do s o ; a n d t h a t his o r d e r b e a n n o u n c e d by t h e Masters in open lodge at t h e next communication. I n view of these invasions, h e r e c o m m e n d e d : That in future whenever any Master Mason of this jurisdiction ascertains that one whom he knows to be a resident of this State goes elsewhere to get the degrees of masonry, it shall be the duty of such Master Mason immediately to report the facts to the Worshipful Master of the lodge in whose jurisdiction the one so taking the degrees reâ&#x20AC;˘sides; that it shall be the duty of such Worshipful Master to announce at the next meeting of his lodge that no member thereof shall recognize such person as a mason .or have any masonic intercourse with him until the lodge is in receipt of an order

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therefor from either the Grand Master or the Grand Lodge; that it shall also be the duty of such Worshipful Master immediately to lay the facts of the case before the Grand Master ; and that it shall be the duty of. the Grand Master through the Grand Secretary immediately to give to each constituent lodge of the jurisdiction a notice of the matter accompanied by a similar order as to recognition and masonic intercourse. Such a course promptly taken and firmly adhered to will, in my judgment, soon stop this growing evil of trespass, infringement and invasion. T h e c o m m i t t e e on t h e address reported approval of t h i s rec6mm e n d a t i o n and also h i s " c o n d e m n a t i o n of t h e practice of r e v e a l i n g " t h e results of ballots in lodges for t h e degrees. Their r e p o r t was a d o p t e d . T h e following a m e n d m e n t to t h e Constitution was a d o p t e d : No lodge shall have more than one ballot for the three degrees; but, though an .applicant may be elected to receive them, if at any time from the date of his election to the date of his raising, objection to his advancement be made by any member, such objection shall be referred to a committee consisting of not less than five nor more than seven members, who shall be elected by ballot, by a majority of the members present, at a meeting called for that purpose, with power to inquire into the cause thereof; who shall, at the next stated communication (unless further time be gran ted), report thereon ; and upon the reception of such report, if no cause for the objection has been assigned, or if the cause assigned be, in the opinion of two-thirds of the members present, not a valid and masonic one, the lodge may confer the degrees in the same manner as if no objection had been made; Provided, That shonld the objection be sustained, the fee shall be returned to the applicant, and after the expiration of one year from the date.of objection the applicant may again petition for the degrees, as any other profane. Correct. As soon as a candidate has received t h e E.". A.\ degree h e acquires certain masonic rights, a n d if an a t t e m p t is made to b a r h i s a d v a n c e m e n t h e is entitled t o k n o w w h y or for w h a t reason, in o r d e r t h a t he may have o p p o r t u n i t y to defend himself. W e fear t h a t injustice is often d o n e E.'. A.', masons, w h e n objection to their a d v a n c e m e n t is interposed, in t h e absence of a provision like t h e foregoing, b y b r e t h r e n who do not fairly d i s c r i m i n a t e h i s case from t h a t of a m e r e profane. Bro. R. L. FULTON presented t h e R e p o r t on Correspondence, creditable to h i m as a m a n and mason. Kansas does n o t a p p e a r a m o n g t h o s e noticed. I n o u r r e p o r t of 1888, two years ago, we considered most of t h e Proceedings reviewed b y Bro. FULTON, a n d therefore can n o t r e e n t e r upon t h e task. W i t h assurances of respect we close this notice. W I L L I A M M C M I L L A N , Virginia, M.'.W.'. Grand Master. CHAUNCEY N . NOTEWARE, Carson, R.'.W.'. Grand Secretary.

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NEVADAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1889. N u m b e r of Lodges, 19; Total M e m b e r s h i p , 1,024. Twenty-fifth annual c o m m u n i c a t i o n , J u n e 1 1 - 1 2 , 1889. T h e a d d r e s s of Grand Master, W I L L I A M M C M I L L A N , was brief andi m a i n l y restricted to subjects of local i m p o r t a n c e . T h e condition of t h e fraternity was t h u s r e p r e s e n t e d : The prosperity of our Order for the past year has not been as great as I desired' to report, the returns showing a decrease of twenty-nine members from those of last year. We lost from Washoe Lodge, No. 2, surrendering its charter, at once twenty-three; ' however, peace and harmony everywhere prevail. During the year I have been unable to visit the difTerent lodges, as was my intention to do when elected, owing to pressure of business and want of lime, but from reports received the Craft has not suffered In consequence of my inability to be with^ them, which is evidence to me that the lodges throughout this jurisdiction are iii* charge of wise and competent oflicers. B e i n g informed t h a t two persons r e s i d e n t s of Nevada had been m a d e masons in Scotland, h e directed t h e G r a n d Secretary, in compliance w i t h t h e resolution adopted by G r a n d Lodge i n 1888, to notify t h e lodges of t h e jurisdiction, "Wrbidding masonic i n t e r c o u r s e w i t h t h e m . " S u c h a course seems to b e t h e only r e d r e s s available, w h e n m e n receive t h e degrees in a jurisdiction o t h e r t h a n t h a t of t h e i r residence. By enforcing t h e law of non-intercourse w i t h t h o s e who have t h u s received t h e degrees, future a s p i r a n t s m a y be discouraged from goingabroad to receive them, and foreign, as well as certain American G r a n d Lodges, may be induced to respect t h e p r i n c i p l e t h a t b u t one G r a n d Masonic Body of t h e same rite, can lawfully exercise a u t h o r i t y w i t h i n a State, T e r r i t o r y or Province. Two of t h e cases of invasion n o t e d last year, were disposed of, o n e nearly c o n c l u d e d , while t h e fourth a n d t h e two new ones above m e n tioned, were yet before Grand Lodge. A special communication of G r a n d Lodge was held in Carson City, a n d G r a n d Master w i t h t h e assistance of his associate officers laid t h e corner-stone of t h e G o v e r n m e n t B u i l d i n g in t h a t place. " T h e U n i t e d Grand Lodge of New S o u t h W a l e s " was recognized. Bro. K. L. FULTON again s u b m i t t e d t h e R e p o r t on Correspondence, Kaiisas (1888) received notice. By way of introduction, h e a n n o u n c e d t h e g r e a t loss sustained from t h e d e a t h of Bros. ROB. MORRIS a n d J O H N W . SIMONS, to whose m e m o r y h e p a i d t h e t r i b u t e of fraternal love. A l t h o u g h Bro. FULTON selects w i t h skill, h e refrains from c o m m e n t , ' a n d since t h e larger p a r t of t h e field s u r v e y e d by h i m h a s already been laid open t o t h e view of our readers, we say good-night for t h e year. C. AV. HiNciiCLiFFE, Austin, M.'.W.'. G r a n d Master. C. N. NoTEWABE, Carson, R.'.W.-. G r a n d Secretary.

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NEW BKUXSWICK —J889. Number of Lodges, 32; Total Membership, 1,833. Twenty-second annual communication, April 23-24, 1889. Grand Master, JA.MES MCNICITOL, delivered an address of eight pages, -devoted to subjects of interest at home. From the returns in the Grand Secretary's office, lie found that there had been an increase in memberrship, and trusted that suspensions for non-payment of dues were nearly ended. He expressed the opinion—which was undoubtedly correct — that if Secretaries of lodges would more promptly collect dues, suspen.sions for non-payment would be greatly lessened. AVe are aware that it requires not a little nerve on the jaart of a Secretary to demand the payment of dues at the time required by the By-Laws, but let hiul not flinch from his duty, and whenever a brother, after due notice and demand, fails to pay up, let him report the case to the lodge for its actiou, and soon he will find his task lightened and the treasury better filled, or the respon.sibility for any deficit transferred from him to the lodge, which should enforce its laws when a delinquent is able to pay, but when for any reasonable cause he is unable to pay, give him more time or remit his dues. In feeling terms Grand Master called attention to deceased brethren •of that and other jvirisdictions, briefly recounting their merits as masons .and citizens. One lodge lost its hall by fire, but having with business foresight had it insured, they were prepared for the emergency and had rebuilt a fine hall. Grand Master in relating this incident, took occasion to remind tlie brethren of the great propriety of insuring their property of every kind. The steps taken to pay off their floating debt had not been responded to as anticipated, only four lodges having forwarded contributions aggregating eighty-five dollars. Again, the attention of the Grand Body was earnestlj- directed to that important subject. The failure was thought to he due to the fact that it had not been properly brought before the lodges. •Orand Master felt assured that by the united action of the fraternity they •could not only wipe ofT their floating debt, but within fifteen years pay their bonded debt, when the property of Grand Lodge would be a source •of profit to all concerned. Though their library contained many valuable masonic works, which would well repay perusal by masonic students, it had been not much used. 'This neglect was attributed to its unattractive condition, which the committee was unable to improve for want of funds. It was suggested that the committee invite the city lodges to cooperate with them to make " the library room more cheerful and attractive." Grand Master informed the brethren that Bro. WILLIAM F. BUNTING, P.". G.'. M.'., had prepared a history of freemasonry in that Province, which he was ready to print provided he received such encouragement as would justify its publication. The fraternity were advised to secure a copy.

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Grant that freemasonry is what its friends assume and assert, then a correct history of its introduction on this continent and its aftergrowth — especially in those parts where the English language is spoken — cannot be a iiiatter of indifference to the brother who would from the past derive information to guide him in the future. To attain such knowledge, he must resort to local histories, such as that produced by Bro. SIIULTZ, of Maryland, and tliat of Bro. ]5UNTING, if published, for a trustworthy insight into the facts relative to the planting and outgrowth of the Institution in the various jurisdictions. Again, if the general history of freemasonry in the States and Provinces indicated, is ever written, its author must depend on such histories for his data, and, in j)articular, for the material out of which to construct its introductory chapters. That such a work would be welcomed, no thoroughgoing mason will deny, and for that reason he should encourage the preparation anrl jjublication of local histories, in order that a general history may be rendered possible and probable. On account of the great influence masonry has had in shaping and supporting measures tending to the peace and enlightened progress of our country, its general history should, in the estimate of a brother, be next in importance to our National history. Doubtless he would so regard it, were one produced and accessible. How much the authors of the two or three histories of our country that deserve to be called national, dej^ended on earlier and less pretentious works, may be inferred from their frequent reference to the latter in their foot notes, and without which they would have lacked in many places the substantial basis of fact. Just such a course must the coming • national historian of masonry pursue to bring out a reliable history and afford it at a price not exceeding the means of the average purchaser. Again, we say, encourage the local historian, aid every attempt fairly made to gather and condense masonic facts, to the end that a more comj>lete general work may at no remote date be in the hands of masonic readers. From a table of Grand Secretary AVETMORB, it appears that in 1878, there were in the Province thirty-four lodges, whose membership aggregated 2,317. This year (1889) there were thirty-two lodges whose membership aggregated 1,833 — a loss in eleven years of two lodges and four hundred and seventy-eight members. The lowest ebb in members was reached in 1888, when the total was 1,800. This year shows a gain of thirty-three members, with better prospects for the future, according to the reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters and other reports. By a vote of Grand Lodge the " United Grand Lodge of New SouthWales," was recognized, and the commission of its representative to the Grand Lodge of New South Wales, was renewed as representative to the new Grand Lodge. No Keport on Correspondence. THOMAS WALKEK, M. D., Saint John, M.'.W.'.Grand Master. EDWIN J. WETMORE, Saint John, R.'.W.'. Grand Secretary.

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XE>V HA3IPSHIREâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1889. N u m b e r of Lodges, 76; Total M e m b e r s h i p , 8,280. T h e One h u n d r e d t h a n n u a l communication, May 15-16, 1889. Since this was t h e centennial a n n i v e r s a r y of t h e organization of t h e Grand Lodge, B r o t h e r GEORGE W . CUKRIER, Grand Master, briefly directed attention t o t h a t e v e n t a n d t h e progress of masonry i n t h e jurisdiction as follows: One hundred years ago there were in the State three lodges, which were represented at a meeting held in Portsmouth, July 8,1789. Although bat few were present It was decided to organize a Grand Lodge, which was done, officers elected, some regulations adopted and at a subsequent meeting Brother JOHN SULLIVAN was installed as first Grand Master of masons in New Hampshire. During the year three new charters were granted and a charter was procured from the State Legislature, to be in force for twenty years, at the expiration of which time the organization had become so strong as to leave no doubt of its success, and the charter was made perpetual. As the State grew and prospered, with new industries more and more in every part of our territory, the lodges continued to increase in number as well as in efficiency and usefulness, until in 1S15 the Order had become so widespread over the State that it was thought best to move the place of meeting from Portsmouth to Concord, where the annual meeting of this Grand Body has ever since been, held. Our membership has grown from a few hundred to more than eight thousand Master Masons, and it is due the fraternity to say that this membership comes from the very best element of our civilization. D u r i n g t h e year t h e e a r t h l y labors of t h r e e b r e t h r e n , two P a s t G r a n d Masters a n d a District D e p u t y G r a n d Master ceased, t h e y b e i n g called to enjoy a h i g h e r life. I n words inspired b y fraternal esteem, G r a n d Master recorded t h e i r work a n d w o r t h as masons a n d citizens. A petition for a dispensation t o form a lodge, signed b y eleven b r e t h r e n a n d a s s e n t e d to b y t h e n e a r e s t lodges, was r e c e i v e d ; n o n e , however, of those proposed for officers h a d signed t h e petition, " b u t t h e y , with a b o u t fifty others, h a d signed a n o t h e r petition," a n d to t h e m it was t h a t t h e former wished t h e dispensation granted. For very obvious reasons t h e G r a n d Master w i t h h e l d action and passed t h e p a p e r s over to t h e G r a n d Lodge. T h e committee to w h o m t h e papers were referred reported favorably; a dispensation was voted to certain b r e t h r e n , t h e t h r e e first officers b e i n g n a m e d . Grand Master CURRIER concluded his address w i t h t h e following appropriate, timely a d v i c e : Brethren, we are standing upon the threshold of a new century; let us pledge ourselves, with renewed zeal, to the sublime tenets of our noble Order. We believe that masonry is of Divine origin, because love of GOD. our neighbor and ourselves is the highest incentive to human action, and embraces the most sublime elements in this world or any world. Stimulated by this high and holy principle we are spreading abroad our charities to the four quarters of the globe, which never find their way into public print. Our religion will not allow our left hand to know what our right hand doeth ; our alms, so far as can be, are always done in secret, without partiality or hypocrisy. They have done much to obviate woes and counteract the evils of our race; whatwe shall yet accomplish, if we are faithful, will never be known until the great drama of human life is wound up ; what human thought can conceive of a religion more GoD-iike than to exemplify the doctrine of our SAVIOUR; Peace on earth; good will toman.

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In closing, then, what is necessary to aid us in our woric and push on the conquest still in view? M'eask no array of steel, ho tramp of the war horse upon the battle field, no legislative enactments, no high judicial authority, no strong arm of the law to protect or give us a successful triumph ; and, whether we are molested or not, we shall continue as we have done, like the coral builders of the ocean, heaping up Islands and continents until our labor in this earthly lodge is closed. Members of the Grand Lodge, let us be true and faithful, and the Grand Waster on high will grant us the victory. T h e r e p o r t s of the District D e p u t y G r a n d Masters, as we have noted in former years, will r a n k a m o n g t h e first a n d most satisfactory of such p a p e r s . T h e work a n d condition of t h e lodges is so represented t h a t • o n e can, by t h e i r perusal, g e t a fair view of t h e great influence of our v e n e r a t e d Institution i n t h a t State. I t s p e r m a n e n c e t h e r e is assured. If n o u n t o w a r d event i n t e r v e n e s t o e m b a r r a s s activity and t h u s retard g r o w t h — n o sign of w h i c h , even t h e faintest, appears on t h e distant horizon — t h e history of t h e second c e n t u r y of its existence will be illustrated b y d e e d s of c h a r i t y a n d t h e vigorous s u p p o r t of those principles w h i c h contribute to social, intellectual, moral elevation. T h e u n f o r t u n a t e b r o t h e r , the d e p e n d e n t widow a n d n e e d y orphan, who have been k i n d l y relieved b y its beneficence, will, w i t h devout hearts, invoke blessing on t h e Institution, a n d p r a y t h a t it m a y last while h u m a n suffering n e e d s relief. T h e only notable t h i n g in t h e way of legislation was t h e adoption of t h e following a m e n d m e n t to t h e C o n s t i t u t i o n : If any lodge shall unreasonabl.v refuse its approbation and recommendation for the establishment of a new lodge, the pelilioners may apply to the Grand Master, who ;6hall appoint a commission of three Past Masters, of lodges not in the immediate vicinage, who shall receive such statement in writing as the petitioners may see fit to make; and such statement in writing as the lodge, after due notice, may see fit to make; shall hear such testimony on each side as the petitionens and the lodge may ofl'er. and reduce the substance of the same to writing; they shall make such Investigation on their own part, asshall enable them to form an intelligent judgment of the question, whether the good of masonry would be promoted by the formation of such new lodge; and :shall report the statements on either side, the testimony and their own investigations and conclusions, to the uext annual communication of the Grand Lodge, which shall consider the same, and may thereupon refuse or grant a dispensation or warrant, for such new lodge, as the good of masonry may seem to them to demand, notwithstanding the refusal of such lodge to approve or recommend the same. T h e spirit of that a m e n d m e n t is in accord with t h e acts of two G r a n d Bodies of a n o t h e r m a s o n i c organization, and, in substance, end o r s e d b y t h e Supreme G r a n d Body before which t h e y came on appeal. I t is a subject deeply to be r e g r e t t e d t h a t such legislation becomes necessary in a n y masonic j u r i s d i c t i o n . But, in some instances — rare ones, we are glad t o s a y — s u c h is t h e o b s t i n a t e refusal of subordinates, e i t h e r p r o m p t e d b y fear or d o w n r i g h t perversity, to listen to reasonable a r g u m e n t a n d concede s o m e w h a t to t h e e n l a r g e m e n t of t h e field of mas o n r y , t h a t similar e n a c t m e n t s a r e t h e sole m e a n s b y which t h e enlargem e n t of t h a t field can b e m a d e . B u t w e t h i n k t h a t cases, anticipated b y such a provision, should b e v e r y clear, before a G r a n d Body would :feel itself called on to enforce it.

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Bro. A. S. AVAIT submitted the Report on Correspondence. The Proceedings of fifty-two Grand Lodges receive courteous notice, the majority being reviewed at some length. In his review of Illinois (1888) he quotes the following from Bro. EoBBixs' report in reference to what further action American Grand Lodges, which have recognized the Grand Lodge of Quebec, will take t o be consistent: We shall not dispute the correctness of Bro. WAIT'S opinion that in order to preserve her consistency it was necessary for the Grand Lodge of England to resent the action of the Grand Lodge of liUnois, b u t with us it is a question of far greater inter•est what the Grand Lodges in this country who have recognized the Grand Lodge of Quebec as possessing jurisdiction in that Province, are going to do to preserve their •consistency.

And then comments in this wise: The comment is extended to much greater length, b u t all going to the point that, having recognized the Grand Lodge of Quebec, the American Grand Lodge must in •order to be consistent, declare non-recognition of its three English lodges,and their members. And it is insisted that the m a i n t e n a n c e of those lodges by England is a menace to the supremacy of all the American Grand Lodges. We do not so view it. England has never, so far as we have heard, attempted to •charter a lodge within the territory of an existing American Grand Lodge, and has never intimated the purpose or claimed the power to do so. lE claims no right, and intimates no intention, to charter new lodges in the Province of Quebec. The three lodges in question were chartered by the Grand Lodge of England before the establishment of any Grand Lodge for that territory, and when the act was perfectly legitimate, w h a t it does, and all it does, now. is, to allow those lodges, so long as they choose, to •continue to exist under the anihority by which they were created. The right of England to maintain these lodges is not by her placed upon the ground of any right to •create lodges within the territory of Quebec, nor does it imply any sneh claim. The difference between such a claim and the attitude it assumes is too familiar to require to be restated, or to justify us in entering upon a reiirgument of it. We content our:selves with simply stating, what, to our minds, is too plain for argument, that t h e maintenance of the.three lodges in question is no attacli upon, or menace to, the independent sovereignty of the Grand Lodge of Quebec, clearly none to the other Grand JjOdges of the American continent, and there is no inconsistency in the latter recognizing the Grand Lodge of Quebec, and refusing to enter actively into the quarrel between the latter and the Grand Lodge of England.

Under Kansas, he quotes the close of our report of the convention •of Grand and Past Grand Masters held in Chicago, and then says: We have examined the various accounts of t h a t convention so far as opportunity has offered, and have read and studied its discussions, and the thing which has struck us as most noticeable in them is, the entire absence of anything new. No new question either of masonic law, government or usage, was discussed or raised before that body, nor was any view presented upon any one of them that has not for years been familiar to the Craft. What the benefit to masonry can be tor brethren, however Jearned or able, to assemble and publish to the world their views there expressed, which have before been repeated over and over, we are not informed.

AVecan only give Bro. WAIT our individual opinion as to the probable benefit such conventions would be to masonry, which is this: We think if they were held annually, or, at the farthest, biennially, and their proceedings, so far as consistent with obligations, were fully reported, the benefit would very closely approximate that rendered to masonry by the Guild of Correspondence reporter.? who, for the last

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twenty years, off and on, liave been hammering away at the same old questions, and would perhaps aid them in removing some of the obstacles which prevent uniformity in the private worlc and enable them to soften down some of the asperities which crop out in the newer masonic codes. Could only this much be accomplished, we think the fraternity would be benefited. One or two more extracts were marked for insertion, but the connection in which they appear would make it necessary to quote from others, which neither space nor time will permit. In conclusion, we may say that upon most of the questions that have elicited discussion for the last six or eight years, we have not differed witli him in opinion; and upon those in which we have, it haa been prompted by the desire to reach the true and just, rather than to gain the applause of a mere disputant. GEORGE W . CURRIER, Nashua, M.'.W.'. Grand Master. GEORGE P. CLEAVES, Concord, R.'.VV.-. Grand Secretary.

KEW JERSEY —1889. Number of Lodges, 1C3; Total Membership, 13,048. One hundred and second annual communication, January 23-24,1889.An engraved portrait of Bro. JOSEPH \V. COXGDON adorns the Proceedings. , The address of Bro. ROBERT M . MOORE, Grand Master, fills twentythree closely printed pages. ' Under " Brethren at Rest," he announced the death of a Master of a lodge, ten Past iSIasters, a Past Grand Junior Warden and a P.\ D.'. D.\ Grand Master of that jurisdiction, and also the demise of ROB MORRIS and JOHN W . SIMONS, with the usual recom-

mendation. Their controversy with the Grand Lodge of New York being then unsettled, he devoted considerable space to a presentation of their' side of the case, and his view was afterward approved by the Committee on Jurisprudence, whose report was adopted by the Grand Lodge. The condition, work, etc., of the Craft was thus presented: The condition of the Craft in New Jersey, while not yet all" that oould be desired,. ls,on t h e whole a prosperous and a happy one. T h e masonic ideal is higher t h a n even one year ago — due largely to the inspiration caught by the olticers of the lodges at our last a n n u a l communication; to t h e legislation had on that occasion ; to the unselfish and untiring labors of these my beloved associate and Subordinate Grand Officers; a n d to the officers and members of t h e subordinate lodges, who, more than ever before, have endeavored to excel in the proper wielding of the masonic trowel. The standard of mental, moral and physical qualifications is higher; the waste places are being h u i l t u p ; and t h e meaulng and i n t e n t of masonry — real masonry —is being more fully comprehended. The lodges working i n the German langnage.and whose improvement was noticed in my address of last year,are c o n t i n u i n g on t h e upward p a t h . a n d l a m happy to statethat t h e district which these lodges compose is now, in spirit as well as in name, ao. integral portion of this Grand Lodge.

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One lodge was constituted and dispensations to form two lodges were granted. Assisted by Associate and Subordinate Grand Officers, he laid the corner-stones of three public structures and dedicated and consecrated the burial plot of a lodge. Harmony Lodge celebrateil its centennial anniversary, Ivanhoe its twenty-first anniversary, and St. Johns, No. 1, more than a century and a quarter old, as usual celebrated WASHINGTON'S birthday. He reminded Grand Lodge that R.'.W.-. JOSEPH H . HOUGH would that day complete his fiftieth year of service as Grand Secretary; and having alluded to the testimonial prepared for the occasion, he congratulated him on his years of service and devotion to the interests of the Craft in that State. We extract his remarks respecting the use arid misuse of the black ball: There is nothing in freemasonry that is guarded more sacredly than is the right — the inherent right —of every member to cast his ballot on the petition of an applicant for the privileges of masonry. It is his right to cast this ballot as he wills, w i t h o u t let or hindrance, and responsible only to GOD, masonry and his own conscience; and yet, under the cover of this sacredly-guarded right, how many w r o n g are often perpetrated. I hold that, in the symbolic sense, each member of a lodge is, or ought to be, a Tyler,stationed outside the inner door of our Mystic Temple, whose absolute duty it is to prevent the entrance of all material that is unfit for masonic uses. The majority of our members, however, depend entirely upon the report of the Committee of Investigation, and does such committee always discharge its dnties faithfully? How many of the members of such committees interview the applicant, where he is not personally known to them, in order to ascertain whether the statements made in his petition are really understood by him, and learn as to his sincerity in the making of them? Are not many of the reports presented to the lodge by such committees based on mere hearsay — that the applicant is a good sort of fellow —and without further ado is reported worthy, when the facts are that the committee haven't ascertained as to whether, in real character, he is worthy or unworthy the high privileges for which they recommend h i m ? Or, as it sometimes happens, that the committee having made a realeftbrt to ascertain the real status of the applicant, and, having so ascertained, are in doubt as to his worthiness, do they not often give the applicant the benefit of the doubt, and by reporting him worthy, mislead those of the members who depend upon that report for guidance as to how they will cast their ballot? Brethren, these things ought not so to be. That member of a Committee of Investigation, or of a lodge, who is in doubt as to the worthiness of an applicant, or who, knowing or believing him to be unworthy the privileges of freemasonry, or incompetent to appreciate and obey the teachings of the same, or who, because of an evii disposition, is calculated to disturb the peace a n d harmony of the Craft, or wiio, for any cause, might prove a dishonor to the fraternity, and yet, because of a desire to increase the funds of the lodge, or to swell the membership, or to give the olficers work, or because the applicant is a "hail, well-met sort of fellow," or from any other motive of that sort, fails to cast the black ball. Such member, by such failure, may be inflicting an irreparable injury upon his lodge and upon the Craft at large. We are not as careful in this respect as we ought, in honor and in obligation, to be. All honor to those brave, true Craftsmen who are ever on the watch to prevent the entrance of all those whom they do not believe would prove an honor to masonry, or make true workmen in the masonic quarry or on the walls of the Masonic Temple. On the other hand, the brother who, knowing or believing an applicant to be fit material for the Masonic Temple — such an one as masonry loves to welcome to its shrine —whose listening ear would catch true masonic meanings from the instructive

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and instructing tongue, a n d in whose faithful breast the mysteries of masonry might and would be safely lodged — such a n one as masons wouM be proud and glad to call brother,and w h o might be a benefit and prove an acquisition to the lodge, and yet, because of u n w o r t h y motives or from spite or spleen, or a desire, perchance, to get even with the lodge for some real or fancied slight, or for any other reason not masonic, castsablacl! ball against, and thus, by h i s o n e vole, rejects such a p p l i c a n t — t h e brother so casting such bliick ball commits a threefold masonic olfcnse, intensified by t h e fact that it is a coward's act, striking from ambush and in the dark, Alas, how many wrongs have been inflicted upon masonry by t h e acceptance of those who ought to have been rejected, and t h e rejection of those who ought to have been accepted. 1 believe i n a high standard of requirement for admission to masonic privileges— " quality, not quantity,*' should be o u r motto - and a high standard of requirement on our part will u l t i m a t e in a better class of applicants, both in the mental and moral sense.

He stated that their rule respecting the physical qualification of a candidate was this: "Absolute perfection of physical competency to fulfill literally the requirements of the Symbolic degrees." The Cominittee on Masonic Home submitted a very complete report, but definite action was deferred till the next annual communication of Grand Lodge. The testimonial to Bro. Grand Secretary HOUGH, an album containing an engrossed address and a gold-mounted ebony cane, was.presented by Bro. HENRY R. CANNON, P.". G.'. M.'., accompanied a tribute of respect. Bro. HOUGH "accepted the testimonial with grateful acknowledgment." Warrants were voted to the lodges under dispensation. Bro. Rev. HENRY VEHSLAGE, P.-. G.'. M.'., presented the Report on

Correspondence. The Proceedings of fifty-four Grand Lodges receive fraternal notice. • In one of his papers, he alludes to a Grand Master's views of the P.'. M.'. degree and says: His remarks on " Past Master's Degree " clearly show the confusion and bewilderment that have been caused by t h e misuse of a word, and from which escape has been sought by dropping out t h e whole thing, b u t which might easily be avoided by treating it as a ceremony pertaining to t h e installation of a Worshipful Master, nevermore calling it a " degree."

He disapproves of holding masonic communications on Sunday. No masonic work, except the burial of a mason, is done by the fraternity in Kansas on that day. More we might quote from his courteous report, but the space allotted is full, and we will close with respects to its author. CHARLES H . MANN, Haddonfield, M.'.W.*. Grand Master. JOSEPH H . HOUGH, Trenton, R.'.W.'. Grand Secretary.

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NEW MEXICO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1 8 8 9 . Number of Lodges, 13; Total Membership, 599. Eleventh annual communication, Januarj' 14-16, 1889. Dr. W. S. HARROUN, Grand Master, delivered an addresSj limited to such subjects as were of local concern, and each topic was clearly presented. He announced that quiet but steady progress, harmony and prosperity of the Craft had characterized the past masonic year. Two lodges were instituted during the year and dispensations to form two new lodges were granted. In kindly words he announced the death of Bro. DAVID J. MILLER, who, beginning with the organization of their Grand Lodge, served as Grand Secretary for seven continuous years. Broken in mind and body, he diedin Missouri, but, as Bro. VINCIL said, "was laid to rest by loving hands in the masonic burial lot." Grand Master reported the following case with his advice thereon: A candidate had been regularly initiated an Entered Apprentice and passed to the degree of a Fellow Craft, who had lost the sight of one eye, without the lodge's knowledge that this Grand Lodge had sustained a decision that the loss of the sight of an eye incapacitates its possessor for membership. This was done also, as I understand, without the members of the lodge knowing that the candidate possessed this disqualification. I was further informed that the candidate possessed all the other necessary qualifications to make him a b r l g h t a n d useful mason. Under these circumstances I advised the lodge to give him the Master's degree,providing he complied with all theuecessary requirements and was duly elected. My idea in thus deciding was t h a t t h e brethren of Union Lodge would be doing the candidate a greater injustice in withholding the third degree, than the injury to masonry, could possibly be from any ideal notion of unfit material. In my view of this question, in speculative masonry, we should look more to the moral and mental, than to the physical qualifications of those who' knock at our doors.

> The Committee on Jurisprudence did not approve his decision, but referred to and endorsed a decision made by a member of the committee when Grand Master in 1886, and approved by the Grand Lodge, reading as follows: While your committee hold that the loss of an eye is not of that vital importance as the loss of a limb in the material used in the constructiou of the edifice, yet the timber used in the erection of this moral temple should be complete in all its parts.

flis advice was again asked as to the disposition of a member of one of their lodges who wished to have his name erased from the membership roll because he believed "the Holy Bible to be a dangerous book; one that has been directly the cause of more outrages upon innocence and helplessness than anj' other cause in the history of mankind. It should be taken from the altar of masonry as a maligner of the Glorious Architect of the Universe â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the GOD of Nature^' and he advised that the member "be allowed to withdraw." We think his advice was judicious, and might have been approved without harm to masonry in that jurisdiction.

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The committee aforesaid, did not concur, but recommended "that this matter be referred back to the lodge of which the offending brother is a member, with instructions to have charges preferred against and served upon him, and that he be tried as provided by our Constitution and laws foi- the trial of offenders against masonic landmarks," and the recommendation was adopted. It would have saved time and trouble to his lodge and perhaps to the Grand Lodge, had the fellow been banished to Vienna Lodge, No. 150, Illinois, where he would have found congenial company and a CRUM of comfort. The following amendment to the Constitution was adopted: " Each lodge shall own, rent or control in its own name the rooms occupied by it for lodge purposes. Lodges may, upon showing proper cause to the Grand Master, for the time being, be permitted by dispensation of the G.'. M.'., to sub-lease their lodge rooms to other organizations not masonic, for limited terms, not to exceed three calendar years, under such restrictions as may be imposed by the G.'.M.'. The G.'. M.'. is hereby required to make full report of his proceedings, under the above provisions, to the Grand Lodge at each annual communication of the same." And the time that "must intervene between the conferring of any two degrees upon any one applicant," was fixed at " one lunar month." Charters were granted the two lodges U. D. Bro. MAX FROST, P.'.G.'.M.'.,Grand Lecturer, presented the Report on Correspondence. It embraces the Proceedings of fifty-five Grand Lodges, l^ansas (1888) being the last one noticed. Bro. FnosT quotes or condenses much valuable information for his readers, for which they ought to be, and doubless are, grateful. A. W. MOREHEAD, Silver City, M.".W.-. Grand Master. A. A. KEEN, East Las Vegas, K.'. W.'. Grand Secretary.

NEW SOUTH WALES â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1 8 8 8 - 8 9 . Number of Lodges, 186; Membership, not reported. On the 16th of August, 18S8, a meeting of the masons of the English, Scotch and New South AVales Constitutions was held in Sidney, to establish the United Grand Lodge of New South AVales. The i)urpose of the meeting having been stated, a history of freemasonry in that Province was read, and the " Articles of Union" agreed upon by the joint committees were submitted. The "United Grand Lodge of New South Wales" was duly proclaimed, and Lord CAERI.VGTON was elected Grand Master of the new Grand Lodge. Some business of local importance having been tran.sacted, the lodge was then closed. Âť A lodge of sorrow was held August 18, 1888, to perform the last sad rites over the remains of JAMES SQUIRE FARNEM,, P.'. G.'. M .'.of the Grand

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On September 18, 1888, the members of the United Grand Lodge of New South Wales assembled to install the Grand Master elect. Lord CARBiNGTON. The ceremony was performed by M.'.W;. Bro. Chief Justice WAY, who at its conclusion, delivered a happily conceived address to the Grand Master, from which we take the following extract: Tlie ceremonial in which we are engagsd testifies to four great facts. T h e obligation which has been taken by you, and the common supplications in which we have united, are a renewed declaration of our belief as masons in t h e Great Architect of the Universe, and of our dependence upon him in this and every other undertaking. T h e •ceremonial is also proof of our loyalty to the Queen — (applause) — for it is her representative who has been raised by the acclamation.s of t h e Craft to t h e Grand Mastership. This ceremonial shows also that whilst freemasonry is in some respects the most conservative of h u m a n institutions, for " it is not in the power of any man or body of men to make innovation in the body of freemasonry," yet its Constitutions furnish to its members in these young commonwealths, as well as in the older countries, ample scope for their patriotic aspirations after all the privileges of national life. (Applause). Lastly, this ceremonial removes from masonry in New South Wales the reproach of being divided into parties — (applause)—and exhibits it to the world for the first time as a united brotherhood.

Grand Master announced that he had appointed M.'.W.". Bro. HABMAN J. TARRANT Pro-Grand Master, who was installed, and the installation of the Deputy Grand Master, E.'.W.-. CHARLES F . STOKES, and. the other Grand Officers elect and appointed, followed. The Eepresentatives of Grand Lodges near that of the United Grand Lodge of ISfew South Wales, were then presented to the Grand Blaster, ^'and tendered their hearty congratulations and recognition." Special communications were held October 22, 1888, January 18th, and February 15, 1889, at which reports were submitted and the matters reported received attention. The regular quarterly was held March 13,1889, Deputy Grand Master STOKES in the East.

He announced the death of Bro. JOHN WILLIAMS

late D.'.G.'.M.'.of the English Constitution. The Board of General Purposes submitted an interesting report. From it we glean the following: Their Grand Lodge had been cordially recognized by the Grand Lodges of England and Scotland, but recognition was withheld by that of Ireland because certain lodges formerly under its jurisdiction, had, while owing it a large sum of money, gone over to the new Grand Lodge. Since there was an apparent "confusion of facts," the Grand Registrar " was requested to take the matter in hand," and little doubt was apprehended that " on the receipt of his letter," recognition would be accorded. Nominations of brethren for election as officers of Grand Lodge were made. The second quarterl}' was held June 12,1889, Deputy Grand Master STOKES presiding.

He announced the death of Bro. JOHN WILLIAMS, late

District Grand Master of the English Constitution. It was unanimously voted "that the Grand Secretary be directed to write a letter of condolence to the widow and family of" the deceased.

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The Board of General Purposes in their report,-which was adopted^ decided that "any E/. A;, was fully qualified to claim and exercise his undoubted prerogative of votmg. Seven private lodges amalgamated, forming three lodges. The election of Grand Officers was held at this communication. The United Grand Lodge of Victoria was recognized, the vote therefor being carried by acclamation. It was unanimously voted that a committee — named — be authorized to expend a sum not exceeding £75, for the purpose of erecting a tablet, in the Grand Lodge room, to the memory of Bro. JAMES SQUIRE FARNELL,

Past Grand Master. An amended motion was adopted, interdicting the publication of lodge proceedings in any but masonic journals. Intermediate the close of this quarterly and the annual communication. Grand Lodge officers and brethren assembled, and Deputy Grand Master STOKES opened a lodge of sorrow, the purpose being to pay their respects to the niemorj' of Bro. JOHN WILLIAMS, D . ' . G . ' . M . ' . of the Eng-

lish Constitution. The remains of the deceased having been'placed in the middle of the Grand Lodge room, the prescribed service was'read,. and the Deputy Grand Master, in a short address, recalled the worth of the lamented brother. The remains were then conveyed to the cemetery and the last act of the ceremony performed. The annual communication was held June 24, 1889. The Grand Master elect, M.'.AV.-. Lord OARRINGTON, was obligated and invested with the insignia of his office. He then appointed Bro. HARMAN J. TABRANT, P.". G.'. M.'., as Pro-GrandMaster for the ensuing year. The Deputy Grand IMaster elect, Bro. CHAKLES F . STOKES, was presented, obligated and invested with the jewel of his office. 'J'he Grand Lodge officers elect were presented and invested with the jewels of their respective offices. Grand Master delivered a brief but excellent address, giving assurance that the "United Grand Lodge of New South Wales," and the private lodges of its obedience, were harmoniously performing their several duties with due regard to the welfare-of the Craft. He announced that a movement had been begun to establish a " Masonic Orphanage forBoj's," with fair prospect of success. As proof of the good resulting from the union, he mentioned that warrants for the establishment of four new lodges, had been granted. • Parenthetically we may remark that since as above stated, seven lodges had amalgamated forming but three, the four new lodges warranted made up for the four old ones which had ceased to exist, thus keeping up the number set down at the head of this paper, to-wit, 186. In terms of earnest appreciation, he recalled the masonic services of Bros. JAMES SQUIRE FARNELL and JOHN WILLIAMS, to whose memory he

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The evils consequent on unbrotherly rivalry having ceased and a spirit of concord prevailing throughout the Grand Jurisdiction, it is safe, we are sure, to predict a steady growth of the. Order and that degree of its usefulness which entitles it to a high place in the rank of factors that broaden the area of national freedom and deepen the channels of charity and brotherly love. Plis Excellency, Lord CARKINGTON, M.'.W.". Grand Master. HAKMAN J. TARRANT, P.'.G.".M.'., Pro-Grand Master.

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Number of Lodges, 718; Total Membership, 74,065. The One hundred and eighth annual communication, June 4-6,1889.^ Engraved portraits of Past Grand Master JESSE B . ANTHONY and EDWARD M . L . EHLERS, Grand Secretary, ornament the Proceedings. The address of Grand Master, FRANK E . LAWRENCE, will commend itself to intelligent readers at home and abroad. Perhaps the most gratifying information ever given to Grand Lodge, was that it was free from debt, every obligation having been paid. Fac-similes of the certificates of discharges, executed by the proper authorities, were published to verify — if such verification was needed — the celebration of the event, on the 24th of the preceding April and the announcement of the Grand Master on this occasion. His words upon that topic and the incentives to other efforts were as follows: For the first time in its history the Grand Lodge assembles to-day In a h o m e which is absolutely its own ; a home over which no debt casts its shadow, against which no man holds the smallest claim. The sounds of our recent rejoicing have scarcely died away, when we come together to take sober account of the doings of the past a n d develop further plans for the future. In such rare a n d inspiring circumstances we should bring to t h e tasks which how await us more t h a n our ordinary determinati6n to be faithful to the great interests committed 10 o u r care, recognizing fully that h u m a n existence is, or should be, made u p of a continuous succession of efforts, and that the achievements of t h e past, no matter what they have been, cannot long content us, b u t only point the way to furtber^progre»s in the coming time.

He announced the death of several brethren in that and other jurisdictions, specially calling to mind the abilities, services in the masonic field, and worth of Past Grand Masters JOSEPH D. EVANS and JOHN W . SIMONS.

Dispensations to form two new lodges were granted — one by himself and the other, in his absence, by the D.\ G.'. Master. Respecting the increase of lodges, he said: I very earnestly recommend to the Grand Lodge that t h e policy of recent years with respect to t h e erection of new lodges be rigidly adhered to i a t h e future. No o n e familiar with the subject can doubt that the number of lodges is, with exceptions which are few a n d rare, sufficiently great to meet all proper requirements of t h e fra-

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ternity within o u r jurisdiction ; and save as those exceptions shall from time to time present themselves, it is my very firm belief that a n y increase whatever in Ihe n u m b e r of our subordinate lodges is far more likely to be d e t r i m e n t a l than advantageous to the true interests of the fraternity.

Their relations with other Grand Lodges, with the exception of that of New Jersey, were peaceful and liappy. He considered tlie controversy between their Grand Lodge and the Grand Lodge of New Jersey at some length and concluded by hoping tliat there would be no lasting difference between them. Fortunately, he had no decisions to report, their absence being accounted for as follows: Our Constitution and laws are simple, generally understood, and willingly obeyed. I t is not often t h a t your Grand Master is called upon to determine a question of such novelty or of such general interest as to merit a place in your Proceedings, nor is it customary in this jurisdiction for the Grand Master to present to the Grand Lodge his decisions upon matters which are of interest only to the persons concerned. Some cause seems to have produced of recent years a lesseningof the disputatious spirit from which, as a rule, we are by no means exempt. From my point of view the cause seems to be that we have found better occupation ; for m e n as busy as we have been have very little leisure to give to small disputes, or to contentions based upon mere abstractions.

The hint in the last paragraph points out a way, which if entered on, would save much time and trouble in other jurisdictions. Very full information upon several subjects of direct importance in that jurisdiction, was clearly given to the Grand Body. The efforts of the "Special Committee on Asylum" to secure a fit location for that institution, were detailed, and the one finally decided on, was earnestly recommended. Under "The Asylum," Grand Master said: ' After long years of waiting we find ourselves face to face with m a n y problems relating to the Asylum itself and its system of management. Are we ready to meet them ? ft

To achieve the full measure of usefulness which we hope the Asylum will attain. It will be necessary to add largely to our present resources; and such additions can only be obtained through the voluntary contributions of brethren and of benevolent friends. To gain these, our work must be such as to merit the benefactions of those who combine philanthropy of purpose with intelligence of j u d g m e n t ; and if our course shall be such as to demonstrate to the fraternity and to the world that a great wbrk of real, practical, useful charity is actually being performed under our auspices, t h e r e is not the smallest doubt that, as time goes on, our resources will be so increased as to meet t h e largest demands upon ns.

This able address was concluded as follows: So active a participant in late events as I have been is least fitted to eulogize the recent achievements of the Craft; yet it may be said of t h e masons of our immediate time t h a t they applied themselves faithfully to the most imperative task which lay before them, aud, sustained by an unquailing trust in the goodness and mercy of Almighty GOD, faltered not, until, in spile of many difBculties, it was accomplished. Our fraternity within this State is stronger and more prosperous to-day than at any time in ail its a n n a l s ; and. as the future opens rich with promise, let us hope that the history of t h e Craft, through all the years that lie before, may be broad, aud grand, a n d noble, with the fulfillment of one high aspiration ever quickly followed by the binh of another, to the latest time.

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1. i?esoh'C'/, T h a t the property situated atUtica, and known as t h e Utica Driving Tark, be a n d the same is hereby selected as the site for the Masonic Asyium, on condi~tion that perfect title to the property, free of all liens a n d incumbrances, be passed to the Trustees of the Hall a n d Asylum F u n d , at a cost to t h e said Trustees of n o t more than $J0,000. 2. Iins'ilverl, That when such titles shall be perfected, the Trustees of the Hall a n d Asyliini l'"und be a n d they are hereby authorized to pay toward the purchase of said ".property a sum uot exceeding 520,000. F r o m t h e r e p o r t of t h e C o m m i t t e e on t h e H a l l a n d A s y l u m F u n d it a p p e a r s t h a t t h e T r u s t e e s h a d at h a n d in cash $139,655.33, a n d i n a d d i tion " r e n t s d u e a n d u n p a i d " a m o u n t i n g to $11,018.03. T h e said c o m m i t t e e as a s u p p l e m e n t a l r e p o r t , s u b m i t t e d t h e following resolutions, w h i c h w e r e a d o p t e d : Resnlveil, That a committee consisting of one from each Judicial District be appointed by the Grand Master as an Advisory Committee to the Trustees of the Plall a n d Asylum Fund, to consult with them iu regard to the erection of t h e Masonic H o m e .and School. Kemlved, That t h e Grand Lodge request t h e Board of Trustees of t h e Hall a n d A.sjylum F u n d , before determining upon any plan of building or t h e location of a n y building upon the site selected, or entering upon any contract for the erection of a n y •building, that they have the approval of the Grand Master to the same. Jicsnlvefl, That no plan for the erection of the main building be considered, which =shall call for a cost of construction of a sum exceeding one h u n d r e d thousand dollars. All of t h e G r a n d Officers w e r e elected b y a c c l a m a t i o n . F R A N K R. LAWREXCE was reelected G.'. M . \ , b u t declined, t h a n k i n g t h e b r e t h r e n for t h a t r e n e w e d proof of fraternal confidence. W A S H I N G T O N E . CONNOR was reelected G r a n d T r e a s u r e r , b u t also •declined. JoitN W . VROOMAN was elected G r a n d Master, a n d J O H N J . GORMAN was elected G r a n d T r e a s u r e r , b o t h by a c c l a m a t i o n . T h e G r a n d Officers h a v i n g b e e n installed, G r a n d M a s t e r L A W R E N C E delivered h i s valedictory, as follows: Another m o m e n t arid my voice shall be heard no more in this place, a n d how, my brethren, shall I speak to you t h e final words? Surely no m a n has ever been more greatly honored by his brethren than have I. Five times it has been your pleasure to •call me, by your u n a n i m o u s acclamation, to the chief station a m o n g you. D u r i n g f o u r years i l h a s been my privilege to occupy that exalted position. Retiring now. I have the rarest happinei-s to do so at a time of the greatest prosperity, and bearing, I believe, the love of my brethren. Believe me, brethren, the events of t h e past four years will always be brightest in my memory, and, believe me, among t h e great body of t h e Craft, there is no one who hopes more earnestly than I do, that the future which awaits the fraternity may be as bright as o u r hopes have made i t ; and surely, brethren,as t h e new day which has dawned upon t h e Craft advances toward meridian through the exertions of all the brethren, a n d through the eBorts of those whom you have now inducted into ofBce a n d of their successors, under the blessing of divine Providence, t h e work of our hands shall prosper, from year to year. Brethren, dear brethren, 1 bid you an alfectionate farewell. R e s o l u t i o n s e x p r e s s i n g its high a p p r e c i a t i o n of t h e s e r v i c e s a n d w o r t h of r e t i r i n g G r a n d Master LAWRENCE were a d o p t e d b y a r i s i n g v o t e •o G r a n d Lodge.

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I n accordance with t h e r e p o r t of t h e F i n a n c e C o m m i t t e e , t h e s u m of o n e t h o u s a n d dollars was appropriated to p a y t h e Librarian, his a s sistants a n d for t h e purchase of books. T h e C o m m i t t e e on Charity r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t $200 be appropriatedto relieve t h e widow of a P.'.G.'. M.'.; t h a t $300 be appropriated for t h e relief of a d e s t i t u t e P.'. G.'. M.'., and $100 to relieve t h e widow of a form e r G r a n d T r e a s u r e r ; t h e r e p o r t was a d o p t e d . Bro. J E S S E B . A N T H O N Y p r e s e n t e d t h e R e p o r t on

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F r o m h i s preface t h e following: I am nware, that, foUowingafter the late chairman — M.'.W.'. Bro. SIMONS—who tor so many years filled this position with great ability, in many respects this report will suffer by comparison. Our departed brother had the peculiar ability requisite for thedischarge of this duty, which, combined with years of experience in this particularfield, enabled him to present a report in every sense honorable to this Grand Jurisdiction. Accepting, with many misgivings, this responsible position —through the favor of the Grand Master—lean only ask that charitable consideration which inexperience demands. Modest, very modest, Bro. ANTHONY, a n d b e c o m i n g l y s o ; b u t after' a careful perusal of y o u r report, we a r e p r e p a r e d t o say t h a t t h e m a n t l e of Bro. J O H N W , SIMONS has fallen on a w o r t h y successor, a n d therefore we c o n g r a t u l a t e all concerned. I n h i s notice of K a n s a s , we find t h e following, which will s h o w o u r readers h o w o u r p u s h a n d h a s t e strike a calm, disinterested b r o t h e r : We are aware that the west is a great and growing country, that " towns spring upas if by magic," but we are inclined to the opinion that a conservative course is the best. We note in the report of the Graud Secretary that he " inclines to the belief" there has been entirely too much looseness in the organization of new lodges." Haste is Jiot good policy, even in conferring degrees, for which a large numberof dispensations had been issued to shorten the time. Well, t h e field is so far filled, t h a t , b y t h e e n d of t h e n e x t five years,, t h e n u m b e r of dispensations for n e w lodges will fall below fifty per cent, of t h o s e now a n n u a l l y granted. Again h e r e m a r k s : We note dispensations issued *' to elect a Worshipful Master from the lloor." We are under the impression that, by the general law of masonry, service as Warden is a preliminary requisite. We also doubt the correctness of a dispensation to re-ballot upon the petition of a rejected candidate, even though every member of the lodge united in the request. Both were fully justified b y t h e circumstances p r e s e n t e d . His suggestion in respect to t h e labor of o u r C o m m i t t e e o n A n n u a l R e t u r n s , we h a v e n o t e d ; u n d e r o u r regulations, t h a t committee h a v e a m p l e t i m e for t h e matters committed to t h e i r c h a r g e a n d t h e incomingof t h e i r r e p o r t does n o t i n t h e least r e t a r d t h e business of G r a n d Lodge. T h e c h a i r m a n of each of o u r standing c o m m i t t e e s receives a n a n n u a l salary a n d w i t h t h e o t h e r m e m b e r s of t h e i r r e s p e c t i v e committees r e ceive mileage.

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I n h i s r e v i e w of iSJaine, h e r e p l i e s t o s o m e r e m a r k s of B r o . D R U M MOND o n t h e " Q u e b e c Q u e s t i o n , " a s f o l l o w s : The principle of Grand Lodge sovereignty is peculiarly an American doctrine, maintained by each Grand Lodge,and we uphold the right of the Grand Lodge of Que bee as sovereign and independent in its jurisdiction. The Grand Lodge of England does not assent to that doctrine ; and, furthermore, in this case there is another element which enters into the matter, which is a factor to be considered when forming a judgment on the situation of affairs between the two Grand Bodies, and that is, the fact that when the Grand Lodge of England recognized the Grand Lodge of Canada — which originally occupied the territory— it was with the express condition t h a t the English lodges within t h a t territory were to continue undisturbed in their allegiance .and privileges. F u r t h e r m o r e , after the Grand Lodge of Quebec was organized at a period subsequent thereto, t h a t agreement or understanding was ratified by the Grand Lodge of Quebec— specially mentioning the three lodges.located in the city of Montreal which retained their allegiance to the Grand Lodge of England. In view of these facts we cannot agree with the conclusions of Bro. DRUMMOND that the maintenance of these three lodges is to be held and considered as great an invasion of the sovereignty of the Grand Lodge as th ecstablishmeut of a lodge in that jurisdiction. If it was the question of the instituting of new lodges within t h a t Province by the Grand Lodge of England or any other Grand Lodge — subsequent to the organization of the Grand Lodge of Quebec —there could be but one voice on the part of every American Grand Lodge.

The Grand Lodge of Kansas has taken its stand upon that question, .and for that reason it is not necessary now to reconsider it. Other valuable excerpts could easily be made from this report, but the pile of Proceedings yet untouched, warns us to close, and with sentiments of esteem and respect, we bid its author good-bye for a year. JOHN W. VROOMAN, Herkimer, M.'.W.'. Grand Master. EDWARD M . L . EHLERS, New York, R.'.W.-. Grand Secretary.

NORTH CAROLINA—1889. Number of Lodges, 225; Total Membership, 6,675. One hundred and second annual communication, January 8-10,1889. Bro. CHARLES H . ROBINSON, Grand Master, delivered a well considered address, his main propositions being adopted by Grand Lodge. He had nothing of special importance to report of the work of the year passed. As far as he was advised, the progress made was satisfactory, and good work was done by the lodges, with which excellent members had united. Though unsuccessful efforts had been made to substitute D.'. D.\ 0 . \ Masters for Grand Lecturers, he ventured to advocate the substitution, arguing as follows: It is impossible for the Grand Master to visit but a small portion of his jurisdiction without great loss of time and heavy expense. Many troubles and difBculties occur in lodges t h a t could be settled orprevented if a capable unprejudiced Deputy, having authority, could be at once called in to decide the matter. Even in lodges where there are well informed brethren differences of opinion arise, and such is masonic

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pride of opinion, that each one adheres to his own. and there the trouble begins. The decision of a Deputy Grand Master would settle it and the end would be peace. These small differences, allowed to go on, have broken tip many lodges that could have been saved. I t should bo imperatively demanded t h a t the Deputy should be conversant with the work and qualified to instruct, and this would do away with the pre-<;ent system of Grand I,ecturers. which system I consider a failure —not the Grand Lecturersthemselves, b u t t h e system. I would not insinuate a word reflecting on our worthy brethren who are Grand Lecturers. The system is a failure because the lodges, as a rule, do not employ them, and they carry no authority with them. I believe the o b jection that has been made, and which hasMetermined the action of the Grand I^odge adversely to the appointment of District Deputies, is the expense connected with it. I believe it would have saved lodges enough to fully have met this objection. In every district of this jurisdiction we have prorniuent masons who know the work and the law, who would consider it a labor of love to serve the brethren, and the expense need not be burdensome. The matter is for your consideration.

The special cornmittee to whom this subject was referred, submitted and Grand Lodge adopted the following report: Your committee, to whom was referred t h a t portion of t h e address of the Most Worshipful Grand Master relating to the a p p o i n t m e n t of District Deputy Grand Masters, beg leave to report, that they have carefully considered this subject, and, in the light of iheir own past experience and tne testimony ol Past Grand Masters, recommend as follows: >'ir6(.—That this Grand Jurisdiction .«hall be divided into eight districts, so arranged as to make, as near as possible, all lodges accessible, and the Grand Master shall appoint a Past Master residing in each district as District Deputy Grand Master, whoshall have in his district the authority of Deputy Grand Master, and whose duty it shall be to visit all lodges in his jurisdiction at least once a year, to exemplify the work and instruct. The District Deputies shall serve without pay, but t h e Grand Lodge shall pay their actual traveling expenses in visiting each lodge once a y e a r ; but when visitsare made at other limes on request of lodges, their expenses shall be paid by lodges so: requesting. The said District Deputy Grand Masters shall make a report to the Grand Master at least one month before the annual communication of the Grand Lodge. SccoKi/.—That one Grand Lecturer shall be appointed, who shall at all times be ready to respond to the call of any District Deputy Grand Master to exemplify the work,, and who shall instruct the District Deputy Grand Masters in the true work, in order t h a t it may be uniform in all lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction. The Grand Lodge shall compensate the Grand Lecturer for his services, b u t his expenses incurred in visiting" a lodge on the request of a lodge shall be paid by the "lodge so requesting. All laws or clauses of laws in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

Of the many questions proposed and answered, all except one decision had been published and approved by previous Grand Lodges. The facts on which the excepted one was b;isod were these: A lodge had tried three brethren and suspended them indefinitely. They appealed to Grand Lodge, and then claimed the right to visit the lodge "on the ground that the appeal vacated the judgment" of the lodge. The following was the enactment upon which they relied in support of their absurd claim: A mason whose appeal from the sentence of a lodge is sustained by the Grand Lodge is acquitted and entitled to the privilege of his lodge as though there had not been a trial; the appeal vacates the judgment and the sustaining of the appeal is a v i n dication of the accused.;

Grand Waster EOBIN.SON gave this decision : I do not uuderstand this to allow suspended masons the privileges of the lodgeuntil the appeal is heard and decided, and I instructed the Master to keep them out of his lodge.

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The Committee on Jurisprudence endorsed and Grand I^odge approved the decision. Eight special communications of Grand Lodge were held during the year, and the corner-stones of five churches, a Teachers' Assembly Building, a monument and that of the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Fine Arts, were laid with masonic ceremonies.' He presented a long list of the fraternal dead of North Carolina and other jurisdictions. Dispensations to form six new lodges were granted and the charter, which it had forfeited, was restored to a lodge. Grand Master ROBINSON, in earnest words impressed upon Grand Lodge the vast importance of their Orphan Asylum, the first institution of the kind in the Union and considering its resources, reaching farthest and being the most beneficent. He forewarned the Grand Body that their example which had been followed in other States, by masonic bodies, would also lead to the establishment of similar institutions by the leading religious denominations in North Carolina, and that being done, the resources previously available, would necessarily be diminished, since the churches would regard it as a duty to support their own asylums, while what they might contribute to the masonic one would be deemed charity. And, though hundreds of Christians while aiding in the support of their own asylums, would contribute to that of Grand Lodge, brethren must expect a deficiency as compared with the past and wisely counsel to meet the contingency. The usefulness of the institution should not be lessened, but increased to provide for the increasing number of cliildren needing its fostering care. Bro. DONALD W . BAIN, Grand Secretary, submitted an instructive report. From it we gather the following items: Dispensations to open six new lodges were issued; three were continued under dispensation; six lodges resumed work, and a seventh gave encouraging signs of active life, four lodges had changed their locations, and three had forfeited their charters and property; one of the latter was in existence before the Grand Lodge was established. In consequence of the increasing duties of his office he asked that the regulation making Grand Secretary chairman of the Committee on Correspondence, be changed, to relieve him from the post, but if necessary, retaining him as an ex-offlcio member of the committee. Bro. EUGENE S. MARTIN, our representative near that Grand Lodge, who had prepared two reports, he recommended for the chairmanship, and we are pleased to note that his services were secured. Bro. B. F. DIXON, superintendent of the Orphan Asylum, submitted a,detailed report of that institution. From it we learn that the Directors had not met during the.year. He asked that an advisory board of three members, all residing near the Asylum, accessible at all times, be appointed by Grand Lodge.

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Bro. E. S. MARTIN, cliairman of the Committee on Orphan Asylum, submitted a report which was adopted, containing the following resolutions and recommendation: Femlvcd, That the Board of Directors shall meet at the Orphan Asylum during the w e e t preceding each a n n u a l communication of the Grand Lodge to hear the reports of the Superintendent and Advisory Board hereinafter provided for, examine all matters appertaining to the management of the Asylum, and prepare and make a report to the ensuing communication of the Grand Lodge. That the Board of Directors shall also meet at other times and places at the call of the Grand Master. RfSolve(f, That a committee, consisting of three who shall be masons in good standing and citizens of the county of Granville, shall be appointed by the Grand Master at •each annuHl communication of the Grand Lodge to constitute an advisory board to aid and assist the Superintendent in the discharge of his duties. Said board shall meet at the call of t h e Superintendent and consider all matters relating to the Asylum, exa m i n e and a u d i t all reports, books and accounts of the Superintendent monthly, and •exercise a general supervision of the mnnngement and control of the Asylum and authorize changes in the management. Said board shall meet with the Board of Directors at their a n n u a l meeting at the Asylum and present to the-Directorsareport of all their proceedings and recommendations for the information of the Directors. A record shall be kept of all meetings and proceedinss of the Advisory Board, and submitted to the Directors. The committee further recommend that the sum of two thousand dollars be appropriated for the expenses of the Asylum for the present fiscal year.

Charters were granted to seven lodges under dispensation. In order to make good the deficiency in the revenue of Grand Lodge, the dues of lodges were raised from fifty cents per capita to sixty cents. A brother proposed and the Grand Body gallantly adopted the following: "Resolved, That this Grand Lodge request the Craft to give more attention to the adoptive rites for the ladies." Bro. EUGENE S. MAKTIN submitted the Report on Correspondence. It includes notices of the Proceedings of fifty-three Grand Lodges of 1887 and 1888. The work is well done, and well warranted his continuance as correspondent of the Grand Lodge. Having in former reports gone over the same ground, we can attest his faithfulness and the worth of his report. Without disparaging the work of his predecessors, we may say he is the right man in the right place. SAMUEL H . SMITH, Winston, M.'.W.'. Grand Master. DONALD W . BAIN, Raleigh, R.-.W.'. Grand Secretary.

NORTH D A K O T A — 1 8 8 9 . Number of Lodges, 31; Total membership, 1,322. First session, June 13,1889. In view of the fact that the Territory of Dakota was to be divided, forming two independent States, and come into Union as such, the representatives of the lodges located in that part of the Territory which would become North Dakota, acting under instructions of their respec-

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tive lodges, a t t h e last communication of tiie Territorial G r a n d Lodge, J u n e ,12,1889, asked leave to retire from t h a t Body. T h e m a t t e r was referred to a committee, w h o presented a favorable report, w h i c h was unanimously adopted. T h e r e u p o n those representatives retired to an adjoining room, a n d a convention having b e e n duly organized, a resolution t h a t a G r a n d Lodge be organized for N o r t h Dakota, was adopted. A Constitution, By-Laws, a n d a Masonic Code were considered and adopted, a n d G r a n d Officers were elected. On t h e following day t h e G r a n d Officers elect together w i t h those-of Dakota (now South Dakota) were installed. After a d j o u r n m e n t , t h e first session of t h e G r a n d Lodge of North Dakota was held. Some local business having been transacted, t h e G r a n d Lodge was closed in ample form, until t h e first annual communication, w h i c h will be held in t h e City of G r a n d Forks, J u n e 17,1890. Starting o u t u n d e r most favorable circumstances, this y o u n g G r a n d Body, if it k e e p s in m i n d t h e lessons acquired in t h e Territorial G r a n d Lodge of which it formed a p a r t and from which it s p r u n g fully e q u i p p e d for masonic labor, it will year b y year leave a record to which successors can p o i n t with b e c o m i n g exultation. I n t h e n a m e a n d on behalf of t h e Grand Lodge of K a n s a s , we welcome t h e Grand Lodge of N o r t h D a k o t a to its new field a n d t h e new duties assumed. JAMES W . CLOES, J a m e s t o w n , IVI.'.W.-. G r a n d Master. D A V I D S . DODDS, Lakota, R.'.VV.'. Grand Secretary.

XOVA SCOTIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1888. N u m b e r of Lodges, 67; Total Membership, 2,873. T w e n t y - t h i r d a n n u a l communication, J u n e 0 - 7 , 1888. G r a n d Master, LEWIS JOHXSTONE, delivered an address s m o o t h l y written a n d of m o d e r a t e length. In t h e o p e n i n g h e expressed t h e pleasure enjoyed at t h e G r a n d C o m m u n i c a t i o n a n d t r u s t e d t h e unity and h a r m o n y t h a t had prevailed t h e r e i n from t h e b e g i n n i n g , would c o n t i n u e in t h e future. W h i l e recognizing m a n y familiar faces, one was missed, t h a t of Bro. W . TAYLOR, P.'. G.'. M."., w h o h a d passed away. A special session of G r a n d Lodge was held, G r a n d Master presiding, and t h e deceased was b u r i e d with t h e solemn masonic ceremonial. Bro. JOHNSTONE closed h i s memorial of t h e deceased as follows: We cannot but feci that one of the pillars of our masonic fabric has fallen,and that while, as a Craft, we mourn the loss of a brother distinguished for so many virtues, the loss to the community in which he lived is equally as severe â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that of a valued citizen, a tender and loving parent, that noblest work of GOD, an honest man. C o m p l a i n t was m a d e t h a t t h e Master of o n e of t h e i r lodges h a d initiated a candidate w h o h a d lost his left arm. On investigation t h e

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s t a t e m e n t was found c o r r e c t , a n d G r a n d Master s u s p e n d e d him. G r a n d Master c o m m e n t e d u p o n t h e r e l a x a t i o n of t h e old law as follows: I am quite aware that some diversity of opiuion exists as to liow far a deformity or mutilation, which does not interfere with the teaching or ritual of the fraternity should operate to the exclusion of a candidate for our mysteries. In these cases an elastic construction of our ancient laws finds, perhaps, some ground to justify a slight Innovation upon the body of masonry. The thin end of the wedge having however been admitted, what more easy or natural than the conclusion than an active sympathy for congenital or acquired deformity, with, perhaps, a just appreciation and admiration for the high moral character and mental endowments of a -camdidate presenting himself, may serve as the impulse to drive the wedge still farther, until the whole fabric of our ancient landmarks is riven asunder, and we lie at the mercy of any and every Innovation that expediency may suggest. A " mens- sana in corpore sano " seems to me the brief embodiment of the ancient law as to qualification. In the language adopted by our sister jurisdiction " The figure of an Adonis canuot qualify for the degrees of masonry one reekingwith the pollution of vice and crime, nor can an exalted character so qualify one who lacks the indispensable physical qualifications." Let me state in addition as my opinion (based on such a concensus of decisions and authoritative constructions of the landmarks of freemason!., as 1 have been able to meet with) that any artificial mechanical contrivance, worn as a substitute for the loss of a leg, arm, hand, or foot, by a candidate for initiation into the mysteries of freemasonry, is a bar to his admission into the fraternity, equally with the mutilation or deformity of which he may be the subject. T h o u g h s u m m o n e d to a p p e a r before G r a n d Lodge, h e wrote t h e G r a n d Secretary h e could n o t come, a n d d i d n o t appear. T h e penalty inflicted o n h i m was suspension from all masonic privileges till t h e n e x t a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n , and h i s lodge was c e n s u r e d for sustaining him. I n p a s s i n g we notice t h a t G r a n d M a s t e r d e c i d e d t h a t a candidate was eligible for admission into m a s o n r y , w h o i n early life had been operated o n for club-feet, whose right foot was straight, b u t t h e left t u r n e d slightly i n w a r d s , b u t could, with a little e x e r t i o n , be placed in any position required b y t h e ritual. T h e question m i g h t be r a i s e d â&#x20AC;&#x201D; " h o w m u c h exertion to comply with t h e r i t u a l a candidate would h a v e t o m a k e , in o r d e r t h a t h e m i g h t b e d e e m e d ineligible for a d m i s s i o n ? " I n short, we now hold, as heretofore, t h a t a candidate who can.fairly comply w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s of t h e ritual, if otherwise qualified,^ should n o t b e d e n i e d admission into t h e Order. T h e following a m e n d m e n t to t h e C o n s t i t u t i o n was a d o p t e d : A brother who may have rendered any service to the Craft in general, or to any particular lodge, may, by a vote of the lodge, be elected an honorary member thereof. The lodge must include honorary members in its returns to the Grand Lodge, and is liable to pay to the Grand Lodge similar dues for such honorary members as are payable for ordinary members. T h e C o m m i t t e e on t h e G r a n d A d d r e s s concluded t h e i r r e p o r t b y p a y i n g t h e retiring G r a n d Master a fine c o m p l i m e n t for t h e learning, courtesy a n d zeal for masonry, which h e h a d displayed d u r i n g his occup a n c y of t h e Oriental chair. B r o t h e r s D A V I D C . MOORE a n d CLARKNCE W . M C C U L L Y p r e s e n t e d t h e

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of forty-nine Grand Lodges. Since we went over the same ground in two former reports, we can bear witness to the strict fidelity with which they performed the task assigned. DAVID C. MOORE, Stellarton, M.-.W.'. Grand Master. BEN-IAMIN CURHEN, D. C. L., Halifax, R.'.W.'. Grand Secretary.

NOVA S C O T I A - 1 8 8 9 . Number of Lodges, 68; Total Membership, 2,887. Twenty-fourth annual communication, June 12-13, 1889. A portrait of Bro. BENJAMIN CURREN, late Grand Secretary, graces the Proceedings. After being opened in ample form, the Grand Lodge was called to ; refreshment, and preceded by a band marched to a church where they listened to an able sermon, delivered bj' the Grand Chaplain, Rev. Bro. C. W. McCuLLY. When called to labor in the afternoon, the Grand Master, Rev. Bro. DAVID C. MOORE, delivered his annual address, which, in small print, covers over sixteen pages. In the opening, he referred to the great change in the personnel of the Grand Lodge, and found cause for gratitude to GOD for those which were spared. His obituary list includes the names of forty-six brethren, whose merits were mentioned; the last, Bro. BENJAMIN CURREN, whose fine and'varied scholastic attainments, amenity of life and devotion to masonry endeared him to the community and the fraternity, he eulogized in becoming terms. A dozen pages are filled with minute reports of visits to the lodges, decisions of questions and the disposition of applications for dispensations. Among the incidents mentioned at visits was the unveiling of the portrait of his predecessor, Bro. LEWIS JOHNSTONE, M . D .

He mentioned St. John's Lodge, Halifax, as having a grand history, being nearly 120 years old, and the one in which many military men had been made masons, prominent among whom stands the name of Sir JOHN MOORE, the gallant General who fell at Coronna, and of his burial it was sadly sung, "Not a drum was heard, not a funeral note." He acknowledged information from the Grand Masters of Pennsylvania and Ohio respecting Cerneau. Masonry, and though not likely to be effected by it, he hoped the brethren would be on their guard. He refused to permit a room to be consecrated for masonic purposes which was to be used for meetings of another organization. The committee on his address endorsed his refusal in their report, which was adopted by the Grand Lodge.

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Grand Secretary A. E. CURREN submitted a good report. Attention was called to the suspensions, sixty in number, for unpaid dues, and he remarked as follows: "Could we not so legislate that many masons now in danger of suspension from this cause of non-payment of dues, or who may unfortunately in the future become liable to suspension for same reason, may be struck off the roll of lodges without such harsh treatment? It is a question of doubt if many ever return to the Craft whose pride has been once hurt by such suspension; and a greater question, what benefit is it to the Craft to stop in this way all intercourse a poor but deserving mason may enjoy by the pleasant association he may have enjoyed with his fellow-craftsmen." In Kansas, if a brother shall state in open lodge, or in writing, that he can not pay his dues without material injury to his family, and such statement shall be vouched for by three members, his dues shall be remitted. The reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters are evidence that the fraternity is generally prosperous and making creditable progress. The pamphlet of proceedings contains the ceremony to be used at laying of corner-stones, installation of officers of Grand Lodge, dedication of masonic halls, .consecration, installation of a lodge, grand visitations and regulations for and form of processions, besides the Grand Constitution and standing regulations. The Report on Correspondence, including the proceedings of fiftyone Grand Lodges, is the joint work of Bros. THO.MAS TKEXAMAN, C. W . McSuLLY, T. B. FLINT and DAVID NEISH. They select with nice care but confine their remarks to introductory notes or complimentary observations. Yet they present the fraternitj' of that Province with a mass of valuable masonic information, for which they ought to be grateful. Kansas (1889) was reviewed by Bro. NEISII; quotations are made from the Grand Master's address, the report of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances, and the Report on Correspondence. In behalf of all we thank him for his kind, fraternal words. Rev. D. C. MOORE, ytellarton, M.-.W.-. Grand Master. Hon. WILLIAM ROSS, Halifax, R.'.W.". Grand Secretary.

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OHIOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1880. Number of Lodges, 494; Total Membership, 34,184. Eightieth annual session, October 22-23,18S9. The Proceedings are adorned with an accurate portrait of S. STACKER WILLIAMS, P.-.G.-.M.-.

The address of Grand Master, LEANDEE BUEDICK, covers forty-four pages. A great variety of topics were clearly presented, andâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;what to him must have been very gratifyingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;his labors were duly appreciated and his action in particular cases approved by Grand Lodge. Of the increase in representatives and the place of meeting he said: The Representatives of the lodges which assembled in a n n u a l communication fourscore years ago have multipled a hun<ired-fo'd, and to-day I have the pleasure of welcoming the Representatives of nearly five hundred lodges to this eightieth a n n u a l meeting, a n d to extend to you congratulations upon t h e prosperous condition of the Craft t h r o u g h o u t this Grand Jurisdiction. We a r e permitted to meet u n d e r auspices most favorable, in this spacious and magnificent cathedral, with surroundings t h a t should gladden the heart, and cause it to pulsate with the warmest feeling of brotherly love and friendship.

This session was held in the A. A. S. Rite cathedral, Cincinnati. Prominent brethren of that and other jurisdictions who demised during the year, were fraternally mentioned. The saddest case recorded was that of a Tyler of one of their lodges; while preparing the lodge room for a meeting, the building of which it was a part was destroyed by a windstorm, and he was so badly injured by the debris that he survived but a short time after being rescued. His remains were-buried masonically by the lodge. In his reportof the casualty the W.'. M.'. asked Grand Lodge to aid the family of the deceased from its funds. The Grand Body donated one hundred dollars to the widow. He briefly referred to the interruption of fraternal relations with Grand Lodge of Tennessee, leaving the matter to be reported on by the Committee on Correspondence. At the annual session of 1888, Grand Lodge ordered that the report of the joint committee, and the Lewis resolution (so-called) be sent to every lodge in the jurisdiction, and that Secretaries certify that both the report and resolution were read before the annual election. A circular letter containing them was forwarded. Learning that certain persons formerly connected with lodges, whose charters had been revoked, still clung to interdicted bodies, and " would attempt, or did continue, to hold clandestine meetings," he issued a circular, interdicting such proceedings, and caused it to be sent to all the lodges. A circular having been sent out by two lodges, in opposition to the interpretation of masonic law by his immediate predecessor.and confirmed by the Grand Lodge, Grand Master issued a circular requiring said lodges to recall their circular and certify their action to the Grand Secretary within a specified time. Said lodges complied with the order.

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The charters of two lodges having been arrested, he commissioned aspecial proxy to demand such property of those lodges as might be held by the Grand Lodge. The proxy demanded said property of the former Masters of those lodges, but they refused to obey the order, and began a civil suit enjoining said proxy from further proceeding. Grand Master BuKDicK employed counsel " to look after the interest of Grand Lodge andmake such answer as in his judgment he thought the case demanded." The suit was then before the court. Being reliably informed that persons formerly members of said lodges " claimed the authority and assumed the right to open and convene what they designated a lodge of masons, he issued a circular to the lodges throughout the State informing them of the contumacy of said two lodges, and requesting them to refuse all intercourse with the members of those refractory lodges. This circular also contained the following order: And it is hereby ordered that all members of said lodges, who were members in good standing previous to t h e arrest of said charters, may apply for and receive from the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Ohio a certificate vouching for the good standing of said m e m b e r ; and w h e n such certiiicate has been obtained by any mason, formerly a member in good standing in either of said lodges, said certificates may be received in lieu of a dimit,for the purpose of affiliation with any other lodge within this jurisdiction.

Grand Master reported that many members of these lodges had applied for and received the certificates required, thus acknowledging their allegiance to the Grand Lodge. During the masonic year, five lodges were constituted and consecrated; three masonic halls dedicated; seven new halls occupied ; dispensations granted to four lodges to occupy halls with other bodies; two lodges moved to new locations; dispensations to establish seven new lodges, and numerous ones to elect and install officers, were granted.. Grand Master BURDIOK reported several official visits. He was courteously received. At some he installed the officers, or witnessed the work. In a few instances the meetings were reunions of the brethren attended by their families, and then refreshments were served. On the 24th of .lune, at Sandusky, an emergent communication of Grand Lodge was opened in ample form, and escorted by four commanderies and seven lodges, it proceeded from the lodge room to the site designated and laid the corner-stone of a masonic temple to be erected in that city. At the annual session of 1888, a committee was appointed to act with similar committees of the Grand Chapter and Grand Commandery in devising a plan for establishing a masonic home. Grand Master announced that the joint committee had held a conference upon the subject, and trusted " their conclusions would meet the approval of Grand Lodge. He thought the time had arrived for commencing to provide a fund for the erection of a home, and in conclusion advised as follows: We would erect a n institution that may be regarded as a permanent monument, to exemplify the t r u e principles of charity and brotherly love, and prove to the world that t h e thousands of masons in Ohio can accomplish a work worthy of the cause in which we are engaged, and of the great State we represent.

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I trust, however, that the plan recommended by your committee, or adopted by this Grand Lodge, will not be presented to the lodges throughout the State in the form of a per capita or compulsory tax upon the membership. We should not do anything that will have a tendency to induce brethren to withdraw from the lodge, to escape what they may consider more of a burden than they are able to bear. Masons should be generous and charitable, and their generosity should be voluntary. ' H e reported thirty-nine constructions of rules a n d decisions. All having been approved by the Committee on J u r i s p r u d e n c e , were adopted by G r a n d Lodge. Under " Retired V e t e r a n , " he c o m p l i m e n t e d their former G r a n d Secretary as follows: In the haste, incident to the closing of the last communication of the Grand Lodge, a resolution of thanks was adopted expressing the esteem held for the retiring Grand Secretary. It has occurred to me that, in parting with an esteemed brother who has been an official part of the Grand Lodge during the administration of so many Grand Masters, we would do honor to ourselves by making some further expression of our re:gard for one who has been associated with us so many years. At the annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Ohio, held in the town of â&#x20AC;˘Chillicothe In the "ear 1852. JOHN DAY CALDWELL was elected to the ofBce of Grand Secretary of this Grand Body. At that time there were some two hundred and thirty chartered lodges on tne roll. This zealous brother has been successively reelected, and has continuously served this Grand Lodge as R.'.W.-. Grand Secretary, for a period of thirty-six years. The name of JOHN D. CALDWELL can be found on the charters of three hundred and twenty lodges subordinate to this Grand Body, his services having been signalized by freedom, fervency and zeal. The *' Record " shows that hundreds of thousands of dollars have passed through the hands of this faithful officer, and " every penny accounted for." In the spirit of appreciation of services rendered, not for the pecuniary consideration, is it not fitting and proper that some appropriate testimonial should be given by this Grand Lodge, as a mark of our esteem for one who was ever ready to discharge any duty required ? I trust this suggestion will receive attention at the hands of a special â&#x20AC;˘committee. A n d h e r e it m a y be a d d e d t h a t G r a n d Lodge appropriated o n e h u n dred dollars to procure a testimonial for presentation to t h a t distinguished brother. W e hope, upon receiving t h e token, h e will live to wear it for many years. G r a n d Secretary, J . H . BKOMWELL, presented a good report. After trying to transact t h e business of G r a n d Lodge in his own office for four m o n t h s , t h e inconveniences became a p p a r e n t , and b y t h e a u t h o r i t y of t h e G r a n d Master, he r e n t e d an office, which h e furnished at his own expense. Subsequently, with t h e approval of G r a n d Master h e r e n t e d a room c o n v e n i e n t to t h e office, a n d after m u c h labor in cleaning, assorting, labeling, etc., he shelved t h e whole library, consisting of 23,892 books. Various suggestions were made for t h e preservation of i m p o r t a n t papers. T h e Committee on Correspondence, b y t h e c h a i r m a n , W M . M . CUNNINGHAM, presented an elaborate report on t h e relations b e t w e e n t h e G r a n d Lodge of Ohio and t h a t of Tennessee. Copies of t h e original correspondence b e t w e e n t h e G r a n d Masters of t h e two jurisdictions and other papers p e r t i n e n t to t h e m a t t e r are given in full. This report gives

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an aspect to the case wholly different from that presented by the Grand Master of Tennessee and the e:cporte report of the committee of hisGrand Lodge. The brother who has read the papers on both sides will, we apprehend, reach the conclusion that Grand Master was grossly in the wrong, and primarily responsible for the rupture in the relations of Grand Lodges of those States. The committee in their reportâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;which was unanimoudy adopted by Grand Lodge â&#x20AC;&#x201D; amply vindicated Grand Master BUEDICK'S action in the matter. The same committee reported resolutions recognizing the Grand Lodges of New South Wales, North Dakota and Victoria, and recommending the exchange of Grand Representatives. The report was unanimously adopted. Charters were voted to six lodges U. D., and two dispensations for the establishment of new lodges. The Special Committee on Masonic Home, submitted a lucid report, detailing the method of raising the funds, considering the object, plan, location, and probable cost. They, however, recommended that no plan should Vje accepted until the sum of $100,000 was secured. The report was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, who recommend Grand Lodge to approve it, and that steps be taken to carry it into effect. Their report was adopted. The roll of Grand Representatives was called, and a letter excusing his absence from the Representative of Utah, Bro. PRINTON D . BABCOCK, was presented. The Representative of Old Virginia, Bro. CAEROLI^F. CLAI'P, responded in person, and Bro. ARTHUR P. CEANE, Representative

of the Grand Lodge of England, delivered a happy conceived response. From it we learn that there are two thousand two hundred and thirtynine lodges under the jurisdiction of the Grand Body which he represents.' The report of the Committee on Necrology appears in an appendix. Among the names of others who receive fraternal attention, is that of WM. COWGILL, P.-.G.-. M.-. of Kansas.

We once thoughtthat the strain on the Grand Masonic Bodies of Ohio brought about by internal discord due to the attempted introduction of illegitimate masonry, might prove too great for them to endure. Though the tag-ends of the wretched thing still exists in a very few localities, the strain has ceased and the burden once borne is thrown upon the shoulders of the contumacious and the rebellious, and soon will bring them tO' naught. We are glad to be able to congratulate those Grand Bodies on the solid ground they occupy and the clear prospect of peace and prosperity before them. Firmness and close adherence to law and right have saved their integrity, and by their continuance, will preserve it for all time to come. The veteran correspondent, Bro. WM. M . CUNNINGHAM, P.".G.'. M.'.,.

presented a grand Reporton Correspondence. Kansas (1889) is fraternally noticed.

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In his review of Dakota (1889), he thus condemns the religious views of the reporter of that jurisdiction, notably those which we have quoted in our notice of that jurisdiction: Personalities and sectarianism are equally out of place in a Report upon Foreign Correspondence; hence the personal religious views of the writer are not a proper subject for discussion in this report, and their supposed statement without knowledge upon his part, as a matter of facelije, was equally out of place in the Report of Dakota. It is to be deprecated that sectarian matters are ever permitted to enter into these reports, and we would remind our brother of Dakota that "liberalism " and "sectarianism " are equally out of place, and the one is usually possessed of as much bigotry as the other, when considering the views of others. His so-called " l i b e r a l " ideas of Deity and of the Holy Scriptures, as expressed under the head of Connecticut, Idaho, and elsewhere in his report, are but his own personal views. The religious views of a candidate are not required in our rituals. The candidate must, however, express a belief in the existence of a Divine Being in w h o m his faith and trust are placed, as a prerequisite, and he must also regard the Sacred Scriptures as the ''Great L i g h t " in masonry. Nothing more, nothing less. The n a t u r e and definition of his belief are matters of his own, wiih which the Craft has no concern. Veneration for the name of Deity, and respect for the Sacred Scriptures as the " Great Light of Masonry," are equally necessary, and the brother who fails in either, by profaning the one or denying the other, is equally amenable to masonic discipline. Neither is there in this any restriction of individual rights involved, nor any dictation as to personal ideas of the attributes of the " Great Creator," nor to the m a n n e r of our interpretation of the Sacred Scriptures, whether of literal and external meaning as historical matter only, or as contalniog a spiritual and internal signification pertinent to the Word of Goo. This is Jeft to the decision of the individual brother. These questions are not new by any means, but periodically crop out. Thirty years ago, in the first report of the writer upon Foreign Correspondence, a similar discussion occurred, and the views of the writer as then expressed, although perhaps crude, a r e equally pertinent n o w : The very acknowledgment of the *' existence and perfection of Deity " carries with it at least an'implied acknowledgment of some portion of the Scriptures, and that, together with other requirements in the progression of the candidate, requires an implied assent to the Ten r o m m a n d m e n t s o f thu Old. or to the two Great Com in and ments of the New Testament: " T h o u shalt love the Lord thy Gouwitli all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind," and '* Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself." " On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets." No moral law can be conceived of that is not derived, remotely or otherwise, from these c o m m a n d m e n t s ; and a candidate of any nation, tongue, or kindred, who could not subscribe to an implied or expressed belief in them, and a denire to lead a life ac.cording thereto, would not be worthy to be made a mason : iu fact, he never could be made one. for the whole ritual would be to him as so many empty words. That this does not interfere with the universality of masonry is self-evident; lor if the sacred Scriptures are admitted to be the Word of GOD, then that Word must be infinite, as it is impossible and absurd to conceive of a finite VVord from an infinite lieing; "if infinite in generals, it is infinite in particulars; if infinite in particulars, in must be infinite in any form or language, no matter how crude that form, language, or symbol." It is also very generally conceded by the most able writers on Mythology, that iu all countries where there is the least approach to eorrt-ct ideas of Duity, its aualoj^y or resemblance to. and its deduction from, some portion of the Scriptures can be distinctly traced ; and th is is true to a much greater extent among .those nations claiming any knowledge of freemasonry. Again: upon w h a t is our Order founded? from what does it derive its symbols? whence did it originate? That it is founded upon and<lerives its symbols fron'i the Sacred Scriptures, a comparison of our ritual and its symbols with the Old Testament Scriptures, its teachings and types, ought to be ( i n the opinion of your c o m m i t t e e ) conclusive. (Proceedings Grand Lodge of Ohio 1859, p. 8J). We have quoted the foregoing as a matter of curiosity, and also to show that "socalled progression " in some form is a constant menace to our ancient Institution.

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Bro. CuNNiNGUAM manfully and successfully defends t h e action of h i s G r a n d Lodge in opposition -to illegitimate m a s o n r y , its aiders and abettors, a n d s h o w s up i n clear light their subterfuges and falsehoods. U n d e r Virginia, he quotes t h e following question b y Bro. DRINK.'VRD : What says Bro. CUNNINGHAM as to the theory that" a perfect youth " was, in the opinion of the brethren who formulated the phrase, a youth who was not a eunuch,or, in good Old English, " a man?" And answers thus: In reply, whilst your committee may not believe in the absolute physical perfection "construction" of the phrase " a perfect youth," yet, approximately so at least, in moral qualifications and a perfection of person sufficient to enable the candidate to comply with every requirement of our ceremonies, together with all the elements of manhood, are believed to be indispensable. I n t h e absence of a n y law or rule upon t h e subject, Bro. DRINKARD'.S advice might, w i t h caution, b e followed. B u t most G r a n d Lodges have, we t h i n k , adopted t h e civil law rule, t h a t a male m u s t b e twenty-one years old before claiming and exercising t h e rights of m a n h o o d . LEANDER BURDICK, Toledo, M.-.VV.'. G r a n d Master. .T. H . BROMWELI., Cincinnati, E . ' . W . . G r a n d Secretary.

OKEGON—1889. N u m b e r of Lodges, 78; Total MembeVship, 3,544. T h i r t y - n i n t h a n n u a l communication, J u n e 1 2 - 1 4 , 1889. Portraits of Grand Master JACOB MAYER,'and BERRYMAN JENNINGS, t h e first G r a n d Master i n Oregon, adorn t h e Proceedings. T h e address of Grand Master M A Y E R fills t h i r t y - t w o pages. E v e r y s u b j e c t is p r e s e n t e d w i t h such clearness as t o leave n o d o u b t respecting his views n o r t h e action w h i c h i n several instances h e advised. No masonic r e a d e r will rise from its perusal w i t h o u t feeling t h a t h e h a s read t h e words of a n e m i n e n t l y conscientious m a n a n d a t h o r o u g h - g o i n g mason. F r o m t h e introductory p a r t we e x c e r p t t h e following: It has been my object to remove all causes of discord, if any existed among our brethren,and to establish,encourage and maintain fraternal relations; for it is in this condition only that we find unanimity and strength, and without which the pillars of our masonic temple, the pride of obedientcraftsmen, would crumble to the earth. The devoted freemason has an unfaltering faith in the existence and promises of our Supreme Being, and an ever-present consciousness of the immortality'of the soul of man, which are constantly admonishing us to love one another, as the Grand Architect of the Universe loveth us. To allow this divine love to govern us is a masonic virtue. Realizing and accepting this fundamental truth, our deepest gratitude should go forth to our Father of all Mercies for the continuance of His gifts of life, health and friendship, to our brethren during the past prosperous year— not only to brethren of the household of the faithful, but to our own commonwealth, and to our entire nation ; even extending our thankfulne.«s for these blessings to every clime where civilization Is working out the problem of development and advancement that secure to man a correct and prosperous life; — forgetting not for a moment those who are depending upon ua as individuals, and for whose present happiness our lives should be earnestly engaged— honoring in our dally walk and sustaining by substantial means efforts being made to

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promote learning and religion — supplementing our duties as citizens by masonic •charities t h a t comfort the indigent brother and his own, the widow and t h e orphan, and being always mindful of t h a i charity that suffereth long and is kind, t h a t envieth not, aud t h a t t h i n k e t h no evil.

In afFef'tionate terms he put on record his esteem of several brethren of that and other jurisdictions who during the year had entered on the higher life. Prominent among others, are memorials of BERRYMAN -JENXINGS, ROB MORRIS, JOHN W . SIMONS, WILLIAM I and FREDERICK

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•of Germany. Grand Master MAYER was not a little unfortunate. . With two brethren he went by steamboat to visit Bro. JENNINGS, and on attempting to land was thrown from the foot-board, leading from the boat to the shore, •onto the rocks in the water below, and received a sprain, which disabled him for four months. He was carriedup to the home of Bro. JENNINGS, and as he says, " we exchanged words of sympathy for the misfortunes of each other." He visited forty-six of the constituent lodges. He informed Grand Lodge that the so-called new work was a failure, because the brethren lacked opportunity to learn it. He recommended that the Grand Constitution be amended in several particulars, that steps be taken towards the purchase of land, on which in the future a Masonic Home might be erected for indigent brethren and the widows and orphans of masons. Their educational fund, amounting to $67,967.95, was mainly invested in their Masonic temple. Since their school system was ample enough for the education of the young. They had no need of an educational fund, and he recommended that the Temple unsuitable for further use, be sold and the proceeds applied to purchase of a site and the erection •of a new Temple thereon. He paid a high and deserved compliment to E. P. EARHART, P . ' . G . ' . M.'., who as special trusteee of Grand Lodge had increased that fund more than a hundred fold. During the masonic year, the corner-stones of three public buildings were laid; the charter of one lodge was arrested, and that of another surrendered; four lodges were instituted, and dispensations to form three new lodges were granted. Grand Master reported fifteen decisions. The Committee on Jurisprudence approved of thirteen, amended the remainder, and then the whole were adopted by Grand Lodge. The Florida pestilence, Johnstown disaster and the great fire at Seattle were brought to the attention of the Grand Body. Deputy Grand Master, B. VAN DUSEN, delivered a short address, reporting his acts during the illness of the Grand Master. The Committee on Orphans' Home submitted a report, and in accordance with its principal recommendation, a committee was appointed to investigate and report at the next annual communication.

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Bro. GEO. E . CHAMBERLAIN delivered an interesting address on ttie theme, Masonry. I n accordance with t h e report of the Committee on Correspondence,. t h e United Grand Lodge of New South Wales was recognized. Grand Master MAYER, having alluded to Cerneau masonry, the subject was referred to t h e Committee on Jurisprudence, who submitted and Grand Lodge adopted the following r e p o r t : This committee, to whom was referred so much of the address of the M.'.W.-. Grand Master as refers to Cerneau (so-called) masonry, beg leave to report; That at the present time there is no trouble in the jurisdiction of Oregon on this subject, and it is to be hoped there will not be any in the future; that it is proper to say to our brethren that this Cerneau (so-called) masonry is olandestine, and they arehereby warned not to embrace it, under the penalties that must follow a violation of the edicts touching clandestine masons found within our lodges. T h e Committee on Jurisprudence in a report which was adopted, expressed t h e opinion t h a t Grand Lodge had t h e authority under a certain article of t h e Constitution, to levy a tax upon subordinate lodges,and t h e following was adopted: WHEKEAS, The present condition of the finances of this Grand Lodge is such that it has become necessary to devise some means to prevent the accumulation of a rapidly increasing debt, therefore, in order to meet the present necessities of this Grand Body, be it â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Resolved, That the Most Worshipful Grand Master, upon the adjournment of this Grand Lodge, and as soon as the estimates are made by the Grand Secretary as to the amount necessary to defray the current expenses of the Grand Lodge, as well as the present deficiency, be, and he is hereby empowered to lay a tax upon the several subordinate lodges in proportion to their active membership as reported to this session of the Grand Lodge ; and be it further â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Resolved, That the Grand Secretary collect said tax as soon as levied by the MostWorshipful Grand Master. Subsequently to prevent embarrassment {as we suppose) before the tax could be collected, t h e following report of t h e Committee on Finance and Accounts, was adopted: We, your Committee on Finance and Accounts, after having examined the condition of the finances of the M.".W\-. Grand Lodge, beg leave to recommend the following: That the M.'.W.'. Grand Master and E.'.W.'. Grand Secretary be authorized to negotiate a loan of two thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary to meet tbe expenses of the presentfiscalyear. That such loan be n.ade at such times and in such sums as maybe necessary, and that they execute a voucher therefor, payable at thenext annual communication of this M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge, together with such rate of interest as they shall be obliged to pay. The following resolution authorizing t h e purchase of a site for a Temple, etc., was adopted: Resolved, That Brothers JACOB MAYER, R. P. EARHART, C. H. LEWIS. D. P. THOMPSON

and S. F. CHADWICK be and they are authorized to purchase, on behalf of this Grand Lodge, property in the city of Portland suitable for a Masonic Temple, upon such termsas they may deem proper. The chairman of the Committee on the Educational Fund is authorized to turn over and pay to said committee the funds he has on hand, and the divideuds he shall receive during the ensuiug year, to pay on said land ; and tothe payment of said land this Grand Lodge hereby pledges its fbith

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And t h e r e a f t e r t h u s : Resolved, That in case the committee should purchase land for a Temple, they are authorized and directed to procure, to be drawn and prepared, plans and specifications for a Temple to be erected thereon; a n d that they submit the same to this Grand Lodge at its next a n n u a l commnnication, with estimates of cost and their recommendation thereon. Bro. S. F . CHADWICK of course p r e p a r e d t h e R e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d ence, in w h i c h h e r e v i e w s t h e P r o c e e d i n g s of fifty G r a n d Lodges. C o u r teous, b u t decided in his o p i n i o n s , h e p r e s e n t s a r e p o r t w h i c h s h o u l d be read b y e v e r y b r o t h e r in t h a t j u r i s d i c t i o n . I n h i s notice of K a n s a s (1888), he quotes some r e m a r k s of o u r s r e specting t h e alleged cause of t h e n o n - a t t e n d a n c e a t lodge m e e t i n g s , b e cause " t h e y could n o t k e e p c o m p a n y with t h o s e w h o s e t o n g u e s w e r e b l a c k e n e d w i t h p r o f a n i t y a n d t h e i r lips polluted w i t h grog," a n d t h e n .appends t h e following c o m m e n t : We are of the opinion that these " good men " should take a better view of the situation and hold a good mason to his membership so that he could reform t h e lodge and prevent the evil that annoj'ed h i m . We would think more of the mason who is true to masonry a n d who remains in his lodge to redeem it from disgraceful conduct, than of h i m who runs away from duty, the performance of which makes h i m a mason, indeed. Good "men only can save a lodge. Profanity a n d drunkenness m u s t a n d will go. .Pure men a n d unclean m e n will n o t " company." I n this respect o u r progressive civilization is doing a great work. Where once grog and profanity or vulgarity were salt and pepper to the repast, that was clouded with fumes of tobacco, now there is no liquor drinking, n o r evil communication in t h e lodge-room. All this has come about as a matter of course, because the standard of morals is higher— t h a t which keeps pace with intelligent convictions of public a n d domestic duties, which heads of families new enjoy. It is a false idea that a brother must r u n away from a lodge to save himself. He is safe anyway, then why not stand hard by his lodge a n d show by e x a m p l e and precept that t h e mason proper must be clean in character? We may be pardoned if we introduce the hog to " point a moral." One may start o u t with a drove of hogs and after being on the road a short time let a strange hog endeavor to join t h e drove and see how quickly h e will squeal for dear life and get away if he can. T h e strange hog is no more n o r less a hog than those in t h e drove — hefeeds the same, has the same appetite, a n d is similar in all respects. Then w h y is his company n o t wanted ? I t is a matter of feeling, a n d in a circle that admits of no intrusion by one n o t educated to its condition. We believe that o u r lodges, if good men stand their ground, will throw .around tJiem such a sphere of influence, arising from pure and enlightened conduct, that any person joining a lodge of this character, not in sympathy with it, will soon leave it or become a better man. There can be h u t one prevailing atmosphere in a masonic lodge — it must be for good or evil: it can not be for both,and will be as decided and as effective as in the case where a whole drove of porkers seek to destroy a single intruder into its band. In this case there is violence, b u t in the lodge-room t h e feeling is equally as strong, b u t quietly exercised —almost imperceptibly. In the o n e case there is brutal force, in t h e other an intelligent power; both, however, moving from spheres that surround a n i m a l life. Everything repulsive will recede or be driven o u t . Well, e s t e e m e d brother^ w e q u i t e agree w i t h you, t h a t t h e h i g h m i n d e d b r e t h r e n s h o u l d n o t o n l y a t t e n d t h e m e e t i n g s of t h e i r lodges, b u t e x e r t all t h e i r influence to e r a d i c a t e every e l e m e n t t h a t in t h e least t e n d e d to l o w e r t h e lodge a n d d a m a g e m a s o n r y . B u t m a n y a good b r o t h e r t h i n k s differently, a n d w h i l e t h e r e is n o law w h i c h i m p e r a t i v e l y compels a t t e n d a n c e h e avails himself of w h a t h e d e e m s a right, a n d d o e s not attend unless summoned.

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Were the vices mentioned not common, how comes it Grand Masters so often and strongly reprobate them, not infrequently attributing tothem the absence of the best members at lodge meetings? We grant, that when in majority, brethren who have clean hands and pure intentionsmay by a proper legal course of procedure, rid the lodge of such characters as are violators of the moral law and the tenets of our grand Institution; but when in minority, though not powerless, yet having small prospects of success, they yield before the dirty drift and fail touse their influence for inaugurating wholesome reform. That they act unwisely no experienced brother will- pretend; but the point is how to stimulate them to steady attendance and resolute action. Much may be done in that direction by the officers of lodges, and in particular by Masters. I t is they who are called to govern, and if fitted by nature and acquirements, they will by their words and acts inspire all high-minded brethren in their respective lodges with that degree of courage and earnestness of purpose, which under their leadership will prove effective in driving out every one whose immoralities stain the good name of masonry. Again, the admission of unworthy material in the future, may be reduced to a minimum, provided Masters of lodges will instruct the committees which they a'apoint on petitions for initiation, not merely to inquire into the prese/it apparent character of the petitioner, but goback and ascertain his habits, associates, opinions and predilections, and if they should find anything not in accord with good morals to report unfavorably, and the committees have the good sense to follow out such instruction. But in default of one or both doing their duty, every member should consider himself a committee in such cases, and, unless prevented by circumstances beyond his control, be present on the incoming of such reports, in order that he may by the use of the b. b. bar the gate against one whom he knows to be unfit for masonic fellowship. Much as we would like to add more to this report from that of Bro.CHADWICK'S, we cannot for want of space, and, with congratulations on. his accession to the office of Grand Secretary, say good night. CHRISTOPHER TAYLOR, Dayton, M.'.W.". Grand Master. STEPHEN FOWLER CHAUWICK, Salem, R.'.W.'. Grand Secretary.

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PENNSYLVANIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1888. Number of Lodges, 380; Total Membership, 38,545. Annual communication, December 27, 1888. Steel-engraved portraits of Past Grand Masters SAMUEL C. PERKINS and SAMUEL B . DICK adorn the Proceedings.

At the quarterly communication of June 6th, the committee of five Past Grand Masters submitted a report respecting the authority of the Grand Ma.ster in that jurisdiction, and especially reviewing the action of Grand Lodge from time to time in respect to the degrees beyond that of the Royal Arch, and very conclusively showing that it had never intermeddled, nor even recognized, any of the higher degrees. The following resolutions appended to the report were unanimously approved: Resolved, That if, as alleged, t h e organization k n o w n as the Consistory of t h e Cerneau Rite claims t h e power, or authority, or right to confer the three degrees of ancient freemasonry, it is not consistent with the duty of members of lodges subordinate to this Grand Lodge to seek or retain membership in t h a t organization. Re--olved, That the permission by a subordinate lodge for the use of its place of meeting for the practice of the Cerneau Rite, or for a n y other purpose t h a n the one recognized as masonic, is unauthorized a n d improper. Resolved, That this Grand Lodge expressly declines to enter upon 'any discussion of the history, use, or legitimacy of any body claiming to confer what is k n o w n as t h e high degrees in freemasonry, or to be committed to the recognition of a n y such body as being masonic, or as identified with or a part of ancient Craft masonry.

It will thus be seen that Cerneau masonry received neither aid nor comfort from the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania then, nor, judging from that Grand Body's firm adherence to established principles, is likely to receive the slightest recognition in the future. .Ifrwill also be perceived what will follow if lodges permit Cerneau bodies to use their rooms, and what course will be pursued if masons enter such bodies. Warning enough, surely, to put all on guard against an organization' of bastard origin, which can but be regarded as hostile to Craft masonry. The address of E.'.W.'. JOSEPH EICHBAUM, Grand Master, was in strict keeping with those of his honored predecessors. Knowing and feeling that masonry is too well established and too highly appreciated to need anything but continued good works to commend it to the attention of intelligent, charitable men, he proceeds at once to report his official acts and make such suggestions as would promote the welfare of the Craft. In the introduction, he gave the Craft the following pleasant assurances: While the year has been in some respects eventful, it has beengenerally very satisfactory, and it is our due to t h a n k Almighty GOD that so much of harmony in the Craft and general prosperity in the jurisdiction have prevailed. Our relations with neighboring jurisdictions have been of the most friendly character, and nothing has arisen to disturb t h a t friendliness. The few cases that have been presented have been settled by those principles of equity and moral sense that should always prevail between freemasons.

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c Cases of the invasion of the rights of this jurisdiction, or of the invasion of the rights of other jurisdictions by one of our lodges, have been fairlj-met and settled, and no heart-burnings have been left to trouble us in the future that I am aware of. I n t w e n t y instances h e issued d i s p e n s a t i o n s to hold special elections, which h e said would h a v e been " u n n e c e s s a r y with ordinary care." Respecting edicts h e r e p o r t e d as follows; It again becomes my unpleasant duty to report the number of edicts issued in the past year. I hoped that the lodges, and especially the Secretaries, would so conduct themselves as to reduce the number, instead of which it has been increased. The total number is fifty-seven (.57), and for reasons following: No inquiry made of Grand Secretary 34 No reply from Grand Secretary .' 4 Unlau'lully restored , 6 Election of otlicersat special meeting '. 1 Unlawful suspen.slons 8 For physical disqualification 4 57 These edicts cover the cases of sixty-nine lodges and individuals, and how much of trouble and inconvenience has been given to lodges and Individuals cannot be estimated. I again assert that it is wrong to subject the applicants to inconvenience, when the Secretaries alone are at fault, and I trust that the Grand Lodge, in its wisdom, will provide a remedy for this ( apparently ) growing evil. W e invite t h e special a t t e n t i o n of o u r b r e t h r e n at h o m e to this, in o r d e r t h a t t h e y may give d u e a t t e n t i o n to o u r regulations in reference to k i n d r e d m a t t e r s . T h e corner-stones of two c h u r c h e s , t w o masonic halls and t h e library b u i l d i n g of t h e University of P e n n s y l v a n i a were laid d u r i n g t h e year â&#x20AC;&#x201D; t h r e e b y himself and t h e r e m a i n d e r by D.'. D.". G.'. Masters acting u n d e r dispensations. H e gave t h e following information a n d opinion respecting Cerneau masonry: By information received from the District Deputy Grand Masters, I learn that none of their lodge-rooms are being used as places of meeting by said Cerneau body, and that very few of their members are connected therewith. Some, however, refuse to answer whether they are connected with it or not; being instigated by unscrupulous persons from other jurisdictions to disregard the law of this Grand Lodge. I am more than ever satisfied that if that institution is permitted to set up its bodies in Pennsylvania the harmony of our subordinate lodges will be imperiled, as it has already been to some extent. H e t h o u g h t they could congratulate t h e m s e l v e s " o n t h e very prosperous condition of t h e Craft t h r o u g h o u t t h e jurisdiction," and said " t h e accession to our n u m b e r s is as large as it should be for a h e a l t h y growth, a n d t h e applicants for initiation are carefully scrutinized." Bro. RICHARD V A U X , c h a i r m a n of t h e C o m m i t t e e on Correspondence, presented t h e report, w h i c h e m b r a c e s reviews of t h e Proceedings of fiftyfive G r a n d Lodges a n d covers two h u n d r e d a n d thirty-eight p r i n t e d pages. I n t h e introduction, h e discusses t h e claims of certain rites now seeking recognition, as follows: Kites called masonic are just now, for some reason, exciting attention. For the gentlemen who are associated in these bodies we of course entertain great respect. Why not? No one would be justified in criticising the action of men who

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follow the convictions of their j u d g m e n t as to their cbosen associates. There are nu merous''societies," whose members represent the best mo'nil and mentt*! qualities, and are of high personal character. What we have here to consider is the attempt to give to some Rite the character of a masonic society. As we understand freemasonry, there is and can be but one source from which true masonic title can be acquired. The supreme, sovereign, absolute control of true freemasonry is vested exclusively lu a Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons. The Blue Lodge, a subordinate of a Grand Lodge, has the right, power,and authority to make masons. It is governed by the traditional, acknowledged, and undenied landmarks, usages, and customs of freemasonry. I t confers only the symbolic degrees, which are the foundation of masonry. There is no other masonic authority to confer these degrees. Wherever else, or by whomsoever these degrees are conferred, is a clandestine and wholly reprobated and denied authority. A Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons is therefore the supreme and only true masonic organization within its territorial jurisdiction. It is the duty of a Grand Master, and of the Grand Lodge he represents, to obey, preserve, maintain, and abide by the landmarks of symbolic masonry. If, therefore, a body called by any name which professes to be masonic, and cannot prove that it originated in,and was established by, t h e authority of a Grand Lodge,, or from a subordinate lodge, of such Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, it cannot be recognized as a masonic body. As a corollary from this proposition, it follows that if such a body directly or iu,directly pretends that from whatever source it derives whatever power It assumes, it may confer the symbolic degrees of true freemasonry, such body is clandestine. If, for instance,such a clandestine body holds on its rolls members of a true Grand Lodge, which has cut off all masonic intercourse with the authority creating such clandestine body, can it be possible that such members of a Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons will be permitted to remain members of the subordinate lodges of this Grand Lodge? And again, if the clandestine body invades with hostilities and defiance the jurisdiction of a Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, are the members on the rolls of the invading and defiant and clandestine body to be permitted to remain members of lodges subordinate to the invaded Grand Lodge? It would not be wise to leave affirmed penalties to special cases; the principle should be asserted, and its application made positive whenever invoked. If perchance, a member of a Blue Lodge subordinate to a Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons unites with such a rite, he cannot serve two masters, and must be expelled from his masonic lodge. His allegiance cannot be divided ; it is not possible for him to be a member of a lodge of masons and at the same time a member of a clandestine organiztition. H/ia'. is not peritiiittd is prohibited. It certainly never could be successfully maintained that the claim to be masonic is proof of such character. If the claim to be a masonic rite is followed by exercising the control of the three symbolic degrees, and if the exercise of the rite is only temporarily suspended, the rite asserting the claim is clandestine. If masons unite with a rite as has been described, they by so u n i t i n g with it do not establish its legitimate masonic status. We make these observations without reference to any oi the rites now existing. It is, in our individual opinion, the safest ground on which true freemasonry can securely rest For nearly half a century we have devoted our best energies to try and comprehend the principles on which freemasonry is erected. The structure, as it is seen of all men to-day, is built of enduring, indestructible truths. We have not yet betm able to believe that a truth is composed of irreconcilable contradictions. Therefore we maintain t h a t the lodges of the symbolic degrees of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons are the only lawful recognized absolute possessors of the name, power, and authority of masonic bodies.

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I n h i s review of K a n s a s (1888), h e quotes t h e following sentence from th(! r e p o r t of t h e special c o m m i t t e e appointed to a t t e n d t h e masonic c o n v e n t i o n held in Chicago, J u n e 2 2 - 2 5 , 1887: " T h e p r o p r i e t y of h o l d i n g t h a t convention we h a v e n e v e r for one m o m e n t q u e s t i o n e d , " and then says: If these distingnished masons never for a moment questioned the policy of such an irregular, unauthorized, novel, and likely to be a dangerous innovation in the jurisprudence of the Grand Lodges of our Craft, then we do not understand that danger may exist and does exist when least suspected. We have heretofore expressed our condemnation of this scheme, because as we believe it may. and very likely will, become the cause of trouble, serious embarrassment, and schisms in the fraternity. Grand Lodges are supreme. Any eflbrt to organize a body which may claim to exercise either a directing or con troll :ng influence over them, or any or either of them, will dcstn»y that supremacy, alienate the allegiance of constiluenls.and make subordinate'what can only exi^t in ilsabsolute sovereignty. It is not to bo expected ihat at the threshold of the existence of such Congresses it will be shown that domination is their aim ; but the unexpected happens when in the profane world power is attainable by persistent reaching out to secure it. F i r s t ; w e refer o u r II.'.W.'. Brother to t h e tenor of t h e only resol u t i o n s a d o p t e d u n a n i m o u s l y , with o n e exception, by t h a t c o n v e n t i o n ; t h e e x c e p t e d b e i n g in s y m p a t h y w i t h those resolutions, albeit h i s G r a n d Lodge w a s i n favor of a National Body. Secondly; we t h i n k no m o r e d a n g e r would arise from such conventions, w h e r e opinions c o n c e r n i n g q u e s t i o n s u p o n which G r a n d Lodges are n o t in unison, were compared, t h a n would from t h e discussion of sucli questions by t h e C o m m i t t e e s on Correspondence. I n passing we m a y r e m a r k t h a t m o r e t h a n once i n former masonic r e p o r t s we h a v e deprecated e v e n t h e idea of any other National G r a n d Masonic Bodies t h a n t h o s e n o w in existence, which are, or have been t h e source of q u i t e as m u c h discord a n d confusion as good. A t any r a t e , t h e project of a National G i a n d Lodge, A. F . &. A. M., would n o t find enough advocates in t h i s jurisdiction to constitute a corporal's g u a r d . Symbolic m a s o n r y needs n o head center, save a n d except t h a t of a G r a n d Lodge, a n d w h e r e ' t h e y actively exist, it will prosper a n d p r o m o t e social interests a n d moral progress. A n d such conventions, if restricted as was t h a t above m e n t i o n e d — a n d n o n e o t h e r would b e encouraged in Kansas — could do m u c h t o w a r d s bringing a b o u t uniformity of w o r k i n G r a n d Lodges in matters in which t h e y a r e most w-idely apart. I n fine, w e have too great confidence in t h e moral a n d masonic honesty of such of o u r b r e t h r e n as would be delegated to like conventions, t o suppose for an i n s t a n t t h a t t h e y would e n t e r t a i n a n y plan or foster a n y m e a s u r e w h i c h would in t h e least t e n d to affect t h e integrity or w e a k e n t h e a u t o n o m y of t h e G r a n d Lodges of symbolic m a s o n r y . Bro. V A U X makes a mistake w h e n h e a t t r i b u t e s to us t h e a u t h o r s h i p of t h e r e p o r t o n tiie controversy b e t w e e n t h e G r a n d Lodge of Connect i c u t a n d H i r a m Lodge, No. 1, of t h a t jurisdiction. T h a t paper was d r a w n u p a n d p r e s e n t e d by B r o . OWEN- A. BASSETT, V.\ G.\ M . ' .

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understanding of their significance, and whether that declaration be reasonable or not, it would have been required of a member of Hiram Lodge, No. 1, provided he had attempted to visit a Kansas lodge.' The quotation in the following paragraph is not correct: From the report of Past Grand Master BASSETT on incorporating lodges by profane auttiorily, " we sec," lie says, " that a lodge so incorporated has a dual existence, as a' lodge, under its charter from the Grand Lodge, and by incorporation by profane from 6uch authority."

That part of the committee's report from which the quotation was made reads as follows: "The incorporation of a lodge has but one purpose, and this purpose is to acquire, hold and dispose of real property. When a lodge is incorporated it has a dual existence («) as a lodge under its charter from the Grand Lodge with the power thereunder conferred ; (6) as a body corporate under the laws of the State. In its former capacity it derives all of its powers from the Grand Lodge. In its latter capai:ity under Section 122, Article XIV, Chapter 23, Compiled Laws, 1885, it has the power to make By-Laws for the regulation of its afTairs, as other corporations, bat these By-Laws or regulations must be limited to the purpose of the corporation, to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of reed property." And the committee might have added, "hence there can be no conflict of authority." With that view the report was received and adopted. In reviewing Texas (18£7 ), he expresses himself as follows upon that anomaly called the Past Master's degree: We have heretofore expressed our view as to this thing called a Past Master's degree. It is not a degree per se. I t is not conferred in a Past Master's Lodge. It is part of the installation ceremony of the elected Master of a lodge. If h e is tiuly installed he is a Past Master on the instant the installation is coniplete. He is thereby qualitied as a Past Master, only thereby. How can he receive a Past Master's degree after he finished his term as Master?— , he has it already. How can he receive it before he is installed as Master, in a convocation of Past Masters, by such coiivocation? If he does so receive it, without any lawful authority, it is a sham. His installation as Master therefore is unlawful, for he is either not duly installed as Master, or. if he is installed as the ritual demands, then the "convocatiou " business is — well.a manifestation of fuss and feathers,signifying nothing."

The view he expressed concerning the thing in another part of his report was this: Wo think the " Past Master's Degree " may no longer be regarded as requiring further notice. It is an excrescence at best, that either disfigures or deforms the true ritualistic ceremonial of the subordinate lodges. As it is not permitted to write fully the reasons, which would involve matters that are not to be cried out from the house-top, wc conclude all further reference to this subject. As a parting word we feel it proper to remark that a dismembered or deformed body cannot be admitted into freemasonry, a n d the body of a ceremony cut in half is within the exclusion.

Having expressed in former reports opinions concurring with his, we abstain from further remarks. With thanks to our esteemed brother for his good opinion of our Report on Correspondence, we bid him good-by for the year. CLIFFORD P. MACCALLA, Philadelphia, R.-.W.-. Grand Master. MICHAEL NISBET, iNIasonic Temple, Broad St., Philadelphia, R.'.W.'. Grand Secretary.

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PERU —1886-1887. We have received the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Pern for the years 1886 and 1887, and also a circular giving the names of the Grand Officials, members of the Grand Lodge, Grand Committees and a list of the lodges for the year 1889. The Grand Lodge holds quarterly communications in the months of April, July, October and January, the annual feast being held on the 25th of March. At each session of the Grand Lodge, an opinion on some subject previously assigned by the Grand Master to the Committcje on Legislation, is read by some one of its members. From one of these opinions on the question, ''Can Catholic priests be initiated into freemasonry?" we make the following excerpta: First, the Catholic priest, as a man, ia thus described: "The Catholic priest is not a personality, that is t» say, he is not a person, free and independent, in the complete use of his faculties and in the perfect exercise of his rights and duties; he is, at most, a quasi personality; there are wanting to him the attributes and the conditions which that requires, to occupy a place in social intercourse and in the progressive movement of institutions. "The Catholic priest has intelligence, understanding, reason; but earthed in by the blind faith which he is obliged to have in the dogmas of the church ; restrained by the orders of councils, which forbid him the study of the natural sciences and the productions of the human mind. He has will, but imprisoned by the rules of the Order. He hasliberty, Ijut rigidly subject to the Canons. He has conscience, but full of doubts and darkness. There, there are no scientific truths which enlighten him; the base mementoes of penitents who prostrate t'.iemselves at his feet alone agitate him. He has sentiments, desires, aspirations, but all suffocated by vows of chastity, obedience, humility and poverty. "The rights which GOD has conceded him for the better unfolding of his mind, and the duties which sociability and nature impose on him for his proper security and well-being, are severely condemned as heretical and schismatic by the power at Kome in a hundred and one briefs, encyclicals and bulls. "The Catholic priest — this quasi personality, refractory to nature and civilization, is not, then, free and independent, and therefore can not be a candidate for freemasonry, which demands these conditions as indispensable in its affiliates." Again, under another subdivision, he presented the following comparison: "Behold, in a summary comparison, the principles proclaimed by freemasonry and those which by solemn vows and oaths Catholic •priests are obliged to profess. "Freemasonry establishes no limit to the ivestigation of truth.

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"Tlie Catholic priest can not investigate truth. He has it revealed and explained. He has to adopt, defend and teach it. " Freemasonrj' demands that its members shall mutually assist, enlighten, animate and defend themselves, to the end that each one may maintain and perfect himself in the full and free exercise of his rights; especially in that which refers to the freedom of conscience, thought and speech. "The Catholic priest can not enlighten himself; the study of the natural sciences, and the reading of the productions of human genius, are decisively forbidden to him. He has no rights, so neither has he duties with the country, society and the family—voluntarily he has deprived himself of them, by his vows and oaths; freedom of conscience, of thought and of speech, the Catholic priest is obliged to condemn as heretical. " Freemasonry believes in GOD ; in one GOD, indivisible, pure spirit, indefinable, inaccessible to human intelligence, infinite, eternal, absolute, omniscient, omnipotent, omnipresent — coeternal with creation — presiding over the myriads of evolutions which rule the universe, which are, as BEUTIN comments, eternal irradiations of His power. Father of the human creature, who is the eternal radiation of His love, as a contemporary writer explains it. "The GOD of the Catholic priest is definable, tangible, is human, inactive and unfruitful from the beginning of His being, that is to say, from the beginning without beginning; focus of light and life irradiating in nothing during an eternity; GOD —creator of the universe by acts; GOD, without foresight, who repented himself of His work; GOD, wrathful, revengeful, who punishes in the children for thousands of generations the faults of their parents; GOD, unjust, who predisposes the creatures, some to eternal pain, and others to eternal enjoyment. "Freemasonry believes in the preexistence of the soul as an indispensable condition for its infinite progress. "The Catholic priest believes in the immortality of the soul; but as a condition necessary to enjoy eternally in heaven all the beatitudes in an idle and contemplative attitude — or to suffer eternally in the boiling caldrons of hell the punishment of its sin. " I n this extreme antagonism of principles, the Catholic priest, who, without loyalty, honor and sincerity, can cross the boundaries which they mark, is guilty of the worst of crimes, perjury, and freemasonry ought not, and can not, receive him into its bosom." At the annual session; .January 8, 1888, Grand Master, M.'. R.'. H.'. CESAR CANEVAKO, read his annual memorial, presenting the state of freemasonry in that jurisdiction, its needs and his own ollicial acts. Of the regular sessions of Grand Lodge and the non-attendance of some of its members, he said: "The quarterly sessions which this Grand Lodge ought to hold, as prescribed by its Constitution, were

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verified in the months of April, July and October, including in them some important business, which I will explain in what follows. Although in all these there has been the legal quorum, a number of the members of this Grand Lodge have deprived us of their intelligent aid, so necessary for the greatest effect of the resolutions." The misfortunes of the State and their eflect upon masonry were presented as follows: "The depression of commerce, the prostration of industries, tlie decay of agriculture and mining, in a word, the general situation of the Republic has had an influence in our lodges planted within our territory, without their being able to withdraw themselves from its effects. In spite of this, their condition is good; their labors have been generally regular and have produced a sensible increase in their registers." Respecting exclusive jurisdiction he advised as follows: "Since this Grand Lodge was organized, it has sustained with dignity and energy the principle of exclusive jurisdiction, as all Grand Lodges assert and maintain it. The only bodies which, by their nature and according to the landmarks, have the right of masonic representation of a State or Nation. All efforts made in order that the Grand Lodges of Scotland and Hamburg, the Roman Grand Orient and the Supreme Council of Peru may respect this principle and your sovran rights, have been fruitless. I believe all labor, director indirect, with regard to those bodies, useless, so because the justice of your reclamation is recognized by the Masonic Grand Powers, as because your aspiration being that of uniting under your authority all the lodges firmly planted in the territory of the national jurisdiction, must become, more or less quickly, a reality. The few dissenting-lodges, which yet exist, have only to follow the road, "Libertad and Trabajo," (No. 25) has marked out for them. It is not possible that bodies composed of free men, in a democratic repul)lic, will renounce their rights and give up their privileges, the former in favor of foreign authorities, and the latter in favor of an autocratic government. "Those who would gather mischief for their own nationality, those who would prefer the ribbon or collar of slavery to the coarse apron of liberty, are not the elements upon which freemasonry can rely for the progress of humanity." In conclusion, we congratulate our brethren in Peru upon the solid ground which they occupy and the compact front which they pre.sent to the enemies of symbolic freemasonry, whether within a tyrannical church or the so-called higher orders of masonry. Freedom and freemasonry are foster brothers; as the one thrives, the other will grow in strength and utility; united they can, by steady perseverance, overthrow every power hostile to their existence. Grand Officers for 1SS9: IGNACIO LA PuE.NTE, M.'. R.'. Grand Master. J. AuTuno EGO AGUIKRE, R.". Grand Secretary.

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Number of Lodges, 12; Total Membership, 494. Fourteenth annual communication, June 24,1889. Grand Master JOHN YEO delivered, as usual, a brief address. Peace and harmony had reigned throughout the jurisdiction during the j^ear. The increase of members was small, dimits and suspensions for non-payment of dues nearly equaling the gains. He trusted that such suspensions would soon be unknown there. No decisions were called for, and he issued only two special dispensations. The Committee on Correspondence reported resolutions recognizing the United Grand Lodge of New South Wales and the United Grand Lodge of Victoria, and that an exchange of Representatives be made; the resolutions were adopted. At this communication Grand Master YEO, after fourteen years of continuous service, retired from the Grand East. No Report on Correspondence. NiEL MCKELVIE, Summerside, M.'.W.'. Grand Master. B. WILSON HIGGS, Ch'tovvn, R.'.W.'. Grand Secretary.

QUEBEC â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1889.

Number of Lodges, 59; Total Membership, 2,820. Nineteenth annual communication, January 30-31, 1889. Grand Lodge having been opened in ample form, Grand Master, H. L. ROBINSON,announced thatBro. RICHARD WALKEM,M.-.W.\ Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Canada, was in the city (Montreal) for the purpose of visiting the Grand Body. That distinguished brother arrived during the air. ouncement, was waited on by a committee, who escorted him into the Grand Lodge, where he was_received with the honors appropriate to his position. Grand Master informed the brethren that soon after being installed he went to the southern States, partly for recreation and partly to recover health, was prostrated by di.sease and for months, even after his return, unable to perform his official duties, which devolved on the Deputy Grand Master. He received kind attentions from the warmhearted brethren of several cities, which he acknowledged in grateful words. The state of the Order was thus represented: It afTords me unbounded satisfaction to be enabled to say that, notwithstanding the many and great obstacles with which our Grand Lodge has to contend, i t has in the past twelve months continued to make a progress equal to that which has marked its existence, from year to year, siilce its formation. Our muster roll shows a membership to-day of 2,820.

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T h e i r financial condition, owing to t h e care a n d foresight of t h e G r a n d T r e a s u r e r and t h e c h a i r m a n of t h e F i n a n c e Committee, was sound. T h e i r r e l a t i o n s with other G r a n d Lodges h e reported as follows: I am pleased to report thnt the Grnnfi Lodge of Quebec continues to receive assurances of sympatfiy and good will from all the Grand Lodges with which it is in correspondence. I doubt not but that our prudent course in the future, as a masonic legislative body, will secure for our Grand Lodge a continuation of that respect we have enjoyed in the past. H e a p p r i s e d t h e b r e t h r e n of his h a v i n g received official information t h a t t h e controversies b e t w e e n t h e various G r a n d Bodies in New South Wales and in Victoria, had been amicably settled, by t h e rival Bodies u n i t i n g and forming a single Grand Body in each colony, and t h e n pert i n e n t l y i n q u i r e d if those brothers liad n o t " s e t a n o b l e e x a m p l e to t h e e n t i r e C r a f t " of Quebec. W e s h o u l d say t h e y had, a n d earnestly hope t h a t t h e Craft in t h e onlv English-speaking jurisdiction where dis[>utes exist, will give heed to t h a t fraternal e x a m p l e , a n d foregoing dispute, u n i t e h a r m o n i o u s l y in o n e G r a n d Lodge, a n d t h u s give significant proof t h a t b r o t h e r l y love had risen s u p e r i o r to uiifraternal discord, to which t h e enemies,'^ aiasonry point as evidence of hypocrisy on t h e p a r t of masons, aD'.^/y Which t h e y alone profit. > T h e last lodge in t h e jurisdiction of t h e G r a n d Lodge of Canada, w h i c h was u n d e r the G r a n d Lodge of I r e l a n d , h a v i n g become of obedie n c e to t h e G r a n d Lodge of Canada, t h a t Body requested its G r a n d Master, R I C H A R D W A L K E M , to m a k e t h e effort to settle t h e England-Quebec controversy. I n view of t h a t request and t h e visit of t h e proposed mediator, Grand Master RoniNsox said: M.'.W.-.Bro. WALKEM, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Canada, accepted the position, and, under the authority of the resolution of this Grand Lodge, just quoted, your Grand Master and Grand .secretary have considered tlie proposition made, and have accepted the mediatorial offer. That distinguished brother hopes to visit England during the present year, and from his high character as a man and a mason, his eminent position at the Bar of his Providence, his comprehension of the points of difference, and his fraternal desire to arrange those differences, it will be seen that no better mediator could have been selected. There is atso the additional reason, not without its weight in such an effort to terminate our disputes with England, that the Grand Lodge of Canada, as our Mother Grand Lodge, is the fittesfmediaior in this matter with the Grand Lodge of England, which was its Mother Grand Lodge. The selection of such an intermediary is in the highest degree judicious and appropriate. In view of this offer, and with a desire to strengthen the hands of M.'.W.'.Bro. WALKEM in mediating, I would suggest that Grand Lodge at this communication should authorize and empower my successor in office, the Grand Master of this Grand Lodge, to suspend or even withdraw the edicts of this Grand Lodge, to suspend or even withdraw the edicts of this Grand Lodge against the Grand Lodge of England and its lodge.", whenever advised or requested so to do by Grand Master WALKEM. In bis judgment and good will we have a sufficient guarantee that the advi.sory power thus given him will be judiciously employed ; and this action from us may facilitate the efforts he may mal^e to accomplish suecessfully his mi.ssion.

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In furtherance of Grand Master's advice the following resolution was adopted: That with regard to that part of the Grand Master's address which refers to t h e -withdrawal of the edicts of this Grand Lodge heretofore issued against the Grand Lodge of England and the lodges in this city adhering thereto, this Grand Lodge fully recognizes the necessity of strengthening the hands of the Grand Master of t h e Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario in his mediation between this Grand Lodge and the said Grand Lodge of England and her lodges, and hereby authorizes t h e M.-.W.'. Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Quebec, who may be in office at a n y time, :at the request of M.-.W.-.Bro. WAI.KF..M, to withdraw the said edicts, and that the remainder of said address be referred to " the Committee on the State of Masonry,*' to be Teporte-i on as soon as possible.

Deputy Grand Master, DICKSON ANDKRSON, reported his official doings while acting Grand Master. The reports of the other Grand Officers having been read, Grand Master WALKEM addressed the Grand Body; his remarks were heard with profound attention. Grand Master and others thanked him for his attendance "and for the interest he and his Grand Lodge had manifested" in behalf of the Grand Lodge of Quebec, "and in the Craft generally throughout the Province." Grand Chaplain, Rev. Bro. J. B, MUIR, delivered a short, but excellent, practical address. As recommended by the Committee on Correspondence, the LTnited Grand Lodge of New South Wales was recognized, Bro. JOHN H . ISAAC:SON, Grand Secretar}', being before commissioned as its Representative near the Grand Lodge of Quebec. Though considerable business was transacted it was local in tenor :and importance. Bro. E. T. D. CHAMBERS, chairman of the Committee on Correspondence submitted the report. It includes reviews of the Proceedings of nearly all the Grand Lodges in our own country and the Dominion of Canada. Its style and masonic as well as general erudition, entitle it to a place among the very best of such productions. In the preface, the attention of the "Guild" is called to their eflbrts to end the controversy with England, the last, as we have already noted, being initiated at this Grand Communication. He thus invites its consideration: Our brother reviewers will recall the action of our Grand Lodge in 1S88, when we placed on record a resolution authorizing the Grand Master and the Grand Secretary of this Grand Lodge to consider any proposal to mediate between us and England on the part of a sister Grand Lodge. The rejection by the Grand Lodge of England of the proffered mediation of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana was to us a grievous disappointment. May the latest effort on behalf of peace be more successful than those which preceded it! We bespeak for it from the chairman of Committees of Foreign Correspondence of â&#x20AC;˘sister Grand Lodges their most favorable consideration. The inception of the movement is recorded in the present volume of Proceedings, where it will be seen t h a t ihavlng accepted the mediatorial offices of the Grand Master of Canada, which his own

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Grand I^odge empowered him to proffer, the Grand Lodge of Quebec unanimously placed its existing relations towards the Grand Lodge of England unreservedly in the hands of that distinguished brother. That his mission may be crowned with success,, will, we are assured, be the fervent prayer that will arise from around every masonic altar. F r o m t h e address of G r a n d Master ROBINSON, the report of the Committee on the State of Masonry, and his report, we learn t h a t the Craft of Quebec, have gained in n u m b e r s , gained financially and also in t h e esteem of their brethren in o t h e r jurisdictions. May such be their record in all time to come. T h e G r a n d Lodge of Kansas a n d its Committee on Correspondence have, t h r o u g h o u t its controversy with England, faithfully and earnestly supported t h e Grand Lodge of Quebec in t h e position assumed and maintained by i t ; and they will not withdraw until the claim of Quebec isconceded. Our Proceedings (1888) are fraternally noticed. For this complim e n t a r y words he has our t h a n k s . I n reviewing Dakota, h e s a y s : But that masonry demands a belief in a personal GOD, is perfectly clear. An impersonal GOD could neither reveal His will to man, nor yet reward virtue and punishi vice. The G. A. O. T. U. must be a personal Deity, for has He not laid the foundations of the earth, and is He not the GOD in whom all masons trust, and whose aid and blessing is supplicated by the Chaplain on behalf of the lodge and of the candidate whokneels before Him? Do we supplicate this aid and this blessing from the forces of Nature, or is it in the sun, or in the wind,or in the clficacy of some unknown GOD, that the candidate for our mysteries is required to put his trust? In reply to a question upon page lG,of Rro. THCMPSON'S report, we say that so long asthe Old Testament Scriptures lay open upon our altar, and are recognized as our first great light, it is necessary for masonic admission to believe them inspired â&#x20AC;&#x201D;a revelation from GOD. Those who fall short of the belief that the Supreme Being has revealed His will to man, cannot be admitted to our society. T h e n quotes the following from Bro. THOMPSON'S r e p o r t : Our understanding of this matter is that a belief in a Supreme Intelligence is required ouly, and we have thus far failed to see or hear from any legitimate source anything connected with masonry which requires a person to believe the Bible is of Divine authenticity. If such a belief were to be'required, then we could not as a logical sequence recognize a person as a mason who had taken upon himself our obligationswith his hand upon any other sacred writing except that of the Bible, and thus it would make our much vaunted claim to the universality of masonry but an idle dream. And replies as follows: This is begging the question. Our holding to the necessity of a belief in the Divineauthenticity of the Bible, at all events in the English and American systems of masonry, where those Scriptiires, or portions of them, constitute our first Great Light,, does not necessarily prevent us from recognizing as a mason a person who has taken upon himself our oljligations, with his hand upon any other writing than that of the Bible, so long as he avows his belief in the Divine authenticity of such writing. Of course, it is understood that before admitting such an one to our lodges, we should require to be assured of such a belief on his part, and should also have to iissu re ourselvesthat he hailed from a jurisdiction whose governing Grand Lodge has been recognized by our own as just and regular. We should not require from such an one a belief in the Divine authenlicily oi the Bible. His obligation, taken \ipon what he deemed to be the revealed will of GOD, might reasonably be eousidered as binding upon him as that taken by ourselves upon the Bible, and thus our holding to the necessity of a be-

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Uef in the Divine authenticity of the latter would not. as Bro. THOMPSON has it, makeour much-viiunted claim to the universality of masonry an idle dream, but the very re- â&#x20AC;˘ verse. While the honest belief in the Divine origin of some other writings upon which a visitor may have taken bis O. B. should not disqualify him for admission to our lodges, the universality of masonry, which is not an idle dream, but otie of the most Inminous features of our Organization, by no means permits that we should a d m i t as members those whose necessary O. B. of fidelity could not be administered to them upon a volume which they decline to accept as of Divine authenticity, and regard as of h u m a n origin only. Masonry does not a t t e m p t to interfere with the peculiar religious faith of its disciples, except so far as relates to the belief in the existence of GOD, and in the fact that He has revealed His will to man. But a "Book of the Law '' constitutes an indispensable part of the furniture of every lodge. The Book of the Law is that volume, says MACK AY,. which, by the religion of the country, is believed to contain the revealed will of the Great Architect of the Universe. An agnostic believes in no " Book of L a w " as of Divine origin, and cannot, therefore, be made a mason. If Bro. THOMPSON'S a r g u m e n t against the necessity of such belief was, for instance, on behalf of a possible Mohammedan American, who claimed to believe in the Divine authenticity of the Koran, and on the basis of the universality of freemasonry asked to be obligated thereon, we might be tempted to imagine that he had made out a solitary case agaiust the necessity of a masonic belief in the Divine origin of our first Great Light, even iii this acknowledged land of the Bible. But our brother of Dakota does not attack the American selection of a masonic Book of Law. His a r g u m e n t is rather that masonry does not require its votaries to believe that a n y such writings are of Divine authenticity. ^Ve hold, o n the contrary, that while masonry does not select any special volume, and say that it must be regarded by masons everywhere as the Book of GOD'S revealed will to man, she ^ôo% make it a condition of admission t h a t the candidate believes in the Divine authenticity of some such revelation, which is usually the accepted standard of faith in the country in whose lodges it is employed. We say, further, that all otherwise eiigible men on Liiis Kuii-'u Aiiiei'iC/iii coTitiucnt v/ill hcivc no diSiculty in ^ônôrîi'ic; f^ *-hp nft^pssnry condition of a belief in the Divine origin of the Bible. The Agnostic and the Mormon are not available material for the building of the Masonic Temple. We have no desire to follow Bro. THOMPSON in his peculiar interpretation of the passage in Genesis which describes the creation of man, except in so far as is necessary to express our dissent from his idea that GOD must be similar in form to man. or t h a t the Old Testament story of man's creation in GOD'S own imago is untrue, uninspired,, and no revelation from GOD. We are very much opposed to a narrow masonic interpretation of any portion of Scripture. I n our method of interpreting GOD'S revealed will to man. it is our duty as masons to agree to differ. But when we find a brother endeavoring to enforce an interpretation that a given passage does not reasonably admit of, for the sole purpose of proving the Old Testament Scriptures a colU^ction of fables,. we believe it our duty to file a protest. We have never yet found a commentator who so wrested this passage from its original meaning as to have us believe that the sacred historian was speaking of man's body when he described him as umde in the image of GOD. The body is the mere house of clay, the tenement created for the habitation of the man. Even the child, in his earliest ideas of a good or a bad man, does not associate the outward form of the man's body with his ideas of abstract qualities. In the words of the learned ADAM CLAI:K,'- What was before said refers only to the body of man ; what is here said. ( i n our image after our likeness), refers to his soul. This wasmade in the m a y e a u d likeness oi GOD. NOW as the Divine Being is infinite, He is neither, limited by parts.nor definable by passions; therefore He can have no corporealimnge after which He made the body of man. The image and likeness must necessarily be intellectual; his mind, his soul, musst have been formed after the nature and perfections of his GOD," We have decided objections to urgeany interpretation of Scriptural narrative upon those for whom we write. We have adduced the evidence of commentators, not in support of our own interpretation of a Scriptural story, but to expose the absurdity of the pretension that the Biblical narrative of the creation of man carries itsown refutation upon its face. How does Bro. TUOMP&ON account.for the position as-

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•sumed in this matter by all the foremostwriters upon masonic subjects? GAriCKEsays: "Amongst the great lights of freemasonry, the Holy Bible is the greatest. By it we are taught to rule and govern our faith. Without this sacred light we find no masonic altar. Without it no lorige is perfect; neither can anyone be leiiaUi/ iniliated into the Order unlcsn he believeii in the firand initfis which are therein contained,— unless he supports, and is supported by, that blessed book."

Our readers now have before them the answer to Bro. THO.MPSON'S •questions by Bro. WHEELER (see Connecticut), the criticism thereon by Bro. THOMPSON (see Dakota) and tlie above able defense of the general masonic belief in a''personal GOD." The extracts now made, preclude further appropriations from the excellent report of Bro. CHAMBERS, and we bid him good-by, but with the hope to meet him again and often at the roun<l-table. ISAAC H V . STEARNS, Montreal, M.'.W.'.Grand Master. JOHN H . ISAACSON, Montreal, R.'.W.-. Grand Secretary.

RHODE ISLAND —1880. Number of Lodges, 35; Total Membership, 3,179. A special communication was held August 10, 1888, SAMCEL G. STINESS, Deputy Grand Master, presiding. On this occasion the foundation stone of the Town Hall of Providence was laid according to the usages of the Craft. The eulogy on masonry was delivered by Bro. HORATIO ROGERS, Past Grand Secretary, and the oration by Bro. STINESS. The proceedings were interspersed with music, etc., and a collation was spread by the townspeople. The semi-annual communication was held November 19,1889. Considerable business was transacted, but only of local importance. An emergent communication was opened March 30,1889, the purpose being to pay the last tribute of respect to Bro. CHARLES RUSSELL CUTTER, P.'.G.". M.'. After appropriate services at the residence of the deceased, t h e , procession marched to the cemetery; and the remains buried with full masonic honors. The Ninety-ninth annual communication was held May 20, 1889. Rev. WILLIAM N . ACKLEY, Grand Master, delivered a well-prepared address. We give his introductory: BRETHREN OFGRA.ND LODGE:—The call bringing US together to-day in annual communication is headed by figures which suggest t h a t we represent a society indeed "An•cient and Honorable," and which reminds us that our M.'.W.*. Grand Lodge is not only strong in its constituency b u t Is entitled to that respect belonging to the dignity of years. It is an hour for congratulations when we find ourselves within one year of a •completed century of corporate existence. I t may be premature to do more at this m o m e n t than to emphasize the fact that we a.'-semble to-day in our ninety-ninth annual communication, and to recommend earnestly such action as shall, at the proper time, suitably recognize the advent of our h u n d r e d t h year of life. The annals of the c e n t u r y will not only reveal a marvelous increase In numbers and strength, but will Also furnish pictures of vicissitude a n d struggle, of heroic devotion and loyalty well •deserving of a new hearing before o u r assembled ranks.

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In fraternal words he chronicled the death of two prominent brethren and three others of less note. Thirty-seven special dispensations were reported. He suggested a change in the Constitution respecting the conferring the second and third degrees and the curtailment of the lectures when there was a pressure of work, the omitted parts to be given from time to time thereafter, and that all the candidates be raised immediately but the last, and full ceremony be reserved for liim. In order to obviate variation in work, it was suggested that theGrand Lodge from time to time promulgate the correct work. Five decisions were reported. The third, "that the loss of the left hand should not debar a candidate from receiving the degrees," will not be acquiesced in by our brethren who advocate the doctrine of the "perfect candidate." Suitable memorials of the two prominent brethren, above mentioned, were presented bj'the brethren appointed by the Grand Master, which were ordered to be spread on the records and published in the Proceedings. A special communication was held June 3, 1889, to dedicate the monument erected by the citizens of Providence in memory of THOMAS ARTHUR DOYLE, P.-. G.'. M.'., and Mayor of that city at the time of his demise. We can only add that the splendid programme was fully carried out, whether assigned to the clerg}', school children or orators. Engravings of the monument and the Town Hall, noticed above,, adorn the Proceedings. GEORGE H . KESVON, Providence, M.'.W.". Grand Master. EDWIN BAKER, Providence, R.'.W.'. Grand Secretary.

SCOTLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1888. Number of Lodges, 823; Total Membership, not given. Quarterly communication, February 2, 188s, Rt. Hon. the Earl of Maraud Kellie, P.-. G.'. M.\, on the throne. The names of the other members of tlie Grand Lodge appear in classified lists. .Bro. JOHN C. IMITCHELL, District Junior Grand Warden, Benal, English Constitution, was present as a visitor. A letter from A. C. CAMPBELL, Grand Master, excusing his absence,, was read. The business transacted was purely of a local nature. The minutes of the meetings held by the Grand Committee, March 21, March 29 and April 25, 1888, follow. At the meeting on April 25th,. Grand Secretary, D. ML'KRAY LYON, reported that, ''as authorized by Grand Committee, he had lent to the International Exhibition at Glas-

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gow, for the Archccological and Historical Section, the following articles, viz: The St. Clair Charters, 1000 and 162S; the Minute-book of the Roman Lodge of Freemasons existing at Kome in 1735-37, at whicli Ihe Earl of Winton was 'Great Blaster' at the date of its suppression by Pope CLEMENT the Twelfth ; the Minute-book of the St. Andrew Lodge, Dumfries, of which Buff.vs was an office bearer, bearing the poet's signature to By-Laws, and containing the minute of his affiliation in December, 1788; also the Master's mallet and apron used in the lodge in BURNS' time."

The minutes of the Committee of the Fund of Scottish Masonic Benevolence, held March 23, March 29 and April 25,1888, are also published. Tha't our brethren may know something of what happens at special •communications held in honor of a Royal brother, the following is extracted from the pamphlet on our table: Brother Sir HENRY MORI.AND, Grand Master of All Scottish Freemasonry in India, accompanied by his Grand Officers, attended a special commnnicalion of the District Grand Lodge of Bombay u n d e r the English Constitution, held in Kovember lust, in honor of the Duke of Connaught. and received quite a masonic ovation. At t h e banquet which followed. His Royal Highness proposed the health of Sir HENEY in the following t e r m s : BKETIIP.E.V :—1 rise to propose a toast which, I am sure, will be very acceptable to us all — it is t h a t of t h e Most Worshipful the Grand Master of All Scottish Freemasonry In India,Sir HENRY MORLAND. (Applause.) Brethren, one of our great mottoes isgood fellowship and fraternity, a n d I think it is only right that on this occasion we should •drink most heartily to the health of the Most Worshipful the Grand Master aud the Grand Lodge of All Scottish Freemasonry in India. (Cheers.) They have come a m o n g us this evening in the most cordial manner, and we thank them most heartily, and I only hope that we may be able in t h e same way to go amongst them. ( Loud cheers.) It affords me special pleasure to propose this toast, knowing, as I do, the Most Worishipful the Grand Master for some time, a n d I hope it will not be considered out of place if on this public occasion, as the representatives of the Grand Lodge of England, w e congratulate Sir HE.NRY MORLAND upon the honor which it has pleased our Sovereign to confer upon him — ( l o u d applause) — which we consider reflects the highest honor, not only upon himself, but upon all of us as masons. (Cheers.) I ask you to join m e in d r i n k i n g the health of Sir ITE.NRY MORLAND. ( Loud applause.) Sir IIENKY MORLAND. o n rising to respond, said : Your Royal Highness and Eight Worshipful District Grand Master, Worshipful Brethren and brethren, all.--believe me, I feel deeply the compliment t h a t has been paid me this evening by the toast of the •Grand Master of All Scottish Frcemasonrj- in I n d i a having been proposed on this anspicions occasion by the Right Worshipful the District Grand Master. (Hear, hear.) I feel it also an especial honor in being permitted to be present on this parlicnlar occasion, which must form a golden page in the annals of masonic history. (.•Vp])lause.) I feel t h a t 1 and my Grand Lodge being present on this occasion will add a feaiher to the renown of all Scottish freemasons, and that it will be remembered for all time in this Presidency. (Cheers.) I feel, brethren, t h a t by His Royal Highness assuming Ihe Hiram of the District Grand Lodge of Bombay, masonry throughout India will reap the benefit, and will take a higher position, perhaps, than it ever had before; it will be strengthened, and its banners will unfold more freei}'amongst llie vast multitude •of this coutinent. (Loud cheers.) Bretliren, it is a happy thought that for so many years the two Constitutions existing t h r o u g h o u t India have worked together in peace aud harmony. ( Hear, hear.) I feel sure t h a t the honor which is being showered now o n the English Constitution will have a certain a m o u n t of reflection on the Scotch, .and will serve to unite the two Constitutions more closely together than they have ever

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hitherto been. ( Loud cheens.) It has been our happiness, brethren, for some years to meet under the same roof. We have had the same hall, and the President of the Masonic Hall Committee is a Past Deputy District Grand Master under England, w^ile the Secretary is a Sulislitute Grand Master under Scotland. ( H e a r , h e a r ) I feel that H3ircumstances will knit us more closely together, but. if it be possible, I am sure it will be due to the honor and lustre that will be shed on freemasonry by the grand advance which lias been made this evening in hringing amongst o u r noble fraternity a member of the Blood Koyal of England. ( Eoud applause.) His Royal Highness, brethren, has been good enough to allude to the high honor that has been conferred upon me by our Most Gracious Queen and Empress. (Hear, hear.) I take this opportunity,brethren, of publicly acknowledging that the h o n o r is principally due to His Royal Highness' favor. (I^oud applause.) I thank him deeply for his kind interest in myself, and for the good will he has expressed towards Scottish masonry. He is an honorary member of the Grand Lodge of Scotland and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales is the patron of Scottish freemasonry,â&#x20AC;&#x201D;and, brethren, I thank him for his kindly words a n d good wishes towards the Constitution under which I have the honor to preside in India. (Loud cheers.)

The remaining pages of the pamphlet contain rosters of the Grand Lodge, its Trustees, Trustees of the Fund of Scottish Masonic Benevolence, Provincial and District Grand Masters, the Grand Committee and committees appointed by it, Grand Stewards, and the subordinate lodges; a list of Provinces with lodges therein, a list of lodges unrepresented in Grand Lodge, in possession of annual certificate to date; lodges one and under five years in arrears for dues, and lodges five or more years in arrears and liable to be erased from the roll; and tables of the receipts and expenditures for the quarter ending April 21,1888. Since all the lodges of the English and Scotch Constitution have consolidated with the Colonial Grand Lodge of New South Wales, and with that of Victoria, forming the United Grand Lodge of New Soutli AVales in the first, and the United Grand Lodge of Victoria in the second, there must be deducted from the number of lodges given at the head of this paper the fifty-five lodges in New South Wales and the twelve in Victoria, leaving 750 lodges under the Grand Lodge of Scotland, and of the last number twenty-five are liable to be erased from the roll because in arrears for more than five years. We regret that the remaining pamphlets for the other quarters of the year are not at hand, since from them, we feel sure, many items of interest to our reading brethren might be selected. Colonel Sir ARCHIBALD C. CAMPBELL, of Blythswood, Baronet, LL. D., M. P., Most Worshipful Grand Master Mason. D. MURRAY LVON, Freemasons' Hall, 90 George street, Edinburgh, It.'.W.". Grand Secretary.

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N u m b e r of Lodges, 167; Total M e m b e r s h i p , 4,982. One h u n d r e d and twelfth a n n u a l communication, December 1 1 - 1 2 , 1888. G r a n d Master, Bro. A N D H E W H . W H I T E , delivered a brief address, restricted almost exclusively to m a t t e r s of h o m e concern. T h e condition of t h e Craft was t h u s p r e s e n t e d : I ÂŤm glad to report that peace aud harmony prevail throughout this jurisdiction, and although owiug possibly to the failure of the harvests to a certain degree in some parts of the State, the Craft is not as prosperous as it might otherwise have been, yet I am glad to be able tosay that while some lodges are only holding their owu, others have been busy for the greater part of the year, in the conferring of many degrees and the working in of good material. Their relations with o t h e r G r a n d Lodges were peaceful a n d pleasant. H e g r a n t e d dispensations as follows: to open two new lodges, to revive a d o r m a n t one, t o lay t h e corner-stone of a church, a n d also t h a t of a college, a n d to dedicate two n e w masonic halls. One new hall he dedicated. H e reported visits to t h e D.'.D.".G.'. Ma.sters. T h e lodges in some instances w e r e assembled a n d degrees conferred, t h u s benefiting t h e lodges.. I n his visits to the lodges, h e found m u c h interest ipanifested i n respect both to ritual w o r k a n d masonic law. H e suggested t h a t if m o r e a t t e n t i o n was given " to t h e social feature of masonry " t h a n had b e e n t h e custom, it would tend to revive a n d keep u p t h e interest of masonry more t h a n a n y t h i n g else. T h i s was endorsed, by t h e committee on bis address in t h e i r report w h i c h was adopted b y G r a n d Lodge. W h e n one of t h e oldest a n d most conservative of t h e lodges on this continent, arrives a t such a conclusion, it is t i m e y o u n g e r ones gave the subject consideration. Two decisions were reported, b o t h being endorsed by t h e Committee on J u r i s p r u d e n c e and a d o p t e d by G r a n d Lodge. One h u n d r e d dollars was set aside for charity, and an equal sum a p p r o p r i a t e d for use by t h e Masonic Board of .Kelief. T h e C o m m i t t e e on Correspondence included in their report t h e following : As to the communication from M.'.W,*. Grand Lodge of Ohio, referred to us by the Grand Secretary, your committee beg leave to suggest: That we as Ulue Lodge masons under the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge know of nothing else save the three symbolic degrees under the jurisdiction of this M.-.W.'. Grand Lodge. Your committee therefore are of the opinion that no body of masons st.vled by any other name, can assume authority over the degrees as conferred in a subordinate lodge or Grand Lodge, wheresoever located. We therefore recommend that this Grand Lodge declare themselves in full sympathy with the action of the M.-.W.'. Grand Lod.e of Ohio, with reference to Cerueau masoury as shown by th^ circular from said Grand Lodge.

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The retiring Grand Master, Bro. ANDREW J. WHITE, presented "a Grand Master's regalia, to be handed down by each Grand Master to his successor, to be worn on official occasions." In an appended note, two pieces of the regalia are thus described: " The collar and apron are exquisitely embroidered and are adorned with a befiutiful rich bullion fringe, and the splendid jewel suspended from the collar, is entirely in keeping with its surroundings." As usual, for many years past, Bro. CHABLES ENGLESBV, prepared the -Report on Correspondence. Tt embraces reviews of the' Proceedings of sixty-one Grand Lodges, including those of Australia and those of Great Britain and Ireland. Kansas (1888) receives fraternal notice. Under Louisiana, he expresses his views of those who keep the England-Quebec controversy from settlement, as follows: As we have said in former report.', we tin'nk it a great pity that the Grand Lodge of England will not adopt our Anrerican doctrine of Grand Lodge sovereignly, and notify her three lodges in Montreal that they must yield their allegiance to the Grand Lodge of Quebec, or be stricken from the registry of the Grand Lodge of England. But we see no way of forcing the mother Grand Lodge of the world to cliange her law on the subject. It does seem tous,however, very strange t h a t the three lodges in Montreal are content to cause so much disquiet and trouble in the masonic world by their obstinate persistence in remaining outside of the Grand Lodge of Quebec. Most certainly they have small regard for masonic peace and harmony.

In his review of Utah, he relates the following pleasant anecdote of Bro. DiEHL, a boy, and Bro. BERG, of that jurisdiction: Before closing our notice on Utah, we wisli to tell the Craft of this and all other jurisdictions of an action of this same Bro. DIEIIL. He heard that, while bathing in Salt Lake, a child had found a very valuable gold masonic ring. Bro. DIEHL immediately found out all about it, and secured its safety. He deciphered from inscriptions on the ring that it had been presented. In 1873, in Columbia,S.C. He forthwith wrote to the Grand Secretary of South Carolina (tha writer), gave an accurate description of the ring and the inscription in it. Upon receiving this letter we wrote to our R.'.W.-. Bro. T. G. BERG, of Columbia, invoking his assistance,and through his masonic zeal and energy, the child has, we hope, been rewarded, and the ring has been restored to its owner. It m u s t surely be doubly valuable to him now. These are the kind of men and masons. Bros. DIEHL and BERG, who practically illustrate the beauties of masonry in their lives and conduct, and spare themselves no pains and trouble iu aiding and assisting their brethren.

R. FuRMAN DivvER, M. D;, Anderson, M.-.W.-. Grand Master. CHARLES INGLESBY, Charleston, R.'.W.'. Grand Secretary.

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TENNESSEE—1889. N u m b e r of Lodges, 390; Total M e m b e r s h i p , 15,051. Seventj'-fifth a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n , J a n u a r y 30, F e b r u a r y 1, 1889. Bro. H E N R Y H . INGERSOLI^, G r a n d Master, delivered a vigorous address. H e e v i d e n t l y is one w h o does his own t h i n k i n g a n d is able to p r e s e n t his t h o u g h t s in language which is to t h e point, if it does not carry conviction. H i s i n t r o d u c t i o n w a s as follows: I greet yon all with hearty masonic welcome. Such a concourse of the leaders of men who have solemnly devoted their lives to the practice of cardinal virtue.';; who believe and trust in GOD, and are bound to help, aid and assist each other, and do one another no wrong or harm ; to honor and defend chastity, and protect and iinrture the widow and orphan ; who rejoice in Faith, Hope aud Charity,and live upon the Golden Rule, is a benisoa and an inspiration. ' Inthed with the great aulhority of this Grand Lodge —legislative, judicial and executive — how great our opportnnity ! Whatsplendid possibilities stretch out before us ! From this Pisgah of vi.sion how inviting Ihe prospect! From this Sinai of power how weighty the responsibility! Entrance aud conquest of this Promised Land of masonry snould be the measure of our achievement, the object of all our discussions and doings. H e m e n t i o n e d visits to t e n of t h e private lodges w h e r e h e was received w i t h d u e respect. T h i r t y special dispensations w e r e reported, most cf t h e m to install or elect a n d install officers. Doubtless, in t h a t as in o t h e r jurisdictions, such d i s p e n s a t i o n s were s o u g h t because officers of lodges neglected to perform t h e i r duties. While we would, b y n o means, limit t h e a u t h o r ity of G r a n d Masters t o g r a n t d i s p e n s a t i o n s in meritorious cases, we t h i n k if t h e y w o u l d refuse d i s p e n s a t i o n s to install, or elect a n d install officer^, u n l e s s in cases w h e r e by sickness or t h e u n u s u a l operation of n a t u r a l forces work was p r e c l u d e d , t h e y would b r i n g officers to a r i g h t sense of d u t ) ' , a n d save their, successors a large a m o u n t of unnecessary, t h a n k l e s s w o r k . H e h a d t h e n e r v e — with which he seems to be especially e n d o w e d — to refuse five dispensations for sufficient reasons. T h r e e h o m e commissions were issued, and r e t u r n s were m a d e by two, b u t t h e t h i r d a u t h o r i z e d t o lay t h e corner-stone of a lodge room, failed'to report. F r o m a b o u t a h u n d r e d rulings, he r e p o r t e d twenty-two. T h e ComiTiittce on J u r i s p r u d e n c e , in t h e i r report, approved of n i n e teen, modified two, dissented from o n e , a n d their r e p o r t was adopted. At t h e r e q u e s t of t h e T r u s t e e s of t h e Masonic W i d o w s ' and Orp h a n s ' H o m e , h e convened t h e G r a n d Lodge and, s u r r o u n d e d by a large assembly, laid t h e corner-stone of t h e m a i n building. Speaking of t h a t institution, h e s a i d : Our widows and our orphans deserve a masonic home — protection from heat and cold, and snow and rain; light and fire, and food and clothing; freedom from want and dire necessity; deliverance from temptation and evil associations, and opportunity to live well in the world.

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We owe them such a home. Some of our brethreu have u n d e r t a k e n to prepare it for all of our wards who are worthy. Bouutcou.s donntioiis and generous subscriptions b a r e been made, and the work is fairly under headway. I t deserves the recognition and assistance of this Grand Lodge. The b u r t h e n s of a common blessing should be borne in common by all, and the whole load not permitted to stflgger a few. A dollar apiece per a n n u m from the fifteeu thousand masons of Tennessee would soon complete this structure a n d realize its beneficence. It is in hands of those worthy and well qualified, on whose intelligence and fidelity we may safely rely, and I earnestly hope we may give it substantial aid.

He announced the los.s of Bro. WILLIAM H . MOFFET, their Grand Steward, who, after an "active and useful," life died in his eightieth year. Grand Master further said: His love for masonry grew with the years, and his death was probably the seal of his devotion. H u n d r e d s of miles he came to assist in hiying the corner-stone of our Home; and possibly the exertion, or perchance the enjoyment of the occasion was too great, for he spoke of it as the happiest day of his life. He survived it only a week, .and then took liis departtire for another Grand Lodge, where he shall give an account of his stewardship, and receive the welcome plaudit; "Well d o n e ; enter into thy joy."

lie devotes more than three pages of the addres.s to explain why there is not an exchange of Representatives between the Grand Lodge of Ohio and that of Tennessee. The Committee on Jurisprudence sustain the position of Grand Master INGEHSOLL. But, since we have not received the Proceedings of Ohio for 1889, we defer comment until they are received. Then, provided we may think the slight break of general importance, we will add a supplementary note. Judging from the inquiries made of the Grand Master, he came to the conclusion that copies of their Proceedings were scarce or else' hardly read in some quarters. In earnest words he advised the brethren to study them and other publications by the Grand Lodge, bnt not for the purpose of balking inexperienced Ma.sters by mere technicalities, nor to stir tip strife over trifles. He was able to report the condition of the Craft as much more flourishing than in preceding years. While the increase by initiations and affiliations had been greater, dimissions had decreased. This improvement he attributed to the general prosperity of the people and to the conviction that "insurance fraternities" did not, and could not, supply the place of freemasonry. Just so. Good as the new fraternities may be, and much as t h e y may accomplish, there are mental and moral wants which masonry can satisfy, but to which they can not aspire. The following remarks under Morale have the right ring, and are selected for the benefit of those to whom they will apply: The prosperity of freemasonry is not to be measured, however, solely Ijy statistics. Our numerical and financial exhibit might bo encouraging, and yet the condition of our Order far from satisfactory. Qualily more than quantity is the totichstone of genuine masonic progress, and I am gratified to be able to say, that generally the Tnor-

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ale of the Craft in Tennessee is excellent. The fidelity of the Masters of lodges to their obligations and duties has produced and continued this normal condition of the Order. Obedience and not sacrifice is the requirement of masonry. And wherever members observe and perforin their obligations, there the Craft is prosperous. Wherever brotherly love prevails, relief is given, and Iruth held in reverence, there is masonry potent for good. Wherever temperance restiains the appetites, desires and passions; prudence stands guard over hand and tongue, justice without fear or favor renders to every man his due according to his right, an{l fortitude upholds and sustains us in the assertion of truth and maintenance of justice, even though enemies conspire and friendships fail, there freemasonry delights to dwell, and binds with silken cords her loyal subjects in the plea.«ant ties of indissoluble union. Unhappily Ihere are lodges where the high standard of masonic conduct is lowered. where intemperance, imprudence, profanity and falsehood are allowed to enter unrebukcd the very precincts of the lodge; there are Masters who tolerate their presence, lest they might displease the victim of these foes of manhood and of masonry; and there the good-will of the vicious is retained at the sacriflce of the respect of the community and the loss of most-valuable members. Usually this condition of a lodge shows itself in the annual returns, in diminished degrees, a decreasing membership, and a depleted treasury. But if perchance not so then prosperity is purchased at too dear a price. Brother Masters! Know ye, that you may correct and prevent this, as none others can. The fountain can not rise above its source; the lodge will never excel its Master. You are the custodians of the welfare of our Order. If you should degrade the high standard of masonry, and submit to the insinuating influence of vice in your lodges, disgrace would come upon them, and then disaster and decay. Remember that " the honor, reputation and usefulness of your lodges" depend upon your ability and (idelily, and reflect what a precious charge is in your keeping. Be true! be strongt take counsel of your courage, and in right doing never strike colors to a fear! Masonry can harm no one. It docth only good, and that continually. Stand to it firmly ! Understand its precepts and regulations. Urge, exliort, beseech your brethren to respect,, love, houor and obey them. If they will not, or — I speak it with shame —if they say they can not. they are unworthy JONAHS. Cast them overboard ; the good ship of freemasonry must not be imperiled. D i s p e n s a t i o n s were voted to eight, and c h a r t e r s to four lodges. I n order to raise funds e n o u g h to complete t h e " H o m e , " a resolution w a s a d o p t e d r e q u e s t i n g t h e various lodges to subscribe for o n e or more life m e m b e r s h i p s in t h a t institution. A n o t h e r resolution was adopted requesting t h e Masters of lodges to s u b m i t t h e claims of t h e " H o m e " to t h e m e m b e r s of t h e i r respective lodges, " a n d r e q u i r e from each a c o n t r i b u t i o n of o n e dollar to said institution." A r e s o l u t i o n was also adopted i n s t r u c t i n g t h e G r a n d Secretary to p r i n t a revision of t h e " M a s o n i c Digest," in n u m b e r suflicient to furnish o n e copy to each lodge, with a reserve of fifty copies for use of G r a n d L o d g e ; an appropriation for t h a t purpose was m a d e . F o l l o w i n g t h e J o u r n a l of t h e G r a n d Lodge proceedings is a record of t h e exercises, speeches, etc., at t h e special m e e t i n g of G r a n d Lodge on t h e occasion of laying t h e corner-stone of t h e W i d o w s ' a n d O r p h a n s ' Home. After t h e s t o n e was laid G r a n d Master INGEHSOLL delivered a brilliant o r a t i o n in behalf of t h o s e for whom t h e H o m e was i n t e n d e d . H e was followed by Bro. W . H . BUMPAS, w h o delivered an excellent address.

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Bro. FRANK M.SSIITH submitted the Report on Correspondonce. He follows much the same course as that pursued by Bro. INXES in preparing his report. Kansas (IS-^S) receives attention. Bro. S-MITU presents a goodly amount of instructive reading to the brethren of Tennessee, and we hope his" industry and taste will be appreciated by those for whom he prepared the report. JOHN T . WILLIAMSON, Columbia, M.'.AV.'. Grand Master. .FoiiN FmzzKLL, Nashville, E.'.W.". Grand Secretary.

TEXAS â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1888. Number of Lodges, 535; Total Membership, 21,179. Fifty-third annual communication, December 11-13, 1888. Grand Master, AXSON RAINEV, having adverted to the purpose of the annual communication, thought they were to be congratulated because they had enjoyed peace and prosperity instead of suffering from affliction and calamity. In outline he presented the condition of their lodges and the causes of the weakness of not a few, as follows: While a majority of the District Deputies report pence and harmony prevailing: in their districts, and while I believe that masonry in this jurisdiction is in as flourishing a condition as ever before, it not better, there are too many poor and weak lodges, as well as Inliewarm brethren. This is caused, in a great measure, by the oflicers and members of lodges not being sutliciently familiar with the ritual and masonic jurisprudence. This Grand Lodge has adopted various measures for disseminating the work, and made-it easy to obtain a knowledge of the (Jonstitution, resolutions and edicts; but the Craft, to a great extent, has failed to take advantage of these, preferring, it seems, to remain in ignorance rather than to receive light and knowledge. Where the brethren are bright in the work and well posted in jurisprudence, you will find a live and prosperous lodge. Oij the other hand, where the brethren are ignorant of these, they are drones, the lodge languishes,and if new life is not infused into it, it dies. Masonry is a beautiful system of morality, veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols. To sec its licauiics. and understand its teachings, aims and objects, tliese allegories and symbols must be studied; and wlien not studied its ceremonies are meaningless, its beauties remain concealed, and its teachings are not appreciated. Hence it is, the ignorant ones failing to .see the great beauties of masonry, and failing to comprehend the great good and benefit to be derived from adhering to its tenets and principles, lose interest and becomedrones. It is too frequently the case that brethren are too anxious to organize a lodge before conditions are favorable. Their numbers are few and they generally of small means. They are not familiar with the ritual or jurisprudence, and when organized" they find the burden of keeping up a lodge greater than they anticipated and soon interest is lost. I t is a'so too frequently the cime that lodges, in recommending a new lodge, certify to the proficiency of the three principal offleers when they are not competent, for fear of h u r t i n g the feelings of someone should they refuse. And sometimes the lodge certifying is not competent itself to properly confer the degrees. When such is the case the new lodge begins its existence under very unfavorable circumstances and its continuance is problematical. The following language was used in 1874 by Grand Master MILLER, in his address to this Grand Lodge :

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There is a tendency to multiply the number of lodges to such an extent that we will soon have in some portions of the State a g r e a t many weak and poor lodges, unable lodi.scharge their (iutie.s lo the Order or lo the Grand Lodge. At every cro.s.s-roads and school-house there is a disposiiion to organize a nuisonic lodycas a mailer of convenience. =:* * * These lodges, of course, must each have a masonic hall, lurn i t u r e , etc., at a pretty heavy cost. The tendency lo mulilply lodges still exists, and the results predicted by Brother Mn.LEi! have been realized. By examination of ihe difTerent reports to this Grand I-iOdge it will be seen t h a t the n u m b e r of lofiges demised, Ihose t h a t are asking remission of dues nnd those t h a t have forfeited their charters and been permitted to resume work is gradually increasing.

Eeference to the reports of committees and other matters included in the Journal fully confirm the words of Grand Jfaster KAIXEY. Grand Masters first and, next, Grand Lodges are responsible for such fungoid growths on masonry. Out of 074 lodges chartered in that jurisdiction, 149 have gone to the rubbish heap. In view of that fact one would suppose that the experience of fifty-three years would encourage the authorities to order a halt and refuse to aid in planting more lodges unless doubly a.ssured of their continued, healthy existence. AVe concede that the most careful scrutiny may fail at times to detect latent reasons why charters should not be granted ; that the most wary may be.deceived by the arguments adduced in support of applications for dispensations or charters; but generally, after a thorough examination of all the circumstances, the authorities will reach a conclusion, which, if followed, will redound to their credit and the welfare of the Institution. Better refuse ten applications with favorable prospects than grant one that will lead a mushroom life and die under the first black frost of adversity. The following shows a degree of masonic depravity little flattering to the influence of masonic doctrines: There are other drawbacks to masonry that should be done away with. I have reference to the prevalence of drunkenness, swearing and gambling. My observation is t h a t these vices are common a m o n g (he Craft in ihis jurisdiction. The blame' for most of it rests with the lodges, for they fail to discipline brethren when it is actually necessary. I know t h a t we should notdeal too harshly with an erring brother, t h a t we should use every exertion to reclaim him, but when the efforts have been made and proved unavailing, the lodge should then act with promptness. I t is frequently the case t h a t some popular brother is guilty of these excesses, and the lodge, for fear of incurring his displeasure, fiesists from taking any steps towards correcting him. This should not be. The lodge should not hesitate to endeavor to reform the brother. If he t h i n k s more of his evil habits than he does of masonry, then there should be a separation, for masonry can better afford to get rid of such material than it can to keep it. These practices are interdicted by the Grand Lodge, and if they are to be permitted, then the inlerdiction should be removed. The violation of the edicts of the Grand Lodge without discipline brings masonry into disrepute.

A drunken, a profane, a gambling brother, is a libel on masonic pretensions and professions. No lodge that values a good name will tolerate the fellowship of one or the other, and should in a legal way get rid of them after due expostulation and warning, if reform does not follow. If the majority of a lodge are of the same stripe, and consequently refuse from fellow sympathy and willful neglect to act, its Grand Lodge should unhesitatingly withdraw its charter and grant certificates of good standing only to those who had obeyed the moral law Inculcated by masonry and the statute law of the State.

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Again, since the toleration of such vices by any other society, that pretended to respectability, would soon lower its reputation and ultimately destroy its usefulness, how can the fraternity hope for or.expect anything less when they reflect that their Institution is founded on the moral law, which they are obligated to maintain in its integrity, and yet suffer that law to be ignored and the Institution to be degraded to the level of the saloon, gambler's den or palace? Away with such toleration ; down with all fear of offense when duty and obligation demand resolute action for the suppression of vices and the expulsion fi-oni the ranks of those guilty of indulgence. "Do right though the heavens fall," said one. But the heavens will not fall when right is done, nor even lower, but a gleam of light will assure the doer of approbation. Ten dispensations to form new lodges were granted. We hope Grand Master R.\IXEY was convinced that they would live, flourish and contribute to the welfare of masonry. The corner-stones of fourteen buildings were laid with masonic ceremonies during the year. Two lodges were constituted, and permission was given to four lodges to resume and continue work, till this communication. Thirty-six decisions were reported. The Committee on Jurisprudence approved of thirty-four, but disagreed to the remaining two. One of the latter, which iiiay be of general importance, was as follows: If a J u n i o r Warden refuses to prefer charges against a brother for unmasonic conduct, when required by the Worshipful Master, he is guilty of uumasonic conduct and. should be disciplined.

The said committee gave this opinion: We are constrained to differ from the views of the Grand Master on this subject. It is true that the J u n i o r Warden is the prosecuting officer of the lodge, and it is hia duty to prefer charges against offending brethren ; still, he is invested with discretion in the exercise of this duty, and is not amenable to the orders of the Worshipful Master in this respect to the extent of pliicing him in contumacy for refusing to obey such orders. It might well be that the Master and the J u n i o r Warden would honestly differ as to the propriety of filing charges and prospect of conviction. In such case the latter, In his capacity as prosecuting officer, could not be said to be guilty of a masonic offense in case he declined to bring charges. Theedictst>f our Grand I.,odge, as well as the common law of masonry, permit any member of a lodge to prefer charges, and if the J u n i o r Warden fails to perform his duty in this respect ( which is not to be p r e s u m e d ) , the lodge has ample remedy.

The other decision from which they dissented having been "modified by them, their report was adopted. Several other topics, but chiefly of local importance, were clearly presented by Grand Master RAINEY. The Committee on Correspondence presented and Grand Lodge adopted the following resolutions respecting Mexican masonry: Hesolverl, That it would be improper for lodges holding authority u n d e r this M.-. W.-. Grand Lodge, and they are hereby forbidden, to hold masonic communication with the adherents of the so-called Superior Grand Orient of Mexico. KesoUed, That the incoming Grand Master appoint some competent brother who shall investigate the status of Mexican masonry, and report thereon for the information of this Grand Lodge at Its next Grand a n n u a l communication.

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The C o m m i t t e e on J u r i s p r u d e n c e , in one of t h e i r reports, presented and Grand Lodge adopted t h e following as t h e law respecting belief in t h e Holy S c r i p t u r e s : Your committee, to whom was referred that part of the M.'.W.'. Grand Master's address, delivered in ISST.in reference to members of lodges who publicly deny the divine authenticity of the Holy Scriptures, and al.so the cases referred to them from Committee on Grievances and Appeals, No.—.referred at the same time and involving the same questions, respectfuHy report that they have carelnlly considered this question and report as follows: We lire of opinion that neither the Grand Lodge nor its subordinates are a church or eounoil to sit in judgment upon questions that belong to the church or church councils, or that have relation to sectarian or religious controversies. But we hold it to be the duty of the Grand Lodge and its subordinates to see that the masons under their jurisdiction respect and revere that Great I^ight in freemasonry which is brouglit to their attention upon theirflrstadmi.>^sion into a lodge. In order toclearly define and enforce this duty, in 18')7 upon the report of a committee specially appointed to make a report upon this question, the Grand Lodge adopted Edict, No. I'i", which reads as follows: A belief in the divine authenticity of the Holy Scriptures is an indi.«petisable prerequisite to masonic admission. The Grand Lodge does uot mean to prescribe any canonical books nor to say what parts are inspired. Again, in 1877, the same question was considered by the Grand Lodge, and after an elaborate and extended debate it reaiiirmed the position taken in 18.")7 by the adoption of Resolution, No. 128. By these two well considered edicts, the last one adopted aftcran experience of ten years had shown the soundness of the first one, we think has well settled the law upon Ihis.qncstion in so far as this Grand Lodge is concerned. This committee holds that a resolution or edietof the Grand Lodge is, next to ilie Constitution of the Grand Lodge, the most solemn and binding form of its legislative action,and is of controlling force until repealed or annulled by a later edict. Opinions of Grand Masters and reports of eomniittees approved by theGruud Lodge in reference to particular cases may be persuasive by the force of its reasoning and on the law of the case in which they are made, yet they cannot be held to repeal or annul an edict or resolution establishing a general rule and made a par toft he standing regulations of the Grand Lodge, and if .^-iicli decisions conflict with an edict ihey are of no force as a precedent. We further hold that it is tiie duty of the Grand Lodge and its subordinate lodges to preserve the peace and harmony of the Craft in this jurisdiction, and when (as is too often the case) masons insist upon proclaiming opinions showing a want of belief in and a failure to reverence the Holy Scriptures as required by Edicts. No. 127 and 128, and thereby disturb the peace and harmony of the Order, it seems to us that a deceut respect for themselves would require them to .«ever their connection with an Order which declares that the Holy Bible is the Great Light by which its members are to be guided in morals and in practice, and in case they fail to do this we hold it to be the duty of the lodges and the Grand Lodge to compel them to leave it, 60 that they may no longer bring reproach upon the Order. T h e Ueport on Correspondence was s u b m i t t e d by Bro. THOMAS M . MATHEWS, chairman of t h e committee. I t fills two h u n d r e d and ninetyseven pages, a n d includes a very interesting, valuable series of papers. W i t h energy h e defends t h e masonic law and usages of Texas, whenever h e considers one or t h e o t h e r u n d u l y criticised, b u t always with courtesy which b e t o k e n s the intelh'gent tiiason. I n his review of Dakota, he refers to Bro. THOMPSON'S r e m a r k s conc e r n i n g t h e Texas ruling in reganl to belief in t h e Bible, and says: As to what is said of the requirements of the Grand Lodge of Texas in regard to a belief in the divine authenticity of the Bible, we have but to say that, a* au'initiate, we were taught, and for more than thirty-five years have ourself taught others, that freemasonry rested upon the Holy Bible." GOD'S best ylfl in man," as its chief cornerstone, that it was the"Great Light" thereof, which we were to"take astheruleand guide to our faith and practice." Now, we ask in all sincerity, if the Bible be not of dl-

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vine origin, why Dot as well take SHAKSPEARE, WEBSTER'S Unabridged Dictionary, or TOM PAI.NES Age of Reasoi! as our Great Light or cornerstone? Jf it be not that, as masons, we p u t our trust in GOD — the GOD of the Bible—why take His word as a lamp by which to guide our erring feet? But away with such masonry as Bro. TIIO.MPSON teaches, lie would none of it. Thank GOD, Texas has not got it, and she doesn't w a n t it.

Under Illinois (1888), the following is quoted from Bro. ROBBINS' report on Texas Proceedings: TheOrniid Lodge of Texas having already assumed to amend the landmarks by -declaring i hat a belief in the divine authenticity of the Bible is an indispensable prerequisite to masonic admi.'ssion, he recommends that they be still further amended by prescribing an additional question to be asked of candidates, viz: " Do you believe in the divine authenticity of the Holy Scriptures?" He says it would remove all technl-cnl objections and quibbles which have been resorted to by unbelievers after their admission. "Technical objections" to what he does not say, but from tne context we infer that he means technicfal objections to setting up the inquisition in Texas lodges for the extermination of all those whose religious opinions do not square with the prejudices of the majority, notwithstanding those opinions are as absolutely within the guarantees of the landmarks as those of any man in that majority of the Grand Lodge of Texas, which has more t h a n once flagrantly defied the ancient law " concerning (JoDand religion." The recommendation was sent to the Committee on Jurispru-dence, but was not reported on. Let us hope that this silence indicatesa desire ou the part of the committee to retrace the unwarrantable steps already taken, rather than follow them to their logically vicious conclusion.

And he replies as follows: This is too tinjust, to soy the least, to pass unnoticed. We unhesitatingly and emphatically deny that the Grand Lodge of Texas ever has in any way, or at any time, -"assumed to amend the landmarks " or any one of them. As we have already said, she does require of each and every one who knocks at her door, ere he enter, Indecla e his belief in GOD. And if he did not so believe, of what use or force, pray, would b e a n • obligation? From what, or where, do we learn anything of GOD, of his attributes, ex• cept from the Bible? The Grand Lodge of Texas does, too, tell the applicant that the Bible is the Great Light of masonry. Is this not admitted almost universally a m o n g masons, and will Bro. BOBBINS deny it? The Grand Lodge of Texas does teach the masons yielding their obedience to her to take the Holy Bible as the rule and guide to their faith and practice. Is this amending a landmark ? If so, what l a n d m a r k ? She • does, too, hold that without a Holy Bible present there can be no lodge; that its presence [a (ibsuliilcly necessary. In this is there any assumption to amend a laudraark, and if so, which one? Again, the Grand Lodge of Texas never lias attempted at any time in the past, nor will she ever in the future attempt, to set up an " inquisition " of any sort, much less attempt to interfere with the "nliiiinuH nphiimis'^ of anybody, further than to require of all who wotild enter her portals to express, without reservation, an unqualified belief iu GOD. This she has done in the past and will continue to do in the future. Bro. ROBBINS charges, too, that more than once she has "fiaiiraniln ttcJIeU the -aHCfei/Haiy,'concerning GOD and religion."* This is a bold, as well as an utterly unfounded assertion, for which we have a right to and do demaud the proof. Tell us, then, my good brother, how, when, where and in what the Grand Lodge of Texas has done so? W'ered here ami wait for the ]>ronf.

Kansas {1888) receives a friendly notice and he has our thanks for his approving words. Under Quebec he quotes this amendment to. the Grand Constitution : Xo saloon-keeper, restaurant-keeper, who sells spirituous or intoxicating liquors, •or tavern-keeper, or bartender, shall be eligible to be made or become a member of the fraternity of freemasons in the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Quebec. That any member of the fraternity of freemasons in the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge becoming a saloon-keeper, reslaurant-keeper, selling spirituous or intoxicating .liquors, or tavern-keeper, or bartender, shall hereafter be deemed, on proof thereof, to

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lie guilty of a masonic offense, the p u n i s h m e n t of which shall be suspension or expulsion from the fraternity and erasure of his n a m e from the roll of his own lodge and Grand Lodge. Upon which he comments thus: A level-headed b r o t h e r , " because of the differences of opinion araong masons on the subject and because it is difficult for Grand Lodge to inform itself properly on the subject in the h u r r y of business and hasty and inconsiderate action might prove prejudicial to the Order." moved that t h e ro.'JOlution be referred to a special committee to report tipou it at the n e x t a n n u a l communication. But conservatism and prudence did not prevail and the " a d d i t i o n " was made by a vote of 125 to 91. We are as much opposed to drunkenness or in fact to the even moderate u.se of alcoholic drinks as any one, but at the same lime we very much question the propriety of making a total abstinence society of freemasonry. It might, we t h i n k , be left to the lodges with such recommendations as might seem best by Grand TjOdge. As, for instance, declaring the intemperate use of intoxicating liquors a masonic offense and requiring lodges to punish it, and for failure to do so cut them ( t h e lodges) off. This, wc t h i n k , i s as far as freemasonry ought to go. Again, freemasonry teaches temperance in all other things as well as in the use of alcohol, and is not the p a s s a g e d such laws rather intemperate? We t h i n k so. There are many good and true masons who honestly do not think it wrong or a violation of any masonic principle either to deal in or to use in moderation alcoholic liquors, and yet. they would no sooner c o u u t e u a n c e their intemperate use than would the most strenuous advocate of total abstinence. They hold, too, that dealing in liquor is legalized by the government and t h a t masonry professes to sustain the laws and should place no obstacle in their way. Such being the fact we may at least consider well and ask ourselves the question, are we acting in full accord with our teaching?, with t h a t charily " w h i c h beareth all things, endureth all things, which never faileth and is kind," when we thus force upon our brethren our extreme ideas on this or any other question. Doingso,are we truly ourselves temperate? From what we have just said it will be seen that since last year our opinion has to some extent undergone a change upon this subject. Reviewing Missouri then, which is perhaps of all the Grand Lodges the most ultra upon this question, we approved apparently at leiist her course. ^lore m a t u r e reflection has convinced us that perhaps controlled by our own feelings we were hasty in our expressions and that the position we now occupy is more truly masonic, nearest right.

Well, we think the action of Missouri and that of Quebec fully justified by the circumstances and tenets of masonry. Our brother will notice that other influential jurisdictions are wheeling into line, and we hope to live to see the time when Grand Masters will not, like Bro. EAINEY, complain of intemperance among the fraternity of any jurisdiction. In our notice of West Virginia he will find suggestions which being adopted, will reach and suppress the evil and yet save a Grand Lodge from the charge of being a "total abstinence" society. We regret to notice the remarks of our esteemed brother respecting the masonic convention held in Chicago. If he read, as is probable, the report of what was done, he discovered that the only resolutions offered were squarely opposed to the thought of a National Grand Lodge, and, with the exception of one brother, were unanimously adopted; and that brother was personally in favor of them, but, being otherwise instructed by his Grand Lodge, he did not vote therefor. The report rendered toour own Grand Lodge by the delegates, shows what was done there and to that we refer for answer to his objections. It is getting to be an "old chestnut," and we propose to give it no'further attention. VVM. S. FLY, Gonzales, M.'.W.-. Grand Master. VVM. F . SWAIN, Houston, R.'.W.-. Grand Secretary.

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UTAH—1889. N u m b e r of Lodges, 7; Total M e m b e r s h i p , 458. E i g h t e e n t h annual communication, J a n u a r y 15-16,1889. T h i s a n n u a l is prefaced with a report of t h e proceedings a t t h e laying of t h e corner-.stone of t h e U n i o n Depot in Ogden, N o v e m b e r 6, 1S88,. by t h e officers of t h e G r a n d Lodge. W e a r e informed t h a t fully 5000 people witnessed t h e interesting ceremony. A n appropriate, eloquent a d d r e s s was delivered by Bro. PAULEY L . "WILLIAMS, P . ' . G . ' . M . ' . , a n d an

original poem b y Bro. AMASA S . CONDON, was read b y t h e a u t h o r . T h e address of SA.MUEL PAUL, G r a n d Master, delivered at t h e annual communication is short, clear a n d instructive. H e informed his hearers t h a t peace and content had ijrevailed in t h e jurisdiction, a n d instead of an increase t h e r e h a d been a diminution in membershij); one lodge s u r r e n d e r e d its charter. Circumstanced as they were t h a t retarded t h e desired progress; b u t h e d r e w consolation from t h e fact t h a t they would p u s h forward in t h e future as t h e y did in t h e past, w h e n less in n u m b e r s . A m o n g t h e names of b r e t h r e n who h a d died d u r i n g t h e year, h e announced t h a t of Bro. MYRON GAI>E FOOTE, t h e i r J u n i o r G r a n d W a r d e n , a valuable m e m b e r of t h e fraternity. T h e attention of Grand Lodge was called to d e l i n q u e n c y in paymentof dues. I n o n e instance — t h a t of his own lodge — t h e dues unpaid a t t h e close of t h e year 1S8S, a m o u n t e d to $1,855. H e gave it as his opinion t h a t Masters a n d Secretaries should so manage t h e affairs of their lodgest h a t such a business state would not exist. True, indeed. B u t members of lodges should not permit their dues to go unpaid beyond t h e quarter, or, a t most, t h e half y e a r ; t h e y primarily a r e t o blame, a n d t h e n Secretaries follow a t short distance. Due regard for t h e prosperity of t h e lodge on t h e p a r t of m e m b e r s and a fair a m o u n t of nerve on t h e part of Secretaries would prevent t h e recurrence of d e l i n q u e n t reports. I n t e m p e r a n c e received t h e following r e b u k e : While we have not been called upon to discipline any of o u r members for the inordinate use of the " ardent," yet, for the past year, much is to be complained of. Asconstantly as we lecture that the means of refreshment should not be perverted intointemperance, or excess, it seems impossible to check the license of t h e use of intoxicanls. The cry is almost a universal one, and many of t h e Grand Lodges are now attempting, by legislation, to check this evil among the Craft. Each individual is, or ought to be, the arbiter of tiis own inclinations, and, therefore, general legislation-on this subject might n o t be advisable; b u t it is my candid' opinion, t h a t those who are holding otlicesin o u r lodges.and are called upon to ad minister the duties of the lodge, sliould practice what they preach, which cannot be doneif they themselves are engaged in keeping places where spirits are vended.

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t u t i o n , b u t w i t h o u t special suggestion or behest, prove to their vigilant foes t h a t t h e i r conduct, both p u b l i c a n d private, was regulated a n d directed b y a moral code vastly s u p e r i o r to everything formulated b j ' Mormonism or t a u g h t by its propagandists. Such we regret to learn is n o t tlie fact, a n d t h e more so because b r e t h r e n of every jurisdiction liave been hopeful t h a t t h e masonic fraternity of U t a h would prove a n impregnable b a r r i e r to t h e full sweep of IMormonism, and a t last, an influential factor in reducing it t o t h e level required by a decent regard for m o d e r n civilization. AVe d o u b t n o t t h a t it is a small minority of t h e fraternity for which t h e r e b u k e is i n t e n d e d , b u t t h a t minority, h o w e v e r small, can b u t lower t h e good n a m e o f t h e whole, and should either change its m o d e of life, o r he t h r u s t o u t a n d cast upon t h e r u b b i s h h e a p . H e a n n o u n c e d t h a t t h e i r slight misunderstanding with t h e Grand Lodge of Nevada had been amicably settled. A t t e n t i o n was directed to a n Ohio circular concerning Cerneauism, and in conclusion said: " I endorse t h e action of t h e G r a n d Lodge of Ohio in t h e premises," a n d so d i d t h e committee to which it was referred, whose r e p o r t was adopted b y G r a n d Lodge. Bro. DiEHL, Grand Secretarj', as usual, submitted a valuable report. I'he con-dition of t h e lodges is t h u s r e p o r t e d : The harvest in the masonic field in Utah did not yield as much truitas it promised at the beginning of the year. The early spring mouths were very encouraging, the weather was fine, and it looked as if we eon Id garner plenty, but all at once a frost came and nipped the blossoms, causing another off-year. Besides having lost one lodge, our numerical strength has again decreased. My last report exhibited 4C2 members, the present one only 4Âť8, being a loss of four members. By reason of t h e s u r r e n d e r of a charter, h e h a d to prepare certificates for t h e m e m b e r s in good standing, a n d t h o u g h t he h a d enough t o last twenty-five years, provided U t a h was n o t admitted into t h e U n i o n as a State b.y t h e Congress t h e n in ses.sion. Looking at t h a t as a possibility, he said: In that event I predict that there would be no room for the masonic ediflee in the new kingdom. Masonry and Mormonism can never occupy the same soil. The one is for light anil progress, the other wants to go back to the dark ages. Up to this time masonry has not yielded an inch to the hierarchical powers that be in this fair Territory, but if it should become a Slate in its present condition, the odds would be so much against our lodges that they would be forced to surrender their charters. The <5raiid Lodge could then dissolve and every true masou in Utah hunt for "greener fields and pastures new." Well, brother, t h a t did n o t " e v e n t u a t e , " and it is to b e hoped n e v e r will, till M o r m o n i s m ceases to live as a controlling power in t h a t Territory. I n m e m o r y of Bros. S A Y E E , MORRIS, SIMONS, AVILLIAM I . of H o h e n -

zoUern a n d FREDERICK I I I . of H o h e n z o l l e r n , Bro. DIEIIL drops, w i t h tend e r care, beautiful, fragrant sprigs of Acacia. H e reported t h a t t h e boom of Salt Lake City, astonishing as it m i g h t seem, increased h i s labors. H e explained as follows: Letters containing all sorts of inquiries came in thick and fast. Had I been a-real estate agent I could have done a good business. Most of these kind of letters I have answered, but some few went to the waste-basket. For instance one, where a brother

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in Kansas wanted me to h u n t him a cheap anrl quiet hoarding-house in which he and his family could rest a few days before proceedingon their journey to Montana. That letter has found a place in my curiosity shop. It will always make me laugh. .Aside from this I can again assure you that I have dome my share of the work in maintaining the good reputation of the Grand Lodge of Utah heretofore established.

Well, Bro. DIBHL, he must have been of kin to the brother who once asked us by letter to "lukaroun and see ef we couldn't pint out a good place to open a eatinhuse, caus they hed kep boarders for to seagun an that they new more than evrige bout the biznez." The addition to the library was 176 books; 1.39 were obtained by pur (jhase, and 37 were donated. The Committee on the Address in their report, which was adopted, approved of Grand Master PAUL'S remarks on intemperance. Tlie Committee on Correspondence, Bro. DIEHL, reported resolutions recognizing the " United Grand Lodge of New South Wales," and proposing an exchange of Representatives; the report was concurred in. The following preamble and resolution presented by Bro. DIEHL, Grand Lodge unanimously adopted: WiiiiREAS, SI.-.W.-. Bro. Piin-i.tp HENRY EMERSON, Past Grand Master, and Grand Kcpresentalive of the Grand Lodges of Kentucky and Vermont, and R.-.W.-. Bro. Ai.iiioN BERNARD EMERY, Past J u n i o r Grand Warden, and Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin, are unable, by reason of ill health, to be with us to-day ; therefore be it Resolved, That a committee consisting of the full delegation of Weber Lodge, No. 6, and a committee consisting ofathe full delegation of Uintah Lodge, No. 7, be and is hereby appointed with instructions as follows: That the committee of Weber Lodge shall visit, on its return to Ogden, Brother EMERSON; and that the committee of Uintah Lodge shall visit, on its return to Park City. Brother E.MI':RV, and convey to each respectively the fraternal greetings of this Grand Lodge, its sincerest regrets that they cannot occupy their usual seats at the present communication, and its best wishes for their speedy recovery.

We believe such tokens of esteem are often quite as effective as medicine in restoring a sick brother. At any rate, they are becoming those who recognize the worth and services of a brother mason. The Committee on Obituaries submitted an eloquent and affectionate memorial of Brother MYRON GALE FOOTE, Junior Gh-and Warden. The Grand Body having been called up, it was read, and, after the grand honors were given, adopted. The following recommendation of the Committee on the Library was ajjproved: We recommend that a committee of three be appointed by the M.'.W.'.Grand Master from members of the Grand Lodge not belonging to any masonic body of Salt Lake City, to m e e t a n d confer with the committee of five hereinafter provided for,and discuss, and if possible, arrange a plan whereby the Grand Lodge may turn over to the masonic bodies of Salt Lake City the general public library, leaving the strictly masonic books completely to the Grand Lodge. Said oommitteeshallreport to the next session of this Grand Lodge,and any arrangement agreed upon by them shall be consummated only under regulations accepted by the Grand Lodge. That the Grand Secretary be instructed to notify the following bodies in Salt Lake City, to-wit: Comman<lery. Chapter, Wasatch,No. 1, Mount Moriah,No.2, Argenta,No.3,

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to choose each one memher. of a committee of five, who shall meet said committee of three, and have power to propose a plan, to accomplish such transfer of said public library. We recommend that this Grand Lodge appropriate the sum of three hundred dollars for the support of this library for the ensuing year. T h e R e p o r t on Correspondence, was s u b m i t t e d by Bro. CnRiSTOi'nKR DiEHi,. T h e Proceedings of fiftj'-four G r a n d Lodges are reviewed in liis usual fraternal style. K a n s a s (1888) receives a t t e n t i o n . H e quotes this from Bro. W I N A N S ' address of welcome: " W h a t e v e r we have is yours while you r e m a i n . W h a t e v e r w e can do toward m a k i n g y o u r stay with us pleasant needs b u t to be h i n t e d at. "Wherever you go a b o u t our city you will b e more t h a n welcome," and t h e n a d d s : Wonder whether that part of the welcome speech meant to "boom" the town just a little. No doubt the brethren made use of the invitation and besidcsdoiug masonic work invested in real estate. Lord bless y o u ! Bro. D I E H L , J u n c t i o n City needs n o adventitious h e l p to do its boo-oo-ming. T h e h o m e g u a r d is a m p l y sufficient, a n d if you d o u b t it leave t h e salt a t m o s p h e r e of Mormondom and come down a n d i n h a l e its fresh breezes a n d enjoy t h e hospitality of t h e b r e t h r e n . As to i n v e s t m e n t s , w e are sure n o n e w e r e - m a d e , t h o u g h there were splendid i n d u c e m e n t s in and a r o u n d t h e city,simply because mo.st of t h e b r e t h r e n had invested their shekels a t h o m e . H e quotes from t h e oration of Bro. B.ARRY, t h e following: " W h e r e masonry is not civilization will n o t be found. * *' ÂŽ M a s o u r j ' m u s t ftnd will keep pace, and r u n parallel with t h e culture and civilization of m a n k i n d , " and c o m m e n t s in this wise: Wiih all due respect for the learned theologist, weask is that not a little too much foam ? The culture of Egypt, of Greece, of Rome existed without masonry, and the discovery of the printing press by GUTTESBKHG, in 1430, the discovery of KopEiisicus in the follcwing century, the " Epur si niiiove " of GALLILEO in IGIiJO, the tearing down of superstition by Dr. MARTIN I.UTHEK, and the works of other great men of the long ago, have done more for the civilization of mankind than masonry ever did or could have done. What is the use for masons to boast of things which can be so easily contradicted even by ordinary readers? Y e t we p r e s u m e B r o . D I E H L will a d m i t t h a t in those old nationalities, t h e r e were societies a n d organizations remotely, it m a y be, akin t o masonry, b u t y e t embracing such elements as were easily appropriated by t h e ma.sons of t h e m i d d l e a g e s ; iiotablj'-so t h e seven liberal sciences. Such is t h e opinion of those masonic scholars most competent to j u d g e . H e also takes exception to Bro. BARRY'S tracing masonry to a remote a n t i q u i t y , a n d says t h a t his investigations induce t h e belief t h a t t h e prisent (italics ours) furm of masonr}' dates no further back t h a n 171.7. Doubtless t h e present form of m a s o n r y does not antedate before t h a t j'ear. Y e t t h e G r a n d Lodge of Scotland is t h e possessor of charters bearing date 1600 a n d 1628. We therefore infer t h a t t h e r e must have been a Body s u p r e m e , or claiming s u p r e m a c y , to i.ssue such c h a r t e r s ; and t h a t being assumed as true, then m a s o n r y in 1600, if not exactly in t h e preseid form, was too closely related to be considered as differing in essentials from it.

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BrO. DiEHL is undoubtedly aware that at least four-fifths of the English-speaking Grand Lodges on earth, attribute the origin or perfection of masonry to SOLOMON, HIRAM of Tyre and that legendary HIRAM—" the

cunning workman," though there is not a scrap or scrawl of evidence which can be regarded as proof of that SOLOMON or his assistants had any knowledge of masonry, either ancient or modern. Hence it is not unnatural that those who have gotten their information from conjectural history, should be prone to reproduce what they have learned. Fortunately, late historians and antiquarians have been able to sweep away the cobwebs of OLIVER and that ilk of writers, and let in the beams of light, so that he who will, may truthfullj' know whatever is knowable in regard to the origin of masonry and learn the progress since made until its culmination in the present form. The length of this paper forbids further reference to, or quotations from Bro. UIEHL'S excellent report. AVe hope he will live to see the mastodon of evil driven from Utah, or at least so far disabled that it will be powerful only for self-harm. ABBOT RODNEY HEYWOOD, Ogden, M.".W.'. Grand Master.

CHRISTOPIIEK DIEHL, Salt Lake City, R.'.W.'. Grand Secretary.

VERMONT—1889. Number of Lodges, 109; Total Membership, 8,524. Ninety-sixth annual communication, June 13-14, 1889. \ portrait of Grand Master, ALFRED A. HALL, and a neat biographical sketch of his life by Bro. HENKY H . SMITH, P.-.G.'.M.'., lend attrac-

tions to the Proceedings. The address of Grand Master, ALFRED A. HALL, like his former papers, is logical and perspicuous. He has the happy faculty of presenting decided opinions without obtrusiveness or a taint of arrogance, and they, therefore, have a weight and carry conviction where papers of an opposite class arouse only opposition and elicit only sturdy defiance. If not born and trained to rule, he has the faculty to persuade his brethren to legislate so prudently and rightly that their acts confer honor on themselves while they maintain the dignity of the Grand Lodge. In a cheerful way the brethren were welcomed and the aid of GOD invoked to enable them to discharge their duties as masons. Tlie work and bereavement of the fraternity is reported thus: The record of the year does n o t materially differ from others ; prosperity has generally '•attended our w a y ; " a healthy interest has everywhere been manifested ; a good a m o u n t of work has been done, a n d the Green Mountain State has maintained her proud position in the sisterhood of Grand Lodges forzeal.abiiity and a progressive masonic spirit. Good and true men have fallen in this and other jurisdictions, the rays of whose influence have been felt to the widest limits of the masonic world, and the going o u t of whose lights have made us feel the gloom, b u t the spirit of o u r teachings gives u s confldenee in t h e belief that they are " n o t dead b u t gone before."

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Among those who passed away, he mentioned Bros. IMOBRIS, SIMONS and

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Such special dispensations as in his judgment would promote the good of masonry were granted, but none to act on petitions short of the time fixed by the By-Laws. We wish Grand Masters would make the rule absolute not to grant a single dispensation to act on petitions or confer degrees in derogation of the law or rule adopted by their respective Grand Lodges, except in cases of real emergency, which would be found few indeed, if the petitions based on that plea were more carefully scrutinized. Four lodges were burned out; two lost everything, the other twoonly saved their charters. He recommended that duplicate charters be issued without fee, and the dues of all "be remitted, or if paid, that they be refunded," and his recommendation was carried out. He reported thirteen decisions, far too many to require of a Grand Master in a jurisdiction where masonry has had an abiding place for nearly a century. The Committee on Jurisprudence approved of all,, except they changed a word in one and made an addition to another. Their report was adopted. The eighth was as follows: "Jurisdiction in every case is controlled by the Grand Lodge By-Laws or Standing Resolutions, and the Grand Master has no power to dispense with the law and confer jurisdiction." Under the caption, "Authority for conferring degrees at District Meetings," he said: One year ago I decided " t h a t a dispensation was necessary to permit a lodge toconfer a degree upon one of its own candidates at a District Meeting held outside of itsown jurisdiction," and altliough it was disapproved by the Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence, and their report was accepted by the Grand Lodge, at the risk of being criticised, I beg to again call your attention to the subject, and recommend that if such practices-are to be permitted ( a n d I do not object) that it be done under authority conferred by some well defined regulation. I respectfully submit that without such regulation a lodge has no more authority to open and work outside its jurisdiction at a District Meeting than it has at a n y other time, nor can it be said to be less harmful — ordinarily no harm would come from one lodge going to the hall of another and doing itswork— the objection lies in the fact that the charter of a lodge only autliorizes it tobold meetings a t a given place, and the permitting of a direct violation of the Grand I>odge By-Laws, is a looseness t h a t will lead to flagrant abuse; already I have seen a disposition to i m p o r t candidates a n d confer t h e degrees by other lodges assigned to work,. and in no lodge at all —a District Meeting, simply, being opened. In some instances friction has been apparent in the selection of candidates. What would be the position of the Grand Lodge, with its present laws, if a brotlier should complain that the Master had taken material that t h e lodge had a right to see worked, into another jurisdiction and there conferred the degrees'? What answer could we make if the question of the legitimacy of conferring t h e degrees in a District Meeting should be raised ? If the material of Lodge A is w-orked at a District Meeting in Lodge B, how can It be justified? I understand as well as anyone that a false record can be made, but I protest against the practice, and sincerely trust that in the interest of law, order and consistency this matter will not be permitted to stand as an undefined license, b u t that provision, by Standing Resolution or otherwise, will be made for lltese cases.

This w-as referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence, who reported that the matter was fully covered by Decision eight, and needed noaction on the part of the Grand Lodge.

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H i s visits to lodges a n d District M e e t i n g s w e r e e x c e e d i n g l y p l e a s a n t , a n d n o t i c i n g t h e h a p p y effect r e s u l t i n g f r o m a s s e m b l i e s of t h e C r a f t , h e u r g e d t h e i r c o n t i n u a n c e as follows: No wiser expenditure of time and money can be made than in bringing the brethren together for work, instruction and social intercourse. I earnestly urge my friends in official stations, if they desire to be strong with the ntembers, to cultivate their acquaintance; inform yourselves upon some subject or subjects of masonry, and give the brethren who are less informed the benefit of i t ; it is through their partiality that you receive your honor, and it is your duty in some measure to repay them. JIasonic oHJce is no sinecure, and the man who regards it as such is unfit for position. The charge to the brethren at the close of the installation ceremony '* to uniic in the grand design of being happy and communicating happiness" should not be forgotten. Let masonic conventions increase ; let the social feature of masonry grow, and let all be characterized by sound instruction and fraternal feeling, and the influence of our noble Institution will be strengthened thereby-.

Under " Inter-jurisdictional," be made the following suggestive reITinrks: During the time I have had the honor to preside over the Grand Bodies of this jurisdiction, I have had au opportunity to .study the causes t h a t year after year lead masonic organizations, that should work in h a r m o n y , i n t o nnpleasant difticulties, and in almost every instance they are directly tniceable to a lack of u uiformity in laws and practices that might and should be the same in all jurisdictions; leading masons throughout the country have seen and felt this growing demand ; some have advocated a General Grand Lodge; others a General Congress, but the sovereignty of the Grand Lodge cannot be surrendered, and a congress would have no power. The solution of the problem must be wrought out by agitation in each jurisdiction, and a graceful yielding here and there upon half a dozen questions, such as jurisdiction over rejected material, residence before petition, dimits, efi'ect of suspension for non-payment of dues, status of petitioners for a dispensation, and a few other mooted questions, would soon place us in smooth sailing. It has boon a source of disappointment to me that some of our able corrc.'^pondents, who run upon a broad guage and are willing to concede a little for harmony, with the opportunity they have for di.scu.ssiou infinitely superior to that of Grand Masters, have not suggested a common platform with reference to the above subjects. I t would not be adopted at once, but after consideration and possible a m e n d m e n t , I believe it would commend itself to the more thoughtful and receive approval. While the masons of Vermont are as tenacious in their opinions, and adhere to their own laws as strictly as any, I am sure they would be glad to join other Grand Lodges in the adoption of certain common regulations afiecting and controlling questions of jurisdiction.

So far as respects the gist of bis suggestions, Kansas took its position two years ago, and hereafter would cordially approve any means or measure to bring about more complete uniformity iii* the laws and regur lations of Grand Lodges in this countr}', but would never accede to the proposition of a General Grand Lodge. Grand Master ?JALL noticing the action of certain Grand Lodges in respect to the Cerneau Rite, said: Tliere is no occasion for such action in this State so far as I am aware, nor does it seem to me appropriate, but, if it is true as charged upon seemingly good authority, that the Cerneau Kite claims to have and has exercised authoritv over the degrees of Ancient Craft masonry, tfien it is not a question of whether it is a legitimate body so far as the higher degrees arc concerned, but a question of self-protection. I t is a recognized law throughout this country and in many others that the degrees of ancient craft masonry can only be conferred under authority granted by a Sovereign Grand Lodge. Any claim of right over said degrees, by any other body, is an unwarranted usurpation.

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a n d a n offense against well established law and masonic usage. While the Grand Lodge of Vermont will be slow to determine which of the hipher bodies is legitimate, it will not p e r m i t an infringement of its inherent rights or those of any other Grand Jurisdiction, a n d , if the charge is fully sustained, will take decided action.

The steps taken ninetj'-six years before to organize and establish the Grand Lodge of Vermont, and its accomplishment, he briefly mentioned, and then from such data as were accessible, he sketched the life of their first Grand Master, Hon. NOAH SMITH, who for four consecutive j'ears filled that oflice, and, after attaining eminence as a civilian, died in 1812, at the age of fifty-seven years. His grave was unmarked and its location was, it seems, known to but few. When the attention of the Craft was at last directed to the neglect, they bestirred themselves, and during the year 1889, a solid granite monument was erected to mark his grave and perpetuate his memory. An outline sketch of the masonic tablet to be placed in the Bennington monument was presented. The following rebuke is too aptly put to be passed: This is empliatieally a letter writing age, and I am satisfied that the Grand blaster's correspondence is yearly mcreasing ; a suggestion seems timely. The Grand INfaster-finds pleasure in giving advice or an opinion upon any new question that adects the interest of masons or masonry, but before writing him it is your duty to examine the Grand Lodge By-Laws, Standing Regulations, Digest of Decisions and such other authorities as yon have at h a n d , to see if the question is not already settled. Please consider that after eight or ten answers have been given to the most simple questions it becomes monotonous, and the Grand Ma.^ter is tempted to have a circular printed ; t h a t when you write him t h a t yon suppose yon might look the matter up, but it would take longer than to write a letter,â&#x20AC;&#x201D;you are practicing a sort of piracy upon his lime that requires a good deal of grace not to resent. If the brethrenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; especially officers â&#x20AC;&#x201D; would provide themselves with a few books upon the subject of masonry and masonic law, together with tlie Grand Lodge reports, and cultivate the h a b i t of deciding questions for themselves, they would be greatly streLgthcried and find, as we always do, t h a t lessons learned by ourselves are far more advantageous than the opinions of others. Grand Masters fit themselves for their position in this way, follow their example and brethren recognizing your masonic culture will be sure to reward you with preferment.

It is to be hoped the brethren of Kansas, who have often been urged to pursue the course pointed out in the foregoing extract, will heed its advice and save time of Grand Masters, while they gain useful knowledge and credit for themselves. The following extract needs no introductory line or word. It is selected for those who stand in need of its wise, fraternal admonitions: If there is a n y t h i n g real in masonry, and we all know there is, it is a high moral and religious sentiment t h a t gives character to every ceremony and lesson from the petition to the conclusion of its sublime teachings. Faith and reverence are a part of its warp and woof that marli the web like the red line in the canvas of the Royal Nuvy. When the Grand Orient of France dropped out of its requirements a belief in Deity the masonic world dropped the Grand Orient out of masonry, ajid yet, there arc men in our Organization who have freely and voluntarily subscribed to a belief in o n e " overliving and true GOD," who seem to forget t h a t ' ' to doubt is disloyal," and others, who have been enjoined never to mention the sacred name of Deity " e x c e p t with t h a t reverential awe which is due from the creature to the Creator," who not only forget their duty to Him to whom they are under infinite obligations, b u t to their plighted vows, and in

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o r d i n a r y conversation, in passion a n d ribald jest use t h e n a m e more lightly t h a n any other. Brothers, in this skeptical age I commend to your careful study the great rule -and guide to o u r faith ; it is not laid upon o u r altar as a simple piece of f u r n i t u r e ; it is the great t e x t b o o k of the ages, and when a brother is found wandering in the fields •of speculation a n d of doubt, or when the idle habit of blasphemy becomes fixed, in gentle whispers of advice call back his miud to t h e obligations taken upon it a n d t h e lessons of instruction taught from it. T o s u c h a o n e t h e tirst and seventh commandments furnish a fitting text, and the whole ritual of masonry an elaborate sermon that •should be read a u d reread until true masonic principle takes the place of sinful error. T h e i r aged b r o t h e r , HOLI.ENBECK, was r e p o r t e d to b e fairly comfort•able, a n d it was h o p e d h e w o u l d " r o u n d o u t a c e n t u r y . " G r a n d Mast e r in behalf of all t e n d e r e d s y m p a t h y to Bro. BRIXS.MAID, w h o for y e a r s h a d b e e n an active m a s o n , b u t by reason of i l l n e s s was u n a b l e to b e p r e s e n t at t h i s c o m m u n i c a t i o n . T h e C o m m i t t e e o n t h e Address, in w a r m t e r m s c o m m e n d e d each of t h e subjects p r e s e n t e d , a n d t h e i r r e p o r t was a d o p t e d . T h e C o m m i t t e e on O b i t u a r i e s s u b m i t t e d an a d m i r a b l e r e p o r t . The i n t r o d u c t o r y n o t i c e , t h a t of PiuMi- HE.NRY E.MERSOX, t h e d i s t i n g u i s h e d P.'. G •. jMaster of U t a h , w a s c o n t r i b u t e d b y Bro. C H R I S T O P H E R DJEHL,, •Grand S e c r e t a r y , a n d l i k e o n e or t w o o t h e r s , is a g e m of its k i n d . Bro. M A R S H 0 . P E R K I N S , P..G.". M . ' . , p r e s e n t e d an a t t r a c t i v e R e p o r t •on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e . T h e P r o c e e d i n g s of forty-six G r a n d L o d g e s a.-^e fairly r e v i e w e d . K a n s a s (1SS8) b e i n g o n e of t h e n u m b e r . U n d e r I o w a , h e n o t e s tlie r e m a r k of G r a n d M a s t e r BLACKMAR, t h a t after i n v e s t i g a t i o n h e c o n c l u d e d he had n o a u t h o r i t y to g r a n t d i s p e n s a t i o n s to s h o r t e n t h e t i m e of conferring degrees, a n d s a y s : This,according to the laws and customs of Iowa, Vermont believes that the Grand Master does possess t h e rli^ptvuhui power, to t e rarely exercised.'however, a n d with tlie utmost discretion. I t may he further said, that no complaint has ever arisen yet t h a t the Grand Masters within her borders, exercising that power, has acted otherwise than for the best iiUcrcsls of the Craft in general. T h e C o n s t i t u t i o n of t h e G r a n d Lodge of K a n s a s , a u t h o r i z e s a G r a n d Ma.ster to i s s u e s u c h d i s p e n s a t i o n s , b u t of late years t h e y h a v e d e c r e a s e d , .and t h e case m u s t be p e c u l i a r l y e m e r g e n t to secure o n e . T h a t h e favors, s t r o n g l y so, perfection in t h e p r i v a t e w o r k is e v i d e n t froin t h e following: We frankly confess we liave little sympathy or respect for t h e " mighty men of Gilead" who are continually preaching that " too much time a n d energy are devoted to perfection in the rendition of work, and too little to the symbolism a u d real object of the work." Our experience is, generally speaking, that neglect of the one now leads to perfection in t h e o t h e r . Indid'ereuce begets iudifierenee; interest is lost; members dimit, or are suspended for non-payment of dues; a u d t h e usefuluess of t h e lodge is materially weakened, if n o t entirely destroyed. On the other h a n d , it is most frequently the case t h a t " close-working" lodges render the work in the most impressive manner. Frequently too generous rivalry arises hetween neighboring equally''close w o r k i n g " lodges, followed by an interchange of social .and fraternal courtesies, and renewed interest that manifests itself far beyond t h e botinds of the lodge room. This at least is the result of o u r observation, a n d we know that the most prosperous lodges in Vermont, in the true masonic sense of t h e word,are those which have attained nearest to a perfect rendering of the ritual. Aye, a y e . A n d t h e lodges in w h i c h t h e p r i v a t e work is m o s t t h o r o u g h l y d o n e , a r e t h e o n e s a t last w h i c h k n o w most a b o u t t h e s y m b o l i s m .

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To the physical perfectionist he pays his compliments as follows: The Liculeimnt Governor of the State of Vermont, conceOefl by all who have the pleasure of his acquaintance, to be a man of rare bu.'iine&s qualifications, a gentleman of c u l t u r c a n d learning, and a public-spirited, patriotic citizen, lost his arm at the first battle of Bull Run, If correctly informed, he afterwards received the several degrees of masonry ill New Hampshire. Now, Bro. VAUX, frankly a n d honestly, d o n ' t yon believe t l i a t s n c h a man is a greater ornament to the superstructure of freemasonry than many, k n o w n to yourself, possessed of limbs of the mould of an Apollo? if we may decide as to llie neutral and moral eligibility of a candidate, why may.we not. also, exercise the same privilege when the physical are to be considered ? We merely ask for inforniaLion.

If a candidate for initiation can reasonably well perform all that the ritual requires, that is enough. And the lodge petitioned, should be the judge of liis ability, subject to appeal in case of error. GEOKGE W. WING, Montpelier, M.'.AV.-. Grand Master. LAVANT M . READ, Bellows Falls, R.'.W.'. Grand Secretary.

VIKGI^^A— 1888. Number of Lodges, 222; Total Membership, 9,087. One hundred and eleventh annual communication, December 11-13,. 1888. Grand Master, W. ¥. DRINKAKD, delivered a good address. Tie acknowledged the benignity of Providence in permitting Grand Lodge once more to assemble, iind then said: 1 welcome yon, my brethren, to the one hundred and eleventh a n n u a l communication of this Grand Lodge, and express the confident hope tliat your deliberations will !!". r.:M\ r.ri}cv r ; urrrilu j..iiui;e nas auva.vs been an exemplar. I t ought to be accounted a high honor to be a member of a Grand Lodge which for more than one hundred years has numbered among its meml)cr3 many of tlic most lionorcd sons of the Commonwealth, and has never once forgotten its high mission and position, nor ever failed to manifest by its conduct and by its laws, resolutions and edicts, t h a t it was worthy to be classed, with the highest deliberative bodies in the world. Nobodyco'dd look upon this Grand Lodge as it nowappears before me w i t h o u t thinking of that Roman Senate whose very appearance won the respect even of barbarians and over-awed the wild sons of t h e frozen north.

He announced the unfortunate death of P.'.G.'.M.-. WILLIAM TERIIY^ who lost his life in the attempt to cross a swollen stream. Since his remains were not found for several days. Grand JNlaster could not summon Grand Lodge to pay their last respects to the deceased, and the funeral ceremonies were performed by the brethren of a lodge. The characteristics of Bro. TERRY were thus presented b)' Grand Master DHIXKARD: In all the relations of life — at the bar and in the army, at h o m e and in the field, as husband father, friend, soldier, in private life and iu public life—wherever and whenever duty called, then and there our deceased Grand Master went. My own personal acquaintance with Bro. TEitiiY was slight, but I have had .';ince his death, abunda n t reason to know that h e has earned by his life all, and more t h a n all, the eulogies which have been passed upon h i m .

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Your committee may be pardoned for Faying that it was their good fortune to have enjoyed a long and intimate connection with him, and they have had opporlunity to know him in all the relations of life as a man and as a mason. He lived a lite which illustrated our tenets, and one of which his children may be justly proud. He served his country in most of tho.ÂŤc important positions to which conscientious duty and the demands of the people and the occasion, summon men ; and we Icnow that in war he was of the boldest, in counsel of the wisest, and, in social life, of the tenderest of men.

Dispensations to constitute four lodges were granted. The cornerstone of a masonic hall and two masonic temples, were laid during the year. The opening of new lodges and the building of' halls and temples prove satisfactorily that masonry is thriving in the "Old Dominion." Grand Lodge was convened on the 14th of the preceding November, and Grand Master with the aid of the subordinate Grand Officers, laid the corner-stone of the masonic temple in Richmond. It is expected that structure will be read}' for occupation of Grand Lodge at its next annual communication. Grand Mnster DRINKAKD paid a high compliment to the Trustees of the Temple Association, whom he credited with making " more than fifty thousand dollars by judicious investments." He reported thirteen decisions which were pronounced good law by the Committee on J tirisprudence, whose opinion was approved by Grand Lodge. The condition of the Craft was represented as follows: It is not necessary forme to say much as to the condition of the Craft. We have here four District Grand Lecturers who have visited or instructed through delegates more than a hundred lodges. We have reports from some forty D.*.D.*.G.*. Masters scattered all over the Slate; and above all, we have this large, crowded, and interested assem. blage. All testify that the Craft is growing in numbers and influence, and therefore I am justified in saying that I leave this great brotherhood prosperous and happy.

, If the expectations set forth in the report of the Trustees of the TemjDle Association are realized, the erection of the temple will prove a remunerative investment to all concerned. A paper was presented by the " Washington Masonic Memorial Temple" of Fredericksburg, containing an appeal to Grand Lodge for a contribution towards the erection of a temple in memory of M.'.W.". Brother GEORGE AVASHIXGTON. In response. Grand Lodge adopted this resolution : Eemlval, That this Grand Lodge hereby appropriates the sum of one thousand dollars to the Washington Masonic Memorial Temple.of Fredericksburg â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the same to be paid in five animal installments of two hundred dollars each, the first installment to be paid on the commencement of the erection of the proposed temple, and a n n u a l l y thereafter,dating from the day of the first payment.

Charters were granted two lodges, and the dispensations of two were continued. For two years Bro. WILLIAM F . DRINKAKD lias filled the office of Grand Master of Masons in Virginia, and each year has also prepared the Report on Correspondence. His report this year includes notices or reviews of

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the Proceedings of nearly all the Grand Lodges in our own country and Canada, together with those of some Grand Lodges in other lands. In his review of Dakota,he quotes Bro. THOMPSON'S remark—"Bro.. DRINKARD is for perpetual jurisdiction" — and denies the charge as follows : " No, sir. Brother DRINKARD is with his Grand Lodge, which has never within his knowledge claimed perpetual jurisdiction O\QT rejected candidates." We thank Bro. DJUNKARD for this disclaimer on his part and that of his Grand Lodge. Their position is too solid to be undermined by the usual rea.sons a.ssigned in defence of the unreasonable claim. Under Idaho, he objects to another assumption thus: Idaho has the illogical luw that no ofTicor of a lodge can resign. Thus all the lodges are tied up by a regulation that has no reason for being — raisim d tire. An oilicer may move out of the Territory,or disappear from view altogether, but still he is an officer. No brother can be made to serve uulos.s he is williiig to do so, and \vc cannot for the life of us see why any oflicer may not be allowed to resign.

We have heretofore given our reasons -n support of Bro. DRINKARD'Sview, and now only remark that our opinion is unchanged. Under another head', he informs his readers, that by the law of that jtirisdiction a brother dropped h-om the roll for non-payment of dues, " is reinstated in the rights and benefits of masonry by a two-thirds vote, and then to membership by a majority vote." That we regard as fair to all concerned. Again we learn that "receiving the degrees does not confer membership," though "a newly raised brother ma)' declare himself a member of the raising lodge." The Proceedings conclude with an extract from an address delivered by Bro. WILLIAJI I.CLOPTON, at the celebration of its centennial by Manchester Lodge, No. 14, Virginia register. It is a timely and valuable contribution to the history of masonry in Virginia. ROBERT T . CRAiGnii.i,, Lynchburg, M.'.W.'. Grand Master. WILLIAM B . ISAACS, Richmond, R.'.W.'. Grand Secretary.

WASHINGTOIV — 1 8 8 9 . Number of Lodges, 52; Total Membership, 2,540. Thirty-second annual communication, June 11-12, 1889. Bro. NATHAN S.MITII PORTER, Grand Master, delivered an able, eloquent address. By way of introduction he depicted in glowing colors the progress of masonry, its unflinching endurance, and its unchecked activitv in strengthening the bonds of society. Of the year he said: "The past year has not only been one of plenty for our people, but of peace and good will throughout the jurisdiction. Our standing numerically and financially will compare favorably with former years, and I have to note but few deaths amongst our acquaintances."

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He paid the triV>ute oÂŁ an appreciative brotlier to the memory of Bros. BOB MOKRIS and RICHARD ASBUKY JONES, P.'. D . ' . G . ' . M.'., of Min-

nesota, and, at the time of his death, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of AS'ashington Territory. During the year four lodges were constituted, dispensations to form five new lodges were granted, and eight special dispensations were issued. He reported ten decisions, all having been endorsed by the Committee on Jurisprudence, were then adopted by Grand Lodge. Among them we note as follows: A lodge having lost its charter by fire, the W.\ M.". inquired wliether they must wait to get a duplicate, or would a dispensation be necessary. Not being able to consider the matter, the Grand Master sent a permit authorizing the transaction of business ad interim. Subsequently, having taken time for consideration,the following conclusion was reached: To constitute a lodge requires, in addition to the requisite n u m b e r of qualified Master Masons, first, a petition, the written expression of the will of those desiring to be a lodge as well as the consent of the nearest constituted lodge. Second. The judicial act of the Grand Master in causing to be issued a dispensation in order that they may prove their competency to become a lodge. Third. The legislative act or the Grand Lodge in graining to the petitioners the privilege of meeting at regular times in a proper place and the power to work as masons. I'ourth. The ministerial act of placing the evidence of such action upon the records of the Grand Lodge a n d writing upon parchment such evidence, attesting the same with the seal of the Granii Lodge and delivering it to the Grand Master; a n d fifth. The executive act of the Grand Master in constituting the petitioners into a regular lodge; this done, the parchment, warrant or charter, if you please, is placed in the hands of the Master of the lodge t h u s constituted as evidence of t h e performance of the foregoing acts. A charter is not a confiact, b u t t h e evidence of a grant. This grant was in consideration of certain conditions precedent. The performance of which by the brethren who were to constitute the lodge, was recognized by the action of the Grand Lodge in making the grant. The possession of this parchment by the lodge is evidence t h a t t h e executive officer has performed his duty, a n d his report thereof becomes a matter of record in the Grand Lodge. The loss of the charter, therefore, is simply t h e loss of documentary evidence once in possession of the grantee and deprives the lodge of no ' rights or privileges whatever, b u t simply deprives it of the written evidence that such rights were conferred upon it and requires only a ministerial act to restore it to t h e lodge.

This is our view of a charter, more than once expressed in former reports. In Kansas, if proof be made to the Grand Master that a warrant has been lost or destroyed, the G.'. M.'. may authorize the Grand Secretary to i.ssue a certified copy of the original warrant. He discussed and presented the status of an E.'. A.', as follows: An Entered Apprentice has acquired .some rUjht, by virtue of his initiation ; a n d to hold that he could be held perpetually as an E.*. A.', simply by the caprice of one o r even more persons would be to place h i m in a worse position than a profane, making, his retention a persecution. If he has any right at all, it is to know why h e is prevented from advancing. Clearly, t h e inletition of the law is, that after initiation a n d beforepassing and after passing, before raising, specific objections must follow t h e blackball, within a reasonable time. 'I'his, too, would protect the lodge against the advancement

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of unworthy persons; for, if no objections were made, the applicant might petition the lodge for advancement d u r i n g the absence of the one he suspects as the objector, and be advanced, and thus p u t it beyond the power of the brother to keep him out. We should not lose sight of the fact that originally Entered Apprentices were awarded the right of lodge membership in our I n s t i t u t i o n . When he was made an Entered Apprentice, he was a Free and Accepted Mason. If all these rights wereiioiy enjoyed by the E.' A.'., it would be perfectly proper t h a t an election should be one of the condilLons of advancement; b u t m o d e r n legislation has changed the order of things. Now. the applicant for degrees petitions a lodge of Master Masons. The lodge gives its consent t h a t the applicant may become a member. T h a t is, initiated, passed and raised: the conditions of advancing from one step to t h e other being suflicient time and suitable proficiency. This right having been granted him, he accepts the terms and is initiated. Has he thus far acquired no masonic r/V/W-s? Has he n o t a c / a i m for wages and for still further a d v a n c e m e n t upon the conditions above mentioned if not adjii(I(}cd u n w o r t h y , the jndgnn'nt to be pronounced by a majority of the lodge? The M.'.W.-. Grand Lodge of Washington placed its construction upon this question at its a n n u a l communication held at Olyinpia in ]S71 by t h e adoption of the following resolution [see Proceedings of that year, page ;'.'n] : liemlvc't, T h a t one ballot upon the petition of an applicant for the degree; of masonry, if clear, sli all en title such applicant to the three degrees; yvo(;i^/c//,Thatany ofTicer or member of the lodge in which such application is made, may make objections to t h e conferring of either degree or to the further advancement oi" the <andidate. Such objection, if not withdrawn, shall be referred to a committee to inquire into the cause thereof, who shall, at the next stated meeting, report thereon, and if upon the reception of.â&#x20AC;˘^uch report, no cause for the objection has been assigned, or if the cause assigned be, in the opinion of /v:o-i hints of the members present, not a valid ina.'^onicone, the lodge shall proceed to confer the degree, as though objection had not been made. It being the true intent of this regulation that a favorable ballot shall entitle the petitioner to all the symbolic degrees; the question of advuncenient to depend upon liis proficiency, and an applionnt not to bo slopped after initiation, except for good and suilicient masonic objection. By-Laws of subordinate lodges throughout this jurisdiction Khali conform to this regulation.

In Kansas an objection has the effect of a blackball, and if recorded bars advancement for six months. In the absence of any regulation, the Grand Master decided that a two-thirds vote was sufficient waiver of jurisdiction. The answer to the following question shows that neither the Grand Master nor Grand Lodge would favor either persons or places: Does the resolution passed or adopted by the Grand Lodge at its annual communication held at Port Townsond in 3SS8, in regard to the liquor traffic, prohibit subordinate lodges from receiving petitions, electing and initiating hotel proprietors who may have a bar in connection with their hotel where intoxicants are sold ? W7?fiw.'C';â&#x20AC;&#x201D;The resolution adopted by the Grand Lodge at its session in 18S8 reads as follows: Jxpsolved. That no lodge in this jurisdiction shall receive the petition for the degrees of ma.'^onry from any person engaged iu the manufacture or sale of intoxicating liquors as a beverage. This resolution makes no exceptions in favor of hotel keepers. It applies equally to all, whether they transact business in a gilded hall or dingy hovel. I^Iy decision, therefore, is that you ci\\\\\ot receive, the petition of a?)?/person contemplated in the above resolution and the fact that he is a hotel keeper and a good man does not change its application.

He made the following suggestion: I would suggest that Sec. 3, of Art. III.. Part 2, By-Laws of the Grand Lodge, be repealed. I consider that the Past Master's degree has no part or lot in the Blue Lodge, and impedes rather than promotes the work therein. If it is necessary that the Master should possess the knowledge conveyed by the conferring of this degree before he can properly rule and govern his lodge, let the installing oilicer give him the necessary iustructions, which is in reality his duty. T h a t degree is evidently an innovation in Blue Lodge Masonry, and I have no doubt properly belongs to the chapter.

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T h e writer, o n t h e c o n t r a r y , is of t h e o p i n i o n t h a t t h e P.*. M.*. d e :gree (so-called ) first a p p e a r e d as a Blue Lod<<e tail-piece, a n d was afterw a r d s a b s o r b e d by most G r a n d C h a p t e r s . F r o m t h e closing p a r t of t h e a d d r e s s we t a k e t h e following: In the advancement of civil and political liberty, t h e onward march of t h e great moral questions of the day, the elevation of the h u m a n race generally nnd the encouragement and cultivation of all those finer feelings which arc calculated to produce peace on earth and good will toward man, masonry has a lively interest. While it throws the mantle of jirolection around no system of faith or sect, it iuenlcates. yea commands, a veneration for religion, pure and undefilcd. While it favors no political party, and dictates no form of government, it teaches snbordi nation to the government under which its votsiries live. Advocating no particular school of instruction, it points with encouraging gesture to the hill of science and bids th(j student climb. These principles, the germs of peace a n d prosperity you have disinterestedly planted, the manifold results of which you may sometime contemplate with satisfaction. Bro. TITo:^rAS M. E E E D , c h a i r m a n of t h e C o m m i t t e e on C o r r e s p o n d ence, in a special r e p o r t , r e c o m m e n d e d t h e recognition of t h e " U n i t e d G r a n d Lodge of New S o u t h AVales," a n d t h e " United G r a n d L o d g e of V i c t o r i a . " T h e r e p o r t was adoptetL T h e following fraternal was a d o p t e d :

r e s o l u t i o n , offered by Bro. Louis ZIEGLER,

WHERKAS, M.-.W.'.Bro. G. O. HALLKR, a constant attendant upon our a n n u a l communication, is forced to bo absent on account oT sickness in his family, and we a r e therefore deprived of his valuable experience a n d counsel; therefore, be it licshlvefi, That we, the members of this Grand Lodge, extend our fraternal sympathy and best wishes to our good brother, and pray for a speedy restoration of loved ones. T h e C o m m i t t e e on W o r k a n d L e c t u r e s , to whom t h e r e p o r t of t h e G r a n d L e c t u r e r was referred, s u b m i t t e d a n d G r a n d Lodge a d o p t e d t h e following r e p o r t : Your comniittee would respectfully recommend that the Most Worshipful Grand Master divide the territory of this jurisdiction into ns many districts as his j u d g m e n t may deem most proper, not exceeding six, and apportion to each district a Lecturer or Custodian of the Work who shall be a resident of hi.s'district, and whoso duty shall be to hold a School of Instruction in some place in his district in his j u d g m e n t most accessible to the lodges of his district,at least once in the year, of which meeting each lodge shall have at leastsixty days' notice, and whichSichool shall hold continuous sessions for at least ten days and that each lodge shall be required to send at least o n e representative, if the Master or Wardens cannot attend ; the expenses of such schools shall be borne by the lodges in the respective districts; I'rovUUfl, That if any lodge shall be uimble to defray its portion of the expenses, the same shall, upon the request of such lodge, be borne by the Grand Lodge. And we further recommend that each of said Lecturers receive five dollars per day for each day employed in said school, a n d in going to a n d returning therefrom, a n d actual necessary expenses in attending, going to a n d returning therefrom as full compensation therefor. T h e following resolution, a u t h o r i z i n g t h e e x p e n d i t u r e of t h e c h a r i t y fund in t h e case m e n t i o n e d , is proof t h a t t h e G r a n d Body was d e t e r m i n e d n o t to see lodges in d i s t r e s s w h i l e its funds held o u t : Fcwlvc'f, That the charity fund now in the treasury of this Grand Lodge be expended by the Grand Master in the relief of any subordinate lodge in this jurisdiction â&#x20AC;˘which may have suffered by fire or otherwise a n d be in distress.

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Bro TnoMAS M. REED, chairman of the Committee on Correspondence, having informed the Grand Master that it-would not be possible for him to prepare tlio report, the Grand Master requested Bro. Louis ZiEGLKR to " prepare and submit for and in behalf of that committee." When, as it appears, lie had reviewed the Proceedings of seventeen Grand Lodges — one for two years — his labors were arrested by the terrible fire which swept the city of his residence, Spokane Falls, and compelled him to desist in order to replace by a new buildinp; what had disappeared in the conflagration. So far as he went the work was well done. In conclusion he mentions the circumstances which induced him to undertake t h e report, the disaster thatabruptlycausedits inconjpleteness, and then gives briefly a report of the speed with whicli materialswere collected, and a neVv building was nearly finished'. The last paragraph contains this review of two well known brethren: We intended and earnestly wished to kindly review some of our reviewers, especially Bros. PARVIN a n d FELLOWS. The former made an onslaught on us and called us pet names, such as if/nvrafHVucs, ass and fool, a n d p u t words in our mouth which we never uttered, b u t which were quoted from the writings of the lamented Bro. GUKNKY, because forsooth the words quoted were contrary to his cherished views and heretical doctrines of constituent lodpe sovevcitjvtti; b'ut we will excuse our good brolher, because it is a known fact that he h a s been sufierinj^ for years with an aggravated ease of hysterics and is liable lo have a fit a t any moment, without t h e slightest apparent cause. As to our good Bro. FELLOWS, he says that we are arbitrary, despotic, and that w-e areignorant a n d d o n ' t know a n y t h i n g . To t h e last sad indictment we are forced to plead, guilty. If our good brother would enter t h e same plea he would evince better breedi n g ; yet we are not angry, for he h a s j u s t been resurrected, and after a sleep of twenty years, like K I P V A N WINKLE, he awakes, finds Schneider gone and forgets that he himself had ever lived.

WILLIAM A. FAIRWEATHER, Tacoma, M.'.W.'. Grand Master. THOMAS MILBUKNB KKED, Olympia, R.'.W.". Grand Secretary.

AVEST V I R G I N I A — 1 8 8 8 . Number of Lodges, 86;.Total Membership, 3,874. Twenty-fourth annual communication, November 13-14, 1888. Portraits of Grand Master GUST.-VV BROWN and JOSEPH M . BELLEVILLE,

Grand Lecturer, add to the attractions of the Proceedings. The address of Grand Master, CHARLES H . COLLIER, will rank among the ablest of such papers delivered during the year. After a pleasant greeting, nearly three pages are devoted to the duties of the Grand Body and the scope of masonry as a field for thought and intellectual labor. In the following extract he depicted the evil of intemperance, and urged action at that communication by Grand Lodge: It is with a degree of caution that, in this address, t h e subject of temperance is approached. As a rule temperance teachers a n d reformers are so intemperate a n d so unwise in their instructions, so pressing iu their demand.^, so egotistic in their belief, so unjust in their conclusions, a n d so intolerant of the opinions of others as to render

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themselves obnoxious. In matters of living everybody wishes to exercise the prerogative of being a law u n t o himself. But there arc in all well regulated societies, such as are not subversive to the interests of true government,certain fixed laws, not made by any legislation, which must be observed. For exam pie. there is in our organization nospecial law on theft, yet a mason who steals is subject to masonic discipline. I desire, therefore, to introduce this subject in its relation to masonic life, character and discipline. It is a threadbare subject, and probably nothing new can be said upon it. The complex character of the question hinders a line of action, yet a restraining edict, no matter how simple it may be, will prove a step in the right direction and place this Grand Lodge on the side of justice and right. The time has come to act, or we will regret our procrastination. Little children play with naked feet in muddy water and call it fun. We know a great evil exists at which we are winking. It may be funny but so far we have not had the moral stamina to correct it. If our silence in this moral field could be attributed to ignorance, we might command the respect, aye more, the pity of our fellow man ; if we could claim that our" failure to legislate upon this subject was dictated by a spirit of fear that errors of administration might arise, we ought to be manly enough toerase from our monitors the " first perfect form of entrance," and not permit it to remain, an u n m e a n i n g menace to those who will not subdue their passions but escape puni.^hmcnt. We cannot urge that we are devoid of sense and capacity. Policy and convenience are invariably antagonistic t o o r d e r a n d regularity. They will sap the foundation of any moral system. One brother who respects the law, though he have little else to commend him toour consideration, is worth a thousand who by an improper life defy the law, though they possess the wealth of intelligence. The philosophy of SOCRATES has some soul in it, and to his god would I rather see the temples of masonry dedicated, than that the masonic m i n d should become so degenerate as to give one inclj of space to the Mythological God, BACCHUS. I t may bo urged that these evils do not exist in the lodge-room. For the present purpose I will grant it. But if a masonic lodge-room has any signification at all. it is simply a type of that moral and spiritual temple we are, each one of us, building within our souls which must become literally pure for the indwelling of t h a t GOD to whom the type is dedicated. I am aware that any advance methods of legislation will be met by a spirit of antagonism, but we must consider that these methods are b u t steps in the moral evolution and improvement of our Organization, and that the tendencies are fast growing irresistible, which, when once developed into an outgrowth, determine an element of moral greatness and an agency of power that become indispensable in its government in later years. As a rule prohibitory laws are destined to failure in their operations, because the executive power is too weak, and the spirit of the law is evaded. The true work of thelaw making power is to preserve unimpaired to each subject the free operation of those natural laws that are inherent in man's nature and implanted there by the DivinePower. Hence every law must be educational in its tendencies so us to convince a brother, that he who drinks, betrays his trust and disgraces the cause. We have nopower to stop intemperance. We would become the laughing stock of the world were we to attempt it. As well might the church attempt to legislate religion into the soul of man by creating a law that every man shall become religious. But we can make a law that will discipline our household, and that is all that is now sought. I confidently expect that this Grand Lodge will take action at this communication upon this subject, though that action may consist of a recommendation only to subordinate lodges.

The eftect of his earnest appeal can best be estimated by the following report of the special committee upon the subject, which was adopted by Grand Lodge: Your Special Committee on Temperance beg leave to submit our report as follows,, to-wit: We do not deem it necessary to discuss the evils of intemperance ; this has already been done so far as necessary for masons in the early part of masonic life. An advancedoes not authorize a disregard for earlier instructions in masonry.

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Intemperance is unmasonic, and we insist that every subordinate lodge SITALL •strictly and diligently discipline a n y member or members, within its jurisdiction, who •shall, so far depart from the teachings and instrnciions of ma.'^onry, as to become intoxicated or d r u n k 'by the use of spirituous or malt liquors, or drinks of like character, thereby betraying the trust committed to him or them and disgracing the cause of masonry.

A step in the right direction, and another will be made when a bylaw or regulation shall be adopted forbidding lodges to initiate a person engaged in saloon-keeping or in retailing spirituous liquors of any kind; and another providing for the trial and expulsion of a brother who shall engage in such business after initiation. All this as soon as the moral sense of tlie fraternity shall be awakened to the enormity of the crime committed by masons who are engaged in a vocation which makes drunkards of their brethren and paupers of their families. Attention was'directed' to the steady deijletion of the treasiiry balance, and the Committee on Finance was besought to devise a plan by which their tins pees might be placed on a substantia! basis. But that committee in tlieir report neither formulated a plan nor suggested the means by which a prospective deficit would be averted. The following extract is respectfully commended to tlie attention of those of our brethren who feel that superiority in mere ritualism is not the plain of acquirement which the mason should only gain ; tluit there is something higher to which he opght to aspire and with earnest effort •could attain: We fall into error and over value our machinery when we suppose that the routine duty of the lodge and the recital of the ritualistic work will meet the demands of -our natures. The growing m i n d will seek other associations, and it will not be long before the m a n y will be known as masons by attendance at the a n n u a l meetings •only. This is ill great measure present experience. It is our work to develop the intellect as well as the conscience, uniting the two into one n a t u r e so as to produce an unclouded mind with fidelity to principle which •constitute the highest type of manhood.

Our Institution is nearly, if not aljsolutely, fixed; radical changes are not probable, and minor ones of any moment are not to be anticipated. IMore than any other organization that has been devised by man, it is stable, and in its movements follow in the well known paths and works in rigidly inflexible grooves. It is not an inventor, nor a discoverer; neither is it an idle observer of inventions and discoveries, but to them it calmly applies its unfailing TOUOHSTOXE, 'J'ruth; and if truth is found to inhere, it firmly proclaims the fact. But if truth be not there, if instead, some specious appearance supplies its place, it as firmly announces the fraud and bids tlie brethren beware. While its peculiar field is that of morals, tliere are included in its category of studies the seven literal sciences, which all masons are encouraged to pursue. Hence there is not a branch of science or art, nor a detail of either, that is not within the domain of legitimate masonic pursuit or in the least foreign to the strict obligations which the mason has assumed. On the contrary, the more a mason knows of the natural world, the deeper lie is versed in the iirts, both industrial and fine, the more profound his historic acquire-

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ments, the better mason will he be and the greater will be his worth tothe brotherhood and to humanity at large. The needs for moral culture and the aids to direct the understanding of the mason in all questions of right or wrong are amply supplied by the text-books acknowledged as standard by the general consensus of intelligent masons, including some of the brightest and most thoroughly trained minds in the liberal (so-called) professions and in the ranks of" science and the arts. For attainment in all otlier branches of knowledge there is need of exterior aids in the way of books, maps and charts. Lodges in general are unable to furnish them, and Grand Lodges seem averse to undertaking to suppl}' them. If the brother then is not able to set up his own library, he must resort to public libraries for the means to supply that need, or else plod along as thousands have and now do, without that mental growth and expansion which masons, of all men, should be anxious to gain. Since it becomes more and more an accepted truth that the library is the modern university, it becomes the duty of every ambitious brother to avail himself of it to the end that he may be prepared for the struggle of life and rise to that eminence which can be reached and enjoyed by one who has the courage to make manly eflbrt and the hardihood to endure temporar}' privations. Eight special communications were held to constitute a lodge, dedicate lodge rooms, lay the corner-stone of a masonic temple and churches, and dispensations to form two new lodges granted. Several decisions were reported, which after some modifications by the Committee on Jurisprudence, were adopted. Grand Master COLLIER paid such fraternal respect to the memory of Bro. THO3I.\S H . LOGAK, P.'. G ; . M.'., deceased, as accorded well with the character of that distinguished mason and citizen. One hundred dollars was appropriated to the Committee on Correspondence for preparing the report, and the committee W'ere authorized to continue the preparation of annual reports " until otherwise ordered," and the sum of one hundred dollars per year was fixed as the compensation. A collection amounting to forty-seven dollars was taken up for the benefit of a brother. Bro. O. S. LONG, P.'.G.'. M.'.. prepared a Digest for the use of the fraternity, styled "The Book of JNIasonic Law Governing Lodges in We.st Virginia," and having declined to accept pay for his labor, the suin of one hundred dollars was appropriated to purchase a gold watch, suitably engraved, to be procured by a committee and presented him. Bro. GKORGE W . ATKINSON submitted a well prepared Report on Correspondence, Kansas (L887 and 1SS8) receives attention. Since we have already had under consideration all of the reports of English-speaking Grand Lodges included in his report, we must as for-

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merly decline to review thera a second time. From his review of their •own Grand Lodge Proceedings for the current year, we excerpt the following: Freemasonry grows. It sometimes stands still for a while ; but it soon starts u p again, and moves right on ward. Its long life has demonstrated the fact t h a t it is needed b5" man. T h e good that it has done has made it honorable. Its mission is n o t yet accomplished. I t will live on and be revered by men for ages after its little, bulletheaded enemies are buried out of sight forever. As long as it is moral.charitable, progressive, it will continue to grow ; and any order that grows cannot die. " I hold this true —whatever wins, Man's highest stature here below Miist grow, and never cease to grow — For when growth ceases, death begins." The year just closed has not been eventful. One sad calamity befell us. Past Grand Master and Past Grand Secretary THOMAS H . LOGAN, M . D., was called from the ranks of the "living. H e w a s a tali cedar in the G r d e r h e loved a n d h o n o r e d : A-lmost every WestVirginia mason knew hira personally; and all who knew him loved him. He possessed .a wonderful combination of good sense, good character, and good judgment. He was almost an oracle in t h e city of Wheeling, wiiere he spent the greater part of his life. It may truly be said of him that he lived an upright,useful life. Against his good name no man can say a u g h t . He was a faithful Christian, a cultured man, and a distinguished citizen. In t h e masonic Order he was a tower of strength. For seven years he was Grand Secretary, and for three years Grand Master, and in both positions his rank was the very highest. Unassuming, manly, courageous, faithful — all loved him .and all mourn his death. He left behind a clean record, and his good deeds will follow him. Peace to his ashes. " What is life? 'Tis a beautiful shell Thrown up by eternity's flow. On time's bank of quicksands to dwell. And a moment its loveliness show. Gone back to its element grand Is t h e billow that washed it ashore ; See! another now wasitus the strand And the beautiful shell is no m o r e . " GusTAV B R O W N , C l j a r l e s t o n , M.".W.'. G r a n d M a s t e r . GEO. W . ATKINSON, Wheeling, K.'.W.".Grand Secretary.

WlSCONSl^^— 1 8 8 0 . Number of Lodges, 213; Total Membership, 13,387, Forty-fifth annual communication, June 1 1 - 12, 1SS9. A handsome portrait of the late J. P, C. COTTRILL, P.'.G.'. M.\, adorns the Proceedings. The address of Grand Master, MYRON REED is much above the ordinary level of such discourses. The condition of masonic affairs at home he presented as follows: Nothing has taken place to disturb the harmony, welfare or prosperity of our ancient and honorable Institution. No serious accidents have befallen the Craft; no confusion distracted the workmen, and we have not been idle for want of designs upon o u r great masonic trestle board. The cement of brotherly love and aflection still unite us, and we have reason to congratulate ourselves on the symmetry and beautiful proportions t h a t o u r mystic temple is assuming.

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H a v i n g referred to t h e d e a t h of p r o m i n e n t craftsmen in o t h e r States, he paused t o pay fraternal t r i b u t e to t h e m e m o r y of those leading b r e t h ren of Wisconsin w h o h a d demised d u r i n g t h e year. T h e list i n c l u d e s Past G r a n d M a s t e r s , B E N J A M I N T . KAVANOUGII a n d J E D D P . O . C O T T R I L L ;

P.'. D.'. G:. Master, MONTGOIIERY M . COTIIERX ; Past Senior G r a n d W a r d e n s , J O H N T U R N E R a n d ORLANDO FOSTER; b e s i d e s t h r e e o t h e r b r e t h r e n

well k n o w n i n t h a t jurisdiction.

H i s t r i b u t e to B r o . COTTRILI^, is i n

keeping with t h e great abilities, e x t e n s i v e a c q u i r e m e n t s , a n d h i g h c h a r acter of t h a t n o b l e m a n a n d mason. Nine decisions were reported. T h e Committee o n J u r i s p r u d e n c e i n t h e i r reportâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; w h i c h was adopted â&#x20AC;&#x201D; approved of seven a n d a m e n d e d t h e remainder. H e g r a n t e d d i s p e n s a t i o n s to form four n e w lodges. F o u r lodges, previously c h a r t e r e d , w e r e constituted a n d t h e i r officers installed. T w o lodges lost b o t h c h a r t e r s a n d p r o p e r t y by fire; one was w i t h o u t i n s u r .ance, t h e o t h e r was i n s u r e d . Since such losses are of yearly o c c u r r e n c e and b e c o m e yearly w a r n i n g s , o n e would t h i n k u n i n s u r e d lodges w o u l d heed t h e m a n d secure t h e m s e l v e s against t h e result of s u c h disasters. The plea t h a t lodges a r e n o t able to afford i n s u r a n c e , in general is u n t r u e ; a n d w h e n t r u e such lodges should pay u p t h e i r debts, s u r r e n d e r t h e i r c h a r t e r a n d p r o p e r t y , a n d t h e m e m b e r s affiliate with lodges t h a t do insure. T h e m a i n topic of h i s a d d r e s s is treated in t h e following e x t r a c t , w h i c h t h o u g h s o m e w h a t lengthy, will we t h i n k , p r o v e acceptable to o u r readers, since t h e y are interested in seeing t h e i m p o r t a n t reform i n d i cated carried i n t o effect i n every masonic j u r i s d i c t i o n : No h u m a n institution perliaps, wield.s so great an influence for good a.'i freemasonry. But if we wisii to lieep our Institution from decay ; if \vc wisli to malvu it one of tliegreatest aidsof civilization, we mustpreserve its essentially piiilantliropic, scientific .and progressive character. We must make such acquirements in this system of morality, as to exemplify in our daily life and conduct the solemn fact that masonry is something more than a system of useless forms and idle ceremotiies. Wo should be careful -and watchful to keep o u t those vices that are insidiously making their way in o u r Order, and which too frequently are allowed to go unnoticed. I refer to the vices of intemperance, gambling and profanity. In times like these, of such widespread demoralization, the world has the right to look to the masonic fraternity as among the most efficient means for the exercise of that moral power a n d influence that shall restore it to a healthy moral condition. Tlie mason who, instead of setting his face against these vices and evil tendencies, falls into them, a n d goes with the m u l t i t u d e to do evil, forgets his higli calling, is false to his profession, and brings reproach upou the Institution which has given h i m perhaps his chief distinction. If there ever was a time when every true mason should endeavor, by both precept . and example, to impress the moral precepts of our Order upou those around him, the present is that time. How many bright, intelligent, big-hearted men and masons do we see go down around us almost every day by the use of strong drink ! Intemperance, licentiousness and dishonesty are vices altogether too common -among masons,and those, too, frequently occupying the most exalted stations, a n d are really countenanced long after they should be dealt with by the most s u m m a r y a n d vigorous discipline.

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If all masons could be induced to discontinue a n d discountenance the vices of intemperance and gambling alone, what unfold Imppine-'-s would it not bring to themselves, their families, their fricnrls.'and to the world at large? The remedy for the.'^c evils is largely in the hands of the subordinate lodges. It is through quick, strong, just, vigorous, hearty discipline. A dissipated mason, after reasonable efforts at reformation have proven unavailing, should neither be allowed toretain his membership nor be given a dimit. Tliere should be a masonic trial upon charges. Masons as a general rule are too cowardly about this matter. They are afraid to enforce the laws for lear of making enemies of this class of masons, and thereby suffer in their business. There should be in every lodge a Committee on Di.scipline, and they should be directed by the Worshipful Master to prefer charges against every member who will persistently drink or gamble, and if the committee ne^leetor refuse to dotheir duty, then t h e Worshipful Master should prefer charges against the committee. But this effort at discipline should be accompanied by an unflinching determination to blackball every candidate who is addicted to the use of intoxicating drinks, and every a p p l i c a n t for initiation whose business is t h a t of keeping a saloon or retailing-intoxicating.Iiquors 10,be used as.a beverage. , . . It is also t h e duty of the Worshipful Master to exclude from the lodge and anterooms all liquors, and if he should neglect to do so, then on complaint of any member,, the Grand Master should suspend him if he has negligently failed in this important duty. ^ I am not here advocating total abstinence in the use of intoxicating liquors, for that has never been inculcated by our Order, but temperance has. Il was in ancient days one of the cardinal virtues of our profession and should be to-day, when our heads should be clear and our hearts steady, to build, up a character worthy of our high calling as masons and as moral reformers. Our brethren in other jurisdictions have taken steps in keeping with the progressive character of o u r Institution and the spirit of the age in which we live. Ohio, Colorado, Oregon, Missouri, Arkansas and Kentucky have, by their Grand Lodges, declared that saloon-keeping by masons is a moral and masonic crime. Is it not about time for our Grand Lodge to lake some stand upon (his important question? Il certainly could go as far as to declare that intoxicating liquors should be excluded from its ante-rooms,, from its banquet balls, and t h a t lodgesshould be prevented from renting its buildings or any portion of them for saloon purposes. We want no compromises witli thi.sgigantic vice. The t i m e has come when we should say that liquor dealers engaged in retailing liquor as a beverage, should not be initialed into the mysteries of masonry. That it is a disqualification of more importance than the loss of the little linger of the left hand, and the m a n who sells liquor to be drank is as culpable as the man who drinksit ; and that the mason engaged in this kind of tratlic is guilty of a rnasonic olfensc as much as the habitual drunkard. Our lodges should no longer be an asylum for inebriates, nor a shelter for those who make them. Masonry m u s t depend for its support upon the sober, moral, honest clement ofthe c o m m u n i t y ; any other is debilitating and delrimcntal to our ancient and honorable fraternity. T h e G r a n d L e c t u r e r reported g r a d u a l i m p r o v e m e n t in t h e private w o r k , e f l e c t e d b y s c h o o l s of i n s t r u c t i o n . T h e p e t i t i o n of J o n x W . W O O D H U L L , f o r m e r G r a n d S e c r e t a r y a n d e x p e l l e d for e m b e z z l i n g G r a n d L o d g e f u n d s , for r e s t o r a t i o n t o t h e r i g l i t s a n d b e n e f i t s of m a s o n r y , w a s r e f e r r e d t o a c o m m i t t e e w h o r e p o r t e d t h a t the petition be not granted, and their report was adopted. T h e s p e c i a l C o m m i t t e e o n T e m p e r a n c e s u b m i t t e d t h e following report, which was unanimously adopted: The special committee to whom was referred t h a t portion of the M.".W.\ Grand. Master's address relating to the cardinal v i r t u e , " temperance," unanimously report: They have had t h e subject u n d e r consideratiou, and arc in hearty sympathy with the

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â&#x20AC;˘sentiments so ably expressed in the address; and believing that the time has come when this Grand Lodtre should let itself be heard on this important subject, in a voice that has no uncertain sound, we recommend the adoption of the following: L'rmli'rt!, That herenfter no person who is onsnged in keeping a saloon or selling intoxicating liquors lo housed as ii beverage, shall be initialed iiiio any subordinate loflue in tliis jurisdiction, nor shall any mason who is so engaged be received in any lodge by afhlialirn. lu-sulvetl. Thar it is hereby made the imperative duty of all lodges in this jurisdiction lo exeludu from lodge and ante-rooms all iiitoxicjitliig liquors. h'rsiitrr.'i, That the inienipenite use of in toxica ting liquors is hereby declared lobe a niasduie. crime, and it is hereby made the duly of all lodges to restrain the same as far as possible by trial and punishment. As r e c o m m e n d e d by t h e Committee on Charity, fifty dollars was appropriated to each of -four b r e t h r e n , and one h u n d r e d dollars t o t h e M'idow of Past Grand Master CoTTiaLL. Bro. DUNCAN McGnr.GOit, presented his third Report on Correspondence. It embraces notices of the Proceedings of forty-three G r a n d J.odgeS; with abstracts and r e m a r k s . Kansas { 1888) receives fraternal attention. I n t h e introductory h e t h u s sets forth t h e objects of t h e report: An attempt has been made to present in condensed form such items from Proceedings of sister jurisdictions as are thought to be of interest to our brethren at home. The work was undertaken juirtly that wc miglU add to our own knowledge of masonic themes and masonic thought, and partly because our Most Worshipful Grand Master seemed to thinlv that onr presentation might secure a snilicient number of readers to justify ihehiborand expense of preparation. The first object, we can testify, has been gained; the second mav be gained if each brother present at this Grand Communication will carry a copy with him to his home and take the proper means to find out â&#x20AC;˘what in the report is of interest lo him. Il hardly pays to prepare these reports uuless they are read by at least all the representatives to Grand Lodge. If t h e second object is n o t gained, t h e failure will b e d u e to t h e neglect of the fraternity to avail themselves of t h e m e a n s t o ^ a i n v a l u a b l e i n formation,gratuitously furnished by a pains-taking, considerate b r o t h e r . A p p e n d e d to and forming a part of t h e report, is a collection of opinions on what are deemed landinarks by their autiiors. and a p a p e r o n R(^i; Moiiuis, which includes t h r e e of his poems. T h e " Conclusion " explains his reasons for n o t giving his own o p i n i o n s o n questions p r e s e n t e d in t h e Proceedings e x a m i n e d . IMYRON' RKKD, W a u p a c a , M.'.AV.*.Grand Master, Jojix \V. L A F L I X , Milwaukee, R.-.AV.'. Grand Secretary.

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WYOMIIS^Gâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1888. Number of Lodges, 11 ; Total Membership, 569. Fourteenth annual communication, December 4, 1S88. Grand Master NATIIANIEI, R . DAVIS delivered a brief but well-prepared address. After some approjiriate introductory remarks, he continued as follows: I t is not to be expected tlint a new niul smnll jurisdiction, wliose lodge." iiro few and tlie distances between them great, would attain sneli i)erfection of woric in the subordinate lodges or the respective directions and Instrnctioiis by the Grand Lodge which older and financially more powerful jurisdictions are able to inainiain. but we m u s t strive for perfection and willingly devote our energies to its at lainment. sure of our reward, as every good mason must feel when he in any degree advances the cause of masonry. To Masters of lodges, 1 say: Do not be content with a friendly and brotherly greeting to the members of your lodge, b u t unite them with you in the work; malic every l^rotber feel that there is something for bim lo do at your mcclings; divitle your work with them so far as they are capable; devise work for tlicm at lodge meetings and .social masonic g a t h e r i n g s ; prompt those who arc awkward and unused to public speaking â&#x20AC;&#x201D; draw them out, if you would have lodges f)f useful masons, not for charitable purposes only, b u t nmsons wbo are a strength lo tbe fraternity and the c o m m u n i t y in which tbey live, imbued with t h e g r a n d jiriiiciplcs of masonry, whicb they will not only practice themselves, b u t will inculcate in others.

Sound advice, which, if closely followed, will lead not only to success but render the members leaders in the broad and yeai-ly expanding domain of inasonry. The fewness of lodges does not hinder skillful work nor prevent progress in knowledge essential to qualify craftsmen for any masonic undertaking. In fact, cultivated masons are the most competent to lead in civil affairs, since their lives have been ordered by principles and trained in practices, approved by the best men of all ages. For such reason the young mason above all others, should not content himself with an exact knowledge of the ritual adopted in his jurisdiction, which at most is only a means to an end, but master the history of masonry, its progress and gradual development, its present capability as a social, enlightening factor, study its grand moral principles and submit his modes of thought to them and let tlietti guide him in every act of life. The resources now abundant for aids to the highest attainments in masonry, were not at hand for the edification of our elder brethren, who had to grope their way by such feeble light as streamed from the pages of writers who depended on conjecture for facts and on imagination to account for their existence. Modern masonic historians and antiquarians by pursuing a course similar to that followed by reliable civil historians, have finally been able to lay before their readers the truth in respect to our old and honored Institution, thus wiping out the idle tales once current respecting its beginning and subsequent evolution. Our j'oung brethren should not fail to study faithfully those writers, if they are ambitious to possess correct knowledge and desire to occupy

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an advanced position a m o n g t h e Craft. T h e desire to lead in a n y vocation is c o m m e n d a b l e , p r o v i d e d t l i e r e is d u e p r e p a r a t i o n in a d d i t i o n t o n a t u r a l e n d o w m e n t s for l e a d e r s h i p , a n d m a s o n r y is n o e x c e p t i o n ; o n t h e c o n t r a r y , it i n v i t e s h o n o r a b l e c o m p e t i t i o n a n d in t h e e n d g e n e r a l l y r e w a r d s him w h o c o n t i n u e s in t h e van b y his personal i m p r o v e m e n t a n d devotion to t h e f u n d a m e n t a l d o c t r i n e s w h i c h d i s c r i m i n a t e i t from all o t h e r h u m a n c o n t r i v a n c e s to p r o m o t e moral g r o w t h . I n reference to u n i f o r m i t y of r i t u a l a n d a C u s t o d i a n , G r a n d M a s t e r D A V I S advised as follows: I would ngain remind the Grand Lodge of the fact tliat there is a great diversity in thcworl; of subordinate lodges in this jurisdiction, which can only he assimilated by the adoption of a ritual a n d the appointment of a Custodian, who shall be responsible for its accuracy a n d purity, and who shall have authority to instruct a n d require conformity to its teachings in all the lodges in this jurisdiction. A considerable a m o u n t of money will be required to defray the expenses of imparting the work in all t h e lodges, but a beginning can and should be made by adopting a ritual a n d placing it in the custody of the proper ollicial, who should, on application of a lodge, or by orderof the Grand Master, give necessary instructions and receive a stipulated per diem a n d traveling e.vpenses, a n d who should m a k e a full report to t h e Grand Master, for transmission to the Grand Lodge, of the condition in which he finds the lodge visited, making a thorough examination of the records, minutes and property of such lodges, as well as giving them instructions in the ritual. Bro. AViLi.iAM L. KuYKEXDALL, G r a n d Secretary, s u b m i t t e d an e x cellent r e p o r t of h i s official acts. T h e " U n i t e d G r a n d L o d g e of Kew South W a l e s " was r e c o g n i z e d . A c h a r t e r was voted to Acacia Lodge, U . D., u n d e r certain p r o v i s o s . Bro. WiLLL^M L. KuYKE.vDAM; s u b m i t t e d a clever R e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e . H e t h i n k s for himself a n d h a s t h e faculty of e x p r e s s i n g h i s o p i n i o n s so clearly t h a t a n y o n e , e x c e p t t h e veriest clown, can u n d e r stand them. K a n s a s (ISSS) receives f r a t e r n a l notice. t h a t we a r e as o n e u p o n m o s t m a s o n i c topics.

I t is gratifying t o k n o w

U n d e r M a r y l a n d h e q u o t e s from Bro. SCHOLTZ'S r e m a r k s in r e p l y to Bro. ULACKSHE.M!, as follows: He can sec no good reason why an installed oflicer should n o t be permitted to resign a n d dimit the same as a n y o t h e r member. Upon this rock we s p l i t ; we can fee good reason why an ollicer should not be permitted to resign ; he has taken a n obligation to perform certain duties for aspecifted term which a private member has n o t . And answers t h u s : We are on Bro. BLACKSIIEAR'S side of the rock, and can see several very g o o l reasons for our faith. Suppose an oihcer after installation and obligation changes his habitation and wishes to dimit, which he is certainly allowed to do, and does so, is he n o t then under the " we can see no good r e a s o n " rule an officer though not a m e m b e r of any lodge? And if not allowed to dimit, what becomes of the boasted right of voluntary withdrawal ? If we understand the above in regard to obligation, it means that all officers violate it if they fail or refuse to perform their duty. We believe no such doctrine except when applied to an officer who can a n d will not do his duty. Will any one claim that an offi:;er sick a n d physically incapable, or that o n e who removes from the jurisdiction directly after installation, or whose business becomes such that tie cannot perform his

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offleinl duties, violates his obligation in any sense of the w o r d ? In either case circumstances over which they could have no control prevent the fulfillment of their pledfjes.. Such doctrine, if it could be enforced would miil<e a sick man well, prevent another from chauginy his residence and member.->hip until the year expired, and force another to neglect his business, after being informed on the very tlireshold of masonry that under no circumstances should lie allow masonry to interfere with his usual avocations. Agreeably to the last, does a mason t-ensc to be such when he becomes an ollicer ? We t h i n k n o t ; the doctrine of non-resignation intimates that he does. The worst feature is making Past Masters of brethren who never attend a lodge meeting after installation.. We have known such, and similar cases no d o u b t exist in every jurisdiction. For the foregoing and diver.-sother reasons we believe in resignation, and further, in deelaiing an otlice vacant after a stated period where the i n c u m b e n t will not or cannot perform its d u t i e s : in the latter case, in the discretion of the lodge; in the former, suminarily..

Personally, we are on the BL.ACKSIIKAK side with Bro. K. Many fine passages might be appropriated from the brotlier's report, but this is the last of a long series of papers, and â&#x20AC;&#x201D;well, we are disposed to refresh oursolf with rest. With best wishes we bid him, guid-e'en. WILLIAM DALTSY, Eawlins, M.'.W.'. Grand iSfaster. WILLIAM L . KUYKENDALL, Cheyenne, R.'.W.". Grand Secretary.

Fraternally submitted, JOHN H. BROWN, For ihe Cunimillce^

lNDEX-1890. PAGE.

A N N U A L A D D R E S S —Of Grand Master 15-30 Topics: I n t r o d u c t o r y , 15; F r a t e r n a l Relations, 15; F r a t e r n a l Dead, 1 5 - 1 8 ; Lodges Constituted U n d e r Charters', 18,19; State School of I n s t r u c t i o n , 20; Assistant Lecturers, 20, 2 1 ; Public C e r e m o n i e s , 21 ; Removal of Lodges, 21 ; J o h n s t o w n Disaster, 2 1 ; Dedications, 22; G r a n d liepresenbitives, 22; M o n u m e n t to Rob Morris, 22; Otticial Visitations, 23; Lodges Authorized by Dispensation, 2 3 25; Dirigo Lodge, No. 226, 25; Lincoln Lodge, No. 1 5 4 , 2 5 , 2 0 ; G u t h r i e Lodge, No. 35, of Oklahoma, 26; Special Dispensations to Confer Degrees, 27; T o E l e c t and Install Officers, 27; F o r O t h e r Purposes, 27; Duplicate Charters Ordered, 27; I n s p e c t o r s A p pointed, 28; Decisions, 28, 29; Discipline, 29, 30; Conclusion, 30. A M E N D M E N T TO CONSTITUTION —Proposed AMEND.MENT TO B Y - L A W S —Proposed APPOINTED GRAND OFFICERS—Who ASSISTANT L E C T U R E R S — W h o Appointed A F T E R N O O N SESSIONS

40 — 84 20-21 47-73

T^EGGING C I R C U L A R S — H o w Should T h e y be Treated

BROWN, J O H N H., O F M I N N E S O T A — D e a t h of R e p o r t on p A L L OF LODGES

18 89 3

CHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES C O F F I N B E R R Y , S. C — D e a t h of Report on C O N S T I T U T I O N A N D B Y - L A W S — S e n t out C R E D E N T I A L S —Of G r a n d Representative, Presented C O M M I T T E E A P P O I N T E D — O n Distinguished Dead C O M M I T T E E S A P P O I N T E D — F o r 1891 C O W G I L L , W I L L I A M — D e a t h of Report on A R R A H , A L E X A N D E R T.—Death of Report on DECISIONS OF GRAND MASTER

D E D I C A T I O N O F MASONIC H A L L S

2 17 89 33 83 84 90 16 86 17 88-89 28 22.

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D I R I G O L O D G E , No. 226 D I S C I P L m i N G LODGES D I S S E M I N . A T I O N OF T H E W O R K — N o t Satisfactory R e p o r t on D U P L I C A T E CHARTERS—Ordered Issued E L E C T I O N —Of Grand Officers E N C R O A C H M E N T OF J U R I S D I C T I O N E V E N I N G SESSION .• E X E M P L I F I C A T I O N O F T H E W O R K — I n Salina Lodge U O R T SCOTT — N e x t Place of Meeting

25 29 73 74-75 27-35 68 48 84 85 73

FRATERNAL DEAD R e p o r t on

15 85-90

F R A T E R N A L RELATIONS

RAND O F F I C E R S - W h o Present 4 AVho Elected 72-73 W h o Appointed 84 GRAND SECRETARY'S REPORT 33-36 2'opics: Proceedings for 1889,33; Constitution a n d Ry-Laws Distributed, how, 33; Lodges Con.secrated, 34; R e t u r n s of Lodges, l l o w Made, 34; Reprint of Early Proceedings, 34 - 35; Twin Grove Lodge,35; Duplicate Charters Issued, 35; Begging Circulars; 36; Jolinst o w n Disaster, 36; Finances, 36. GRAND REPRESENTATIVE—Recognized 83 GRAND R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S — W h o Appointed 23 GRAND TREASURER'S REPORT 31-32 G U T H R I E L O D G E , No. 35 26 ALLS DEDICATED : 22

I N S P E C T O R S - W h o Appointed 1 Report Made I N S T A L L A T I O N O F G R A N D O F F I C E R S —Special Order for...

28 47 78

INSTALLATION OF GRAND OFFICERS

T O H N S T O W N DISASTER J Assisted J O R D A N , G E O R G E H. —Of Virginia, Death of Report on

21 36 17 88

J O U R N A L — N o t Read T A W R E N C E , J A M E S B.—Sudden d e a t h Jj R e p o r t on L I N C O L N L O D G E , No. 154 L O D G E S A U T H O R I Z E D BY D I S P E N S A T I O N R e p o r t on LODGES CONSECRATED

4 16 88 25-26 23-24 59-63 18-19-34

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LODGES R E P R E S E N T E D LODGE RETURNS Report on

7-13 34 50-59

;

M I L E A G E P A I D TO D E L E G A T E S

•.

79-83

M c C O N A U G H Y , A L B E R T D.—Death of Report on

16 86

M O N U M E N T TO R O B M O R R I S

M O R N I N G SE.SSIONS I^TEW L O D G E S — T o W h o m Dispensation Granted

65 23-24

N E X T PLACE OF M E E T I N G

A F F I C I A L VISITATION

OPENING CEREMONIES ORATION —Delivered

P iY

R O L L —Of 1890

P I E R S O N , A Z A R I A H T . C — D e a t h of Reporton P O W E L L , E N O C H — G r a n d Orator 1890 P R O C E E D I N G S — P r i n t e d 1889 P U B L I C CEREMONIES—AVhere Observed At Norton, Laying Corner Stone At Coldwater, Laying Corner Stone At Medicine Lodge, Laying Corner Stone D E M O V A L OF LODGES

4 !.... 6 6 - 7 2 79-83 17 89 68 33 21 21 21 21 21

RETURNS OF LODGES .' 34-50-59 R E P R I N T —Of Early Proceedings Complete 34 REPORT OF GRAND SECRETARY—General 33-36 Financial 37-45 R E P O R T — O f Board of Custodians 46 REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES —On Credentials....4-13-48 On Reports of G r a n d Officers 46-64 On F i n a n c e and Mileage 65-78 On R e t u r n s of Lodges 49-59 On Lodges U n d e r Dispensation 59-63 On Appeals a n d Grievances 66-68-77 On Grand Lodge P r o p e r t y 73 On J u r i s p r u d e n c e 76-77 On Correspondence 85 R E P O R T O F S P E C I A L C O M M I T T E E S —On Correspondence... 4 8 - 4 9 On Board of Custodians' R e p o r t 74-75 On Mileage 85-90 On Masonic Benefit Association , ; 47

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R E S O L U T I O N S O F F E R E D — B y Alfred W h i t m a n , t o A m e n d Constitution 46 By Committee, Recognizing N o r t h D a k o t a 49 By C o m m i t t e e , Recognizing United ( j r a n d Lodge of Victoria 49 By W. H. Mize, on Work a n d L e c t u r e s 70 By D. Byington, to A m e n d C o n s t i t u t i o n 74 By Silas E. Sheldon, of Tlianks to Salina Masons 85 By Owen A. Biissett, of T h a n k s to Jvailroads 85 O C H E D U L E OF DUES COLLECTED—See " A " and " B " 37-43 S C H E D U L E OF CHARTER F E E S — " C " S C H E D U L E OF DISPENSATION F E E S — " D " S T A N D I N G C O M M I T T E E S — W h o A p p o i n t e d for 1890 S T A T I S T I C A L T A B L E S —Of Lodge R e t u r n s Of Raised During t h e Y e a r Of A d m i t t e d During t h e Year Of R e i n s t a t e m e n t During t h e Y e a r Of Of Of Of Of Of Of Of Of Of

94-102 104-119 ]20-r29 130-131

Suspension for N o n - p a y m e n t o f Dues D u r i n g t h e Year.l63-1GG Suspensions for U n m a s o n i c C o n d u c t D u r i n g t h e Year.:. 167 Expulsions Duringthe Year 107 D e a t h s During t h e Year 159- 162 Memorial Pages 145-158 Masters and Secretaries 168.172 G r a n d OHicers from Organization 173 G r a n d Representatives in Kansas 174 G r a n d Representatives in O t h e r J u r i s d i c t i o n s 175 G r a n d Secretaries 176-177

W I N G R O V E LODGE, No. 213 Action on

43 44 90

O R K E X E M P L I F I E D — I n Salina Lodge

35 67-68 85

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

M;.W;.GRAND LODGE OF

ANCIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS, OF

KANSAS THIRTY-FIFTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, HELD IN THE CITY OF FORT SCOTT, F E B R U A R Y 18 AND 19, A. D . 1891, A. L . 5891.

VOLUME VIII, PART 3. M.-.W.-. ANDREW M. CALLAHAM, TOPEKA, GRAND MASTER. E.-.W.-.JOHN H. BROWN, KANSAS CITY, KAN., GRAND SECRETARY.

PUBLISHED BY ORDER OF THE M.-.W.-. GRAND LODGE.

1891,

GRAND

OFFICERS—1891-92.

M/.W.-. A N D R E W M . C A L L A H A M . . . G r a n d Master R. .w.^' . D A V I D B . FULLER Deputy Grand Master R. .w.-. W I L L I A M D . THOMPSON... Grand Senior Warden R. .w.-. GEORGE W . CLARK Orand Junior Warden R. .w.^• . C H R I S T I A N BECK .....Orand Treasurer R. .w.^• . J O H N H . BROWN Grand Secretary .•. Rev. SAMUEL E.BussER... Grand Chaplain •. JACOB D E W I T T Grand Senior Deacon ;. F R A N K B . DAY Grand Junior Deacon .•.JAMES H . MCCALL Grand Marshal . BENJAMIN H . BEATTE Grand Sword Bearer ;. A L F R E D B . K E L L E R Grand Senior Steward • . F R A N K E . DAVIS Grand Junior Steward • . J O H N W . SEYMOUR Grand Pursuivant . - . F R I T Z MAGERS Grand Tyler

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BOARD O F C U S T O D I A N S .

W.^. J A M E S P . HOWE W.^. W I L L I A M M . SHAVER W.^. GEORGE F . POND

Chairman Secretary

C H A I R M E N OF S T A N D I N G On On On On On On On On On

Topeka. Eureka. Minneapolis.. Lyons. Leavenworth. ...Kansas City. Dodge City. Salina. Winfield. Wichita. Sterling. Leavenworth.. Atchison. Delphos. Leavenworth..

Credentials Reports of Grand Officers Finance and Mileage Chartered Lodges Lodges Under Dispensation Appeals and Grievances Grand Lodge Property Jurisprudence Correspondence

Topeka. Newton. F o r t Scott..

COMMITTEES.

SIMEON M . F O X , M a n h a t t a n . H E N R Y C . COOK, Oswego. ROBERT E . TORRINGTON, E m p o r i a . D W I G H T BYINGTON, Leavenworth.. C H I L E S C . COLEMA.N, Clay Center. CLARK A. SMITH, Cawker City. GEORGE C . KENYON, Abilene. M A T T H E W M . MILLER, Clay Center.. J O H N H . BROWN, Kansas City.

P L A C E O F M E E T I N G —1892. T h e Thirty-sixth A n n u a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n of t h e M.^.W.^. Grand Lodge of K a n s a s , A. F. & A. M., will b e h e l d in t h e City of Leavenworth, o n t h e t h i r d Wednesday, being t h e 17th d a y of F e b r u a r y , A. D. 1892,. A. L. 5892, a t t e n o'clock A. M. PRESS OF KETCHESON 4 REEVES, LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

M.-.W.-.ORAND LODQE A. F. & A. M., OF KANSAS.

THIETY-FIFTH ANNUAL

COMMUNICATION.

F O R T SCOTT, F e b r u a r y 18, A. D. 1 8 9 1 .

T h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d L o d g e , Ancient, F r e e and Accepted Masons of K a n s a s , convened in D r a k e ' s H a l l a t ten o'clock A. M. GRAND OFFICERS PRESENT. T h e following G r a n d Officers were p r e s e n t and assumed t h e i r respective s t a t i o n s : M.-.W .JOHN C. POSTLETHWAITE R.- w.- .ANDREW M. CALLAHAM R.- W .DAVID B. FULLER R. W .WILLIAM D. THOMPSON R. W, .CHRISTIAN BECK R w .JOHN H.BROWN w .REV. SAMUEL E. BUSSER w.- .GEORGE W. CLARK w .AARON H. CONNETT w . w . w . C. E. CORY w, .GEORGE W. FARRON w, .DELOS W. ACKER w . FRITZ MAGERS

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

CALL OF LODGES. T h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master ordered t h e G r a n d Secretary tocall t h e roll of lodges, in order t o ascertain if t h e r e were p r e s -

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e n t r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s from a c o n s t i t u t i o n a l n u m b e r of p a r t i c u l a r Jodges to open the M.-.W.-. G r a n d L o d g e of Ancient, F r e e a n d Accepted M a s o n s of K a n s a s , for t h e t r a n s a c t i o n of business, "which was accordingly done. OPENING CEREMONIES. T h e r e being p r e s e n t r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s from a constitutional' n u m b e r of c o n s t i t u e n t lodges, t h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master, with the assistance of the S u b o r d i n a t e oflScers, opened t h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d L o d g e of K a n s a s , A n c i e n t , F r e e and Accepted Masons, in A m p l e F o r m , after solemn p r a y e r b y W.-.Bro. Eev. SAMUEL E . BusSER, G r a n d Chaplain, as follows: We bow before Thee, O GOD, as the Supreme Architect of the Universe. We worship Thee as the Creator of our bodies and the Redeemer of our souls. We thank Thee for the revelations Thou hast made of Thyself in the world of nature, with its stars and mountains and rivers; in human history, with its strange developments and wonderful progress; in the Holy Bible, that Great Light of Masonry, which teaches us our duty to GOD, and to one another. We thank Thee for the altar of masonry, the open Bible, the privilege of prayer, and the foundation of hope. We humbly confess unto Thee our many shortcomings and sins; we have done many things we ought not to have done, and have left undone many things we ought to have done, for which we penitently implore Thy pardon. Create within us clean hearts, and renew right spirits within us. Purge us with hyssop, and we shall be clean; wash us and we shall be whiter than snow. We thank Thee, most merciful GOD, that we have been permitted to assemble in this Annual Communication, and we pray that wisdom may be granted to the Most Worshipful Grand Master and all the subordinate officers, rightly to administer the law and preside over our deliberations. May the sublime lesson's of Ancient Craft Masonry possess our souls, and raise us to a larger, grander manhood. We thank Thee for our country, its foundation in truth and righteousness, its constitutional liberties, the great names that stand in the forefront of its hLstory, its benign laws and its broad and all-enduring citizenship. We pray Thee to bless the President of these United States, and all who sit with him in authority; the Governor of this Commonwealth, and all those who have to do with the executive, legislative and judicial departments of our government. We pray that this may be a gathering of large hearts, of bright minds, of pure consciences, of exalted souls, and that peace and harmony may prevail in our midst; all of which we ask in the name of Him whose eyes wept tears for human sorrow, and whose lips uttered words of hope for all the struggling, sinful world of man, to whom we give the praise forever and forever. Amen.

1890-91.

Grand

Lodge

of Kansas.

R E A D I N G J O U R N A L 1890. B y o r d e r , t h e r e a d i n g o f t h e J o u r n a l of P r o c e e d i n g s 1 8 9 0 , was dispensed with, t h e same being printed and distributed a m o n g t h e c o n s t i t u e n t lodges, a n d a suitable n u m b e r of c o p i e s b e i n g j ) r e s e n t f o r t h e u s e of t h e m e m b e r s of t h i s G r a n d L o d g e .

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIAL.S. W.-. B r o . S I M E O N M . F o x , f r o m t h e C o m m i t t e e o n C r e d e n t i a l s , p r e s e n t e d a p a r t i a l r e p o r t , w h i c h w a s , o n m o t i o n of B r o . J A C O B D E W I T T , received aud adopted, the committee instructed to a d d t h e n a m e s of s u c h b r e t h r e n a s m a y h e r e a f t e r p r e s e n t t h e i r c r e d e n t i a l s a n d b e e n t i t l e d t o s c a t s in t h i s G r a n d L o d g e , w h i c h ^ after t h e sovei'al a d d i t i o n s , w a s a d o p t e d , as follows : Tutlie M.'.W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Y o u r C o m m i t t e e on Credentials have performed t h e d u t y assigned t h e m , a n d beg leave to r e p o r t : T h a t they have carefully e x a m i n e d t h e credentials of t h e several delegates hereafter n a m e d , a n d find t h e lodges have in all respects complied with t h e Constitution and By-Laws of t h i s Grand Lodge in relation to m a k i n g t h e a n n u a l r e t u r n s a n d p a y i n g d u e s , and are entitled to represent their respective lodges at this A n n u a l C o m munication. W e also find t h a t a n u m b e r of Past G r a n d Officers a r e p r e s e n t to aid us in t h e transaction of business, whose n a m e s will b e f o u n d u n d o r a p p r o p r i a t e headings. F r a t e r n a l l v submitted, .SIMEON M. F O X , For Committee. GRAND OFFICERS. M.'.W.'. J O H N C . POSTLETHWAITE R.'. \\'.'. ANDREW M . CALLAHAJI R.'. W.-. DAVID B . FULLER R.\ W.'. W I L L I A M D . THOMPSON

G r a n d Master. D e p u t y G r a n d Master. Grand Senior W a r d e n . Grand Junior Warden.

R.'. W.". CHRISTIAN BECK R.'. VV.. J O H N H . BROWN

Grand Treasurer. G r a n d Secretary.

W.".SAMUEL E . BUSSER W.'.GEOiMiE W . CLARK W.". â&#x20AC;¢ AV.'. C. E . CORY W.'. GEORGE W . FARRON W.-. W.". DELOS W . ACKER

W.'. "\V.'. FRITZ MAGERS

Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand :

Chaplain. Senior Deacon. J u n i o r Deacon. Senior S t e w a r d . J u n i o r Steward. Marshal.

Grand Pursuivant.

G r a n d Sword Bearer. Grrand Tvler.

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PAST GRAND OFFICERS. PAST G R A N D M A S T E R S . O W E N A . BASSETT, M A T T H E W M . MILLER, GEORGE C . K E N Y O N . PAST DEPUTY

GRAND

H E N R Y C . COOK, J. D. MCCLEVERTY,

MA.STERS.

BwiGHT BYINGTON,

ABRAM H . ELLIS.

PAST G R A N D J U N I O R W A R D E N S . R . E . TORRINOTON,

J. T. LANTER.

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES. Arkansas

GEORGE C . KENYON.

British C o l u m b i a

W M . D. THOMPSON.

Canada

J o s . D. MCCLEVERTY.

'...;

California

A N D R E W M. C A L L A I I A M .

Colorado

R . E . TORRINGTON.

Connecticut

O W E N A. BASSETT.

Delaware

JAMES SNEDDEN.

District of C o l u m b i a Idaho. Illinois

H E N R Y C . COOK. SIMEON M . F O X . :

MATTHEW M . MILLER.

Louisiana

JACOB D E W I T T .

Maine

J . C. POSTLETHWAITB.

Michigan

F R A N K DRUMMOND.

Minnesota

J O H N H . SPENCER.

Rhode Island

A L E X . G . ROBB.

South Carolina South D a k o t a

G E O . W . CLARK. W M . M . SHAVER.

Washington

D W I G H T BYINGTON.

Wisconsin

J O H N H . BROWN.

Wyoming

J . D. M O B R I A N .

PAST M A S T E R S . W . TREVETT ALFRED WHITMAN E.W.WOOD. A.CLOUGH E. W . H U L B E R T T H O S . DICKERSON SOLOMON K A I S E R P E T E R DAMRYMPLE W.H.HARRISON C. C. V I N I N G C. W . H U N T

S. M.

No.

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3 6 6 7 8 8 8 8 12 13 13

FOX

S. P . W A D E J. P. HOWE D. W . N E L L I S W M . JULIEN

J . AsiiBY J. ENFIELD C. L. K N I G H T L . C. C R I T T E N D E N . . . D. M . FERGUSON W A L T E R SPERLING. D A N I E L POLLY

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17 17 17 19 22 28 36 37 37 39 45

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Kansas.

P E R R Y HODGDEN

F R A N K DRUMMOND

J o s . WESTON

158

A.K.WILSON

W . p . BROWN

167

FRANK B . DAY

B. H . BEATTE

171

JACOB D E W I T T EMIL ARNER

60 60

J. B.STEPHENSON

173

D A V I D TURNER, j r

176

R.E.NiCKLES -J. A. C. GORDON

60 64

W.A.BURNETT

186

C. W. LONG

187

W . G. R E A M E R

B. V . W H E E L E K

199

J . M. MERRIMAN

W . H . DwiGHT

208

J . P.SAMS

A. F . DALRYMPLE

210

E . H . CRAWFORD

BESTOR G . B R O W N

225

J. H. MCCALL

SHERBURNE PEABODY

.226

MORGAN COX

J. M. GoFF

229

T H E O P H I I . U S P . BODGERS

No.

N o . 146

A. J. JAMESON E D W A R D CREBO € . A. W A K E W E L D

100 106 106

W . M. SHAVER

231

P . M . HOISINGTON

231

A L E X . G . ROBB

251

J . H . SPENCER

107

J E S S E C. BROWN

261

A. A. C A R N A H A N C.G. PECK

11.3 124

H . I . BANGS

261

C. H . B E L L

262

O. F. POND C L A R K A. S M I T H

124 125

L. M. PRKSNALL

263

ROBERT T. SHEARER

264 268

129

G. A ADAMS

•C. 0 . COLEMAN

E. B. TowLE

134

D.M.SMITH

281

G. V. RICKSECKER

140

G E O . JOHNSTON

297

143

D. D. HoAG

FREDERICK DEISSROTH

298

E . S. DOWNS

143

F R A N K E . COLLIS

311

J. W . S M I T H

143

G. W. K E L L Y

320

A . J . WELSH W . C . HOPFMEISTER

143 145

E . I. B I X B Y

332

LODGE

REPRESENTATIVES.

Smiihton, No. i — W . TREVETT, p r o x y for W. M., S. W. a n d J . W . Leavenworth, No. S — A.. B . KELLER, J . W., p r o x y for W . M. a n d S. W . Wyandotte, No. S—HENTON

GORDON, W . M . ; J A S . SNEDDEN, p r o x y for S.

W . ; W. W . ROSE, J . W .

Kickapoo, No. 4 — R. F . MITCHELL, S . W . , p r o x y for W . M. a n d J . W . ^as/iira^ton.iVo. 5 — F R A N K E . D A V I S , W . M . ; S. R. BIGGS, S , W . ; A. V. JEWELL, J. W . Lauirence,

No. 6—E.

W . W O O D , p r o x y for W. M . ;

A L F R E D AVHITMAN,

p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . •Union, No. 7 — M . W . K E L L E R , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Jiising Sun, No. 8—^Y. CORY, J . W .

S. M I C K L E , W . M . ; J . M . H U M P H R E Y , S . W . ; C. E.

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February^

Acacia, No. 9— O. A. BASSETT, p r o x y for W . M., S. W . a n d J . W. King Solomon, No. 10—V. J . FRBLING, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . ; J . C. K B T C H ESON, J . W .

Jewell, No. 11 — DAVID JONES, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W. Emporia,

No. IS — EDWARD HOFFKR, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W .

Nemaha, No. 13 — WJLLARD L . J O H N S O N , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W. Oskaloosa, No. 14 — GEORGE A . P A T T E R S O N , W . M . , p r o x y for S.W.and J . W . Oreal Bend, No. 15 — A. H . CONNETT, W . M . ; MORGAN CARAWAY, p r o x y

forS.W.and'J. W. Lafayette, No. 16—S. M. F o x , p r o x y for W . M., S. W . a n d J . W . Topeka, No. 17 —W. C. GARVEY, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Franklin, No. 18—0. M. W I L B E R , W . M . ; A. J . DOBAN, p r o x y for S. W . ; A . MORROW, proxy for J . W . ' Olathe, No. 19 — F R A N K R . L A N T E E , W . M . ; CICERO WINTERMUTE, S . W . ; . W I L L I A M JULIBN, p r o x y for J . W .

Circleville, No. SO —A. B . OHRSLER, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Valley Falls, No. SI —A. A. MURRY, p r o x y for W . M., S. W . and J . W . Olivet, No. SS—J. AsHBY, proxy for W . M., S. W . a n d J . W. Palmyra,

No. SS — I^. REYNOLDS, p r o x y for W . M., S. W . and J . W .

Osnge Valley, No. U — ^V. G. BRYSON, S . W . , p r o x y for W. M. a n d J . W. Longton, No. S6 — P. E. HOLMES, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W. Neosho, No. S7—J. A. HALLAWAY, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Fldora,

No. SS — E. P. H I G B Y , W . M . ; S . P . C A D Y , S . W . : L . T . CAMPBELL,.

J. W. Towanda, No. 30—J. D. GODFREY, W ^ M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Mound City, No. 33 —C. L. LONG, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W. Hiawatha,

No. 35 — CHAS. G . COLBURN, S . W . , p r o x y for W. M. a n d J . W..

Council Grove, No. 36 —J. J . CROWLEY, W . M . , p r o x y for J . W . ; C. L.. K N I G H T , proxy for S. VV. Paola, No. 37— D. M. FERGUSON, p r o x y for W. M . ; W . H . SHELDON, S . W . , .

p r o x y for J . W. Ma,

No. 38-A.

J. FULTON, AV. M . ; T . M . BARTELS, S . W . ; A. 0 . A L L E N ,

J. W. Seneca, No. 39 — E . CAMPFIELD, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . ; W A L T E R S P E R -

LING, p r o x y for J . W.

De Soto, No. 40—W. B. BELDEN, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Blooming Grove, No. 41—A. C. DOUD, W . M . , p r o x y for^S. W . a n d J . W. Holton, No. 4^—MOSES SAKBACH, p r o x y for W . M., S. W . and J . W. Delphian, No. 44 — GEO. T . HUTCHISON, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . ; S. L , G ROOMS, p r o x y for J . W . Easton, No. 45—DANIEL POLLY, p r o x y for W . M., S. W. a n d J . W. X'enia, No. 47 —B. W, BUEI.L, W . M . , p r o x y for J . W . ; A. G. D Y E , S . W . Mackey, No. 4S— I'. M. MAHSII, W . M . , p r o x y lor S. \V. and J . VV.

1890-91.

Grand Lodge of Kansas.

Nine Mile, No. 49 — GEORGE W . THOMAS, J. W., p r o x y for W. M. and S. W . . Orient,No.ol—W.FRANK S. W.

ELLISON, J . W., proxy for W . M . ; W. M . Q U I N O N ,

Pottawatomie, No. 52—SILAS

B . AVAEEEN, W . M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W.

Wetinore, No. 53 —'L. C. CLARK, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . and J . W. Shawnee, No. 54 — JOHN C . FERGUSON, W . M . , proxy for S. W . ; ERNEST F . . SAULTEE, J .

2Vor/, No. 55 — W M . A. GARVIN, W . M., p r o x v for S . W . : J . B. ZIMMERMAN,. J . W. Spring Hill, No. 56—ALEX. Coyville, No. 57—JAMES

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

STEELE, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . and J . VV.

Winfkld, No. 58 —Y. B. D A Y , p r o x y for W . M., S. W . and J. W . Salina, No. 60—ALONZO S . BARBER, W . M . ; THOS. L . BOND, p r o x j ' for S.W.; EMIL ARNER, p r o x y for J . W. mdj/eway.

No. 62— G E O . W . BRADPIELD, W . M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W .

Adavm, No. 6 5 — J O H N W . GILHAM, W . M . ; G E O . H . BURDICK, S . W . ; C. A.. W I L K I N , proxy for J . W. Wathena, No. 64 — JOHN A. G. GORDON, p r o x y for VV. M., S.W. and J . W . Burlington, No. 66 — H E N R Y EUCKEE, S . W . , p r o x y for W . M . ; JAMES R E D - MOND, p r o x y for J . W. Frankfort,

No. 67 —G. K. CARVER, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . and J . W .

Hiram, No. 6 5 - J O H N MCGOWAN W . M . , proxy for S. W . and J . W . Carbimdale, No. 70 — 0. J . GAUGER, W . M . , p r o x y for J. W.; J . B. ELLIS,. S. W. " • Baxter, No. 71 —Y.. B. CORSE, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. and J. W . Chrtopa, No. 75 — W . G. REAMER, p r o x y for W. M. and S. W . ; C. O. W I L L IAMS, proxy for J . \V. Mystic Tie. No. 74— CHAS. W . H A W E S , W . M . , proxv for S. W.; T. O. S H I N N , , J.W. Wamtgo, No. 75 —M. L. STONE, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. and J . W . Erie, No. 76—JOSEPH A. W E L L S , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . ; L. D. H AYNES, J . W . . Delta, No. 77 —R. H A H N , p r o x y for W . M . , S. W . and J. W . Corinthian,. N'o. 79— WILLIAM B . D.VVIS, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. and J . W . Tuscan, No. 82—W. W. WILSON, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. and J . W. Doric, No. 83 —A. W . M I L L E R , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. and J. W . Jefferson, No. 84—H. C. MAGERS, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. and J . W. Sutton, No. 85—W. J. COWGILL, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. and J. W . Sunflower, No. 86 — S. P. HOWARD, W . M . ; J O H N WATTS, p r o x y for S. W . .

and J. W. Eureka,

No. 88—G.

BLAKEY, J.

C. PARK, W . M . ; I R A S . BEELER, S . W . ; THOMAS J .

Home, No. 89 — A. G. SANBORN, W . M . , p r o x y for J. W . ; LORIE LOHMILLER, . prox}' for S. W.

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-Golden Rule, No.90 —3. F . GwiN, S. W., proxy for VV. M.; D. J . H A T H A WAY, p r o x y for J . W . Marysville, No. 91 — H. SELZ, p r o x y for W. M., S. W. a n d J . W . .Mission, No. 9S—'E. H. CRAWFORD, p r o x y for W . M., S. W. a n d J . W . Girard, No. 93 —B. S. GAITSKILI., J . W., p r o x y for W. M. a n d S. W. .Harmony, No. 94 — GEO. BRIGGS, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . •Constellation, No. 95 — B . S. I'AULB.N', p r o x y for AV. M . ; R. M. CASE, S . W . ; J . T). R E E G E R , p r o x y for J . W . . Delaware, No. 95—R.

E. SHERMAN, W . M . ; C . E . K L E I N , S. W . ; J O H N C .

GKINTER, proxy for J . W .

PalmOS, No. 9 7 — T . D. M C I N T Y R E , W . M . , p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . W. .Benevolent, No. 9S—GKO.

C . K E X Y O N , p r o x y for W . M., S. W . a n d J. \V.

Wii'hita, No. 99 — GEO. L . PRATT, W . M . , proxy for J . W . ; J . S. COLE, p r o x y for S. W . Prudence,

No. 100 — A. J . JA.MESON, p r o x y for W . M.; E . R. PATTYSON,

p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W . .Euclid, No. 101 —W. F . M I L L E R , S . W . , p r o x y for W . M. a n d J . W. Keystone, No. iO^ — THEODORE J . G A R L I C , p r o x y for W. M., S. W . a n d J . W .

•Cedar, No. 10.3 —S. J. BAILEY, J . W., p r o x y for W . M. a n d S. W . Frontier, No. 104 — H . J . DIFFENBAUGH, VV. M., p r o x y for S. W.; E . B. Fox, p r o x y for J . Vi. ..Fidelity, No. 106 —T. W . M O R G A N , VV. M . ; RICHARDSON, J. W .

H . T. K E N N E R , S . W . ; B . H .

Fortitude, No. 107 — ^. M. CLARK, J . VV., p r o x y for W . M. a n d S. W . Memphis, No. -ZO,? — J . I . M I L L I O N , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . ; J. T. MORRIS, J.VV. .Adelphi, No. 110 — JAMES MCDEHMOTT, VV. M., p r o x y for S. \V. a n d J . W .

Hesperian,

No. ill — STANTON JAMIESON, J . W . , p r o x y forV\^M. andS.VV.

Blue Valley, No. 112 —G^o. A. GILE.S, p r o x y for W . M . ; R . L . M O O R E , p r o x y for S. VV. and J. VV. .St. Johns, No. 113 — ^Yii. COLE, VV. M., p r o x y for S. VV. and J . W . Advance,

No. 114 — D A V I D C . B A T T E Y , VV. M . ; F R E D J . G R I F F I T H S , S . W^;

M. M. GINETTE, p r o x y for .1. VV. .Excelsior, No. Ho — G. P . EBERS,VV. M . ; J O H N G O F F , S . VV.; G E O . SHULL,

J . VV. Muscotah, No.116 —1!^. K L I N E , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Parsons, No. 117 —J. 0. B E V E R , J . VV.

M C K E E , VV. M . ;

N. M. KARNEY, S . W . ; FRANK

Altoona, No. IIS—A.P.

RICHARDSON, p r o x y for VV. M., S. VV. a n d J . W .

•Cherokee. No. 119 — 0 . L . BUMCROT, S . VV., p r o x y for W . M.; 0 . B . LOVELAND, J . \V.

Halcyon,

No. i.?0 — C H A R L E S JOHNSON, VV^. M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . VV.

Woodson, No. 121 —A.M. R.A^GLE, p r o x y for W . M.,S. VV.and J . W . •Clifton, No. i.?^ — FRANK S I E F E R T , VV. M., p r o x y for S. VV. a n d J . W .

•]S90-9l.

Grand Lodge of Kansas.

•Godfrey. No. lU — C. F . H U M P H R E Y S , W . M . ; E . H . NORTON, S . W . ;

11 C. G .

P E C K , p r o x y for J . W .

•Cawkrr City, No. 1S5 — EDWARD H . K E N N E D Y , S . W . , p r o x y for W . M. a n d J . W. •Ottawa, No. A?.?—JAMES E . ELLIOTT, W . M . ; STEPHEN E . LEMON, S . W . ;

GEO. FARRON, p r o x y for J . \V.

Belleville, No. i » — E . B . TOWLE, proxy for W. M., S. W . a n d J . W . .Equity,

No. ISI — W . B . F R E E M A N , W . M . , p r o x y for J . W . ; GASPER M O N T GOMERIE, S. W .

•Carson, No. 1S2 — 3. W . LOVE, S . W . , p r o x y for W. M . ; J . R. COTRELL,

p r o x y for J . W. •Crescent, No. 133 —ISAAC

H . BONSAI.L, proxy for W. M., S. W . a n d J . W .

•Clay Center, No. 134—W. E . DUNAWAV, W . M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J . W. Lenexa, No. 135— H . D. GILLKTT, proxy for W. M., S. W. a n d J . W . Vesper, No. 136 —Z. D. M C B R I A N , proxy for W . M., S. W. a n d J . W . •Cherryvale, No. 137 —R. T. W E B B , W . M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J . W . Pomona, No. 13S—J. G. F U R R Y , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . .Reno, No. 140 — T H O S . B . ROSS, W . M . , proxy for S. W . ; J . K. BOYLE, p r o x y

for J . W . JSTewton, No. 14S—HENRY

E . TAEVS, S . W . , p r o x y for W . M . a n d J . W .

.Minneapolis, No. 143 — E. S. DOWNS, proxy for \V. M . ; J . W. SMITH, p r o x y for S. W . ; A. J . W E L C H , proxy for J . W.

•Gilead, No. 144 — 3. H. STICHER, W . M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J . W . Mt. Vernon, No. 145—VV. C. HOKFMEISTER, p r o x y for W . M . ; J . F . SOPER, p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W. .Ellsworth, No. 146— P E R R Y H O G D E N , p r o x y for W . M . ; C H A R L E S J . E V A N S ,

proxy for S. W. a n d .T. W. Wa-Keeney, No. 14S — P I E R C E M E T Z , proxy for W . M., S. W . a n d J . W .

Thayer, No. 149—S.

G. AXTELL, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W .

Wellington., No. i50 — O R V I L L E SMITH, p r o x y for W . M., S. W . a n d J . W . .Lebo, No. ISS — S. U . D U N F I E L D , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W. •Cato, No. 15S - W . A . P R E S T O N , W . M . ; J . S. H A G E R M A N , S . W . ; J O H N E V ANS, J . W .

Lincoln, No. 154—^D. J . BUSHORR, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W . Dexter, No. 156— ALBERT H . HAVENS, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W .

.Haven, No. 157— R. W . LEMOND, W . M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J . W . .Active, No. 158 — 3. G. THAYER, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W . Robinson, No. 159—G. A. K R E Y , W . M . , proxy for J . W . ; C. L. T R U E X , p r o x y for S. \V. .Si-iqui, No. 160— W . I I . MizE, p r o x y for W. M., S. W . a n d J . W . Alma, No. 161 —U. G. LICHT, p r o x y for W . M., S. W . a n d J . W . -Greenwood, No. 163 — GEORGE "W. R E I T E R , W . M . ; G . AV. DONART, p r o x y

for S. W . ; O. W. ROMIG, p r o x y for J . W .

Proceedings

of the

February,.

Afyrtle, No. I64 — F . G. KENESSON, W . M . , p r o x v for J . W . ; J . >f.BATHBUN,

S. W. Oxford, No. 165 —D. W . COOI.EY, p r o x y for W . M., S. W . a n d J . W . Farmers,

No. 166 — J A M E S M . CHOWDER, S . W . , p r o x y for W . M. a n d J . W.

Larneil, No. 167— Ai.ux. A. SHARP, p r o x y for \V. M., S. W . a n d J . W . Fraternal,

No. 170 —H. E . BILLINGS, W.M., p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W .

Slerlinij, No. 27i — R E U B E N J . S H A Y , p r o x y for W . M., S. W . a n d J . W .

M'cHierson, No. 17S-Gr.

L. MCCOURT, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W.-

Belle I'laine, No. i 7 5 — H . S. RICHARDS, W . iVf., p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W.. Western Star, No. 174 —ISAAC Kirtvin,

A. MULLER, AV. M., p r o x y for S. W . a n d

J.W.

No. 175 — C H A S . E . MONELL, p r o x y for W . M., S. W. a n d J. W.

Prairie

Queen, No. 176 — D A V I D TURNER, jr., p r o x y for W . M.; E . E . R A N -

soi'HER, proxy for S. W. a n d J . W. Russell, No. 177—CHAS.

E . H A L L , W . M , , p r o x y for S. \V. a n d J . W.

Barr Oak, No. i7.9 — F . E . BURKE,',W. M . , p r o x y for S. \V. a n d J . W. ML Moriah,No.

179 —E. A. NOULE, p r o x y for AV. M., S. AV. a n d J . \V.

Louisburg, No. ISO — G E O . A. BOYLE, AV. M., p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . W. Burrion,

No. ISS—JOKS

Phillipsburg, Hamlin,

A. W E L C H , S . W . , p r o x y tor W. M. a n d J . AV.

No. 1S4 — 3. S. BARNES, W . M . , p r o x y fur S. AV. a n d J . AA'.

No. ISo—W. R. BURNHAII, W . :\I., p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W.

Mountain Slope, No. 1S6 — H . O. DOUGLAS, AV. M., p r o x y for S. AV. and J . AV., Pitlsburg, No. 1S7 — G. A. PATMORE, S . AV., p r o x y for AV. M. a n d J . AA'. Onaga. No. ISS—HENRY TESKK, J.AV. Newahcuba,

ROLFS, p r o x y for W. M. a n d S. AV.; F E R D I N A N D -

No. 1S9 — 3. T. SMITH, W . M . ; C. L. NICHOLS, p r o x v for S. W.

and J . W . Henri, No. 190—'Wn.

R. GLADMAN, S. AV., p r o x y for AV. M. a n d J . AV.

Walnut Valley, No. 191 — R. J . MGFARLAND, \ V . M . , a n d p r o x y for S. AV.;. J O H N N . V E N A RD, J . W .

Lyovs, No. 192 —D. J. CALVERT, AV. M., p r o x y for S. AA'. and J . AV. Hartford,

No. 19.3 — J. P . CHUMLEA, S . W . , p r o x y for W . M. and J. W.

Galena, No. 194—A. H . T H I X T E N , p r o x v for AV. M . ; GORDON H . BOUGHTON, S. W . ; T. P . G A R R E T T , J . W^

Madison, No. 196 — L. J . CUNKLE, AV. M., p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . AV. Canton, No. 197—V.H.

ELWELL, AV'. M . , p r o x y for S.AV.and J . W .

Norton, No. i 9 5 — A L B E R T GRAVES, W . M . ; J . S. W R I G H T , S . W . ; B . A^. W H E E L E R , p r o x y for J . W.

Anthony,

No. SCO- C. S. POOLE, \ V . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . AV. .

Delphos, No. f O I ' — H E N R Y A. D E A N , W . M . , p r o x y for S. AV.; J . AV. S E Y MOURE, J . AV.

Sumner, No. SOS — B. A. FLETCHER, AV. M., p r o x y for S. AA'. and J . AV. Eminence,

No. 805 — R. AA'. G R E E N E , W . M., p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . AV.

.1890-91.

Urand Lodge of Kansas.

J'^riendship, No. SOS—W. F . SOPEE, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W . .Broohville, No. &09~Vi. B . INGRATIAM, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W . _Fuhon, No. ?A0~ S. D. OSBORN, W . M . ; A. F. DALRYJIPLE, p r o x y for S. W . ; S. B. D E L A N O , p r o x y for J . W.

•Greeley, No. Sill — H E N U Y BOUCHER, W . M . , proxy for.S. W . a n d J . W . Olive Brunch, No. 21S — G. T). W H I T A K E R , W . M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J . W . .Sincerity, No. S14 — A. D. KATHBUN, W . M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J . \V. Walnut City, No. Slo — F. W . MILLER, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W . .Saratoga, No. S16 — N. W. MAGRUDEK, ^V. M., proxy for S. W. a n d J . W . Landmark,

No. SIS — J O H N D U D L E Y , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . AV.

-St. Bernard, No. SUS—C. M. BEESON, p r o x y for W. M. a n d J: W . ; O. H . SIMPSON, p r o x y S. W.

-Joppa, No.ses—C.

L. SHIDLER, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W .

Anchor, No. SS4 — 3. M . BITTS, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W. Miloam, No. ^^5 — C H A S . J . W E B B , W . M . ; H. F . MORRIS, S . W . ; J . D. N O R -

TON, p r o x y for J . W. Dirigo, No. 2S6 — SHERBUKNE PEABODY, p r o x y for W. M., S. W . a n d J .

.Jameduwn,

No. SZ7—JOHN

O . MANSEN, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J . W.

.Salem, No. ;?-?5—JONATHAN M . ISOM, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . \V. Vulcan, No.'S.?9— TiMLiP ^V. H I N S E N , W . M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J . W . Ninnescah, No. SSO — l. G. CONKLING, J. W., p r o x y for AV. M . ; I . AV. R U S H ,

p r o x y for S. AV. Magnolia, No. £S1~F. AV. RANDALL, AV. M . ; S H A R P , p r o x y for J . W .

•Oreenleaf, No. SSS—F.

E . A. B E A T Y , S . AV.; H . W .

E . H A D D I X , VV. M., proxy for S. AV. a n d J . AV.

•Clinton, No. SS3 — J O H N STOUT, p r o x y for VV. M. a n d J . VA'.; S. A. BROOKS,

p r o x y for S. VV. Axtell, No. SS4— D. AV. ACKER, p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . W . Garfield, No. SS5 — V. J . STOFFORD, p r o x y for W. M . ; R. A. D A K E N S , J . W.,

p r o x y for S. AV. Meriden, No. SS6 — J E S S E T . BROWN, p r o x y for AV. M., S. W . a n d J . VV.

TemplCr No. S37 — A. J . C. ROESE, \ V . M . , proxy for S. VV. a n d J . AV. Hi. Hope, No. ^S<S' — M I C H A E L POET, p r o x y for AV. M., S. AV. a n d J . AV. Vrbana, No. SS9 —JOHN .Soldier, No. UO — VRASK

lAnwood, No. S4t~JAMES

AV. P E R R Y , p r o x y for VV. M., S. W. a n d J . W. M . WILSON, VV. M., p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . \V.

AV. WARRING, W . M . , p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . AV.

Ark, No. ^45 — VVM. STYKER, J. W., p r o x y for W. M. a n d S. W.

Waverly, No. S44 — R. I . GLASS, W . M . , proxy for S. W . ; C. L. FOSTER, p r o x y for J.AV. .Marmaton, No. S45 — C. P . K E I T H , proxy for W. M . ; W. J . RUMBLE, S . AV.; G. M. NELSON, J . VV.

.Tyrian, No. ^.^6 —AVM. INGE, W . M . , proxy for S. VV.and J . AV.'

Proceedings

Chase, No. S47—NATHANIEL

of the

February,.

M . .SMITH, W . M . ; W M . DORAN, S . W . , p r o x y

for J . W . Canopy, No. S4S — J0HS T. LANTER, p r o x y for W . M., S. W . a n d J . W. Scottsvill/; No. S49 — C. S. GULP, p r o x y for W . M., S. W . a n d J . W. Whiting, No. S50—CHAS.

SHEDD, W . M . , p r o x y f o r S. W. a n d J . W .

Galva, No. S51—D. J. W Y M A N , W . M . ; J A M E S T . HAN-NA, p r o x y for S. W.;. LOREN GRANGER, J . W.

Stafford, No. esS — T. B. GASTO.V, p r o x y for W. M. a n d J . W . ; J . E . W I L E Y , .

Ionic, No. S54— EDWARD W E I L E P P , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Milan, No. S55~C.

M. CHESEN, S . W . , p r o x y for W . M. a n d J . W .

Westmoreland, No. S57 — L. D . H A R T , W . M . ; G. A. WALLACE, p r o x y for S..

W.and,T.W. Beattie, No. S59~A.

J . BBU.\SWIG, AV. M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J. W .

Medicine Valley, No. S60— ORVILLE MILLS, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . ; FRANK L . GORDON, J . W .

Midberry, No.•261— LORENZO D . BEVANS, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . ; H . I.. BANGS, p r o x y for J . W .

Attica, No. S6S— C. H . BELL, proxy for W . M., .S. W . a n d J . W . Charity, No. ^63 — L . M . PRESNALL, p r o x y for W . M., S. W . a n d J . W . Logan, No. ;S5.^ — R O B E R T T . SHEARER, p r o x y for W . M., S. W . a n d J . W. Kilwinning,

No. $66—C.

H . A P T , S . W . , p r o x y for W.°M. a n d J . W .

Mount Zion, No. $66 —J. L. ELMORE, J . W., p r o x y for W . M. a n d S. W. Bourbon, No. S6S—WILLIAM CAMPBELL, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . ; G. A.. ADAMS, p r o x y for J . W . Mistletoe, No. $69 —J. J . BOOTH, AV. M . , p r o x y for S. W . ; 11. M O K I B B E N , .

J. W. Armourdale, No. n i — D. D. MILLER, W . M . , p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . AV. Black

Diamond,

No. S74 — F. H . AVHITE, AV. M . ; J A M E S D E N N I S , S . W . , .

p r o x y for J . W. Webb, No. S76 — T). H . BRYANT, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Barney, No. 2 7 9 — F R A N K W . K I N G , J . AA^, p r o x y for W . M. a n d S. W . Brainard,

No. 280 — JOSEPH S . K E L L Y , AV. M., p r o x y for S. W . a n d J. W.

Millbrooh, No. SSl — D. M . SMITH, p r o x y for W . M., S. AV. a n d J . W. Alpha, No. $S2—JAUES

W . W I N N , AV. M., p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . AV.

Chikaskia, No. SS5 — 'B. O. W E B B , W . M . , p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . W . Lotus, No. 286 —F.

C. L I B B Y , W . M . ; J A M E S B . F I N D L E Y , p r o x y for S. W.;.

R. F E L S I N G , J . W .

Oak, No. 287—J. W. HOOTON, AV. M., p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . W . Paradise, No. 290—C. G. GOCHRAN, AV. M., p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . AV. Beulah, No. 291 —Jons HAMMOND, W . M . ; p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Glm Elder, No. 294— L. B . WILCOX, AV. M., p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . AV. Highland, No.296—JOHN W I L S O N , S . AV.

THORNTON. A V . M . , p r o x y for J . AV.; ANDREW J .

1890-91.

Grand Lodge of Kansas.

Apollo, No. 297—GEORGE Samaria,

15-

JOHNSTON, proxy for W . M., S. W . a n d J . W .

No. 298—FREDERICK

DEISSROTH,proxy for W . M.,S. W . a n d J . W . .

Cable, No. 299 —D. H . ELIOT, W . M . , proxy for S. W . and J . W ; Fargo, No. 300 —J. F . DUBOIS, W . M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J . W . Avon, No. 305— H . A. BREWINGTON, J . W., proxy for W . M. a n d S. \V. St. Thomas, No. 306 —'R. M . MCGONIGAL, W . M . , p r o x v for J . W . ; W . W.SMITH, S.W. Kansa.% No. 307 —GEO.

A. M C M I L L A N , p r o x y for W . M., S. W . a n d J . W..

Alden, No. 30.S — J A M E S M . G R A Y , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Naphtali,

No. 310 —IRA

H . REEVES, p r o x y for W . M., S. W. a n d J . W .

Hancock, No. 311 — FRANK E . COLLIS, proxy for W . M . , S. VV.and J . W . Santa Fe, No. 312 —i. 3. MILLER, p r o x y tor W. M., S. W. a n d J . AV. Hebron, No. 314 —S. D. POBSUMIRE, J . W., proxy for W . M. a n d S. W . CooUdge, No. 316 —JOHN

THOMAS, W . M . ; J . K. B E A T T Y , p r o x y for S. W.-

and J. W. Wallace, No. 31S- S. L. WILSON, proxy for W. M., S. W . a n d J . W . Norwich, No. 319 —K.

T. P O W E L L , p r o x y for W . M . ; W M . L I N D S A Y , S . W . , -

p r o x y for J . W . Vermillion, No. 320 —G^o. W. K E L L Y , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W . Goodland, No. 321 —J. H . T A I T , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . ; C H A S . E . SWARTS,-

J . W. Ben Hur, No. 5 ^ ^ — A N D E R S O N P H A L P , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W .

Caney, No. 324—3. BucUin,

T. SCHULTZ, S. W . , proxy for W. M. a n d J . W .

No. 325 —B.. T. SCOFPEKN, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . ;

W I L L I A M A..

LATVTER, J . W . Horlon, No. 326 —GEO.

N . B A N D Y , S . W . , p r o x y for W . M. a n d J . W .

Hoyl, No. 327 —a. G. LYON, S . W . , proxy for W . M. a n d J . W . Arcadia, No. 329—R. P. MCGONIGLE, W . M . , p r o x y for J . W . ; A. W . R I C H ARDS, S. W .

LaCrosse, No. 330—3. W . MCCORMICK, J . W., p r o x y for W. M. a n d S. W.. Hoisington, No. 331—A. H . BAKBK, W . M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J . W . Rob Moi-ris, No. S32 — -E. I . BIXBY, proxy for W . M., S. AV. a n d J . W .

STANDING COMMITTEES. T h e M.-.AV.-. G r a n d M a s t e r a n n o u n c e d t h e f o l l o w i n g s t a n d i n g committees: On Credentials.—StMEoa

M . F o x , No. 16; W. A. B U R N E T T , N o . 186;-

J O H N AV. SEYMOUR, N O . 202; W M . J . COWGILL, N O . 8 5 ; F . D. M C I N T Y R E , -

No. 97. On Reports of Grand Officers.— JACOB D E W I T T , N O . 6 0 ; F R A N K B . D A Y , . No. 5 8 ; J A M E S H . M C C A L L , N O . 9 9 ; C H A S . JOHNSON, N O . 120; J A M E S G . T H A Y E R , N O . 158.

Proceedings On Finance

of the

February,

and Mileage.— ROBERT E . TORRINGTON, N O . 12; J O H N H .

-SPENCER, N O . 107; C H A S . L . K N I G H T , N O . 3 6 ; C H A R L E S E . H A L L , N O . 177; AVILLIAM I N G E , N O . 246.

On Returns

of Chartered Lodges.— DWIGITT BYINGTON, N O . 10; C H A S .

. S H E A D , N O . 250; N . M. SMITH, N O . 247; L . D. H A R T , N O . 257; C. H . A P T ,

No. 265. On Transcripts

of Lodges U.D.—CHILES

C . COLEMAN, N O . 134; A L F R E D

W H I T M A N , N O . 6 ; D A V I D D . HOAG, N O . 143; L . B . W I L C O X , N o . 294; J O H N T H O M A S , N O . 316.

On Appeals

and Grievances.— CLARK A. SMITH, N O . 125; P . M. Hois-

INGTON. N O . 2 3 1 ; A. A. CARNAIIAN, N O . 1 1 3 ; D A V I D C . B A T T E Y , No. 114; W M . E . D U N E W A Y , N O . 134.

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iNG, N o . 1 3 ; C H A S . E . MORRELL, N O . 175; F R A N K E . COLLIS, N O . 3 1 1 ; H . D. G I L L B T T , N O . 135. On Jurisprudence.—

OWEN A. BA'SSETT, N O . 9 ; J O S E P H D . MCCLEVEHTY,

No. 8 ; M A T T H E W M . M I L L E R , N O . 134; A B R A M H . E L L I S , N O . 145; BESTOR •G. B R O W N , N O . 225. On Correspondence.— J O H N H . B R O W N , N O . 3 ; H E N R Y O . C O O K , N O . 6 3 ; • G E O R G E C . K E N Y O N , N O . 9 8 ; J A M E S S N E D D E N , N O . 3.

GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS. T h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d M a s t e r t h e u d e l i v e r e d h i e a n n u a l a d d r e s s .as f o l l o w s : Brethren of the Grand Lodge : W i t h g r a t i t u d e to G O D , t h e G r a n d Master of t h e Universe, for his loving k i n d n e s s in bestowing upon u s t h e i n n u m e r a b l e blessings of t h e past, a n d e x t e n d i n g to us t h e privilege of g r e e t i n g each o t h e r on this •occasion, w e come to m a k e t h e record of t h i s , t h e Thirty-fifth A n n u a l •Communication of t h e G r a n d Lodge of K a n s a s . I greet you b r e t h r e n , e x t e n d i n g to o n e a n d all a cordial welcome, a n d h o p e t h a t t h e deliberation of this G r a n d Lodge m a y p r o v e pleasant and profitable to all. T h e past year h a s b e e n freighted with b r o t h e r l y love. Peace a n d h a r m o n y prevail. A n d masonry t h r o u g h o u t t h i s G r a n d J u r i s diction is i n a healthy, prosperous c o n d i t i o n . B u t m y b r e t h r e n , w h i l e we r e c o u n t t h e mercies a n d blessings enjoyed d u r i n g t h e past year, let us n o t forget those w h o h a v e been summ o n e d by t h e Messenger of Death to t h e i r long h o m e . The}' are gone. Lodges m o u r n a n d h o m e s are m a d e sad b y t h e i r d e p a r t u r e . Their familiar faces a n d voices will mingle n o m o r e with t h e i r b r e t h r e n . L e t .us e m u l a t e t h e i r virtues, and extend e x p r e s s i o n s of s y m p a t h y to t h e ber e a v e d . O t h e r Grand Lodges m o u r n t h e loss of G r a n d Officers. T h e

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iollowing named distinguished masons have passed through the Valley •of the Shadow of Death, and to their respective Grand Lodges we extend fraternal condolence and sympathy: New Jersey mourns the loss of their faithful and efficient Grand Secretary, R.'.W.-. Bro. JOSEPH H . HOUGH, who died on the loth day of December last, after a continuous official service of almost fifty-two years. He was at the time of his death, the oldest masonic officer, in the sense •of continuous service, in the world. Dearly beloved and respected by all who knew him — a mason in the fullest meaning of the term. Kentucky loses Past Grand Master HIBAM BASSETT, who was also Past Grand Secretary. He departed this life November 10, 1890. Sincere, honest, unostentatious and kind, Bro. BASSETT was especially distinguished for his courtesy and thorough knowledge of the laws and •"work" of the Craft. A beloved brother, a good and upright man and mason. California is afflicted by the death of R.'.W.'. Bro. ALEXANDER G . ABKLL, for more than thirty-six years their faithful Grand Secretary. His printed I'roceeding of the Grand Lodge are monuments of his usetfulness. Mississippi mourns the departure of Past Grand Master ROBERT C. PATTY, whose useful life went out with the closing hours of the old year. We copy from the report of R.'.AV.'. Bro. E. GEORGE DE LAP, Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Kansas near the Grand Lodge of Mississippi, the following: "As a citizen Brother PATTY stood the 'first among his equals.' Prominent in the coiincils of his State, his influence for good has been largely felt. Possessing the entire confidence of the people he has swayed public sentiment to no ordinary degree, and always in the right direction. The same remarks apply with equal or greater force to his character and standing as a mason." North Carolina has been called upon to perform the last sad rites •over the remains of R.'.W.'. Bro. WILLIAM C. ANDERSON, Grand Treas•urer, a most exemplary man and mason. Tennessee suffers the loss of M.'.W.'.Bro. BENJAMIN F . HALLER, Grand Master, elected in January, 1890, died April 4, 1890. Our distinguished brother was a prominent mason, a true lover of the fraternity, and a genuine, kind-hearted gentleman and citizen. I recommend the appointment of a Special Committee on our Fraternal Dead, that the honors so justly their due, maj' be paid them. FRATERNAL RELATIONS.

The relations, social and fraternal, between the Grand Lodge of Kansas and other Grand Lodges, have been marked by kindly expressions of friendship and brotherly love. I have had the pleasure of a report from nearly all of our Grand Representatives near other Grand Lodges. These reports are freighted with good wishes for the prosperity

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of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, and the perusal of them has afforded memuch pleasure. I have appointed the following GBAND

HEPBKSENTATIVES:

E.'.AV.'. Bro. JOHNF.SELBY, of Hillsboro, North Dakota,as the Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Kansas near the Grand Lodge of North Dakota. E.-.W.'. Bro. JAiMES B. BRUNER, of Omaha, Nebraska, Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Kansas near the Grand Lodge of Nebraska. R.'.W.'. DAVID G.MCKAY, Grand Representative of the Grand Lodgeof Kansas near the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia. R.'.W.'. R. C. WILLS, Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Kansas near the Grand Lodge of New South Wales. I have recommended for appointment: Bro. WM. M . SHAVER as Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of South Dakota near this Grand Lodge. Bro. WM. H . NELSON as Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Missouri near this Grand Lodge. Bro. CARLTON A. GATES as Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Nortli Dakota near this Grand Lodge. Bro. BESTOR G. BROWN as Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Tennessee near this Grand Lodge. There are a few vacancies awaiting the action of their respective Grand Lodges. Death has removed Bro. IRA SAYLES, our Grand Representative near the Grand Lodge of Vermont. FRATERNAL INVITATIONS.

I received an invitation to participate in the dedication of the Masonic Temple at Denver, which was dedicated with imposing ceremonies on July 3, 1890. I also received a cordial invitation to be present at the dedication of the Masonic Temple at Altoona, Pennsylvania. I regretmy inability to accept either of these invitations. ORGANIZATION OF NEW LODGES.

The demands for new lodges were so numerous that I was compelled to print a circular letter of instruction, prescribing a mode of procedure,, and requiring, in addition to the usual schedule of questions, which were extended to cover the prevailing sentiment of the people, the amount of indebtedness necessary to incur, the number of other secret organizations in the town, a plat of the territorial jurisdiction, with the residence of each petitioner located thereon, a list of the proposed petitioners, showing masonic age and office, if any ever held. To illustrate the importance of the plat, in one instance, the schedule of questions were properly answered, showing that the petition would contain thirty names.^ The plat developed that out of the thirty but three resided in the

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small town, a n d t h e balance from five to t h i r t y miles from t h e p r o p o s e d location of t h e lodge. I t is needless to say t h a t this petition was rejected. I mailed over o n e h u n d r e d of t h e s e circular letters, a n d have issued b u t n i n e dispensations, a s follows: F e b r u a r y 26th.—To s e v e n t e e n Master Masons to form a n e w l o d g e at Allen, Lyons county, to be k n o w n as Allen Lodge, U. D., w i t h Bros. J O H N S . G R I M S L E Y , W . ' . M . " . ; D A N I E L C . LEAVELL, S.".W."., a n d W I L L I A M H . PATTON, J . - . W . - .

F e b r u a r y 26th.—To sixteen Master Masons to form a n e w lodge a t Formoso, J e w e l l county, to b e k n o w n as Formoso Lodge, U. D., with Bros. J . W. JOHNSON, W . ' . M . ' . ; L. H. A P P L E B Y , S . ' . W . ' . , a n d T H O S . H . S H B D D E N ,

J.-.W.-. F e b r u a r y 2 6 t h . - To t w e n t y - o n e Master Masons to form a n e w lodge at Eosedale, W y a n d o t t e county, to b e k n o w n as Rosedale Lodge, U . D., w i t h Bros. B . M. B A R N E T T , W . - . M . - . ; J A S . M . KILLMER, S . - . W . . , a n d D. E .

JONES, J.-.W.-.

March 24th.—To fifteen Master Masons to form a new lodge a t Blaine, P o t t a w a t o m i e county, to b e k n o w n as Blaine Lodge, U . D., w i t h Bros. H . M. H A Z E N , W . - . M . - . ; F . P A T T E N , S.-.W.-., and D. V. Cox, J.-.W.-.

On t h e

26th day of October, owing to t h e removal of Bro. H . M. H A Z E N from tlie jurisdiction of said lodge, a n d u p o n request of Blaine Lodge, I a p pointed Bros. D . V . Cox, W.-.M.-.; F. PATTEN, S.-.W.-., a n d J. WEDERBROOK, J.-.W.-. April 12th.— To seventeen Master Masons to form a new lodge a t Kincaid, A n d e r s o n county, to b e k n o w n as Kincaid Lodge, U. D., w i t h Bros. N . T. H A N D , W . - . M . - . ; W . C . EOUTZONG, S.-.W.-., and A. K . C L A R K ,

J.-.W.-. On t h e 9th day of December, 1890,1 appointed Bro. W . E . J O H N SON, J.-.W.-., in place of .\. K . CLARK, removed b y d e a t h . J u n e 17th.— To seventeen Master Masons to form a n e w lodge a t Jjeoti, Wichita c o u n t y , t o b e k n o w n as Leoti Lodge, U . D., w i t h B r o s . THOMAS K E N N E D Y , W . - . M . - . ; E . PI. W I L C O X , S . - . W ; . , a n d P . E . C A L L A H A N ,

J.-.W.-. J u n e 17th.— To twelve Master Masons to form a new lodge a t L a n e , F r a n k l i n county, to b e k n o w n as L a n e Lodge, TJ. D., with Bros. C. P . CROW, W.'.M.-.; L. C. CRITTENDON, S.-.W.-.,and EMERY H U N T , J.-.W.-.

J u l y 15th.— To twelve Master Masons to form a new lodge a t P a r k e r , L i n n county, to b e k n o w n as P a r k e r Lodge, U . D., with Bros. W . H . G A T LiN, W.-. M.-.; J.\MES EicE, S.-.W.-., a n d CHARLES BRY-ANT, J.-.W.-. October 11th.— To seventeen Master Masons to form a n e w lodge a t Maple City, Cowley county, t o b e k n o w n as Maple City Lodge, U . D . , w i t h Bros. D. E . P U C K E T T , W . - . M . . ; J O S E P H J . WOODS, S.-.W.-., a n d O L I V E R

SPAHKHAM, J.-.W.-.

Oak Hill Lodge, U . D.— I n accordance with t h e action of t h e G r a n d Lodge at its last A n n u a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n , t h e dispensation of O a k H i l l Lodge, U . D., located a t Oak Hill, Clay county, was continued. A p p l i c a -

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t i o n was m a d e t o m e by this lodge for special dispensation, to confer t h e M.-. M.-. degree on B r o . J . GEORGE D E I T E E , a F / . O:. of said lodge, waiving t i m e . I granted t h e special dispensation a n d placed t h e same i n t h e h a n d s of Bro. D. D. HOAG, r e q u e s t i n g h i m to visit t h e lodge, a n d if found in good condition, deliver t h e dispensation. His report was very satisfactory a n d is filed with t h e C o m m i t t e e on Lodges U . D. LAYING

CORNER-STONES.

I h a v e issued dispensations to lay corner-stones as follows: April 12th.— To Lawrence Lodge, No. 6, Lawrence, t o lay t h e cornerstone of t h e n e w High School Building, and commissioned M.'.W.'. Bro. .JOHN H . BKOWN, my Special D e p u t y to preside a t t h e ceremonies. April 17th.—To Marysville Lodge, N o . 91, Marysville, to lay t h e corner-stone of t h e First Baptist Churcli of Marysville, with commission to W.".. B r o . E . R. FULTON as m y Special D e p u t y . J u n e 17th.— To Wichita Lodge, N o . 99, W i c h i t a , to l a j ' t h e cornerstone of t h e n e w City Building, a n d on J u l y 4, 1890, I had t h e pleasure of presiding a n d performing t h e ceremony, assisted by t h e b r e t h r e n of W i c h i t a a n d vicinity. A u g u s t 2 ] s t . — To Mackey Lodge, No. 48, Effingham, to lay t h e corners t o n e of t h e Atchison county H i g h School Building, a n d commissioned W.". B r o . CHARLES SHED a s my Special D e p u t y .

A u g u s t 28th.—To M t . Zion Lodge, N o . 266, Nortonville, to assist Mackey Lodge, N o . 48, to lay t h e corner-stone of t h e Atchison county H i g h School Building, S e p t e m b e r 30th.—To K e y s t o n e Lodge, No. 102, to lay t h e corners t o n e of t h e M. E. Church of Coffeyville, a n d commissioned VV.\ Bro. THOMAS C . A Y E R S as my Special D e p u t y . DEDICATION OP MASONIC H A L L S .

1 h a v e g r a n t e d dispensations to dedicate masonic halls as follows: M a r c h 31st.— To Mound City Lodge, No 33, M o u n d City, to dedicate t h e i r n e w hall, a n d commissioned W.'. B r o . C. H . KICHARDSON as m y Special D e p u t y . September 22d.— To Beulah Lodge, No. 291, B u n k e r Hill, to dedicate t h e i r n e w hall, a n d commissioned M.'.W.". B r o . OWEN A. BASSETT m y Special D e p u t y . D e c e m b e r 27th.— To Hancock Lodge, N o . 3 U , S't. Leavenworth, to d e d i c a t e t h e i r n e w hall, a n d commissioned W.'. Bro. C. A. WOODRUFF m y Special D e p u t y . F r o m these ceremonies of laying corner-stones a n d dedicating masonic halls, I h a v e full reports, a n d feel assured t h a t t h e y were conducted in an a p p r o p r i a t e manner a n d were conducive to t h e good of masonry. I find t h e impression prevails in some of o u r lodges, t h a t t h e G r a n d Master, at t h e e x p e n s e of t h e G r a n d Lodge, s h o u l d call a special communication, to lay corner-stones of public edifices, w i t h i n t h e jurisdiction of

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t h e particular lodge which has been requested, b y t h e Building Committee to perform t h e ceremony of o u r Order. This is erroneous. T h e G r a n d Master issues a dispensation e m p o w e r i n g t h e lodge to perform t h e cerem o n y prescribed b j ' masonic a u t h o r i t y , a n d t h e lodge should assume all responsibility a n d pay all expenses. These ceremonies w h e n p r o p e r l y conducted, are beneficial to t h e Craft. STATE SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION.

I had t h e pleasure of a t t e n d i n g t h e State School of In.struction h e l d in t h e City of Topeka, t h e first week in April, under t h e m a n a g e m e n t of t h e Board of Custodians. This school was well conducted, and was t h e m e a n s of accomplishing much good in t h e matter of instructing Assista n t Lecturers in t h e work a n d lectures. I was t h u s able to get acquainted •with t h e applicants for commissions as Assistant Lecturers. I have commissioned t h e following named b r e t h r e n , without assignment as to territory : Bro. A. S. B.MtHER, Salina, Kan.sas. Bro. 1). U. Ho.vG, Minneapolis, Kansas. Bro. W M . P . MUDGETT, Greenleaf, Kansas. Bro. H . '>V. HARRISON, E m p o r i a , Kansas. Bro. DELOS ACKER, Seneca, K a n s a s .

Bro. G. W . BoTKiN, Hutchison, Kansas. B>ro. J. B. STEPHENSON, Belle Plaine, Kansas. Bro. JOHN W . HOOTON, L e b a n o n , K a n s a s . Bro. CAMPBELL EVANS, H a m l i n , K a n s a s . LODGES CONSTITUTED U N D E R C H A R T E R .

I n obedience to t h e action of this Grand Lodge, t h e following n a m e d lodges were furnished charters, duly constituted and officers installed b y Special Deputies as follows: Ben H u r , No. 322, at Argentine, W y a n d o t t e county, by R.'. W . ' . B r o . J O H N H . BROWN.

Walton, No. 22.3, a t Walton, H a r v e y county, by W.-. Bro. W M . H . SHAVER.

Caney, No. 324, at Caney, Montgomery county, by W.'. Bro. R. S. HEADY.

Bucklin, N o . 326, at Bucklin, F o r d county, by W.'. Bro. CHAS. W . WILLETT.

Horton, No. 32G, at H o r t o n , Brown county, by W.-. Bro. BE.STOR G . BROWN.

Hoyt. NO. 327, at Hoyt, Jackson county, by W.•. Bro. BESTOR G . BROWN. Gypsum City, No. 328, at G y p s u m City, Saline county, by W.'. B r o . J O H N R . CHAPMAN.

Arcadia, No. 329, a t Arcadia, Crawford county, by W . \ Bro. G E O . F . POND.

LaCrosse, No. 3.30, at LaCrosse, Rush countv, bv W.". Bro. SAMUEL I . HALE.

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Hoisington, No. 331, at Hoisington, Barton county, by W.'. Bro. 0. J. RICHARDS.

Rob Morris, No. 382, at Preston, Pratt county, by W.-. Bro. N. W. MAGRUDER. SPKCIAT- DISPENSATIONS.

JS'umerous applications have been made to me during the year for special dispensations to confer degrees, waiving time, many of which were denied, while in the more urgent cases, many wei-e granted, but all conditioned on proficiency of the candidate before conferring the degree, and sufficient instruction thereafter to enable him to pass a creditable examination in seeking admission into other lodges. I have issued a number of dispensations to elect and install officers., As neither of these add anything to the history of this Grand Lodge, I deem it unnecessary to encumber this report with a list thereof. R E M O V A L OP L O D G E S .

On April 14,1890,1 issued my edict for the removal of Saltville Lodge, ' No. 59, from Saltville, Mitchell county, to Barnard, Lincoln county, it having complied with the requirements of the law. DUPLICATE CHARTERS.

Duplicate charters have been issued to the following lodges, the originals having been destroyed: On May 26, 1890, to Huron Lodge, No. 72, at Huron. Olivet Lodge, No. 22, Melvern, Osage county. On November 21, 1890, to Longton Lodge, No. 26, at Longton. OFFICIAL VISITATIONS. â&#x20AC;˘

My official visitations have not been as numerous as I intended they should be at the commencement of my administration. I regret my inability to comply with the many requests from lodges to visit them. I have had the pleasure of visiting the following lodges during the year: April 10th, Siloam Lodge, No. 225, Topeka. April lOth, Mankato I^odge, No. 87, Mankato. July 3d, Wichita Lodge, No. 99, Wichita. July 30th, Salem Lodge, No. 228, Salem. October 1st, Oawker City Lodge, No. 125, Cawker City. October 26th, Fornioso Lodge, U. D., Formo.so. At all of these places I met with a very cordial and fraternal reception. I had the pleasure of witnessing the conferring of the third degree, which in all cases proved to be good work. The pleasant greetings and royal entertainments received from these lodges will ever be remembered, with the other courtesies and tokens of brotherly love received during my administration. BOARD OF INSPECTORS.

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•cial condition of the Masonic Mutual Benefit Societj' of Kansas, and report to this Grand Lodge: Bros. WM. H . NELSON, of No. 174; GEO. VV. CLARK, of No. 192, and C. M. HOVEV, of No.

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DISCIPLINE.

I am pleased to report that out of 343 lodges in this Grand Jurisdiclion, there were but four cases demanding investigation. One lodge was dissatisfied with the action of the Grand Lodge in •Setting aside the trial of a brother held by it, and manifested a rebellious spirit for a time. With the assistance of W.'. Bro. SIMEON M . Fox, and subsequent correspondence, a better feeling exists and peace and harmony to a limited extent, prevails. Another lodge chose to disagree over its removal froiii one hall to another. M.'. W.\ Bro. .7. D. MCCLEVEKTV, as my Si)ecial Deputy, succeeded in uniting the factions and restoring p«ace. Complaint was liled against another lodge for disregarding the law, :and conducting the trial of two brethren in a manner unbecoming the dignity of masonry. li.'.W.'. Bro. D. B. FULLER, Grand Senior Warden, with his usual energy, devoted three days' time in investigation, and bringing order out of confusion. Another lodge was charged with secretly conferring the degrees over the objeition of a brother. The investigation conducted by W.'. Bro. E. H. CuAWKouD, as my Special Deputy, develops some irregularity on the part of the lodge, but the evidence shows that the complainant was engaged at the same time in conducting friends to a certain secret place where he l^ept intoxicants. We infer from the evidence that the brother was not in a condition to complain of the wrong doings of other, or as;sist in the conferring of the degrees. In all these cases the lodges liave had wholesome advice, and by the reports of the Special Deputies, the •cases do not prove to be as grievous as at first represented to me. I therefore recommend that no further action be taken. Other cases have been brought to my notice, but I have been enabled to arrange them in .a satisfactory manner by correspondence. DECISIONS.

A majority of the questions of law presented to me during the year liave been promptly disposed of by refereuce to the page and section of the Laws of the Grand Lodge. Some of the Masters seem to overlook.the iact that this Grand Lodge has adopted laws for the government of the Craft. I have made the following official rulings: 1. A brother who has been elected to any office in his lodge and removes from the Grand Jurisdiction before installation, is entitled to his dimit on application. 2. An objection to the use of the name of CHRIST in prayer by a Chaplain of the lodge, is not good and should be ruled out of order. The Holy Bible is the rule and guide to the mason's faith, and is the Great

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Light in Masonry. It is broad enough to accommodate every creed orsect acknowledging the Fatherhood of GOD and the Brotherhood of Mau. 3. A Lodge of Fellows Craft can pass on the proficiency of an E.'. A.'.. seeking advancement. And if a ballot is demanded it shall be taken in a lodge opened on the second degree. 4. A town having no masonic lodge, situated equi-distant from two other towns containing lodges, is in the concurrent jurisdiction of both lodges. For the measurement of distances .should be from or to the corporate limits, regardless of the particular location of the hall in the to wn.. 5. A Master has the right to call a special meeting of his lodge at any time when in his judgment it would be beneficial to and for the good of masonry. And may make the order for such si:)ecial communication during the recess of his lodge. 6. A majority vote of the members present is sufficient to remove from one hall to another,'within the limits of any incorporated town orcity. 7. Masonic halls lea.sed for a term of years, cannot be dedicated. 8. A lodge may appear in the funeral procession of a brother when it is not conducted by it or any other masonic as.sociation, without obtaining .special dispensation. 9. A lodge loses jurisdiction over material as soon as it passes beyond its jurisdictional lines, with bona fide intent to locate elsewhere. During the year several lodges have ajapealed to me for my decision on the propriety of a brother engaging in the business of selling intoxicating liquors in original packages, and under the so-called Original Package Decision. In all cases they were answered in emphatic terms. The Grand Lodge has frequently held that the keeping of a dram shop or the selling of intoxicating liquors as a beverage, was a masonic offense, and these declarations were made at a time when the laws of the State recognized these acts as lawful by licensing the same; but since the laws of the State have been changed prohibiting the general traffic in intoxicating liquors, the keeping of a dram shop or the selling of intoxicating liquorsis not only a masonic offense, but an offense against the laws of the country, and is therefore doubly censurable. And the mason who attempts to shield himself under the provisions of the so-called Original Package Decision, or any other technicality of law, is guilty of a gross offense against society, an offense that has no palliating excuse for its commission. I t is a mere contrivance to evade the will of the people of the State, as well as the great body of masons, and no punishment short of expulsion should be meted out to the offender, who seeks to build himself up on the ruinsof his neighbor. The brother who persists in turning himself into a wajking beer-cask, to the disgust of his friends, by the immoderate use of intoxicants, should have no part in masonry, and I shall hail the day with delight when our lodges will act promptly to rid-themselves of the burden of such mendjership. In the organization of naw lodges I have urged them to keep their lodge-rooms pure autl {r<-(t from everything

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that might be offensive to any brother, and prohibit the indulgence in low stories, the use of profane and vulgar language, or the presence of a brother under the influence of intoxicants. Itmay be superfluous to offer it to chartered lodges,but I do so, not in the spirit of censure, but with theavowed purpose of endeavoring to enlist my brethren in au effort to raisethe standard of masonry to that pure find exalted position justly accorded, by all true masons who follow the designs laid down by the Trestle Board, of GOD, the Great Light in Masonry. Occasionally during the year I have received letters from brethren who apparently have become weary in well doing, and seek advice as tothe propriety of surrendering the charter of their lodge. Some of these lodges have been weakened by surrounding circumstances over which the members had no control. Others organized in the heat of enthusiasm find the load heavy when the romance of a " n e w ' lodge passesawa}'. I recommend that the incoming Grand Master be authorized to institute a system of investigation whereby these brethren may be honorably discharged from their burdens and enable them to find masonichomos of their choice, that will be more pleasant and less burdensome. It is more profitable to travel ten miles occasionally to a good live masonic lodge, than to travel five miles to make up a quorum of a lodge living at a poor " dying rate." A P P E A L S FOR MASONIC

CHARITY.

Numerous applications of begging circulars, or appeals for aid, hav& been made to me for ray approval, all of which were denied except one. The brethren of their lodge and vicinity had exhausted every available resource within reach. In another case a brother sent out an appeal for aid-with my-letter refusing to grant my approval of the circular letter printed thereon. On investigation I find that he received thirteen dollars. Notwithstanding the failure of crops in Western Kansas and the reported destitution, no appeals have come to me from that section of the State. And I learn from inquiry that our lodges in that part of the State are in a healthy condition, their growth in numbers being retarded by the stringency of finances. GRAND

ORATOR.

In accordance with the provision of Section 21, Chapter I, of the ByLaws of this Grand Lodge, I appointed Rev. Bro. JAMES G . DOUGHERTY, Grand Orator for this Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Kansas. PROCEEDINGS.

Section 13, Chapter II, of the laws of this Grand Lodge, requires the lodge By-Laws, the By-Laws and Constitution of the Grand Lodge, Ancient Charges and Regulations and the Proceedings of this Grand Lodge, to be read in each lodge annually. From the character of the correspondence received during the year, I am of the opinion that this law has been violated by many lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction. If the lodges will

"26

Proceedings

of the

February,

^.adhere to the requirement of this law, and in addition read the report of the Committee on Correspondence, they will have fewer difficulties and less appeals to the Grand Master for light. It has been my delight to answer fully and as promptly as possible, every letter received by me during the year, and the correspondence has been freighted with so many kindly expressions, that the burdens pass away in the effulgent light of brotherly love and friendship. Before concluding my address, I desire to make grateful acknowledgments to the Present and Past Grand Officers, for the counsel and advice received from them, and for the many courtesies received at the hands of my masonic brethren. My work is before you. If it meets with your approval my highest ambition will besatisfied. Indisuharging the duties devolving upon me as Grand Master, I have earnestly endeavored to promote the peace and harmony of the Craft and maintain the dignity of our timehonored Institution to the best of my ability. In a few hours I shall surrender the gavel of authority which you so generously bestowed upon me one year ago, and in doing so I return my sincere thanks for this mark of your fraternal regard and esteem. The recollection and the experiences of this year's service will be ever cherished in my memory, and enable me to prove more faithful and diligent in the great work of the Order, in the elevation of man to a higher, purer and nobler manhood. 1 sincerely trust that in the deliberations of this Grand Lodge every member may measure up to that true nobility and full stature of a Free and Accepted Mason, and that the influence of this Annual Reunion may so permeate every lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction, and incite faithfulness in the performance of every duty, and the up-building of the .spiritual masonic temple here below, that finally when we are called to meet in the Celestial Lodge above, the Supreme Grand Master may greet us with the words of approval, " Well done, good and faithful servant, thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over .many things. Enter thou into the joy of thy Lord." Fraternally submitted, JOHN 0. POSTLETHWAITE, Grand Master. On motion of Bro. A. M. CALLAHAM, t h e a n n u a l address of t h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d M a s t e r was referred to t h e Committee on Eep o r t s of G r a n d Officers, for the proper distribution of the several m a t t e r s treated in said address.

1890-91.

Grand

Lodge

of Kansas.

REPORT OF GRAND TREASURER. R.-.W.-. B r o . C H R I S T I A N B E C K , G r a n d T r e a s u r e r , s u b m i t t e d h i s t h i r t y - f o u r t h a n n u a l r e p o r t , for t h e y e a r e n d i n g D e c e m b e r -.31, A . D . 1 8 9 0 , A . L . 5890, s h o w i n g t h e a m o u n t of f u n d s h e h a s received and disbursed during the past y e a r ; proper vouchers a c c o m p a n y , h i s r e p o r t for a l l m o n e y s p a i d o u t b y h i m , t o w h o m p a i d a n d for w h a t p u r p o s e . LKAVENWORTH, K A N S A S , .Tanuary 31, 1891.

•CHRISTIAN BECK, Grand

Treasurer,

-,Qqr\ -^" account v:itk Ihe M.'.W.'. G R A N D LODGE OF K A N S A S : Feb. i.—Balance i n t h e Grand Treasury '. % 8,451 20 F e b . 20.— Received from t h e Committee on Mileage 300 00 1891. -Jan. ].—Received from interest ou U . S. bonds 218 24 -Jan. 24.—Received from J o h n H . B r o w n Grand Secretary 1,000 00 J a n . 31.— Received from J o h n H . B r o w n , G r a n d Secretary 8,509 00 $18,478 44 DISBOKSEMENTS. W A R R A N T S PAID AS FOLLOWS:

1889. A m o u n t transferred to Charity F u n d . S 900 10 T)ec. 3.— 625, Simeon M. Fox, on account as Dep. Gr. Master... 2 30 1890. •Jan. 23.— 631, Geo. F . Pond, Custodian, on account of salary and expenses 44' 18 -Jan. 30.— 632, G e o . F . Pond, Custodian, on accountof salary a n d expenses 49 03 P e b . 4.— 633, G e o . F . Pond, Custodian, on account of salary and _- _ - _ .- — e x p e n s e s . . . . . . . -..-.-..i..r ......-...-..;..v..; 48-20 T e b . 6.— 634. William M. Shaver, Custodian, on necount of salary a n d expenses 30 00 F'eb. 8.—635, Ketcheson & Heeves, on account of r e p r i n t i n g Proceedings, 1855-65 200 00 F e b . 11.— 636, G e o . F . P o n d , C u s t o d i a n , o n a c c o u n t of salary and expenses 44 96 T e b . 14.— 637, Cauipbell Evans, Assistant Lecturer, on account of salary and expenses 39 20 Feb. 19.— 638, G e o . F . P o n d , C u s t o d i a n , o n a c c o u n t o f salary a n d expenses : 45 93 -Feb. 20.— 639, Robert E. Torrington, Chairman Committee on Mileage 2,-500 00 J?eb. 20.— 640, Christian Beck, Grand Treasurer, on a c c o u n t o f salary and a n n u i t y 250 00 Feb. 20.— 641, J o h n H. Brown, Grand Secretary, on account of Committee on Correspondence 300 00 -Feb. 20.— 642, J o h n H. Brown, Grand Secretarj', on account of p r i n t i n g Proceedings, 1890 975 00 P e b . 20.— 643, J o h n H. Brown, Grand Secretary, on account of rent of Library 150 00' IFeb. 20.— 644, J o h n 11. Brown, Gi-and Secretary, on account of postage a n d express 250 00 T'eb. 20.— 645, J o h n 11. Brown, G r a n d Secretary, on account of incidental expenses 150 00

Proceedings

of the

February,

WARRANTS P A I D :

F e b . 20.—646, Fritz Makers, G r a n d Tyler, on account of salary...S F e b . 22.— 647, Alonzo IS. Barber, As.sistant Lecturer, on account of salary a n d expenses Mar. 3.— 648, Ketcheson & Reeves, on account of r e p r i n t i n g Proceedings, 1855-65 Mar. 13. —649, R. S. Heady, Assistant Lecturer, on account of salary a n d expenses Mar. 14.—650, Ketcheson & Reeves, on account of r e p r i n t i n g Proceedings, 1855-65 Mar. 14.— 651, Ketcheson & Reeves, on account of r e p r i n t i n g Constitution a n d By-Laws Apr. 1.— 652, I n t e r State P r i n t i n g Co., on account of b i n d i n g Proceedings Apr. 2 . - 6 5 3 , Geo. C. K e n v o n , P.-. G.'. M.-., balance d u e on salary ....'. A p r . 2.— 654, Jolin 0 . Postlethwaite, Grand Master, on account of salary Apr. 2.— 655, J o h n H. Brown, .Grand Secretary, on account of salary ' A p r . 10.— 656, J a m e s P. H o w e , Custodian, on account of salary.. A p r . 1 0 . - 6 5 7 , W m . M . Shaver, Custodian, on account of salary.. Apr. 10.— 658, Geo. F. P o n d , Custodian, on account of salary... A p r . 19.— 659, J o h n H. Brown, G r a n d Secretary, on account of • p r i n t i n g Proceedings, 1890 J u n e 27.— 660, J o h n H . Brown, G r a n d Secretary, on account of salary J u n e 27.— 661, J o h n C. Postlethwaite, Grand Master on account of salary Sept. 15.— 662, J o h n H. Brown. Grand Secretary, on account of salary '...... ^ Sept. 15.— 663, J o h n C. Postlethwaite, Grand .Master, on account of salary Doc. 30.— 664, J o h n H. Brown. G r a n d Secretar)-, on account of salary '..'. .' Dec. 30.—665, J o h n C. Po.stlethwaite, Grand Master, on account . of salary

50 00 39 20 200 00 45 00 197 70 199 20 49 95 87 00 ' 6 5 00 4-50 00 50 00 73 56 74 75 115 20 450 00 150 00 450 00 150 00 450 00 150 00

Total a m o u n t e x p e n d e d as per vouchers h e r e w i t h

$9,476 06

Balance i n G r a n d Treasury

$9,002 38

C H A R I T Y F U N D ACCOUNT. LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS, J a n u a r y 31, 1891.

CHRISTIAN BECK, Grand Treasurer, In account with the M.'.W.'. G R A N D LODGE OF K A N S A S :

Balance in G r a n d Treasury, P>,bruary 1,1890 A m o u n t transferred to Charity F u n d , F e b r u a r y 1, 1890 Balance in Grand Treasury, J a n . 31, 1891

$1,699 69900 10 $2,599 79-

F r a t e r n a l l v submitted, CHRISTIAN BECK, Grand Treasurer..

1890-9K

arand

Lodge of Kansas.

REPORT OF GRAiSfD SKCRETARY. E.-.W.-. B r o . J O H N H . BROAVN, Grand Secretary, presented his -annual r e p o r t for the y e a r ending December 31, A. D. 1890, A. L . 5890, s h o w i n g in detail the official transactions of his office. To the M:.W.'. Grand Lodge of Kansas: As your Grand Secretary, I take pleasure in submitting this, my twentieth annual report, showing in detail the official acts performed by me during the year ending December 31, A. D. 1890, together with .such suggestions as I deem worthy of your consideration. But little has transpired during the past year requiring official attention beyond the routine duties of my office. All moneys received by me have been disbursed as provided by law and the order of this Grand Lodge. Proper vouchers will accompany this report. The several matters disposed of will more fully appear under appropriate headings; to all of which j'our earnest and fraternal attention is directed. PniNTlXG PROCEEDINGS OF 1890.

Immediately after the close of the last Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge, the manuscript of the proceedings was prepared and placed in the hands of the printers, Messrs. KETCHESON & REEVES, and the work was executed in their usual excellent good style. Two thou.sand copies were printed and distributed in the usual manner. Five hundred copies were stitched and set aside to be bound with the Proceedings of the present Annual Communication as soon as they should be printed, to complete Volume VIII. The Proceedings were all sent by express, addressed to the Master.of each lodge, together with one copy of the reprint of Volume I, Proceedings 1855-65; and, also, one •copy of the revision of 1889, of the Constitution and. By-Laws of this Grand Lodge. Enclosed in each package was a postal card receipt, only to be dated and signed by the Master receiving such package. I have not received the receipts from the Masters of the following lodges: Nos. .25, 31, 32, 48, 53, 59, 61, 65, 68, 75, 79, 87, 92,100,106,123,131, 148,161, ISO, 184, 196, 198, 217, 236, 262, 274, 287, 295, 299, 300, 314, 321, 332. This is to advise the delinquent lodges that if they have not received the Proceedings as above stated, they can do so by applying to the Grand Scecretary, who will give prompt attention to the matter and see that each lodge is supplied. Up to date of making this report, only three Masters have advised me of their failure to receive the said package. In each case, on investigation, the packages were found in the office of the express company undelivered, the agent claiming he could not find the party to whom the package was addressed. In order to avoid these annoying and vexatious •delays, I would suggest that when the Proceedings do not reach you on •or before June 1st, you call the attention of the Grand Secretary to the delay.

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Proceedirujs of the R E P R I N T O F VOLUME

February,.

This volume was completed and turned over to your Grand Secretary soon after the close of our last Annual Communication. It was deemed advisable not to send this volume out until the Proceedings of 1890 were ready to be sent. By this scheme we saved quite an amount in the way of express charges. One copy was sent to each lodge, and I hope all were well pleased with this volume, and that it will be carefullypreserved, as it will not be reprinted again very soon. I have sold only one copy, and do not think it advisable to sell any more, as the lodgesare iiicreasing very fast, and the entire edition reprinted will be needed to supply these now lodges. It is now apparent that we made a mistakein not printing a larger number; there should have been at least one hundred and fifty more. This number could be sold at an advance on cost price. Tlie expense of the work was defrayed as provided for by this Grand Lodge at the Annual Communication at Junction City, February, 1888. R E T U R N S O F C I l A K T E I i E D LODGKS.

The necessary blanks for making the annual returns of constituent lodges to the Grand Lodge, were mailed to the Secretaries December 1,. A. D. 1890, in ample time to reach them before the Annual Communication of the lodges. As usual quite a number of the Secretaries wrote me that they had not received the blanks sent; in all these cases I promptly supplied them witli duplicates. Evidently these Secretaries did not observe the suggestion in my report last year, as not one wrote for theblanks until after January 2.5, 1891. I desire here to impress upon the minds of the Secretaries, this fact, that these annual returns when properly made, furnish much valuable and interesting information concerning the history of each particular lodge in the jurisdiction, and hence, toomuch importance cannot be attached to a full and correct rendering of them. On the upper half of page IG of our blank returns there are six questions; if all were properly answered, they would furnish information which the Grand Lodge should have, in order to obtain correct knowledge of the several lodges under its jurisdiction. The report of the Committee on Returns of Chartered Lodges will give the condition of each particular lodge, and will, we hope, show a decided improvement in the manner of conducting the business aflfairs. There is one important fact that should not be overlooked by those who have the care and management of the particular lodges, and that is, there is a "business end" tomasonry; and if we expect to succeed in building up our masonic Institution, it will be necessary for us to transact the business of our lodgesin a business-like manner. DUPLICATE

CHARTERS.

During the past year the charters of three of the constituent lodgeswere destroyed by fire, and, by order of the Grand Master, I issued and sent by mail duplicate charters to the Master of each lodge, the receipt of which has been acknowledged.

1890-91.

Grand Lodge of Kansas. B I N D I N G VOLUME V I I I .

31:

With the Proceedings of the present Annual Communication of this â&#x20AC;˘ Grand Lodge, Volume VIII, containing the years 1889,1890 and 1891 will be completed, and should be bound in accordance with Section 6.3, of Chapter I, page 32 of the Constitution and By-Laws. It will therefore be necessary in order to carry out the provisions of our law to provide means to defray the expense of binding and pay postage and expresscharges in distributing the same to lodges.

You will find herewith, and to which your attention is fraternally directed, the financial reports of your Grand Treasurer and also Grand Secretary, showing the financial condition of this Grand Lodge, the sources from which we derive the revenues and how the same have been^ disposed of by these officers:

Proceedings of the

:32

February,

-SCHEDULE " A . " — B E I N G THE AMOUNT OF D U E S 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

DECEMBER 31, 1889,

AND R E -

TURNED S I N C E LAST REPORT.

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ni 123 .129 ]35 136 152 156 157 162 163 169 180 183 184 i91 ]94 195 :20.S 212 .217 223 226 244 ,246 .254 265 267 274 277 :283 ;285

Name.

Union De Soto, B l o o m i n g Grove Saltville Salina Huron Mystic Tie Corinthian Tuscan Constellation ... Prudence Euclid Hesperian Liberty Belleville Lenexa Vesper Lebo Dexter Haven Sabetha Greenwood Blue R a p i d s Louisburg (iaylord Phillipsburg W a l n u t Valley.. Galena Hays Friendship Olive B r a n c h Ellinwood Joppa Dirigo Waverly Tyrian Ionic Kilwinning Moline Black D i a m o n d . Ashland P r e s t o n ... Chikaskia

Location.

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1890-91.

SCHEDULE " B."—

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Name. Halcyon Woodson Clifton Godfrey Cawker City.. Meridian Palestine Ottawa Belleville ...'.. Polar Star Equity Carson Crescent Clay Center... Lenexa C'herryvale ... Sedgwick Reno Signal Newton Minneapolis .. Gilead Mt. V e r n o n ... Ellsworth Center Wa-Keeney .. Thayer Wellington ... Douglas Lebo Cato Hope Dexter Active Eobinson Saqui Alma Sabetha Greenwood.... Mvrtle Oxford Farmers Parkersville .. Blue Rapids .. Fraternal Sterling McPherson.... Belle Plaine... Western S t a r . Kirwin Prairie Queen Russell Burr Oak

Conlinued.

Ijocalion, Peabody ........ Toronto Clifton Godfrey Cawker C i t y . . . Elk Falls Edgerton Ottawa Belleville Netawaka Fontana Elk City Arkansas City. Clay Center.... Lenexa Cherry vale Sedgwick City. H u t c h i n s o n .... Osage City Newton Minneapolis ... Yates C e n t e r . Beloit Ellsworth Marion Center Wa-Keeney.... Thayer W e l l i n g t o n . ... Douglas Lebo .... Cato Howard Dexter Atchison Robinson Osborne Alma Sabetha Fall River Cedarvale Oxford Randolph Parkersville.... Blue Rapids.... L i n n City Sterling McPherson Belle Plaine.... Smith Center.. Kirwin Clyde Russell B u r r Oak

Date When Paid. Jan. 8, 1891 Jan. 5, 1891 Jan. 15, 1891, Jan. 29, 1891. Jan. 15, 1891, Jan. 12, 1891 Jan. 2, 1891 Jan. 3, 1891, Jan. 21, 1891 Jan. 17, 1891 Jan. 21,1891 Jan. 19. 1891 Jan. lO; 1891 Jan. 10, 1891 Jan. 8. 1891 Jan. 19, 1891, Jan. 15, 1891 Jan. 23, 1891 Jan. 26, 1891 Jan. 17, 1891 Jan. 10, 1891 Dec. 30,1890 Jan. 8, 1891 Jan. 10, 1891 Jan. 13,1891 Jan. 8, 1891 Jan. 17, 1891 Jan. 13,1891 Dec. 30, 1890 Jan. 7, 1891 Jan. 27, 1891 Jan. 10, 1891 Jan. 10, 1891, Jan. 19, 1891 Jan. 12, 1891 Jan. 27, 1891, Jan. Jan. 7, 1891 Jan. 12, 1891, Jan. 10, 1891 Jan. 15, 1891, Dec. 7, 1891, Jan. 31,189n, Jan. 13, 1891 Jan. 10, 1891 Jan. 30, 1891 Dec. 10, 1891, Jan. 26, 1890, Jan. 12.1891, Jan. 8, 1891, Jan. 2,189:, Jan. 13, 1891 .Jan. 10, 1891 17, 1891,

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304 305 306 307 308 309 310 3U 312 313 314 315 31G 317 318 319 321 322 323 324 325 327 328 329 330 331 332

A'ajne.

Eanclall Avon St. Thomas.... Kansas Alclen Syracuse Naphtali Hancock Santa F e Bluff City Hebron Lincolnville.. Coolidge....;.. Norcatur Wallace Norwich Goodland Ben H u r AValton Canev Bucklin Hovt G y p s u m Citv Arcadia L a Crosse Hoisington... Rob Morris..'.

Location.

Randall Westphalia Colby Herington Alden Syracuse Almena Fort L e a v e n w o r t h Santa Fe Bluff City Gridley Lincolnville Coolidge Norcatur Wallace Norwicli Goodland Argentine Walton Caney Bucklin Hoyt G y p s u m City Arcadia La Crosse Hoisington Preston

Dale When Paid.

Jan.15 1891 Jan. 1.3,189L. .. Jan.17 1891 Jan. 7 1891 Jan.15 1891 Jan. 2 1891 Jan.15 189] Jan. 1891 Jan. 1891 Jan. 17 1891 Jan. 1891 Jan. 15,1891 Jan. 1.3!1891 Jan.21 1891 Jan.30 1891 Jan.15 1891 Dec. 29: 1890 Jan.15 1891 Dec. 29 1890 Jan. 7 1891 Jan.10 1891 Jan.15 1891 Jan. 19 1891 Jan. 7 1891 Jan. 27 1891 Jan.17 1891 Jan.io: 1891

Amount.

$13 50 13 50 23 85 27 00 10 50 17 50 17 50 27 00 6 00 12 00 12 50 14 00 18 50 15 00 17 00 13 00 26 50 23 00 7 50 12 00 12 00 13 00 13 50 12 00 11 00 17 50 . 12 00

Grand Lodge of Kansas.

3890-91.

•SCHEDULE " C . " — B E I N G ABSTRACT

OP C H A R T E R

F E E S COLLECTED FROM

LODGES N A M E D BELOW, TO WHOM CHARTERS WERE ISSUED BY ORDER OF T H E G R A N D LODGE, AT ITS A N N U A L COMMUNICATION, H E L D F E B RUARY, 19, A. D. 1890, A. L . 5890, AT T H E C I T Y OP SALINA.

No.

lj)dge.

:322 :323 324

Location.

County.

Wyandotte Harvev Montgomery

Walton

Hoyt G y p s u m City

Hoyt Gypsum Citv

Saline

La Crosse

Rush

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326 327 328 329 330 331 332

Pratt

Rob Morris

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OP DISPENSATION

FEES

Amount.

$20 00 20 00 20 00 20 00 20 00 20 00 20 00 20 00 • 20 00 20 00 20 00

COLLECTED

PROJi N E W LODGES N A M E D BELOW, TO WHOM DISPENSATIONS HAVE BEEN G R A N T E D BY' THE M . " . W . " . G R A N D MASTER S I N C E T H E CLOSE OF T H E L A S T ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, H E L D FEBRUARY 19, AND 20, A. D. 1890,

A. L . 5890. Lodge. iU. D . .U. D . (U. D . IU. D . tU. D . IU. D . V. D . ."U. D . U. D .

Rosedale Allen Formcso Blaine Kincaid Leoti Parker Maple City

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County.

Wyandotte

Amount.

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Pottawatomie

20 lO 20 00 20 00

Franklin

20 Oil

20 00 20 00 20 00

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F I N A N C I A L REPORTS. K A N S A S C I T Y , K A N S A S , J a n u a r y 31, 1891.

J O H N H . BROWN, Grand Secretary, In account with the M / . W / . G R A N D LODGE OF KANSAS::

Balance i n b a n d s of t h e G r a n d Secretary F e b r u a r y 1, 1890 $ 24 50 Received from W m . M. Shaver, Custodian, overpaid 100 Received from C h e r r y v a l e Lodge, No. 137, balance d u e 3 00' Received from W e b b Lodge, No. 275, b a l a n c e d u e 50Received from Alfred Clough, for o n e R e p r i n t 3 10' Received from A. E . A g r e l i u s , on a c c o u n t of late P h o e n i x Lodge. 13 05' Received from C o n s t i t u e n t Lodges, as p e r Schedule " A " 969 00' Received from C o n s t i t u e n t Lodges, as p e r Schedule " B " 8,095 85' Received from C o n s t i t u e n t Lodges, as p e r Schedule " C " 220 00 Received from C o n s t i t u e n t Lodges, as p e r Schedule " D " 180 00 Total d u e s a n d a s s e s s m e n t s collected $ 9,509 00P a i d G r a n d T r e a s u r e r , Christian Beck, as p e r vouchers herewith submitted % 9,509 00'

CONTINGENT EXPENSES.

K A N S A S CITY, K A N . , J a n u a r y 31,1891. J O H N H . BROWN, Grand Secretary, In account with the M.'.W.". G R A N D LODGE OP KANSAS:.

Received on W a r r a n t s Nos. 642 a n d 659, on account of p r i n t i n g P r o c e e d i n g s of 1890 $1,090 20Received on W a r r a n t s Nos. 643, 644 a n d 65-5, on account of con. tingent expenses 550 00' DISBURSEMENTS.

$1,640 20-

Balance d u e t h e G r a n d Secretary, on a c c o u n t of t o n t i n g e n t expenses, F e b r u a r y 1, 1890 $ 54 05 P a i d K e t c h e s o n & Reeves, p r i n t i n g Proceedings, 1890 1,090 20' Paid W m . B. Fletcher, on a c c o u n t of i n s u r a n c e on G r a n d Lodge jewels 7 60> P a i d W m . B . F l e t c h e r , on a c c o u n t of i n s u r a n c e on R e p r i n t P r o ceedings 6 60 Paid K e t c h e s o n & Reeves, on account j o b work 175 25. Paid L a w t o n a n d B u r n a p , on a c c o u n t of stationery 1 40 P a i d I n t e r - S t a t e P r i n t i n g Co., on account of supplies 1 50 Paid M o u n t Bros., on a c c o u n t of freight a n d drayage 5 95P a i d W i l l i a m H . Nye, on a c c o u n t of repairs on archives 14 00' P a i d J o h n H . B r o w n & Sons, on a c c o u n t of i n s u r a n c e on books and furniture 16 50 Paid M. H . Dickinson & Co., on account of stationery 2 50' P a i d r e n t of L i b r a r y , for 1890 150 00 P a i d postage a n d express charges for 1890 301 50' Total e x p e n d e d

$1,827 05-

Balance due G r a n d Secretary, F e b r u a r y 1, 1891 $186 85F r a t e r n a l l y .submitted, JOHN H. BROWN, Grand Secretary^

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On motion of Bro. COLEMAN, SO much of these r e p o r t s as r e lated to finance was referred to t h e Committee on F i n a n c e a n d Mileage, a n d t h e general r e p o r t of t h e Grand S e c r e t a r y waa referred to t h e Committee on E e p o r t s of G r a n d Officers. AMENDMENT TO BY-LAWS. Bro. CHILES C . COLEMAN offered the following resolution,, which was, on motion of Bro. TORRINGTON, adopted b y a u n a n i mous vote of t h e G r a n d L o d g e : Resolved, That Section 61, Chapter I, of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge be amended by striking from the third clause thereof the following words: "And he shall also publish triennially the membership rolls of the lodges." ROLL OF MEMBERSHIP NOT TO BE PTTBLISHED. On motion of Bro. JACOB D E W I T T , it was ordered b y a u n a n i mous vote of t h e Grand Lodge, t h a t the G r a n d S e c r e t a r y omit from t h e published Proceedings of the p r e s e n t A n n u a l Communication the roll of membership of the lodges. SPECIAL ORDER. On motion of Bro. B. H . CRAWEORD, it was ordered t h a t t h e exemplification of t h e work required b y t h e B y - L a w s , be m a d e a special order for 7:30 o'clock this evening. CALLED OFF. ' T h e M.-. W.-. G r a n d Master called t h e G r a n d L o d g e from, labor to refreshment until two o'clock p. M.

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SESSTON

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T h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master, after caking t h e usual precaut i o n s , called t h e M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge fi-om refreshment to labor .at t w o o'clock p. 51., after p r a y e r by t h e G r a n d Chaplain, with •officers a n d m e m b e r s as a t t h e forenoon session. AMENDMENT TO CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS. T h e G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , by request of W a s h i n g t o n L o d g e , No. 5, a t Atchison, presented and read t h e following a m e n d m e n t s to t h e C o n s t i t u t i o n of this Grand L o d g e : ATCHISON, KAN., February 3, 1891.

To the Most Worshipful Grand Master, Wardens and Brethren of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: BRETHREN: —At a regular communication of Washington Lodge, No. 5, A. F. & A. M., held in the City of Atchison, on the evening of Monday, February 2,1891, it was unanimously resolved to offer the following resolution, amending Section 5, of Article VI, of the Constitution of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of A. i\ & A. M. of Kansas, to read as follows: SECTION 5. A lodge may receive the petition of an applicant for membership from any Master Mason in good standing, who shall produce satisfactory evidence that he has been regularly dimitted from the lodge with which he was last affiliated, or that such lodge has surrendered its warrant, without regard to his place or the period of his residence, whether within or without this Grand Jurisdiction. Any member of a lodge, not at the time holding any elective office therein, against whom no charges are pending, and who is not under any pecuniary liabilities to his lodge, shall be entitled to dimission upon making application therefor at a stated communication; Provided, That such application . shall be made in writing and shall be accompanied by a statement from a duly authorized lodge of Master Masons, under seal of the lodge, that :8aid member has made application to join such lodge by affiliation, and said member shall retain his membership in the lodge granting the dimit until his lodge shall be notified of his election to membership by said other lodge. Fraternally submitted, [SEAL.] F . E . DAVIS, Worshipful Master. A. B. MARSH, Secretary. ATCHISON, KAN., February 3, 1891.

To the.Most Worshipfid Grand Master, Wardens and Brethren of the Most Worshipful Ch-and Lodye of A. F. &_ A. M. of Kansas: HHETHHE.N- :—Ata regular ciimmunication of Washington Lodge,No. it, A. F. & A. iVI., held in the City of Atchison on the evening of Monday, February 2,1891, it was unanimously resolved to offer the following resolution, amending Section 5U of Chapter I I of the By-Laws of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas, to read as iollows:

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Strike out all of Section 50, Chapter II of the By-Laws, and insert in lieu thereof the following resolution: Resolved, That no application for dimission shall be entertained except it be accompanied by a statement from some other lodge of Master Masons that said applicant has petitioned said lodge for membership. When such application, accompanied by such statement.is presented to the lodge, action shall be taken thereon without delay, and if sustained by a majority of all the members present, a dimit shall be granted, and the Secretary shall forward the same to the lodge holding the petition, with a statement that said petitioner is in good standing, and that his lodge dues are all paid to date. Fraternally submitted, [SEAL.] F . E . DAVIS, Worshipful Master. A. B. M.ARSH, Secretary. On motion t h e foregoing a m e n d m e n t s were referred to the •Committee on J u r i s p r u d e n c e . REPORT ON REPORTS OF GRAND OFFICERS. Bro. JACOB D E W I T T , from the Committee on R e p o r t s of G r a n d 'Officers, submitted t h e following report, which was on motion received and a d o p t e d ; To the M.'.W:. Crand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Reports of Grand Officers, to whom was referred the very able and interesting address of our M.'."VV.'. Grand Master, has •carefullj' examined the several topics therein contained, and find much to commend to the favorable attention of the members of this Grand Lodge. That the several business matters treated may receive that attention their importance demands, we fraternally recommend that the following references be made: First.— So much as relates to the issuance of, dispensations for the formation of new lodges, be referred to the Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation. Second.—So much as refers to rulings and decisions, to the Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence. Third.— So much as refers to the appointment of Grand Representatives, fraternal invitations to visit other Grand Lodges, attendance at •State School of Instruction at Topeka, special dispensations issued for various purposes, removal of Saltville Lodge to Barnard, laying corneristones, the issuance of duplicate charters to certain lodges, official visits, the surrender of charters, disposal of cases of appeals for charity, and the several matters of discipline disposed of, be approved. \Ve heartily agree with the M.'.W.". Grand Master in the matter of reading Proceedings of the Grand Lodge in the con-stituent lodges. If such a rule were faithfully and implicitly observed by the officers of our particular lodges, there would be less excuse for the members pleading ignorance of what is being done by the supreme body, from year to year. It should be our constant .study how we can best dispense light and knowl-

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edge among our masonic brethren. In passing from this interesting partof our report we again commend to your thoughtful attention the nobleand lofty sentiments contained in this able address. Your committee has carefully examined the general report of the R... W.'. Grand Secretary and recommend the approval of the several official acts performed by this official. Your committee takes this occasion to call the earnest attention of the Worshipful Masters and Secretaries of our particular lodges to thatportion of R.'.W.'. Grand Secretary's report that refers to the manner of making the annual returns. By a careful perusal of this as well as t h e reports of the Committee on Returns of Chartered Lodges, and a strictcompliance with the reasonable suggestions contained therein, it would not be long until these errors of omission and commission so often complained of, would be noted among the things of the past. Fraternally submitted, JACOB D E W I T T , JAMES H. McCALL, FRANK B. DAY, GEO. W. FARRON, Committee.

REPORT OF BOARD OF CUSTODIANS. B r o . W I L L I A M M . S H A V E R , Secretary of t h e Board of C u s t o d i a n s , p r e s e n t e d a n d read t h e r e p o r t of t h e w o r k done b y said B o a r d t h e p a s t y e a r , which was, on motion of B r o . J O H N H . BROWN, received a n d ordered printed in t h e P r o c e e d i n g s of t h e p r e s e n t A n n u a l Communication : To the M:.W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: As required by Section 28, Chaiiter I, Grand Lod^e By-Laws, theCustodians of the Work would respectfully submit the following as their annual report: The fir.st official work of the year was the holding of the State School' of Instruction for the qualification of Assistant Lecturers, as provided for by Section 43, Chapter I, Grand Lodge By-Laws, which School washeld at the Masonic Temple, in the City of Topeka, during the week Commencing Monday, April 7, 1890, the required thirty days notice being given to all the lodges by the R.'.W.'. Grand Secretary, due attention, being called to the fact that owing to the change in the plan of the dissemination of the work, adopted by the Grand Lodge at its last Communication, this would be the only School of Instruction in the work held at Grand Lodge expense during the year. The School was held at thetime and place specified, three sessions â&#x20AC;&#x201D; morning, afternoon and eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; being given daily. Of the Assistant Lecturers holding commissions during the previous year, four, viz: Bros. A. S. BARBER, of Salina; W. B. MOSIER, of Logan ; CHAS. A . ULLERICK, of St. Marys, and R. S. HEADY, of Independence,

failed to attend, the first named, Bro. BARBER, being confined to his bed

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-at h o m e as t h e result of a serious accident, and Bro. MOSIER'S absence being occasioned b y removal from t h e State. T h e r e was a fair attend-ance u p o n t h e School from abroad, a n d considerable i n t e r e s t was manifested a m o n g t h e Topeka b r e t h r e n . T h e M.'.W.'. G r a n d Master was present a t m o s t of t h e sessions, t h e R.'.W.-; D e p u t y G r a n d Master also d r o p p i n g i n occasionally, and d u r i n g part of two days t h e R.".W.". G r a n d Secretary shed upon u s t h e light of h i s b e a m i n g c o u n t e n a n c e , t h e attendance of t h e s e distinguished b r e t h r e n a d d i n g very materially to t h e interest of t h e School. On one of t h e evenings of t h e week no session was held, t h e hall being occupied by Siloain Lodge, No. 225, in special comm u n i c a t i o n with work on t h e third degree — t h e work being performed 'by t h e Siloam b r e t h r e n — t h e Grand Officers n a m e d , with t h e Cutodians, Assistant L e c t u r e r s a n d b r e t h r e n in a t t e n d a n c e u p o n t h e School being -present b y invitation. I t is needless to r e m a r k t h a t a very pleasant t i m e was h a d socially. No sessions were held o n S a t u r d a y afternoon a n d •evening, all t h e visiting b r e t h r e n in a t t e n d a n c e h a v i n g d e p a r t e d tor their homes. As a result of t h e School, certificates of qualifieation, as contemplated b y t h e By-Laws, were issued and forwarded to t h e M..W.'. G r a n d Master, certifying t o t h e fact t h a t t h e following n a m e d b r e t h r e n were skillful as w o r k m e n a n d proficient as ritualists, to-wit: Bros. ALONZO S . BARBER, of S a l i n a ; G E O . AV. BOTKIN, of H u t c h i n s o n ;

CAMPBELL E V A N S , of

H a m l i n ; W M . P . MUDGETT, of Greenleaf; Jos. B . STEPHENSON, of Belle P l a i n e ; D. D. H O A G , of Minneapolis; J . W. HOOTON, of L e b a n o n ; S. M. A L D R I C H , of E l l i s ; W . H . HARRISON, of E m p o r i a ; DELOS W . A C K E R , of

Vermillion, a n d A. K. WILSON, of Ellsworth. All of t h e Custodians signed t h e certificates for each of t h e b r e t h r e n n a m e d , e x c e p t in t h e case of t h e last o n e n a m e d , w h e r e t h e certificate w a s signed b y Bros. H O W E a n d S H A V E S only. I n t h e case of Bro. BARBER, who is well k n o w n to have t h e work, i t was considered t h a t t h e serious accident occasioning his unavoidable absence, oflTered sufficient excuse for his failure t o comply with t h e r e q u i r e m e n t of t h e law relative to a t t e n d a n c e a t t h e School, and h e n c e certificate was issued. T h e M.'.W.". G r a n d Master afterwards commissioned from a m o n g those b r e t h r e n certified to by t h e Custodians as being qualified, t h e fol,lowing n a m e d b r e t h r e n as Assistant Lecturers, to-wit: Bros. ALONZO S. BARBER, of S a l i n a ; G E O . W . BOTKIN, of H u t c h i n s o n ; CAMPBELL E V A N S ,

of H a m l i n ; W M . P . MUDGETT, of Greenleaf; Jos. B. STEPHENSON, of Belle : P l a i n e ; D. D. HOAG, of Minneapolis; J . W. HOOTON, of Lebanon ; W. H . H A R R I S O N , of E m p o r i a , a n d DELOS W . ACKER, of V e r m i l l i o n .

F r o m t h e r e p o r t s m a d e to t h e Secretary of t h e Board by t h e Custodians a n d Assistant Lecturers, t h e following r e p o r t of official acts a n d work performed, is p r e p a r e d : Bro. J A S . P. H O W E , Custodian, reports t h a t h e has performed n o offi'Cial work since last session of Grand Lodge. Bro. G E O . F . POND, Custodian, reports work performed a s follows: - I n s t r u c t e d Kincaid Lodge, U. D., of Kincaid, L i n n county, seven d a y s ;

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compensation received, $35.00; condition of work, good. Instructed Lane Lodge, TJ.D.,of Lane, Franklin county,seven days; compensation received, $35.00; condition.of work, good.. Instructed Parker Lodge, U.. D., of Parker, Linn county, eitrht days; compensation received, $40.00; condition of work, good. Instructed Maple City Lodge, TJ. D.,of Maple City, Cowley county, eight days; compensation received, $40.00; condition of work, good. Instructed Eureka Lodge, No. 88, of Pleasanton,. Linn county, six days; compensation received, $30.00; condition of work, good. Instructed Mt. Moriah Lodge, No. 179, of Kinsley, Edwardscounty, part of one day; no charge; condition of work, good. This lodge is reported to be taking great interest in the work, and being very enthusiastic workers. This special communication, called for work duringthe presence of the Custodian in the city, was held on about two hours notice, and an attendance of over forty was reported. A quartette discoursed fine music during the evening and at appropriate times duringthe degree, a practice that cannot be too highly commended. Instructed Pittsburg Lodge, No. 187, of Pittsburg, Crawford county, four days; compensation received, $20.00; condition of work, good. Instructed McJ'herson Lodge, No. 172, of McPherson, McPherson county, for one and one-half days; compensation received, S5.00; condition of work, good. I n structed Halstead Lodge, No. 46, of Halstead, Harvey county, for one day; compensation received, $5.00; condition of work, fair. Instructed Carson Lodge, No. 132,of Elk City, Montgomery county, for two and one-half days; compensation received,$10.00; condition of work,good. Instructed Keystone Lodge, No. 102, of Cofiey ville, Montgomery county, one evening; no charge; condition of work, excellent. Instructed Rising Sun Lodge, No. 8,of Fort Scott,Bourbon county,seven evenings; no charge;, condition of work, good. Instructed Girard Lodge, No. 93, of Girard,. Crawford county, for one and one-half days; compensation received, $5.00; condition of work, good. Instructed Harper Lodge, No. 206, of Harper, Harper county, one evening; no charge; condition of ^work,. poor. Instructed Halcyon Lodge, No. 120, of Peabody, Marion county,, one evening; no charge; condition of work, good. Instructed Reno Lodge, No. 140, of Hutchinson, Reno county, one evening; no charge;, condition of work, good. Instructed Burlington Lodge, No. 66, of Burlington, Coffey county, one evening; no charge; condition of work,good.. A great improvement in the work of the two last lodges named is noted. in the past two years. Bro. W. M. SHAVER, Custodian, reports work performed as follows: February 1, 1890, while at Grand Lodge at Salina, examined Bro. D. V. Cox, of Blaine, Pottawatomie county, who with other brethren at that point had been posted in part of the work by Bro. WILSON, Assistant Lecturer, with a view to obtaining dispensation for a new lodge, and as a. result of that examination, taken in connection with a subsequent report, made to him (SHAVER ) by Assistant Lecturer EVANS afterwards, and un-. der date of March 5, 1890, certified to the M.-.W.-. Grand Master that the brethren at Blaine were in possession of the work, and in that respect;

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qualified to receive dispensation; n o charge m a d e , a n d n o compensation received therefor. On May 21, 1890, Bro. THOS. K E N N E D Y , of Leoti, p r o posed W.'. M.'. of a new lodge desiring dispensation at t h a t point, presented himself at Newton for examination in t h e ritual, and after a careful and strict examination and some necessary instruction on weak points,Bro. KENNEDY was certified to t h e M.".W.\ G r a n d Master as being in possession of t h e work, and qualified to instruct his lodge should dispensation be g r a n t e d ; n o charge made, and no compensation received t h e r e for. F e b r u a r y 3 to 7, 1891, instructed Emerald Lodge, No. 289, of Lakin,. K e a r n e y county, in t h e w o r k ; found t h e b r e t h r e n very attentive a n d enthusiastic and t h e work in excellent condition ; one of t h e Past Master's of this lodge, Bro. F . L. PIERCE, a former Assistant Lecturer, was found to be very bright. After brushing u p on some weak points t h e work could be said to b e in very fine condition; t h e lodge is o u t of d e b t and prosperous. N u m b e r of days employed, five; compensation received,. $25.00 a n d expenses. F e b r u a r y 9 to 11, 1891, instructed Tyrian Lodge, ^ No. 246, of Garden City, F i n n e y county. H e r e also found the b r e t h r e n very attentive and enthusiastic; it was desired t o h a v e a longer school t h a n t h e t h r e e da}'s, b u t the time of t h e Custodian would not p e r m i t ; a great deal of good was accomplished, a n d t h e work may be said to have been left in fair condition ;^the lodge is out of debt, very pleasantly situ-ated, prosperous a n d working in perfect h a r m o n y . T h e b r e t h r e n propose to spend some more time and money in obtaining t h e work in t h e near future, with a view to m a k i n g Tyrian Lodge one of t h e b r i g h t lodges, a result t h a t can be certainly accomplished with the material in hand.. Compensation received, $15.00 and expenses. â&#x20AC;˘ Can also report t h e condition of t h e work in t h e h o m e lodges of Newton, viz: Newton Lodge, No.. 142, and Magnolia Lodge, No. 231, as excellent; working in perfect harm o n y , t h e m e m b e r s enthusiastic and taking great interest in t h e work. Bro. A. S. BARBEK, Assistant Lecturer, reports work performed as follows: in J u n e , J u l y and August, of 1890, was employed six days b y Sa-lina Lodge, No. 60, of Salina, Saline c o u n t y ; compensation received,. $30.00. I n December last this Lecturer was elected a n d installed W . \ M.'.. of this lodge, since which time n u m e r o u s communications for instruction have been held, with m a r k e d i m p r o v e m e n t in t h e condition of t h e work.. August 14,1890, Hoisington Lodge, No. 331, of Hoisington, B a r t o n county,, was instructed for eight d a y s ; compensation received, $40.00; condition of work, good. F e b r u a r y 1, 1891, Brookville Lodge, No. 209, of Brookville. Saline county, was instructed for five d a y s ; compensation received,. $25.00; condition of work, fair. Bro. Wji. P . MuDGETT, Assistant Lecturer, reports work performed as follows: Instructed Greenleaf Lodge, No. 232, of Greenleaf, Washington county, tor five d a y s ; compensation received, $25.00; condition of. work, good. Instructed Fraternal Lodge, No. 170, of L i n n , Wa.shington county, for four d a y s ; compensation received, $20.00; condition of work,, good. Instructed Clifton Lodge, No. 122, of Clifton, Clay county, for one. d a y ; compensation received, $5.00; condition of work, fair.

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Bro. D. D. HoAG, Assistant Lecturer, reports work performed as follows: December 16, 1890, instructed Oak Hill Lodge, U. D., of Oak Hill, Clay county, for three days; • compensation received, §14.00; condition •of work, fair. Bro. W. H. HARRISON, Assistant Lecturer, reports work performed as follows: January 15 to 17, 1891, instructed Allen Lodge, U. D.,of Allen, Lyon county, for two and one-half days; compensation received, $12.50; condition of work, fair. January 27 to 31, 1891, instructed Zeredatha Lodge, No. 80, of Cottonwood Falls, Chase county, for five days; compen:Bation received, $25.00; condition of work, fair. Bro. J. W. HooTOx, Assistant Lecturer, reports work performed as follows: Instructed Jewell I-odge, No. 11, of Jewell City, Jewell county, iseven days; compensation received, $17.50; condition of work, fair. Bros. BoTKiN, STEPHENSON and ACKER, Assistant Lecturers, report no "work performed, except occasional instruction in their home lodges, for -which no charge was made. Bro. CAMPBELL EVANS, Assistant Lecturer, has failed to make any report, but believe that very little work was performed by him. To recapitulate: Bro. HOWE, Custodian, reports number of lodges instructed, none; number of days employed, none; compensation received, none. Bro. POND, Custodian, reports number of lodges instructed, seventeen, being thirteen chartered lodges and four under dispensation; number of days employed, forty-six and one-half, in addition to several evenings; compensation received, $225.00. Bro. SHAVER, Custodian, reports number of lodges instructed, four; two under dispensation and two under charter; number of days employed, eight; compensation received, $40.00. Bro. BARBER, Assistant Lecturer, reports number of lodges instructed, three; number of days employed, nineteen; compensation received, $95.00. Bro. MuBGETT, Assistant Lecturer, reports number of lodges instructed, three; number of days employed, ten; compensation received, $50.00. Bro. HoAG, Assistant Lecturer, reports number of lodges instructed, one; number of days employed, three; compensation received, $14.00. Bro. HARRISON, Assistant Lecturer, reports number of lodges instructed, two; one chartered and one under dispensation; number of days employed, seven and one-half; compensation received, $37.50. Bro. HOOTON, Assistant Lecturer, reports number of lodges instructed, one; number of •days employed, seven; compensation received, $17.50. Total number of lodges instructed by Custodians and Assistant Lecturers: Under dispen.sation, eight; chartered, twenty-three; total, thirty-one; number of days •employed, 101; compensation received, $479.00. Fraternally submitted, JAS. P. HOWE, GEO. F. POND, W. M. SHAVER, Custodians of the Work.

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QUERY. Bro. J . D. M C B R I A N , of Vesper Lodge, No. 136, p r e s e n t e d t h e iollowing q u e r y , which was, on motion, referred to the Committee on J u r i s p r u d e n c e : First.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Is it lawful for any constituent lodge working under authority of this Grand Lodge, to receive and act upon the petition of an ap: plicant for the mysteries of masonry, who resides in the Indian Territory ? Second.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Can a constituent lodge, working under authority of this Grand Lodge, under any circumstances, receive and act upon the petition of any person, for the mysteries of masonry who is not an actual resident within this Grand Jurisdiction? A DISTINGUISHED VISITOR. W.-. B r o . JACOB D E W I T T took occasion to introduce to t h e M.-. W.-. Grand Master, a n d he to the members of t h e G r a n d L o d g e , JR.-.W.-. E e v . E G B E R T W . H I L L , P a s t Grand Senior W a r d e n , a n d present G r a n d O r a t o r of t h e G r a n d L o d g e of I n d i a n T e r r i t o r y , w h o was received w i t h distinguished honor b y his masonic b r o t h e r s on t h i s side of t h e line. I n a few cheerful a n d a p p r o priate r e m a r k s he r e t u r n e d t h a n k s for the honors conferred. AMENDMENT TO CONSTITUTION. Bro. J O H N H . BROWN, G r a n d Secretary, called u p t h e m a t t e r of the a m e n d m e n t to Section 6, Ai-ticle V I I I , of t h e Constitution of this G r a n d L o d g e , offered b y Bro. A L F R E D W H I T M A N a t the last A n n u a l Communication, (see page 77 of t h e P r o c e e d i n g s of 1890 a t S a l i n a ) , a n d on his motion the further consideration of this a m e n d m e n t was indefinitely postponed. PREAMBLE AND RESOLUTION. Bro. W. H . M A K E A N E Y offered t h e following p r e a m b l e a n d resolution, which was on his motion, received and a d o p t e d : WHEREAS, The Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star has appointed a committee of three, consisting of Bros. ALFRED WHITMAN, of Lawrence Lodge, No. 6; WILLIAM JULIEN, of Olathe Lodge, No. 19, and DANIEL C. WELCH, of McPherson Lodge, No. 172, with instructions to invite the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas to appoint a similar committee, whose duty it shall be to devise some feasible plan to establish an institution for the better care of the widows and orphans of our deceased brethren; therefore be it Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed by the M.".W.'. Grand Master, to meet and confer with a similar committee appointed by the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star for the purpose set forth in the foregoing preamble, and report the result of their labors to the M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge at its next Annual Communication to be held in the City of Leavenworth, Febriiary 17, A. D. 1892.

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SPECIAL COMMITTEE. T h e M.-.W.-.. Grand Master, in a c c o r d a n c e with t h e action of t h i s G r a n d Lodge, in a d o p t i n g t h e foregoing resolution, a p pointed t h e following b r e t h r e n a c o m m i t t e e : M.-.W.-. Bros. JOSEPH D . MCCLEVEETY, M A T T H E W M . M I L L E R and

H E N R Y C.

COOK.

ORDER FOR TRANSCRIPT. On motion of Bro. J O H N H . B R O W N , it w a s ordered t h a t H a r m o n y L o d g e , No. 94, at Neodesha, b e a n d is h e r e b y ordered to. send u p to t h e n e x t A n n u a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n of thisG-rand Lodge, a t r u e and perfect t r a n s c r i p t of t h e p r o c e e d i n g s of t h e trial o f one G E O R G E W . B U R C H F I E L D .

SPECIAL REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE. Bro. J O H N H . BROWN, on b e h a l f of t h e Committee on F r a t e r n a l Correspondence, p r e s e n t e d t h e following r e p o r t , which. w a s on motion, received a n d a d o p t e d : To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on Fraternal Correspondence has since our last Annual Communication, had under consideration two applications for recognition from two new Grand Lodges in the Australian Islands. Yourcommittee has carefully examined the several documents, official and unofficial, sent it, and ask leave to report, that it is favorably impressed with the out-look for our Masonic Institution in this far off country, once deemed only fit habitation for the outlaws of the British Islands; now becoming the homes of the best class of people, and is growing in importance, and your committee is pleased to note that masonry is keepingpace with the business progress of the several Australian Colonies. From, the documents before it, your committee finds that the masonic brethren in these Colonies conduct their lodges and Grand Lodges about as ourbrethren do in British America. NEW ZEALAND.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; In this Colony your committee finds that a convention composed of delegates from a large majority of the constituent lodges in this Colony, was held in the City of Wellington, September II,. A. D. 1889, at which time, after the usual preliminary proceedings had been disposed of, the convention proceeded, and organized the M.-.W.'. Grand Lodge of New Zealand, A. F. & A. M. The work of organizing conforms in all essential particulars with the common law and usage of freemasonry, as practiced in all English-speaking nations, there seemsto be no good reason why we should not extend a fraternal recognition to this new applicant for masonic favor, at the hands of its masonicbrethren. We therefore ofi'er the following resolution: Resolved, That the M.".W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas takes pleasure in extending to its masonic brethren in the Colony of New Zealand kindly

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and fraternal greeting, and tenders to them its earnest assurance of support in their efforts to establish and maintain an independent, supreme masonic power in the Colony of New Zealand, and it cheerfully accords to them a place in the sisterhood of Grand Lodges. TASMANIA.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Your committee has official advices of the organization of a new Grand Lodge in the Colony of Tasmania, the fifth that has been organized in the last decade in the Australian Islands. From the various documents placed in its hands your committee is pleased to note that all the lodges in this Colony, heretofore working.under charters granted by the Grand Lodges of England, Ireland and Scotland, have given in their adherance to the newly formed Grand Lodge of Tasmania. The Proceedings of the convention which organized this new Grand Lodge, seem in all respects to be in strict accord with the common law and usages of freemasonry as now practiced among us, and they are now exercising supreme authority over the Craft in that Colony. Your committee further learns that the other four Australian Grand Lodges have extended fraternal greetings and acknowledge their authority. Your committee notices that there were present at the organization of this Grand Lodge several distinguished masonic personages from New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria. The following officers were chosen to preside over the Craft: Rev. andM.'.W.'.Bro.E. D. PAULETT HARRIS, M . A., Grand

Master, and R.'.W.'. Bro. I. G. STEELE, Grand Secretary. It affords your committee great pleasure to offer the following resolution of recognition: Reaolved, That the M.'.W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas, A. F. & A. M., in Annual Communication, extends to the newly organized Grand Lodge of ..Tasmania fraternal greetings, and bids them a cordial welcome into the sisterhood of Grand Lodges. Your committee recommends that the usual exchange of Grand Representatives be made at an early day. Fraternally submitted, JOHN H. BROWN, For the Committee. INFRINGEMENT OF JURISDICTION. T h e controversy existing b e t w e e n H a l s t e a d L o d g e , 'No. 4 6 , at Halstead, a n d Galva L o d g e , JSTO. 251, a t Galva, in reference to infringement of jurisdiction, was, on motion, referred to t h e Committee on J u r i s p r u d e n c e for i t s 'consideration a n d r e p o r t .

REPORT ON LODGE RETURNS. Bro. DwiGHT BYINGTON, from t h e Committee on E e t u r n s of Charted Lodges, submitted a n d read t h e following r e p o r t , w h i c h was, on motion, received a n d adoj)ted : To the 31.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Chartered Lodges respectfully submits the following report: In the examination of the returns from the subordinate lodges for the past year we And a slight decrease in the number requiring correc-

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tion, and it affords your committee pleasure to congratulate a large majority of the lodges on the correct and satisfactory returns furnished, many of which are entitled to special mention, but space forbids them all, though we feel unwilling to pmit mention of the unusually neat returns from lodges Nos. 58,225 and 311. I t is equally unpleasant for your committee in the discharge of their duty in the correction and what may iseem as harsh and possibly unjust criticism of the incorrect returns, and i n the unsatisfactory effort to imagine an excuse for the manj' apparently stupid blunders and inconsistencies found in these incorrect returns. We sometimes wonder if it is a wise regulation of the Grand Lodge to cause its subordinates to be furnished the Constitution, By-Laws, Proceedings and various other guides and conveniences for the proper and correct transaction of their business, only to be thrust into some lonely pigeon hole or other receptacle of rubbish, there to be so effectually lost that they cannot be resurrected even when required to be included in the inventory. We have also wondered what untried scheme could be devised that would induce the officers of the lodges hereafter mentioned to unearth some of the literature provided for them by the Grand Lodge, and devote a little time to the perusal of such information as may be found in Article VII,Section 6 of the Constitution; Chapter I, Sections 61, €2 and 63, and Chapter II, Sections 13 and 30 of the By-Laws; the reports of this committee published in the Proceedings, or even the circular of the Grand Secretary enclosed with each set of blanks sent out, which contains full and complete instruction for making the annual returns, one page of which exhibits the following request in large type: •"8®"EEAD

T H I S CIHCULAK B E F O B E COMMENCING TO M A K E YOUR E E T U K N S . "

Your committee is unwilling to believe that it would have been afflicted with any such vexatious documents as have been found among the returns, if the officers of the lodges were familiar with the rules and regulations which they have promised to observe. As provided by Section 61, Chapter I of the By-Laws, the membership rolls of the lodges will be published with the proceedings of this Grand Communication. We find that the instructions of the Grand Secretary, that the names of members be given in full, and that they be written plainly and correctly, have failed in numerous instances to produce the desired result, and if the names appear in the Proceedings, as many of them are shown in the returns, much unjust censure of the Grand Secretary and printer will undoubtedly follow. We would therefore recommend that the Representatives of the lodges now present take it upon themselves as soon as the}' return to their homes to examine the copies of the returns of their respective lodges and see that the Grand Secretary is immediately furnished with a plainly written list of the full names of the officers and members for the year 1890. This would avoid the unjust censure, and the object of the Grand Lodge in publishing a <;orrect roll of the members be attained.

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Defects, irregularities and balances due the Grand Lodge have been found in the returns of the following lodges for the year 1890: No. 2.— The list of officers for the year 1890, is omitted from the roll, and the space is occupied by the names of the officers chosen to serve for the year 1891. No. S.— Is in arrears.for dues on one member omitted from last report; also in arrears 50 cents since 1887; total, $1.00. No. 5.—Accounts for 165 members; 180 names appear in the roll. We have no doubt the Secretary of Washington Lodge will substitute a new and correct return as soon as his attention is called to the error.' No. IS.—Accounts for three of the four members omitted in 1888, but fails to pay the dues on them for 1889. . One member is still unaccounted for and dues are unpaid on four for 1889, and one for 1890. Total, $2.50. No. ^1.— The name of .JOSEPH SOMMEKVILLE appears in the list of officers, also in roll of members. The names of D. S. CORY and FRANK VAN GROSBBCK are omitted from the roll without record of termination of membership. No. 1*4.—The names of JOHN T . CHAL.\IERS and JOHN D. POST appear

in roll without record of membership. The names of CHARLES BRYAN and CHARLES HOLMSTRONG are omitted from roll without record of termination of membership. The name of CHARLES BRYANT appears in the list of officers, also under the head of dimitted. The name of EDWARD S. HAYS appears under the head of erroneously reported last year; his name appea'rs in the return of last year under the head of dimitted. We find the lodge in arrears for 1890, $1.00, and for 1888, 50 cents; total. Si.50. We hope this lodge will substiUite a correct return before the Proceedings are published. No.SS.— The name of THOMAS HAMILTON is omitted from roll; no record of the termination of his membership. The name of ALBERT REED appears under the head of admitted in return of 1889, but was omitted from the roll of that year. The Lodge is in arrears 50 cents on each of these members; total, $1.00. No. SI.— Is in arrears for balance.due in 1887, $1.50. No. 40.— Is in arrears for balance due in 1887, 50 cents. No. 41.— The name of CLAY THOMAS is omitted from the roll without record of termination of his membership, and the lodge is in arrears for the dues, aniounting to 50 cents. The full names of the members appear in but few instances in the roll. Last year nearly all the names were given in full. No. 4^.—The name of ANDREW D . WALKER appears in the roll without record of membership. . The name of THOS. 3. PAGE appears in roll; the return for 1889 shows that he was dimitted. The name of THOS. .7. ADAMSON is omitted without record of the termination of his membership. The lodge is in arrears 50 cents.

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No. 43.— I s i n arrears for balance d u e i n 1887, Sl.OO. No. 44-—The n a m e of N . L . BOWMAN appears i n list of officers, also in roll of m e m b e r s . No. 45.— Omits t h e n a m e of ROBERT H . KELSEY from roll w i t h o u t record of t e r m i n a t i o n of h i s m e m b e r s h i p , a n d is in arrears for h i s dues, 60 c e n t s ; also is in arrears for balance d u e in 1888,50 c e n t s ; total, $1.00.* No. 4T.— T h e n a m e of A . W . PARHISH is omitted from t h e roll witho u t record of t e r m i n a t i o n of h i s i n e m b e r s h i p . One m e m b e r reported dim i t t e d ; n o n a m e s recorded u n d e r t h a t head. I n a n u m b e r of instances t h e initials of t h e n a m e s in rolls of 1889 a n d 1890 d o n o t agree. These s h o u l d b e corrected for publication. No. 4S.— T h e n a m e of W M . A . MAESH is omitted from t h e roll witho u t record of t e r m i n a t i o n of h i s m e m b e r s h i p . Balance d u e , 50 cents. No. 49.— T h e a m o u n t d u e from this lodge last year was paid to t h e G r a n d Secretary, b u t t h e p r o p e r credit h a d been o m i t t e d from t h e r e t u r n . No. 50.— T h e n a m e s of t w o dimitted, are n o t recorded u n d e r t h e proper head. No. 5S.— Record in recapitulation shows n i n e raised. U n d e r t h e p r o p e r h e a d i n g s we find seven raised, one admitted, a n d o n e reinstated. No. 61.— Two m e m b e r s w h o evidently had b e e n lost for some time, were found, w h e n t h e y a p p l i e d for dimits. T h e dimits were granted, a n d t h e n a m e s , L . B . W A S H B U R N a n d W . B . HAMILTON, a r e now erroneously

placed u p o n t h e roll. No. 7S,— O m i t s t h e n a m e s of J A M E S M . F U L L E R a n d M A T T H E W I L E S

w i t h o u t record of t e r m i n a t i o n of m e m b e r s h i p . T h e n a m e of A R C H H . CLAYWATER a p p e a r s in roll w i t h o u t record of m e m b e r s h i p , leaving a bala n c e d u e of $1.50. No. 76.— Omits t h e n a m e of J . W . C K Y D E R from record of n a m e s of m e m b e r s o m i t t e d from last r e p o r t ; also omits p a y i n g t h e 50 c e n t s ; is also in arrears for balance d u e i n 1888, $1.50; total, $2.00. JVo. 79.— T h e r e t u r n from t h i s lodge is n o i m p r o v e m e n t over previous r e t u r n s , a n d is n o credit to t h e lodge. T h e n a m e of J . H. M I L L S is omitt e d from t h e rolls, which, if properly recorded, would show s e v e n t y m e m b e r s instead of sixty-nine, a s reported, leaving a balance d u e of 50 cents, i n addition t o t h e $1.00 s h o r t in 1887. Total balance d u e , $1.50. No. 8Z.— T h e n a m e of SAMUEL P . DEMOT a p p e a r s in roll w i t h o u t record of m e m b e r s h i p . T h e n a m e of J . M. NARAMORE is recorded as dimitted, t h o u g h n o record can b e found of his having been a m e m b e r . No. 84.— T h e n a m e of MILLARD R . DICKINSON a p p e a r s a s J u n i o r W a r den a n d is also recorded as dimitted. T h e names of LAKE CLARK, JOHN N . I R W I N , J o s . H . M A R S H A L L a n d J . E . W E S T , a p p e a r in t h e list of officers,

also in roll of m e m b e r s . roll, v i z :

T h e following nine n a m e s a r e omitted from t h e

M A R T I N V . B I S H O P , D A V I D L . DAVIS, GLARKSON H A V E N S , E . L .

* See Grand Secretary's statemeot of cash received, page 45, Proceedings, 1890.

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THOMAS, D . .T. GKIEST, T . E . ICKES, ALEX. F . LEAVERTON, JOHN A. STEHBITT

and LEVI WILHELM. This lodge accounted for thirty-three members last year; there has been a decrease of one this year, leaving thirty-two to be accounted for. Dues are paid on twenty-eight; balance due, |2.00. Your •committee could criticise this return but prefer not to do so. No. 86.— Secretary claims an error of one member in last report and deducts 50 cents for same, without any explanation how or why the error occurred. The criticism of the return for last year by this committee should justify us in doubting if the Secretary is correct this year. We •charge back the 50 cents deducted. No. 87.— Is in arrears for the year 1887,50 cents. Eeturn has no impression of the seal. No. 90.— A deduction of 50 cents is made on account of the name of ISAAC PIERCE having been erroneously reported last year. The returns for last year show that the said name had been omitted from the roll for two years and had been placed upon the roll for that year, and the arrears ior dues paid. We find no record of the termination of his membership and conclude that the deduction is erroneous. Balance due, 50 cents. No. 9S.— Is in arrears for balance due in 1888, 50 cents. • No. 06.— The return from this lodge last year was bad enough; the one for this year is worse; if we were to add to the criticism of the return last year we might venture the opinion that the affairs of the lodge are -very loosely conducted, and the good of the fraternity might be subserved by the arrest of its charter. No. 97.— Is in arrears for balance due in 1887, $1.00. No. 102.—^^Is in arrears for balance due in 1888, 50 cents. No. 104-.— The impression of the seal, and the signature of the W.'. TM.'. are omitted. No. 106.— Two members omitted from the roll of 1887 have not yet Tjeen accounted for, neither have the dues, now amounting to S4.00. The .signature of the W.". M.". is omitted. No. 108.— The name of M. LOHEY, a Fellow Craft, is erroneously placed in the roll of members. No. 112.— The names of three who have taken dimits and of one who has been suspended, are erroneously placed in the roll of members. No. 118.— The names of WILLIAM DODD and JAMES M . DODD appesir

in the roll of members, and are also recorded as dimitted. The names of CEPHAS BO WEN, CHAS. A. KKAFT and JOE L . SAUNDERS appear on roll

without record of membership. The names of B. W. LADD and JAMES E . •OKR are omitted from the roll. The return accounts for thirty members. Your committee are in doubt as to the actual membership, also as to what would be the appearance of the return if the lodge had a member:ship of one hundred or more. No. 122.— Omits the name of one erroneously reported in last report.

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No. 1S4.— The name of REUBEN PERRY is omitted from the roll without record of termination of membership, and lodge is in arrears 50 cents. No. 1S7.— Is in arrears for balance due in 1888, 50 cents. No. ISO.—Violates Section 8, Chapter II, of the By-Laws. No. ISl.— Is in arrears for the year 1889, |1.00. No. 1S7.^ Is in arrears for the year 1887, S3.00. Your committee has been unfortunate in getting the attention of the officers to this matter,, but is firm in the belief that this little matter will be rectified and due apology made for the delay, if it ever comes to their knowledge. No. 141.— Neglects to take credit for 50 cents over-paid in 3888. No. 14^.—Your committee is of the opinion that the officers of this lodge will be glad of the opportunity to substitute a complete and correct return for the one submitted. The list of officers does not appear in the roll, and it is otherwise defective. The lodge is in arrears for the year 1889,50 cents. ' ' " No. 145.— Is in arrears for two years' dues on three members not accounted for in 1889, $3.00. • No. 147.— The names of two reinstated are not recorded under thathead. The name of JOHN C. SMITH appears in roll also as dimitted. The name of ALVIN BATTEY, who was suspended last year, also appears in the roll. The lodge is in arrears for errors in returns of 1887,1888,1889 and 1890, $2.00. • • • • No. 148.— The name of G. I. VEKBECK appears in roll twice. . . No. 16S.— The name of THOKP B . JENNINGS is recorded as admitted October 24, 1890; the same name appears in roll of 1889: The name of JOHN R . HAUKE is recorded as omitted in last report; the same name appears in roll of 1889. SAM CONLEY is recorded raised April 4,1890; his name is omitted from the roll. For a lodge of twenty-five members, this is a very unsatisfactory return, and we have no doubt the officers will be glad to correct it before it is published. No. 153.— The returns from this lodge for the past three years have shown entirely too many errors for a membership of twenty-nine, and for the credit of the lodge we hope that the representative present will see that the return for this year, at least, is corrected before it is published. The name of N. A. BAKER appears in list of officers, also is recorded as dimitted. The name of SAMUEL F . SCOTT appears in list of officers, also in roll. The names of HENRY H. GAITHER, THOMAS BAKER and

SAMUEL JAMES are omitted fro in the roll without record of termination of membership. Twenty-eight members were shown last year; an increase of one is shown this year. Dues are paid on only twenty-eight, leaving a balance due of 50 cents. No. 154-—The return for this year shows an increase of four, and that the lodge should have seventy-two members. Dues are paid on onlyseventy-one Balance due, 50 cents.

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No. 161.— The names of THOS. MCELHOY and T. J. WILSON are omit-

ted from the roll. These names make the number of members thirtyseven, and show the lodge to be in arrears $1.00. No. 16S.— A deduction of $1.00 is made on account of the name of one member having appeared twice in roll of 1889. The names of FREDHANNIE and JOHN WITWEK are omitted from the roll. We find that the lodge should have forty-eight members, and is in arrears $1.00. No. 163.— If a representative from this lodge is present, we hope he will note the comments made hy this committee on the returns for 1888 and 1889, and see that corrections are made and arrears paid., I n the return for 1890,50 cents is deducted on account of one erroneously reported last year. No explanation appears why the same amount should not be paid for one omitted at the same time; 50 cents due for this error in addition to $5.00 due last year; total, $5.50. No. 164.— The names of JAMES S. EWING and ABRAM S. WALLING are

found in roll without record of membership. The name of JAMES S. E D WARDS is omitted from the roll without reason. The name of ARTHUR D . LiGHTNKR appears in list of officers and is also recorded as dimitted.. The name of JOHN S. EDWARDS appears in roll, also is recorded as erroneously reported last year. The.name of ROBEUT E . HAGUE is recorded asomitted in last report; his name is found in the roll of last year. No. 169.— The names of H. A. RUSSELL and E D . SKINNER appear in

without record of membership. The recapitulation shows only thirty-one members; roll contains thirty-three names, and dues are paid on thirty-three. The roll of this lodge is conspicuous for the absence of surnames. No. 170.— The names of the officers chosen to serve for 1891 are found in the space intended to-show the officers for-1890.- This error shows that the Junior Deacon for 1890 was raised in January-, 1891. No. 171 — Omits impression of seal. No. 174.—Deduction is made for one erroneously reported last report;. his name is not found under that head. The report referred to was not-' among those examined last year, and the imperfections now found in it lead your committee to believe the deduction to have been erroneous,, and should not be allowed. Dues are paid on seventy members; roll has seventy-one names. Balance due, $1.00. No. i77.—Forty-one members are accounted for. The name of JACOB G. VoQELGASONG is recorded as raised, but omitted from the roll. This gives the lodge forty-two members,and leaves the amount due'50 cents. No. 178.— The name of JOHN H . SHANNON is omitted from the roll without record of the termination of his membership. Amount due for the omission, 50 cents. No. 179.—The names of the officers are duplicated in the roll. No. i<?O.^The names of three are recorded as suspended for n o n payment of dues, also under the head of suspended for unmasonic conduct. The impression of the seal appears on the first page in space intended for the use of the Grand Secretary.

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No. 181.— For two years this loilge has violated Section 8, Chapter 11, of the Grand Lodge By-Laws. No. 184.—The roll of this lodge is conspicuous for the absence of surnames ( ? ) . No. 188.— Is in arrears for the year 1888, 50 cents. No. 189.— The names of F. A. CHIPMAN, R . GREGG, T . P. HILL and B.

WiSNEK were erased from the roll. No reason appearing why they were ' not members of the lodge, we have restored the names and find the number in the roll now agrees with the number in the recajsitulation. Credit : should have been taken for one erroneously reported last report. Overpaid 50 cents. No. 193.— The name of the Secretary is found in the list of officers, also in roll of members. No. 194.— Your committee decline to criticise the return from this lodge and will only refer to what was said last year, and kindly ask the representative from that lodge to see that correct returns are substituted for those now in the Grand Secretary's possession, for the years 1889 and 1890, as soon as possible. No. 197.—An examination of the return from this lodge would suggest a somewhat severe criticism. Reflection, however, decides your committee to leave the criticism to the Committee of the Whole. The following irregularities appear: The name of GH-'^RLES A. HAULENBECK is found in the roll without record of membership. The names of GEORGE SoHowE and HOWARD PELTON who were raised, and J, S. BABNIIART,

who was admitted in 1889, but omitted from the roll of that year, appear in the return for this year without explanation; the names of JAMES W . • CARTER, DAVID GIBSON, GEORGE W.HORNBEGK and JOHN A. INGRAM, are

found in the roll of members and recorded as suspended. The names of CHARLES A. CHAMPLIN and WM. H . MORRIS appear in the roll, and are also

recorded as dead. The name of A. C. HIGBIE appears in roll, also is recorded as dimitted.

The names of JOHN M . SILVERTHORN, W . L . HILL,

CHARLES M . GRAY and GEO. R . COLE, recorded as raised, and H. M. NEAL

.and WM. DEITRICH recorded as admitted in 1890, are omitted from the roll. The imperfect returns from this lodge for several years past leave your committee in doubt if the full amount of dues are paid this year, but we find the lodge in arrears from last year, S1.-50. No 198.— For the third time your committee find an incorrect return from this lodge of seventeen members, and believe we would be justified in suggesting a severe remedy for the inexcusable errors found, but forbear, in the hope that some one will call the attention of the officers to the necessity of substituting correct returns and payment of arrears. The name of M. A. CONKLIN appears in the roll without record of member-ship. The name of SAM DINSMORE is recorded as dimitted; no record is found of his membership. Only fifteen of the seventeen names are found in the roll, and the lodge is in arrears $1.00 in addition to the amount due last vear, $2.50.

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No. S05.— The names of two dimitted are not recorded. No. ^07.— Dues are paid on forty-three members; roll contains fortj'four names; last year dues were paid on forty-eight; roll contained fortynine names, showing a shortage of fl.OO in addition to $1.00 due and unpaid since 1888; total due, $2.00. No. HOS.—Your committee is not in the best of hurnor after laying aside the return from this lodge, but content themselves with the thought that it might have been worse. The names of WM. F . BROWN, GARY PRIMROSE, HARRY SMITH and R. B. MARR are omitted from the roll without

record of the termination of membership. These names, added to the roll, make the number of members twenty-nine, which is probably correct. The. lodge is in arrears for the four omitted, $2.00, in addition to 50 • cents due last year; total, $2.50. No. SIS.—The name of ISAAC W. ABBOTT is omitted from the roll; deduction is made on account of the name of SAMUEL 0. MOORE having "been erroneously reported last year. Reference to the return last year • shows the names of SAMUEL O. MOORE and THOS. H . MOORE to have been

mixed, and the deduction erroneous. Due, 50 cents. No. 217.—The name of C. M.' BALFOUR appears in roll; also as dimitted. The following explanation is made by the Secretary: " You will notice in the list of members C. M. BALFOUR'S name appears, and .also as dimitted. The Doctor BAI,FOUR moved away from here last spring, and settled in Brown county, and we thought we was doing our lodge no injustice in dimitting him." It seems to be ah open question whether the Doctor ever asked for a dimit. No. SIS.— The name of WM. H . GANDY appears in the list of officers; -also under the head of dimitted. No. SSS.^This return is incomplete, and shows a very loose way of doing business, which it might be well for the Grand Lodge to investigate. Sixteen names are recorded as suspended on December 20,1890; these suspensions are not recorded in the recapitulation, nor do we find .any explanation of the case, and necessarily conclude that it must have been done to avoid the payment of Grand Lodge dues. This return • should not be accepted, and your committee hopes that if there is a representative of the lodge present that he will see that a new return is made with proper explanation. The lodge is in arrears for the year 1888, 50 • cents. No. S26.—The name of WILLIS F . SMITH appears in list of officers, also under the head of dimitted. The names of CHARLES SOWARD and WALTER HARKNESS are omitted from the roll without record of termination of membership. The lodge should have twenty-eight members. Dues are paid on only twenty-seven. Balance due, 50 cents. No. SS3.—'i\\& name of EVRETT PIKE is recorded as erroneously reported last year. The return for last year shows his name among the list of officers, but we find no record of the termination of his member;ship.

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No.ZS9.— Credit is taken for .50 cents overpaid last year on JAMES. P. ROADS, erroneously reported in that year. The return for 1889 showsthat credit was taken for three dimitted, and that ROADS was one of the three. The credit is erroneous and the lodge is in arrears 50 cents.. Section 8, Chapter II, of the Grand Lodge By-Laws, has been violated, for the past two years. No. 242.— The names of four members are recorded under the head, of din.itted and only three are accounted for in the recapitulation. No. 24s.— Makes a failure in the attempt to account for twenty-eight • members, and is deserving of censure. Twenty-three members were accounted for in last report. The return for this year accounts for an increase of five, which would give the lodge twenty-eight members. Only twenty-four names are found in the roll and dues are paid on only twenty-four. The names of two reinstated and one omitted from last report cannot be found, and the name of MARION SMITH is omitted from the roll without record of the termination of his membership. Thelodge is in arrears for dues unpaid $2.00. No. Z47.— The name of KING W . BAKER appears in roll without rec-ord of membership, and it is presumed-that he was omitted from the roll last year. The name of P. M. BALL is substituted in roll this year for J.. P. BALL as returned last year. The lodge is in arrears for dues on K. W.. BAKER for last year, 50 cents. No. 2iiS.— The name of GEO. W . ELRICK appears in list of officers and is also recorded as dead.

The names of PETER M . SCHLEPPY and EDWARD

J. PETERSON are omitted from the roll without record of termination of membership. • The name of one omitted from last report is not recorded under that head, neither are the dues paid. We find that the lodge hastwenty-four members and dues are paid on only twenty-throe, making total arrears, $1.00. A correct return should be substituted without delay. No. Z6S.— The name of \VM. L . PECK appears twice in the list of officers. No. S67.—The names of JOHN R . GLASSCOCK, DELL HARRIS, D . R . BROWN, .

W. H. POTTER and REYNOLDS, are omitted from the roll without record of termination of membership. The name of W. H. DOWNING appears in list of officers and is also recorded as dead. The roll shows that, quite a number of surnames have been omitted and initials substituted.. The impression of the seal is omitted, and lodge in arrears 50 cents. It would be to the credit of this lodge if a correct return were substituted for the one now in the possession of the Grand Secretary. No. 270.— The names of E. A. MAY and JOHN TYREE appear in the list of officers,also in roll. The name of S. P. FRAZIER appears in the list; of officers and is also recorded as suspended. The names of MARK TAYLOR and ROLAND J. PARKER are omitted from the roll without record of termination of membership, on which the lodge is in arrears for dues, $1.00. No. 27S.— The names of two reported as admitted and four as dimit-^ ted are not recorded under the proper heads. The names of JOHN M -

1890-91.

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CHAIN, a n d of t h r e e of t h e officers a r e recorded as dead, though n o d e a t h s are reported. ' W e h a v e no words of praise for this r e t u r n . No. S73.— I s in arrears for t h e year 1887, 50 cents. No. ZS3.— T h e n a m e of H A H E Y L . COHEN appears in t h e list of officers a n d is also recorded as dimitted. No. S87.— T h e n a m e s of J O H N S . ABBOTT and P H I L W P JEROME a p p e a r in

t h e list of officers a n d a r e also recorded as dimitted. T h e lodge is in arrears for t h e year 188S, $1.00. No. 292.— T h e n a m e of ENOCH TODD appears in roll w i t h o u t record -of m e m b e r s h i p . T h e n a m e of E. WILLIAMSON is omitted from roll witho u t record of t e r m i n a t i o n of m e m b e r s h i p . Erroneous deduction is m a d e -of 50 cents, overpaid last year. T h e lodge is in arrears as follows: Balance d u e last year, $1.50; erroneous deduction, 50 c e n t s ; dues on ENOCH •TODD, 50 c e n t s ; total, $2.50. No. 293.— I s i n arrears for t h e year 1889, SI .00. No. 306.—Was i n arrears last year, $5.52; h a s paid $3.85; balance d u e :S1.67. No. 310.— T h e n a m e s of two Fellow Crafts were found in t h e roll of m e m b e r s a n d erased b y t h e committee. No. 312.— Deduction of $2.00 is m a d e on account of t h e n a m e s of L E W I S A. CRULL, J A M E S M . S P A Y D , J A M E S A. COKWIN a n d

M! C. HOUSTON

having b e e n erroneouslj' reported last year. T h e r e t u r n for last year -shows t h a t CRULL a n d SI-AYD served as officers in t h a t year, a n d y o u r committee is unable to find a record of termination of m e m b e r s h i p of any of t h e m e m b e r s n a m e d , and therefore concludes t h a t t h e deduction is erroneous, a n d t h a t dues should be paid on t h e m for t h e years.1889 and 1890, a m o u n t i n g to $4.00. • No. 324.— T h e n a m e of o n e omitted is n o t recorded u n d e r t h a t h e a d . Grand Lodge dues are w i t h h e l d on one m e m b e r for t h e reason t h a t h e is .a clergyman. Section 7, Article V I I , of t h e Constitution, being still i n force, t h e deduction is erroneous, a n d t h e lodge is in arrears 50 cents. Initials are substituted in roll for this year in place of s u r n a m e s in t h e roll of last year. Y o u r committee would prefer to be excused from m a k i n g a n y furt h e r complaints regarding t h e returns for t h e past year, b u t in justice to t h e G r a n d Secretary a n d h i s ineffectual efforts for t h r e e yeaj-s to obtain .something like a correct inventory of t h e Proceedings of this G r a n d Lodge ( especially t h e b o u n d volumes) in t h e possession of t h e constitue n t lodges, we believe it o u r d u t y to call attention to t h e m a t t e r once more. W e a r e informed by t h e Grand Secretary t h a t in order to b e able to supply t h e c o n s t i t u e n t lodges with full sets of t h e Proceedings, a n d to know if t h e lodges are in possession of t h e Proceedings t h a t h a v e been sent o u t from t i m e t o time, it is necessary t h a t h e should know" t h e n u m b e r a n d of w h a t years each lodge has, a n d for t h a t p u r p o s e a portion of page 16 of t h e a n n u a l returns has been set apart for this information for t h e past t h r e e years. T h e attention of t h e Secretaries h a s been

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called to t h i s m a t t e r i n every way t h a t could be devised, y e t t h e r e t u r n s • of t h e past year, like those of t h e other years, are of n o value for t h e purpose i n t e n d e d , as the following s t a t e m e n t will show : T h e following n u m b e r e d lodges h a v e m a d e no e n t r y in t h e page for t h i s information, viz: Nos. 11,15,24,25, 27, 32, 38, 43, 46, 55, 61, 66, 67, 72, 75,93,103,108,109,124,134,139,147,148,174,178.197,199,200, 204,207,214, 219, 221, 223, 235, 243, 267, 279, 283, 285, 287, 294, 309, 318, 328 —total, 46. K o e n t r y in space designated to give t h e n u m b e r of b o u n d volumes is found in t h e r e t u r n s from t h e following n u m b e r e d lodges, viz: Nos. 1, 8 , 1 7 , 2 6 , 3 5 , 3 9 , 4 9 , 5 3 , 5 4 , 6 2 , 6 3 , 7 1 . 7 9 , 8 7 , 9 0 , 9 1 , 9 8 , 1 0 1 , 102, 105, 107,116, 118,129, 141,142, 143, 151, 155, 158,169,170,171,172,173,179,181,184,194,. 196, 205, 210, 212, 215, 217, 222, 224, 244, 245, 259,263, 264,269, 270,278,284,. 288, 292, 298, 314, 317, 325, 320, 331 —total, 64. N o e n t r y in space designated to give t h e n u m b e r of p a m p h l e t s isfound in t h e r e t u r n s from t h e following n u m b e r e d lodges, viz: Nos.. 6, 8, 12, 14, 30, 33, 35, 39, 44, 47, 49, 51, 54, 56, 62, 63, 68, 77, 79, 81, 82, 84,. 87, 89, 90,91,98,100,101,105, 106, 110, 115, 116, 118, 119,121, 125, 127, 128,. 129, 130, 131,132,133,135,137,140,141,142,143,144, 146, 151, 152, 153,158, 163, 164,166,169,170,171,172,173,175,179,181,184,189, 191, 193, 194, 195,. 202, 205, 210, 212, 216, 222, 224, 225, 234, 242, 244, 245, 256, 257, 258, 262, 263,. 269, 270, 271, 276, 278, 284, 296, 315, 317, 324, 325, 327, 331 —total, 106. T h e information given i n m a n y of t h e r e t u r n s a p p e a r s to be correct,. w h i l e in s o m e of t h e m t h e r e a r e indications of errors, s h o w i n g t h a t guessi n g h a s b e e n resorted t o in place of facts. E n t r i e s a r e m a d e in t h e b l a n k spaces i n d i c a t i n g t h e a m o u n t e x p e n d e d for charity, s h o w i n g t h a t oneh u n d r e d a n d fifty-six lodges h a v e c o n t r i b u t e d $6,722.30. N o r e t u r n s h a v e b e e n received from t h e following lodges to F e b r u a r y 1, 1891: Nos. 4,9,14, 20, 23, 34, 52, 59, 65, 74, 80, 83, 92, 111, 113, 123, 136,. 138, 157, 167, 183, 186, 192, 206, 211, 236,240, 265, 266, 277, 290, 295, 301, 303,. 320, 326 — t o t a l , 36. T h e seal is omitted from t h e following r e t u r n s , v i z : Nos. 87,100,102,. 104, 130, 142,158, 171, 181,194, 239, 243, 249, 267, 292, 316, 318. T h e s i g n a t u r e of t h e W.'. M.'. is omitted from t h e following r e t u r n s : Nos. 67, 104, 106. T h e a m o u n t s found to b e d u e t h e G r a n d Lodge a n d u n p a i d as showiii b y t h e retifrns are as follows: $1 .50 ^fo. 124 $1 00 N 0. 72 .; % 5 0 No. 3

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SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON NECROLOGY. T h e M.-."W.-. G r a n d Master a n n o u n c e d t h e a p p o i n t m e n t of t h e following b r e t h r e n on Necrology: Bros. J . D. M C B R I A N , . No. 1 3 6 ; J O H N C . KBTOHESON, N O . 1 0 ; "VV. H . M A K E A N Y , N O . 218 ;' W I L L I A M J U L I E N , N O . 19, a n d J A M E S M C D E R M O T T , N O . 110..

REPORT ON LODGES U. D. B r o . C H I L E S C . COLEMAN, from t h e C o m m i t t e e on

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U n d e r Dispensation presented a n d r e a d t h e following r e p o r t , , which was, on motion, received a n d a d o p t e d : To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation, makes the following report upon the work of the past year done by our "infant lodges:" By the action of this Grand Lodge at Salina last year, the dispensations of two lodges of 1889 were continued in force for 1890, namely: Andale and Oak Hill. Both have continued at labor during the year and submitted their work for inspection. 1. We find that Andale Lodge, located at Andale, has held duringthe year only eleven communications, meeting once in each month. A marked improvement is noticeable in the work done over that of the formeryear, and while the Secretary does not fully comply with the requirements of our By-Laws concerning certificate and recapitulation, yet in view of the otherwise excellent record we feel disposed to overlook his errors. The lodge now has twenty-one members, who all sign the petition for a charter,, and we recommend that their prayer be granted. 2. The chairman of your committee has made a'personal inspection of Oak Hill Lodge, located at Oak Hill, in Clay county. The refusal of a charter last year had a very discouraging effectjon many of the good men and true who compose its membership. We find that they have

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held nineteen communications, and have done work in all the degrees. This lodge has eighteen members, every one of whom are earnest and worthy masons; each one has his dues paid up in full; each one is thoroughly pledged to the success of the little lodge in the "vast wilderness," to which all have given much earnest work. AVhen no candidate was in waiting they have practiced the ritual. At considerable expense and loss of time they have employed the services of a competent and duly authorized lecturer, W.-. Bro. DAVID D . HOAG, to instruct them in the mysteries, and Bro. HOAG, now a member of this committee, heartily concurs in this report, certifying to the zeal and efficiency of the officers, and that thej' are well versed in the work. Oak Hill is a little hamlet on the Chicago, Kansas & Western (branch of Santa F6) railroad, about twelve miles from the nearest lodge, in a prosperous agricultural region, and your committee believes there is abundant and immediately available niaterialwithin its bounds to make a prosperous lodge. We earnestly recommend that the petition for a charter be granted. M.'.W.". Grand Master, JOHN C. POSTLETHWAITK, lias issued during the year just closed only nine letters of dispensation for new lodges, the smallest number in any year since the writer of this report has been a member of the Grand Lodge. Not that the zeal of masons for their noble Order has been growing cold; not that any aspiring lodge has been unjustly restrained by the official hand, but only that the hard hand of material adversity has been heavy upon the people of our State, and masonry, like our business enterprises arid energies has felt the crushing weight of the hard times. But while the number of new lodges is comparatively small, yet we think the Grand Lodge, Grand Master, and the masons composing these nine, are to be congratulated that the results of the year's labors in the new lodges has been so highly satisfactory. 1. The first dispensation issued in 1890, as we learn from the Grand Secretary, was to Allen Lodge, at Allen. We have in our possession an alleged transcript of the minutes of sifch a lodge, evidently prepared by the competent and capable hand of the Secretary. And to us it appears that nothing but inexcusable negligence can account for the absence from the transcript, and presumably from the minutes, of any reference to the letters of dispensation, except merely that " a dispensation was read." Whether it was a dispensation from His Catholic Reverence, Pope LEO X I I I , or from his late majesty, King KALAKAUA, does not appear. But yet, from the transcript, we learn that a great deal of work was done, and it has the appearance of being well done. They have held thirty communications; elected fourteen candidates, entered thirteen, and passed and raised twelve. We find that at their last communication a special committee was appointed to prepare a recapitulation of the work for the use of your committee, which doubtless accounts for the fact that none was received. And though nothing is said about it, we presume they also had a special committee to certify the transcript, as the certificate is also missing, probably keeping company with the dispensation .and recapitulation in the "far hence.'' The lodge, however, appears to

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be in excellent working order, and on the high road to pro.sperity and usefulness. We recommend "Allen" to be chartered. 2. From a second transcript in our hands, we learn that about March 1,1H90, a dispensation was issued for the formation of a new lodge to be known as Formoso Lodge, at a city of the same name. No copy of the dispensation appears in the minutes. This omisision, for which under the unmistakable instructions of the Grand Secretary there seems to be no possible excuse, and the additional neglect of the officers to properly certify the transcript, are the only matters which appear subject to criticism. An excellent recapitulation materially aids your committee in coming to a satisfactory conclusion. We notice, with approval, that after the raising of a candidate to the Sublime Degree, he is required to commit the lectures and undergo an examination in open lodge; also that the members resolve to hold weekly meetings for practice and instruction, which we consider highly commendable. This lodge also furnishes your committee with a complete copy of their By-Laws, including an historical sketch, from which we learn that its charter was granted by this Grand Lodge at the 1891 session at Fort Scott. To the end that it may not be necessary to change that record, and for the additional reason that we think the lodge deserves it, we recommend that it be so ordered. 3. The third dispensation issued during the year was to Rosedale Lodge, at Eosedale. It was dated February 26, 1890, and under it the lodge went immediately to work, and have been industrious and faithful, having held thirty-three communications and raised five petitioners to the Sublime Degree. The Secretary sends your committee an excellent transcript, whose only fault is the omission of an official certificate to its correctness. We hope you will grant Rosedale the charter for which her twenty-six members unanimously petition. â&#x20AC;˘ 4. We are told in holy writ, "There were giants in those days.' It would appear from what follows,that "those days" have returned. On March 24, 1890, the Grand Master issued his dispensation to fourteen masons to form Blaine Lodge, at the little town of that famous name in Pottawatomie county. Within the time limited in their warrant they have held fifty-five communications, being one to every five and onequarter days; acted on thirty-nine.petitions, of which thirty-two were elected, and seven rejected ; made thirty-one Entered Apprentices, twenty-nine Fellow Crafts and twenty-:five Master Masons; have collected from all sources nearly a thousand dollars, of which $386.37 remains in the hands of Treasurer, all debts being paid. While the transcript is not a model of beauty, yet it is far more full and accurate than ordinary, lacking only the certificate. In the face of this record we would feel accused of unfairness if we did not promptly recommend the charter for which these tried workmen ask. 5. Kincaid Lodge commenced work April 4, 1890, presumably by virtue of a dispensation, though no allusion to that very irriportant document is made in the minutes, beyond the suggestion that "the dispen-

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sation was read." What its possible contents may have been, from what foundation of authority it emanated, to whom and for what purpose issued, are all left to the athletic imagination of the committee. From the minutes which follow we ascertain that the lodge is capable of efficient work, and has wrought to some advantage. The transcript is finished with a proper certificate and a fair recapitulation of the work done. We think no error will be committed in granting Kincaid a charter, notwithstanding the serious defect in the minutes, to which attention is called in the above remarks. 6. "Peace reigns within our walls and prosperity within our palaces." So quotes the Worshipful Master of Lane Lodge, located at Lane, Kansas, in a private letter to the chairman of your committee. This lodge started out, apparently, with a strong element of clay in the iroa of its composition, which retarded its early progress; but being purged of the dross by a proper refining power, the true metal has asserted itself in excellent though not abundant work. The excellent and complete record furnished us by the Secretary, lacking no essential feature, bears witness to the fact that tlie lodge can do first-class work, and is in the hands of officers who are no novices in the sublime art. We recommend for Lane Lodge a charter, indulging the hope that the discords.of its earlier days, so happily reduced to harmony, may serve as a forcible illustration to each of its masons of " How good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity." 7. An excellent transcript comes to us from Leoti Lodge at the city of that name. This lodge evidently has a competent brother at the Secretary's desk. Although not receiving its dispensation until nearly half the year was past, the record shows eleven masons raised to the Sublime Degree. We see nothing to criticise beyond a few verbal inaccuracies, such as opening and closing in due form. We note the further fact that on severaj occasions they introduced an Entered Apprentice into a Fellow Craft's lodge for examination, which, in the opinion of the committee, is irregular. We cheerfully recommend that Leoti be chartered, and predict for it a useful career. . 8. If it were possible for us to recommend the complete suspension from all masonic privileges for six months of a Secretary and Master who send us a transcript lacking every essential of such a document, we should feel tempted to do so in the case of Parker Lodge, at the town of Parker. We have, what, by again falling back on our stalwart imagination, we will assume to be acopy of the minutes of thelast named lodge; no recapitulation, no certificate, no mention of By-Laws;' by some unaccountable oversight a copy of the dispensation does appear in the minutes, and from it we learn this lodge had its beginning July 15,1890, if our guess is right that this is a copy of the record. The lodge has done good work, and from sources outside the transcript we are led to believe masonry will not suffer in its hands. Six masons within its doors have passed through the sublime mysteries and several others are on the way, and the lodge appears in a fair way to become a valuable "handmaiden" to this Grand

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Lodge, and it might, perhaps, be unwise to permit careless work by one or two trusted craftsmen, to cause the whole edifice to be rejected. Being satisfied, therefore, that this public notice of glaring faults will be a sufficient correction of them, we recommend that Parker Lodge be chartered. 9. Last upon the list comes Maple City Lodge, at Maple City, Cowley county, which was first opened, as the record shows, in due form on October 11, 1890. The petition for a charter is signed by sixteen members, which probably includes one who on December 27th, was received and admitted on dimit, by motion and vote, without reference or ballot, which was of course all wrong and irregular. We assume the paper in our hands to be a correct transcript, although it has neither certificate of that fact nor recapitulation. We are of the opinion that no charter should be issued to this lodge until it shall have wrought a while longer in the quarries, and exhibited specimens of greater masonic skill, than we are able to discover in this record of less than two month's work. Having wrought only in the first and second degrees, we think no hardship will result from Maple City lodge being required to labor under dispensation until December 31, 1891. And we commend to the Secretary and other officers a careful reading of this and former reports of this committee,as well as the instructions of the Grand Secretary, before transmitting their second transcript. Sincerely hoping that no brother will feel aggrieved at any criticisms we have felt compelled to make, we extend the right hand in masonie and friendly grasp, alike to the favorably and unfavorably criticised. We append a table showing in convenient form the work done by the new lodges, and the names of the officers whom they ask to have named in the charters. -Respectfully submitted, CHILES C. COLEMAN. ALFRED WHITMAN, WM. E. DUNEWAY, EMIL ARNER, DAVID D. HOAG, Committee.

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W H Gatlin J. W. Searle

J. W. Johuuon B. M. Barnett Dennis V. C o x . . ; N T Hand

W. W. Anderson M H. Panton

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J.J.Woods

W.C. Eoutzong L.C.Crittenden Henry K. Wilcox

J. M.Killmer

W. S. Pratt H.F.Malcolm D. W. Leavell

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Emory Hunt.

T. H. Shedden. D.E.Jones.

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CALLED OFF. The M.-.W.-. Grand Master called the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment until 7:30 o'clock p. M.

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The M.-.W.-. Grand Master, after taking the usual precautions, called the M.-.AV.-. Grand Lodge from refreshment to labor at 7:30 P. M. . SPECIAL ORDER. The M.-.W.-. Gi-and Master announced that the present hour was fixed by special order for the exemplification of the work by the Board of Custodians. After the necessary preliminaries had been fully arranged, the Board, consisting of Bros. JAMES P. HOWE, GEOEGE F . PoNixand WILLIAM M . SHAVER, with a corps of assistants, proceeded, and gave a very full and satisfactory exemplification of the work of Ancient Craft Masonry, at the conclusion of which the M.-.W.-. Grand Master assumed the Grand East and called the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment until ten o'clock A. M. to-morrow morning, (Thursday, February 19, 1891).'

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THURSDAY, February 19,1891. The M.-.W.-. Grand Master, after the usual precautions, and solemn prayer by the Grand Chaplain, called the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge from refreshment to labor at ten o'clock A. M., with officers and members as at the last evening session.

ADDRESS OF GRAND ORATOR. After the rendering of some excellent music by a quartette composed of Bros. WILLIAM M . SHAVER, of Newton, M. L. STONK, of Wamego, FRANK DRDJIMOND, of Kansas City, Kansas, and L.

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J . H A T H A W A T , of Jforth T o p e k a , the M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master int r o d u c e d t h e E e v . Bro. J A M E S G . DOUGHERTY, G r a n d Orator, w h o d e l i v e r e d t h e following i n t e r e s t i n g a d d r e s s : The hour invites us to serious reflections, not to mutual congratulations, or to glorification of our worthy Order. It is our fortune to live in an age and in a nation where all fraternities must offer some justification of their character, and give a reason for their existence. Persons insolent or persons curious may question masonry as to its character and its utility. The insolent are left to guess their answers in the mocking echoes of their foolish questions. The curious may be entertained by the recital of imaginative doings sufficiently mysterious to satisfy, their curiosity. Such persons as denounce masonry on the ground that it is a secret society need not be answered by masons. If it seem best to say anything to check the torrent of their abuse, a gentle hint that they try their powers on the G. A. R. or on the Farmers' Alliance, may be sufficient to suggest that masons are not alone in their belief that men may rightfully form a society for certain objects which are not the concern of all; and may within that organization have special, peculiar, secret ties binding them to each other, separating and distinguishing them from those who are outside; To such as make pretended revelations of the secrets of masonry, either in books, or in lectures, or in public exhibitions of alleged initiatory rites, no mason need ever make answer. Every rrtoral and intelHgent person who reads, hears or sees their "revelations," perceives at once that either they have been misled, and so are mistaken in their assertions, or else that they are retailing the assertions of perjurers, if they be not perjurers themselves. Passing in silence the insolent, and the foolish or perjured, there remain those, not masons, who have no objection to keeping certain matters private, in their families or in a wider yet restricted fellowship, those who ask what is the character of masonry, and of what use is it. These two questions, asked by reasonable men, deserve from masons a serious and reasonable answer. Indeed, every mason needs to have a very clear view both of the essential character and of the use of masonry, for his own usefulness, both as a mason and a citizen. To defend masonry is unnecessary. The person who makes the attack is allowed to take as much exercise in that form as he may choose; no resistance is offered to him. No mason either asks him to become a mason or to approve of masonry. If he offers us a serpent we do not receive it, since we ask nothing and take nothing, either good or ill, from him. Every mason rests in the undoubting assurance that masonry has nothing to apprehend-from attacks from without; that only a mason false to his principles can ever hurt masonry. So, not for needless defense of our Order, but simply for clearness of apprehension of our own privileges and duties, we may now consider first. What is masonry? and second, What is its use ?

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In answering the question. What is masonry?, there are. several points to be noticed. First.— Masonry is an ancient and honorable Institution. Anything of which it can be said, " it is ancient," has this in its favor, it has stood the test of time. Of course, there are old delusions, old iniquities. Yet even delusions and iniquities that have age in their favor have, by that mark, a greater admixture of truth and of right than delusions and iniquities so transparently false and wrong that they cannot persist through & generation. But masonry is honorable as well as ancient. In our own land BEN.TAMIN FRANKLIN and GEORGE WASHINGTON are at the head of a

long list of distinguished men whose names have illumined its rolls of membership, and whose deeds have added glory to its history. In Europe, kings, princes and honorable counselors have united in its work, or directed its assemblies. Second. — Masonry is beneficent. Every local lodge cares tenderly for its sick members, buries its dead, provides for widows and orphans. Its beneficence is also seen in homes for aged masons, such as that recently dedicated in Michigan; in hospitals and schools and orphanages, such s& those founded and sustained by the masons of London, England. Third.— Masonry is religious. It is not true that masonry is Christian or that masonry is Jewish. Just as little is it true that masonry is infidel or agnostic. Prayer,an open Bible, reverence for the GOD of the Bible, for His name and for His word, are a part of the necessities of iiiasonry — those things, in the absence of which, masonry ceases to exist. In this broad sense masonry is religious. Fourth.— Masonry is a fellowship. It is not a' church. It invites none. It selects from those who offer themselves unsolicited, and unites them in fellowship. It has no propaganda and can have none. It rejects from its fellowship all women and children and several classes of men. Unlike the church, which invites all of all classes, ages and conditions, masonry calls no one, and has no room for many who ask for fellowship. It receives some men who are members of churches, but not because they are members of churches. It receives some men who are not members of churches, but does not offer to stand to them in place of the church. To those whom masonry receives it offers a fellowship peculiarly intimate, but never competes or attempts to compete with a church of any name. Its fellowship is religious because masonry is religious, but the fellowship is between men whose particular religious views are most diverse. Fifth.— Masonry is cosmopolitan. This characteristic is secured by having a fellowship that is not universal. Some men of clear and positive views on matters social, political, religious, can fellowship other men of equally positive but diverse views. Such men can be masons. Some men can learn to respect the sincere convictions of other men, when these convictions are diametrically opposed to their own; other men •can regard only as a knave or a fool the person whose views of life con-

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flict with their own. The latter class are not at home among masons. The tolerance which is joined with personal convictions too deep, too well founded, to be shaken by the differing belief of a brother; the openness of mind which is ready to accept gratefully from a brother the correction of false views, even when long sincerely cherished, this is thiit cosmopolitanism which' unites men of various social positions, of various religious beliefs, of diflfering political parties, even of different race, language and nations, in the strong bonds of masonry. Sixth.— Masonry is conservative. It does not love change. It is inclined to identify the good way with the old paths. It bows down to what is ancient. It asks many questions of every new thing before it consents to recognize it as a worthy thing. Reform movements, affecting church or state, never will arise in a masonic lodge. Masonry is not inclined to disturb what is. The members of every lodge have various other relationships. Their being is not absorbed in their life as masons. The man who attempts to be only a mason is not fit to be a mason, and is a failure as a mason just to the extent that he pursues his foolish undertaking. Among masons are men who shake church and state as heralds of many-voiced reform; and also their opponents, men of most opposite convictions, whose opposition is as intense and persistent as is the advocacy of the others. These reformers and opponents of reform may be members of the same lodge. Whatever either may be outside the lodge room, both within the lodge ask after the old paths; both,as masons, are conservative. Seventh.— Masonry is radical. It is only when one or the other is false that radicalism and conservatism are set in opposition. Masonry sets itself against that false radicalism that despises the lessons of history,, that radical barbarism that seeks to begin each day as if there had nevvr been a day before, that, under the cry of reform, would repeat in ceaseless experiment old failures. Masonry refuses to accept the word " old " as the synon5'm of " false," or the word " new " as the synonym of " true." This is genuine radicalism, the holding on to truths tested by long experience, and using these long tested truths as a guide to and a test of all other truths. That which roots itself quickly may have no depth of earth, because only on shallow ground, and so endure only for a timeThat which roots itself permanently requires time, and so genuine radicalism is patient, that is conservative, holding on to the good things that are while waiting for better things to grow. This seventh point in the character of masonry is illustrated in the other six. Ancient and honorable — the former of little worth without the latter — beneficent, religious, a fellowship, cosmopolitan, conservative, masonry stands for those things which are the roots of all good things for mankind. Radical is only another way of saying that which is concerned with roots. Combining in a wide-embracing, though restricted fellowship, through a long and honorable history, men of religious spirit, of beneficent activities, although of widely different experiences and creeds, i^olitical and religious, masonry illustrates true radical-

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ism. As the philologist finds a few common roots at the base of all languages, and so discovers the point of union and fellowship between diverse peoples, so masonry aims to conserve the root ideas that control the lives of men, and by their union give a ground for more generous fellowshipâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; a communion in which what is best will prove itself by its evident superiority to what is worse. This answer to the first question. What is masonry? makes evident what must be the answer to the second question, Of what use is masonry ? A few months ago a saying went the rounds of the newspapers that a certain unknown mason had pronounced masonry at once the most harmless and useless thing in existence. If any mason ever said so he must have had a fit of despondency, brought on by contemplating actual masonry in the presence of its exalted ideals. The saying, wherever or however it originated, is false. A horticulturist, talking of apple orchards^ may commend a particular kind of apple as of fine flavor, a good bearer and a good keeper. A farmer present may shake his head and offer to take the speaker to his orchard and show him that he is wholly wrong. That fanner can point to trees of that vaunted variety which bear only shriveled, gnarly fruit, in small quantities, fruit that decays before it ripens. The horticulturist has only one answer: "Nothing that is good grows to its best without appropriate treatment." The value of masonry is to be measured, as is the value of all products, by its best, not by its worst condition. Indeed, could it be shown to be true that the ideals of masonry are nowhere realized, that would only be a reason for new exertions, never a reason for abandoning the ideals. But masons may with due modesty,, claim that the practical utility of masonry is apparent to anyone who cares to give attention to it; that its ideals are in part realized; that there IS some good, fairly ripe fruit. Three particulars may be noted: First.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Masonry forms a bond of union between men of differentclasses in society. Its dictum, " We meet upon the level," abolishes all distinctions between members, as members. Prince and peasant, ruler and ruled, capitalist and borrower, employer and employed, the well paid and the ill-paid, the rich and the poor, meet together and recognize that "the Lord is the maker of them all." A person must be very ignorant or else the victim of a blinding prejudice, who, in these days of social strife, sees no use in such a blotting out of ordinary distinctions. While no man as a mason is required, or even permitted, to be false to his own social views, every man who is a mason has peculiar opportunities for modifying his sogial views and perceiving at least a modicum of worth in the views of a man at some other point in the social scale. It needs not that a masonic lodge should act directly on disturbing social questions. It is essential not only to the principlesof masonrj' but to its utility as well, that it should never discuss the burning social questions; in order that it may be able to furnish a common ground where devotees of most diverse social theories may meet, not

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as combatants, but as friends, so not for victory but for instructionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;that kind of instruction which is received without resistance because not directly intended on either side; that instruction which enlarges the view of all parties, inclining them to discuss their theories without personalities. The brethren of the mystic tie, divided most widely in their views as to the right relation between capital and labor, have been able to contend for their respective theories with greater fairness and kindness outside of the masonic lodge, because no contention was ever permitted inside the lodge room, because, there all brethren dwell together in peace and unity, meeting on the level and parting on the square. Second.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Masonry unites men of different political views. It unites the men, not their views. It has.nothing to do with their views, nothing to say about them. A masonic lodge never can be of anj' political party. Its members may at will be members of any party or of none. Whatever narrow-minded partj' leaders may aver, no thoughtful citizen of any party ever believes that the partisan is the patriot. Our country has felt the shock of war and is still suffering from its results because party spirit took the place of patriotism, sectionalism was substituted for nationalism. Masonry is of use in bringing together some partizans and compelling them for a time to see each other simply as men, thus introducing something more generous into their thoughts and feelings than ever could come from party spirit. Masonry is a political agent only as it gives opportunity for politicians to maintain fraternal association with political opponents, and so modifies the bitterness of political contests, and sometimes modifies the result by suggesting something better than either party leader would alone have planned. In the political campaigns, as in the campaigns of our civil war, those whose convictions place them on opposite sides are not less loyal to their convictions, but are more manly in their conflict with the foe, to whom, in the iptervals of strife, they have extended the hand of human fellowship, from whom they have received the sign of masonic brotherhood. He who can see no reason for the existence of a fraternity which modifies the hatreds and enmities of life is a good deal less than Christian if indeed he does not deserve to be classed with the savage whose insatialile hatred he prefers. Third.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Masonry unites men of various religious views. This would be folly if the object were an association to propagate a religion. There are many religions in the world. Masonry discriminates between them, pronouncing in favor of a biblical religion. Yet masonry does not attempt to define either what the Bible is or what religion may fairly be said to be founded upon it. What masonry might be or do in a land where there was no Bible is hardlj' worth discussing. The Christian church goes everywhere with the Bible, reduces to writing spoken languages and translates the Bible into the language created for it. Thus among any people of earth where masonry could go, the light could be none other than which here shines for Gentile and Jew as they stand together on the tesselated pavement. But there remains diversity when masonry has shut out from her

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"fellowship all heathen religions, as well as atheism and infidelity. The Roman Catholic church may pronounce its ban against masonry, but no lodge is closed against a man for the reason that he is a Roman Catholic. Some Protestant churches have seen fifto forbid their ministers or members to unite with masonic lodges, yet no lodge shuts its doors against .any one of these in retaliation for the acts of his church. Protestants •of all sects, Roman Catholics and Jews, may all meet on one common level as masons. Where else can they this side the grave ? With these may meet men of less formal religious views; some with strange religious hobbies, incongruously shaped from joinings of conflicting texts of Scripture; others with fragmentary views, held in some sort of unity by a philosophy of the crudest form ; many with traditional views inherited with their blood and bones — some curious mixture of ancient paganism and modern Christianity. They look from a false standpoint who criticize this fraternity of men of various religious views, all — in some sense, more or less clear — iounded on the Bible. If the object were the propagation of Christianity, such a fraternity would not be of first importance. There is no pretence •on the part of any who know what masonry is that it is fitted to propagate either Christianity or any other specific form of religion. For tliis very reason it furnishes a common standing ground on which all men, vpho accept the Bible as the word of GOD and the rule of life, can meet. The use here is similar to that which we have seen in social and in political matters. Prejudices that exist between Jews and Christians, between Roman Catholics and Protestants, between different families of Protestants, have their ground in a want of personal acquaintance between persons holding these faiths. Prejudice is often in the way of mutual help. Masonry tends to break down the prejudice. So it affords an opportunity for helpful religious work to any who are so disposed. Pious men are often densely ignorant of the real lives of men who are not pious, but only in a vague sense religious. Paganism is quite as possible under forms of Christianity as under the old religions of Greece or Rome. Whatever may be thought the proper method to reach the modern Pagan, our next door neighbor, one thing is very plain, he must know us as his friends, his fellows, before we ever can know the man we desire to reach. I am revealing no secret of masonry when I say that •every lodge room contains at least one specimen of the modern Pagan, perhaps many. Sothis association affords opportunity for what is best in religion to prove its strength, just as it affords a similar opportunity to social and political theories to assert their power. Now, brethren of the mystic tie, if.any of you think that masonry has not shown a due appreciation of its uses, I fully agree with you. Its ancient honor, its honorable antiquity will avail little to future generations •or to our own, unless we masons of to-day live lives that are honorable — being conspicuous in our communities as men just and true, men of sterling integrity, men upright in all relationships of life, faithful in our

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families, true to our neighbors, loyal to the State. The beneficence of masonry passes from ideal to actual only when we open our purses to meet the need of a worthy'brother, his widow, or his children. A charity, learned by practice in the narrower bounds of masonry, will surely spread abroad. Virtue is contagious as well as vice. The religious character of our fraternity needs larger practical illustration. Profanity is a violation of masonic pledges. He whose language is debased with oaths in common speech is a disgrace to masonry. So too no one can applaud the views of an infidel without in the very act repudiating masonry. It were well if our lodges imitated the good custom of some English lodges, which donate to churches, altars or pulpits,^ and then go to kneel at the altars, to be instructed from the pulpits. Nothing is more in harmony with the spirit of masonry than such gifts. They ought to be common among the needy churches of our young State. The lodge that placed in each church in its town that would receive the gift, some token of its interest; w-ould surely experience the truth of that divine saying, " I t is more blessed to give than to receive." It is not unfitting to suggest also that masons who are members of churches ought to be conspicuous for their devotion to the work of the church, since he is no true mason who is not a better man in all his relations because of his being a mason. This fellowship among a cosmopolitan membership of conservative radicals is a thing to be maintained, as all good things, only at cost of time, thought and effort. Yet the fraternity is worth to us and to the community far more than its costs. Masonry needs no defense. It doesneed larger illustration of its true character and use. Let us, brother masons, seek to illustrate in our lives its worthy teachings, then we maj' leave to those not masons and to the coining time to pronounce on it.sutility. On motion, the M.-.W.-. G r a n d L o d g e expressed its a p p r e c i ation of this eloquent address b y a r i s i n g vote, a n d t h e same was ordered p r i n t e d in t h e P r o c e e d i n g s of t h e p r e s e n t A n n u a l Comm u n i c a t i o n of thisCxrand L o d g e . REPOKT ON FINANCE AND MILEAGE. Bro. ROBERT E . TORRINGTON, from t h e Committee on F i n a n c e and Mileage, presented t h e following r e p o r t , which was, on motion, received and adopted": To the M:. W.'. Grand Lodge, of Kansas: Your Committee on Finance and Mileage, to which was referred thereports of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary, would respectfully â&#x20AC;˘ report, that we have examined the accounts of these officers and find â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

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Balance in Grand Treasury February 1, 1890 Heceived during the year Total Paid out as per warrants Balance in Treasury CHARITY

77 $ 8,451 10,027 $18,478 9,476 $9,009

20 24 44 06 38

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Balance on hand February 1, 1890 $ 1,699 69 Amount transferred February 1,1890 900 10 Balance in Treasury $ 2,599 79 The Grand Secretary's report shows that he has received during the year â&#x20AC;&#x201D; From all sources $ 9,009 00 Paid to the Grand Treasurer as per receipts 9,009 00 We would recommend an appropriation of $5,486.85, (or so much thereof as may be found necessary) to pay the expenses of the Grand Lodge during the current year, as follows: M.-.W.-. Grand Master, salary % 600 00 R.. W.\ Grand Treasurer, salarv and annuity 300 00 R.-. W.-. Grand Secretary, salary .'. 1,800 00 R.'.W.'. Grand Secretary, balance due account contingent expense for the year 1890 186 85 Chairman Committee Correspondence, salary 300 00 Custodian's salary, ($50 each) 150 00 Printing Proceedings, 1891 1,025 00 Library rent 150 00 Postage and express 300 00 Incidental expenses Grand Secretarv 200 00 Binding Volume VIII '. 375 00 Grand Tyler, salary 50 00 Assistant Grand Secretary '. 25 00 Grand Master, private secretary 25 00 We would also recommend that a warrant be drawn on the Grand Treasurer to pay the expense and mileage of officers and representatives in attendance at this session of the Grand Lodge in the amount of $2,650.00. Fraternally submitted, K. E. TORRINGTON, J. H. SPENCER, 0 . L. KNIGHT, Commiitee. REPORT ON APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES. Bro. CLARK A. SMITH, from t h e Committee on Appeals a n d Grievances,presented the followingreport, which was,on motion, received a n d a d o p t e d : To the it:. W:. Grand Lodge of Kamus: â&#x20AC;˘ Your Committee on Appeals and Grievances has had under consideration the various matters referred to it, and submits herewith its findings and conclusions:

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In the case entitled, Bro. J. B. WALSH, of Reno Lodge, No. 140, against Bro. C. COLLIER, of Saratoga Lodge, No. 216, on appeal by C. COLLIER from the decision of Saratoga Lodge in said case, it finds: 1st. That charge No. 1 states an offense; and that specification No. 1 thereunder sustains the charge; 2d. That charge No. 3 states an offense and that specification No. 1 thereunder sustains the charge; that specifications Nos. 2 and 3 do not sustain the charge; 3d. That the lodge had jurisdiction. At the request of parties interested, your committee has heard at considerable length, testimony on both sides outside of the record, but of course it cannot regard the same in making this report. It is satisfied, however, from such evidence, as well as from the record in thiscase, that it would be for the good of masonry if the decision of Saratoga. Lodge, No. 216, in this could be affirmed. Beluctantly, therefore, your committee is compelled to report that material and important testimony tending to exonerate the accused of the first charge was excluded on thetrial, and that there was not sufficient evidence to sustain the third charge, being the second upon which the accused was found guilty. Yourcommittee therefore recommends that the decision in this case be reversed, and the case be remanded to Saratoga Lodge, No. 216, with instructions to grant the accused a new trial. In the matter of the appeal of Bro. C. W. LONG from the decision of Council Grove Lodge, No. 36, it finds that the charges state an offense,, that the charges are sustained by the specifications, and that the charges and specifications are sustained by sufficient evidence, and while the charges in this case, as supported by the evidence, show that Bro. LONG was guilty of a grave breach of the moral precepts of our Order, and while the committee would be unwilling to relax any just punishment for an offense against such moral precepts, which evinced deliberate and premeditated design on the part of the accused to do a wrong or an injury to another, yet your committee, mindful of the frailty of human nature and the temptation thrown in the way of this brother, and the contributory negligence of the other party involved in the offense, as well as his own weakness, has come to the conclusion that the penalty inflicted in this case is, under the circumstances, too severe for the offense. It is therefore recommended that the penalty of expulsion be mitigated to that of suspension,and that the case as so modified be affirmed, includring the decision of the W.\ M.'. ordering a second ballot on the question of expulsion. In the matter of the appeal of Bro. P. V. LUCAS, from the decision of Cato Lodge, No. 153, on charge preferred against him in said Lodge, your committee begs leave to report: That the record in this case contains no cop)' of the charges and specifications, if any were ever filed against Bro.. LUCAS, and it does not appear from the copy of the lodge journal as set forth in the record that charges and specifications were ever filed against the accused at any regular communication of said lodge; neither does such journal show that the accused was legally summoned to answer any charges. Consequently your committee is unable to find whether or not.

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the charge stated an offense, or whether the specifications sustained the charge, or tlie lodge had jurisdiction. We are also of the opinion, after careful perusal of the testimony, that the evidence is not sufficient to sustain any charge whatever wliich might have been made against the accused. It is therefore recommended that the case be reversed. In the matter of the proceeding of Hartford Lodge, No. 193, upon charges alleged to have been preferred against Bro. FRED A. BAKEM-^N, your committee is unable to determine how this case ever happened to get before this Grand Body, as from the record sent up, no party in interest seems to have appealed from the decision rendered. It is presumed however that it was voluntarily sent up by the lodge for the jmrpose of finding out whether or not they had really expelled the accused. The record discloses that at a special communication of said lodge, there was an exparte trial of the accused, of which, so far as shown, he had no notice, and at which he was not present. 'It does not appear that the charge and specifications were prepared at any regular communication of said lodge, or that the members of said lodge were summoned to attend the special communication at which the alleged trial proceeded. I t appears that the charge, while informal, states an offense, and that the specification sustains the charge, and that the lodge did not have jurisdiction of the person of the accused. The testimony is sufficient to sustain the charge, but the first information the injured party had that the accused was guilty of the offense, was derived through an effort of the accused to make restitution for the wrong done, and it appears by the testimony that the offense was the result of a sudden temptation, yielded to in a moment of weakness,, and that on deliberation the accused, without being incited by any apparent danger of discovery, resolved to, and did all in his power to make good to the owner of the property his loss. And while your committee is unwilling, on general principles, to disturb any decision of a lodge to inflict a merited punishment, yet in this case it is led by the evidence to believe that the offense may well be covered by the broad mantle of masonic charity, and it is recommended that the decision be reversed. In the matter of the trial of Bro. FRANK H . BOBB, before Galva Lodge,. No. 251, your committee finds that the charge states an offense; that the specifications sustain the charge, and that the evidence is sufficient to sustain the charges and specifications, and that the lodge had jurisdiction. The lodge seems to have proceeded regularly in the matter, and to have meted out merited punishment. No one appears to have appealed from the decision, and probably no action is necessary on the case by this Grand Body. If, however, any action is deemed necessary, it is recommended that the decision be affirmed. Fraternally submitted, CLARK A. SMITH, P. M. HOISINGTON, A. A. CAENAHAN, Commiltee.

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REPORT ON NECROLOGY. Bro. J. D. M C B R I A N , from t h e Special Committee on Necrology, p r e s e n t e d t h e following r e p o r t , vsrhich was on motion, received and adopted: To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Being fully conscious of the profound solemnity and importance of the duty which has been assigned to us, and realizing the failure of human language to satisfactorily express the objects and purposes desired on such occasions, we have performed the duties assigned to us to the best of our ability, and submit for your consideration the following Suggestions: We fully appreciate and heartily concur in the remarks, suggestions and recommendations of the Most Worshipful Grand. Master in relation to our fraternal dead. That while our brethren in the State of New Jersey have just cause to mourn the loss of their faithful and efficient Grand Secretary, R.'.W.-. Bro. JOSEPH H . HOUGH, we desire to assure them that we not only tender our expressions and outward tokens of sympathy, but we also feel in our hearts the heavy loss they have sustained, and which, indeed, the Craft at large have sustained. And while their temples are so appropriately draped in the emblems of mourning, we share with them the heavy burden and deep grief bearing on the sad hearts of that jurisdiction. To our brethren in the grand old State of Kentucky, the home of so many eminent and distinguished patrons of masonry, whose history, is so brilliant with masonic charity and benevolence, we extend our most sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement and sorrow in the death of their distinguished and universally beloved Past Grand Master, R.'.W.-. Bro. HIRAM BASSETT. We desire to express in the most tender manner our sad regrets and the kindred sorrow mutually shared by the Craft in general. But we take the consolation that our distinguished and amiable brother exemplified in his life the virtues of our Ancient Grand Master, whose illustrious name he so worthily wore. And we feel confident that upon the tressel board of his life is wrought out a grand and glorious destiny. And although his column is broken, yet his work is done and he shall be honored in that temple not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. And that he will be seated at the right hand of the Supreme Grand Master of the Universe in the sanctum sanctorum of the Celestial Temple. And to our brethren in California we extend our sincere condolence and sympathy in their loss upon the death of their Grand Secretary, E.".W.'. Bro. ALEXANDER G . ABELL, called from labor to refreshment. May the trestle-board of his life pass such inspection that he too may be admitted into the Grand Lodge above, to go out no more forever. To our brethren in Mississippi we would say: We feel deeply the loss the Craft in general, and the brethren in Mississippi in particular, have

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sustained in the death of Past Grand Master, E;.\V;. Bro. EGBERT C . PATTY, and that our masonic sympathy is as extensive and universal as our masonic charity. May his life's work and consistent example stimulate us to higher aspirations and nobler lives. To the Craft in North Carolina: We mourn with you the death of your faithful and worthy Grand Treasurer, R.'.W.'. Bro. WILLIAM C . ANDERSON. His faithful and devoted life is the best evidence of the final inspection and approval of his labors. May the acacia remain evergreen in the memory of his brethren. To the Grand Lodge of Tennessee and to the brethren of that Grand Jurisdiction: We join with you in the highest tribute of respect that can be paid to the memory of your distinguished and eminent Grand Master, M.-.W.'. Bro. BENJAMIN F . HALLER. And in the death of this eminent brother we are forcibly reminded that " a time will come, and the wisest know not how soon, when all distinctions, save that of goodness will cease, and death, the grand leveler of human greatness, reduce us all to the same state." Most Worshipful Grand Master and brethren, we would not forget that while these other Grand Jurisdictions have been thus afflicted, the Craft of our own State has not entirely escaped the demands of the King of Terrors. Many hearts have been made sad within our own Grand Jurisdiction during the last masonic year; some of the faithful Craft who have heretofore met with us about our sacred altar, have passed into the silent city of the dead, whose names we cannot now mention, but whose memory is fondly cherished by surviving loved ones. Your committee recommends to each brother of this Grand Lodge a careful and serious consideration of the solemn thoughts suggested by these evidences of our mortality, so that we may be more closely bound together by ties of mutual sympathy. We recommend that one page of the printed reports of the Proceedings of this Grand Lodge be appropriately dedicated to each of the deceased brethren of the Grand Jurisdictions hereinbefore named, and also to such deceased brethren of this Grand Jurisdiction as have come to the official notice of the Grand Secretary. Fraternally submitted, J. D. McBRIAN, J. 0. KETCHESON, W. H.MAKEANY, WILLIAM JULIEN, JAMES McDEEMOTT, Committee. SPECIAL ORDER FOR ELECTION. On motion of Bro. E . H . CRAWFORD t h e election of G r a n d Officers was made a special order of business for two o'clock this afternoon.

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VOTE OF THANKS. Bro. A L E X A N D E R D A V I S moved t h a t a vote of t h a n k s be extended to t h e Board of Custodians a n d t h e i r able corps of a s s i s t a n t s for t h e v e r y excellent m a n n e r in which t h e w o r k was exemplified on Wednesday evening, w h i c h riiotion w a s unanim o u s l y adopted. CALLED OFF. TheM.-.W.-. G r a n d Master called t h e M..-.W.-. G r a n d Lodgefrom labor t o refreshment until t w o o'clock p. M.

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T h e M.-.W.-. Grand Master, after solemn p r a y e r , b y the G r a n d Chaplain, called the M.-.W.-. Grand L o d g e from refreshment tolabor a t two o'clock p. M., officers a n d m e m b e r s as a t t h e m o r n i n g session. ELECTION OF GRAND OFFICERS. T h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master a n n o u n c e d t h a t this hour (tw& o'clock) was fixed b y special order for t h e election of G r a n d OflScers to s e r v e for t h e ensuing j-ear. T h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master a p p o i n t e d t h e following brethren tellers: CHARLES

B r o s . CHARLES J . W E B B , 2 2 5 ; G . COLBURN, 3 5 ;

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FRANK

B . D A Y , 58;

HOISINGTON, 231;

A L E X A N D E R A. S H A R P , 1 6 7 ;

ALFRED-

DANIEL W . NELLIS,

W E S L E Y T R E V E I T , 1.

T h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d Lodge t h e n proceeded with t h e election. T h e tellers collected and assorted t h e ballots, and announced t h e following b r e t h r e n to have received a majority of all t h e votes cast, w h o , upon indicating t h e i r acceptance of t h e dist i n g u i s h e d h o n o r conferred upon t h e m b y t h e i r b r e t h r e n , w e r e each declared duly elected. M.-.W.-. ANDREW M . CALLAHAM Topeka Grand Master. B.-.W.-. DAVID B.FULLER Eureka Deputy Grand Master. K.-. W.-. WILLIAM D.THOMPSON Minneapolis ....Grsoid Senior Warden. R.-.W.-. GEORGE W . CLARK Lyons Grand Junior Warden. R.-. W.-. CHRISTIAN BECK Leavenworth ...GT9.nA Treasurer. B.-.W.-. JOHN H.BROWN Kansas Cily...Gra.nA Secretary.

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ELECTION OF CUSTODIAN. T h e t e r m of Bro. GEORGE F . POND h a v i n g expired t h e M.-.' W.-. Grand L o d g e proceeded b y ballot to choose a m e m b e r for the full t e r m of six y e a r s . Bro. GEORGE F . POND, h a v i n g received a majority of all t h e votes cast, was declared d u l j ' elected for the term of six y e a r s . PLACE OF MEETING 1892. The M.-.W.-. G r a n d L o d g e proceeded to ballot for t h e selection of a place to meet F e b r u a r y 17, A. D. 1892. L e a v e n w o r t h receiving a majority of all the votes cast, was d e c l a r e d the n e x t place for our meeting. REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE. Bro. JOHN H . BROWN, c h a i r m a n of the Committee on Correspondence, presented to t h e G r a n d Lodge his a n n u a l r e v i e w of the Proceedings of the several G r a n d Lodges in fraternal correspondence with this G r a n d L o d g e , which was, on motion, received and ordered p r i n t e d w i t h the J o u r n a l of t h e P r o c e e d i n g s of this A n n u a l Communication. {See Appendix.') REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE. Bro. GEORGE W . C L A R K , from the Special Committee appointed b y t h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master, in accordance w i t h t h e provisions of Section 40, of C h a p t e r I, of t h e Grand L o d g e B y L a w s , submitted the following report, which was received a n d adopted: To the M:.W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your committee appointed by the M.'.W.-. Grand Master, in accordance with the provisions of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge, begs leave to submit the following report of the condition of the "Masonic Mutual Benefit Society of.Kansasj" on December 31, 1890, as shown by our examination of the records of said society. Since its organization March 28,1873, this society has paid to its beneficiaries $433,399.95. The First Division has paid the full benefit of $2,000.00 on each death since June, 1883, and the Second Division paid its last beneficiary, $667.35. The First Division now has a membership of 2,436, an increase of 118 since last year. The membership in the Second Division is now 653, being an increase of sixty-eight. Benefits have been paid promptly upon completion of satisfactory proof of death, without the beneficiaries liaving to wait for the collection of the assessments. This the Society has been enabled to do bv reason of the Permanent Fund maintained for that

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purpose, in accordance with its constitution. The Permanent Fund now amounts to $42,374.13, after having paid $6,000.00 in benefits without jissessment on the membership. Of the Permanent Fund, $27,164.70 is invested in interest paying securities, consisting of mortgages, bonds, <'tc., leaving the balance for use in paying assessments promptly. We have examined the books and accounts and find everything kept in a systematic and careful manner, and can cheerfully recommend the society as a safe and trustworthy medium of insurance for the members of the fraternity. Fraternally submitted, W. H. NELSON, UHAS. M. HOVEY, GEO. W. CLARK, Examining CommiUee.

REPORT ON GRAND LODGE PROPERTY. Bro. A L F R E D CLOUGH, from t h e C o m m i t t e e on Grand L o d g e P r o p e r t y , presented t h e following r e p o r t , w h i c h was, on motion, received a n d a d o p t e d : To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your committee sincerely regrets that it has not been able to visit the office of our R.'.W.'. Grand Secretary and examine the property in his hands belonging to this Grand Lodge. We did not deem it wise to incur the expense incident to such a visit. From the Grand Secretary who has in his possession the small amount of property of which this Grand Lodge is the owner, we learn that the same consists of book cases, letter press, and a good collection of.the Proceedings of the several Grand Lodges in correspondence with this Grand Lodge. ^Vhile your committee has good reason to believe that these pamphlets are properly cared for by the Grand Secretary, yet we are of the opinion that steps should be taken at an early day to have these Proceedings suitably bound, that they might be better cared for. A small amount iippropriated each year would soon find these pamphlets neatly bound and on shelves for ready reference. Fraternally submitted, ALFRED CLOUGH, 0. C. VINING, FRANK E. COLT.IS, CommiUee. SPECIAL ORDER. On m o t i o n of Bro. BESTOR G . B R O W N , t h e installation

G r a n d Officers was made t h e special o r d e r of business for eight o'clock t h i s evening. CALLED OFF. T h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master, t h e n called t h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d Jjodge from labor to refreshment u n t i l 7:30 this evening.

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SESSION. THURSDAY, Februai-y 19, 1 8 9 1 .

T h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master, after solemn p r a y e r b y t h e G r a n d Chaplain, called t h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d Lodge from r e f r e s h m e n t t o labor a t 7:30 P. M., w i t h officers a n d members as a t t h e afternoon session. RESOLUTION'S OF THANKS. Bro. J A M E S H . M C C A L L oiFered t h e following r e s o l u t i o n s , which w a s , on motion, received a n d a d o p t e d : Resolved, That the thanks of the officers and members in attendance at this our Thirty-fifth Annual Communication be and are hereby cordially and fraternally tendered to officers, members, and the several committees of Rising Sun Lodge, No. 8, for the many courtesies and fraternal attention extended to us during our stay among them. Resolved, That our thanks are especially due the good sisters of Olive Chapter, No. 14, of the Order of the Eastern Star for the very cordial and pleasant reception tendered the officers and members of this Grand Lodge • and the bountiful collation spread for the occasion. In returning to our respective homes we will carry with us the recollection of the pleasant hour spent in the handsomely decorated parlors of Rising Sun Lodge, No. 8, with the wives and daughters of the Craft in the great city in the southeast. REPORT ON JURISPRLTDBNCE. Bro. BESTOR G . BROWN, on behalf of the C o m m i t t e e on .Tur-

Lsprudohee, presented the following report, which was, on m o t i o n , received a n d a d o p t e d : To the M:.W.\ Grand Lodg^ of Kansas: Your Committee on Jurisprudence respectfully reports: First.— Upon the decisions reported by the M.-.W.". Grand Master: We have carefully considered these decisions and recommend them all for approval. Second.— On the propositions to amend the laws: We recommend the rejection of the proposition to amend Section 5, Article VI, of t h e Constitution. We recommend the rejection of the proposition to amend Section 50, Chapter II, of the By-Laws, and in this connection we desire to call attention to the report of your committee on this subject in 1889 (Proc. G.'. L.-. 1889, page 103, clause 6,) and endorse the reasoning there expressed. We recommend that Section 11, Subdivision IV, Chapter III, of the By-Laws, be amended so as to be in accord with Sections 4 and 5, Sii'>division I, of the same chapter, by striking out the words " by registered package" and inserting after the words "days" in the third line, t h e words "as provided in Sections 4 and 5, of Subdivision I."

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Upon the query submitted: Whether a lodge can receive and act upon the petition of a candidate, for the mysteries of masonry, residing witliout the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge, we respectfully call attention to Section 1, Article I, and Sections 1 and 2, Article VI, of the Constitution. In the matter of the complaint of Gal va Lodge, No. 251, against HalStead Lodge, No. 46, we find: That during the past year Halstead Lodge received petitions for the mysteries of masonry and conferred the degrees on three persons who resided within the limits of Mound Ridge. That Mound Ridge is an incorporated town, and the distance from the southeast corner of Galva to the northwest cornerof Mound Ridge is 1 2 ^ miles, and that the distance from the north line of Halstead to the south line of Mound Ridge is 12^ miles. That Galva Lodge did not waive its jurisdiction over Mound Ridge, or consent to the exercise of jurisdiction over this territory by Halstead Lodge. From the foregoing facts, we conclude that Mound Ridge is within the jurisdiction of Galva Lodge, and that Halstead Lodge, by the invasion of the territory of Galva Lodge, is liable to the latter for J90.00, the fees received from the petitioners above referred to. Fraternally submitted, OWEN A. BASSETT, MATTHEW M. MILLER, JOSEPH D. McGLEVERTY, ABRAM H. ELLIS, BESTOR G. BROWN, Committee. THANKS TO RAILROADS. Bro. C. C. COLEMAN ofTered the following resolution, which was, on motion, received and adopted : Resolved, That the thanks of the members of this Grand Lodge be and are herebj- tendered to the various railroad companies operating in this State, who made so generous a reduction in the rate of fare to and from this Grand Lodge. INSTALLATION OF GRAND OFFICERS. T h e M.-.W.-. Grand Master t h e n took u p the special order m a d e for t h i s hour, being the installation of t h e Grand OflScers elect for t h e ensuing y e a r . Bro. J O S E P H WESTON, acting as O r a n d M a r s h a l , presented the several G r a n d Officers elect, who w e r e installed in ample form, a n d assumed t h e i r respective stations in this Grand Lodge, as follows: M..W.-. AKUREW M.OALLAHAM... Grand Master Topeka. R.-.W.'. DAVID B . FULLER Deputy Cfrand Master Eureka. R.-. W.-. WiLLiAJi D. THOMPSON... Grand Senior Warden Minneapolis. R.. W.'. GEORGE W . CLARK Grand Junior H'arrfen...... Lyons. R.-.W.-. CHRISTIAN BECK Grand Treasurer.. Leavenworth. il.'. W.'. JOHN H . BROWN Grand Secretary Kansas City.

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APPOINTED GRAND OFFICERS. M.-.W.-. Jiro. A N D R E W M . CALLAHAM, G r a n d Master, announced t h e following appointed Grand OfiBeers, w h o w e r e installed in a m p l e form, a n d assumed their respective places in the Grand Lodge: W.'. Rev. SAMUEL E. BussBR... Grand Chaplain Dodge City. W.'. JACOB DEWITT Grand Senior Deacon Salina. W.-.FRANK B.DAY Grand Junior Deacon Winfield. W.'. JAMES H . MCCALL Grand Marshal Wichita. W.'. BENJAMIN H . BEATTE Grand Sword Bearer Sterling. W.'. ALFRED B . KELLER Grand Senior Steward Leavenworth. W.\ FRANK E . DAVIS Grand Junior Steward Atchison. W.'. JOHN W.SEYMOUR Grand Pursuivant Delphos. AV.-. FRITZ MAGERS Grand Tyler Leavenworth. REPORT ON FINANCE AND MILEAGE. Bro. "EGBERT E . TORRINOTON, from the Committee on F i n a n c e a n d Mileage, submitted t h e following final r e p o r t , which was, â&#x20AC;˘on motion, received a n d a d o p t e d : To the SI:.W.'. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Finance and Mileage has completed the work you were pleased to assign them, and ask leave to submit this its final report, showing the amount of funds paid out and to whom paid. In accordance with your instructions the Grand Secretary drew his warrant on the Grand Treasurer and placed the same in our hands, and the amount drawn, $2,650.00, has been paid to the several parties named "below, all of which we trust will meet with your approval. We take this occasion to call your attention to the large increase in the expense of this Annual Communication over that of 1890, $601.30. The greatest increase is in the amount paid to delegates. This year we paid delegates $1,914.05. Last year, at Salina, we paid delegates $1,389.90, making an increase over previous year of $524.15. The amount paid Grand Officers and the several committees on account of expenses to Grand Lodge this year, $887.25. Last year, at Salina, we paid $810.10; increase in the expense of officers and committees, $77.15. The amount paid on account of mileage this year was paid to representatives from 250 constituent lodges. We apprehend that it vpill be readily observed that with the small balance we have to the credit of the general fund after providing for our current expenses, it will not be long, at the rapid gait we are now going in the direction of increasing the expenditures of this Grand Lodge, before we will find the balance on the debit side of the ledger, even though we practice the most rigid economy in the managejnent of our resources. It will therefore be necessary that steps be taken .at an early day to increase our revenue.

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The R." .W.". Grand Secretary informs your committee that the $5000.00' that we have invested in United States four per cent, bonds has or will mature very soon, and will likely be called in early this year. Should this be done, it might be well for our Council of Administration to look up this matter, and take steps to have it reinvested in some good safe paying securities. We have been prompted in calling your attention tothese matters of finance, with a desire that the Craft may fully understand the condition of this Grand Lodge. After paying the expenses of the Grand Officers, the mileage of delegates and the several committees, we discovered that we had not drawn money enough to meet all the claims against the Grand Lodge that is required to be paid at this time, we therefore recommend that the R.".W.\ Grand Secretary be instructed to draw his warrants on the Grand Treasurer in favor of the following parties, and for the amounts named: M.".W.\ John C. Postlethwaite, on account of miscellaneous expense $ 71 30 Rev. and Bro. James G. Dougherty, Grand Orator 30 00 Charles S. Wheaton, Assistant Grand Tyler and Janitor service.. 15 00 Rising Sun Lodge, No. 8,for rent of hall 35 00' Fraternally submitted, ROBERT E. TORRINGTON, JOHN H. SPENCER, ' CHAS. L. KNIGHT, CornTnittee,

Grand Lodge of fTansas.

1890-91.

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M I L E A G E P A I D TO REPHESENTATIVES TO T H E M . " . W . ' . GKAND LODGE, A N NUAL COMMUNICATION HELD AT FOHT SCOTT, FEBKUARY 1 8 - 1 9 , 1 8 9 1 .

Ao. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2()

27 30 33 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 44 45 4B 48 49 51 52 53 54 55 66 57 58 60 62 63 64 66 67 68 70 71

76 77 79 82 83 84 85 86 88 89 90

Lodge. Smithton Leavenworth Wyandotte Kickapoo Washington Lawrence Union King Solomon.. Jewell Emporia Nemaha Oskaloosa Great Bend Topeka Franklin Olalhe Oircleville Valley Falls Olivet Palmyra Osage Valley l.ongton Neosho Towanda Mound City Hiawatha Council Grove.. Paola lola Seneca DeSoto Blooming Grove Holton Delphian Easton Halstead Mackey Nine Mile Orient Pottawatomie... Wetmore Shawnee Troy Spring Hill Coyville Winfleld Salina Ridgeway Adams Wathena Burlington . Frankfort Hiram Carbondale Baxter Chetopa Mystic Tie Wamego Erie Delia Corinthian Tuscan , Doric Jefferson Sutton Evergreen Eureka Home Golden Rule . . .

Location. Highland Leavenworth Wyandotte Pleasant Ridge.. Atchison Lawrence Junction City Leavenworth... Jewell City Emporia Corning Oskaloosa Great Bend Topeka Ottawa Olathe Circleville Valley Falls Melvern Baldwin City Osawatomle Longton Le Roy Towanda Mound City Hiawatha Council Grove... Paola lola Seneca De Soto Trading Post Holton Garnett Easton Halstead Ellingham Lansing Topeka St. .Âťiary.s Wetmore Shawnee Troy Spring Hill Coyville Winfleld Salina Ridgeway O.swego Wathena Burlington Frankfort Leavenworth Carbondale Baxter Springs.. Chetopa Augusta Wamego ErierMedicine Lodge Burlingame Neosho Falls Eudora Winchester Waterville Montana Pleasanton Centralia North Topeka ..

Am't Paid. 8 7 70 5 00 4 CO 5 06 5 60 4 40 9 56 5 00 13 95 5 95 8 05 6 06 8 90 7 30 3 06 4 70 7M 6 40 5 00 3 46 4 36 4 06 2 60 5 4o 1 10 7 45 5 90 2 25 1 60 8 40 5 00 1 25 6 85 2 00 6 90 6 76 0 GO 5 50 7 80 7 60 7 16 S 60 7 60 2 75 3 40 6 80 7 80 4 15 2 45 7 75 3 75 9 00 6 00 7 36 3 70 2 80 5 85 8 16 3 00 10 65 6 16 2 15 5 .36 6 60 9 86 6 30 1 10 8 45 5 10

To Whom Paid. Wesley Trevett. A. B. Keller. JHenton Gordon. R. I. Mitchell. [Frank E. DaviS: E.W.Wood. M. W. Keller.1 Peter J. Freling. D. Jones. E.;Hofrer. W. L.;Johnson. G. A.Patterson. A . H . Connett. W.C. Garvev. 0. M. Wilber. Frank R. Lanter. A. R. Oursler. A. A. Murray. J. Ashby. E. Reynolds. W. G. Bryson. P. E. Holmes. J. A.Holloway. J.D.Godfrey. C. L. Long. Chas. G. Colburn. J. J. Crowley. D. M. Ferguson. A.G.Fulton. E. Campfield. W. B. Belden. A. C. Doud. Moses Sarbach. George Hutchinson.D. Polley. C. Risscr. F. M. Mar.ih. G. W. Thomas. F.Ellison. S.B.Warner. L. C. Clark. John C. Furgusom W. A. Garvin. Alex. Davis. J. Steele. Frank B.Day. Alonzo S. Barber. Geo. W. BradfieldL J. W. Gilham. J. A. C. Gordon. H. Rucker. G. R. Carver. John McGowan. 0. J. Ganger. E . B . Corse. W, G. Reamer. C. W. Hawes. M. L.';Stone. Joseph A. Wells. R. Hahn. W. B. Davis. W. W. Wilson. A. R. Miller. H. C. Magers. W J. Cowgill. S. P. Howard. C. C. Park.! A. G.Sanburn. J. F. Gwin.

Froceedings of the

February,

P A Y ROLL—Continued. Lodge. 91 92 94 9.1 90 97 99 .100 101 102 103 ,104 100 a07 110 111 112 iia 114 115 lit) 117 ;il8 119 120 121 J22 125 128 129 J31 132 133 134 135 186 137 138 140 142 143 144 145 146 148 149 150 152 154 156 157 158 159 160 161 163 164 165 160 167 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180

Marysville Mission Harmony Constellation . Delaware Patmos Wichita Prudence Euclid Keystone Cedar Frontier Fidelity, Fortitude Adel'piii Hesperian Blue Valley.... St. J o h n s Advance Excelsior Muscotah Parsons Altoona Cheroliee Halcyon Woodson Clifton Cawljer City... Ottawa....".... Belleville Equity Carsou Crescent Clay C e n t e r . . . Lenexa Vesper Cherry vale . . . Pomona Reno Newton Minneapolis .. Giiead Mt. Vernon . . . Ellsworth Wa Keeney . . . Thayer Wellington Springdale.... Lincoln Dexter Haven Active Robinson Saqui Alma Greenwood.... Myrtle Oxford Farmers Lamed Fraternal Sterling McPherson.... Belle Plaine... Western Star.. Kirwin Prairie Queen Russell Burr Oak Mt. Moriah T,nui-^>nnr . . . .

Location. Marysville Osage Mission.. Neodesha Fredonia White Church. El Dorado Wichita .*. Columbus Lyndon Coffey ville Chanute Washington Kurelta .; Independence.. Wintield Rossville Irving Concordia Florence; Uniontown Muscotah Parsons Altoona Cheroitee . . . ; . : Peabody Toronto Clifton....: Cawlcer City . . . Ottawa Belleville Fontana ElliCity Arkansas City.: Clay Center Lenexa Sedan Cherry vale Pomona Hutchinson'... Newton Minneapolis Yates Center Beloit Ellsworth Wa-Keeney Thayer Wellington Springdale Lincoln Center. Dexter....; South Haven... Atchison Robinson Osborne* Alma Fall River •.. Cedarvale Oxford Itandolph Larned Linn City Sterling.; McPherson Belle P l a i n e . . . . Smith Center... Kirwin Clyde Russell Burr Oak Kingsley LoiiishuriT

Am'tPaid. $ 9 85 1 75 4 95 3 30 4 00 5 10 li 30 2 00 6 00 3 15 3 50 10 40 3 75 4 00 6 8j 8 ib y .55 11 GO 6 25 1 20 6 85 3 00 3 00 1 50 10 75 2 95 10 80 13 .55 3 70 12 00 1 75 ;H 60 7 95 7 75 3 40 6 40 4 00 3 50 7 65 6 35 • 11 75 2-40 12 80 9 25 16 85 3 30 8 50 3 40 12 75 5 80 8 20 5 .50 7 05 14 15 10 00 3 75 14 SO 6 65 9 55 10 45 10 65 10 50 9 25 7 15 4 00 15 15 11 00 21 65 13 40 IS 20

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Paid.

H . SelE. E.H.Crawford; George Briggs. B. S. P a n l e u . R. E . S h e r m a n . T.D. Mclntyre. Geo. L. P r a t t . A. J. J a m e s o n . W.F.Miller. ' T. J . G a r l i e k . •-. J. B a i l e v . H.J.Dittenbaugh. H . T. K e n n e r . E . M. C l a r k . Jas. McDermott. Stanton Jamison. Geo. A. G i l e s . W i l l i a m Cole. D a v i d C. B a t t y . G P. Ebers. Nicklos Kline. J. 0 . McKee. A. P. R i c h a r d s o n . 0 . L. B u m c r o t . Uhas. J o h n s o n . A. M. R a g l e . F r a n k Siefert. E. H. K e n n e d y . J . E. E l l i o t t . G.B. Towle. W. B . F r e e m a n . J . W. L o v e . Isaac H.Bonsall. Win. E. D u n a w a y . H . D. G i l l o t t . J . D. M c B r i a n . R. T. W e b b . J . G. F u r r y . T h o m a s B. Ross. H e n r v E. T o e v s . E . S. D o w n s . J o h n H. Sticher. W m . C. H o f f m e i s t e r . Perry Hogdeu. Pierce Metz. S-. C. A x t e l l . Orville Smith. S. A . D u n f l e l d . D. J. B u s h o r r . A. H . H a v e n s . R. W: L e a n o r d . J . G. T h a y e r . C."A. K r e v . W. H. Mize. H e n r y G. L i c h t . G e o . W. R e i t e r . F . G. K e n e s s o n . D.W.Cooley. J . M. C r o w d e r . A l e x . A. S h a r p . H e n r v E. Billings. R. J . S h a v . G. L . M c C o u r t . H . S. R i c h a r d s . Isaac A.Muller. C. E . M o n e l l . David Turner, jr. C.E.Hall. F . E. B u r k e . E. A. N o b l e .

Grand Lodge, of Kansas.

1890-91.

P A Y EOLL—Continued. Ko.

Kame of

Location.

Lodge.

Am't $

184 185 187

M o u n t a i n Slope Pillsburg

190 W a l n u t Vallev 19''

•200 •203 Brookville Fulton

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•215 216 218 •222

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Medicine Valley Mulberrv

Stafford St. J o b n Milan

Mulberry Grove

•263 265 26S 2C9 271

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Paid.

9 75 14 05 7 90 19 90 1 45 8 80 13 05 4 90 20 20 8 70 3 40 2 CO 4 00 11 25 14 25 7 05 12 20 8 30 8 15 7 60 9 00 05 2 40 3 00 12 55 15 45 11 00 2 40 14 65 5 50 3 30 0 65 11 20 10 10 15 00 1 00 8 95 6 35 10 40 7 75 9 80 ' 5 55 1 85 7 30 2 90 7 75 5 20 6 30 2 95 1 10 16 00 •9 05 4 85 12 35 7 15 10 (15 14 :i5 • y 60 8 15 13 30 9 70 9 75 1 00 10 15 9 50 15 00 12 66 • 6 ,55 90 7 40 4 00

To Whom

Paid.

J . A. W e l c h . W. R. B u r n h a m . H. 0 . Douglass. C. A . P a t m o r e . ,T. T. S m i t h . W n i . R. G l a d m a n . D. J . C a l v e r t . J.P. Chumlea. A. H . T h e x t e u . L.J. Cunkle. P. H. Ehvell. C.S. Pool. H . A. D e a n . B . A. F l e t c h e r . R. W. G r e e n . W. F. Soper. E . B. I n g r a h a m . S. D . O s b o r n e . Henry Boucher. G. D. W b i t a k e r . A. D . E a t h b u n . F . W. M i l l e r . N . W. M a g r u d e r . J.Dudley. C. L . S h i d l e r . J . M . Ritts. C. J . W e b b . S. P e a b o d y . John 0. Hansen. P h i l l i p W. H i n s o n . 1. G. ( , ' o n k l i n . T. W. R a n d a l l . E. E. H a d d i x . J o h n Stout. P. J.Stofford. I.T.Brown. A. J.C. Rose. M. P o e t . J. W. Perrv. F . M. W i l s o n . Wm. Stvker. R. I . Glass. C.P. Keith. N . M. S m i t h . J . T. L a n t e r . C. S. G u l p . Gha.«. S h e d d . T . B. G a s t o n . C. M. C h e s o n . L . D; H a r t . A. J. B r u n s w i g . Oliver Mills. L . D. B e v i u s . C.H.Bell. L . M . Pre.snall. R. T. Shearer. C. H . A p t . W. C a m p b e l l . J. J. Booth. D . D . Miller.

Proceedings of the

February,

PAY ROLL—Continued. Ao. 274 273 279 280 281 282 285 286 287 290 291 294 296 297 298 299 300 305 806 308 310 311 312 314 316 318 319 320 321 322 324 325 326 327 330 331 332

Ifamr, of Lodge. Black Diamond Webb Baruey Brainard Millbrook Alpha Chlkaskia Lotus Oak Paradise Beulali Glen Elder Highland Apollo Samaria Cable Fargo Avon St. Thomas Alden Napthali Hancock Santa Fe ' Hebron Coolidge Wallace Norwich Vermillion Goodland Ben Hur Caney Bucklin Horton...Hoyt :....•. La Crosse Hoisington Rob Morris

Locatwn. Weir City Meade Center Dighton Brainard Millbrook Jetmore Argonia Blue Mound Lebanon Plainville B u n k e r Hill Glen Elder Green Ellis Wilson Arlington Liberal Westphalia Colby Alden Almena Fort Leavenworth Santa Fe Gridley Coolidge Wallace Norwich Vermillion Goodland Argentine Caney Bucklin Horlon Hoyt La Crosse Hoisington Preston

Am'l 9

Paid.

To Whom Paid.

Peter H. White. D. H. Bryant. F. W. King. J . S . Kelley. D. M. Smith. J. W. Winn. B. O. Webb. F. C. Llbby. J. W. Hooton. C.G. Cochran. J o h n Hammond. L. B. Wilcox. J o h n Thornton. George Johnson. Fred Diessroth. D.N.Eliot. 8 ai 14 60 . J. F. DuBoise. 2 65 H. A. Brewington.. 17 55 R. M. McGonigal. 8 90 J. M. Gray. Ira H. Reeves. 17 50 Frank E. CoUis. 5 15 J. J. Miller. 6 00 S. D Porsumire. 3 45 18 50 J. K. Battv. 17 00 S. L. Wilson. 7 70 K. T. Powell. S 70 G. W. Kelley. J. H. Tait. 21 20 4 00 Anderson Phalp.. 4 45 J.T.Schultz. R.S. Coffin. 12 00 Geo. N.Baudv. 8 65 H.G.Lyon. 10 60 J. W. McCormick. U 00 A . H Baker. 9 75 E. J. Bixbv. 1(1 25 1 16 14 5 12 14 7 1 13 15 14 13 10 14 13

50 40 50 75 00 50 90 20 85 55 10 20 25 50 Eii

PAID GRAND OFFICERS ON ACCOUNT OF EXPENSES TO GRAND LODGE.

John C. Postlethwaite, Grand Master, from Jewell City $ 27 00' Andrew M. Callaham, Deputy Grand Master, from Topeka 21 00 David B. Fuller, Grand Senior Warden, from Eureka 16 50William D.Thompson,Grand Junior Warden, from Minneapolis 24 25 Christian Beck, Grand Treasurer, from Leavenworth 15 00 John H. Brown, Grand Secretary, from Kansas City 15 00 Rev. Samuel E. Busser, Grand Chaplain, from Dodge City 40 00George W. Clark, Grand Senior Deacon, from Lyons 7 10 George W. Farron, Grand Junior Steward, from Ottawa 3 70Fritz Magers, Grand Tyler, from Leavenworth 15 00 James P. Howe, Custodian, from Topeka 18 00 William M. Shaver, Custodian, from Newton 16 35SALARIES AND MILEAGE PAID TO COMMITTEES.

Simeon M. Fox, Chairman Committee, from Manhattan Jacob De Witt, Chairman Committee, from Salina Dwight By ington. Chairman Committee, from Leavenworth R. E. Torrington, Chairman Committee, from Emporia

$ 33 15 55 75

708500' 00-

1890-91.

Grand Lodge of Kansas.

•Clark A. Smith, Chairman Committee, from Cawker City $ Alfred Clough, Chairman Committee, from Junction City -Owen A. Bassett, Chairman Committee, from Lawrence Chiles C. Coleman, Chairman Committee, from Clay Center •Charles E. Monell, Member of Committee, from Kirwin Alfred Whitman, Member of Committee, from Lawrence A. A. Carnahan, Member of Committee, from Concordia -Bestor G. Brown, Member of Committee, from Topeka Matthew M. Miller, Member of Committee, from Clay Center... Henry C. Cook, Member of Committee, from Oswego -John H. Spencer, Member.of Committee, from Independence... Abram H. Ellis, Member of Committee, from Beloit -James H. McCall, Member of Committee, from Wichita Daniel W. Nellis, Member of Committee, from Topeka P. M. Hoisington, Member of Committee, from Newton Charles L. Knight, Member of Committee, from Council Grove James P. Sams, Member of Committee, from Centralia John W. Seymour, Member of Committee, from Delphos C. C. Vining, Member of Committee, from Corning W. A. Burnett, Member of Committee, from Oberlin •George C. Kenyon, Member of Committee, from Abilene Emil Arner, Member of Committee, from Salina

53 55 19 50 55 10 35 15 3 90 4 40 11 60 6 65 7 75 4 00 4 00 5 00 6 30 6 65 6 35 5 00 10 00 12 20 8 10 23 80 7 10 7 80

M I L E A G E P A I D TO ASSISTANT LECTURERS.

Wm. H. Harrison, from Emporia Delos W. Acker, from Vermillion J. B. Stephenson, from Belle Plaine David D. Hoag, from Minneapolis

5 60 9 10 7 15 U 75

RECAPITULATION.

Am't drawn on acc't of mileage and expense to Grand Officers..$ 2,650 00 'To amount paid to Representatives $1,914 05 To amount paid to Grand Officers 184 55 To amount paid to Custodians 34 35 To amount paid to Assistant Lecturers 32 50 To amount paid to the several Committees 484 55 $ 2,050 00 FINAL CALL OF COMMITTEES. T h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master ordered t h e E.-.W.-. Grand Secr e t a r y to call the roll of the several committees. T h e chairTnan of each committee a n n o u n c e d t h a t h e had n o further re3)ort to m a k e r e q u i r i n g t h e action of this Grand Lodge.

Proceedings

of the

February,

STANDING COMMITTEES. T h e M.-.W.'. G r a n d M a s t e r a n n o u n c e d t h e following

stand-

i n g c o m m i t t e e s , a s p r o v i d e d b y S e c t i o n 5 , A r t i c l e I V , of t h e C o n s t i t u t i o n of this G r a n d L o d g e : On Credentials.—SJMROS

M . F O X , 16; J . E. D. WILLIAMSON, 2 2 ; M . L .

STONE, 7 5 ; W . J . COWOILL, 8 5 ; .JOHN T . L A N T E K , 248. On Reports of Grand

Officers. — H E N R Y C . COOK, 6 3 ; SILAS E . SHELDO.V,

17; A. A . M U R R A Y , 21 ; E M I L AHNER, 6 0 ; J O S E P H WESTON, 158. On Finance

and Mileage.— ROBERT E . T O R R I N G T O N , 1 2 ; J O H N H . S P E N -

CER, 107; J O H N C. PnsTLETHWAiTE, 11 ; A L E X A N D E R A. S H A R P , 167; C H A S L. K N I G H T , 36. On Chartered Lodges.— D W I G H T B Y I N G T O N , 1 0 ; F R A N K E . COLLIS, 311 ; D. M . FERGUSON, 3 7 ; J o s . B . W I L S O N , 6 7 ; J . D. M C B R I A N , 136.

On Lodges Under Dispensation.— C. C. COLEMAN, 134; W. I I . M I Z E , 160; J A M E S S N E D D E N , 3 ; C H A S . J . W E B B , 225; W M . E . DUNEWAY, 134. On Appeals and Grievances.— C L A R K A. S M I T H , 125; C. E . CORY, 8 ;

.\.

A . C A R N A H A N , 113; R. J . M C F A R L A N O , 1S»1 ; P . M. HOISINGTON, 231.

On Grand Lodge Properly.— G E O . C . KENYON, 9 8 ; S. H . POLLY, 24; (J. J . H O L M E S , 183; CJIAS. G . COLBURN, 3 5 ; C H A R L E S D E F O R E S T , 53. On.Jurisprudence.—MATTHEW

M . M I L L E R , 134; J O S E P H D . M C C L E V E R ' I Y ,

8 ; G E O . S . G R E E N , 16; A . H . E L L I S , 145; BESTOR G . BROWN, 225. On Correspondence.—JOHN

H . B R O W N , 3 ; J O H N M . P R I C E , 5 ; E . T. O A R R ,

2 ; A. H . C O N S E T T , 15, a n d A L E X , G . E O U B , 251.

CLOSING CEREMONY. N o f u r t h e r business a p p e a r i n g for consideration theM.-.W.-. G r a n d M a s t e r , w i t h t h e a s s i s t a n c e o f h i s a s s o c i a t e G r a n d Offic e r s , c l o s e d t h e T l i i r t y - f i f t h A n n u a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n o f t h e M.-. W . - . G r a n d L o d g e i n A m p l e F o r m , o n t h e t h i r d d e g r e e of m a s o n r y , after solemn p r a y e r b y W.-. a n d E e v . S A M U E L E . B U S S E R , Grand Chaplain : Again, for t h e last t i m e , O G O D , we g a t h e r a b o u t o u r sacred alj;ar to i n v o k e T h y blessings u p o n o u r w o r k . W e t h a n k T h e e for t h e pleasant as.sociations, friendly r e u n i o n s , and s u b l i m e lessons of this A n n u a l G r a n d C o m m u n i c a t i o n . We a r e t a u g h t t o seek T h y favor upon all o u r laudable u n d e r t a k i n g s , a n d we rejoice i n t h e large a n s w e r s to o u r petitions. M a y we ever ri.se above the form, a n d catch t h e spirit of o u r I n s t i t u t i o n . M a y t h e result of o u r m e e t i n g b e as a fountain of clear, refreshing masonic water of life, flowing o u t i n t o every s u b o r d i n a t e lodge a n d h o m e within t h i s Grand Jurisdiction. W e t h a n k T h e e for t h e sprig of acacia, a n d t h e s u b l i m e lessons of its s y m b o l i s m , t h e i m m o r t a l i t y of t h e soul a n d t h e reunion beyond t h e grave. M a y we g e t all w e can o u t of this p r e s e n t world, i m p r o v i n g each o p p o r t u n i t y a n d h u s b a n d i n g all o u r resources, a n d w h e n

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the next shall come, as soon it must, may we be ready for its larger lessons and grander joys. We pray Thee to spare the health of tlie MostWorshipful Grand Master, that he may be sustained in hours of weakness and relieved in times of suffering, and that every home and heart of this Grand Lodge, may dwell in the light of Thy presence and love;, and when the fitful scenes of this brief life are over, may it be granted unto us to meet one another and know one another in that better world,, where separations are unknown and tears are never shed, and we wilL give Thee the praise for ever and forever. Amen. ANDREW M. CALLAHAM, Grand Master..

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NUMMARY OF LODGES MAKING ANNUAL RETURNS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMGER 31, 1891.

Number of Lodges working under charters last year 3.31 -Number of Lodges receiving charters this year 10 Number of Lodges working under charters for 1891 341 Number of Lodges continued U. D 1 INumber of Lodges surrendered charters Number of Lodges making returns and paying dues to January 30, 1891 291 Number initiated during the past year 1,327 -TS'umber passed during the past year 1,241 Number raised during the past year 1,261 Number admitted from other lodges during the past year 711 Number reinstated during the past year 84 Number dimitted during the past year 972 Number died during the past year "175 Number suspended during the past year 413 Number expelled during the past year 10 Number of members reported 1890 = 18,089 Number of members reported 1889 17,.333 Net gain over last year .., 766 Number of members of Lodges U. D. not chargeable with dues. 263 Number chargeable with dues 17,807 'Total amount dues reported $ 8,903 00

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LIST OF RAISED DUBING YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1890..

Smithton, No. 1, Highland —John R. Curry, Feb. 28; Edward E. Back, April 4. Leavenworth, No. 2, Leavenworth — Frederic Sommers, Jan. 6; Benjamin B. Gird, March 11; Charles S. Shepherd, June 5; Nathan E.. Van Tuyl, Sept. 15; Louis P. Rothschild, Dec. 1. Wyandotte, No. 3, Kansas City, Kansas — Thos. H. Brickley, March 21; Richard Judson Hansell, Sept. 24; Warren Noble Kerr, March 26;. Frederick Herbert Mann, April 18; Frank Mapes, Nov. 17; Jos.Roberts, June 11; Charles M. Sternen, Sept. 24; Arthur Hale Stevens, March 26; Henry S. Swingle}', Nov. 17. Kickapoo, No. 4, Round Prairie — Samuel E. Reed, Jan. 4; Isaiah Robinson, April 5; Robert Mitchell, April 8. Washington, No. 5, Atchison — Alonzo B, Anderson, Jan. 10; Joel B. Signor, Jan. 24; Hiram R. Anderson, Jan. 29; Thomas F. Jenkin,. March 7; John Jenkin, James G. Weir, April 1; Joseph Shannahan. May 5; Frank C. Anderson, May 19; Joseph Ellis, Dec. 1. Lawrence, No. 6, Lawrence — Jacob H. Cohn, May 19; Levi Meyers,. Nov. 24. . Union, No. 7, Junction City —Cj'rus Allen, June 25; Johan Vondreack,. Dec. 9. Rising Sun, No. 8, Fort Scott — Joseph B. Carou,Feb.4; Corwin B.Keith, March, 7; Alonzo L. Strode, March 21; David W. Farmer, June 23; Everett L. Davis, June 26;. Irving L. Ramsey, June 30; Thos. L. Everett, July 23; Robert Stalker, Aug. 15; Charles L. .Martin, Dec. 5. Acacia, No. 9, Lawrence—W. T. Shanafelt, March 6; Otto A. Fischer,. July 24. King Solomon, No. 10, Leavenworth — Charles O. McDonald, March 18; Edward M. Snyder, May 20. Emporia, No. 12, Emporia — Thomas J. Mulhern, Jan. 17; Henry W. Hedgecock, May 2; William Lewis, May 16; Gordon B. Miller,. July 18; Elmer E. Kendig, October 7; John Myer, V. D. Zeillie,. Nov. 21; J. Frank Kenney, Dec. 5. Nemaha, No. 13, Corning—John L. Wilhelm, William H. Wieman, Feb. 15; Oliver W.Ort, March 1; Martin G. Burkholder, April 5; Union L. Kerr, April 19; John E. Ashworth, June 21; Harry A. Davis,. Andrew J. Hiner, Aug. 16; John W. Devero, Nov. 15. Oskaloosa, No. 14, Oskaloosa — Geo. AV. Cotton, March 8; N. J. Micheals,. April 19.

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•Great Bend, No. 15, Great Bend —J. Geo. Brinkman, Jan. 24; G. M. Luttrell, Aug. 29; J. B. McCauIey, Feb. 14; 0. W. Ham, Dec. 6; E. A, Rowell, Nov. 14; J. W. Rees, Sept. 6; M. F. Sowards, Sept. 12. Lafayette, No. 16, Manhattan — O. L. Hull, April 18; Henry A. Meier, Oct. 3. . Topeka, No. 17, Topeka — E. G. Schwinderman, Feb. 26; George Heap, March 21; Arthur W. Cantwell, April 16; E. W. Copelein, June 25; Wm. B. Evans, Nov. 5; B. B. Nolzle, Sept. 17. Franklin, No. 18, Ottawa — William M. Ard, Aug. 29; James G. Jackson, Aug. 15; Geo. Groenimiller, Oct. 17. Olathe, No. 19, Olathe—William Kendrick Brown, T. Julian Kean, Feb. 14; Chas. T. Orr, May 8; H. H. Case, Oct. 6. •Olivet, No. 22, Melvern — George U. Stanbaugh, . Palmyra, No. 23, Baldwin —P. H. Weeks, Jan. 29. •Osage Valley, No. 24, Osawatomie — Frederick Fultz, April 17; William V. Miller, April 4; D. W. Hays, July 3. Longton, No. 26, Longton — George M. Hubbell, Ottis D. Smith, Jan. 19; Green M. Self, Feb. 16; James H. Ruddle, June 15. Neosho, No. 27, LeRoy —J. L.Mitchell, May 17; G.W.Schlatter, Sept. 16. Pacific, No. 29, Humboldt—.Tacob F. Fisher, June 10; Edward D. Miller, Sept. 2. Towanda, No. 30, Towanda—Wm. R. Green, May 5; E. A. Spaulding, Aug. 15; F. Newman, Aug. 1. Arcana, No. 31, Doniphan —William H. Bryan, Nov. 29; C. C. McGalgin, June 28; Michael 0. Quia, March 1. Mound City, No. 33, Mound City —Jacob Black, July 23; William A. Monoon, jr., Aug. 6; L. Frank Williams, Oct. 3; Orrin B. Thompson, Dec. 19. Havensville, No. 34, Havensville—Wm. C. Coates, Aug. 16. Hiawatha, No. 35, Hiawatha—Wm. Mason, Jan. 4; Frank L. Schilling, April 5; John F. Cashman,^ Albert G. Lohmann, April 16; Wm. H. Hargis, May 5; Grant W.Harrington, July 23; Wesley T. Hunt, Oct. 29; Samuel W.Comstock, Nov. 22. •Counftil Grove, No. 36, Council Grove — Frank A. Moriarty, April 14; Columbus Mikels, April 21; William G. Elliott, April 28; Fletcher J. Buchanan, April 30; Robert H. Ashby, May 9; Albert M. Root, May 16; Clarence L. Kelley, May 19; Hugh Stewart, June 20; George M. Dean, Aug. 15; Myron A. Billings, Sept. 26; Geo. S. Herbolsheimer, Nov. 7; Thomas J. Clark, Dec. 3. Paola, No. 37, Paola—A. R. Straus, March 3; B. L. Bigelow, Oct. 6; John 0. Barkley, Dec. 15. lola, No. 38, lola—W. H. Hyatt, April 22; 0. H. Hackney, Sept. 2; Samuel Malcolm, Sept. 30; Charles N. H. Moore, Sept. 16.

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Seneca, No. 39, Seneca —George Firstenberger, Sept. 18; Owen M. Henderson, Sept. 27; Sidney 0. Davis, May 10; J. E. Stillwell, Oct. 16.. De Soto,No. 40,DeSoto—William A. Anderson, Dec. 20; John A. Allison,. May 2; Zinire Gardner, April 5; Daniel W. Johnson, William M. Marcks, Dec. 20; Wallace D. Randall, Sept. 27. Blooming Grove, No. 41,Trading Post.— S.D. Phillips, February 7; Aaron. Merkle, March 15; Jos. W. McCauley, June 28. Holton, No. 42, Holton —Floyd Shumate, March 15; A. W. Davis, W. 0 . Gluson May 3; V. S. Becker, May 22; Albert Sarbach, Sept. 25;. George M.Eeed, Nov. 13; Oscar Hale, Dec. 35. Niokersou, No. 43, Nickerson — Charles J. Owen, March 4; Israel Conroe,. Sept. 5; .Joseph H. Soule, Dec. 19. Delphian, No. 44, Garnett—H.W. French, April 13; M. H.Woods, May 15; J. W. Johnson, July 24; J. E. Freeman, July 10; ThomasSeverns, July 31; B. F. Henry, Dec. 4. Easton, No. 45, Easton — George Myers, Jan. 2; James Feverly, Dec. 25.Halstead, No. 46, Halstead—John M. Naramore, John J. Toers, May 31 ;. Thornton C. J. Cole, June 7; Clayton Lehman, David Kaegi, June 10; Jerry Dunkelberger, Dec. 20. Xenia, No. 47, Xenia —Edwin H. Burt, Jan. 11; William S. Finley,. May 3. Mackey, No. 48, Effingham —Samuel T. Bell, Feb. 3; Eli W. Son, Feb. 8;. Andrew B. Oarmichael, Feb. 17; Daniel A. Benjamin, Feb. 24;. William P. Utley, April 7; John A. Benjamin, July 21. Nine Mile, No. 49, Lansing—George W. Thomas, Feb. 18; James D.Kinney, Dec. 6. Lake, No. 50, Silver Lake—Wm. H. Forbes, Oct. 23; Jerome Mowers,Dec. 25. Orient, No. 51, Topeka—Peter Munro, Jan. 3; W. L. Johnson, March 28. Pottawatomie, No. 52, St. Marys — Elisha Ames, Nov. 5; Andrew Bell,. Nov. 19. Wetmore, No. 53, Wetmore — James H. Neely, William A. Meanes, Geo.. A. Barnes, Erskin T. Letchworth, June 28; George W. Hart, May . 3; Carl Hallawa, Oct. 25; Byron O. Bass, Nov. 22. Shawnee, No. 54, Shawnee — Max E. Wendt, Harvey W. Maloney,Dec. 30.. Spring Hill, No. 56, Spring Hill — Samuel C. Brown, April 5; John T.. Morris, John F. Hanna, July 26; John T. Minnick, Nov. 22. Uoyville, No. 57, Coyville—Wm. B.Evans, Lewis K. Schonborne, July 2.. AVinfield, No. 58, Winfield —Marquis L. Devore, Feb. 26; Wm. Hudson,. April 10; John W. Oliver, April 24: Fred E. Spence, May 8;. Bruce Nichols, May 29; John S. Wilkin^ Dec. 11. Saltville, No. 59, Barnard — John J. J. Abercrombie, May 17. Salina, No. 60, Salina—Justin B. Call, David K. Bean, Feb. 5; Wm.Berg,. Feb. 20; William B. Harris, March 13; Frank C. Miller, Sept. 30; Eolla J. Stevens, —.

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La Cygne, No. 61, La Cygne —E. H. Petty, Nov. 8; Samuel O. Spencer,. Nov. 15. Ridgeway, No. 62, Eidgeway—Geo. W. Little, Feb. 26; John W. Marsh,. March 15; Lewis Kinney, March 29; Walter Matney, April 5; Valentine Heyl, June 28; Elmer C. Easton, J. W. U. Housworth,. Sept. 27; Lewis W. Stucker, Oct. 11. Adams, No. 63, Oswego — George H. Burdick, Jan. 9; James A. Spriggs,. Jan. 23; Edward S. Mills, April 4; AVilliam F.McGill, April 17; Clarence M. Flora, June 5. Wathena, No. 64, Wathena—Adam E. Campbell, jr., March 1; AVilliam S. Davis, March 8. Gardner, No. 65, Gardner—J. I. Rhoads, July 27; Wilber D. Hall, Dec. 26.. Burlington, No. 66, Burlington — Guy I. Walt, April 14; E. Follenbee, Jan. 14; P. B. Peabody, Dec. 14. Frankfort, No. 67, Frankfort—Ed. T. Peck, April'5; James Tyler, June 7.. Hiram, No. 68, Leavenworth—Jacob Moses, May 9. Star, No. 69, Hanover —Wm. S. Davis^ March 8; James A. Davis, Wm.. P. Webb, Wm. C. Lawlor, April 26; John C.Smith,Martin Shimp,. Aug. 12. Carbondale, No. 70, Carbondale — Peter E. Gregory, Feb. 4; John Henry Brooks Smith, Feb. 6; George Perry, John McCloskey, March 22;. Cyrus P. Miller, June 14; Hugh Hartman, Sept. 27; Richard E. Belton, Oct. 8. Baxter, No. 71, Baxter Springs — Jas. T. Ryan, July 7. Huron, No. 72, Huron — 0 . M. Anderson, Dec. 10; E. E. Siler, N. E. Bennett, Dec. 13. Chetopa, No. 73, Chetopa—AV. J. Bryant, Feb. 8; Myron Cook, May 31;. Geo. P. Bush, Nov. 15; A. B. Temple, Nov. 29. Mystic Tie, No. 74, Augusta—Frank E. ElUs, Feb. 11; Frank E. tlepple,. Sept. 5; W. S. Manley, March 4. AVamego, No. 75, Wamego—Leander Hosp, Jan. 11. Erie, No. 76, Erie — Lorenzo D. Haynes, May 14. Delta, No. 77, Medicine Lodge—Joseph A. Nimecheek, June 21; James AVilson, Feb. 15. Corinthian, No. 79, Burlingame — Geo. AV. Doty, Feb. 12; Charles W.. AVood, March 5; J. Frank Mehl, Aug. 1; Edmund Riddle, Oct. 8.. Zeredatha, No. 80, Cottonwood F a l l s - W . R. Myers, Jan. 3; J. C. Deuby,. June 11; C. A. Smith, Oct. 24; J. L. Cochran, Oct. 31; C. L. Conaway, Nov. 21; L. T. Walters, Dec. 16. Jefferson, No. 84, AVinchester — Martin V. Bishop, Feb. 1. Sutton, No. 85, Waterville-Mathew H. Gilbert, April 19; Charles S.. Transue, Oct. 18; Charles T. Dickey, Dec. 20.

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Sunflower, No. 86, Wichita —William M. Kirkpatriok, Jan. 21; W. E. Shastid, Feb. 25; James Laymire, April 22; Thomas B. Cartwright, May 13; 0. L.Drake, May 27; Smith E. Barton, Sept. 9; W. A. Wight, Nov. 25. Mankato, No. 87, Mankato — Samuel J.Keyes, Jan. 14; William R. Murray, Feb. 15; Eugene P. Bancroft, Feb. 22; Robert H. McBride, April 19. Home, No. 89, Centralia—C. M. Cofferty, Oct. 4; John C. Halsapple, Jan. 11; Peter Hope, jr., June'28; Sidney Hailey, Aug. 9;, Louis Lohmuller, June 14; Edward D. Nightingale, March 22; Sylvester Root, Jan. 25; John W. Salter, March 22; Ira L. Vinson, Feb. 11; W. H. Waring, June 14; Joseph M. Yarger, Aug. 23. <5olden Rule, No. 90,North Topeka—Wm. S. Bergundthal, Jan. 30; Daniel J. Greenwald, Feb. 13; Sherman T. Hathaway, Feb. 25; Lynde D. Morgan, July 31; Joshua B. Pleck, Sept. 11; Stephen B. Pearson, Nov. 27. Marysville, No. 91, Marysville—Alexander Schmidt, Sept. 13. Oirard, No. 93, Girard—Wm. H. Larrimore, ; James S. Pyle, May 7; Jas. Vowell, May 9; Robt. Sharp, May 17; Manford Hicks, June 20. Harmony, No. 94, Neodesha— Robert J. Guthrie, Feb. 15; Jas. K. Morgan, Feb. 22. Constellation, No. 95, F r e d o n i a ^ Andrew T. Laney, June 26; Jasper D. Reeger, Ben S. Paulen, Jas. D. Lingenfelter, Oct. 14; R. K. Jamison, Nov. 19. Delaware, No. 96, White Church —M. H. Jones, Jan. 4; A. M. Lyder, May 17; W. S. Huffaker, July 5; Asa Miller, Robert McKinzie, Aug. 16. Patmos, No. 97, El Dorado — B. F. Mclntire, Jan.23; Jasper Clover, Feb. 13; D. J. Krischer, May 22; H. C. Stevenson, May 22; Henry Damon, Aug. 21; D. P. Moran, Dec. 4. 3enevolent, No. 98, Abilene — Marshal N. Jones, May 12; J. Howard Neisley, July 14; Hue E. Seeds, Oct. 13; Thos. N. Gunn, Oct. 20. Wichita, No. 99, Wichita —Jos. Brubacher, Jan. 27; Wm. B. Lyon, Feb. 3; Charles H. Koetsch, R. M. Dickerson, March 10; Lewellen L. Abbott, David J. Wallace, March 24; George 0. Morgan, April 14; S. D. Pallett, Tlieo. F. Boyd, May 26; William Swentzill, July 3; Thomas G.' Fitch, June 24; W. A. Minick, July 9; Arthur S. Parks, Frederick N. Peck, July 18; John A. Vanderberg, July 28; Ben F. McLean, Aug. 13; Chas. A. Cartwright, Aug. 15; Jim M. Hendrickson, Sept. 4; W. H. Ranch, Sam B. Amidon, Sept. 18; Hiram W. Kendle, Nov. 10; Chas. Jordan, Fred W. Stuckey, Nov. 17; Asa Farker, Charles E. Rogers, Nov.'18. Prudence, No. 100, Columbus — Joseph H. Abbott, Fred Simpkins, May 6; Austin L. Dean, May 20; Harry D. Sykes, Nov. 8. Euclid, No. 101, Lyndon —B. L. Tomberlin, April 5; E. M. Jameson, March 15; D. W. Phelan, Sept. 21; J. M. Fleming, Dec. 6.

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Xeystone, No. 102, Coflfeyville —Charles M. Ball, March 22; John W. Glass, April 12; Charles S. Pellett, Aug. 18; Reuben B. Tyner, Sept. 20; Geo. W. Baker, Dec. 6. Cedar, No. 103, Chanute —W. A. Gaskins, Jan. 20; J. Bruce Lynch, April 26; Louis Deford, July 12; Chas. J. Beach, May 14; Geo. W. Coleman, June 14; Mathew Heller, June 25; Seth J. Bailey, Oct. 3; W.V.Guthrie, Oct. 17; John W. Hanaman, Aug. 9; Wni. E. Bayly, Sept. 27. Frontier, No. 104, Washington—Edgar Ji. Potter, June 28. Solomon City, No. 105, Solomon City—A. L. Hampton, T. W. Judd, Dec. 9. Fidelity, No. 106,Eureka — Sampson Winter, April 14; Howard J.Hodgson, Aug 5; John H. Smith, Aug. 19; Robert J. Anderson,Sept. 2; C. R. Cogswell, Jan. 7; James N. Johnson, Dec. 16. Fortitude, No. 107, Independence — John J. Rehm, Jan. 25; George T. Overfield, Feb. 13; Joseph S. Darrah, Feb. 15; Edgar M.. Clark, March 15; Julius A.'Palmer, April 16; James E. Cribbs, June 14; George E. Gilmore, August 9; Amos A. Black, Sept. 6; James F. Vaden, Sept. 9; Christian H. Wortz, Sept. 27; Frank E. Colyer, Dec. 17. Memphis, No. 108, Memphis — F. K. Platter, March 22; M. Brambt, Feb. 22; J. A. Lockner, Feb. 8. Adelphi, No. UO, Winfield—John Mentch, May 20. Hesperian, No. I l l , Rossville — Stanton Jamieson, July 26. Blue Valley, No. 112, Irving —Niles W. Sabin, Aug. 19; Charles H. Parrish; Willis D. Short, Frank Edwards, Sept. 27; Frank Thomson, James Wells, Oct. 22; Geo. A. Giles, Robert L. Moore, Oct. 25; St. Clair Guthrie, Dec. 10. St. John's, No. 113, Concordia—C. M. Talley, March 7; Geo. C. Bloom, Aug. 29. Advance, No. 114, Florence — Allen H. Bell, March 1; Joshua Hayward, Vlachas Wallace, March 14; John P. Leith, April 5. Excelsior, No. 115, Uniontown—John Keller, Jan. 4. Muscotah, No. 116, Muscotah — Elvin D. Bradley, Aug. 2; Walter Ankeny, June 7; E. C. Phillips, Samuel Grooms, March 1. Parsons, No. 117, Parsons —Dera W. Smith, Jan. 27; Orville F. Pennywitt, March 22; Wm. H. Martin, April 16; Wm.-D. Atkinson, May 24; John E. Powell, Aug. 23; David Campbell, Sept. 20; Christian F. Schraag, Sept. 29; Andrew M. Sourbeer, Nov. 25; Chas. M. Mendell, jr., Dec. 8; Wm. Maddocks, Dec. 9; Wm. P. Hines, Dec. 12; Ernest R. Suppe, Dec. 16. Altoona, No. 118, Altoona—A. H. Ley tie, March 8. Cherokee, No. 119, Cherokee—S. B. Boyer, June 7; A. W. Wright, June 21. Halcj'on, No. 120, Peabody—James N. Currens, Feb. 3; Judson L. Houser, Thomas Slaymaker, jr., May 5; S. Emmet Miller, Sept. 22; Robert Fleeton, Nov. 3.

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Woodson, No. 121, Toronto—Lucius T. Franks, John M. Boone, May 4; Samuel L.Cox, David W.Basham,May 17; M. Jesse Ellis, Samuel C. Gustin, Daniel Thompson, June 28. Clifton, No. 122, Clifton —John E. Baldry, July 2; Alvin Walker, Oct. 15; Byron E. Green, Nov. 5. Godfrey, No. 124, Godfrey—J. R. Williams, Jan. 4. Cawker City, No. 125, Cawker City—Thomas J. Bird, April 30; Adam H.. Bird, Sept. 24; Andrew G. Burt, May 1; Samuel S. Spencer, May 7 ; E. Frank Tucker, March 25; John G. McClune May 21 ; David M. Jester, J u n e 4 ; A.Martin Moffitt, Aug.27; FredC. Perkins,Sept.. 3; Frank Goepel, Oct. 1; Max Haarberger, Oct. 15; Henry A.. Carleton, Dec. 17. Meridan, No. 126, Elk Falls —Charles L. McKesson, Feb. 28; Wilford Cunningham, Oct. 24. Palestuie, No. 127, Edgerton — Thomas Smith Greer, Feb. 3. Ottawa, No. 128, Ottawa—Frank L. Holt, June 2; John B, Kessler, July 7.. Belleville, No. ]29, Belleville — Thomas H. Jones, March 28; Solomon Kindt, May 10; John H. Bradford, July 12; J. H. Houke, Nov. 8.. Polar Star, No.130, Netawaka — Walter C. Powers, Jan. 2; Andrew J.. Beamer, March 6; Thomas Hatch, June 5. Equity, No. 131, Fontana — J . H . McNary,March8; M.O.Cook, July 12;, W. S. Cole, July 26. Carson, No. 132, Elk City — Frank G. Cross, Jan. 11; Thadius L. Faber,. April 12; Samuel T. Woodring, Aug. 9. Crescent, No. 133, Arkansas City — David W.Howard, April 7; Williami A. Green, April 22; John Rain, Sept. 3; Jacob C. Endicott, Sept. 24; Wm. N. Downing, Oct. 1; Chas. M. Pfisterer, Nov. 24. Clay Center, No. 134, Clay Center — Jacob W. Borden, Jan. 21. Lenexa, No. 135, Lenexa—Wm. B. Thorn, Sept. 27; Halley R. Flanner,. Jacob S. Levi, Dec. 23. Vesper, No. 136, Sedan — Gordon Flack, April 5; A. T. Dubendorff, May 17; C. W. DubendorfT, July 26; N. A. Adams, Aug. 9; F . H . Chamberlain, Aug. 23; J. Q. Adams, Dec. 6. Cherryvale, No. 137, Cherry vale—John S. Miller, April 19; N. Bowton, March 12; M.Cadle, July 26; Aug.Henry, Sept. 6; A. H. Harding^ July 11 ; C. E. Creager, Sept. 20; Wm. B. Parsons, Sept. 17; L. H. Elliott, Dec. 6; W. H. Rawlings, Dec. 15. Pomona, No. 138, Pomona—Charles Crow, April 1; John H. Paskinson, April 15; John D. Marsh, Sept. 2; Geo. J. Richardson, Nov. 18. Sedgwick, No. ISflj Sedgwick^John Lowman, Jan. 7; Jacob Swisher, Sept. 16. Reno, No. 140, Hutchinson—Walter B. Hoagland, March 7 ; George W.. Cowan, March 28; Arthur C. Hoagland, May 1; Idolph Fishman, May29; James B. Wood, July 30; John Ellsworth, Aug. 19; Wm, A.Martin, Aug. 22; GeorgeE.Bennett, Sept. 18; Clarence P. White, Oct. 2; S. N. Parker, Nov. 14; Robert A. Hutchison, Nov. 19; Alvin T. Dora, Dec. 12; Charles Sthole, Dec. 17.

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Signal, No. 141, Osage City—John Today, April 5; L. E. Eeam, March 19; Uriah Fosberg, May 21; Ed. S. Clark, A. Eawlings, May 10; A. C. Hughes, April 19; D. J. Roberts, Aug. 8. • Newton, No. 1.42, Newton—rGeorge G. Weichert, March 15; Charles J. Baer, March 24; Ira Small, June 3; Adolph Hay, Feb. 1. Minneapolis,No. 143, Minneapolis — Rolla M. Clark, Jan. 1; Robert G. Baxter, April 2; James D. Jackson, Aug. 27; Kent M. Andrew, April 3. Gilead, No. 144, Yates Center —John C. Culver, March 3; Frank W. Butler,March2L; Fred L. Stephenson, Sept. 5; Wm. O. Eades, Oct. 7.. Mount Vernon, No. 145, Beloit — Robert W. Elston, Feb. 3; Isaac R., Swigart, Nov. 3. ' Ellsworth, No. 146, Ellsworth —Benjamin S. Westfall, March 17. Center, No. 147, Marion — John B; Dent, Jan. 3; David Risk, May 6; A.. R. Steiner, Aug. 8. Wa-Keeney, No, 148, Wa-Keeney —Edward Chalk, April 14. Thayer, No. 149, Thayer —Geo. E. Tifft, Jan. 4; Loren A. Stall, March 15; John McCuUough, Oct. 4. Wellington, No. 150, Wellington — James Lawrence, March, 3; William Gelino, March 10; Geo. W. Brooks, May 12; Milton C. Noss, Aug. 25; James H. McBride Oct. 13;. James C. O. Morse, Oct. 27; Henry K. Brooks, Charles A. Newman, Nov. 10. Douglass, No. 151, Douglass — J. W. Farrow, Dec. 20. Lebo, No. 152, Lebo —Sam Conley, April 4; Charles F. Hagler, July 11; Oliver M. Spure, Frank M. Trick, Sept. 26. Lincoln, No. 154, Lincoln Center — John Anderson, March-5; Henry Jones, April 12; Jay W. Welch, Sept. 2. Hope, No. 155, Howard — James Hamilton, Feb. 4; Albert W. Kirby, June 3; Felden A. Adams, June 17. Dexter, No. 156, Dexter—Martin M. Comer, June 10; Peter D. Lahr, N o v . 4. •

Haven, No. 157, South Haven — J. W. Jarvis, April 5; John W. McFee, April 7; E. H. Droze, May 5; Peter Helm, May 3; H. F. Brawner, Wesley Nave, Sept. 27. Active, No. 158, Atchison — Robert \Yiggins, Jan. IS; Levi O. Turner, Jan. 27; Joseph J. McGee, April 14; D. D. Johnson, Aug. 2; Chas. W. Weller, Oct. 13; Frank Gerh art, Nov. 25; Charles W.Davis, Dec. 3. Robinson, No. 159, Robinson—Samuel E.Rush, Jan. 14; Wm. Truex, April 15; Jesse Mills, Bert M. Mills, May 16; Emett L. Truex, July 1; John L. Truex, July 8; Richard Morris, Aug. 12; Richard King, Sept. 25; Frank Idol, Dec. 9. Saqui, No. 100; Osborne—August F. Burke, Jan. 23; David G. Robertson, Feb. 13.

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Alma, No. 161, Alma —Frank I. Burt, Feb. 22; Fredrick M. Harrison, March 22; Bartholomew Buchli, jr.. May 22; Albert J. Thoes, F. R. Miller, Nov. 22. Greenwood, No. 163, Fall River—John H. Maclain,Feb. 1; G. W.Smith, Aug. 23; Simon H. Lear, Sept. 27; O. J. Brooks, Aug. 30; Charles E. Hartley, Dec. 20. Myrtle, No. 164, Cedar Vale —James Etheringtou, March 17; William F. Ryder, April 14. Oxford, No. 165, Oxford—William A. Thew, Harry L. Lewis, March ] ; Benjamin F. Kelsey, March 22; Robert G. Bell, Oct. 25; Albert 0. Farqharson, Dec. 13. Farmers, No. 166, Randolph^-Louis Niehenke, Geo. J. Poison, March 8; Otto Buchheim, Frank B. Tyson, Simon B. Cockrel, May 10; James L. Eades, Sept. 27. Larned, No. 167, Earned — George W. Hormell, Nov. 8. Parkerville, No. 168, Parkerville — John A. Ream, Charles H. Patten, Jan. 7; Albert R. Wallace, Horace A. EThls, March 4; John N. Williams, Michael D. Peters, March 11; Albert C. Buck, April 29; John E. Edgerton, June 3; Eddy W. Gulley, Oct. 21; Geo. Dasher, Nov. 25. BlueRapids,No.l69,Blue Rapids—E.R. Cheney, J u n e 2 3 ; W.S.Cooper, . Sept. 4. Fraternal, No. 170, Linn City—Sherman Lull, May 31. Sterling, No. 171, Sterling-r Dennis B. Higley, Jan. 2; Valentine M. Patterson, April 3; Samuel L. Knode, April 8; Robert E. Stone, April 17; George A. Morris, July 3; Jas. W. McCoach, Aug. 21; Jos. B. Lindslay, Oct. 2; Monroe P. Shaak, Oct. 4; Horace Dunleavy, Oct. 30. McPherson, No. 172, McPherson —Charles G. Reeder, Jan. 17; Fred W. Warner, Feb. 3; Francis B. Webster, Andrew Sorensen, May 2; Henry I. Worley, May 14; William A. Lyon, July 2; Edward K. Thompson, Aug. 15. Belle Plaine, No. 173, Belle Plaine —Alex. Carnahan. Kirwin, No. 175, Kirwin —Herbert R. Hull, Hugh E. Williams, Jan. 31. Russell, No. 177, Russell — Wm. E. Banks, Jan. 14; Jacob G. Vogelgesong, Feb. 18; John Graf, March 4. Burr Oak, No. 178, Burr Oak —Joel W. Green, July 28. Mt. Moriah, No. 179, Kinsley — F. I. Boies, July 2; Bilse Hugo, June IS; C. I. Farmer, June 30; F. H. Hanson, March 17; Chas. H. Hatch, July 8; W. P. Jack, April 2; Wm. Manning, April 26; George M. Seacat, Sept. 9. Louisburg, No. 180, Louisburg — S. A. Day, Nov. 20. Burrton, No. 182, Burrton—Elias Williams, Jan. 18; D.F. Miller, Wm.P. Osborne, March 15; Thomas Pugh, Charles H. Green, June 21; Gustavus Queerfield, July 19; M. Jacoby, Aug 30,

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Gaylord, No. 183, Gaylord — G e o . W . H o r t o n , May 14. Phillipsburg, No. 184, P h i l l i p s b u r g — E . E. Hoffman, F e b . 1. , H a m l i n , No. 185, H a m l i n ^ ^ George W. E o b b i n s , March 22; F r a n k H . Benedict, May 24; E r v i n g C. Blanchard, J o h n Dilley, J u n e 2 1 ; Chas. W. H e n d e r s h o t , J u l y 26; Cornelius J . H a r d i n g , Nov. 22. M o u n t a i n Slope, No. 186, Oberlin — Charles J e n s , J a n . 29; T h o m a s G. Proctor, March 5 ; E r n e s t L. Bariteau, April 22; David R o y c e , May 14; J a c o b C.'Wilson, Sept. 24 ; A n d r e w M. Tilton, —. Pittsburg, No. 187, P i t t s b u r g — J a s . L . S h e l l , M a r c h 6; D . E . P e n c e , A p r i l 10; W m . Williams, April 17; J o h n R a n d o l p h , J u l y 10; T h o m a s R. Jones, Sept. 4 ; P e t e r Schonaerts, Oct. 9 ; David G a l b r a i t h , Dec. 18. Onaga, No. 188, O n a g a — E l i Fields, J o h n W . Fields, L e a n d e r F i e l d s , April 16; J a m e s L. Applegate, William Scheel, J a n . 1; D a n i e l Maskell, J o s h u a N. W i l s o n , Oct. 8. •' Newahcuba, No. 189, Stockton — W . E . C o o l b a u g h , May 17. H e n r i , No. 190, T o n g a n o x i e — William S. Yates, Sept. 6; J o s e p h M. R a n dall, Oct. 25; W i l l i a m E . Noble, Dec. 20. W a l n u t Valley, No. 191, Ness City — J o h n N. Venard, F e b . 6. Lyons, No. 192, Lyons — A. H. Meyer, J a n . 9; F. H. Foster, April 4. Hartford, No. 193, Hartford —.William D. Layler, C. E . W e a t h e r b y , Dec. 26. Galena, No. 194, G a l e n a — A . H . T h i x t e n , Nov. 19; J o h n S. J a r r e t t , Nov. 20; Sterling Robinson, Dec. 3. Hays, No. 195, H a y s C i t y — D . B. W h i m s t e r , J a n . 4 ; Geo. S. Grass, M a r c h 20; C. M. W a n n , March 22; S. C. Pettit, July^7.. Madison, No, 196, M a d i s o n — W . I. Wiley, F e b . 11; A. A. Barnard, F e b . I S : G. B. F a r r a r , March 4 ; Carey Sowder, March 18; Geo. Lovett, Aug. 26; H. B. K e n d r i c k , Dec. 9; C D . Pritchard, Dec. 23. Canton, No. 197, Canton — J o h n M. Silverton, May 13; W . L. Hill, C h a s . M. Gray, May 20; Geo. R. Cole, Aug. 19. Blue Hill, No. 198, Lucus^—Jasper Rodgers, Jan.,4. Norton, No. 199, Norton — B a k e r A. V a n Meter, March 19. A n t h o n y , No. 200, A n t h o n y — J . R. E d w a r d s , J a n . 25; 0 . E . Bowers, May 12; W . R. Rowell, Aug. 25. Delphos, No. 202, Delphos — W m . Haley, May 6; J o h n W h i t e , May 2 0 ; Louis 0 . K r a u s e , J u l y 1. Sumner, No. 203, Caldwell — J . B. C u m m i n s , Oct. 4 ; W m . H . M u n g e r , Nov. 15; J a m e s E . L a R u e , Dec. 6. Downs, No. 204, Downs — C. J . Sargent, J a n . 1; H e n r y P e t e r m a n , March 3 ; M. W . H a r d m a n , Aug. 23. E m i n e n c e , No. 205, E s k r i d g e — W m . Glanville, May 10; W. A. Bowie?, J u n e 12; J a s . Sage, Oct. 2 5 ; W . M. Glanville, Nov. 22.

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Friendship, No. 208, Haven —John Chain, Sept. 27. Fulton, No. 210, Fulton —Fred S. Hall, Nov. 23. Greeley, No. 211, Greeley — Jesse C. Scoggins, Sept. 3. Olive Branch, No. 212, Colony —Henry L. Hannah, May 23; Hugh A. Holmes, July 25; Jesse O. Miller, Dec. 19. Twin Groves, No. 213, Severy — James Cooper, Aug. 2; Isaac W. Abbott, Stephen Goldsworthey, April 5. Sincerity, No. 214, Simpson — Burton Lyon, George Blakesley, Feb. 6; James H. Price, Feb. 20; J. W. Center, March 20; Emory B. McKee, Dec. 18. EUinwood, No. 217, EUinwood —L. F. Johnson, July 7; Frank Baker, May 31; R. R. Herold, April 7; Fred Steckel, Feb. 15; Theodore Rohlfing, March 8; Robt. A. McKeowin, Oct. 25. Landmark, No. 218, Mound Valley —James T. McGee, Feb. 15; William S. Houghton, May 17. Perfect Square, No. 220, Scranton — John Wooden, June 9. St. Bernard, No. 222, Dodge City—Edwin Crompton, Feb. 28; John J. Summersby, March 22; Dane M. Frost, April 11; John W. Guynn, April 12; Robert H. Norvell, Phillip H. Young, May 23; Edwin W. Marrin, Jos. H. Swett, Aug. 22; Henry M. Turner, Sept. 12. Anchor, No. 224, Williamsburg — E. E. Bunn, Aug. 5; E. Whitaker, jr., Oct. 1 ; G. K. Janes, Oct. 1; Wm. J. Davidson, Oct. 8; John Potter, Dec. 10; A. V. Ross, Dec. 24. Siloam, No. 225, Topeka—J. Leighton Stanton, Feb. 6; Charles E. Hawley, March 6; J- Newton Freeman, March 20; Francis G. Willard, April 10; Grant Selby, May 1 ; Alfred H. Childs, Millard V. Harris, Sept. 11 ; Louis G. Hastings, Oct. 9; Frank M. Washburn, Nov. 20; Edwin Lange, Dec. 11. Dirigo, No. 226, Haddam —Charles E. Sheldon, Aug. 23; Edgar Cook, Dec. 19. Jamestown, No. 227, Jamestown — John F. Keltch, Aug. 15; John Christinson, Feb. 27; Alexander McMellon, Dec. 16. Salem, No. 228, Salem—John W. Ward, July 30; Charles E. Shipper, Aug. 16. Vulcan, No. 229, Walnut —Charles M. Allen, March 1 ; Ralph A. Gillette,. May 10; Walter H. Lewis, May 3; Geo. W. Cassidy, May 10; Andrew M. Patton, Geo. J. Munn, May 17; Andrew P. Mattson, June 14; Wm. H.Shireman, Perry A. Morrison, July 26; John Hunker, Dec. 20; Neil McNeil, Dec. 22. Ninnescah, No. 230, Kingman — J. F. Bishop, Feb. 4; William B.Libby, March 5; Bion S. Hutchins, May 24; H. H. Bo wen, June 4; Joe S. Amerine, Aug. 6; Robert L. Plunkett, Aug. 20; Geo. B. Reed, Dec. 3.

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Magnolia,No.231,Newton — Lawson A.Gilbert, April 9; Theo.H.Sears, May 3; Joe D. Pyke, Sept. 24; James M. Eebstock, Nov. 26. •Greenleaf, No. 232, Greenleaf —Richard H. Bundle, March 3; Elmer E. Foreman, Oct. 13; Frank Morton, Wm. A. Priest, Nov. 10. •Clinton, No. 233, Burden —Clinton U. Brooks, March 6. Axtell, No. 234, Axtell —Thos. M. Nye, April 5; F. M. Pell, May 5; John C. Hannah, Nov. 26; Geo. VV. Sharpe, Sept. 27; Wm. F. Ritterhause, Dec. 12. •Garfield, No. 235, Leonardville —G. W. Peterson, March 1; 0. G. Wood, March 8; A. Tobias, May 3. Meriden, No. 236, Meriden —James Hubei;, March 6; William H.Turner, Dec. 25. Temple, No. 237, McCune —Joshua N. Stewart, Jan. 10; Charles C. Camblin, April 5; N. M.Smith, July 1; Samuel L. Evans, Sept. 24; Anson 0. Mattox, Sept. 27. Mt. Hope, No. 238, Mt. Hope — Edward A.Beggs, Jan. 1; Thomas Egan, July 30. TJrbana, No. 239, Urbana—Edward Eckley, May 17; Williani T. Merideth, Sept. 6. Soldier, No. 240, Soldier —W. W. Woodruff, Oct. 11; C. E. Friend, Dec 13. Linwood, No. 241, Linwood — Edward Flanigan, Jan. 18; Wade Flanigan, April 19. Miltonvale, No. 242, Miltonvale — Rolla M. Fry, March 7. Ark, No. 243, Valley Center —William C. Bayless, April 28; John A. Davidson, Dec. 8. Waverly, No. 244,Waverly—Charles L. Foster, June 17; Chas. M. Christy, Aug. 19; Frank L. Hobart, Aug. 12. Marmaton, No. 245, Moran —John F. Willoughby, July 26; William T. Strong, Dec. 3. Tyrian, No. 246, Garden City—B. L. Stattes, March 19; W. B. Hopkins, April 30; Milton Brown, May 28; B. L. Shabe, Frank B. Apperson, June 11. Chase, No. 247, Chase—Charles O. Smith, Feb. 18; William E. Fisher, • Chauncey Groves, March 4; Albert B. Hestwood, Oct. 21. Canopy, No. 248, Grenola — Edward T. Hand, Sept. 20. Scottsville, No. 249, Scottsville — Charles S. Gulp, Jan. 4; William II. Wallace, April 22; Thornton F. Ham, May 3; John F. Hartman, May 27. Whiting, No. 250, Whiting—Andrew Brown, Jan. 4; John M. Haggard, Chas. McCurdy, March 26; Geo. D. Eeed, Robert Martin, April 8; Herbert Jackman, April 26; Isaac H. Wood, June 19. •Galva, No. 251, Galva —John Dunsford, Jan. 4; Monroe M. Whiton, March 1; John W. Welch, May 3; Gilbert Knutison, Sept. 27; Truman H. Houghton, Oct. 25; T. J. C. Cole, June 7.

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Stafford, No. 252, Stafiford—John D. Rippey, Nov. 11. Andale, No. 253, Andale — Arthur E. Walker, April 4; Nicholas Gensman, May 2; John M. Post, June 6; Benjamin P. McNair, July 11 ; Winfield S. Walker, Oct. 24; Samuel Eckerd, Dec. 19. Ionic, No. 254, St. John—William A. Downey, April 5; Thomas W. Moseley, Sept. 20; Francis E. Deniuth, Oct. 4. Lyra, No. 256, McLouth — Edward D. Bradford, Jan. 9. Westmoreland, No. 257, Westmoreland —Thomas V. Davis, Nov. 26; F. E. Blockolsky, Feb. 15; Charles W. McComas, April 5; J. D. Ma• rion, Aug. 20; Robert S. Price, Oct. 11; George R. Smith, Jan. 4; Jacob S. Spangler, March 1. Morton, No. 258, Cheney —Emmitt VV. Joslyn, Aug. 19; William E. Maxwell, Oct. 16;- William B. Moran, Nov. 18. Beattie, No. 259, Beattie — Frank Bell, Aug. 20; Joel Bell, Oct. 15. Medicine Valley, No. 260, Lake City — Frank L. Gordon, Frank M. Cuppy, Mark M. Flower, April 12; Samuel G. Stewart, Daniel 1,. Pierce, Riley Lake, Jacob N. Bibb, Oct. 11; Luther McElwanie, Nov. 22; William H. Hays, Dec. 13. Mulberry, No. 261, Mulberry Grove —Robert A. Gilcrist, April 8; Richard Wilson, Oct. 14. Attica, No. 262, Attica—Alfred A. Peterson, March 6. Charity, No. 263, Hazelton—William O. Whitehead. Jan. 7; George W., Simpson, Oct.21; Thomas H.Barlow, Nov. 4; Joseph W.Robinson,, Nov. 18. Logan, No. 264, Logan—Gilbert W. Graham, Dec. 3. Kilwinning, No. 265. Pratt —Harvey McP. Null, March 19; Newton Cole,. Peter K. Ryan, Sept. 22; C. A. Hopper, Nov. 24; J. I. Donthart, Dec. 8. Mt. Zion, No. 266, Nortonville — Henry S. Childs, Sept. 26; Jas. G. Montray, Sept. 27. Moline, No. 267, Moline—W. H. Potter, April 3; Reynolds, May Jo. Bourbon, No. 268, Bronson — John W.Holeman, Daniel M. Davis, Jan.8. Quenemo, No. 270, Quonemo — Robert Nesbitt, Jan. 14; Robt. B.Vaughn,. May 22; A. L. Fultz, Aug. 5. Armourdale, No. 271, Armourdale — John R. Quarles, July 3; William J. Butler, Aug. 21 ; Norman M. McDonald, Nov. 20. Kaw,No. 272, Kansas City, Kansas — Wilbur A. Weston, March 5; Harry Trower, March 21; Andrew M. Bigler, July 30; Wm. R. Wright,. Nov. 19; Waldo H. Howard, Dec. 3. Black Diamond, No. 274, Wier City—R. Crane, Oct. 9; Frank Nugent Nov. 27. Webb, No. 275, Meade—Joseph D. Clark, Feb. 5; Richard H. Cooper^ June 21 ; George F. Eckert, David B. Stutsman, Feb. 4; Ormond Hamilton, .Inno 28; Orlando B. Raymond, Jan. 4; James S. Tull, Aug. 14 ; Wni. B. Washington, Sept. 8.

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Windom, No. 276, Windom —Sherman AV. Hill, Dec. 4; Glaus S.Lindell, March 22; Eric Wicklund, Aug. 13. Cosmos, No. 278, Kiowa—J. W. Wilcox, May 5; Edward H. Brown, March 8; L. C. Goff, Feb. 8; Geo. W. Rourke, May 24. Barney, No. 279, Dighton —Frank W. King, Aug. 29; Thos. McHenry, Dec. 23. Brainerd, No. 280, Brainerd — Chas. A. Lough, Sept. 27. MiUbrook, No. 281, Hill City —H. C. Tillotson, .Tuly 21; D. C. Hopson, June 14; H. R. Prewitt, Aug. 23; J. A. Wheeler, Sept. 23; W. H. Hughson, Nov. 29. Alpha, No. 282, Jetmore — Robert E. Hayslett, Aug. 4; Eraatus B. Goodrich, Sept. 1; Chas. H. Bramley, Nov. 14. Preston, No. 283, Cimarron — Louis D. Einsel, Sept. 24; Daniel A. Gillespie, May 14; Geo. A.Kimball, March 12; Charles S. Warner, Oct. 15; William J. Woodward, Dec. 15. Anthem, No. 284. Scott City — James A. Stinson, George W. Livingood, Sherman C. Grable, Oct. 28; William 0. Bourne, May 19; Benjamin D. Gillispie, March 17. Chikaskia, No. 285, Argonia —Ped M. Jackman, May 17; Wm. A. Holt, Oct. 25. Oak, No. 287, Lebanon— George H. Underbill, March 8; Simon Holmes, Frank M. Dickerson, March 22. Cyrus, No. 589, Hope — Edgar H. Morrill, March 15; John B. Wheldon, Sept. 20. Emerald, No. 289, Lakin — Clark M. Crawford, Francis M. Kelley, July 5; David P. Wright, July 19; Wm. H.Johnson, Aug. 9; Edward P. Williams, Aug. 23; John E. Murphy, Nov. 15. Beulah, No.291, Bunker Hill—Abraham H. Shaffer, Jan. 1 ; Geo. F.Washburn, June 5; Jacob Miller, June 12; Patrick Keough, June 19. Glasco, No. 292, Glasco —C. E. Todd, May 6; 0. W. Clark, May 27; F. A. Gardom, May 22; Charles Hatje, June 17; H. M. Harris, Aug. 19; M. L. Craft, Aug. 26; J. V. Cunningham, Sept. 11; A. Bailey, Oct. 21; G. B. Valandingham, Nov. 21. Kiowa, No.293,Greensburg—F. M.Caldwell, Nov. 7; C.S. Rowe, April 18. Glen Elder, No. 294, Glen Elder—E. J. Woodman, March 1; James Humes, March 15; E. B. L. Elder, March 22; John R. Miller, . « Comanche, No. 295, Coldwater — Chas. E. French, April 19; Samuel Klingensmith, Thomas Lippincott, June 28; J. W. Hatler, July 26. Highland, No. 296, Green —Henry Dix, March 1 ; William M. Giffee, Charles AVallace, March 8; Cyrus 0. Chaflfee, March 15. Apollo, No. 297, Ellis —Harry Darby, March 7; F. T. Howe, March 21; John F. Meserve, Sept. 5; C. O. Merrifield, Nov. 28; Levi M. Stoner, March 15; F. E. Vangelder, J u n e 6 ; A. W. Whelan, June23.

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:Samaria, No. 298, Wilson — Curtis M. Waterman, Jan. 8; Oliver S. Moore, Jan. 15; Geo. M. Hoffman, Jan. 22; Peter Conrad, Feb. 26; William T. Garwood, March 19; Asa D. Williams, May 28; Dallas Grover, June 4; Edgar Lewis Carhartt, Sept. 3; Phillip S. Grose, Nov. 5; Hiram M. Coover, Nov. 12; Joseph Latshaw, Nov. 19. -Cable, No. 299, Arlington—William Cecil, March 7; Simeaus S. Whitman, May 16; Bruce Donaker, John B. Thompson, July 7; James B. Snell, Nov. 21. Fargo, No. 300, Liberal —Thomas V. Oscar, May 20; William Shockley, May 26; David H. Murphy, July 7; John C. Swiler, Hermon V. Nichols, July 21; George W. Forbes, Oct. 14. •Gove City, No. 302, Gove City—Joseph F. Meudenhall, May 20; Edward L. Ferry, June 17; Frank B. Coy, July 1; Chester H. Cole, July 15. Kandall, No. 304, Randall—Amos B. Gordon, January 11; John Henry, April 12; Victor R. Gordon, May 3. Avon, No. 305 Westphalia —H. A. Hart, May 16; A. G. Foster, Sept. 16; L. D. Walrod, Aug. 20. .St. Thomas, No. 306, Colby — Jens C. B. Knudson, Henry F. Knudson, Oct. 10; Jos. E. Lesh, Nov. 21. Kansas, No. 307, Herington — James Anderson, April 2; Wm. J. Anderson, Dec. 22; Chas. E. Burbidge, April 16; Charles M. Bucher, July 2; Wm. W. Campbell, March 19; Edward W. Folsom, Jan.' 24; Homer B. Hasbrouck, Nov. 5; John Nelson, Nov. 8; Sanford P. Smith, March 17. Alden, No. 308, Alden — Amandus J. Godshalk, March 1; George W. Seward, Oct. 4; John W. Piehler, Dec. 6. :Syracuse, No. .309, Syracuse — Chas. F. Ebse, June 14. Naphtali, No. 310, Almeua — Jesse J. Poole, March 4; Wallace Tupper, March 25; Jacob Arment, May 20; Harry Switzer, May 13; Jos. Malcolm, July 17; Fred B. Ramsey, Sept. 2; Henry Whitaker, Sept. 16. Hancock, No. 311, Fort Leavenworth—John T. French, Oct. 7; Forrest H. Hathaway, April 1; Frederick Knudsen, July 15; Charles Parker, June 17; Harry A. Reed, Sept. 16; George G. Roberts, Aug. 5; Harry A. Eappold, Nov. 18; Samuel A. Smoke, May 20; William Schmalzried, Dec. 30; William H. Wilkes, May 27; Geo. S. Young, March 18. Hebron, No. 314, Gridley — James M. Harris, April 5; Wesley R. Wharton, March 1; MarcellusL.^tockton, Dec. 20; H. D. Routzong,—. Lincolnville, No. 315, Lincolnville —John E. Gilbert, Aug. 2; Grant T. Johnson, Sept. 6; Frederick L. Glover, Oct. 18; Jesse Vann, Nov. 15. •Coolidge, No. 316, Coolidge — James H. Baker, Feb. 5; A. D. Jones, July 21; James A. Youngblood, Aug. 19; William Firthmiller, Oct. 6; August Kumpf, Nov. 17; U. T. Tobscoot, Dec. 8; E. R. Pryor, Dec. 15.

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Norcatur, No. 317, Noreatur—W. B.Charles, Feb. 1; John W. VViltsy, May 3. "Wallace, No. 318, Wallace —E. A. Lewis, April 29; E. P.Martin, April 19; J. W. Jones, June 7; H. B. B. Montgomery, Jan. 4. INorwich. No. :519, Norwich—George H. Therould, Feb. 14; Spencer E. Sanders, March 14; Hugh Jones, April 11; George M. Deck, May 16; Harry G. Hamilton, June 13. "Vermillion, No. 320, Vermillion—James M.Smith, March 6; William C. Rutledge, April 17; Charles E. Fultz, Aug. 7; Benjamin E.Crouse, Dec. 26. •Goodland, No. 321, Goodland — A. W. Hostetter, April 2; A. G. Patrick, B.F.Brown, April 16; H.M. Haller, April 30; J. W. Boyd; Aug. 6; J. B. Giroux, Oct. 22; Frank J. Walters, Oct. 17; H. M. Turnev, Nov. 19; Thomas P. Leonard, Dec. 10. Ben Hur, No. 322, Argentine — William Schufendecker, May 22; Frank A. Way, March 13; William Goatman, July 24; Herbert L. Dudley, Aug. 14; Jacob T. Eversole, Dec. 11. Walton, no. 323, Walton —Euphrates D. Hutchings, March 10; Thomas J. Hutchings, Aug. 25. •Caney, No. 324, Caney^Mark H. Horner, July 12; James C. Gilmon, Oct. 18. Bucklin, No. 32.5, Bucklin — Earl O. Clark, April 5; John E. Small, Harry A.Sibley, Nov. 8. Horton, No. 326, Horton — Harry Adams, C. E. Bird, 0. S. Carman, C. W. Jones, G^E. Proctor, C. L. Steele, A. s". Schrantz, W. H. Stillwell, H. F. Graham, J. H. Harvey. Hoyt, No. 327, Hoyt —John T. Manly, July 14; Edward Briggs, Albert Hawn, Aug. 21 ; Henry Hainline, Nov. 27; W. 0. E. Miller, Dec. 4. •Gypsum City, No. 328, Gypsum City — August Bartz, March 22; Benjamin F. Burwell, May 10; Harry V. Cassaday, July 19; Joshua L. Heck, Aug. 11; Jos. E. Sawtell, Sept. 20; Albert H. Hester, Dec. 20. La Crosse, No. 330, La Crosse — Jas. W. Quade, Aug. 15. Hoisington, No. 331, Hoisington — Frank M. Eaney,May 15; Alexander Ashen, June 3; Geo. H. Begley, June 13; Robert L. Harvey, July 3; Thos. M. Moore, Aug. 14; Francis M. Pitkin, Sept. 4; Abbot S. Cooke, Oct. 30. Rob Morris, No. 332, Preston — Daniel Jones, June 24; T. W. Young, Aug. 5; G. T. Dooly, Sept. 9; D. W. Williams, Nov. 18. Rosedale, No. 333, Rosedale — John Mank, June 28; Geo. W. Gilbert, July 11; G. N. G, Mathias, Aug, 15; W. D. Mathias, Aug. 29; W. H. Mann, Nov. 21. Oak Hill, No. 334, Oak Hill —John Geo. Dieter, jr., Dec. 15.

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Allen, No. 335, Allen —George I. Grimsley, Emil H. Schellack, June 7; Delbert W. Taylor, Charles A. Sanders, June 14; William E. Rust,. July 16; Waldo F. Parsons, Louis N. Gibson, Aug. 30; George F. Bates, Sept. 13; Sam'l White, Robert Rassmussen, Oct. 25; Robt. H. Hemphill, Nov. 8; Emery L. Joyce, Dec. 6; William P. Wells,. Dec. 22. Formoso, No. 336, Formoso — Samuel J. Houston, Jasper N. Balch, Aug. 19; William S. Conaway, Nov. 22; Albert Stuckey, Nov. 25. Blaine, No. 337, Blaine — John J. Burnidge, Dec. 20; John Coffee, June 24; Henry Cox, Warren J. Dedrick, Benjamin F. Holaday, July 5;, Arthur H. Clark, July 15; William Church,Elijah T. Marsh, July 8; William F. Ford, Aug. 12; Marviii N. Fifield, Sept. 6; JamesP. Graham, July 19; Solomon K. Harkrader, July 1; Merrett N. Hartwell, Jacob F . Wederbrook, July 12; John Lawson, Sept. 13; Harry S. Miner, May 24; Albert A. McMahon, July 26; Jeremiah H. Prey, Martin Thorpe, June 28; William H. Robertson, Aug. 19; Andrew J. Smith, Aug. 30; David Sheahon, John E. Welsh,. Sept. 9; James W. Tiernay, July 21; Charles Woodruff, June 19. Kincaid, No. 338, Kincaid —L. H. Burnham, Dec. 22. Lane, No. 339, Lane —William A. AVasson, Dec. 26. Leoti, No. 240, Leoti —T. W. Pelham, Sept. 15; J. J. Barrelle, Sept. 22; E. C. Shelton, John Raedker, Sept. 29; J. A. Kovntz, Sept. 15; F. A. Freeland, Nov. 10; J. H. Edwards, J. A. Moore, Nov...24; J. B.. Freeland, Dec. 8; R. J. Traver, Dec. 22. Parker, No. 341, Parker— Hiram P. Mallory, Herman L. Smith, Oct. 13; J. H. Stough, J. F. Shortridge, Oct. 15; George M. Methven, Nov.26; Erastus Clemans, Dec. 31.

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:Smithton, No. 1, Highland — John J.Bradley, April 12; Albert B. Irwin, June 27. Leavenworth, No. 2, Leavenworth — Chas. F . Rebsamen, Feb. 3; Christian F. Sommer, Feb. 17; E. H. Muncil, April 7; William J. Van Einan, June 5; Gustavus W. Kenney, June 19; Daniel Storrs, July 21. "Wyandotte, No. 3, Kansas City, Kansas — Francis E. Bowers, May 2; Chas. W. Ciiapman, Jan. 3; Robert Huston Espey, April 18; Samuel 0. Fink, May 2; Charles Gableraan, Dec. 19; Nelson Erwin Peck, March 21; Louis Benjamin Roach, May 16; \Vm. Elsworth Stevens, D. W. Vaughn, April 18; John Wherrell, June 20. •AVashington, No. 5, Atchison — Charles S. Osborn, Feb. 3; Richard C. Meade, Nov. 3; Rodman T. Hazard, Dec. 1. Lawrence, No. 6, Lawrence — James Brooks, Jan. 13; Robt. A. Edgar, John G. Moore, May 12; Henry M. Greene, July 14; Edwin P. Watson, Aug. 11. Union, No. 7, Junction City —Isaac T. Bagnall, Feb. 6; Frederic Vogl, July 17; Joseph J. Mead, Wm. H. Going, Aug. 7. Rising Sun, No. 8, Fort Scott—A. L. Burson, Feb. 7; Winfield S. Carson, Nelson Ambrose, Feb. 21; Arthur J. Stevens, Edgar L. Humphrey, March 7; James I. Tapton, March 21; Louis C. Boyle, April 4; Wm. M. Rice, April 18; W. C. Steely, June 6; Joseph W. Jenks, Robt. L. Green, July 18; W. M. Lee, Sept. 19; A. W. Parrish. Nov. 21. Acacia, No. 9, Lawrence—E. W.Lucos, June 19; E. S. Shewater, Oct. 16. King Solomon, No. 10, Leavenworth — Henry D. Smith, Feb. 18; Pedro C. Meyrelles, March 18; Percy C. Webber, June 3. Jewell, No. 11, Jewell City—John F. Canthorn, Nov. 19. Emporia, No. 12, Emporia—Alfred Roberts, Calvin Hood,Feb. 21; Henry Giger, April 4; Charles B. Graves, May 2; Daniel A. Dryer, May 16; F. M. Cooper, Sept. 5; Jacob Oliger, Nov. 21; David Potter, Dec. 19. Nemaha, No. 13, Corning — George O. Convill, May 17. Great Bend, No. 15, Great Bend — Wm. Bunser, Oct. 10; R. Emmerson, J. J. Mayor, Nov. 14; James Lonnon, June 13; John O'Brian, April 25; Jos. Shibe, Nov. 14. Lafayette,No. 16, Manhattan — JamesT. Ritchie, John M.Davis, July 18; Frank Leach, Dec. 19. Topeka, No. 17, Topeka —T. W. Harrison, Jan. 15; Bernard Kelley, Feb. 5; James A. Grubbs, John. A. Bid well, March 19; Thorp B. Jennings, E. W. Poindexter, May 21; David H. Thomas, C. G. Dodds, June 18; Oscar C. Kelley, July 2.

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Franklin, No. 18, Ottawa — R. C. Nance, May 2; Jasper Robinson, April 4; John M. Blochlinger, June 6; C. G. Johnson, July 18; H. C. Philbrick, Nov. 7.Olathe, No. 19, Olathe —G. F. M. Bookout, Jan. 30; T. W. Noland, W. H. Noland, March 6. Valley Falls, No. 21, Valley Falls —Erwin E. Heath. Olivet, No. 22, Melvern — L. E. Corwin, April 17. Osage Valley, No. 24, Osawatomie — D. C. Barker, Dec. 4. Longton, No. 26, Longton—S. H. Mitchell, Feb. 1; Frank M.Miller,. June 15; Frank A. Dubois, July 6. Neosho, No. 27, LeRoy—W. C. Hosick, Feb. 1. Eldora, No. 28, Mapleton —Zara C. Clark, Feb. 1. Towanda, No. 30, Towanda —J. W. Dill, C. H. Stewart, Sept. 5; G. W. Shorp, J. 0. Rosenberg, Aug. 15; W. P. Chain, Nov. 21. Arcana, No. 31, Doniphan — Louis Clemetson, Dec. 20. Mound City, No. 33, Mound City—Jacob Bishop, April 18; Horatio N.. Gregg, July 6; Christopher L. Lehman, Aug. 1. Havensville, No. 34, Havensville —J. W. Gunn, Feb. 1. Hiawatha, No. 35, Hiawatha — Isaac S. Griswold, Chas. V. Pyle, David Rubart, Feb. 1; Wm. H. Conklin, April 5; Joseph K. Miller,. May 3. Council Grove, No. 36, Council Grove — William N. Starbuck, May 21; Jottram 0. Ames, Jan. 15; Aaron P. Ashbrook, John Kriss; June 18; Levi Fidler, Aug. 20. Paola, No. 37, Paola—William B. Crossan, James M. Field, Feb. 3; C. H.. Dixon, A. W. Crawford, July 21. lola, No. 38, I d a — S. J. Cowan, April 1; Charles B. Pennell, A. L. Johnson, Feb. 4; Alpheus S. Freed, John F. Carle, July 5. Seneca, No. 39, Seneca — John R. Brown, March 6; Albert S. Palmer, Eufus M. Emery, April 17; Chas A. Sherman, May 5; J. A. Scofield July 3; S. J. Baldwin, Sept. 4. De Soto, No. 40, De Soto — Solomon M. Baker, Dec. 20; David M. Eckman, March 1. Blooming Grove, No. 41, Trading Post —E. A. Hose, U. M. Hose, Feb. 7. Holton, No. 42, Holton —Marcus L. Wilson, R. C. Washburn, Nov. 13. Nickerson, No.. 43, Nickerson—Wm. B. Forker, March 21. Delphian, No. 44, Garnett —B. R. Porter, Feb. 6; I. D. Hedges, Feb. 20; S. Durall, May 1; Geo. M. Everline, June 5., Halstead, No. 46, Halstead — John M. Naramore, Nov. 1. Mackey, No. 48, Effingham-H. C. Kirby, Dec. 15. Nine Mile, No. 49, Lansing—Columbus Goble, Jan. 13; Wm. H. Baker, • Wm. B. Poinsett, March 24; Levi P. Stephenson, May 12; Christian Geiser, Oct. 27.

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Orient, No. 51, Topeka — Chas. Humble, Feb. 14; Wm. Frisbie, May 9; W i l l i . Drum, June 13; Thos.P. Kelley, Sept. 12; L. 1). McKinley,. Dec. 12. Pottawatomie, No. 52, St. Marys—Jeremiah,Stokes, Feb. 5. VVetmore, No. 53, Wetmore — Charles E. Isaacson, Dec. 20. Troy, No. 55, Troy—William A. Garvin, Feb. 3. Spring Hill. No. 56, Spring Hill —EHas H. York, May 3; Henry D. Hagen, July 26. Winfield, No. 58, Winfleld —Carroll L. Swarts, Jan. 23; George M. Coplin, Feb. 13; John H.Strpdtman, Feb. 27 ; Charles C. Collins, May 8; Samuel A. Eucker, March 27; Reuben E. Hague, i\Iay 22; William W.Limbocker, July 24; AndrewT.Laney, John H. Watts,Sept. 11; Robert H. Love, Oct. 23; John H. Douglass, Nov. 13;. Henry L. Merrifleld, William T. Sears, Dec. 25. Saltville, No. 59, Barnard — Daniel Saunders, Oct. 4. Salina, No. 60, Salina — James L. Jackson, April2; Samuel R. Wharton,. Aug. 4: Harry P. Applebaugh, Sept. 1; John D. England, Oscar Johnson, Oct. 6; Albert R. Lovitt, Oct. 20; William B. Anderson,. Nov. 3. " : Ridgeway, No. 62, Ridgeway — Bailey L. Seybold, April 19; Francis M.. Jenkins, May 31; Silas W. Ferryman, Nov. 22. Wathena, No. 64, Wathena—Albert W. Themanson, Jan. 4. Gardner, No. 65, Gardner — J. 0. McDonald, Aug. 30. Burlington, No. 66, Burlington—A.D. McDaniels, July 27; A.D.Rutan,. Jan. 9; J. S. Peters, Aug. 25. Hiram, No. 68, Leavenworth — Max Gronefield, April 17. Star, No. 69, Hanover—William S. Davis, July 26. Baxter, No. 71, Baxter Springs — L. C. Wilbur, March 17; Theodore Griffin, Dec. 1. Huron, No. 72, Huron —Wm.R. Patterson, C. N. Willis, July 26. Chetopa, No. 73, Chetopa— John C. Merriweather, March 22; Edward S.. Lane, George E. Wilson, Nov. 29. Wamego, No. 75, Wamego—A. H. Culcht, Jan. 29. Erie, No. 76, Erie — James Lemons, Jan; 22; James Molesworth, Alonzo P. Parker, Feb. 12; Joseph H.Foresman, April9; WilliamM.Sailors,. June 11. Delta, No. 77, .Medicine Lodge — Chester I. Long, Hiram A. Burnett, C. I. Hinman, March 15; O. L. Day, May 17. Corinthian, No. 79, Burlingame — Jas. T. Pringle, Jan. 29; E. D. Atwell,. Dec. 10; Clinton L. Davis, Dec. 24. Zeredatha, No. 80, Cottonwood Falls—S. M. Perrigs, Aug. 1. New Albany, No. 81, New Albany — I. R. Adamson, Feb. 21. Sutton, No. 85, Waterville — John M. Flad, sr., July 5.

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Sunflower, No. 86, Wichita — L. W. Bicknell, Delos Crosby, Feb. 25; Herbert L. Gomam, May 13; A. F. Rowe, Aug. 12. Mankato, No. 87, Mankato — Samuel I. McLean, Nov. 15. Eureka, No. 88, Pleasanton ^—Abram Wilkins, Jan. 21; Jesse Kenned}', Feb. 4; William Baker, Feb. 18; Joseph W. Babb, S. H. Evans, March 4; Joseph W. Pine, March 18. Home, No. 89, Centralia—W. W. Grigsby, June 14; Samuel C. Smith, May 10; Frank-M. Hartman, May 24. Marysville, No. 91, Marysville — Fred Powell, Jan., 25. Harmony, No. 94, Neodesha— Augustus Curtis, June 7; Fred W. Myers, April 19; Sam'l H. Renfro, March 15; Frank W. Rankin, April 5. Delaware, No. 96, White Church — John M. Blankenship, Joshua \V. Blankenship, June 21. • Patmos, No. 97, El Dorado—rC. A. Gardner, June 14; J. F. Brow, June 14; Sidney Smith, Aug. 21. Benevolent, No. 98, Abilene—Frank W. Morse, Jan. 20; Seymore C. Mosher, Sept. 1; R. S. Russell, Nov. 3. Wichita, No. 99, Wichita — Cyrus R. Every, Jan. 20; James Sigerson, Willard D. Murdock, Levi G. Scheetz, Elmer E. Beach, Feb. 3; J. C. Petit, H. W. Reynolds. T. K. McLean, J. W. Kirkwood, W. B. Bailey, March 3; Wm. Kinkel, John I^. Pickard, April 7; Abram B. Wright, May 19; Chas. H. Brooks, J. F. Johentgen, H. C. Barnett, Josiah Oviatt, June 2; Thos. D. Fonts, Lee S. Naftzger, June 16; John Busenback, John K. Sawyer, Aug. 4; Abram J. Buss, Aug. 18; Edward Vail, Sept. 1; Geo. McFaggart, July 21; George Moon, July 7; William B. Milieu, April 7; Michael Stuckey, Oct. 6; B. B. Eggleston, Oct. 20. Prudence, No. 100, Columbus — J. L. Griswold, June 17. Keystone, No. 102, CofFeyville — James Gentry, Feb. 1; Thos. H. Brooks, Feb. 15; Leonard W. Mason, William Hudson, July 19; William C. Hall, May 3; Lewis S. Keys, Sept. 20; James A. Roberts, May 3. Cedar, No. 103, Chanute—Charles G. Horn, May 10; George W. Reed, Thomas Inuian, May 24; Wm. H. Low, Henry C. Noe, June 14; Patrick Robey, July 26. Solomon City, No. 105, Solomon City—C. B. Core, April 22. Fidelity, No. 106, Eureka—John S. Anderson, July 1; Arthur S. Campbell, Oct. 21. . Fortitude, No. 107, Independence — John T. Grubb, Feb. 11; Jacob C. Overly, March 11. Memphis, No. 108, Memphis—H.G. Rodney, Oct. 25; John Henderson, Sept. 15. Americus, No. 109, Americus — Joel B. Byrne, Jan. 4. Adelphi, No. 110, Winfield —Solomon A. Smith, Dec. 16; Samuel C. Smith, Oct. 7.

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St. John's, No. 113, Concordia—S. C. Pigman, March 27; E. E. Calvin, May 2; George Terrel, June 20; Fred A. Grunnald, William Finnegan, Aug. 15. Excelsior, No. 115, Uniontown—W. H. Monary, R. J. Toler, Nov. 22. Muscotah, No. 116, Muscotah—William Stockton, Oct. 4. Parsons, No. 117, Parsons — James P. Roads, Feb. 22; Oliver Denions, Mai-ch 8; Samuel Wilson, April 26; John M. Chansler, J u n e 14; Charles T. Cole, Aug. 9; James E. Hines, Nov. 22. •Cherokee, No. 119, Cherokee—A.Jay Garrison, Jan. 14; John E. Frasier, Jan. 18; Richard Brinn, March 15; John M. Adams, June 7; Thos. F. Graham, July 5. Halcyon, No. 120, Peabody—John Brooks, March 3; Samuel Wakeling, April 9; E. S. Miller, May 5; John M. Stone, Nov. 3. Woodson, No. 121, Toronto — T. A. Jones, April 5; Jacob Simcox, April 19; H. S.Haynes, May 31; J. M. 0. Read, July 26. •Clifton, No. 122, Clifton—Louis Isterman, April 2; John Buche, Feb. 19. Meridan, No. 126, Elk Falls —David D. Shoe, April 4. Ottawa, No. 128, Ottawa—William J. Patterson, Feb. 3; Thomas N. Brocket!, March 3. Belleville, No. 129, Belleville —F. H. Stoddard, March 22; J. H. Larabee, April 12; C. M. Wray, L. J. Leisher, June 14; Allen M. Thompson, July 12. Equity, No. 131, Fontana — John Cardin,. June 14; Isaac Brown, July 12; J. C. Morrison, Oct. 25. Carson, No. 132, Elk City —A. M. Holston, Thomas J. McKibben, Jan. 25; Stephen Schrantz, Feb. 8. Crescent, No. 133, Arkansas City —George M. Covert, Jan. 1; Wells H. Shearer, March 5; Chas. H. Rogers, C G. Neal, March 19; Alexander Speir, April 2; Joseph J. Lewis, Oliver M. Wilson, D. M. J. Wopd, April 16; Robert S.Cook, Chas. L. Liston, May 7; Andrew Craig, July 16; James H. McMurry, Sept. 3. Clay Center, No. 134, Clay Center —Bion S. Hutchins, Oct. 25. Lenexa, No. 135, Lenexa — J. A. Hubinger, Nov. 22. Vesper, No. 136, Sedan—R. D. Hurt, July —; E. S. Hanford, May 3; S. S. DubendorfF, Adrian Reynolds, July 26. •Cherryvale, No. 137, Cherryvale — A. D. Beckley, June 21; George W. Caihill, S. D. Dennis, July 19. Pomona, No. 138, Pomona —D. B. Temer, Sept. 16. :Sedgwick, No. 139, Sedgwick —Alonzo J. Finch, Dec. 16; Amos E. Kinzer, Oct. 21. Jleno, No. 140, Hutchinson — Luther A. Bube, Feb. 20; John J. Woodard, John Hartwick, April 3; Samuel'Tannebaum, May 1; Robert M. Harrison, May 15; John Edingtonj June 5; Henry M. Wisler, June 19; Jacob Hartshorn, July 3; Otis E. Comstock, Sept. 4; G. F. Tucker, Dec. 3.

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Signal, No. 141, Osage City—T. M. Zane, Sept. 17. Newton, No. 142, Newton — Frank Huntington, April 12; N. C. Groom,. Wm. Lindner, J. Z. Johnston, March 8; Wm. R. Scott, Jan. 11. Minneapolis, No. 143, Minneapolis—Asahel F. Dickinson, Chris. Nelson,. Eric J. Johnson, Jan. 29; Isaac T. Swart, March 5; Lewis H. Murphy, April .30; William H. Swanzey, Amor W. Wakefield, July 2. Gilead, No. 144, Yates Center—William W. Bell, Jan. 3; AVilliam C Wille, March 7 ; William Wilkenson, May 2. Mount Vernon, No. 145, Beloit—Thompson L. Smith, Aug. 7. Ellsworth, No. 146, Ellsworth — John Cizek, April 7; Thomas R. Wilson,. March 3. Center, No. 147, Marion —D. W. De Fay, S. F. Billings, May 2; C. W, Williams, E. J. Porter, Dec. 19. Wa-Keeney, No. 148, Wa-Keeney —C. E. Cosby, Aug. 8. Thayer, No. 149, Thayer — William H. Roberts, March 15; Isaac M. Sanders, Nov. 1. Wellington, No. 150, Wellington — James W. Beller, Jan. 13; S. Ewing Smith, Jan. 27; Thomas Donohue,Feb. 10; John G.Campbell,March 24; Lewis S. Henion, Charles Cooper, May 12; Joseph W. Cockrill, Nov. 10. Douglass, No. 151, Douglass — J. B. Thrall, April 8; C.G. Carman, May 3; John Harmon, July 26. Lebo, No. 152, Lebo —Tharp B. Jennings, Oct. 24. Cato, No. 153, Gate—S. R. Bell, July 25. Lincoln, No. 154, Lincoln Center — Moses C. Springer, May 24; Derrick J. Bushorr, Oct. 18; L. Herbert Griswold, Dec. 13. Haven, No. 157, South Haven—R. B. Stewart, May 3; Joseph Howland^ June 28. Saqui, No. 160, Osborne —Thomas M. Gans, Aug. 14; Murry C. Knox, April 10. Alma, No. 161, Alma—Walters Chilson, Feb. 22; Charles W- Codington, June 28. Sabetha, No. 162, Sabetha—John Lewelling, Dec. 24. Myrtle, No. 164, Cedar Vale — Robert Laney, Nov. 3. Oxford, No. 165, Oxford—James Alley, William L. Carson, May 15; D. H. Cain, May 31. Farmers, No. 166, Randolph—John M. Crowder, May 10; Edgar O.King, Aug. 30. Larned, No. 167, Earned—0. W. Depue, Feb. 5; Madison J. Eggleston, Nov. 19; William W. Mansfield, April 16. Parkerville, No. 168, Parker ville — O.J. Flack, Harvey J. Mimkres, June 3. Blue Rapids, No. 169, Blue Rapids—P. D. Sheldon, J. C. Finley, April 21.

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Fraternal, No. 170, Linn City—J. W. Campf, Jan. 4. Sterling, No. 171, Sterling—Wm. J. Blaine, Feb. 20; Malcom A. Almstead, May 15. McPherson, No. 172, McPherson — Orsemus H. Spencer, Jan. 17; Arvin Bass, April 4; James D. Manuel, May 2. Belle Plalne, No. 173, Belle Plaine —J. J. Lewis, Feb. 1; H. A.Forsythe, Dec. 6; Chas. S. Foltz, Dec. 20. Western Star, No. 174, Smith Center —Thos. P. Fisher, Jan. 18; Franklin P. Franklin, July 5. Kirwin, No. 175, Kirwin — Alonzo L. Chance, Nov. 14. Prairie Queen, No. 176, Clyde — Geo. H. Woodward, Oct. 21. Russell, No. 177, Russell —Wm. H. Mead, June 17. Mt. Moriah, No. 179, Kinsley —A. S. Beck, Feb. 11; L. Barber, jr., April 8; J. A. H. Wilson, F. N. Cole, Oct. 14; Robert McCause, —. Louisburg, No. 180, Louisburg—James M. Bryant, Jan. 2. Lenora, No. 181, Lenora—Andrew B. Cumbon, Aug. 9; Nathan Huff, April 26. Burrton, No-. 182, Burrton—W. A. Danar, March 15; John R. Parker, May 3. Gaylord, No. 183, Gaylord —J. H. Mcllvain, June 25. Hamlin, No. 185, Hamlin — Rudolph H. Dague, March 8. Mountain Slope, No. 186, Oberlin — Isaac N. Clark, Jan. 29; Cyrus Anderson, Feb. 12; Tom B. Hiskey, Nov. 26; Nelson E. Miller, Dec. 24. Pittsburg, No. 187, Pittsburg— Jas. H. Seeley, March_27; H. 0. Jackgon, J. E. Pickett, July 24; Wm. E. Graves, Aug. 28; J. M. Giddings, Sept. 25; John Hay, Oct. 23; Alexander Young, Nov. 27. Onaga, No. 188, Onaga — Benjamin E.Tryon, Jan. 15; William A. Green, March 19. Newahcuba, No. 189, Stockton —F. P. Hill, J.C.Lee, Feb. 28; B. Wisnir, May 2. Lyons, No. 192, Lyons —J. T. Nash, Jan. 23; A. H. Meyer, Oct. 4. Galena, No. 194, Galena—Robert Consley, June 4. Hays, No. 195, Hays City—A. J.Bryant, Jan. 4; M.J.Brown, April 5; W. G. Aaron, Aug. 1. Madison, No. 196, Madison—W. J. Ryan, F. W. McKean, Nov. 25. Canton, No. 197, Canton — H . M. Neal, April 17; Wm. Deitrich, Sept. 2. Blue Hill, No. 198, Lucus — Kossuth S. Bats, Henry D. Green, Aug. 22. Norton, No. 199, Norton—Ward D. Fuller, March 5; Clark F. Shimeall, April 30. Anthony, No. 200, Anthony—I. M. Couch, June 2; Thos. A. Lambert, Sept. 22.

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Mulvane, No. 201, Mulvane — Elmer F. Emery, May 7; Sylvester E. Morris, Dec. 17. Delphos, No. 202, Delphos —Paul Bucy, Aug. 5. Sumner, No. 203, Caldwell—Luther B. Moss, March 15. Downs, No. 204, Downs — M. J. Utt, Jan. 11; James E.Snow, Jan. 25. Occidental, No. 207, Alton—Henry Menschwanger, Jan. 6. Brookville, No. 209, Brookville —Samuel Beckey, Dec. 20. Fulton, No. 210, Fulton — Louis Smith, Feb. 13; Michael Coffman, June 26; John Higginbotham, July 31; M. S. Leitch, Sept. 25. Greeley, No. 211, Greeley - David A. Endsley, Eli A. Huff, Jan. 4; Willie H. Harrison, Aivin F. Harrison, Nov. 21; Wm. H. Stickle, June 3. Olive Branch, No. 212, Colony—Edward S. Portsmouth, March 14; Sampson P. Cullison, May 2. Twin Grove, No. 213, Severy —J. E. D. Williamson, May 3; H. A. Merrill, Jan. 18. Sincerity, No. 214, Simpson—Dewey Hicks, Feb.6; Henry Stout, March 4. Walnut City, No. 215, Rush Center—Robert F. McAllister, Feb. 8; C. S. Crosswhite, April 12. Saratoga, No. 216, Saratoga —Alexander Nickerson, Rob't T. Root, Jan. 8. Ellinwood, No. 217, Ellin wood —James S. Balfour, May 31; Vincent A. Musil, Aug. 23. Laud Mark, No. 218, Mound Valley — James Ice, Sept. 6. Perfect Square, No. 220, Scranton — James D. Black, Feb. 10; Archibald Sellords, May 11. St. Bernard, No. 222, Dodge City — John H. Churchill, Jonas Stafford, Samuel Wollman, Jan. 10; Edmund Waters, Thps. L. McCarty, March ;4; Adolph Gluck, July 11; Hamilton M. Clark, Sept. 12; Amos H. Hard, Oct. 10; Louis G. Grobot}', Oct. 28; Fred Gardner, Dec. 26. Joppa, No. 223, Leon—Charles Tabing, Charles Dungey, Oct. 4. Siloara, No. 225, Topeka—Charles T. McLellan, Feb. 6; Charles Clary, April 3 ; Herbert J. Snow, April 17; William J. Healy, June 5; Canada H. Thompson, July 17; John G. Binder, Aug. 21. Dirigo, No. 226, Haddam — Enos R. Stephens, July 12. Salem, No. 228, Salem—James M. Mclndoo, Enoch A. Hayes, Nov. 26. Vulcan, No. 229, Walnut — Samuel M. Gwinn, March 1; Wm. A. Embree, April 5 ; Thomas Thornburg, June 28; James A. Biesicker, May 3; Henry S. Cassidy, Aug. 23. Ninnescah, No. 230, Kingman —B. C. Doll, Feb. 19; D. O. Franks, May 7. Magnolia, No. 231, Newton —Abner D. Muen, May 12; John L. Ely, June 11; Fred Dingfeldu, Aug. 13; Harry W. Sharp, Dec. 10.

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Greenleaf, No. 232, Greenleaf — Daniel C. Joslyn, March 3; David A. Chapman, Oct. 20. Axtell, No. 334, Axtell - George C. Ford, Dec. 20. Garfield, No. 235, Leonardville — P. D. Smith, Jan. 4; Th. Doyle, March 1 ;• A. E. Maxwell, March 8. Meriden, No. 236, Meriden — Sylvester Morrey, April 3. Temple, No. 237, McCune — S. S. Kellar, March 1; John Purrine, J u n e 28; James Cary, Dec. 20. Mt. Hope, No. 238, Mt. Hope —Thos. J. MansMd, June 29; James W. Williamson, April 8. Urbana, No. 239, Urbana — John Kirkpatrick, Feb. 1. Soldier, No. 240, Soldier—A. G. Channel!, March 22. Linwood, No. 241, Linwood — Mark D. Stoneman, March 15. Miltonvale, No. 242, Miltonvale—William Wilkins, Jan. 3. Ark, No. 243, Valley Center—William Slyker, March 24; J. H. W. Dorsey, Oct. 13. Waverly,No. 244, Waverly — Henry H. Murray, April 15; Jeremiah King, Aug. 12. Marmaton, No. 245, Moran—Enos Wright, James W. Rhoads, Jan. 18; John J. Varner, March 15; Geo. F. Smith, Dec. 20. Tyrian, No. 246, Garden City — Thomas W.Mixon, L. W.McKinney, Jan. I; Daniel Ta3'lor, Jesse Taylor, Jan. 15; A. B. Kramer, Feb. 12; Frederick Cole, April 30; James M. Hughes, W. E. Bartlett, June 11; Samuel M. McCamruent, July 16; M. Bamford, Aug. 13; H . R . Schermerhorn, Oct. 10; E. M. Hatcher, Nov. 21. Chase, No. 247, Chase — Joseph E. Hopkins, Aug. 26. Scottsville, No. 249, Scottsvillc —Marcus D. Sutherlin, Feb. 25; Eli RatlifF, April 19; Francis M. Culp, Nov. 11. Whiting, No. 250, Whiting —James N. McCurdy, July 12. Galva, No. 251, Galva — Richard A.Barnes, April 5; George F. Haskins, May 31. Andale, No. 253, Andale—Authur A. Metcalf, George AV. Mayberry. Ionic, No. 254, St. John — George Budge, Sept. 6. Lyra, No. 256, McLouth — Macy S. Starbuck, March 6; Ben F. Thomas, Oct. 30. Westmoreland, No. 257, Westmoreland—A. J. McKee, March 1. Morton, No. 258, Cheney—Daniel Reeder, Sept. 16. Mulberry, No. 261, Mulberry Grove —John H. Walsh, Feb. 11. Attica, No. 262, Attica — John R. Duncan, April 3. Kilwinning, No. 265, Pratt — Jas. A. Lucos, John B. McKinstry, June 2; L. W. Wilson, Dec. 8. Mt. Zion, No. 266, Nortonville-r John G. Roberts, March 22; Edward B. Scott, June 14; David M. Stillman, July 12.

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Quenemo, No. 270, Quenemo - J. E. Harris, Jan 2; Sidney Orme, Feb. 27. Armourdale, No. 271, Armourdale —Oliver Q. Claften, Jan. 2; Andrew W. Nersfelt, Jan. 16; Charles Freeman, Feb. 20; John Kinchlow, March 6; John Davidson, March 20; Louis E. Unroe, April 3; Austin L. Bloomer, June 5; Frank W. McKee, Sept. 4; John W. Kissick, Dec. 4. Black Diamond, No. 274, Weir City—David Mackie, sr., P. W.Kent, Dec. 25; John Scott, William Scott, June 26. Webb, No. 275, Meade — Moses Black, J u n e 28; Geo. W. Wiley, April 5. Windom, No. 276, Windom — Gust Falk, Aug. 8. ' Cosmos, No. 278, Kiowa— B. W. Key, May 10. Millbrook, No. 281, Hill City—D. C. Hopson, June 14; W. H. Farrow, Aug. 23. Alpha, No. 282, Jetmore — Lester A. Dockum, Sept. 1; Peter Messereau, Oct. 20. Anthem, No. 284, Scott City —Louis L. Bingaman, March 15. Oak, No. 287, Lebanon — Ernest T. Derge, Feb. 8; Ammy Lewis, March 22; John T. Brant, April 26; Samuel W. Henderson, May 24; Samuel H. Brown, Nov. 8. Cyrus, No. 288, Hope —Millard C. Hemenway, Feb. 1; Thos. H. Palmer, April 11. Emerald, No. 289, Lakin —Chas. E. West, Nov. 15. Beulah, No. 291, Bunker Hill —Wm. H. Russell, July 3. Glasco, No. 292, Glasco — E. H. Bailiff, July 15. Kiowa, No. 293, Greensburg — J. B. Kane, Jan. 17; C. S..Lovette, Dec. 5. Glen Elder, No. 294, Glen Elder —Newton A. Walker, June 7. Comanche, No. 295, Comanche^ John Curran, Jan. 25; T. C. Heaton, July 26. Highland, No. 296, Green - Aaron Hulin, July 26. Apollo, No. 297, Ellis—Wm. McFarland, May 16. Samaria, No. 298, Wilson — Joseph Patterson, Nov. 5. Cable, No. 299, Arlington —Constant T. Massey, Feb. 3. Fargo, No. 300, Liberal—Thomas Wadley, Feb. 3; Cicero Coomer, Dec. 1. Gove City, No. 302, Gove City— Henry A. Hurlbut, Feb. 18; James A. Scharbell, . Avon, No. 305, Westphalia—Wm. F. Garretson, May 7. Kansas, No. 307, Uerington — Elmer J. Davenport, William O.Taylor, March 5; Perry B. Hullebaugh, May 24; Edgar W.Jones, June 4; Rodney M. Regdon, May 7; Wm. E. Watkins, Dec. 17. Syracuse, No. 309, Syracuse — Richard E. Flanary, Jan. 9; Columbus C. Mills, May 8; John A. Carrithers, Aug. 28; John N. Slown, Nov. 27.

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Naphtali, No. 310, Almena—Caleb C. Vance, Jan. 7; Wm. Wheeler, Feb. 4; Chas. TJ. Bramwell, Nov. 4. Hancock, No. 311, Fort Leavenworth—William H. H. Crowell, Jan. 21; George A. Detchniendy, Feb. 4; Charles W; Foster, April 1; Thomas M. Moody, July 15; Joseph Petit, Nov. 18; Frank B. Wimbish, Peter J. Redmond, Feb. 4. Santa Fe, No. 312, Santa Fe —John A. Miller, Oct. 25. €oolidge. No. 316, Coolidge - 0. B. Crittenden, March 17. Norcatur, No. 317, Norcatur — Joseph Butler, April 5. • Wallace, No. 318, Wallace —R. I. Rea, Jan. 4; J. B. Mack, March 15. Norwich, No. 319, Norwich— William Lindsay, Enoch Reynolds, Jan. 24. •Goodland, No. 321, Goodland — Emmett Lister, C.C.Bonner, Jan. 15; A. M. Brown, April 2; M. L. Parker, July 9; J. H. Harvey, Aug. 28; James C. Wyatt, Sept. 10. . Horton, No. 326, Horton — Geo.N.Bandy, Hugh Caughey, Geo. S. Hovey, John A. McCormack, Henry H. Moore, Wm. L. Griffith, Benjamin W. Coggland. Ho}'t, No. .327, Hoyt — Samuel Rose, July 17; J. W^ Pettijohn,C. C. Clark, Sept. 18. <5ypsum City, No. 328, Gypsum City^—Edward Tupper, Dec. 0. Arcadia, No. 329, Arcadia—Philip B. Sprecher, April 5. Hoisington, No. 331, Hoisington — Nelson E. Tisdale, David A. Butler, M a y l ; William L. Simmonds, Oct. 16. Rob Morris, No. 332, Preston —C. A. Gambill, Nov. 4. Allen, No. .335, Allen—D.V. Dowd, May 24; Anthony W. Hamble, Aug..30; James Simpson, Nov. 8. Maple City, U. D., Maple City—J. W. Searl, Dec. 27.

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Wyandotte, No. 3, Kansas City— Dallas Emmons, Aug. 15; James S. Gibson, March 21; George H. Jenkins, July 18; Edward S. Lane, Oct. 17; Chas. S. McGonigall, March 21; Robert Chester Pearson, Oct. 17; Edward S. Shewalter, July 18. Washington, No. 5, Atchison—John M. Fladd, sr., June 2. Rising Sun, No. 8, Fort Scott—Addison Danford, June 6. King Solomon, No. 10, Leavenworth — Righter S. Wernweg, June 3. Emporia, No. 12, Emporia—Thos. C. Evans, April 4; Joseph F. Culver, June 6. Great Bend, No. 15, Great Bend — E. J. Dodge, C.G. Williamson, July 12. Lafayette, No. 16, Manhattan — Samuel G. Hoyt, Nov. 7. Topeka, No. 17, Topeka —Henry Mitchell, Dec. 3. Valley Falls, No. 21, Valley Falls - J . F. Crawford, June 7. Palmyra, No. 23, Baldwin C i t y - N. C. Cradit, Feb. 12; J. F. Carle, Jan. 29; H.H.Brown, July 30. Longton, No. 26, Longton— Isaac N. Johnson, May 5. Eldora, No. 28, Mapleton—William E. Myrick, April 5; George Darling, Feb. 1. Pacific, No. 29, Humboldt—James R. Gregory, Dec. 2. Arcana, No. 31, Doniphan — James F. Foreman, May 8; James A. Vinyard, Sept. 27; John Welsh, April 5. Blooming Grove, No. 41, Trading Post — M. Howard, Sept. 27. Nickerson, No. 43, Nickerson — E. R. Walters, June 6. Easton, No. 45, Easton — A. G. Chase, May 1. Wetmore, No. 53, Wetmore — Jefferson Martin, Feb. 15. Spring Hill, No. 56, Spring Hill—Jas. A. Poteete, July 26. Adams, No. 63, Oswego — Isaac W. Patrick, Sept. 25. Erie, No. 76, Erie —E. I. McCHntock, April 9. Zeredatha, No. 80, Qo^tonwood Falls — Henry AVilliams, March 21. New Albany, No. Slf'New A l b a n y - G . W. Light, Feb. 9. Home, No. 89, Centralia—A. W. Manchester, Nov. 22. Delaware, No. 96, White Church—W. S. McKinzie, S. E. Scott, Feb. 15. Patmos, No. 97, El Dorado—J. W. Adams, Aug. 7; Albert Cowden, Dec. 4. Wichita, No. 99, WichiU - Robert L. West, Aug. 18. Keystone, No. 102, Coflfeyville — George F. Crockett, Dec. 6. Halcyon, No. 120, Peabody—Alfred Dean, July 21 ; W. C. Welch, Aug. 4. Clifton, No. 122, Clifton—John T. Miller, April m.

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Carson, No. 132, Elk City—William E. Broadhurst, Dec. 13. Crescent, No. 133, Arkansas City—Wm. M. Berkey, March 19. Reno, No. 140, Hutchinson—A. J. Brown, Aug. 21. Newton, No. 142, Newton—Alexander S. Shields, Aug. 8. Ellsworth, No. 146, Ellsworth— S. E. Barton, Feb. 17; Edward R. Lange, May 5; William O. Nicholson, Sept. 15. Wa-Keeney, No. 148, Wa-Keeney—John J. Baker, April 22. Thayer, No. 149, Thayer—C. W. Canfield, Aug. 2. Douglass, No. 151, Douglass — Jesse Bronson, Oct. 11. Lincoln, No. 154, Lincoln — Harrison Nay lor, April 12. Active, No. 158, Atchison — C. P. Cochran, June 23. Saqui, No. 160, Osborne — Geo. Page, Oct. 23. Greenwood, No. 163, Fall River —Ed. Caley, Dec. 20. McPherson, No. 172, McPherson — Richard A. Barnes, Feb. 7. Western Star, No. 174, Smith Center— John A. Kindred, July 5. Kirwin, No. 175, Kirwin —William C. Doncarlos, March 28. Lenora, No. 181, Lenora — Geo. B. Stiffler, Nov. 29. Gay lord, No. 183, Gaylord —Marion Walcott, Dec. 24. Hamlin, No. 185, Hamlin — Frank H. Erwin, March 28. Mountain Slope, No. 186, Oberlin—William H. Nelson, Feb. 12. Onaga, No. 188, Onaga — Stephen S. St. John, Geo. A. Dean, March 5; John F. Hubbell, April 16; Abe G. Meyers, July 16. Walnut Valley, No. 191, Ness City —Nathan L. Underwood, Feb. 22. Eminence, No. 205, Eskridge — B. Frank Brubaker, July 22. Brookville, No. 209, Brookville —Frank E. Bacon, Aug. 26. Walnut City, No. 215, Rush Center—Jno. H. Teten, Jan. 25; Alfred Wells, Dec. 13; Geo. W. Cooley, Nov. 22. Axtell, No. 234, Axtell—Andrew Erickson, May 5; Daniel Mitchell Nov. 26. Canopy, No. 248, Grenola—Obed S. De Nise, Jan. 1; Lewis A. Morris,. Feb. 5. Sc'ottsville, No. 249, Scottsville — Lorenzo Z. Prestcfti, April 8. Windoni, No. 276, Windom — Smith Herriott, Dec. 4.

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Leavenworth, No. 2, Leavenworth — Peter J. Redmond, Chas. H. Durfee, Jan. 6; John K.Urmston, Feb. 17; Christian F. Sommer, July 7; Geo. A. Shepard, Nov. 3. AVyandotte, No. 3, Kansas City — Eustice H. Brown, Jan. 3; William I. Davis, Feb. 7 ; Dallas Emmons, Aug. 15; Daniel E. Harvey, Nov. 7; Edward S. Lane, Oct. 17; E. S. Shewalter, July 18. Washington, No. 5, Atchison — Frederick D. Mills, May 19; John M. Fladd, sr., Charles H. Thompson, June 2; Eugene R. Boynton, Dwight E. Merwin, July 7; Arling M. Worden, Dec. 15. Lawrence, No. 6, Lawrence — F. M. Jenkins, L. J. Jackson, Jan. 13; David M. Eckmann, Feb. 10; Geo. W.Reed, April 14; PerleeR.Bennett, J u n e 9. Union, No. 7, Junction City — Wm. B. Clarke, Aug. 21; Wm. J. Mitchell, March 6; Fred Mann, Feb. 6. Rising Sun, No. 8, Fort Scott—Leander S. Waller, Jan. 3; Wm. P. Ward, March 21; F. A. Williamson, April 4; Frank M. Anderson, Adrian Dorer, May 2; Matt Van Alstyne, July 18; Andrew J. Oakley, Silas L. Rainey, Aug. 15; Ira D. Bronson, Oct. 3; Lewis K. Scofield,Nov.7; Solomon Schulien, Dec. 19. Acacia, No. 9, Lawrence — F. J. V.Skiff, Feb.29; Marshall Dodder, Daniel P. Marsh, Dec. 18. Xing Solomon; No. 10, Leavenworth — Fred C. Tuttle, Jan. 15; S. T. Armstrong, March 4; James M. Graybill, April 1. .Jewell, No. 11, Jewell City —Wm. T. Hobbs, Henry W. Sloat, Oct. 15. Emporia, No. 12, Emporia — W. W. Frisbie, Alex. F. Crow, Jan. 3; Jerry O'Connell, Dec. 19. Nemaha, No. 13, Corning—William Archer, Jan. 4; Albert E. Knowland, Jan. 18; Levi M. Walter, May 17 ; Charles E. Isaacson, Nov. 15; Charles Blauer, Jan. 4. •Oskaloosa, No. 14, Oskaloosa — J. H. Johnson, Jan. 4; M. L. Critchfield, April 5. Great Bend, No. 15, Great Bend —C. F. Cox, Jan. 24; P! W.Frank, J. E. Meuer, Dec. 12; John Hartwick, Feb. 10; Geo. Mittimore, Aug. 23; S. E. Prentis, March 17; C. G.Williamson, July 12; D. J. Evans, April 13. Lafayette, No. 16, Manhattan — George Burgoyne, Sept. 5; Robert D. Gardner, Samuel G. Hoyt, Nov. 7; Wm. P. Higinbotham, Dec. 19. "Tojjeka, No. 17, Topeka —Leo Tourt, Wm. P. Ford, Jan. 1; George W. Anderson, Jan. 15; Eph. J. Williamson, Feb. 5; Geo. W. Stranahan, A. G. Waddle, Aug. 27; T. B. Jennings, Sept. 2; George C. Northrup, Sept. 17; Jas. C. Cummings, Geo. N. Bandy, Oct. 15; Henry Mitchell, Dec. 3; David A. Harvey, Dec. 22; John J. Cuttore, Dec. 26.

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Franklin, No. 18, Ottawa - W.T. Pickrell,May 16; Geo. T. Brawer, Nov. 21; O. A. Moser, Nov. 7; E. Harpall, S. G. Wilson, Dec. 19. Olathe, No. 19, Olathe —N E. Peck, Jan. 2; L. G.Filkin, March 6; Chester W. Pool, Aug. 28. •Circleville, No. 20, Circleville - Henry Decker, A. J. Gephart, Dec. 12. Valley Falls, No. 21, Vallijy Falls - N. E. Parker, Feb. 1; James A. Goodman, Feb. 11; J. F. Crawford, June 7. Olivet,No. 22,Melvern— Sidney Orme, J.B. Mack, Jan. 2; J. E. D.Williamson, March 6; Joe Ketch, March 20; C. M. Warner, Oct. 3. Palmyra, No. 23, Baldwin—H. H. Brown, July 30; J. F. Carle, Jan. 29; John Davidson, D.W. Dibble, Feb. 12; L.E. Unroe, F. Thompson, Jan. 29. 'Osage Valley, No. 24, Osawatomie — James M. Rice, M. M. Holmes, Chas. Bryant, D. W. Holmes, June 19. I^ongton, No. 26, Longton — Thos. H. Brooks, Jan. —; M. L. Ostrander, Nov. —. Neosho, No. 27, Le Roy—D. N. Dooley, Aug. 2; T. N. Burnett, Dec. 20. Eldora, No. 28, Mapleton —William E. Myrick, April 5; Jacob S. Weaver, Nov. 22. Taciflc, No. 29, H u m b o l d t ^ P . A- Savage, March 4. Towanda, No. 30, Towanda—H. C. Gorst, Dec. 5. Arcana, No. 31, Doniphan — Daniel Quin, March 1; James A. Vineyard, . Sept. 27; James T. Waller, Aug. 23. Auburn, No. 32, Auburn—Ansel P. Scott, Dec. 23. Mound City, No. 33, Mound City—F. P. P. McClure, Jan. 3; Arthur J. Stevens, Jan. 17. Havensville, No. 34, Havensville — E. T. Ellis, J. W. Gunn, Dec. 0. Hiawatha, No. 35, Hiawatha — Thos. H. Fitzpatrick, Sept. 27. Council Grove, No. 36, Council Grove—Robert M. Rigdon, Harvey J. Munkres,,Feb. 19; Frank A. Moriarty, Sept. 3; Geo. W. Harbord, Dec. 17. Paola, No. 37, Paola — Louis C. Crittenden, April 7; Chas. W. Chandler, Feb. 3; Selwyn Douglas, Nov. 17; John C. Rodman, May 5; E.P. Short, March 3; Frank E. Williams, Dec. I. lola, No. 38, lola — Samuel Bevington, July J 5 ; A. C. Scott, April 15. Seneca, No. 39, Seneca-A. A. Farmer, Jan. 2. De Soto, No. 40, Do Soto —Charles A. Vanhorn, Feb. 1. Holton, No. 42, Holton — Samuel J. Rose, Jacob J. Rippetoe, June 7. Nickerson, No. 43, Nickerson —E. R. Walters, June 6; Frank Huntington, Feb. 2; Richard Dallam, June 3; William C. Ela, Aug. 1. Delphian, No. 44, Garnett—Geo. Stevens, Sept. 4; L. B. Roach, Feb. 20. .Easton, No. 45, Easton — Morris Bernhart, Sept. 25.

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Halstead, No. 46, Halstead —N. C. Groom, Feb. 1; S. Burkholder, June 7.. Mactkey, No. 48, Effiingham — B. F. Wallack, Dec. 15. Nine Mile, No. 49, Lansing—Dan Storrs, Feb. 10; Robert L. Green,. April 28. Orient, No. 51, Topeka—William Myers, Feb. 14; I. N. Kneeland, Feb.. 28; Peter Munro, July 25; R. R. Brown, Sept. 26; John Hovenden, Dec. 27. Pottawatomie, No. 52, St. Marys—Samuel W. Strong, March 5; Jos.. Bukoutz, Robt. H. Drumond, April 2. Wetmore, No. 53, Wetmore — Gregg M. Eymon, Oct. 25. Shawnee, No. 54, Shawnee — John B. Mackoy, Solomon J. Jones, Feb. 5;. " F. M. StanfiU, July 30; August Johnson, Fred C. Campbell, Thos.. H. Bowman, Dec. 26. Spring Hill, No. 56, Spring Hill—Irwin R. Lewis, Jan. 4; James A.. Poteete, July 26. Coyville, No. 57, Coyville—Oscar Coy, Jan. 1. Winfield, No. 58, Winfield—William Onstott, Nov. 13; James Hutchison,. Jan. 9; Emmet G. Hallook, Dec. IL Saltville, No. 59, Barnard —Charles L. Breeze, March 15; William AV. Abercrombie, John J. J. Abercrombie, ."VUen Galis, Oct. 4; Sani'l J. Young, Newton J. Gadis, Dec. 20. Salina, No. 60, Salina — Harper S. Cunningham, Aug. 4; Wm. T. Frazier,. Sept. 1. La Cygne, No. 61, La Cygne — Cash Coonradt, Robt. Cousley, Alex. G. Seaman, Wm. W. Smith, C. W. Rogers, April 5; L. B. Washburn,. W. B. Hamilton, Dec. 22. Ridgeway, No. 62, Eidgeway—John H. Coberly, April 19. Adams, No. 63, Oswego — Sidney S. Smith, Jan. 2; Robert Smith, Aug. 28. Wathena, No. 64, Wathena—Wm. S. Davis, April 5. Burlington, No. 66, Burlington — Chas. B. Graves, Jan. 13; F. M. Cooper,. July 14; Wm. E. Graves, May 12; A. D. Rutan, Aug. 10. Frankfort, No. 67, Frankfort — I . C. Legere, Feb. 2; Wm. H. Clutter,. Dec. 20. Hiram, No. 68, Leavenworth — Jacob Moses, Dec. 18. Star, No. 69, Hanover —Frank H. Ne.wton, Nov. 8. Carbondale, No. 70, Carbondale — James S. Callen, Jan. 11; Silas W.. Ferryman, Sept. 27; E. W. Wagstaff, Dec. 27. Baxter, No. 71, Baxter Springs—Jas. M. Long, Oct. 6; Wm. G. Bates,. Dec. 1; Fairbanks, Feb. 17. Huron, No. .72, Huron—N. Kemberlin, Oct. 25; Robert White, L. M.White, H. C. White, Nov. 20. Chetopa, No. 73, Chetopa—W. J. Bryant, Dec. 27.

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:Mystic Tie, No. 74, Augusta — J. A. Ballard, Dec. 2; W. T. W. Davis, Aug. 5; J. M. Hayden, May 20; Volney Stiles; Dec. 16; Barney Thrall, March 4; Jesse B. Taggart, Dec. 2; J. S. McManaman, Feb. 18; W. W. Worden, Dec. 16. Wamego, No. 75, Wamego —C. W. Horn, Dec. 24; J. W. Peck, March 1. Erie, No. 76,Erie —R. L McClintock, April 9; Peter B. Johnson, Jan 22; Isaac N. Wherrett, Aug. 27. Delta, No. 77, Medicine Lodge—T. G. McClearv, Jan. 4; Henry Yant, June 21. White Cloud, No. 78, White Cloud —A. J. Teague, March 19; William Hazeltine, Dec. 17. •Corinthian, No. 79, Burlingame — M. N. Oazier. Zeredatha, No. 80, Cottonwood Falls —K. D. Reese, July 18; T. M. Zane, Henry Williams, March 21. New Albany, No. 81, New Albany—E. E. Mallory, Feb. 9; C. Organ, Sept. 13. Tuscan, No. 82, Neosho Falls —James Dutro, Wm. L. Harris, Charles C. Snyder, Dec. 23; J. M. Naramore, Sept. 23. Jefferson, No. 84, Winchester— Edwin B. Scott, April 5; Millard R. Dickinson, Dec. 27. •Sutton, No. 85, Waterville —Edward T. Durant, Dec. 21. Sunflower, No. 86, Wichita—Henry 0. Stearns, Jan. 14; George A. Cowden, Sept. 9. Mankato, No. 87, Mankato — Anderson K. Durand, Hiram L.Browning, Jan. 7; John W. Cubbison, Feb. 15; Thomas Bellows, March 17; Wm. J. Carter, Wm. M. Kerr, Aug. 2; Chas. Clock, Oct. 4. Eureka, No. 88, Pleasanton — Alfred L. Kincaid, March 18; John W. Blakey, June 17; Frank P. Blakemore, Oct. 21 ; Alexander Smith, Alva W. Black, Dec. 27. Home, No. 89, Centralia—A. W. Manchester, Nov. 22. Golden Rule, No. 90, North Topeka—J. S. Eck, Feb. 13; Dan'l T. Summers, Chas. K. Logan, Sept. 11; Jno. H. Foucht, Oct. 9. Marysville, No. 91, Marysville — Phillip McRea, Jan. 25; Charles G. Hamlin, May 10; Louis Kummelehue, Nov. 22. -Mission, No. 92, Osage Mission—A. S. Freed, May 17. Girard, No. 93, Girard — Chas. G. Horn, Thos. A. Abernathy, April 5; H. H. Carter, R. S. Johnson, Dec. 20. Harmony, No. 94, Neodesha — Charles P. Brown, Nov. 1; Richard Thacher, Dec. 20. Constellation, No. 95, Fredonia — James H. Seeley, H. L. Crittenden, Feb. 5; J. B. Hutchison, March 19; Andrew T. Laney, July 16; N. P. Loveall, Oct. 14.

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Delaware, No. 96, AVhite Church—T. W. Noland, W. H. Noland, H. C. Kerby, Jan. 4; M. H. Jones, Sept. 20. Patmos, No. 97, El Dorado—H. O. Chittenden, J. W. Zane, Jan. 2; A.. E. Myres, Feb. 20; Wm. H. Rogers, J. G. Pierce, July 7; J. W. Adams, Aug. 7; Albert Cowden, Dec. 4. Benevolent, No. 98, Abilene—Frank La Rue, Feb. 17; A. W. Phillip,. March 3; Clyde J. McDivett, Sept. 1; A. G. Buchanon, Sept. 15;. John S. Morse, Aug. 4. Wichita, No. 99, Wichita—Albert W. Hayward.May 5; Wm. K.Taylor,. July 21; .lames B. Fox, Aug. 4; Robert L. West, Sept. 1; Charles E. Martin, Sept. 15; Herbert H. Deam, Oct. 6; James A. Eastes,. Dec. 1; Charles Ballance, Abram J. Buss, Dec. 15. Prudence, No. 100, Columbus—Thomas P. Anderson, Jan. 21. Euclid, No. 101, Lyndon —S. L. Billings, March 1; J. S.Crow,March 15;. J. Corwin, Nov. 6. Keystone, No. 102, CofFeyville — Ed. Portsmuth, Jan. 4; Henry Granthain, H. L. Strough, March 3; Hugh D. Cash, Oct. 18; George F.. Crockett, Dec. 6; John B. Kellemus, Dec. 20! Cedar, No. 103, Chanute —John Kelley, Feb. 22; N. C. Myers, April 26;. Wm. Milton, Nov. 22; Will Flinn, Dec. 13. Frontier, No. 104, Washington — Thomas McGuire, March 15; Edward M. Parrish, Thomas B. Evans, April 5. Solomon City, No. 105, Solomon City — Scott E. Hocker, Dec. 23; Riler J. Davis, Jan. 28; M. McMahon, March 25. Fidelity, No. 106, Eureka—Wm. H. Ingham, Jan. 21; Geo. W. Frazier,. George W. Kendrick, Ed. Melbourn, Mathew J. Verner, Dec. 16. Fortitude, No. 107, Independence—James F. Vaden, Oct. 14; J. W. Ferrell, Addison Nihart, Dec. 11. Memphis, No. 108, Memphis —P. A. Bennett, Dec. 13. Americus, No. 109, Americus—Jos. A. Miller, Wm. N. Starback, Feb. 1.. Adelphi, No. 110, Winfield — John W. Arrowsmith, Aug. 19; Frank J. Barton, Dec. 16; Geprge M. Coplin, Jan. 7; David H. Cain, April 1; William A. Freeman, Aug. 19; W. W. Limbocker, May 20; H.. L. Merrifleld,Nov.l8; E. H. Nixon, Dec. 16; W.W.Slone, May 20. Hesperian, No. I l l , Rossville —S. R. Hopkins, July 12. Blue Valley, No. 112, Irving — Henry Maitland, Jan. 11; Chas. H. Parrish, Oct. 25; Sidney H. Warren, Dec. 13. St. John's, No. 113, Concordia — H. P. Applebaugh, June 6; E. S. Budrean, Sept. 5. Advance, No. 114, Florence—Archibald Harley, Feb. 1; James M. Mc-^ Donald, Jan. 4. Muscotah, No. 116, Muscotah — George T. Bevin, Dec. 20; L. M. Briggs,. Feb. 16.

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Parsons, No. 117, Parsons — Geo. W. Cannon, Jan. 25; D. R. Cochran; Geo. C. Osgood, Feb. 8; Andrew J. Roush, Feb. 22; Wm. H. Morris, July 12; Geo. L. Nellis, Andrew R. Borton, Dec. 27. Altoona, No. 118, Altoona—William Dodd, James M. Dodd, Dec. 13. Cherokee, No. 119, Cherokee — Geo. W. Payne; Jan. 18; James I. Tipton,. Feb. 1; A. B. Walker, Nov. 15. Halcyon, No. 120, Peabody—John House, Feb. 17; William C. Brueser,. July 21; W. C. Welch, Aug. 4; Milroy Stephenson, .•Vug. 18. Woodson, No. 121, Toronto—Wm. C. Willie, Jan. IS; Robt. A. Edgar,. March 18; Lucus T. Franks, April 5; Dan'l Thompson, July 12. Cawker City, No. 125,Cawker City—Harrison C. Dudley, Nov. 12; Chas.. W. Olson, Thomas Glaze, Sept. 10; Horace Potter, June, 11. Meridan, No. 126, Elk Falls —John L. Barr, Feb. 28; Josiah N. Kidd,. April 4; William Tibbetts, Oct. 24; Noyes Barber, Nov. 21. Palestine, No. 127, Edgerton—John M. McMillen, Jan. 6. Ottawa, No. 128, Ottawa — Joseph H. Foresman, Jan. 6; William H.. Low, May 5. Belleville, No. 129, Belleville —A. J. Derne, March 22. Polar Star, No. 130, Netawaka — Richard Hartnett, May 29; Mervin A. Punchers, Oct. 20; William W. Letson, Dec. 25. Equity, No. 131, F o n t a n a - W . E. Minich, June 14; David R. Blair,Oct. 25. Carson, No. 132, Elk City —Charles M. Cross, Dec. 13; Nubert J. Hammond, Feb. 22; William N. Price, Aug. 9; Ezra B. Vandusen, May 10; John W. Wright, Sept. 27. Crescent, No. 133, Arkansas City —Elmer F. Emery, Feb. 5; Leavitt N.. Coburn, April 2. Clay Center, No. 134, Clay Center — James E. Davenport, Jan. 7; Joseph K. Miller, April 1; John E. Tuthill, May 6; Richard W. Jenkins, . Dec. 20. Lenexa, No. 135, Lenexa —Joseph Chaney, Oct, 25. Vesper, No. 136, Sedan—J. P. D. Mauriquand, May 17; R. S. Turner,. July 12; Bascom Robbins, May 31. Cherry vale, No. 137, Cherry vale —E. G. Rule, Aug. 16. Pomona, No. 138, Pomona—N. T. Hand, Feb. 18; Daniel Bryson, J o h n . Webb, March 4; Chas. Christman, Aug. 19. Sedgwick, No. 139, Sedgwick —S. D. Burnett, May 6; A. K.Stone, July 21. Reno, No. 140, Hutchinson—Wm. Lindner, John H. Epperson, Chas. H.Rogers, Feb. 6; John Casley, March 6; Thos. H. Musick, July 17; Warren L. Mills, Aug. 7; Ansel K. Burrell, Geo. W. Hem, Dec. 18. Signal, No. 141, Osage City—W. L. Schenck, Dec. 17; John G. Roberts,. Jan. 15; W. C. Davis, Sept. 15.

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JS^ewton, No. 142, Newton —F. J. Mathias, Dec. 13; T. Jeff. Grant, Feb. 8; Peter McMurray, Oct. 11; Alex. S. Shields, Nov. 8; John S. Harris, E.G. Brooks, H. M. Stebbins, Feb. 8. Minneapolis, No. 143, Minneapolis—Amos B. Ayers, Aug. 27; George P. Bates, May 28; George W. Sollars, Aug. 27; W. E. Richards, A. E. Painter, James Wood, Dec. 23. •Gilead, No. 144, Yates Center— Jesse E. Pickett, Jan. 1. Mount Vernon, No. 145, Beloit—Walter W. Kensil, Feb. 3; William 0. Gowen, May 19; Uonklin D. Hunter, Dec. 15. Ellsworth, No. 146, Ellsworth—S.E. Barton, March 3; Nathamil Harris, William A. Sternburg, Jan. 6; Gharles L. Rousch, Feb. 17; Edward R. Long, May 5; Nelson R. Maclean, George F. Wright, Aug. 4; Wilson H. McDonald, George W. Ultch, Nov. 3. •Genter, No. 147, Marion —J. C. Smith, May 30; G. L. Gammarn, Nov. 21. Wa-Keeney, No. 148, Wa-Keeney — George Barret, Oct. 14; John W. Edwards, Dec. 8. Thayer, No. 149, Thayer —U. W. Ganfleld, Aug. 2. "Wellington, No; 150, Wellington — Charles W. Anderson, Jan. 13; Samuel Harris, March 10; Urbin G. Hendrickson, Sept. 8; Edward T. Williamson, Dec. 22; Sylvester Mann, Nov. 24. Douglass, No. 151, Douglass — S. G. Ratliffe, David D.Shoe,E.E.Meyers, Feb. 1; A. T. Harney, Samuel F. Gibson, Feb. 15; John Gaymon, Jesse Bronson, Oct. n . Lebo, No. 152, Lebo — Thorp B. Jennings, April 4; George W. White, May 5. •Gato, No. 153, Gate —Nath. A. Baker, Dec. 26. Lincoln, No. 154, Lincoln Center—Adolphus G. Hardesty, May 10. Hope, No. 155, Howard—Joel A. Barker, Feb. 4; Sim G. Steinberger, Dec. 16. .Dexter, No. 156, Dexter—Jesse V. Hines, Solomon A. Smith, March 4; Sylvester D. Black, April 1; Wm. B. Green, Hiram S. Libby, April 29; George T. James, June 10; Louis P. Barnett, Arthur C. PIolland, Frank Lesart, Daniel R. Puckett, Talbert Puckett, Chancy C. Robinson, July 1 ; Louis LaSarge, Sept. 9; Johnson B.Daniels, R.J. Gilbert, Sept. 23; William J. Searle, Dec. 27. Haven, No. 157, South Haven — John M. Johnston, Qct. 20; Levi Hudson, .-Vpril 13. Active, No. 158, Atchison—Charles Winchester, May 5. Robinson, No. 159, Robinson — Evan B. Williams, April 1. Saqui, No. 160, Osborne —Geo. Page, Oct. 23; Alonzo B. Coates, Sept. 9; Selah Farwell.Ezekiel Rose, Dec. 26; W. W. Watson, Dec. 12. Sabetha, No. 162, S a b e t h a - E . B. McKim, Dec. 24; Jacob Hoffman, H. N. Nickols, Feb. 12.

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Greenwood, No. 163, Greenwood — John D. Allen, April 9; Pat Collins, . March 1; Wm. J. Ryan, Aug. 23; Eugene H. Derby, Jan. 4; Robert Moss, John Moss, May 2; Wm. E. Case; Ed Ouley, Dec. 20. Myrtle, No. 164, Cedar Vale — Isaac D. Hedges, Jan. 13; Robert E. Hague, April 14; Moritz Lorie, March 3; Arthur D. Lightuer, Dec. 22. Oxford, No. 165, Oxford —J. M. Bates, Sept. 27. Larned, No. 167, Larned — Henry C. Jackson, Feb. 19; Tyler Blake, Edgar W. Jones, Norman J. Krusen, Thomas Loyd McCarty, Feb. 5; Stephen D. Laden, June 4; Charles Moore, Thomas J. Woolen, April 16. Parkerville, No. 168, Parkerville —Eddy W. Gulley, —. Blue Rapids, No. 169, Blue Rapids — 0 . D. Holmes, July 1. Fraternal, No. 170, Linn City—-Ezra Williams, Jan. 4; Sherman Lull, July 26; August Sollar, Oct. 25. Sterling, No. 171, Sterling— S. H. Thompson, June 5; Jer La Rue, Dec. 4. McPherson, No. 172, MoPherson — Thomas McNeal, .Samuel Wakling, Wyland D. Ball, Jan. 3; Richard A. Barnes, Feb. 7; John Lloyd,March 24; Milford D. Grimes, Aug. 15; Joseph L. Orvis, Nov. 21; Alvin Chatterton, John A. Emerson, Dec. 19. Belle Plaine, No. 173, Belle Plaine —Hillary Hurst, April 5; 0. S. Crosswhite, Feb. 1. Western Star, No. 174, Smith Center — John A. Kindred, July 5. Xirwin, No. 175, Kirwin — Robert F. Busby, March 14; H. L.,Mullen, Geo. W. Doebler, Dec. 26. Prairie Queen, No. 176, Clyde — Francis E. Bowers, .Tan. 7; Mathew W. Carney, May 6; Richard M. Burch, July 1; Thos. P. Harris, Den. 16. Russell, No. 177, Russell —Wm. Blair, May 7; James E. Dodge, June 17; Oscar T. Cook, Dec. 17. Burr Oak, No. 178, Burr Oak —Morris Weil, Nov. 22; T. W. Grubb, June 28. Mt. Moriah, No. 179, Kinsley—A. W. Huie, Feb. 25; A. H. Ott, Jan. 28. Louisburg, No. 180, Louisburg—P. N. Sachel, Dec. 18. Lenora, No. 181, Lenora— Melville W. Drown, Aug. 9; Chas. J. English, Nov. 29; James H. Green, Aug. 9; John M. Hardman, March 8; Ernest W. Norlin, George B. Stifflee, Nov. 29; Andrew J. Taylor, March 8. Burrton, No. 182, Burrton —John Hunt, Jan. 18; George A. Thompson, Dec. 20. • Gaylord, No. 183, Gaylord —L. S. Wright, March 12; William F. Duvall, John S. Morgan, Aug. 13; Wm.W. Men, Nov. 12; Marion Walcott, Dec. 24. Phillipsburg, No. 184, Phillipsburg —A. D. Buckley, Sept. 27. Hamlin, No. 185, Hamlin—JeflF M. Cecil, Sept. 27; Frank H. Benedict, John M. Davis, Dec. 13.

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Mountain Slope, No. 186, Oberlin—William S. Wilcoxon, Jan. 29; Wm.. H. Nelson, Feb. 12; William K. Loofbourrow, April 16; Andrew M. Gilton, James M. Vittetoe, Dec. 24. Pittsburg, No. 187, Pittsburg —J. A. Roberts, March 27. Onaga, No. 188, Onaga—Stephen V. St. John, March 5; Henry AVilson,. Nov. 5. Newahcuba, No. 189, Stockton—J. T. Sudduth, T. J. McClelland, March 3; J. H. Martin, June 13; M. W. Allen, Sept. 12; G. M. Burger,. Sept. 26; J. C. Lee, Nov. 21; A. B. Conwell, Dec. 26; D. McLaughlin, Jan 13. Henri, No. 190, Tonganoxie — William J. Van Eman, Feb. 1; Charlie Collins, April 5. Walnut Valley, No. 191, Ness City—Nathan L. Underwood, Feb. 22; Goodsail P. Lawrence, ; George J. Mayer, John J. Mayer, Aug. 23 ; Joseph Keenan, Abram B. Campbell, June 14; Albert P. Connor,. April 12; JosephM. Sewell, Martmej' Skidmore, Howard M. Drake,. Edward S. Ames, Feb. 8; Sam A. Smith, Francis M. Cole, April 12.. Lyons, No. 192, Lyons—A. H. Meyer, April 24; C. W. Silver, June 26; G. H. Webster, Nov. 13; N. O. Ebright,Dec. 11; H. B. Smith, Jan. 9; Asher Noah, . Hartford, No. 193, Hartford — John Kriss, May 3; George W. Click, Jan.-' 4; J. R. Eamsey, Oct. 25. Galena, No. 194, Galena—George W. Davis, March 19; Graham Robinson, April 2d; John G. Miller, May 21. Madison, No. 196, Madison - S. M. Baker, Aug. 12. Canton, No. 197, Canton—A. C. Higbee, April 4. Blue Hill, No. 198, Lucus—John Francis, D. H. Hull, Oct. 25; ThomasHaden, Robert Ellis, Samuel Dinsmore, Nov. 22. Norton, No. 199, Norton —Ellsworth J. Davis, March 5; Hugh T. Carhsle, Oct. 22. Anthony, No. 200, Anthony —A. M. Coffman, N. D. Clark, T. H. Stevens,, Feb. 3; W. S. Parsons, April 28; J. C. Pryor, Dec. 22. Mulvane, No. 201, Mulvane - W m . G. Webster, Feb. 15. Delphos, No. 202, Delphos—Joseph Peters, Jan. 7; A. D. Morford, Sept. 2.. Sumner, No. 203, Caldwell —C. F. Somers, Jan. 4; B. W. Key, April 5; Wm. H. Harrison, July 19; John Sheridan, May 3. Downs, No. 204, Downs — E. C. Gilmore, Jan. 11; George W. Woodward,. May 10; Joseph E. Patterson, Sept. 13. Occidental, No. 207, Alton —E. M. Beal, W. W. Bush, May 2; J. M. Bailey,. Feb. 7; Wm. Eaton, Sept. 5. Friendship, No. 208, Haven —J. E. Lang, Dec. 20. Brookville; No. 209, Brookville — J . P. Pryor, Jan. 20. Fulton, No. 210, Fulton — Ed. C. Gates, Oct. 23.

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Greeley, No. 211, Greeley—Chester P. Crow, David A. Endsley, April 5; William H. Gatlin, July 1; Viva J. Groves, April 5; William H. Harrison, Alvin F. Harrison, April 29; Emery Hunt, April 5; Eli H. HufF, July 1; John T. Long, April 29; G. S. Whybark, April 5. Olive Branch, No. 212, Colony —R. B. Howell, Jan. 3; W. C. Routzong, Jacob E. Jones, Feb. 14; Charles E. Durall, John H. Laughlin, A. P. Caldwell, Feb. 28; Alva P. Clark, Charles N. Sinclair, March 14; Edward Dawson, Sept. 12. Twin Grove, No. 213, Severy—J. M. Egan, Oct. 4.; George W. Slater, Nov. 1; Eaden C. Ellis, Feb.. 15; Alphonzo Templeton, Oct. 4. Sincerity, No. 214, Simpson — J. L. Knight, June 5. Walnut City, No. 215, Rush Centre — Henry A. Dunker, Jan. 11; R. Alva Russell, July 12; Albert E. Subert, Sept. 27; Adolf ifeser, Oct. 9; Sam I. Hale, Dec. 27. Saratoga, No. 216, Saratoga — Arthur Wood, Levi P. Stephenson, March 26. Ellinwood, No. 217, Ellinwood—William Monroe, Oct. 22; L . M . J o h n son, C. M. Balfour, Dec. 20. Land Mark, No. 218, Mound Valley— James G. Murphy, March 15; James F. McGee, Sept. 1; James M. Bradburry, Isaac M. Saunders, Sept. 27; Abraham M. Brown, George W.Nicholas, Oct. 11; William H. Gandy, Nov. 22. Corner Stone, No. 219, Little River — George Gilbert, Dec. 13. Perfect Square, No. 220, Scranton — James A. Hubinger, June 9. Lebanon, No. 221, Scandia—W. F. Allen, Jan. 6; A. S. Crandall, W. If. Havvley, -T. M. Stubbs, J. Z. Scott, Dec. 27; Earnest Davis, March 2. St. Bernard, No. 222, Dodge City — Chas. E. Clierrington, Calvin C. Eoutzahn, Jacob C. Ouerly, W. P. R. Moore, Nelson E. Tisdale, T. J. Wright, August A. Curtius, Jan. 10; Thomas C. Owens, Feb. 14; Thos. J. Vanderslice, June 27; Benj. J. Powelson, Dec. 12; John Beaner, H. H. Harrington, Dec. 26. Joppa, No. 223, Leon —Samuel F. Hyde, Aug. 16; C. Y. Trice, Dec. (i. Anchor, No. 224, Williamsburg —O. B. Williams, March 31; O. Bruner, Sept. 11. Siloara, No. 225, Topeka—Frank L. Higgins, Feb. 6; George S. Hovey, May 1 ; Chas. Clary, Oct. 16. Dirigo, No. 226, Haddam —L. J. Lisher, Feb. 22; Frank Taylor, June 28; Herman Simons, July 12; Willis F. Smith, Dec. 13; John T. Howard, Dec. 27. Jamestown, No. 227, Jamestown — Carr Brown, Jan. 7; P. A. Thomas, July 15; Samuel C. Piggman, Feb. 4; Albert M. Nellson, Doc. 16. Salem, No. 228, Salem—John W. Isom, July 2. Vulcan, No. 229, Walnut—Henry B. Bell, April 27; Gillard G. Mapes, April 5 ; William H. Elliott, Aug. 23.

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Ninnescah, No. 2S0, Kingman —D. A. Dryer, S. D. McAlpine, Jan. 1; Arthur J. Mears, James H. AVhite, Feb. 5; J. F. Bishop, Feb. 19; Bion S. Hutehins, June 18; Thomas G. Jack, Nov. 5; Charles P. Engehnann, Dec. 3. Magnolia, No. 231, Nevvton — H. C. Ashbaugh, Samuel D. Wilcox, Feb. 12. Greenleaf, No. 232, Greenleaf —William Finnegan, April 21 ; John Beynard, John H. Robinson, Dec. 15. Clinton, No. 2.33, Burden — William G. Gates, Dec. 18. Axtell, No. 234, Axtell — Lewis L. Kirk, April 5; James Hemijhill, Feb. 8; Joseph T. Ely, Wm. McMains, Oct. 26; Nelson E. Johnson, Jolin F. Dauber, Dec. 20. Garfield, No. 235, Leonardville - V. A. Mabry, Feb. 1; M. C. Helms, Marcli 1. Mt. Hope, No. 238, Mt. Hope —Riley W. Wootman, Jan. 29; Willard Walker, Henry Morrison, April 30. Urbana, No. 239, Urbana—Lewis S. Riley, March 15; Jacob E. Lease, April 19. Soldier, No. 240, Soldier - George Conville, R. 0. Harris, Feb. 8; W. R. Anderson, Dec 27. Miltonvalo, No. 2')2, Miltonvale — John M. Blocklinger, Jan. 3; George H. Moss, Feb, 21; Henry E. Balou, March 21; John Buche, Dec. 17. Marmaton, No. 245, Moran —Geo. Meredith, Sept. 27. Tyrian, No. 246, Garden City—C. AV. Aldrach, E. G. O'Brien, C. T. Shelton, .Tan. 15; Henry Metz, March 19; Geo. W. Semmons, Nov. 7; James Netherton, C. F. M. Niles, James A. Patton, Dec. 26. Chase, No. 247, Chase—William B. Vermilya, Nov. 18; Joseph G. Dodge, Thomas H. Elrod, Dec. 16. Canopy, No. 248, Grenola—Cyrus J. Compton, Dec. 18. •Scottsville, No. 249, Scottsville — Samiiel D. Potter, Feb. 11; Lorenzo Z. Preston, April 8; Francis M. Gulp, Joel L. Morse, Aug. 15. Whiting, No. 250, Whiting—Charles Conklin, Jan. 18; John McCormack, Jan. 1; Lemuel L. Talbott, Dec. 22. Stafford,- No. 252, Stafford — S. M. Sofyer, Feb. 8; Frank St. John, May 10; Jesse Moreland, June 12; David Jacobs, Aug. 9; A. W. James, Nov. 11; B.B. AVilson, Aug. 24. Ionic, No.'254, St. John — Robert Wilson, Feb. 15; Edward W. Gilbert, Dec. 6. Milan, No. 255, Milan — Charles I. Reigard, March 4; Daniel P.Holt, Nov. 6; Dempton H. Mandigo, Dec. 18. Lyra, No. 256, McLouth —P. W. Farrar, Oct. 2. Westmoreland, No. 257, Westmoreland—William Bair, Sept. 20; J. D. Marion, William J. Downing, J. D. Pandle, Dec. 20; George B. Landrum, Jan. 4; Sylvanius W. Ross, Sept. 29; Frank P.Ross, Feb. 1; Frank A. Scholes, May 30.

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Morton, No. 258, Cheney —John H. Pracht, Aug. 6; William Watson, Aug. 4; John M. Shilling, Dec. 19. Seattle, No. 259, Beattie — Frank Thoman, Alonzo A. Guhart, Ben. W. Smith, George S. Smith, Feb. 5; James Freeman Smith, John T. Watt, March 5. Medicine Valley, No. 260, Lake City—Mark D. Stoneman, John W. Taylor, Leander Wilson, July 26. Mulberry, No. 261, Mulberry Grove — Edgar L. Humphrey, Jan. 29;, Robert Brown, Feb. IL Attica, No. 262, Attica—Horace Hatfield, March 6; Jas. Ingliss, Dec. 25. Logan, No. 264, Logan — Peter Verliff, Jan. 4; Samuel H. Gordon, May 3; James A. Nellist, July 26. Kilwinning, No. 26.5, Pratt—A. P. Flint, A. F. Hopkins, G. C. Brown, Jan. 2; Marcus L. Carlisle, March 18; T. E. Kelley, Sept. 22; Thos. J. McDermott, Oct. 25. Mt. Zion, No. 266, Nortonville — Anthony W. Hamble, Aug. 23; Daniel W. Burdick, Feb. 22. Bourbon, No. 268, Bronson — Asahel Ford, Jan. 1; John H. Wright, Oct. 22. Mistletoe, No. 269, Conway Springs — Thos. W. Corey, April 18. Quenemo, No. 270, Quenemo—W. H. Luorance, VV. B. Poinsett, Fel). 2; Poland Williams, May 22; C. 0, Worley, June 5; A. B.Wise, Sept. 12; W. P. Rollins, Nov. 6. Armourdale, No.. 271, Arniourdale — Charles E. Johnson, May 15. Webb, No. 275, Meade—Willis G. Emerson, May 5; Oscar B. Hamilton, Sept. 27 ; Ora L. Jayne, Oct. 20; Harry B. Stone, April 10. Windom, No. 276, Windom — John VanNordstrand, Aug. 10; Lee M. Williams, Aug. 11. Cosmos, No. 278, Kiowa —G. \V. B. Derrick, Elmer N. Edwards, Frank M. Lane, April 12; Dennis T. Flynn, Feb. 8; Samuel Tannebauu], March 22; J. Y. Leming, Feb. 22; William Lee, May 24. Barney, No. 279, Dighton —M. J.Sims, Edward M. Starback, Jan. 31; Theopolis McMunhall, Cyrus T. Prouty, April 6; James D. Rice, Oct. 24; Michael C. Scheonhut, Dec. 19. Brainerd, No. 280, Brainerd — Thomas J. Whiteside, Lyman W. Barnes, Dec. 23. Millbrook, ^fo. 281, Hill City— C. L. Bramweh, April 4; George Prewitt, Aug. 9; W. H. Robinson, Aug.23; S. Stevens, Sept. 9; L. M. Pritchard,Dec.l3. Alpha, No. 282, Jetmore — John E. Koontz, August Heimer, Edwanl Waters, Jan. 20. Preston, No. 283, Cimarron — Harry L. Cohen, Thomas O. Townsend, Dec. 27.

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Anthem, No. 284, Scott (Mty—Amos Z. Norton, John C. Service, Jan. 7; Thos. A. Gentry, Edward E. Hubbell, Nov. 15; Benj.D. Gillispie, Dec. 6. Chikaskia, No. 285, Argonia — N. L. Blackburn, Dec. 6. Lotus, No. 286, Blue Mound — Joseph W. Garrison, March 25; Samuel W. Skipworth, Aug. 26; Jacob Bauer, Sept. 9. Oak, No. 287, Lebanon—James Tinkey, John Abbott, Sept. 13; Phillip Jerome, Henry N. Bundz, Aug. 9; James L. Porter, Nov. 8. Cyrus, No. 288, Hope — Fredrick Dudley, Sept. 20; George A. Jackson, Jan. 18. Emerald, No. 289, Lakin —Geo. E. Wilson, Oct. 18; Alfred Roswell, Waldo B. Marsh, April 19; Edward P. Williams, Nov. 15. Paradise, No. 290, Plainville —A. A. Phillips, Reuben Delay, Dec. 20; Asbury Evans, Jan. A; M. C. Knox, Jan. 18. Beulah, No. 291, Bunker Hill —Frank W. Blackburn, Nov. 20; Willard H. Gibson, George F. Washburn, Dec. 4. Kiowa, No. 293, Greensburg—J. W. Beaman, Feb. 21. Glen Elder, No. 294, Glen Elder—James O. Barnard, Jan. 4; Newton A. Walker, Aug. 16; John R. Miller, Oct. 4. Comanche, No. 296, Coldwater—Robert S. Bell, May 10; Elery B. Widaman, April 26; Frank Meyer, A.K. Ellis, Dec. 13. Apollo, No. 297, Ellis —James B. Eddie, Dec. 19; Ira P. Holcomb, Edward Phelps, Oct. 3; John W. Riffle, Dec. 19. Cable, No. 299, Arlington —M. F. Allen, May 16; Warren H. Crippen, .\ug. 1; George W.Doremyer, Oct. 3. Fargo, No. 300, Liberal—Charles E. West, July 21; Thomas A. Vaughn, Oct. 6; George W. Harris, William C. Eager, Nov. 17; Thomas F. Yeager, Dec. 1. Lily, No. 301, Freeport — C. S. Hughes, Jan. 29; C. A. Hawkins, Nov. 29; C.H.Peter, . Gove City, No. 302, Gove City - AVilliam J. Sloyd, A. D. Miller, Dec. 16; Levi D. Bulla, May 20; Charles E. Cosby, June 17 ; John W. Campbell, Nov. 4; 0. H. Simcox, April 15. Randall, No. 304, R a n d a l l - Barclay T. Trueblood, March 8; John Henry, Aug. 23; Ole Seyerson, Sept. 27; Edwin V. Rudrow, Dec. 27. Avon, No. 305, Westphalia — James P. Wilhite, Feb. 5. St.. Thomas, No. 306, Colby—Joseph A. Borden, Nov. 21; Sam W.Edmonds, S. R. Ferguson, March 21 ; Andrew K. Reed, Nathan H. Starbuck, Jan. 3; Ezra Vanmeter, Dec. 5; J. H. Wixom, April 4. Kansas, No. 307, Herington—William Schilling, March 19. . Syracuse, No. 309, Syracuse — Charles T. Burch, March 27; Charles H. Dye. Lloyd S. Downs, Isaac E, Johnson, Dec. 25. Hancock, No. 311, Fort Leavenworth— William O.Cory, Sept. 16; Frank D. Lauer, Jan. 7; Frank B. Wimbish, June 3.

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Santa Fe, No. 312, Santa Fe —C. B. Cove, M. C. Edwards, Feb. 22; J. E. McDonald, April 12; F. A. Robison, W. J. Larkin, May 24; Wm. Wilson, Dec. 13; D. C. Chase, Oct. 25; G. M. Keller, C. H. Huntington, April 12. Bluff City, No. 313, Bluff City—Charles W. Fisk, March 8; Michael J. Kennedy, Oct. 18; Thomas A. Lambert, Oct. 8; Chas. A. Streator, Nov. 8. Hebron, No. 314, Gridley—John E. Brittingham, Feb. 15; M. D. Eoutzong, Nov. 22. Xincolnville, No. 315, Lincolnville — James D. Andrews, Perry B. Hidlebaugh, Jan. 18. •Coolidge, No. 316, Coolidge—Will Helm, Dec. 1. Norcatur, No. 317, Norcatur—A, M. McKee, June 4. Norwich, No. 319, Norwich — Daniel Cheney, Daniel H. Millis, Feb. 7. "Vermillion, No. 320, Vermillion —Maurice B. Hall, Feb. 20; John A. Gallant, March 20. •Goodland, No. 321, Goodland —Tom B. Hiskey, Sept. 10; John W. Lewis, Aug. 13; N. N. Wheeler, A. L. Holbrook, Jan. 1; Oscar N. Stevens, Dec. 24; Frank J. Waters, Nov. 5. Ben Hur, No. 322, Argentine — Louis Hart, John A. Anderson, George B. Paul, March 8. Walton, JJo. 323, Walton—John H. Stone, Aug. 25. Bucklin, No. 325, Bucklin —A. L. Wells, April 19; Benjamin Hunt, Dec. 20. Horton, No. 326, Horton —Frank N. Cole, Philip Morgan, Mathew L. Parker, J. H. Harvey. Hoyt, No. 327, Hoyt—John Rippetoe, May 1. Arcadia, No. 329, Arcadia—Pascol Y. Moss, George W. Oliver, Sept. 19; John R. Sloan, Sept. 20: George L. Burdette, Dec. 5.

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Smithton, No. 1, Highland— Eli Evans, Feb. 5. Leavenworth, No. 2, Leavenworth—Levi M. Spear, May 19; James B. Davis, Aug. 8. Wyandotte, No. 3, Kansas City—Alexander Clark Briggs, July 6; Shelton Rilea, Jan. 13. Kickapoo, No. 4, Round Prairie — John M. Talconn, July 25. Washington, No. 5, AtchLson —Albert D. McConaughy, Feb. 8; William Hetherington, Jan. 21; AVilliam Preston, March 3; Elias C. Adams,^ June 9. Lawrence, No. 6, Lawrence—Asher L. Oohn, Feb. 27; Fred W. Apitz, July 5; Benjamin McAllaster, Ma)' 5. Rising Sun, No. 8, Fort Scott—Oliver F. Warriner, Sept. 23. Acacia, No. 9, Lawrence — George Sheerer, Jan. 4; John L. Weber, Oct. 1. King Solomon, No. 10, Leavenworth—James VV.Crutcher, June —. Emporia, No. 12, Emporia — Wm. W. Scott, May 30; Asa R. Bancroft, Oct. 2.5; Frank A. Burgess, Dec. 6. Neinaha, No. 13, Corning — Union L. Kerr, May 3. Oskaloosa, No. 14, Oskaloosa — J. N. Insley, Aug. 22; L. D. Price, Nov. 2^1. Great Bend, No. 15, Great Bend —G. W. Parker, April 13; S. M. Rusk,. Sept. - ^ - . Lafayette, No. 10, Manhattan — Simon P. Richards, March 4. Topeka, No. 17, Topeka —M. H. Case, Sept. 11. Circleville, No. 20, Circleville —James Horn, Nov. 19. Neosho, No. 27, Le Roy—AV. T. Harrell, Aug. 6; A. O. Draper, Dec. 2. Pacific, No. 29; Humboldt —Chas. Englehardt, Dec. 21; S. R. Clements,. Jan. 11. Towanda, No. 30, Towanda —Silas Wheeler, June 1. Arcana, No. 31, Doniphan—Adam Brenner, Feb. 4; Benjamin S. Wharton, May —. Auburn, No. 32, Auburn — Emery J. Clark, July —. Mound City, No. 33, Mound City—Thomas Sproul, Feb. 25. Havensville, No. 34, Havensville —John Boch, Oct. 13. Hiawatha, No. 35, Hiawatha — Isaac B. Hoover, July 23. Council Grove, No. 36, Council Grove—William Mayginnis, March 10. Paola No. 37, Paola—H. S. Campbell, Aug. 7; John Heraty, March 11.. Seneca, No. 39, Seneca—James Cave, July 12.

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• DeSoto, No. 40, De Soto —Clifton B. Thompson, Feb. —. Holton, No. 42, Holton —Ira I. Taber, . Nickerson, No. 43, Sickerson — Nathan R.Hubbard, April 16. Delphian, No. 44, Garnett —S. B. Sutton, Jan. 28. Xenia, No. 47, Xenia — M. V. Robins, May 30. ]\lackey. No. 48, Effingham—"Warren Stever, Oct. 6. •Orient, No. .51, Topeka—Peter D. Cook, Aug. 15; Geo. F. Riley, Sept. 8. Pottawatomie, No. 52, St. Marys — James J. Welsh, May 11. Wetmore, No. 53, Wetmore — Simon C. Shumaker, Nov. 8. • Shawnee, No. 54, Shawnee — David G. Campbell, Nov. 11. 'Troy, No. 55, Troy—James B. Maynard, Jan. 7. ^Spring Hill, No. 56, Spring Hill — John R. Skinner, March 16. -Coyville, No. 57, Coyville—Adison Coe, June 24; James M. Mead, Nov. 29; Peter Durham, Jan. 30. .Salina, No. 60, Salina— Daniel G. Price, Oct. 18. Adams, No. 63, Oswego— Howard C.Lysander, March 15. '.Hiram, No. 68, Leavenworth — Julius F. Raymond, Sept. 27; Michael Gannon, July —. Mystic Tie, No. 74, Augusta —Robert Clark. ^Delta, No. 77, Medicine Lodge — Daniel M. Ballard. White Cloud, No. 78, White Cloud — Douglass M. Noble, Aug. 16; Edward P. Beaumont, Dec. 30. •Corinthian, No. 79, Burlingame—Jesse J. Playford, Sept. 12. Zeredatha, No. 80, Cottonwood Falls —W. S. Smith, Jan. 28. Home, No. 89, Centralia —John W. Warrenburg, Jan. 27. •Girard, No. 93, Giranl—Alonzo M. Hewitt, April 3. Harmony, No. 94, Neodesha—John D. Elliott, June 6; James H. Williams, Nov. 5. •Constellation, No. 95, Fredonia — Eugene Follensbee, March 9; Robert F. Moore, Oct. 8. Wichita, No. 99, Wichita—Wm. A. Richey, Sept. 6. Keystone, No. 102, Cofl'eyville—Andrew Montgomery, Jan. 29; J. M. Butler, July 10. Frontier, No. 104, Washington—l)wif,'ht A. Ward, Jan. — ; Thadeus Landen, July —; Thos. Haak, Aug. —. Fidelity, No. 106, Eureka —Thos. T. .Morgan, Jan. 19. Fortitude, No. 107, Independence — Samuel B. Darrah, July 1; Hill L. Payne, Nov. 2. Adelphi. No. 110, Winfield —James H. Land, March U ; A.H.Wilson, June 24. Advance, No. 114, Florence—Arcenoe L. Beebe, Aug. 16.

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Excelsior, No. llo, Uniontown—D. T. Ralston, May 3. Muscotah, No. IIO, Muscotah — Howell W. Lewis, Aug. 24. Parsons, No. 117, Parsons — Geo. Thompson, Jan. 6; John C. McGinnes, May 29; Henry A. Collier, Aug. 3; Friend Rosa, Nov. 7. Altooiia, No. 118, Altoona—John Ditto, June 30. •Cherokee, No. 119, Cherokee —Cyrus A. Bailey, March 7. Halcyon, No. 120, Peabody —J. W. Walton, March 20; Thos. M. Huffman, March 31. •Clifton, No. 122, Clifton—Anthony D. Ferguson, Dec. 30. Palestine, No. 127, Edgerton —Robert Palmer, March 27. Equity, No. 131, Fontana —G. W. Robinson, Oct. 10. -Clay Center, No. 134, Clay Center— John H. Pinkerton, April 24. Vesper, No. 136, Sedan—W. H. Gibson, May 22; S. S. Dubendorff, Oct. 5. Reno, No. 140, Hutchin.son —Wm. Hammell, June 28; Melvin J. Fitch, July 20; N. T. P. Robertson, Dec. 18. Newton, No. 142, Newton—William H. Wood, April 12; Samuel Saylor, Oct. 29. " Mount Vernon, No. 145, Beloit — Isaac Seyster, March 19. Ellsworth, No. 146, Ellsworth — Samuel Hamilton, Oct. 18. Wa-Keeney, No. 148, Wa-Keeney—Henry 0. Hiddleson, Aug 19. Wellington, No. 150, Wellington — Evander C. Ferguson, May 2; John B. Claypool, —. Douglass, No. 151, Douglass — Edison Stevens, Jan. 29; Solomon Wise, July 11. ^Lincoln, No. 1-54, Lincoln Center -David C. Slioemaker, Nov. 9; John C. Snyder, Nov. 23. Hope, No. 155, Howard —John Hugg, Feb. 1. Dexter, No. 156, Dexter — Joseps Furman, Jan. 23; William A.Clay, March 14. Haven, No. 157, South Haven — O. P. Olinger. Active, No. 158, Atchison — David J. Holland, Sept. 12. Robinson, No. 159, Robinson — Charles Carrol, Aug. 20. . Saqui, No. 160, Osborne —J. C. Juvenal, Sept. 21. Alma, No. 161, Alma —Russel A. Hibbard. -Sabetha, No. 162, Sabetha —R. K. Steel, March 10. Greenwood, No. 163, Fall River— L. W. Yandell, March 4; John Gage, Oct. 23. Lamed, No. 167, Earned—Jasper N. Lovelace, May 7. Blue Rapids, No. 169, Blue Rapids —S. C. Holbrook. Fraternal, No. 170,'Linn City—S. K. Heck, Aug. 20. ..McPherson, No. 172, McPherson—James P. Mcllwaine, Feb. 19.

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Belle Plaine, No. 173, Belle Plaine—Wm. G. Jourdan, Aug. 29. Kirwin, No. 175, Kirwin —Lafayette Wands, Nov. 29. Mt. Moriah, No. 179, Kinsley—G. W. Fulton, Jan. 18. Henri, No. 190, Tonganoxie—Adam M. Lawrence, Feb. 17. Hartford, No. 193, Hartford —John M. Creamer, July 24. Canton, No. 197, Canton — Wm. H. Morris, May 4; Charles A. Champlier. May 17. Twin Grove, No. 213, Severy—0. E. Aldrieh, Feb. 8. Perfect Square, No. 220, Scranton — Daniel Bell, March 5. St. Bernard, No. 222, Dodge City - Robert L. Buchanan, Oct. 5. Joppa, No. 223, Leon — Joseph Potter, Jan. 2. Siloam, No. 225, Topeka —Fred E. Wiggin, April 2. Dirigo, No. 226, HaJdam—William T. Ghean, Jan. —. Vulcan, No. 229, Walnut —John W. Pelsue, Jan. 23; Thomas B. McGuire,. March 20. Magnolia, No. 231, Newton — Geo. S. Bosworth, March 31; Wm. Barton, June 15; Jesse C. Kallmas, July —. Grenleaf, No. 232, Greenleaf — Olando Sawyer, Nov. 5. Clinton, No. 233, Burden — Wm. McPherson, Sept. 4; Robert L. Adams,. Sept. 7. Ark, No. 243, Valley Center— Frank L. Huffman, Aug. 31. Waverly, No. 244, Waverly—Christy Anson, Oct. 21. Stafford, No. 252, Stafford—Joe H. Solmon, March 5. Attica, No. 262, Attica — George W. Elerick. ^^•• Mt. Zion, No. 266, Nortoiiville —Clias B. Tutey, Feb. 14. Moline, No. 267, Moline- Wm. l i . Downing, March 23. Armourdale, No. 271, Armourdale — James Dow, .June 20. Kaw, No. 272, Kansas City, Kansas— Wm. T. Meade, Aug. 4. Unity, No. 273, Clearwater - John M. Chain, July 28; Floved H. V a n Eolon, Wm. A. Lang, Sept. 23; Frank B. Brown, Dec. 23. Cosmos, No. 278, Kiowa —W. T. Donnell, May 1. Alpha, No. 282, Jetmore — Ledyard P. Mack, June 22. Oak, No. 287, Lebanon — Frank M. Dickerson, March 28; Byron J.. Thompson, July 8. Cyrus No. 288, Hope —David N. Duke, March —. Kiowa, No. 293, Greensburg — B. B. Smith, July 3. Apollo, No. 297, Ellis—Wm. H. Meserve, Jan. 24. Cable, No. 299, Arlington —S. Farnsworth, Jan. .30. Gove City, No. 302, Gove City—Albert C. Hennessey, Sept. 15; .Frank P.. Wright, Oct. 15. Ooolidge, No. 316, Coohdge —John G. Brandt, April —. Rob Morris, No. 332, Preston—Obed Kilgore, Nov. 8; John W.Lowe,. Nov. 12. Kincaid, No. 338, Kincaid—Alvia K. Clark, Nov. 16.

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/Wyandotte, No. 3, Kansas City— David H. Albert, Thomas B. Bowling, Edward S. W. Deought, William J. Dunning, Dallas Emmons, Jas. S. Gibson, James Gillis, William J. Hay ward, August Hlatkey, Edward T. Hovey, Isaac H. Isabell, Felix G. Jackson, George H. Jenkins, Charles S. McGonigall, J. W. McLean, George H. Miller, Robert Chester Pearson, Isaiah Rigby, David S. Skelton, Fred Speck, Jan. 17. Washington, No. 5, Atchison — John G. Vaughan, Gardiner Staples, Stanley L. Conklin, William A. Austin, Osborne Miller, June 2. Rising Sun, No. 8, Fort Scott — Charles H. Haynes, March 7; L. H. Underwood, I. P. Strayer, Francis M. Allen, Dennis Coftlin, J. K., Wright, Geo. A. Newberry, Elijah Y. Freeman, June 20. Nemaha, No. 13, Corning — William T. Ferguson, Sept. 6. •Oskaloosa, No. 14, Oskaloosa — T. C. Benson, D. M.Bevords, Joel F. Cowan, Dave Deter, William A. Evans, W. C. Fowler, Herb. Folsom, A. F. Fairchild, I. C. Klingensmith, Theo. McKenny, S. F. Rhobons, I. C. Smith, A. B. Miley, A. S. Worst, July 26. •Great Bend, No. 15, Great Bend — E. D.Richardson, May 2.5. Lafayette, No. 16, Manhattan — Geo. A. Higinbotham, Sept. 5; James A. Schupp, John B. Gifford, Samuel G. Hoyt, A.' B. Evans, Oct. 3. Franklin, No. 18, Ottawa — D. Brinkerhoff, Adelbert E. Brown, Nov. 7; M. W. Mathews, Nov. 21. •Circleville, No. 20, Circleville — B. H. Pasley, E. M. Fry, M. D. Godfrey, April 26. •Osage Valley, No. 24, Osawatomie — Oscar F. Kemp, J. W. Porter, J. D. Kiffer, M. J. Moore, Frank N. Peckham, H. E. Newhouse, Edward Stiles, Nov. 20. Longton, No. 26, Longton — Geo. E. Ott, James K. Shipley, Joel Hostetter, Nepol B. Bryant, William Balinger, David W. Kalar, Royal Tyler, Dec. 20. Eldora, No. 28, Mapleton — James W. Caldwell, Feb. 15. Arcana, No. 31, Doniphan — Samuel F. Frazee, Dec. 20. Mound City, No. 33, Mound City—Christian Windemaker, Dec. 5. Blooming Grove, No. 41, Trading Post—N. C. Lane, Aug. 23. Delphian, No. 44, Garnett—Z. B. Sisson, James B. Tallman, Feb. 20. Halstead, No. 46, Halstead — G. W. Sweesy, Jacob P. Hirschler, Dec. 13. •Orient, No. 51, Topeka—J. L. Dunham, June 13; \V. H. Coleman, S. S. McNaughton, Robert C. Hawley, John Howell, M. Goodell, U. A. Clark, David Nash, F. W. Moore, Sept. 26.

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Wetmore, No. 53, Wetmore — Daniel W. Stowell, James Thorp, LutherM. Best, Ransome W. Benton, Elmarne Springate, Nov. 22. Gardner, No. 65, Gardner — David A. Hagerman, Fiank Leach, Jan. 29. Corinthian, No. 79, Burlingame—Robert Hood, Aug. 27; Joseph S.. Drew, Nov. 26; Thomas Hayson, Aug. 13. Tuscan, No. 82, Neo.sho Falls—Alex. Hamilton, W. H. Ledgerwood, J. L. Mortimer, Chas. Newton, J. W. Richardson, J. T. Summers, Dec. 23.. Mankato, No. 87, Mankato — Friend Covalt, H. J. White, Jnly 5. Eureka, No. 88, Pleasanton —J. M. Welborne, Nov. 18. Home, No. 89, Centralia—A. Hunsinger, Dec. 27. Girard, No. 93, Girard — Lakin McKee, Sept. 27. Harmony, No. 94, Neodesha—William B. McDaniel, Nov. 1. Patmos, No. 97, El Dorado —Eli N. Smith, Geo. J. Barr, T. W. Stratford,. Dr. J. A. McKenzie, J. L. Burt, May 15; Wm. Zollers, June 8. Benevolent, No. 98, Abilene —Stewart W. McFarland, W. A. Smith, C. Lewis, John F. Fuller, April 21. Wichita, No. 99, AVichita —Frank Dale, Chester Benton, M. B. Kellogg,. Mahlin Lappin, Nelson B. Lawson, Frank Rus.sell, Chas. A. Rudd, F. W. Stover, George S. Threehouse, Allen A. Wood, R. E. Price,. Dec. 1. Prudence, No. 100, Columbus — John M. Ashby, John Brooks GustavusA. Foster, Christopher Hoover, James F. McDowell, John Russell, Wilford H. Trotter, Joshua S. Vincent, D. R. Duck, Jan. 7. Keystone, No. 102, Coflfeyville —John A. Allen, Nov. 10. Solomon City, No. 105, Solomon City—H. Parmenter, W. G. Lewis, Wm,J. Ramsey, Asa M. Gregory, Benj. F. Taylor, Dec. 9. Fortitude, No. 107, Independence— George A. Chestnut, May 27. Blue Valley, No. 112, Irving —Nathan P. Cowdin, April 12. Parsons, No. 117, Parsons — Walter B. Brown, Isaac M. Burton, Leroy F., Dick, John N. Dyer, Reuben L. Hudson, Wm. Kalkbrenner, Frank P. Newell, John M. Patterson, DeWitt C. Perry, Chas. Schleuser,. Charles F.Turner, Henry Weidermyer, James Wilson, Thomas L. Wirt, John T. Wood, July 26. Cawker City, No. 125, Cawker City - A. Waltman, Dec. 3. Meridian, No. 126, Elk Falls—Charles H. Bosley, R.F.C.Cagle, Charles N. Corbin, Dec. 26. Carson, No. 132, Elk City—James A. Sanders, Jan. 25. Crescent, No. 133, Arkansas City —Thomas J. Sweeney, Donald A. Frazier, Michael Etheridge, June 4. Clay Center, No. 134, Clay Center —Fred'k B. Bixler, Nov. 13. Vesper, No. 136, Sedan—A. Heriford, G. S. Adkins, A. C. Briggs, W. B.. Cooper, V. S. Jones, J. F. Binns, 0. G. Hays, Jan. 24.

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Signal, No. 141, Osage City—W. O. Davies, A. L." Myers, J. A. Mabey,H a r r y Lewis, J. M. Coats, A. McCullough, C. C. Bryant, H . 0 . Hickman, May 7. Newton, No. 142, Newton — J a m e s M. A n d e r s o n , L. J. Cole, March 8 ; . Alex. S. Shields, J u n e 14. Minneapolis, No. 143, Minneapolis — Zachariah T. Riggs, F r a n k l i n A.. H a r t , E d w i n S. Little, Albert M. Cole, May 28; W m . A. Cormack,. Robert J . Young, Oct. 22. Ellsworth, No. 146,Ellsworth—Geo. W . Grabe, H a r r y H u t c h i n s , March 17.. Thayer, No. 149,Thayer — C. W . Canfield, J u n e 2 1 ; A n d r e w M. Overman, Aug. 2. Wellington, No. 150, Wellington — J o h n P. J o n e s , F e b . 24; George T.. Washington, David W . Bachelder, H e n r y H a y , J o h n P . McCulloch, March 24; J o h n G. Davis, April 28. Lebo, No. 152, Lebo — Jesse H . Beeler, William S. J u n k i n s , Oct. 28. H o p e , No. 155, Howard — A a r o n fcl. Fairchild, T h o s . Greenwood, Aaron B. Steinberger, F r a n k B . Cassil, I. W. Mitchell, T. E. N e w c o m b , . W . J. Reid, March 4. Dexter, No. 156, Dexter — George W. Bernett, J o h n C. Phillips, May 27;; E n o s A. Goodrich, J o h n B. H a r d e n , J u n e 10; Geo. W. G r a h a m , . J u l y 29. Oxford, No. 165, O x f o r d — J a m e s J. Brim, Isaac P. Shore, E m m e t E. C'ar-ter, May 1. ' L a m e d , No. 167, Earned — Gilbert Bedell, H e n r y Booth, W m . D. Blount, W m . Colvin, Noah F u n k , J o h n B. Gilkerson, Gilbert E . Gieason,. W m . W. Gardner, Samuel H o u s t o n , H a r r y L. Isbell, J a m e s W. Morris, George Prescott, J o h n W. Roff, Koest S. Van V o o r h e e s , . E d w i n R . V a n H o r n , Lewis K. Monger, Dec. 17; T h e o d o r e W . H o u s chield, H e n r y S. Mudge, W m . McFees, W m . B. N e w m a n , May 7. Parkerville, No. 168, Parkerville — J o h n W. Rogers, William McClurg,. Dec. 23. Sterling, No. 171, Sterling — E d w i n P . Adams, J u n e 19; E d w i u E . MOUT roe, Dec. 4. McPherson, No. 172, McPherson — R o b e r t W. Bull, William T. C h e e n y , . Nels Elvin, J o h n P . Oilman, William A. Hall, William H . Murdock, Orrin Miller, Gilbert Nireson, A r t h u r N . Roots, E d w a r d R.. Wait, Nov. 7. Belle Plaine, No. 173, Belle Plaine — M . T. Hall, Dec. 6. Prairie Queen, No. 176, Clyde — J a m e s M c A r t h u r , E . Oliver P a r k h u r s t , Dec. 16. Louisburg, No. 180, L o u i s b u r g — E m a n i e l Hiesler, J o h n B.Lock, Charles W. McNelly, Oct. 2. Lenora, No. 181, Lenora—Willis Ellsworth, George B . Stiffler, J a m e s H... AV right, March 8.

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Phillipsburg, No. 184, Phillipsburg — E. C. Forney, .1. W. Lowe, Ira McMillan, N. B. McOormick, M. Osborn, N. W. Pj'les, I. V. Lee, Dec. 20. Onaga, No. 188, Onaga —Charles S. Music, Nov. 26. Walnut Valley, No. 191, Ness City —John W. Brown, March 2. Hartford, No. 193, Hartford —J. W. Harvey, Feb. 1. Galena, No. 194, Galena —Thos. Hogan, F. L. Vandegrift, H. C. Perry, Dec. 17. Hays, No. 195, Hays City — R. B. Spitter, Geo. W. Sommers, J. H. Harpster, Oct. 6. XUanton, No. 197, Canton —George W. Ilornbeck, James AV. Carter, John A. Ingram, David Gibson, Dec. 16. Blue Hill, No. 198, Lucus —Thomas H. Chance, Wm.S. Bacon, Dec. 22. Anthony, No. 200, Anthony - Robert .T. Simpson, Jan. 6. Delphos, No. 202, Delphos —Geo. W. Gregg, Van E. Butler, Nov. 4; S. C. Webster, Nov. 18. Downs, No. 204, Downs —H. F. Johnson, John G. Ogden, Fred G. Walker, J. M. Stokes, W. C. Riley, A. C. Dillon, Henry 0. Fuller, March 22. Eminence, No; 205, Eskridge — J. W. Sid well, J. H. Bowden, John Eden, J. E. Glendenning, Jan. 25; F. Young, D. M. Marrs, S. A. Daniel, O. L. Coxen, Feb. 8. Occidental, No. 207, Alton — S. E. Adams, Ora Lauden, Jan. 3. Fulton, No. 210, Fulton - R u f u s C. Hartford, Nov. 20. Greeley, No. 211, Greeley—Elmer E. Brown, David C. Davis, Thomas B. Hatten, James Sautle, Thos. S. Sutton, Dec. 23. • Walnut City, No. 215, Rush Center — B. F. Denel, John J. Blanton, H. L. Brown, Dec. 27. Land Mark, No. 218, Mound Valley—Aaron Hall, Mark Mitchell, Nov. 11. Perfect Square. No. 220, Scranton — John Z. Butler, Peter W. Recknor, Robert R. Lock, Oct. 3. Lebanon, No. 221, Scandia —M. J. Hanley, M. M. Stanley, Dec. 27. St. Bernard, No. 222, Dodge City—S. B. Cheaney, J. Benson Brown, Jas. M. Haun, Frank O. Root, Dec. 5. Joppa, No. 223, Leon — David Batrum, Frederick W. Beckmeyer, M. Campbell, James S. Calvert, Samuel C. Cosner, Paul Davis,Oliver F. Hohbs, Noah Herring, Abram Leatherman, Thomas J. l^indsey, Wm. E. Miller, John L. Moore, Wm. T. Mitchell, John \V. Sparks, Aaron Surber, Sylvanus H. Wooten, Dec. 20. Anchor,No.224, Williamsburg — Samuel Hunter, J. M. Bartholon,Dec.24. Dirigo, No. 226, Haddani — George W. Whitney, Thomas J. Bland, July 12. Oreenleaf, No. 232, Greenleaf — Edward A. Berry, March 3; Thomas L. Gumbo, Warren A. F. Maxwell, Benjamin F. Scott, Edward Watsou, Feb. 3.

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•Clinton, No. 233, Burden —H. L. Wilson, William G. West, William F. Collins, Dec. 4; Almond Howard, Oct. 16. •Garfleld, No. 235, Leonardville —W. A. Calvin, Nov. 22. Linwood, .N'o. 241, Linwood—Peter Minor, Chas. H. Young, Jan. 4. Marmatoii, No. 245, Moran — Zimri B. Carr, April 5. •Galva, No. 251, Galva — Robt.W. Knowles, Charles W. Vrittum, Joseph J. Colby, Dec. 20. •StafTonl, No. 252, Stafford—Austin W. Sanborn, S. J. Magell, W. H. Webb, S. Colchinsky, T. B. Roland, Jeffer Mortiu, Dec. 27. Milan, No. 255, Milan —John B. Trolks, John S. Mears, Archibald A. Truesdell, Thomas Williamson, Grant Miller, Dec. 4. Morton, No. 258, Cheney — Joseph F. tJtley, William E. Snyder, johriM. Montgomery, Harry Williamson, D e c - — ; Samuel White-' head, Jan. 6. . . . Medicine Valley, No. 260, Lake City —David. A. Miller, John H. Lee,. Dec. 27. Mulberry, No. 261, Mulberry Grove —Henry C. B. Flack, May 27. Attica, No. 262, Attica — James N. Anderson, Samuel Castor, April 3. MLstletop, No. 269, Conway Springs — Edwin C. Frigout, Dec. 19. Black Diamond, No. 274, Weir City—William Allen, A. D. Cochran, A. J. Fisher, D. M. Long, Lewis Noland, Wyley Meadows, J. T. Wallace, Wm. Whitmore, H. W. Vogel. Webb, No. 275, Meade — David H. Anderson, George M. Roberts, Dec. 20. Cosmos, No. 278, Kiowa—David D. Leahy, Arthur D. Arnold, George M. Bemer, Dec. 13. Brainerd, No. 280, Brainerd —David M. Green, Dec. 23. Alpha, No. 282, Jetmore — Thomas C. Bowie, Frank Q. Coller, Thompson S. Haun, Walter C. Masten, Jonathan R. Wilson, Dec. 1. Lotus, No. 286, Blue Mound —Geo. W. Corman, Oct. 28. •Cyrus, No. 288, Hope —Wm. M. Porter, Dec. 20. Kiowa, No. 293, Greensburg—W. H. Hankins, S. W. Bardwell, Henry Stoddard, T. T. Cromwell, H.A.Rice, J.M.Benight, Frank Marks, Nov. 22. JRandall, No. 304, Randall — Robert G. Patterson, Feb. 22. .St. Thomas, No. 306, Colby— Edward A. Hall, Feb. 7.

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lola. No. 38, lola —John H. Walters, July 1. Adams, No. 63, Oswego — William W. Inglish, Jan. 2; James H.McLain,. . July 31. Carbondale, No. 70, Carbondale — Joseph Starihilber, Nov.—. Burr Oak, No. 178, Burr Oak — Bennett H. Johnson, March 7. ' Onaga, No. 188, Onaga—Jacob Mensch, March 19. Lebanon, No. 221, Scandia - S. W. Gunter, Dec. 27. Greenleaf, No. 232, Greenleaf —Benjamin J. Sharrock, July 21. Kilwinning, No. 265, P r a t t - J. W. Lightbody, Sept. 15. Quenenio, No. 270, Quenemo — S. F. Frazier, April 24. Hancock, No. 311, Ft. Leavenworth — Alton H. Budlong, Dec. 2.

LI.ST OF EXPULSIONS DURING YEAR ENDING. DEC. 31, 1890..

Olathe, No. 19, Olathe —Joel Cochran, May 29. Palmyra, No. 23, Baldwin - R. C. Gilliland, Oct. 29. Council Grove, No. 36, Council Grove - Charles W. Long, Sept. 3. Adams, No. 63, Oswego — Jess Brockway, May 29. Keystone, No. 102, Coffeyville —Anthony Vogel, Oct. 18. Americus, No. 109, Americus—Wm. H. Anderson, Sept. 27. Lenora, No. 181, Lenora — Joseph H. Main, Jan. 11.' Saratoga, No. 216, Saratoga — Christopher E. Collier, May 24. Dirigo, No. 226, Haddam —Jos. Eyre, Milton S. Harvey, July 12. Galva, No. 251, Galva —Frank H. Robb, April 5. Kilwinning, No. 265, Pratt —Thos. W. Giblin, June 2. Randall, No. 304, Randall - Kendrick W. Sapp, June 14. Vermillion, No. 320, Vermillion — Charles A. Caiman, Dec. 4.

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Highland . Donipl»n L. W h i t t i n g t o n . . Wesley Trevett. Leavenworth... Leavenworth... Russell H. F e n n . Ed. W.O.sgbod. Wyandotte Wyandotte Henton Gordon.. Wm. Priestly. Pleasant Ridge Leavenworth... J o h n B. Linville. David H. Sprong. Atchison Atchison Frank E . D a v i s . . A. B. Marsh. ' Lawrence David Passon Alfred Whitman. .Function City.. Gearey Milton W. Keller P. V. Trovinger. 8 Rising Sun Fort Scott , Bourbon Wm. S. Miokle .. E. W. Hulbert. 9 Lawrence Douglas Alexander Love. 10 King Solomon.. Leavenworth... Leavenworth... Peter J. Freling.. DwightByington H Jewell City David Jones M. W. Whitney. 12 Emporia Lyons Edward HofTer.. J o h n A. Lucas. 13 Corning W. L. J o h n s o n . . . Harry A. Davis. Jefferson 14 OslJaloosa Oskaloosa G. A. Patterson.. C. W. Hudleston. Barton -In Great Bend Great Bend A. H . C o n n e t t . . . J. G. Brinkman. 16 Lafavette Manhattan Rilev David E. L a n l z . . Wm. F. Allen 17 Topeka Shawnee Wm. C. Garvey.. H;W. Farnsworth Franklin 18 Franlclin Olin M. Wilber.. D. H. McGhee. Johnson 19 Frank R. Lanter. Clarence A rmsby Jackson ; A. R. Oursler 20 Circleville Circleville J o h n ' ' . Brown. ;21 Valley Falls . . . Valley Falls.... Jeft'erson J. T. B. Gephart.. Thos. K. Aitkin. •2.1 Olivet Melvern M.Pettigrew 23 Palmyra Baldwin City.. Douglas Cha.s. Reynolds.. C. E. Dallas. :24 Osage Valley.... Osawatomie ... Miami J o h n B. Oliver .. W. H. Campbell. High Prairie.... Leavenworth... Zina Mason 26 Longtou Longton Elk P. E . H . H o l m e s . . Wm. C. Boone. CofTey 27 Le Roy J. A. Hollaway .. C. M. Stalmann. 28 El Dorado Mapleton Bourbon Edward P. Higby Edgar C. Wilson. Allen •29 Humboldt Geo. H. Fox .30 Towanda J o h n D. Godfrey. E. A. Spaulding. 31 Doniphan J o h n A.Waller.. C. B. Roundy.. -32 Auburn Auburn Shawnee P. W. Harrison... H. H. Bulkley. 33 Mound City Mound City.... Linn C. L. Long F. C. Bacon. 34 Havensville Havensville .... Pottawatomie . S. B. Osburn Geo. L..Bullock. 35 Hiawatha Hiawatha Henry P. Shafer.. James C. Kelsey. 36 Council Grove.. Council Grove. J o h n J. Crowley.. 37 Miami 0. F . W. Rawson.. lola :38 lola A.J.Fulton R. W. DuiTv. Allen 39 Seneca E. Campfleld 40 De Soto DeSoto Waldo B. Belden Beni. F. Snyder. 41 Bloomi'g Grove Trading Post.. Linn A. C. Doud A.W.Hall. Holton •42 H.M.Johnson .. Chas. E. Rose. Jackson 43 Nickerson Chas. W.Arnold. Anderson 44 Delphian Garnett G. T. Hutchison. W.O. Knight. Leavenworth.. S. A.Routh 45 Ea.oton 46 Halstead Halstead Harvey Christian Risser. Alfred Hem'mant •47 Xenia Bourbon David W.Buell.. 48 Effingham Frank M. Marsh. 49 Nine Mile Leavenworth.. John B.Greever. Sam'l H. Keech. Lansing 50 Silver Lake Shawnee Edw'd L. Chllson R. A. Richards. 51 Orient Topeka Shawnee Evan Davis 52 Pottawatomie .. St. Marvs Pottawatomie.. Silas B. Warren . Elliott B.Olson. 53 Wetmore Nemaha Levi C.Clark.... G. N. Paige. •54 Shawnee Shawnee Johnson J. C. Ferguson.... B. F. Hallenback 55 Wm. A. G a r v i n . . Johnson 56 Spring Hill . . . . Spring Hill Alexander Davis H . P . S m i t h . Wilson 57 Coyvillp Coyville James Steele J o h n N. Craig. 58 Winfield Winfield Cowley S.B. Sergeant.... Beiy. F. Sadii. 59 Saltville Mitchell Oswell J. T a t u m . H. T. T a t u m . Saltville 60 Alonzo S. Barber 61 La Cygne La Cygne Edwin C. L a n e . . G. C.Wynkoop. 62 Kidgeway Ridgeway G. W. Bradfield.. 63 Labette John W. Gilham. \Vylie W.Cook. Oswego 64 Doniphan R. H. Larzelere.. J. A. C. Gordon. Wathena 65 Gardner Johnson J. H. Coleman... W. J. McClinlock Gardner . 06 Burlington Geo. M.Dixon.... Cba.s. H. Bell. Burlington 67 Frankfort Marshall Geo. R. Carver .. S.B.Todd. Frankfort 68 Leavenworth... Leavenworth.. J o h n McGowan.. R. Beiga. W a s h i n g t o n . . . Frederick Ehrke Rudolph Wald. 69 Hannver TO r ' o , • b ' ^ " ' ^ n ] o 0«niro Oliver J. Ganger. A r t h u r Waelzig.

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Edward B. Corse. Jas. T.Ryan. Wiley Jones , , . , J.J.Rackley Labette A. A. Case. Chas. W. H a w e s . Butler Pottawatomie. Maurice L.Stone Benj. A. Pierson. 75 Erie Jos. A.Wells . . . . Wm. P. Hazen. 76 Erie Hir'm A.Burnett Medicine L'd'e J o h n W.Harpster Chas. H. Dodd. 78 White Cloud ... White Cloud .. Wra. B . D a v i s . . . . Burlingame.... J.M.Tuttle J o h n P. Kuhl. ; Cotton w'dF'Us Chase 80 Zeredatha Chas.W.Hickcox David A. Blynn. 81 New Albany . . . New Albany .. W. W. Wilson . . . R. C. Larimore. Neosho F a l l s . . Woodson 82 Alex. E. Miller.. M. N. Wilson. Eudora 83 Henry C. Magers Rich'd C.Young Jefferson Winchester 84 Wilder J. Cowgill Waterville . .. Marshall 85 S. P. H o w a r d . . . . 0 . L. Drake. 86 SuDflower...... Everell A. Ross . Mankato '. . Sedgwick 87 C. Clarence Park Pleasanton 88 Alb't G. Sanborn Centralia 89 Shawnee Wm. H. McCoy.. D. J. Hathaway. North Topeka.. Golden Eule.... 90 Marshall Chas. D.Schmidt Alex. Schmidt. Marysville 91 Marysville Ernest Hoefle .... E. B. Park. Osage Mission. Neosho 92 Crawford Geo. E. Cole Girard L.B.Wright. Neodesha Bradf'd W. H a n d 94 Clark S. Wicks... H. M. Keesling. 95 Constellation... Fredonia White Church. Wyandotte R . E . S h e r m a n . . . W. R. Malott. Delaware 96 T. D. Mclntyre . . B. F. Meeks. 97 Patmos Butler Joseph Spangler. Abilene Jacob L. worley. 98 Benevolent .,'.. Sedgwick Geo. L. Pratt AlvaJ.Applegate 99 Wichita -.. (Jolnmbus D. P. Haseltine.. Louis 0 . S(»ville 100 Cherokee Lyndon A. A. Downer . . . E. C. Hamlin. lOi Montgomery .. Thos. G. A vres . . Chas. M. Ball. Coffey villa 102 Kevstone .. Neosho A. B. Hedrick . . . J. C. Merritt. 103 Washington ... Washington ... H.J.Diffenbaugli S. H. Maunder. 104 L. C. Barker Park S. Warren. Solomon City .. 105 Greenwood Thos. W. Morgan Wm. H.Drew. 106 Independence. Montgomery .. G. L. Remington Jos. B. Craig. 107 Fortitude Bourbon J . I . Million E. E. Anderson. Garland 108 Joel B. Byrnes... Americus 109 Jas. McDermott.. Burton W. Trout VVinfield 110 Shawnee J. G. Maver C.W.Hi'ginb't'm fiossville 111 Marshall .. Wm. W. Dedrick. Robert L. Moore. 112 Blue Valley Cloud M. B. Sheater. 113 St. J o h n s ;. Concordia: David C. Battev . Marion M.M.Ginette. Florence 114 Advance ... G.P.Eves .".. H. E. Griffith. Bourbon Dniontown 115 Excelsior Atchison Nicholas K l i n e . . George Peabody. 116 Muscotah Labette Jas. 0 . McKee.... Uriah S. Harr. Parsons • 117 Thos. G. Button. Samuel Gardner 118 Altoona Crawford Chas. A. Howe . . Wm. H.Clark. Cherokee 119 Cherokee Chas. J o h n s o n . . . Geo. W. Camp. Marion Peabodv 120 Halcyon Chas.H.Starrett. A. M. Ragle. Woodson Toronto 121 Frank Siefert DeWitt C. Tyler. Clay Clifton Montgomery... Voluey S. Reese. Jas. Lamphier. : 123 Liberty C. T. Humphreys Robert Ewiug. Bourbon 124 Godfrey Frank M.Gates.. Frank Goepel. 125 Cawker City .... Cawker Citv... Cassi's M. Rambo Elk Elk Falls 126 Chas. M. Dickson Geo. W. Scott. Edgerton 127 Jas. E.Elliott Geo. W. Farron. Franklin B. T. Bullen ChauDcey Perry.. Belleville . . . ; Republic 129 Belleville Jos. D. Stanley... H. Plank'inton. 130 VV. B. F r e e m a n . . C. H. Lewis . Fontaiia Equity Frauk W. Baker. J; P. Swartzell. Montgomery .. Elk Citv 132 Chas. A. Howard Jas. W. Heck. Arkansas City.. Cowley 133 Carson Wm.E. Dunaway Clay Center . . . Clay 134 Geo. M. Bower..-. H. D. Gillett. 136 Clay Center C h a u t a u q u a . . . M. E. Richardson P. L. Ernest. Montgomery ., K. T. \V\;hb Cherryvale 137 Vesper James 0 . Furry . Jas. P. Whet-stonfr 138 Pomona Chas. E. Green . . Michael Bartley. Harvey 139 Pomona Thos. B. Rnps Hutchinson ... 140 Wesley L. Smith. David J. RobertsOsage City 71 72 73 Chetopa

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142 143 M i n n e a p o l i s 144 G l l e a d 145 M t . V e r n o n . . . . 146 147 148 W a - K e e n e y 149 T h a y e r 150 W e l l i n g t o n 151 D o u g l a s 152 153 154 1.55 i,5ri 157 15S 159 ifin 161 169 163 164 165 O x f o r d 166 167 168 P a r k e r v i l l e 169 B l u e R a p i d s .... 170 F r a t e r n a l 171 S t e r l i n g 172 173 B e l l e P l a i n s . . . . 174 W e s t e r n S t a r . . .

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County.

Minneapolis... Yates Center... Beloit Mitchell Ellsworth

Wa-Keeney Trego Thayer . . . . . . . . Neosho Wellington Butler Coflfey Cato Lincoln Cent'r. Lincoln Howard Elk Dexter Cowley South Haven.. Atchison ;. Robinson Osborne Wabaunsee Sabetha Fall River Greenwood Cedarvale Chautauqua... Oxford Riley Randolph Lamed Pawnee Parkerville Blue R a p i d s . . . Marshall W a s h i n g t o n ... Sterling MePherson MePherson '.. Belle P l a i n e . . . S u m n e r Smith Center.. Smith....; Kirwin Phillips Prairie Q u e e n . . Clyde Cloud Russell B u r r Oak Jewell Kinsley Edwards Louisburg

Master.

M i l t o n McG raw... J o s . C. G a f f o r d . . . J o h n H.Sticher.. Jos. P. C a d d e n . . T h o m a s W. H a i l . Paul P. Jones ... S. C. A x t e l l O l i v e r G. B r o w n . J. A . B a r k a l o w . . . S. U . D u n f l e l d . . . W. A. P r e s t o n . ; , D. J . B u s h o r r J.T.McClemrock A. H . H a v e n s Robert Lemond. Jas. G.Thayer.,.. C h a s . A. K r e y . . . John J.Hays

Secretary. Phillip Lander. W.D. Thompson. J o h n W. Depew. D.A. McKechnie. Geo. E. Alden. Pierce Metz. L o r e n A. S t a l l . Orville S m i t h . G. N a g l e . J. M . S i m p s o n . N. B, D e A r m o n d . W. P . H n r d w i c k . J. W . N e v v c o m b . A.Roudebush. F.P.Wills. H e n r y G. L i o h t .

J a s . A. R o b e r t s . . G e o . W. R e i t e r . . . S. T . E v e v . F . G. K e n e s s o n . . P e t e r P . t l o h l e r . A n d r e w J . W o o d . J o h n W. T h e w . G e o . T. P o i s o n . . , . R i l e y D . H e a t h . F . D . T a y l o r , , , , G e o . W. F i n n e y . J a m e s S, C r e s s , . . . W m . H . A l f o r d . M.N.Cox E . R. C h e n e y . H . E . B i l l i n g s . . . . Ma t h e w S m i t h . Chas. H . B r o w n . . A. M. T h o m e . G e o . L . M c C o u r t . A. C. S p i l m a u . H . S. R i c h a r d s . . . . J . W . F o r n e y . Isaac A.Mullen.. E d g a r W. W a r n e r C. E . M o n e l l . 176 J. F . R a n d o l p h . . G e o . D . S t r e a t o r . Chas. E . H a l l . . . . F.E.Burke J o e l W. G r e e n . 178 E. M . B o i e s A. M. M e r r y m a n . 179 G e o . A. B o y l e .... S. A . D a y . 180 W. H o H e n s h e a d . ISl William H y d e . . . Harlan Emerson. 182 B n r r t o n Burrton Corwin D . S c o t t . Chas. J. H o l m e s . 183 Gaylord A. S. H a r w o o d . J . S. B a r n e s 184 P h i l l i p s b u r g . . . . P h i l l i p s b u r g . . P h i l l i p s W. R. B u r n h a m . . 18-5 Hamlin H . O . D o u g l a s . . . . T h o s . D. Colvin. 186 M o u n t ' n S l o p e . . O b e r l i n lS7 P i t t s b u r g E. W . S m i t h D. E . P e n c e . Pittsburg Crawford 1RR O n a g a P o t t a w a t o m i e . Alf. H . R o b e r t s . . J.T.Smith P. P. bill. Stockton 189 N e w a h c u b a 190 T o n g a n o x i e ... L e a v e n w o r t h . . E d w a r d H. Cox . S.C. Still. 191 W a l n u t V a l l e y . . N e s s C i t y R. J . M c F a r l a n d . E l m e r E . B e e l e r . 19-) David J . C a l v e r t . W m . T. N i c h o l a s . C h a s . A . J o h n s o n D . C. B e r n h e i s e l . 193 Hartford Edward J. Tutty. 194 19,5 Connel Henley.. Ellis H a y s City C. E . ' D e M a l o r i e . 196 G r e e n w o o d . . . . L. J . C u n k l e P. H . E l w e l l T.J.Gragg. 197 Canton MePherson A l l e n C. C a r s o n . S a m u e l M c G e e . 198 B l u e H i l l Albert Graves... 199 C.Scott Poole.... 200 Anthony Elmer F . E m e r y . Ira P. Trickey, 201 H e n r y A. D e a n . . W m . A. S t u a r t . 202 Delphos Sumner ... B.A.Fletcher... John W.Nvce. 20.^ Caldwell 204 O s b o r n e .. . G e o . E . C r a g i n . . . M. W . H a r d m a n . R o b e r t W . G r e e n . W. H . M i l l s . Wabaunsee 205 E m i n e n c e Harper •»206 M. H i l l Wm. Rosegrant. O c c i d e n t a l .. ,, W. F . S o p e r •>0R F r i e n d s h i p N e w H a v e n .... 2 0 9 B r o o k v i l l e . . ,, B r o o k v i l l e . . ; . R. B . l n g r a h a m . . T. J . R o U m a n . '>10 F u l t o n Bourbon Fulton Henry Boncher . ?lt Anderson Greeley 9)0 O l i v e B r a n c h . . Geo. D. W h i t a k e r H u g h A . H o l m e s Anderson

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Greenwood.'... Simpson Mitchell Rush C e n t e r . . . Kush Pratt Ellinvvood Mound Valley. Labette Little River....

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N.S. McDonald.. A. D . R a t h b u n . . . Fred.W. Miller.. N. W. M a g r u d c r . . F r a n k P. D u n n . . John Dudley Wra. B . W a t s o n . .

Secretary. Fred. J. Benert. Charles F. Ward. Peter C Dixon. H e n r v P. Cooper. J o h n T. D a v i s . L. T . S t r o t h e r . E. G. Y o u n g .

C. G . C a t l i n A. S c h l a p b a c h . W. H . C h a p m a n . . J o s e p h C. B a i r d . C a r r o l L . S h i d l e r . F r a n c i s M. L o n g . Wiiliamaburg.. Franklin J M. B i t t s E.E. Bunn. Charles J. W e b b . A.L.Van A n t w e r p Topeka Haddam Wa.'shington.... H . M. Ocheltree.. J o h n J . M u t h . Cloud R.M. Barton John 0 . Hanson. J . M. I s o m E n o c h A. Hayes. Jewell Walnut P . H . H i h s o n . . . . H. H . L e d l i e . Crawford Kingman.C.C.VanDeventer Chas. R i c k m a n . Kingman T h o s . W. R a n d a l l C h a s . 0 . G u i n n . W a s h i n g t O ! ! . . . E. E . H a d d i k . . . . W m . P . M u d g e t t . Greenleaf Cowlev W. H . M a n s e r Charles W.Jone.s. Delos W. Ack'er.. Leroy P.Wheeler. Chas. L. C a l e y , . . Leonardville.. Rilev W.C.Spencer.,.. Robert Smith. A l e x . J , C. R o e s e . H e n r v M . F o r d . MeCune Mount H o p e . . . Sedgwick Wm. A.Daily Geo. A . H i n k l e . Orlo R. J o h n s o n . Seth Nation. U r b a n a . . ; . . .. Frank M.Wilson. Soldier L e a v e n w o r t h . J a s . W . W a r r i n g . D. C. H a r b a u g h . I^inwood Cloud A m b r o s e B. F r v . R o l l a M. F r v . W m . C. C a r r Valley Center.. S e d g w i c k . . T h o m a s G. P r a t t . R o b e r t I. G l a s s . . E. T . D n v a l l . Moran Allen G e o . B. L a m b e t h R. M. H o d g e s . Garden C i t y . . . William Inge J . J . B. L i g h t . Rice N. M. S m i t h Chas. 0 . S m i t h . Elk George L . D i c k i e . J o h n T. D e n t o n . Milchell E.G.Mlnerd C h a s . S. G u l p . Scottsville Charles S h e d d . . . J. E. H o a g l a n d . McPherson D. J . W v m a n W. H . B r o o k . A. H . R o b v G. W . F o r t . Stafford Stafford Sedgwick W. W . A t i d e r s o u . (T. W . A n d e r s o n . E d w a r d Weilepp F. E. D e m u t h . Stafford St. J o h n P. V. c . P o o l J o h n N. Holt. Sumner Jefferson ''. A . W a l l a c e . Westmoreland. Pottawatomie. L . D . H a r t S e d g w i c k . . . ; . A l v i n A. D e w e y . . E . W . J o s l y n . A. T . B r u n s w i g . . Marshall O r v i l l e Mills Lake Riley. Barber I^ake C i t y MulberrvGr've Crawford h. D . B e v a n s W m . S. A u s t i n . Attica Harper S a m u e l C . B e l l . . . J. F. Milspaugh. W . L . G a m b l e . . . . A l b e r t M. P e c k . Hazelton lyogan Phillips C. T. L a w r e n c e . . W m . S c h a u b e l . Pratt N e w t o n Cole. Pratt Jefferson W. L. H u m m e l . . . J o s e p h F . B a t e s . Elk W m . H . McNeal.. J. K. Glasscock. Wm. Campbell... Joseph Cooke. Convvav S p r ' g s . .roel J . B o o t h . . . . J . C. C l a p p . George M . H a r t . . J. J . Carroll. A r m o u r d a l e . . . W v a n d o t t e . . . . D a u ' l D. M i l l e r . . J . H a n k e n b e r r y . Sam'l McConnell Harrv Trower. I^Cansas C i t y . . . F r a n c i s E, K e l l e r J o h n T . C r a i g . Sumner Clearwater. Peter H . W h i t e . . F r a n k Nugent. Weir City Dan'l H. Bryant. H. Ormond. Meade C e n t e r . McPherson R o y a l M a t t h e w s . C. W . N o r b o m . Windom Seandin Kepublic Dodge C i t y . . . .

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H . M. L u d w i c k . J. H. Schiereck. E. T. E a t e n C. T i l l o t s o n . T. G. M c D o w e l l . C h a s , L. W a r n e r .

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Secretary.

Benj. 0 . Webb.... iR. M. Jackman. FrankC. Llbbv.. S. S. Irwin.

Martin Pease C. M. Teats. Wm. P . L o u c k s . . C.G.Cochran VallStucky. John Hammond. Oliver C.Giger... Charles Hatje. 292 W. S. Winslow... 293 Lnraan B.Wilcox Calvin C. Flnir. 294 Glen Elder I. G. Howard 295 Comanche Ira B. Kirkland. John Thornton.. 296 Highland James R. Reed... A. W. Whelan. 297 Wm. S. Porter.... 298 D.H.Eliot 299 Cable Reno John F. Dubois... H. V. Nichols. 300 Harper C.B.Robinson... W. E. Smith. Freeport 301 Lily Burton S.Eldred. .302 Gove Citv Go%'e City Thomas Cooper... C. Ellinwood. Richfield .3(13 Richfield Samuel Manor.... Edgar Young. 304 Randall Anderson .. C. Kirkpatrick... S. W. Reed. 305 Westphalia R.M. McGbnigal. J. W.McDougal. 306 St. Thomas .,,. Colbv Thomas Chas. N. H u l l . . . . 307 Herington Dickin.son Alden James M. Grav.. F. W. Sandt. 308 Rice Thomas H. Ford. Chas. F. Rose. 309 Syracuse Hamilton John B.Wilpton. L. A. Lovejoy. 310 Almena Norton Ft. Leav'nwt'h. Leavenworth .. C.A.Woodruff... Frank E. Collis. 311 Hancouk Reuben A.Halcv 312 Haskell Wni. \ \ . Bird BlnftCitv Harper John M.Mnrtin. 313 BluflCity Wm.T. Wiseman J. B, Chandler. Gridley 314 John V.Williams A.C.Gilbert. Lincolnville... 315 Lincolnville J. R. Beatty Coolidge Hamilton A. D. Jones. 316 Coolidge A. P. Coppedge... Chas. F. Keller. .317 Norcatur Wallace Wallace T.J. R . P e r r y . . . . S. L. Wilson. 318 Norwich David Fox H. L. Mcllhenny. 319 Vermillion Marshall Geo. W.Kelley... J. S. Dodson. 320 Vermillion Sherman J. H. Tail E. F. Murphy. Goodland sn Ben H u r Wyandotte ... Anderson Phalp C. E. Bowman. 3-'2 Walton Harvey John W. Davis... J. A. Gradle. 323 Montgomery .. Edward Cochran D. K. Cribbs. 824 Bucklin Ford R. F. Scofforn.... John F. Selby. Bucklin Horton Brown Walter H. Steele. 326 John J o h n s o n . . . John T. Manlv. 327 Hoyt Hovt Sam.B. Cooper.. Henry E. Baker. 328 Gypsum City... Gypsum City.. L. P. MoGonigle.. John W. W'allace. 329 Arcadia Arcadia Crawford HenrvDranev.... 330 La Crosse Rush A. H.' Baker " .331 Hoisington Hoisington Pratt P.E.Wilson 332 Preston E. J. Bixbv. 33:5 Rosedale Rosedale... Wyandotte B. M. Barnett.... John B. M'ackoy. 334 Oak Hill Oak Hill M . H . P a n ton Clay 336 Allen Allen John S. Grimsley E. H. Schellack. •336 John W.Johnson 337 Pottawatomie. Dennis V.Cox... A r t h u r M . S m i t h . Anderson Nelson T. H a n d . A.P.Caldwell. 338 Kineaid 339 C. P. Crow J. J. McCabe. Wichita Thos. K e n n e d y . . W. J. Chubbuck. 340 W.H.Gatlin 341 Parker U.D. Maplh Citv Wm. Shreves. J.W. Searle Mnple City . . . . Cowlev 289 290 291

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.'...of Monroeville. Alabama M.-.W.- . J O H N MCLOACH.. of P i n e Bluff. .Arkansas M.'.VV.' J O H N M . CLAYTON-' British Columbia W.- A L E X . M A Y E R of Nancimo., California M.-.W.- ISAAC S . T I T U S of S a n F r a n c i s c o . Canada R.". W.- .T. J . MASON of H a m i l t o n . Colorado M.-.W.' . WEBSTER D . ANTHONY..of Denver. of G r e e n w i c h . Connecticut M.-.W.- . L U K E A. LOCKWOOD of Seaford. Delaware M.'.W.' . H E N R Y F . PORTER of W a s h i n g t o n City. District of CoI'mb'a..M.-.W.- NOBLE D . LARNER of Monticello. Florida M.-.AV.- , SAMUEL PASCO of La G r a n g e . Gforgia W.' . H E N R Y B A N K S of Chicago. Illinois K - . W ; . G E O . M . MOULTON of S h e l b y v i l l e . Indiana M.-.W.- . W I L L I A M H A C K E R of D u b u q u e . Iowa M.-.W.- . W I L L I A M P . A L L E N of Boise City. Idaho M.-.W.- , CHARLES H I M R O D Kentucky M.-.AV.- . CHARLES W . F I S K of C o v i n g t o n . Louisiana K.-. W.', JoH.v G . McWiLLiAMS.of Shreveport. . of L e w i s l o n . Maine K.-.W. . A R C H I E L . TALBOT of Rapid City. Manitoba R.-.W.- , J A M E S A. ORAS J O H N A. L Y N C H of B a l t i m o r e . Marvland of Eossopolis. Michigan M.-.W. . J A M E S H . F A R N A M of W i l l m a r . Minnesota R.-. W . . J O H N H . B R O W N * of V i r g i n i a City. Montana M.-.W.- . H U G H DUNCAN* of Natchez. Mississippi W. . E . GEORGE D E L A P of St. Louis. Missouri W.' . J . P . RICHARDSON of O m a h a . Nebraska R.'. W.-. J O H N P . B E N N E R of T u s c a r o r a . N.^vada R.-. W. . J O H N H . D E N N I S New Brunswick R.-. W . . GEORGE H . LAUGHTON..of Maneton. of E x e t e r . New H a m p s h i r e M.'.W.' . J O H N .T. B E L L "..of E l i z a b e t h t o w n . New Jersey VV. . C H A R L E S R U S S of Socorro. New Mexico AV. . CHARLES RUSSELL New South Wales... W.' . R. C. W I L L S of Sidney. New York W . . L E W I S H . RAYMOND of New Y o r k C i t y . of W i l m i n g t o n . North Carolina M.-.W. . E U G E N E P . M A R T I N of H i l l s b o r o . North Dakota R.-.W. . J O H N F . SELBY of Halifax. Nova Scotia W. . DANIEL G . M C K A Y of Sabina. Ohio W. . JOHN LIGHTNER ..of F o r e s t G r o v e . Oregon M.-.W. . SAMUEL H U G H E S of M e a d v i l l e . Pennsylvania M.-.W. . SAMUEL B . D I C K Pr. E d w a r d ' s Isl'd... W . . NATHANIEL McLABEN..of Charlottetown. of Q u e b e c . Quebec R.-.W. . CORNELIUS J U D G E of P h c e n i x . R h o d e Island W . . D A N I E L BABCOCK of . South Carolina W . . W . F . STRONG ROBERT G R A H A M of . South Dakota Tennessee R . ' . W . . J O S E P H M . ANDERSON ..of L e b a n o n . of . Texas of P a r k City. Utah R.-.W. . A. B . RICHARDSON of J o n e s v i l l e . Vermont W . . I R A SAYLES* of R i c h m o n d . Virginia W . . W M . LOWENSTEIN of K a l a m a . Washington R.-.W. . J O S E P H SMITH of C h a r l e s t o n . W e s t Virginia W . . J O H N M . COLLINS of M i l w a u k e e . Wisconsin M.-.W. . H E N R Y L . P A L M E R of •—. Wyoming W. . J O S E P H B . A D A M S

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Alabama W.v T H O M A S J . ANDERSON. Arkansas R.'. W." G E O R G E C . K E N Y O N R. McCoRMACK Arizona B r i t i s h Columbia... W.- W M . D . THOMPSON Canada M.'.W.- Jos. D. MCCLEVERTY California W.- A N D R E W M . C A L L A H A M Colorado W.- R O B E R T E . TORKINGTON Connecticut M.'.W.- O W E N A. BASSETT Delaware W.- J A M E S SNEDDEN D i s t r i c t o f Col M.-.W.-. H E N R Y C . COOK Florida B.-.W.-, G E O R G E W . HOGEBOOM Georgia W.- J O H N H . A L E Y Indiana M.-.W.- J O H N G U T H R I E I d a h o Territory W.- SIMEON M . F o x Illinois M.-.W.- M A T T H E W M . M I L L E R I n d i a n Territory...M.'. W.- J O H N G U T H R I E Iowa :....E.-. W.- J O H N H . B R O W N Kentucky M.-.W .- J O H N M . P R I C E Louisiana W.- J A C O B D E AVITT Maine W.- J . C. POSTLETHWAITE Manitoba W.- A B I J A H AVELLS Maryland M.-.W.- J . J A Y BUCK Michigan W.- F R A N K DRUMMOND Minnesota W.- J O H N H . SPENCER Missouri W.- W M . H . NELSON New H a m p s h i r e ...R.'.W.- D A V I D K E L S O New Jersey E.-. W.- E . T . CARR N e w Mexico W.- C H A R L E S J . HOLMES New York R.-. W.- E. T. CARR Nebraska M.-.W.-, E D W I N D . HILLY'ER N o r t h Dakota Ohio E.-. W.- S I L A S E . SHELDON Oregon W.- P . B . W E S T Pennsylvania M.-.W.- G E O R G E S . G R E E N P ' c e E d w a r d ' s I'd.. Peru Quebec E.-. W.- B . J . F . H A N N A R h o d e Island AV.- A L E X . G . ROBB S o u t h Carolina AV.- G E O . AV. CLARK AViLLiAM M. SHAVER S o u t h Dakota Tennessee W.- BESTOR G . BROWN Texas R.-.W.- E . T . C A R R . . . : U t a h Territory W.- J O H N L . JONES Verinont W.- J O H N BISSELL Virginia W.- J O H N BISSELL W e s t Virginia W.-, A. J . UTLEY Washington E.-. W.- DwiGHT BYINGTON AVisconsin M.-.W.- J O H N H . BROWN Wyoming W.-, J. D. M C B R I A N t Moved out of jurisdictioa.

of T o p e k a . of A b i l e n e .

of Abilene. of Minneapolis.

of F o r t Scott. of of of of of of of of

Topeka. Emporia. Lawrence. Wyandotte. Oswego. Topeka. Wichita. Topeka.

of M a n h a t t a n . of Clay C e n t e r . of T o p e k a .

of K a n s a s City. of A t c h i s o n . of Salina.

of Jewell City. of of of of

Seneca. Emporia. Topeka. Independence.

of Smith Center. of P a r s o n s .

of L e a v e n w o r t h . of G a y l o r d .

of L e a v e n w o r t h . of A'^alley Falls. of T o p e k a .

of AVellington. of M a n h a t t a n .

of AVa-Keeney. of Galva.

of L y o n s .

of N e w t o n . of T o p e k a .

of L e a v e n w o r t h . of Neosho Falls. of K i r w i u . of K i r w i i i .

of Osage City. of L e a v c n w o r t h . of AVyandotte.

of Sedan.

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

Alabama

MYLES J. GKEEN

Montgomery.

Arkansas

F A Y HEMPSTEAD

Little Rock. Tucson.

Arizona

JOHN M . ORMSBY'

British Columbia

H E N R Y BROWN..

Victoria.

•California

GEORGE JOHNSON

San Francisco.

Canada •Colorado

J.J.MASON E D . C.PARMELBE

Hamilton. Pueblo.

Connecticut

JOSEPH K. W H E E L E R

Hartford.

Delaware District of Columbia

W M . S. HAYES W M . R . SINGLETON

Wilmington. Washington.

Florida •Georgia

D E W I T T (). DAWKINS ANDREW M . W O L I H I N

Jacksonville. Macon.

Illinois Iowa

L. L. M U N N . . . THEO. S . P A R V I N

Freeport. Cedar Rapids.

Indiana

W I L L I A M H . SMYTHE

Indianapolis.

I n d i a n Territory Idaho Kansas.. Kentucky

J . S. MURROW JAMES H . WICKERSHAM JOHN H . BROWN H . B. GRANT

A-To-Ka. Boise City. Kansas City. Louisville.

J A M E S C . BACHELOR

N e w Orleans.

Lousiana

Maine Manitoba Massachusetts Maryland...

Michigan

; ;

I R A BERRY . . . . . W M . G.SCOTT SERENO D . NICKERSON JACOB H . M E D I E R Y

W M . P . INNES

Portland. Winnepeg. Boston. Baltimore.

G r a n d Rapids.

Minnesota Missouri

.THOMAS MONTGOMERY JOHN D . VINCIL

St. P a u l . St. Louis.

Mississippi

J . L. POWER

Jackson.

Montana

CORNELIUS H E D G E S

Helena.

Nebraska

W M . R . BOWEN

Omaha.

Nevada !New Brunswick New Hampshire New J e r s e y

CHAUNGY N . N O T E W A R E E D W I N J. WETMORE GEORGE P . CLEAVES THOMAS H . R . R E D W A Y '

Carson. St. J o h n . Concord. Trenton.

New Mexico New Y o r k North Carolina ,North Dakota INova Scotia

A. A. K E E N E . M. L. E H L E E S D. W . BAIN THOMAS J . W I L D E R W I L L I A M Ross

Los Vegas. N e w Y o r k City. .Raleigh. Fargo. Halifax.

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Ohio Oregon

J . H . BROMWELL S. r . CHADWICK

Cincinnati. Salem.

Pennsylvania

M I C H A E L NESBIT

Philadelphia.

P r i n c e E d w a r d Island

B. W. HIGGS

Charlottetown.

Quebec

J O H N H . ISAACSON

Montreal.

Rhode Island

EDWIN BAKER

Providence.

South Carolina

C H A S . INGLESBV

Charleston.

South Dakota

OKAS. T. McCoy

Aberdeen.

Tennessee

J O H N FRIZZEI-L

Nashville.

Texas

W M . F . SWAIN

Houston.

Utah

CHRIS. DIEHI....

Salt L a k e .

Vermont

W A R R E N G . REYNOLDS

Burlington.

Virginia

W M . B . ISAACS

Richmond.

Washington

THOMAS M . R E E D . . .

Olympia.

West Virginia

G E O . W . ATKINSON

Wisconsin

Wyoming

..JOHN W . LAFLIN

Wheeling. Milwaukee.

W . L . KUYKENDALL

Cheyenne.

F O R E I G N G R A N D LODGES.

Cuba

England Ireland

J O S E F . PELLOM

New South Wales...ARTHUR H . B R A Y

New Zealand

Havana.

....SHADWELL H . CLERKE...Freemason Hall, L o n d o n . E A R L OF BANDON Freemason Hall, Dublin. Sidney.

Rev. W M . RONALDSON....Masonic Hall,St. A u g u s t i n e -

Scotland

D. M U R R A Y L Y O N

Edinburgh.

South Australia Tasmania Victoria

J . H . CUNNINGHAM J. G.STEELE T. H . LEMI'RIERE

Adelaide. Hobarttown. Melbourne.

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APPENDIX.

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REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE,

F E B R U A R Y , 1891. To the M.AV:. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M., Kansas: Your committee take pleasure in ijresenting this, their twentieth annual Report on Fraternal Correspondence, In the preparation of this report, we have as usual, been guided by one object only: to get the greatest amount of information into the smallest possible space; how well we have succeeded in this, the readers of this report will have to decide. It is earnestly hoped that the brethren will enjoy perusing it as much as the writer has its preparation; if so, we shall feel that pur time andlabor has not been spent for naught. AVe commence our report this year as usual witli AL ABAMAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1889, AVe have before us the Proceedings of the Sixty-ninth annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Alabama, which convened in Masonic Temple in the City of Montgomery, December 2,3 and 4, A. D. 1889; M.-. W.\ HENKY H . BKOWN, Grand Master, pre.siding. There were present representatives from two hundred and eleven constituent lodges, as well as a number of I'ast Grand Officers, who are entitled to seats and participation in the deliberations of the Grand Body. The annual address of the Grand Master is an able official paper, and may be safely classed among the best of the year. He opens with an exceedingly pleasant and interesting review of the material progress made the past year: The year just passed has been marked with wonderful progress in Alabama, and our people have enjoyed one of the most prosperous years in the history of the State. Tne labors of the planter have been abundantly rewarded, and the rich and bouutitul harvest has gladdened the hearts of the toiling masses. The m e c h a n i c and the miner, the manufacturer and the merchant, are enjoyi ng too, the benefits of t h e large yield of the necessaries of life, which crowned the eB'orts of the tillers of the soil, and all of our people are rejoicing in the results of a year of "peace and plenty." The peopleof Alabamaare making rapid strides in every direction, a n d in every thing t h a t is material and essential in building up a great State and a rich and powerful population. A kind and beneficent Providence seems to be smiling upon us as a people, and the future of our State bids fair to be superbly grand and glorious.

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He thus points out the importiint part to be performed by the Craft in the wonderful drama now being enacted: In this grand march of material progress aud development, " operative masonry" is doing its work. The foundations of the maguificeut structures, that ndoru, and go to make up the splendor and beauty of our Alabama cities and towns, are laid deep and broad, and the walls are carefully raised by Ihe use of the p l u m b , square and level, and the cement is well prepared, aud then skillfully spread by the u.se of the irowel. Such is the work of "operative masonry," and it is essential to the material progress and development of a State and of a people. But this is not all. In order that our State may reach t h a t high and noble position which nature has marked out for it, somethiug more t h a n material wealth is necessary. We must have a high and exalted civilization, a noble manhood, a close aud elegant social relationship,a high moral standard, and a God-tearing christian citizenship. We must have character building going on, and this work should be kept in advance of city, town and railroad building. As Free and Accepted Masons we profess to be engaged in the grand work of character building. By the use of the symbolic tools and implements of speculative masonry, we propose to prepare men for t h e high and responsible duties of life. As masons, we have the means in hand with which to accomplish great things, and the o p p o r t u n i t y is now offered, and the time is at h a n d for us to act well our part in the great d r a m a that is now being enacted upon the stage of Alabama's history. We have taken u p o n ourselves t h e solemn and binding obligations of the fraternity, and have assumed grave and important obligations, and we owe it to our GOD, our neighbor and ourselves, t h a t we keep our vows aud faithfully discharge our every duty. Thus will we beautify and adorn t h e profession we have made, and convince the world at large of the utility and good effects of our ancient and cherished Institution.

During the year he granted dispensations for the formation of seventeen new lodges, and authorized eight lodges to resume work, whose charters had been forfeited in former years. Nineteen decisions were rendered upon questions of masonic law and usage, all of which were approved with a few slight modifications, except the last three, which are as follows: 17th. Astated communication can notbelegally called off or continued beyond the d a y in which it is held, pursuant to the By-Laws, and a meeting held on a day other t h a n t h a t fixed in the By-Laws for stated communications, though it be a called off m e e t i n g from a stated communication, should be treated as a special communication, and any business forbidden to be done, except at a stated communication, transacted, would be illegal a n d void. 18th. A lodge has the right to make a by-law prohibiting the playing of cards â&#x20AC;˘for money, or gambling in any way by its members. 19th. 11 would be insubordination for a member to refuse to sign the By-Laws of his l o d g e because of objections to some particular clause, and for such insubordination, or for the violation of such clause, though he believed it to be wrong, such a member would be liable to have charges preferred against him, and tried and punished for unmasonic conduct.

Passing upon the first seems hardly necessary, inasmuch as this rsame question has from time to time received the attention of Grand Masters. It ought certainly by this time to be well understood, that in the :absence of the Master, the Senior Warden succeeds to all tlie prerogatives and performs all the duties of the Master as fully and completely .as the Master could possibly do, if he were present. The discu.ssiou of this, and many similar questions will never end so long as we have Masters who will not read carefully the law and do a little thinking, instead of annoying the Grand Master upon every trivial question that may come

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up during the year; we would have less of this sort of nonsense if all the Grand Lodges would adopt and apply strictly the California rule. Know the law as well as the rituals. !No. 11 has our hearty endorsement; we have never had any use for a miserable scamp who gets down so low in the scale of human depravit\% as to abuse, cruelly treat, or abandon his wife without good cause. In the trial of such a mean, contemptible fellow, the wife should be a competent witness in any court of law. We say, put all such out, there is no room in a lodge of freemasons for wife-beaters. We are not able to see any good reason why the consideration of the last three decisions should be deferred until another year, although they all seem to be new, yet sound, and we think should have been approved. At a distance it looks very much as though a little dodging on the gambling question was being done; certainly there ought not to be, unless, perhaps, some one's toes would be slightU' pinched if such a rule as contemplated in No. IS, were approved by the Grand Lodge. We say, never fear to do your duty when called to perform it. Take the average saloon-keeper and gambler â&#x20AC;&#x201D; they are twin relics of barbarism and go together; their room in a masonic lodge is much better for the credit of masonry than their company. We are sorry that these decisions of the Grand iMaster were not approved. The Grand Lodge extended fraternal recognition to three new Grand Lodges: North Dakota, New South Wales and the United Grand Lodge of Victoria. The usual amount of tampering with the law was indulged in. This sort of performance seems to be indispensable in some jurisdictions. The desire to amend laws, usually comes from new members who are anxious to make themselves useful to tlieir brethren. â&#x20AC;˘ It is with pleasure we note a general improvement of masonic affairs in Alabama, and our best wishes are for a continuance of prosperity. The Report on Fraternal Correspondence, as usual, is by Past Grand Master PALMER J. PILLAXS, and is up to the usual standard; his review covers one hundred and fourteen pages of the Proceedings. The Proceedings of fifty-three States are courteously reviewed, Kansas for 1889, among the number. Grand Master and Grand Secretary were reelected.

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ARIZONA— 1 8 8 9 . The Grand Lodge of Arizona convened its Eighth annual communication in the City of Tucson, on the 12th day of-November, A. D. ]889; M.'.W.'. Bro. MoKEis GOLDWATER, Grand Master, presiding. There were in attendance representatives from six of the eight lodges in the jurisdiction. It seems that Globe City had been selected as the place at which to hold the present annual communication, but owing to the hostile disposition of the Indians in the Territory at the time fixed, the M.\ AV.'. Grand Master wisely decided that it was not safe for the brethren to pass through barren country, necessary to reach Globe City, and therefore ordered the Grand Lodge to convene in the City of Tucson, taking his chance of the approval of the Grand Lodge, which was cheerfully accorded by the Grand Body when it assembled. The annual address of the M.'.W.'. Grand Master is a good, practical, business-like paper, giving in detail the ofhcial acts performed by him during the past year, in the interest of the Craft in that jurisdiction. We excerpt the following from the introductory part of the M.•.AV^•. Grand Master's address, in order that one may get something of an idea how masonry is sustained in that sparsely settled country: To t h e Craft in older jurisdictions it m a y seem strange t h a t our growth in numbers is not greater, and the attendance at our a n n u a l sessions is not larger. But to those who know Arizona; to those who have traveled her rough and rugged roads, where steel rails are not yet, uor ever will b e ; to those who have journeyed across her m o u n t a i n s and deserts, day after day, seeing neither city, town or hamlet, there is no need of explanation. When the former learn that some of you have journeyed four or five days to come here, and notice that neither per (/iem nor mileage cheers your return, the wonder will be that so mauy have come up, like their brethren of old, to aid and assist w i t h o u t hope of fee or pecuniary reward.

He refers in feeling terms to those who have obeyed the Master's call, in his own, as well as in other jurisdictions. He met with some difficulty in the matter of the appointment of Grand Representatives. It seems he suggested the name of a brother who was not eligible, by reason of not being, at the time, a permanent member of the Grand Lodge of Arizona. Such is the law in most jurisdictions, if not in all, the enforcement of which would, unquestionably, bar out many of the younger Grand Lodges, and it would be useless for them to adopt the representation system. These appointments should, as nearly as possible, be made from among the active, wide-awake and representative masons, who are regular and punctual in their attendance upon the meetings oi the Grand Lodge. In the selection of brethren to fill these places, there should be no favoritism; the appointment should always be made in the interest of masonry. It appears that a lodge in California in 1887 appropriated material supposed to belong to a lodge in Arizona. After some, though not unpleasant controversy, it was decided in favor of the Arizona lodge, and the fees were paid over. Subsequently it was learned that the claim of

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Arizona was wrong, that there was no encroachment of jurisdiction on the part of the California lodge, they being legal occupants of the territory in which the candidate resided. Nothwithstanding the facts brought to light, the Grand Lodge of California held that, "in this case, the matter has been adjusted, so that no action is at this time required." Grand Master GOLDWATER was not disposed to let the matter rest, and says: Without entering at present into the merits of the controversy, it seems to me t h a t neither this Grand Lodge nor one of its subordinates can afford to receive wages when they have not been earned. If the Grand Lodge of California is correct, we should not talje advantage of the ruling made in our favor by the Most Worshipful Grand Master. The liberal spirit displayed by our alma main should induce us to be prompt in endeavoring to render u n t o every one their just dues, thereby maintaining o u r dignity and proving our love of justice.

It was finally referred to the incoming Committee on Jurisprudence. The Grand Master speaks in highly complimentary terms of their Constitution, and its perfect adaptability to the wants of the Craft in Arizona. They adopted the California Constitution and also the esoteric work. Being informed that one of the lodges had been convened for work on what is commonh' known and understood as Sunday, he issued the following edict: BRETHREN : â&#x20AC;&#x201D;I am unofficially informed that your lodge has been convened on Sunday for the purpose of conferring degrees. Presuming that my information is correct. I desire to call your attention to the fact that, while Che Constitution does not prohibit Sunday work, it is an unwritten law of the Craft that no work should be done on Sunday, except the burial of a brother. The Grand Lodge of the State of California, by regulation twenty-seven, forbids the conferring of any degree of masonry on Sunday,; and I presume this is the law in all jurisdictions which have acted on the question. While I a m not myself a n observer of Sunday, I t h i n k it unwise for u s to do a u g h t that would give the profane an opportunity to speak di.ÂŤparagingly of our Institution, or that would offend some worthy brother whose religious scruples m i g h t not allow him to sit with us on such occasions. Until, therefore, the Grand Lodge of Arizona shall otherwise rule, you are hereby iorhidden to confer any degrees of masonry on Sunday, or do any work on t h a t day, .except the burying of a deceased brother. You will please cause this letter to be read in open lodge at your next regular <;ommuuication, that all having due notice may be governed accordingly. Fraternally yours, MORRIS GOLDWATER, Grand Mant&r.

We take it that the Grand Ma.ster is of the Jewish faith, and if so he is a believer in a Sabbath day; not the day observed as the Christian Sabbath, but a day observed by all faithful Jews as a Sabbath. The edict furnishes ample proof of the high regard he has for the opinions and feelings of his brethren who are not of his faith. We note with pleasure that our brother is not a rotationist, but on the contrary a strong believer in the doctrine that merit only ought to elevate any brother to an office in a masonic lodge. It is pleasing to note the steady and increasing growth of the Widow and Orphan Fund. They have a healthy balance on the right side of the ledger account, after

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m e e t i n g all d e m a n d s upon t h e m for c h a r i t a b l e purposes. Bro. THOMAS JEFFERSON B U T L E R prepared an oration, a n d n o t being present, it was read by Bro. JAMES A. ZABRISKIE. T h e legislation was purely local and . only of special interest to our Arizona b r e t h r e n . T h e Report on Corresp o n d e n c e w a s presented by Bro. " G , " a n d r i g h t well did Bro. " G " do. We shall h o p e to hear from h i m again, a n d t h a t h i s shadow will n o t grow less. G E O . J . ROSKRUGE, Tucson, M.'.W.". G r a n d Master. J O H N M . OR.Arsiiv, Tucson, R.'.W.-. G r a n d Secretary.

ARKANSASâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1889. T h e Fiftieth a n n u a l communication of t h e G r a n d Lodge of Arkansas, was held in t h e City of liittle Rock, N o v e m b e r 19 and 20, A. D. 1889; M.'.W.". Bro. RiciiAHD H . TAYLOR, G r a n d Master,.presiding, with repres e n t a t i v e s from tliree h u n d r e d and fourteen c o n s t i t u e n t lodges, and a n u m b e r of P a s t Grand OfBcers w h o were entitled to seats in t h e G r a n d Lodge. T h e a n n u a l address of t h e M.'.W.-. G r a n d Master i.s an interesting official p a p e r , giving i n detail t h e work perfoi'itied b y h i m d u r i n g t h e year. H e g r a n t e d dispensations for t h e formation of fourteen new lodges. Fifteen new lodges received charters, a n d two continued u n d e r dispensation, t h e i r work having failed to m e e t t h e a p p r o v a l of t h e committee to w h o m t h e transcripts of t h e new lodges were referred. T h e G r a n d Master reports six decisions r e n d e r e d upon questions of masonic l a w a n d usage, all of which h a v e been passed upon in almost every jurisdiction in N o r t h America, and o u g h t by this time to be well u n d e r s t o o d , a n d considered good masonic law. T h i s sort of performance will c o n t i n u e so long as i t is less trouble to write t h e G r a n d Master t h a n it is to look u p t h e law. The G r a n d Master devotes considerable space to t h e discussion of Cerneauism. His views u p o n this troublesome question are s o u n d , a n d we present t h e following: The profaue press of the country has been much exercised of late, over what it calls '"dissension in masonic ranks." Now my brethren, I positively deny any such disturbance or dissension. Legal procedure, it is most true, has been Instituted by a clandestine body against several of oursister Grand Lodges, notably the District of Columbia, Pennsylvauia and Iowa, enjoining Ihem from free and full control over the masonic action of their respective members, thus virtually forcing the recognition of a body, notoriously at war with the very foundation of our Order. There is no dissension among the true followers of the guild ; peace and perfect uuderstauding prevails among all the Grand Jurisdictions of the world. I bold that this Grand Lodge, in its legislative and executive power, is supreme over the symbolic degrees of masonry in this State, and therefore h&a exclusiveright, not only to warn its members against dangerous association, but full power to promptly and forcibly discipline her disobedient children. A careful review of masonic history will unmistakably disclose the clandestine character of this pernicious growth. Tbey have not only sought to occupy territory already in the peaceful possession of others, but they did once, if indeed they do not

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secretly now, claim authority to charter Blue Lodges, and those lodges thus unlawfully^ warranted, have actually assumed the couferriug of the symbolic degrees. This aione is enough for us to hold them forever clandestine. But this is not all. They in part,. if not as a whole, affiliate with the Grand Orient of France, a body that not only defiantly struck the august name of JEHOVAH from their ritual, thus openly avowing atheism, a principle abhorrent to every mason, but one recognizing the so-called Negrolodges of America, thus becoming notoriously clandestine. T h e r e is m u c h t r u t h in t h e following quotatioUjand just such masonsare found in m a n y of our lodges: Masonry is a beautiful study, a profound science, and how many of you can read the mysterious but essential allegories of your masonic carpet? How many of you could visit a careful sister lodge without being vouched for? How many could visit a foreign country with credit to themselves and honor to iheir parentStateV I know numbers of these high degree masons who know uo more of the fundamental principles of masonry than they know of Choctaw or Cherokee. Brethren, a superstructure raised upon such false foundations, must totter, if indeed it does not ultimately fall.. I have often seen Royal Arch and Templar masons, high in their authority and gaudy in their brilliant dress, who could not work themselves into any cautious Blue Lodge., and who would not be received if they could. I therefore hold that if these so-called higher masons claim allegiance to symbolic masonry, that it is clearly the duty of thuir Grand High Priest and their Grand Commander to see that their respective membersare affiliated Blue L^odge n asons.and not suspended ones, as is unfortunately too often the case. " Brethren it is high time that masonic ignorance was no longer tolerated ; when self-constituted leaders at least, with the solemnity of owls and the self-imposed wisdom of SOLOMON merely rehearse the ritual after the fashion of a parrot, should betold to take back seats, and young men of learning and industry brought to the front.. It is a burning shame that in this day of enlightenment, with so much excellent masonic literature so easy of access, that men seeking to occupy prominent places at the hands of the Craft, should show how utterly ignorant they are of masonic information."' AVe have entirely too m a n y in our Order who are there for s h o w . W h i l e t h e legislation was local in character, it is in t h e interest of" masonry. T h e G r a n d Lodge of North Dakota and t h e U n i t e d G r a n d Lodge of Victoria w^ere fraternally recognized, and an order was m a d e fort h e exchange of G r a n d Representatives. I n these Proceedings we find a very full and interesting account of t h e ceremonies of t h e dedication of t h e " B a e r Memorial T e m p l e " ; at t h e conclusion of these services Bro. B. F . ATKINSON, c h a i r m a n of t h e Building Committee, delivered a pleasing address, giving a complete history of t h e building of this t e m p l e . W e give place to a part of his c o n clusion : Only a short time ago these smooth, polished stones were in the quarry, thesebrick were unmoulded in their native clay, and these timbers were upright in the dark, leafy forest. But skillful hands have quarried the stone, have pressed the brick and planed the timber, and other skillful hands have so joined them together as to present for o u r admiration this symmetrical, completed temple. Symbolical everywhere eise, masonry retains its symbolism here. Masonic initiation and instruction are a drama of human life, and the construction of this temple is only a type of the building up of human character. For, while the Supreme Builder has not furnished us with a complete spiritual temple. He has furnished us with plans and specifications, as well as the material,. with which to build, and having done this, has left us the choice to build as we willTrue it is, that to some He has furnished more and better material than to others, and

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thus euabliug them to erect an edifice whose towering strength and beauty may overshadow those, around it, but to all, from thehumblestto the most exalted, all have been given plans and material in quantity and quality suflioient to enable them to erect their temples in accordance with the divine plan. We shape ourselves the joy or fear Of which the coming life is made, And fill our future atmosphere • With sunshine or with shade. The tissue of the life to be We weave the colors all our own. And in the field of destiny We reap as we have sown. 2\o R e p o r t on Correspondence. M.-.W.-. SoRi!Ei>s, Mansfield, G r a n d Ma.ster. •Grand Secretary reelected.

B K I T I S H COr.UaiBIA — 1 8 9 0 . The Nineteenth annual communication of the Grand Lodge of British Columbia, was held in Masonic Hall, in the City of Vancouver, commencing June 19, A. D. 1890; M.-.W.-. Bro. .1. S. CLUTE, Grand Master, presiding, with representatives from ten constituent lodges. The annual address of the Grand Master is brief, and relates only to local matters, all of which received the approval of the Grand Lodge. The brethren of British Columbia ha^'e an eye single to the spiritual as well as the temporal affairs of this life. They manage the business lafTairs of their Grand Lodge so as to be able to attend divine service at •some of the city churches. This year, by invitation, they attended St. James' Church, to the number of one hundred and fifty, and listened to a very interesting and instructive discourse, delivered by the Grand Chaplain; at the conclusion of the services the members of the Grand Lodge returned to the lodge room. A committee on behalf of the two •city lodges extended a kind and fraternal invitation to the members of the Grand Lodge, to attend a banquet prepared for them at the Hotel Vanoouver. The invitation was accepted, the Grand Lodge called off, and the brethren escorted to the hotel, where they were dined and wined in ample order. The business transacted at this annual communication was mainly •of a local character. From the reports of the several Grand Officers, as well as the report of the Board of General Purposes, the Craft in this Province has great cause for congratulation upon the favorable condiition of masonry, especially of its financial affairs. iSTo Report on Correspondence. A. MCKEOWN, Victoria, M.-.W.-. Grand Master. HENRY BROWN, Victoria, R.-.W.-. Grand Secretary.

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CALIFORNIA—1889. The Fortieth annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Californiii, :i.s usual, was held in theCity of San Francisco, commencing on the •Slh day of October, A. D. 1889. M.-.\V.-. Bro. MORRIS M . ESTEE, Grand Master, being absent in Washington City in the discharge of his official •duties as a member of the "Oongiess of American States," 11.". W.'. ALVAH E. CoNKLiN, Deputy Grand Master, assumed the Grand East, and read the annual address of the Grand Master, which covered only seven pages •of the Proceedings. Surely the condensing powers of the Grand Master must be very great, else he could not have covered so large amount of important matter in so small a space. We take the following reflections from the opening part of the address: During the past year no startling events liave occurred witliin tliis masonic juris-diction. True, some of ttie old faces, familiar to us a year ago, will not be seen here today; someof the old seats are vacant or filled by new occupants; some of the old names, which for many years have been answered at our a n n u a l roll-call, have answered for the last t i m e ; and yet Providence has dealt kindly with us. The Craft has prospered beyond precedent; harmony everywhere prevails; our donations have been wisely dispensed and gratefully received; bountiful harvests have rewarded the tillers of the •soil; a b u n d a n t and remunerative labor ha5 been within the easy reach of all who •sought employment; and our people have been singularly free from disease, from fire .and flood, and from all unguarded dangers. National peace prevails; and, although within the year a new ruler has been chosen by the American people, our country remained serene amid that great contest. • The rights of life, liberty and property have been with patriotic devotion everywhere guarded. Constitutional law has in no instance been subverted, and with one voice the American people can with grateful hearts turn to Him who presides alike over the m e n and over the nations of the earth, and truthfully say :— " Great GOD we t h a n k Thee for this home. This bounteous birthland of the free. Where wanderers from afar may come And breath the air of liberty."

Kind and fraternal mention is made of the decease of two of their •distinguished members: K.'.W.-. Bro. JOHN AV. SHAEFFER, who served so faithfully as Grand Lecturer for a period of eighteen years, with honor to himself and much credit to the Craft in that jurisdiction, "most of the time without pay, all the time with unflagging industry and most marked ability. He was a sincere, straight-forward, frank and upright man. He despised pretenses, approached every subject from the front, and never sought to avoid responsibilities or assume a trust that he •could not faithfully and successfully fill." We are very much surprised to learn that so large and influential a body of masons as compose the Grand Lodge of California, and noted for their liberality, should be guilty of allowing a worthy and faithful brother to devote eighteen years of the best part of his life to their service without remuneration. Surely "the laborer is worthy of his hire." Some of our brethren have very strange notions about compensating those who are engaged in teaching esoteric work. In our masonic ex-

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perience of over thirty years, much of this time engaged in instructingthe brethren, we have never yet been able to discover any good reason why a brother mason, engaged in dispensing masonic light and knowledge to his less informed brethren, is not entitled to a reasonable compensation for his services, when faithfully rendered. Ivo good business man expects to obtain the services of his fellow man without remuneration, and why should we, as masons, expect the services of a brother without the hope of fee or reward ? The second was M.'.W.-. Bro. JAMES L . EXGI.ISII, Past Grand Master, who, for many years, was a leading and conspicuous member of the fra-ternity. The Grand Master after casting about for some time, finally selected and appointed M.'.W.-. Bro. JAMES W . A.NDKRSON, Past G^rand Master, as one suitable to fill the place made vacant by the death of the lamented. SHAEFFER: He accepted the place, not for the compensation, but in compliance with ray re-quest, and the masons of California know better than I can tell them how faithfully and how well he has performed the duties of his office. 1 know of no brother within, the jurisdiction who could have filled the position better, and I think that he should be paid for these services. It is not just to expect a brother to leave his business and goto the remote parts of the State to instruct brethren, without compensation.

It is pleasing to note tfie willingness of our California brethren to now reasonably compensate the Grand Lecturer. AVe contend that there is no officer of the Grand Lodge who is more entitled to compensation than he who spends his time in instructing his brethren. He holds with his predecessors that the funds of a lodge cannot be used to defray the expense of a banquet. In our former reports we have fully expressed our views on the "eating ' question. He thinks, and so do we, that their law is a trifle harsh, which holds that a dimit more than six months old, from a lodge in another jurisdiction, bars the applicant from affiliating with any lodge in his jurisdiction. We think there are many valid exceptions to such a law, and as the Grand Master says, " I t is not wise to compel members of the masonic fraternity, who for some unfortunate reason may have held their dimit for seven months, instead of less than .six months, to again join a lodge and again dimit from that lodge to which he has last affiliated, in order to bring himself within the six month's rule, so that he may petition for a new lodge in the locality where he may then be residing." All such laws are the outgrowth of the constant tinkering going on at each annual communication of our Grand Lodges. If it is a scheme to force membership, it will not work well, as it has often been tried, and never looked upon with favor. He has a kind word for R.'.W.'. Bro. ALEXANDER G. ABEI.L, who for over a third of a century has filled the responsible position of Grand Secretary, to the entire satisfaction of the masonic brethren in California. During the past year or more Bro. ABELL has been seriously ill,, and many times, when he was found at his post of duty he should have-

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been at his home taking rest. As usual Bro. ABELL has this year furnished his full share to make the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge both interesting and profitable, and we sincerely hope that ere the year closes, he will be in the enjoyment of reasonably good health, for one who has :SufJ'ered as he has for many years past. M..W.'. Bro. JAMES W . AXDERSOX, Grand Lecturer, presented an ex•cellent report, showing the amount of work he has done the past year in the way of instruction to the brethren in the work, and lectures of the • degrees of Ancient Craft masonry, thus proving that he was the right .man in tlie right place, and a worthy successor of Bro. SHAEFFER. These Procee<lings contain full and interesting reports from the several masonic Boards of Relief of San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento and Los Angeles, showing their condition and the amount they liave expended lor the relief of masonic brethren of their own, as well as other jurisdictions. It is pleasing to note that many jurisdictions whose brethren have been the recipients of the fraternal favor of these organizations, have promptly and cheerfully refunded the amount so contributed. In the long list of Grand Jurisdictions aided by these noble institutions, we find Kansas masons have received from the different Boards :S]36.00, and Orient Lodge, No. 51, being one of the number, reimbursed the San Francisco Board §21.00. This is the only lodge named in these reports. M.'. W.'. Bro. ESTEE, Grand Master, appeared in the Grand Lodge before its close, and was welcomed with th(! honors due him and took his seat on the dais. Bro. ADAM CLARK BANE, Grand Orator, delivered an instructive oration which appears in the Proceedings. M.'. W.'. Bro. JAMES W . ANDERSON, Past Grand Master, is the author • of another excellent Report on Correspondence. He courteously reviews the transactions of fifty-four Grand Jurisdictions, Kansas among the number. He thinks the California mode of trial by a commission of not less than seven or more than nine members, elected by the lodge of which the party or parties interested, are members, and in the election of whom the offender has a voice, works well. He agrees with Grand Master LAMB, "that trials by the lodges are productive of much discord and rancorous feeling." It is safe to say that no question, in the management of lodges, has caused Grand Masters more trouble and annoyance, than these masonic trials, and how they can best be conducted without producing discord and unfriendliness among the number of the constituent lodges. It may be possible that the California course of procedure is the best; we are not quite ready to admit it. There are two evils in the management of lodge trials, that, in our judgment, give rise to more mischief, and lead to worse results than any others; First, all technical quibblings and evasions which so often en;ter into the proceedings of masonic trials, produce much bad blood . among the members. Let the course of procedure be plain, explicit and

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comprehensive, so that it may be easily understood by those who may be called upon to construe and execute our laws. It is only necessary to refer to the book of Constitution, the foundation of our law, t<) see how far we have drifted from the original plan, how the Craft are now burdened with too much law. The second evil, by far the most difficult to handle, is the excessive feeling of malevolence on the part of the brethren engaged in the conduct of trials. The great trouble with many of our brethren, when called to aid in the trial of a brother, is that, instead of laying aside all personal feelings and prejudices that they may have for the accused, and be able to examine and get at the facts and thereby do even justice, they seem to think it a part of their duty, to find the accused guilty, and either to expel or to suspend him from all the rights and privileges of masonry. Now, if these two evils can be satisfactorily remedied, we will have but little difficulty in managing our masonic trials. The following is from Bro. ANDERSON, and is eminently sound: Upon the subject of rotation in otfice, we hold to the opinion t h a t qualification should be the only standard. By this term we do not mean ability simply to confer degrees â&#x20AC;&#x201D; too often considered the chief essential. The Master of a lodge should be one possessed of a fundamental knowledge of the principles of masonry,'and of the Constitution, the regulations, the landmarks, and the general jurisprudence of the fraternity.l u addition to these attributes, he should be a man of high moral and social bearing â&#x20AC;&#x201D; such a one as his brethren can in all respects look u p to as a model of ability and character. Office-seeking in a masonic lodge should be carefully eschewed ; the Master should be caiied by eminent fitness. Where this fitness is possessed, we consider that the honors of t h e lodge should be distributed, and this line of action would have great tendency to encourage proper preparation for the discharge of the duties of any position..

"Let us see your charter." Under Florida we find the following: ,\ committee appointed to correspond with other Grand Lodges for the purpose of ascertaining t h e usage in reference to examination of the charter by visiting brethren, had ascertained that eleven Grand Lodges, besides t h a t of Florida, by regulation, instruct their members to ask for a view of the charter; twenty-five have no regulation in reference to t h e matter; seven have no regulation, but custom sanctions the exhibition of the charter; two, the District of Columbia and Pennsylvania, do not permit, t h e removal of t h e charter from the lodge, while open, under any circumstances. l u her ritual, California instructs a brother, when visiting, to request that he be permitted to view t h e charter. We are of opinion, however, that the exhibition of the charter is not calculated to afford a visiting brother any very strong evidence of the regularity of the lodge. It might happen that the charter required as strong a voucher as the lodge itself. The Grand Lodge adopted a regulation to the efTect t h a t a visiting brother, before submitting to an examination, has a right to demand a sight of the charter of the lodge, but need not do so if he is satisfied by any other means t h a t the lodge is a regular one.

Bro. MuRROW, of Indian Territory, stirs up Bro. ANDERSON, and he gets somewhat exercised over it, as the following indicates: He says it is good law to specifically define certain occupations as those which unfit a m a n for masonic membership. The most ardent Prohibilionisl could desire nothing better t h a n to see the great moral force of freemasonry wielded in this way. We trust t h e day may never come when the practice of such prescriptive measures shall be attempted in masonry. " The golden mean doth surer sit," and masonry has power enough'to pro-

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tecther interests in this respect, without resorting to such stringent measures. We arenot rushing to the defense of a traflfic which has entailed so much misery and suffering upon humanity; on the contrary, we are simply maintaining the principle that masonry needs no such legislation as that adopted by Missouri, and tnat. having the power within herself, she need no more than to educate her votaries up to the point of an honest and judicious use of that power. The good will thus be accomplished, and the power of good in our lodges will not be paralyzed by an intemperate abuse. Guard well the doors of entrance to our lodges against the unworthy of whatever occupation ; but not by a species of legislation that would drag our noble Institution from the high plane which she occupies down to the level of a political organization. * AVe hardly see t h e necessity for t h e good b r o t h e r b e c o m i n g seriously alarmed over t h e laws. So far t h e y h a v e d o n e no harm b u t m u c h good by a strict enforcement. Bro. ANDERSON replies very p e r t i n e n t l y to Bros. DRUMMOND, of Maine^ a n d CHADWICK, of Oregon, o n t h e m u c h discussed p r e r o g a t i v e " c h e s t n u t ; " a n d of course as w e a r e n o t m u c h o f a favorite of high p r e r o g a t i v e s , we t h i n k t h e Californian got t h e best of it. W e h a v e said in former reports all we care to say upon this question. H e t h u s h a n d l e s o u r Texas b r o t h e r on t h e ''perfect m a n ' ' b u s i n e s s : We are of opinion that in Texas, as in other jurlsdictious, there are few, very few, perfect men, as Bro. MATTHEWS would have them. However positive the rule, there is much, in our mind, of that which savors of nonsense in this perfect-man doctrine. We do not doubt that our brother is honest in his opinion. We doubt the correctness of any belief that is so contrary to all practice and to all possibility. The observance of a rule excluding every one from the privileges of masonry who " is unsound in mind or body, having no maim or defect in his body," is simply an impossibility. We do not believe in rules not susceptible of being enforced. Bro. MATTHEWS believes " it best to have a positive rule and never to vary from it." Texas has such a rule; so has California. We opine that both Texas and California are very fai- from adhering to the strict letter of such a rule, else what manner of men must these Texans and Califoruians be. We know that California does not and cannot adhere to this rule; we believe that Texas does not. We cannot believe in impossibilities. The law in Texas is to the effect that payment of dues restores, without the necessity of a vote, the party suspended for non-payment thereof. Such is the law, also, in California; and as Texas finds, so find we, that it works well. Thus far, Bro. ANDERSON, we have gone with you, and further we can-

not go, so adieu! Grand Master and Grand Secretary reelected.

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Six special c o m m u n i c a t i o n s of t h i s G r a n d Lodge were held d u r i n g t h e past }'ear, of which four were held for t h e p u r p o s e of laying t h e corTier-stones of c h u r c h e s , o n e for a public school building, a n d one for a p u b l i c hall. A p p r o p r i a t e a n d highly interesting addresses were delive r e d by several distinguL-^hed craftsmen. F r o m t h e address of R.'.W.". Bro. \V. B. DoiiEiiTY, we extract t h e following: Freemasonry is the most ancient of human organizations, and as such has been traduced more than any other society, but if our Craft were not good and our calling honorable, we should not have existed for so many centuries, nor would wc find so many celebrated and distinguished men of all ages ranged under our banners. ifasonry is universal; it is confined to no particular country or clime, but is diffused over the face of the habitable globe. It acknowledges no distinction of color. Tace or creed. It requires that every man who applies for admission within its portals •shall be of lawful age, sound judgment and strict morals. It also requires of any candidate for admission, a belief in a Supreme Being, but it does not dictate to any man that he shall subscribe to the doctrines of any particular religious denomination. Tlie •charge is sometimes made against the Craft by ignorant people that we are an irreligious and godless society. The simple fact that we are here to-day laying the cornerstone of this edifice, ought to be a sufficient answer to such a baseless assertion. There -are few lodges in this jurisdiction in which there are not to be found ministers of some religious denomination, who are active members of the Craft. The Bible is always open in a mason's lodge, and the newly initiated candidate is always directed ever to consider it the unerring standard of truth and justice, and to guide his actions by the •divine precepts which it contains. T h e a n n u a l communication of t h e M.". W.". G r a n d Lodge was held i n t h e historic city of K i n g s t o n , commencing t h e 16th day of J u l y , A. D. 1890; M.-. W.-. Bro. K. T. W A L K E M , G r a n d Ma.ster, presiding, R.-. AV.'. Bro. J . J. MASON, G r a n d Secretary. T h e Mayor, on behalf <Jf t h e city, ext e n d e d a h e a r t y welcome to t h e officers a n d m e m b e r s of t h e G r a n d Lodge t h e r e assembled. T h e a n n u a l address of t h e G r a n d Master is a practical a n d business-like official paper, highly creditable to its a u t h o r . All w h o h a v e visited t h e historic cit)' of K i n g s t o n will c o n c u r in w h a t h e says, a s to t h e m a n y attractions i t possesses, " b o t h for t h e lover of n a t u r a l b e a u t y a n d t h e s t u d e n t of history. I t h a s played a n i m p o r t a n t part in t h e •events of b y g o n e times, a n d is a t t h i s d a y a n i m p o r t a n t educational, m a n u f a c t u r i n g a n d commercial city." I t is very satisfactory to n o t e t h e •excellent condition of masonic affairs in t h e jurisdiction of t h e G r a n d L o d g e of C a n a d a : From my own observation, and the admirable reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters, which have been laid before me, I feel justified in stating that the masonic year which is just passing away, though barren of remarkable events, has been •one of great prosperity. I only repeat what I said last year when I congratulate you, brethren, on the sound and healthy state of your affairs and your freedom from disturbing influences. There are some persons who seem to think that progress must necessarily l)e attended by convulsion and unrest. But the ancient charges tell us that masonry has ever flourished in times of peace and been always injured by war, bloodshed and •confusion; and though these dicta were intended to apply to the political condition of

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:a country, the principles they express are equally applicable to the domestic government of the Craft. Quietude does not imply stagnation, but is both consistent with and conducive to substantial well-being and progress. We must always bear in mind, brethren, that our prosperity and strength as a body are affected by our conduct as individuals and as members of our lodges. If this .be exemplary, if in our lodges and in our individual lives we practice t h e principles ttaught us, then we need have no apprehension as to the success of our Organization as a whole. I cannot loo strongly impress upon you the duty of forbearance and self-denial iu dealing with each other, and the absolute necessity for loyal submission to the decisions of those tribunals which have been established for the settlement of difference's which may occasionally occur. Let us remember thai we are taught that a freemason's lodge is a temple of peace, harmony and brotherly love, and t h a t nothing is allowed •to enter it which has the remotest tendency to disturb t h e ^ u i e t u d e of Its p u r s u i t s ; that there is no liberty without ihe supremacy of the law, and no real greatness with•ont self-denial. If each brother remembers and practices these sublime precepts we shall hear no more of petty differences; the aim of each will be to excel his brother in the practice of that broad charity and brotherly love which is taught us by our Divine Master, and the cultivation of which is the great object of our existence.

His remarks, in reference to those who have passed through the -valley and shadow of death, and entered the city of the New Jerusalem, -were kind and fraternal. He followed out the line of conduct which he had marked out and pursued the preceding year, in the matter of vLsiting the constituent lodges in the different parts of the Province. Of the result of these Tisits, he says: I have to thank the brethren for the cordial and loyal reception accorded me •everywhere. I am led to hope, indeed I aip quite sure, that these official visits aud the addresses wliich I have given, have been productive of good results in many ways. I find that a strong interest has been awakened in the subjects which I have recommended for the consideration and study of my brethren, and that education in masonic matters is earnestly desired. I am informed that lectures and addresses have been given in many of the lodges, and that on these occasions tliere has been a full at.tendance of members. Let the brethren rest assured that the use of the means which I have suggested will tend to make the lodge meetings attractive aud interesting, aud 'to check any disposition of members to withdraw from or neglect their lodges.

He refers in pleasing terms to his exceedingly pleasant visit to the mother Grand Lodge of England, and the very cordial and fraternal welcome extended to him by the Graft, both in the Grand Lodge and the constituent lodges. This visit to the Grand Lodge, as well as to many •constituent lodges, gave the Grand Master an excellent opportunity of .acquainting our English brethren with the origin and true condition of masonry, as well as its history, in the Dominion of Canada. We sincerely hope his visit will result in a satisfactory adjustment of the unpleasant situation of masonic affairs in the Province of Quebec, which has for so many years embarrassed the Craft in that Grand Jurisdiction. Dispensations for the formation of four new lodges were granted •during the year, and the Grand Secretary received the warrants of five lodges, which had ceased to exist, during the past year. Nine new lodge rooms were dedicated to masonry. In this connection, he expresses views we have entertained for years; we would go one step further: not •use our lodge rooms for smoking j'oints, as is too often done by our brethren.

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It has become the practice to dedicate the room in which the lodge assembles as well as to consecrate the lodge itself, and I have always held and have frequently expressed the opinion that our dedicated lodge rooms should not be used for frivolous amusements. I do not see any objection to the holding of intellectual entertainments in such rooms, but occasionally they have been used for purposes which are far from intellectual, unless the intellect can be said to extend to the feet, as well as the head. I am glad to be able to say that during the past year I have heard of no instance of a lodge room being used for such purposes, and I believe that since the attention of the brethren has been directed to the matter, they will see the propriety of using their rooms only for the purposes for which they are intended,'and to which they are dedicated. I n p r e s e n t i n g t h j . c a s e of a s u s p e n d e d Master, for violating t h e provisions of t h e Constitution, h e says: This case and others, which have come before me, conviuce me that proper care is not always exercised in the selection of the Masters and senior oflicers of lodges. Brethren are promoted to the chair, in many cases, because they happen to be senior officers, irrespective of their fitness for the office, and of the principles distinctly laid down in the ancient charges, which prescribe that "all preferment among masons is grounded upon real worth and personal merit only, that so th'e Lords may be well served, the brethren not put to shame, nor the Royal Craft despised; therefore, no Master or Warden is chosen by seniority, but for his merit." I have found that many Masters are not familiar with the provisions of the Constitution, a boolc which is supposed to be constantly in their hands. Such men should not be placed in the Master's chair. No doubt it is painful to pass over a brother who may be a senior officer in the lodge,but the brethren have themselves to blame for the difficulty in which they are placed, and the remedy lies in exercising proper care in the first place in the selection of subordinate officers. T h e w o r d s of caution contained in t h e a b o v e paragraph are w o r t h y of t h e most serious consideration by t h e Craft, in t h e m a t t e r of selecting officers to govern t h e Craft, w h e t h e r it b e in G r a n d Lodge or c o n s t i t u e n t lodges. Usually, too little attention is p a i d to such matters. H e is m u c h pleased w i t h t h e result of t h e e s t a b l i s h m e n t of t h e Reports on Correspondence. H e t h i n k s t h e " b r e t h r e n who do not look over t h i s foreign correspondence h a v e n o i d e a of t h e a m o u n t of useful information w h i c h may be obtained from it. I t contains t h e t h o u g h t s a n d o p i n i o n s of some of t h e best m e n in t h e various jurisdictions, and I a m pleased t o see t h a t t h e selection of Bro. ROBERTSON, and t h e w o r k which h e has d o n e , h a v e been almost u n i v e r s a l l y a p p r o v e d . T h e m o n e y s p e n t on t h i s d e p a r t m e n t is well i n v e s t e d . " T h e several reports of t h e G r a n d Officers, a n d t h a t of t h e Board of G e n e r a l P u r p o s e s , furnish a b u n d a n t proof of t h e excellent m a n a g e m e n t a n d t h e good work t h a t is being done in t h e i n t e r e s t of freemasonry in t h e P r o v i n c e of Ontario. T h e r e p o r t s of t h e Sub-Committee on F i n a n c e show t h e G r a n d Lodge to be in good financial condition, w i t h a h e a l t h y balance on t h e r i g h t side of t h e ledger. M.'. W . \ Bro. H E N R Y ROBERTSON, P a s t G r a n d Master, presented a brief R e p o r t on Correspondence of forty-eight pages, covering t h e Proceedings of fifty-four G r a n d J u r i s d i c t i o n s , K a n s a s for 18S9 and 1890 a m o n g t h e n u m b e r . AVe say, with Bro. ROBERTSON:

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We are glad to notice that more attention is being paid every day to tlie cultivation of masonic knowledge, outside of mere ritualism. The history a n d symbolism of our Order contain matters of deep moment a n d surpassing interest. Its rites a n d ceremonies mean far more than a careless observer may see. Masonic history presents a g r a u d exhibition of h u m a n nature. The sensations we feel in trying to trace it to its origin are elevated a n d delightful, and although they may at times be tinged with melancholy reflections, they are constantly rendered sublime by the magnificence of t h e objects and aints invariably held in view. MENZEL, the German historian, tells us that " the aim of the masonic society wasthe erection of t h e Invisible Temple of Humanity, and its allegorical symbols, thetrowel, the square, a n d t h e apron were borrowed from the tools used in common masonry." The lodge typifies t h e world. It is blue because the sky arches above it. T h e m o saic pavement symbolizes t h e lights and shades of h u m a n life. The three degrees have been compared to the different stages of t h e " pilgrim's progress." T h e first d e gree represents the pilgrim leaving t h e City of Destruction, the second degree leadshim through the House of t h e Interpreter, and the third degree brings h i m into t h e full hope of a glorious resurrection, where his burden falls off and rolls into t h e s e p ulchre below. We should then look through the forms of masonry to t h e subKtajice, a n d through the symbols we should contemplate their high and sacred allusions.

With such able writers as Bro. ROBERTSOX, it does seem a little unfortunate that the members of the Grand Lodge are not a trifle moreliberal in their allowance of space to the Committee on Correspondence. M..W.-. Bro. JAMES ROSS ROBERTSON, of Toronto, was elected Grand*

Master, and J. J. MASO.V, of Hamilton, reelected Grand Secretary.

COI^OKADO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1 8 8 9 . The Twenty-ninth annual communication of this Grand Lodge, was held in the City of Denver, September 17 and 18, A. D. 1889; M.-.W.-. Bro. WILLIAM D. TODD, Grand Master, and R.".W.'. Bro. ED. C. PARMELEE,.

Grand Secretary. There were present representatives from all the lodges in the jurisdiction, except three; also, a number of,Past Grand Officers were present, and aided in the legislation of the Grand Lodge. AVe confess that we are not, by any means, favorably impressed withthe new departure of our brethren of the Centennial State, i'n following in the wake of our Maryland brethren, in the opening ceremonies oftheir Grand Lodge. All such pomp and show has no place in our masonic ceremonies, and Grand Lodges which indulge in such dress paradesare, in our judgment, drifting away from the ancient moorings of our fraternity. We are inclined to think, from the "young America" style they have of running things, that there is young blood at the head of the Order in these jurisdictions, and the boys are in a fair way to have thingstheir own way, and are in for a good time at least once a year. The attempt of the Grand Master to justify his course, in this new departure,. is rather thin, to say the least; but we will forgive him this time if he does not do so any more, or encourage his successor in doing.so.. Let us-

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not depart from the teachings of our fathers, especially when no possible good can come out of it. The Proceedings contain much valuable information concerning the working of our fraternity. The first twenty-four pages contain the proceedings pf a special communication, called for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of a Masonic Temple in the City of Denver; this lias, subsequently, been completed, and dedicated to masonry; the noble Craft in Colorado are, to-day, happy in the possession of a liandsome liome, one they have reason to be proud of. They have now the right to the full enjoyment of the glorious achievements they have accomplished in so short a time after its inception. It is our earnest hope and expectation to be at Denver in 1892, and. in person, congratulate the Craft within the peaceful walls of their Grand Temple. We excerpt the following: The reason why the Ancient Craft of Free and Accepted Masons continues to act in this capacity of founder and promoter of the art of building and is requested to do so by public authorities, is not because this fraternity is ancient, n o r yet because it is supposed to be the successor of the ancient fraternity of builders, whose works embellished the-world during so many ages; for t h e masonic lodge is not the successor of any other institution whatever. But it is because the world has hitherto continually recognized and appreciated the fact t h a t til is fraternity is not only the oldest Institution of the kind known among m a n k i n d , and t h e veritable depository of the ancient lore â&#x20AC;&#x201D; t h e art and mystery, as it was always termed â&#x20AC;&#x201D; of the ancient bodies of organized masonic craftsmen, but t h a t in fact it has been at all times the self-same body in all respects, continued witho u t any essential change. And the truth is t h a t the operative masons of to-day. of all civilized countries, have the right to regard and claim it, and if they so desire, as the Institution founded and maintained through ages by themselvesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; that is, by their line of craftsmen and those whom they chose to a d m i t into their lodges. And, further, that this Institution has ever been in sympathy with them, and its door, as it was of old, ever open, but closely guarded by the Tiler's sword, for the admission of every one of them, without distinction of creed or condition, especially of wealth or poverty, upon t h e same terms on which their predecessors entered from time immemorial, and on which thousands of them are still welcomed in. And if all the builders who wield the tools of operative masonry to-day, and the architects and engineers and artists who design and decorate the work, who m a j be found worthy, are not found walking the tesselated floor with us, it is not through any fault of the lodge, whicn their and our a n c i e n t brothers founded.

The annual address of the Grand Master, is an able ofHcial paper, giving a detailed account of his stewardship for the past year, together with some excellent suggestions for the consideration of the Grand Lodge. He granted dispensations for the formation of four new lodges, CM special dispensation to confer the third degree out of the time prescribed by the law, and nine to lodges, which, for various causes, failed to meet at the time fixed by law for the installation of officers elected to serve for the ensuing year. He discussed, at some length, the feasibility of building a "Masonic Home," within the jurisdiction of his Grand Lodge. In doing so, he expressed the views we have long entertained and frequently expressed in these reports. We have always doubted the practicability of Grand

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Lodges e m b a r k i n g in such enterprises, for t h e simple reason t h a t t h e b u i l d i n g and m a i n t a i n i n g of such institutions, require a m u c h larger e x p e n d i t u r e of money t h a n t h e b r e t h r e n can well afford, and t h e r e s u l t is a serious b u r d e n . T h e m a n a g e m e n t of such enterprises is u s u a l l y conducted on t h e same plan as church fairs; t h e incidental e x p e n s e s about absorb t h e income, a n d m a n y times leaves adeficit to be p r o v i d e d for by a few liberal c h u r c h m e n . On t h e other side of t h e Atlantic, t h e s e institutions seem to grow and succeed well, doing much good in t h e way of providing for t h e w a n t s of t h e poor and needy of our Order. On t h i s side, we are n o t so favorably situated, especially in t h e We.stern States. T h e r e is o n e n o t a b l e exception â&#x20AC;&#x201D; K e n t u c k y h a s h e r " M a s o n i c H o m e , " b u t not w i t h o u t its b u r d e n s . I n our j u d g m e n t it is bad policy to i n c u r large e x p e n d i t u r e of funds, especially in t h e W e s t e r n States, w h e r e a large majority of t h e m e m b e r s h i p are only in m o d e r a t e c i r c u m s t a n c e s , and not able to increase t h e i r b u r d e n s . For t h e above, a n d m a n y o t h e r good reasons t h a t could be mentioned, we do n o t believe it good policy for G r a n d Lodges to engage in doubtful enterprises, a n d , therefore, believe with G r a n d Master TODD, t h a t more practical good can be d o n e b y providing for a Charity F u n d , s u c h as many of t h e G r a n d , a n d c o n s t i t u e n t lodges, have <lone and are now doing. Let such fund be dispensed w i t h proper restrictions, u n d e r t h e m a n a g e m e n t of a c o m p e t e n t Board, w i t h as little e x p e n s e as possible, t h a t t h e greatest good may be d o n e to t h e greatest n u m b e r . M.'.W.'. Bro. H. P. H . BROMWELL, Past G r a n d Master of mason.s of t h e State of Illinois, now a resident and m e m b e r of a D e n v e r lodge, w a s u n a n i m o u s l y elected an h o n o r a r y m e m b e r of t h e G r a n d Lodge. We a r e at a lo.ss to u n d e r s t a n d w h a t r i g h t this election is i n t e n d e d to give t h e distinguished b r o t h e r . We have always understood, from t h e very n a t u r e of o u r I n s t i t u t i o n , t h a t a brother who changes his residence to anotlier State, and becomes a m e m b e r of a lodge in t h e new jurisdiction, h a s t h e same privileges in t h i s Grand Lodge as he h a d ' i n t h a t jurisdiction w h e r e he received such distinguished h o n o r s as were accorded h i m by his masonic b r e t h r e n . We say, let t h e honors, justly earned, follow the brother. W e note t h a t a very large a m o u n t of routine business was t r a n s a c t e d , as well as some m a t t e r s of general interest to t h e Craft. A readable oration was delivered by K.'.W.-.Bro. J O H N W . SLEEPER, G r a n d Orator, and p r i n t e d in their Proceedings. T h e following a m e n d m e n t s to t h e By-Laws, t o u c h i n g t h e r i g h t of objection after a favorable ballot, were a d o p t e d : The Committee on Jurisprudence respectfully recommend that Sections 72 and 73 of the By-Laws be changed to read as follows: 72. Objection by a member in good standing to the initiation of an elected candidate shall have the same effect as an unfavorable ballot. Such objection, wheu made, shall be reported to the lodge at the next regular communication, and the fact of such objection shall be entered of record without the name of the brother objecting. The

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candidate shall then be declared rejected, and his money returned.as in other cases of rejection. Such objection shall have no other or greater force than an unfavorable ballot. 73. Objection to the advancement of a brother, made by a member in good standing, shall stop all fuilher proceedings until the objection be withdrawn or otherwise disposed of, or the objector's membership ceases. When sucn objection is made, the fact and the name of the objecting brother shall be entered of record. The lodge may, at a regular communication, upon at Iea.«t two week's notice to the objecting brother, take up and try the sufficiency of the objection, and if deemed sufficient, all fees for degrees unconferred shall be at once returned,and the candidate shall not be advanced until the objection is withdrawn or the objector's membership ceases. If the objection is deemed insufficient, the candidate may be advanced. M.'.W.'. Bro. LAWRENCE N . GREKNLEAF presented t h e Keport on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e , of one htindred and twenty-seven pages, doing all a m p l e j u s t i c e ; K a n s a s for 1889 being a m o n g t h e n u m b e r . Wii.Li.vM T. BKIDWELL, Cafion City, M.'.VV.'. G r a n d Master. E D . C . PAKJIEI.EE, P u e b l o , R.'.W.'. G r a n d Secretary.

CONNECTICUT — 1890. W e h a v e before us, for review, a neat v o l u m e of two h u n d r e d and forty pages, containing t h e Proceedings of one of t h e venerable G r a n d Lodges, as usual, well freighted with m u c h useful a n d valuable masonic information, concerning the Craft in Connecticut. T h e first twenty-four pages contain the Proceedings of t h e special communication held May 8, A. D. 1889. Our Keport on Correspondence of last year contains a review of these Proceedings. In accordance with t h e action of t h e G r a n d L o d g e , t h e M.'.W.'.Grand Master convened t h e b r e t h r e n of H i r a m Lodge, No. 1, i n s t i t u t e d it, installed its officers and fully adjusted t h e inachinery •of t h i s old lodge. The petition of t h e eight m e m b e r s , who had been expelled, was received a n d laid over until t h i s a n n u a l communication, for further consideration. W e are pleased to n o t e t h a t all t h e petitioners w e r e restored to all the rights of masonic fellowship of wliich t h e y had b e e n d e p r i v e d by t h e action of t h e G r a n d Lodge, except one, Jorix E . HuTCHixsox, who, for reasons stated, w i t h d r e w his application before action was t a k e n in his case. This, we most sincerely hope, ends a very u n f o r t u n a t e affair, one t h a t has caused much b a d feeling a m o n g t h e frat e r n i t y in Connecticut; in fact, all t r u e craftsmen regret its occurrence, a n d n o t one will recall it b u t with feelings of most sincere regret. It is to be hoped t h a t t h e lesson t a u g h t t h e m e m b e r s of .old H i r a m , No. 1, b i t t e r t h o u g h it was, will have a salutary effect, and will be remembered by t h e Craft in years to come. T h e a n n u a l address of t h e M.'. W.-. G r a n d Master, Bro. J o i i x If. SwAKTwouT is a good ofiicial document, devoted mainly to m a t t e r s of local concern. His brief reference to t h e (jerneau deception, and t h e supp l e m e n t t h e r e t o b y M.'. W.'. Bro. L. A. LOCKWOOD, Past Grand Master, a n d c h a i r m a n of t h e Committee on J u r i s p r u d e n c e , is n o t likely to in-

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•crease the admiration of our Nebraska brethren for their Connecticut brethren, or for that matter, any who are members of the lawful bodies •of the A. A. S. Rite. It is well understood that we have no good will for the "pretender" of New York City. On this question we will leave the Grand Master to the tender mercies of Bros. PARVIN and DRUMMOXD, who will give him some useful and valuable information' concerning the Scottish Rite. The subject of the "Masonic Foundation Charity F u n d " received •careful consideration and was fully organized ; we can see no good reason •wh}' it cannot be a success. In granting the charter the Legislature was •quite liberal, ^ving all the favors that could reasonably be expected from any legislative bod\'- We have no doubt that similar societies will be pleased to copy from this most liberal law. Bro. .JOSEPH K . WHEELER, Grand Secretary, furnished an able and highly interesting Report on Correspondence, and it is safe to say that it is in all respects equal to any of its predecessors. Kansas, as usual, receives kind and fraternal notice, and, for the many good things said of us, he has our thanks. We are highly pleased with the wa}' and manner he disposed of those who have such an unholy fear of the " Holy Bible," the Great Light in Masonry, made essential to the very existence of masonic lodges by immemorial usage. AVe regret that space will not permit •our giving more than the conclusion of his appropriate reply to our skeptical brother of Dakota: Now, if o u r w o r l d l y desires are all provided for, can it be possible, that this desire implHiited in man's better nature is not provided for by the Creator? We t h i n k not, and choose to rest in the belief that all things were created by a Supreme Being, rather than a first cause, which can at the best be a very unsatisfactory solution of m a n ' s destiny. We might say more, yea, much more, but have concisely stated the truths, upon •\vhich to erect our " mi>ral, spiritual and masonic edifice," and in our contemplation of nature, one of the two great books revealed to man, we find much more material to use in building t h e edifice, thau we could if our speculation ended in simply a " first •cause," without life, or light, or being, a philosophy that is dead, as all systems of philosophy have ever been, when not illuminated by the presence of the living, selfexisting and eternal JEHOVAH. We close with words uttered by PAUL, " I believed, and therefore have I spoken." and commend the fourth chapter of his second epistle to t h e •Corinthians to t h e favorable consideration of our correspondent of Dakota, trusting he will not accuse us of arguing the question within a circle.

In passing upon the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of New Mexico, he very clearly expresses our views of the propriety of using coercion to retain members in our lodges, when they have expressed a desire to depart from th em : We t h i n k the position of the Grand Master the best, though we do not know b u t the Grand Lodge may have a regulation in its code that covered such a case. A man's belief is a matter of conscience between himself and his Maker, and when his belief becomes shaken i n the Bible, or the GOD of the Bible, so t h a t he desires in consequence ithereof to sever hie connection with masonry, let him depart. It seems to us, t h a t masonic discipline in such cases —ending in expulsion —is uncalled for, and has the same tinge of intolerance and persecution, that has before prompted unwise and unchristian action in t h e name of religion, which has consigned to the rack and t h e faggot many a wictim.

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In this case, freemasonry did notharmonize with the agnostic views of thebrother^ and he had the manliness to sayso,and asked to bedismissed,which should have been suiKlcient. Coercion will never win either moral or spiritual attainments. >:«

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One would naturally conclude that it was a governing body, existing outside and independent of the lodges, to which all must bow in humble submission, without the privilege of a voice,'or a vote in its deliberations. While masonry is in itself an autocracy, its supreme government is in every respect democratic, and its supreme power is lodged with the representatives of the subordinate lodges; a system that is controlled by the lodges, and for the lodges; a government corresponding with our republican system, conducted by the people, and for the people. Every act of legislation is passed upon by the votes of its representatives, and they have in all instances the balance of power, ns the brother will find, if he will number the representatives from the lodges, in comparison with the permanent members. The rights of individual members are. therefore, in the hands of the representatives who compose the Grand Lodge, in whose judgment we have sufficient confidenceto right all wrongs, and adjust all difficulties, when the opportunity is offered for them to do so, and generally to the satisfaction of the many. I t is surpassingly strange how easily some of o u r b r e t h r e n become frightened a b o u t t h e supremacy of o u r G r a n d Lodges w h e n a c o n s t i t u e n t lodge p r e s u m e s to differ with t h e s u p r e m e h e a d ; such fears are n o n s e n sical in t h e e x t r e m e . I n t h e m a t t e r of recognition, like B r o t h e r W H E E L E K , Vie are unable to see wh y the recognition of England, Scotland, and Ireland should' enter the question at all, when viewed upon general principles. We admit that it furnishes additional evidence upon which to base action ; but such ruling, strictly enforced, is an admission that no new Grand Lodge can be recognized without the recognition of the mother Grand Lodge, or lodges, first obtained, which is not the law that has been recognized in this country. Our western Grand Lodges have not been received into the circle under such requirements, and we do not admit that a Grand Lodge, regularly formed cannot be recognized until the mother, or mothers, have given consent. H e closes his report for 1890 with t h e following, which we h e a r t i l y endorse: We have never paid any attention to the slur, and care nothing about it. .It isenough for us to know, that the work of these several committees is productive of much, good to the Craft, and helps to strengthen the cord that binds one jurisdiction to another, besides ditfusing a large amount of valuable intelligence. When we see anything to commend in the Proceedings of our sister jurisdictions, we shall say a good word,at the expense of being designated a member of the Mutual Admiration Society. Bro. W H E E L E R , WO a r e sorry we c a n n o t go further w i t h you this time,, b u t m a y t a k e occasion to call you in again before we close our present, report. CLARK BucKiNGHAjt, New H a v e n , M.'.W.". G r a n d Master. G r a n d Secretary reelected.

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DELAWARE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1 889. Three special communications of this Grand Lodge were held: .Tanu- â&#x20AC;˘ ai-y 15th and June 26th, for the purpose of dedicating two new lodge rooms; August 17, 1889, for the purpose of placing the corner-stone of a public hospital in the City of Wilmington. The ceremonies of the Order, usually observed on occasions of thiskind, were rendered in detail under the immediate supervision and direction of the M.'.W.'. Grand Master,and no doubt were highly pleasing tothe Craft in Delaware. The Eighty-third annual communication of this Grand Lodge was; held in the City of Wilmington, October 2 and .3, A. D. 1889. The annual address of the Grand Master is a concise statement ofthe duties performed by him during his official term, and, while relating: to local matters, is none the less interesting. Appropriate mention was made of the death of two Past Grand Mas-ters, M.'.W.'.Bros. EDWIN J. HOSIER and JOHN R . M C F E B , who served this-

Grand Lodge, each for two terms, the former 1868-69, and the latter 18-5859. He performed the pleasant duty of vLsiting all the lodges in the jur-isdiction except two, thus "attbrding an opportunity for the observance of a gratifying spirit of unity among the brethren of the different lodges,, and evidence of the generally healthy and flourishing condition of the fraternity throughout the jurisdiction, and would cordially acknowledge on my own behalf, as well as those of the Grand Officers who accompanied me on the many occasions, the fraternal courtesy, kindness and hospitality with which 1 was received and entertained by the several lodges." In visiting the several lodges he took occasion to witness the conferringof the degrees. "Nearly all" he sa\'s, "did their work well, but I can. safely say, that if you take any number of lodges, say twelve, 3'ou will witness twelve different kinds of work." Such work, one would sa}', is deplorable in the extreme, and ought not to be tolerated in any jurisdiction,, large or small, and certainly such a condition is not creditable to those who have in charge the dissemination of the work. Indeed we cannot see any good reason for such a state of affairs in so small a jurisdiction as Delaware. The Grand Master admits that he is not in line with themuthorized work. Considering present facilities for intercommunication, among lodges we do not see any good reason why there is not more uniformity in work, especially so in the larger cities, where two or more lodges hold their meetings in the same lodge room. AV'hen such a state of affairs exists, it is evidence of a lack of interest on the part of the members in the matter of a proper and impressive rendition of the esotericwork. Withouta rea.sonable degree of uniformity in the rendition of the work it becomes a farce. We can say to our good brethren of Delaware that such chaos in the work does not exist in the constituent lodges ofr Kansas, nor, for years have our Grand Masters been out of line on the--

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work. It would not be a certainty that a brother who was not well up in the work would be elected Grand Master. We notice that the Grand Lodge provided for the appointment of a standing Committee on Work. It is to be hoped that a good nommittee will be selected and that they will agree upon a uniform ritual to be iJracticed by the constituent lodges. The Committee on Correspondence seems to have encountered the •" Cerneau" affliction and have given this pretender a little cheap advertising. Touch not, handle not, the unclean thing. The Grand Lodge extended a fraternal recognition to the Grand Lodge of Dakota and the United Grand Lodges of New South Wales and "Victoria. The Grand Master, in behalf of the Craft in Delaware, ]5resented Past <3rand Master AI.LHIOXD with a beautiful jewel, in consideration of valuable services rendered the fraternity. The Report on Correspondence is by Bro. Louis H. JACKSON, Past Deputy Grand Master, and covers only about fifty-five pages. His notice •of the Proceedings of other Grand Ixidges is neces.sarily quite brief. Kansas receives her share of the brother's attention. Grand Master and Grand Secretarv reelected.

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COLUMBIA-1889.

The Grand Lodge was convened in semi-annual communication, for the purpose of exemplifying the work of the first and second degrees by the Grand Lecturer, with the a.ssistance of a suitable number of brethren. The Grand Master then adjourned the Grand Lodge until May 2'2d, at which time it was called to labor. The Seventy-ninth annual communication was held November 1.3, 1889; M.-.W.-. Bro. H.vRRLSON DINGMAX, Grand Master, presiding; R.-.W.-. Bro. W. R. SiNGi.KTOx, Grand Secretary, who during the year celebrated his fiftieth anniversary as a mason ; surely such an event must have been .a pleasant one for this venerable brother. The annual address of the Grand Master was somewhat lengthy for so small a jurisdiction. A large share of this address was devoted to a discussion of Cerneauism, and ended witli an edict of non-intercourse, which was approved by the Grand Lodge .so far as it applied to masons of the District of Columbia, but not to visiting brethren from other jurisdictions. This is the correct view to take •of this matter. The Secretary of the Board of Relief presented an interesting report •of what the organization had done for the needj' the past year, from which we cannot refrain from quoting, and trust it may be read by every Master •of a lodge in our jurisdiction ; not only read but remembered, how a scamp imposed upon our confiding brethren of the District of Columbia:

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In closing this statement, Most Worsliipful Sir. I cannot do so witliout calling your . attention towhat appears to be a lack of care in e x a m i n i n g brethren" h a i l i n g " from foreign jurisdictions, who desire to visit our lodges. The committees are not properly instructed in regard to the requirements of our Grand Lodge touching foreign brethren ; i. e.. brethren who should present diplomas are not asked for them. I will cite a case which came under my notice during the present year. A puny liiiiliiig from one of the British possessions, who should have h a d a d i ploma or ccitiNcalc. applied t o o n e o f o u r lodges for admission : he was examined and - successfully passed the examination ; although he was not asked for his diploma he was admitted and witnessed adegree conferred. After the lodge closed. I am informed, he - stated he WAS in need of relief; it being too late to get a committee the hat was passed - around and he was temporarily relieved, and requested to call next evening when the relief committee would be on duty and attend to him. He came, and it was found t h a t he had vo diplnvm and claimed to hail Jrom a lodge that had no exUteiice, besides telling many untruths. The committee sent him adrift without relief.

The Report on Correspondence was again furnished by that accomplished writer, R.". \V.\ Bro. WiLT.iAJt R. SINGLETON,Grand Secretary, who has so far never failed to give us an excellent report. The only fault we have to find with his present effort is that he did not give us enough; he •complains that we, like many others, fall into the "wake," doing him great injustice in criticising his remarks concerning the use of the seventh day for lodge meetings, by simply objecting without giving his reasons at length in order that others might judge as to the correctness of his position. It may be barely possible that he is correct in saying, " We know that if our argument could be fullj' stated we will have a majority on our . side, as we usually do on mo.st masonic questions." AVc certainly did not intend to do the good brother any injustice in not giving his remarks in full. When we referred to this matter a year ago we thought it only necessary to say that we did not believe it was right to permit lodges to meet for work on a day now recognized by so many as a day of rest and the worship of GOD. We say, never provoke unnecessary criticism. The following excerjit is from the brother's review of North Carolina, . and impresses us as being correct: The tendency of our method of instruction, as found in the lecture of each degree, is to lose sight of the "allegory and symbol " and impress the " realistic" form upon the m i n d ; hence the confusion, in many of our writers, upon masonic jurisprudence. • The legends as found in the " worU," are carried into t h e " business" part of our trans. actions, .^s King SOI^OMON was an autocrat, and combined within himself the three disiiuct powers of government — legislative, administrative, and judicial — so it comes . about that many wish to surrender every possible right of individuals, lodges and • Grand Jurisdiction to the Worshipful Master and Grand Master. The lodge, as an organization for busiuess purposes, is far more ancient than any ritual. In 1717 the legends of SOLOMON and his temple had not been introduced into • our rituals, for there was no rit\ialism. as we have shown in the treatise referred to. Then was made the first Grand Master, and in four years thereafter was made a " constitution " or " regulations," by which he, as well as the Craft were to be governed. The . inhtn'iit powers or i>rerogatives of the \V.*. Master and the Grand Master are mi/ths, unworthy of the consideraiion of sensible men. and were the products of LA WHENCE DER. MOTT or MACDEK-MOTT, the author of the first "Ahiman RezDU," which caused so much trouble in the last century and spread its noxious principles into some of our colonies. The admission into the regular body, or Grand Lodge of England, in 1813, while it •.settled all questions of jurisprudence in England and its colonies, the seeds of its per, nicious principles have since continued to spread far and wide in the United States;

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hence t h e difTerence found a m o n g o u r very best writers upon masonic law and practice,. a n d it will grow n o better, each one contending that his way is the only way. What w e , , personally, have urged continually is, t h a t each is correct in his views, provided he be • consistent throughout. In t h e dillerent States of o u r Union there are different laws upon certain points. Yet we have never k n o w n t h a t a n y one State has endeavored to force nil the other States to conform to itslaws,in all particulars. Yet there are writers on masonic law, who yet insist t h a t the laws, rules, regulations, edicts, manners a n d customs of their jurisdiction are t h e only genuine ones, and all others are wrong when they do not conform to their peculiar views. " Bigotry is t h e Child of Ignorance.'*

Ill answer to Bro. DiEirL of Utah, he says : In reply we say, thatSoLOMOK a n d his temple, being the symbols employed by ourorigiiuil ritualists to illustrate the allegories by which it is designed to represent our great system of morality, we should continue o u r rights as they are ; b u t every intelligent mason, a n d especially t h e Master of a lodge, should so inform himself, that the • lecture which he obligated himself to give before closing his lodge would be for the instruction of the candidate in the particular degree he had received,and also for all t h e brethren present. In o u r opinion t h e obligation of an installed Master means that very thing, if ^ it means a n y t h i n g .

Such are our views and have been for many years. The best of friends • must part, so we leave you, with the hope that we both may be spared tomeet again to interchange reviews. JAMES A. SAMPLE, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master. WILLIAM R . SINGI^ETON, R.'.VV.'. Grand Secretary.

FLOKIDA- 1890. The Sixty-fifth annual eoiiimunication of this Grand Lodge was held" in the City of Jacksonville, January 21, A. D. 1890; M.-.W.-. Bro. HEXRY W. LONG, Grand Master, presiding, and R.'. W.'. Bro. D E WITT C. DAWKINS, Grand Secretary, at his post of duty. The Proceedings of the present year are well filled with much valuable masonic information. The annual address oi the Grand Master, including the exhibits, israther a lengthy official document; it could not very well be otherwise,, with the number of official acts performed during his term. He thusspeaks encouragingly of the future of Florida: Our fair State, no longer content with its equable climate, its beautiful rivers, itssilver lakes and immense forests of valuable timber, has thrown off her swaddling clothesof infancy, and by the onward and upward hand of progress railroads, almost as by the hand of magic, have been pushed to completion,and now. i n many places where a few decades back the red men reigned supreme amid the primeval surroundings of his wigwam, beautiful hamlets, growing towns, flourishing schools, churches and masoniclodges are springing u p ; and to-day the citizens of Florida, through the efforts of thetwin sisters in enterprise, t h e Sub-Tropical Exposition at Jack.«onville, and the SemiTropical at Ocala, are exhibiting to t h e world the wonderful productions and resourcesof o u r s u n n y clime, many of whom, like t h e Queen of Sheba of ancient times, are exc l a i m i n g : " I t was a true report I heard in my own c o u n t r y ; howbeit I believed not until I came a n d had seen with m i n e eyes, a n d behold the one-half was not told unlome."

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My brethren, let us draw a fresh inspiration, and take u n t o ourselves a new lease .as to the future, and continue to keep pace in the rapid strides of developments of our beloved State in Its material prosperity. To this end let the local members of our Order -extend fraternal greetings and a cordial welcome to masons of everj' clime who may • cast their lot among them, and thus, by the endearing ties of a common brotherhood, • secure the affiliation of these brethren, thereby strengthening our bands and enlarging - our borders.

Dispensations were issued for the formation of eight new lodges. Twenty-eight special dispensations granted for various purposes. As usual we find among the number wanting the special favor of the Grand Master, "one of our most intellectual and worthy citizens; none in the • community stands higher than he." The corner-stones of two public buildings were placed during the year, a new Academy at Marion and the other a new Court House in Green Cove Springs. The orator selected for the occasion failed to put in an appearance, and the Grand Master called to his assistance his ready man R.'.W.'. Bro. DE WITT C. DAWKINS, Grand Secretary, who we have no doubt tilled the bill. Ten rulings were made, four of which were approved and the remainder either modified or rejected. No. 2 is in harmony with the ruling of, our own jurisdiction, and that is, "a lodge cannot be used as a medium to collect a debt, or adjust a claim by charges and specifications. It is not within the province of a masonic lodge to assume the functions of judicial courts and pass upon compensation supposed to be due from one brother to another, but when there are reasons to believe that a premeditated or intentional wrong has been done, the erring brother should be disciplined." This is an old question passed upon by almost every Grand Lodge between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and it would seem that it was about time that brethren learned that within the walls of our lodge rooms was not the proper place for the enforcement of the collection of bad debts. The Grand Master was not unmindful of the valuable assistance rendered him by R.'.W.'. Bro. D. C. DAWKINS, Grand Secretary, during his • oflicial term. He is surely deserving of every good word said of hir]i,and it was no doubt a pleasant thought when it occurred to our good brother to call a halt and review the twenty-one years of continuous service rendered his masonic brethren, and it is to be hoped that he will be spared to serve his brethren the next twenty-one years, "and view with delight the grand accelerated progress resultant upon our unvarying united efforts in true and harmonious devotion to the great cause which we have • espoused." Brother E. H. WEI.LER, Grand Orator, delivered a very interesting oration, from which we quote a bitof history for the information of those who read these annual reviews: Every intelligent mason knows that under the influence of the Jesuits our Order was C(>udemned, and its members anathematized and deprived of sacrament and the .:ritesof burial by Pope CLEMENT XII, in 1788, BENEDICT XIV, in 1751, Pius VII, in lS21,nud . LEO XII, in 1826. But we are apt to think t h a t these were acts growing out of the strong

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prejudices, darkness and turbulence of an era long past, and that they have been swept aside and demolished by the light, intelligence, freedom and cultivation of these laterdays, when despotisms are i n the d u s t o f death, the shackles upou mind and conscience have been broken, and every avenue of manly action, mental research and social enterprise is thrown freely open to every seeker. It seems, therefore, rather strange, t h a t in such times as these the condemnation and a n a t h e m a s against freemasonry should be renewed, and the public press of a certain, and more or less influential, clas.<!, should devote itself to our detraction and unjust abuse. But these are facts worthy of your consideration. For, so recently as theyear of grace, 1864, Pius IX, and within a few months IJEO XIII, have repeated, in thestrongest terms, the denunciations uttered by their predecessors, and the publicationsu n d e r their control have renewed the unreleuting onslaught upon freemasonry, with, increased violence. I propose, therefore, to present to you a few quotations from some of these pub-lished documents, and then set forth, in brief outline, and from its own authorized standards, the challenge of freemasonry to the world, for its regard, esteem aud admira-tlon. A ( Roman ) Catholic Dictionary says : " Freemasons are a secret society and pan-theistic sect. » « <• Freemasonry is essentially opposed to the belief of the per.sonality of GOD, whose name in the masonic rituals veils the doctrine of blind force only, governing the universe. It is also essentially subversive of legitimate authority. They have usually been acctistomed to regard the pantheism of their rituals as an amusing mummery." The Catholic Citizai says: " The masons are accomplished tuft hunters. This fact was recalled when the Washington M o n u m e n t was dedicated in the Nation's Capital.. After the orators of the day had spoken, and the formal ceremonies had been concluded, the rest was left to t h e masons. They proceeded to enact some of their ancient antics on the structure, finding it to be p l u m b , and otherwise pronouncing a perfunctory j u d g m e n t on the contractor's job. The performance was, throughout, a concatenation of meaningless mummery, not having even the sincerity of being superstitious.. That such puerile and silly proceedings should wind up a great nation's dedicatory ceremonies, is truly a matter of regret. The proceeding is, however, only a ' specimen b r i c k ' of like i m p u d e n t intrusions of the masonic sect upou many other occasions, "== ^ the caperings and antics of a lot of aproned harlequins." The Freeman's Journal, of Dubli n, says " the oath and ritual of freemasonry may awe while they fascinate the comm o n herd of dupes and instruments. They may supply a useful screen for the baser intrigues of c u n n i n g and bigotry, by which men plot against the commercial prosperity or professional advancement tif their fellow-citizens, by utilizing, for private ends, theobligations of a sworn membership." The Irisli Erdesiaslical Jiecord, of Dublin,says: " C a n we not trace the hand of freemasonry in all the events which disturb t h e social order, and u n d e r m i n e the holiest and most salutary i u s t i t u t i o n s ? " Pope Pius IX, in 1884, said, in reply to some who maintained that freemasonry was not condemned in couutries where the civil government tolerated it, " Lest unwary persons should be led astray, that our silence s'hould, in any way, help the spread of error, we have resolved to lift up our voice, and hereby confirming in your presence the constitution of ourpredecessors, we reject acd condemn the masonic society." Pope LEO XIII repeats the coudemnation of masonry by the preceding popes, and adds: " The ultimate purpose of the masonic sect is the utter overthrow of the whole religious and political order of the world, which t h e Christian teacher has produced." By the declaration of the Papal Court, August 21,1850, the excommunication (lentaesentenlse), in force without sentence,, is inflicted on •' all who give their names to the masonic sect." This excludes from sacraments and all the rites of t h e church, including Christian burial, and an exclusion,, so far as the papal order can exclude, from admission to heaven after death. In addition to all this, the charge is made, from the same source, in the struggle of the papal authorities to get control of t h e public school funds in the United States, for their own. use, that masonry favors aud works for a godless education of our children. Here, in these few quotations, which could be largely increased in number, is a strong, even violent, arraignment of freemasonry at the bar of public opinion. If the-

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charges are true, our Order is a moral leprosy, a disturber of the public peace, a n d a Jesuitical antagonist of all right authorities, moral, religious and political, for which it ought to be prohibited by the laws of the laud, and its members placed u n d e r the surveillance of the police. In this, their true position, every mason should and must look upou them. There is no escape. We are either the true, intelligent, and working friends of humanity, or we are the servants of the devil, doing the devil's work. T h e issue is openly made before the whole world. It ought to be fairly met. How shall we meet it? is a question of vital importance to each and all of us. If we answer by reference to the long list, r u n n i n g through centuries, of the great, nol)le, pure and even saintly men, who are on our rolls, the answer is made that these men were what they were, in despite of their affiliations. If we say they were what they were, in part, at least, as the result of their orderly teaching in masonry, we are answered that we are playing on the popular credulity. We meet the issue squarely, when we say that masonry is founded upon the brotherhood of man ; that brotherhood presupposes a fatherhood, and the Father is GOD. This relation is actual, not imaginary. The first could not exist without the latter. Without GOD, the Father, brotherhood could not exist; and so when the Grand Orient, in France, repudiated this Fatherhood of GOD, and the absolute duty of service to Him, masonry, throughout t h e world, denounced the statement, and cut off all recognition of, and affiliation with, it. This is expressed as voicing all by the Grand Lodge of New York, when it say.", by unanimous resolution, " We refuse to recognize, as a freemason, any person initiated, passed, or raised in a lodge where the existence of a Supreme Being is denied or ignored." OLIVER says; " It is a beautiful system of morality, veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbolism." The Monitor says: " The person who desires to be made a mason, must be a m a n who believes in a Supreme Being, and in future existence." In the prayer prescribed for the opening of a lodge, are the words addressed to GOD, " In Thy name we have assembled, and in Thy name we desire to proceed in all our doings." In the prayer for the initiation of an Entered Apprentice, we have," Vouchsafe, Almighty Father, that this candidate for freemasonry may dedicate and devote his life to Thy service." The degree of Fellow Craft typifies " the struggle of the mind after truth, in promoting the glory of GOD and the good of m a n ; " a n d the degree of Master Mason is but a type of the communion of man with GOD, a n d a symbolism of the Incarnation and Resurrection into life everlasting.

. Bro. D. C. DAWKINS is the author of a good Report on Correspondence, of one hundred and eleven pages; Kansas among the number receiving fraternal notice. Here is the way he served us, for which we raise our hat, and uncover our "venerable" head and humbly bow. "The Grand Secretary, the venerable Brother BROWN, presented another of his splendid Reports on Correspondence, covering seventeen pages, from which many extracts could be tal^en, of importance to the Craft. A bout three pages are devoted to a review of Florida, 18S8." A trifle mixed my good brother; if you will examine our report of 1889, you will find just one hundred and seventy pages, instead of seventeen. Adjust your nose glasses and see if you don't find that the old man is about correct. This being the year you have arrived at your majority, we will forgive you this time. We excerpt the following from the conclusion of his interesting report : Among the great variety of subjects presented in this report, which are now going the rounds of discussion, there are at least three prominent subjects which were, perhaps, as much discussed tweuty-one years ago, to-wit: " Inherent Prerogatives of Grand Masters," " Physical Disqualifications of Candidates," and " Perpetual Jurisdiction over Rejected Material." But we t h i n k that a large majority of the Grand Jurisdictions have settled down upon the following reasonable conclusions upon the subjects:

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1st. That the sovereign power of masonry is in the Grand I^odge. aud that the • Grand Master is subservient thereto as a creature to its creator. 2d. That the masonic lodge is the proper judge as to whether or not a candidate is physically competent to be properly conducted through the ceremonies of the three • several degrees, being responsible to the Grand Lodge, or its authority, for the discreet • exercise of its power, aud that this subject is secondary in importance to the moral and mental fitness. ">t\. That when a rejected candidate shall have removed from the jurisdiction of -the rejecting lodge, the said lodge has no further jurisdiction over him. but will answer •truly all due inquiries Ihat may be made concerning him from any other lodge to •which he may apply for initiation Into masonry. G r a n d Master and G r a n d S^cretarv reelected.

GEORGIA—1889. T h e M.". W.'. Grand Lodge of t h e State of Georgia assembled in its ' One h u n d r e d and third a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n in t h e City of Macon, comm e n c i n g on t h e 29th day of October, A. .D. 1889, and continuing in session •for t h r e e d a y s ; M.'.W.'. Bro. J O H N S . DAVID.SON, G r a n d Master, presiding, w i t h R.'.W.'. A N D K E W M . WOLIHIX, G r a n d Secretary, at his pest. T h e ann u a l address of t h e Grand Master is a finished official paper full of interest, and e x h i b i t i n g the high conception of its disthiguished a u t h o r of t h e great moral lessons inculcated in t h e s u b l i m e teachings of freemasonry. ' T h e official acts performed b y t h e G r a n d Master were numerous, and in •many instances, very i m p o r t a n t . T h i r t e e n decisions were rendered, and •all seem to h a v e been a p p r o v e d b y t h e G r a n d Lodge. W e give p\ace to t h e following: Ten charges are preferred against a brother in his lodge. Pending these charges, he is elected Worshipful Master. Held, that he is eligible to hold office. The presumption of innocence before verdict against accused obtains in masonry as in law. Whether it is desirable or expedient for the good of masonry to elect one to so important an office under these circumstances is a differeut question. This decision involves a delicate question, onfe upon which differing opinions h a v e been expressed b y m a n y o f . t h e leading m e m b e r s of t h e Order. To say a brother with charges p e n d i n g , is eligible to hold an office to which he niay be elected b y his b r e t h r e n , is, in o u r judgment, establishing a dangerous precedent, one fraught w i t h evil to our noble Institutioii. W h i l e there is, apparently, room for d o u b t , let us give ma.sonry t h e benefit of t h e doubt and elect soiue b r o t h e r whose record is clear and n o u n c e r t a i n t j ' exists as to his moral character. If t h e members of lodges do not so u n d e r s t a n d it, it is high t i m e t h a t t h e y were taught t h a t none b u t a good and true man should be selected t o fill t h e exalted station of Worshipful Ma.ster, and t h a t h e should n o t only c o m m a n d t h e respect and confidence of his masonic b r e t h r e n , b u t of t h e entire c o m m u n i t y in •svhich h e lives. A lodge with such a b r o t h e r a t its head will prosper, and its influence will be felt for good. Therefore let us give masonry t h e ;benefit of every doubt.

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It is with pleasure we note the favorable condition of affairs in Georgia, •especially in masonry:: In a retrospect of the year's work in this jurisdiction, we may well feel encouraged 'to take a stronger hold upon the future. From good t h e advance has been to better, ;and could such be possible in this existence, we might soon claim to have reached ttie best labors of the many years of our pilgrimage. But as the fruition of hope can never here below in any sphere be fully realized, we shall continue to seek for wider fields of • conquest and higher summits of exertion as one victory Is added to another. At no period of our history have the labors of the Craft been more universal or more encour.aging. The difTercnt sections of the State differ in the quantity of the material brought to the building, b u t from every source the material has come and the living stones it represents will add to its beauty and increase its strength. It is one of the most note•worthy facts connected with the present prosperous condition of our internal affairs, that in the en tire jurisdiction, containing nearly fifteen thousand masons in active membership, I have been called upon in only two instances to direct proceedings against members for a violation of masonic trusts a n d duties. This beyond all question, dem• onstrates not only the unity in which the brethren dwell, but the purity of living and the strict regard exercised in connection with lodge membership. The desire for ad•ditional lodges in different sections is likewise another strong evidence of growth and • activity.

Like many others,'occupying similar positions, he brief!\' refers to the unpleasant" Cerneau " question, and as we understand it, for the purIjose only of its reference to an appropriate committee that it may be thoroughly investigated, and, in the end, the Grand Lodge placed in possession of all the light possible touching the authority of an unlawful and assumed body. This, we take it, was done upon the theory that an •ounce of preventive is worth a pound of cure. This matter was referred to the able Committee on Jurisprudence, of which WM. ABRAM LOVE was • chairman, and after careful consideration the committee made an elaborate report. The discussion of this vexed question was conducted with much ability, and many historical facts and well established precedents are freely cited. Its great length precludes the possibility of our giving even a brief summary of this interesting report. The committee are decidedly ;of the opinion : — That a symbolic Grand Lodge is sovereign,within the geographical bounds of its Jlasonic jurisdiction, and that it has the right to legislate upon, and to decide all ques^tions pertaining to the establishment of lodges, the making of masons and the governmeut of the Craft within its aforesaid jurisdictional bounds. That it is the right and duty of symbolic Grand Lodges to protect themselves, their subordinates, members, and individual freemasons within their jurisdictions, as •well as masonic bodies with which they are allied. That it is the business and bounden duty of such Grand Lodges to guard their sub-ordinates against the introduction of causes of contention and discord and to protect •the fraternity against injury or invasion, impostors or imposition, coming in whatever name or whatever guise. That it is the right and duty of Grand Lodges, in their masonic sovereignty, to •clearly designate and unmistakably define what Rites are recognized, and what bodies -are in alliance w i t h t t i e m in the great fraternal commonwealth of which the symbolic Grand Bodies, forming the base, constitute an important and essential part.

The Grand Master in fraternal and pathetic terms pays a most beautiful and merited .tribute to the memories of those brethren who have laid .aside the working tools and emblems of-the Craft, whose voices will be .heard no more in .the councils of the brotherhood of man.

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Much important business was transacted ai this annual communication, all of which seemed to have been done in a business-like way. We now come to an interesting Report on Correspondence, like its immediate predecessor, a sort of a three-cornered affair. Bro. BENM. H . BiGHAM was assigned to review from Alabama to New Jersey inclusive, and right well has he performed his task. Kansas has fraternal notice of a trifle over a page, all of which is appreciated. Bro. BiGHAM quotes our criticism last year on the Georgia law authorizing the expulsion of a member for no other offense than that of failure to pay lodge dues, and propounds this pertinent question: " What would our Kansas brother have us d o ? " Simply repeal the law authorizing expulsion for non-payment of dues, and, when a brother fails to pay his dues and legal assessments, deprive him of the rights and benefits of masonry by suspension, until' his indebtedness is paid. The following from Bro. MUJIFOKD is essentially correct; T h e doors of masonry are not, never have been and should never be opened to any k i n d of a m a n . I speak specifically of the moral man. Masonry views not only the m a n , b u t his acts, his ways, and even his opinions, all of which form the component parts of the man. Hence true masonry closes the doors against the atheist, the libertine, the criminal, the profane swearer, the drunkard. If men of any of these classes remain within her pales they are kept there in violation of all her principles and tenets, and GOD pity the lodge t h a t allows of such conduct. It is not and cannot be the e x p o n e n t of the teachings of our noble fraternity. " He that would have friends must show himself friendly," and he that would reap the reward of a mason must show himself a t r u e man a n d mason. While masonry is as broad as the universe and as unselfish as the sunlight of heaven, yet masonry is a class, exclusive, narrow and peculiar. While masonry recognizes and teaches the highest type of liberty, yet it requires strict self-denial and slavery, and says that the true man and mason shall not do as he pleases, but h e shall restrain his passions and hold t h e m in such proper bounds as to represent the smooth ashler, a perfect, upright man and mason, and her noble obligations and tenets lay control on his hands, his tongue, his feet, his head, his heart, saying, " thus far Shalt thou go and no farther." Nothing so free as masonry, and yet n o t h i n g so e x a c t i n g ; nothing so broad, and yet nothing so narrow. Ah, my brother, the principle you announce is not a masonic principle. In ideal beauty and«ymbolic grandeur masonry lays her b a u d upon the Entered Apprentice novitiate, and d e m a n d s that he strip himself of all superfluities as well as leave behind him all that would lessen or lower his manhood, and wash himself from the impurities of the outer world before crossing t h e threshold of her sacred portals. Masonry elevates, never lowers m a n h o o d ! Masonry is a moral force and favors everything and everybody who labors for the elevation and perfection of mankind, and loathes, hates and destro.vs everything t h a t would drag manhood downward, But Grand Master BUCK had to utter that sent i m e n t in order to champion the cause of saloon-keeping masons. B r o . B A M S E Y c o n c l u d e s h i s s h a r e of t h e R e p o r t a s f o l l o w s : We beg you to read these reviews; they will prove highly instructive to any one desiring acquaintance with masonry. These are not our opimo?/s. but a digest of the opinions of some of the best informed masons in America, and some of the ablest m i n d s in the world. 'I'hey touch upon all the questions agitating the minds of the Craft everywhere — Grand Lodge Jurisdiction —Grand Lodge Supremacy — Physical Disability—Cenieau Masonry —The Quebec-England Controversy, and Masonic jurisp r u d e n c e elsewhere, as compared with your own Grand Jurisdiction. A whole m o n t h ' s reading is condensed for.you into these few pages. We submit it to you with our fraternal regards. In bonds of Faith, Hope and Charity. G r a n d Master and G r a n d Secretary reelected.

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IDAHO—1890. We are just in receipt of the Proceedings of the Twenty-third annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Idaho, together with the Proceedings of a special communication, held in the City of Caldwell, for the purpo.se of placing the corner-stone of the new Masonic Temple, which, when completed, will be occupied by Essene Lodge, No. 22. From the records, we learn that many able and instructive addresses were delivered by distinguished members of the fraternity in that jurisdiction, and, in addition, our beautiful ceremonies were admirably performed, no doubt making the occasion one long to be remembered by the Craft in Idaho. We can only give place to the following extract from the very able oration of Past Grand Master, JONAS W . BKOWN: The better part of m a n — that which thinks, and acts, and lives — is b u t meanly housed, beinK shut in on all sides by walls of clay; and these, instead of aiding, only retard his progress and serve as so many clogs to prevent his onward and upward march. It is the soul, and not the clay walls, which makes the man. The rarest jewels when set in baser metals reflect their greatest power and disclose their richest lustre. It is the jewel within, and not the casket which is without, that is of value. Rare a n d costly external a d o r n m e n t s only serve to conceal the corruption which is within. The marble monuments, reared by the hand of affection to mark the last resting place of loved ones, and perpetuate their names and memories in the earth, are beautiful to behold. All without is pleasing and attractive, but within all is repulsive. These m o n u m e n t s tell of what once was, but not of what now is. They unfold the story of the past, b u t their roek-bound walls conceal the present reality. What mean these gorgeous palaces — these temples of art? Do they speak to us only of the past, or are they durable monuments of a living present? Are they exponents of the pure principles and e n n o b l i n g tenets of the Order?' Are they schools of virtue and institutions of justice, where temperance, fortitude and prudence are inculcated and enforced by symbolisms so impressive and instructive as to preclude the possibility of a failure in profit to those who are brought under the hallowed influences thereof? If so, then the present standard of t h e Order betokens a bright and prosperous future.

The annual communication of this Grand Lodge was held in Boise City, commencing September 9, A. D. 1890. The attendance of Grand Officers and representatives from the constituent lodges was remarkably good, and speaks well for the interest our Idaho brethren take in building up and maintaining our fraternity. Before presenting a detailed statement of the many ofHcial acts performed by the Grand Master during the past year, he took occasion to refer briefly to the early history of masonry in Idaho, and the organization of the Grand Lodge: In looking back into the history of masonry in Idaho, we find that in 1863 a n u m ber of brethren in Idaho City petitioned the Grand Lodge of Oregon for a dispensation to organize a lodge, to be known as Idaho Lodge, No. 35. The petition was granted. Brother JOHN A. RAYMOND was named as Worshipful Master, Brother HENRY S. ALLEN as Senior Warden,and Brother H. C. HuBBELi.as Junior Warden. Idaho had been admitted as a Territory on March 3d of that year. Its population was composed largely of adventurers, but the charter members of Idaho Lodge were men of sterling worth,and,as an evidence that they have guarded well the outer door, their lodge is to-day one of Che representative lodges of this jurisdiction.

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On the n t h day of December, 18G7, the Grand Lodge of Idaho was organized at Idaho City. Five lodges participated, as follows: Idaho, No. 85: Boise, No.S7; Pliicer, No. 38, jurisdiction of Oregon; Pioneer, No. 12, of Washington Territory, and Owyhee, under dispensation, Oregon, with a total membership of 200. There are now in the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge eighteen chartered lodges and one under dispensation. Peace, good will and harmony prevail throughout our jurisdiction. T h e ability h e displayed in t h e d e t e r m i n a t i o n of each particular matt e r p r e s e n t e d to h i m for h i s oflBcial consideration, p r o v e d him to be equal t o a n y e m e r g e n c y . H i s work was all a p p r o v e d by t h o s e whom h e so efficiently s e r v e d . T h e financial reports of t h e Grand T r e a s u r e r and G r a n d Secretary m a k e an excellent showing of t h e financial condition of t h e G r a n d Lodge. T h e O r p h a n s ' F u n d steadily increases each year. Balance of t h i s fund, a t last r e p o r t , a m o u n t e d to $15,376.31. T h i n k of t h i s in a jurisdict i o n of only e i g h t e e n c h a r t e r e d lodges, m a n y of whose m e m b e r s h i p are small! G r a n d Secretary WICKERSHAM is certainly e n t i t l e d to m u c h credit for t h e h a n d s o m e appearance of t h e P r o c e e d i n g s for 1890. I n p o i n t of . m a t t e r and general make-up, t h e y will c o m p a r e favorably with any, ind e e d , e v e n w i t h t h e oldest. F r a t e r n a l recognition was e x t e n d e d to N o r t h Dakota, a n d t h e usual e x c h a n g e of G r a n d Representatives o r d e r e d . Victoria and New Zealand refused. I n t h e m a t t e r of t h e U n i t e d G r a n d Lodge of New South Wales, h e says, " t h e organization seems to h a v e b e e n perfectly legal a n d harm o n i o u s , b u t t h e G r a n d Lodge has n o t been recognized by t h e m o t h e r G r a n d Lodges, which m a k e s us hesitate." Oh, dear, poor old m o t h e r s ! W h a t a pity it is t h a t the children have all left t h e old h o m e a n d set up h o u s e - k e e p i n g for t h e m s e l v e s ; nearly all t h e n e i g h b o r s have recognized t h e m . W h y , old Maine h a s ! A n d I d a h o says we fully agree with California. Well, B r o . STEVENSON, you folks will get a r o u n d all r i g h t n e x t year. L i k e m a n y o t h e r G r a n d Lodges, t h e y did a little t a m p e r i n g with t h e i r laws. I n our j u d g m e n t , as little as possible of this k i n d of work should be d o n e , if we w a n t t h e m a c h i n e r y of o u r G r a n d , as well as c o n s t i t u e n t lodges, to r u n along smoothly, and t h e laws be generally u n d e r s t o o d . Bro. CHARLES 0. STEVENSON furnished a brief R e p o r t on Correspond e n c e of only thirty-seven p a g ^ ; his notice of t h e Proceedings of o t h e r G r a n d Lodges is necessarily brief. I n reference to t h e installation matter, we own u p . AVe overlooked t h e decision of G r a n d Master LAMB on t h a t question. A K a n s a s apple is y o u r s w h e n w e meet, which we hope will be a reality. On t h e saloon q u e s t i o n , we a r e sorry to note t h a t t h e good b r o t h e r still disagrees w i t h us, b u t h e is n o t inclined to argue, and h a n d s in h i s last t h u s l y : But will ever maintain that the blue lodge is the proper judge of its own material; that the Grand Lodge cannot reject, by resolution, any man, and that temperance is a cardinal virtue, and that total abstinence is not.

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You are positive on your side, Bro. BROWN ; we are on ours. But how about those hundred thousand people who have come out to Idaho, Oregon and Washington from Kansas, anxious to get away from a State that is cursed with " prohibition ? "

All we have to say in reply to the four last lines in the quotation, is that we rejoice to be rid of all such, whether they be masons or profanes, who,leave Kansas, because of her prohibitory laws. We are only too glad of the departure of the saloon supporters; their room is always better than their companj'. All such can be spared from our State, and thoy will only be missed at the undergound joints. Kansas has no reason to complain,since she has more than doubled her population in the last ten years. Idaho is welcome to this element; but we will not believe that she wants it. Do you think she does? GEORGE AtNSLiE, Boise City, M.'.W.'. GrE^nd Master. J.4MES a. WiCKERSHAM, BoIsc City, R.'.W.". Grand Secretary.

ILLINOIS â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1890. We have upon our table a beautiful and well arranged volume, whicit has inscribed on its cover the letter "G," and below, tlie words "Grand Lodge of Illinois, F. & A. M." . On opening this we found not a sealed book, but the Proceedings of the Fifty-first annual communication, wliich was held in the City of Chicago, October 7-9, A. D. 1890. The first thing that particularly attracted our attention, on opening this vohime, was an exceedingly finely executed steel portrait of the present Grand Master, M.'.AV.'. Bro. JOHN M . PEABSOX. All such embellishments, in our judgment, add greatly to the attractiveness of Grand Lodge Proceedings. It will not only be interesting to us now, but will be more so to those who come after us. Iowa, for years, has taken the lead of all others in this respect, and hence the value of their Grand Lodge Proceedings. The annual addressof M.'.W.-. Bro. JOHN M. PEARSON furnishes ample proof that the members of tlie Grand Lodge of Illinois know just who to select for a first-class executive officer, one who knows his duty and faithfully performs it. In presenting his epitome of official acts, so well and acceptably performed, he says: I feel very grateful to Almighty GOD for the kind care He has shown for us during the year. No one of our officers has been called by death away, and we meet to-day under circumstances full of encouragement to continue in our work. No serious confusion has arisen. No lodge has surrendered its charter' No charter has been arrested, and no Worshipful Master suspended. No crying evils have called for any general words of instruction or warning to the Craft.

Before entering upon a detailed statement of his official acts, he paused to offer a few fitting reflections upon the death of an old friend and brother, JAMES H . MATHENY, Past Deputy Grand Master; the acquaintance of the two ante-dates the masonic life of the Grand Master. Thus are the faithful craftsmen passing away one by one, to the great unknown from whence no one returns, their places being filled by those who will follow them in after A'ears.

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As t h e result of the schools of instruction, h e s a y s : I am fully convinced, from careful examination, that in many of these smaller lodges the work conforms to our standard more closely than in the older, stronger and richer lodges of our cities. I mention this not only to encourage the smaller lodges, but also to stir up the officers of all our lodges to a fuller appreciation of our own beautiful ritual and their responsibility. A ritual is a work of art. and like all works of art is valuable not merely for what it represents, but mainly for what it suggests to the mind. This is true, whether the work be a poem, a painting, apiece of music, or statuary. The material representation may be good, and the techuique beyond criticism, but If no thought or feeling is suggested, but little value attaches, and we soon tire of them ; but a little picture of two poor peasants inaroueh field, pausing in their work, with bowed heads, at the call of the bell in the little church beyond, tells the whole story of a life of toll, hardship and devotion. Men do not tire of such pictures and the grand lessons taught by them. So of our ritual. It suggests to our minds great thoughts, in simple, homely words. To the humblest mind there Is a lesson that it can understand, and to the noblest of men, grander truths yet to be lenrned, are clearly taught. Do not change It by a word. No matter If some of our phrases are quaint, and perhaps pa.ssing out of current use, hold to them, fix them in the memory. Let our Entered Apprentices and craftsmen hear them again and again, until they find them fixed Indelibly in the mind, and so ever after to influence their daily life and conduct. Allow no novelties to intrude themselves in any part of the ritual. They may seem at first harmless and even attractive, but, in the end, they tend to lessen the force of the more Important truths we wish to teach. To this end I am ready to approve any plan that will promote among the offlcers of our lodges a laudable emulation to acquire perfection In the work, and so transmit it to their successors. I deprecate the custom of inviting visiting brethren from other jurisdictions to assist In rendering the work. Their work, in its essentials, is the same as ours, but not Identical, and by all means let our initiates hear and see, for the first time in their lives, the pure standard work of Illinois. Amen! T h e m a n y official acts performed b y tlie G r a n d Master, were of a local character. H e t h i n k s no good can be accomplished b y exposing t h e errors of lodges or of any brother, in G r a n d Lodge, especially when t h e error h a s b e e n acknowledged and corrected, a n d p r o p e r reparation made. No b r o t h e r should be subjected to unnecessary h u m i l i a t i o n . Such, in our j u d g m e n t , is n o t in accordance with t h e spirit a n d i n t e n t i o n of t h e law of o u r I n s t i t u t i o n , and should not b e indulged in by m e m b e r s of our cons t i t u e n t lodges. H e says: I wish to add a word of caution to our lodges on this matter of jurisdiction. It applies especially to lodges In the smaller towns, whose membership embraces brethren living sometimes eight or ten miles away. The Investigating Committee and the brethren who recommended the petitioner, should tnow that the petitioner Is within the jurisdiction. T h e above is certainly a wise suggestion, a n d if followed out strictly b y t h e C o m m i t t e e of Investigation a n d t h e b r e t h r e n w h o do t h e recomm e n d i n g , t h e G r a n d Master would be saved m u c h work, a large a m o u n t of trouble and annoyance, a n d t h e Craft a great deal of unnecessary confusion. T h e G r a n d Secretary furnished an able report of t h e official duties performed d u r i n g the past year. H i s statistical tables embrace m u c h valuable a n d useful information to t h e Craft. W e can not see why all G r a n d Secretaries do n o t d o likewise. Such t a b u l a t e d statements a d d very materially to the interest of t h e v o l u m e of Proceedings.

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Upon the recommendation of M.'. W.". Bro. EOBBINS, chairman of the •Committee on Correspondence, the Grand Lodjie of New South Wales was formally recognized bj' the Grand Lodge. An able report on deceased brethren was presented by Bro. L. R. JERO.ME.

M.'.W.'.Bro. RoBBixs presented several brethren who held conimisisions as Grand Representatives near the Grand Lodge of Illinois, and after being fraternally received by the Grand Master, all made short speeches; among the number we find our new Representative, R.'. W.'. Bro. GEO. M . MOUJLTON, who, in response to the welcome extended by <5rand Master PEAKSON, said: it:. W:. Grand Master and Brethren of the Gran/l Lodge: For myself personally, in a small degree, b u t largely in behalf of the Grand Lodge irom which I have had the honor oE being appointed as the Representative near, this •Grand Body, I return to you and this Grand Lodge my sincere thanks for the very cordial welcome that has been accorded to me as such Representative. The Grand Lodge of Kansas represents a constituency of over 10,000 Master Masons, who I am sure will reciprocate most heartily the kindly expressions of regard and fraternal sympathy which have been uttered here this morning. I shall take pleasure, at the close of this •convocation, in advising the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Kansas of the cordial reception tendered to their Representative upon this floor, and assure him and his •constituents of the continuance of these bonds of amity and fraternity heretofore a n d •ever existing between the Grand Lodges of Kausas and Illinois.

M.'.W.". Bro. CKEGIER, who is ever on the look-out for those to whom iraternal attention should be extended, found in his rounds M.'.W.". Bro. PREDKIC SPEED, Past Grand Master of masons in Mississippi, whom he introduced in his usual happy style. The distinguished brother made pleasant response, thanking the Craft in Illinois for the cordial manner he had been received, not only on this but on previous occasions, when visiting this Grand Lodge. Rev. and Bro. A.T. VVOI.FP, Grand Orator, of Alton, delivered an exceedingly interesting oration, thus adding another valuable contribution ,to our masonic literature. In a pleasing manner, he presents a long line •of distinguished men who were, in early times, identified with our fraternity, and were devoted to its principles. We regret that we can only give .two or three thoughts: The true glory of masonry is uot in its antiquity, b u t in the purity of its principles. Feathers, regalia, gold lace, big processions, may dazzle the eyes of children and the unthinking, but we shall best commend ourselves and our Order to the thoughtful and wise by being more fraternal, and walking by the "great l i g h t " which GOD has ;given to us, to be a " lamp to our feet and a light to our pathway."

Again, he truly says.: Mother, home, wife, sister, daughter —there are no dearer words in the English ilanguage. I measure a man's character by the estimate he sets upon woman. No jgrander testimony to the purity of this Worshipful Grand Lodge could have been given than the unanimous action and enthusiastic applause this morning, when a seducer of woman was expelled from our Order. The Knight Templar of old grasped his trusty rsword in defense of the life or honor of his maiden fair. Let every Master Mason never forget that to the wife, the mother, the sister, the daughter of every mason, masonry as solemnly pledged to maintain and protect the sancity of her person a n d her home. Every precept of masonry exalts purity of character and life. Masonry is the handmaid of religion. Some commit the grave error of making it ttheir religion. They say, " t h e lodge is religion enough for me." Masonry meddles not

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with creed. It is a religious institution, but it is not a religion.. It requires a belief in a personal GOD. No atheist can be made a mason. All its symbolism points to a higherand a nobler life. The square is to square our actions. The compass is to circumscribe and keep in due bound our passions. But the Holy Bible, GOD'6 own word, is to ruleand guide our faith. Every true mason, becau.se of his masonry, will be a better husband,abetter father,a better citizen, a better church member! Peaceable in all its words; fearing GOD; obeying the civil magistrate, freemasonry obtrudes neither its principles or its practices upon public notice. Retiring from the gaze of. the world,, seeking nothing from its favor, independent of its power or opinions, masonry lives by a law unto itself, which for ages has preserved it to be a light and a lesson to mankind;. And while time shall last, it will still go on its quiet mission of fraternity, charity, purity and brotherly love. We do riot hesitate to say every trtio ma-son will cheerfully endorse t h e beautiful sentiments contained in t h e above quotation. W e now come to M.'.W.'..Bro. .JOSEPH ROBWNS'S able Report on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e of 264 pages, covering t h e p r i n t e d transactions of sixty Grand. Lodges, K a n s a s for 1890, a m o n g t h e n u m b e r receiving his attention, and. in t h e m a i n o u r work meets his approval. In q u o t i n g w h a t he had to saylast year in relation to t h e question of recognizing Latin G r a n d Bodies,, h e says: We infer from this that Bro. BROWN is ready to accord recognition to such Grand. Lodges in Latin countries as can demonstrate their independence of control or interference on the part of other bodies without reference to the legitimacy of the lodgeswhich unite to create them. We do not think he would be ready to accord recognition* to an English-speaking Grand Lodge whose individual constituency was kuown to becomposed entirely of lawfully-made free and accepted masons, without inquiring whether their lodges which united to create the new Grand Lodge were charterless, unconstiluted bodies, or whether they had derived their warrant of existence from somelegitimate source ; and we know of no good reason why those who are possibly if not probably dissenters from the original plan of masonry, should be granted immunity from the same inquiry which we insist upon when dealing with those whom w-e knowto be of the household of the faithful. T h e foregoing criticism savors very strongly of hair-splitting; a b u s i ne-se we h a v e never been inclined to engage in. W h e n any G r a n d Lodge comes to us having complied in all respects with t h e laws and usages of freemasonrj' as admitted a m o n g us, we are ready a n d willing to accord, t h e m a cordial and fraternal recognition, a n d not until t h e n . From t h e lessons we h a v e been t a u g h t in masonry, we are led to believe t h a t t h e masonic family is rather a n e x t e n s i v e ' o n e , and for t h a t reason we a p p r e h e n d t h a t t h e household of t h e faithful is badly scattered, and its m e m bers m a y be found in every d i m e . I n sucli matters we propose to be aswatchful, in all matters t o u c h i n g t h e masonic lineage of those who maj'seek our favor a n d confidence, as our good B r o t h e r ROBBINS ; however, we t h i n k it is n o t well to be too exacting in o u r r e q u i r e m e n t s . U n d e r M a i n e , upon t h e question of t h e r i g h t of visit, h e s a y s : We acknowledge that some Grand Lodges do this, and we infer from hi.ÂŤ suggestion that they do it by virtue of a distinction which they discern between divesting a. brother of his rights, and forbidding the extension of the privileges upon which thevalue of his rights depend. There is not much practical dilferen(;e, to the victim, between shutting off his breath by squeezing his windpipe, and putting him in an ex^ haunted receiver. But this goes only to one point of our criticism. Conceding that the "right of visit" is " not a right, but a privilege," it fails of beluga right only because-

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of the principle which holds the rights of a sitting member of a lodge superior to therights of ft non-member. It is the objection of the sitting member of the lodge which the brother proposes to visit, which alone comes in, doubtfully, to limit the right of a regiiliirly-made mason in good standing to visit any regular lodge. And so loo the c o n trol ol" ihe personnel of its own membership lies in the constituent lodge, and we do iiot think the Grand Lodge has any more right to forbid a lodge to affiliate any rt'gularlym a d e M d s t e r Mason in good standing than it has to require a lodge to affiliate a m e m ber against its will. â&#x20AC;˘ ' ,

Quoting the following from'the report of Bro. AVAIT: There being no question raised as to the identity of the candidate, the dimit is a sufficient voucher from his former lodge, the election is an acceptance of that voucher by the electing lodge, and an election to membership which the Master has no right toset aside. The elected brother has just as much right to enter the lodge as has the Worshipful Master himself. .

He thus comments: We don't understand that temporary exclusion in this case would be setting asidean election, any more than the refusal to admit a genuine mason who proposed to viMt for the sole reiuson that he could not prove himself one, would be a n n u l i n g the work of the lodge that made him ; but call it by what name you please, neither the Master nor liny other member has a right to sil in a lodge with any one whom he does uolknow to be a mason by having/ownd him to be, in one of the ways pointed out by the immemorial, unwritten law. Surely no one will claim that the simple possession of a d i m i i , e v e n if the one holding it is known to be the person named therein, furnishes the proof which that law requires before masons can communicate with him masonically. A resolution of the lodgedeclariiig him to be a mason on ihe strength of the evidence furnished by such possession, would be considered an absurdity altogether apart from its being unprecedented,. and yet its valne as indiOaiing the gerferal consensus of the members would be greatt-r than a clear ballot for membership, had under the circumstances, because most of the members would- presume'in the Ifltler contingency that he hnd either been proved <>r~ avon<hed for. Neither of them in themselves would add a\vhit to the actual knowledgepossessed by any individual before such vote was taken. Praclically, therefore, t h e qnesiion is whether the pos^^ession of-a dimit with proof of identity is sufficient of itself to wflrrant the admission of a strange brother to the lodge, and this question would^ doubtless be answered by Bro. WAIT in the negative.

Grand Master and Grand Secretary reelected.

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INDIANA—1890. We have before us the Proceerlings of the Sixty-ninth annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Indiana, which convened in Grand Masonic Hall in the City of Indianapolis, May 27 and 28, A. D. 1890. There -were present a large representation from the constitutent lodges; M.'. W.'. Bro. THOMAS B . LONG, Grand Master, presiding; 11.-.W.". Bro. WIL:LIAM H . SMYTHE, Grand Secretary.

The annual address of the Grand Master is of considerable length, -covering forty pages of these Proceedings, a large portion of which is devoted to matters of local concern. By the reports of the officers and the large amount of legislative work .done, we conclude that the past has been . a very busy year with the Graft in Indiana. By way of introduction, he :says: To t h e t r u e and earnest mason it is a delightful prospect to look upon a gathering "lilie this. It shows that t h e great Institution reorganized by a comparative few, so many years ago, for t h e highest a n d best interests of manliind, instead of languishing a n d dying has flourished and grown and strengthened until its benign influences are felt in . every civilized district on earth. How grand a t h o u g h t it is, how supreme a fact. Indeed, that from a small organization formed h u n d r e d s of years ago, for mutual aid a n d assist.ance, o u r Order now aims to unite all worthy men into an uuiver.<!al brotherhood. Side by side with t h e strides of civilization this brotherhood has at all times advanced. I t accompanied, because it is a part of, t h e pioneers of discovery to the heretofore waste places of the world, and sustained a n d supported the forerunners in the hardships of • every enterprise of t h e occupancy of new regions, their arrest from the wilds of nature, and their reduction to the proper uses of m a n k i n d . Under such assisting influences t h e wilderness was made t o blossom as t h e rose f to fructify with t h e means of h u m a n • support; a n d to yield up its treasures for t h e advancement of all the useful a n d laudable industries of life. Whiist it has done these things, through its enterprising members everywhere, in the way of the reclamation of unsettled countries, it does not • collectively migrate from its established seats. Where it has once made lodgment it remains to elevate and bless c o m m u n i t i e s ; to feed t h e h u n g r y ; to clothe the naked ; a n d to relieve t h e distress of t h e unfortunate. I n t h e lodges men draw nearer to each o t h e r ; they d r o p now and then some dross of selfishness; they pick u p here and there some gold of tolerance and mutuality ; and learn first to esteem.and finally to love each • other. Whatever pessimists may t h i n k or say. while this good work goes on, this great, grand world is growing better. And this is why I feel so sincerely that a gathering like ours is exceedingly pleasant to look upon.

Since they last met in annual communication, a large amount of business was presented to the Gtand blaster for his consideration, all of which we are pleased to note received proper attention. He appropriately and feelingly mentions the death of a number of the distinguished members of the Craft in other jurisdictions as well as in his own. In the acts of legislation we noticed with regret the disposition of Lsome to introduce many changes in the laws and immemorial usages of masonry in Indiana, which we are pleased to note were not received with much favor, and each rejected and thrown over among the rubbish. These • changes usually originate in the brain of some brother who is in the Grand Lodge for the first time. They seem to think something must be -done; if they do not their brethren at home will think they have been -derelict in discharge of their duty. i

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I t is well t h a t this Grand Lodge is fortified w i t h such conservative •masons as Bros. HACKER, MCDONALD, RICE, and a host of others ready to :suppress all encroachments upon well established law and usage. T h e r e is certainlj- no good to masonrj- in this everlasting t i n k e r i n g with t h e law, for no o t h e r reason t h a n to m a k e it suit some special case. If such brethren, as seem so desirous of these changes, would carefuUj' read t h e laws ;and study well t h e designs a n d the grand principles of masonry, they would n o t find it necessary to m a k e changes in long and well established usages, h a n d e d down to us by our a n c i e n t b r e t h r e n . T h e r e p o r t s of t h e G r a n d Treasurer a n d - G r a n d Secretary m a k e ex• cellent shoiving of t h e financial condition of this G r a n d Lodge. T h e foljlowing from t h e report of t h e Committee on Grievances a n d Appeals, no -doubt is very gratifying to t h e b r e t h r e n , a n d speaks well for t h e manage; m e n t of t h e Craft in this Grand J u r i s d i c t i o n : Your Committee on Grievances and Appeals beg leave to report th^t, in a review of the causes producing the many appeals that have been before this Grand Lodge, they -are forcibly impressed with the chauges and regularity of the periods in which they in• crease or decrease, like the tide of the ocean —being affected by cause. Thus meeting with favorable or unfavorable cause, we find that out of 694 cases that have been before •this Grand Lodge the past forty years 16 0-10 per cent, per year will be found charged to the period of 1850 to 1860; 21 8-10 per cent, to the period of 1H60 to 1870, and 24 per cent. • to that of 1870 to 1880, and 7 1-10 per cent, for the fourth period, and up to the present time. To-day, the first year of the fifth or new period.we have but five cases for your con-sideration. It will thus be seen that the two periods from 1860 to that of 1880 have been most prolific in producing causes for appeals. Whether the cause of the larger number of • appeals,— namely 21 8-10 and 24 per cent, per annum in the second and third period, was the result of the storms of a fierce war that prevailed during that period —or, that • of some other cause, we will not now stop to discuss. We find, however, a very material and favorable change since the commencement -of the last period, dating from the year 1879, with only 71-10 percent., or less than onethird of either of the two preceding periods. We now enter upon a uew period with only five cases, a less number of cases than •at any session held in the past forty years. May we not hope that, with the end of the present period, the year 1899, shall find lus in session here with not a case, or the cause for a case of appeals. Let us hope aud work that all passion, prejudice and selfishness may be banished -frora among us never to return, that the year 19U0 will dawn upon all the lodges of Free and Accepted Masons working in harmony under one motto, that of truth, justice and • charity. Fraternally submitted, CHRISTIAN FETTA. SAMUEL B. VOYLES, Committee, F r o m t h e same committee we excerpt t h e following, which meets our views of such cases: The evidence shows that the lodge has not acted without warrant or reason. It is • clear that where a Master Mason wrongfully induces another, by misrepresentation or • circumvention, to become a surety to his ultimate injury and damage, he should be severely dealt with by his lodge. Even expulsion in such a case is not too severe. The •rule would be different, if the surety was free with his favors and was not misled, or in -any way imposed upon. But where a Master Mason leads his fellow and brother into a

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contract that cripples or injures him financially, and thereby takes advantage of him by actual misrepresentation of the facts, he should suffer the penalty—the masouicpenalty—commensurate with the nature of the wrong. . W h e n m a s o n s get clown so low t h a t t h e y have to engage in " confl-d e n c e g a m e s , " t h e y a r e n o longer fit for masonic association, a n d t h e sooner e x p u l s i o n takes place t h e better it will be for masonry. T h e r e isn o space w i t h i n t h e .sacred precints of a lodge room for any such characters.. Begging circulars w i t h o u t t h e official recognition of t h e G r a n d Mast e r were n o t received w i t h favor. I n o u r j u d g m e n t this s h o u l d b e t h e r u l e in every G r a n d J u r i s d i c t i o n . W e h a v e never looked u p o n t h e i n discriminate issuing of these begging circulars with favor. Lodges s h o u l d , n o t be p e r m i t t e d to circulate such circulars without t h e permission of t h e • G r a n d M a s t e r endorsed thereon, a n d it should be only in t h e most ex-ft r e m e cases. T h e o p p o r t u n i t y for practicing deception is too great, a u d i hence, great care should be observed. T h e RejJbrt on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e is again t h e w o r k of Bro. SIMEON S . .

JOHNSON, a n d compares favorably with a n y of his former efforts in thisfield of masonic labor. His review covers t h e printed transactions of. forty-flve A m e r i c a n a n d n i n e foreign G r a n d Lodges, Kansas for 1889 a n d 1890 a m o n g t h e n u m b e r , receiving a favorable notice of two pages, findi n g b u t little fault w i t h our work. Such has been our e x p e r i e n c e : We have witnessed the work in many jurisdiction.^, and found a " diversity." but' have never found any difficulty in recognizing a mason, or being recognized as such.. This old cry a b o u t the work, almost a ' ' c h e s t n u t , " comes up every year, and. after all,a m o u n t s to very little when we t h i n k what masonry is. its teachings, its benefits, a n d the good it has done. It matters very little to the widow or the orphan, the needy orthe sick, whether Brother A. crosses his t's a n d dots his i's just as Brother B. does. What matter to a beneficiary of the Home whether Sampson Lodge, 1,000, can confer the T h i r d ' Degree as does Darius Lodge, 1,200, w h e t h e r it is d o n e in a room with Brussels, or a rag carpet, with or witliont robes. Those things are not all masonry. A man cmltt be a good mason a n d not know a masonic lodge from t h a t of a lodge of Pythians. He might not be a very " bright worker," to use the c a n ' t phrase, yet he might have all the virtues • of one wlio had pledged himself to help, aid and assist all worthy ones, etc. We do not. mean that a knowledge of ritualislic work is not commendable, because it is, but suchj stress is laid u p o n this that we sometimes are almost led to believe that the ritualistier part of masoury is all there is in the Institution.

JACOB J . TODD, Bluffton, M.-.W.'. G r a n d Master. W I L L I A M H . SMYTHE, I n d i a n a p o l i s , R.'.W.'. G r a n d Secretary.

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INDIAN TEBBITORY—1890. Just as we were sending the copy of our report to the printer, the "Proceedings of the Sixteenth annual communication of the Grand Lodge -of Indian Territory came to hand. We have only time for a brief notice -of their doings the past j'ear. This Grand Lodge held a special communication at Tahlequah, .Tune :24, 1890, and dedicated a new Masonic Hall which had just been fitted lup for the use of Cherokee Lodge, No. 10, at Tahlequah. The Sixteenth annual communication commenced in Muskogee, November 4, 1890; M.-.W.'. Bro. LEO. E . BENNETT, Grand Master, presidiing; E.'.W.'. Bro. JOSEPH S. MORROW, Grand Secretary. There was a large attendance, thirty-five of the thirty-six constituent lodges being repre;sented. Five Past Grand Masters were present; our old and esteemed friendandbrother, PATRICK J. BYRNE, was one of the number. He was one

• of our number for many years; since he took leave of us, he has never :given cause once to regret that we made him a mason. It is always .gratifying to hear of the good fortunes tliat fall to the lot of those who were once of our household. The annual address of Grand Master BENNETT is, altogether, an able • ofKcial paper, and furnishes ample proof of the prosperous growth of .masonry in that country. He, like all others, entered upon the discbarge •of his duties as Grand Master with the very best of intentions to perform -one of the most important duties devolving upon him, that of visiting the particular lodges, and giving the officers and members such instruction as they seem to require, for the proper management of their respective lodges, and the building up and increasing the usefulness of the •fraternity in the community. Such brothers, as are usually selected to fill the position of Grand Master, are capable of doing much good, and we can not see any good reasons why they should not be willing to make a little sacrifice iii consideration of the distinguished honor conferred upon them ; if they are not prepared, and willing to make such sacrifice, why do they accept? He refers in fitting terms to those who passed beyond the dark river and are now in the enjoyment of a better and happier life. Two dispensations were granted for the formation of new lodges. Only a fewspecial dispensations were granted ; several applications for dispensation to form new lodges were refused; the reasons were good. From my experience and observation I am of t h e decided opinion that only upon the mo&t urgent reasons ought we to increase the number of our lodges, until those already in existence have been a little more thoroughly cultivated. The interest of t h e Craft demands more of life in our present lodges than the creation of new ones.

The ten rulings made by the Grand Master were approved; some .slight modifications, suggested by the Committee on Law and Usage were jnade. The work of the Grand Master was generally approved. The com-

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m i t t e e seems to b e adverse to t h e so-called d e g r e e of Past Master. O u r views u p o n t h i s question are well u n d e r s t o o d . W h e n some masons att e m p t to e x p l a i n the i m p o r t a n c e of t h i s degree, o u r h a t involuntarily raises,and w e graciously smile. Cerneauism received passing notice; n o t h ing n e w was offered. I t will be well for s p u r i o u s masonry to keep out of the " r e d men's country." H e called attention to t h e lack of u n i f o r m i t y in t h e work and lect u r e s of t h e degrees of Ancient Craft m a s o n r y , a n d suggested t h a t somet h i n g b e d o n e to bring a b o u t so d e s i r a b l e an object. Some years since t h i s G r a n d Lodge made a s t a r t in t h e r i g h t direction to secure uniformity, b u t t h e succeeding G r a n d Lodges u p s e t t h e whole s c h e m e ; since which t i m e t h e y have been floating a r o u n d w i t h o u t accomplishing any good. I t m a y be they have too m a n y a m o n g t h e m who t h i n k t h e acmeof m a s o n r y is ability to r e p e a t well t h e ritualistic p a r t of t h e work, which n o o n e will deny is essential; b u t t h e r e is a n o t h e r t h i n g quite as import a n t which, w h e n well understood, will d o m u c h to accomplish uniformity in o u r rituals, and t h a t is a b e t t e r k n o w l e d g e of t h e history and symbolism of o u r Institution. After r e m a r k i n g pleasantly how i g n o r a n t s o m e m e n are, he says: In Ihis connection I earnestly recommend with regard to your regulation printed annually on the title page of the Proceedings ordering the Proceedings read in all thelodges, that you require all subordinate lodges to certify under seal of the lodge, when the Proceedings have been so read. I know that some of them entirely neglect it, and that so far as benefits some of the lodges the Grand Lodge had as well never have their Proceedings placed in print. Lodges that wilfully persist in a continuance of their ignorance should forfeit their charters. T h e reading of the Proceedings n o d o u b t would result in much good,, p r o v i d e d t h e brothers did n o t i n v o l u n t a r i l y go to sleep. H e urges, in strong terms, t h e i m p o r t a n c e of b e i n g more particular in t h e selection of material for o u r s p i r i t u a l t e m p l e . T h e trouble is we never scrutinize t h e material p r e s e n t e d â&#x20AC;&#x201D; .simply a c c e p t such as are offered. T h e r e are t w o ways to correct e v i l : First, No b r o t h e r should recomm e n d to t h e favor of t h e lodge any p e r s o n w h o m h e cannot freely vouch for, as possessing all t h e necessary qualifications to be made a mason;. Second, L e t t h e committee b e t h o r o u g h in its work of e n q u i r i n g into t h e c h a r a c t e r a n d standing of t h e a p p l i c a n t in t h e c o m m u n i t y in which h e lives, a n d , if need be, let t h e investigation go back to t h e c o m m u n i t y w h e r e h e formerly resided. Such p r e c a u t i o n s will serve in a very great m e a s u r e to k e e p out bad a n d u n d e s i r a b l e material. I t is t r u l y s o : The high moral grounds taken by the Grand Lodge of Indian Territory bavG' placed it among the foremost on the continent; GOD grant we may never retrace one forward, upward step, but press nobly on to the front, ever keeping *' Our altar as sacred as the most holy place." Guard uell our portals. Impress upon those who gain admission to your tiled hallsthe full import of our instructive symbols, show them by your example that Holy Bible U the rule and guide to the mason's faith and practice. Look not after an enlarged membership, but rather a more perfect membership.

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Our old friend, Bro. MURROW, Grand Secretary, submitted a good report of the official work performed by him in the interest of masonrj-, and his Grand Lodge in particular. He was present and assisted in laying the foundation upon which has been builded the Grand Lodge of Indian Territory. He has labored in season and out ot season to place his Grand Lodge in the front rank, and right well has he succeeded. Last year their finance was not in a satisfactory condition, but we are pleased to notice a favorable change in affairs. The following standing regulation was adopted by a unanimous vote: Resolved, That it-shall be a masonic offense for a mason in this jurisdiction to engage in the d r a m shop or saloon business, and upon three months' notice to discontinue the same and upon failure to do so, masons continuing in the business shall upontrial and conviction be expelled from all the rights and privileges of masonry. Resolved, That every person engaged in the saloon business either as owners or bartender shall be ineligible to receive the degrees of freemasonry in this jurisdiction.

One by one they are falling into line. Bro. EDMOND p . DOYLE, Grand Orator, prepared a short but compre-hensive oration; being in feeble health, the Grand Secretary read it. The Report on Correspondence this year is a partnership affair, w r i t ten by Bros. MURROW and HILL. Their work is well and faithfully done. The report covers one hundred and twenty-three pages of these Proceedings. We are glad they did not leave Kansas out in the cold this year. Our best wishes for the success of masonry in the Indian Territory. The Grand Master and Grand Secretarv both reelected.

IOWA— 1 8 9 0 . We have before us Part I of Volume X I I of the annals of the GrandJ Lodge of Iowa, being the Forty-seventh annual communication, which convened in the City of Ottumwa, June 3, A. D. 1890; M.'.W.', Bro. JAS. D. GAMBLE, Grand Master, presiding, a steel portrait of whom graces the volume; B.'.W.". THEODORE S. PAKVIN, Grand Secretary. Immediately upon calling the Grand Lodge to order. Rev. Bro. J. H. LLOYD delivered a most beautiful and appropriate address to the officers • and members of the.Grand Lodge, welcoming them to the city and ma-sonic homes of the brotherhood of Ottumwa. AVe cannot refrain from giving place to the following: For I know you will agree with me in saying that a worthy Master Mason, one • true to his threefold vow, that binds him foot to foot, knee to knee, hand to back, a n d . mouth to ear with a brother, however h u m b l e that brother may be, whatever may be his circumstances in this life —a Master Mason who takes the Holy Bible as the guideto his faith and practice, who squares his actions by the square of virtue, can be noneother than an upright man, upright In his dealings with his fellows, upright in hisdealings with himself, upright in his dealings with h i s GoD,.and this is what the sublime •

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•principles of our Order teach us to be. And it is because of these sublime principles which bind, or ought to bind, men together with the holy bond of brotherhood, that I 'bid you welcome.here. Grand Master GAMBLE delivered a most excellent address, giving in •detail an account of his administration for the year, most of which was •devoted to matters of local concern. In discussing each particular topic, he never failed to give a satisfactory reason for his official action. It is pleasing to note the^ easy way and manner he disposed of the •few cases of the infraction of the laws; among which we find one case where an effort was made, by one of the constituent lodges, to change the •order of masonic discipline in Iowa, making the Grand Lodge amenable to the constituent lodges. It seems that the members of Ruby Lodge, No. 415, became indignant over the action of the Grand Lodge, last year, in the matter of passing upon the legitimacy of Scottish Rite masonry, and proceeded to pass a number of resolutions denouncing the action of the Grand Lodge, characterizing such action as "extra judicial,""illegal and unjust," and, it was further alleged, that one of their number furnished a copy of these resolution for publication in a leading morning paper of another State. For these unlawful proceedings the Grand Masaster took it upon himself to relieve Ruby Lodge of the authoritj' to do •masonic work, and, furthermore, ordered them to close up shop until the •next annual communication, and it was nearly a year that this lodge, for its impertinence, hung on the ragged edge. The Grand Lodge was lenient enough, after approving the action of the Grand Master, to re-store the charter to these recusant brethren. No doubt this action, though somewhat severe, will have a wholesome and salutary effect upon the membership of this lodge, and will also serve as a warning to others mot to indulge in such foolish and suicidal performances as that of Riiby Lodge. Under the head of decisions we find the following, which is earnestly •commended to the officers of our constituent lodges; it will do you good: I have received many letters d u r i n g the past year requesting my opinion on va•rious questions of masonic jurisprudence, to most of which, thanlis to the wisdom and •foresight of the Grand Lodge, I have found ready answers in our new Code and Constit u t i o n . In a decided majority of the questions propounded, had the same time which was consumed in writing these letters been occupied in an examination of the Code, the letters need never have been written, for t h e reason t h a t the information thus sought would have been readily obtained. Brethren, especially those of you who hold office in the subordinate lodges, search and e x a m i n e your Constitution and Code, for " they are t h e y " which "testify" of and concerning the law governing the afl'airs of your lodge, and you will certainly find them " profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correctiou, and for instruction."

Here is a record worthy of imitation : "Applications have several "times been ma<le for dispensations authorizing the lodges applying there•for to receive petitions for the degrees and to ballot out of time. All such 'applications ha.ve been refused." Grand Master GAMBLE, like many others, took a hand at the old "chestnut,'' non-afiiliation, and very justly condemns this class of masons; but none deplore this state of affairs in our

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masonic Institution more than this writer. In the language of a once •distinguished politician, " What are you going to do about i t ? " For years we have been of the opinion that the only, and most satisfactory way to dispose of this vexed question, is to leave it entirely with the constituent lodges to deal with each particular case as they deem best. Under our present law, there is no reason why the members of any lodge need be imposed upon by the irrepressible non-afBliate,if they do not so desire. Let it be understood that no non-affiliates need apply for masonic favors of any kind, unless they can give a satisfactory reason for their non-affiliation. With such understanding among the members of "the particular lodges, it will not be long before they will have less number of non-affiliates, or they will not be annoyed with this class of ma:sons at any of their masonic gatherings. We are in full accord with the views so forcibly expressed by Grand Master GAMBLE, and believe with him that "profanity is, in any one, a pernicious habit, against which intelligence revolts, and it can be pro•ductive of no good whatever." .•Vny mason who indulges in this low, vulgar habit, certainly lowers his dignity as a man, and unfits himself for association in the refined circles of society. Let our endeavors be for a higher position on this question. In conclusion on this subject, he . says: 1 am in favor of going back to first principles on the question, and strike out t h e ' " m a y " in our law, and expunge " d e p e n d i n g upon its e x t e n t ; " a n d insert in their stead the " decidedly and unequivocally." And if craftsmen who indulge therein will not, voluQtarily, for their own good a n d the general welfare of our Order, abandon the uncalled for and deleterious practice, then courageously enforce the law on the subject, .as we do in other matters, and it will not be long until profane masons, " like angel's visits," will be few and far between.

Iowa is squarely against the incorporation of the constituent lodges. At the annual communication held in 1889, the Grand Master was, hy resolution, directed to enforce the law, and see that all the lodges now •incorporated dissolve their corporate relations. The law was strictly •enforced, and all complied with but few exceptions. Another year will bring all in line, and not a lodge in the jurisdiction will be incorporated. AVe have for many years entertained rather an unfavorable opinion of .all corporate schemes, believing such to be neither safe nor good policy for constituent lodges. CERNEAUISM came in for a goodly share of the Grand Master's official .attention. He dwelt at some length upon the evils growing out of the introduction of this disturbing element among the Craft in Iowa. One of the most unfortunate results of this controversy, was that of dragging the Grand Lodge into court, by reason of an action brought by the officers of the "Grand Consistory of Iowa of the Supreme Council of the Ancient -and Accepted Scottish Rite for the United States of America, their Territories and Dependencies, C. E. BARNES, J. G. GRAVES and HENRY BEN-

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In which, among other things, it was alleged, substantially, that the action token by the Grand Lodge on the Cerneau question was "wrongful, illegal, arbitrary and oppressive." " That the said JAMES D. GAMBLE, a-i Grand Master, and the said T.S. PARVIN aÂť Grand Secretary of the said Grand Lodge of Iowa, combining and confederating together with the said Grand Lodge of Iowa, are wrongfully, illegally and oppre.ssively, by reason of circulars, letters, and pretended edicts, issued under tbe pretended authority of the said Grand Lodge of Iowa, engaged in threatening, coercing and seeking to compel the individual plaintiffs herein, and other members of the plaintiff, the Grand Consistory of the State of Iowa, and its subordinate bodies, into yielding obedience lo the illegal, arbitrary, and oppressive and proscriptive action of the said Grand Lodge of Iowa," and praying that a temporary writ of injunction issue against each of the defendants, restraining them from in any manner or form taking any action seeking in any degree to enforce the action of the Grand Lodge, and from issuing any edicts, or saying anything about said Grand Consistory, or any of its members, or any person desiring to become a member thereof. Strange as it may seem, a temporary writ of injunction was, on the said 27th day of July, issued as prayed,and on the 29th day of that month I was served with such writ,, and which in express terms enjoined me from writing any letters, or from issuing any circulars, edicts, communications, publications, or making any oral declarations looking: to the enforcement of the action of the Grand Lodge so far as it attempts to affect plaintiff, its subordinate bodies, or its or their members, or any person desiring to become a. member. Just what the learned judge who made the order for this injunction meant by the expression, " or making any oral declarations," I confess I have never been able to understand. In this age of freedom and enlightened civilization there are many things that a court or judge may do. There are some things, however, they can â&#x20AC;&#x201D; not do, and one of the things they cannot do under the liberal provisions of our State constitution is tO' restrain or abridge the liberty of speech. After repeated effort m a d e by t h e executive officers of t h e G r a n d Lodge and tlieir counsel to bring a b o u t a speedy hearing of t h e case, it was finally argued March 3Ist, and t h e decision of t h e court rendered April 4,1889, sustaining t h e d e m u r r e r of t h e Grand Lodge, and the complainahts excepted, And thus summarily ended travesty number two, so far as tne nisi prim court is concerned, and thereby completely and fully vindicating and sustaining the Grand Lodge in her supreme authority and right to adopt such regulations as she may deem for the best interest of her members and the subordinate lodges under her jurisdiction. The accomplishment, however, of this gratifying result has involved a vast amount of labor and much expense. T h e case has since been appealed, a n d is now in t h e supreme court,, w h e r e it will finally be d e t e r m i n e d . T h e G r a n d Master feels quite certain t h a t t h e final result will be favorable to t h e Grand Lodge. He t h u s concludes his reference to these p r e t e n t i o u s proceedings: While I know nothing of the esoteric work of Cerneau masonry, yet I do know something of the effect of its introduction within this jurisdiction. I know that in some places where it has gained a footing it has produced discord, strife and contention among members of the Craft, and has destroyed the peace, harmony and fraternal feeling existing prior to its introduction ; and this is notably so in some of our larger cities. I also know that in some instances its members, all of whom must he Master Masons before they can receive its degrees, claim that their obligations taken therein are morebinding than in symbolic masonry, and that consequently they owe a higher allegiance to that organization than to the Grand Lodge and its requirements. I further know that in one instance it has been the cause of the disintegration of one of our most prosperous and vigorous lodges. Possessing also^ as I do, the evidence

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that the highest ofBcer at the time of this organization within our jurisdiction officially encouraged and advised defiance to and rebellion against the lawful mandates of t h e Grand Lodge, I have no hesitancy in saying t h a t the time has arrived for definite, specific and effectual legislation on this.question, to the end that this annoying element of discord may be effectually and briefly eliminated from our midst. Such legislation should, however, be had in the spirit of fraternal feeling; but connected therewith there should be no uncertain sound or meaning. The question concerns us as symbolic masons, and it is a duty we owe to ourselves and to our subordinate lodges to protect each from invasion by discordant elements, of whatever kind o r nature. To say that this is simply a contention between two contending factions, each claiming antiquity over the other, and therefore it is a matter of no concern to us, isnot true. It has already entered some of our lodges, and, if left alone, is liable to find its way into others; and such being the case, in view of what has already occurred, theGrand Lodge would be wanting iu the discharge of the duty she owes to her members and her subordinate lodges did she not rise to the exigency presented,and by virtue of" the authority in her vested as the supreme legislative body, enact such laws as will give full and complete protection to all. Combining within herself, as she does, all thebranches which constitute a complete government, namely: executive, legislative and judicial, there can be no doubt about her right to act upon all subjects coming before her, according as they belong to each or either of these departments. She possessesboth original and appellant jurisdiction,and may determine what is for the best interest of her members, and such determination is binding. The Grand Lodge, like any religious, civic, moral or fraternal society, has the right to control her own affairs, freefrom the interference of courts, so long as she does not interfere with the civil rights of those interested, or with some property interest; and, like all other voluntary organizations, she has the right to fix and say what the qualifications for membership shalL be, and may raise the standard of qualification therefor after membership has been taken, and no power or authority can legally interfere with such action. Her decisionsin these regards are final, and any attempt to transfer the same for redress to the secular courts " would be an appeal from the more learned tribunal in the law, which should decide the case, to one which is less so." It is for the Grand Lodge to say what, if a n y , further action shall be taken in the premises. What legislation shall be had I do n o t undertake to say. because, by virtue of your action, it was.made the duty of the Committee on Jurisprudence to report at this session such legislation as will carry out t h e position of the Grand Lodge heretofore taken ; and from my knowledge of the committee, I have no doubt that the duty thus imposed will be ably discharged.

Bro. THEO. S. PARVIN presented his annual report as Grand Secretary^ as well as that of Grand Librarian, both of which, as usual, are exceedingly interesting, showing "a large amount of labor performed by thisefficient officer. The reports of the officers and the several committees show the Grand Lodge to be in a most satisfactory condition, with only one exception, that of the Cerneau trouble. Here is something novel, and has the appearance of a joke at the expense of the Grand Master: I N THE MATTER OF W . H.- MONTEITH,

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y Complaint.

J. D. GAMBLE, M.'.W.-. GRAND MASTEE.J

The complainant herein says he is aggrieved by a decision of the Most Worshipfuli Grand Master, by deciding that Bluff City Lodge, No. 71, had no right to entertain hispetition for membership in said lodge. No notice is served of this complaint, and the decision of the Most WorshipfuL Grand Master is not set out in the complaint, and your committee have no idea of itscontents. Upon the record before us we recommend that the brother's dimit be returned'to* h i m , and this complaint dismissed.

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AVe notice that the venerable Grand Tyler is still practicing his practical jokes on the Grand Masters as they come in and go out: At the conclusion of the installation, Grand Tyler SCIIREINER stepped forward and presented (in a most feeling m a n n e r ) to Grand Master GAMBLE a beautiful album,containing the photographs (cabinet size) of t h e Grand Master and his associate officers of the past year, to which Grand Master GAMBLE happily responded.

We now come to the most interesting part of these Proceedings: Bro. THEODORE S. PARVINS Report on Correspondence of two hundred and fifty pages, of which Kansas is favored with two and a half pages, and for the good words for Kansas, he has our thanks. In introducing his interesting report, he truthfully says of the work: No one, save those who have engaged in the work, knows or can ever comprehend the labor involved in the preparation of a readable, interesting and instructive Report on Correspondence. It is an easy matter to scissors out the nice paragraphs, but to properly discriminate and select solid food for the strengthening of the reader's masonic knowledge, and more, accompanying such extracts or references with fitting commeiils, Is another and different matter. This requires in the reviewer extensive reading, large and profound knowledge of the history and laws of t h e Institution ; it is these comments t h a t give to such reports their greatest value.

Bro. PARVIN, in a special way, presents a very interesting history of the rise and jirogress of the Grand Representative systeni, and very forcibly points out some of the most serious evils to the Grand Lodge growing out of the introduction of this folly. No one seems to know why it was made a part of our masonic machinerj'. When we send these commissions to the brethren, so highly honored, they write us to know what their duty as such Grand Representative is, and we have never been able to give them the necessary information. Inasmuch as this system originated in ISTew York, perhaps some of the brethren in that jurisdiction can give us a little light on this momentous question. We say with Bro. P.^RVIN: We wage no war upon the system; let those who want to " dance pay the fiddler," b u t having pointed out some of t h e past, present and growing evils (see Tennessee and â&#x20AC;˘Ohio) of this h u m b u g , and with an eye single to the peace and harmony of our Grand Lodge, we turu the subject over to t h e wise and the thoughtful of other jurisdictions to point out remedies for the evils mentioned, and to chalk out a way, if possible, whereby some good may come out of this Nazareth.

The second topic discussed is one of more than ordinary interest to the fratres of Iowa, and it is well that they have one among them who is so well qualified to handle this vexed question. He administered a deserved and scathing rebuke to the followers ot one, .iosEPH CBRNEAU, long since deceased, but who4e ghost seems to be hibernating in the haunted precincts of the Island of Manhattan. This, unquestionably, is one of the most thorough, and, indeed, severe arraignments that this Cerneau outfit has ever had since they raised anchor in the harbor of New York City, and we can only wish that the annals of Iowa for 1890, referring to the Cerneau matter, could be read lav the great mass of our fraternity; it would certainly open the eyes of many, and they would get a better understanding of the true inwardness

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of this uncalled for controversy. The loyal fratres ot Iowa have our heartfelt sympathy, and we think it is safe to say, all good and true masons, wherever to be found, will hail with delight the time when the last vestige of this disturbing element is removed far hence, and the Craft be no longer annoyed with its baneful influence. On the work question, he says: We do not object, and never have, to the time and energy devoted to this purpose, but our objection has always been, and still is, to the fact that all " the time " and all " the energy " are devoted to this purpose exclusively, and no time or energy to the perfecting of the brethren in other branches of masonry. Its laws and its history are totally neglected by the great mass of the brethren, who see nothing in masonry save its ritniil. An older and a wiser head has suggested that the ritual is but the key to unlock the door of the vast treasures and unimagined wealth concealed therein. â&#x20AC;˘ It seems to us that an iron key will unlock any door quite as effectually as a golden one, and that an iron door of ample proportions will protect the wealth within as well as though it had been made of polished ivory. It is not the key that is possessed of value, it is the treai-ures which that key may open to the student which possess the value which in our eyes render masonry the perfection of h u m a n science.

The foregoing has been our views for years, and we say, "Let the California rule prevail." One more quotation and we are done with our old friend and brother, and here it is: " T h a t a mason in New Jersey, or elsewhere, who has received the masonic degrees from a lodge having no jurisdiction over him is illegally made, and cannot be recognized as a mason ; and any one holding masouic intercourse with such a person is liable to discipline." Such a law, we verily believe, and therefore declare, to be in violation of every principle of masonic law, old and new, h u m a n or divine, and a discredit to the Grand Lodge enacting it, and the cause of all the trouble she has brought upon herself in this unfraternal and bitter war. A man of doubtful residence, claimed to be a citizen of Nevy Jersey by the lodge there, and as earnestly claimed to be a citizen of New York by one of its lodges, received therein the degrees of masonry. Now, we hold, and so does every jurisdiction in the United States excei'l Massachusetts and Pennyslvaiiia, that such a man is a mason ; the lodge in New Jersey,being a legally constituted lodge, made him a mason therein according to the laws of New York, and all Grand Lodges, by that spirit of international comity, are bound to recognize her work as masonic worli,and no Grand Lodge has a right to deny. The Grand Lodge of New Jersey, feeling aggrieved at the act,may deny the right of visitation to her lodges. Thus far she could legally and raasonically go, and no further. The question of jurisdiction over that candidate was one to be settled by the Grand T^odge of New York, to which alone the offending lodge owed allegiance, and the law of New York, and not the law of New Jersey, exclusively covers the case of a brother receiving his masonry in such lodge.

Grand Master and Grand Secretary reelected.

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KENTUCKY— 1 889. Before us are the Proceedings of the Ninetieth annual communication of one of the venerable Grand Lodges, now near its centennial year. This year they convened in the City of Louisville, October 22, A. D. 1889, and continued in session for three days, transacting much important business in the interest of the Graft in that jurisdiction ; M.".W.'. Bro. JAMES T).BLACK,Grand Master, presiding; E.'.W.'. Bro. HENRY B.GRANT, Grand Secretary. One of the most pleasing features of this session was the presence of no less than seventeen Past Grand Masters. The official services of these •distinguished brethren began in 1853, and ended in 1887. It must have been highly pleasing to the Craft in old Kentucky to see so many present at one time, on whom the honor of presiding over it had been conierred. This is as it should ever b e ; brethren who have been thus highly honored, should not be unmindful of the source from whence these honors come, and the obligation they are under to the Craft. These should not be »soon forgotten by them, and a proper appreciation of these favors can be best shown by a faithful and punctual attendance upon the meetings of the Grand Lodge. But we fear it is too often the case that too many of these distinguished craftsmen are seldom, if ever, seen at the annual communications of their Grand Lodges. They seem to think they have enough to do to support the proud title of Past Grand Master of Masons, etc. We are proud of the record of the Past •Grand Masters in Kansas in respect to their attendance upon the meetings of the Grand Lodge. It rarely ever occurs that we have not present a majority of those living and residing in the jurisdiction, and nearly all are attorneys at law and practicing physicians; Kansas is always good when it comes to a matter of record. The annual address of the Grand Master is an exhaustive recital of the year's work, covering about twenty-five pages of the Kentucky Proceedings. There is not one word too many to convey a correct idea of the official duties performed during the year. Fraternal mention is made of the death of one of Kentucky's distniguished brethren. Past Grand Master KOHBHT MCCLURE FAIRLEIGH, and an appropriate sketch of his .

masonic and public life is given. He was highly esteemed as a citizen and a mason in the community in which he lived and died. Under the sub-head of "Charters Arrested," he calls attention to a little business matter which in our judgment demands more attention in the future than it has in the past, or else we will drift along until we find ourselves tangled up in litigation, a thing that our Institution should by all means avoid. Here is what the Grand Master has to say upon this subject: In this coaDectton I suggest that more defiaite and comprehensive authoritj* ought to be conferred upon the agent charged with settlement of the affairs of defunct lodges. He ought to be invested with plenary authority to malie complete settlement. In some instances, it happens that the lodge owned a lot and hall building which, on

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•dissolution of the lodge, becomes the property of the Grand Lodge, and, by reason of non-usuer and want of repairs and care, become almost worthless. Under our present l a w on the subject, neither the Grand Secretary as financial agent of the Grand Lodge, nor the Grand Master has right to delegate to the particular agent authority to sell and pass title to the interest In realty. Nor can it be properlj' said that such authority, in t h e absence of positive legislation, attaches to such agent merely by reason of his appointment.-

Fifty-nine delinquent Lodges were cited to appear and show cause •why their charters should not be arrested. The charters of thirty-four of these lodges were arrested for failing to appear as required by law; i;hus the pruning business goes on and we are sorry to say the number of lodges is growing less; perhaps it will all result in good to masonry. It is far better for masonry that what lodges we have be strong and vigorous. Thirty-seven decisions were rendered, and, with only three excepitions all were approved. We quote the following: 1. The power to excuse a brother from voting is not in t h e Worshipful Master alone b u t in the lodge, and rests with the majority. The lodge may e.Kcnse him without requiring his reasons lor asking to be excused. ' •1. The fact that a lodge owes a debt evidenced by uote does not abridge the right -of a brother to dimit. The debt is against the lodge and not the individual brethren. .5. A lodge can not try to punish the Master for drunkenness. 8. T h e present Grand Master will not decide questions injuriously affecting the i n d i v i d u a l masonic standing of a member of a subordinate lodge upon ex parte statements of one side only, but will require that a chance first be given the accused to be iheard in his own defense. 10. The charter of a lodge was forfeited in 1867; a new charter was granted in 1808. 'The forfeiture of the charter in 1867 terminated the existence of the lodge. That existence was not restored by the charter granted in 1868, b u t a new a n d different lodge was thereby constituted. The new lodge has no right to grant a dimit to a member of the defunct lodge under the forfeited charter. But the Grand Secretary is the only person :authorized to grant the dimit. 12. The installation ceremony is part of the " labor '' of the lodge; it is therefore improper to perform same while the lodge is called from " labor to refreshment." 17. The power to receive and commit, or reject a petition for initiation presented t o the lodge Is not in the Master alone, b u t the lodge, and rests with the majority. The vote on this question may be taken viva voce. 25. A lodge in Kentucky having jurisdiction of a petitioner, elected him to take t h e Entered Apprentice degree. The petitioner afterwards being absent in Missouri on temporary business, the Kentucky lodge may request a lodge in Missouri to confer the •degree. The request should bear seal of the lodge, and be accompanied by a certificate under seal showing his election to take the degree. 27. It is improper for a lodge —opened and working in the third degree —to «imply " call off," and admit to the procession persons of inferior degrees. In order to admit to the procession Entered Apprentices, t h e lodge should be working in that •degree. 29. Belief in the existence of GOD is a fundamental tenet in freemasonry. It is an indispensable pre-requisite to eligibility to take the degrees. If the candidate practiced false pretense in obtaining admission to t h e lodge by deceptiously announcing •such faith, or, if subsequent to his initiation, his mind, for any cause, has undergone :a change of religious belief to the extent of repudiating and renouncing faith in GOD, he ought to be expelled. Denying the main essential to a genuine masonic life he s h o u l d be denied masonic privileges. 31. The charter of a lodge was destroyed by fire and a new one granted naming t h e olBcers t h e n governing the lodge. The lodge under the new charter was, to all in-

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tents and purposes, the same as under the old. It had not ceased to exist, only thecon-venient, tangible evidence of its authority to work was, for a time, wanting. This authority the new charter restored and no other formality is required. The officers need not be re-installed. ' 33. A Past Master ofa lodge in another jurisdiction, but who is now afliliated with a lodge in Kentucky, is a member of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky within the meaning of Section 3, Article I, Constitution. 36. A lodge cannot recognize or admit as an Entered Apprentice, one who fails to produce satisfactory evidence that he has taken the degree. This evidence must bepositive, proving the fact beyond a doubt. Evidence that does not so convince the mind is not sufficient. And if insufficient, the lodge may ignore it wholly and treat the per son as a profane. T h e suggestion aiade b j ' t h e Committee on Jurifsprudence is oer-tainly on t h e side of safety. N o . 25 s h o u l d require, in addition to thecertificate, t h e identity of t h e applicant to be fully established before a n y degree is conferred. U n d e r t h e h e a d of t h e " S t a t e of t h e Order," t h e G r a n d Master thus-expresses h i s views of t h e a l a r m i n g e x t e n t to which dimissions.are going :â&#x20AC;˘ But dimission goes on to an alarming extent. How to reclaim the non-affiliate,.. and to arrest the practice of dimitting. are questions worthy of your earnest thought.. After some reflection on.this matter, I am led to the conclusion that we would be materially relieved from the unpleasant situation if our lodges were made more attractive. But paramount to mere paraphernalia of a lodge is the consideration that the officers should be selected solely because of character, fitness, intelligence, and capacity to instruct. No man of doubtful reputation should be given a passport to our sacred retreat,, much less, when there, should he be called to position. Not only should the officer be above reproach in his private relations aud character, but he should be able to look beyond mere ceremonial to the higher, deeper and broader thought taught by our symbolisms, and be able to impart it to others. One of t h e b r a n c h e s of t h e Cerneau Rite " opened shop " in this Grand. Jurisdiction, a n d , a s usual,soon created such discord aud confusion amongt h e Craft, t h a t t h e G r a n d Master felt t h a t he would be derelict in d u t y , if. h e did n o t call t h e attention of t h e G r a n d Lodge to t h e evil effects of the^ introduction of t h e New Y o r k Citj' i n t r u d e r . " Our H o m e " came in for a goodly share of t h e attention of t h e Grand! Master. H e says of t h e e x p e n s e of managing this i n s t i t u t i o n : The good it has already accomplished attests alike its high purposes as well as thefidelity of those charged with its immediate management. I believe that no institution in the State is managed with more care and efficiency. With a capacity for larger work,, its good is limited only by the present insufficient endowment. The Board of Directors still adhere to the long settled policy of steering clear of debt. For thi.s they are to be commended. During this year the two hundred and twenty-three beneficiaries have been maintained at an average cost of S^^.'S. This expense includes food, clothing, salaries of Superintendent, Matron, Teachers, and repairs, etc., and aggregate the sum of something more than S20,000.00. This is obtained from interest on the Endowment Fund, Grand Lodge assessment, and proceeds of festivals on St. John's Day in June. W e suspect t h e assessments referred to have s o m e t h i n g to do withi t h e m a n y arrested charters t h e last few years. T h e several constitutional a m e n d m e n t s , offered at t h e last annuali c o m m u n i c a t i o n in relation to saloon keeping, failed of adoption by reason, of non-action of t h e c o n s t i t u e n t lodges. T h e anti-saloon e l e m e n t in-. K e n t u c k y is finding a rocky road to travel over.

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The committee on Appeals and Grievances, in the matter of the appeal of CHARLES F . HILL from Louisville Lodge No. 400, recommended that the action of the lodge, expelling him, be affirmed. After much discussion pro and con, "Bro. J. PROCTOE KKOTT offered the following as a. substitute for the recommendation of the Committee" on Appeals and Grievances; Resolved. That the action of Louisville Lodge. No. 400, in expelling Bro. CHARLESF. HILL from the hody, and the rights and privileges of masonry, be and the same is hereby reversed, and t h a t said brother be and he is hereby restored to all his rights and privileges as a Master Mason in said lodge.

Whereupon " Past Grand Master C. PI. JOHNSON made the point of order that the resolution was in violation of masonic law, in that it was not in the power of Grand Lodge to reinstate an expelled mason to membershipin the subordinate lodge." The Grand Master decided that the point was well taken. A vote by lodges was taken and the recommendation of the committee adopted. On the eve of the closing of the Grand Lodge the following resolution was ofTered, and on motion, laid on the table: The Grand Lodge of Kentucky having, sustained Louisville Lodge, No. 400, and as.=;erted its own authority in the matter of CHARLES F. HILL, expelled ; now be it Resolved, That the said CHARLES F . HILL, be, and is hereby restored to all.the rightsand privileges of masonry.

The ruling of tlie Grand Master in this case is new to us, as we had never supjiosed that the Grand Lodge of Kentucky held that a constituent lodge by illegal proceedings could deprive a brother of his legal rightsas a member, without redress, through the Grand Lodge. If this be true it would of necessity follow that the Grand Lodge, when it reverses the action of a constituent lodge, for alleged irregularities in its proceedings,, cannot declare that the accused brother has by its action regained his membership in the lodge which expelled him. We are at a loss to understand how they can avoid holding, that when the proceedings of a constituent lodge are reversed on an appeal,, the effect of which is gone, the accused brother is not by such action tobe placed just where he was before any proceedings had been commenced against him. This is not in harmony with the common law of masonry,, as we understand it. Our good brother, JAMES W . STATON, is the author of a pleasant and a very interesting Report on Correspondence, of one hundred and sev.entysix pages, covering the Proceedings of fifty-nine Grand Lodges, Kansas,, for 1889, among the. number receiving his fraternal attention. We are pleased to note that he is substantially in line with us on all questions,and what we have taken occasion to say of our brother we mean every word, and are,only sorry that we cannot agree w-ith all; but such is not. to be the case. He thinks, if dealing with the saloon question is " class legislation," it has been forced on the various Grand Lodges who have taken it up, be-cause of the lawlessness of the saloon-keepers, who profess to be masons..

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'These men flaunt their masonry in the face of the fraternity and the world, and at the same time put the bottle to their brother mason's mouth and take the last cent he has on earth and make paupers of his family, that they and their families may roll in luxury and fare sumptuously every day. Well said in a few words. All this talk about masons not being required to believe in the authenticity of the Holy Bible, is of recent •date, and we think its origin can be traced to the French scoffers of the Book of Law. As Brother STATON says, Previous to that time such questions as are now discussed were not even h i n t e d .at, and it has only grown u p in the past few years, and unless checljed bids fair to become a disturbing question in the masonic world. We see no good arising from such discussions. Masonry has for nearly two centuries flourished u n d e r the smiles of the GOD of the Bible, and no question has ever been made of that proposition, only in France, u n t i l some writers on this continent, of recent date, have taken it into their heads that they are wiser t h a n our fathers. As for us, we are an old time mason, and do not propose to be led olTwith the new-faugled notions of modern writers; nor will any •one ever darken the doors of the lodge to which we belong who does not believe in the GOD of o u r fathers, and t h a t He has revealed His will to the children of men for their .government; a n d we are willing that that revealed will shall be confined to t h e Old Testament Scriptures for t h e government of lodges, a l t h o u g h we are a strong believer in t h e New Testamerit. If freemasonry is ever stranded this question is the one upon which it will go to pieces; and if GOD and the Bible are taken out of it we care not how soon its destruction may come to pass, because in our j u d g m e n t the chief corner stones will be removed, and of course the building must go to destruction.

On all moral questions our Kentucky brother is eminently sound. He has no use for skeptics and scoffers of the Great Light in Masonry, the Holy Bible. Sorry to leave you, Brother STATON, but hope we both will be spared to talk over masonry again. WILLIAM W . CLAEK, Hopkinsville, M.'.W.'. Grand Master. H. B. GRANT, Louisville, R.'.W.'. Grand Secretary.

LOUISIAIS^A—1890, This Grand Lodge convened, April 30, A.D. 1889, in special communication, for the purpose of celebrating, in an appropriate manner, the •centennial of the inauguration of General GEORGE WASHINGTON, the first President of the United States of America. After opening the Grand Lodge and arranging the necessary preliminaries, labor was suspended and the fraternity repaired to the St. Charles Theatre where they were joined by many friends. Past Grand Master SAMUEL M. TODD presided during the interesting <;ereinonies; appropriate addresses were delivered by the M.'.W.'. Grand Master, Brother CHARLES F . BUCK, and other distinguished members of i,he Craft. In the evening a sumptuous banquet was served, which no ^ioubt added interest to the occasion. The Seventy-eighth annual communication of this Grand Lodge was

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Tield in the Gity of New Orleans, commencing February 10, A. D. 1890, M.-.W.-. Bro. CHARLES F . BUCK, Grand Master, presiding; R.'.W.". JAMES •C. BATCHELOR, M. D., Grand Secretary. Grand Master BUCK delivered an interesting address, equal to any •of his former efforts, giving a full account of the many official acts performed during his term of office. He says: Speaking in general terms the year has been an uneventful one if the importance •of events depends on something novel, u n u s u a l or exceptional; but if you are content =to learn that the Craft nas moved forward in a slow but sure and steady stream of progress ; that peace and harmony and good feeling prevail; that there is an increase in active membership; revival of interest in masonic work, and, most significant of all, a higher appreciation of the intrinsic grandeur of masonry and its power and Influence for good, as a recognized and p e r m a n e n t factor in the problem of man's mission on •earth ; then I can truly say to you we meet at the close of a prosperous and successful year, one freighted with the gatherings of rich harvests in the fields of masonic science and devotion, and buoyant with the hopes of promising developments in the near futiu'e.

Among the matters of business receiving attention, was the "Grand Lodge Hall." It was decided to dispose of the ground purchased for a new hall, remove the old one and build a new hall on the same site, the •cost of which is not to exceed $60,000 to complete and fit it ready for oc•cupancy. The Grand Master announced the deaths of, and paid a beautiful tribute to the memory of several well known members of the Craft in •other as well as in his own jurisdiction ; among the number mentioiied we notice that of M.'.W.'. Bro. MICHAEL E . GIRARD, who was Grand Master at the time the Grand Encampment met in New Orleans, 1874. His many acts of kindness and courtesy will not be forgotten soon by many who had the pleasure of meeting so distinguished a brother. From the following we conclude that the Grand Master has exalted notions of the interchange of Grand Representatives: This beautiful interchange of courtesie."!, bringing iu direct connection with each •other the various Grand Jurisdictions between which fraternal relations are jnaintained, is in danger of failing to accomplish its objects mainly through lack of the zeal -and attention on the part of the Grand Representatives, which even ordinary appreciatiou of the high honor conferred should draw from them. Grand Representativesshould be active mediums of intercourse and association — not mere silent figures. To induce more activity-some of our sister jurisdictions are trying the experiment of making the appointments for a term of years fixed. The matter is one in which legislation, however, will accomplish but little; it depends on moral rather than on legal motives. Like many other questions touching the success and prosperity of masonry it is best •solved by being left to the conscience of the respective brethren, under such conditions of stimulation and influence as t h e Grand Bodies themselves may produce by more express manifestation of true fraternal union between them. " Representation " should not be an idle ceremony, but an active fnctor in the great work of masonic fraternization througliout the world. This suggestion,! concede,presents no very tangible solution of the problem ; if in the interest of freema.sonry at large it suggests any idea tending to improvement, worthy of consideration, I have not written this altogether in vain.

Bros. PARVIN and KOBBINS will not be likely to fall in with the idea • of Grand Master BOCK. Like many other ideas, it looks well on paper, •but .makes a poor show in practice.

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He makes brief reference to Cerrieauism.and we think correctly pronounces it an illegitimate and clandestine body ; with propriety he might, have gone further and pronounced it a fraud. The Grand Master in referring to applications for dispensations, offers the following: "Whatever may be so, the so-called 'prerogatives'' and extra-legal powers which the Grand Master is believed by some tohavf, I consider him, under the jurisprudence which obtains in this jurisdiction, divested of all discretionary power where the written law isclear and unambiguous. His sole duty in such a case is to know the law, obey it, and see that others do so likewise." So we say. This ruling not being in accord with the views of the Committee on Jurisprudence, they so reported and the Grand Lodge approved: The committee cannot agree with the Grand Master, that that officer is "divested of all discretionary power where the written law is clear and unambiguous: " that isthe case perhaps with regard to the.Constitution, but it is otherwise relative to the general regulations, edicts, utc. By the nature of our Order it is absolutely necessary that the Grand Master be clothed with certain discretionary powers, which it is impractica-blc 10 particularly and accurately define, and by this fact we recognize the utter im-' possibility to reduce the law into writing so as to cover every possible case that may arise : and the further fact that " times change, and men change with them," in reality,, constantly changing, perpetually changing, aud power must be lodged somewhere in order to obtain thatalmost perfection in the equitable administration of the law which is never seen except in masonry. Hence the reason for expecting the Grand Jlaster toreport to us what he has done relative to the application and interpretation of the law ;. the reference of the same to this committee, and t h e final approval or disapproval thereof by the Grand Lodge.

Dr. JAMKS C. BATCHELOK, Grand Secretary, presented a full and complete report of the official duties performed by him. M.".W.\ Bro. JOHN Q . A. FEM.OWS, Past Grand Master, is again, and for the fourth time, the author of the Report on Correspondence, pursuing as usual the topical plan adopted four years ago. His present report is quite brief covering only seventy-three pages; Kansas received attention, quoting liberally from the oration of Kev. Bro. S.A.MIJKL C BussEK, Grand Orator. In his introductory, he says: We continue this (our fourth ) report in the same form as the three preceding re-ports. Though requiring n^pre labor and greater care, and much more time in its preparation, we thinlc it more satisfactory and nearer the requirements of what these reportsshould be. We dislike the usual form, having an antipathy, so to speak, towards the gossip frequently found in them, and which can be of little or no interest to any one except those immediately concerned, and these are confined to the reporters and probably Grand Masters and Grand Secretaries, and as to them only so far as somethingmay be written as to their own Grand IjOdges. We write for the fraternity of our own jurisdiction. They pay the expenses of these reports, and are or should be interested only in what concerns the general welfare of the Craft, and the movements of a general' n a t u r e t h r o u g h o u t the masonic world, and especially as the same may affect us. Thereading masons among lis will seldom look through the reports State by State, and t h u s will miss, unless they do, many utterances that may be made and reported which are o f real interest to them. But when we collate, with comments more or less freely made,, the various sayings of Grand Masters and others, and important proceedings of Grand, Lodges, under separate heads, properly i n d e x e d , a n y s u b j e c t treated of which is t h o u g h t , interesting will be read and considered.

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In conclusion under this head we would suggest to Masters of lodges, whenever -the meeting is not consumed in working the degrees or other important business, that -they read or cause to be read what has been collated under some one head ( or part of -it, if found too l o n g ) ; and we thinli they will find this a spreading of light among the 'Craft, and will make the lodge meetings more interesting than they otherwise would "be. A division of the report into subjects renders this practicable, which would hardly :be in the other form of making these reports.

He is still pronounced in his views in opposition to Grand Lodges legislating on the saloon question. Thinks no attempt has been made by argument to confute the position assumed by him. On the question -of the non-payment of lodge dues, he thinks a satisfactory conculsion has not yet been arrived at, and this like many other unsettled questions, • can only be settled by further discussion and experiment. In treating upon his pet subject, life-membership, he thus comments on the remarks of Grand Master REED, of Wisconsin: The dues are not for the privilege of enjoying the benefitsof mosonrj/, but the particular benefits of the lodge. We would ask Bro. Kf;ED(and others) here, how it is that . as each brother has been a contributor to the funds of the lodge sixteen or twenty am. secuUve years, and thereafter is relieved from his forced contributions, the lodges can be seriously crippled? Are there no new members coming in during those sixteen or twenty years, and are not all such contributing members to the expense of the lodge? As we have said before in former reports, a lodge that has ceased to do any work or to .'afhliate any masons for ten,fifteen or twenty years, ought to cease to exist. I t i s a d e a d branch. But experience proves the contrary. In the first lodge in Louisiana which adopted life membership, the largest in the State for years, a quorum was not had if the life members failed to come. The rule is the opposite of what he states— the old members are not as able to pay dues as the young members, and the tendency is, tliat - as soon as a member becomes unable to pay dues h e is excluded from lodge jjiember• ship, although in their young and prosperous days they may have contributed thous; ands of dollars in the shape of charity.

As a general rule we have never looked upon the life-membership scheme with favor, believing such to be productive of more evil than -good to the Craft, and hence we have advised against all such schemes. He has a word in relation to Grand Representative sj'stem: There has appeared for several years past considerable fuss and some trouble has recently arisen in several Grand Lodge jurisdictions in regard to the subject of Grand Lodge representatives. It all seems to have grown out of an attempt to legislate on the ' question, and to make it a matter of much more importance than the institution of the Grand Lodge representation demands. As in many other matters, there are those who have proposed to make a complicated system of Grand Lodge representation and ••to'attach to it much more importance than the system demands, and this has brought about what we consider much unnecessary legislation; so much so that in many in. stances the original idea has been wholly lost sight of, and another thiug substituted for what was originally a very simple thing.

Again he says, and we heartily concur: But-enough of this, though what we have written is in the hope that a return will be made from the political method of making appointments, aud induce a return to the true principles upon which the whole is based, or a repeal of the whole system, •which would be far better than engrafting a system of offensive politics upon the Institution.

It is quite time that a stop was put to all this unnecessary and non.sensical fuss that is being made by some over a very small matter. It is .fast becoming disgusting to many of the leading lights. Grand Master and Grand Secretarv reelected.

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MAINEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1890. AVe have the Proceedings of the Seventy-fifth annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Maine, held May 6-8, A. D. 1890. The Proceedings this year contain about the same number of pages that they have forseveral years past. These, like all of their productions, are good. The annual address of the Grand Master, AI.BKO E . CHASE, is ii succinct statement of his official acts, together with such suggestions as he deemed of importance and worthy of the earnest consideration of the Grand Lodge. The following we take from his introductory: As the thoughtful mason gives his attention to the teachings of our Institution and contemplates the depth, height and bread tii of it.*; structure and superstructure, histhoughts gradually proceed from those parts which are the nearest and most perceptible to those that are farthest and most remote, until there bursts upon him, in a new light and with great refulgence, from his inmost nature, the true connection between his mortal frame and its spiritual occupant. To such thoughtful masons the study o f the great science of Astronomy, one of t h e seven liberal arts and sciences, not only furnishes to us the knowledge of the wisdom and goodness of its Author, leading us toa spirit of true contemplation, but this study also shows to us outwardly that, by the motions of our terrestrial globe, the same wisdom has can.sed the years, mouths and daysto recur in regular succession for the enjoyment of His creatures; and there can be none such, who mark these recurring times and rejoice on their advent more than members of the masonic fraternity. Especially do we regard that regular yearly advent of tho.sedays d u r i n g which we meet the representatives of the Craft, who come within the limit of our jurisdiction, and one and all unite in giving thanks at the remembrance of that goodness, mercy and wisdom which has caused all to move in regularity and harmony.-

He^nade suitable and fraternal mention of the deaths of two permanent members of the Grand Lodge. The report of the committee, tO' â&#x20AC;˘whom this part of the address was referred, wa.s an able and merited tribute to the memory of the two deceased brothers. He reports the condition of the fraternity in Maine, as a whole, in good shape and prosperous, having added, last year, to their membership,, three hundred and seven. He propounds the following exceedingly pertinent questions: Is your lodge prosperous? Then continue in those ways which have led to success. They must be ways of morality, brotherly love and charity. The forms and ceremonies as taught and exemplified must be of t h a t nature to impress its members with, the need to walk a circumspect life, thereby impressing the world with the good of masonry to m a n k i n d . Is your lodge wanting in attendance? in interest? in work? If so,, should you not examine yourselves and see if you who are members are not the cause thereof? Is there no contention among you other than " t h a t noble contention, or rather emulation, of who best can work a n d best a g r e e ? " Are you, who have been honored with positions of h o n o r and respect, giving your aid and knowledge to thosewho succeed you in a brotherly way, or are you going about and aiding them by theuse of a current phrase, " I d i d n ' t use so to d o ? " Do each and all or you give as much of your time and attention to your lodge as your worldly and spiritual aft'airs will perm i t ? And, finally, are you living such lives as, in accordance with masonic teachings,, you ought to live, and which mode of life cannot fail to impress upon every good and true man that masonry is a n aid to t h e morality and good order of your town or city?.* My brethren, study well the principles of freemasonry and try your conscience by itsjust working tools, and thereby may result a growing interest in your lodge, until it shall be no longer last, but shall be placed in the archives of the Grand Lodge, high, among the list o! lodges.

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These questions are all appropriate, and might with propriety, be putto lodges in other jurisdictions. It seems that our Maine brethren have a rule that the Committee on Jurisprudence are not to report on the decisions of the Grand Master until the next annual communication after being reported. This gives the committee ample time to look up the law and pass intelligently upon all questions presented. It has often occurred to us that it would be a good plan and save much delay, and we think, would greatly expedite legislative matters, for the Grand Master to submit his decisions to the chair-, man of the committee, during the recess of the Grand Lodge, that he may have ample time to examine the â&#x20AC;˘ authorities and be able to pass understandingly upon the cases presented. He deplores the apparent laxness on the part of Secretaries of many lodges, in not promptly collecting the amounts due from its members. It is certainly not prudent, nor indeed safe, for any lodge'to conduct its affairs in so loose a manner. It is only a question ef time when the best and most correct working lodges we have, will gradually lose their interest and then will engender an unpleasant feeling among the members.. We are liable to find trouble and some time bad blood when we find a lodge in debt, a large amount of unpaid dues on the books and its business affairs conducted in a loose, unbusiness-like manner. We have nO' patience with a brother who will accept an office in a masonic lodge and neglect to perform the duties required of him by law and usage. Upon a favorable report of the Committee on Correspondence, fraternaVrecognition was extended to the UnitedGrand Lodge of New South Wales and the Grand Lodge of Victoria. The edict heretofore issued against certain lodges in the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Quebec, holding charters from the Grand Lodge of England, was revoked. M.-.VV.- .Bro. SLEEPEK, presented an able and interesting report in relation to the manner of giving the " Grand Honors " at funerals and on public occasions. The committee, after a lengthy discussion of the " Mackey and Maco5'" methods, failed to agree upon either, but leaned toward the "Mackey method," and asked for further time, which was granted,, and the same committee continued. We shall wait with the hope that the committee may not only settle the question in Maine, but that some uniform rule will be adopted in all the jurisdictions in North America.. The Report on Correspondence is again presented by M.'.W.-. Bro. DKUMMONI), and in point of interest is equal to any of its predecessors. From the following we conclude that Bro. DRUMJIOND is not much of a champion of " Masonic Home" schemes: We remember how much we were once startled, on inquiring as to the actual cost of maintaining the inmates of a " Home," by the reply, " O h , it does not cost much more t h a n it would to support ihem at a first-class hotel." Ever since, when plans for various, kinds of Homes have been proposed, we have been disposed to " c o u n t the cost; " and we are in entire accord with the views of Grand Master BRIDWELL, that the n u m b e r to whom it is necessary or desirable to give relief is the first thing to be considered, a n d .

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in doing that, the interest on the cost of " the plant," added to the annual expenses of •repairs, should be divided by the n u m b e r of beneficiaries and t h e q u o t i e n t a d d e d to the pro rata of maintenance, and thus the cost per capita be ascertained ; it will be found 'that unless the n u m b e r is much larger than one would think at first, more good can be •done with the money by affording personal relief. I n r e f e r r i n g t o t h e C o l o r a d o l a w i n r e f e r e n c e t o t h e r i g h t of o b j e c t i o n . a n d i t s effects u p o n t h e r i g h t s of t h e c a n d i d a t e — ^ 'II. Objection by a member in good standing to the initiation of an elected candidate shall have the same effect as an unfavorable ballot. Such objection, when made, shall be reported to the lodge at the next regular communication,and the fact of snch •objection shall be entered of record without the name of the brother objecting. The candidate shall then be declared rejected, and his money returned.as in other cases of rejection. Such objection shall have no other or greater force thau an unfavorable ballot. 73. Objection to the advancement of a brother, made by a member in good standing, shall stop all further proceedings until the objection be withdrawn or otherwise •disposed of, or the objector's membership ceases. When such objection is made, the fact and n a m e of the objecting brother shall be entered of record. The lodge may, at a regular communication, upon at least two weeks' notice to the objecting brother, take up and try the sufTiciency of the objection, and if deemed sufficient, all fees for degrees unconferred shall be at once returned, and the candidate shall not be advanced until the objection is withdrawn or the objector's membership ceases. If the objection is deemed insuflicient, the candidate may be advanced.

To which Bro. DKUMMOXD objects: We do not see why the second section should not be either the same as the first, or the principle partially recognized be fully applied. We agree that after a candidate is initiated he becomes a mamn and should not be treated as if he were a mere profane, and should not be deprived of advancement at the mere veto of one member; nor should it require charges and trial to prevent his advancement; the latter may properly be refused for causes for which he could not be disciplined ; w e h o l d , therefore, that the objections should be submitted to the lodge, and their sufliclency determined by it, and if found sufficient the candidate should stand rejected,and be allowed to apply only under the rules applicable to any rejected candidate; of course, if rejected upon action •by (Ac iorfr/e, the objector has no more to say about his future application than any other member.

We are verj' much jileased to see how the Maine brother handles .those who are so generously aiding and abetting the Cerneauites who are .stirring up strife and dis.sension among the Craft. We are now and always have been in accord with the views expressed by Bro. DHUMJIOND in the CHUM case. We look upon the questions in•volved as the most important of anj' now under discussion, touching the administration of the affairs of the Craft. He thus sums up his side of ".the case: Bro. CKU31 was not charged with assailing any particular construction of the Bible, and no one holds that there isany law limiting a mason to any particular construction ; •so that the first paragraph which we have cited is entirely stiperfluous. The " Old Charges" mean now what they meant when they were adopted ; thej' have no such elasticity as to have one meaning then aud another meaning now; they are to be read in the light of circumstances existing when they were made ; they are to be taken as entirely in h a r m o n y with other laws then existing and observed. It was then a landmark of freemasonry, that iio one could be made a mason except by .covenavi upon the boob which he verity believed tocojUain the law oj God; and t h a t is a land.mark now.

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We utterly repudiate the Idea that the Bible on the altar of a lodge is a raeresj'm»bol, or a n y t h i n g else than the Book of the Law, (for that lodge,) of t h a t GOD in w h o m -every one must believe in order to pass the crucial test of admission to the fraternity. It is true t h a t no other question was asked of us t h a n the one stated by Bro. RoBBiNS; but it is also true t h a t we were then instructed that the office of the Bible is pre'Cisely as we have stated ; the reasons for it were given, which any mason will understand we cannot give h e r e ; t h e presence of the Book of the Law was absolutely essential to acquiring t h e masonic character. The masonic law has always been, that belief in GOD carries with it belief in a Book of the Law, without the presence of which no lodge can be held. Theoretically it may be true that a Mahomedan lodge could use only the Koran ; b u t t h a t is of no •consequence: the necessity is t h a t there shall be a book of the Law — the divine law. The religion, therefore, in which the old charge holds that all men agree, is belief in GOD the Father anrf iJwter, and in a book of His law as siich Ruler, although it does not Ttheoretically require belief in the same book. In America ( a n d for that matter every where* where masonry, according to Bro. EoBBiNS, is practiced) the Bible is that Book of the Law by universal law and iisage. If Bro. CKU.M was initiated in the lodge of which he was a member, he accepted it as t h e Book of the Law of GOD; if he,by mental reservation, undertook not to do so,he is held to the consequences the same as if he had accepted it. His course, viewed from a masonic standpoint, was an actual repudiation of his masonic obligations. Being a member, his course was a violation of fundamental law. If he had been a Mahomedan, and made in a Mahomedan lodge (if there is one), he ought to have been expelled for his fanatic intolerance in assailing the Book of t h e Law of his brethren. This, however, was not the charge against him ; but he was properly charged with a v i o l a t i o n of a fundamental law of the Institution. When we consider what gives a man his masonic character, and the elements which, according to masonic law, must enter into what gives'him that character, it is •settled beyond question that t h e Bible, on the altar of the lodge, is almost infinitely more than a mere symbol; and the repudiation of it precisely the same as the denial of belief in GOD, and puts the one repudiating outside the pale of masonry. In our judgment, the Grand Lodge of Illinois is treading upon the heels of t h e •Grand Orient of France with dangerous closeness.

It is safe to say that .the action of the Grand Lodge of lUinois in the CKUJI case was unfortunate, and has injured the good name of our noble Institution beyond question. Of the circular issued and sent to Ohio, by one of the officials of New York, which, it is said, was extensively circulated there, he says: We are indeed surprised that this brother has taken this course; we had supposed that he had too much regard for his own Grand Lodge to be guilty of conduct so dis-courteous and unmasonic ; we cannot help believing that his zeal must have hurried him into action which he deeply regrets. It is certain t h a t if a mason, not a member -of a Grand Lodge, should come into almost any jurisdiction and there circulate such a document in relation to the Grand Lodge as this-'' Ohio Encyclical" is, he would be expelled from all the rights of masonry forthwith for this oft'ense committed in its own jurisdiction, from whatever other jurisdiction he might h a i l ; and the fact t h a t the offender is a member of a Grand Lodge ought not to give h i m ' i m p u n i t y .

There is always a back-action to all such performances, and it will come when this official least expects it; it was done to bolster up a lost -cause. While criticising the work of Brother CU.^DWICK, of Oregon, he saj's -among other matters, .that he — In one matter he does .not agree with us; he holds that a mason-from one jurisdiction going into another and committing an offense there, can be tried for it only -" when the offense charged is an offense in every masonic jurisdiction ; " we hold, on

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the contrary, that every mason coming into our jurisdiction is amenable to our latvs, precisely as he is to our civil laws. Masonic laws, like civil laws, operate in the territory for which they were framed; no laws of another jurisdiction,civil or masonic,can nullify those laws or limit their operation. Neither civil nor masonic laws/oZ/oio/Aeindividual, but operate throughout territory upon individuals'therein. We cannot see why a lodge in one jurisdiction cannot try one of its members for violating the law of another jurisdiction, as well as for a violation of its own laws ; but if it cannot, it is certain that a lodge can try any mason for aviolation of the law in its jurisdiction,and it seems to us that his own jurisdiction must recognize the proceedings as valid. The sovereignty of a Grand Lodge does not amount to much, if masons from abroad can come into its jurisdiction and violate its laws with impunity. W e h a v e been puzzled for years to k n o w how t h e G r a n d Lodge of U t a h came to a d o p t the rule of three; Bro. DRUMMOND t h u s exphiins t h e m a t t e r , a n d we are now satisfied: In Utah (/iree make a Master Mason's lodge; he gives an exceedingly interesting account of the manner in which the sevai rule was repealed and the old law restored ; he favors the seven rule; so far as financial matters are concerned, it is a safe one, but so far as ritualistic matters are concerned, we confess that we would not disturb the old law and usage. The change was carried in Utah by a coup â&#x20AC;&#x201D; not exactly a coup de main, however. One lodge, under the seven rule, consisting of only eleven members, widely scattered, but earnest and zealous masons, was often prevented from holding its regular meetings for want of the seventh member; they applied to the Grand Lodge for relief; the debate was long, earnest and even excited. Finally a Methodist minister, member of the lodge referred to, made an earnest speech in favor of the change, and in closing described the condition of his lodge thus: " You can and you can't; you shall and you shan't; you be damned if you do and you be damned if you don't! " Before the opponents could rally, the amendment had been adopted, and has been the law ever since ; and moreover, we do not believe that any harm has come from .it. W e h a v e gone as far with our J l a i n e b r o t h e r as we can afibrd. G r a n d Master and G r a n d Secretary reelected.

MANITOBAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1889-90. T h e M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d Lodge of Manitoba assembled in special comm u n i c a t i o n , for t h e purpose of laying t h e corner-stone of t h e J e w i s h Sj'nagogue, t h e n about t o be erected in t h e City of W i n n i p e g . T h e int e r e s t i n g c e r e m o n y of laying t h e corner-stone was performed by t h e M.'. W.'. G r a n d Master in accordance w i t h t h e rites of o u r Order. A p l e a s a n t episode o c c u r r e d : Just when the ceremony of laying th^ corner-stone was about to begin. Miss BESSIE FiNKEr^TEiN and Miss MARY EIFSTEIN approached the Grand Master, and the former read au address, a beautifully illuminated copy of which she presented to him. It was as follows: Rev. Canon J. D. 0'Meara,il:.W:. G:. M:., Grand Lodge of Manitoba, A. F.& A. M.: Permit me. Most Worshipful Sir, to present to you this trowel, an emblem of your ancient Order, and in the name of the Hebrews of Manitoba to requestyour kind offices in laying with it the corner-stone of this edifice, intended as a temple for the service of the Great I Am, the GOD of all nations, the.Creator of the world. May you, sir, in future years, when viewing this implement, remember with pleasure this moment, and may the mortar with which you cement this stone be typical of good will and universal charity which should be spread over our actions with one another, as inculcated by Him ill His words to all mankind. Amen. At t h e conclusion of t h e ceremony t h e G r a n d Lodgejreturned to t h e lodge room a n d was closed in a m p l e form.

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The M / . W / . Grand Master again assembled the Grand Lodge in special communication and laid the corner-stone of Moosomin Methodist Church in the town of Moosomin. Upon the completion of the ceremonies the Grand Master delivered an address appropriate to the interesting occasion. The Fifteenth annual communication of this Grand Lodge convened in the City of Winnipeg, June 11, A. D. 1890. M.'. W.'. Bro. and Kev. Canon JAMES DALLAS O'MEARA, Grand Mas-

ter, delivered a pleasing and instructive address, in which he gave a very full account of his administration for the time he had served the Craft as their chief officer. The few decisions rendered were approved by the Grand Lodge. In entering upon the discharge of the duties imposed upon him by law, he arranged for an extended series of official visits to the various parts of this widely extended jurisdiction. Thirty lodges were visited during his term of office, and no doubt these lodges will be greatly benefited by the Grand Master's presence among them. Of their relations with other Grand Lodges, he says: l a m happy to havÂ§ to report that our relations with the rest of the masonic world, save, of course, with the Grand Orient of France, are perfectly friendly and harmonious. I have from time to time received various comuiunications relating to the war of rites, Cerneauism, etc., which seems to be causing such bitterness in Grand Lodges on t h e other side of the l i n e ; b u t as we are charged only with the interests and t h e supervision of Craft masonry, I think we can safely Iceep our harmony untroubled by a n y battle cries from the upper air where t h e celestial hosts of the higher degrees wage their unresting a n d internecine strife; a n d I shall therefore make no presentment on this subject to Grand Lodge.

He favors the system of holding District Schools of Instruction to teach the work, at least to the principal officers of the constituent lodges, to the end that they will return to their.respective lodges with new light and knowledge, not only of the esoteric work, but of the sublime principles of freemasonry, " and on the well known educational principle of the descent of knowledge, this new light would soon diffuse Itself through the members of all the lodges in the district." He thinks that "practical benevolence is a subject so closely inwrought into the very fabric and fiber of the deepest and most abiding principles of our Order." He commends the library and reading-room to the kindly and favorable consideration of the Grand Lodge. Of t h e condition of the Craft, he says: I would wish now, ere I close, to report to t h e Grand Lodge my impression of t h e present state of t h e Craft in this Grand Jurisdiction. I believe I can honestly say t h a t freemasonry was never in a better condition since the inception of our Grand Lodge* fifteen years ago, than it is to-day. I n the first place, the moral standing of t h e Craft iÂť higher now than it has been. I believe that increasingly the brethren are realizing t h e supreme, t h e imperative importance of guarding well t b e sacred portals of our Order so that no unworthy material may bring danger and possible downfall to t h e seemly structure of our Masonic Temple. Masons everywhere over t h e length and b r e a d t h of this vast jurisdiction are, I thini;, catching loftier conceptions of the moral beauty a n d

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g r a n d e u r of our a n c i e n t and illustrious Order; everywhere o u r brethren are beginning to look within t h e fair and golden casket of o u r solemn a n d seemly ceremonials a n d to see more clearly t h e unpriced gems of t r u t h a n d p u r i t y a n d love that are there ens h r i n e d ; everywhere they are beginning to realize that u n d e r GOD, masonry i s o r o n g h t to be a moral power to lift t h e i r lives 10 loftier levels of true manhood, to noble Fcorn of selfishness and a noble passion for generous self-sacrifice a n d a pervading kindliness a n d love. T h e G r a n d Master t h u s beautifully closes h i s very interesting address: And in this march of progress that I trust most surely waits our land, masonry, if she plays h e r p a r t aright, shall bear no small or u n i m p o r t a n t share. For masonry riglitly understood reaches t h e very roots of all true progre-ss, for she directs her energies to t h e g a t h e r i n g of moral not of material wealth. She applies h e r efforts to the i m p r o v e m e n t n o t of circum.stances b u t of character. And i t ' s character that makes m a n h o o d a n d it's manhood t h a t makes possible all true a n d lasting progress. Let the t h o u g h t be with us in all our deliberations that this Institution for whose increasing usefulness and strength we are providing here is destined to become a mighty force and factor in t h e ulti mate future of our people; a n d let us remember that, as masons, we are building, not for t h e passing day'or year, b u t for u n c o u n t e d centuries yet to come ; for in dealing with t h e up-building of h u m a n character we are dealing with that whicli alone, amid t h e flux and flow of changing circumstances is p e r m a n e n t and abiding. For remember, brethren, that it is character after all that constitutes our true life; wealth, friends, t h e time we live in, the joys a n d sorrows, t h e peculiar pleasures and pains of o u r individual being, these are b u t the temporary trappings of our true humanity ; these are b u t the scaffold we have used i n b u i l d i n g the true edifice, the edifice t h a t shall last for weal and woe, long after t h e scaffolding has all been taken down by the stern vicissitudes of life or the still sterner h a n d of death itself. This nation of t h e Northwest, at whose birth we now are watching, m a y yet climb to a position of dazzling magnificence and world-wide fame a n d honor ; it may reach the zenith of its success, and then rush downward to its predestined fall; these cities which shall yet spread their m u l t i t u d i n o u s life over our l o n e l y p l a i n s , m a y in turn pass away and vanish from t h e earth to be numbered with those buried cities of t h e past over whose c r u m b l i n g and forgotten ruins, the night-winds wail t h e miserere of their departed glory ; all this m a y yet take place in the centuries t h a t are j-et to be ; and still our work as masons shall e n d u r e ; shall endure d i d I say? N a y ; more than e n d u r e â&#x20AC;&#x201D; if it be done with a high unfaltering trust in the sustaining strength of o u r F a t h e r and our Con. and a sublime sense of its supreme value a n d i m p o r t a n c e . i t shall grow and multiply as the sown seed grows into t h e glory and the gladness of the ripened grain ; the kindly deeds we do. the strong words of right a n d t r u t h we speak, t h e wise measures we adopt, t h e well considered plans we lay, these all, touching as they do t h e permanent and the e n d u r i n g in h u m a n life and character, shall bear a b u n d a n t a n d increasing fruit long, long after you a n d I are numbered with t h e silent dead, and I doubt n o t that by GOD'S great mercy we ourselves may reap the ripened harvest in that fair land of o u r longings a n d desires " where the wicked cease from troubling a n d t h e weary are at rest."

T h i s G r a n d Lodge seems to b e i n good condition financially, w i t h â&#x20AC;˘excellent l u a n a g e m e n t of its afftiirs. ' No R e p o r t on Correspondence. .JAMES ALEXANDER OVAS, R a p i d City, M.".W.". G r a n d Master. W I L L I A M G . SCOTT, W i n n i p e g , R.'.W.'. G r a n d S e c r e t a r y .

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M A R Y L A N D - 1889. This Grand Lodge held its One hundred and third annual communication in the City of Baltimore, commencing Tuesday, November 19, A. D. 1889. Here is where the new order of pomp and show made its first appearance in the ceremony of the Grand Lodge. The R.'.W.'. Deputy Grand Master assumed the Grand East and opened the Grand J.odge in due form, after which he directed the Grand Sword Bearer and Grand Director of Ceranonies to inform the M.'.W.'. Grand Master that the Grand Lodge, was opened in due form, and awaited his pleasure. The Grand Master entered, when the Grand Honors were given, and he assumed his position in tlie Grand Lodge and delivered his annual address, a brief offlcial paper; of eight pages. The past six months had been uneventful outside of the interest taken in the great fair to be held during the year 1890. This fair will be held in October, the proceeds of which will be used for the purpose of liquidating the Temple debt which has hung about the necks of the Craft in Maryland like a millstone for many years; it is to be hoped that the scheme will be a grand success and the brethren of Maryland Vje the possessors of a Grand Temple clear of any incumbrance. When this is done, it leaves only one Grand Temple in debt. New Orleans, Louisiana. The Grand Master made appropriate mention of the death of a number of our distinguished brethren who have passed beyond the dark river,, to a better and happier land. Grand Master SHRYOCK has made himself somewhat famous in the way of new departure in the management of the Craft in his Grand Jurisdiction. Here is his last, and a most excellent one, one we feel quite certain will prove liighly Vjeneficial to all concerned: September 10th, I called a coaveution of the Secretaries of lodges t h r o u g h o u t the Slate, which was held in the Masonic Temple, in the City of Baltimore. I called this convention for the purpose of becoming better acquainted with the Secretaries of the lodges, and to confer with them in regard to their manner of r u n n i n g their offices. I feel quite well satisfied t h a t the discussions which took place at the time between the brethren cannot help but benefit the lodges,as well as the Grand Lodge. I was enabled to obtain through t h e m considerable information, which T was heretofore unable to get. During the meeting I had the pleasure of entertaining the brethren at my house, and I found them a body of intelligent gentlemen, well qualified to fill the position which they held.

He was called upon to make but one decision during the year; a lucky Grand Master is he. The several reports of the Grand Treasurer, Grand Secretary, Grand Lecturer and Inspectors give ample evidence of the increasing prosperity of the fraternity in this,Grand Jurisdiction. We read with much pleasure the communication received by the Grand Lodge from Brother FERDIXAXD J. S. GOKGAS, in relation to his

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late visit to a body connected with the Grand Orient of France. His explanation is full and coinplete, and proved quite satisfactory to the members of the Grand Lodge, as their Proceedings show. This affair very clearly proves how easy good can be accomplished when brethren are actuated by a proper spirit. " Let brotherly love prevail and every moral virtue cement us."

»IARYLAND —1890. The semi-annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Maryland •was held as usual in Masonic Temple in the Uity of Baltimore, May 13 and 14, A. D. 1890. M.'.W.'. Bro. THOMAS J. SHRYOCK, Grand Master, delivered a pleasing though brief address of six pages. He thus congratulates the Graft on t h e present and future condition of the Order: BRETHREN :—The semi-anunal meeting of the Grand Lodge finds us with a clean •calendar. Peace and serenity prevail t h r o u g h o u t our beloved Order, and there is but little for the Grand Master to report for the brief period t h a t has elapsed since the ann u a l communication of this Body. The intelligence, prudence and dignity with which Wasters and officers of the lodges have performed their duties and conducted their work Tiave made it unnecessary for me to render any recent decisions in points of dispute, and the advancement and decorum of the brethren h a v e k e p t pace with the improvement in t h e ofBeers. The Order in this State has never before presented a more flourishing and encouraging appearance. A round of visitations and inspections — all of the most gratifying character — is all that I have to report upon ; and, standing here in the middle of t h e masonic year, the past presents a pleasing retrospect, while t h e future abounds in •the richest promise.

He is much elated over the result of his efforts in connection with the coming masonic fair, and thus truthfully says: The ladies, who are ever first in all good works, have enlisted with husbands, lathers, brothers, sons and sweethearts, to glean in the rich fields and bring to the treasury the ransom of our Temple. In the cause of religion and charity woman is the valued helper, a n d in t h e cause which furthers t h e Fatherhood of GOD a n d the Brotherhood of JIan she is an ally worthy of our deepest and tenderest appreciation. Duri n g the busy m o u t h s of the past half year, the ladies have done noble work and accomplished magnificeut results. Already some idea can be formed of what the crop will be from the rich seed and garnered stores thus early collected. Over two thousand ladies are at work. This needs no comment. Every lodge in the City of Baltimore has its Ladies' Fair Association, and t h e energy and zeal which they display is worthy the emulation of the brethren generally. This activity is not confined within the limits of our city, but extends throughout the State, from t h e mountaius of the Alleghany to the Bay shore.

We have no doubt that Bro. SHRYOCK had in mind, when he gave utterance to the foregoing, what the great statesman, DANIEL WEBSTEII, said about the help of the good ladies in all great undertakings. The business transacted at this semi-annual communication was routine and purely local, but was well done and in the interest of our fraternity.

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Bro. E D W A R D T. SiiULTZ furnished a brief Report on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e of seventy-eight pages, covering t h e Proceedings of fifty-one G r a n d Lodges. H e offers t h e following very satisfactory reason for t h e brevity of his report: It having been Intimated to your committee that, in view of the strenuous efforts that are being made to pay off our Temple debt, a brief report this year would be desirable, they have used their best endeavor to condense and boll down their report. But to give, however brief, a review of the Proceedings of fifty Grand Lodges, aggregating fully eight thousand printed pages, within the limits of a sixty or seventy page report, is no slight task. They have found it about as hard as any they have ever attempted. They trust their efforts, while not satisfactory to themselves, may, in view of the circumstances, be acceptable to the members of the Grand Lodge. K a n s a s for 1890 received a s h a r e of his attention. On t h e saloon question t h e good b r o t h e r says: We were somewhat surprised to see from the report of the committee, that in 1844 the Grand Lodge of Indiana declared the use of intoxicating liquors as a bet}ci age," a gross masonic offense," and that "in 185.3, the manufactuie and sale ol intoxicating liquor as â&#x20AC;˘ a beverage was declared to be a masonic offense," and further, in 1870, these laws were so amended, that lodges were required to stispend or expel any brother who should persist therein, after being admonished by the lodge. This find was n o surprise to us, as we had some years since occasion t o look u p t h i s question a n d found tliis w i t h a few o t h e r s w h i c h s e r v e d to confirm t h e views we h a d long e n t e r t a i n e d , of t h e power a n d a u t h o r ity of t h e G r a n d Lodge to legislate u p o n t h e question of t h e a d m i s s i o n of persons engaged in t h e saloon business, to our masonic privileges. Do n o t get frightened, my good brother, you will h e a r of o t h e r old musty records being u n e a r t h e d . If we are n o t very greatly m i s t a k e n , t h e t i m e is n o t far distant w h e n it will b e a well settled p r i n c i p l e of masonic law, t h a t t h e b u s i n e s s of k e e p i n g a d r a m shop or w h a t is more commonly k n o w n as a " saloon," will be held to be i m m o r a l a n d in violation of t h e spirit of masonic law. All persons engaged in such b u s i n e s s will be d e e m e d unfit to participate in our labors a n d privileges. I n o t h e r w o r d s such persons will b e declared ineligible, a n d lodges will b e forbidden to receive t h e i r petitions. Bro. SHOLTZ, we c a n n o t t a r r y longer with you â&#x20AC;&#x201D; our space will n o t permit. G r a n d Master and G r a n d Secretary both reelected.

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MASSACHUSETTS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1889 - 90. W e h a v e u p o n our table for a t t e n t i o n t h e j o u r n a l of this venerableG r a n d Lodge, for December, 18S9, c o n t a i n i n g t h e p r i n t e d transactions of t h e q u a r t e r l y h e l d t h e l l t h , special h e l d t h e 21st, a n d ^ t h e stated comm u n i c a t i o n h e l d t h e 27th. A t t h e q u a r t e r l y c o m m u n i c a t i o n , a large a m o u n t of business w a a t r a n s a c t e d , i n c l u d i n g the a n n u a l election of G r a n d Officers to serve for t h e e n s u i n g year. T h e a d d r e s s of M..\V.-. Bro. H E N R Y ENDICOTT, G r a n d Master, presiding, is a brief and concise s t a t e m e n t of his official acts. I t is gratifyi n g a t all t i m e s t o receive glad tidings from t h e Craft w h e r e v e r dispersed: It it with great satisfaction that I report the condition of our lodges as one of unimpaired prosperity. We may fairly congratulate ourselves upon our progress. Harmony and peace are unbroken, both as regards the lodges within our jurisdiction aud as to our relations with similar bodies in other parts of the country. Our financial condition testifies to the same prosperity, and the outlook for the future is indeed encouraging. Let us be grateful for all the blessings with which we are endowed, and receive them as trusts which we must deserve. H e says of a n aged b r o t h e r , who is still one of t h e i r h a p p y n u m b e r : As 1 look over the field, to glean the most important events of the year for your consideration to-day, I wish first to give a word of mention to the oldest brother still, working with us. The Hon.BONUSi NYE, of North Brookfield,is known to many of you,, either personally or by his long record of u.'^eful service in our rank.ÂŤ. A few weeks ago he completed the ninety-fouth year of his life and the seventy-third of his masonic relations. Spanning almost a century, as does this honorable life, it covers manychangesin the history of this Orderwhich he holds dear. Loved and honored by his loilge, and by his neighbors aud fellow citizens as well, I am glad to add this word of respect to the venerable patriarch of our Order. H e t e n d e r l y a n d fraternally referred to those w h o h a v e left us to ret u r n n o more forever on t h i s side of t h e d a r k river. H e is m u c h pleased with t h e change i n t r o d u c e d in t h e m a n n e r of d i s s e m i n a t i n g t h e work and lectures of t h e degrees of A n c i e n t Craft M a s o n r y , a n d t h e favorable r e s u l t so far accomplished. A t t h e special communication, t h e corner-stone of t h e n e w addition of t h e .State H o u s e was laid by t h e G r a n d Lodge, according to t h e forins and c e r e m o n i e s of our A n c i e n t Craft. E l o q u e n t addres.ses were delivered b y several gentlemen, some of w h o m a r e distinguished craftsmen in o u r fraternity. A special communication was c o n v e n e d for t h e purpose of consecrating Tliomas Talbot Lodge, and installing its officers. At t h e conclusion of t h e exercises t h e G r a n d Master gave t h e officers a n d m e m b e r s of t h i s n e w lodge some wise a n d wholesome i n s t r u c t i o n s as to t h e methods and practices in which a lodge should be c o n d u c t e d , if they expect to be successful a n d accomplish t h e good i n t e n d e d . A t t h e stated communication, h e l d D e c e m b e r 27th, t h e G r a n d Officers elected were installed in A m p l e F o r m .

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The retiring Grand Master, M.".W.-. Bro. HENHY ENDICOTT, was the recipient of an elegant Past Grand Master's jewel. After the completion of the business for which the Grand Lodge was convened, it was closed, and the next matter of importance was the annual Grand Feast, which has always been participated in by the Grand Dignitaries of the Order, in the old Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The recording officer tells us that " it was no bare imagination of a feast,, but the genuine, which the one hundred and sixty-four hungrybrethren found waiting them, but one that amply satisfied their wants, and in the disposition of it they proved themselves most valient trencher-men." The best part of this feast were the many excellent and appropriate addresses delivered by several distinguished masons,among whom we find the names of Past Grand Master .TOSIAII H . DRUMMOND, of Maine; Bro. WILLIAM PARKHAM, Senior Past Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts, Past Grand Master and present Grand Secretary. SEKEXO D.NICKEK.soN, in response to a call, paid an eloquent tribute to the memory of Bro. CHAKI.ES W . MOOUE, first among his equals. He was Grand Secretary for thirty-four years, being first elected December 27, 183:-5, and closed his valuable services December 27,1867. In these many years of faithful service he showed himself a master workman, "a man of strong will, a clear intellect, a full memory, a ready hand, a most watchful eye,, and a brave heart, full of tender afi'ection overlaid with an iron firmness." After a number of other speeches, the feast closed with singing "Auld Lang Syne." The three pamphlets, covering the proceeding of the several special and quarterly communications of this Grand Lodge, held February 2Gth to September 11, 1890, relate mainly to matters of local concern, and are of no special interest to those not in the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of iMassachusetts. SAMUEL WELLS, Boston, M.'.W.'. Grand Master. SEKENO D . NiCKERSON, Boston, B.".W.'. Grand Secretary.

MICHIGAN â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1890. The Journal of this Grand Lodge contains the proceedings of the Forty-sixth annual communication, held in the City of Lansing, commencing January 28, A. D. 1890. An excellent engraved portrait of tlie retiring Grand Master graces the title page of the Proceedings, which greatly increases their value. While there is much to be found in the pages of this volume to interest a reading mason, yet we greatly miss Bro. INNES'S Report on Correspondence, which has always been a pleasing feature to us. The Proceedings of a Grand Lodge of masons without such report would be wanting in interest. We shall entertain the liope that another j^ear will find.

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Bro. INNES at the table pondering over the Journals of Proceedings to see what his brother reporters have been saying about him during his ab;sence. The annual address of M;.W;. Bro. VV. I. BABCOCK, is rather a lengthy document of thirty-one pages, nearly one-half of which covers sevent}'• seven decisions rendered during his official term of office. We excerpt the following from the opening portion of the address: We have met and grasped each other by t h e hand, and exchanged salutations as brothers. And we pause just across the threshold of the year, to make the record of its work, mindful t h a t it has been one of unprecedented saftering from loss of life and property -on land and sea in many portions of our common country. Yet this jurisdiction has been unvisited by plague, pestilence, famine, fire, tempest or flood. It is meet and proper therefore that, as we gather around our .«acred altar, we lift •our hearts in grateful acknowledgment to the Supreme Architect of the Universe for his bountiful goodness aud loving kindness toward us. Three h u n d r e d and sixty-four lodges exist within our jurisdiction, dotting the hilltops or nestling in the valleys of our beautiful peninsular State, from whose altars masonic incense ascends, and at whose shrine more than thirty thousand masons are wont to congregate and worship. Each succeeding communication records an increase in numbers, and a steadily .-growing i n t e r e s t i n ourfeeloved Order. This imposing assembly of accredited representatives, fresh from the altars and -.shrines of masonry, from its symbolism, its preceptsanditspractices—masters, not only -as instructors in the noble art, b u t in all the ministrations of masonry—enthusiastic masons because enthused by masonic practices —demostrates the utility, evidences the beauty, marks the progress and bespeaks the perpetuity of an Order whose votaries have -clasped hands along the pathway of centuries, and whose altars have survived wars and rumors of wars, the decline of empires, a n d the fall of republics. No flag floats over her temples but t h a t of a common country. No stone battlements protect her; no howitzers guard her portals. Her mission is that of peace and -good will to men. Her temples, h u m a n hearts; her weapons, brotherly love, relief and truth.

The Michigan "Masonic H o m e " came in for a good share of attention, and well was it remembered by the Craft in the way of a handsome •donation of ^3,000, and came very near being $5,000. He is much pleased with the success of the State Schools of Instruction ; seeins to have a very exalted opinion of excellency and perfection of the work of Michigan. No doubt their work is the ".sinion pure," right from WEBB to BARKEY, and BARNEY into Michigan. We will venture a lemon that the Grand Master will be able to prove to the satisfaction of Bro. PAKVIN, that the Peninsular State is the only jurisdiction tliat is the liappy possessor of the genuine. He announced, in feeling words, the death of one of Michigan's bright men and masons, Past Grand Master SALATHIEL C . COPFINBERRY, who figured extensively in masonic circles for many years. The writer hereof iormed an agreeable acquaintance with this distinguished mason, at St. Louis, Mo., September, 1868, during the triennial convocation of the General Grand Chapter, since which time we have held him in high esteem, and never perused the Proceedings of Michigan that we did not recall the name of Bro. COFFINBEBRY.

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T h e RUPERT case seems to be a sort of a n irrepressible affair a n d n o t willing to be downed. This case has been on the hooks for some time, a n d bids fair to become as notorious as t h e celebrated " SPIGHT c a s e " of Mississippi, w-hich some years since, so stirred u p t h e Guild. W e t h e n took a hand in t h e discussion and got badly used up by a good old Mississippi brother for m e d d l i n g with o t h e r folks' affairs. Since this is a sort of a family affair, we are not disposed to m e d d l e with t h e case, b u t leave its disposition to those who know m o r e of t h e facts t h a n we do,'and w h e n t h e y settle it we will note how it was d o n e . Among t h e m a n y decisions reported b y t h e Grand Master, all were :approved b u t one. No. 46 : " If t h e Master is a witness upon a trial, he .should call a n o t h e r to preside over the trial." T h e Committee on J u r i s p r u d e n c e reported adversely a n d t h e G r a n d Lodge concurred. Under our law the only members of the lodge not allowed to sit in judgment upon .a trial are the accuser, the accused a n d their counsel. The rule that would exclude a Master because a witness would prevent every other •witness, as well as the Master, from voting upon the question of guilt or innocence. Masonic law presumes t h a t one elected as Master of a lodge will be fair enough, :although a witness, to see that an accused has a fair trial. The presumption is not strained. It is the natural one. When it operates injuri-ously it is the faul t of the lodge in electing such a Master, and Grand Lodge can correct the error or unfairness if any there be. It would be unwise to curtail the Master's powers, or to take from that officer any of his prerogatives or privileges; rather let us exercise more vigilance in the election of an officer vested with such large and important •powers.

F r o m t h e very large n u m b e r of rulings made by the Grand Master, it m i g h t be inferred t h a t t h e i r j u r i s p r u d e n c e was fearfully out of joint, .and needed revision. R.".AV.". Bro. INNES, Grand Secretar)', presented an interesting r e p o r t •showing the official acts performed d u r i n g t h e year, just passed; Bro. A. M. CIJARK, G r a n d Lecturer, presented his a n n u a l report, giving a full ac• c o u n t of his performances; all of which received favorable consideration from t h e Grand Lodge. T h e United G r a n d Lodge of New South Wales and North Dakota, were each fraternally recognized; one b y one are falling into line. Like our K e n t u c k y b r e t h r e n t h e y h a v e a " Masonic H o m e , " which is nearly completed, ready for occupancy. Only two days were occupied in t h e transaction, of a large a m o u n t of ".business. Jou.v S. CKOSS, Bangor, M.'.AV.'. G r a n d Master. WILLIAM P. INNES, G r a n d Rapids, R.".W.".Grand Secretary.

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MINNESOTA - 1 8 9 0 . The Thirty-seventh annual communication-of thisGrand Lodge washeld in the City of St. Paul, January 15, A. D. 1890, M.-.W.-. Bro. JACOBA. KiESTER, Grand Master isresiding; R.-.W.". Bro. THOMAS MONTGOMERY,. Grand Secretary. Several Past Grand Officer.-^ were present to aid with their counsel and advice in maintaining good masonic government. The annual address of Grand Master KIESTER covers about twentyfour pages of these Proceedings, and altogether maj^ be classed among theable otiicial documents of this year. â&#x20AC;˘ He announced,in feeling terms, thedeath of one who had for nearly forty years been an important factor in-, the councils of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota, whose place will not be filled very soon â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Bro. A. T. C. PIERSON, Past Grand Master, who at thetime of his death filled the important post of Grand Secretary, a position; he lias occupied for fourteen years. Grand Master KENYON, in his annualaddress last year made appropriate mention of the death of this venerable and distinguished brotlier. He reported the consecration of three new lodges to whom charters, had been issued by order of tlie Grand Lodge, at its last annual communication. He granted seven dispensations for the formation of new lodges.The usual number of special dispensations were granted for various purposes. During his oflicial term, he passed upon a large number of questions touching masonic law and usage. Only twelve were deemed of sufficient importance to require supplementary action by the Grand Lodge. The placing of several corner-stones were made occasions of much pleasure to the participants. Sever.M pages of the Grand Master's address were devoted to an able presentation of the vexed question of G'rucauism. He shovved up the illegitimacy of the concern in good shape. This part of the address was referred to a special committee, who submitted a lengthy report, closingwith a number of resolutions recognizing the Grand Chapter, Grand Council, and the Grand Commandery; also, the two Scottish Rite bodies respectively presided over by General ALBERT PIKE, of the Southern, and HENRY L . PALMER, of the Northern Jurisdiction; all of which will no doubtserve to stir up the dissenters from the original plan of masonry. Upon, the adoption of the report of the comi-nittee, Bro. GEOHGE D . EMftRY (112), who led the discussion in opposition to the reportof the committee, as soon as t h e report was declared adopted, stepped forward and verbally protested against the action of t h e Grand Lodge in adopting said report, as being unconstitutional. He at the same time stated that as a true and loyal mason he would acquiesce in t h e decision of the Grand Lodge on this question, and gave public noticethat henceforth he would have notliing to do with Cerneauism (applause) u n t i l such time as this Grand Lodge should see fit to reverse its action.

This action will no doubt be a severe blow to the fellows in New York City who are deeply interested in a financial sense. Recognition was extended to the Grand Lodge of North Dakota, and the United Grand Lodge of New South Wales.

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T h e G r a n d Lodge did t h e right t h i n g in so generously providing for t h e care of t h e aged widow of t h e i r deceased G r a n d Secretary, as well as ithat of his daughter, who so faithfully assisted h e r father in t h e discharge •of his d u t i e s ; .the former receives S7o.00 per m o n t h , a n d t h e latter $250.00 p e r year, to be paid i n m o n t h l y p a y m e n t s for an unlimited time. P h o t o t j ' p e s of Past G r a n d Masters H E N R Y R . D E N X V a n d R. H . GOVE

;grace t h e pages of these Proceedings. T h e former w e h a d t h e pleasure -of meeting in t h e City of Chicago, 1887, and we t h i n k t h e p h o t o t y p e faithfully represents t h e distinguished b r o t h e r . Outside of,the Cerneau business t h e business transacted was mainly local. Bro. IRVING TODD s u b m i t t e d a brief R e p o r t on Correspondence of •seventy pages, in -which h e fraternally pays his respects to t h e transactions of fifty-one Grand Lodges, Kansas, for 1889, a m o n g t h e n u m b e r . "This being his maiden effort, he surely has done well, in that, he has kept off t h e toes of all except Bro. EOBBINS, who is a trifle nettled over Bro. TODD'S, no doubt, intended joke. AVe hope t h e b r o t h e r will have more to say n e x t year, so as .to give us a chance to pinch him occasionally as we pass :along. JACOB A. KIESTER, Blue E a r t h , M.'.W.'. G r a n d Master. THOMAS MONTGOMERY, St. P a u l , R.'.W.'. G r a n d Secretary.

MISSISSIPPI - 1 8 9 0 . W e h a v e t h e J o u r n a l of t h e proceedings of t h e Seventy-second ann u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n of t h e G r a n d Lodge of Mississippi, held a t Green•ville, F e b r u a r y , 1890; M.-.W.'. Bro. W M . G . PAXTON, G r a n d Master, pre.siding, a n d R.'.W.'. JOSEPH L . POWER, G r a n d Secretary. T h e a t t e n d a n c e -of representatives from constituent lodges was good. T h e r e were in atrtendance ten Past G r a n d Masters, ready a n d willing to lend their^aid in t h e m a n a g e m e n t of t h e legislation for t h e good of t h e fraternity. W e extract from t h e able address of Grand Master PAXTON t h e foli o wing p l e a s a n t r e m i n d e r : And so another is added to the years gone before. Another year, with its joys a n d ats sorrows; its successes a n d its failures ; a n d yet, though added to the record of the .past, is still fresh in our memories,laden with recollection of friendly associations and hallowed by ties past b u t not forgotten. Another year opens before us, bringing, iu hearty greeting, the renewal of warm friendships, a n d that particular joy which true men feel when united in purposes that elevate their natures to higher planes of thought .and action. While we rejoice in the occasion, o u r hearts should be full of gratitude for the blessings and bounties that have crowned our days, a n d that it is again permitted tus to assemble around a common altar to offer up our oblations to Deity, asking His 'blessing'Upon our assembly a n d His aid iu all our deliberations. Guided by this spirit .and purpose, realizing the responsibility resting upon us, we have t h e assurance that -our deliberations will be wise and our actions of a character best calculated to advance .the .interests of the Craft.

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He alluded in appropriate terms to the deaths of three Past Grand Masters: Brothers RICHARD P. BOWEN, CHARLES T. MURPHY and W M . S.

PATTON, who were all in their time able and efficient workers, doing much to build up and sustain the high standard of masonry in Mississippi. The record of good works left by these distinguished brethren, is certainly worth}' of imitation. The Grand Master reported twenty-seven rulings on questions of law. Bro. SPEED'S committee found it necessary to modify several, to make them harmonize with the law of Mississippi. Dispensations were granted for the formation of six new lodges; all receiving charters. Several special dispensations were granted for various pur])oses, and a number refused. This seems to us to be a sound and logical view to take of all such cases: In all dispensations, granted or refused, the intent and desire has been to consult t h e intere.'it of t h e lodge a n d the Craft a n d not that of the applicant, refusing when it seemed t h e purpose to coasult t h e interest of an applicant, who, it may be, had been a life-long resident within t h e jurisdiction of the lodge, and where t h e only emergency was a change of residence, growing out of the interest or inclination of t h e applicani. And, in like manner, granting the authority whenever and wherever the interest of the Craft seemed to be involved.

The charters of a number of the lodges were arrested for apparent good cause; the order of arrest in one case was revoked, and the lodge continued. I t seems that the Master of a lodge, not being content with the lawful methods of making money, entered into a new business, which he was pleased to call the "blind tiger;" here in Kansas they would call such shops "joints," where a very poor article of whisky is sold at ruinously high prices, and will kill further than a Kentucky squirrel rifle. The fellow, indicted by the grand jury for violation of the laws of the State, entered a plea of guilty to five counts, was fined and sent to t h e county work farm. The Grand Master very kindly relieved the Master of his jewel of office, and ordered him to appear before the Grand Lodge and show cause why he should not be dealt with. Unfortunately, before the Grand Lodge convened, the term of his ofiBce expired and the members of his lodge concluded that they would run things about their own way, and reelected their disreputable Master. The Grand Master, on learning the turn affairs had taken in this lodge, exercised the high power and authority in him vested, and arrested the charter, and thus relieved the newly reelected Master of any further responsibility, leaving him to his own reflection and the comforting solace of the friends of his "blind tiger." The Committee on Complaints and Appeals submitted a very able report, fully sustaining the action of the Grand Master in suspending the " blind tiger man," and arresting the charter of the lodge over which he so unworthily presided. In our judgment, the unfortunate part of these proceedings is the defection of the Grand Lodge from the moral standard that has heretofore marked the character of its penalties against the violators of masonic

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law. After having voted him guilty of unmasonic condiict, they seem to lack the moral courage to inflict adequate punishment, but finally aftervoting several times upon the penalty, they suspended the accused Master for the term of two years. It is well that the lodge which so willingly aided its Master in disgracing masonry was so summarily relieved of itscharter and relegated to the company of defunct lodges. Yet we can hardly see the justice in such proceedings, inasmuch as they let the Master, who was the cause of all the trouble, off so ea.sy ; only a probation of two years. We are sorry to say this action of our Mississippi brethren looks very much like going back on their excellent record in dealing with the violators of the law. No brother mason, who occupies the exalted position of Master of his lodge, has the right to engage in any business, we care not what it may be, that is likely to bring masonry intodisrepute. We say, set all such out in the cold, in the most summary manner; there is no place for them within the sacred precincts of masonry. In dealing with unpleasant matters, it is well that we be regardful of consistency in all things we do, and when we are thus guided we are not likely to materially err. On the state of the Order, the Grand Master says: Reaching conclusions from reports received, and the very large general correspon-dence previously had â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a correspondence covering about all matters pertaining to the authority and duty of the Grand Master, I feel warranted in the statement that harmony prevails; that increased zeal is everywhere noticeable, and that if visible fruits are not very great, there is yet progress all along the line. Masonry has been with us. for â&#x20AC;˘ some years at least, at a stand, if not on a decline, but foundations are being laid broad and deep, and all evidences point to increased prosperity in the near future. With such> favorable conditions, it behooves every one of us to do his full duty. Remembering that motion and progress are the law and condition of life, let us place our marks high,and with every step gained advancestlU higher the mark and goal of our aspirations. Perfection on earth is to be attained by none of mortal birth, but we may ever seek it. And when we shall have joined the caravan of those who, traveling, reach t h a t ' ' undiscovered borne," we may leave in rich legacy to those who follow " patterns " and " examples " for their guidance and emulation.

A large number of local matters were brought to the attention of the Grand Lodge, and satisfactorily disposed of. The report of the Committee on Jurisprudence is an able presentation of the law in each particular case submitted to them for their consideration. This, like all similar papers that emanate from such able men and masons as Bro. FREDERIC SPEED, is clear cut and unequivocal,, hewn to the line, indifl'erent where the chips fall. All know where he stands on questions of vital interest to masonry. Bro. POWER, the Grand Secretary, as usual, takes good care of his department, and never forgets to furnish the Craft with valuable information concerning what is going on in the domain of masonry. Bro. A. H. B.VRKLEY is again the author of an excellent Report on Correspondence, covering less than one hundred pages; Kansas, for 1889,. receives a share of his fraternal attention. He quotes in full the report.

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of our Committee on Jurisprudence, on the question of the rights of Past Masters, because it seems to be a novelty. It is a plain exposition of our Jaw. The matter of Grand Representatives, to which reference is made, will be looked to, and in due time see that Mississippi has a representative near the Grand Lodge of Kansas. It is an oversight on the part of the Grand Secretary. Bro. M. S. ADAMS was the accredited representative,but left our State several years since,and this matter should have been reported to the Grand Master of Mississippi. Well said, Brother BAHKLEY: Duly d e m a n d s it at o u r h a n d s , a n d we are taught to guard against excei'S and iniein]ierance,aiiA we rejoice lo know t h a t we have become so fully aroused to the importance â&#x20AC;˘of this matter, and that we of the W'cH ami Snuthhave been so persistent in duty as to attract the attention of our brethren of the East and North, and hope t h a t they, seeing our good works, may take such further knowledge of us as lo be constrained to go and do likewise whenever and wherever the necessities of the case demand it at their hands. The good work has begun in earnest, and whilst life lasts we purpose to continue it until the evil of intemperance is removed far from us, and by our deeds we would i)rovoke others to good works, and thus fulfill the law. This laudable work of removing from our midst the intemperate,and by wise and wholesome legislation m a k i n g it impossible for those who are in any wise connected with the vending of intoxicating liquors to enter our asylums, has placed masonry on â&#x20AC;˘fl high moral plane,and the good, noble and true men of our land are knocking at o u r doors, and earnestly, and of their own accord, asking for admission to the mysteries of freemasonry. The good effects are already seen and felt, and the "world is being turned upside down," and morality among masons is no longer being trailed in the streets or trampied u n d e r the feet of men. We have lifted up the standard on high, planted it in the midst of the camp, so that both those within and without may see it, read and know for themselves, that a masonic lodge is no place tor the immoral, licentious, intemperate, and t h a t o u r doors are forever closed against those who in anywise deal out ardent or intoxicating liquors,and, GOD helping us, we intend to keep this standard lifted up as a warning to.all such t h a t they need not apply for admission among us. Freemasonry, as a moral institution, can never inculcate anything else save morality, nor can we initiate into its mysteries any save the pure in heart, if we live up to the teachings a n d are controlled by its principles. This is w h a t freemasonry has ever taught, and it must continue to teach the same grand truths, if it would maintain its position and place among'the moral institutions of the land.

Tliere are many other interesting matters we would like to notice, but are admonished that space will not permit. JOHN RILEY, Kosciusko, M.'.W.'. Grand Master. J. L. POWER, Jackson, E..W.". Grand Secretary.

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MISSOURI-1890. We have the Journal of Proceedings of the Seventieth annual •communication of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, which was held as usual in the City of St. Louis, October 14-16, A. D. 1890. This elegant volume comes to us well filled with useful and valuable information for the Craft, as well for those abroad as at home. Missouri Proceedings is always a welcome visitor. Just think of it! the Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M., was this year •governed by one of the members of the supreme bench of the State of Missouri, Hon. THEODORE BRACE. What will that little bevy of saintly cranks, just outside of Chicago, think of this sort of doings of the sovereign people of Missouri? It is the way the Missourians have of doing things; they are a little lawless at times, especially when they are •casting about for some good man and true mason to preside over the affairs of the Grand Lodge. They never stop to enquire whether he is a governor, judge of the supreme court, doctor, attorney at law, preacher of the gospel, or the ordinary business man. The important prerequisites are, a njan of good morals, one thoroughly imbued with the grand prin•ciples of freemasonry, and otherwise well qualified to fill the exalted position of Grand Master. The annual address of Grand Master BRACE is able and practical, giving a resume of official duties performed during the past year. He reports that the most friendly and fraternal relations exist between the Grand Lodge of Missouri and each of the sixty Grand Lodges whose proceedings are conducted in the English language, and with which this Grand Lodge is in fraternal correspondence. The Grand Master seemed to have fallen in witli the Iowa masonic comity scheme, and recommended that action be taken with the view of having the same rule in Missouri. This subject was referred to a special committee, who submitted the following report, which meets our views of all such matters: The special committee appointed by the Grand Lodge in 18S8, to whom again the comity between Grand Lodges on the subject matter of concurrent border jurisdictionis referred, report, that, in the opinion of this committee, it is wise and p r u d e n t t h a t ^ach Grand Lodge should maintnin inviolate its jurisdiction over all petitioners within its borders. It is a recognized masonic law that a Master Mason may reside within one jurisdiction while his masonic h o m e may be in another; in other words, his masonic h o m e can be selected at his own volition. The multiplying of facilities to make Master Masons, removing almost every difficulty and hardship in the way, has had no tendency to elevate the character of material admitted into the lodges, nor cause a higher appreciation of the principles of masonry. Why extend to a sister Grand Lodge a privilege which we deny to the lodges of o u r own jurisdiction? When it is liuown that State lines define t h e jurisdiction, no mistake can be easily made. It is not an infrequent fact that ill feeling is engendered, and harmony existing between lodges is destroyed, by the eagerness for receiving petitions which is blind to the line equi-distant between them. To concur in t h e legislation proposed by our sister Grand Lodge of Iowa necessitates t h e a m e n d m e n t of o u r

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law, and will produce confusion, and a state of facts that may eventually lead to the marring of that peace and harmony which now characterizes our relations, and soworthy the benediction of" Behold how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity." T h e G r a n d Master reported eleven rulings u p o n questions of masonic law a n d usage, all of which were a p p r o v e d by t h e C o m m i t t e e on J u r i s p r u d e n c e , after a wordy explanation of each p a r t i c u l a r case. H e m a k e s t h i s distinction between residence and domicile: Before closing this branch of my report, it may not be out of place to remark thatwhile no case has come regularly before me for decision in which it became necessary to define the term residence, as used in the foregoing section, I have, in the course of m\^ correspondence, discovered that the idea seems to prevail in the minds of some wellinformed masons, that when an applicant has a domicile in this State, that his residence must necessarily be within the jurisdiction of the lodge nearest to such domicileDomicile a.nti residence MQ not, however,ÂŤ^ric//5.s/mc jure,synonymous,although in many enactments for all practical purposes, they may be treated as convertible terms. In a general way domicile may be defined as a place where a man has his *' true, fixed and permanent home, and principal establishment to which, whenever he is absent, he hasthe intention of returning." Residence, the place where a man has " a fixed and permanent abode or dwelling place for the time being." It will be observed from these definitions, a man may have his domicile at one place in the State and his residence at another. A proper observance of this distinction would seem to relieve the question of all difficulty. L i k e m o s t Grand Masters he finds t h e j o i n t occupancy of masonic halls a troublesome m a t t e r to satisfactorily dispose of. U n d e r o u r law we e x p e r i e n c e b u t little trouble. "A lodge m a y be held in any secure place s u i t a b l e for masonic work and c e r e m o n y . I t may occupy a hall used by a n y o t h e r society, which h a s for its a v o w e d p u r p o s e t h e m e n t a l i m p r o v e m e n t a n d moral elevation of m a n k i n d . " F r o m t h e address we learn t h a t t h e Masonic H o m e of Missouri is well u n d e r way and its ultimate success is n o w assured. B r e t h r e n of Missouri, you have o u r best wishes for a grand success, in t h e laudable work you a r e now engaged in. He a n n o u n c e d in fraternal terms t h e d e a t h of Dr. JAMES E . CADI.E,. Past G r a n d Master of Masons in Missouri, and p a y s a just t r i b u t e t o t h e m e m o r y of a good m a n , and as true a mason as ever k n e l t at a masonic altar. Bro. J O H N D . VINCIL, Grand Secretary, p r e s e n t e d a n o t h e r of h i s excellent reports, s h o w i n g a large a m o u n t of official business performed by h i m t h e last year. H i s work is always well a n d faithfully done, furnishing m u c h valuable a n d useful information for t h e Craft. W e take t h e following from this excellent r e p o r t , s h o w i n g t h e stateof t h e Order in t h a t j u r i s d i c t i o n : The Grand Secretary is supposed to be in possession of facts and figures to indicate the growth and general condition of the Craft in the jurisdiction. This information is gleaned from an examination of the returns received from the lodges, and from comparing them with the figures of last year. Taking these points as guides, I announce that the masonic year just closed has no equal in our history for numerical increase.. The largest number of initiations, passings and raisings have been reported by the lodges of any year in the past. These exceed the work of last year by several hundred. The initiations run up over sixteen hundred, and the raisings amounted to more than fourteen hundred. This shows the largest amount of work ever done iu one year by our

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Missouri lodges. Ttie gain over losses by deaths, suspensions, expulsions, suspensions for non-payment of dues and dimissions, amount to eight hundred. AfBliatious and reinstatements were unusually large, footing up 1,258. These added to the n u m b e r raised show an aggregate gain of 2,695, less the number lost by deaths, suspensions, etc. This loss amounted to 1,868, leaving a clear gain of over eight h u n d r e d . This n u m b e r added to footings of last year, gives us a total membership of nearly 28,000. This does not include the two lodges which have not reported their members. I t also leaves o u t of the calculation the membership of fifteen lodges under dispensation, with a k n o w n membership of three h u n d r e d and sixty-one, and an estimated membership of less than one hundred from non-reporting lodges, which shows an admitted membership of over twenty-eight thousand. Thus it is seen that the growth of the fraternity has been steady and very satisfactory as to numbers in our Grand Jurisdiction. The increase of the brotherhood keeps pace with the growth of the commonwealth, and t h u s proves that it is a needed element in our progress and civilization. There are various evidences of the healthy and sound improvement of the Craft in Missouri. Masonry is essentially conservative. In its advancement and development among our people, it employs none of the adventitious methods so common in these â&#x20AC;˘ times of mere surface work, to secure progress or success. Its votaries relying upon the merits of the Institution permit it t o " commend itself to every man's conscience in the fear of (iOi>." The advance made by the Order has not been by movements exciting the populace to enter our fraternity from unworthy motives, or hopes for emoluments, but from a sincere desire to find a place among the good and true. The high moral ground taken by the Institution in Missouri continually commends itself more and more to the sober, thinking citizens of the State. Freed from the degrading presence of such as wore a blight upon tlie character and good name of masonry, the Institution has been thereby commended to the best elements of our population. Men have learned the fact and appreciate it, that the moral character of masonry in Missouri, like its principles, mean a fixed and abiding condition. Hence they can with freedom and pleasure enter our lodges and become members of a great family of brothers who believe what we teach, that " uiasoary is a beautiful system of morals."

From the foregoing showing, it would seem to a casual observer that there is no particular occasion for fear of the down-fall of masonry in Missouri, or of its going into decay and being numbered among" one of the institutions of the past, as has been so often predicted by those outside of that jurisdiction. Certainly the Craft in old mother Missouri has abundant reasons for congratulation upon its grand achievements in the past five years. Notwithstanding the many difficulties to be overcome, the law has been strictly enforced, and, as a result, she has been steadily increasing the number of lodges, augmenting her membership, and, best of all, increasing in interest. All this has come to the masons of Missouri by reason of the supposed evil effects of the anti-saloon law. If such be true let us have more of the same kind of evil effect, and let the standard of the grand old Institution go up higher and higher. M.'.W.'. Bro. No.\H M. GIVEN presented another of his able reports on Appeals and Grievances. This brother may, with safety, be classed as an adept in this class of Grand Lodge work, and he worthily fills the place so long and ably filled by the lamented OWENS. A brother was expelled for keeping a saloon soon after the close of the Grand Lodge in 1889. He abandoned the business, and here is his manly and masonic reasons for wanting restoration; it is needless to say he was promptly restored to good standing by the Grand Lodge: I ask this great mercy for the following reasons, to-wit: That about two weeks after the adjournment of the Grand Lodge, in October, 1S89,1 discontinued the saloon

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business, and I hereby pledge myself never to enter into the business again. I am working at my trade as a machinist, and am employed in the machine department of the Wabash Railroad Co., at Moberly, Randolph county, Mo.; and I promise, it restored to make amends for the past, and comply strictly with the laws of the Grand Lodge and the regulations of St. John's Lodge, No. 28, or of any other lodge of which I may hereafter become a member. U n d e r t h e h e a d of c h a r i t y we note t h a t t h e Craft in Missouri is n e v e r u n m i n d f u l of t h o s e w h o need its assistance in t h e h o u r s of distress. Bro. J O H N D . VINCIL, G r a n d Secretary, furnished t h e Craft with ano t h e r of liis excellent R e p o r t s on F r a t e r n a l Correspondence, of two h u n d r e d a n d sciventeen pages, covering t h e P r o c e e d i n g s of fifty-six G r a n d Lodges, K a n s a s , for 1890, among t h e n u m b e r receiving fraternal attention. T h e p r e s e n t r e p o r t is equal to any of its predecessors. If t h e r e is any difference it is t h a t he h a s increased t h e s h a r p points, at least we are of t h e opinion s o m e of o u r b r o t h e r reporters will t h i n k so w h e n t h e y run against some of t h e m . I t is b e g i n n i n g to look as t h o u g h m a n y of us were growing a little too personal in what w e h a v e to say in these a n n u a l reviews, a n d it m i g h t b e well to call a h a l t a n d see if we c a n n o t get along w i t h o u t ind u l g i n g in so m a n y personalities. T h i s does n o t seem i n keeping with t h e g r a n d and elevating principles of freemasonry. W e a r e n o t expected t o agree u p o n all mooted questions now b e i n g so freely discussed b y tlie guild. In all t h i n g s we say and do let us n o t forget t h a t we are b r e t h r e n , b o u n d b y ties not to be broken. W e desire to say to o u r worthy friend, Bro. V I N C I L , t h a t w h a t seemed . t o h i m a little oflfensive in o u r r e m a r k s last year, concerning t h e "model ' G r a n d Secretary business, was certainly n o t i n t e n d e d on our part. We h a v e k n o w n you and Bro. PARVIN too long, a n d we h a v e been on too good terras to believe for one m o m e n t t h a t either of you would be guilty of saying m e a n things a b o u t us i n t e n t i o n a l l y to injure us. Pleasantry is always in o r d e r with us. W e c o n c u r with t h i s : The mason who votes to reject a candidate for reasons personal, or foreign to masonry, not only abuses the " silent power" vested in him, but forfeits respect and confidence as a mason. If the candidate is worthy to be a mason, personal considerations should have no part in the matter, and should not influence the exercise of the ballot. To act otherwise is to employ a dangerous power to gratify personal spleen against a helpless party, whom he stabs in the dark where he is protected by law, and the petitioner is wholly defenseless. While the secret ballotisabuhvarkof masonry, it should not be changed into the assassin's dagger, or the foot-pad's bludgeon to strike at the character of the unprotected and unsuspecting. H e s h a r p l y criticises Bro. STEVENSON of I d a h o , for w h a t seems to be inconsistency, a n d sums up t h e solomonic idea of t h e o r i g i n of masonry a s t a u g h t at t h e present day, t h u s : SOLOMON was a wise king and caused to be erected a magnificent material edifice for the glory of the GOD whom he worshipped. We are not building material, but moral And spiritual structures, which must survive the decay of all physical things. I am not concerned about the origin of the masonic Institution. The masonry we have now iswhat interests me. There is enough in its ceremonies, lessons and philosophy to claim

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attention and call forth efforts to make it meet a present demand in bettering h u m a n ity without belaboring tlie subject of its antiqnity. Talje out of Bro. STEVENSON'S report his over-strained views as to the organization of masonry at the Temple of K i n g S0T.0MON, and what becomes of his work? Masonry is founded upon the word of Gon, and iliat word is TRUTH. That Truth says: 'â&#x20AC;˘ GOD is LOVE." Love or Charity ( w h i c h is Love i n a c t i o n ) is the one distinguishing attribute of freemasonry. Without it t h e system is like individuals of much pretension and little works, "Sounding brass and tinkling cymbal." What did King SOLOMON ever say about this attribute," Charity," which, next to a belief in GOD, lies at the very foundation of masonry? Did his system of m a sonry inculcate " Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth ?" Then why all this ado about a. system supposed to have "originated and first received its active l i f e " under King SOLOMON, when our present masonry Is adapted to present needs? Is antiqwili/ so necessary to the Institution and its usefulness in our day t h a t we must needs believe all t h a t somewould have us swallow? Is antiquity worth any more than fictiou unless it is practical? Falsehood has years enougli to be respected if antiquity could make it decent. My masonry is the masonry for the times. I live in the present. My masonry helps meto prepare for the future. I am living for others. I have the promise t h a t my worksshall follow me.

We cannot help but think that Bro. VINCIL, like Bro. RoBBiNsof Illinois, made a serious inistake in taking any part in the discussion now going on with so much bitterness upon the question of "High Riteisra,"" as he is pleased to term it, for the very reasons he himself assigns: I have less use for either line of this lofty and pretentious branch of so-called masonry than anything on earth or under the earth. I have no sympathy with any of the jurisdictions of Higii Riteism, never had, and never expect to have. Do not belong to any pait of the contending branches and never expect to. My espousal has been to legitimate masonry, and I have no desire to follow strange gods.

We are inclined to believe Bro. VINCIL takes the correct view of the following case under South Dakota: A n u m b e r one young man, so reported, wanted to join a lodge, but being a Quaker was not willing to swear, b u t would afhrm all required in taking the obligations. The Grand JInster ruled that he could not be admitted, saying that " candidates should conform tliemselves to niasoiiry, and not masonry to candidates." This is correct, literally, but there are precedents where such as the mau mentioned were allowed to afhrm rathi'r than swear,and t h e " m a k i n g " of such was approved. An oath is an obligation to liim who takes it. An affirmation, to the Quaker, is an obligation,both solemn and binding, quite as much so as an oath is to the non-Quaker. Therefore an affirmation by a Quaker would be as fully acceptable to me at a masonic altar as the other form of obligation employed. The spirit of the thing is what should be regarded. The Grand Master was correct in his decision, being guided by the usual custom of the fraternity, but he would not have erred had h e ruled favorably to the admission of t h e Quaker applicant.

It would seem about time that we stopped the hair-splitting business over some of the unimportant questions that are building up great mountains from mole hills. The Grand Lodge of Missouri in seventy years has met but twice out of St. Louis. No one for a moment supposed it would ever change its place of meeting. To the surprise of the old heads they did by vote decide, that the Grand Lodge will convene in KANSAS CITY, October 13, 1891. Kansas will not fail to drop in and embrace her mother, Missouri. GEO. E . WALKER, St. Louis, M.-.W.-. Grand Master. JOHN D . VINCIL, St. Louis, R.-.W.\ Grand Secretary.

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MONTANAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1890. The Proceedings of Montana reached us just in time for its regular place in our present review. The annual communication was held in the City of Livingston, September 24 and 2.5, 1S90, over a month earlier than in 1889. The M.'.W.-. Grand Master, JOHN .^NDURSON, was taken dangerously sick a few days before the opening of the Grand Lodge, and was therefore not able to be present. The B.'.W.'. Deputy Grand Master, WILLIAM T. BO.ARD.MAX, assumed the Grand East, and opened the Grand Lodge in due form. Grand Secretary HEDGES informs us that after the close of the Grand Lodge he visited the sick Grand Master (JOHN ANDERSON), and found him somewhat better, and secured a portion of his annual address, which appears in the Proceedings, incomplete. The fact that the address was not read at the meeting of the Grand Lodge will explain why the several topics treated in the address were not, in the usual manner, referred to the appropriate committees for consideration ami report. The address covers only five pages of the Proceedings; a brief epitome of the official acts performed by the Grand Master during the past year, together with such suggestions as he deemed worthy of the consideration of the Grand Lodge; all of which is of a local character, and hence of no special interest to those who are not of that jurisdiction. The following kind words of condolence were wired to their sick Grand Master: I N GRA.VD LODGE, LIVINGSTON, September 24.1S90.

To ir,*. .If.*. John Anderson, Grand Master of Masons of Montana : Ttie Grand Lodge iu session, by resolution just adopted, has instructed me to express their sorrow a t your illness, indulging themselves in the hope t h a t your health will soon be fully established, and that you can in the near future again meet with them and assist, as in t h e past with your wise counsels. W. T. BOARDMAN, Deputy Gr. Master.

Bro. CORNELIUS HEDGES, Grand Secretary, furnished an excellent report of the official duties performed by him during the past year; well and faithfully has his work been done. He furnishes us the following bit of history: On the 24th day of January next will be the 25th anniversary of the organization of our Grand Lodge, which took place a t Virginia City, J a n u a r y 24,1866. The numbering of our a n n u a l communications is somewhat misleading, and arose from counting the organization and the subsequent meeting in October of the same year as each iin a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n . There were b u t three lodges a t that time, and such was the difBculty and delay in communication with the States t h a t we organized a Grand Lodge of our own, that others might be saved the trouble that we experienced. Of those prese n t a t the organization. Past Grand Masters Hui.i. and DU.NCAN have dimitted to the Grand Lodge above, but there are several survivors, and it would seem very suitable and desirable, if possible, to celebrate the event in Virginia City, where the organization occurred. At any rate i t is in my heart to make the suggestion and see if we could not secure the presence of some of our former associates, who have wandered to other lands. Since we met last, Montana, the home of o u r adoption a n d pride, has become a sovereign State, b u t the boundaries of the State were not changed, so t h a t no changes

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•were made in the limits of our masonic jurisdiction. Before that event,however, the.v were liable to be changed by the action of Congress. Now they are assured to us beyond all possibility of change, except with the consent of our own people, which is never likely to occur. We are thus assured of as ample, fair and fertile a masonic domain as ever has fallen to the lot and keeping of any of our sister Grand Lodges in this country at least. We are now making history and legislating for hundreds of lodges and tens of thousands of masons, who will read our records and seek guidance and inspiration from •our actions.

The Grand Lecturer reports thatsatisfact-oryprogre.=s is being made by tlie officers and members of the constituent lodges, in the work and lectures adopted two years since, and thinks it will not be long before all the lodges will be presided over by well-posted iSIasters. The Committee on Fraternal Correspondence submitted a report favoring the recognition of another applicant for masonic favor, the Grand Lodge of New Zealand, which was approved by the Grand Lodge. The Committee on Testimonials, in accordance with the instructions of the Grand Lodge, says: On Saturday evening, J u n e 28th, in the presence of a large assemblage of the local •Craft and a majority of the recipients, the same were presented in your name, not as a measure but a token of your grateful remembrance of their ready response to your call and their faithful discharge of the trust they received at your hands. Inquiry elicited t h e fact t h a t there were ten living Past Grand Masters within our jurisdiction thus entitled to testimonials, and, as all were men of families, the most suitable form of a gift t h a t should oftenest remind them of your grateful interest seemed to be a silver teaservice, combining use with ornament, and the more appreciated as others shared with t h e recipient the pride and pleasure of t h e gift.

The committee is certainly entitled to much credit for the wisdom displayed in the selection of the testimonials to be presented to the distinguished brethren, for long and meritorious services rendered the Craft. This has always been our notion of such matters, and we have bad a hand in them. No jewel was ever pinned on the lappel of the coat of a brother at our suggestion; l)utsuch testimonial could be found in the side-board, •a part of the useful effects of the household. Among these proceedings we find the following resolution, which settles the question as to how long a non-affiliate can visit and enjoy lodge privileges in Montana: Resolved, That non-affiliates may visit lodges in Montana for one year after their -arrival in the State, or after such non-athliation shall commence; after the lapse of such t i m e they shall not be permitted to visit, nor shall they have any of the privileges accorded to members of lodges, unless such non-affiliation b e c a u s e d b y their rejection by t h e lodge in whose jurisdiction they may reside, after a bona fide effort on their part to afhliate by petition in the usual way.

At the conclusion of the installation of the Grand Officers, a pleasant episode occurred. The junior Past Grand Master, " Bro. LOGAN, invested the newly installed Grand Master with the signet ring with appropriate reference to its history and significance." Bro. HEDGES, while we do not see anything seriously objectionable in the introduction of this new comer, what will the self-appointed guardians oi pure Ancient Craft Masonr}' say about it? You had better be fortifying as they will bring some of their heavy guns out, and when thej'

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do the signet ring will have to go, or hundreds of pages will have to be written to settle the question whether or not there is a place in our ceremonies for this signet ring. The Report on Fraternal Correspondence is by Brother CORNEMUSHEDGES, Grand Secretary, and it is safe to say is up to his usual standard of such papers. Kansas' Proceedings for 1890 receives courteous attention. He wields a racy pen, and makes short work of such matters as attracts his attention. He thinks the best plan of a " Home" has not yet been devised, and we doubt if any will ever be found to supply the one that comes in the natural and ordinary course and order of society, a. home with a wife and mother. Under Idaho, on the Bible question, he says: We believe with him not only in the GOD of the Bible, but in the Bible as the Great. Light of Masonry, and we are not a little pained and humiliated at the la.Kity on this subject in some quarters, though we have no serious fears that Goi> will be dethroned or the light of the Bible, the Great Light of Masonry, will be perceptibly diminished. Here in a few words is what he thinks of the views of the chairman of the Illinois committee on the Bible question; Now, we t h i n k Bro. E. is a latii .i>ii:iarian on some subjects, as, for instance,on the necessity for belief in the Bible, which, we teach all initiates, is the Great Light in Masonry. We do not believe that those are good masons to whom this lightisextinguished.W'e do not say t h a t they are not good men ; but so there are lots of good men who arenot and cannot, for various reasons, become masons.

Bro, HEDGES, we are alway glad to meet, but sorry that friends must part. W M . T. BOARDMAN, Helena, M..W.\ Grand Master. CORNELIUS HEDGES, Helena, E.'.W.'. Grand Secretary.

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The Thirty-third annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska was held in, the City of Omaha, commencing June 18,1S90. There were present representatives from one hundred and flfty-one constituent lodges. M.-.W.-. Bro. JOHN J. MERCEK, Grand Master, presiding; E.-.W.'. Bro. WiLLi.AJi E. BowEN, Grand Secretary. The annual address is a strong, vigorous official paper of thirty-nine pages, twenty-four of which are devoted to an expose of a pestiferous institution known as Cerneauism, a concern that is giving the Craft of that jurisdiction much trouble and annoyance. The address of the Grand Master commences with the usual, but highl}' proper, acknowledgment of gratitude to the Great Father of us all,, and then congratulates the Craft upon the harmony and prosperity thej^ have been permitted to enjoy the past year. In reviewing the events of the past year as affecting the interests of masonry in this jurisdiction, I am gratified to report a general prosperity among the subordinatebodies, not only in growth b u t in financial and masonic standing.

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The condition of thelodges tiiroughout the jurisdiction compares favorably with their standing in former years and harmons' generally prevails. There still exists, however, ihe usual degree of confusion and discord resulting from the abuse and misuse of the ballot, and the unseemly desire for office, constant sources of trouble and vexation.These irregularities are the natural results of the careless action of lodges in the past through the admission of members, and the lodges arc now sufTering, justly perhaps, from the neglect of prudent and thorough investigation of the material composing them. The chief defect in the management of many lodges is their anxiety for work and the consequent increase of members at the expense of almost all t h e other essentials of masonic purpose and practice. These evils will continue to annoy and embarrass.until the brethren learn to appreciate the fact that, unlike all other organizations, masonry derives no strength from numbers merely, that intelligence and virtue are the only proper pre-requisites for admission to membership, and that true prosperity consists in the cultivation and practice of the moral and social virtues. A more intimate knowledge of the history, laws and customs of the Craft, obedience to its requirements, and a willing compliance with the obligations of masonry in the spirit of love, honor and truth, will do much towards elevating our masonic standard.

The twelve lodges to â&#x20AC;˘whom charters were granted at the last annual communication were all duly constituted and their officers duly installed. Dispensations for the formation of twelve new lodges were granted by the Grand Ma.ster since they last met. Twenty-eight .special dispensations were granted authorizing lodges who had failed or neglected to elect and in.stall all or a part of the officers, to do so. From the above we conclude that our Nebraska brethren are not as faithful as they might be in their' attendance, especially at the annual meetings. Bro. BOWEN will have to offer a premium. The nineteen decisions reported were all aijproved after some slight modifications were made by the (Jommittee on Jurisprudence. It seems to us that the decisions were well enough without any modifications. It is no easy job for a Grand Master to render decisions that will ineet the pecidiar notions and ideas of all men. Appropriate reference was made to the fraternal dead, at home and abroad. The suggestion made by the Grand Master is certainly good in relation to the matter of consolidating lodges. Booming in a new country makes its necessary to consolidate lodges, and, hence, such a law is justas important as the enactment of a law authorizing the organization of new lodges. We have a good law upon this subject and it works well. A number of our small lodges have been consolidated in the last few years,, and the good efTects are already observable. He favors the General Kelief Association of the United States and Canada; thinks it is doing a good work and should be supported by Grand Lodge assistance. So we have thought for years. In his able discussion of the unfortunate Scottish trouble, in that jurisdiction, he rendered a very full and complete exposition of his official acts in connection therewith, all of which was unconditionally approved by a most decided vote of the Grand Lodge.

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This very decisive action on the part of the Grand Lodge, will, we hope, have a salutary effect, and tend to satisfy some of the Nebraska brethren that the present outlook is by no means pleasant for those who have been foolish enough to unite their masonic fortunes with those who are going about creating dissensions among the workmen. All such .-should at once do as the good brother of Minnesota did, leave the concern that caused the trouble, and pledge anew their loyalty to Ancient Craft Masonry. The annual cash statements of tlie Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary make a very satisfactory showing of the financial affairs of tlie Grand Lodge. The Grand Custodian of the work submitted a report of his doings the past year, which seems quite satisfactory. The change of title of tliis •officer from Grand Custodian to Grand Lecturer is good. Bro. JAMES P. A. BI,.\CK favored the Grand Lodge with an excellent •oration. We read it with much care, and would quote from this able production could we even find a short excerpt. The legislative work done at this annual communication was mainlj' •of local interest. Fraternal recognition was extended to North Dakota and New Zealand. The writer hereof notes with much pleasure the attendance of his -old and highly esteemed friend and brother, ROBERT C. JORD,\X, Past Grand Master. Our earnest prayer is, that he may be spared for many years to give counsel to his masonic brethren, as he has done for so many years. Sorry that our brethren in Nebraska do not see their way clear to give us a Report on Fraternal Correspondence; there are many who are •competent to do the work. Let us hear from you another time. ROBERT E . FREXCH, Kearney, M.'.W.'. Grand Master. WILLIAM R . BOWEN, Omaha, R.'.W.'. Grand Secretary.

JsEVAD.V—1890. The Grand Lodge of Nevada convened in special communication in the City of Winnemucca, on the 7th day of September, A.D. 1889, to lay the corner-stone of the new Masonic Hall of Winnemucca Lodge, No. 7, which was done in accordance with the usual formalities of our Order. An eloquent oration was delivered by W.'. Bro. J. H. MCMILLAN,but it does not appear in the Proceedings, which omission, we think, was a mistake. Grand Secretary, O. N. NOTEWARE, says, by way of postscriptum: " In the evening Winnemucca Lodge, R.'.W.". ALEXANDER WISE, Master, exhibited commendable work in conferring the Third Degree. After the lodge was closed the-members of the Grand Lodge and visiting brethren

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"were right royally entertained by the local lodge. Dancing, feasting, and postprandial speeches were indulged in until t h e ' wee sma' hours' of the morning, when the whistle of the locomotive of the train that was to bear "US hence put an end to the festivities." The Twenty-sixth annual communication of this Grand Lodge was held in the City of Carson, June 10, A. D. 1890.- M.-.W.'. Bro. CHAKLES W . HisoncLiPFE, Grand Master; R.-.W.-.C. IST. NOTEW.\RE, Grand Secretary. The attendance of members and representatives from the constituent lodges was good. The annual address of the Grand Master is quite brief, covering only three pages of the Proceedings, and relates to matters of local concern. The Grand Master pays a feeling and appropriate tribute to the memory of M.'.W.-.Bro. D E W I T T C . MCKENNEY, who served them in the Grand East so faithfully. He was well and favorably known throughout the State, as an uprig;Jit man and a true and devoted mason.The brethren in Nevada and Utah have another jurisdictional disturbance on their hands. They seem to be ready to get up a case on :short notice. It is only a short time since they disposed of the FOLEY •case, that gave them so much trouble and a little bitter feeling. ' In our •experience we are led to believe that the jurisdictional troubles mainly grow out of inexcusable carelessness on the part of the members of the lodge in recommending to the favorable consideration of the lodge, persons •of whose past and present antecedents they have no knowledge. A safe rule would be, never to recommend to the favor of your lodge any man to be made a mason for whose fitness you cannot freely and uncondition,ally vouch. Let tbere be stri(;t inquiry as to the eligibility of the apijli•cant, as well as his character and standing in the communit)- he now lives in, and if need be go back to his former home. Do this, and but few mistakes will occur, and the Grand Masters will not be troubled and annoyed with unnecessary correspondence. They have a force law in Nevada, compelling all non-affiliates to come in or take the consequences. The following is a copy of the notice to be .served upon all such brethren: Bro. By order of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge and direction of the Most Worshipful Grand Master of the State of Nevada, you are hereby warned (as a non-affiliate mason ) and notified to present your.«elf at the nearest lodge to yonr place of abode and -affiliate with said lodge unless, for cause shown, you shall be excused by said lodge. All masons in this jurisdiction who, after having been faithfully warned.shall fail •or refuse to appear as herein required, or, appearing, refuse to affiliate or show cause for non-atfiliation, shall be deemed unworthy of, and denied all masonic privileges, rites and charities, and shall be suspended from the same. This lodge now warns you .to show cause why you should not be suspended for non-affiliation. The next regular meeting of this lodge will be held on at o'cloci;.

We have many times freely expressed our views on this subject, and will now only say we do not believe in any such laws. The Grand Lodges of North Dakota and New Zealand received fraternal recognition.

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From the reports of the Grand Officers and the several coinniittees,we are led to believe that the condition of masonry in Nevada is good. Bro. EoBEKT L. FOSTER presented the Report on Correspondence, covering sixty-nine pages of the Proceedings, Kansas among the number for1S89 and 1890, receiving kindly and fraternal notice. JOHN W . ECKI>EY, Virginia City, M.-.W.-. Grand Master. U. N. NoTEWARE, Carson, R.'.W.'.Grand Secretary.

NEW BRUNSWICK â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1890. The Twenty-third annual communication of the Grand Lodge of New Brunswick was held in the City of St. John, commencing April 22, A.. D.1890; M.'.W.'.Bro.Tjio.MAS WALKER, Grand Master, presiding; E.-.W.'.. Bro. KDWIN J. "WET.MORE, Grand Secretary. Twenty of the constituent lodges were represented and also a number of Past Grand Officers. The annual address of the Grand Master is a concise report of hiS' official acts for the past year, demonstrating his devotion to duty and hisexcellent executive ability. He makes mention of his very pleasant and profitable visit to the Grand Lodges of England and Scotland, and the cordial and fraternal greeting that was accorded him by the Craft in the mother country. He was especially delighted witli the grand system of masonic Jaenevolence organized by our English brethren. With feelings of deep sorrow he announced the death of several of their distinguished members since tlie last annual communication, and rendered suitable tribute to their memory. It .seems but few cases had been referred to him, and these not of sufficient importance to require further action by the Grand Lodge. Twoquestions Loucbing matters of a jurisdictional character were satisfactorily disposed of. The Grand Master visited a number of the constitutent lodges duringhis official term, and no doubt, those visits will result in good to the Craft. in that Province. Only a few special dispensations were granted for special purposes. The annual cash statements of the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer make a very good showing of the finances of this Grand Lodge. Upon the report of the committee, fraternal recognition was cordiallj' extended to the United Grand Lodge of Victoria and the Grand Lodge of North Dakota. Like favor was refused the Grand Lodge of Peru. From the reports of the several Grand Officers and the various committees, the condition of masonry seems to be good in that Grand Jurisdiction. They furnish no Report on Correspondence. The Grand Master and Grand Secretary both reelected.

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N E W HAMPSHIRE — 1 8 9 0 . A semi-annual communication of, this G r a n d Lodge was held in t h e •City of Manchester, December 27, A. D. 1889, for t h e purpose of exemplifying t h e work a n d lectures of t h e degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry, .and t h e transaction of other important matters, such as p a r t a k i n g of a collation p r e p a r e d for t h e occasion b y t h e m e m b e r s of t h e fraternity in t h a t •city. Both seemed to have be.en very satisfactorily disposed of b y t h e m e m b e r s of t h e G r a n d Lodge, and we have no d o u b t b u t all felt t h a t it was good to b e t h e r e . T h e One h u n d r e d a n d first annual communication c o n v e n e d in t h e •City of Concord, M a y 21, A. D. 1890; M.-.W.-. B r o . GEORGE W . CURRIEK,

G r a n d Master, presiding, a n d R.'.W.'. Bro. GEORGE P . CLEAVES, G r a n d -Secretary. T h e a n n u a l address of the Grand Master is brief, earnest and straightforward, dealing in such matters o n h ' as seemed to be of interest a n d to re•quire t h e a t t e n t i o n of t h e G r a n d Lodge, all of which pertained to local matters. T h e r e were n o rulings made dm-ing t h e year. H e reported t h e death of two Past G r a n d Masters: M.'.W.-. Bros. .JONATHAN E . SARGENT, w h o occupied t h e G r a n d East, 1864 a n d 1865, a n d

died a t t h e age of seventy-four; a n d JOHN CHRISTIE who was G r a n d .Master, 1847 to 1850 inclusive, and died a t the advanced age of eighty-six years. H e was a t t h e t i m e of his death a n unwearied a n d vigorous worker, able to p u r s u e t h e active duties of life until t h e very da}' h e was stricken down; Aniong t h e proceedings we find the Grand Lodge granted charters to two n e w lodges, t h u s adding new and active aid to t h e m e m b e r s h i p . Fraternal recognition was accorded to t h e United G r a n d Lodges of New South Wales a n d Victoria, a n d also to t h e G r a n d Lodge of N o r t h Dakota. W e are favored with a n o t h e r of Bro. ARTHUR S . W A I T ' S excellent Reports on F r a t e r n a l Correspondence, of one h u n d r e d and ninety-six pages, •covering t h e p r i n t e d transactions of fifty G r a n d Lodges, Kansas, for 1889, .among t h e n u m b e r receiving t h e favorable attention of o u r distinguished frater. I t is gratifying to know t h a t on most questions we are in accord with o u r n e w H a m p s h i r e brother.. H e is still after us on t h e Dakota decision: Quoting o u r dissent from a ruling of the Grand Master of Dakota refusing to allow .a ballot to be opened for the clearly ascertained reason that it was the result of mistake, and wherein we suggested t h e impression that the ruling was in accord with those of themajority of jurisdictions, Brother BROWX declares that he holds "with the majority." •Our observations have been alluded to by several reporters since, who deny t h a t the Dakota ruling is supported by the majority. If not, as we t h i n k it ought n o t to be, •Brother BROWN is then with the minority instead.

W h i l e it may b e t r u e t h a t a majority of t h e reporters have left us, it does n o t change o u r opinion t h a t t h e safer plan is n o t to allow t h e re:spreading of t h e ballot for t h e reason stated b y t h e G r a n d Master of Da-

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kota. W e w e r e once p r e s e n t in a lodge as a visitor w h e n j u s t such proceedings occurred. After t h e usual order of business had been disposed of, t h e Master called t h e lodge to refreshment, to wait t h e arrival of a cand i d a t e . I m m e d i a t e l y after t h e lodge was called to labor, a b r o t h e r stated t h a t b y m i s t a k e he had cast t h e negative vote, and asked t h a t t h e ballot be respread ; it was accordingly done w i t h o u t a n y further explanation, a n d t h e c a n d i d a t e was again declared rejected. iSfow t h e question is, who m a d e t h e m i s t a k e ? It looks very m u c h as t h o u g h two h a d a h a n d in t h e mistake. We h a v e n o t h i n g further to .say about t h e Chicago g a t h e r i n g of masonic optiraates, since o u r kind reporters have flayed t h e life o u t of t h e concern ; we a r e glad t h e meeting was held a n d we believe it has accomplished s o m e t h i n g good ; it has .served at least to b r i n g to light sonie k n o w i n g ones who have wisely decided t h a t it is n o t safe for two or more r e p r e s e n t a t i v e masons to get together and consult, for fear t h e y concoct some s c h e m e to foist upon t h e unsuspecting m e m b e r s of o u r fraternity, a national organization. H e favors legislation looking to increasing t h e powers a n d privileges of lodges u n d e r dispensation : This is according to our early teaching as to the theory of lodges working under dispensation. Some reflection, however, leads us to query whether it is not liable to work injustice. If the doctrine is sound, then all brothers receiving degrees in such a lodge are mere non-alflliates, subject to all the disabilities of that class of brethren. In some jurisdictions these disabilities are more serious than in others, but in all they effect to a considerable degree the status of such brethren. It strikes us that legislaliou which would provide for this condition by giving these brethren all the rights of affiliated masons would at least be a reasonable exercise of Grand Lodge powers. W e are clearly of t h e opinion t h a t it would be bad policy to change a law so well understood as t h a t defining t h e powers aiad privileges of lodges u n d e r dispensation. T h e following expresses t h e views we have e n t e r t a i n e d of this question for years: We are not called upon to pronounce upon the merits of this controversy, and it is not our intention to do so. One or two observations, however, more or less pertinent in the case, may be permitted us to make. From the time that this system of mutual representation among Grand Tyodges arose,as we understand it, the practice has been for the name of the representative to be suggested from the jurisdiction to which he is to be accredited. And from the nature of the conditions this could hardly be otherwise. As the representative appointed is not sent from the jurisdiction which he is to represent, but is a resident and adherent of the jurisdiction to which he is accredited, the selection could hardly be made in any other way, especially in jurisdictions distant from each other. It was evidently in this view that the Grand Master of Ohio acted in naming a representative for appointment by the Grand Master of Tennessee to the vacancy. F r o m his excellent conclusion we excerpt t h e following: The progress of the year has been one of general harmony and an evident desire that fraternal relations should be maintained among the various jurisdictions of the fraternity. In this spirit all difficulties between the masons of the several colonies of Australia and their mother Grand Lodges have been overcome, and all obstacles in the way of the organization of the brethren there into independent Grand Lodges have been removed. The difficulty between the Grand Lodges of Quebec and England, although not fully settled, it is hoped are in a fair way of adjustment; and, at any rate, have

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nearly ceased to be raatterof discussion, still less of dispute. The difficulty in Counecticut, in respect to Hiram Lodge, which at one time seemed to threaten serious consequences to our brethren of that jurisdiction, has happily passed away by t h e lodge returning to its duty and again being received into the bosom of the constituent tnimily.Two exceptions to this condition of fraternal harmony unhappily exist. They are those between t h e Grand Lodges of New York and New Jersey, and Ohio a n d Tennessee, to which allusions have already been made. The first has its origin in a mere difference of opinion in regard to a question of jurisdiction, which, it seems to us, o u g h t not, and we trust will not, be found of difficult solution. The latter, that of Ohio a n d Tennessee, proceeds from a cause of wider significance, and, it may be feared, nioreseriotis in its import. It is a direct outgrowth of the organization iu the States of our Union, of what are known as the Cerneau bodies of the Scottish Rite. While those bodies have been denounced and interdicted by many of the Grand Lodges of this country,, and by many distinguished brethren, they have, to some extent at least, found sympathy and favor in other quarters; and hence this unhappy, and, we think, unniituriil estrangement between these two powerful Grand Jurisdictions. Of this Cerneauism, of its merits or demerits, we know nothing beyond what is familiar to the Craft at large. But no one can fail to see that it has become an apple of discord and a source of confusion in t h e body of the masonic fraternity, and we do not see how any brother can fail to regard its continued existence as a perpetual interruption to its harmony, if n o t even a menace to its united existence.

It is certainly liard to understand how an\' brother Master Mason can unite his masonic fortuues with an}' institution over which there hangs so much doubt as does over the Cerneau bodies, and especially when its presence does so much to destroy the peace and harnioii}' of our Ancient Craft. Bro. WAIT, we have been as long with you as time and space will permit, so adieu. FRANK D . WOODBURY, Concord, M.'.W.'. Grand Miister. GKORGE P . CLEAVES, Concord, R.'.W.'. Grand Secretary.

NEW JEKSEYâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1890. We have before us the Proceedings of the One hundred and third annual communication of the Grand Lodge of 'Sew Jersey, which convened in the City of Trenton, .lanuary 29, 1890; M.'.W.-. Bro. CHARLES H. MAX.V, Grand Master, presiding; K.'.W.'. Bro. JOSEPH l i . HOUGH, who

has served more years consecutively, as Grand Secretary, than any other mason in this country. The constituent lodges were pretty generally represented. There were also present a large number of Past Grand Masters. The annual address of the Grand Master is an able and clean-cut official paper, arranged under separate headings, each particular subject being treated on strictl}' business principles. A steel portrait of M.-.W.'. Bro. ROBERT M . MOORE, Past Grand Master, graces the pages of the Proceedings. We had the pleasure of meeting this distinguished frater in the City of Chicago, June, 1887, with other Present and Past Grand Masters, and we shall never forget the many

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p l e a s a n t h o u r s we spent together. After e x t e n d i n g to t h e Craft assembled a most cordial, sincere fraternal greeting, h e s a y s : Since last we met in Grand Lodge, there have been called to a far happier abode ;Some of the best and noblest of those who were then with us; whose faces will be seen no more; whose aflfectionale words of greeting are forever hushed, and whose hearty, -fraternal grasp of the hand we sadly miss. Death — or shall we not say." The kind messenger sent from our Supreme Grand Master "—has taken them from among us; but, to the true mason, their departure should seem only as for a brief separation ; for the symbolism of the Sublime Degree teaches .of the resurrection of the body, the immortality of the soul, and of the blissful life be-yond the grave. We can, therefore, confidently hope that, if we fulfill our mission on -earth acceptably to the Supreme Architect of the Universe, we shall be reunited with them around the altar ot the Celestial Grand Lodge, clothed with immortality. F r o m t h e report of a committee we learn b u t little progress has been m a d e in t h e m a t t e r of establishing a " M a s o n i c H o m e . " T h e masons in N e w J e r s e y d o n o t seem now to be ready for active m o v e m e n t s , and m a k e t h e sacrifice necessary to establish such an i n s t i t u t i o n . W e are very m u c h inclined to believe t h a t t h e scheme suggested by G r a n d Master TODD, of Colorado, to organize Masonic Charity F u n d s b y t h e G r a n d Lodges, is t h e most feasible proposition, especially in t h e smaller jurisdictions. T h e G r a n d Lodge seems to have fallen in w i t h t h e same belief, for, pending t h e f u r t h e r consideration of this subject, t h e G r a n d Lodge adopted t h e following r e s o l u t i o n : That action upon the report of the Special Committee on Grand Lodge Charity Fund be deferred until our next annual communication, and that copies of this report be sent to the subordinate lodges, with the request that the matters therein presented be brought to the attention of the members of such lodges, and their views ascertained thereon, in order that the representatives of the lodges may be enabled to act intelligently thereon in Grand Lodge assembled, and in accordance with the wishes of the •Craft as ascertained in-the lodges. This, as w e understand it, carries all m a t t e r s connected w i t h t h e " Ma: sonic H o n i e , " as well as t h e Charity F u n d , over for a n o t h e r year, at which t i m e it is h o p e d t h a t t h e y will be able to m a t u r e s o m e p l a n t h a t will b e n o t only satisfactory b u t practicable, a n d in t h e e n d establish an institution on a s o u n d basis, one t h a t will provide for those who need aid and assistance. May t h e blessings of k i n d P r o v i d e n c e a t t e n d t h e efforts of -our J e r s e y b r e t h r e n . T h e year was one full of business for G r a n d Master M A N N ; h e was k e p t b u s y t r y i n g to k e e p t h e Craft in N e w J e r s e y in line. H e reported .a n u m b e r of cases growing out of t h e infringement of their jurisdiction. I n one case, a citizen of New Jersey, w e n t to I r e l a n d on a visit, and, w h i l e t h e r e , w a s m a d e a Master Mason in St. P a t r i c k ' s Lodge, No. 602, located at Derriaghy, County Antriiu, receiving from said lodge a certificate or dimit. Soon after his return h o m e to Paterson, New Jersey, he m a d e application t o I v a n h o e Lodge, No. 88, for m e m b e r s h i p ; u n d e r t h e law of -that jurisdiction he was refused on t h e g r o u n d t h a t h e was irregularly .made a m a s o n . T h e G r a n d Master ruled t h a t t h e r e were only two ways •by w h i c h h e could be relieved of his disability: One was to c o m m e n c e -de novo, a n d petition a lodge in Paterson for tlie degrees a n d m e m b e r s h i p ;

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the second, for St. Patrick's Lodge to apply for a waiver of jurisdiction by the lodge in Paterson, this being granted, the Grand Master of Mason.s, in Ireland, could ask tbe Grand Master of New Jersey to heal the affected brother. Ttiis proceeding would make the party eligible to membership. A number of other cases of similar nature were full}' reported by the Grand Master, and his action, in each case, was approved by the Grand Lodge. Among the number, was the somewhat celebrated LEMM case, "that has attracted considerable attention, and has been the subject of controversy for two years, or more; no satisfactory adjustment of the differences of opinion between the two Grand Bodies has ever been made. So much has already been said on both sides of this particular case, not only l)y the two Grand Lodges most interested, but by a number of the writers •on fraternal correspondence, that we do not feel inclined to trespass, but leave the matter with those who are directly interested, the Grand Lodges •of New Jersey and New York. We only say that while the action of these Grand Lodges may be in strict accord with their laws, we cannot help thinking that there is entirely too much straining at a camel to swallow a gnat, in this whole affair. So much legal acumen is not necessary for the protection of masonry and its good name. We sincerely hope that ere another year comes around, that these Grand Lodges will find a way •out of this unfortunate muddle. If all want to do right, there is a way out, and we hope it will be taken without the interference of any outsider. Under the head of " Masonic Discipline," we note the following case to show that all the loose work is not done west of the Allegheny Mountains : The deceased brother was a member of Mystic Brotherhood Lodge, No. 21, located At Red Bank ; he resided and died at South Amboy, and his family requested t h a t the masonic burial service be conducted at the interment. The Worshipful Master of St. Stephen's Lodge notified the Worshipful Majster of Mystic Brotherhood Lodge of tbe family's wishes, and, by request of the Worshipful Master of Mystic Brotherhood Lodge, he summoned the members of his own lodge to meet, for the purpose of a t t e n d i n g the funeral. The Worshipful Master of Mystic Brotherhood Lodge also notified his Lodge to assemble; b u t neither he nor the warrant were present —in fact,only five members Assernbled — and these five, (one of whom was a Past Master,) went to South Amboy as a lodge, where they were joined by the Worshipful Ataster and a number of the members of St. Stepiien's Lodge,and, together, these brethren accompanied the remains of the deceased brother to the grave and conducted the masonic services. Although masonic clothing was worn by the brethren and the oliicers appeared in their respective jewels,yet neither lodge had been opened ; thus, to my mind, m a k i n g -a farce of the solemn masonic burial services for the dead, which can be conducted in the jurisdiction of New Jersey only by a regularly constituted lodge of Free a n d Accepted Masons, duly opened, and, as such, prepared to do lawful masonic work.

The Grand Master had a word to say on "Cerneauism," and recommended that the matter be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence, with a request to report to the Grand Lodge at its next annual communication. Why not recommend all true masons to steer clear of all so•called masonic institutions, and not cumber the record of the Grand Lodge with questionaTsle matters ? They will come to it in the end; why not do fio at its first appearance ?

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T h e r e p o r t s of the G r a n d Officers a n d t h e several committees furnish a very satisfactory exhibit of t h e condition of masonic affairs in J e r s e y , and t h e Craft in that G r a n d J u r i s d i c t i o n h a v e a b u n d a n t reason for congratulation. T h e legislation, t h i s year, was conducted harmoniously, and for t h e b e s t interests of masonry, p e r t a i n i n g m a i n l y to matters of local concern, however not w i t h o u t i n t e r e s t to those outside. U p o n a favorable r e p o r t of t h e C o m m i t t e e on Correspondence, t h e G r a n d Lodge of North Dakota, was fraternally recognized, and t h e exchange of G r a n d Kepresentatives o r d e r e d . M.' .AV.'. Bro. H E N R Y VEHSLAGE, P a s t G r a n d Master, furnished a pleasa n t a n d interesting Report on F r a t e r n a l Correspondence of one h u n d r e d a n d t h i r t y - t w o pages, covering, i n review, t h e Proeeeedings of fifty G r a n d Lodges, including Kansas for 1889. H e m a k e s a lengthy quotation from Bro. KoBBiNs's report on t h e question of Cemeauism, and, if we u n d e r stand o u r New Jersey b r o t h e r correctly, h e endorses t h e views expressed in said article; if this b e true, w e are n o t only surprised, b u t sorry. U p o n this, as well as some o t h e r questions, h e is a little shy, and steers clear of discussion; i n other words, he is n o t very free t o express his opinion on a few of t h e mooted questions. P e r h a p s h e m a y t h i n k t h e least said will k e e p h i m o u t of more squabbles with his b r e t h r e n of t h e guild. T h e G r a n d Master and G r a n d Secretary b o t h reelected.

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MEXICO—1890.

T h e Twelfth annual c o m m u n i c a t i o n of t h e G r a n d Lodge of N e w M e x i c o c o n v e n e d in t h e t o w n of Las Cruces, J a n u a r y 27, A. D. 1890; M.'. W . ' . B r o . A. H . MoREHEAD,Grand M a s t e r , p r e s i d i n g ; R.-.W.'.Bro. ALPHEUSA. K E E N , G r a n d Secretary. T h e r e were p r e s e n t r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s from fourteen of t h e constituent lodges. T h e r e w e r e also p r e s e n t sixteen P a s t Grand Officers, eight of whom were Past G r a n d Masters. A n e n g r a v i n g of P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r W I L L I A M W . G R I F F I N , now deceased, a p p e a r s as a frontispiece to t h e s e P r o c e e d i n g s . T h e a n n u a l address of t h e G r a n d M a s t e r is a concise s t a t e m e n t of h i s official acts during his t e r m . H e r e p o r t s t h e Craft in a h e a l t h y a n d p r o s p e r o u s condition, w i t h n o t h i n g to m a r its peace and happiness. I t was n o doubt a h a p p y i n c i d e n t t h a t e n a b l e d h i m , '•' * '^ * « * « to preside at this meeting of this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, e s i e s c s o a s i t was in the early days of masonry in New Mexico within these walls, my pleasing duty to preside as Worshipful Master of AZTEC LODGE, and participate with the members in the enjoyments and pleasures which then surrounded us, and as I look over this body of noble men, I recognize many familiar countenances who were members of the lodge at that time and aided by their wisdom and presence in the furtherance of the sublime teachings ot our beloved and cherished Institution. Some of the older members have passed over the d a r t

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waters, and we have no doubt that their spirits are now basking in that Holy Light which illumines the Sanctum Sanctorum of Holy of Holies above, as they Have no doubt followed the true principles of our Order, which enjoins upon its members to " Keep the soul embalmed and pure In living virtue, and when both must sever. Although corruption may his frame consume, The immortal spirit in the skies may bloom."

He reports the several lodges to whom charters were granted at the last annual communication, as duly constituted and the officers installed. Dispensations were granted for the formation of two new lodges; each received a charter. He reports five decisions, none of which presents any new questions of masonic law and usage, except perhaps No. 2, in which there is a difference of opinion. We think the Grand Master got out of the trouble in good shape. An effort was made to locate permanently the Grand Lodge, but failed, at least for the present. At the annual communication of the Grand Lodge, held in 1889, a special committee of one from each lodge was formed, which was to select a permanent home for the Grand Lodge. The committee was selected by the various lodges, and, soon after its appointment, held a meeting in the City of Albuquerque, to consider several propositions. They accepted the offer made by Temple Lodge, No. G, but the Grand Lodge did not seem favorably inclined, and, after some figuring, the permanent location scheme was postponed until the annual communication, 1891. It will not be an easy job to work through. The Grand Master does not seem to be very favorably impressed with the latter-day Cerneauism, and concludes his remarks on this subject by offering the following wise suggestion, and if the Craft in that jurisdiction will follow it, there will not be any trouble among them: I received a communication from a brother who desired to know if it would be proper and masonic for the brethren of a lodge under this jurisdiction to organize a lodge of Scottish Rite Masons, kuown as the Cerneau-Rite? At the time of receiving the communication, I was not as familiar with the said rite as I have since informed myself; but acting upon and guided by the broad, liberal and grand teachings of masonry as I received it over thirty years ago. and which I have endeavored to practice ever since, I suggested to the brother that it would be a good idea to let it alone, t h a t what we had was good enough and could not to my m i n d be improved upon.

The Grand Master in feeling terms announced the death of M.'.W.'. Bro. WILLIAM W . GRIFFIN, the first Grand Master of Masons in that Territory. It is said of him, that he always took a deep interest in masonic affairs, and labored earnestly to build up and place his Grand Lodge in the proud position she now occupies among the Grand Lodges. Bro. ALBERT J. FOUNTAIN delivered a deserved eulogy on the deceased brother. Fraternal recognition was extended to the newly formed Grand Lodge of North Dakota and the usual exchange of Grand Representatives ordered.

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Past Grand Master MAX FROST presented the Report on Correspondence of one hundred and eight pages, covering the transactions of only forty Grand Lodges, Kansas, for 1889, among the number passing in review. We did not notice your Proceedings for one reason only, we did not have them until after our report of 1889 was in print; it was a source of sincere regret to us that it so happened. F. H. KENT, Albuquerque, M.'.W.'. Grand Master. ALPHEUS A . KEEN, Las Vegas, R.'.W.'. Grand Secretary.

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YORK-1890.

The One hundred and ninth annual communication of the Grand Lodge of the State of New York convened in Grand Lodge Hall, in the City of New York, June 3, A. D. 1890; M.'.W.-. Bro. JOHN W . VROOMAN, Grand Master, presiding, and E.-.W.'. Bro. EDWARD M. L . EHLERS, Grand Secretary. As usual the representation from the constituent lodges was very large; it could not be otherwise when there is so large a number of lodges and so grand a city to visit as New York. The annual address of the Grand Master is an elegant piece of work, both in style and spirit, and, with all, full of that practical wisdom so essentially necessary in an official paper of this character. Surely he has furnished ample proof that he is a skillful manager, and fully understands all the details necessary for the proper management of the affairs of so large and important a body, as the Grand Lodge of the State of New York. He opens with a brief reference to the early history of the organization of the Grand Lodge of the State of New York: On the 5th day of September, 1781, t h e Duke of Atholl, Grand Master of Masons of England, executed the original w a r r a n t for a Provincial Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of New York. P u r s u a n t to that authority, Brother the Reverend WILLIAM WALTER, Provincial Grand Master, and the Grand Wardens notified t h e lodges within their jurisdiction to convene on the 5th day of December, 1782, In the City of New York. In response to that notice, five military lodges, three civil lodges, and one military lodge u n d e r dispensation as.semhled. Thus began the first communication of the present Grand Lodge of this State. Thirty-two representatives were present, to legislate for nine subordinate lodges, with a n approximate membership of two hundred and fifty. On the 3d day of J u n e , 1890, we begin the one hundred and n i n t h a n n u a l communication of this Grand Lodge. Nearly eight h u n d r e d officers and representatives are present to legislate for seven h u n d r e d and twenty subordinate lodges, with a membership of seventy-five thousand. We assemble to-day, a n u n b r o k e n band of lodges, with each annual return complete, and on file with the Grand Secretary, with harmony as nearly perfect as may be accorded to any institution on earth, within a hall magnificent in design and purpose, with a site for the Asylum beautiful In location and approved by the Craft,and with a b a n k account amply sufficient to complete and furnish the main building of that Asylum. This wonderful growth is not the result of accident or the freak of fortune. I t is t h e legitimate fruit of faithful devotion to the eternal principles upon which freemasonry is founded.

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brothers were all active and zealous masons, and have done their share to firmly establish masonry in the Empire State. Thus truly he says of the first: I frnterually call your attention t<Âť a published history of the masonic labor and service of JOHN L . LEWIS. YOU will find it in the printed Transactions of this Grand Body from the year 18.30 to the year 18SS. Would you see his masonic memorial ? Look at our present Constitution, Statutes, Code of Procedure, and Itules of Order. Would you read one of the master masonic orations of this or any other nge? Turn to the one ho delivered at the dedication of this building. Would you possess a fund of general masonic information? Study his addresses and examine his arguments. His work was well done. It was all done. Let his own language conclude this brief t r i b u t e : " When my labors are over I seek no higher praise than the simple, b u t expressive, eulogy inscribed upon the tomb of one of earth's lowly but faithful ones,' He hath done what he could.' "

In the matter of establishing new lodges, he entertains the views and follows closely in the steps of his " illustrious predecessor," and granted only one dispensation for the formation of a new lodge. He is greatly pleased with the favorable result of his new plan of "official district visitations." He says: The meetings were largely attended, and were alive with true fraternal spirit. T h e deepest interest was manifested. At each assemblage of the brethren I delivered an informal address, conveying sentiments from the heart, to touch the heart. Practical words were spoken upon the practical duties of the Craft. Masonic advancement in usefulness, as well as iu growth, was urged. Duty to GOD and man, belief in the Holy Bible, and practice of the cardinal virtues of our profession, were also urged. Although my cfiorts were weak in ability, they were strong in purpose to aid t h e brethren in the cullivation ot social and fraternal intercourse, in the elevation of the moral and religious tone of our beloved Craft. The future will develop the benefits of this new departure, but even now the experiment warrants a recommendation of the continuance of di-'^trict visitations by the Grand Blaster in person, or by such representative as he may designate.

What brothers most need, is just such meetings and talks as the Grand Master suggests; in this way they will learn something ot the design of our Institution. After referring to the provisions of their law defining the duties of the District Deputies, he says: To the end that each and every provision thereof may be carefully observed and the lodges instructed accordingly. This will demand of the District Deputy specific examination and effort rather than mere formal inquiry. He should make personal inspection of all the lodge books required to be kept, and suggest needed amendments and improvements. He should also require each lodge to have in its possession all the books mentioned in the sections above referred to, not forgetting a copy of the Constitution and Statutes of the Grand Lodge, together with the Proceedings of each a n n u a l communication, all of which should be carefully preserved in the a r c h i v ^ o f the lodge. In addition to these duties, he should, as the representative of the Grand Master, inform himself generally as to the condition of the lodges under his charge, the character of their work, and respectfully otfer such advice as may be deemed profitable. He should, if possible, briefly address the brethren upon the general principles of the Institution and the inculcation of its tenets; or, if preferable, select one of the symbolic teachings of a degree as his basis of thought, having for its object the instruction of the

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brethren committed to his charge. Increased attention to the developments of these recommendations will witness an era of prosperity, an elevation of purpose, never excelled in the history of our Craft. T h i s supervision of c o n s t i t u e n t lodges would soon bring about t h e m o s t favorable results, a n d we would detect an increasing interest a m o n g the members. H e offers t h e following practical suggestions in relation to controversies a m o n g m a s o n s : Decisions of the Grand Master, or any other Grand Officer, officially announced upon ex parte statements, with or without evidence, should be sparingly given. Indeed, they should be entirely avoided, except In cases of necessity. The policy of rendering few formal decisions has been respected in recent years, and I have continued its observance. Earnest endeavor has been made to secure amicable adjustment of all matters in dispute during the year, with beneficial and happy results. The brethren have gladly heeded the ancient charges by " patiently listening to honest and friendly advice." This experience constrains me to recommend that our first efTorts should be made in the direction of fraternal compromise of any question of disagreement. Mutual concessions, alike honorable to all parties concerned, should be urged, and in most cases will receive favorable consideration. Keeping this thoaght in view, and the further thought that *' he governs best who governs least." I have given the largest liberty to subordinate lodges, conditioned upon their faithful support of our Constitution, Statutes, and the landmarks of masonry. Follow t h e s e suggestions a n d we would h a v e b u t little work for our C o m m i t t e e s on Appeals a n d Grievances to do, indeed we would h a v e no use for such a c o m m i t t e e ; peace would reign s u p r e m e . .In s p e a k i n g of their fraternal relations, he says: It gives me pleasure to state that during the year I have met twelve Grand Masters of sister jurisdictions. Fraternal intercourse with such eminent craftsmen has been a source of profit and enjoyment. As Worshipful Masters cement friendships between themselves and their lodges, by visitation and comparison of thought and purpose, so Grand Masters may bring their jurisdictions into closer fraternal relations by personal acquaintance and interchange of opinion. T h e r e is no doubt t h a t such meetings could be m a d e highly beneficial to masonry, and, in o u r j u d g m e n t , should be encouraged, b u t we fear t h a t such a p l a n would n o t m e e t w i t h m u c h favor. T h r e e years ago, a similar scheme was i n a u g u r a t e d u n d e r very favorable auspicies, b u t t h e opposition to it was so iinplacable, t h a t it has n o t been h e a r d from since. AVe are now a n d have always been, most decidedly in favor of any plan t h a t h a s for its purpose t h e u n i o n of m e n into one "sacred band, or society of friends and b r o t h e r s , ainong w h o m no contention should ever exist, b u t t h a t noble c o n t e n t i o n , or r a t h e r emulation, of w h o best can work and best argue." T h e s o m e w h a t famous LEM.M case is still t h e subject of m u c h u n pleasant controversy b e t w e e n t h e G r a n d Lodges of New York and Kew J e r s e y . F r o m t h e first we h a v e carefully e x a m i n e d t h e a r g u m e n t s on both sides a n d cannot h e l p t h i n k i n g t h a t t h e r e is entirely too m u c h cons i d e r a t i o n given to such eases. W e hope t h a t those in a u t h o r i t y in both G r a n d Jurisdictions will soon see t h e i r way clear to an amicable a n d satisfactory a d j u s t m e n t of a n u n p l e a s a n t a n d unprofitable controversy.

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The Grand Master reports that he has, in behalf of the Grand Lodge of the State of New York,, extended fraternal recognition to the newly •created Grand Lodge of North Dakota, and that he has also established fraternal relations with the Grand Lodge of Denmark, and the usual exchange of representatives has been made. We were rather surprised that he should have refused fraternal recognition to the United Grand Lodges of New South Wales and Victoria; iiowever, he thought it advisable to refer the two cases to the Committee on Jurisprudence who recommended a delay, for the reason that the Grand Lodge of Ireland had not accorded formal recognition to the former, and that the latter had not furnished satisfactory evidence that either of the Grand Lodges of England, Ireland, or Scotland tind given their consent that these new organizations should establish their independence. With the information we have, it seems difficult to account for the position of the New York Committee on Jurisprudence; it seems untenable. Iiowever, we are not disposed to enter into an extended discussion with our brotliers of New York, but leave the future to satisfy the committee that the two Grand Lodges, to which it has refused recognition, are entitled to the same favor that it was pleased to accord to the Grand Lodges of North Dakota and Denmark. The procession is moving along. One by one are falling into line, and we expect to see the Empire State among the number. We are very much inclined to think that Grand Master VROOMAN made a mistake in condescending to notice the encyclical letters issued by his Holiness, Pope LEO X I I I . These semi-occasional fulminations are only innocent amusements for the old gentleman who presides at the Holy See in the City of Kome. Why not let him enjoy it to his heart's content? Because, Freemasonry no longer needs a defender; its teachings and its sublime principles Are before the world for inspection and criticism. I t has survived all persecution, be'Cause its foundation is the solid rock of the Holy Bible, its superstructure " living •stones" tried by love and loyalty to GOD, by love and charity to man. Our beautiful masonic edifice will remain a model of " wisdom, strength and beauty " throughout all •time, if we continue to live" true to our government and just to our country," to abide i n " F a i t h , Hope and Charity," to labor with " Temperance", Fortitude, Prudence a n d Justice," and to practice " pure religion and undefiled."

While upon this subject, the Grand Master informs us that there are now seven hundred and three ordained ministers who are faithful •workers in the church of the Living GOD, and they are devoted freemasons, and members of the several lodges in the State of New York. All this will indicate that the membership of our lodges is not composed entirely of devils and unbelievers. We say, let the members of our fraternity pursue the even tenor of their way, faithfully performing their •duty to GOD, their family, country and their neighbor, and they need have no fear of evil effects from Papal proscription, it can do masonry n o harm. The report of the Board of Trustees of the Hall and Asylum fund, show a very favorable condition of affairs. Those in authority are busily

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engaged in p u t t i n g t h e m a c h i n e r y in motion to b u i l d a n d e q u i p t h e Asyl u m buildings p r o p e r a t t h e City of Utica, whose citizens h a v e d o n e som u c h for t h i s i n s t i t u t i o n . T h e L i b r a r i a n s u b m i t t e d a n i n t e r e s t i n g report, s h o w i n g w h a t wasbeing done i n h i s d e p a r t m e n t for t h e benefit of reading masons. T h e G r a n d Master t h u s concludes h i s a d m i r a b l e a d d r e s s : The year just past has been the best and most satisfactory of my life. It has been occupied in unceasing labor for my brethren, and in honest endeavor to elevate their thoughts "of the life that row is and of that which is to come." With this end in view I have aimed during the year to promote the well-being of the fraternity in its iiuilmdual rather than in its collective capacity. Examples of purity, of character and elevation of purpose are, more than ever, demanded of- the individual mason as the first consideration of our general growth and success. I t is pleasing t o note t h e early issuance of t h e second volume of Bro. MCCLENACHAN'S " History of F r e e m a s o n r y in t h e State of New Y o r k . " I t is to b e r e g r e t t e d t h a t t h e Craft i n t h i s g r e a t State does n o t t a k e a lively interest in so i m p o r t a n t a work. T h e E e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e is a j o i n t production of t h e c o m m i t tee, of o n e h u n d r e d a n d fifty-four pages, a n d is well done. M.'.W.-. Bro. J E S S E B . A N T H O N Y t a k e s t h e E n g l i s h s p e a k i n g part a n d C H A R L E S SACK-

BEUTER t h e G e r m a n . T h e l a t t e r is. especially interesting, since it furn i s h e s a very able and complete epitome of w h a t is b e i n g done in t h e several masonic G r a n d Bodies in t h e G e r m a n speaking countries. T h e r e is m u c h t h a t w e s h o u l d b e pleased t o transfer to t h e s e pages, b u t s p a c e will n o t p e r m i t . Bro. ANTHONY h a s d o n e h i s p a r t well, b u t h e does n o t seem t o b e very combative, preferring to agree w i t h all m e n r a t h e r t h a n t a k e a n occasional flaying from some pugnacious confrere. H e is disposed, a s far as possible, to keep h i s h a n d s off Cerneauism. I t would n o t be h e a l t h y for h i m to say m u c h a b o u t it, as t h e City of New Y o r k is t h e head center of t h e d i s t u r b e r of masonic peace a n d h a r m o n y , a n d t h e Master of F i n a n c e is t h e chief e x e c u t i v e of one of t h e twins. I n o u r opinion t h e d a y is n o t far in t h e future w h e n all will h a v e to a n s w e r ; b u t let it be delayed as long as possible, a n d in t h e mean time, let t h e cool wise-heads of our fraternity set a b o u t correcting this evil t h a t is fast becoming a menace t o m a s o n r y . T h e G r a n d Master a n d G r a n d Secretary both reelected, as t h e y should be.

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NOKTH CAROLINA—1890. The One hundred and third annual communication of this Grand Lodge convened in the City of Raleigh, January 14 and 15, A. D. 1890;. M.'.AV.-. Bro. SAMUEL H . SMITH, Grand Master, presiding, E;.W/. Bro. DONALD W . BAIN, Grand Secretary. The Grand Master opens his address with a brief, though interesting, bit of history, touching the organization of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina. BRETHHEN:—Ou thi.sdoy, one hundred and nineteen years ago, in London, HENRY' SOMERSET, Duke of Beaufort, througli tlie sign manual of CH.^KLES DILLON, D.-. Gr. M.-., attested by JA.MES HESELTINE, Grand Secretary,empowered JOSEPH MONTFORT, Esquire, of

Halifax, in the Province of North Carolina, as Provincial Grand Master of a n d for America, to make masons and constitute and regulate lodges. Under this authorization someof those lodges exist to-day and are represented here this evening. In our centennial observances, our history has been referred to. We can look bade over the past and refer with pride to our progress. I n the place of a handful of masons connected with three or four lodges, and scattered over a vast, unbroken territory, we have, to-day, more than two hundred lodges in the jurisdiction of North Carolina and back of them stand a host, numbering over eight thousand — valiant craftsmen who are animated by the same Zealand faith which inspired onf forefathers.

Masonry in North Carolina seems to be in a growing and prosperouscondition. Tlie Grand Master granted fourteen dispensations for the formation of new lodges; several dormant lodges were revived with large accessions made in their membership; all of which is encouraging, and the fraternity in that Grand Jurisdiction have cause for congratulation.. He appropriately mentions the death of R.'.W.'. Bro. LUKE BLACKMER, Past Grand Senior Warden, aged sixty-four years, a good citizen and an exemplary mason. During the year no question of masonic law and usage was presented for his official action that he did not find a solution by reference to the code of laws, of that Grand Jurisdiction. He thus expresses his views on the prerogative question: In this connection it may not be amiss to emphasize some facts which are occasionally overlooked. I t is not in the power of the Grand Master to reverse a ballot, topermit a second ballot to be taken upon a petition at a subsequent meeting, to allow an application for membership to be entertained until twelve m o n t h s have elapsed since such application was rejected, to grant a dispensation t o entertain a petition from asojourner or non-resident. Requests of this character have been received by me and have been unhesitatingly refused. The same masonic law governs the humblest Entered Apprentice and the Grand Master. The highest prerogative of the Grand Master is to expound the law, and set an example to the craftsmen a n d lodges oVer whom h e presides by a faithful, unwavering adherence to its tenets.

This subject was referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence and for some cause no report was made. It may be out of the way for us tosay that the Grand Master expresses our sentiments. He goes for the non-afflhates in strong terms, thinks they are enjoying entireh- too many masonic favors, and suggests the following somewhat severe remedy: Allow no dimit to be granted, except upon satisfactory evidence that the applicant seeks admission into another lodge, and compel lodges to charge the same fees as f o r the degrees, in the case of all non-afflliates who shall not file their petitions for membership within a reasonable time. Perhaps you will object that such a course will'

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alienate and drive off many who, in d u e time, would again connect themselves with <us. I contend t h a t no good mason can allow himself to remain indefinitely dimittcd or non-affiliated. Such only do we want, all others wo are hetter off without. True ma•sonry is a fruit-bearing tree, and all unprofitable and dead branches mu.st be ruthlessly •pruned, to enconrage its vigorous and healthy growth. Let "Once a mason, always a mason," be the watch-word of this jurisdiction. Bro. SMITH'.S p a n a c e a is s o m e l i k e t h e y o u n g p h y s i c i a n ' s , it will n e i t h e r •cure or kill. I t is t i m e t h a t — &Iasonry. t h e hand-maiden of religion, like its mistress, is liable to imposition. :Some are admitted to its fold who are unworthy of membership; others, alas! renounce their solemn obligations, and bring shame and disgrace upon the holy cause 'they have voluntarily espoused. Not infrequently, the drunken and profane, the profligate and dissolute man, retains his membership in a lodge without protest, and upon his death the community is scandalized by the gorgeous ceremonial which attend his 'Obsequies. The cause of masonry must suffer from such disgraceful exhibitions, and the lodge which permits them cannot be too severely censured. No matter how notoriously immoral or even criminal a man may he, if he remains in good standing' up-on its record, his lodge must accord him all masonic rights, privileges and burial. After his death protests, such as have come to me from suddenly awakened fellow-niem"bers, are totally unavailing. No man can be tried and condemned by masonic law .'"without the opportunity of being heard in h i s o w n defense. Death has notoulyscaled the lips of the accused, but has indelibly branded upon his lodge and each individual •member thereof the shame and disgrace which their neglect or indifference has perrait-ted to tarnish their record. The broad mantle of masonic charity should indeed cover the faults and frailties of feeble h u m a n i t y , b u t no true mason can allow it to be prostituted into a bulwark, protected by which, vice and crime launch their deadly shafts aaainst virtue and morality.

It is to be regretted that we have among us so many moral cowards, who are afraid to do their duty for fear of offending some miserable violater of our law, simply because of the supposed influence such men have 'in the community. It has always seemed to us that a masonic lodge is not a suitable home for one who, for policy's sake, is vvilling to assume to be the apologist for, or in any manner shield him, who wilfully and maliciously violates our laws. The Grand Master has a good word for their favorite institution, the •Orphan Asylum at Oxford. From the reports of the officers in charge of this grand,good work, we learn that it is no longer in doubt, but its success is assured, and the noble Oaft in North Carolina has abundant reasons for congratulations over its successful achievements. Bro. DONALD W . BAIN, Grand Secretary, submitted a detailed report showing the official duties performed hy him during the piist year. The following is a brief reference to the early history of masonry and the organization of the Grand Lodge: We assemble this evening on the anniversary of an important event which, one hundred and nineteen years ago this date, inaugurated the movement that led to the •organization of this Grand Lodge in the year 1771. While the growth of the.Order in North Carolina has not been commensurate with its possibilities, yet ever true to those principles upon which our faith is founded, and with that conservatism which has .characterized o u r people, a steadfast devotion to the ancieut landmarks which are our magna charta, a n d inspired by the zeal of our fathers, the craftsmen have faithfully Jabored to preserve inviolable the sacred tenets and the honor and glory of t h e l n s t i t u Ttion. We are to-day enjoying the fruits of those l a b o r s , a n d w e c a n make our boast that Tthis'jurisdiction maintains a position t h a t excites the admiration aud respect of the •.masonic world.

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Four h u n d r e d and si;venteen charters have been granted to lodges. Nearly two liundred of them have been surrendered, and other lodges have succeeded to the occupancy of the masonic field for its more successful cultivation. The liberality of the •Grand Lodge in granting charters in this way may not, in many cases, have proven t h e wiser course, yet it has contributed to the advancement of masonry and the enlargement of its influence in many sections of the .Strite. Our lodge rolls ought to c o n t a i n , ;an active membership of fifteen thousand, but not quite eight thousand still remain :af!iliated. The cause for this is two fold : First, the extensive execution, some years -ago, of the law authorizing lodges to " e x c l u d e " members for failure to pay dues. Second, the surrender of charters, which have still left many in a position of non-afflii:ation. The first is being remedied by the relaxing of the exercise of the powers given, -and the second by the position taken by the Grand Master and Grand Secretary t h a t it is better to revive an old lodge than to establish a new one in the same territory where 'two lodges are not needed or cannot be sustained. Thus our membership is gradually increasing each year, and old lodges are resuming their places on the registry of the Grand Lodge.

Bro. EUGENE S. MARTIN ( our Grand Representative) favors the Craft -with another of his excellent Reports on Correspondence, of onlj^ ninetyfour pages; Kansas, for for 1889, receives fraternal attention. On most •questions we are pleased to note that we are in harmony, and hence North Carolina and Kansas can dwell together in peace, love, and unity. His selections from other Proceedings are excellent, and his comments are brief, sharp and to the point, and not likely to be misunderstood; says he has promptly, each year, since his appointment as Grand Representative of Kansas near the Grand Lodge of North Carolina, forwarded to the Grand Secretary of Kansas a report, immediately upon the close of the Grand Lodge, This we do not doubt, but such report has not been rc•ceived at this office. He agrees with Past Grand Master LAMB, that Masters of lodges ishould not only be thorough in the esotaric work of the lodge and be able ".to confer the degrees splendidly, but should understand the methods of conducting the business end of masonry. The conferring of degrees is ;but a small portion of a Master's duty, and if lie faithfully performs all ithe duties appertaining to the high and dignified office of Master of a lodge, he has much to learn besides the ritualistic part of lodge work. Bro. MARTIN, we have knocked out the " P ! ' and inserted the " S , " and nvill see that the error is not made again; we always greatly prefer to be .right. It seems that the Grand Lodge of West Virginia virtually held, that ithey can convene in two or more places at one and the same time, to which Bro. MARTIN says: " We do not concur with the committee that the Grand Lodge can sit in two or more places simultaneously, dividing itself, as it "were, into parcels. To say the least, it detracts from the dignity of that Grand Body, and no Grand Master, if he has the power,-which we doubt, ought to appoint a proxy to act at the same time with himself, or two proxies,.if he does not act." We are in accord with the views so tersely expressed by the North Carolina committee. Our .time is growing short and we will have to hurry on, so mote it be -for.the present. The Grand Master and Grand Secretarv both reelected.

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NORTH D A K O T A â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1 8 9 0 . This newly organized Grand Lodge held its First annual communication in the City of Grand Forks, commencing June 17, A. D. 1890; M.'.W.-.. Bro. JAMES W . CLOES, Grand Master, presiding, R.'.W.-. Bro. DAVID S.

DoDD, Grand Secretary. They now have thirty-four chartered lodges on the rolls, thirty of which were represented at this annual communication.. Tlie annual address of the Grand Master, is a fair business document,, furnishing a general resume of the labors of his official term. In his introductory, he thus pleasantly refers to their organization : Not the least among t h e important events resulting from the addition of North Dakota's star to t h e flag of o u r National Union was t h e institution of t h e Grand Lodge of North Dakota. Such an auspiciotis b i r t h has proven an inspiration to the oflHcers of the Order and prompted energetic, faithf\il work, prolific in progress and good results. At the close of our fiscal year a very flattering situation presents itself for consideration. "While we are u n a b l e to point to an extended history of achievements that are passed over years t h a t a r e gone, we may yet feel gratitied that a fair start has been made ; t h a t masonry has within this jurisdiction been firmly planted as upon a rock, and that the advancement of t h e Craft is sure to follow. 1 may safely congratulate you upon the progress made t h u s far, and to express the hope t h a t your individual energies and efforts will be directed i n behalf of the good work in the future as 1 have known them t o be d u r i n g the year t h a t is gone.

He detailed at length the steps necessary to enable him to accept the generous offer of Bro. THEODORE S. PAKVIX, of Iowa, of 881 bound volumes as a starter for a library, with only one condition, and that was, he should be reimbursed for the expense of binding. The terms of the donor were satisfactory, and the valuable gift accepted. Thus a splendid nucleus hasbeen secured and a Grand Lodge library assured. The donating business did not stop here; IM.'.W.'. WILLIAM BLATT, Past Grand Master of South Dakota, did not purpose to let the Iowa brother out-do him, and made a similar donation. Surely no Grand Lodge has been more fortunate than this new Grand Lodge. The thanks of the Craft of North Dakota were cordially and fraternally tendered to the two generous donors for their liberality. On i^roper application permission was granted to confer degrees before the expiration of the time prescribed by law. During his official term the Grand Master rendered eight decisions on questions of masonic law and usage; all but one met the approval of the Committee on Jurisprudence. Our North Dakota brethren have out-done Kansas on the saloon question; yes, they have gone ahead of old Missouri; they have put the bars up so high and strong thftt it will be a difficult undertaking for a saloon-keeper to get over. The saloon decision was approved by the Committee on Jurisprticlence, Bro. THOMPSON being chairman. In his report in 1888, he gave this committee some advice, and we have not forgotten his arraignment. I t must be that he has undergone a change not of heart, but views, on the

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saloon business. AVe have no objections to such changes; fall in, brethren, the tallest man on the right! From the decisive action taken by the Grand Lodge of North Dakota, it is plain to be seen that the country is too cold for Cerneauism. Charters were granted to three new lodges, and a large amount of local legislation was transacted, in order to perfect the organization, and get the machinery of the Grand Lodge in good running order, which they have done. We notice that they were favored with a visit from the Grand Lodge •of Manitoba in the persons of W. H. BELL, Deputy Grand Master, and Bro. WILLIAM G . SCOTT, Grand Secretary.

Fraternal recognition was extended to the United Grand Lodge of New South Wales. The Grand Master recommended the recognition of the New Grand Lodge of New Zealand, but for some cause the records •do not disclose how this matter was allowed to slumber in the hands of the Committee on Jurisprudence. An effort was made to locate the Grand Lodge in the Citj' of Fargo, but it failed. They finally decided to hold the next annual communication in that city. They will no doubt try the locating business next year. We are sorry to find no Report on Correspondence; hope to hear from our North Dakota brethren in 1891. FEANK J. THOMPSON, Fargo, M.'.W.'. Grand Master. THOMAS J. WILDER, Casselton, R.".W.\ Grand Secretary. This new scribe is one of many years acquaintance with this writer in another branch of masonry. We are pleased to find his name recorded .among the record keepers of Grand Lodge Proceedings, and take this •occasion to extend a cordial and fraternal greeting, and say to him he knows where we hold out, and when we can serve him, he only has to •command us.

OHIO- 1890. We have at hand and in time for our present review, the Journal of Proceedings of the Eighty-first annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Ohio, for 1890, a handsome volume of four hundred and fifty-eight pages. Among these proceedings we find that on St. John's Day, and at the request of the members of the masonic fraternity in the City of Sandusky, the M.'.W.-. Grand Master, LEANDEK BUHDICK, did convene the Grand Lodge of Ohio in special communication, and,in accordance with the beautiful ceremonies of our Order, solemnly dedicate the new Masonic Temple, just completed by the members of the Order in the beautiful city on the lake shore. It has often been said that all Grand Secretaries are good for is to sit in the southeast corner of the Grand Lodge and record its proceedings. The good ladies of Sandusky thought dif-

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ferently, and selected the Grand Secretary, Bro. J. H. BEOMWELL, to whom they intrusted the very pleasant duty of presenting to the fraternity a. beautiful flag of our common country, the work of their own delicate hands, to be raised above the edifice just dedicated to freemasonry, as a fit representation of the loyalty of-the Craft to the goverivment of the country in which we live. Here the Grand Secretary proved to be the right man in the right place, and made not only an appropriate, but eloquent address; as a proof of the truth of our assertion, we give the closing part: But, my b r e t h r e n , the flag which to-day we raise above this noble edifice is untarnished with t h e clouds of warfare and intestine strife. I t comes to us free from the widow's sorrow and the Nation's distress; but w r o u g h t by the willing hands of your wives, daughters, sisters and sweethearts, it will carry in its folds as they spread in the breeze n o u g h t b u t memories of love and affection. The teachings of our Order to protect the innocent, comfort t h e distressed, and bind up the wounds of the afflicted, will be supplemented, as we gaze upon its stars and stripes, by the remembrance of those duties which are higher,even, than our duties to our fellow-men â&#x20AC;&#x201D; our duties to our GOD and our country. To you, therefore, brethren of Sanduskyj on behalf of the ladies of your beautilul city, I now present this flag. Letit be to you a guerdon of their love and affection ; but, even more, let it be to you a significant tribute of their re.'pect for the teachings of our Order; a n d see you to it that, while you guard with jealous care its freedom from national disgrace, you watch with equal zeal to see that the honor of our noble Order is preserved u n s u l l i e d ; and,finally,as you glance upwards to view this beautiful banner, and catch a glimpse of the canopy above, may you be reminded of your duty to your GOD ; as you see its folds spread in the breeze, m a y you remember your duty to your country ; and as your eye falls upon your beautiful Temple, may you not forget your duty to all m a n k i n d , but chiefly towards t h e fair ladies of Sandusky, to whom you are indebted for this beautiful tribute.

This seemed to have been a day of good things. Bro. ALLEN ANDREWS, Past Grand Orator, delivered an eloquent and verj' interesting address, and the way he lauded many cities we conclude all present were highly pleased; he commenced with New York City, and ended with Kansas City. Grand Master LEANDER BURDICK delivered an able and business-like address, covering thirty-five pages of these Proceedings, treating a variety of important subjects. He opens his address with the following pleasing reference to their past and present annual gatherings: One year ago the representatives constituting this Grand Body assembled in the largest city withiu the borders of our State, the " Queen City," located on the bank of t h e Ohio River. To-day we are again b r o u g h t together at t h e northern limit of our jurisdiction, upon the shore of Lake Erie, a n d almost within sight of that historic locality from w h i c h OLIVER H . PERRY sent t h e glad tidings which cheered the hearts of all true American patriots, with the characteristic message, " We have met the enemy, and they are ours."

After paying due homage to the Author of All Good, and after the usual congratulations, he entered upon a detailed statement of his official acts. He paid an affectionate tribute to the memories of those of our faith who have obeyed the Master's call, and gone to that bourne beyond the sympathy or fellowship of their brethren.

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On receipt of the sad intelligence of the destruction of life and property at Louisville and Jeffersonville, he directed the Deputy Grand Master to give the matter prompt and fraternal attention, and render such assistance as the unfortunate seemed to need, which was accordingly done. AVe note with regret the unsettled condition of masonic affairs between the Grand Lodges of Ohio and Tennessee. It has been our earnest hope that ere this the matter that caused the difficulty would be adjusted to the satisfaction of all, and peace and harmony would once more prevail. The Craft in Ohio are moving in good earnest in the direction of providing a masonic home for the proper care of the unfortunate of our fraternity, their widows and orphans. The Grand Master, in behalf of the institution, makes a strong appeal to the masons of Ohio for the necessary financial aid to put the scheme under way. Dispensations for the organization of two new lodges were granted.. Six new lodges received charters at the last annual communication, and were duly constituted and the officers installed. The Grand Master disposed of a large number of local matters to the satisfaction of all. Of the many decisions rendered by the Grand Master during hisofficial term, all were found to be in accord with the law of that Grand Lodge, and were approved with but few modifications. The Grand Master called attention to what he believed was an inconsistency in the laws^ and rules of the Grand Lodge. It seems some years since, that they adopted a standing regulation prohibiting constituent lodges from conferring what is commonly known as side degrees in their lodge rooms; . they also include in the series of side degrees the Order of Eastern Star. The Mystic Shrine has been planted and not a word has been said against it. Now things are beginning to look a little " owlish," and great fear is apprehended that the old ''Sapient Screech and Hooter" is looking around for some secluded spot in which to build a nest, where these knightly hooters can hibernate without molestation and propagate their kind. He is quite right is saying: Now, my brethren, I submit the proposition to you: Are we consistent in this matter? Does not the resolution adopted by this Grand Lodge as to side degrees, apply as well to the Mystic Shrine, or the Owls (providing, it.is true, that membership in a masonic body is a prerequisite), as it does to the Order of the Eastern Star? Here is an institution fostered and recognized by several Grand Lodges with whom we are in fraternal correspondence; an order whose membership is composed of mothers, wives, sisters and daughters of masons, whose presence and social influence would be beneficial at all times â&#x20AC;&#x201D; they are proscribed, while another whose offices are filled by a Sapient Screecher, Sapient Bag Holder, Lord High Executioner, Tooter,. Hooter, Blinker, etc.. is permitted to attach itself to the masonic body. I therefore earnestly recommend that the action heretofore had against the order styled the Easter Star be rescinded, or that the resolution as it now stands be made toapply to all organizations and their members that make uiembership in a masonic body a prerequi.site 10 membership in said organization.

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The Grand Lodge of Ohio did not favor the views of the Grand Mast e r upon this subject,and, by its action, say to Master Masons, their wives, «isters and daufihters," you cannot assemble in our lodge rooms and practice the Rites of the Order of the Eastern Star, because you make membership in the masonic bodies a prerequisite;' but admit the "Shriners" and the "Owls." "Consistency, thou art a jewel." We are more liberal i n Kansas; we let thi! Order of the Eastern Star and Shriners into our lodge rooms, and if "Old Sapient Screecher" comes along, we have no law that will bar hira out, and he can build his nest within the sacred precincts of our halls. We want to say right here, that the Eastern Star •chapters are doing a grand good work among the members of our fraternity, and we propose to give tiieni all the encouragement we can in the noble and glorious work in which they are engaged. The members of this order are our brothers, their wives, sisters and daughters. Why should we bar them out of our lodge rooms? Bro. J. H. BROMWELL, Grand Secretary, presented a good report, showing the amount of official labor performed in the past twelve months. His report proves that the mantle of our old friend, Bro. CALDWELL, fell on the shoulders of one worthy of the honor. We cheerfully give place to the decision of a learned judge in Ohio, in the somewhat famous HERSHISBR case, touching the question of the right of constituent lodges to be governed by their own laws: First.—A m e m b e r of a masonic lodge, even though such lodge is incorporated under the laws of t h e State, has no property interest either in his membership in the lodge •or in the property which the lodge acquires. Second.— That, while a lodge is a charitable, benevolent, beneficial, and social organ ization, and is bound to aid and assist its members when they are sick, or in want or in distress,as well as to aid t h e i r widows and orphans, tnis aid and assistance is an incident to membership, upon which it depends, a n d that the right of the member of the lodge to such assistance is lost by the termination of his membership, a n d that a member may forfeit his right to such membership by his misconduct. Third.— T h a t the power to d e t e r m i n e who is, and who shall rightfully remain, a member of a masonic lodge, rests in the lodge itself, being voluntarily conferred u p o n b i m by its members,each of w h o m , o n b e c o m i n g a member.is presumed to have known the nature and character of the lodge, a n d that it had disciplinary power over all its members. By voluntarily becoming a member of the lodge, he acquires, not a severable right to any of its property, b u t the rights only of a member of the society so long as he continues to be a member. By the implied conditions upon which he became a member, his membership m a y be terminated by the act of the society, when he ceases to be a mason. Fourth.—Whether it is unmasonic conduct for a member of the lodge to become a member of the Cerneau bodies of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, is a question that is purely masonic, a n d one into the merits of which this court will not enter.

There are pending in Cuyahoga county three similar cases, that will likely be decided in the same way. We have never, for one moment, entertained a doubt of the success of the Grand Master in all these cases. Surely some of the Craft in Ohio have learned that the ways of the transgressor is rough; if not, they will pretty soon.

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Our old friend and brother, JOHN D . CALDWELL, was appointed spe•cial deputy by the Grand Master, to attend the centennial celebration of old American Union Lodge, No. 1, at Marietta, Ohio. His report is ex•ceedingly interesting, and it would afford us great pleasure to transfer it to these pages if space would permit. The Report on Correspondence is again the work of M.'.W.'. Bro. W. M. CUNNINGHAM, and, as usual, contains much useful and valuable information concerning the doings of the Craft in this, as well as the old •country. The Proceedings of fifty-nine Grand Lodges received his kind and fraternal attention, Kansas, for 1890, among the number. After quoting from the address of Grand Master HDNTEK, of Idaho, he enters tlie following mild protest against the use of the word constituent : In the foregoing excerpt the Grand Master states that tlie Grand Lodge is the supreme masonic power within that Grand Jurisdiction, and yet from the p r i n t e d Pro•ceedings one would infer t h a t there are no subordinate lodges in Idaho, as the lodges mentioned throughout the Proceedings, in all cases noted, are t e r m e d "constituent lodges." Now, whether this is in accordance with the modern- progress theory, t h a t lodges, although created only by Grand- Lodges, are not subordinate to t h e Grand Lodge, as anciently held, but are a constituoii part of that Grand Body, or w h e t h e r the term " constituent," so freely used and so often unnecessarily repeated, not only in the Pro•ceedings of Idaho, but also in those of several other Grand Jurisdictions, was merely a •clerical freak or an oversight, is difficult to determine from the Proceedings. Perhaps [the term constituent may be more ryf/imicai and pleasing than the term " s u b o r d i n a t e , " but as it does not express the true relation of subordinate to Grand Lodge, it is doubtless due to " progression " from old ways.

We are sorry, Bro. CUNNINGHAM, to disagree with you on so small a matter, but we are with Grand Master HUNTER, and are now using tlie •word in our present report, believing it to be technically correct. We •discussed this question at some length in our Report on Correspondence in the Grand Chapter Proceedings of 1890, under Penns3'lvania, and do not care to go aver the ground again. From the following, we conclude that our Ohio brother does not take kindly to Bro. ROBBINS' style of criticism. Well, he is not alone, •others think the same way: In his discourteous mention of Ohio, he loses sight of masonic courtesy, a n d his illogical, groundless conclusions are certainly equaled by their uufraternal character. Without waiting for or looking at the other side of the matters in dispute between Tennessee and Ohio, he hastens to adopt, without question, the s t a t e m e n t s of Past Grand Master INGERSOLL, and greedily swallows the whole, apparently only too glad to have .anotheropportunity to express his views against what he so vaingloriously terms " High Riteism," and upon that pretense he becomes a champion of Cerneauism, however disavowed upon his part. As an exposition of his unfairness also to another Grand Body, attention is directed to his review of Pennsylvania, in which he submits a pompous communication from the high-titled dignitary of one of the Cerneaufactions, and whilst disclaiming any personal knowledge of the subject himself, he publishes that statement with a flourish, as if it were a finality against the testimony of h u n d r e d s of .prominent masons throughout the United States who know whereof they speak.

The Ohio-Tennessee unpleasantness remains in about the same con<lition it did one year ago, with little hope of an early and satisfactory adjustment. The following is a statement of both sides of the case:

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"Firs^—Grand Master BURDICK notified Grand Master INCERSOLL of the death of t h e Grand Representative of Tennessee near the Grand Lodge of Ohio, and suggested the name of a brother to be commissioned as his successor. "Second.— Grand Master INGERSOI.L wrote a private letter to Grand Master BURDICK, asking information personally with regard to the brother nominated. " T/iird.—G rand Master BURDICK, in his reply, failed to give the information asked for by Grand Master INGERSOLL. "FourtA.—Grand Master INGERSOLL, in view of the failure of Grand Master BUI'.DICK to give the desired information.decliued t o m a k e the a p p o i n t m e n t requested, and suggested another brother upon whom he would be pleased to confer the appointment. "Fiflh.— Grand Master BURDICK expressed an unwillingness to receive the representative suggested by Grand Master INGERSOLL, a n d notified Grand Master lNGEitsoLi> t h a t he (Grand Master BURDICK) had recalled fhe commission of the brother in 'J'cnneHsee who had represented the Grand Lodge of Ohio." I n reply to — /^ir5(.—There is no dispute or question upon this point. Second.—The" private letter," so-called, was written upon t h e Grand Master of Tennessee's o^ciai letter-head paper, under o ^ d a i s e a l , and with t h e information asked was a slanderous imputation upon many worthy brethren of Cincinnati, and a reflection upon the Grand Lodge and loyal masons of Ohio. Third.— Giand Master BURDICK'S letter gave a sufficient reply when HE STATED THE ESTIMATION in which the distinguished brother of Ohio was held within this Grand Jurisdiction, and to which position, as stated elsewhere in this report, he has been thrice elected by his brethren. Fourth.—This point is certainly sufficiently answered in third, as the reply of M.'. W.-. Bro. BURDICK was, in t h e opinion of nearly all disinterested reviewers, a sufHcieut and proper answer to an impertinent question. Fifth.—The action of Grand Master BURDICK was a justifiable repulsion of an impertinence upon the one hand, and a slanderous i m p u t a t i o n o n the other hand, against the masons of Cincinnati, upon the part of one who, it is claimed in the Cerneau press, "was formerly from Ohio, but now a citizen of Tennessee by adoption. Whilst we admit that the a p p a r e n t absence in his correspondence of those chivalrous sentiments and characteristics always ascribed to Tennesseeans apparently indicates that " he was n o t to the manor born." yet, upon the other hand, the absence of that sturdy, ingenuous Buckeye stamp that marks the "Ohio man," a n d makes h i m the peer of any other man, is equally an evidence that his emigration was either at a very early period of his life, or that his Ohio sojourn was of too brief a n a t u r e to make any serious impression. We regret to note the seeming disinclination upon the part of the Judiciary Committee of Tennessee to give either the Grand Lodge of Ohio, its officers, or the masons of its obedience, that fair showing that should be done in all cases ; and, as previously stated in the review of New Hampshire, the omission on their part of any disclaimer of t h e slanderous imputations of their Past Grand Master against the two thousand masons of Cincinnati, warrants the inference that they either coincide with his views, or have overlooked a very important part of the controversy. I n this connection, believing t h a t but few, if any, of the Craft of that Grand Jurisdiction entertain such views, and regardless of all inferences and statements to t h e contrary, we ASSURE the brethren of Tennessee t h a t the masons of Ohio, the Grand Lodge and its officers, have now, as they have always heretofore shown, none but the warmest fraternal sentiments for the masons of Tennessee, its Grand Lodge and its officers. In this connection, also, it has been sufficiently shown t h a t t h e inception &n<i fostering of the unpleasant relations now existing was not upon t h e part or desire of Ohio, either then or n o w ; and all honorable fraternal advances will always receive a corresponding fraternal response upon its part, and will be met in the same spirit in which they may be extended.

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We desire only to add a word or two. In view of all that has been said pro and con, we cannot see.how any unprejudiced mind could do otherwise than condemn the acts of Grand Master INGEESOLL in the outset of this trouble, and the distinguished members of the Craft in Tennessee will find it a diflBcult job to sustain the acts of their Grand Master. There is no precedent to sustain them. Our earnest hope is that the difference will all be fixed up satisfactorily. LEVI C. GOODALE, Cincinnati, M.\\V.'. Grand Master. J. H. BRO.MWELL, Cincinnati, R.'.W.'. Grand Secretary.

OREGON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1 8 9 0 . The Fortieth annuail communication of this Grand Lodge was held in the City of Portland, commencing June 11, A. D. 1890; M.-. W.-. Bro. CHRISTOPHER T.WLOR, Grand Master, presiding, R.'.W.'.Bro. STEPHEN F .

CHADWICK, Grand Secretary. There were present representatives from seventy-four out of the ninety-four constituent lodges; sixteen Past Grand Officers, eleven of which were Past Grand Masters, were present. In these Proceedings appears, as a frontispiece, a phototype of M.". W.'. Bro. JOHN C. AINSWORTH, Grand Master of Masons in Oregon 1854 and 1855. We would like the picture much better had he left off the smoking cap; perhaps he is in the same condition as this writer â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the hair is a trifle thin on the place where it ought to be thick. He has a pleasant phiz, and looks like a "jolly good fellow." The annual address of the Grand Master is an able official document, one worthy of the earnest consideration of all thoughtful masons in or out of that jurisdiction. His work seems to have been well and faithfully done. He thus introduces his address: "There is a time to every purpose." By our Grand Lodge Constitution, we are required to meet here to-day to hear m y official report and transact the a n n u a l business of the Grand Lodge. And while we realize the uncertainty of time on the one hand, we are impressed with t h e certainty of it on t h e other. How rapidly and surelj' these changing years pass by u s ! It is as of yesterday that we parted in this hall, to go to our several homes a n d fields of labor, there to practice the tenets of our fraternity a n d meet the responsibilities resting upon us. One year has passed since that separation occurred. And here we have assembled again, in the same name, for the same objects and purposes, a n d to renew our vows for another year's trial of t h e exacting duties of life. The rounds of t h e year are cycles of duty performed in the various d e p a r t m e n t s of that life. At the end of each a n n u a l return, we should pause, and ask if we have been benefited thereby, or have we benefited others. Have our lives been made better and purer by the operation of our masonic principles within us? Have we permitted them to shape our destiny ? Each brother may answer for himself. That there is a strong and flourishing growth among our brethren towards the standard of the highest moral excellence among men, it is t h e pleasure of all of us to acknowledge and foster.

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b e r s h i p and m a t e r i a l prosperity, tlie h a r m o n y a n d b r o t h e r l y feeling exi s t i n g a m o n g t h e b r e t h r e n in Oregon. -Again h e s a y s : " Great peace have they that love the law." We may well rejoice over our happy masonic condition. For a year or two past there seems to have been ah infusion of great energy into the business activities ol our people. We are receiving large addi tions to our population from the best elements of other States and countries. Masons among our new comers have received a generous welcome from our own brethren, and this welcome is extended to all who share or may accept our bread and fortune. Population is not only increosing, but property values are rapidly advancing. Railroads are extending their lines, factories are springing up, and business aids to our financial and commercial progress are thriving in almost every city in our State, thus giving to it a season of wonderful prosperity. In all of which, as indicated by the joyful faces and manly bearing of those before me at this moment, there is a visible and pleasant masonic influence at work among us, of which we may feel justly proud. H e speaks in appropriate t e r m s of t h e d e a t h s of t h e i r own Past G r a n d Officers a n d four i n other jurisdictions. T w e n t y - t h r e e rulings were m a d e by t h e G r a n d M a s t e r ; most of t h e m â&#x20AC;˘were adopted as t h e correct i n t e r p r e t a t i o n s of t h e law of t h a t jurisdiction ; t h e o t h e r s were adopted with slight modification. T h e G r a n d Secretary a n d G r a n d T r e a s u r e r s u b m i t t e d t h e i r a n n u a l r e p o r t s , s h o w i n g t h e excellent condition of t h e finance of this G r a n d Lodge. S h o u l d t h e y engage in T e m p l e b u i l d i n g t h e r e will not a p p e a r so nice a cash balance. \Ye n o t e t h e following pleasant r e i n i n d e r of early days of masonry in Oregon; Resolrerl, That the Grand Lodge, fully realizing the difliculty under which ourM.'. W.-. Bro. CHRISTOPHER TAYLOR has performed the duties of Grand Master during the year just brought to a close, congratulates him upon the harmonious and successful termination of his official labors; and hereby gives expression to the sincere hope that he may be speedily'restored to the fullest enjoyment of bodily health and vigor, and that this brother, the first-born of masonry in Oregon, may greet us with his presence at our annual meetings for many years to come. Bro. F . A. MooKE, G r a n d Orator, delivered a good oration upon t h e objective purpose of o u r fraternity. AVe can give place only to a few p e r t i n e n t q u e s t i o n s worthy of e a r n e s t a t t e n t i o n : There is yet work for each mason to do. Selfishness, intemperance, ignorance and immorality still exist. They call for j-our service in suppressing them. Are you equal to the task? Are you ready and willing to say I will do better in the future? If you are, what a moral force for good masonic lodges will become! Then will the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Oregon prosper in the future as in the past, and we shall feel that our venerable M.'.W.-. Grand Master, and those pioneer masons who have so ably assisted him in buildiug up and maintaining this noble Order In our State, have not lived in vain. " Let us, then, be up and doing. With a heart for any fate ; Still achieving, still pursuing. Learn to labor and to wait." T h e legislation, while of local interest, was n o n e t h e less i m p o r t a n t t o t h e well b e i n g of the Craft in which all should t a k e a d e e p interest. A c o m p l e t e revision of t h e " s t a n d i n g o r d e r s a n d resolutions of t h e <jrand Lodge from 1857 to 1886 i n c l u s i v e " is to be found in t h e Proceedi n g s of t h e p r e s e n t year.

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We also find phototypes of M.-.W.". Bros. BENJAMIN STARK and CHKISTOPHER TAYLOR, Past Grand Masters, with short and very interesting biographical sketches; that of the latter especially so, he being the first mason made in the Territory of Oregon. The records of such acts will be highly prized by the Graft in after years. Those who were present and assisted in making Bro. GHRISTOPHEK TAYLOR a Master Mason, and those who assisted in elevating him to the high and exalted station of Grand Master of Masons in Oregon, may well be proud of their labors. Bro. STEPHEN F . CHADWICK, now Grand Secretary, and for many years the able chairman of the Reports on Foreign Correspondence,, again presents one of his excellent reports, of two hundred and seven pages, covering the Proceedings of fifty-four Grand Lodges; among the number, we find Kansas for the years of 1889 and 1890 inclusive, fraternally reviewed. The work of our brother this year is like all of his former efforts, strong, on all important questions now agitating the ma• sonic minds. His views are well understood, and he is as sound as a mill dollar; especially on the Bible are his views too well known to the masonic reader to need further attention; only we think his experience with the old pions orthodox brother too good to pass, and commend it to the young skeptic, and some of the old ones, who are doing the masonic Institution great harm: When a young man, our reading was of the " r e f o r m " school. We read THOMAS PAINE, VOLTAIRE, and all the infidel works we could find of English, French a n d German anthors ; and when we wanted a little spice for the repast, we would turn to TALLEVUAND, etc. This went on for a few years very well. • We could point out discrepancies iti the Bible, and show up the pious old orthodox brother, as we thought, in good shape. Conceited —why, who could have been more so? One day, and we cannot forget it, we took up the task to give our views and confound and dumbfound a good old orthodox brother of t h e Methodist church. We were not of .age, but we began our work and imnj.'ined, as a good infidel would, that we knew a little more than He wlio laid t h e foundation of the earth. For an hour we poured volley after volley into the broadside of our aged friend. Bye-and-bye his eyes flashed, he looked at us with eyes as fierce as those of a tiger, he called us by our given name, then the onslaught came. We began to dance, and kept a dancing, u n t i l we fell into a chair, covered all over with the power of that man's logical statement. It was an hour before we could get u p . We felt ashamed — also as if we had a Lake Superior lead mine in our clothes that held us down. He left us ; we remained awhile, then went away. Our views, as then expressed, have not troubled us since. We grew older and wiser in these matters, until we could see o u r early folly and the great civilizing power in the teachings of the Bible. Ever since that castigation, we have learned that the h u m a n mind must, in order • to be useful on earth, believe the precepts and good moral teachings that are found in that book — the Bible. Time will convince our brethren of this fact.

Our good brother puts the following pertinent questions to the ivise author of the Report on Correspondence in North Dakota: Has not the world been better for this belief iu a supernatural power? Has n o t the world attained a higher civilization under the Bible than any other book, when it comes to books? Would the two religious dispensations, the new and the remains of the old, consent that the Bible should be wiped out as a" snare and a d e l u s i o n ? " Would the veriest infidel or scoffer do this? Could it be done? There is no power on earth that can extinguish the Bible. Why? Because its great worth as a civilizer is appreciated, and the intelligence of those who understand it is keeping up with its wonder-

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ful power. Could we find another book to take its place? Ask those who sleep in death; and who, when living, were taught by it, that though they should die, they would still live. Ask the millions that live in its name if it could not be exchanged for some other book or be destroyed altogether, and what would be the answer? It is not necessary for us to say what it would be. H e t h u s agrees with G r a n d Master L A M B : We are not sure but the recommendation ol Grand Master LAMB is a good one: that the trial of all controversies, as well as offenses against the Body of Masonry, be had before a commission to be selected by the lodge. The reason for this is that a just verdict can not always be reached in a lodge of which the defendant is a member, and where he finds his warmest friends. Experience proves one thing to support this view, and that is there is seldom any harmony between the evideuce and the verdict. We have known cases where the accused had confessed to the accusation made against him, and the lodge in voting as to his guilt or iuuocence declared him not guilty. Some masonic trials, in this particular, are a farce more perfect than a farce itself. They are stunning. The Law Committee recommended that no action be taken on this subject. H e likes Bro. BUSSER'S oration a n d quotes nearly a page from it. H e is q u i t e r i g h t in t h i n k i n g K a n s a s is a p r o h i b i t o r y State. Our masonic law is made to pnnisii t h e d r u n k e n a n d q u a r r e l s o m e mason as well as t h e miserable fellow who sells t h e villainous slnffthat p u t s m a d n e s s in t h e h e a d s n o t t h e hearts of his fellownien. We h a v e no use for either, they a r e a bad e l e m e n t in a masonic lodge. ( B r o . K u YKEXDALL is young, and we will give h i m time t o clear or t r y to clear a w a y t h e cobwebs.) He says: We have read our brother's report with much interest. We find that ive differ in a few points that we care not to discuss. Our views are all well known, and we can see no reason for changing them; but we agree on matters of greater importance to the social and business world. We are a unit on the saloon question, and also on the subject of the daily exactions of masonry. We arc pleased to see the reference to turning the lodge room into a smoking joint. It is a disgusting thing to iind a brother smoking in or about a lodge room. We would think that one might as well smoke in a " church and in a street car," as in a masonic lodge room. One who can not stand this cigar smoke is not consulted, and if he does not like it he may leave the room. We think this is a feature of the " modern masonry" referred to. We do not like this " modern masonry." It will become so modernized, if not checked, that the Tiler will have a cigar stand at his elbow to accommodate the *' boys." As Brother B. is going for the young masonic bloods of Kansas for making their lodge rooms smoking joints, we feel that we may enlist in the good cau.se and make war on the custom here if it exists in any of our lodges. W e h a v e a rule that no s m o k i n g is p e r m i t t e d in t h e Grand Lodge room and o u r " b o y s " willing a n d implicitly obey it. W e are informed t h a t t h e lodges generally have a d o p t e d t h e G r a n d Lodge rule. One of o u r Masters, w h o had a high regard for t h e sanctity of t h e lodge roon), tried for years to induce t h e m e m b e r s of t h e s m o k i n g club to desist, b u t w i t h o u t effect. " Moral suasion " n o t being p o t e n t enough, he adopted m o r e severe m e a n s ; one evening, i m m e d i a t e l y after o p e n i n g , a n d w h e n t h e lodge room was so full of s m o k e t h a t h e could barely see his Senior W a r d e n , h e o n l e r e d t h e Secretary to read t h e K e p o i t of t h e Committee on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e . W h e n t h e Secretary had concluded his reading tlie w i n d o w s involuntarily raised, cigar s t u b s w e n t o u t a n d t h e room was soon clear, tlie Master a h a p p y m a n , and t h e b r e t h r e n of his lodge all rejoiced to learn t h a t they could take a h i n t .

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While we do not subscribe to all there is contained in the following •quotation, there is much for earnest thought: One thing we regret, and that is the tendency of several writers on Correspondence, to dig into the plan of masonry and throw out the Bible, landmarks, etc. It is getting to be very fast the old case of the bull in the china shop. If some of our writers had lived one hundred years in some jurisdictions we could name, their Grand Lodge might by this time have become free-thiuking conclaves, tinctured with infidelity enough to make it a horror in the light of our present civilization. Perpetual jurisdiction is not right; the landmarks do not exist; of prerogatives of the Grand Master, there are none 3eft; the Bible is not right, and the growlers are not right. And here we are writing at t h e newly discovered old fogies who were the authors of the plan of masonry, but who •were all wrong, and it was a lucky thing that they died natural deaths, for they deserved something like a painful torture —a living death tor teaching that perpetual jurisdiction, landmarks, the precepts of the Bible, etc., were of the plan of masonry. This is the size of it now. That bear is in among the crockery.

We conclude our review of Oregon with one more clip from Bro. CHADWICK'S very interesting report: The degrees which a Sfaster Mason receives are his primary lessons in masonry. His masonic education is now in its infancy. He feels at this stage that nothing can be more wonderful and grand than that which he has received. • After all, he has looked only upon tlie surface of the beautiful casket that contains treasures which alone can make his life social and progressive. The principles of masonry are old, but the symbolical and allegorical methods by which they are given free scope, practicability and force, are a new revelation to the newly made mason. His masonic life must iiow commence by digging deeply into the dogmas of his profession ; into those recesses that increase masonic faith and develop its philosophy. This work must be within himself. The m o m e n t he goes on t of himself to seek that individual strength that is essential to advancement in ma.<^onry which he can obtain only by seeking it within himself, he becomes a changeable and an uncertain body, no longer subject to first impressions. To comprehend the benefits of masonry is a life work. He who does masonry will be strong in the element of sociability, liberal and p r u d e n t in the attribute of charity and thorough in the practice of what he professes. The advanced age of m a n shows thatsociability and mental growth characterize him to the end of life. At no period should a mason cease t o b e the quickening spirit of sociability. This gives him fullness of heart and breadth of intellect.

Last year the Templar correspondents organized a society that meets once in three years, or as often as the Grand Encampment meets. We held our first meeting in Washington City, and it was among the most enjoyable affairs we ever had the pleasure of attending; we will meet again at Denver, 1892. We can see no good reason why the correspondents in the Grand Lodge cannot organize a similar society. Let us get together and talk over work and increase our admiration for earh other; it will do us all good. Let us get closer together and learn more of each other, and be the better able to judge of the motives of our brethren. We will . name our Capital City,Topeka, as a central place to meet, and the time, just before the Triennial Conclave of the Grand Encampment, or after its close. We suggest this time for the reason that very many of our number will be at Denver and the expense of such a trip would be trifling. Let us hear from the Guild. JAMES F . ROBINSON, Eugene, M.'.W.'. Grand Master. STEPHEN F . CHADWICK, Salem, R.'.W.'. Grand Secretary.

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PENXSYLA^AJf l A â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1 8 9 0 . We have before us the Journal of the proceedings of the Grand Lodgeof Pennsylvania for 1889. This volume is complete in all respects, containing t h e transactions of several quarterly and special communications, as well as the annual communication. Two exceedingly fiine steel' portraits grace the pages of this handsome volume: M.'.W.'. Bro. CLIFFORD P. MACCALLA appears as a frontispiece to the Proceedings, and that of M.'.AV.-. Bro. KOBERT A. LAMBERTON, deceased, as a frontispiece of M.\ AV.'. Bro. RICHARD VAUX'S Report on Corresjjondence.

The business transacted at these several quarterly and special communications was of a local character, and of interest only to the Craft of that jurisdiction. The most important meeting was that held December 4,1889, at which time the election of officers took place. Interesting reports were made, showing the condition of the various funds under the control of the Grand Lodge. The Grand Lodge Charity Fund has to itscredit $72,000, including the GIRARD bequest of $61,200. The Board of Commissioners of the Sinking Fund made an excellent showing of S449,500; all this is, no doubt, very gratifying to our brethren of Pennsylvania. The death of M.'.W.'. Bro. .JOHN THOMPSON occurred during the past year. This distinguished brother died full of honors at the ripe old age of ninety years. He was an active business man, engaged in many enterprises that increased his wealth as well as aided in developing some of the best interests in the City of Philadelphia. His masonic career covers a period of over sixty years. In these many years devoted to masonry, he-was the recipient of the highest honors his masonic brethren could confer upon him, and in all the positions held by him he ever acquitted himself with honor and profit to the Order. His brethren say of him, that he was modest and unassuming, never seemed to care for degrees beyond the Royal Arch, and made these a life study. We And recorded in these Proceedings, a beautiful and merited tribute to theniemory of Bro. JOHN THOMPSON, a good man and true mason. The annual communication of this Grand Lodge was held in the City of Philadelphia, commencing December 27, A. D. 1889, M.-.W.'. Bro^ CLIFFORD P. MACCALLA, Grand Master, presiding, and R.'.W.'. Bro. MICH-

AEL NiSBET, Grand Secretarj-. Only sixty-two constituent lodges were represented at this time. The business transacted at this communication was large and mainlyr of local interest. In so important and extensive a jurisdiction as Pennsylvania, it does not require much effort to find enough to keep them busy for two or three days. Bro. THOMAS R. PATTON, for many years Grand Treasurer, addressed the Grand Lodge as follows: R I G H T WORSHIPFUL GRAND M A S T E R : â&#x20AC;&#x201D; I n years past I wa.s honored bj- your prede-

cessors in t h e Oriental Chair of this Grand Lodge with t h e appointment for a n u m b e r of ofiiciiil terms as an Almoner of t h e Grand Lodge Charity Fund, mid since then I have-

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been chosen for seventeen years Treasurer of that fund, as well as Treasurer of theSTEPHEN GIBARC Charity F u n d . My long experience with, and close observation of, the disbursing of these noble charities, have led me to serious reflection upon the great and good work accomplished by them. And I have also been stimulated to seek to organize a kindred charity for the benefit of other meritorious persons connected with our Craft. I am conscious of a natural desire to benefit my race, and contribute to the n e ces.ÂŤities of the unfortunate, and especially of my brethren in freemasonry, their widows and orphans. In this c o n n e c t i o n , ! have a controlling solicitude to leave a worthy memorial of sacred affection to the memory of my lamented wife, ELLEN H . . GRAHAM PATTON. At the same time my profound attachment to the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania is known to some of my brethren â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a Grand Lodge which hnssoofteu honored me by elevation to the distinguished station of Grand Tre.isurer. As a sincere acknowledgment of my many obligations to my lamented wife, and to the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania,! beg leave herewith to h a n d you, Right Worshipful Sir, my check for twenty-five thousand dollars (825,000), with the fraternal expression of the hope that t h e Eight Worshipful Grand Lodge will accept it for its use and benefit, and disburse it in accordance with a code of rules and regulations hereafter to be prepared by my Trustees, hereinafter named, and to be adopted and approved by Grand Lodge; reserving, however, to myself the power of a p p o i n t m e n t of said Trustees, five in number, they to continue in office during their lives, unless their office should be vacated by resignation or removal from the jurisdiction; and also further reserving the power to fill such vacancies in said board as may arise during my life, but after my death the Grand Lodge shall by election fill all vacancies, and thereafter elect the'entire board.

This noble and generous act of Bro. PATTON will be remembered by the masonic brethren in Pennsylvania so long as appreciation exists in man. The annual address of the Grand Ma.ster is what we had reason toexptiot from so competent an ofHcer; it covers forty-six pages, and contains many important and interesting subjects, all handled in a happy maniter. We quote from his opening remarks the following: There settled on the northernmost verge of Scotland precisely four centuriesago, a family which indelibly impressed its name upon that locality. This family multiplied into eight branches, each of which claimed the primacy over the others. Year after year the heads of these houses met together, but always to dispute as to which was chief, and which should preside at the head of the table at the a n n u a l family gathering. The father finally devised a plan to assuage their jealousies. He erected a houseoctagonal in form, having eight doors and eight windows on its eight sides, and whenthe period arrived for the family reunion, he caused his eight sons to enter each by a separate door, and after entering each was assigned to a seat direclly opposite his door at an octagonal table, so that e v e r y o n e might think h e was chief, and none dispute with his brethren. Such was the famous JOHN O'GROAT'S house. How great is thecontrast between the mode of entrance to it and that to Corinthian Hall iu our Masonic Temple, as we assembled to-day in annual Grand Communication ! We all entered by one door. There was no dispute for precedence in entering, and none for station or place within the tyled lodge. Brethren, no JOH.N O'GKOAT'S house is possible in freemasonry. Every lodge room has but one outer door, and by it every member finds an a b u n d a n t entrance.

He pays the following merited tribute to the memory of a deceased, brother mason: Our first serious loss was that of Bro. SASIUEL HARPER, who died on May 16, lSS9,in the city of his birth and afTections, Pittsburgh. Although nominally of the City ot Pittsburgh, in freemasonry he was really of the entire jurisdiction of Pennsylvania.. Indeed, he measured up to the full stature of a cosmopolitan freemason. His gifts and

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•acquirements were marked. Facile with tongue and pen, wise in council, tireless in labor, ceaselessly a student of the Craft, thoroughly grounded in the landmarks of ancient freemasonry, his wide experience, encyclopedic knowledge, and mature judgment fitted him to be a mentor to the Craft. F o r m a n y years it was o u r good fortune to k n o w Bro. H A R P E R in reportorial work in a n o t h e r b r a n c h of masonry, and we learned to app r e c i a t e his excellent traits of c h a r a c t e r ; we join with our b r e t h r e n of P e n n s y l v a n i a to cherish his m e m o r y and emulate h i s virtues. Of t h e E g y t i a n H a l l , t h e G r a n d Master says: Egyptian Hall is now a marvel of architectural decoration,arch;eologically correct in its representation of the adornments wrought more than four thousand years ago on-the walls of the temples and tombs of Egypt, and typical of certain sublime masonic •doctrines which were inculcated by the Mystic Craft then, as they are now. The originators of our fraternity were artists in the highest and most comprehensive sense of that term ; they were sculptors, designers, architects and builders. Freemasonry is both an art and a science, and conserves the arts and sciences. This Temple, in which we are assembled, with its numerous and beautiful halls,all differing in architectural character, suggests the truth that freemasonry had an artistic origin, and that it has maintained its pristine character through its patronage of the arts; so that it is to-day, as it has ever been, an exponent of the good, the true and the beautiful in masonic principle, in individual character, and in the Temples which we erect, wherein to celebrate the secret art and mystery of freemasonry. W e l e a r n e d t h a t t h e e x p e n s e of decorating this s u p e r b model of excellence was b o r n e entirely by o n e of P e n n s y l v a n i a ' s m a n y liberal a n d public-spirited m e n a n d masons, Bro. Wjr. J. KELLEY, one of t h e m e m b e r s of t h e Board of T r u s t e e s of t h e Masonic Temple. T h e Masonic T e m p l e in P h i l a d e l p h i a is said to be t h e largest and t h e best a r r a n g e d in all of its a p p o i n t m e n t s of a n y in t h e world. T h i r t e e n decisions were r e n d e r e d by t h e Grand Master; all seem to b e in h a r m o n y with t h e laws of t h a t jurisdiction. We can give place o n l y to five: It is not permissible for a brother to be a member of two lodges at the same lime, either in this jurisdiction, or in this and another jurisdiction. Dual membership was prohibited as long ago as the year 1804. It is not proper for the officers of a lodge to wear their jewels or masonic clothing at the funeral of a deceased brother. " .Masonic dress" is all that is permissible,unless a dispensation be granted by the Grand Mnslcr to wear masonic clothing, and it is not •customary to grant such a dispensation. A ma.sonic hall can only be occupied by masonic bodies. The Egyptian Rite of Memphis is not a masonic body. When a brother, who was a Past Master by service in another jurisdiction, affiliates with one of our lodges, he is entitled to recognition as a Past Master in the lodge of •which he has become a member ; but he does not become thereby a member of Grand Lodge. It is not pcrmi.ssible, in accordance with the usages and customs of the fraternity In this jurisdiction, at the dedication of a masonic hall, or constitution of a lodge, to Tiave a ball, or to have a reception or banquet at which the profane may be present. W e were s o m e w h a t surprised, in looking over t h e long list of t h e c o n t r i b u t i o n s to t h e .Johnstown suflerers to find K a n s a s credited w i t h t h e pitiful s u m of SIO, a n d t h a t from a constituent lodge. As G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , at t h e suggestion of W.-. Bro. JAMES S.N'EDDEN, a former resi-

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dent of Johnstown, we mailed to the adilress of Bro. JOHN P. LINTON, a •draft on New York City for the sum of $300, and hold the brother's acknowledgment for the same. M.'.W.'. Bro. EiCHARD VAUX, Past Grand Master pf Masons in Pennsylvania, favored the Grand Lodge with another of his able and exceedingly interesting Reports on Fraternal Correspondence. None can carefully peruse these reports without being greatly benefited and his store of useful and valuable masonic information increased. This venerable brother is sometimes thought to be a little too exacting in his requirements of masonic duty. We think not; just such sturdy old veterans :are what are most needed to keep the young masons and their innovations in line. There is one thing quite certain, it will not be safe fur any one to get in the straw; if he does, he will be apt to flail him out if he thinks he is a dissenter from the original plan of freemasonry, as he understands it. Barring one or two points, we agree with Bro. VAUX. His notice of Kansas, for 1889, is kind and fraternal. For all the .good things he has our thanks. He says of Bro. THOMPSON'S Report on Appeals and Grievances: A " business trausaction " is not within tlie province of a masonic lodge to hear •or determine. Unless a masonic offense is charged, a lodge has no jurisdiction to try t h e accused. We were gratified on reading this report,and feel such questions as have heen presented to the committee can well be left to Right Worshipful Bro. W. D. THOMP•SON, its chairman, as a safe and trained exponent of masonic jurisprudence.

It was our intention not to say any more upon the anti-Bible heresy, but we cannot very well refrain from gi-ving place to Bro. VAUX'S able •defense of the Bible and Bible doctrine: There is no si'ich question as to " whether the proper place for the dogmatizing of people ab-nU the Bible to be mooted is in a masonic lodge." No such question. The •only question —the fundamental, essential, eternal question which freemasonry demauds to be answered — is, Do those who seek to be freemasons believe in Goi>? Do they accept the Holy Bible as expressing GOD'S holy law? Do they acknowledge Him as the Great Architect of created things and the Divine power which governs m a n ? The Turk, Mahometan of Arabia, Christian, the Prophets and the Hebrew Patriarchs, and those from the beginning of days, never rejected t h e essential elements of tliese propositions. It is r u n n i n g away from this issne which it seeks to avoid by insinuating that a masonic lodge is not the proper place for dogmatizing about the Bible. There is no dogma iu a simple t r u t h ; the cowardice is in trying to avoid the recognition of ;a truth. This truth is a landmark in freemasonry. Without this living truth there can he no freemasonry. To stand by the truth is the solemn duty of every freemason, if he is a freemason. He who seeks to water, to dilute, to weaken this t r u t h by iugenious •suggestion about dogmatizing, needs the quiet of his closet to learn his error. " Public clamor " is unknown in or to freemasonry. The Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons is based on eternal principles. The masonic Institution stands on s u c h ' a n eminence as to be above the influence of " p u b l i c -clamor." The atnio.sphere which gives vitality to freemasonry is uncorrupted by proi a n e profligacy. '• Public clamor " is the capital of the •' walking delegate." the noisy local agitator, the di.sciple of the destruclive teachiugs of the antagonists of social order, safety and •security, the self-seeker after notoriety, all who seek prominence or pelf in public disturbance. How, then, is it possible for " public c l a m o r " to find even a hearing in freemasonry? He who suggests such a possibility may be a member of a lodge, but can he ibe a freemason ? We think not.

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If we fully comprehend our dear Bro. EOBBINS, we think h e asks if. a mason may not change his religious belief. We answer, yes. He may change his religious belief il he ever had any, but he c a n n o t abjure the belief he voluntarily confessed, on which he obtained his initiation i n t o freemasonry. If he does that, then he ceases to be a freemason. He c a n n o t even be permitted to enter his lodge unless he impliedly reaffirms his belief. If, by a mental reservation, he then abjures it, he conceals a moral perjury.. H e abandons freemasonry a t the h o u r he abjures the faith he proclaimed at his initiation.

Of the powers and prerogatives of Grand Representatives, we think, he states tlie correct doctrine: A Grand Representative near a Grand Lodge is neither possessed of. nor invested with, cither duties or responsibilities. He is only a personal witness of the h a r m o n y existing between the Grand Lodge he represents near the Grand Lodge to which he isaccredited. His commission attests to his appointment,and its reception by the Grand. Lodge attests to recognition,of the commission. That is all. At best it isacompliraentary proceeding, creating neither faculty nor function. It is in no sense obligalory on a Grand Lodge to make any such appointment, nor is it required of a Grand Lodge â&#x20AC;˘ necessarily to acknowledge it. It is in its highest import but the formal assertion of masonic good will. So we t h i n k . So we have ever thought. It is no new opinion on this subject. We may be wrong. Yet, the experience gained at least justifies this suggestion as explanatory of t h e practical eifect of the system. If so be a cause of discord is formed in a Grand Lodge jurisdiction, there can beno doubt that such Grand Lodge is fully warranted in declining to receive a Grand Eepresentative who may be sent to it from a Grand Lodge that entertains opinions directly or remotely, or even unexpressed, that might fail to discourage the elements of existing u n h a r m o n y . The moral influence, if not masoaic countenance, that might beconstrned as operating, by t h e presence of a representative regarded as sympathizing with either party in the controversy, would, in itself, tend possibly to delay the consummation of fraternal accord. This is the question that belongs to the sole determination of the suffering Grand Lodge.* We doubt if it should be considered as within theprovince of the Grand Lodge whose representative was unrecognized, to discuss thereasons or motives, or criticise the action of such Grand Lodge. The question hardly goes into the d o m a i n of such discussion. If, perchance, an issue was raised of masonicjurisprudence of common interest to the whole fraternity, it might present a different aspect, and arrest the attention of all Grand Lodtces. But as yet the system of Grand Representatives, a n d the custom or usage which sanctions such appointments, and thedue masonic law which is to govern all Grand Lodges in these cases, has never been proclaimed by a n y authoritative mandate. It is hardly likely this will ever be. Each Grand Lodge is sovereign a n d independent, and bound only by its own will. To surrender any part of its sovereign power to any other Grand Lodge is impossible.

Bro. VAUX recommends that fraternal recognition be extended tothe Grand Lodge of North Dakota, and the United Grand Lodge of New South Wales; we find in the body of the Pysceedings the approval of his recommendation by the Grand Lodge. We shall hope to be with our venerable brother another year, and extend fraternal greetings. The Grand Master and Grand Secretary v\%re both reelected, and their address is the City of Philadelphia.

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PRINCE EDWARD'S ISI.AND—1890. The Grand Lodge held its Fifteenth annual communication, in the pleasant little City of Charlottetown on St. John's Day, June 24, A. D. 1890; M.-.W.-. Bro. NEIL MACKELVIE, Grand Master, and E.'.W.-. Bro. B. WILSON HIGGS, Grand Secretary. There were present representatives "from twelve of the fourteen constituent lodges; there were also present a number of Past Grand Officers. The business transacted at this annual -communication was strictly of a local character. Prince Edward's Island is an island lying between the Provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, and maintains an independent government. This jurisdiction is small and hence masonry will not necessarily increase very fast, but its growth will be steady and healthy; we regret that our good brother, the Grand Secretary, has not given more attention to statistical matter. Tabulated statements are not only very convenient but interesting to reviewers. The annual address of Grand Master MACKELVIE, is a brief resume •of his official acts the past twelve months; all matters that came within the scope of his duties, received, proper attention. Official notice was taken of deceased brethren of other jurisdictions; .among the number we noticed that of our Past Grand Master, Brother WILLIAM COWGILL. The Grand Master reported the exchange of several •Grand Representatives with other Grand Jurisdictions. The Grand Secretary, Bro. B.WILSON HIGGS, like the Grand Master; presented a brief report of the official part he has taken in the conduct •of masonic affairs on the Island. The abstract of returns received from the constituent lodges shows the receipts to be $258.54, from all sources; a total membership of five hundred and five a gain over the previous year of eleven. The committee •on the doings of Grand Officers submitted a report, in the main approving the acts and suggestions of the Grand Master and Grand Secretary. Fraternal recognition was extended to North Dakota, and refused to the Grand Lodge of New Zealand, for the reason, they hold that lodges holding authority to work from the Grand Lodges of England, Ireland .and Scotland cannot form themselves into an independent Grand Lodge, without first obtaining the consent of the mother Grand Lodges. They •deem it best to await for their action. The annual report of the Grand Lecturer shows that the Craft in that jurisdiction are making reasonablj' good progress in work matters. No Report on Correspondence was made in the way of a general review. JOHN W . MORRISON, Charlottetown, M.'.W.'. Grand Ma-ster. B. WILSON HIGGS, Charlottetown, R.-.W.'. Grand Secretary.

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QUEBEC â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1890. The Twentieth annual communication of this Grand Lodge, was held in the City of Quebec, January 29, A. D. 1890; M/.W;. Bro. ISAAC H . STEARNS, Grand Master, presiding, E.'.W;. Bro. JOHN H . ISAACSON, Grand Secretary, at his post of dutj'. There were present representatives from forty-six out of fifty-nine lodges. From the Grand Secretary's annual report we learn that they have a membership of three-thousand and fifty,, an average of fifty-two members to each lodge; this is a good showing,, and is evidence of excellent management on the part of those who have been in charge for the last two decades that have passed since the organization of this Grand Lodge. This annual communication is the second time they have met in the historic City of Quebec, the birth place of freemasonry, in the Province.. Quebec is intimately associated with t h e early history of the Craft on this CoQtin e n t ; and amongst its long roll of illustrious members of our Order we find Princes of t h e Eoyal blood, who did n o t t h i n k it derogatory to their diguity to " patronize o u r mysteries and join our assemblies," and who, by their active assistance, contributed largely to the success of the Craft, in t h e early days of the colonies.

The annual address of Grand Blaster STEAKNS is a document of ten pages, covering his official acts for the last twelve months; all matters of business received such attention as the merits of each case seeme<l to demand. He referred in feeling terms to deceased members who have crossed the dark river since they last met in annual communication. Among the number is Bro. S. J. Foss, Deputy Grand Master. Dispensations for the formation of two new lodges were granted during the official term of the Grand Master; in both cases charters were issued. A number of very pleasant official visits were made among the constituent lodges. Concerning the unpleasant difficulty existing between the Grand Lodge of Quebec and the United Grand Lodge of England, he says: The difTerenees between the Grand Lodge of England and that of Quebec have formed no u n i m p o r t a n t part of the business submitted for your consideration i n t h e past. You are, no doubt, familiar with every step, which has been taken, up to and including the action of this Grand Lodge at its last a n n u a l communication. Your then â&#x20AC;˘M.'.W.'. Grand Master recommended that, in view of strengthening the hands of M.\W.-. Bro. WALKEM in his endeavor to mediate. Grand Lodge should authorize and empower his successor in office to suspend, or even withdraw, the edicts of this Grand Lodge against the Grand Lodge of England and its lodges, whenever advised or requested so to do by Grand Master WALKEM.

All will regret that this unpleasantness is allowed to drag along at this slow pace. We had hoped that the visit of M.-.W.-. Bro. WALKEM would result in an early adjustment, and good fellowship would be restored once more. The Grand Master called attention to, and urged the importance of adopting measures for an early organization to building a Masonic Home.

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The annual report of the Grand Secretary, Bro. JOHN H . IS.VACSON, is a very complete exhibit showing the condition of the finances of this Grand Jurisdiction. The several D.'.D.'..Grand Masters submitted full and interesting reports concerning the condition of the various lodges in their respective districts. The business transacted was of local interest. A very pleasant and interesting Report on Correspondence was. presented by Bro. E. T. D. CHAMBERS, covering one hundred and seven pages. We find Kansas for 1889, among the number reviewed, and for his pleasant reference to our efforts, he has our thanks. It has ever been our earnest desire to do all in our power to sustain the high standard of masonry established by our masonic fathers. We note with much pleasure that, upon all important and vital questions touching the best interests of our masonic fraternity, we do not materially differ, hence Quebec and Kansas stand together in .defense of grand and ennobling principles which have for so many years characterized our Institution, and united so many good men into one common brotherhood. We are pleased to know that he has no use for the ridiculer and scoffer of the Holy Bible, the "Great Light in Masonry," whose sacred precepts should ever bo the rule and guide of our masonic faith and practice. He says of Bro. EoBBiNs's report: While expressing our admiration for the literary ability and masonic learning and zeal that marks Bro. ROBBiNS'd report, we must frankly admit that on more t h a n one point we dissent from his views. The fact that some of the American Grand Lodges have legislated against Cerneauism, dangles as a horrible red rag before the excited vision of our good brother. We don't propose to follow Bro. ROBBINS in his attacks upon legitimate Scottish Rite masonry, nor in his defense of Cerneauism, because no good purpose would be served thereby; but we fail to see w h y the Grand Master of Pennsylvania, or of any other^friendly Grand Body, should be called to task for declaring what lawful information he had concerning t h e claims of Cerneauism, nor how Grand Lodges can be blamed for legislating against those branches of a rite that pretend t o the right of conferring the degrees of Craft Masonry.

Well, yes, there does not seem to be anything unfitting in the gentle rebuke administered by Grand Master SMITH, for the unwarranted attackss made by the brother, in his Eeport on Correspondence, and an institution of which he is not a member and one he claims that Master Masons know nothing. From the best sources of information, we have been led to believe that there was not much freedom in or about the historic City of Quebec. The House of Assembly of New Jersey extended the privileges of the floor of the House to the members of Grand Lodge during its sitting. In almost every constituency of the Province of Quebec, the fact of a candidate for election to our House of Assembly being a freemason, or having anything to do with freemasonry, would be pretty'certain to ensure his defeat. But^then the principles that underlie the civilization of the majority of the population of Quebec, are rather those of the seventeenth than of t h e nineteenth century.

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been that all who are not of that faith have felt the effects of the iron heel of despotism. Under Pennsylvania he defines his position on sovereignty of Grand Lodges: It is of considerable importance to us that t h e position we assume in this matter •should not be misunderstood. We have long ago uttered no uncertain sound when the •question of Grand Lodge sovereignty a n d t h e obedience due thereto, in jurisdictions wherein it has been legally established, has been a t stake. I n its defense, and in our fidelity thereto we yield in enthusiasm to nobody, not even toBro. VAUX. But the universality of freemasonry is a n older l a n d m a r k t h a n t h e principle of Grand Lodge sovereignty, ;and our loyalty to the latter will never require t h a t we should treat as spurious all the masonry of those countries, t h a t have never set u p our own system of masonic government. We have t h e most profound esteem for Hro. VAUX, and t h e utmost respect for ithose who think with him. But if we consent to the masonic ostracism of all our brethren in foreign lands; who have never bowed the knee to that particular form of masonic rule t h a t was inaugurated b u t a century a n d three-quarters ago, what security have we that in t h e centuries that are yet to be born, those to whom it is our duty to h a n d down t h e principles of b u r Order u n i m p a i r e d will not be asked to separate t h e m selves from those of their brethren who will not worship at the same altar, or subscribe •.their preference for t h e same form of national government.

We marked several other matters for notice, but space will not permit. Grand Master and Grand Secretary reelected.

SOUTH CAROLINA—1889. The Journal before us contains the proceedings of two special comimunications, both held in the City of Anderson; the first, December 27, A. D. 1888, for the purpose of laying the corner stone of the Hotel Chequalo, and the second, was held June 25, A. D. 1889, for the purpose •of laying the corner stone of the new Masonic Temple about to be erected by Hiram Lodge, No. 6'<. Each of these services was performed in accordance with the ceremonies of our fraternity, and no doubt these oc•casions were highly pleasing, not only to the masons but to the citizens of Anderson ; query, For what next will the fraternity be called upon to lay the cornerstone? At both of these gatherings. Grand Master, M.'.W.-. 3 r o . RICHARD F . DIVVER, was present and presided.

Think of it! the One hundred and thirteenth annual communication of this Grand Lodge convened in Masonic Temple, in the City of Charleston, December 10, A. D. 1889; M.-. W.-.Bro. RICH.^^RD F . DIVVER, Grand Master, presiding, and E.'.W.". Bro. CHARLES INGLESB Y. Grand Secretary. There were present representatives from one hundred and fiftyone lodges out of one hundred and seventy-two lodges. The annual address of the Grand Master covers only seven pages of these Proceedings, and contains a brief and concise statement of his administration the past year, together with such suggestions as he deemed of interest to the constituent lodges.

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He opens with this happy thought: The h o u r of high twelve is at hand j let us clothe and prepare for labor, for we are •home, h o m e again, in our magnificent Temple, on the shore of this grand old city by rthe sea: And as I stand to-day in the Grand East and look over this Grand Lodge into the faces of so many of my brethren who have met with me here in days gone by, and •who kindly greet me again to-day; I can b u t feel that " I am sitting to-day in the old play ground, Where you and 1 have sat so oft together. And I am thinking of the joys when you and I were boys, In those happy days gone, boys, forever." And as your Grand Master, I extend to each and every brother this, my right hand i n token of friendship and brotherly love, and invoking the-blessihg of t h e Grand Architect of the Universe on this gathering of the Craft, I bid you welcome, yea, thrice welcome, to this one hundred and thirteenth a n n u a l communication of the Most Wor•shipful Grand Lodge of A. F. M. of South Carolina.

He thus speaks encouragingly of the condition-jaf the Craft in South •Carolina: This has indeed been a busy, but pleasant year to your Grand Master, and I trust .a profitable one to the Craft. New and good material is now seeking ad mission into our lodges. Many of our dimitted brethren are r e t u r n i n g back into their lodges. Old lodges, whose charters have been surrendered are asking to be revived and anxious to again take their places in our ranks. Applications for dispensations to form the new lodges have been granted. Our lodges are now demanding a higher standard of morality from the applicant for admission into our Order, and a more consistent walk from those who are already within our fold. Old debts that have been hanging over our •Craft for many years are being reduced. Some enterprising lodges are tearing down their old halls and building new ones. A spirit of generous rivalry is being stirred up among the Craft, and although some of o u r lodges have not kept in line a n d pressed forward in this grand onward march, yet, I must congratulate you on the prosperous .condition of the Craft in our jurisdiction.

Among the many official acts performed, we find that he granted dispensations for the organization of five new lodges, four of which received charters, and revived five dormant lodges. He says their relations with the fraternity of other jurisdictions are -of the most harmonious and peaceful character, and a South Carolina mason can, with confidence, seek admission into any masonic lodge wherever found on the face of the globe. .He gave Cerneauism a gentle Tap over the knuckles, and suggested the reference of this matter to the able Committee on Correspondence. Strange as it may appear it is nevertheless true that an application -was made to the Grand Master for a special dispensation to confer the degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry on a good man who was blijid in both eyes. The Grand Master very properly declined to grant such extraordinary favor. This is the first instance of the kind that ever came under our observation in a masonic experience of thirty years. Applications are frequently made to set aside laws, as old as masonry itself, that some ^ood man minus a leg, or arm, or an eye, but never before a stone blind man. What next? He made three rulings, all being in harmony with well settled principles of masonic law and usage. The following is another new proceeding under the sun: April 2.5th I received a letter from a Worshipful Master of one of our lodges, stating ithat he had been requested to hold a masonic procession over the grave of an unaffili-

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ated mason who had been buried for several days, and he desired to know if our lawswould allow it? I decided that it would be wrong to give an unafiiliated mason a masonic burial, and I knew of no such proceeding as to hold a procession over the grave after the body had been buried. This was a strange proceeding, as well as a new idea to me, but after a correspondence with several of the Craft, I found there was a custom of this kind prevailing in some parts of the State, of funeralizing the dead as it is called.O u r South Carolina b r e t h r e n , like many o t h e r s , have on their h a n d s a T e m p l e d e b t , which h a s for years h u n g a b o u t t h e neck of t h e Craft like a mill s t o n e , and h a s greatly embarrassed t h e finances of t h e G r a n d Lodge. T h e G r a n d Master is hopeful, a n d t h i n k s t h e r e is s o m e i m p r o v e m e n t in t h e condition of t h e i r finance; all of which we h o p e is t r u e . Bro. CHAKLES INGLESBY, G r a n d Secretary, furnished a complete exh i b i t of t h e official duties he performed d u r i n g t h e past year. Amongt h e m a n y m a t t e r s of b u s i n e s s transacted, we find t h a t t h e G r a n d Lodge of S o u t h C a r o l i n a e x t e n d e d fraternal recognition to t h e U n i t e d G r a n d L o d g e of V i c t o r i a a n d S e w S o u t h Wales. T h e legislation p e r t a i n e d chiefly to m a t t e r s of local concern, and thÂŤ w o r k was all accomplished! in t w o days. Bro. ANDREW H . AVHITE w a s t h e recipient of a Past G r a n d Master'sjewel, i n recognition of faithful a n d valuable services r e n d e r e d t h e Craft.. Last, b u t n o t least, is an able a n d interesting R e p o r t o n Corresponde n c e of e i g h t y pages b y R.'.W.'. Bro. CHARLES INGLESBY, G r a n d Secret a r y . K a n s a s ' s Proceedings of 1889 was a m o n g t h e n u m b e r receiving his fraternal recognition. H i s r e p o r t is clear and well w r i t t e n , giving a s u m m a r y of t h e Proceedings r e v i e w e d ; we are sorry t h a t we can only give place to a p o r t i o n of h i s closing: In the far South, all differences have been arranged, and we have nothing but United Grand Lodges â&#x20AC;&#x201D;New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia, are all now undisputed and indisputable Grand Lodges, exercising the influence in the masonicworld, which is justly the due of Grand Bodies composed of numerous, prosperous and. united subordinates. The tide has turned and it is being recognized that the promotion of the social audi moral virtues are as essential to the welfare and progress of the human race, as is science, wealth and all those things which come under general classification of " material progress." Our time-honored fraternity whose only object is the promotion of Friendship, Morality and Brotherly Love, is therefore, quietly, but steadily drawing toitself those who wish to see the brotherhood of man as universally recognized as ia thefatherhood of GOD. May the benign influence of masonry widen and strengthen as the: years roll on. G r a n d M a s t e r a n d G r a n d Secretary b o t h reelected.

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We have the Proceedings of the Sixteenth annual communication of this Grand Lodge, which convened in the City of Madison on the 10th oC June, 1890, being the first since the division of the State; M.'.W.'. Bro. GEOBGE V. AYBHS was the presiding Grand Master, R.'.W.-. Bro. CHARLES

T. MCCOY, Grand Secretary. From the records of their proceedings, we learn that there were present representatives from sixty of the constituent lodges; we also learn from the same source that the membership, after the separation of the Grand Lodge of North Dakota, is three thousand three hundred and e.ightj'-five. The separation was strictly a mutual affair, and in accordance with the eternal fitness of things. Grand Master A VEus delivered an excellent business address of eighteen pages, covering his official acts for the past year. It may be said of him," Well done thou good and faithful servant." By his works he proved that the right man was in the right place, and the Grand Lodge was well served. In the opening part of his address, he says: It seems b u t yesterday that we met at Mitchell, divided the Grand Lodge, bade o u r brethren of North Dakota an aftectionate farewell and GOD speed to their new h o m e . They are gone b u t ;iot forgotten, and while we miss their familiar faces a n d cheery voices, their memory will ever be fondly cherished in our hearts, and they w i l l a l w a y s receive a hearty welcome in the old home. Although m u c h has been said and published regarding the destitution i n South Dakota, b u t one lodge has called for aid, and it received more than ample funds to relieve Its distress from t h e lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction. Nothing has arisen to disturb t h e peace and fraternal relations existing between the subordinate lodges in this jurisdiction, and all are in a prosperous condition so far as 1 have been able to learn. Some may be poor, b u t none are destitute, a n d we have many things to be thankful for. ' No trouble or cause for complaint has arisen between this a n d our sister Grand J urisdictions; on the contrary t h e most friendly relations exist, and we are at peace w i t h the world,

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;" and the balance of mankind." During his official term he granted dispensations authorizing the formation of three new lodges; all made good showdngs and each received a charter. He incorporated in his address the several edicts he issued against the introduction and propagation of Cerneauism in the jurisdiction of South Dakota. He reported fifteen decisions rendered, all we think sound, and no doubt in conformity with the laws and usage of that Grand Jurisdiction. As a rule we admire a strict constructionist, but in one case we are inclined to think he might, without any very great detriment, have relaxed the rigor of the law as to letter, and still maintained the spirit. It seems that an excellent young man was desirous of joining a lodge if accepted, but being of the Quaker faith was unwilling to swear, but would affirm all things that could be reqxiired of him in an 0. B. The Grand Master held that the.

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candidate must comply literally with the law in such cases or he could not be admitted. He is quite right in saying that "candidates should conform themselves to masonry, and not masonry to candidates." AVe discussed this question of an oath some years ago in our reisort, and then took the position that the difference in the two words "swear" and " affirm " is not essentially important. I t seems to us that the object can be attained by the use of one word as well as the other, and hence we say with Bro. VINCIL, that " an oath is an obligation to him who takes it. An affirmation to the Quaker, is an obligation both solemn and binding, quite as much so as an oath is to the non-Quaker. Therefore an affirmation by a Quaker would be as fully acceptable to me at a masonic altar as the other form of obligation employed. The spirit of the thing is what should be regarded most." We would value the Quaker's affirmation more tlian the atheist's oath. We venture to say that manj' lodges in Indiana and Ohio, have on their rolls of membership, the names of Quakers who are masons, and we have no doubt all affirmed. The Grand Master issued a circular letter in which he urged the Craft to take immediate action for tlie early organization of a Masonic Home for the care of the de.stitute widows and helpless orphans. He suggests that frwo funds be formed, a "Grand Charity F u n d " and the "Masonic Home." He starts the work by giving to each fund the sum of $25.00, and concludes with the following strong appeal: Now. how m u c h will each constituent lodge in this Grand .Jurisdiction add to each fnnd by voluntary individual subscriptions from t h e members and brethren in their jurisdiction. The brethren can subscribe to either or both funds as they may ohoose, and 1 ask t h a t the Master of each lodge appoint a special committee to solicit subscriptions to these funds, the name of each lodge and subscriber to appear in our n e x t A n n u a l Proceedings as the founders of these funds. The money subscribed' can â&#x20AC;˘either be sent to the Grand Secretary, or be conveyed to the next a n n u a l Grand Communication of the Grand Lodge by your representatives.

He concludes his admirable address with a few practical suggestions in relation to the future good of this Grand Lodge. The legislation was mainly local and in the interest of masonry in that jurisdiction. M.'.W.'. Bro. WiLMAM BL.ATT is the author of a well written Report on Correspondence of eighty-six pages, which is prepared, like that of Bro. HEDGES of Montana, without the use of the scissors and paste-pot. Relying upon his own brain, he culls from the Proceedings of the various Grand Lodges such matters as he thinks will be of interest to the readers of his report. In his introduction he refers briefly to six topics that are now attracting the attention of the reportorial corps: "Prerogatives of the Grand Master, Ancient Landmarks, Degree of Past Master, Cemeauism and Perpetual Jurisdiction." On the "high prerogative" question he thinks since authorities disagree there is no chance for criticism. We would cheerfully concur with the brother if Grand Masters would all keep in line with the law. We have long since turned over the "Landmarks" to our elder brothers, DRUMMOXD, PAEVIN, and others. For years we have opposed

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the modern Past Master degree; in our estimation, its value don't amount to enough to pay for the time used in conferring the degree. I t would go well with the side degrees prohibited in Ohio, being in some respecis a little " shrinish and owlish." The oath of office and the instructions following are quite sufficient, and we think the brother who is chosen to preside will perform his duty just as faithfully as though he had taken a-ride on a William Goat under the direction and supervisiou of a few brethren looking for something to turn up. Bro. BL.\TT, do not have any fears of masonry ever being harmed or in any manner injured by legislating against him who first makes drunk and then makes mad his fellow man. In our judgment this age not only needs but demands such legislation, in order that the standard of masonry may be maintained, and our e-stimation of the beauties and grandeur of our In.stitution may be greatly increased. Many of those fellows are now members of our Institution, and many are knocking at our floors for admission ; many lodges are admitting them, and nothing short of a prohibitory law will stop this. It is only a few years ago that the charter of a lodge in New York was revoked for admitting a disreputable character, the Master claiming that there was no law prohibiting his admitting the chap. It is best to have a law keeping bad material out. Cerneauism is a disturbing element in masonic circles wherever it goes, and it does seem that these fellows are given too much prominence. "We have a number of times expressed our views as to the legality of this assumed concern and do not care to discuss it further, at least for the present. The law of Kansas on the question of "Perpetual Jurisdiction" is now well understood, and its application, so far, has not seemed to work any very great hardship to any one. Me says of the Ohio-Tennessee trouble: The Grand Lodge, in our opinion wrongfully adheres to its position in its controversy with the Grand Lodge of Ohio. Nothing new whatever is offered to make t h e position of Tennessee more tenable. The whole system of exchange of Grand Representatives is based upon masonic law. Hence comity and not law, precedence and n o t questionable rights must govern, and can be applied in the manner of a p p o i n t m e n t and acceptance of these more ornamental than useful "appointees." We can see b u t one error on the part of the Grand Master of Ohio, namely, in recalling the commission of Ohio's representative. In this case that officer might, had he wished, have been of service.

Such expressions among the Craft are pretty general, and in our judgment, sooner or later this mistake made by Grand Master IXGERSOLL will have to be corrected. THEODORE D. KAXOUSE, Sioux Falls, M.'.W.-. Grand Master. CHARLES T . MCCOY, Aberdeen, R.'.W.'. Grand Secretarv.

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TENNESSEE— 1890. The Seventy-sixth annual communication of this Grand Lodge was held in Freemasons' Hall, January 2>), A. D. 1890; M.-.W.-. Bro. JOHN T. WiLi.iAMSOiV, Grand Master, presiding, R.-.W.-. Bro. JOHN FRIZZELL, Grand Secretary. We find a good representation; there were present representatives from three hundred and seventy-one constituent lodges. There were also present thirteen Past Grand Masters. The annual address of the Grand Master is rather a brief affair, covering only seven pages of the Proceetlings. Fifteen rulings were made by the Grand Master; all seeni to be in harmony with the law of Tennessee, and as a matter of course passed muster—so would they in Kansas. He announced, in feeling terms, the death of four of the peruianent members of the Grand Lodge: Past Grand Masters, DOUGLAS R . GRAFTON, who has, since 1873, resided in the State of Texas; Ex-Gov. JOHN C. BROWN, E M H U EDMUNDSON and JAMES MCCAI.LUM.

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was held, presided over by Past Grand Master, Bro. WILBUR F . FOSTER. These solemn ceremonies were continued for two days. Eloquent and very interesting eulogies were pronounced by distinguished members of the Grand Lodge of the State of Tennessee, among which we notice, besides Grand Master, JOHN T. WILLIAMS, the name of Past Grand Master, Bro. GEO. G. CONNOR. NO doubt these services proved very interesting to the members of the Order in Tennessee. The Grand Master had but little to say concerning the unpleasantness existing between the Grand Lodges of Tennessee and Ohio. Perhaps, if Grand Master INGERSOLL had said less, there would not have been any occasion for any one saying anything. In our report last year, we made brief reference to this unpleasant affair, believing that it was a matter that ought to be, and would in due time be, adjusted to the entire satisfaction of both parties, and that t h e fraternal relations that once so happily existed, would in due time be fully restored; but we are sorry to say that from the present information, the breach has widened and they are further away than ever. All this grew out of an unfortunate letter — one that in our candid judgment should not have been written, and in this case it proves how much trouble and annoyance a little indiscretion many times brings about, that takes years to patch up. The way we view this case there has been two mistakes made: First, Was the private letter written by Grand Master INGERSOLL to Grand Master BuRniCK of Ohio, questioning the propriety of appointing the brother named by the latter to represent the Grand Lodge of Tennessee near the Grand Lodge of Ohio. Second, Grand Master BURDICK erred in recalling the commission of the representative of Ohio near the Grand Lodge of Tennessee. Two wrongs have never been known to make a right. So far we have not discovered any reasonable justification for writ-' ing the letter referred to. It was certainly out of the customary prac-

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-tioe. In our dealings in all like matters, we have never heard of a single objection being made to any party named by a Grand Master, but it is -taken for granted that no Grand Master would so far forget his duty and •obligation to the 'Order as to name a brother who was not a suitable representative of the Craft. We think it is hardly fair to presume that •Grand Master BUKDICK would suggest the name of any brother who was in any sense of the word unfit to represent the Grand Lodge of Tennes•see near the Grand Lodge of Ohio. The plea ofiered in extenuation by -Grand Master INGERSOJ^L for writing the letter that gave offense, is rather -thin and will never be accepted by the brethren of Ohio, or elsewhere. It will require strong evidence to convince the brethren of Ohio that •there was not too much Cerneauism in the motive that prompted the writing of the objectional letter. The Committee on Jurisprudence, to whom this unfortunate affair •was referred, did well under the circumstances, in their defense of Grand ]\Iaster IXGERSOLT.'S action; but all the same, we think it will be appar•ent to all wlio are unprejudiced tliat the writing of the letter was a mistake. We believe in sustaining our Grand Masters so long as they are •right and bave law and justice on their side, but when they dabble with untempered mortar and get their garments soiled, they must clean their •own clothes. It is our earnest hops that the brethren of the two Grand Jurisdictions will satisfactorily settle this unpleasant matter ere another year closes, and not permit so small an affair to separate so many thous.ands of true and loyal masons. The business transacted at this annual communication was mainly Tontine. The " Widows' and Orphans' Home " appears to be well under •way; they have about ten thousand dollars in cash, and need a thousand or fifteen hundred dollars more to complete the building now under <wa}'. The amount called for was raised before the Grand Lodge closed. Twelve new lodges 'received charters and one continued under dis[pensation. The Grand Lodge assumed penal jurisdiction and suspended over rtwelve hundred masons without the form of trial for non-payment of dues. This is in Tennessee; if in Kansas we would do some kicking before we would submit to this wholesale process of depriving masons of itheir rights by reaohilion. There is something stronger than changing laws that bind masons together. We are not in favor of the exercise of .these extraordinary judicial powers of the Grand Lodges. All sucli in our judgment are productive of more evil than good results. They savor too much of "snap judgments," and these actions never look well when they emanate from an Institution like ours. * The Report on Correspondence, one hundred and fifty-five pages, was again- presented by Bro. FRANK M. SMITH, and is in his usual style, .and quite interesting. Kansas, for 1889, is among the number reviewed. H e has done well in steering his bark clear of the many obstructions ithat usually fall in the vwa,y of the Report on Correspondence. We re-

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gret to learn that the present is his last report, he having retired from the committee and is succeeded by Past Grand Master GKORGE C . CONNOR, one of Tennessee's most able and accomplished writers. He is. bold, aggressive and racy, and will not be at the round table long before all will know it. We are glad to welcome Bro. CONNOR to this field of masonic work. â&#x20AC;˘ M.'.W.'. Brother BENJAMIN F . HALLER, of Memphis, who was honored with the high position of Grand Master, January 20, 1890, closed his. earthly labors on the 4th of April following, thus adding another strikinjc instance of the uncertainty of life. It was the pleasure of this writer to know the distinguished brother well for many years. Throughout the course of our acquaintance with the good brother, we found him possessed of all the qualities that go to make up a Christian gentleman; and a warm and true-hearted mason. He was in every sense of the word a successiul business man, and esteemed by all of his business friends. In masonry he was a grand success, and his power and influence for the good of the Order was felt in whatever position he was called to fill. I n SymboHc, Capitular, Cryptic and Templar Masonry he filled the highest stations in the gift of his brethren. At the time of his death he was Grand Scribe of the General Grand Chapter of the Uuited States of America. In all these exalted stations he ever proved his fitness to occupy them. For many years we have been strongly attached to many of Tennessee's noble craftsmen, to none more so'than Brother BENJAMIN. F. HALLER.

JOHN FRIZZELL, Nashville, reelected E.'.W.'. Grand Secretary.

TEXAS â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1889. Fifty-fourth annual communication December 10-12, 18891 Number of Lodges, 509; Aggregate Membership, 21,558. The address of Grand Master, WM. S. FLV, fills twenty-three and onehalf pages, and is a vigorous, manly document. Having referred to the great prosperity of the State, he continued as follows: The great question to us, a s m a s o n s , Is, w h e t h e r freemasonry, with principles asold as time and eternal as truth, is keeping step with the advance of the age in which, we live, and sending forth the rays of light to which men can t u r n for hope, consolation and sympathy. While the influence of the mother of brotherhoods is doing more to soften the asperities of life, to relieve the necessities of m a n k i n d , and give' men a higher type of manhood than any other h u m a n institution, yet we are not accomplishing the good we should in our borders. Not that our numbers are not multiplying, not t h a t the wisest a n d best are not seeking companionship with us, n o t , t h a t our Institution is u n p o p u l a r , b u t ignorance, that greatest menace to church,State or brotherhood,, ignorance not only of t h e ritual and jurisprudence of t h e Grand Lodge, b u t ignorance of the tenets and principles upon which is built the great Institution. This is the sword suspended above ns. and against which we are to guard, I have been often astonished,, as well as monifii.d.during the past year, at questions propounded by oflicersof lodges in regard.to the plainest edicts of this Grand Lodge, and it was ouly a few weeks since-

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that there was one lodge in Texas, at least, that had never discovered who were the oHlcers of this Grand Body. Many of the lodges are unacquainted with the secret vvork,as taught by the committee, and the conferring of degrees is often a travesty, uninteresting to the members, and uninstructive to the initiate. In consequence of t h e inefficiency in i m p a r t i n g the work, two associations, k n o w n as t h e " N o r t h Texas Masonic Association" a n d t h e " S o u t h Texas Masonic Association," t h e object being to " s u p p l e m e n t , t h e work of t h e G r a n d Lodge, a n d particularly t h a t of t h e C o m m i t t e e o n Work," as set forth by a circular from t h e latter association, w e r e organized. R e g a r d i n g such organizations as u n w a r r a n t e d a n d d a n g e r o u s tot h e integrity of t h e Order, h e wrote t h e Presidents expressing h i s disapproval, and t h e y were d i s b a n d e d . T h e committee to whom his address was referred, in t h e i r r e p o r t u n a n i m o u s l y approved his action, a n d theirreport was confirmed by G r a n d Lodge. In order to lessen t h e n u m b e r of non-affiliated b r e t h r e n , h e suggested t h e adoption of t h e following p l a n : These non-afliliates are armed with a certificate of good character from the lodges,, and I would suggest that hereafter when a dimit is desired that unless the brother shall state in his application for dimit that he will join another lodge within twelve months, that no certificate of good standing, recommendation to the fraternal regard of lodges and brethren, be given, but simply a receipt for his dues and the statement that thebrother is dimitted. This will have the effect, to some extent at least, of causing thechronic non-atfiliate to feel that he is not in good standing, and draws the distinction between him and the brother who dimits because compelled by circumstances. Dispensations were granted to open and form seven new lodges. T h e corner-stones of t h i r t e e n new public buildings were laid by spe. cial deputies or himself. Forty-four decisions were reported. Many of t h e m , as t h e C o m m i t tee on J u r i s p r u d e n c e said, were merely repetitions of Grand Lodge edicts,. b u t rendered necessary because t h e officers of lodges were too i n e r t to inform themselves. G r a n d Master F L Y a n n o u n c e d t h e death of Past G r a n d Masters JAS.. F. TAYLOR and GEO. M . PATRICK, botli noble men a n d t r u e masons. T h e following e l o q u e n t advice from his conclusion, will, we think,, be appreciated by K a n s a s m a s o n s : This is an age of secret societies and brotherhoods, many of them appealing to a love of tinsel, show and gaudy ceremony; but masonry is truth, simple in its dress,, simple in its love, eternal in its principles,irresistible in its influences, with no dogma but universal benevolence, with no allies but faith in man and trust in GOD, with no desire but the elevation of the race, with no anchor but hope, and no rudder but love, she teaches men of a better life here and whispers of the bright life to come. Arrogating to herself no prerogative of church or State, unchanging and unchangeable,becausefounded upon the affections and necessities of men, the same in every age. clime and nation, the great brotherhood moves on forever. Learn, if you have not already, thevalue of the inestimable treasure committed to every mason, and so live that its influencemay be felt and appreciated of men. -Repel any suggestion of innovation, for the very vitality of freemasonry rests in the unehangeableness of its teachings. Masonry is thegarnered up.concentrated wisdom of ages,and its truths are incapable of improvement,. or its principles of being made better and clearer. Let us be true to her teachings, true to her tenets, and we will then be true to ourselves, to our fellows, and to our GOD.

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Bro. A. S. RICHARDSON, Deputy Grand Master, also submitted a valmable report. He concludes his paper with admirable notices of Bros. G. H. BRINGHURST, for twenty-two years Grand Secretary of the Grand iLodge, and GEO. M . PATRICK, twice Grand Master. The character of the latter is thus summed up: Upon the personal characteristics of Past Grand Ma.ster PATRICK it were hardly necessary now to enlarge, b u t I may say, and more could hardly be said, that in all essential attributes, mental and moral, he seemed as nearly as any I have ever known to •come up to the ideal of a perfect man, and certainly none c*i hope to carry with them a fairer n a m e and fame than followed him to his last resting place.

Grand secretary .SWAI.V notes as evidence of the prosperous condition •of the fraternity, that the number of lodjres delinquent in the payment of dues, has, when compared with the report of the preceding year, decreased nearly one-half, there being one hundred and thirty then, and only seventy this year. The Directors of the Masonic Widows' and Orphans' Home reported !the investment of S20,000 towards the erection of such Home, which will :be undertaken when the fund amounts to S100,000. The Report on Correspondence was submitted by Bro. THOMAS M . MATTHEWS, chairman of the committee. Like all hi.s former reports, it is jDervaded by a fraternal spirit and marked by a genial courtesy. For his kind notice of Kansas (1889), we send hiin thanks. Under Maine,he quotes as follows from Bro. DRU.M.MOXD'S report: " H e u n d e r t a k e s again to make it plain that t h e constituticui of his Grand Lodge .provides that w h e n the Grand Lodge reverses the action of a lodge for illegality in its •proceedings, the accused shall, nevertheless, not be thereby restored to membership in Shis lodge; he succeeds in so doir.g. because the constitution does so provide ; we have "never contested t h i s ; our position is that thU vcrtj provLiUm 'if the ctmstUtUioa is unjust, oinmasonic and wicked, because it declares that when the Grand Lodge finds that a •lodge has illegally and unjustly deprived a brother of his rights, he shall nevertheless, r e m a i n deprived of a part of those rights thus illegally and unjustly takeu from him." A n d t h e r e t o replies t h u s : We are sorry we cannot agree with Bro. DKU.MMOND that it is " unjust, unmasonic .and wicked " for a Grand Lodge to restore a suspended or expelled mason to all his former rights a n d privileges,and not ( except) to membership in the lodge. The Grand Lodge of Texas reserves to itself the right to assume original jurisdiction,and to restore -or not to membership,as in its judgment it deems best for the interest of all concerned, and we believe this the better course. It not infrequently happens that the restored member prefers n o t to be restored to membership, and often the lodge does not desire it. Being restored otherwise, he occupies the position of a non-afiiliate with a dimit in his pocket, and Is left free to choose his own home, the lodge,of coure, to which he may -apply, being willing to receive him. How the placing of him in such a position can be -either •' unjust, unmasonic or wicked,*' we fail to perceive.

Under this subject we had our say in former reports, and therefore .refrain from further comment, except to remark that when our Grand Lodge reverses the action of a lodge and restores a brother, it restores liim to all the rights and privileges of a mason, but not to membership "in that lodge. Quoting from Bro. INNES, that " masonry is color-blind," Bro. MATTHEWS says:

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We do not think that this is any place for the discussion of a political question, tiut we are free to say that in political matters loe are '" not indifferent to color," As we have and know the black man — the negro —we would not willingly have h i m placed i n a p o s i t i o n where h e would,or eonld, ruleoverM^. And place Bro.lNXESin o u r s h o e s , neithor would he. Without canvassing what the future may bring about, he certainly is •not now lit ^> rule.

Suppose wG were to admit, for argument's sake, what Bro,lN'XES says, t h a t if—yes IF — he came to our Iodide room door regularly and legitimately made, and in everyway worthy and well qualified, we might, under masonic law, have to open t h e door a n d let him in. But there's that i / i n the way, a little word, but possessed of a " mighty " big m e a n i n g ; but then, are there any regularly constituted or chartered negro lodges? If so, where are they V By veyro we mean lodges of those who have been slaves, or of their direct descendants. If there are any. we certainly do not known, nor have we -ever heard of their wbereabouts. Thereare, we have been told, negro lodges here a m o n g us, in Texas,but they are clandestine,and won't fill our brother's bill, and iheii members, of course, cannot gain admittance into our lodges. The discussion of this question nam, it seems to us, is premature, and might very profitably be let alone. The regularly made and so qualified negro mason has yet to be made, and what Grand I.odge will first authorize the making? We do not believe It will be done at any time soon by any •Grand Lodge uorth of MASON and DIXON'S line, and we feel very sure that no one south of it will do so in years, and years, AND YEARS TO COMK — I F EVEK! For our p a r t , we are

now done with this question, and let us all so agree.

In his review of Pennsylvania, he quotes from Bro. VAUX'S report touching the action of foreign Grand Lodges in disregarding the rights of American Grand Lodges, and suggesting a course to counteract the -eflf(;ct, as follows: " I t is a very serious question which this correspondence has raised. Our Grand Lodges must of necessity take the subject into careful consideration. If rejected material in lodges under the jurisdiction of an American Grand Lodge can go to England, Ireland or Scotbvid, and there, on a visit of either business or pleasure, be initiated into freemasonry, and on their return to their homes, with a dimit from t h e foreign lo'dge, assert their application, it will be a disaster to the best interests of the Craft. " Reading the following correspondence, it would seem that the rights of American Grand Lodges are n o t only ignored, b u t rejected as unworthy of even respectful consideration. If no other remedy can be adopted, if foreign Grand Lodges are insistent in their disregard of the views of our Grand Lodges, then we are prepared to consider if non-intercourse would n o t b e a f i n a l protection against —to-call it by no stronger term — an abuse of masonic authority."

Which receives this endorsement: This is a question wnich, we think, well demands the careful and thoughtful attention of every Grand Lodge in America. L e t u s e i t h e r o p e n l y or tacitly submit to such an •outrage (we can call it by no milder name), and the doctrine of Grand Lodge sovereignty within its territory becomes a meaningless farce. The question covfrov/s vs — the issue if^, upon us. Let its meet i' squarely as -men ami masov8,cven though, as much as it is to be depre•cated, non-intercour.se must be the result.

Under Tennessee, he copies from the report Bro. SMITII s remarks on prohibition, and comments us follows: All we have got to say about this,is, we were and are a pro/iibifionis/, but we are fornenst mixing u p ma-'^onry with it by ina^iing a. prohibition society of it, or taking it on .as an appendage to the party. Masonry,as for lo, these ages, it has done, can stand upon its own merits, interfering with no man's duty to his GOD, his country or himself, a n d ^prohibition should be permitted to do so, too, if it can. We down this way. however Bro. S.MiTH. do not claim or admit that prohibition should have a n y t h i n g to do with politics, but t h a t in politics proper it is n e u t r a l ; that it is a party in which all political •creeds can and may unite.

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Upon this great question, the fraternity of Kansas long ago took a decided stand, which we most heartily support. We also note that Grand Lodges, one after another, are falling into line, and the prospect is thafc so.on anti-prohibition Grand Lodges will, in this country, be reduced toa small minority. AVe have by no means exhausted Bro. M.'s store of good things, but the publication of the membership of ourlodges thisyear warns us to abstain from further quotation and remarks. A. S. RICHARDSON, Houston, M.'.VV.-. Grand Master. WJI. F . Sw.Ai.N', Houston, R.'.W.-. Grand Secretary.

UTAH—1890. Nineteenth annual connniunication, January 21,-22, 1890. jSTumber of Lodges, 7; Aggregate Membership, 475. Bright and crisp as those for the preceding eighteen j'ears, are theProceedings of the Grand Lodge of Utah for 1890, which now lay before us. They are doubly welcome because they announce the early decay of that rascally power which has dominated and cursed the Territory forforty years. Bro. ABBOT RODNEY HEYWOOD, Grand Master, delivered a well prepared address. ' Of the material prosperity he said: The year that has elapsed since last we met within these walls, has been one of signal advance in material prosperity for our Territory, there has been an addition of new blood and a quickening of the circulation of the old, t h a t makes a permanent and prosperous country assured.

Fraternal mention was made of the bretliren who had passed away during the j'ear. He decided that, though a committee reported adversely on an application for the degrees, the ballot must be spread. A brother who had been expelled from his lodge but who had been restored by Grand Lodge, applied for affiliation with another lodge. The application was referred to him, and he held that tlie applicant must first seek admission to his former lodge. The first decision was endorsed by the Committee on Jurisprudence.. The second was not approved by the same committee, since the applicant was a non-affiliate holding a Grand Lodge certificate of good standing, and might therefore apply for affiliation to any lodge in the jurisdiction. He also suggested that the time — twelve months — for residence in the Territory before one could petition for the degrees, was unnecessarily long, and also that it would contribute to the welfare and growth of the Order, if the annual communications of Grand Lodge were held in different cities. Said committee did not approve of either suggestions,, and their report as a whole was adopted.

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The following extract under " Delinquent Dues," we cordially en• dorse: The subject has been often discussed, and although remedies have been devised -and applied, yet the evil is still with us and the question a vital one. To me it seems to-day the most serious problem that we have to cope with. Among the d e l i n q u e n t -class can be found excellent men and generous minds, often indeed the public spirited •citizen, open in heart and purse, becomes the tardy brother. May it not be possible that in all our debates and legislation upon this subject, that we have not sulhciently studied the causes which produce this efTeet. JIasonry is a privilege, blessed to those who are permitted to join, not a burden, grumblingly to be borne, and yet Secretaries •continually have to dun members for dues or else see them unpaid. The logical conclusion is irresistible that the brethren do not find that diversion in the lodge meet-ings, and the practical application of the teachings of masonry in everyday life, t h a t •their minds hunger for. Entertainments under the patronage or direct control of masons, and banquets where each and every brother caa discuss the pleasant side of life, while enjoying GOD'S bounty, would, in my judgment, not only be within the purview of our Institution, but tend to disseminate fraternal association and thereby quicken ••the blood of the fraternity, keeping alive its benificent teachings, and the executive officers should bend their energies to not only promote the social side of masonry, b u t •should further make it their duty to aid their members in the ordinary affairs of life, lighten where possible their sorrows and lend a helping hand to their material ad•vancement. This done and I feel sure that the list of delinquents would be cut down.

The entertainment mentioned would be nothing new in masonry, for such was formerly the custom in the lodges of the olden time, and • even now is in vogue in lodges of several jurisdictions. Let it be revived and become general, then the cry of dues will dwindle to a whisper and soon cease. But enough, for we have urged this upon the fraternity in times gone by, giving at some length what to us were good reasons for its .adoption. Bro. DiEiiL, as usual, contributed reports as Grand Secretary and •Grand Librarian, a Special Report on Correspondence, a beautiful sketch • of the life, character and services of PHILIP HENKY EMEI!,SON, Past Grand Master, and the General Report on Correspondence. His report as Grand Secretary concludes with this sad information: Friends and Brothers of the Grand Lodge: All my reports this year are incomplete. :ln December last I stood in the presence of t h e great mystery of all mysteries, in the presence of death and by the side of an open grave. My only dear daughter, the image -of her good mother, kind and charitable, industrious and accomplished, a true woman, passed away and entered the limitless realms of an unknown world. She is gone, never to return. The only consolation her husljand, parents and brother have in the hours of their bereavement is t h a t her whole life was of such a character t h a t it answered Tthe expressions of the Persian poet HAFIZ ; "On parent's knees, a naked new-born child. Weeping thou sat'st while all around thee smiled. So live that, sinking to thy last long sleep. Thou may'st smile while all around thee weep." Satisfied that her good mother would watch tenderly over her new-born babe she turned her face toward the three most dear to her who surrounded her bedside— husband, mother and father—and with a happy smile on her face went lo sleep—the sleep that knows no waking. Her short life was a happy life. But how terrible the affliction •and how piercing the grief. I loved her so much a n d felt so happy in her happiuess. Pardon me. I cannot say more. t

We who have followed three children to their graves can well appire-ciate the feelings of our afflicted brother, who has our deep sympathy in -his bereavement.

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F r o m his r e p o r t as G r a n d L i b r a r i a n , we learn t h a t a t t h e close of t h e masonic year of 1888, their library contained 7,253 books, and at t h e corr e s p o n d i n g d a t e , 1889, t h e r e w e r e 7,562, an increase of 310 books. D u r ing t h e year 9,487 books were loaned out. H i s conviction of t h e utility of t h a t collection,is expressed as follows:" My personal observation has convinced me that onr library has done as much to change the sky in Utah from dark to light as any other liberal institution, the mission schools and churches not excepted. G r a n d Lodge adopted Bro. D I E H L ' S Special R e p o r t on Correspondence together with the a p p e n d e d resolutions, recognizing t h e U n i t e d G r a n d Lodge of Victoria a n d t h e G r a n d Lodge of N o r t h Dakota. T h e Coniniittee on G r a n d Secretary's Report, confining them.selves to his great loss—given above in his own words — s u b m i t t e d a r e p o r t • which in delicacy of language a n d fine feeling is unrivaled in masonic l i t e r a t u r e . I t m u s t have been a soothing b a l m to his grief, and, being c o n c u r r e d in b y t h e Grand Body, mu-st h a v e satisfied h i m t h a t he had t h e profound s y m p a t h y of a b a n d of b r o t h e r s by whom he was loved. Bro. D I E H L ' S salary was raised from SJ.DOO to S600. Well, if h e d o e s n o t e a r n t h a t we are much m i s t a k e n in t h e e x t e n t and worth of his services. A motion to procure new jewels for G r a n d Lodge, to be made of p u r e U t a h silver, at a cost not exceeding S150, w a s " u n a n i m o u s l y carried." Bro. D I E H L ' S Report on Correspondence includes reviews of t h e Proceedings of fifty-five Grand Lodges. H e quotes this ruling of t h e G r a n d Master of A l a b a m a : " A Master Mason w h o connects himself w i t h t h e M o r m o n C h u r c h , b u t does n o t teach, practice, nor believe in polygamy does not commit a masonic offense," a n d t h e n comments as follows: All that we have to say on this decision is, that if the Master Mason connected himself with the so-called Josephite branch of the Mormon Church he is all right, but if with the so-called Brighamlte branch, he handled the truth mighty carelessly when he declared that he did not believe in polygamy, simply because it is one of the principal tenets of that branch of the Mormon Church, and no man can be a member of it unless he believes in it; in the course of time he will teach it. and finally practice it. We have not lived in Utah for three and twenty years for nothing, and know whereof we speak. If Grand Master GREENE had read the decision of Grand Master H. C. TOMPKIMS (Proceedings Alabama, 1880), and the M.'.W.'. Brother's remarks on the'unclean thing, he might have decided differently, and more in accordance with the pure teachings of freemasonry. As the decision of Grand Master GREENE stands we emphatically object, because we are too well posted, and know that in Alabama only Brighamites ply their game and gather proselytes. Bro. DiEHL favors t h e serving of refreshments a t meetings of t h e frat e r n i t y , t h u s giving a lift t o t h e r e c o m m e n d a t i o n , above quoted, of G r a n d Master H E Y W O O D .

K a n s a s (1889) receives k i n d notice. Toward t h e end of t h a t paper, h e says: Bro. BROWN, I was last summer in Kansas City for a short twelve hours, called at your office in the afternoon,and waited until nearly train time, and nothing I regretted more than that I could not look into your true eyes, and shake your warm hand. It was

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a great loss to me.aud somewhat marred the pleasure I had with brethren on and during my trip east. Will you ever come west? I met Grand Master LAMB here last spring,, a n d would be ever so glad to see you once in t h e Mormon Zion. My home will be open to you.

We regret our absence, for there is no other brother we would more gladly meet than Bro. DIEHL. AS to coming west we cannot promise;: but yet we hope to shake hands and exchange greetings with you, especially when the Mormon ceases to rule your city. In one of his reports Bro. DIEHL said that " on the lOth of February next the body politic, which has for forty years misruled our rich and fair Territory and stood in the way of its progress will crumble down. On. its ruins the body masonic ought to erect a temple that will stand till time shall be no more. Brothers, our time has come. Let us be up and. doing." The following Bro. DIEHL extracts from Bro. HEDGES' report: Bro. DIEHL speaks of Montana as a " sister dependency." You will have to changethat style hereafter, for Montana will be a sovereign State before our Grand Lodge meets again. We postponed our a n n u a l communication this year to await that happy event,and when Montana with her three attendant sisters goes up to Washington withi voices t h a t will be heeded and votes t h a t will be felt, the Gentiles of Utah will have more friends at court, and no Jack-Mormon need apply. • Don't arrange for your funeraL yet, Bro. D. There are good times coming.

And then sends back this reply: No more fears, Bro. HEDGES, they passed away like the snow on a May day. As sure as the sun rises to-morrow over the peaks of the snow-capped Wasatch Mountains the 10th day of February next will nail Mormon rule on t h e wall in this city at least, and you better make haste and put your carpet bag in order to be here and join in the procession. I t will be a glorious one, and will beat a n y t h i n g of t h e k i n d this country ever saw. And will the American citizen of Utah not have reason to rejoice ? The struggle has been for the last quarter of a century to Americanize Utah, and as the central stake of the Saint's kingdom passes out of priestly control other cities will soon follow (Ogden has already), and in a few more years fair Utah, with its mines full of precious metals, its health-giving Salt Lake Sea, its pure air, and its rich lands, where — •' fleecy flocks the hills adorn. And valleys smile with waving corn," will knock at t h e door of Congress for a n independent and Sovereign State, and it will! be granted, because the men that will ask this high privilege will be free citizens, not slaves; they will think for themselves, and vote for themselves, and not be dictated by t h e priests of the Mormon Church what they should t h i n k and how they must vote.When t h a t event comes to pass Utah need not stand back before any State in the Union,. Montana not excepted.. Look out for the rival, Bro. HEDGES, she is coming.

Well, brothers, let the Mormon body crumble and its dust be so scattered that it can never be reembodied. Let the good times come; all decent men and women will hail their dawn and sing songs of rejoicingover the deliverance of Utah from Mormonism. ARTHUR MORRIS GRAXT, Salt Lake City, M.'.W.'. Grand Master. CHRISTOPHER DIEHL, ( P . 0. Box 275) Salt Lake City, E.'.W.'. Grand. Secretary.

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VEKIHOX T ^ 1 8 9 0 . Ninety-seventh annual communication, June 11-12, 1890. Number of Lodges, 100; Aggregate Membership, 8,742. The Proceedings are graced with a portrait of L. C. BUTLER, M . D., •Grand Master, 1881,1882. The address of Bro. GEORGE W . WING, Grand Master, reads smoothly, .and though restricted to matters of immediate home concern, will prove •of interest to readers outside of the State. By way of introduction he alludes in happy phrase to the surroundings which greeted the convention and inspired action. The losses by death sustained by other jurisdictions are fraternally mentioned. Among those at home who ended life, he records his estimate of two brethren, Bros. WILLIAM BRINSMAID and ASAPH T . TAFT.

'The former was very prominent in the A. A. S. Kite. His summary of the reports of the D.-. D.'. G.'. Masters shows that with very few exceptions the lodges were improving in work and enjoying fair prosperity. If any lodges were languishing, he recommended the holding of district meetings to arouse their energies and bring them up to the line of activity. Under "Visitations," he said — and we commend its perusal to the -attention of the Masters of our lodges: It has been m y pleasure to mak5 visits to t h e subordinate lodges in this jurisdiction whenever opportunity ofTered, a n d I have attended about one-halt of the district meetings. It was my purpose to have attended all, but by reason of the date of the later •meetings, professional engagements prevented my doing so. The importance of these .gatherings c a n n o t be over-estimated. Everywhere the work was well done, the brethren attentive and earnest, t h e attendance large. Nor were the social features of these -occasions omitted. I n these times when we are wedded to our business avocations, I fear we are inclined to make too few sacrifices for the cause of masonry, contenting our- • selves with t h e reflection t h a t our presence at t h e lodge will not be missed, and so gradually lose o u r interest in t h e cause and in o u r brethren. I believe t h a t much of this apathy would be obviated, if more attention was paid to the social element of masonry. I do not mean by this that there must be an elaborate banquet at such gatherings, in order to induce a n attendance, b u t if it was made -the custom to have some slight repast, about which the brethren should assemble, it wonld promote good-foUowship, increase the circle of acquaintance and infuse a kindly feeling among t h e brotherhood, which is born of dipping our hand in the dish with our neighbor. If lodges would inaugurate the plan of visiting each other, increasing the •opportunities for becoming acquainted and promoting a friendly rivalry, it would red o u n d to t h e benefit of masonry, as well as increase the attendance atj their regular communications.

In the following paragraph, he reprehends lodges for a practice which we are glad to say has never yet been resorted to in Kansas, though • others quite as unmasonic may have been to a limited extent indulged in, in order to discover who dared exercise his indisputable right. Bro. WING, as the committee of the Grand Lodge, Grand Chapter and Grand Commandery, presented a combination jewel to Bro. ALFRED A. HALL, as a testimonial of his services in those Grand Bodies.

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The subjoined extracts from the report of the Committee on the <5rand Master's Address, sustain his position on the social element and secrecy of the ballot: The words of the Grand Master relative to the greater cultivation of the social element of masonry are the words of wisdom, and must meet with the approbation of all. We emphatically endorse his views upon the secrecy of the ballot. It is at once .a foundation stone, and a bulwark of our Institution. Every Master should impress this upon the m i n d of every candidate, and every brother should constantly bear it in mind. It can not be too often repeated, and it must not be forgotten, t h a t t h e secret ballot is a sacred trust, which no brother may betray voluntarily, and which no brother may force another to betray, directly or indirectly.

In accordance with the special report of the Committee on Correspondence, Bro. MARSH 0. PERKINS, the Grand Lodges of North Dakota and New South Wales were recognized and an exchange of repre.sentatives recommended. Bro. MAHSH O. PERKINS submitted a clever Keport on Correspondence. In the review of Dakota, the following is quoted from Grand Master BRADEN'IS address: I t h i n k a petitioner for the degrees should be elected to receive them and t h a t no •objection to his advancement should be entertained after be has received the E.'. A.\ •degree. After having received that degree he is a mason and our brother. He has rights as well as we who are older in the service, and I t h i n k he should be permitted to ^advance, or, if unworthy of advancement, be disciplined. If not worthy to be made a M.', M.'. he should not be in the fraternity at all.

Thereon Bro. PERKINS comments thus: This is the correct position in the eyes of Vermont, and we t h i n k Grand Lodge •erred in j u d g m e n t in not following his recommendation. It is not so many years since an E.'. A.*, had other rights and privileges in the lodge room t h a n to be merely taken by the h a n d and called a brother. Having once taken the O. B. he is a mason a n d •stands on a different plane from a profane. In the case of the latter, it is our opinion that it is just that an objection should have the weight of a black ball. But in t h e case • of a brother, objections as justly ought to be sustained by charges regularly preferred, and conviction after due trial should alone debar advancement. Unquestionably Grand Master BRADEN will yet see the Grand Lodge of his own opinion.

We have often expressed a like opinion, and the longer we live the .stronger is our conviction of its rightness. Grand Master HALL having decided that an illiterate candidate was ineligible, Bro. JOHNSON of Indiana, remarked that," This is new doctrine to us. What becomes of the oft repeated assertion, ' I t is the internal .and not external qualifications, etc' AVe do not understand this to be the 'unwritten law,' or even a universally enacted regulation." Bro. PERKINS comments as follows: However the subject m a y b e considered.Bro. JOHNSON, it strikes us t h a t the ability to read and write in a civilized community in this day and generation is more of an int e r n a l than an external qualification. The " s u n do move," but neither the earth, nor masonry is stationary. All are progressing, and " internal qualifications" can by no means lag behind.

We think the Vermonters are right. A candidate for masonic honors in Kansas who could neither read nor write would never get within the •outer gate of a lodge.

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Under Kansas —which receives fraternal attention, Bro. PERKIKS gives their practice respecting objection. He says: Vermont holds t h a t an objection to initiation has t h e same weight as a black-ball, and bars the initiation of t h e petitioner for the term of one year, unless the objection be withdrawn before the expiration of that time. An objection to the advancement of an Entered Apprentice, or a Fellow Craft, must be sustained by charges regularly p r e ferred. If after due trial, t h e accused is acquitted he is entitled to advancement. As said elsewhere, Vermont believes that an Entered Apprentice, or F'ellow Craft, has more rights in t h e masonic household than has a profane. And being a Vermonter we naturally believe her way in this matter is nearer right t h a n is t h a t of Kansas, and other jurisdictions entertaining similar views on the subject.

In respect to the difficulty existing between the Grand Lodges of Ohio and Tennessee, Bro. PERKINS speaks in this wise: We regret to find the difticulty with Ohio still unsettled. It is rather singular that' a " tempest in a t e a p o t " should have arisen in a t t e m p t i n g the exchange of fraternalcourtesies, h u t such seems to be the case. Possibly Grand Master BUBDIOK acted toohastily in recalling the commission of the representative of t h a t Grand Lodge near Tennessee. Granted he did, the latter has no ground for complaint. In our opinion the arbitrary action of Grand Master INGERSOLL in a t t e m p t i n g to dictate to Ohio, and his insistance u p o n n a m i n g a representative k n o w n to be distasteful to that Grand Lodge, u'as sufficient cause for Grand Master BUP.DICK'S action. But we have neithertime nor inclination to discuss the question further, and only hope t h a t full fraternal relations may be restored between the two jurisdictions, if they have not already been,, before the year again rolls a r o u n d . ,

Much more worth the attention of the reading and reflecting masonsmight be culled from our brother's fine report, but we have reached theend of our cable-tow, and so bid a hearty good night. GEORGE W . WING, Montpelier, M.'.W.'. Grand Master. WARREN G . REYNOLDS, Burlington, R.'.W.'. Grand Secretary.

VIRGINIA— 1 8 8 9 . One hundred and twelfth annual communication, December 10-12,. 1889. Number of Lodges, 223; Aggregate Membership. 9,400. Grand Master, EOBERT T. CRAIGHILL, in the opening of his address announced the death of their beloved Deputy Grand Master, R.'.W.'. GEORGE. H i N E S JOKDAN.

A special Grand Lodge was convened, and with the assistance of a; local lodge, the remains of that worthy brother were consigned to the grave • with masonic honors. He found everything in the Grand Jurisdiction in such prosperous condition, owing to the foresight, labors and skill of immediate predecessor, Bro. WILLIAM F . DRINKAED, that he made no changes and renewed all his appointments. He reported that, as a general rule, the Order was flourishing throughout the State. Having found masonry languishing in a few localities, he^ sought out the causes and was then satisfied they were removing;

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While here and there there might be outcroppings which if suffered to develop, would become elements of disturbance, he thought it would only be necessary to point them out to Grand Lodge in order to secure their arrest, and maintain the conservatism characteristic of Virginia masons. He further said: The time can never come, I believe, when this noble body of masons can be betrayed into intemperate action on any question, or led away from its safe moorings of a hundred years and more into any of the untried fields of modern experimentalism. The adage, "tempnra TmUaniur, et nos mutamui in illis," does not apply to freemasonry as known an .1 practiced in Virginia; on the contrary, we not only prescribe b u t we practice the motto, "semper cadem;" a n d woe betide t h e day, brethren, when we materially depart from it.

The adoption of the new Methodical Digest by Grand Lodge at its last preceding communication, he regarded as its most important act. In order to give it fair play he had studiously avoided as far as possible the rendering of new decisions. He earnestly besought the Grand Body to test the new Digest. In befitting words he mentioned the loss of four brethren, one of whom was a D.-. D.-.G.'. M.-. During the year he presided at the laying of the corner-stones of three â&#x20AC;˘public edifices and constituted a newly chartered lodge. â&#x20AC;˘ Here we give his report of what a lodge can do in the way of charity: I cannot forbear calling attention, briefly, to t h e Home and Eetreat for t h e Siclc and Wounded, owned and conducted by Marshall Lodge, No. 39, of Lynchburg. This charity was established in the year 1886; and,after struggling through its " day of small things," has, already, in the fourth year of its existence, developed into one of t h e recognized institutions of the city. With . its steadily increasing patronage, the " H o m e and Retreat" issteadily increasing its capacity, and is now engaged in the constructionof new buildings and other betterments.

Pleasant mention is made of the visit of an Illinois lodge to that of Alexandria, Washington, over which Gen. WASHINGTON once presided as W.'.M.'., andthe conferring of the M.'.M.". degree on an F.'.O.'.by the visitors. The work, he said, was done with great skill, and there were many things suggestive of improvement upon the modes of some of our Virginia workmen. Dispensations were granted to form and open six new lodges. In grateful words he returned thanks to the Craft for the amenities received from them. Charters to six lodges U. D. were voted by the Grand Body and one dispensation continued. The committee charged to prepare a testimonial to the memory of Bro. WILLIAM TERRY, P.'.G.'.M.-., who lost his life in attempting to cross

a swollen stream, submitted a paper worthy all concerned. A special committee to whom the matter was referred, presented a fine memorial of Bro. GEORGE HINES JORDAN, Deputy Grand Master, who. passed away while in masonic harness.

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The Committee on a Home for Orphans, through the munificent offer of 16,000 by Bro. A. G. BABCOOK to begin with, were able to report as follows: 1. T h a t i t is expedient to establish a Masonic Home, a n d t h a t t h e work may be commenced at once. 2. That t h e na m e of t h e institution b e t h e " Masonic Home of Virginia." 3. T h a t t h e Grand Master of Masons i n Virginia be authorized a n d requested to aT^point nine Master Masons, who shall constitute t h e first Board of Governors of the insi itutioD, and t h a t t h e said board as soon as appointed, shall proceed to talie the necess.iry steps to have the institution incorporated, a n d to secure t h e necessary funds, by d o n a t i o n s or otherwise, for establishing a n d carrying on t h e institution. 4. That t h e said Board shall report proceedings to each Grand Annual Communication of the Graad Lodge.

Bro. W. F. DRINK ARD, P.'. G.'. M.'., presented a report of much interest. Under District of Columbia, he points out the advantages of dual membership, as follows: The advantage is to the lodge. I t enables a lawyer to hold membership in each of several counties i n which h e practices, a n d thus to help weak lodges. I t enables a brother of any o n e of ten lodges in this city to serve a second lodge as'its Master or in any other capacity, without quitting his mother lodge. Here, where refreshments are served a t every meeting, a brother might dislike to visit loo often no matter how fond he was of so doing. We have never had a n y trouble growing o u t of dual membership, unless we call it trouble to regulate it. We mean t h a t so far as we know, no two lodges have, ever had a disagreement as to t h e status of a brother belonging to both lodges. â&#x20AC;˘

Every brother has the right to enjoy and express his own opinion, therefore we say we do not favor dual membership, for the reason that a . brother can only serve fairly and fully one lodge, and in behalf of that his best efforts are due. ROBERT T . ORAIGHILL, Lynchburg, M.'.W.'. Grand Master. WiLLiAJi B. ISAACS, Kichmond, R.-.W.'. Grand Secretary.

W ASH INGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1890. Thirty-third annual communication, June 10-32, 1890. Number of Lodges, 62; Aggregate Membership, 3,02.5. A portrait of Bro. THOMAS MILBURS RKBD, Grand Secretary, is an ap-

priate frontispiece to the Proceedings. Grand Master, WILLIAM A.FAIRWEATHER,delivered an address which will compare very favorably with the best of such papers from his predecessors.

In the opening, he eloquently calls attention to the industry and thrift of his fellow citizens, and the growing prosperity throughout the State. Pausing, he mentions the great loss to the fraternity by the death of Bro. THOMAS TAYLOR MINOR, P.'. G.'. M.\, who was drowned in Puget

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guished brother is a beautiful tribute to eminent worth, alilie honorable to tlie living and dead.- At the same time Bro. MINOR perished, a son of GRANVILLE O. HALLER, P.'. G.'. M.'., lost his life.

He also records the deaths of two useful brethren, officers of their lodge. Fraternal mention was made of the bereavement of other Grand Lo<tges. During the year, dispensations to form ten new lodges were granted, three lodges constituted and the memorial stones of three buildings laid by proxies. A few special dispensations were granted and two refused ; the latter were requests by two lodges for permission to appear as such and attend the. Easter services of a commandery. His refusal to grant the permi.ssion souglit, will be approved by the intelligent mason though he may be a Knight Templar. Under " Decisions," he made the following suggestions, which to our mind, are quite as applicable in other jurisdictions as in Washington: During the past year, the labor imposed upon the Grand Master, in the way of corro.'ipOTidence. has been quite onerous. Letters have been innumerable calling"for w h a t the wi-iler is pleased to call a decision. In no single iustance do I find anything reach ing to that dignity. Opinions only seemed to be required. At all events, construction of ihc Constitution and By-Laws of the Grand Lodge and the decisions of iny predecessors have pretty fairly answered all demands. A more familiar acquaintance with these documents is ttio unquestioned need of the hour. Masters of lodges would in my judgment have less appeals sncli as I have alluded to. if tliey themselves were more familiar with these accepted fundamentals of our Institution. The practicing lawyer is expected to be familiar with the laws of his State, and where he is faulty in this particular, he may expect his clientage occasionally plunged in error.

Under " Honorary Membership,'' he quoted their law and i nterpreted it as fellow's; " T h a t any lodge within this jurisdiction, may, at a stated communication, elect any Master Mason who has been a mason in good standing for a term of not less t h a n twenty years, an honorary member of such lodge." The evident motive u n d e r l y i n g this provision shows a good and a proper spirit, such as might be expected to be t h e result of masouic teaching; and while this is true, the construction of the law may be of such a character as to lead to lengths never contemplated, and might, when carried to the extreme, result in abuse. That every Master Mason ought to contribute his dues, thus aiding in the maintenance of the Order, is the universal judgment of the fraternity. When a brother becomes aged or infirm, or when his financial ability absolutely forbids, it is then, and then only, that our charity shines with its brighest lustre, when it is extended to the rescue of such. The provision quoted evidently contemplated this condition in life, a n d none other. I n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h a r e s o l u t i o n of G r a n d L o d g e , a u t h o r i z i n g t h e G r a n d M a s t e r t o u s e t h e c h a r i t y fund to assist lodges t h a t h a d suffered b y fire o r o t h e r w i s e , h e d r e w o n t h a t f u n d t o t h e a m o u n t of $ 1 2 5 i n f a v o r of a l o d g e . B u t h e r e c o m m e n d e d i n f u t u r e t h a t s a i d f u n d b e k e p t f o r t h e following u s e : . I would suggest the propriety of having this fund kept, and let it be appropriated for the relief of distressed i n d i v i d u a l masons, and those dependent upon t h e m ; it

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seems more in consonance with the design of the donors of this money. You will recollect its original design was to relieve brethren at Galveston, Texas, who had suffered loss from Are on November 13,1885, and not being so used, was returned to us by the Grand Master of that jurisdiction. A masonic temple a n d a lodge room were destroyed by fire. T h e i r relations with o t h e r j u r i s d i c t i o n s w e r e reported h a r m o n i o u s . H e r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t t h e i r u n b o u n d P r o c e e d i n g s b e b o u n d u p for t h e use of t h e i r lodges. D u r i n g t h e year h e visited t w e n t y lodges, a n d spoke t h u s of t h e i r condition, e t c . : Generally I find the brethren meeting in convenient and comfortable halls, well supplied with necessary paraphernalia for lodge purposes. These visits were exceedingly pleasant to me, and I seize this oecasiou and take pleasure in returning thanks to the brethren for the kind and fraternal greeting which on every hand I received. J u d g i n g from the r e p o r t s of t h e District D e p u t i e s and h i s own observations, G r a n d Master gave it as h i s opinion t h a t their present metliod of d i s s e m i n a t i n g t h e p r i v a t e work was a failure, because as h e said, " T h e Masters of o u r lodge.s a r e so engrossed in t h e o r d i n a r j ' vocations of life t h a t t h e y find it impossible to a t t e n d t h e schools. T h e y cannot do i t for w a n t of t i m e . Their b u s i n e s s would suffer, and they cannot neglect t h e i r m e a n s of livelihood." G r a n d Master KEED s u b m i t t e d a very c o m p l e t e official report. T h e i n t r o d u c t i o n is admirable a n d from it w e e x t r a c t this p a r a g r a p h : Having''dolled " our" swaddling" garments as a territorial organization since our • last meeting, being blessed with the privileges incident to free sovereign statehood, and living ill a land and a country singularly endowed with propitious greatness in oil those choice.'^t elements that contribute to man's peace, prosperity, comfort and enjoyment, why should we not be glad and rejoice in each other's happiness? not forgetting to return devout thanks to Him from whom all blessings flow. ^Ve give h i s report of t h e " r e t u r n s a n d condition of their lodges," thus: With few exceptions, the lodges have been prompt in making returns and in payment of their annual dues this year. The report.s generally evince skill and efficiency on the part of lodge Secretaries, and but few errors of note have been detected. :n

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The reports show that the lodges generally are in a very prosperous condition, and a proportionately large amount of work done during the year. The new lodge —State Lodge. No. 68, U. D.—at Tacoma, " takes the palm," having been in existeuoe less than four months, has conferred sixty-three degrees and received forty-five members byafliliatiou. Its membership to start with was fifty, which is now increased to one hundred and seventeen. This, indeed, is a remarkable showing. While it will be seen that a few lodges have fallen off in membership, in most cases this has arisen from a change of membership to other lodges, notably in the organization of new lodges. Upon the whole, there has been a large increase in membership, and general prosperity, financially and numerically, prevails throughout the jurisdiction. Bro. JAMES B . HAVDEN s u b m i t t e d t h e R e p o r t on Necrology, whicli i n c l u d e d a biographical s k e t c h of Bro. THOMAS TAYLOR MIXOR, P.'. G.'.

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But the best of the papers submitted in luemory of that noble brother, 'was the following In Memoriam, by Bro. LEVI ANKENY, P.*. G.'. M.". : From time immemorial it has been the custom of mankind to mourn for their •dead. For the affliction of death, we are given the sweet consolation of a hope in future life. As all must die in the body, we plant the acacia that their memory may be ever -green. A stern sense of duty, an inflexible fidelity to his trust, self-denial and sympathy for those in affliction —of such was the character and life of this good man. There is a subtle essence of charity and self-denial cnwoven in the lives of men. "The same spirit that moved the hairy-handed .KSAU to say to JACOB." Take them brother, there is enough for both," modified by the attrition of ages, caused the dying SIDNEY to :give his last driuk of water to the wounded fellow-soldier. 'Tis the same figure we see walking with the meek and lowly, with the sin-stricken :and lepers. It is the •' mnn of sorrows and acquainled with grief" that the awful sufferings and bloody sweat in the garden of Geihsemanc could only bring from him, "Forgive them. Father, they know not what they do." These, my brethren, are the memories that live after good men, and shall live after •this good brother. Peace, my brother. Hest until that great day when the glad sea shall give up its dead. I t was " received by a rising vote a n d ordered spread upon t h e record o v e r t h e s i g n a t u r e of B r o . A N K I : N V . " T h e s a m e b r o t h e r p r e s e n t e d G r a n d L o d g e w i t h a n e w s e t of j e w e l s , for w h i c h t h e y r e t u r n e d t h a n k s . B r o . L o u i s ZFKGI^ER, of t h e S e l e c t C o m m i t t e e o n W o r k a n d L e c t u r e s , s u b m i t t e d a r e p o r t w h i c h w a s a d o p t e d , a n d c o n c l u d e s as follows: Firs'.— Thnt the original committee who revised and compiled the authorized and adopted standard work of this jurisdiction, be again made the 13oard of Custodians of the Work for the ensuing year, with authority to meet and compare their recollections of the work as adopted, with a view to make themselves as perfect in the work as possible, and to observe in every detail all the work and lectures as originally adopted by -this Grand Lodge at the annual Graud Communication in 1S8G. Secou'i.—That the M.'.W.-. Grand Master do appoint one Grand Lecturer, who is to be a brother of at least medium age, commanding appearance and good addre.ss. nnd •capable of inspiring confidence and respect among our brethren and lodges in the highest degree ; and whose first duty shall be to obtain the authorized work of this jurisdiction in perfect form and words from the Board of Custodians; and when tli us perfectly prepared, he should receive a certificate from said Board of Custodians, setting forth that he has the authorized work perfect, and t h a t he is now abundantly capable au-l •qualified to teach and disseminate the work of this Grand Lodge in a thorough and masterly m a n n e r ; and after he is possessed of such certificate of endorsement from .said Board of Custodians, the Grand Master shall then properly cominission said lectuu-r -and endow him with necessary authority to visit and convene any or all lodges of tliis jurisdiction and there disseminate and impart the authorized work of this Grand .1 nrisdiction and no other. And this Grand Lecturer, thus equipped and authorized, shall visit every lodge iu -our jurisdiction and thoroughly instruct it in the work and lectures of this Gnind Lodge,and as the Grand Master may direct; and he shall devote his entire time U* the instructing of the lodges during the whole year, and shall receive a salary of tuflve hundred dollars per a n n u m for his services as such lecturer, together with his actual traveling expenses, so incurred ; which amounts shall be paid by the Grand Lodge upon •certified vouchers and warrants upon the treasury.

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the business indicated, would fairly earn the salary provided as well as his expenses. We hope our Washington brethren will be fortunateenough to find a brother who will fill the bill. The Report on Correspondence was prepared by Bro. Louis ZIEGLER,. though submitted by Grand Secretary REED. It is the product of a live man, which, like all his masonic papers, bespeak a well informed ready writer. Kansas (1889) is pleasantlj', but very briefly noticed. He thinks he would prefer our own writing to the extracts contained in our report. The brother will, however, permit us to say, that onr reports are prepared for the perusal of the members of our home lodges, and as we are anxious to keep them up with the doings of the Craft abroad, we endeavor to gather up and preseijt in readable shape such things as will contribute to that end. JAMES EWEN EDMISTON, Dayton, M.'.W.-. Grand Master. THOMAS MIMWRNE EEED, Olympia, R.-.W.-. Grand Secretary.

AVEST V I U G I N r A — 1 8 8 9 . Twenty-flfth annual communication, November 12-13, 1889. jSTumber of Lodges, 89; Aggregate Membership, 4,074. Portraits of Grand Master FKANK BURT and Past Grand Masters Tnos.. H. LOGAN and ODELL S. LONG, adorn the Proceedings.

'Six special communications of Grand Lodge were held, thus giving an opportunity to the numerous members of the " A s " family to appear and play the parts of Grand Officers. Bro. GUSTAVE BEOWN, Grand Master, began his address in the usual formal style, a style which with profit to readers, might be abandoned. Of the harmony prevailing, he spoke as follows: The spirit of harmony existing within our borders is a tower of strength to the principles of our brotherhood, which seek the true enlightenment of the h u m a n race by the beneficent influences of brotherly love, t r u t h and peace. With us onr ancient landmarks have remained inviolate,—the guilding star to a bright course,—and upon the threshold of the ensuing year, I give it you strictly in charge to guard and protect them from innovations. T h e landmarks, with their ancient tests and formulas, should be treasured like t h e sacred scriptures, to which we must make no addition, and from which nothing must be taken away.

Their relations with other Grand Lodges were represented to be fraternal, and the members of Grand Lodge had been spared by death, though a few deaths had been reported by the lodges. Several applications to ballot short of the time fixed by law, were sent up, but were refused as was one to reballot. Lfpon this subject he wisely remarked; If the delays and forms of proceeding which our Order has thrown around the entrance to our Institution weary the patience of a n y who are seeking admission into o u r fraternity, I think it would be a happy riddance to be relieved of such ; for they wouldj

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not likely prove ornamental or profitable to the Institution. Wo should guard well theapproaches to our sacred temple. I t is easy to prevent the admission of an unworthy candidate, but once admitted, a great deal of trouble may be given and much injury done.

This is the kind of conservatism which we admire. Whenever it ismaintained the accessions to lodges are sound material and stand the severest tests. "Would that all Grand Masters were proof against beggingpetitions. Dispeiisations were granted to form three new lodges, and one lodge was constituted. Six decisions were reported; four were endorsed by the Committee on Jurisprudence, and the otliers disapproved. B\' one of the latter he decided tliat a year's residence in the State was necessar}' before a petition could be entertained. The committee found that such length of time exceeded the legal requirement. The other was upon the following facts: E. Lodge elected a candidate who was a residentot the jurisdiction of L. Lodge. The Master of E. Lodge asked L. Lodge to consent to conferring the degrees, but the latter refused.. Since L. made no complaint, and E. did not know that the candidate was out of its jurisdiction, Grand Master ijermitted E. to confer the degrees. In the first case the law was illegally extended, while in the second it was overridden. So in substance the committee reported, and were sustained by the Grand Body. Bro. ATKINSON, Grand Secretary, reports the "State of the Craft"" thus: From all the information I have received during the year just closed, I am pleased to a n n o u n c e that our fraternity throughout the State is in a flourishing condition. A few of the lodges are waning, but the great majority of them are healthy and growing. The absence of the majority of the a n n u a l reports of subordinate lodges prevents mefrom submitting,at this time, an exhibit of the initiations, passings and raisings for the year. This e x h i b i t i will present in my review of o u r o w n Grand Lodge in my Report, on Foreign Correspoudeuce.

Six of the eleven D.". D.". G.'. Masters sent up reports, which show duties well performed and a fair degree of prosperity enjoyed by the lodges over which they had oversight. The special committee appointed to prepare a memorial of THOMASH. LOGAN, P.'. G.'. M.'., submitted an excellent tribute to the character of that brother's memory, who, while in life, was, according to all accounts,, one of the best citizens of the commonwealth, an active Christian and a true mason. Though dead his work and words will live to cheer and encourage many a weary brother onward in the path of duty to GOD and his creatures. The following case which was overpassed in our review of Grand Master BROWN'S address, we give because it is worth the attention of the fraternity: A candidate for the degrees was rejected by a lodge in "WestVirginia. The degrees were conferred on him in a lodge in Virgiuia.. Grand Master BROWN informed the Grand Master of Virginia of the fact,.

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who in his reply stated that the lodge that conferred the degrees "was fully informed of the rejection of the petition by No. 53, and satisfactorily informed as to the personal standing of the petitioner before acting upon the petition, and also stated that the doctrine of perpetual jurisdiction • over a profane is not recognized in the Grand Jurisdiction of Virginia." A biographical sketch of Bro. OWELL S. LONG, P.'. G . . M . . , from the pen of Bro. ATKINSON, adds to the attractions of the Proceedings. The Report on Correspondence was jsrcpared by Grand Secretary ATKINSON. It is a very creditable performance, and we trust it will be duly appreciated by the Craft of that State. In the notice of Arizona, he thus comments on some of the decisions • of the Gi'and Master of that jurisdiction: Tile Grand Master decided that a man with the two smallest lingers on the ri^ht hand cut off is eligible to masonry. This is eminently a right decision. He also decided that the loss of an eye does not disqualify a man from heing made a mn.^on. There is some doubt about this latter decision. Still the drift of the times is in the direction of liberality iu the way of physical qualifications. He also decided I h a t a l o d g e •could not be organized when its intention i.s to meet on the ground floor of a building. I (!ortaiiily think my brother is wrong in this conclusion. The rule, I know, is to meet in the upper stories of buildings, the better to preserve secrecy; but is it not a fact that our ancient brethren, who had no lodge rooms of any kind, met in low Vales as well as on high hills? Why could not a ground-floor lodge room be rendered entirely secure from the presence of cowans and eavesdroppers?

We hardly think that lodges uo\v-a-days would be justified in holding communications in any locality on the ground-floor of a building, •especially in villages or cities, or even in compactly settled districts. Better by far to require lodges to open their rooms on the .second or third floor and tlius prevent the Jack Prys from plying their vocation. In the review of Dakota, he alludes to .some remarks of Bro. THOMPSON concerning what are deemed landmarks, and says: The question of old landmarks requiring physical perfection seems to daze my good brother. His conclusions are about half way correct. The idea of a man being a HERCUI.I^S or an Ai'Oi.i.o, or a JoH.N L. SuLi.iv.ix in order Uiat he may gain admission to . a masonic lodge is revolting. The drift is all one way now-a-days, and that is in the direction of litferty. If a man can fulfill the requirements of the ritual, and is not disabled from supporting himself and family, in my judgment, he is eligible to freemasonry.

We side with the liberals, as we have often enough said, without encumbering this report with repetitions. Kan.sas (1889) receives courteous attention. Under New York, he gives the requirements of their law respecting -advancement, suggests the proper course to be pursued after the E:. A:. degree has been conferred, if it is proposed to stop his onward progress .as follows: The law in West Virginia requires an examination in open lodge as a test of proficiency. A ballot must also be taken before a candidate can advance. Our system frequently produces confusion. Candidates arc often prevented from advancing by the appearance of a B. B., although the candidate may have been perfect in his examination. The secrecy of the ballot prevents inquiry as to the cause of the casting of the B. B., and the candidate is therefore compelled to wait till the next session of the lodge. If a candidate is absolutely proficient, he should be advanced ; and if any brother is

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•possessed of important knowledge against a candidate's moral character.he should reveal it to the lodge, and charges should be at once preferred against him in an E.-. A.'.or F.'.C.'. lodge, and thus, in a manly way, prevent advancement.- One ballot is all that •should be required, and this is when a candidate's application is passed upon. The W:. Jf.-. alone should decide whether a candidate is proficient. It is his prerogative, and not the lodge's. Our law is herein defective.

To tliis nict.hocl of proceeding when there occurs an objection to the advancement of an E.'. A.', or an F.'. C.'., we long ago said, was the only fair and honorable course to pursue. AVhen the E.'. A.', degree is conferred, the candidate becomes a mason and a brother; as such Vie deserves the same treatment as a Master Mason. Grand Master BURT issued his edict, .Tanuary 1,1890, recognizing the -Grand Lodge of North Dakota. FRANK BURT, Mannington, M.'.W.-. Grand jMa.ster. Geo. W. ATKINSON, Wheeling, R.'.W.'. Grand Secretary.

WISCONSIN— 1 8 9 0 . Forty-sixth annual communication, June 10-11, 1890. Number of Lodges! 213; Aggregate Membership, 13,646. In an address of twenty pages, Grand Master MYRON EEED presented the topics he deemed worthy the attention of the Grand Body in a clear and attractive style. Of their increase and the quality of the new material added, he thus :spoke: Our ranks have been increased and greatly improved by the addition of many sober, industrious, moral, upright men, and we believe there has been not only a marked •tendency to cull out and select ihe best material, but to cast aside and reject all material uusuitable for the construction of our masonic temple. I am glad to believe that this is so. It may require some fortitude and firmness to preserve the strength and purity of our Order, but these are essentially masonic attributes, and should be cultivated and practiced whenever the welfare of masonry may -seem to require it.

Several brethren, once active masons, some of whom had held offices in Grand Lodge,passed away during the year,and they were commended -as good men and true masons. Five decisions were reported. Two were approved by tlie Committee on Jurisprudence, one modified, and the otliers disapproved. In one of the latter he held that a lodge had jurisdiction over aper;Son living within its boundaries until he petitioned such lodge. That was not in accord with the practice in his own or any other jurisdiction, •except Pennsylvania. Ill the other, he ruled that a private examination of an F.'.C.'. as to proticiency, instead of an examination in open lodge, as required by law, if the W..M.-., who was to judge, thought a sufficiently good cause existed to warrant the substitution, was justified by the Constitution. The -.timidity of the brother was the cause alleged.

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Four dispensations to form new lodges were granted, the memoriaL" stone of a court house laid, and the halls of three lodges dedicated. His response to numerous inquiries whether lodge rooms couUl beused for meetings of the Order of the " Eastern Star/' was as follows: To all these communications I have invariably replied that I could not recogiiizethis order as being entitled to any different or better right to use our masonic apartments than any other kindred secret society, and that I would grant a dispensation todo so only upon t h e same terms and conditions that I would any other order, and then only for such limited time as would afford our Grand Lodge an opportunity to pass upon the question and determine for itself the advisability of allowing our lodge rooms to be used for the purposes suggested. I lay before you such information as I have to aid. you in determining this question. A t t e n t i o n W a s directed to tlie R e p o r t s on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e p r e p a r e d f o r f o u r c o n s e c u t i v e y e a r s b y t h e i r c o m m i t t e e , w i t h o u t fee o r r e w a r d , , a n d *' t h e a p p r o p r i a t i o n of s o m e s u i t a b l e s u m of m o n e y t o t h e c o m m i t t e e a s a t o k e n of t h e i r e s t e e m a n d a p p r e c i a t i o n , " w a s r e c o m m e n d e d . Furt h e r o n in t h e P r o c e e d i n g s w e find t h a t t h e m a t t e r w a s r e f e r r e d to theT r u s t e e s , by w h o m n o t h i n g was d o n e . U n d e r " T e m p e r a n c e , " b e congratulates t h e fraternity as follows: It is with genuine satisfaction that I am able to report that the " temperance resolutions," adopted at the last communication of this Grand Lodge, have received the cordial supportof our b r e t h r e n , a n d have been strictly enforced throughout this Grand Jurisdiction so far as I am advised. I have received many letters from the brethren allover this State, aud many from p r o m i n e n t masons outside of the State, expressive of their gratification at the stand taken upon this question by this Grand Lodge. T b e lieve that this was a move in the right direction, and will be the means of accomplishing much good, not only to individual brethren, but to our Order at large. I sincerely trust t h a t no backward step will be taken in this or any other movement which has forits object the improvement of our fraternity, and which will tend to raise the standard of masonry in the scale of every virtue aud moral excellence. I would like to see the voiceof masonry raised not only against intemperance, but against gambling, pro faulty,. liccniiousness, dishonesty and every form of vice, until it shall no longer be possible for any to gain admission to our lodges except "good men and true, and those that, strictly obey the moral law," aud masonry shall be a synonym for every moral and social virtue.

Good enough for one year's trial. Let those resolutions be enforced. and AVisconsin will have no more need for masonic poor-houses thanhas Kansas, and Kansas has none. He discussed the subject,'' Masonic Home," contemplated by certain resolutions presented to Grand Lodge and laid over in 1889, as follovA's:' Brethren, there are pending before this Grand fjodge resolutions looking to the establishment of a masonic home for the m a i n t e n a n c e of the indigent and infirm m a sons, or their widows and orphans. This is a matter that should enlist your most serious and thoughtful consideration ; and perhaps the time has come, when, if we ever engage in a great and important u n d e r t a k i n g of this nature, \ve should take the initiatory steps by m a k i n g some provision for funds, that a project of this kind and magnitude will make necessary. I know that masonic homes, orphan asylums and masonic colleges are getting to be the popular thing among masons, and several such Institutions have already been inaugurated and are meeting with some degree of success, while others are being p r o jected in a large n u m b e r of o u r sister jurisdictions. There may be a necessity in some States t h a t does not exist in this, for the exercise of masonic charity on a large scale, by the building up oi benevolent institutions,. which would add to the honor and good n a m e of our ancient and honorable fraternity,.

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â&#x20AC;˘Our masonic pride would, undoubtedly, be greatly flattered by the erection of some stately masonic temple, some imposing edifice of learning or some pretentious orphan -asylum or home for the aged and friendless. It would be a worthy and iuspiring monuraent to which every mason would point with much satisfaction. Rather than have any of our benevolent instincts dwarfed or remain inactive; rather than have any of our kind-hearted and zealous brethren suffer for want of opportunity to contribute to the relief of poor, distressed masons, their widows and orphans. I would favor the present project of building a masonic home at any cost,or any kind of charitable or benevolent institution. Those feelings of friendship and brotherly love t h a t should have lodgment in â&#x20AC;˘every masonic heart should have room to grow and expand. Our hearts should not be allowed to grow cold or to become crusted and cankered over with a consuming selfishness for want of an opportunity to do good to our fellow men. While I have the highest respect for (he feelings t h a t prompted the writing and presentation of these resolutions, yet 1 doubt very much the necessity, and question the expediency of building public homes for aged, infirm or friendless masons. Our brethren in this State have no great need foryjoor-ZiOwses, a n d , I conjecture.no groat fancy for living in them. The career of that life has a sad and humiliating termination when it must end in a public home or asylum for the destitute and friendless. Those of our brethren the most deserving of such a home would be the last to seek its shelter and its comfort. I t would be tilled, undoubtedly, b u t by those who are the least entitled to our charity and the good will of our Order. There may be now and then a destitute and friendless mason in such a physical condition that such an institution would be a very acceptable place in which to care for him. but in my j u d g m e n t he might be provided for quite as much to his comfort a n d satisfaction in some private charitable asylum or retreat, to be found in almost every city of the State, and at much less cost to the Craft. In fact, for these extreme cases, of which there can only be a very few, at the most, in our jurisdiction, we might engage rooms in some of these local institutions, where every care and attention would be given that would be provided in a strictly masonic home. But I trust that our charity is such, that there never may be any necessity for one of our number to take refuge in his old age for shelter and bread in a house supported at public expense, or by t h e contributions of o u r masonic fraternity. Our charity should be exercised in private. If it should go in the direction proposed by these resolutions it would be robbed of its distinguishing charn:. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;secrecy. If we build a masonic home, our charity would be advertised and very soon it would become our pride and boast, and the tendency would be to lessen that more practical charity which is now practiced in the lodge and by individual members of the Order. But notwithstanding these views respecting the building of a masonic home, I do not wish to be understood as opposing any scheme for the benefit of those having a claim upon our bounty. Masonic charity must be universal. We do not spend half as much money as we might or should in real charity. While it is true that our sick are generally taken care of, and our deceased brethren are provided with a decent b u r i a l ; while it is true that those who are really destitute are helped, yet I am satisfied that we might and should do m u c h more for those having claims upon us. There are those who are not really destitute, who could be greatly aided and the journey of life made much smoother by a more generous use of our charity funds, if such funds were larger and more frequently replenished by some system adopted for that purpose. , Thesmall amounts appropriated from time to time by this Grand Lodge for charity have been the meansof doing much good and producing much comfort and happiness. I have often wondered why we did not try to do much more. Some say it is unsafe to keep large amounts in the treasury, and that in so doing we have been unfortunate. We have been unfortunate, but this is no reason why we should not have funds when needed for carrying on the work of relieving the poor and distressed, according to our obligations. There is no reason why our funds may not be as safely kept and as prudently managed as the funds of any society or of any business institution.

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Whether we determine to build a masonic home or not, I should advise the formation of a permanent Grand Lodge Charity F u n d , to be kept separate and apart from all' other funds, and to be used only for charity purposes, under the management of the Charity Committee and the Board of Trustees, under such rules and regulations as m a y bo prescribed by the Grand Lodge. I would recommend t h a t a certain per cent, of the per capita tax be set apart each year for this purpose, and t h a t the per capita assessment be made large enough to coverall the current expenses of the Grand I^odge and leave enough to create and replenish such fund, and upon such a scale that there will be such a surplus after using for o r dinary charity expenses t h a t it may be drawn upon for immediate use in case any great calamity should befall our brethren, which happens almost every year. I would recommend t h a t our subordinate lodges be also required to provide suchi a fund for use a m o n g their own members. When not needed for.immediate use it could; be safely invested for the benefit of the fund. If only a small portion of the income of each lodge was set apart and held sacred' for charity work, it would not be long before a fund would be created adequate for alll charity purposes, without imposing any special assessments upon the members. If every lodge would only set apart for charity one-half of what is usually expended for refreshments and other tiseless expenses, it would soon have a fund that m i g h t bat h e means of accomplishing m u c h good and without inconvenience to the lodge. I feel assured that these recommendations must meet with a favorable response from the members of this Grand Lodge.

This extract is somewhat lengthy, but will repay careful perusal,, since its thoughts are in accord with the views of Kansas masons respecting the proper way to aid poor, distressed brethren, their widowsand orphans. The Committee on Charity submitted their report, which was adopted. From it we extract the part containing the plan of Grand Master REED, as follows: Your Committee on Charity, to w h o m was referred the resolutions presented at the last communication of this Grand Lodge, respecting the establishment of a Masonic Home, and so m u c h of tbe Grand Master's address as relates thereto, and to the establishment of a p e r m a n e n t charity fund, would report that they have had the same u n d e r consideration and would recommend that the resolutions aforesaid be indefinitely postponed, for the reasons set forth in the Grand Master's address. Your committee would recommend t h a t this Grand Lodge provide for the creation and maintenance of a permanent charity fund as recommended by the Grand Master in his address, a n d t h a t the Grand Lodge Trustees consider and formulate and present to the Grand Lodge, at its n e x t a n n u a l communication, suitable and necessary resolutions to carry into effect this recommendation respecting the establishment of a perm a n e n t charity fund. Your committee would further report and recommend that in view of the fact that Grand Lodge expenses are in excess of its revenue, and that such expenses are naturally increasing year by year, that an additional five cents per capita be added to our present a n n u a l dues, in order to provide for such charity fund, if not needed for current expenses of the Grand Lodge.

Sums to the amount of S325 were appropriated to assist one widow and four brethren, all in distressed circumstances. Portraits of Grand Masters H. L. PALMER and E. E. CHAPIN were presented to the Grand Lodge, and that of Bro. GABRIEL BOUCK, Past Grand Master, solicited and promised. Bro. DUNCAN MCGREGOR, Committee on Correspondence, submitted an elegant report. Jt is as original as such a report can be, and is most creditable to the Grand Lodge he serves without compensation. To his

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r e p o r t are a p p e n d e d extracts a n d r e m a r k s concerning "Masonic H o m e s " and "Cerneauism." K a n s a s ' P r o c e e d i n g s (1889 a n d 1890) receive friendly n o t i c e ; forhis liind words lie has our t h a n k s . H e rarely q u o t e s , and so writes t h a t one c a n n o t extract without reference to his data, a task we have not t h e t i m e to u n d e r t a k e . H e concludes as follows: This closes our labor for the year. The work has been undertaken,for the purposeof giving our brethren in Wisconsin some idea of what the fraternity is doing in otherGrand Jurisdictions. We hope that each brother may And something to interest, or toinstruct, in what we have presented. We extend sincere thanks to our brethren at home for the favor accorded our reports of previous years, and to the reportorial guild for uni-form courtesy and many words of commendation and encouragement. W e hope to meet Bro. MCGREGOR again, a n d t h a t his Grand Lodgewill n o t forget nor ignore t h e fact t h a t accepted labor is w o r t h y of compensation. N. M. LiTTLEJOHN, W h i t e w a t e r , M.'.W.\ G r a n d Master. J . W . LAFLIN, Milwaukee, R.'.W.-. G r a n d Secretary.

WYOMING—1889. Fifteenth a n n u a l communication, December 3, 1889. N u m b e r of Lodges, 12; Aggregate Blembership, 631. G r a n d Master, WILLIAM DALEY, delivered a short, well written address. H e reported t h a t the year past h a d been one of peace and harm o n y a m o n g t h e lodges a n d members, a n d b e s o u g h t t h e b r e t h r e n so toc o n t i n u e their laboj'S t h a t n a u g h t m i g h t arise to disturb their h a p p y relations. H e reported t h e death of four m e m b e r s of their lodges. A charter voted b y G r a n d Lodge to a lodge-U. D., was issued. One dispensation to form a new lodge was granted. A few dispeusation.s were granted lodges toact w i t h o u t regard to time, a n d a n u m b e r of G r a n d Representatives appointed. U n d e r "Decisions," we find t h e questions a n d answers following: Question.—A lodge initiates a candidate, and before he is qualified to pass exami-nation for the higher degrees, he meets with an unforeseen accident.depriving him of' all or a portion of one of his thumbs; is he eligible for ad vancement to the other degrees V" Avswer.— 1 hold that he is eligible. He could not control or prevent the accident,. which is not of such a nature as will prevent him from complying with what will be required of him in the F:. C.-. and M.'. M.-. degrees, or from traveling, working and proving himself under test. Correct; this squares with our law. If a candidate is fit for t h e degreesa n d is initiated, no matter w h a t h a p p e n s to h i m thereafter, it will not deb a r him from advancement. H e referred to Cerneauism and presented some documents advising t h a t t h e n was t h e time to legislate against t h e intrusion of t h a t rite intot h a t jurisdiction. T h e m a t t e r was referred to t h e Committee on J u r i s p r u dence who failed to report upon it.

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For the financial and numerical condition of the lodges he referred to the reports of the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer. Turning to these rejwrts everything betokens growth and prosperity, with the exception of non-payment of duos by one lodge, which were expected by the Grand Secretary. A charter was voted the lodge U. D. ' Little bnsine.ss was transacted of general importance. Masonry seems to stand on a firm foundation in Wyoming, thanks to those who have had the direction of affairs and now have the control of means to shape and promote its future. Bro. WILLIAM L. KUYKBXDALL submitted another first rate Report on 'Correspondence; this is his fourth effort, and fully sustains the promise of those preceding. It is difficult to make extracts from his report, since like a famous brother of AVisconsin, he uses his quotations as a warp into which he throws a white or black filling as suits his notions; he is not whimsical in the choice of colors for the woof, but consistently proceeds upon a theory which he often enunciates in one form or another, to select and interweave what he deems the truth. He will be regarded by some of the. self-elect elders as very radical, even when not proposing extreme changes or encouraging their adoption when propo.sed by contemporaries. In many of his propositions we fully concur, notably, that Constitutions should explicitly define the powers and prerogatives of Grand Masters ; that Entered Apprentices and Fellow Crafts should be regarded and treated as masons; that charity should have wider sweep; that Masters of lodges should demand written evidence of the standing of visitors, .and that any officer of the lodge or Grand Lodge may resign, though our •Grand Lodge rules otherwise in respect to some of these subjects. He notes Bro. EOBBINS'S opinion upon the legislation of certain Grand Lodges respecting Cerneauism and says: He believes Ohio, Pennsylvania, Iowa and all other jurisdictions who have legislated against Cerneanism have hewed outside the line of Ancient Craft Masonry or •words to that effect. On this we have to difTer, and we are not a follower of tlie Scottish Rite Cross either, for that very reason. We endorse the action taken. It is well known •and will not be disputed that an a t t e m p t on the part of any masonic body to occupy the territory of an,v Grand Lodge and confer the three Craft degrees, would be met w i t h t h e united opposition of every Grand Lodge in this country, and if persisted in would result in a fight similar to t h a t of the K i l k e n n y cats. We believe two rival bodies of •said rite, if allowed to occupy the same territory, will have the same result in the end among Ancient Craft Masons. On that ground and t h a t alone we commend the action taken, especially before the foundation is laid for disturbing the peace and harmouy now existing in our several Graud Jurisdictions.

And again under another caption he speaks of that rite as follows: We are pleased to note that he plants himself .solidly foniinst the so-called Cerneau Rite. We, too, are opposed to it. We know little or nothing about the so-called higher degrees and are therefore unprejudiced in regard to the controversy existing between the champions of each. But this we do know, that when one of them has occupied the territory of a Grand Lodge it is suicidal on the part of the latter to permit t h e introduction of the other. After reading up carefully on this subject, both pro and con, we do not believe t h e C e r u e a u Rite is legitimate, at least, as at present constituted.

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There is too much zeal existing for rites and degrees. Our plain old-fashioned masonry -so far as worlc and degrees are concerned should be amply sufficient for any mason without seeliing for something in addition which he will never find. We t h i n k t h a t t h e G r a n d Lodges above m e n t i o n e d , had good cause to legislate as t h e y did, for t h e rite liad become a disturbing e l e m e n t in their lodges as well as in other legitimate constituent bodies. F u r t h e r , we are of t h e opinion t h a t such should be t h e action of every G r a n d Lodge w h e n like circumstances prevail. Kansas, 1889, is fairlj' reviewed. Referring to t h e address of G r a n d Master LAMB, he s a y s : In reading his reference to the organization of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, there were revived memories of long ago, when this writer was approaching manhood in Leaven\Vorth. The names of nearly all its first officers are familiar, and its first Grand Master, Bro. RICHARD R. REES, was like a father to this writer from boyhood to man's •estate; the others were good friends and have never been forgotten. H e quotes in substance a K e n t u c k y decision, t h a t a funeral is not complete till t h e grave is filled up, and comments t h u s : There are times when we get very tired and this is one of them. If filling up the .grave is absolutely required before the burial service can becompleted.andit must beso because it is so decided above, then we have never seen a masonic funeral completed. It may be the lodge always wentback in the night without this writer's knowledge and •completed the service after the grave was filled up. Our position on the last clause of the decision is that where masonry and one or more other orders are concerned in funeral ceremonies, an amicable arrangement should, if possible, be arrived at in regard to precedence. That the family should be consulted and its decision be respected by all as to precedence and conduct of funeral all should cheerfully admit, and join heartily as organizations in the last ceremonies that can be performed by the living for the dead. Such an occasion is no time for childishness or foolishness on the part of any individual •or society or fraternity, much less the masonic. W h e n t h e r e m a i n s of a b r o t h e r who was also a m e m b e r of other .societies are to be buried, we believe t h a t t h e family or friends of t h e deceased, if he has not, ought direct what service should be used on t h e occasion, a n d t h a t those having a different service should acquiesce. Again he expresses his views on funerals in this wise: We trust our brethren who refuse to have anything to do with a funeral unless they can bar everybody else out will not have the cheek to take the optional side of the •question and thereby make themselves ridiculous, and to take the other side is dangerous. We earnestly request some advocate of attending a funeral as friends and not as masons if it cannot be conducted entirely by a lodge, to throw .some light as to which side of this optional or compulsory question he and those of his belief are on^ It will be a treat and a source of enjoyment to read the argument. In a s h a r p l y outlined conclusion, h e reaffirms his opinions inviting critical answers to t h e m . W i t h some of t h e m we do n o t agree, a n d now for want of t i m e cannot give t h e m t h e a t t e n t i o n t h e y deserve. His k i n d r e m a r k s to usward are duly appreciated. ceive more reports from his able, i n d e p e n d e n t pen.

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LEROY S . BARNES, Laramie, M.'.W.'. G r a n d Master. WiLLi.^M L. KuYKENDALL, Cheyenne, R.'.W.'. G r a n d Secretary.

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FOREIGN GRAND LODGES, ENGLAND â&#x20AC;&#x201D;18d0. We have before us the Proceedings of three quarterly communications of this mother Grand Lodge, held during the past year. At the quarterly held March 5,1890, the Provincial Grand Master forHants and the Isle of Wight, presided as Grand Master, and tlie usual, busineisswas tran.sacted. We note the names of many of the nobles in attendance who took part in the transactions. They have a way of doing things in that countrj'. and the followingis one among the many. The Lord Mayor of London, in right royal -words, nominated the Prince of Wales for reelection as M.".W.'. Grand Master of Masons in England. He was, as a matter of course, reelected,. and it was so proclaimed by the " Grand Director of Ceremonies." Here is the way they do things royally: The Most High Puissant and Most Illustrious Prince ALBERT EDWARD, Prince of Wale.ÂŤ, Duke of Saxony, Duke of Cornwall and Eathesay, Earl of Chester, Carrick and Dublin, Baron of Renfrew and Lord of the Isles, Great Steward of Scotland, K n i g h t of the Mo.st Noble Order of the Garter, Knight of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle, K n i g h t of the Grand Cross of the Most Honorable Order of the Bath,. K n i g h t of the Most Illustrious Order of ST, PATRICK, Knight Grand Commander of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of India, and Knight Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished Order of ST. MICHAEL and ST. GEORGE, etc.. etc.. Grand Master of the United. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of England.

Such performance ovo:r the election of a Grand Master in the West,, would hardly be appreciated by our Craft. We do not understand that the Prince takes very much interest in the general working of the Craft. The Grand Lodge Auditor submitted his quarter!}' report, showingthe excellent condition of the several funds of the Grand Lodge. April 30, 1890, the Annual Grand Festival was held, and a good time liad. The Grand Director of Ceremonies repeated his royal proclamation about the absent Grand Master. The Grand Master failed to put in an appearance during the festivities. At the quarterly communication held June 4,1890, a large amount of important business was transacted, most of which was devoted to the noble charities under the supervision and direction of tlie Grand Lodge.. Much interest is being taken by the Craft in their charitable Institutions. At this time a very complete statement of the receipts and disbursements for the quarter was presented by the Board of General Purposes,, all of which shows well for the liberality of our brethren in England. At the quarterly communication held September 3, 1890, much important business was disposed of. Three masonic dignitaries from this side of the Atlantic, were present, and received with distinguished honor: M.'.W.'. Bro. CLIFFORD P , MACCALLA, Grand Master of Masons in Pennsylvania; M.'.W.'. Bro. J ,

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Ross ROBERTSON, G r a n d Master of Masons in Canada, a n d M.".W.'. Bro. JOSEPH P . HORXOR, Past Grand Master of Masons in Louisiana. Brief responses were m a d e by each brother, assuring t h e assenubled Craft of tlie pleasure it afforded t h e m of being t h e r t c i p i e n t s of tlieir distinguished favor. No d o u b t these words so earnestly uttered by t h e G r a n d Master of Pennsylvania, greatly pleased t h e Craft: " I have only to offer t h a t noblest, sweetest, and p u r e s t word, m o t h e r ; for t h e U n i t e d G r a n d Lodge of England is t h e m o t h e r of t h e Grand Lodge of P e n n s y l v a n i a , which I have t h e h o n o r to represent in y o u r midst to-night." H e r e is a chance for a difference of opinion : "And not only so, b u t t h e G r a n d Lodge of P e n n s y l v a n i a is t h e oldest son of t h e G rand Lodge of England in A merica, and t h e eldest son is, according to English tradition, entitled to no m e a n honor." Our old friend and brother, HORXER, n e v e r fails to m a k e a good point when an o p p o r t u n i t y is offered. After telling t h e assembled noblemen how delighted he was to be recipient of t h e i r fraternal favor, h e assured t h e m t h a t in his "Grand Lodge t h e recollections prevail so far t h a t t h e very m e a n s of recognition, and t h e ties t h a t b i n d us t o g e t h e r a r e absolutely and imperatively t h e same as t h e y are in E n g l a n d to-day." A s a further proof of t h e strong ties t h a t seem to bind t h e two together, he referred to a little plant which t h e y cultivated to a large e x t e n t w h i c h is called cotton, and which h a s for m a n y years been d e n o m i n a t e d king, a n d m u c h of t h e result of this p l a n t has gone to " E n g l a n d in English bottoms, and between t h e two, I t h i n k we m a k e a very good tiling of it." T h e point is well made. T h e following a p p r o p r i a t e and highly c o m m e n d a b l e action wa.s taken on t h e d e a t h of one of t h e most distinguished and zealous members of t h e U n i t e d G r a n d Lodge of E n g l a n d : That Grand Lodge has received, with the most'profound regret, the sad intelligence of the decease of the late Right Honorable the Earl of Carnarvon, who, for upwards of (ifteen years has held the exalted position of Pro. Grand Master of the Order in this jurisdiction, and it desired to place on record its grateful appreciation of the invaluable services rendered by him to English freemasonry during the whole of that period. , His wise advice, his just rulings, and his unfailing courtesy will long be remembered by Grand Lodge, over whose deliberations he has so often presided with conspicuous ability, whilst ^his unceasing exertions for, and devotion to the best interest of the Craft, will ever be recognized as having signally contributed to the high positiou it now occupies. Copies of these resolutions were t r a n s m i t t e d to t h e Countess of C a r n a r v o n , w i t h t h e expression of t h e heartfelt s y m p a t h i e s felt b y t h e G r a n d Lodge w i t h her in t h e sad h o u r of h e r b e r e a v e m e n t . A m o n g o t h e r matters reported upon by t h e Board of G e n e r a l P u r poses, was t h a t in relation to t h e applications of t h e recently organized G r a n d Lodges of New Zealand and Tasmania, for official recognition by t h e m o t h e r G r a n d Lodge. T h e former was refused a n d t h e latter accorded recognition. T h e r e p o r t was concurred in by t h e G r a n d Lodge. T h e reports of financial officers show a very h e a l t h y conditinn of t h e several benevolent funds.

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IRELAND. We have for years been endeavoring to obtain some information concerning the condition of masonic affairs in this ancient Grand Lodge. So far we have not been able to gather but little beyond brief reports from those who have in charge the finances of this Grand Lodge.. Like the other Grand Lodges of the British Islands they have working under their authority many lodges in the Au.stralian Islands. AVo purpose to continue our search for masonic history connected with this venerable Grand Lodge, and hope ere long to realize our desire.

NEW SOUTH W A L E S - 1 8 8 9 . The regular quarterlj' communication of this Grand Lodge was hold September 11, A. D. 1889. Owing to the illness of the Grand Master, who was not present, the Deputy Grand Master presided as Grand Master. At this time the Board of General Purposes submitted their report. Among the matters of business presented in this report, we find the following : BEGGING PETITIONS FOR CHARITY.

This very grave subject was referred to this board by t h e Board of Benevolence, who stated that begging petitions from individual members of the Craft amongst the various lodges and members of lodges were attaining most unpleasant and exorbitant dimensions, and that, in their opinion, a much greater surveillance of and searching investigation into'such demands should be made than has hitherto been the case, with a view to the prevention of fraud on the part of unprincipled brethren. It was therefore resolved: â&#x20AC;&#x201D;" Thai no petition for charity be considered by any lodge until 'ame has received the sanction of the Board o/ Benevolence." With a view, therefore, to protecting the really needy and deserving members of the Craft whose wants should readily deserve sympathy at the hands of a'I member' of the Craft, attention of JIasters of lodges is most fraternally requested to the foregoing resolution.

Like the mother Grand Lodges they have a well organized plan for disposing of all charitable matters. , They extended a fraternal recognition to the following Grand Lodges: iNIanitoba, British Columbia, Hayti and Santo Domingo. The exchange of ("irand Representatives was ordered in each ca.se. They seem to be falling into the American idea of requiring a candidate to pass a creditable and satisfactory examination before he can be permitted to advance to a higher degree. At the regular quarterly communication held December 11, A. D. 1889, among other matters of business transacted, was the unveiling of the memorial tablets which had been erected to two distinguished craftsmen of that Grand Jurisdiction. We excerpt the following from the able address delivered bv the Grand Master:

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BRETHREN : â&#x20AC;&#x201D;A portion of our duty this evening is to unveil .the two beautiful marble tablets, which by the unanimous vote of Grand Lodge have been erected iu Ibis lodge room to the memories of M.'.W.-.Bro. JAMES SQUIRE FARNEEI,, and R.-.W.-. Bro. JouN WILLIAMS, as an expression of the high esteem in which they were held as members of our Craft, and as a mark of the respect and affection they received and deservod whileamongst us. Each of them has a distinguished record. T h e s e b r e t h r e n were active and zealous workers in this C o l o n y ; n o one did more for o u r masonic Institution t h a n these two, especially t h e former, w h o was t h e first G r a n d Master of t h e Grand Lodge of New S o u t h Wales. I t is p e r h a p s safe to say t h a t no b r o t h e r did m o r e to u n i t e t h e . Craft of t h e several Constitutions t h a n Bro. FARNELL, and h e n c e it w a s meet and a p p r o p r i a t e to do h o n o r to t h e n a m e of h i m w h o did so m u c h for masonry. W e notice t h a t o u r Australian b r e t h r e n , like those in our ovrn c o u n try, h a v e a h a n k e r i n g to t a m p e r with t h e laws. I n o u r e x p e r i e n c e we h a v e observed, t h a t , as a general rule, these a n n u a l c h a n g e s going on usually o r i g i n a t e in t h e b r a i n of some new b r o t h e r w h o is in t h e G r a n d Lodge for t h e first t i m e a n d h e feels t h a t it is h i s d u t y t o do s o m e t h i n g . Usually such c h a n g e s serve to confuse t h e laws r a t h e r t h a n m a k e t h e m clear. H e r e is a new o n e : "' T h a t no m e m b e r of t h e G r a n d Lodge shall b e eligible for reelection to any office in Grand Lodge w h i c h h e h a s before held, with t h e following exceptions, viz: T h e G r a n d Master, D e p u t y G r a n d Master, G r a n d Treasurer, Grand Registrar, a n d P r e s i d e n t Board of General P u r p o s e s . " " T h a t no brother shall be eligible for election t o any office in G r a n d Lodge of an inferior degree to any office h e h a s previously held. ' T h e Board of General P u r p o s e s rejected t h e s e v e r a l a m e n d m e n t s t o u c h i n g t h e t e n u r e of office. T h e G r a n d Lodge very properly declined to recognize G r a n d O r i e n t of F r a n c e as a body of masons. T h e P r e s i d e n t of t h e Board of G e n e r a l Purposes concluded h i s e x c e l l e n t ' r e p o r t on t h e above subject, t h u s : " F r o m a masonic stand point, a t any rate, it is c o n t r a r y to t h e very l e t t e r of its faith a n d fundamental p r i n c i p l e s ; and if t h e belief in a S u p r e m e Being is done away w i t h , t h e n t h e whole law upon w h i c h m a s o n r y is founded, and t h e very p r i n c i p l e of its existence is swept away. F o r t h e s e reasons I c a n n o t see how any Grand Lodge or body of masons can possibly recognize t h e G r a n d Orient of F r a n c e as a k i n d r e d i n s t i t u t i o n deserving of fraternal s u p p o r t a n d recognition a t t h e i r h a n d s . " I t is to b e hoped t h a t t h e G r a n d Orient of F r a n c e will c o n t i n u e to m e e t s u c h denial until t h e y r e t u r n to t h e practice of masonic principles. A t t h e q u a r t e r l y communication of t h e U n i t e d G r a n d Lodge of New South W a l e s , h e l d J u n e 11 a n d 12, A. D. 1890, t h e p r i n c i p a l b u s i n e s s transacted was reviewing and acting on t h e report of Board of G e n e r a l Purposes. T h e p r e s e n t is a full and very interesting r e p o r t ; m u c h imp o r t a n t b u s i n e s s was disposed of, in t h e way of masonic legislation. T h e Board seems to b e a working institution, t u r n i n g o u t a large a m o u n t of masonic work. U p to J u n e 12, 1890, twenty-seven G r a n d Lodges h a v e

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recognized the United Grand Lodge of New Soutli Wales. We know of a number that have extended the favor since the above date. It will not be long until all will wheel into line. We find in this able report that eleven new lodges have been formed during the past year. The records show that they now have one hundred and eighty-five working lodges, with a membership of nearly 10,000 masons, with an average of nearly fifty-four to each particular lodge. The Grand Master delivered a purely business address, devoted entirely to matters of local character, and of interest to the Craft of that Colony. It will always be gratifying to hear good tidings from our masonic brethren wherever dispersed. His Excellency, Lord CAKRIXGTON, M.'.W.-. Grand'Master, was continued notwithstanding his term of office as tiovernor would expire before the half year.

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Since our last annual communication, many masonic documents have been received from the several Grand Lodges established in the Australian Lslands. From the information gathered from these documents, we are led to believe that tlie masonic fraternity has been aroused to a new life and infused with new vigor, that the Craft in these Colonies is earnestly at work, endeavoring to place our Institution in the lofty position it should ever occupy. It would seem that new blood is at the head of these Grand Lodges, and that they are moving things very much after the Order in the States. BFuch of this renewed activity is due to the bold step of the United Grand Lodge of New South Wales, which first made a move in the direction of the organization of an independent masonic power. For many reasons the Craft in these Colonies thought, and correctly so, that an independent form of government would be decidedlj- best for masonry in these Colonies, situated as they are, so far from the ruling power. The United Grand Lodge of New South Wales did not gain her independence without much opposition at liome, as well as from the mother Grand Lodges. The latter were not well pleased with the notion of releasing masonic control of these i.slands, and placed many stumbling blocks in the way of the independent-movement; but it did not stop the wheels of masonic progress. The supisorters of the plan moved steadih' toward the end of the great design, at all times governed by the strict rules of masonic propriety. At no time did the lodges of the movement waver in determination, but at the end of each year found themselves nearer the attainment of success. Finally, after many years of anxious thought, witli much earnest labor, these brethren realized their cherished hope— a united Craft—with a united and independent Grand Lodge to govern them, that would be recognized by every regular masonic power around

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the globe. The three mother Grand Lodges have already extended fraternal recognition,.and a large majority of the American Grand Lodges have already done so; the balance will follow before the end of 1891. Following in the wake of New South Wales, the Craft in South Australia, with a union of the lodges in this Colony, formed an independent sovereign Grand Lodge, which already has been recognized by all the :mother Grand Lodges, as well as many of the American Grand Lodges. The Grand Lodge of Victoria is the next in line in Australia. This •Grand Lodge was organized with the concurrence of a large majority of the constituent lodges. Those, who at first refused to join the movement, .are gradually falling in line. The Grand Lodges of England and Scotland have given in their sanction to the movement. Ireland, for some cause, has not done so, but many Grand Lodges have extended fraternal recognition. The Grand Lodge of Victoria is an independent masonic power in possession, masonically, of that Colony. To all these Kansas has ex-tended fraternal greetings, and recognizes their right to govern themselves in matters pertaining to the Craft. We now have before us the Proceedings of a convention, composed • of delegates from a majority of the lodges located in the Colony of Kew Zealand, held in the Citj' of Wellington, September 11, A. D. 1SS9. From the records we learn that this convention was presided over by W.". Bro. E.T. GiLLON', a Past Master. This convention was called by order of the Central Executive Committee of the New Zealand Masonic Union, for the purpose of. taking steps necessary to organize an independent Grand Lodge, possessing supreme masonic authority in the jurisdiction of the Colony of New Zealand, and thus unite the constituent lodges working under three different Constitutions — England, Ireland and Scotland. After a very thorough and animated discussion of the various questions raised, they adopted Articles of Lhiion which were satisfactory to a majority of the lodges in the Colony. The usual form of declaration and agreement was at once drawn up, that the delegates from all the lodges favoring the organization might subscribe to the Articles of Agreement •whereby, from and after November 9, 18S9, they were to form and con.stitute a Grand Lodge, to be hailed and known as the M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge of the Colony of New Zealand. The records of the several meetings held from time to time, show that a large majority of active working lodges in the Colon}' have signified their intention to adhere to the newly formed Grand Lodge; others whose sympathies are with the organization, will soon fall in line. The Grand Lodge of New Zealand has complied, in all essential particulars, with the common law and usages of freemasonry, required of tho.so organizing Grand Lodges. At one time the committee had hoped to secure the consent of the Earl of Onslow, Governor of the Colony, to .accejat the position of Grand Master, which would add strength to their -organization, and secure early recognition from the mother Grand Lodges.

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vincial Grand Lodges, which were held under English, Irish and Scotch • constitutions; the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Victoria accompanied by several other Grand Officers, the Grand Master of New South Wales, Lord CA RRIXGTOX,attended by some of his associate Grand Officers, 'Masters and Past Masters of many of the lodges, and a large number of visiting brethren. By invitation of Grand Master WAY, Lord CARHINGTON installed the Grand Master elect, the Earl of Kintore. That part of the ceremony being ended, Past Grand Master VVAY gave a most eloquent and impres,;sive charge to the occujaant of the throne, to which the latter responded in felicitous words. The first official act of Grand Master Earl of Kintore, was the appointment of Past Grand Master WAY" as Pro. Grand Master, who, after being duly obligated and invested, presented a brother, W. H. GRAY. Bro.GRAY- handed up to the Grand Master a deed of fourteen acres of land, to be held in perpetuity b\' the Craft, and used for sites of buildings for poor brethren, their widows and children. The gift was received by the Grand Master, who returned lieart3' thanks in the name of- the •Order and his own, to the benevolent donor. A brother, by permission, delivered an address of the Pro. Grand Master, eulogizing the suecess that had attended his efforts to ijromote the well-being of the Order during his office as Grand Master. While delivering the address the speaker presented him a beautiful jewel in token of the high esteem in which he was held by the Craft. Pro. Grand Master, in terms which gave assurance that he appreci.ated the gift and the affectionate regard of the brethren, responded. Sir WILLIAM CLARKE, First Grand Principal of the Supreme Grand •Chapter of Victoria, presented an addre.ss to the Pro. (Jrand Master, prepared by the Koyal Arch Masons of Victoria, in acknowledgment of the .services he had rendered to Royal Arch Masonry. It was received with thanks, and the companions of Victoria were •congratulated on the success which had attended their exertion to plant .securely Koyal Arch Masonry in that Colony. Grand Lodge having been closed in ample form, a banquet was enjoyed, with toasts, speeches, etc., usual on such occasions. At the quarterly, April 16, 1890, various reports were made, and officers elected for the ensuing year. The Earl of Kintore was reelected Grand Master, who reappointed Pa.st Grand Master, S. J. WAY, Pro. Grand Master. With bright prospects of growth and prosperity, the Order in South Australia have many inducements to push onward the grand work in which as masons they are engaged. We hope that peace and steady advancement may crown their efforts in all time to come. Right Hon. Earl of Kintore, M.'.W.-. Grand Master. J. H. CuxxiXGHAM, V.'.W.'. Grand Secretary.

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VICTORIA—1890. We have the printed Proceedings of two quarterly and one special •communication of this Grr.nd Lodge, held during the year 1890. The quarterly held June 16th, and special August 16th, were of local interest, yet we are pleased to note the healthy and growing condition in this far off Grand Lodge. At the quarterly communication, held September 15, 1890, we note the following business was transacted: Representatives from seventytwo lodges were present, and much interest was manifested by the brethren in the success of their Grand Lodge. Formal recognition has been extended by the mother Grand Lodge •of England, and exchange of Grand Representatives has been made by both Grand Lodges. The masonic fellowship seems now to be complete, for which we rejoice. Like the Grand Lodges of the mother country, they are building up a benevolent fund, and the report before us is quite flattering, and speaks well for masonry in that Colony, only organized a few years since. Wefindin the report of the Board of General Purposes some new and rather novel legislation; among the many matters passed upon by tlie Board, we find the following, which were approved by the Grand Lodge: "That all applications for the opening of new lodges be laid before the Board of General Purposes for their action and report to the M.".W.'. •Grand Master." This looks very much like departing from the ancient plan. It would at least be considered so viewed from the standpoint of the high prerogatives. "That no Grand Lodge officer be allowed to wear regalia belonging to the Grand Lodge except attending an installation." " Every member of a lodge (in this jurisdiction) is required to be registered in the books of the Grand Lodge, paying the necessary registration fee." Lodges are prohibited from holding lodges of sorrow. Fraternal recognition was extended to two newly established Grand Lodges, in the Colonies of New Zealand and Tasmania. The Board reports that it has received official information from thirty-one Grand Lodges which have extended fraternal recognition. We notice Kansas is among the number. Of the constitutions in the British Isles,England and Scotland have extended recognition. For some reason Ireland has not done so; they will undoubtedly do so at an early day.

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CONCLUSION. Thus we close this our Nineteenth Annual Review with the hope that our labor has not been spent for naught. It has been our earnest desire in presenting this brief epitome of the proceedings of other Grand Lodges to produce something that would be of interest, and serve to enlighten and benefit the members of our Order. How well we have accomplished our work we leave our readers to judge. In commenting upon the transactions of other Grand Lodges, we have not been unmindful of the delicate and sometimes very important duty we were required to perform. In the performance of the duty impo.sed upon us we have endeavored to the best of our ability to discharge it in a way and manner that would seem to draw us closer together if possible in the bonds of masonic fellowship, and more closely unite the interests of the several Grand Lodges. Instances have occurred that seemed to make it necessar}' for us to give plain and unmistakable expressions of our views.upon matters of vital importance to the well being of our masonic Institution; yet in all we have endeavored to make such expressions respectful and fraternal, and in the end we hope that our endeavors will conserve the best interests of an Institution, founded on principles that have .stood the test of ages. If these objects have in any wise been accomplished through our â&#x20AC;˘ huuible efforts, surely we shall be content. Fraternally submitted, JOHN H. BROWN, For the Committee.

INDEX-1891. PAGE.

A NNUAL ADDRESS —Of Grand Master 16-20 -A 7hpics: Introductory, 16; Fraternal Dead, 17; Fraternal Relations, 17; Grand Representatives, IS; Fraternal Invitations, 18; Organization of New Lodges, 18; Laying Corner Stones, 20; Dedication of Masonic Halls, 20-21; State School of Instruction, 21; Lodges Constituted, 21-22; Special Dispensations Granted, 22; Removal of Lodges, 22; Duplicate Charters Granted, 22; Official Visitation, 22; Board of Inspectors Appointed, 22; Discipline, 23; Decisions, 23-25; Appeals for Charity, 25; Grand Orator, Who Appointed, 25; Proceedings should be in Open Lodge, 25; Conclusion, 26. ADDRESS GRAND ORATOR 69 76 AFTERNOON SESSIONS 42,82 .AMENDMENT —To By-Laws 41 To Constitution and By-Laws, Proposed 42,49 APPEALS FOR CHARITY 25 APPOINTED GRAND OFFICERS 87 ASSISTANT LECTURER —Who Appointed 21 ABELL, ALEXANDER GURDON-Of California, Deceased.... 17 Report on 81 ASSF.TT, HIRAM—Of Kentucky, Deceased 17

Report on BOARD OF CUSTODIANS —Who BOARD OF INSPECTORS —Who Appointed p A L L OF LODGESv: •CHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES —Who Appointed COMMITTEES—1890-91,Who 1891-92, Who •CONCLUSION GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS CLOSING CEREMONY , •CUSTODIAN —Who Elected \EDICATION HALLS

80 2 22 3 2 15-16 94 26 94 83 20

DISTINGUISHED DEAD Report on DISTINGUISHED VISITOR DECISIONS RENDERED

17 80 49 23-25

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DISCIPLINE DOUGHERTY, REV. ,TAS. G.—Grand Orator E V E N I N G SESSIONS

23 2569, 85-

ELECTION OF GRAND OFFICERS—Who Elected EXEMPLIFICATION OF THE WORK —Special Order for FRATERNAL RELATIONS

82 "41 17

FRATERNAL INVITATIONS—From Whom FRATERNAL DEAD FINAL CALL OF COMMITTEES p R A N D TREASURER'S REPORT

JS16-17 93 27-28

GRAND SECRETARY'S GENERAL REPORT GRAND SECRETARY'S FINANCIAL REPORT GRAND ORATOR—Who Appointed GRAND ORATOR —Oration Delivered GRAND REPRESENTATIVES—Present GRAND REPRESENTATIVES—Who Appointed GRAND O F F I C E R S - W h o Elected \LLER, BEN J. F —Deceased Report on HILL, REV. ROBERT W HOUGH, JOSEPH H.—Deceased Report on INFRINGEMENT OF JURISDICTION—By Whom

29-31 32-4025 69-7G 6 ]8 82 17 81 49 17 8051

INSPECTORS — Who Appointed INSPECTORS' REPORT INSTALL.ATION OF GRAND OFFICERS lOURNAL OF 1890 —Not Read

22 ^.. 86-87 5

T AYING CORNER STONES —By Whom

20'

LEAVENWORTH —Next Place of Meeting LODGES REPRESENTED LODGES CONSECRATED UNDER CHARTER LODGES ORGANIZED U. D LODGE RETURNS MILEAGE PAID TO DELEGATES MORNING SESSIONS

2,82 7-15 21-22 18-20 98-106 89-93 3,69-

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•jUEW ZEALAND —Grand Lodge Recognized

AFFICERS, GRAND—Who Elected

82'

OFFICERS, GRAND—Who Present OFFICIAL VISITS MADE OPENING CEREMONY ORGANIZATION OF NEW LODGES —Where ORDER FOR TRANSCRIPT FROM HARMONY LODGE p L A C E OF MEETING 1892 —Leavenworth

5 22 4 18 19 50 2,9:!

PAY ROLL PAST GRAND OFFICERS—Who Present PAST MASTERS—Who Present PRAYER AT OPENING PROCEEDINGS SHOULD BE READ Report in Relation to UERY —By J. D. McBrian

89 93 G67 4

—On Creating Committee on Orphan's Home.. KESOLUTIONS On Recognition of Grand Lodge New Zealand

lio-

43 49 49

.50 • On Recognition of Grand Lodge Tasmania 51 On Board Custodians 82' On Thanks to Ladies of Order Eastern Star 85On Thanks to Rising Sun Lodge 85 On Thanks to Railroads, for Reduced Rates WlREMOVAL OF LODGES 22 ROLL OF MEMBERSHIP —Not to be Published 41 REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES-On Credentials... 5 On Reports of Grand OfHcers 43-44 On Correspondence, Special 50 On Returns of Chartered Lodges 51-63On Lodges Under Dispensation 63-68 On Finance and Mileage 76-77,87-93 On Appeals and Grievances 77-79 • On Correspondence, General Review 83 On Grand lodge Property 84 On Jurisprudence 85-^6 REPORTS, SPECIAL - On Board of Custodians 44-48On Benefit Association 83-84 On Necrology 80-81 QTATE SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION —Where Held 21 O AVho Present 21 SCHEDULES—"A,'"B,""C" and"D." 32-39 SPECIAL DISPENSATIONS -AVhy Granted 22 SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON ORPHANS' HOME—Appointed. 50-

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SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON NECROLOGY-Appointed... SPECIAL ORDER—On Work For Election of Grand Officers For Installation of Officers SYNOPSIS OF LODGE RETURNS

TASMANIA —Grand Lodge Recognized

63 41 82 84 98-100 51

T A B L E S - O f Grand Lodge Returns 98-100 Of Raised During the Year 108 124 Of Admitted During the Year 125-135 Of Reinstatements During the Year 130-137 Of Dimitted During the Year 138-151 Of Suspension for Non-payment of Dues 169-173 Of Suspended for Unmasonic Conduct 174 Of Expulsions During the Year 174 Of Deaths During the Year 165-16.S Of Memorial Pages 153-164 Of Worshipful Masters and Secretaries 175-179 Of Grand Officers from Organization 180 Of Grand Representatives near Grand Lodge of Kansas ... 182 Of Grand Representatives near other Grand Lodges 181 Of Grand Secretaries.183-184

ORK EXEMPLIFIED —Bv Whom

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

M.-.W.-.GRAND LODGE OF

ANCIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS, OF

KANSAS THIRTY-SIXTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, HELD IN THE CITY OF LEAVENWORTH, F E B R U A R Y 1 7 T H AND 1 8 T H , A. D . 1892, A . L . 5892.

VOLUME IX, PART i. M.-.W.-. DAVID B. FULLER, EUREKA, GRAND MASTER. E.-.W.-.JOHN H . BROWN, KANSAS CITY, GRAND SECRETARY.

PUBLISHED BY ORDER OF THE M.-.W.-.GRAND LODGE.

189 2

GRAND OFFICERS—1892-93. M.-.W.'. K.'.W.'. E.'.W.-. E.'.W.'. R.'.W.-. B.'.W.-. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.-. W.'. W.'. W.". W.\ W.'.

D A V I D B . FULLER Grand WILLIAM D.THOMPSON Deputy GEORGK W . CLAKK Grand JAMES H . MCCALL Grand ROBERT E . TORRINGTON Grand J O H N H . BROWN Grand R e v . SAMUEL E. BVSSSR....Grand C H I L E S C . COLEMAN Grand ROBERT J . M C F A E L A N D Grand CHARLES E . MONELL Grand C. SCOTT POOLE Grand JAMES S . M A Y Grand J O S E P H P. CADDEN Grand CHARLES D A Y Grand F R I T Z MAGERS Grand

Master Eureka. Grand Master Minneapolis. Senior Warden....l^yons. Junior T^arden... Wichita. Treasurer Emporia. Secretary Kansas City. Chaplain Dodge City. Senior Deacon Clay Center. Junior Deacon Jfess City. Marshal Kirwin. Sword Bearer......Anthony. Senior Steward....Hutchinson. Junior Steward ...Be\oit. Pursuivant Winfield. Tyler Leavenworth..

BOARD OF CUSTODIANS. W . ' . J A M E S P . H O W E , Chairman W . \ GEORGE F . POND W.'. W I L L I A M M . SHAVER, Secretary

CHAIRMEN OF STANDING

Topeka. F o r t Scott.. Newton.

COMMITTEES.

On Credentials

PERRY M . HOISINGTON, N e w t o n .

On On On On On On

J O H S D . M C B R I A N , Sedan. BESTOR G . BROWN, Topeka. D W I G H T BYINGTON, L e a v e n w o r t h . CHARLES E . CORY, F o r t Scott. J O H X C . POSTLETHWAITB, Jewell City.. AARON H . CONNETT, Great Bend.

Reports of Grand Officers Finance and'Mileage Returns of Chartered Lodges Lodges Under Dispensation Grievances and Appeals Grand Lodge Property

On .Jurisprudence

GEORGE S . G R E E N , M a n h a t t a n .

On Correspondence

J O H N H . BROWN, K a n s a s City, Kansas..

PLACE O F MEETING—1893. T h e t h i r t y - s e v e n t h A n n u a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n of t h e M.'.W.-. G r a n d Lodge of Kansas, A. F . & A. M., will be h e l d i n t h e City of Hutchinson^ on t h e t h i r d W e d n e s d a y , being t h e 15th day of F e b r u a r y , A. D. 1893^ A. L. 5S93, a t 10 o'clock A. M.

PRESS OF KETCHESON & REEVES, LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

jVL.-.Vv^.-.aRAND

LODQE:

A. F. & A. M., OF KANSAS. THIETY-SIXTH ANNUAL

COMMUNICATION.

The M.-.W.-. G r a n d L o d g e of Ancient, F r e e and Accepted Masons of K a n s a s , convened in A n n u a l Communication in C h i c k e r i n g H a l l a t the City of L e a v e n w o r t h , W e d n e s d a y , t h e 17th day of F e b r u a r y , A. D. 1892, A. L. 5892, at 10 o'clock A. M. GEAND OFFICERS. The G r a n d Officers p r e s e n t assumed t h e i r respective stations in t h e M.-.W".-. G r a n d L o d g e as follows: M .W.-. ANDREW M. CALLAHAM Grand Master. R. . W.-. DAVID B. FULLER Deputy Grand Master. R.- .W.-. WILLIAM D. THOMPSON Grand Senior Warden. R.- . W.-. GEORGE W. CLARK Grand Junior Warden. R, R .W.-. JOHN H. BROWN Grand Secretary. W.-.REV. SAMUEL E. BU8SER Grand Chaplain. W.-. JACOB D E W I T T Grand Senior Deacon. W.'. Mi^iBanB^M^HlHDBHBBi Grand Junior Deacon. W.-. JAMES H. McCALL Grand Marshal. W.-. BENJAMIN H. BEATTE Grand Sword Bearer. W.-. ALFRED B. KELLER Grand Senior Steward. W.-. FRANK E. DAVIS Grand Junior Steward. W.-. JOHN W. SEYMOUR Grand Pursuivant. W.-. FRITZ MAGERS Grand Tyler. CALL OF LODGES. The M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master ordered t h e Grand S e c r e t a r y to call the roll of lodges, in order to ascertain if t h e r e were p r e s e n t r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s from a constitutional n u m b e r of c o n s t i t u e n t

PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

February,

lodges to open the M.-.W.-. G r a n d L o d g e of Ancient, F r e e a n d A c c e p t e d Masons of K a n s a s , for t r a n s a c t i o n of such business as m i g h t r e g u l a r l y come before it. OPENING CEREMONIES. T h e r e b e i n g p r e s e n t r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s from a constitutional n u m b e r of c o n s t i t u e n t lodges, t h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master, with t h e assistance of his associate G r a n d Officers, opened the M.-.W.-. G r a n d L o d g e of Ancient, F r e e a n d Accepted Masons of K a n s a s , in A m p l e F o r m , after solemn p r a y e r b y W.-. and Kev. SAMUEL E. BussER, G r a n d Chaplain. READING JOURNAL. B y order of the M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master, the r e a d i n g of t h e J o u r n a l of t h e Proceedings of 1891 w a s dispensed with, the s a m e h a v i n g been p r i n t e d a n d d i s t r i b u t e d a m o n g t h e constitue n t lodges, a n d a sufficient n u m b e r of copies being present for t h e use of m e m b e r s of this G r a n d L o d g e . REPORT ON CREDENTIALS. Bro. SIMEON M . F O X , from t h e C o m m i t t e e on Credentials, s u b m i t t e d a p a r t i a l r e p o r t , which was, on motion of Bro. DWIGHT BYINGTON, received a n d adopted, and t h e committee instructed to continue t h e i r labors a n d add the n a m e s of such b r e t h r e n as m i g h t hereafter present p r o p e r credentials e n t i t l i n g them to r e p r e s e n t t h e i r lodges: To the M:.W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Credentials have performed the duty assigned them and beg leave to report that they have carefully examined the credentials of the several delegates hereafter named, and find the lodges have in all respects complied with the Constitution and By-Laws of this Grand Lodge in relation to making the annual returns and paying dues, and are entitled to represent their respective lodges at this Annual Communication. We also find that a number of Past Grand Officers are present to aid us in the transaction of business, whose names will be found under appropriate headings. Fraternally submitted, SIMEON M. FOX, O. W. BLOOD, M. L. STONE, W. J. COWGILL, Committee.

l8gi-92.

GnAND LODGE OF KANSAS.

T h e present A n n u a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n of this G r a n d Lodge is composed of t h e following r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s : G r a n d Officers present 12 Past G r a n d Officers 10 Past Masters 93 Representatives from constituent lodges 368 Total

483

GRAND OFFICERS. M.'.W.'. ANDREW M . CALLAHAM R.- .w.- . DAVID B . FULLER R. .w.- . WILLIAM D . THOJIPSON R. .w.-. G E O R G E W . C L A R K

R- .w.B.- . w.-. J O H N

G r a n d Master. Deputy G r a n d Master. G r a n d Senior W a r d e n . .Grand J u n i o r W a r d e n .

H . BROWN

w.-. R e v . SAMUEL E . BUSSER ...' w.-. JACOB D E W I T T w.-. ^^Kta^^iBmaami^m^^^^^ w.-. ALFRED B . K E L L E R w.-. FRANK E . DAVIS w.-. JAMES H . M C C A L L w.-. w^•. BENJAMIN H . BEATTE w.-. FRITZ MAGERS

G r a n d Secretary. G r a n d Chaplain.

Grand Grand Grand Grand

Senior Junior Senior Junior

Deacon. Deacon.* Steward. Steward.

G r a n d Marshal.

Grand P u r s u i v a n t . Grand Sword Bearer. G r a n d Tyler.

PAST G R A N D O F F I C E R S . PAST G R A N D MASTERS. M . M . Mri.LER,

EDWIN D . HILLYER,

J . C . POSTLETHWAITE,

GEORGB C . KENYON,

O. A. BASSETT,

JOHN M , PRICE, GEORGE S. GREEK. PAST DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.

D W I G H T BYINGTON,

A . H . ELLIS.

PAST GRAND JUNIOR WARDENS. R. E . TORRINGTON.

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES. Arkansas

R.'. W . \ GEORGE C . KE.VYON.

British Columbia California Colorado Connecticut Idaho Illinois

VV.'. W M . D . THOMPSON.

M.'.W.'. R.'.W.'. M.'.W.-. W.-. M.-.W.-.

ANDREW M . CALLAHAM. ROBERT E . TORRINGTON. OWEN A. BASSETT. SIMEON M . F O X . MATTHEW M . MILLER. •

PnOCEEDINGS

Iowa Kentucky Louisiana...; Maine Minnesota N e w South Wales Nebraska North Dakota Pennsylvania Prince E d w a r d Island S o u t h Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Victoria, Australia; Washington AVisconsin • Wyoming

THE

February,

R.-.AV. . J O H N H . BROWN. M.-.W.- . J O H N M . P R I C E . W . . JACOB D E W I T T . ...:M.-.W.- . J . C . POSTLETHWAITE. W . . .Tons H. SPENCER. W.- . CLARK A. SMITH. M.-.W.- . E D W I N D . H I L L Y E R . W. . D A V I D D . H O A G . M.-.W. •. GEORGE S . G R E E N . W.' . A. A. CARNAHAN. R.-.W.- . GEORGE W . C L A R K . W.- . W I L L I A J I M . S H A V E R . W.- . BBSTOR G . BROWN. W.- . E . W . HULBBKT. W.- C. C. COLEMAN. •. R.-.W.-. DwiGHT B Y I N G T O N . M.-.W.- . J O H N H . BROWN. W . J. D. M C B R I A N .

PAST MASTERS. G E O . M. B A R N E S J . N . COLE L. H . SWISHER

C. H , Copp ALFRED WHITMAN.... C. 8. H A R T O U G H A. CLOUGH E. W . HULBERT P. J. FRELING B . F . PHELPS G E O . COOK JAMES SMITH A. H . CONNETT

S. M. Fox W . 8. R A N K I N JAMES P . HOWE D. W . NKLLIS O . M . WiLBER W M . JULIEN NELSON M E R C H A N T . . . STANLEY H . POLLEY-., O. P . WATSON C. L. K N I G H T M . SARBACH GEO. T .

HUTCHISON..

D . POLLEY JOHN B . GREEVER.

No.

F . M. G A B L E

4 5 5 6 6 7 8 10 10 10 12 15 16 17 17 17 18 19 23 24, 33 36 42 44 45 49

E. B. M E R I T T A. K . W I L S O N F R A N K BROOKS CHAS. D E FOREST.... EMIL ARNER R. E . N I C K L E S J. W . K B E N A N B. F L E S H E R S. SiMMONDS H E N R Y SELLERS GEORGE K O H N W . A. CLARK E. K. FULTON C. D . NICHOLS H. L.STODDARD J O H N H . SPENCER... A. P . JOHNSON HENRY H . MILLER.. A. C. SHERMAN A. A. C A R N A H A N . . . . CLARK A. SMITH V . H . BRANCH

E. B. TowLE P . M . CONRAD C. C. COLEMAN J . D. M C B R I A N

No.

49 51 51 53 60 60 68 68 68 68 68 84 91 100 106 107 110 111 111 113 125 125 129 134 134 136

& It AND LODGE Of

J1-92. W . R. UNDERWOOD

KANSAS.

No. 140

B. V . W H E E L E R

141

F . M. LOCKARD

199

H.BOUCHER

211 212

H . B. M I L L E R

D. D. HoAG

143

N o . 199

Jos. W . SMITH

143

G. D. W H I T A K E R

J . P . CADDBN

145

F R A N K B . SMITH

215

E. W . W E L L I N G T O N

146

O. W. BLOOD

225

J . R. H E S K E T T

150

BESTOR G . BROWN

225

J . A. G. SAMPLE

158

W . M. SHAVER

231

162

P . M. HOISINGTON

231

W . P . MUDGETT

232

W . F . STOCKING

J . E . CoRwiN

162

O . W. R E I T E R

163

DELOS W . ACKER

234

C. P . B A R B E R

175

L. W . TUTTLE

235

CHAS. E. H A L L

177

J. M . M A H R

237

F. E. BUKKE

178

A. B. F R Y

242

J . E. HAWLEY

178

A. J . BRUNSWIG

259

SAMUEL R . E S T E L L

180

F . DEISSROTH

298

H . ROLFS

188

F R A N K E . COLLIS

311

R. J . M C F A R L A N D

191

GEO. A . MCMILLAN

317

W . J . KEYTB

197

LODGE

REPRESENTATIVES.

Smithton, No. i — L . W H I T T I N G T O N , W . M . ; J . F . W A R D , S . W . ; H . A. H I L L S ,

p r o x y for J . W . Leavenworth,

No.'S — 'R. H . F E N N , W . M . ; A. B . K E L L E R , S . W . ; C . S .

S H E P H E R D , p r o x y for J . W .

Wyandotte, No. S—HENTON

GORDON, proxy for W . M., S. W . a n d J . W .

Kickapoo, No. 4 — D A V I D H . SPHONG, p r o x y for W . M. a n d S. W . ; ROBINSON, J . VV.

ISAIAH

Washington, No. 5 — S . R. BIGGS, W . M . ; F . E . DAVIS, p r o x y for S. W . ; C. A . HARRISON, J . W .

Lawrence, No. 6—ALFRED W H I T M A N , p r o x y for W. M., S. W . a n d J . W. Union, No. 7 — M . W . KELLER, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W . Rising Sun, No. 8—WILLIAM

S . MICK'LE, W . M . , p r o x y for J . W . ; C. E .

CORY, S . W .

Acacia, No. 9 —A. T. FOWLES, J . W., proxy for W . M. a n d S. W . King Solomon, No. 10 — J . C. KETCHESON, W . M . , p r o x y for J . W . ; H E N R Y MUSSETT, S . W .

Jewell, No. 11 —M. W. W H I T N E Y , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Emporia, No. IS—J. N . WILKENSON, W . M . , p r o x y for J . W . ; DANIEL A. DRYER, S . W .

Nemaha, No. IS — C. 0 . VINING, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Oskaloosa, No. U—W. F . GILLULY, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Great Bend, No. 15—JAMES W . CLARKE, S . W . , p r o x y for W . M . ; A. H . CoNNETT, proxy for J . W . Lafayette, No. 16 — GEORGE S . M U R P H E Y , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W .

TROCEEDINGS

OF THE

February,

Topeka, No. 17—W. S. R A N K I N , p r o x y for W . M., S. W. a n d J . W . Franklin,

No. 75 — A. J . M A AS, W. M . ; F . A. WILKINSON, p r o x y for S. W . ; .

A. MORROW, p r o x y for J . W. Olathe, No. 19 — 3. W . P A R K E R , W . M . ; C . W I N T E R M U T E , S . W . ; F . N _ H A M I L T O N , J. W .

VaUey Falls, No. 21 —Ij. H . BURNETT, W . M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J . W , Olivet, No. 2Z — Z. M. BURTON, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Palmyra, No. SS — Jj. S. V A N K U R E N , S . W . , p r o x y for W . M . ; N E L S O N MERCHANT, p r o x y for J . W.

Osage Valley, No. S4 — STANLEY H . POLLEY, p r o x y for W . M., S. W . a n d J. W. Neosho, No. S7 — S. A." DEVER, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . ; C. M. STALLMAN,.

p r o x y for J. W . Pacific, No. 29 — B . B . COCHRAN, W . M . , p r o x y for J . W . ; E. BOSENTHAL^

p r o x y for S. W . Towanda, No. SO-— J. D. GODFREY, W . M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J . W . Arcana,

No. 31—ADAM W.;

SCHNELL, p r o x y for W. M . ; M. J . MESSENGER, S .

M A T T H E W S K E R I T T , ' J . W.

Auburn, No. 32—WILLIAM J . VAWTER, J . W., proxy for W . M. a n d S. W . Mound City, No. 33 — GEORGE W . JONES, p r o x y for W . M., S. W . a n d J . W , Ilavensville,

No.S5 — G. L. BULLOCK, W. M . ; G. M. GROVER, S . W . ; O L E .

C. OLSON, J .

Hiawatha,

No. 35— G R A N T W . HARRINGTON, p r o x y for W . M., S. W . a n d

J.W. • Council Grove, No. 36 — K. J . BARNETT, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . lola, No. 38 — 3. B. GOSHORN, S . W . , p r o x y for W . M. a n d J . W . Seneca, No. 39 — P. J . FIKSTENBERGER, W . M., p r o x y for J . W . ; F R A N K WELLS, S. W .

De Solo, No. 40 —B. S. TAYLOR, J . W., p r o x y for W. M. a n d S. W . Blooming

Orove, No. 41 — S. D. P H I L L I P S , W . M . ; JAMES B U S H , S. W . , proxyr

for J . W . HoHon, No. 4^ — E O B T . G . BOBINSON, W . M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J. W . Delphian, No. 44—1). M. CRAIG, W . M . ; G E O . T . HUTCHISON, p r o x y for Si W.;

C. W . N E W M A N , J .

Easton, No. 45—B-. A. K B L S E Y , W . M . ; JAMES T . FEVURLY, p r o x y for S-. "W.; F . M . SEWARD, p r o x y for J . W .

Halstead, No. 46—3. F . REMICK, W . M . ; E . C. CADWELL, p r o x y for S . W . a n d J. W . Mackey, No. 48—A. M. ELLSWORTH, W . M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J. W . Nine Mile, No. 49 — 1,. L. TERWILLIGER, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . and J . W . Lake, No. 50 —A. D. HOLLISTER, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W. Orient, No. 5 i — W M . M . QUINON, W . M . , proxy for S, W . a n d J . W . Pottawatomie, No. 52—GEORGE MOHLER, S.W., proxy f o r W . M . ; T H E O . F . BAMSBY, p r o x y for J . W .

1891-92-

GRAND

LODGE

OF KANSAS.

Wetmore, No. 53 — J . H . L Y N N , W . M . ; M. L. BEST, J . W., p r o x y for S. W . .

Shavmee

No. 54 —B. F. HOLLENBACK, p r o x y for W . M., S. W . ami I. \V.

Troy, No. 55 — W M . A. G A R V I N , W . M . ; G E O . T . W O O D , S . W . ; J . B. Z I M - •

MERMAN, p r o x y for J . W . Spring Hill, No. 56— OHAS. W I L E Y , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . ; H . P . SMITH, .

p r o x y for J . W. CoyvilU, No. 5 7 — H . SAAR, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. and J . W . Winfield, No. 58 — GEORGE M . COPLIN, W . M . ; C H A S . D A Y , p r o x y for S. W . ; .

H . C. LooMis, proxy for J . W . Salina, No. 60 — J A C O B B E W I T T , p r o x y for W . M., S. W . a n d J . W . Ridgeway,

No. 6S—GEORGE

J.W.

W . B R A D P I E L D , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d

Adams, No. 63 — J . W . G I L H A M , W . M . ; G E O R G E H . BORDICK. p r o x y for S. W . ; M. F . SULLIVAN, J . W. Burlington, Frankfort, Hiram,

No. 66 — G E O R G E M . D I X O N , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J. W. No. 67 — DAVIS A. BRODBECK, S.W., p r o x y for W . M. a n d J. W .

No. 68—JOHN MCGOWAN, W . M . ; J. N . MURRAY, S. W . ; HENRY SCHINDLER, J . W .

Carbondale, No. 70—3. B. E L L I S , W . M . ; J . C. BLOOD, S . W . ; W. H. R E E D , .

J.W. Baxter, No. 71 — ALBERT F . M E R K E R , p r o x y for W . M . ; F R A N K W . W A R DELL, S. W . ; T. B . M C E L H I N B Y , p r o x y for J . W .

Huron, No. 72—C. N . W I L L I S , W . M . ; S. L. CARPENTER, proxy for S . W . . and J . W . C/ietopa, iVb. 73 — A . R . B E L L , J . W., p r o x y for W. M . ; T . H . L O U G H , S . W . .

Mystic Tie, No. 74 — W . E . BROWN, S . W . , p r o x y for W . M. a n d J . W. Wamego, No. 75 — M. L . STONE, W . M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J . W . Erie, No. 7 6 — W . P. HAZEN, S . AV., proxy for W . M. lind J . W . Delta, No. 77 —J. M. D E LISLE, p r o x y for W. M., S. W. a n d J . W . Corinthian, No. 79 — W. B. DAVIS, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W. Zeredatha, No. 80 —ti. S. FRITZ, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W. New Albany,

No. 81 —DAVID

A. B L Y N N , p r o x y for W . M., S. W . a n d J . W . -

Tuscan, No. 8S — C. C. BRENGLE, 8. W., p r o x y for W . M. a n d J . A¥. Done, No. <?5 — A. R. MILLER, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Jefferson, No. «4 — H . 0 . MAGERS, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Sutton, No. 85—W. J . GOWGILL, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Sunflower,

No. 86—H.

A. H I L L , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . ; J O H N

WATTS,.

proxy for J . W . Mankato, No. 5 7 — H O R A C E LA BAR, p r o x y for W . M., S. W . a n d J . W. Eureka, No. 8S—IBA S . BEELER, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Home, No. 89— A. G. SANBORN, W . M . ; OSCAR S . CUMMINGS, p r o x y for S. W . ; LOUIS LOHMILLER, p r o x y for J . W .

Golden Rule, No. 90—J. F . GWIN, W . M . , p r o x y for J . W . ; W . S. B E R - GENDTHAL, S. W .

PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

February,

MarysviUe, No. 91 — CHARLES D . SCIFMIDT, W . M . , p r o x y f o r S . W . a n d J . W . •Girard, No. 9S—B. Harmony,

S. G A I T S K I L L , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W.

No. 94 — A D O L P H B A U M A N , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W .

Constellation, No. 95—C.

S. W I C K S , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . AV.

Delaware, No. 96—ROGER S . SHERMAN, W . M . ; C A L V I N E . K L I N E , S . W . ; J . C. K L A R N E N , p r o x y for J . \V.

Patmos, No. 97—D.

E. P E C K , J . AV., p r o x y for W . M. a n d S. W .

Benevolent, No. 9S — G E O R G E C . K E N Y O N , p r o x y for W . M., S. W . a n d J . W.

Wichita, No. 99 — 1^. G. W H I T T I E R , S . W . , p r o x y for AV. M. a n d J . VV. J'rudence, No. 100—J. 0 . H o u x , W. M., p r o x y for S. AV.; C. D. NICHOLS, p r o x y for J . AV. Euclid,

No. 101 — J O N A T H A N A S H B Y , S . AV., p r o x y for AV. M . a n d J . AV.

Keystone, No. lOS —THEODORE J . G A R L I C , p r o x y for W . M., S. AV. a n d J . AV.

Cedar, No. 103—S. E . BEACH,VV. M., p r o x y for S.W.; M. D. H E N R Y , jr., J . W . Solomon, No.'105 — D. W . COOLEY, AV. M., proxy for J . W.; J . J . MAGGARD, S. AV. Fidelity, No. 106-li.T. andJ.AV.

K E N N E R , A V . M . ; H . L . STODARD, p r o x y for S . AV.

Fortitude, No. 107-W. Memphis,

Adelphi, No. 110—A. Hesperian,

T . BOWEN, AV. M., p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . AV.

No. ifl<? —Alios MORGAN, AV. M., p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . AV. P. JOHNSON, p r o x y for AV. M., S. AV. a n d J . A\'.

No. Ill — J . G. MAVER, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . AV.

Blue V-alley,.No. IIS—W.

S. W A Y M A N , S . AV., p r o x y for AV. M . ; J . M. A B -

BOTT, p r o x y for J . AV.

.St. Johns, No. 113—Joan

LAMB.AV. M . , p r o x y for J.AV.; S. C. PIGMAN, S.AV.

Advance, No. II4 — D. C. BATTEY, AV. M., p r o x y for S.AV. a n d J . VV. Excelsior, No. 115— G. P . E V E S , AV. M., p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . AV. Parsons, No. 117 —JAMES

Altoona, No. lis—ALVA

0. M C K E E , AV. M., p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . AV.

P . RICHARDSON, J.AV., p r o x y for AV. M. a n d S.AV.

•Clun-okee, No. 119 —C. A. H O W E , AV. M., p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . VV. .Halcyon, No. 120—C.

H . BEAMES, VV. M., proxy for S. AV. a n d J . AV.

Woodson, No. ISl — E. A. HIBBARD, AV. M., p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . AV. •Clifton, No. i ^ . ? — F R A N K SEIFERT, AV. M., p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . VV. •Godfrey, No. i?.# — G E O R G E F . P O N D , VV. M., p r o x y for S.AV. a n d J.AV.

•Cawker City, No. leS-E. Palestine, No. 127—C.

H . K E N N E D Y , VV. M., p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . AV. M. DICKSON, S . AV., proxy for VV. M. a n d J . AV.

Ottawa, No. 128—G. AV. FARRON, p r o x y for AV. M., S. AV. and J . AV. Belleville, No. 129 —'E. B . TOWLE, p r o x y for AV. M., S. AV. a n d J . AV. Polar Star, No. ISO—Wu. Equity,

No.lSl

D . THOMAS, p r o x y for VV. M., S. VV. a n d J. AV.

— R. J . D E R B , J . VV., p r o x y for AV. M. a n d S. AV.

'Carson, No. 132— F R A N K VV. B A K E R , VV. M., p r o x y for S. VV. a n d J . AV.

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•Crescent, No. 13S —THOMAS

LODGE

OF KANSAS.

B . OLnROYD, W . M . , p r o x y for S.W. a n d J . W .

•Clay Center, No.. 134—H. W . STACKPOLE, W . M . , p r o x y for S.W. a n d J . W . -Lenexa, No. 135— LEWIS W . BREYFOGLE, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W .

Vesper, No. 136 — M. E . KICHARDSON, W . M . , p r o x y for S . W . a n d J . W . •Cherryvale, No. 137 —S. F R A N K , J. W., p r o x y tor W . M. a n d S. W . Pomona, No. 138 —J. H . PARKENSON, J . W., p r o x y for W . M. a n d S. W . Sedgwick, No. 139 —G. E . GREEN, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Reno, No. IJfi — W . R. UNDERWOOD, p r o x y for W . M. a n d S. W . ; JAMES S . M A Y , p r o x y for J . W. •Siynal, No. Ul — 'H. B. MILLER, p r o x y for W . M., S. W. a n d J . W . Newton, No. m—B.. Minneapolis,

F . TOEVS, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W .

No. 143 — H I R A M H . J A C K , W . M . ; J . W . S M I T H , p r o x y for S.

W . ; D. D. H o AG, proxy for J . W. •Qilead, No. 144 —J. H . STICHER, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Mt. Vernon, No. 145 — THOMAS H . JONES, W . M . , p r o x y for J . W . ; W . PORT, S . W .

GEORGE

Ellsworth, No. 146 — ^ . BRUNER, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . ; S. M. REDDELL,

p r o x y for J . W . Wa-Keeney, No. 148—SCHUYLER Wellington, No. 150—J.

O P P , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W.

R. HESKETT, p r o x y for W . M., S. W . a n d J . W .

Douglas, No. 151 —W. N. HARRIS, S . W . , proxy for W . M. a n d J . W. Lebo, No. 162 —Y. G. ARNOLD, p r o x y for W. M , S. W . a n d J . W . Lincoln, No. 154 — H . H . G I L P I N , W . M . ; N . B . D E A R M O N D , p r o x y for S. W . ; M . GRAGG, J . W.

Dexter, No. 156 — J O H N D . MAURER, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W .

Active, No. 168—3.

A. G. SAMPLE, proxy for W . M. a n d J . W . ; N . S. W I N -

TERHOWD, S . W .

Robinson, No. i59 — E . L. TEUEX, p r o x y for W . M., S. W . a n d J . W . Saqui,

No. 160 —C.W.

CRAMPTON, W . M., p r o x y for S. W . ; W . H . M I Z B ,

J.W. . Alma, No. 161 — W M . A. DOOLITTLE, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Sabetha,No. 162—W. L. STOCKING, p r o x y forW. M . ; .I.E. GORWIN, p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . •Greenwood, No. 163 — G. W . REITER, p r o x y for W . M., S. W . a n d J . W . Oxford, No. 165 —D. W. COOLEY, W . M . , p r o x v for S. W . ; J . J . H A G G A R D ,

J.W. Farmers, No. 166 —G^o.

T . POLSON, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . ; W . F . PETER,

p r o x y for J . W . Lamed,

No. 167—W. G. STEVENS, W . M . ; A L E X . A. S H A R P , S . W . , p r o x v for

J.W. Blue Rapids, No. 169 —R. S. FILLMORE, p r o x y for W . M., S. W . a n d J . W . Fraternal, No. 170—JOHN AYERS, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Sterling, No. 171 — B E N J A M I N H . B E A T T E , W . M . ; REUBEN J . SHAY*, p r o x v

for S. W . a n d J. W .

PROCEEDINGS

McPherson,

No. 173—H.

OF THE

February,.

H. BIXBY, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W .

Belle Ptaine, No. I7S—J. B. STEPHENSON, \ V . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . . Western Star, No. 174 —R. M. P I C K L E R , W . M . ; A. R. CLEVELAND, S . W . ; . CHARLES U H L , S. W . Kirwin,

No. 175 — C H A R L E S E . M O N E L L , S. W . , p r o x y for W . M. a n d J . W .

Prairie

Qiieen, No. 176—DAVID

Russell, No. i 7 7 — C H A R L E S

TURNER, jr., AV. M., proxy for S. \V. and J . W . .

E . H A L L , p r o x y for W . M., S. W . a n d J . AV.

Burr Oak, No. 173—11. L . HORNER, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Ml. Moriah, No. 179— H. B. PIERCE, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J. W . Louisburg, No. ISO—'H. L. OLIPHANT, J . W., p r o x y for W . M. a n d S. W. Burrton,

No. ISS —J. A. W E L C H , W . M . , p r o x y for R. W. a n d J . W.

Gaylord,

No. 183 — J E R E M I A H G I L M A N , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . and J. W..

Hamlin, No. 18S—W. CHARD, J . W .

R. B U R N H A M , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . ; E . T. B L A N -

Mountam Slope, No. A96 — H . 0 . DOUGLAS, W . M . ; W . B. M E A D , S . W . ; T.. B. H I S K E Y , J. W . Pittsburg, No. W 7 — C H A R L E S LANYON, S.W.

A. PATNOR, W . M . , p r o x v for J . W . ; F . W .

Onaga, No. ISS—JOSEPH GIBSON, p r o x y for W. M . ; N . R. W I L S O N , p r o x v for S. AV.; M . R. DICKINSON, J . W . Newahcuba,

No. 1S9 — G E O R G E O . F A R R , W . M . , p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . W..

Havri, No. 190 — H E N R Y METZ,AV. M . , p r o x y for J . W . ; C H A S . G R E E V E R , S.AV.

Walnut

Valley, No. 191 — 3. N. V E N A R D , W . M . , p r o x y for S. AV. and J . W . ,

Lyons, No. 192 — J O H N T . N A S H , AV. M., p r o x y for J . VV.; CARLOS A. CLOBRIDGE, S. W . Hartford, No. 7.93 — C . A. JOHNSON, W . M . , p r o x v for J . AV.; G. B . C H A N NELL, S. AV. • Oalena, No. 194 — GORDON W . BOUGHTON, W . M . , p r o x y for J . W . ; J A M E S A. H U N T E R , S. W . Hays,

No. 195—SCHUYLER

C . P E T T I T , p r o x y for W. M., S. AV. a n d J . AV.

Canton, No. -Z97—CHARLES H . W A Y , proxy for AV. M., S. AV. a n d J . W . Norton, No. 199 — A L B E R T R . AVILLIAMS, VV. M., p r o x y for S. VV.; SAMUEL W I L L , J . W.

Anthony,

No. SOO—C. S. POOLE, VV. M., proxy for S. VV. a n d J . VV.

Delphos, No. 0OS—A.

R. CORMACK, VV. M., p r o x y for S. VV. a n d J . AV.

Sumner, No. SOS — B. A. FLETCHER, VV. M., proxy for S. W . a n d J . W. Downs, No. S04 — J. W. H U F F , proxy for AV. M., S. VV. a n d J . VV. Eminence,

No. 205 — R. VV. GREEJST, W . M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J . AV.

Harper, No. 206 —Ijoais AVALTON, p r o x y for W . M., S. W. a n d J . AV. Friendship, No. 208 —W. F . SOPER, p r o x y for W . M., S. W. a n d J . AV. Brookville, No. 209 —"^l. S. AMOS, AV. M., proxy for S. W. a n d J . W . Fulton, No. 210 —m. J . IRVIN, AV. M., proxy for S. AV. a n d J . AV.

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•Olive Branch, No. 212—k. Twin

LODGE

OF KANSAS.

M. DAVIS, W . M . , p r o x y f o r S . W . a n d J . W .

Grove, No. 213 — 3. E . D. WILLIAMSON, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J.W.

Walnut

City, No. 215 - F R A N K B . SMITH, p r o x y for W. M., S.W. a n d J . W .

Landmark,

No. 218 — J O H N DITDLY, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W .

•Corner Stone, No. 219—k.

RAMAGE, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W .

Lebanon, No. 221 —a. W. SLOAT, J . W., p r o x y for W. M. a n d S. W . ..St. Bernard,

No. 222 - W . H . C H A P M A N , W . M . ; J . A. COREY, p r o x y for S.

W.; H. R. NoRVELL, p r o x y for J . W. Anchor, No. 224 —J. M. BITTS, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W. ..Siloam, No. 225 —O. W.'BLOOI>, p r o x y for W . M. a n d J . W . ; C. A. F E L LOWS, p r o x y for S. W .

..Jamestown, No. 227 —R. M. BARTON, p r o x y for W. M., S. W. a n d J . W. ..Salem, No. 2 ^ * — J O N A T H A N M . ISOM, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W .

Vulcan, No. 229 —V. W. H I N S E N , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . .Ninnescah, No. 230—WM.

Magnolia,

S . GROSVENOR, p r o x y for W. M., S. W. a n d J . W .

No. 231—W. J . PUETT, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W.

•Greenleaf, No. 232—MATTHEW

T H I N N I S , S . W . , p r o x y for W. M. a n d J . W .

Clinton, No. ;?5S—WILLIAM K . MOCOMAS, p r o x y for W . M . , S . W . a n d J . W . _Axlell,No.

234 — W I L L I A M RITTERHOUSE, S . W . , p r o x y for W. M. a n d J, W.

Garfield, No.2SS — C.W. FORD, J . W . .Meriden,

BRACKET, W . M . , p r o x y for S . W . ;

P . J., S T A F -

No. 236 — ROBERT SMITH, p r o x y for W . M., S. W . a n d J . W .

Temple, No. 2S7 — 3. M. M A H R , p r o x y for W . M., S. W. and J . W . Mount Hope, No. ^S5 — M . POET, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W . Urbana, No. 239-0.

R. JOHNSON, S. W . , p r o x y for W. M. a n d J . W .

..Soldier, No. ^4^ — F R A N K M . W I L S O N , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W . Linwood,

No. S41 — J A M E S T . BURNETT, S . W . p r o x y for W . M., a n d J . W .

_ MiHonvale, No. 242—A. proxy for S. W . ..Ark, No. 243—ALBERT

R. BARDRICK, W . M . , proxy for J . W.; A. B. F R Y , E . JOHNSON, S . W . , p r o x y for W . M. a n d J . W .

Tyrian, No. 246 —1. L. DIESEM, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W. •Chase, No. 247 —V). H . CALLIS, p r o x y for W . M., S. W . a n d J . W . ...Scottsville, No. 249 —Ij. P . WILSON, W . M . , p r o x y for S, W . a n d J . W. Whiting, No. 250 — CHARLES S H B D D , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . ; W M . H . SUMNER, J . W . •Galva, No. 251 — LOREN CRAMER, J . W., p r o x y for W. M . ; SUERD SEVERT-

SON, p r o x y for S . W . ..Stafford, No. 252—A.. H . ROBY, W . M., p r o x y for S. W. a n d J. W . ..Milan, No. 255 — H E N R Y I N G R A H A M , S . W . , p r o x y for W. M. a n d J . W . ..Lyra,

No. 256 —'E. U . BOND, W . M . ; C . M . RANKIN', S . W . ; E . D . B R A D FORD, J . W.

PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

February^

Weilmoreland, No. 3S7—T^. D . H A R T , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . ; HENRY C . HuTTON, proxy for J . W. Morton, No.SoS — E. W. JOSLYN, p r o x y for W. M., S. W . a n d J . VV. Bentlie, No. S.59— MARION H A W K , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W. Medicine

Valley, No. ^60—RILEY

L A K E , p r o x y for W. M.,S. W . a n d J . W..

Mulberry, iVo;^6i — B E N J A M I N J . G U N N , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W.. Kilwinning,

No. S65 — C. H. A P T , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W.

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Mount Zion, No. £ 6 6 - J . L. ELMORE, S . W . , p r o x y for VV. M. a n d J. VV. Bourbon, No. S6S— GEORGE A. ADA.MS, VV. M., p r o x y for S. VV. a n d J . W.. Mistletoe, No. S69 — JOEL J . BOOTH, VV. M., p r o x y for S. W. and J . W .

Quenemo, No. S70—G. Armourdale,

M . H A R T , VV. M., proxy for S. W. and J. VV.

No. S71 - D. D. M I L L E R , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . and J . VV.

UnUy, No. 2 7 5 — J O H N T.. CRAIG, p r o x y for VV. M., S. VV. and J. W . Black Diamond, No. S74 — J A M E S D E N N I S , VV. M., p r o x y for J . VV.; P E T E R . H. W H I T E , S. W .

Webb, No. 275 —D. B. STUTSMAN, VV. M., p r o x y for S. AV. and J . VV. Windom, No. £76 — CLAUS W . NORBAUM, J . W . , p r o x y for \V. M. and S.W.

Barney,

No. S79 — J. H. SCHIERECK, p r o x y for W . M., S. VV. a n d J. VV.

Brainerd,

No. S80—JOSEPH

CLAYPOOL, VV. M., p r o x y for J. W . ; H A B E Y

P . THOMPSON, S. VV.

Millbrook, No. SSl — V. M . S M I T H , W . M . ; J . A. W H E E L E R , S . W . , p r o x y for

J . VV. Alpha, No. SSg—3AUES VV. W I N N , VV. M., p r o x y for S. VV. a n d J . W . Chikaskia, No. 285—J.W.

RUTHERFORD, W . M . , p r o x y for S . W . a n d J. VV..

Oak, No. SS7 — C. GRAHAM, VV. M., p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . VV.

Cyrus No.288—n.

L. I R W I N , W . M . ; A. H . BOYD, p r o x y for S . W . ; W..

A . H A W L E Y , proxy for ,T. W .

Emerald, No. 289—D.

H . BROWNE, VV. M., p r o x y for S. W . and J . W .

Beulah, No. « i — A A R O N H . THOMAS, VV. M., p r o x y for S. VV. a n d J. W.. Olasco, No. 292—E.

R. H A Y N E S , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J. W .

Olen Elder, No. S94—Ti. G. H E A R D , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W, Apollo, No. S97 — S. M. ALDRICH, W . M . , p r o x y for S. VV. and J . W . Hamari.a, No. S98 — F. DEISSROTH, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . and J . W . Cable, No. 299 —C. L E E BERRY, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . and J . W . Fargo, No. SOO — J . F . DuBois, W . M., p r o x y for S. W . and J . VV. Gove Oily, No. 302— R. C. JONES, p r o x y for W . M., S. W . and J. W . Randall,

No. S04 — S A M U E L M A N O R , W . M . , p r o x y for J . W . ; T. B. HART,.

p r o x y for S. W . Avon, No. S 0 5 — W M . E . M I T C H E L L , p r o x y for VV. M., S. W . a n d J . W . St. Thomas, No. 306—R.

M. MCGONIGAL, W . M . , p r o x y for J. W . ; CHAS..

E . MORRISON, proxy for S. W .

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Kansas, No. S07—R. A. WILSON, W . M . ; GEORGE A. McMiLLAN,proxy for S.W.and J . W . Alden, No. 305 — J A M E S M . G R A Y , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Syracuse, No. 309 —C. C. W E I T H , W . M . , p r o x y f o r S . W . a n d J . \V. Naphtali,

No. SiO—ALBERT FISHER, W . M . , p r o x y for S.W. a n d J . W .

Hancock, No. Sll — D A V I D J . C R A I G I E , S . W . ; J O H N BLACK, p r o x y for W .

M. a n d J . W . Santa Fe, No. SIS—3.

A. MILLER, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W.

Hebron, No. SI4 — M. L. STOCKTON, p r o x y for W. M. a n d S. W . Norcatur, No. 317—C. F . KEELER, jr., p r o x y for W . M., S. W. a n d J . W . Wallace, No. S18—3. M. HASTING, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W . Norwich, No. Si9 — N . B. HAYNES, J . W., p r o x y for W . M. a n d S. W. Vermillion, No. 320—CHARLES PIERCE, p r o x y for W . M., S . W . a n d J . W., Goodland, No. SSl — M.A. RUSH, W . M . , proxy for J . W . ; J . G. BOURNE,. p r o x y for S. W . Ben Hur, No. SSS — A. P H A L P , W . M . , p r o x y for S . W . a n d J . W . Caney, No. SU—J.

E . STONE, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W .

BucUin, No. S;2'5 — C H A R L E S S . CULVER, W . 'Si., p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W., Horton, No. 3^6 — GEORGE N . BANDY, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . VV. Hoyt, No. 3;?7—JOHN JOHNSON, W . M . , p r o x y for S . W . a n d J . W . Arcadia, No. 3 . ^ 9 - C H A R L E S E . TAYLOR, p r o x y for W. M., S. W. a n d J . W . Hoisington, No. 331—A. H . BAKER, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J. W . Rosedale, i \ ^ o . 3 3 3 — B . M . B A R N E T T , W . M . ; D . E . J O N E S , S . W . ; J . M . M A N K , . J.W. Oah Hill, A^o.3S.# — M A T T H E W H.PANTON,proxy for W . M . , S . W . a n d J . A V . Formosa, No. 3S6 — Z. W. JOHNSON, p r o x y for W . M., S. W. a n d J . W . Blaine, No. 3 3 7 — F R A N K PATTEN, AV. M., p r o x y for S. VV. a n d J . W . Kincaid,

No. 338 —A. P . CALDWELL, p r o x y for W . M., S.W. a n d J . W.

Lane, No. SS9 — C. P . CROW, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . AV. Leoti, No. 340 —THOMAS

K E N N E D Y , AV. M., p r o x y for S. W. a n d J. AV.

Parker, No. 3.^2 — J A M E S M . RICE, AV. M., p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . W .

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STANDING COMMITTEES. T h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d M a s t e r , after carefully r e v i s i n g t h e list • of s t a n d i n g c o m m i t t e e s , a s p r o v i d e d in Section 5, A r t i c l e I V , • of t h e C o n s t i t u t i o n of t h i s G r a n d L o d g e , s u b m i t t e d t h e f o l l o w i n g : On Credentiah.— SIMEON M . F O X , N O . 16; J . E . D . W I L L I A M S O N , N O . 22; M . L. STONE, N O . 7 5 ; W . J . COWGILL, N O . 8 5 ; O. W . BLOOD, N O . 225.

On Reports of Grand Officers.— GEORGE W . PORT, N O . 145; A. A. M U R RAY, N o . 2 1 ; E M I L ARNER, N O . 6 0 ; J . D. M C B R I A N , N O . 136; T. P . RODGBRS, :NO.

51. On Finance

and Mileage.— ROBERT E . TORRINGTON, N O . 12; JOHN. H .

: SPENCER, N O . 107; J O H N

C . POSTLBTHWAITE, N O . 1 1 ; A L E X A N D E R

• S H A R P , N O . 167; C H A R L E S L . K N I G H T , N O . 36. On Chartered Lodges.— D W I G H T B Y I N G T O N , N O . 10; F R A N K E . COLLIS, N O . 3 1 1 ; E . D. H I L L Y E R , N o . 2 1 ; H E N R Y M B T Z , N O . 190; W I L L I A M P . M U D G B T T , N O . 232.

On Lodges Under Dispensation.— CHILES C . COLEMAN, N O . 134; W M . •H. MizB, N O . 160; W . J . P U E T T , N O . 142; F R A N K LANYON, N O . 187. On Grievances

and Appeals.— CLARK A . S M I T H , N O . 125; C. E . CORY,

: N O . 8 , A. A . C A E N A H A N , N o . 113; E G B E R T J . M C F A R L A N D , No. 1 9 1 ; PEKHY M . HoiSINGTpN, N o . 2 3 1 .

On Grand Lodge Property.— GEORGE C . K E N Y O N , N O . 9 8 ; S. H . POLLY, N o . 2 4 ; C H A R L E S H . LAWRENCE, N O . 3 5 ; C H A R L E S D E FOREST, N O . 53. On Jurisprudence.—

M A T T H E W M . M I L L E R , N O . 134; GEORGE S . G R E E N ,

N o . 16; A. H . E L L I S , N O . 145; BESTOR G . BROWN, N O . 225. On Correspondence.— J O H N H . BROWN, N O . 3 ; J O H N M . P R I C E , N O . 5 ; -A. H . CONNETT, N O . 15; O. A . BASSBTT, N O . 9.

GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS. T h e M.-.W.'. G r a n d M a s t e r delivered his a n n u a l a d d r e s s a s ifollows: Brethren of the M:.W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: W i t h great pleasure I welcome y o u to t h e thirty-sixth A n n u a l Communication of t h i s G r a n d Lodge. Before entering upon t h e duties of t h e hour, let u s , in true masonic spirit, first r e t u r n o u r t h a n k s to t h e H e a v e n l y F a t h e r for his protecting care a n d favor, since last we met. I n d u l g e n t Mother E a r t h , with generous b o u n t y , h a s r e t u r n e d t h a t w h i c h was committed t o h e r c a r e ; peace a n d h a r m o n y have reigned s u p r e m e ; a n d prosperity h a s abided w i t h t h e Craft Thirty-six years ago w h e n t h i s G r a n d Lodge was organized t h e r e •TV'ere less t h a n o n e h u n d r e d masons owing t h e i r allegiance to it. N o w ,

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we have a membership of 19,304. This looks like a phenomenal growth, hut when we consider the wonderful immigration of the last thirty-five 3'ears, and the large number of Master Masons among these immigrants, â&#x20AC;˘\ve will readily see that the mysteries of masonry have not been conferred on nearly so many as would at first appear. Our lodges this year have initiated 1,410, passed 1,357 and raised 1,384. Let us hope that in this great number there has been care employed in iselecting the material that has been accepted. The strength of masonry - (or of the lodge ) does not depend nearly so much upon numbers as upon quality. Masonry knows no man for his worldly wealth or honors. Because he is a good fellow, or because he pays his debts, or because he is reputed to be honest, or because " I don't know anything against Kim," is not sufficient reason why he should be made a mason. Our Temple should be made stronger and better by reason of the new material added. The more we know of the sublime principles taught in our beloved fraternity the higher will be the standard of qualification required of those who knock at our door for admission. If we require a high standard of those who seek admission to our mysteries, is it not incumbent upon us who are in possession of the light to so live that our good works shall be acceptable to Him in whom we professed faith when we entered the lodge? Do we practice in our daily walks the lesson.s we were taught at our holy altar? While we do not require of our devotees that they shall belong to :any Christian church, yet we receive none, knowingly, into our ranks who .are not moral and upright men before GOD and the world. My brethren, .a profane man is not a moral man. We are taught never to mention the name of GOD in any other manner than with that reverential awe due irom the creature to his Creator. While masonry is not sectarian, it is preeminently a religious Institution, and none except moral and upright men before GOD and the world i.v FACT, should be permitted to kneel at â&#x20AC;˘our sacred altar. I have been made painfully aware of the fact that in some lodges, more or le.ss soliciting is done to increase the membership. This is indeed repreliensible. No man should be induced or invited to apply for the mysteries of masonry. The character of our membership in morality, and our acts of charity and benevolence, should be all the solicitation oflered to the uninitiated. The candidate should in fact come of his own free will and accord, without any solicitation on the part of an}' member of the fraternity. OUR D E A D .

Brethren, just as we were about closing the labors of the past year, .and entering upon the important duties of the new, the sad and mournful intelligence reached me that the Supreme Grand Master had summoned to His presence the soul of our veUerable and greatly beloved brother, K.\ W.'. CHRISTIAN BECK, wlio has been a faithful Grand Treasurer for thirty-four 3'ear.s. In all these j'ears no brother has ever been

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more punctual in his attendance upon the Annual Communications of our Grand Lodge than this venerable brother. I am unable to call to mind, atime that his genial face was not seen at our sessions, and his presence was always hailed with joy and delight and a happy greeting to Father BECK. Our dearly beloved brother will no more mingle with us in earthly affairs; he has gone to a better and happier land, where he is at rest forever. I am sure that the whole masonic fraternity will sympathize deeply and sincerely with those who bore his remains to their final resting place; that the sprig of acacia planted at the head of his grave by the hands of faithful brethren, casts a mournful shadow over the hearts of the faithful craftsmen of this entire State, in which he has resided for forty years, enjoying the confidence of all. Bro. BECK was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, May 24, A. D. 1804,. and hence had he lived till his next birthday, would have reached the age of eighty-eight years. Our brother came to America during the year 1831 and settled in Marietta, Ohio; from thence he moved to Cincinnati, in the same State, residing there until 1849, when he moved to Fort Leavenworth, where he was employed by the Government as a master builder. Soon after, Leavenworth began to show signs of building up a city, and he left the Fort and made that city his home until his death. Bro. BECK married his wife in his native country and to them were born fifteen children, only two of whom survive him, AUGUSTUS S.. BECK, of Council Bluffs, la., and WILLIAM H . H . BECK, of Philadelphia,.

Pa. The wife of our brother died some six or seven years ago, since which time he has traveled the rugged path of life alone, but always surrounded by his masonic brethren, whom he loved most dearly. Noman was more devoted to family and friends than he. Bro. BECK was made a mason in Weston, Mo'., passing through the several grades of masonry up to and including the Orders of Christian Knighthood. He was always deeply imbued with the grand principlesof our noble Institution, and worked with an earnestness for its upbuilding. He was one of the workmen who assisted in laying the foundation upon which this Grand Lodge was so securely built. As far as. ' we are advised, Bro. BECK is the last of the few who were present at the organization in 1855. At the Annual Communication in 1857 he was chosen Grand Junior Warden, and Grand Treasurer in 1858, and hasbeen continued in that responsible position to the hour of his death. He was also Grand Treasurer of the Grand Chapter, Grand Council and Grand Commandery. I n all these places of trust he ever proved to bean honest, faithful and efficient officer, always rendering a just and correct account of all funds corning into his hands. I sincerely regret that my health was such that I dared not leave home, as I should have esteemed it a privilege to have assisted in paying the last duty we owe to a faithful brother. The last sad rites were performed at his request by Leavenworth Commandery, No. 1, presided over by Sir WINFIELD S. COKBETT, Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Kansas..

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Since we last met, death has entered our ranks and called away many of the Craft. R.'.W.'. Bro. B. J. F. HANN.V, who was Grand Senior Warden of this Grand Lodge in 1875, was called from labor to refreshment Pecember 8,1891, while visiting his son in Washington, D. G. Bro. HAKX.A. was born February, 1825, in Illinois. In January, 1849, he founded the "Chester Herald," which he sold in 1856, removed to Alton and a.ssumed the editorial management of the "Alton Courier" until the beginning of the War of the Rebellion, when he entered the United States army as a captain and served his country faithfully to the close of the war. He received the mysteries of masonry in Alton Lodge, in 1858, the degrees of Capitular Masonry in 1859, and the Orders of Knighthood in 1860. He received the A. & A. S. Rite degrees up to and including the thirty-second degree in 1875. Shortly after being mustered out of service he removed to Salina in this State and founded the Salina Herald. He was the first Senior Warden of Salina Lodge, No. 60, and the first elected High Priest of Salina Chapter, and filled that station four years. He was the first Eminent Commander of Askelon Commandery, No. 6, stationed at Salina. He was Deputy Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of this State in 1876, and R.'. E.'. Grand Commander in 1878. At his funeral, (at his home in Salina), December l.^th, there were one hundred and fifty Knights Templar in line, and more than two hundred Master Masons from different parts of the State. His whole life was known for its purity. He was an enthusiastic mason, and those who knew him best loved him most. Another vacant chair, clad in mourning, at the inside of our outer door, speaks to us of the death of our beloved Grand Junior Deacon,W.-. Bro. FKANK B . DAY. He was born November 21, 1860, in Martinsville, Indiana; educated in Franklin College, in Franklin, Indiana. He was a graduate of Jefferson Medical College, and stood well up at the head . of his class. He was made a mason in Franklin Lodge, No. 107, Indiana, in 1883. He located in Winfield in 1887, and was a charter member of Winfield Lodge, No. 58, its Worshipful Master while U. D., and during the next two years. He was appointed Grand Junior Deacon of this Grand Lodge at its last Communication, and died December 15, 1891, aged thirty-one years â&#x20AC;&#x201D; stricken down in early life, beloved of all who knew him. Bro. DAY was a bright young man, of fine ability and excellent accomplishments. He was a close student, an able and successful physician and a genial companion. His presence brought sunshine wherever he moved. He inspired confidence in those about him, and his words were like music to his listeners. His sympathies for the afflicted and oppressed were as tender as those of a woman, yet he had the courage of his convictions, and when necessary did not hesitate to battle royally for the right. His trust was in GOD; the foundation of his faith was the Holy Bible, that Great Light in masonry, which he accepted as a rule and guide. Bro. DAY was married to Miss JENNIE PAYNE in May, 1884, and twin daughters were born to them in 1886. These, with an aged father, mother and a brother, mourn his early death. To them we extend our sympathy.

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On tlie holy Sabbath morning of December 20,1891, the State and the Nation were shocked at the sad announcement that PRESTON B . PLU5[B was dead!

Born in Ohio on October 12, 1837, he came to Kansas in June, 1856, in its earliest Territorial days, a mere boy — less than nineteen years of age — and at once identified himself and his fortunes with tlie land of his adoption, and he was at all times, and under all circumstances, an active and loyal participant in all its early struggles. Comparatively a young man at the time of his death, Bro. PLUMU had served his country with conspicuous ability and fidelity in the field, on the foruin, and in the halls of legislation; and his sudden and unexpected death was an irre]3arable loss to the State he had served so long and so faithfully, as well as a National calamity. In the vigor of his manhood, in the plenitude of his usefulness, and in the zenith of his glory, lie was stricken down in the performance of official duties. He sacrificed his health and his life in his devotion to the people of his State and the Nation. • As a mason PHICSTOX B . PI.U.MB was " a good man and true." He was

a member of the lodge, chapter and commandery at Emporia, where he resided. As a brother, companion and sir knight he was at all times true to the tenets of his jsrofession. H e was buried at his home in Emporia with the honors of iiiasonrj'. " His death was untimely and his brethren mourn." Since our last Annual Communication I have received notices of the death of the following distinguished brethren of other Grand Jurisdictions : M..W.-. WILLIAM HACKER, of Shelbyville, Indiana, our representa-

tive to this M.'. \V.'. Grand Lodge, near the M.. W.'. Grand Lodge of Indiana, has finished an illustrious and useful life, and joined the great majority beyond the river. Bro. HACKER was born at Darby Plains, in Ohio, December 5, 1810, and was consequently nearly eighty-one years of age when he finished his work on earth. He was made a mason in St. Joim's Lodge, No. 13, Dayton, Ohio, July 9, 1832; passed to the degree of Fellow Craft December 5th, and raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason February 4, 1833. July 4, 1835, he was admitted a member of La Fayette ( now Shelby ) Lodge, No. 28, Indiana, and at the same communication he was elected Worshipful Master, and from that time until his death, fifty-six years, not a moment elapsed when he did not hold some official position among his brethren. I copy from M.'. W.-. Bro. J. C. POSTLETHWAITE'S letter to nie, announcing the death of the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Maine, as follows: " I t becomes my painful duty as the Representative of the Grand Lodge of Maine near the M.'. W.\ Grand Lodge of Kansas, to inform you of the death of a venerable and distinguished brother, who for thirty-five years wielded the pen that made the records of the Grand

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Lodge of M a i n e , and which will ever remain as a testimonial of h i s u n flinching fidelity to t h e t r u s t so u n a n i m o u s l y reposed i n h i m b y h i s Grand Lodge. " O u r venerable b r o t h e r , R.-.W/. Grand Secretary IRA W . BEKRY, died i n Portland, Maine, September 20, 1891, aged n i n e t y years. E i c h i n experience, wise i n counsel, h i s loss will be deeply felt by t h e fraternity. A grand old m a n , whose silvery hair, radiant a n d h a p p y c o u n t e n a n c e , served a s a beacon light t o m a n y y o u n g masons, a n d assured t h e m t h a t there was s o m e t h i n g more t h a n form and ceremony in m a s o n r y . By his genial a n d cheerful n a t u r e , his words of wisdom, deeds of k i n d n e s s strewn all along t h e p a t h w a y of life, h e ripened into glory, h a v i n g finished his labors on e a r t h . Transferred to t h e Celestial Lodge above to sing t h e songs of t h e r e d e e m e d ; gone b u t n o t forgotten; m a y h i s memory b e k i n d l y cherished b y t h e fraternity.'' April 2, 1891, o u r beloved brother, ALBERT PIKE, crossed t h e D a r k . River. As a masonic writer h e h a d n o superior a n d b u t few, if a n y , equals. H i s special field of work was in t h e Scottish Rite, of w h i c h h e was t h e s u p r e m e head in tlie Southern Jurisdiction of t h e U n i t e d States. A l t h o u g h h e will n o t meet u s personally on earth a n y more, yet his beautiful ceremonies a n d his words of wisdom will n e v e r die. British Cokimbia m o u r n s t h e d e a t h of its Grand Secretary, H E X H Y BROWN, w h o was also a Past G r a n d Master of t h e i r G r a n d Lodge. H e was called from h i s labors May 15,1891, at t h e age of forty-nine y e a r s — stricken down in t h e p r i m e of life, in t h e midst of his usefulness. H i s brethren mourn. We tender them our sympathy. I r e c o m m e n d t h a t a special committee b e appointed to r e p o r t suitable r e m e m b r a n c e of o u r fraternal dead. F R A T E E X A L RELATIONS.

T h e r e p o r t of t h e Committee on Foreign Correspondence shows t h e most friendly relations with all other Grand Lodges with which wc a r c in correspondence. I have h a d some correspondence with t h e R.'.W.'. G r a n d Master of t h e G r a n d Lodge of Pennsylvania, with regard to a lodge in t h i s G r a n d Jurisdiction, refusing to accept a cei'tiflcate given b y one of t h e i r lodges to one who h a d been suspended b y t h e m for n o n - p a y m e n t of d u e s . I have placed this correspondence, together with all t h e information in m y posiiession on this subject, in t h e h a n d s of t h e Committee on .Jurisprudence, to report to this G r a n d Lodge their views as to w h e t h e r s u c h certificate is such a dimit as is recognized by t h e laws of this G r a n d Lodge. GRAND

REPRESENTATIVES.

During t h e year I h a v e appointed as Grand Representatives of t h i s M.'.W.'. G r a n d Lodge near other G r a n d Lodges, as "follows: New Zealand.— R.".W.-. B r o . J O H N ERNEST PROVIS.

Scotland.—R.-.W.-. Bro. W.\i. F . W A L L A C E .

Victoria.— R.".W.\ Bro. —-•iciiiBALD A I T K I N . V e r m o n t . — R ; . W . ' . Bro. H E N R Y H . ROSS. Minnesota.— R.'.W.-. Bro. CALVIN ].,. BEOWN. Michigan.— M.'.W.'. Bro. J A M E S H . FARNU.M. Texas.— R . ' . W . \ Bro. J O H N O . JOHNSON.

Prince E d w a r d Island.— R.'.W.'.Bro. NATHANIEL MCLARAN.

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I have recommended the following brethren for appointment as Grand Representatives of other Grand Lodges near our Grand Lodge: North Dakota.—\V.-. Bro. D. D. HOAG. Victoria.—W.\ Bro. G. 0. COLEMAN. Scotland.—M.-.W.-. Bro. JOHN H . BROWN. New Zealand.—E.'.AV.". Bro. DAVID B . FULLER.

Micliigan.—W.'. Bro. FRANK DRaji-MON'o. Oregon.—W.'. Bro. FRANK B . DAY. Texas.—AV.". Bro. E. W. IIURLBERT.

Prince Edward's Island. -W.'. Bro. A. A. GARNAHAN. VISITING

LODGES.

I regret to say that I have been unable to visit many of the lodges, owing to the precarious condition of my health. Where I have had the pleasure of visiting, I have been received as your representative in that loyal and brotherly spirit which ever has, and we trust ever will, characterize our fraternity. VISITING OUR M O T H E R G R A N D

LODGE.

One of the very pleasant things during the year was a visit, October 14th, by all of the elective officers of this Grand Lodge, together with our Grand Senior Deacon, Grand Sword Bearer and Bro. D. BVINGTON, Past Deputy Grand Master, to the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Missouri, while in se.ssion in Kansas City. We were most cordially received and welcomed, and our visit was a delightful one. We attended an elegant banquet in the evening, given by the brethren of Kansas City to the Grand Lodge of Missouri and other guests, at which unbounded hospitality prevailed. I noted with pleasure that there was nothing stronger than coffee to drink, even though the banquet was lavishly furnished with good things to eat, and a fine band discoursed sweet music for the occasion. The world improves, and masonry — which is ancient and never changes — has made a great stride in the cause of temperance in the last twenty-five years. I am glad to say that it wields a mighty influence throughout this country in that direction. STATE SCHOOL OP I N S T R U C T I O N .

I attended the State School of Instruction, which was held in Newton April 27th to May 2d, inclusive. I am told this was the largest and most interesting school ever held by the present Board of Custodians. I was much pleased with the zeal displayed by our Custodians and the interest manifested by the brethren in attendance, and was delighted with the hospitality shown us by the good brethren of Newton. Among the many visitors on this occasion were those two zealous brothers, who are always present on occasions when they can do good, as well as on good occasions-;-our Grand Secretary and Bro. TORRINGTON, Past Grand Junior Warden. The brethren of Newton spread a feast on the evening of May 1st, which w^as partaken of by about two hundred brethren after the con-

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ferring of t h e Master Mason's degree b j ' t h e Custodians and t h e i r v e r y a b l e corps of assistants. I regret t h e r e was n o stenographer present t o " b o t t l e u p " and preserve for future use some of t h e beautiful t h o u g h t s •expressed by t h e b r e t h r e n in response to toasts on this occasion. SufBce i t to say, i t was a h a p p y event, one long to be r e m e m b e r e d by those w h o w e r e present. ASSISTANT

I/ECTURERS.

Upon receiving certificates of proficiency from t h e Board of Custod i a n s , I commissioned t h e following b r e t h r e n Assistant L e c t u r e r s : W.'. B r o . DELOS W . A C K E R ,

W . ' . Bro. J O H N D . GODVREY,

^Y: . Bro. W . P . MUDGETT. . Bro. A. S. B A R B E E , . B r o . T H E O . J . GAKLICK, W: . B r o . J . D. M C B R I A N , . Bro, J . B . STEVENSON, vv.- . Bro. GEORGE M . D I X O N , . B r o . GEORGE M . COPLIN,

W Bro. S. M. A L D R I C H , W.-.

w.w.w.-

w.-

W Bro. U A V I D D . H O A G , W.-.

w , Bro. MORGAN COX, w, Bro. J O H N W . HOOTEN, w. Bro. CAMPBELL E V A N S , w, Bro. P . M. HoisiNGTON, w, B r o . GEORGE W . B O T K I N .

LODGES CONSTITUTED.

I commissioned t h e following b r e t h r e n to constitute t h e lodges chart e r e d at t h e last session of this G r a n d L o d g e : Andale Lodge, No. 253—W.-. Bro. JAMES H . M C C A L L . Rosedale Lodge, No. 333 —M.-.W.-. Bro. J O H N H . BROWN. Oak Hill Lodge, No. 334 —W.". Bro. C. C. COLEMAN. Allen Lodge, No. 335 — W . \ Bro. W M . H . HARRISON. Formosa Lodge, No. 336 — M.'.W.-. Bro. J. C. POSTLETHWAITE. Blaine Lodge, No. 337—W.-. Bro. C. C. COLEMAN. Kincaid Lodge, No. 338—W.'. Bro. T. L, ELLIOTT. Lane Lodge, No. 339 —AV.". Bro. Louis C. CRITENDEN. Leoti Lodge, No. 340—W.'. Bro. T. C. CARROLL. Parker Lodge, No. 3 4 1 — W . \ Bro. STANLEY H . POLLEY. These b r e t h r e n performed their work creditabl.y to themselves a n d satisfactorily to t h e Craft. T h e y have my sincere t h a n k s for their valuable services. NEW

LODGES.

March 7th I issued dispensation to fifteen b r e t h r e n at Holly rood, in Ellsworth county, to form a n e w lodge, to be k n o w n as Hollyrobd L o d g e , w i t h Bros. W I L S O N H . M C D O N A L D , W . - . M . - . ; T . H . E L R O D , S.-. W . ' . , a n d

AViLLiAM MONROE, J.". W . \ T h e y held a certificate of proficiency from Bro. A. S. BARBER, Assistant Lecturer, a n d were r e c o m m e n d e d by Ellsw o r t h Lodge, No. 146. April 1st I issued dispensation for a new lodge at Riley, Riley count y , to twenty-two b r e t h r e n , w i t h Bros. L. W. TUTTLE, W . ' . M . ' . ; B . E . MORGAN, S.'. W . - . , a n d S. A. SARGENT, J.-. W.'., to b e k n o w n as A s h l a r

Lodge. T h e application was r e c o m m e n d e d b y Garfield Lodge, No. 235, a n d the Worshipful Master held a certificate of proficiency from JA.MES P. HOWE, Custodian.

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May 12th I Lssued dispensation to .sixteen brethren of Edna,Labette county, to establish a lodge, to be known as Edna Lodge, with Bros. HENRY HOLLAND as W.'.M.'.; CHARLES F . PRESTON as S.'.VV.-., and .JOHN

FROMAN as J.'.W.'. The application was recommended by Landmark Lodge, No. 218, and the proficiency of the proposed Worshipful Master vouched for by the Board of Custodians at the State School of Instruction. Early in December this lodge had the misfortune to lose their hall and records, and all other lodge property, by fire. There is no other hall in the town suitable for a lodge-room. I required of them to assemble tlH officers of their lodge, and by a comparison of their recollections, to write up the transactions of their lodge to the best of their ability, and forward them to me. Upon examination, I found that they had conferred the Master Mason's degree upon all that they had elected, except one Fellow Craft. I directed them to make suitable arrangements with Landmark Lodge, No. 218, for permission to occupy their hall one evening, and authorized Edna Lodge to then and there complete their work by conferring the Master Mason's degree upon their last candidate. This they did, and sent me a copy of the minutes of this communication. I believe they have done good work, so far as I am able to judge, but whether they will be able to continue their work is for you to determine. October 17th I issued dispensation to form a new lodge to eleven brethren at Mound Bidge, in McPherson county, to beknown as Mound Ridge Lodge, with Bros. JOHN J. TOEVS as W.'. M.'.; T. C. J. COLE as S.'..

W.'., and PHILLIP HOFFMAN as J.'. W.'. They were recommended by Galva Lodge, No. 251. W.'. Bro. P. M. HOISINGTON, Assistant Lecturer, advised the establishment of the lodge, and certified to the proficiency of its members in our ritual. You will see I have granted dispensations for the establishment.of only four lodges. One of these —Hollyrood —was prepared to enter upon existence before you reposed in me the trust that has been mine for the past year. I trust that your decision may prove that I was warranted in issuing these four dispensations. I would have approved the establishment of lodges at a few other places, had I thought that the brethren would have sufficient time to qualify themselves and prove their ritualistic proficiency and capacity in the management of lodge affairs before this Annua! Communication. In a large number of places, I have refused to approve the establishment of new lodges. I n every instance I have given the application careful inve.stigation. I n this I have been aided by brethren in whose judgment I had implicit confidence, who have not hesitated, often at the expense of personal convenience, to vioit the location of the proposed lodge and report to me the situation there found. ,To these zealous and deserving brethren, who have thus materially assisted me, I here extend mj' warmest personal thanks.

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September 2d I commissioned P a s t G r a n d Master J. C. POSTI.KTHWAITE to dedicate t h e n e w masonic hall of F r a t e r n a l Lodge, No. 170,. a t L i n n City. I t is needless for me to say it was well done, and t h e b r e t h r e n enjoyed t h e occasion. REMOVAL OP LODGES.

October 1st I issued my edict authorizing Salem Lodge, >fo. 228, to â&#x20AC;˘ remove from Salem to Esbon, in J e w e l l county, good and sufficientreason h a v i n g been s h o w n w h y t h e lodge should be removed, and t h e y h a v i n g fully complied with t h e law governing s u c h matters. L A Y I N G CORNER-STONES.

J u l y 1st I issued special dispensation to Olathe Lodge, No. 19, a n d commissioned W.'. Bro. FRANK R . LANTER as m y Special Deputy, to lay t h e corner-stone of t h e new Court House a t Olathe on J u l y 4th. J u l y 7th I issued special dispensation to Marysville Lodge, No. 9 1 , . a n d commissioned R.'.W.'. Bro. W. D. THOMPSON as my Special D e p u t y , , to lay t h e corner-stone of t h e new C o u r t H o u s e a t t h a t place on Jiily 23d. A u g u s t 7th I issued special dispensation to Pittsburg Lodge, N o . . 187, a n d commissioned R.'. W . \ Bro. GEORGE \ \ . CI.AKK as my Special

D e p u t y , to lay t h e corner-stone of t h e M. E . (Jhurch in Pittsburg, at t h e request of t h e Trustees of t h e c h u r c h . August 27th I issued special dispensation to Rising Sun Lodge, No. 8,. and commissioned M.'.W.'. Bro. J. D. MCCLEVERTY as my Special Deputy, to lay the corner-stone of t h e new Bourbon C o u n t y Court House, September 3d. October 24th I issued special dispensation to Beattie Lodge, No. 259,. a n d commissioned W.". Bro. E . HUTCHINSON as m y Special Deputy, to lay t h e corner-stone of t h e M. E . Church at H o m e , in Marshall county, at t h e r e q u e s t of the Trustees of the c h u r c h . All these b r e t h r e n have performed their work in a highly commendable m a n n e r , and have my sincere t h a n k s for t h e i r valuable assistance.CHARITY.

I h a v e drawn on our Charity F u n d for t h e sum of $25.00 for t h e aged widow of a b r o t h e r mason, who was once an honored m e m b e r of De Soto Lodge, No. 40. She has survived her h u s b a n d twenty-seven j'ears, and all h e r earthly possessions have been used up. She is eighty-three years of age and it will be our pleasure as well as o u r d u t y to provide for h e r comfort d u r i n g her r e m a i n i n g d a y s . T h e b r e t h r e n of De Soto have t h e i r h a n d s full in the care of other deserving destitute, and it is necessary for t h e Grand Lodge to come to their relief. T h e small a m o u n t drawn in h e r favor was only intended to tide over h e r necessities a few weeks,, until this A n n u a l Communication. W i t h t h e concurrence of the G r a n d Council, I have caused a w a r r a n t to ho. d r a w n in favor of t h e widow of our first M.'.W.-. Grand Master,.

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RICHARD E . REES, on the advice of the brethren of Leavenworth that she was not able to pay her taxes and interest on a mortgage on her home. Within the first month after assuming the duties of Grand Master, I was besieged with applications for permission to send out what is known as begging circulars. One case seemed to show much greater justification for granting such permission than any other. I therefore authorized Millbrook Lodge, No. 281, to distribute their circular within this jurisdiction. DISCIPLINE.

I have had a number of complaints from lodges on account of their territory having been invaded and material carried away. In such cases I have directed the invader to turn over the fees thus unlawfully obtained to the lodge whose territory had been invaded. Grievous charges having come to me from Glen Elder l.odge, No. •294, I commissioned Past Grand Master JOHN C. POSTLETHWAITE to visit them, with full power and authority as my Deputy. I am pleased to report that with his characteristic justice and firmness, mingled with brotherly kindness, he succeeded in restoring peace and harmony. I take this occasion to thank him for this valuable service, as well as for much other kindly assistance rendered during the year. On account of irregular action in the election of the officers of •Coolidge Lodge, No. 316, and because of such general dissatisfaction as was likely to endanger the existence of the lodge—at least to destroy its peace and harmony —upon petition of all its members except two, I iset aside their election and ordered a new election of officers. I directed that every member should have due and timely notice of said election. I am not prepared to deny that my action was arbitrary, but it restored peace and harmony. • SPECIAL DISPENSATIONS.

This evil has grown to an alarming magnitude. If some measure is not adopted to restrict it, the time approaches when petitions will be received and acted upon and degrees conferred without regard to time. AVitliin the first ninety days after assuming the duties of Grand Master, I was asked for one hundred and ten special dispensations to confer degrees out of the regular time prescribed by our law! A large proportion -of these were to confer the second and third degrees. Their reasons for asking for special dispensations were based upon the same ground, iiamelj': the candidate was about to leave their jurisdiction, etc. It is true I have issued a great many special dispensations to confer degrees out of time. But, to partially atone for it, I have refused — with the exception of three times —to permit more than one degree to be -conferred upon the same candidate on the same evening, nor until he was proficient in the lectures of the preceding degree. I have required that he should be examined in open lodge and declared proficient by the lodge before being advanced to a higher degree. I have invariably

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refused to p e r m i t a lodge to ballot u p o n a petition in less t h a n t h e regul a r t i m e prescribed by law. W i t h a view of checking t h i s growing evil, and saving my successor m u c h labor, I earnestly r e c o m m e n d t h a t t h e C o m m i t t e e on J u r i s p r u dence be directed to formulate and s u b m i t at t h i s Communication of t h e G r a n d Lodge a regulation t h a t shall impose a fee upon lodges requesting permission to confer degrees o u t of time, of such m a g n i t u d e as will d e t e r t h e m from hastily m a k i n g such requests. I h a v e issued special dispensations to install officers out of regular t i m e , a n d in a few instances to elect and install out of t h e regular t i m e jjrescribed b y our law. I h a v e refused a great m a n y applications for special dispensations for good and sufficient reasons. DECISIONS.

Much t h e larger portion of t h e questions asked me b y lodges were readily answered by referring them to t h a t portion of our law covering .the p o i n t in question. T h e following are all t h a t I have d e e m e d of sufficient importance to r e p o r t to y o u : "•"!. A lodge does not lose its territorial jurisdiction by reason of its hall and charter having been destroj'ed, even t h o u g h t h e lodge holds no .communications. I t is t h e act of t h e G r a n d Lodge t h a t creates t h e lodge, and t h e charter is only t h e external evidence of its existence. T h e lodge :still lives a n d retains all its rights until the G r a n d Lodge revokes its .charter. '"2. A n elected and installed officer of a lodge having p e r m a n e n t l y •removed from this Grand Jurisdiction, thereby vacating his office, is entitled to a dimit upon application therefor, u n d e r t h e regulations coverj n g t h e granting of dimits. '"?). A n applicant for tfie mysteries of masonry must be twenty-one years old. •*4. A lodge has no authority to collect dues from a non-affiliated mason. "••5. A lodge cannot charge a fee for issuing a dimit. t6. A Worshipful Master elect should receive t h e Past Master's de•dree before being installed. t7. A m e m b e r of a lodge, who may be unable to attend t h e stated •communication of his lodge, at which a petition for m e m b e r s h i p is to be balloted upon, may file his written objection to t h e petitioner, and it :shall be accepted as his vote. Such objection, however,*can operate only as a ballot, a n d cannot p r e v e n t t h e petitioner from r e n e w i n g liis application at t h e succeeding stated c o m m u n i c a t i o n of t h e lodge. "S. A rejected petitioner for t h e mysteries of masonry, or for adv a n c e m e n t , or a candidate who has been stopped from a d v a n c e m e n t by '•'Appro%'ecJ. t Not approved.

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written or oral objection, has no right to know by whom he has been denied tbat for which he petitioned. Anyone conveying such information commits an offense against the body of masonry. t9. A Worshipful Master who appears as a witness in a masonic trial is not qualified to preside at such trial. *10. Any member of a lodge, not at the time holding an elective office therein, against whom no charges are pending, and who is under nopecuniary liability to his lodge, cannot, by vote of the lodge, be denied a dimit, if he prefer his request orally or in writing at any stated communication of the lodge, neither can the granting of such dimit be deferred. FIKES.

Hoisington Lodge, IS'o. 331, and Keno Lodge, No. 140, both lost their lodge rooms, charters, jewels, furniture and records by fire. I authorized the Grand Secretary to issue a duplicate cojsy of charter to each of them.. BOAKD OK INSPECTORS.

As required by Section 40, laws of this Grand Lodpe, I appointed Bros. GEO. W . CL.^RK, W . H . NELSON and GEO. W . WINANS, to examine

the records and accounts of the Masonic Mutual Benefit Society of Kansas, who will in due time make their report to you. RECO.MMENDATIONS.

I am pleased to notice that the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, at its last Annual Communication, adopted a resolution inviting other Grand Lodges to join them in holding a masonic convention in Chicago sometime during the World's Fair in 1893. This convention is not for the purpose of organizinga National Grand I.^odge, but for the discussion of subjects of interest in common to all Grand Lodges. Such a convention would be of great benefit to the Craft in general if its proceedings were published. When the proper time arrives I hope to see this Grand Lodge take the proper steps to be represented in that convention. I recommend that the standing regulation adopted in 1885, making " The Light" the official gazette of this Grand Lodge, be repealed. I recommend the repeal of the standing regulation adopted in 1858,which reads as follows: " I t is competent for a lodge to assess a tax against non-affiliated masons residing within its jurisdiction, and to enforce payment of the .same by exclusion or suspension; Provided, The effect of such exclusion or suspension shall not extend beyond the lite of any such mason.'' I recommend tbat the Custodians shall hereafter be elected by the Grand Council of this Grand Lodge, and that the Committee on Jurisprudence be instructed to formulate the necessary amendment to o u r laws to carry out this recommendation, and report such amendment to* Approved. fModifled. See report of committee.

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the Grand Lodj;e at this Annual Communication. The scramble that has been witnessed by the Grand Lodge in the election of Custodians is :sufiicient reason to make this change desirable. MONITOR.

I have received a large number of inquiries in regard to some reli-able monitor for use by lodges, and have been compelled to say that we have no specially authorized monitor that I know of that can be obtained. But I am glad to report that W.-. Bro. WM. M. SHAVER, one of the Board •of Custodians, has compiled a new monitor, which he thinks especially -adapted to Kansas work. I recommend that a committee be appointed to examine this work and report to this Grand Lodge. MASONIC

HOME.

At our last Annual Communication a special committee was appointed to confer with a similar committee from the Grand Chapter -of the Order of the Eastern Star, whose duty was " to devise some feasible plan to establish an institution for the better care of the widows and •orphans of our deceased brethren." I have no doubt from the membership of that committee that you will receive an able and valuable report. The subject of Masonic Homes for our helpless and destitute, has •engaged the serious consideration of a large share of the Grand Lodges with which we are in correspondence. Masonic Homes either have been established within the following Grand Jurisdictions or active steps .are now in progress for such institutions, as follows: New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Missouri, Illinois, Indian Territory, Alabama, Arkan;sas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, California, Connecticut, Quebec, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Ohio .and Colorado. These Masonic Homes are the crowning glory of the Grand Jurisdictions where they have been established. Such institu-tions enlarge our hearts in a laudable charity. Charity did I say? It can scarcely be called a charity. It is an altar whereon to bestow our gifts. Such an institution is looked upon by each brother with the most tender care. It is his "Home." He has an individual interest there; and next to his own fireside, with his wife and children gathered about him he thinks of this " Home," and it gladdens his heart to know that his brother's loved ones are not only sheltered there, but, what is far better, surrounded with those refining and ennobling influences that indeed create a home; that, too, there they are educated and taught habits of industry, that they may grow up to be useful and honored • citizens, revering GOD and blessing our fraternity. One of the strong reasons why we should begin now is because of the limited amount of capital we have at our command. You ask, " How may this be accomplished and where is the money to come from with which to make even a beginning?" First, Article 'VIII, Section 6, of our Constitution, which now prohibits such an enter-

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prise, should be repealed; this will require a two-thirds vote of this Grand Lodge, and the subsequent approval of two-thirds of the lodges in the jurisdiction, and cannot be promulgated until the next Communication of the Grand Lodge. Second, a committee should be appointed, at this Annual Communication, to devise'ways and means for the accomplishment of this project,, should the constitutional number of lodges approve the repeal of Article VIII, Section 6. Within ninety days, the action of the lodges could be determined. Then, by united effort, with the assistance of our wives and sisters, mothers and daughters, I venture the assertion that a fund of at least $10,000.00 could be raised before the next Communication of this Grand Lodge. That would be the beginning. Do you doubt that thisamount can be raised? What is such an amount, with 19,000 affiliated masons in our State? True, this amount would not accomplish much, but could not the succeeding year yield as much to this worthy object? With .'r20,000.00 raised, the third yearwould bring such increased enthusiasm that the fund would swell toproportions that would permit the establishment of a Home, without debt or burden. Can we not afford to, at least, make the effort to build for ourselves such a monument as is the pride and glory of less populou.s. jurisdictions than our own? Great things have small beginnings. Let the inspiring and appropriate motto of our wonderful State lead us on to the accomplishment of this project. Kansans have never known, such word as ''fail!" IN

CONCLUSION.

I am now about to return the authority you were pleased to bestow upon me one year ago, and in so doing I return you my sincere thanksfor the honor conferred. It has been a pleasant year. The brethren all seem to have vied with each other in their efforts to make it pleasant for me. For kindly assistance I am under many obligations to my associate Grand Officers, and especially our Grand Secretary, to whom I am very greatly indebted for his generous aid, at all times freely and cheerfully bestowed, which served to lighten the year's labors. For special services by Bros.W. D. THOMPSON, T . RANDALL, of Newton, and CHARLES-

SMITH, of Washington, I return my sincere thanks. May our deliberations be harmonious, with the single purpose of honoring GOD and doing good to our fellow-men. Fraternallv submitted, A. M. CALLAHAM, Grand Master. On m o t i o n of B r o . J A C O B DEAVITT t h e a d d r e s s w a s referred

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REPORT OF GRAND TREASURER. T h e R.-.W.-. G r a n d Secretary' presented t h e a n n u a l r e p o r t of our G r a n d T r e a s u r e r , CHRISTIAN BECK ( n o w deceased), showi n g t h e a m o u n t of funds he h a s received a n d paid o u t d u r i n g t h e past y e a r ; p r o p e r vouchers for all monej's paid o u t accomp a n y this h i s last r e p o r t : LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS, January 30, 1892.

CHRISTIAN BECK, Grand Treasurer, In account with the M.'.W.'. GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS:

1891. Feb. 1.—Balance in Grand Treasury Feb. —.— Received interest due on U. S. bonds

.....$ 8,992 38109 12 f 9,101 50-

DISBURSEMENTS. W A R R A N T S P A I D A S FOLi,o\ys:

1891. Amount transferred to Charity Fund S 949 95 Feb. 20.—666, John C. Postlethwaite, contingent expenses Grand Master's office 71 30 Feb. 20.—667, Rev. James G. Dougherty, Grand Orator 30 00Feb. 20.—668, Chas. S. Wheton, Assistant Grand Tyler 15 00Feb. 20.— 669, John H. Brown, Grand Secretary, balance due. 186 85 Feb. 20.— 670, John H. Brown, Grand Secretary, Committee on Correspondence 300 00Feb. 20.— 671, John H. Brown, Grand Secretary, on acccount of printing Proceedings 1891..... 1,025 00Feb. 20.— 672, John H. Brown, Grand Secretary, on account of rent 150 00 Feb. 20.— 673, John H. Brown,Grand Secretary, on account of postage and express charges 300 GO' Feb. 20.— 674, John H. Brown, Grand Secretary, on account of incidental expenses 200 00 Feb. 20.—675, Fritz Magers, Grand Tyler, on account of salary. 50 00 Feb. 20.— 676, Frank Drummond, Assistant Grand Secretary.. 29 00Feb. 20.-677, John C. Postlethwaite, Grand Master, balance salary due 85 00 Feb. 20.— 678, Christian Beck, Grand Treasurer, on account of salary and annuity , 300 00' Feb. 20.— 679, Robert E. Torrington, Chairman Committee on Pay Roll 2,650 00' Mar. 25.—680, PJ. W. Hulbert, on account of hall rent at Fort Scott 35 00' Mar. 31.— 681, A. M. Callaham, Grand Master, on account of salary 65 00Mar. 31.— 682, John H. Brown, Grand Secretary, on account of salary 450 00 Apr. 27.— 683, James P. Howe, Custodian, on account of salary. 50 00 May 2.— 684, Wm.M. Shaver, Custodian, on account of salaiy. 50 00' May 2.— 685, Geo. F. Pond, Custodian, on account of salary and expense 74 00 May 6.— 686, Jas. P. Howe, Custodian, on account of expense. 13 56

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May 2 6 . - 6 8 7 , J o h n C. Postlethwaite, P.-.G.-.M.-., on account of e x p e n s e , by order G r a n d Master S J u n e 2.— 688, A. M. Callaham, Grand Master, on account of salary J u n e 4.— 689, W m . M. Shaver, Custodian, on a c c o u n t of postage J u n e 10.— 690, J o h n H . Brown,Grand S e c r e t a r y , o n accountof salary J u l v 13.—691, Lawton & B u r n a p , on a c c o u n t o f b i n d i n g Proceedings 1889-91 J u l y 17.— 692, Ketcheson & Reeves, on account of p r i n t i n g Constitution and By-Laws Sept. 8 . - 6 9 3 , D. W. Nellis, expense, as ptir o r d e r Gr. Master.. Sept. 15.— 694, J o h n H . Brown, Grand Secretary, on account of salary Sept. 15.—695, A. M. Callaham, ( i r a n d Master, on a c c o u n t of salary Dec. 31.—696, A. M. Callaham, Grand Master, on account of salary Dec. 31.— 697, J o h n H . Brown, Grand Secretary, on account of 1892. salary J a n . 18.— 699, James H . McCall, Grand Marshal, on account of e x p e n s e , by order of G r a n d Master Feb. 1.— 702, On account of I n s u r a n c e on J e w e l s FelD. 1.— 703, To correct error in G r a n d T r e a s u r e r ' s account..

4 20 150 00 2 00 450 00 452 42 100 00 30 00 450 00 150 00 150 00 450 00 7 80 9 90 9 50

Total e x p e n d i t u r e as p e r vouchers h e r e w i t h

| 9,495 48

Balance d u e G r a n d Treasurer F e b r u a r y 1, 1892

393 48

CHARITY FUND ACCOUNT. LEAVENWORTH, K A N S A S , J a n u a r y 30, 1892.

' CHRISTIAN BECK, Grand Treasurer, In account with the M.'.W.". G R A N D LODGE OP K A N S A S :

:Balance in G r a n d Treasury F e b r u a r y 1, 1891 To a m o u n t transferred to Charity F u n d F e b r u a r y 1,1891

$ 2,599 79 949 95 S 3,549 74

DISBURSE.MENTS AS PER ORDER GRAND MASTER. "WARRANTS P A I D .

3 : 0 . 698, To widow of P a s t Grand Master R. R. Rees .TS'o. 700, To widow of Bro. Mason of DeSoto Lodge, No. 40

100 00 25 00

Total a m o u n t paid for Charity

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B a l a n c e i n G r a n d T r e a s u r y . F e b r u a r y 1, 1892 Fraternally submitted.

$ 3,424 74

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REPORT OF GRAND SECRETARY. Bro. J O H N H . BROWN, G r a n d Secretary, presented liis a n n u a l a-eport s h o w i n g t h e official tran.?actiou8 of his oflSce for t h e past y e a r : To the M..W.\. Grand Lodge of Kansas:' We have again, and for the thirty-sixth time, afssembled in Annual •Communication for the purpose of reviewing tlie work of the past, and devising plans for the coming year. It therefore becomes my duty as •your Grand Secretary to lay before you at this time a detailed statement •of what has been done, both generally and financialh^, during the past masonic year, that requires your attention as representatives of our constituent lodges. A full report of the several matters disposed of will be found under ^appropriate headings, to all of which your fraternal attention is directed. P R O C E E D I N G S OF 1 8 9 1 .

A copy of the transactions of the last Annual Communication of rthis Grand Lodge was prepared and delivered soon after the close, and the work of printing and binding done in our usual style, and the same •distributed in compliance with our laws, and I trust have all reached proper hands. The plan adopted two years since of sending all packages containing three copies by express, has worked so satisfactorily that I continued it, believing we get better and prompter service. Three copies were sent to the Worshipful Master of each constit'uent lodge, three copies to the Grand Secretaries of the several Grand Lodges in correspondence with this Grand Lodge, one copy to each present Grand Officer and past elective Grand Oihcer, one copy to each -of our Grand Representatives near other Grand Lodges, one copy to each memberof the Board of Custodians and chairmen of the several <;ommittees, one copy to the several public and private libraries, and also to all masonic journals vidiich have favored this office with the jegular issue of their publications. These packages were all marked to notify this office if the same •were not delivered within fifteen days, and the necessar}^ postage would be sent for their return. I received notice of only five packages that had not been delivered, where the parties to whom packages were sent •could not be found; these were returned to this office. Therefore I have reason to beliieve that the remainder have reached the hands of the proper officer of the lodge; if not, they have only to notify this office and duplicates will be sent at once. BINDING

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Part Tliird completes Volume VIII of our Proceedings for three con:secutive years, 1889-1891. In compliance with the provisions of Section 63 of Chapter One (1) to be found on page 32 of the By-Laws of this

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of uniform style, and distributed in accordance with the law. 1 sent these volumes by express, and with each I enclosed a postal card receipt, with onlj' a few blanks to fill, sign and return to this office. With all the precautions taken to insure prompt acknowledgment, the receipts of the Masters of the following lodges have not to date of this report been received: Nos. 9, 22, 25, 38, 47, 59, 74, 80, 91, 93,96,101,124,141,143,150, 154, 155, 162, 166, 168,170, 174, 178,181,193,194,199, 210,211, 217,219,220, 223, 236, 265, 268, 275, 277, 292, 294, 300, 313, 320. The number of the unreceipted volumes is here given in order that the officers and members of the several lodges may be advised of their having been sent to the Master in office, 1891. I hold the express companies' receipts for these volumes, and if they have not or cannot deliver them they will be expected to pay the value thereof; hence, I suggest that the present officers of those lodges which have not received the bound volume sent them several months since, call upon the agent of the express company in your city and ascertain if such package has been received by him, and if so to whom he delivered it. If the package has not been received and delivered, please inform this office and I will at once go for the agent of the company at whose office I shipped the package, and will either find the book, or obtain from the company its value. Prompt attention should be given to this matter. The expense of binding Volume VIII, and sending out the number required at this time, was paid out of the General Fund by warrant on our Grand Treasurer, as you will see by reference to his annual cashstatement. Proper vouchers for this expenditure of the Grand Lodge funds accompany this report. KETQRXS O P L O D G E S .

In accordance with the usual custom of this office, the necessarj' blanks upon which Secretaries of lodges are expected to make the annual returns of their respective lodges to the Grand Lodge, were promptly mailed December 1, 1891. I entertained the hope that these blanks would in due time reach the parties to whom they were addressed, but such did not seem to be the order of the day, and we have the old complaints, " 1 did not receive the blanks you sent;" another, " I misjilaced and cannot find the blanks you sent;" still another," Just as I was about completing my returns, I upset an ink bottle and spoiled it, or got my membership roll too many and it would not agree with recapitulation,"etc. In all cases without delay new blanks were sent to all who applied for them. By reference to Schedule "A" you will observe that all lodges delinquent for 1890 have since our last Annual Communication made proper returns and paid amount due, except one, of which special mention will be made. The annual returns of the lodges for 1891 have been made quite as promptly as we could reasonably expect, when we consider the monetary condition of our State the past year. We, of course, have about

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the usual number delinquent. These delinquents, as a general rule, are not in the southwest or northwest, as most of the lodges in these sections of the State have made the returns in good time and are square on the books to-day. In the matter of examining these annual returns there seems to be an apparent misapprehension on the part of some of the Secretaries. In a few instances they have taken occasion to score the Grand Secretary pretty freely for what was said about the errors in their returns in the report of the Committee on Lodge Returns, claiming that gross injustice had been done their lodges "by you." Now, the fact of the matter is, the Grand Secretary has nothing whatever to do with these reports, nor is he in any manner responsible for what is contained therein. Under our law these annual returns are placed in the hands of a committee whose duty it is to examine them carefully, point out such errors as may be found, and report their findings to the Grand Lodge. For many years we have been favored with able and very competent committees, who have well understood and faithfully performed the duty a.ssigned them, and in no event would they knowingly state a thing that they did not believe to be true. The work of this committee is in the direction of aiding the brother Secretaries in perfecting their membership roll, and furthermore, to see that every Master Mason contributes his share of the running expen.se of this Grand Lodge. Now, brother Secretaries, let us lay aside any feeling we may have of some supposed wrong done, and unite our efforts in endeavoring to make the records of our Grand Lodge in every essential particular correct. Let this be done and there will be no occasion for fault finding by any one, and all will be pleased with results. DUPLICATE CHARTERS.

By order of the M.'. W.-. Grand Master duplicate charters have been issued and forwarded to the Worshipful Masters of the following lodges, wliose charters were destroyed by fire during the past year: Reno Lodge, No. 140, at Hutchiuspn, Reno county. Hoisington Lodge, No. 331, at Hoisington, Barton county. C H A R T E R S SUKRENDEKBD.

Richfield Lodge, No. 303, at Richfield, Morton county, after a de.sperate struggle for nearlj- five years to maintain a respectable lodge existence, finally, by a unanimous vote of all the resident members, surrendered its charter. I have received from the Senior Warden, acting Worshipful Master and Secretary, their last and final report, showing the unfavorable condition of this lodge, and it would seem that a mistake had been made in establishing a masonic lodge in a country so remote and sparsely settled, made up of a vascillating community, here to-day and off to-morrow. It is only necessary to say that the brethren at the organization of this lodge were not unlike many others seeking for the same privileges,

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February,

determined and persistent in securing the favor of the Grand Master, and many times resort to means that would hardlj' be admissible if known to those in authority. Richfield is a small village located in the southwest corner of this State about seventy-five miles from any railroad station. The failure of the crops for two years drove many of the people out of that part of the State; this and many other draw-backs rendered it impossible to sustain a lodge. At the date of the surrender of the charter there were thirty-seven members on the rolls; of this number only seven are now living in the county, the remainder having moved away to different parts of tlie country. The great mistake made by the brethren of this lodge, was the incurring of a debt of S350.00, only $100.00 of which has been paid; second mistake, in voting to tax each member $10.00, the same to be used in paying off the debt. Not one dollar of this assessment, which amounts to $350.00, has been paid. Besides this amount the members are in arrearage for dues to date $116.65. This lodge has paid no dues for two years, and its condition makes the surrender of the charter a necessity. All the papers sent up concerning the surrender are now in the hands of the Committee on Returns of Lodges, who will examine and report at this Annual Communication. SARATOGA L O D G E , N O . 2 1 6 .

Within a very short time I have been furnished with information concerning the condition of this lodge; if true the Grand Lodge should take action without delay. It seems that much ill feeling has grown out of the trial of one of its members, and the action of the Grand Lodge on appeal. From what the two brethren write, the feeling is very bitter, and the members seem determined in their opposition to the action of the Grand Lodge. It seems no meeting has been held since our last Annual Communication. I can hardly account for the seemingly contumacious conduct of tiie members of this lodge. I know the Master and believe him to be a good man and a true mason. I have had some correspondence with the Master and Secretary, which is herewith submitted for your information, that 3'ou may be as fully advised as possible of the condition of their lodge at this time. U N I T E D STATES B O X D S .

The Grand Lodge is the holder of United States four and a half per cent bonds, in value about $5,000, as hinted in the report of the Committee on Finance (see page 88 Proceedings 1891). The Secretary of the Treasury made a call for this class of bonds, and R.'.W.'. Bro. CHRISTIAN BECK, Grand Treasurer, was notified that the Government would be ready to redeem them on or about September 1, 1891, and furthermore, the Government would cease to pay interest on said bonds from and after that date. At the time fixed by the Secretary of the Treasury, our Grand Treasurer believing that he was clothed with sufficient authority to collect

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and receipt for the proceeds of said bonds, applied through the First National Bank of Leavenworth, the agents of the Government, for the amount due, and was informed by the officers of the bank that his authority to collect and receipt for such proceeds was not sufficient, and that it would be necesisary for the Grand Lodge by resolution to authorize and empower him to receipt for proceeds of the afore.said bonds. A certified copj' of such proceedings must accompany his application for the amount due from the Government. Your attention is therefore specially directed to this bond master, that you may take proper action at this time. OFFICE

FURNITURE.

I think the records of this Grand Lodge will furnish ample proof of the fact that it is seldom that calls have been made for office furniture, and only for such cases as seemed absolutely necessary for the proper care and protection of valuable papers connected with Grand Lodge as well as the con.stituent lodges. Not one dollar has been asked for the purchase of a suitable desk for the use of }'our Grand Secretary. The work of the office for the last twenty years has been done on a small table, two by four feet, a part of his household furniture. By reason of not having a convenient desk upon which to do the work, he has been greatly inconvenienced. Being desirous of economizing as much as possible, I have managed to get along after a fashion. 1 now come to you with the hope, that after ti.e many years of work that has been done on an economical plan, you will be only too glad to make suitable appropriation to purchase a convenient desk for the Grand Secretary's office. One more want supplied and no more will be said. The office is greatly in need of an additional case for the proper care of the annual returns of lodges, as well as other valuable documents connected with constituent lodges. The annual returns are a valuable part of our records, as they contain much important information concerning the status of our membership, and must be preserved, and, as they are often consulted, must be easy of access; hence such a receptacle, in the office of a Grand Secretary, is indispensable. I trust you will readily see the importance of furnishing these two much needed articles of office furniture. CORRESrONDE.NCE.

There seems to be a lack of proper attention to correspondence addressed to some of our brother Secretaries. During the last few years there has been considerable'complaint made to this office, growing out of a failure of Secretaries to promptly answer correspondence addressed to them, man}'times requiring immediate attention. These complaints came from officers in our own, as well as other jurisdictions. Many letters came to this office from brethren who retain their membership in lodges' in this, though they live in another jurisdiction. They claim that they are unable to obtain the amount of their dues, though they have written for the same to the Secretary many

FnoCEEniNOS

OF THE

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times. After waiting impatientlj' for some time for the desired information, they received notice of their suspension from the lodge for nonpayment of dues. This is not very pleasant information for a brother who has been endeavoring as best he could to ascertain the amount he was indebted to his lodge for dues. It is pretty safe to say that as a general rule such letters are not written merely for pastime, but are deemed of importance enough to require an answer. I trust that this gentle reminder will be received by our Secretaries in the same spirit that prompted it, and a note will be made of it, and in the future let there be no occasion for such complaint, that a Secretary of a Kansas lodge fails to answer fraternal correspondence.

In submitting this general report, I desire to direct your attention to the matters of finance contained in the reports of your Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary. The-se reports contain a complete exhibit of the condition of the finances of this Grand Lodge. It is therefore earnestly hoped that these reports will receive your careful attention. The Committee on Finance and Mileage, in their report to the Grand Lodge at our last Annual Communication, took occasion to call attention to some matters of expenditures, and offered a word of warning that should not go unheeded. Our M.".\V.'. Grand Master after reading the report of the Committee on Finance was prompted to make the inquiry if it would be possible for us in some manner to reduce our expenses without impairing the efiiciency of our Grand Lodge for doing good. While it is a fact that our resources for raising revenue is limited, I am inclined to believe that witli proper management and an eye single to economy, we will be able to realize enough to meet every demand upon us. During the past four years our ratio of expense to income has been much in excess of former years or will be in the four years to come. This extraordinary increase in our expenditures grew out of the revision and publication of our laws,and also reprinting and binding our early Proceedings 18.55-18(j5 inclusive. These expenses will not be likely to occur again wery soon ; it will be three years before we will need any very great amount of binding done, and hence we will have nothing out of the usual routine of expenses, .and I trust we shall bo able to manage our affairs so as to be able to report from year to year a healthy increase in our surplus. Fraternally submitted, JOHN H. BROWN, Grand Secretary.

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SCHEDULE " A . " — B E I N G THE AJIOUNT OP D U E S R E T U R N E D BY SUBORDINATE LODGES FOR THE Y E A R E N D I N G DECEMBER 31, 1890, AND R E TURNED SINCE L A S T R E P O R T .

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Lodge.

4 Kickapoo 9 Acacia 14 Oskaloosa 20 Circleville 2o P a l m y r a 34 Havensville 52 P o t t a w a t o m i e . . . . 59 Saltville 65 G a r d n e r 74 Mystic Tie 80 Zeredatha 83 Doric 92 Mission 111 H e s p e r i a n U S St. J o h n s 123 Liberty 136 Vesper 138 P o m o n a 154 Lincoln 157 H a v e n 167 Larned 180 Louisburg 183 Gaylord 186 M o u n t a i n Slope 192 Lyons 206 H a r p e r 211 Greeley Meriden 236 Soldier 240 Kilwinning 265 Mt. Zion 266 274 Black D i a m o n d . •277 Ashland Paradise 290 295 Comanche 301 Lily Vermillion 320 Horton 326

Location.

Lowemont Lawrence Oskaloosa '. Circleville Baldwin City Havensville St. Marys Saltville Gardner Augusta Cottonwood Falls Eudora Osage Mission Rossville Concordia Liberty Sedan Pomona Lincoln South H a v e n Larned Louisburg Gaylord Oberlin Lyons Harper Greeley Meriden Soldier Pratt Nortonville Weir City, Ashland Plain ville Coldwater Freeport Vermillion Horton

Date When Paid.

Amount.

$ F e b ' y 5,1891 F e b ' v 5, 1891 F e b ' v 9, 1891 F e b ' y 13,1891 F e b ' v 18,1891 F e b ' y 13, 1891 F e b ' y 5,1891 F e b v 5,1891 F e b ' y 3, 1891 Feb'y- 6, 1891 F e b ' y 13, 1891 F e b ' y 19,1891 F e b ' y 3,1891 F e b ' y 5,1891 F e b ' y 9,1891 F e b ' y 18,1891 F e b ' y 3, 1891 F e b ' v 3,1891 F e b ' y 5,1891 F e b ' y 9,1891 F e b ' v 3, 1891 F e b ' v 9,1891 F e b ' v 13, 1891 F e b ' v 9, 1891 F e b ' y 13, 1891 Sept. 4, 1891 F e b ' v 3, 1891 F e b ' y 5, 1891 F"eb'y 10, 1891 ... . F e b ' v 3.1891 F e b ' y 13, 1891 F e b ' y 3, 1891 May" 9, 1891 F e b ' v 11, 1891 F e b ' y 19, 1891 F e b ' v 24, 1891 ..... Feb'v- 9,1891 F e b ' y 3, 1891

13 00 49 00 23 00 11 60 23 00 12 50 16 00 7 50 21 50 29 00 33 00 9 00 19 50 17 50 44 00 10 00 25 50 18 00 35 50 24 50 52 50 12 00 20 50 43 50 28 00 36 50 13 50 11 50 15 50 37 50 22 00 9 00 14 50 18 00 19 50 10 50 11 50 28 00

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SCHEDULE " B . " — BEING THE AMOUNT OF DUES RETURNED BY SUBORDINATE LODGES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, A. D. 1891.

1 2 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 60

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Location.

Smithton Leavenworth Kickapoo I^awrence Union Rising Sun Acacia KingSolonion Jewell Emporia Nemaha Lafayette Topeka Franklin Olathe Circleville Valley Falls Olivet Osage Valley Longton Neosho • Eldora Pacific Towanda Arcana Auburn Mound City Havensville Hiawatha Council Grove Paola Seneca De Soto Blooming Grove.. Holton Nickerson Delphian Eastou Halstead Xenia Mackey Nine Mile Lake Pottawatomie Wetmore Shawnee Troy Spring Hill Coyville AVinfiekl Salina

Highland Leavenworth..., Lowemont Lawrence Junction City... Fort Scott Lawrence Leavenworth.... Jewell City Emporia Corning Manhattan Topeka Ottawa Olathe Circleville Valley Falls Melvern Osawatomie Longton Le Roy Mapleton Humboldt Towanda Doniphan Auburn Mound City Havensville Hiawatha Council Grove.. Paola Seneca De Soto Trading Post Holton Nickerson Garnett Easton Halstead Xenia Effingham Lansing Silver Lake St. Marys Wetmore Shawnee Troy Spring Hill.. Covville Winfield Salina

J)ale When Paid. Jan. 11, 1892. Jan. 6,1892. Jan. 30, 1892. Jan. 9, 1892. Jan. 5,1892. Jan. 5, 1892. Jan. 18, 1892. Jan. 9, 1892. Jan. 9, 1892. Jan. 13,1892. Jan. 6,1892. Jan. 5, 1892. Jan. 22, 1892. Dec. 31, 1891. Jan. 14, 1892. Jan. 16, 1892. Jan. 6,1892. Jan. 11, 1892. Jan. 6, 1892. Jan. 9, 1892. Jan. 18,1892. Jan. 6, 1892. Jan. 9, 1892. Jan. 6, 1892. Jan. 13, 1892. Jan. 11, 1892. Jan. 8, 1892. Jan. 6, 1892. Deo. 16, 1892. Jan. 19, 1892. Jan. 22, 1892. Jan. Dec. 6, 1892. Jan. 31, 1891. Jan. .30, 1892. Jan. 14, 1892. Jan. 5, 1892. Jan. 22, 1892. Jan. 6, 1892. Jan. 18, 1892. Jan. 14, 1892. Jan. 13, 1892. Jan. 14, 1892. Jan. 14,1892. Dec. II, 1892. .Ian. 29,1891. Jan. 11,1892. Jan. 11,1892. Jan. 6, 1892. Jan. 15, 1892. Jan. 14. 1892., 13. 1892.

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Location. Muscotah Ottawa Cherokee Peabody Toronto Clifton Godfrey Cawker City FJk Falls...'. EdgertonOttawa Belleville Netawaka Elk City Arkansas City.. Clay Center.'... Lenexa Cherryvale Sedgwick '.. Osage City Newton Minneapolis Y a t e s Center.... Beloit Ellsworth Marion Wa-ICeeney Thayer Wellington..;... Douglass Lebo Lincoln Center. Howard Dexter South H a v e n . . . Atchison Robinson Osborne Alma Sabetha Oxford Randolph Larned Parkerville B l u e Rapids Sterling McPherson Belle Plaine Smith Center... Kirwin Clyde Russell B u r r Oak

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Dale When Paid.

Soldier Linwood Miltonvale Ark Marmaton Tyrian Chase Canopy Scottsville Whiting Galva Stafford Andale Ionic Milan Lyro W e s t m o r e l a n d .. Morton Beattie M e d i c i n e Valley Mulberry Logan Kilwinning Mt. Zion Moline Bourbon Mistletoe Queneino Armourdale Kaw Unity Black D i a m o n d . Webb Windom Cosmos Brainerd Millbrook Alpha Preston Chikaskia Oak Cyrus Emerald Paradise Beulah Glasco Kiowa Glen E l d e r Comanche fiighland Apollo Samaria Cable

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February^

F E E S COLLECTED FROM

LODGES N A M ^ D BBLOW, TO WHOM C H A R T E R S HAVE BEEN ISSUED H T O R D E R OF T H E G R A N D LODGE AT ITS A N N U A L COMMUNICATION, HELD. FEBRUARY

No.

18, A. D. 1891, AT FOKT SCOTT.

Location.

Lodge.

253 833 334 335 336 337 338 • 339 340 341

Oak H i l l Allen Formosa

Parker

SCHEDULE " D . " — B E I N G FROM N E W LODGES

Rosedale Oak Hill.... Allen

Couvty.

Wyandotte Claj' Jewell Pottawatomie Anderson

Leoti Parker

ABSTRACT

Wichita

OF DISPENSATION

FEES

Amount.,

$ 20 GO' 20 00 20 00 20 00 20 00 20 OO 20 0020 00' 20 0020 00.

COLLECTED-

NA.MED BELOW, TO WHOM DISPENSATIONS

HAVE,

BEEN G R A N T E D BV T H E M . ' . W . " . G R . ^ N D M A S T E R SINCE THE CLOSE O P THE LAST A N N U A L COM.MUNICATION HELD AT F O R T SCOTT, FEBRUARY

17 AND 18, A. D . 1891. U. D.

Lodge.

Location.

Riiey M o u n d Rid^e

County.

Rilev

Amount.

$ 20 20 20 20

0000 00 00

1891-92.

CinAND LODGE

OP KANSAS.

FINANCIAL REPORT. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, January 30, 1892.

JOHN H . BROWN, Grand Secretary, In account ivilh the M.'.W.". GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS:

Received on account of sale of desk of defunct Perry Lodge, September 25, 1891..... S 7 00 Received from Lodges, as per Schedule "A" 846 50 Received from Lodges, as per Schedule " B " 8,l(i0 17 Received from Lodges, as per Schedule " C " 200 00 Received from Lodges, as per Schedule " D " 80 00 Total

$9,293 67

Paid R. E. Torrington, Chairman Finance Committee, by order of Grand Master $9,293 67

CONTINGENT E X P E N S E S . KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, January 30, 1892.

JOHN H . BROWN, Grand Secretary, In account with the M.'.W.'. GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.

Received on account of Warrants Nos. 671, 672, 673 and 674

% 1,675 00

DISBURSEIIENTS. .

Paid Paid Paid Paid Paid Paid Paid

Ketcheson & Reeves, on acc't of printing Proceedings 1891 .S1,050 00 Ketcheson'& Reeves, on acc't of printingblanks, etc 158 35 Lawton & Burnap, on acc't of stationery 8 25 John H. Brown, Son & Co., on acc't of insurance 16 50 rent of Library 150 00 postage and express charges for 1891 346 50 Mount Bros., on acc't of freight and cartage 6 25 Total expended

S 1,735 85

Balance due Grand Secretary February 1,1892 | 60 85 Fraternallv submitted, JOHN H. BROWN, Grand Secretary.

On motion of Bro. A. H. CONNETT that part of the report of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary in reference to finance was referred to the Committee on Finance and Mileage; the general report of the Grand Secretary to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers.

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OF THE

February,

REMISSION OF DUES. Bvo. J A J I E S E . M C C A L L o f f e r e d t h e f o l l o w i n g i-esolution, w h i c h

was, on his motion, received a n d a d o p t e d : Resolved, That, inasmuch as Reno Lodge, No. 140, lost its lodge property by fire, the dues of said lodge for the year ending December .;31, 1891, be and are hereby remitted, and the Grand Secretary instructed to make the necessary entry on his books and issue the usual certificate, .that the delegates from said lodge may be admitted to seats at this time. HOISINGTON LODGE, No. 3.31. T h e G r a n d Secretary suggested t h a t H o i s i n g t o n Lodge, No. .331 w a s in t h e same condition as R e n o L o d g e , N o . 1 4 0 ; being .a y o u n g lodge and limited in means, i t would seem b u t j u s t t h a t t h e y h a v i n g paid t h e a m o u n t due, t h e same be r e t u r n e d to said lodge. I t w a s so ordered, a n d t h e G r a n d S e c r e t a r y i n s t r u c t e d to d r a w his w a r r a n t for t h e a m o u n t of dues paid b y said lodge for t h e y e a r e n d i n g December 31, 1891. CALLED OFF. T h e M.-.W.-. Grand Master called t h e M.-.W.-. Grand L o d g e •from labor t o refreshment until 2 o'clock P . M.

AFTERNOON

SESSION.

WEDNESDAY, F e b r u a r y 17, A. J). 1892.

T h e M.-.W.-. Grand Master presiding,, after t h e usual p r e •cautions b e i n g taken, called t h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d Lodge, A. F . & A. M., of K a n s a s , from refreshment to labor a t 2 o'clock p. M., with officers a n d members jjresent as a t t h e rnorning session. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON REPORTS OF GRAND OFFICERS. Bro. G E O R G E W . P O R T , from t h e C o m m i t t e e on R e p o r t s of

•Grand Officers, f)i'eseated t h e following r e p o r t , which was, on motion received, and t h e several r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s contained t h e r e i n , adopted : To the M:. W.'. Grand Lodge of Kansas: , Your Committee on Reports of Grand Officers, have examined, with much pleasure and satisfaction, the very able and well arranged address •of our M.-.W.-. Grand Master, and find much contained in this admirable

t89i-92.

GRAND

LODGE

OF KANSAS.

address that we deem of vital importance and worthy of your most serious consideration, and to which your fraternal attention is earnestly directed. To the end that the several topics so ably treated by the M;.W.'. Grand Master may receive that careful attention they merit, we recommend that the following reference be made of the several topics: First—^Yonr committee most heartily concur in, and commend the wisdom of the timely remarks of our M.'.W/. Grand Master, to be found in the latter part of his introductory, in reference to the selection of suitable material for the grand masonic edifice we are engaged in building. Second — So much of the Grand Master's address as relates to our fraternal dead, be referred to a Special Committee on Necrology. Third — So much as relates to the appointment of Grand Representatives, Assistant Lecturers, the constitution of new lodges, the removal of Salem Lodge, No. 228, at Salem, laying corner stones, the distribution of charity in two cases, his action in the matter of Coolidge Lodge, No. 316, . at Coolidge, and all special dispensations, be approved. Fourth — So much as relates to charging a fee for special dispensations and decisions, be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence. Fifth— So much as relates to a masonic convention to be held at Chi•cago in 1893,be referred toaspecial committee of three, with instructions to report at the next Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge. Sixth — So much as relates to the repeal of a standing regulation adopted at the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, October 1858, (to be found on page 70 of the revision of our laws, 1889), we recommend the adoption of the following resolution : Hesolved, That the standing regulation adopted in 1858, reading as follows, " It is competent for a lodge to assess a tax against non-affiliated masons residing within its jurisdiction, and to enforce payment of same by exclusion or suspension; Provided, The effect of such exclusion or suspension shall not extend beyond the life of any such mason," be repealed. Seventh — So much as relates to amending Section 6, Article III, of the Constitution be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence. Eighth — So much as relates to granting dispensations to new lodges, be referred to the Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation. Ninth—So much as relates to new monitor for the use of lodges, compiled by W.'. Bro. WILLIAM M. SHAVER, be referred to a special committee of three, with instructions to report at this Annual Communication. That so much as relates to a Masonic Home be referred to the Grand Lodge to be considered in connection with the report of the special committee on the same subject, appointed at the last Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge, and that it be made a special order of business; and that so much of this same subject as relates to the repeal of Article VIII, Section 6, of the Constitution, be referred to the Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence. Your committee realize that we would be doing less than our duty to the Craft, did we not commend the fraternal admonition and the

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OF THE

February,

ennobling sentiment contained in the Grand Master's able and praiseworthy address, to the thoughtful consideration of every mason in thisGrand Jurisdiction. Your committee has examined with interest the general report of our R.'.W.-.Grand Secretary and find much contained in this official document to commend to the careful attention of all who are interested in the proper management of the affairs of this Grand Lodge. We recommend the approval of so much as relates to printing the Proceedings of 1891, binding Volume VIII, and the issuance of duplicate charters to Reno and Hoisington Lodges. So much as relates to returns of lodges, surrender of the charter of Richfield Lodge, No. 303, and the case of Saratoga Lodge, No. 216, be referred to the Committee on Returns of Chartered Lodges. So much as relates to U. S. bonds and the financial condition of the Grand Lodge, to the Committee on Finance and Mileage. So much as relates to office furniture be referred to tlie Committee on Grand Lodge Property. So much as relates to neglect of correspondence be referred to the Secretaries of our constituent lodges. Fraternally submitted, G. W. POET, J. D. McBRIAN, T. y. RODGJ5RS, A. A. MURRAY, Committee. REPORT OF CUSTODIANS. B r o . W I L L I A M M . S H A V E R , S e c r e t a r y of t h e B o a r d of Custo-

dians, p r e s e n t e d a n d read a t length a v e r y full report, s h o w i n g t h e a m o u n t of work done b y t h e B o a r d d u r i n g t h e p a s t year^ which was, on motion, received a n d ordered filed in t h e archives of t h e G r a n d Lodge. REPORT OF INSPECTORS. B r o . G E O R G E W . C L A R K , from t h e B o a r d of I n s p e c t o r s , s u b -

mitted t h e following report, w h i c h w a s , on motion, received a n d o r d e r e d p r i n t e d in t h e P r o c e e d i n g s of t h e present A n n u a l Communication : To llie M:.W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: The undersigned having been appointed by the M.'.W.-. Grand Master, a Board of Inspectors to examine the records and accounts of the Masonic Mutual Benefit Society'of Kansas, in accordance with Section 40 of Chapter I of the By-Laws of tlie Grand Lodge, have discharged the duties assigned to us, and beg leave to report thereon as follows: The principal place of business of this society is Topeka, Kansas. Its membership is not limited as to numbers, but is restricted to Master Masons who, at the time of mailing application for membership therein, are affiliated Master Masons, resident in Kansas and under fifty years of age.

1891-92.

GHAND LODGE OF KANSAS.

The society is composed of two divisions, with no limit as to number in either division, but the benefit in the First Division is limited to $2,000.00, and in the Second Division to $1,000.00. A membership fee of $5.00 is required in either division, and no annual dues are charged. The present membership in the First Division is over 2,500 and in the Second Division over 750, showing an increase in each division over the number reported one year ago. The First Division has paid the full benefit of $2,000.00 on each death since 1883, and the Second Division paid its last beneficiary $801.95. The total amount paid out to beneficiaries by this society from the date of its organization to December 31, 1891, is $467,586.80. This society has invested $40,887.11 of its Permanent Fund in interest paying securities, and the Benefit Fund on December 31,1891, amounted to $7,232.65. . Benefits in each division are paid promptly upon the completion of satisfactory proof of death, and prior to the collection of asse.ssments, which are made after the receipt of such proof; these payments being made from the Benefit Fund on hand, and whenever necessary so to d(i, â&#x20AC;˘payments can be made from the uninvested portion of the Permanent Fund. , . In our opinion this society is in .safe hands, the interests of the beneficiaries are carefully guarded, and it is entitled to the hearty support of the masons of Kansas. Fraternally submitted, GEO.W. CLARK, GEO.W. w m A N S , . W. H. NELSOJS', Committee. APPEALS AND COMPLAINTS. T h e E.-.VY.-. G-rand S e c r e t a r y presented t h e following a p peals a n d complaints, which were, on motion, received a n d referred to t h e Committee on Grievances and A p p e a l s : Charges a n d specifications against Bro. A. A. D O W N E R , W o r shipful Master of Euclid L o d g e , No. 101, a t L y n d o n . H a r t f o r d L o d g e , N o . 193, a t H a r t f o r d , a g a i n s t F E E D B A L L E MAN.

Galva L o d g e , N o . 2 5 1 , a t Galva, against H a l s t e a d L o d g e , No. 46, Halstead. Petition

of H E N R Y S H I V E L Y for r e i n s t a t e m e n t ,

by t h e late Zion L o d g e , No. 108, a t Stanton.

suspended

PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

February,

REPORT ON RETURNS OF LODGES. Bro. DwiGHT BYINGTON, from t h e C o m m i t t e e on E e t u r n s of L o d g e s , submitted the following r e p o r t , w h i c h was, on motion, received a n d a d o p t e d : To I he M:.W.'. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Chartered Lodges respectfully submit the following report; We have carefully and patiently examined all of the returns of subordinate lodges for the past year that have been placed before us up to February 5th, and are sorry to note the seeming indifTerence to the requirements of the Grand Lodge, as indicated by the absence of so many returns at the end of nearly one month after the time prescribed in the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge. The same indifl'erence seems to prevail in many of the returns that have been examined, wherein the information concerning the number of copies of Proceedings of this Grand Lodge, consisting of bound volumes and pamphlets in possession of the different lodges, is withheld by •willfully omitting to make any entries in the space required for the information. Your committee have in previous reports vainly tried to bring this matter to the attention of the oflScers of the diiiereiil iuugeK,aiiu can now ouiy suggest that if tiie Grand Lodge desires the information, some new method must be devised to obtain it. We find about the usual number of returns that contain errors — many of them inexcusable —and a careful examination discloses the fact that about seventy-five per cent, of the errors found are in the returns of lodges having a membership of from twelve to forty. This demonstrates the fact that the Secretaries of lodges having the least number of members have no system in the transaction of the business entrusted to them, and seemingly rely upon their memory for facts and figures when the annual return is to be made up. And until some method can be devised to induce these brethren to keep a correct record of the transactions of the lodge and make their returns from this record instead of from memory, the same inexcusable blunders will appear in about the same proportion of the annual returns. This assertion is substantiated by the fact that wherever a system is indicated in the preparation of the returns, it is found correct in nearly every instance; especially is this the fact in all of the lodges having a large membership. We also note in several instances where errors have been reported and arrears in dues found and reported several years in succession, that the Secretaries deny the indebtedness without furnishing facts and figures to prove the denial. RETURNS OF L O D G E S .

Errors and irregularitie.s are found in the returns of the following numbered lodges for the year 1891: No. 16.— The name of JAMES EXLOW is shown as dimitted, also appears in roll of members.

1891-92-

ORAND

LODGE

OF KANSAS.

No. ^^.—The n a m e s of D . 8 . CORY a n d F . VANGEOESBACK found missing from t h e roll of 1890, appear i n roll of 1891 w i t h o u t e x p l a n a t i o n . N0.S2.— T h e n a m e s of t h e officers to serve for t h e year 1892 a r e omitted from t h e r e t u r n . No. ^i.— T h e n a m e s of two claimed erroneously reported in last r e port are w i t h h e l d from t h e r e t u r n . No. SS.— \% is e v i d e n t t h a t t h e Secretary did n o t read t h e i n s t r u c t i o n s furnished by t h e G r a n d Secretary for making r e t u r n s , o t h e r w i s e h e would n o t h a v e o m i t t e d t h e n a m e s of one raised a n d o n e a d m i t t e d o r failed to make a complete recapitulation. No. SO.— If Secretary h a d observed instructions on page 13 of h i s report, t h e n a m e s of F . LYONS a n d L. M. PACE would n o t h a v e a p p e a r e d in t h e roll of m e m b e r s after t h e y had b e e n granted dimits. No. SI.— I s in arrears for balance d u e in 1887, $1.50. No. S4.— R e t u r n is i n c o m p l e t e a n d contains an admission from t h e Secretary t h a t h e does n o t k n o w t h e n a m e s of some of t h e m e m b e r s a n d t h a t t h e r e are some o t h e r t h i n g s t h a t h e does n o t know a n y t h i n g a b o u t . T h e r e t u r n indicates t h e t r u t h of t h e acknowledgment a n d t h e criticism of this committee with reference to errors in r e t u r n s of lodges h a v i n g a small m e m b e r s h i p . T h e lodge is supposed t o h a v e t w e n t y - t h r e e m e m bers, a n d to be in need of a Secretary. No. So.— T h e n a m e of J O H N M . HILLMAN is omitted from t h e r o l l ; also 50 cents is o m i t t e d for h i s dues. No. S6.—The Secretary in explanation of h i s report, s a y s : " T h i s report is correct a s t o t h e n u m b e r of members, 13G, a l t h o u g h r e c a p i t u lation calls for 139 m e m b e r s , evidently an error in some former r e p o r t . " Apparently satisfied t h a t his own report is correct h e does n o t t a k e t h e trouble to discover t h a t h e h a s wrongfully reported t h e n a m e s of T H O S . H . MOORE, J A M E S A. P A R K E R a n d B . K . STEVENSON as o m i t t e d i n l a s t

report. This correction would reduce t h e recapitulation to 136 m e m b e r s , and show t h a t dues were wrongfully paid on t h r e e m e m b e r s , a m o u n t i n g to SI.50. No. 40.— T h e n a m e s of J . A. ALLISON a n d A . W . VVILHITE, d i m i t t e d ,

and D. GIST, s u s p e n d e d , a p p e a r i n t h e roll of m e m b e r s . I t is p r e s u m e d t h a t t h i s would n o t h a v e occurred if t h e Secretary h a d t a k e n t h e t r o u b l e to read i n s t r u c t i o n s on pages 13 and 14 of t h e r e t u r n . T h i s lodge h a s twenty-five m e m b e r s . No. 41.— Fails t o account for t h e n a m e of CLAY THOMAS, o m i t t e d from roll of 1890. T h e n a m e of JOHN S . JOHNSON is o m i t t e d from t h e roll of 1891, w i t h o u t record of t h e t e r m i n a t i o n of m e m b e r s h i p . T h i s leaves lodge i n a r r e a r s for d u e s of THOMAS t w o years, a n d JOHNSON o n e y e a r ; total, $1.50. No. 4^.— R e t u r n fails to explain how ANDREW D . W A L K E R b e c a m e a m e m b e r of t h e lodge, o r by w h a t process THOMAS H . PAIGE, w h o w a s dimitted in 1889, was restored to m e m b e r s h i p i n t h e l o d g e ; also, w h y

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OF THE

February,

t h e n a m e of T. J . AriAMSON is omitted from t h e rolls of 1S90 and 1891. I t is p r e s u m e d t h a t t h e r i p o r t of t h i s c o m m i t t e e h a s failed to reach t h e S e c r e t a r y ; a r r e a r s unpaiil, 50 cents. No.45. — 'li t h e S e c r e t a r j ' h a d read i n s t r u c t i o n s on page V.', of h i s r e t u r n , it is p r e s u m e d t h a t lie would h a v e placed t h e n a m e of JAMES H . H A R P E R in roll, which would h a v e s h o w n t h e correct n u m b e r to be twenty-four instead of twenty-three, as h e tries to m a k e it. T h e lodge is in arrears for duos on H A R P E R .50 cents, a n d for a m o u n t d u e and unpaid last y(^ar, #1.00; total, $1.50. No. 52.— I s i n arrears for dues, 50 cents, on R. L. FIELD.S, omitted from last report. No. 57. — Reports forty-six m e m b e r s a n d pays d u e s on only forty-five, also fails to p a y o n one omitted in ]890; balance d u e , SI.00. A^o. 60.— T h e Secretary of this lodge is entitled to t h e t h a n k s of this c o m m i t t e e for h i s careful e x p l a n a t i o n in case of m e m b e r s omitted in previous reports a n d t h e p a y m e n t of a r r e a r s . W e would like to t h a n k s o m e o t h e r s if t h e y would do t h e s a m e t h i n g . iVo. 67.—Your committee is pleased in m a k i n g t h e discovery t h a t t h i s lodge h a s elected a new Secretary for t h e year 1892, a n d hope for an iir.proveirient. T h e i e t u m before us i n d i c a t e s a n u n u s u a l a m o u n t of guess-work, a n d very poor in quality. T h e n a m e of G E O . G. WYNKOOP a p p e a r s in t h e list of officers, also u n d e r t h e h e a d of died. T h e name of C. W. ROGERS, dimitted in 1890, also a p p e a r s in roll of members, a n d t h e following names a r e omitted from t h e roll: T. H . CARTNELL, F . JB. CAROTUERS, T H O M A S PRESTON, A. F R I E D M A N , J . G. HIGGEXBOTIIAM, J . K .

f^TEWART a n d WILLIAM ELLSWORTH. T h i s lodge h a s t h i r t y - n i n e memb e r s a n d p a y s d u e s on forty-one; overpaid, .$1.00. No. 65.—^This lodge had forty-five m e m b e r s in 1890. T h e r e t u r n fur 1891 shows a n increase of one, a n d d u e s a r e paid on o n h ' forty-four, s h o w i n g t h e lodge to b e in arrears Sl.OO. By reference to t h e law of t h e G r a n d Lodge i t will be found t h a t t h e r e a r e n o e x e m p t i o n s from Grand Lodge dues. No. 7S.— R e t u r n is imperfect b u t poissibly correct. W e are glad to n o t e t h e p a y m e n t of $1.00 of t h e arrears of last year and a satisfactory e x p l a n a t i o n of t h e remaining 50 cents. No. 7 . 9 . - F o r a t least four years incorrect r e t u r n s h a v e been sent from this loilge. T h e errors noted in t h e r e t u r n s by y o u r committee pass unnoticed a n d other errors a p p e a r in t h e n e x t r e p o r t . T h e n a m e s of G E O . W . GOUDY a n d ROBERT MCPHILLE.MY a r e o m i t t e d from t h e roll of

1891, which would make t h e n u m b e r of m e m b e r s seventy-four instead of seventy t w o , a n d the lodge in arrears $1.00. No. SO.— T h e n a m e s of J . L. COCHRAN, J A M E S F;. FARINGTON aiid A.

P . G A N D V a p p e a r i n roll w i t h o u t record of m e m b e r s h i p , a n d t h e names of H . F . GII.LETT a n d H. S. FRITZ are o m i t t e d from t h e roll w i t h o u t record of t e r m i n a t i o n of m e m b e r s h i p .

1891-92.

GRAND

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OF KANSAS.

No. S2.— Fails to explain why S. P . DEMOT'S name was placed in roll l a s t year w i t h o u t record of m e m b e r s h i p , or why t h e n a m e of J. M. N A R A :MORE reported as dimitted, w i t h o u t record of m e m b e r s h i p . No. <?6. —Fails to take credit for one erroneously reported last year, w h i c h would balance t h e a m o u n t due from t h e lodge in t h a t year. No. 90.— Is in arrears for a m o u n t due last year, 50 cents. No. OS.— Is in arrears for balance d u e in 1888, 50 cents. Nn. 96.— I t seems impossible to get a correct return from this lodge o r to m a k e a criticism severe enough to attract t h e attention of its officers. Y o u r c o m m i t t e e still a d h e r e to t h e opinion expressed by t h e m last year. T h e n a m e of S. J . SMITH a p p e a r s u n d e r t h e head of d i m i t t e d , also in roll of m e m b e r s . No. lOS.— I s in arrears for balance due in 1888, 50 cents. No. 105.— T h e n a m e of M. M C M A H O X appears in roll of m e m b e r s , also u n d e r head of dimitted in 1890. No. 106.— F o r several years your committee has noted t h a t two names omitted from t h e roll of 1887, had not been accounted for, or t h e dues paid, and have failed to h a v e t h e matter explained. W i t h t h e ret u r n for this year is found a letter from t h e Secretary of t h e lodge to t h e Grand Secretary claiming t h a t his lodge don't owe t h e G r a n d Lodge a cent, with a t h r e a t t h a t if t h e m a t t e r is not fixed he will bring it before t h e Grand Lodge. W e are glad we have waked up t h e Secretary and hope he will h a v e better luck before t h e Grand Lodge t h a n y o u r committee have h a d . F o r our own satisfaction we have e x a m i n e d t h e ret u r n s of this lodge back to 1886, and find an error that had a p p a r e n t l y been overlooked in r e t u r n of t h a t year, wherein t h r e e m e m b e r s were reported omitted in la.st report, b u t can find no account of dues h a v i n g loeen paid on t h e m . This places t h e lodge in arrears SI.50 for t h e year 1886. I n 1887,dues were withheld on J . IvENNEuand ISAAC MCCAI^LUJI on .account of their dues h a v i n g been remitted by t h e lodge. I n 1888 t h e dues withheld on account of KENWER and MCCALLUM were paid, b u t t h e fact was overlooked by t h e committee, and t h e proper credit was n o t :given t h e lodge. We also find in t h e r e t u r n for 1888, t h a t two were •omitted from last report, b u t their names did not appear u n d e r t h e proper head, nor have t h e n a m e s appeared in any r e t u r n since t h a t year. T h e n a m e s of K E X X E R and JSICCALLUM having appeared in t h e roll each year, cannot be t h e ones omitted, so y o u r committee have claimed $1.00 •dues each year since 1888 for t h e two omitted, and insist t h a t t h e n a m e s •of these two o m i t t e d be furnished before they can be-satisfied t h a t t h e lodge does not owe t h e Grand Lodge a c e n t ; until t h e n the c o m m i t t e e claim t h e lodge to be in arrears on two omitted since 1888, $4.00; also .arrears on t h r e e omitted in 1886, $1.50; total arrears, $5.50. No. lOS.— T h e n a m e of M. LOHEY, a Fellow Craft, is again found in :roll of m e m b e r s w i t h o u t record of h a v i n g received t h e third degree. A .long letter from t h e Secretary explains how F . M. BURK received t h e de-

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grees in Arcadia Lodge, and BURK'S name appears under the head of dimitted, but fails to appear under the head of raised. No. 109.— The name of WILLIAM CHARLESWORTH appears in list of

officers, also under head of suspended. No. 116.— The name of E. C. PRESXBLL appears in roll of members; no record is found of his membership. No. ISl.—Is in arrears since 1888 for $1.50. No. 127.— Is in arrears since 1888 for 50 cents. No. 1S2.— The Secretary is referred to page 15, Section 7 of the laws of the Grand Lodge, for the answer to his question on page 18 of his return. No. 142.— Balance due last year of 50 cents is still unpaid. It is suggested that this lodge procure a seal. No. 145.— Dues are paid on three members not accounted for in 1889 and 1890. The members have not yet been accounted for, and your committee presuming that the lodge has three members not borne upon the roll, claim arrears for dues on them for 1891 of $1.50. No. i.^7.—The name of ALVIN BATTEY, who was suspended in 1889,

is again found in roll of members, with no record of his having been reinstated. The Secretary is referred to Article VII, Section 7 of the Constitution, and_ requested to remit arrears due last year, $2.00, and arrears for this year, 50 cents; total, $2.50. No. 14s.— The name of J. D. NICHOLS appears as having been erroneously reported last year, which is not substantiated by the return for that year. Credit for decrease should be four instead of five, and recapitulation should show thirty-nine members instead of thirty-eight. The name of D. B. DOTY, an E.\ A:., appears in roll of members, and the name of ARCH FERGUSON is omitted from the roll, without record of the termination of his membership. No. j?55.—Sends no report for 1891, but is in arrears for 1890, 50 cents. No. 157.— The name of J. M. JOHNSON appears in return for 1890 as dimitted October 20,1890. The same name appears in return for 1891 as dimitted March 26, 1891 ; it also appears in list of officers for 1891. The recapitulation shows eight admitted, and only seven names are recorded under that head. No. 159.— The names of five members who are reported as raised cannot be found on the roll of members. No. 161.— The name of J. T. KEAGY appears in the list of officers, also in roll of members. Dues for MCELROY and WILSON who were omitted in last report, amounting to $1.00, are still unpaid. No. 162.— The lack of system in the accounting department of this lodge is very plainly shown in the incomplete and imperfect return for 1891. ISAAC SWEETLAND is reported as dimitted; no siich name appears in roll of 1890. W. H. NICHOLS is noted as erroneously reported last

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year, also as omitted in last report.

OF KANSAS.

T h e following names a r e o m i t t e d

from t h e r o l l : G E O . S . H U G H E S , SAMUEL C . L I N T , ISAAC B . N O R G A X , C . C. H A R R I S , ROBERT BRBSSEM, A. A. SLOSSON, G . I. ADAMS, J A M E S

HKXDKIK,

S. L. M A G U I R E , J O H N RISON, M . W . W I L L A R D a n d F R E D . H A M I E .

Dues

are paid on forty-eight m e m b e r s ; should b e paid on fifty-two m e m b e r s , besides arrears last year of $1.00; total arrears, $3.00. No. 163.— Sends n o r e p o r t for 1891, and still owes $6.00 arrears for last year. No. i69.—The r e t u r n for 1891 fails to show record of m e m b e r s h i p of H . A. RUSSELL a n d E D SKINNER found on roll of 1890. T h e n a m e s of one omitted last report a n d of o n e erroneously reported last r e p o r t dO' not appear u n d e r t h e proper heads. No. 171.— Is in arrears since 1888, 50 cents. No. 174.— T h e n a m e of CALVIN OWENS is omitted from t h e roll w i t h out record of t h e t e r m i n a t i o n of his m e m b e r s h i p . No. 17S.— T h e n a m e of J O H N H . SHANNON, omitted from t h e roll of lust year, is still u n a c c o u n t e d for; dues are claimed unpaid on h i m a m o u n t i n g to $1.00. No. 1X0.— T h e r e t u r n shows t h a t five former members of this l o d g e , who h a v e been u n d e r suspension for some time, were d u r i n g t h e p a s t year placed on trial a n d expelled. No. ISl.—Many u n k i n d things m i g h t be said about t h e Secretary whomade this return, b u t y o u r committee will n o t say t h e m . This lodge had twenty-eight m e m b e r s last year. T h e r e t u r n for 1891 accounts f o r a <lecrease of eight. T h e Secretary only r e m e m b e r s fifteen of t h e twenty^ n a m e s left and leaves i t for t h i s committee to r e m e m b e r t h e five n a m e s which h e has forgotten, which a r e as follows: THOMAS J . BROWN, A. B . CUMBON, GEORGE M . M I C H A E L S , THOMAS MOTT and LEROY SLAISON.

G . B..

STIFFLER, who was dimitted i n 1890, is dimitted again in 1891, and t h e lodge is in arrears on t h e five forgotten m e m b e r s , $2.50. No. 186.- T h e n a m e s of five claimed to have been erroneously r e ported i n last r e p o r t a r e n o t recorded on t h e page set a p a r t for s u c h record. No.

189.— T h e n a m e s of E . O W E N , C . H . L E E , J . F . J O H N S O N , G . CARLE:

a n d J . A. NELLIST, are omitted from t h e roll. No. 19S.—This r e t u r n is i n c o m p l e t e and indicates a poor m e m o r y on t h e part of t h e Secretary. T h e n a m e s of one who has died and five whohave been suspended a r e n o t recorded u n d e r t h e proper head, a n d a r e supposed to have been forgotten. No. 194.—This lodge has sent u p imperfect r e t u r n s for a n u m b e r o f years, and its small m e m b e r s h i p indicates carelessness and disregard of instructions. W e find in addition to t h e n a m e s of H. S. DAVIS a n d F . P.. JARRETT, reported a s omitted in last report, t h e n a m e s of L. R. BULLINGTON a n d G . H . BOUGHTON also o m i t t e d from last report, a n d on whom, dues for last year are unpaid, a m o u n t i n g to $1.00.

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February,

No. 195.— Neglects to pay dues on one omitted in last report, 50 •cents. No. 19S. — It would seem to be an easy task to keep the accounts of a lodge of seventeen members, yet for the fourth time your committee •find an imperfect return from this lodge. No explanation appears of previous errors, arrears are not paid, and all instructions and suggestions seem to be disregarded. The lodge is in arrears for balance due last year S2.50, and for this year SI .00; total arrears, $3.50. No. 199.—The name of DAVID E . BOLES is omitted from the roll. No. SOO.— ls in arrears since ]888. 50 cents. No. S07.— Fails to account for or pay arrears noted the last few years, •of .12.00. No. SOS.— Your committee is pleased to note that the Worshipful Mn.ster has taken the matter in hand, and explains that the four members noted last year as omitted from the roll had previously been •granted dimits. This relieves the lodge from the payment of $2.00 dues •on them claimed by this committee. The lodge is still in arrears 50 •cents, for one omitted in 1889. No. SIS.—The names of one omitted in last report and of one • erroneously reported last report, are not recorded on page set apart for that purpose. No. SIS.— Sends no return for 1891, and the arrears of 50 cents last year are unpaid. No SSS.—The names of four members are recorded as having been reinstated January 5,1891. A reference to the return for 1890 shows the fact that thfese same members, with sixteen others, were suspended on December 20, 1890, (as noted by your committee last year,) and shows that these four members were reinstated only sixteen days after they were suspended. This willful violation, or inexcusable ignorance,.of the laws of the Grand Lodge, is deserving of severe censure, and it is suggested that a marked copy of the laws be islaced in the easternmost part of this lodge. No. SSS. - No explanation appears in the return whj- EVERETT PIKE'S name was omitted from the roll last year, nor why credit was taken for 50 cejits on account of his name having been erroneously reported in 1SS9. The return for 1891 shows Bro. PIKE was dimitted February 19th. The credit taken was erroneous, and lodge is in arrears 50 cents. No. SS7.—The names of three who have been granted dimits are not recorded under that head. No. S40.—The name of ALPIIEUS COCHERELL appears in the list of •officers, also under the head of dimitted. No. SJfS.— The return from this lodge is unsatisfactory and incomplete, as usual, and bears evidence that the system employed in its preparation was guess-work of poor quality. The name of MARION -SMITH, which was omitted from the roll last year without record, appears

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in t h e r e t u r n for this year as dimitted, a n d is also found in roll of m e m bers. Dues are paid on t w e n t y - t h r e e m e m b e r s . T h e arrears for last year are also paid. Y o u r committee t h i n k t h a t lodge should h a v e twenty-six members, a n d t h e lodge is in arrears for dues on t h r e e u n paid, amounting to $1.50. No. S47.— The n a m e of one reported as dead is not recorded u n d e r t h e iiroper head. No. S53. - T h e return from tliis lodge contains b u t little information, and none t h a t seems to be of a n y use to t h e committee. Deduction is m a d e from t h e remittance of $2.50 for o n e n a m e claimed to have b e e n reported, b u t h a d n o t been a m e m b e r of t h e lodge for five years. 1^0 explanation can be found s h o w i n g why this error had existed five years, so your committee are compelled to adopt t h e evident system used by t h e iiecretar}', and guess t h a t t h e y wish t h e y could get au intelligent r e t u r n from this lodge. No. 26S.— T h e n a m e of one reported as omitted in last r e p o r t is mit recorded, a n d t h e clues are unpaid, which, with t h e arrears for last year, m a k e balance d u e from t h e lodge, $1.00. No. S67.—Your committee found five n a m e s omitted from t h e roll of t h i s lodge for 1890. I n r e t u r n for 1891, t h e five n a m e s are found in t!ie roll and u n d e r t h e proper head, one :s rejaorted as omitted from last report. No explanatinii appears w h y t h e o t h e r four were omitted, and y o u r committee are left in d o u b t as to t h e c^rnjct n u m b e r of m e m b e r s . Arrears last year unpaid, 50 cents. No. S6S.—X\\e n a m e s of Joii.v B. H.\HCI,KKODE, GEO. A. ADAMS, H A J I -

iLTON J RUSSELL a n d J o i r s A. WILI.ETT are omitted from t h e roll.

The

n a m e s of jAMi:s S. CUMMINGS, VV^M. D . FRKE.M.ixand HARRY C . GOODXO are

each inserted in t h e roll twice.

T h e lodge is in arrears for t h e d u e s of

HAKCLERODE, 50 cents.

No. S69.— Four are .shown in t h e recapitulation as d i m i t t e d ; t h e names of b u t t h r e e a r e recorded u n d e r t h a t head, and if b u t t h r e e were granted dimits, t h e r e t u r n is correct. No. S7Z.—The names of eight, recorded as raised, are also found und e r t h e head of admitted. No. S7S.—The r e t u r n for this lodge in t h e a t t e m p t to account for t w e n t y - t h r e e members, indicates t h e guess-work system. T h e Secretary guesses t h a t h e reported two more m e m b e r s t h a n he had last year, a n d with no explanation deducts two from t h e recapitulation of last year. T h e names of A. C. WITERRETT a n d C . SUMMERS appear in t h e list of officers, also as dimitted. T h e n a m e of W J I . COOPER appears u n d e r t h e . h e a d of reinstated, b u t cannot be found in t h e roll. ALso t h e n a m e of 'J'. J . BRUMFIELD is omitted from t h e roll, a n d t h e names of three a d m i t t e d are n o t recorded u n d e r t h a t head. Credit iS taken for t h e dues of t h e t w o claimed as in excess of t h e n u m b e r of m e m b e r s last year. This is wrong, a n d in addition to arrears for this year, makes t h e lodge now in arrears, S-1.00. • • •

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OF THE

February,

No. S75.—Is in arrears for 1887, 50 cents. No. ?80.—Credit of $1.00 is t a k e n on a c c o u n t of t h e n a m e s of H E N n r DoHREN and J A S . T . HUGHES, h a v i n g each been inserted in t h e roll twice last year. T h e names of EEASTUS R . W I L M A M S and S. M. S.MITII recorded' u n d e r t h e head of raised, are o m i t t e d from t h e roll, also from t h e n u m b e r on w h o m dues are paid. T h e n a m e of M. C. SNORF is found in t h e roll twice. Lodge is in a r r e a r s for d u e s of WILLIAMS and SMITH, $1.00. No. SSS.— T h e names of t h e officers a r e duplicated in tlie roll; oneis claimed erroneously reported in last r e p o r t which is not shown in the' r e p o r t referred to. No.SSS.— T h e name of GEORGE M . C O O K is omitted from the roll,, w h i c h m a k e s t h e n u m b e r of m e m b e r s t w e n t y - s i x instead of twenty-five,, a n d leaves lodge in arrears 50 cents. No. !!87.— Is in arrears for 1888, $ 1.00. No. S9B. - T h e name of W . E. CLEVELAND appears in roll of members, also u n d e r t h e head of d i m i t t e d . No e x p l a n a t i o n is found of t h e errorsn o t e d in t h e r e t u r n of t h i s lodge last year, a n d t h e arrears of $2.50 are unpaid. N0.S94.— T h e name of E. B . L . E L D E R is omitted from t h e roll of memb e r s w i t h o u t record of t e r m i n a t i o n of m e m b e r s h i p . No. 895.— T h e return from t h i s lodge seems to be of t h e guess-work order a n d t h e recapitulation a failure. T h e n a m e s of ANSO.V HOWARD,. CHARLES BROWNING and T. C. H EATON are o m i t t e d from the roll, a n d their d u e s are o m i t t e d from t h e r e m i t t a n c e to t h e G r a n d Secretary ; balance due, $1.50. No. SOS.— T h e return from t h i s lodge s h o w s ' i t to be in a bad condition, a n d t h e papers a c c o m p a n y i n g t h e r e t u r n bear evidence t h a t t h e lodge should have never received a c h a r t e r , and was evidently conceived throuffii bad advice. T h e b r e t h r e n now desire to s u r r e n d e r t h e charter to t h e j G r a n d Lodge, and your c o m m i t t e e offer t h e following resolution,, a n d r e c o m m e n d its a d o p t i o n : Mesolved, T h a t t h e s u r r e n d e r o f t h e c h a r t e r of Rich field Lo^ge, No. 303, b e accepted. T h e dues owing b y t h e lodge to t h e G r a n d Lodge be rem i t t e d , a n d t h e Grand Secretary be i n s t r u c t e d to issue certiiicates of good s t a n d i n g to t h e m e m b e r s of t h e lodge u p o n p a y m e n t of their i n d e b t e d n e s s to t h e lodge. No. 306.— I s in arrears for o n e o m i t t e d in last report, 50 cents. No. S09.— T h e name of JOHN N . SLOWN a p p e a r s in t h e list of officers, also u n d e r t h e head of d i m i t t e d . No. SIS.—-Presents a n o t h e r case of guess-work in t h e following admission by t h e Secretary, concerning t h e errors noted by your c o m m i t t e e in t h e r e t u r n of last year: " T h e b r o t h e r s w e r e d i m i t t e d in 1889, b u t being w i t h o u t a regular Secretary for a large p a r t of t h e year no record was made, a n d resort was had to t h e memory of a n u m b e r of t h e b r e t h r e n to s u b s t a n t i a t e t h e matter." This seems to b e a clear ca.se of bad judg-

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OF KANSAS.

nient in establishing a lodge in territory t h a t has not t h e p r o p e r m a t e r i a l i o r officers, a n d after an existence of t h r e e years has b u t s i x t e e n m e m bers, w h o seem to t a k e n o interest in t h e affairs of t h e lodge. No. 316.— F r o m t h e r e t u r n sent by this lodge we are u n a b l e to de^termine t h e status of W. A. DONALDSON. T h i s n a m e is c h e c k e d in roll •oi 1890 as an error. In r e t u r n for 1891 t h e n a m e appears in roll of m e m bers, also a p p e a r s as admitted December 8, 1891, and as d i m i t t e d on •October 8, 1891. T h e n a m e of A. G. PALMER is omitted from t h e roll, .and t h e lodge seems to be in need of a seal. No. S i ^ . ^ T h e r e t u r n from t h i s lodge bears evidence of comins; from ithe h a n d of an unskillful workman, and suggests t h e query, " W a s n o t •this lodge p l a n t e d in poor s o i l ? ' ' T h e n a m e of FRANK D . SPERY a p p e a r s u n d e r t h e head of dimitted. We can find no record of his h a v i n g b e e n a m e m b e r . T h e n a m e of J . P. W I L E S appears u n d e r t h e head of raised, also u n d e r t h e head of a d m i t t e d . T h e n a m e s of W. T. DETWILER a n d W M . S . ROARK appear u n d e r t h e head of initiated, also u n d e r t h e h e a d «f a d m i t t e d . No. SS2.— I s in arrears for o n e oir.itted in last report, 50 cents. No. SS4.— JS i n arrears for 1890, 50 cents. No. SSI.— T h e n a m e of G E O . F . C R A G E R appears in t h e list of officers, :also as d i m i t t e d . No. 335.— T h e n a m e s of D. V. DOUD a n d

G E O . WIHTTINGTON

are

.omitted from t h e roll. No. 341.— T h e n a m e of E.-^CKAFT appears in roll w i t h o u t record of m e m b e r s h i p . T h e n a m e of H . L. SMITH is omitted from roll, a n d t h e •name of one reported as a d m i t t e d does n o t a p p e a r u n d e r t h a t h e a d . T h e following lodges furnish no information in reference to t h e n u m b e r of b o u n d v o l u m e s of t h e Proceedings of t h e G r a n d Lodge o r t h e •number of p a m p h l e t s of t h e same on h a n d : Nos. 20, 21, 32, 39, 46, 61, 67, •lb, 98, 108, 109,124, 129, 141, 142, 147, 148, 155, 158, 169, 171,,174, 184, 193, 199, 200, 203, 204, 205, 207, 210, 211, 212, 221, 224, 234, 235, 237, 243, 245, 246, 247, 255, 265, 270, 274, 283, 285, 287, 290, 294, 309, 320, 326, 335, 338; t o t a l , fifty-flve. Of t h e above n u m b e r s thirty-seven h a v e failed t o give t h i s information tor two years. R e t u r n s for t h e year 1891 have not been received u p to F e b r u a r y 5th i r o m t h e following lodges: Nos. 3, 5, 14, 15, 23, 25, 38, 51, -59, 74, 95, 117, 123, 131, 136, 138, 140, 153, 163, 164, 170, 173, 183, 191, 206, 213, 216, 236, 239, 244, 262, 263, 277, 279, 284, 286, 301, 313, 324; total, t h i r t y - n i n e . Of -.the above several have n o t been before your committee for two years. T h e seal is omitted from t h e following r e t u r n s : Nos. 36, 37, 39, 55, .85,87,125,135,142,185,266, 269, 288,299,304, 309,316, 329; total, e i g h t e e n . T h e signature of t h e Master is omitted from t h e following r e t u r n s : Nos. 27, 50, 125, 255, 272, 294, 329; total, seven. T h e s i g n a t u r e of t h e Secretary is omitted from t h e following r e t u r n s : Nos. 85, 231, 329.

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February;

OF THE

The amounts found to be due the Grand Lodge and unpaid, as shown by the returns, is as follows: No. 31 $1 50 No. 131 $1 00 No. 233 S 50 35.. 41.. 42.. 45.. 52.. 57.. 61.. 65.. 79 , 87.. 89.. 90.. 93.. 97.. 102.. 106.. 121.. 127..

50 50 50 50 50 00 00 00 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50

142 145.. 147.. 153.. 154., 161.. 162.. 163.. 171.. 178., 181.. 194.. 195.. 198.. 200.. 207.. 208.. 213..

50 50 50 50 50 00 00 00 50 00 50, 00 50 50 50 00 50 50

" " " " " " " " " " " " " " "

239 243 262 267 268 270 273 275 280 285 287 292 295 306 322

50 ;1 50 :1 00 50 50 1 00 1 50 50 1 00 50 1 00 2 50 1 50

" 32I..!!""

50 50

N o . 36 has overpaid $1.50; N o . 141 has overpaid 50 cents. Fraternally submitted,

"D. BYINGTON, E. D. HILLYER, FRANK E. UOLLIS.

W. P. MUDGETT, HENRY iVIETZ, Commiltei'.

SPECIAL COMMITTEE. T h e W.-.M.-. G r a n d Master a p p o i n t e d Bro.s. M. M. M I L L E R , AVM. D . T H O M P S O N a n d E e v . S A M ' L E . B U S S E R a special

com-

mittee to w h o m was referred t h a t p a r t of t h e M.-.W.-. Grand M a s t e r ' s a d d r e s s which refers to a m o n i t o r compiled b y B r o . W I L L I A M M . S H A V E R , S e c r e t a r y of t h e B o a r d of C u s t o d i a n s of

the AA'ork. REPORT ON GRIEVANCES AND APPEALS. Bro.

C L A R K A . S M I T H , from t h e C o m m i t t e e on

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a n d A p p e a l s , made a verbal r e p o r t , t h a t i t was t h e oj)inion of t h e c o m m i t t e e t h a t t h e r e w a s involved in t h e complaint of Euclid L o d g e , JSTO. 101, a question of law, a n d asked t h a t it b e referred to t h e Committee on J u r i s p r u d e n c e , which w a s , on motion, so referred. EXEMPLIFICATION OF THE WORK. T h e M.-. W.-. G r a n d Master a n n o u n c e d t h a t t h e exemplification of t h e w o r k , b y t h e B o a r d of Custodians, would t a k e place this e v e n i n g at 8 o'clock, in this hall.

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CALLED OFF. T h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master called t h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d L o d g e from labor to refreshment until 7:30 o'clock P. M.

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The E.-.W.-. D e p u t y G r a n d Master in t h e East, after t h e usual precautions had been t a k e n , called t h e M.-.W.-. Grand. Lodge from refreshment t o labor a t 7:30 o'clock r. M., w i t h officei'S a n d m e m b e r s as a t t h e afternoon session. T h e c h a i r m a n of t h e Board of Custodians of t h e W o r k announced t h a t t h e exemplification of^the w o r k this e v e n i n g would be on an actual candidate in L e a v e n w o r t h L o d g e , JSIO. 2,. of this city. T h e r e u p o n t h e M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge was called from labor to refreshment until to-morrow m o r n i n g a t 10-

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THURSDAY, F e b r u a r y 18, A. D. 1892.

T h e M.-.W.-. Grand Master presiding, after t h e usual p r e c a u tions had been t a k e n , called t h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d L o d g e from refreshment to labor a t 10 o'clock A.M., with officers and m e m bers as a t t h e afternoon session on yesterday. SPECIAL ORDER FOR ELECTION. Bro. J O H N D . M C B R I A N offered t h e following resolution, which, on his motion, w a s received a n d a d o p t e d : Resolved, That the election of Grand Officers and the selection of a place to meet in 1803, be made a special order for 2 o'clock this afternoon. REPORT ON LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION. Bro. CHILES C . COLEMAN, from t h e Committee on L o d g e s U n d e r Dispensation, s u b m i t t e d t h e following r e p o r t , which was,, on motion, received and a d o p t e d :

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To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation, begs leave to make the following report: During the year just closed, December 31,1891, as you have already learned from the address of M.'.W/. Grand Master CALLAHAM, only four dispensations to form new lodges were issued, and they were as follows: March 7, 1891, Holyrood Lodge, at Holyrood, Ellsworth county. April ] , 1891, Ashlar Lodge, at liiley, Riley county. October 17, 1891, Mound Ridge Lodge, at Mound Ridge, McPherson county. May 19, 1891, Edna Lodge, at Edna, Labette county. Besides these, the dispensation of Maple City Lodge, at Maple City, in Cowley county, was, at the Annual Communication of 1891, continued until December 31,1891 ; making in all, five lodges, whose records and doings it has been our duty and pleasure to examine. All have furnished us the necessary transcript and papers except Edna. 1. Maple City Lodge, continued under dispensation from last year, from papers and books exhibited to us, appears to have made substantial and satisfactory progress; and while the Secretary again neglected his certificate and recapitulation, the deficiency has been supplied, and we recommend that the lodge receive a charter. 2. Holyrood Lodge, with fifteen members, had its dispensation granted March 7,1891. Its progress as indicated by a very fair and complete transcript, has been steady and healthful; and it now numbers twenty-two Master Masons, all of whom sign the petition for a charter. The record shows the work of capable hands, and we recommend that the prayer of the petition be granted. 3. Ashlar Lodge, at Riley, Riley county, is a young lodge of great promise. The chairman of your committee, during the summer, enjoyed an opportunity of visiting the brethren of this lodge In their own home, and seeingthe sublimedegreeconterredinamannerreflectinghigh credit on their workers. The Master is capable and efficient, his subordinates obedient and faithful. Having started on its career with only sixteen members, this lodge now has twenty-one, with an abundance of excellent material at hand,only waiting to be cared for. While the nearness of Garfield Lodge, ( six miles ) might seem to be an objection to the formation of a new lodge at this point, yet we are satisfied no ill to either will result from fhat fact. The two are situate upon different and parallel railroads, and we are also informed that the last named lodge makes no objection to the new one, and works on terms of the utmost harmony with it. We recommend that Ashlar Lodge be chartered, as prayed for. 4. The dispensation for Mound Ridge Lodge was not issued till the year was far advanced. Its career began on November 17,1891, giving but one and one-half months for its merits to develop. The original number asking for the dispensation was but eleven, to which two have been added by being raised to the degree of Master Mason ; seven others appear

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to be on the way. The transcript shows reasonably careful and methodical work, and bears the necessary certificate and recapitulation. One member of your committee is personally acquainted with the i^^^^onnel of this lodge, and vouches for its zeal and proficiency, and assures us that its territory is full of good material. We recommend that the charter be granted, which action has the additional advantage of settling for coming time, the "grievances" between Galva and Halstead Lodges. 5. We have in our hands a petition from eighteen persons, representing themselves to be Master Masons, praying for a charter for Edna Lodge, located at a town of that name in Labette county. Until yesterday, we have had no other paper or record referring to the same, except a letter from a brother as Secretary, in which he states that their lodge and records were destroyed by fire, preventing them from furnishing any transcript; but that upon the direction of the M.".W.\ Grand Master, they had prepared and sent to him a " precis " of their work, ( by a careful consultation of " Webster's International Dictionary," we find that word is spelled p-r-e-c-i-s, and means a summary). "We have now received from the M.'.W.". Grand Master the summary named and other papers and correspondence relating to Edna Lodge, and find they have done good work, and now have a membership of twenty-one â&#x20AC;&#x201D; who all seem to be zealous and earnest. They have made, as we are informed, suitable arrangements for a new hall and furniture. We recommend that the charter be granted, and be delivered, and the lodge constituted and dedicated, when the Grand Master or his duly accredited Deputy shall be satisfied of the sufficiency of their new quarters. The transcripts presented this year, show a remarkable unanimity in accurate compHance with the law in their preparation. In each case the dispensation was carefully recorded, a proper certificate and recapitulation were always attached, showing that previous utterances of the Grand Lodge on these matters have not, as so often happens, fallen upon deaf or unattending ears. Fraternally submitted, CHILES C. COLEMAN, WILLIAM J. PUETT, W. H. MIZE, FRANK W. LANYOX, Committee. REPORT ON JURISPRUDENCE. Bro. MATTHEW M . M I L L E E , from t h e Committee on .Jurisprudence, presented the following r e p o r t in t h e m a t t e r of Euclid Lodge, J^o. 101, a t L y n d o n , which was received, adopted, a n d the case referred back to t h e Committee on Grievances a n d A p p e a l s for its further action : To the M:.W.\ Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Jurisprudence, on the matter referred to them by the Grand Lodge at the request of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances, in the matter of the charges and specifications against Bro.

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A. A. DOWNER, Worshipful Master of Euclid Lodge, No. 101, submit the following special report, viz: Your committee is of the opinion that the question submitted to them as to whether the charges preferred constitute a masonic offense, is one which masonic usage contemplates shall be decided in all cases submitted to them by the Committee of Appeals and Grievances. Inasmuch however, as the committee seem to prefer that the Committee on Jurisprudence shall decide that question for them, your committee say that in their judgment charges one, two and four do constitute masonic offenses. Fraternally submitted, iM. M. MILLER, \ . H. ELLIS, GEORGE S. GREEN, BESTOR G. BROWN, Commillee. ORATION. T h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master informed the G r a n d L o d g e t h a t i t h a s been t h e usual custom t o h a v e t h e oration delivered duri n g t h e r n o r n i n g session of t h e second d a y , a n d took occasion to i n t r o d u c e t h e G r a n d Orator, W.-. B r o . BESTOR G . BROWN, of Siloam L o d g e , No. 225, a t T o p e k a , w h o delivered t h e following excellent o r a t i o n ; Brethren of the Grand Lodge of Kansas: On the eve of the session of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, I received the invitation which now brings me before you. I hesitate to ask your attention to so hastily a prepared address, but appreciating the honored privilege of the occasion, I solicit your courteous consideration of a brief discussion of the philosophic origin of masonry and the purpose of that philosophy. Masonry is coeval with thought. Masonry is not a mere ritual; it is a system of philosophy. Philosophy is thought. The ritualistic forms and ceremonies we know are the symbolic expression of that philosophic thought. We do not find the life of the violet in the sweet fragrance it exhales; the life germ lies beneath all that. A man may fall dead in the street, and we find no member of his body missing. Each organ in its wonted place, yet ceased in its functions. The vital force â&#x20AC;&#x201D; imperishable, eternal â&#x20AC;&#x201D; has fled ; the body was but its tenement. So our organization is but the habitation where abides an imperishable force, that gives life and being, and which is the philosophic conception of that eternal truth which has been since time began. When the Great Architect of the Universe, out of chaos, created order; when in the starry firmament He set the glittering seal of His almighty hand; when all the forces of Nature, at His omnipotent fiat, sprang into existence. He had not yet begun His work. But when to fulfill His wise purposes, like unto Himself created He man; then, verily, was H is great labor begun, but to be finished only when time shall be no more.

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So came forth m a n , out of the t h o u g h t of G O D — t h e manifest expression of t h e t h o u g h t of G O D ; yet came h e n o t forth like u n t o t h e beast, to Toam a t large in t h e fields of present e x i s t e n c e ; to p u r s u e t h e pleasure a n d t h e gratification of t h e m o m e n t ; a n d to t a k e t h a t w h i c h t h e right •of m i g h t could give ; b u t as a p a r t of t h e eternal a n d a l m i g h t y t h o u g h t which m a d e all things else, came he forth to be co-worker with t h e •Great Master i n t h a t s t u p e n d o u s labor w h i c h found its b e g i n n i n g in t h e w o n d r o u s creation. This, t h e apprenticeship. As t h e architect, from r u d e a n d s t u b b o r n material — fashioned by akill and craft — erects t h e temporal edifice, so t h e S u p r e m e Architect b r o u g h t forth m a n t h a t he might be fashioned for H i s i n t e n d e d use in t h e erection of t h a t magnificent a n d boundless t e m p l e , u p o n whose t r u t h - c r o w n e d t u r r e t s rests t h e t h r o n e of life a n d light eternal. Thus, w e r e laid u p o n m a n t h e e x t e n d e d duties of t h e craftsman — n o t easily t o be performed. N o n e b u t t h e faithful may s t a n d within t h e middle •chamber. Man h a s a spiritual b e i n g ; distinct, separate, a n d a p a r t from t h e physical. I t is t h e spiritual n a t u r e , and t h a t alone which m a k e s t h e m a n . Both n a t u r e s are susceptible of development. W e m a y reach t h e l i m i t of physical d e v e l o p m e n t ; of spiritual, never, a n d t h e degree to which t h e spiritual n a t u r e may be developed, d e t e r m i n e s t h e t r u e caste of m a n h o o d . Physical development, even t h o u g h it m a y reach perfect i o n , is b u t for a brief season; t h e spiritual, forever, a n d as it a p p r o a c h e s t o w a r d perfection, so does it come n e a r e r to GOD, from whence it sprang. H e r e lies t h e work of t h e craftsman, a n d herein h e becomes a co-worker with t h e G r e a t Master in measure with the degree of his spiritual developm e n t . T h i s , t h e office of masonry, i n t h e discharge of which h a s o u r I n s t i t u t i o n been perpetuated. P r i m e v a l m a n worshipped his Maker. I n h e r e n t in h i s n a t u r e , was t h e intuition t h a t h e was t h e offspring of t h e t h o u g h t of GOD, a n d as such was a p a r t of G O D . Eeason t a u g h t h i m t h a t w i t h o u t a cause, t h e r e could b e n o effect; t h a t t h e first m a n could not produce himself; for to prod u c e is to act, a n d to act without a being is to be s o m e t h i n g a n d n o t h i n g a t t h e same t i m e ; t h a t , as t h e effect of a cause, t h a t cause was before him ; t h a t t h a t cause was in t h e beginning, t h a t w h a t was in t h e beginn i n g was n o t finite, a n d t h a t which was not finite was infinite; t h a t which was infinite was GOD, and what was a p a r t of G O D was, in part, infinite. So t h o u g h t , a t its inception, evolved t h e proposition of t h e existence of a one great cause, eternal and everlasting, and t h a t w h i c h was a p a r t of t h a t great cause, had t h a t which was imperishable. H e n c e , " t h e u n i t y of G O D a n d t h e immortality of t h e soul." This is t h e vital essence of m a s o n r y — t h a t w h i c h its symbolism portrays, which its teachings inculc a t e , a n d t h a t which is t h e vital force of its material organism. So mas o n r y , like t h e h u m a n organism, owing being to a vital force, sprang i n t o existence w i t h t h o u g h t , a n d so, too, w h e n t h i s vital force shall leave it, will t h e material habitation crumble a n d decay into t h e perishable e l e m e n t s of w h i c h it is composed.

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In the spring-tide of creation, under the sunlight of this sublime thought, man's spiritual nature expanded and grew. As the race multiplied, came those who preferred the joy of the moment to the happiness of time; who strove for the development of the physical and n eglected the imperishable; who sought the victory of force, not of love.. The world was not prepared for the eternal truths of masonry. Here mysticism stepped in and afforded protection, and, under the mystic rites of the priesthoods, the esoteric philosophy of masonry grew. The labors of the craftsmen were true to the designs of the Grand Master. We are wont to look from the material standpoint for the origin of our Institution. We think that in the many beautiful traditions which cluster around the construction of that wonderful Temple at Jerusalem we can see the birth of masonry. As well might we judge man by his figure, not his deeds—the one is material, the other spiritual. The conditions of civilization were favorable for the propagation of the masonic philosophy when King SOLOMON began his great work. Of the thousands that participated in that work, each was actuated by the one aim, the one purpose — to so complete his work that it might be thought worthy and given a place in that magnificent structure — the ne plus ultra of human possibilities; a stupendous monument to GOD. There was no strife in that multitude; no rude jostling for place; no struggle for personal gain. "Fraternity" was the pass-word, and the consciousness of a duty well performed the highest reward sought. The traveling masons of the Middle Ages were adherents of a peculiar social system. Their mysteries were not alone the secret transmission, from sire to son, of the operative principles of their art. They were students of tiie same philosophy which coexisted with thought;, which was the mysteries of the priesthoods; which was crystallized at. the building of the Temple, and which is still the essence and spirit of masonry. It is a significant coincident of the material and philosophic features of masonry that these bands of operative masons were engaged almost entirely in the erection of temples to GOD. So mingled the op r ative and speculative, and so came our beautiful and fascinating symbolism. No institution has ever lived beyond a century which has not been founded upon truth. The organization of men, fitted for purposes no matter how worthy, cannot exist beyond the age that gives them birth.. Truth alone is everlasting. Masonry, coeval with time, still pours its blessings upon mankind. Founded upon truth, the eternal years of GODare hers. An institution founded upon truth, and whose vital essence began with thought, must not only have served a noble purpose in the past,, but have to-day purposes as unchangeable as truth, and as fixed as they were in the beginning. Man — the Fellow Craft—the co-worker with the Supreme Master,, has a glorious destiny to fulfill in bringing up true and perfect work.

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to be used in the construction of that boundless temple, whose foundations were laid at the creation and whose cope-stone will be placed in •eternity. This was, is, and will ever be the purpose of masonry. As man is a co-worker with GOD in the measure of his own development, so must the mason look to the nurture of his spiritual being for the fulfillment of his masonic duties. He commits treason who takes up a cause for personal glory and fights not its battles; who supports its banner only on dress parade, and runs away when sacrifice or danger threatens. In the masonic rite first comes the conception of the philosophy, which is its life and being; next, the application of that philosophy to the work of man. As mysticism protected and fostered the masoriic philosophy, so is it now the strongest and most subtle means of reaching man. Here is the purpose of the ritualistic system. Latent conceptions of the mind are easiest roused through the medium of the senses. The more attractive and solemn our ceremonies, the more deeply impressed will be the beautiful thoughts they symbolize. Make the lodge room attractive, and let the ceremonies be decorous and impressive. The practice of the masonic philosophy may be summed up in one "word—"Fraternity; " yet what a range of action that one word covers. When human action shall have established the universal brotherhood •of mankind, then, and not till then will the purpose of masonry be ful^illpd- This the mason's work; this the mason's hope, in the fruition of which will the purpose of the wise Master be accomplished. He who wrongs his brother, commits a sin against tlie Supreme Master, for in that wrong he injures that which is a part of himself, and that which is a part of himself is a part of that from which he came. Is the mason who speaks ill of his brother, in truth a mason ? Where envy—that fiend, than which none is more horrible — calls forth its lovv-bred minions to attack a man, there true masonry cannot be found. Before the enlarged spiritual nature, envy quails. No power of invective, no bitterness of speech can adequately condemn the mason, who, envious of his brother, speaks ill of him. No fratracide more merits the fullest penalty of law. Yet, with aching heart, masonry, in shame, hides her tear-stained face, and acknowledges that such there are, who thus in profanation most foul, would hurl her sacred altars to the ground. Out upon him,Who fain would wear the proud title of a mason, and, in sacrilege of masonry's holy rite, defend not the honor of his brother. A woman taken in the commission of a revolting crime against society, was brought before the Holy Nazarene. The multitude judged her; the multitude sentenced; and the multitude would have executed. Each unmindful of his own estate, demanded of her that which he himself held most dear. Who, among them, cast a stone? One-half of the evil we believe to be in the world, is but the pronouncing of it. Man sees in his fellows that which is in himself. Who, then, will stand forth in his own condemnation ? Then, speak not ill of vour brother.

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There is no more insidious pest, gnawing at the verj- vitals of masonry, than envy. Stamp it out. Let not pabulum for its growth b& found in j'our thoughts. A wrong, once done, not e'en eternity can efface. When JACOB, in his vision, saw earth and heaven joined, there, emblazoned in the bright radiance of the firmament, stood Faith, Hope and Charity, by whose aid alone could he ascend to the reward he sought.. " Faith in GOD, Hope in immortality, and Charity to all mankind." Tliis is no high-sounding platitude; it is the mainspring of true masonic action. There can be no faith in GOD, without faith in mankind; there can be no hope in immortality without faith in GOD ; and there can be no charity, without faith in mankind. Charity is love and love is the^ strongest impulse of the spiritual nature. So, true charity comes in proportion to the development of the spiritual nature. That which may be called charity, is not charity, when it springs from a selfish motive. If, out of the bounty of worldly success, we contribute, that we may be better known by our associates, we do not act for charity. Such actions, on the books of life, are charged to " advertising," and, when those booksare closed, appear, not as a resource, but as a loss. We sit in our comfortable lodge-rooms and vote " aye " to a resolution authorizing the proper officers to convey, of our funds, a portion to a distressed brother, and then in pharasaical exuberance, extol our Institution and ourselves. Men have been known to believe that this constituted the fullness of charity! Does masonry regard a man for his worldly possessions or position ? The very first step we took in masonry taught us '' no." Then, as masons, can we, in harmony with our Institution, measure deeds of charity by the dollars and cents involved? Money has no value in itself; it is merely a medium of exchange,' whose purchasing power makes it valuable. Does the troubled spirit find solace in a dollar bill? Are the wounds of bleeding hearts healed by a bank note? Does the badge of fraternity bear the device of a. double eagle ? Let the GoD-ingrafted spirit speak out, and through the halls of time will thunder the answer, whose tones, in never-ceasing reverberations, shall ring in our ears till we hide our heads in shame. Yet how often, oh, how often, do we fail to pay those tender tributes, till the heart our kindness might have gladdened has ceased to beat. Show not your love of your brother in pomp and pageantry of funeral obsequies. Some years ago the fell Destroyer invaded a humble home, and a little girl was left without the means of support. She wrote to a prominent mason, asking if the masons did not take care of the orphans of their brethren, and, if so, whether she could be given an education. It was a noble, true mason who received the letter, and faithful to hi& duty, he invoked the assistance of the Craft, and the means were provided for the education of the child. Within the past few months, that orphan, now grown to a beautiful and accomplished woman, stood within the walls of the Grand Lodge, whose adopted child she was, to-

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express her gratitude. Do you wonder, when that beautiful girl prayed unto GOD to bless the fraternity through whose protecting care she had come into the perfection of pure womanhood, that eyes were dimmed with tears of joy? Think you that prayer went not straight to the throne of grace ? It is in such acts that the true principle of masonry is displayed, and it is of such deeds — exemplifications of love of our fellows—that we may rear a monument to our fraternitj' that, like a dome of many-colored glass, shall illumine the white radiance of eternity. Masonry, coeval with thought, goes on in the work of the Great Master. We, the craftsmen, toiling for our wages, must see that true and square work is brought up for this great Temple. Sprung from the Great Master, we are a part of Him. Our lives should be attuned to His. To worship and reverence GOD for his humanity, and to enlarge man's estate to a degree befitting hisdivinity, these are the purposes of masonry, and by the practice of true fraternity — charity or love—will these purposes be fulfilled. Thus will we become faithful craftsmen, whose work — true and perfect — shall be fitted for the eternal and everlasting Temple of GOD, within whose Holy of Holies, refulgent in the splendor of divine presence, shall we receive the true word of a Master Mason, " Well done, thou good and faithful servant," and in heavenly peace and happiness adore the Supreme Grand Master throughout the

On motion, t h e oration was b y a rising vote received a n d ordered p r i n t e d with t h e P r o c e e d i n g s of t h e p r e s e n t A n n u a l Communication of this G r a n d Lodge. MASONIC HOME. B r o . M A T T H E W M . M I L L E R , from t h e special c o m m i t t e e a p -

pointed a t t h e last A n n u a l Commiinication of t h e G r a n d L o d g e , presented t h e following i-eport, which, on motion, w a s received and adopted b y a rising a n d u n a n i m o u s v o t e : To the M:.W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Special Committee on "Masonic Home" beg leave to report as follows: In the opinion of your committee the work of the Grand Lodge at this session should be to simply deal with two propositions, viz: First — Is there a necessity for a Masonic Home? Second—Shall steps be taken to establish one? Strictly speaking, there is but one proposition to be considered, and that is the first one — " Is there a necessity for a Masonic Home ? " If the answer is yes, there is no need for the second proposition. Admitting the necessity, what other course is there open for the Grand Lodge? If a Home is needed, it must be provided; there is nothing else to be done".

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This Grand Body would stultify itself did it admit the truth of the first proposition and gave a negative reply to the second. If the facts show the necessitj', this Grand Body will emphatically say, "The Home must and shall be." Whenever that step is taken, there will be no retreat; our bridges will be burned behind us, and, as the Grand JMaster has fittingly said, " We must let the inspiring and appropriate motto of our State lead us on to the accomplishment of this project." Let us, therefore, spend a few moments in considering the question of the need of a Home, and at the same time listen to some statistics from States where Homes have already been organized. K E N T U C K Y HOME A N D

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This institution, the first one in age and importance in this country, had an endowment fund of $179,'262.94 August 31, 1891, an increase over previous year, that being only $158,900.94, and during that year expended $22,9.32.67, of which $9,685.15 was from interest on Endowment Fund. Total number of beneficiaries, 214, making a cost for each inmate of $114.09 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; previous year a small fraction over $103.74. The institution has various sources of support. It is under the direct protecting care and influence of the Grand Lodge and the various other masonic Grand Bodies of Kentucky, from whom annually a very considerable income is derived. It sells life memberships to freemasons or masonic bodies, each $100.00 paid in entitling the payor to cast one vote in person or by proxy at all meetings of the members of the institution. Of these subscriptions the commanderies have made $2,000.00; Scottish Eite, $600.00; the councils, $500.00, the chapters, $4,550.00; the Grand Commandery, $1,000.00; Grand Chapter, $500.00; Grand Lodge, $5,000.00. Nearly every lodge in the State is represented on the list, one, "Preston, No. 281," with a subscription of $3,300, of which $2,127.00 has been paid up. ,lune 24th is always celebrated at Louisville for the benefit of the Home, on which day in 3891 they realized $2,780.00. At the same time and place the " Masonic Ladies' Aid Society," a local organization, turned in for the Home the net proceeds of their work, amounting to $12,579.20. AH over the State, at the same time, all picnics or celebrations held were for the benefit of the " Home." The Home claims to be out of debt, is the pride of every Kentucky mason, has done and is doing a grand work. NORTH CAROLINA OXFORD O R P H A N ASYLUM.

This institution supports from 200 to 260 children annually. Its income for year ending December 31, 1890, was as follows: Amount received from the State $10,000 00 Amount received from the Grand Lodge 2,000 00 Amount received from all other sources 9,113 52 Total $21,113 .52 North Carolina has 438 lodges, and there are about 10,000 masons in the State.

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Missouri has a Home now less than three years of age; began operations July 12, 1889. Has received twenty-five members. Its assets July 31, 1890, were as follows: Unpaid subscriptions $ 19,262 20 Bonds 35,2.50 00 Live stock 275 40 Improvements on property 2,428 35 Real Estate, (original investment) 40,000 00 Furniture and fixtures 1,073 'J.S, Farm and dairy fixtures 95 87 Bills receivable '. : 304 40 -Cash : 6,148 72 Total.... $104,838 22 Liabilities, (due Superintendent and Matron ) 725 00 Net assets '. $104,113 22 Its assets are the voluntary subscriptions of the various masonic bodies of the State. It will increase its capacity for doing good as fast as the necessity therefor becomes apparent. Grand Secretary JOHN D . VINCIL says of it: "Our Home is to me the

loveliest place this side of Heaven, outside my own household, and our Home people are as happy a group of widows and children as the bright sun shine.s on. Ifis worth money, labor and travel to visit them and sec what a bright, joyous company we have housed at this blessed sanctuary of love. Again, masons of Missouri, let me urge that our Masonic Home is the one great movement of this day, and should be made the one great object of our prayers and labors." CHICAGO H O M E .

Owns property worth $22,000.00; expended for year ending January 31, 1890, $7,705.99, and had cash on hand, $2,812.74. Sustained entirely by voluntary subscriptions. OHIO.

Ohio has a Home governed by Board of Trustees, consisting of fifteen members, appointed as follows: By the Grand Lodge, 6; by the Grand Chapter, 3 ; by the Grand Council, 1; by the Grand Commandery, 3; by the A. & A. S. R., 2. The officers elected by this Board consist of a President, three VicePresidents, Secretary and Treasurer. At the last meeting of this Board they recommended a per capita tax on the members of various masonic bodies of twenty-five cents per annum, and then-after transaction of business generally, a subscription was made by the members present to the amount of one thousand dollars, as a guarantee of their belief in the future success of the Home. The Trustees say: "The fraternity throughout the State appear to be "much interested in placing Ohio in line with other States in which the brethren have established Homes for those in need of assistance."

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MASONIC H O M E .

The Grand High Priest of lowasaj's: "Permit me to suggest that thetime has arrived when we should initiate some movement that will finally result in the full exemplification of those principles of friendship and brotherly love which lead us not only to support ourselves and families, but to lend our aid to the poor and distressed of the household of faith,, their widows and orphans. Shall we not begin it now? And in what more appropriate or useful way than by the erection of a Masonic Home? I need not elaborate, it has been already done; and there is no better place to inaugurate such a movement than among the Royal Arch Masons of this Grand Jurisdiction." As you are all aware the Grand Master has called upon the lodges throughout the State for information as to how many in the jurisdiction are in need of such a home at this time, and as a result of this investigation he has received reports of about ninety persons to whom such an institution would be, at this time, a blessing beyond the power of words to express. In all probability this number does not include all the existing cases, and that by the time the Home becomes an established fact there will be a large increase over the number reported. Can we not safely say that within three years the Home can be opened for the reception of its family, and that by that time there will be from 100 to 150 ready to enter its doors. Your committee feels that little can be said in this report that will add to the weight of the recommendation made by the Grand Master ; his words are brief but they are full of meaning. Brethren, consider them well, and you will be convinced that he has brought to the subject deep thought, and in closing his address to the Grand Lodge he has struck the key note which will lead the Grand Lodge to higher plains and wider fields, and given to it an inspiration which will secure to it for all time to come a commanding position in the masonic jurisdictions of this country. This committee during the past year has been in correspondence with the committee appointed by the Order of the Eastern Star, and finds every member of that committee keenly alive to the importance of this work, and from them we are authorized to report that the wives,, widows, mothers and daughters of the masons of Kansas stand ready and willing to join heart, head and hand with this Grand Body in bringing to pass the consummation so devoutly to be wished. Your committee begs leave to report that in the opinion of the committee— First — It is desirable that a Home should be founded. Second—That it is feasible. Third — That the practical work of this Grand Lodge at this session is to amend the Constitution so that it can legally found, organize and maintain a Masonic Home, and that a committee of five be appointed whose duty it shall be, as soon as the returns from the various lodges of

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the State show that the action of the -Grand Lodge is approved, tocooperate with similar committees from the other regular and recognized masonic bodies and the Order of the Eastern Star, anil at once thereafter formulate plans for arranging and carrying into effect the action of this Grand Lodge. Fraternally submitted, M. M. MILLER, ALFRED WHITMAN, WILLIAM JULIEN, Committee. . AMENDMENT TO CONSTITUTION PROPOSED. Bro. M A T T H E W M . M I L L E R , from the Committee on J u r i s prudence, p r e s e n t e d the following a m e n d m e n t to Section 6 of Article V I I I of t h e Constitution of this Grand L o d g e , to b e found on pages 17 a n d 18, which was, on motion, received a n d adopted b y a u n a n i m o u s vote, a n d ordered submitted to constituent lodges for t h e i r a p p r o v a l or d i s a p p r o v a l : Resolved, That Article VIII, Section 6 of the Constitution, be amended by adding thereto the following words, viz: "And be it further provided, that nothing hereinbefore contained shall be construed to limit or prevent this Grand Lodge from founding, organizing and maintaining a Masonic Home within the State of Kansas for the relief and benefit of distressed and destitute Master Masons, their wivea, widows and children." REPORT ON FINANCE AND MILEAGE. Bro. EGBERT B . ToRRiNGTON,from the Committee on F i n a n c e and Mileage, p r e s e n t e d the following report, which was, on motion, received a n d adopted, together with the resolution contained in said r e p o r t . To the M:.W:. Grand Lodge 0/Kansas: Your Committee on Finance and Mileage, to whom was referred the report of our late Grand Treasurer, begs leave to report that a careful examination has been made of his accounts, and we find them as they have been found for so many years past â&#x20AC;&#x201D; correct in every particular. Tlie balance on hand February 1, 1891, was $ 8,992 38 Received during the year 109 12 Total $ 9,101 50 Amount paid out as per warrants 9,495 48 Balance due Grand Treasurer $ 393 98 CHARITY POND.

Balance on hand February 1, 1891 Amount transferred from General Fund Total Amounts paid out as per warrants Balance in Grand Treasury

$ 2,599 949 $ 3,549 125 Â§ 3,424

79 95 74 00 74

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For which a certificate from the First National Bank of Leavenworth, has been submitted, showing that the amount is on deposit in said bank to the credit of CHRISTIAN BECK, Grand Treasurer. Upon examination of the reports of your Grand Secretary, we find that he has received during the past year — From Subordinate Lodges, account dues $ §,006 67 For Charter 200 00 For Dispensation Fees 80 00 For sale of desk 7 00 Total $ 9,293 67 The above amount has this day been paid to your Finance Committee, and awaits disposition by the Grand Lodge. In summing up the assets of the Grand Lodge, they are found to be as follows: Cash in hands of Finance Committee $ 9,293 67 Charitv Fund 3,424 74 IJ. S. Bonds 4,850 00 Jntirest on U. S. Bonds, 3 months @ 4J per cent 54 54 Total l.ess amount due Grand Treasurer account overdrawn

$17,622 95 S 393 98

Total assets of Grand Lodge $17,228 97 For contingent expenses during the past year there was appropriated and drawn the sum of $ 1,675 00 Amount expended as per vouchers 1,785 85 Leaving balance due Grand Secretary $ 60 85 For which amount we recommend that an order be drawn in his favor. We recommend an appropriation of $4,750.00 (or so much thereof as may be found necessary) to pay the expenses of the Grand Lodge during the current year, as follows: M.-.W.-. Grand Master, salary. % 600 00 "R.". W.'. Grand Treasurer, salary 150 00 R.-.W.-. Grand Secretary, salary 1,800 00 Assistant Grand Secretary, salary 25 00 •Grand Tyler, salary 50 00 Chairman Committee on Correspondence, salarv 300 00 Custodian's salary, $50.00 each " 150 00 Printing Proceedings 1892 , 975 00 Postage and express 300 00 Library rent 150 00 Incidental expenses 150 00 •Case and desk 100 00 . We recommend the adoption of the following: Resolved, That the Grand Secretary be and is hereby instructed to issue a certificate of election under the seal of the Grand Lodge to the incoming Grand Treasurer, and that the Grand Treasurer so elected be and is hereby authorized and empowered to collect from the Government the amount of principal and interest due this Grand Lodge on its U. S. four and a half per c^nt. bonds, and to receipt for the same.

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We recommend that the Grand Secretary be instructed to discontinue the printing of such matter as is shown on pages 108 to 151, also pages 169 to 173 of Grand Lodge Proceedings of 1891. We would also recommend that a warrant be drawn on the Grand Treasurer for the sum of $2,591.30 (or so much thereof as may be found necessary) to pay the salaries, expenses and mileage of the Grand Officers, committeemen and representatives in attendance at this session of the Grand Lodge. Fraternally submitted, B. E. TORRINGTON, J. H. SPENCER, C. L. KNIGHT, â&#x20AC;˘ Committee. REPORT ON GRAND LODGE PROPERTY. Bro. G-EORGE C. KENYON, from the Committee on G r a n d L o d f e P r o p e r t y , presented the following report, which was, on motion, received and a d o p t e d : To the M:.W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Grand Lodge Property, like its predecessors, have but little to report beyond the fact that our K.'.W.-. Grand Secretary has an office and it contains the usual articles of oiTiue iurrjiture, and that it is in good condition. It is a source of regret that some of our number have not been able to avail ourselves of the pleasure of visiting the office of our Grand Secretary and make a personal inspection, but such has not been our privilege. Your committee recognize the importance of the request made by our R.'.W.'. Grand Secretary for additional cases and a suitable office desk. These articles of furniture are absolutely necessary for the proper care and protection of valuable papers of this Grand Lodge, and to enable that officer to perform the duties assigned him. We therefore recommend that the E.'.W.'. Grand Secretary be authorized to procure the case and desk asked for, and the Finance Committee instructed to include in the appropriations for the current year the sum of one hundred dollars, for the purchase price of said case and desk. Fraternallv submitted, GEORGE 0. KENYON, CHAs. D E F O R E S T ,

S. H. POLLY, Committee. REPORT ON CHARTERED LODGES. Bro. DwiGHT BYINGTON, from the Committee on E e t u r n s of C h a r t e r e d Lodges, submitted the following s u p p l e m e n t a l report, which was, on motion, received and a d o p t e d :

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To the M:.W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Returns of Chartered Lodges to whom was referred so much of the K/.W.\ Grand Secretary's general reports as relates to the condition of Saratoga Lodge, No. 216, at Saratoga, Pratt county, asks leave to report. Your committee baa given this unfortunate matter all the attention the limited time allotted would permit. We do not deem it advisable to enter into detail as to the causes that have seemed in a measure to bring about the unsatisfactory condition of afTairs in this lodge. Suffice it to say, that from the best information we have been able to obtain (and this mainly comes from the Worshipful Master and Secretary ), we are clearly of the opinion that to continue this lodge would not be for the best interest of masonry. We therefore recommend the adoption of the following resolution: Resolved, That the charter of Saratoga Lodge, No. 216, at Saratoga, Pratt county, be and the same is hereby revoked and surrendered to this Grand Lodge, and that the last Master and Secretary deliver to the R.'. W.'. Grand Secretary, the charter, seal, books of records, moneys and any other property the said lodge may have. Upon receipt of such property the Grand Secretary will issue to each brother in good standing, who is not in arrears for dues, a Grand Secretary's certificate of good .standing, at the date of the revocation of said charter. Fraternally submitted, D. BYINGTON, W. P. MUDGETT, F. E. COLLIS, HENRY METZ, Committee. CALLED OFF. T h e M.-.W.-. Grand Ma.ster called t h e M.-.W.'. G r a n d Lodge from labor t o refreshment u n t i l 2 o'clock p. M.

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SESSION.

T H U R S D A Y , F e b r u a r y 18, A. D. 1892.

T h e M.-.W.-. Grand M a s t e r p r e s i d i n g , after t a k i n g t h e usual p r e c a u t i o n s , called t h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d L o d g e of K a n s a s , A. P . & A.M.,from refreshment to labor a t 2 o'clock p. ji., with officers a n d m e m b e r s as a t t h e m o r n i n g session. SPECIAL COMMITTEE. T h e M.-.W.-. Grand Master a n n o u n c e d t h e following Special â&#x20AC;˘Committee on N e c r o l o g y : B r o s . J O H N M . P R I C E , N O . 5 ; J O H N D . M C B R I A N , N O . 136;

and

E e v . S A M U E L B . BUSSER, N O . 179.

RESOLUTIONS OFFERED. Bro. W I L L I A M JULIAN offered t h e following resolution, which â&#x20AC;˘was, on his motion, adopted :

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Resolved, T h a t t h e G r a n d Secretary b e instructed to include in t h e •notices to t h e subordinate lodges in regard t o t h e a m e n d m e n t to t h e Conjstitution adopted by t h e G r a n d Lodge, to include a copy of t h e G r a n d Master's suggestions i n regard to a Masonic H o m e , a n d also a full copy •of t h e r e p o r t of t h e Special Committee, a n d t o state t h a t t h e vote to .adopt was u n a n i m o u s , a n d t h a t every lodge should act promptly a n d rep o r t result to t h e Grand Secretary. B r o . J O H N D. M O B R I A N offered t h e f o l l o w i n g r e s o l u t i o n . ? , w h i c h w e r e , on his m o t i o n , a d o p t e d : Resolved, T h a t t h e t h a n k s of t h e m e m b e r s of t h i s G r a n d Lodge a r e •due, a n d are hereby t e n d e r e d to t h e good b r e t h r e n a n d citizens of Leav-enworth, for t h e royal a n d hospitable reception we have received at t h e i r h a n d s , a n d t h e i r u n t i r i n g efforts t o m a k e o u r stay a m o n g t h e m pleasant. T h e y h a v e left n o t h i n g u n d o n e on t h e i r part, to m a k e t h i s -Grand A n n u a l Communication a g r a n d success. Resolved, T h a t o u r t h a n k s a r e especially d u e to Bros. CARL HOFFMAN, •organist, a n d WILLIAM M . SHAVER, for t h e excellent a n d soul-stirring music w h i c h was so well rendered, a n d c o n t r i b u t e d so largely to t h e ;success a n d e n j o y m e n t of t h i s h a p p y occasion. Resolved, T h a t o u r t h a n k s are d u e to W.-. Bro. BESTOR G . BROWN, for t h e beautiful and masterly oration of t h e d a y , fraught with so m u c h practical t r u t h a n d food for masonic t h o u g h t . Resolved, T h a t we t e n d e r o u t t h a n k s to t h e various railroad companies for t h e i r kindness in furnishing u s w i t h c o n v e n i e n t transportation .at reduced rates. .We accept t h e s e generous favors so freely e x t e n d e d "to us as a n expression of t h e i r appreciation of t h e noble principles of •our beloved Order. B r o . J A M E S P . H O W E offered t h e f o l l o w i n g r e s o l u t i o n , w h i c h was, on his motion, a d o p t e d : Resolved, T h a t t h e t h a n k s of t h i s G r a n d Lodge be, a n d t h e same a r e "hereby t e n d e r e d to Bro. ALFRED WHITMAN for his u n t i r i n g efforts i n b e ihalf of t h e establishment of a Masonic H o m e . ELECTION. T h e h o u r fixed b y s p e c i a l o r d e r for t h e e l e c t i o n of G r a n d •Officers h a v i n g a r r i v e d , t h e G r a n d L o d g e a t o n c e p r o c e e d e d t o t h e e l e c t i o n o f G r a n d Officers. ALFRED

W H I T M A N , of

No.

F R A N K B . D A V I S , of N o . 5 ;

B r o s . D . W , N E L L I S , of N o . 1 7 ; AARON

C O N N E T T , of

A L E X . A . S H A R P , of N o . 1 6 7 ;

No.

15;

GEORGE

W . P A R R O N , of N o . 1 2 8 , w e r e a p p o i n t e d t e l l e r s , w h o a s s o r t e d .and counted the ballot,with the following result: M.'.W.'. DAVID B . FULLER Eureka E.'.W.'. W I L L I A M D.TaoMFaos..Minneapolis R.'.W.'. GEORGE W . CLAHK Lyons R.-.W.-. JAMES H . M C C A L L Wichita '."R:. W.-. ROBERT E. ToRRiNGTON..JB7n^ona R.'.W.'. J O H N H . BROWN Kansas City

Grand Master. D e p u t y G r a n d Master. Grand Senior W a r d e n . Grand Junior Warden. G r a n d Treasurer. G r a n d Secretary.

T h e vote on t h e place of m e e t i n g w a s b y u n a n i m o u s con:sent postponed until 8 o'clock this evening.

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KEPOET ON GRIEVANCES AND APPEALS. Bro. C L A R K A. SMITH, from the Committee on Grievances, a n d Api^eals, submitted t h e following report, which, after some discussion, was received and a d o p t e d : To the M:.W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: We, your Committee on Appeals and Grievances, respectfully beg leave to submit the following report: In the matter of complaint of Galva Lodge, No. 251, vs. Halstead Lodge, No. 46, in which Halstead Lodge asks for a reconsideration of the action of the last Grand Lodge; your committee has investigated the facts and recommend that the decision then found be adhered to, viz: that Halstead Lpdge had been guilty of an invasion of the territory of Galva Lodge, and should repay to Galva Lodge the sum of $90.00, received for degrees conferred upon disputed material, with which order we find Halstead Lodge has since complied, but inasmuch as the brethren of Halstead Lodge have construed the above decision as an imputation of bad faith on their part, we find that they had the express authority of the then Grand Master to enter the territory in question, which permission was granted under a misapprehension of the facts as to distance,. and that they acted in the utmost good faith in the use of the disputed material, and should be subject to no blame or censure whatever by reason thereof. In the case of disputed jurisdiction between Huron Lodge, No. 72, and Horton Lodge, No..326, your committee feels unwilling to decide upon the evidence submitted, and hereby remands the case under the belief that the parties to the controversy can settle the matter by mutual agreement, and with the recommendation that no petitions be received from the disputed territory until the question of jurisdiction lias been finally settled. In the matter of the petition of Bro. HENRY SHIVKLY for the remission of dues incurred while a member of Zion Lodge, No. 108, which lodge has since ceased to work, your committee find that Bro. Siii VELY is unable to pay said dues without material injury to his family, and recommend that the same be remitted and that the Grand Secretary be authorized to issue a certificate to that effect. In the case of Hartford Lodge, No. 193, vs. Bro. FRED A. BAKEMA.V, which was referred to your committee, on a motion to reconsider the action taken at the last session of the Grand Lodge, we recommend that the proceedings then had be adhered to. However, your committee is satisfied that Bro. FBED A. BAKEJIA.V ought to be proceeded against for a masonic offense, and we recommend to the brethren of Hartford Lodge that they again prefer charges against him and proceed regularly to try, and if found guilty to expel him, their sentence of expulsion having been reversed only on the ground that they had not properly acquired jurisdiction over him.

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In the matter of Euclid Lodge, No. 101, vs. Bro. APPLETON A. DOWNER, "which was referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence, and with their -opinion thereon referred to your committee, we recommend that the above opinion be concurred in, and that the Grand Lodge entertain the •complaint and direct the Grand Secretary to make a certified copy thereof, and issue an order under seal requiring the respondent to answer. In the matter of the appeal of Bro. E. L. PECKHAM from the action of Winfield Lodge, No. 58, in expelling him therefrom, your committee •finds — First — That charge first states a masonic offense, and that the specification thereunder sustains the charge. Second — That charge second states a masonic offense, but the specifications under charge two do not sustain the charge. Third — That the evidence sustains the decision. The proceedings in this case are quite voluminous and your committee congratulate Winfield Lodge, No. 58, on the ability and precision displayed by both prosecution and defense, as well as on the neatness .and accuracy of the record and papers submitted. One error, however, appears in this, that the minutes of Winfield J^odge, No. 58, fail to sliow tliat sentence of expulsion was pronounced upon the respondent, but extrinsic evidence shows that such sentence was in fact pronounced. We therefore recommend that the case be remanded to Winfield Lodge with instruction to correct its record to show the fact that sentence of expulsion was pronounced, and that when the record is so corrected, the decision be affirmed. In the case of Urbana Lodge, No. 2.39, vs. Thayer Lodge, No. 149, we iind from the evidence submitted that Thayer Lodge has been guilty of .an invasion of the territory of Urbana Lodge, and we recommend that Thayer Lodge be required to pay to Urbana Lodge §30.00 received as fees from a petitioner residing within the juriisdiction of Urbana Lodge. In the case of the appeal of Bro. J. R. ASHLEPELD from the action of Neosho Lodge, No. "27, in finding Bro. C.T. HIGH not guilty of unmasonic •conduct, your committee finds: First — That there is no formal charge, but that the specification in lieu thereof, states a masonic offense. Second—That the lodge had jurisdiction. Third — That the evidence supports the action of the lodge. We therefore recommend that said action in finding Bro. C. T. HIGH not guilty, be affirmed by the Grand Lodge. Fraternally submitted, , CLARK A. SMITH, C. E. CORY, P. M. HOISINGTON, B. J. McFARLAND, A. A. CARNAHAN, Committee.

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REPORT ON JURISPRUDENCE. Bro. M. M. M I L L E R , from t h e Committee on Juri.sprudence,. p r e s e n t e d t h e following r e p o r t , which was, on motion, rejected : To the M:.W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Jurisprudence makes partial report as follows: On the recommendation of the Grand Master that the " Custodians of the W o r k " be hereafter elected by the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Senior Warden and Grand Junior Warden, we present,. ill compliance with direction of the Grand Lodge, the following amendment to Section 6, of Article IV, which will be necessary to carry intoeffect the proposed change, viz: Change Section 6 so as to read as follows: " There shall be a permanent committee of this Grand Lodge which shall consist of three Past Masters, who shall hold their ofHces for six years, and be designated as " Custodians of the Work." The members of this comrnittee shall be selected by the Council of Administration at such alternate Annual Communications as shall efltect perpetual succession, and cause their terms of office to expire at successive intervals of two years. The Custodians of the Work shall with the greatest diligence preserve the work and lectures of this Grand Jurisdiction, and perform such duties as may be required by law. Fraternally submitted, M. M. MILLER, A. H. ELLIS, GEO. S. GREEN, BESTOR G. BROWN, Committee.. RESOLUTION. Bro. J A M E S S . M A Y oiFered t h e following p r e a m b l e s a n d resolution, which was, on motion, received and a d o p t e d : WHEREAS, The railroads of the State make a rate of one fare for the round trip to the annual meetings of the Grand Bodies of societies in this State other than masonic; and WHEREAS, The delegates to the masonic Grand Bodies pay one and one-third fare for like transportation; therefore be it Resolved, That our Grand Secretary be requested to ask of the railroad companies a like fair and equitable treatment for subsequent meetings of this Grand Body. REPORT ON JURISPRUDENCE. Bro. M. M. M I L L E R , from t h e Committee on J u r i s p r u d e n c e , p r e s e n t e d t h e following r e p o r t , which was, on motion, rejected: To the M:.W.'. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your committee further report on the recommendation of the Grand Master in reference to frequent applications for special dispensations t o confer degrees out of time, that we recommend as a remedy therefor the adoption of the following standing regulation, viz:

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Hereafter no special dispensation to confer degrees out of time shall be granted by the Grand Master until there shall be paid to him or to the Grand Secretary for the use of the Grand Lodge, the sum of five dollars by the lodge requesting said dispensation. Fraternally submitted, M. M. MILLER, A. H. ELLIS, GEO. S. GREEN, BESTOR G. BROWN, Committee. . AMENDMENT TO BY-LAWS. Bro. DwiGHT BYINGTON offered the following resolution, a m e n d i n g B y - L a w s , which wa.-s, on motion, received a n d adopted b y a u n a n i m o u s vote : Resolved, That Section 61 of Chapter I of the Bj'-Laws of the Grand Lodge be amended by striking out of the third clause thereof all after . the word "annually " in first line, and insert in lieu thereof," Such tabulated matter as the Grand Lodge may from year to year order." Said third clause to read, amended, as follows: "The Grand Secretary shall prepare and publish annually such tabulated statements as the Grand Lodge may from year to year order." CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS. T h e G r a n d Secretarj- took occasion to inform t h e M.-.\V.-. Grand L o d g e t h a t the supply of our Constitution and B y - L a w s was well nigh exhausted, and the d e m a n d of t h e Masters of lodges for copies of the law is so g r e a t t h a t it will be absolntely necessary for us at this time to make provisions for the printing of an edition of not less t h a n one thousand cojjies. Bro. JACOB D E W I T T offered the following resolution, which was, on his motion, received a n d a d o p t e d : Resolved, That the R.'.AV.-. Grand Secretary be and is hereby instructed to have printed an edition of fifteen hundred copies of the Constitution and By-Laws of this Grand Lodge, and the said edition to include all subsequent amendments thereto, and draw his warrant on the Grand Treasurer for tiie expenses of the same. REPORT ON JURISPRUDENCE. Bro. M. M. M I L L E R , from the Committee on J u r i s p r u d e n c e , presented t h e following report, which was, on motion, rejected; To the M.-.W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Y''our Committee on Jurisprudence makes special report on the matter of paying necessary traveling expenses to members of this Grand I>odge as follows: Section 56 of Chapter I of the By-Laws of this Grand Lodge reads as follows:

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"The following compensation shall be paid to one representative from each lodge represented at the Annual Communication: The actual and necessary expenses for his transportation, not exceeding the amount of the annual dues and assessments paid for the preceding year by the lodge he may represent." Your committee is of the opinion that one traveling upon a pass has made no outlay for " actual and necessary expenses for his transportation," and is not entitled to compensation therefor. Fraternally submitted, M. M. MILLER, A. H. ELLIS, GEO. S. GREEN, BESTOR G..BROWN, Committee. REPORT ON MONITOR. Bro. SAMUEL E . BUSSER, from the Special Committee on the Monitor p r e s e n t e d b y B r o . W M . M . SHAVER, p r e s e n t e d t h e following r e p o r t , which was, on motion, received a n d a d o p t e d ; To the M:.W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Ritual and Ceremonies, to whom was submitted a monitor for the use of lodges, prepared by WM. M . SHAVER, would respectfully submit the following: That for want of time we have only partially examined the proof sheets of this proposed work, and from our limited inspection of it are ready to pronounce it superior to any now in use, and believe it will meet the demands of the work and become useful to our lodges. We are willing and glad to commend the work, and from the inspection made by us believe it should be kdopted as the authoritative monitor of. this Grand Lodge. Fraternally submitted, M. M. MILLER, W. D. THOMPSON, S. E. BUSSER, Committee. REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE. Bro. J O H N H . BROWN, c h a i r m a n of t h e Committee on Corr e s p o n d e n c e , p r e s e n t e d t o t h e G r a n d L o d g e his a n n u a l review of t h e P r o c e e d i n g s of t h e several Grand Lodges in fraternal c o r r e s p o n d e n c e with t h i s G r a n d Lodge, which was, on motion, received a n d ordered p r i n t e d w i t h t h e J o u r n a l of t h e Proceedings of t h i s A n n u a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n . (^See Appendix.') CALLED OFF.. T h e M.-.W.-. Grand Master called the M.-.W.-. G r a n d L o d g e from labor t o r e f r e s h m e n t u n t i l 8 o'clock this evening.

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THURSDAY, F e b r u a r y 18, A. D. 1892.

T h e M.-.W.-. Grand Master presiding, after t h e usual p r e cautions had been t a k e n , called the M.-.W.-. G r a n d L o d g e from refreshment to labor a t 8 o'clock p. ji., oflScers as a t the afternoon session. NEXT PLACE OF MEETING, 189.3. T h e M.-.W.-. Grand Master ordered the tellers t o collect, assort and count the ballots for the n e x t place of m e e t i n g of the G r a n d L o d g e . T h e City of H u t c h i n s o n h a v i n g received t h e largest n u m ber of votes, was declared t h e place of holding t h e t h i r t y seventh A n n u a l Communication of t h i s G r a n d L o d g e , F e b r u a r y 15, 1893. REPORT ON JURISPRUDENCE. Bro. M. M. M I L L E R , from the Committee on J u r i s p r u d e n c e , ]3resented the following report, which was, on motion, received and a d o p t e d : To the M:.W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Jurisprudence respectfully reports as follows: We recommend for approval the following decisions of the Grand Master : Nos. 1, 2, .3, 4, 5, 8 and 10. We recommend that decision No. 7 be not approved. The impulse that prompted the decision appears to be a commendable desire to prevent an abuse of privileges, but we believe the ethics of masonry are sufficiently observed to afford the necessary safeguards in all cases where this decision would apply. We think the language of decision No. 9 should not be so sweeping â&#x20AC;˘ and comprehensive in its character as to prevent the calling of a Worshipful Master to testify to formal matters not tending to show the guilt or innocence of the accused. We recommend that the decision be amended so as to read as follows: "A Worshipful Master who appears as a witness in a masonic trial to prove other than mere formal matters, and whose testimony directly or indirectly tends to prove the guilt or innocence of the accused, is not qualified to preside at such trials." Your committee recommend that the seeming conflict by implication between Section ."j, of Article VI, of the Constitution, and Section oO, of Chapter II, of the By-Laws of this Grand Lodge be rectified by the adoption of the following amendment, viz:

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That Section 5, of Article VI, of the Constitution be amended by adding thereto the following words : " If a majority of all the members present shall sustain such application." In compliance with the direction of the Grand Lodge, your Committee on Jurisprudence submit the following special report: Resolved, That Section 56, of Chapter I, of the Grand Lodge By-Laws be amended so as to read as follows: " The following compensation shall be paid to one representative from each lodge represented at the Annual Communication: An amount equal to the actual and necessary expenses for transportation to and from the Grand Lodge, by the usual traveled route, shall be paid to such representative; Provided, That in no case shall the amount paid to such representative exceed the amount of the annual dues and assessments paid for the preceding year by the lodge he may represent. The officers of the lodge shall be .entitled to this compensation in the following order: ], The Master; 2, The Senior Warden; 3, The Junior Warden. If none of these officers are in attendance, it shall be paid to their representatives in the same order. Fraternally submitted, M". M . M I L L E R ,

A . H . ELLIS,

GEO. S. GREEN,

BESTOR G. BEOWN, Commitlee.

PAY ROLL. B r o . E G B E R T B . TORRINGTON, from t h e C o m m i t t e e on F i n a n c e

a n d Mileage, p r e s e n t e d t h e follov^ring r e p o r t s h o w i n g t h e a m o u n t paid, o u t on account of mileage to delegates a n d committees, which was, on motion, a p p r o v e d : AMOUNT P A I D G R A N D O F F I C E R S ON ACCOUNT OF E X P E N S E S .

A. M. Callaham, Grand Master, incidental expenses ยง A. M. Oallaham, Private Secretary A. M. Callaham, Grand Master,expense to Grand Lodge David B. Fuller, Deputv Grand Master, expense to Grand Lodge ". ; Win. T>. Thompson, Grand Senior Warden, expense to Grand Lodge George AV. Clark, Grand Junior Warden, expense to Grand Lodge John H. Brown, Grand Secretary, incidental expenses to Grand Lodge Rev. Sam'l E. Busser, Grand Chaplain, salary and expenses to Grand Lodge Jacob DeWitt, Grand Senior Deacon, expenses to Gr. Lodge... James H. McCall, Grand Marshal, expenses to Grand Lodge... Frank E. Davis, Grand Junior Steward, expenses to Grand Lodge John W. Seymore, Grand Pursuivant, expenses to Gr. Lodge.. Fritz Magers, Grand Tyler, expenses to (.irand Lodge A. Yost, Ass't Grand Tyler, expenses to Grand Lodge James P. Howe, Custodian, expenses to Grand Lodge Wm. M. Shaver, Custodian, expenses to Grand Lodge

4150 25 00 15 00 19 30 17 25 10 00 15 00 45 00 5 00 8 20

SO 7 75 9 85 10 00 9 00 16 SO

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Geo. F. Pond, Custodian, expenses to Grand Lodge $ 15 00 Bestor G. Brown, Grand Orator, salary and expenses to Grand Lodge 30 00 Simeon M. Fox, Chairman Committee, salary and expenses to Grand Lodge 34 50 George W. Port, Chairman Committee, salary and expenses to Grand Lodge 18 00 Robert E. Torrington, Chairman Committee, salary • 75 00 Dwight Byington, Chairman Committee, salary 50 00 •Chiles C. Coleman, Chairman Committee, salary and expenses to Grand Lodge 34-00 Clark A. Smith, Chairman Committee, salary and expenses 49 55 Geo. C. Kenyon, Chairman Committee, salary and expenses... 16 05 M. M. Miller, Chairman Committee, salary and expenses 45 65 John H. Spencer, Member of Committee, mileage 10 00 Chas. L. Knight, Member of Committee, mileage 1 00 A. A. Murray, Member of Committee, mileage 2 15 •John C. Postlethwaite, Member of Committee, mileage 8 00 Alex. A. Sharp, member of Committee, mileage 12 85 John D. McBrian, Member of Committee, mileage 8 65 William H. Mize, Member of Committee, mileage 9 55 •C. E. Cory, Member of Committee, mileage 4 60 A. A. Carnahan, Member of Committee, mileage 7 30 R. J. McFarland, Member of Committee, mileage 12 80 Perry M. Hoisington, Member of Committee, mileage 7 40 Chas. DeForest, Member of Committee, mileage 2 50 A. H. Ellis, Member of Committee, mileage 8 20 •Owen A. Bassett, Member of Committee, mileage 10 50 Aaron H. Connett, Member of Committee, mileage 10 20 Deles W. Acker, Ass't Lecturer, mileage 4 75 W. P. Mudgett, Ass't Lecturer, mileage 5 00 A. S. Barber, Ass't Lecturer, mileage 6 95 David D. Hoag, Ass't Lecturer, mileage 7 35 €arl Hoffman, rent of hall 50 00

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THE

M I L E A G E P A I D TO REPRESENTATIVES TO T H E G R A N D LODGE AT L E A V E N WORTH, F E B R U A R Y 17, 1892. Ao. 1 4 5 6

Lodge.

Location.

Union

8 9

Fort Scott

11â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 27 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 38

39 40 41 42 44 45 46 48 50 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 62 63 67

Ami. Paid. $ 3 25 45 80 1 35 8 10 4 60 1 35 12 25 4 50 3 1 10 4 2 2 1 2 3 2 2 4 5

Great Bend Franklin Olathe Valley Falls

Valley Falls Baldwin City

Neosho Pacific

7 to

Auburn Mound City Hiawatha Council Grove

Council Grove

De Soto Blooming Grove Holton Easton Halstead Pottawatomie Wetmore Shawnee

Troy

Winfleld Burlington Carbondale

Bax ter Springs

72 74 75 76 77 79 80 81 82

Delta Corinthian

&5 86 87 88 89

Mankato

05 15 20 30 25 45 50 15 30 00 45 46 40

Cottonwood Falls Neosho Falls

2 4 3 2 4 6 4 1 5 2 3 7 1 2 3 2 1 2 2 8 9 4 6 4 4 4 7 1 7 9 3 5 11 3 5 6 4 2 1 4 8 10 4

80 70 25 05 40 90 75 05 20 15 20 40 90 75 55 70 20 50 50 70 00 05 15 30 70 25 00 30 15 70 45 10 70 50 40 90 25 20 55 35 00 80 20 20 00

3 35

To Whom Paid. L. Whittington. David H. Sprong. S. R. Biggs. M. W. Keller.

C. C. Vining. W. P. Gilluly. J. W. Clark. Georges. Murphy.. J. W. Parker.

S. H. Policy. J. D. Godfrey, A.Schnell.

G. W.Harrington. R.J.Bertram. P. J. Pirstenberger.. B. S. Taylor. S. D. Phillips. D. M. Craig. R. A.Kelsey. J. F. Remick. A. M. 1- llsworth. A. D. HoUister. G. Moler. B. F. HoUeuback. C. Wiley. George M.Coplin. J. W. Gilham. J.B.Ellis. A.T. Meeker. T. Dacker. A.R. Bell. M. 1,. Stone. J. M.Del isle. W. B. Davis. H. S. Fritz. D. A.Blynn C.C. Bungle. A. R. Miller. H. C. Magers. W. J. Cowgill. H.A.Hill. I. S.Beeler A. G. Sanborn.

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PAY BOLL—Continued. No.

Lodge.

•Location.

90 91 93 94 95 97 99 100 101 102 103 106 107 108 110 111 112 113 114 115 117 118 119 120 121 122 125 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 13l> 137 138 139 141 142 143 144 145 14fi 148 150 151 152 154 156 158 159 160 IHl 162 163 16;-. 166 167 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178

Golden Kule. Marysville Girard Harmony — Constellation Patmos Wichita Prudence Euclid Keystone Cedar Fidelity Fortitude Memphis Adelphi Hesperian Blue Valley.. St. Johns Advance Excelsior Parsons Altoona Cheroliee Halcyon Woodson Clifton CawljerCity.. Palestine Ottawa Belleville Polar Star.... Equity Carson Crescent Clay Center.. Lenexa Vesper Cherryvale ... Pomona Sedgwick Signal Newton Minneapolis. Gilead. Mt. Vernon.. Ellsworth W a K e e n e y ... Wellington... Douglas Lebo Lincoln Dexter Active Robinson Saqui Alma Sabetha Greenwood .. Oxford Farmers Larned Blue Rapids.. Fraternal Sterling McPherson Belle Plaine... Western Star.. Kirwin Prairie Queen Russell Burr t 'flk

North Topeka. Marysville — Girard Neodesha Fredonia El Dorado Wichita Columbus Lyndon Coifeyville Chanute Eureka Independence Garland WinHeld Rossville Irving Concordia Florence Union T o w n . . Parsons Altoona Cherokee Peabody Toronto Clifton Cawker City.. Edgerton Ottawa Belleville Netawaka Fontana Elk City Arkansas City. Clay Center... Lenexa Sedan Cherryvale .... Pomona Sedgwick Osage City Newton Minneapolis.. Yates Center.. Beloit Ellsworth Wa-Keeney ... Wellington . . . Douglas Lebo Lincoln Dexter Atchison Robinson Osborne Alma Sabetha Fall River Oxford I^ndolph Larned Blue Rapids... Linn City Sterling McPherson Belle Plaine... Smith Center. Kirwin Clyde Russell Burr Oak

Am't Paid. $

To Whom Paid.

2 25 J . J . Gwin. 5 20 C. D. Schmidt. 6 00 B. S. Gatskill. 7 05 A. Banoman. 9 95 C. S. Wicks: 7 40 D. E. Peck. 8 20 L. G. W'hittier. 6 90 J. 0 . Houx. 4 20 J. Ashbv. 7 00 T . J . Garlic. 5 70 S.E. Beach. 6 30 H . T Kenner. 7 00 J H. Spencer. 5 40 A. Morgan. 9 15 A. P . J o h n s o n . 2 15 J. G Maver. 4 50 W. S. Wavman. 7 00 J. Lamb. 6 25 D. C. Battey. 5 20 E. P. Eves. 6 85 J. 0 . McKee. 6 25 A. P. Richardson. 5 66 C. A. Howe. 6 75 C. H. Reams. 6 70 E. A. Hibbard. 7 20 F. Seifert. 8 95 E. H. Kennedy. 3 40 C. N. Dixon. 2 45 George W. Farron. 8 00 E. B. Towle. 2 25 W. D. Thomas. 3 20 R. J. Derr. 6 90 T. W.Baker. 9 75 T. B.Oldroyd. 5 65 H. W.Stackpole. 2 50 L. W. Breyfogle. 8 55 M. E. Richardson. 6 35 S. Frank. 3 05 J. H. Parkinson. 8 00 C. E. Green. 3 40 H. B. Miller. 7 40 H. P. Toevs. 7 30 H . H . J a c k . 5 05 J. H. Sticher. 8 20 T. H. Jones. 9 50 N. Bruner. 12 65 S. Opp. 9 55 J. R. Hiscott. 9 30 W. N. Harris. 3 90 F. G. Arnold. 8 36 H. H. Gilpin. 10 90 J. D. Maurer. 95 J. A.G. Sample. 3 60 • E. L. Truex. 9 45 C. D. Crampton. 3 65 W. A.Doolittle. 5 20 W. L. Stocking. 9 60 George W. Reiter. 9 15 D. W. Cooley. 6 30 George T. Poison. 10 65 W. G. Stevens. 4 65 R. S. Filmore. ,5 65 J o h n Ayers. 9 40 Benjamin H. Beatte, 7 25 H. H. Bixbv. 9 05 J. B. Stevenson. 10 50 E. N. Pickler. 10 65 C. E. Monell. 6 50 David Turner, jr. 10 05 C. E. Hall. H. L. Horner.

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170 180 182 18a 185 181) 187 188 189 .11)0 191 lil2 1U3 191 19? 197 . 199 200

Mt. Moriah Louisburg Burrton Gaylord Hamlin Mountain Slope. Pittsburg Onaga Newahcuba Henri Walnut Valley.. Lyons Hartford Galena Hays Canton Norton Anthony '20-2 Delphos 203 Sumner 204 Downs •20r> Eminence 200 Plarper 208 Friendship 209 Brookville 210 Fulton 212 Olive B r a n c h . . . 213 Twin Grove 215 Walnut C i t y . . . . 218 Landmark 219 Corner Stone 221 Lebanon 222 St. Bernard •224 Anchor 225 Siloam 227 Jamestown 228 Salem 229 Vulcan 230 Ninnescah 231 Magnolia 232 Greenleaf 233 Clinton 234 Axtell 235 Garfield 23(i Meriden 237 Temple 238 Mt. H o p e . . . 239 Urbana 240 Soldier 241 Linwood 242 Miltonvale 243 Ark •24li Tyrian 247 (;hase 249 '250 Scotlsville Whiting 251 Galva 252 Stafford 255 Milan 256 '257 Lyra 258 W'estmoreland.. 259 Morton 260 Beattie Medicine Valley 26! 265 Mulberry 266 Kilwinning Zion.... 268 Mt. 269 Bourbon Mistletoe 270 Quenemo 273 Unity

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ROLL—Continued. Location.

Kinsley Louisburg Burrton Gaylord Hamlin Oberliu Pittsburg Ouaga Stockton Tonganoxie Ness City Lyons Hartford Galena Hays City Canton Norton Anthony Delphos Caldwell Downs Eskridge Harper Haven Brookville Fulton ColoTiy

Am't Paid

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Severy Rush "'"enter Mound Valley.. Little River Scaudia...: Dodge City Williamsburg .. Topeka Jamestown Sal*-m Walnut K i n g m a n ........ Newton Greenleaf Burden Axtell Leonardville Meriden McCune Mt. Hope Urbana Soldier Linwood Miltonvale Valley C e n t e r . . . Garden ('ity Chase Scottsville Whiting Galva Stafford Milan McLouth Westmoreland.. Cheney Beattie Lake City Mulberry Grove. Pratt NortonvlUe Bronson Conway Springs Quenemo Clearwater

To Whom Paid. H. B. Pierce H. L. Oliphant. J. A. Wefch. J. Gilman. W. R. Burnham. H. O. Douglas. C. A. Patmore. J. Gibson. G. O. Farr. Henry Nutz. J. M. Venard. J. T. Nash. C. A. Johnson. G. H. Boughton. S. C. Pettit. C. H. Way. A. R. Williams. C. S. Poole. A. R. Cormack. B. A. Fletcher. J. W. Huff. R. W. Green. L. Walton. W. F. So per. M. S. Amos. M.J.Irwin. A. M. Davis. J. E. D. Williamson. F, B. Smith. J. Dudley. A. Ramage. H. W. Sloat. W.H. Chapman. J. M. Bitts. O. W. Blood. A. M. Barton. J. M. Isom. T. W. Heuson. W. S. Grosvenor. W. J. Puett. M. Tiunis. W. K. McComas. W. Rittenhouse. (,'. W.Braekett. Robert Smith. J. M. Mahr. M. Poet. 0 . R. Johnson. F. M. Wilson. J.T.Burnett. A. R. Bard rick. A. E. Johnston. 1. L. Diesen. D. H. Callis. L. P. Wilson. C. Shedd. h. Cramer. A. H. Roby. H. Ingram". C. U. Barnes. L. D. Hart. E. W.Joslyn. M. Hawk. Riley Lake. B. J. Gunn. C. H. Apt. J. L. Elmore. G. A. Adams. J. J. Booth. G. M. Hart. J. T. Craig.

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PAY ROLL—Continued. Lodge.

A'o. . 274 275 27ti 279 280 281 282 285 287 288 290 291 292 294 297 298 299 300 302 -304 305 .306 307 308 30'J 310 312 314 3 Hi 317 3!S 319 3211 321 321 325 .32(i 327 329 .331 333 334 336 337 338 339 340 341

Location.

Black Diamond Webb Windom Barney Brainerd Millbrook Alpha Chikaskia Oak Cyrus Paradise Beulah Glasco Glen Elder Apollo Samaria Cable Fargo Gove City Randall Avon St. Thomas.., Kansas Alden Syracuse Naphtali Santa Fe Hebron Coolldge Noroatur Wallace Norwich Vermillion Goodland Ben Hur Caney Bucklin Hortou Hoyt Arcadia Hoisington Rosedale Oak Hill Formosa Blaine Kincaid Lane Leoti Parker

Weir City... Meade Windom Dighton Bniinerd . . . Hill C i t y . . . . Jetinore . . . . Argouia Lebanon Hope Plalnville .. Bunker Hill Glasco Glen Elder.., Ellis Wilson Arlington .. Liberal Gove City... Randall.... Westphalia., Colby Herington .. Alden Syracuse A'lmena Santa Fe Gridley Coolidge Norcatur . . . Wallace Norwich . . . . Vermillion . Goodland... Argentine .. Caney Bucklin Hortou Hoyt Arcadia Hoisington . Rosedale Oak H i l l . . . . Formosa .... Blaine Kincaid Lane Leoti Parker

Fraternally submitted,

Am'(Paid. $

6 35 15 70 7 85 14 10 7 40 12 .55 13 60 9 50 14 00 5 80 11 10 9 93 8-10 8 65 11 60 9 15 9 75 17 40 13 00 7 85 4 45 15 45 5 95 10 00 17 75 13 CO 15 00 4 65 14 00 14 85 13 50 9 60 3 60 17 90 1 00 • 8 40 13 90 6 00 2 25 5 ,30 9 75 1 00 6 40 8 20 3 SO 5 60 4 90 15 40 3 20

To Whom Paid. J. Dennis. D. B. Stutsman. C. W. Norbaum. J. H. Schierick. J. Clavpool. D. M. Smith. J. W. Winn. J. W. Rutherford. D. Glenn. H. L. Irwin. C. G. Cochran. A. H. Thomas. E. K. Havnes. R. G. Heard. S. M. Aldrich. F. Diessroth. C. L. Eerrv. J. F. Du Boise. R. C. Jones. S. Manor. A. Vaughn. R. M. McGonigal. R. A. Wilson. J.M. Gray. C. C. Wieth. A. Fisher. J. A. Miller. M.L.Stockton. R. T. Bishop. C. F. Keller. J. M. Hastings. N. B. Havnes. C. Pierce. M.A.Rush. • Anderson Phalp. .1. E. Stone. C. S. Culver. George N. Bandv. John Johnson. C. E. Tavlor. A. H. Baker. B. M. Burnett. M. H. Panton. J. NV. Johnson. F. Patten. A. P. (;aldwell. C. P. Crow, Thomas Kennedv. J. M. Rice.

R. E. TOKRINGTOK, J. H. SPENCER, C. L. KNIGHT, Commiltee.

REPORT ON JURISPRUDENCE. Bro. A. H . E L L I S , from t h e Committee on J u r i s p r u d e n c e , presented t h e following majority r e p o r t : To ike M:.W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: The undersigned members of the Committee on Jurisprudence, have no possible objection to decision No. 6, of the decisions of Grand Master CALLAHAM, if the same can fairlj' be viewed as a mere recom-

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mendation of our eminent and learned brother, and if there exists no danger of a misapprehension thereof, on the part of the Craft. But we fear the language of the decision is so ambiguous that it is liable to be misunderstood, and that within a few years such decision will be printed without the qualifications appearing in the report of M.'.W.'.Bros. MILLER and GREEN, and that brethren who then read it, will construe it to mean that the reception by the Master elect of the so-called Past Master's degree is a prerequisite to his installation as Worshipful Master of his lodge. We therefore recommend that the decision referred to be so modifled as to read as follows: " I t is recommended that a Worshipful Master elect receive the Past Master's degree before being installed." Fraternally submitted, A. H. ELLIS, BESTOR G. BROWN. Bro. M. M. MILLER, from t h e C o m m i t t e e on Jurisprudence,, p r e s e n t e d t h e following m i n o r i t y r e p o r t : To the M:.W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Jurisprudence is divided in opinion in reference to decision No 6. ' â&#x20AC;˘ Upon the same, the undersigned members of said committee reportas follows: Considering decision No. 6 in the light of a recommendation only, we approve the same. The ceremony of inducting the Worshipful Master elect into the Oriental Chair of King SOLOMON, is recognized as one of the ancient regulations of our Order, and is supported by a long line of masonicauthorities, until it has become the common law of freemasonrj'. We commend the ceremony, and think it should be still followed in thisGrand Jurisdiction. Fraternally submitted, M. M. MILLER, GEO. S. GREEN. On motion, the r e p o r t s w e r e received, and after a full discussion of t h e question at issue, t h e m a j o r i t y r e p o r t , presented b y B r o . A. H . ELLIS, was a d o p t e d .

Bro. A. H . E L L I S , from t h e C o m m i t t e e on J u r i s p r u d e n c e , p r e s e n t e d t h e following majority r e p o r t on t h e P e n n s y l v a n i a question : To the M:.W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: The undersigned members of your Committee upon Masonic Jurisprudence, are of the opinion that the certificate held by Bro. S. A. WHITEBREAD, is in effect, a dimit. It states that he has ceased to be a member of the lodge in Pennsylvania, and is in good masonic standing, and is recommended to the kind consideration of the frateinitv through-

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â&#x20AC;˘out the world. The brother had been restored to good masonic standing in the lodge of which he had been a member. The certificate which he holds, would entitle him to petition the lodge of which he was a former member, or any other lodge in the <5rand Jurisdiction of Pennsylvania, and the comity existing between ^sister Grand Jurisdictions, in the absence of any law to the contrary entitles the brethren to petition any lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction. Fraternally submitted, GEO. S. GREEN, BESTOE G. BROWN, A. H. ELLIS. Bro. M. M. M I L L E R , from the Committee on J u r i s p r u d e n c e , p r e s e n t e d the following m i n o r i t y r e p o r t on the P e n n s y l v a n i a question ; To the M:.W.\ Grand Lodge 0/ Kansas: Your Committee on Jurisprudence, differing in regard to the con.ÂŤideration of the character of the certificate referred to in the report of the Grand Master under the heading "Fraternal Relations," the under.signed presents the following minority report: The facts in thii= case are briefly as follows: A. B., a member of a Pennsylvania lodge, was suspended for non-payment of dues. Under the Pennsylvania law suspension for this or any other reason cuts off the -one so suspended from membership in his lodge and the Craft. When he pays his dues he is restored not to membership but to good standing .as an unaffiliated mason, and a certificate is given him signed by the officers in his lodge as follows: "A. B.,late a member of....; Lodge No of Pennsylvania, has ceased to be a member thereof, and is in good masonic standing." The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania in its Ahiman Reson, page 62, makes a distinction-between this certificate and a dimit by saying: 'â&#x20AC;˘ If an application is made for membership only to a lodge, the applicant must present a certificate under the seal of the lodge of which he was last a member with his dimit therefrom or satisfactory evidence that he was in good masonic standing, and that he is not a member of any lodge." 'The certificate above described, in the opinion of the undersigned, indicates that ''A. B., late a member, etc.," has had certain disabilities removed which were incurred for some masonic dereliction, and that it is altogether doubtful if his presence was or is longer desired in the lodge -of which he was late a member. In other words whenever such a Penn.sylvania certificate is presented to any other than the lodge granting it, it presents on its face a cloud on the masonic record of its holder. Section 5 of Article VI of our Constitution says that "a lodge may receive the petition of an applicant for membership from any Master Mason in good standing who shall produce satisfactory evidence that he has been regularl}' dimitted from the lodge with which he was last affili.ated, or that such lodge has surrendered its warrant, without regard to

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OF THE

February,

his place or the period of his residence, whether it is within or without the limits of this Grand Jurisdiction." For these reasons the undersigned believing that said certificate is not sufficient to come within the requirements of our Constitution, and is not the dimit contemplated by the same, reports that in his jijdgment such a certificate should not be received as satisfactory evidence of regular dimission from a lodge. Fraternally submitted, M. M. MILLER. On motion, these rej)orts w e r e received, and after a full discussion, t h e majorit}' r e p o r t , p r e s e n t e d b y Bro. A. H . E L L I S , w a s adopted. ORATION. Bro. M. M. M I L L E R offered t h e following resolution, which was, on his motion, received a n d adopted : Resolved, That the R.'.W.-. Grand Secretary be and is hereby instructed to have printed 1500 extra copies of the very interesting and instructive oration delivered this daj' by our Grand Orator. INSTALLATION. On motion of Bro. D W I G H T BYINGTON, the Grand Lodge p r o ceeded to t h e installation of G r a n d Officers. M.-.W.-. Bro. J O H N C. PosTLETHWAiTE,Past G r a n d Master, assumed the Grand E a s t b y invitation, and acted as installing oflScer, and W.-. Bro. M. L . STONE, of l^o. 75, acted as G r a n d M a r s h a l : M.-.W.-.' DAVID B . FULLER :...Grand Master ."Eureka. R.-. W.-. WILLIAM D.THOMPSON Deputy Orand Master Minneapolis. R.'. W.'. GEORGE W . CLARK Grand Senior Warden....hyona. R.'. W.'. JAMES H . MCCALL Grand Junior Warden...Wichita. R.'. W.'. ROBERT E . TORRINGTON Grand Treasurer Emporia. R.'. W.'. JOHN H . BROWN Grand Secretary Kansas City. APPOINTED GRAND OFFICERS. T h e M.-.W.-. Grand Master elect a n n o u n c e d the a p p o i n t m e n t of t h e following brethren to fill t h e places named below, w h o w e r e d u l y installed: W.-. Rev. SAMUEL E. BUSSER Grand Chaplain Dodge City. W.-. CHILES C. COLEMAN Grand Senior Deacon Clay Center. W.-. ROBERT J. MCFARLAND Grand Junior Deacon Ness City. W.-. CHARLES E. MONELL Grand Marshal Kirwjn. W.-. CLYDE C. POOLE Grand Sword Bearer Anthony. W.-. JAMESS. MAY... Grand Senior Si^word....Hutchinson. W.-. JOSEPH P. CADDEN Grand Junior Steward ...Beloit. W.-. CHARLES DAY Grand Pursuivant Winfield. AV".-. FRITZ MAGERS Grand Tyler Leavenworth.

i89'-92-

GRAND

LODGE

OF KANSAS.

STANDING COMMITTEES. T h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d M a s t e r a n n o u n c e d t h e f o l l o w i n g s t a n d ing committees, to serve d u r i n g t h e masonic y e a r closing F e b r u a r y 17, 1893 : On Credentials.— P. M. HOISINGTON, No. 2 3 1 ; B E N J A M I N H . BBATTE, No! 1 7 1 ; MOSES SARBACH, N O . 42; J . W . W I N N , N O . 282; L E W I S W . B R E Y FOGLE, N o . 1 3 5 .

On Reports of Grand Officers. - J . D. M C B R I A N , N O . 136; T. W. M O R GAN, N O . 106; T. D. M C I N T Y R E , N O . 9 7 ; J O S E P H W . SMITH, N O . 143; A.

H . RoBY, No. 252. On Finance

and Mileage.—BBSTOR

G . BROWN, No. 225; F R A N K W .

LANYON, N O . 187; CHARLES L . K N I G H T , No. 3 6 ; R. T . W E B B , N O . 137; G E O R G E N . B A N D Y , N O . 326.

On Reports of Chartered Lodges.— D W I G H T BYINGTON, N O . 10; F R A N K E . DAVIS, N O . 5 ; GEORGE FARRON, N O . 128; C. H . A P T , N O . 265; A. J . BRUNSWIG, N O . 259.

On Ijodges Under Dispensation.— C. E . CORY, N O . 8; T. P . RODGERS, No. 5 1 ; A L F R E D W H I T M A N , N O . 6 ; W . F . G I L L U L Y , N O . 14; C H A R L E S E . H A L L , N O . 177. On Appeals and

Grievances.— J O H N C . POSTLETHWAITE, N O . 1 1 ; J O H N

H . STICKER, N O . 144; A . K . W I L S O N ,

N O . 5 1 ; A L E X . G . ROBB, N O . 2 5 1 ;

M . L . STONE, N O . 75.

On Grand Lodge Property.— A. H . CONNETT, N O . 15; A L F R E D CLOUGH, No. 7 ; 0 . S. W I C K S , N O . 9 5 ; L. J . C U N K L E , N O . 196; P H I L L I P W . H I N S E N ,

No. 229. On Jurisprudence.—GEORGE

S . G R E E N , N O . 1 6 ; M . M. M I L L E R , N O . 134;

A. H . E L L I S , N O . 145; JAMES MCDERMOTT, N O . 110; C H A S . SMITH, N O . 104. On Correspondence.—JOHN

H . BROWN, N O . 3 ; J . N . W I L K E N S O N , N O . 12;

J O S E P H P . A L L E N , N O . 99; 0 . P . W A T S O N , N O . 3 3 ; A. B. K E L L E R , N O . 2.

SPECIAL COMMITTEE. T h e M.-.W.'. G r a n d M a s t e r n a m e d t h e following

brethren

as a special c o m m i t t e e t o r e p o r t u p o n t h e e x p e d i e n c y of b e i n g rej)resented a t t h e proposed Masonic Conference, to b e held in the city of Chicago, Illinois, d u r i n g t h e W o r l d ' s F a i r , 1893 : M.-.W.-. S I L A S E . S H E L D O N , N O . 1 7 , T o p e k a ; K E N Y O N , N O . 98, A b i l e n e ;

M.-.W.-. G E O R G E G .

W.-. H E N T O N G O R D O N , N O . 3, K a n s a s

City. R E P O R T ON N E C R O L O G Y . B r o . SAMUEL B . BDSSER, from t h e C o m m i t t e e on t h e Disting u i s h e d D e a d , of o u r o w n a s well a s of o t h e r G r a n d tions, submitted t h e following report, which received and adopted:

Jurisdic-

w a s , on motion,

•96

PitOCEEDINGS OF THE

February,

To the M:.W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your committee appointed to prepare a fitting testimonial to the memory of those of our brethren who have been called from the <;hangeful scenes of this brief life to the perfect life above, would respectfully and tenderly submit the following: We appreciate in sorrow the kindly words uttered by the M/.W/. Grand Master in his annual address, and believe they express an affectionate tribute to the memory of the departed. To the various jurisdictions whose ranks have been invaded by relentless Death, and who mourn the departure of honored and faithful craftsmen, we extend our truest condolence and warmest sympathy, and would suggest to these brethren the comforting thought, that — " They are Dot dead, only gone before, To be restored ou the fairer shore." The past year in our own jurisdiction has been one of tears. No words of ours are necessary to eulogize the names of those who have been stricken from the roll of the living in Kansas. The grandest •eulogy is the lives they lived and the characters they developed. The names of HANNA and BECK will henceforth be sacred names in our history. We have spoken the sad word, "farewell," at their graves, but by and by it will become a greeting by them to the realms of life and light. Swift-flying time bears us on like the tide of a mighty river, and, soon, alas! too soon for the accomplishment of all we wish and hope, the summons will come to lay down our working tools and enter into rest. Others of our number, eminent in civic life and esteemed and honored by their brethren, have joined the innumerable caravan, and we tearfully bow before the stern decree, but we would not call them back to the cares and toils of this transitory existence. Truly, we live in a fellowship of woe, and it becomes us to pause for a moment at the unquestioned fact, that — "The bells of time are joyfully ringing now; One note oft forgot must be added ere long. We all must die, both the young and the old, And the mason's hope will be the mason's vow." While we pay this tribute to the dead, and speak these words of •exhortation to the living, we tenderly offer our heartfelt sympathy to the homes of those bereft, and commend them to the sustaining care of Him who has said: " Cast all your care upon me, for I care for you." We recommend that pages be appropriately inscribed in our records in honor of these brethren, that in the years to come it may be a reminder of their worth and fidelity. Fraternally submitted, JOHN M. PRICE, S. E. BUSSER, JOHN D. McBRIAN, Committee.

(1891-92.

GHAND

LODOE

OF KANSAS.

ORPHANS' HOME COMMITTEE, T h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master a n n o u n c e d t h e a p p o i n t m e n t of :a c o m m i t t e e on t h e proposed " O r p h a n s ' H o m e , " composed of t h e following b r e t h r e n ; M.-.W.-.MATTHEW M . M I L L E R , N o . 1 3 4 ; M.-.W.-. A N D R E W M . CALLAHAM, N O . 1 7 ; E.-.W.-. R O B E R T E . T O R -

RiNOTON, N o . 1 2 ; M.-.W.-. J O H N C . P O S T L E T H W A I T E , N o . 1 1 , a n d W.-. A L F R E D W H I T M A N , N O . 6.

CALL OF COMMITTEES. T h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master o r d e r e d t h e G r a n d S e c r e t a r y to â&#x20AC;¢call t h e . roll of committees, in order to a s c e r t a i n if t h e y h a d .any f u r t h e r business to b r i n g before t h e G r a n d L o d g e p r e v i o u s to closing. CLOSING CEREMONY. N o f u r t h e r business r e q u i r i n g attention, t h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master closed t h e M.-.W.-. Grand L o d g e in A m p l e F o r m , after :solemn p r a y e r by the Grand Chaplaia, W.-. B r o . S A M U E L E . .BUSSER.

DAVID B. FULLER, Grand Master.

ATTEST :

O HUJLMWAAMAJO^ Grand Secretary.

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SUMMARY OF THE ANNUAL RETURNS OF LODGES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, A. D. 1891.

Number of Lodges working under charters last year 341 Number of Lodges receiving charters this year 5 Number of Lodges working under charters for 1892 344 Number of Lodges whose charter has been surrendered 1 Number of Lodges whose charter has been revoked 1 Number of Lodges making returns and paying dues to Jar'uary 30, 1892 302 Number initiated during the past year 1,257 Number passed during the past year 1,202 Number raised during the past year 1,239 Number admitted during the past year 612 Number reinstated during the past year ...â&#x20AC;˘ 88 Number dimitted during the past year 924 Number died during the past year 104 Number suspended for non-payment of dues 363 Number suspended for unmasonic conduct 7 Number expelled â&#x20AC;˘ IS Number of members reported 1891 18,426 Number of members reported 1890 18,089 Net gain over previous year 337 Number of members of Lodges U. D. not chargeable with dues 104 Number of members chargeable with dues 18,326 Total amount of dues and fees collected I 9,293.67

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SUSPENDED FOR UNMASONIC CONDUCT DURING THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1891.

Olivet, No. 22 —R. Owen Gilliland, May 8. Spring Hill, No. 56 —John V. Pratt, Nov. 14. Coyville, No. 57—William Evans, 8. Benevolent, No. 98—William P. Seeds, July 20. Creiscent, No. 133 — Henry P. Standley, April 15. Mountain Slope, No. 186 — Henry C. Hollinger, June 3. Blaine, No. 337 — Solomon K. Harkrader, Sept. 12.

EXPELLED DURING THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1891.

Great Bend, No. 15 —John Tiskey, , 1891. Seneca, No. 39 — Leroy Johnson, July 18. Winfleld, No. 58—Edward L. Peckham, Jan. 29. Golden Rule, No. 90 — Alexander T. Gibbs, March 26. Advance, No. 114— John Rayle, June 26. Ellsworth, No. 146 — James B. Alexander, May 4. Fraternal No. 170 — Henry Behrman, June 20. Belle Plaine, No. 173 —S. S. Turley, Jan. 3. Louisburg, No. 180—W. C. Kempton, M. E. Overstreet, L. F. Manafee, Edward T. Rueker, .John F. Locke, Jan. 15. Siloam, No. 225 —Fred DeEstang Place, Sept. 3. Tyrian, No. 246 —E. C. Stapleton, Dec. 18. Alpha, No. 282 —Charles H. Bramley, Dec. 7. Highland, No. 2 9 6 - Charles Wallace, May 23.

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LODGE

OF KANSAS.

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REINSTATED DURING THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1891.

Washington, No. 5 —T. R. McDonough, April 20; J. G. Vaugh, May 3. Lawrence, No. 6 — Jonathan Ogden, Aug. 10; Wilson L. Plowman, Dec. 14. Rising Sun, No. 8—William Cline, July 17. King Solomon, No. 10—A. C. VanDuyn, April 21. Emporia, No. 12 — Lewis Lutz, Feb. 20; J . J . Segust, June 5; William Bristow, Oct. 2. Lafayette, No. 16— Wm. A. Ensign, July 3; James Enlow, July 17. Olivet, No. 22 — Silas R. Leach, Wallace Roberts, Sept. 4. Longton No. 26 — A. Baughman, Feb. 21. Towanda, No. 30 —L. M. Pace, May 1. Arcana, No. 31 —C. C. Donnelly, May 18. Seneca, No. 39 — Ferdinand Clever, May 7. Easton, No. 45—^^ James H. Harper, July 10. Orient, No. 51 —Robt. L. Hawley, Jan. 23. Wetmore, No. 53—Andrew J. Boyer, May 23; Luther M. Best, Aug. 18. Burlington, No. 66 —David Knight, Sept. 28. Baxter, No. 71 —N. P. Johnson, July 6. Delta, No. 77 —S. M. Russell, Sept. 18. Corinthian, No. 79 — David R. Coleman, Sept. 17. Eureka, No. 88 — James A. Kinser, March 17; Ambrose E.Quinn,Sept. 1. Home, No. 89 —Coe Robertson, Oct. 10. Marysville, No. 91 — George F. Hamilton, March 14. Constellation, No. 95—Walter Radford, Oct. 21. Patmos, No. 97 —Alvo Shelden, March 5; E. N. Smith, June 18; J. A. McKenzie, July 16. Benevolent, No. 98 — Peter J. Hana, March 2; Charles Lewis, June 1. Prudence, No. 100 — J. F. Sherman, April 2; William H.Whitman, July 21. Euclid, No. 101 —Elbridge B. Fenn, June 6. Cedar, No. 103 —D. G. Himrod, May 23. Solomon City, No. 105 — Lemuel Stockton, Jan. 13. Fidelity, No. 106 — Felix Stewart, July 7. Fortitude, No. 107 — R. Samuel Parkhurst, July 14. Adelphi, No. 110—Henry H. Constant, Nov. 11. Halcyon, No. 120—John B. Eaton, Nov. 16. Meridian, No. 126 —R. C. F. Cagle, Feb. 20. Palestine, No. 127—Charles W. Collins, Sept. 14. Belleville, No. 129 —John Bodine, May 9. Crescent, No. 133 — Robert J. Maxwell, Oct. 21. Lenexa, No. 135 — James Sanford, May 23. Vesper, No. 136 — James Hurt, May 23. Signal, No. 141 — Harry Lewis, Nov. 4.

112

PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

February,

Oilead, No. 144 —William P. Taylor, Aug. 7. Wa-Keeney, No. 148 —J. M. Ostrander, Dec. 28. Douglas, No. 151 —L. R. Bump, July 24. Sabetha, No. 162 — Sneathan Vilott, ; Benjamin F. Hicks, March 25. Larned, No. 107 — Henry Booth, June 3; James W. Morris, Aug. 5; Edwin R. Vanhorn, W. F. Bill, Sept. 16. JMcPherson, No. 172 —John F. McGowan, Jan. 16; Horace G. McLain, Feb. 20; Dudley D. Akin, Sept. 4; Edward C. Minton, Nov. 20. Kirwin, No. 175 — AV. H. Alexander, Jan. 9. Jjouisburg, No. 180 - Columbus F. Tay, March 5. Onaga, No. 188 —Charles A. Musick, Jan. 21. Walnut Valley, No. 191 — Reason Wolverton, April 11. Galena, No. 194 —Frederick L. Vandegrift, Nov. 18. Delphos, No. 202 —Samuel C. Webster, May 5. Walnut City, No. 215 —Samuel I. Hale, Nov. 18. Joppa, No. 223—-Oliver F. Hobbs, Noah Herring and Abram Leatherman, Jan. 5. , Oreenleaf, No. 232 — Almond Howard, Oct. 17; Wm. F. Collins, Sept. 17. Temple, No. 237 —Minard A. Smith, Sept. 12. Stafford, No. 252—Martin Jetfry, April 9. Morton, No. 258—William Calhoun, July 7. Unity, No. 273 —William Cooper, Jan. 20. Black Diamond, No. 274 —William Allen, Dec. 24. Oosmos, No. 278 — Arthur D. Arnold, Jan. II. Alpha, No. 282—Jonathan R. Wilson, May 4; Thos. C. Bowie, July 20.

Born Feb. 24, A. D. 1825. Died in Washington City, D. C , Dec. 8, A. D. 1891.

Born in Martinville, Indiana, Nov. 21, A. D. I860. Died at his Home in the City of Winfleld, Dec. 15, A. D. 1891.

Born at Darby Plains, Ohio, Dec. 5, A. D. 1810. Died at his Home in Shelbyville, Indiana, Sept. 5, A. D. 1891.

Born in Massachusetts, Dec. 9, A. D. 1809. Died in Washington City, 0. C , April 2, A. D. 1891.

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127

DEATHS DURING THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1891.

Leavenworth, No. 2 — Matthew Riech, April 12. Wyandotte, No. 3—George B. Allis, Aug. 6. Washington, No. 5 — D. A. P. Burgess, June 8; Peter Boyle, Oct. 9. Lawrence, No. 6 — Alexander G. Eidemiller, Jan. 21. Union, No. 7 — Alvin H. Hazelwood, March —. Rising Sun, No. 8 — H. E. Coryell, Feb. 20; Chauncey S. Wheaton, June 1; Thomas L. Everett, June 30. Acacia, No. 9 —Henry Birbush, Feb. 26. King Solomon, No. 10—Henry A. Jackson, Feb. 19; Samuel F. Burdett, Nov. 27. • Emporia, No. 12 —Preston B. Plumb, Dec. 20. Nemaha, No. 13—John L. Wilhelm, Feb. 20. •Great Bend, No. 15 — C. Coughlin, Oct. 3; Lyman H. Ashley, Oct. 27; Joseph Hiss, Noy. 15. Lafayette, No. 16—William M. Snow, July 20. 'Topeka, No. 17 —Robert Tramplin, April 20; James M. Elliott, Nov. 5; Arthur B. McCabe, Jan. 10; Henry G. Miller, March 30. Franklin, No. 18 —E. E. Fuller, April 27. Olathe, No. 19— W. A. Ocheltree, Feb. 14. Circleville, No. 20—Thomas H. Murray, July 3. Valley Falls, No. 21^-Henry A. Coy, Aug. 4. Olivet, No. 22 —Neil H. Taylor, March 26. Neosho, No. 27— C. A. Mather, March 8. Arcana, No. 31— James Foreman, Nov. —; Wm. H. Coe, Dec. —. Auburn, No. 32 — Elliott Carriger, Aug. 1. Mound City, No. 33— Howard T. Smith, Aug. 18. Havensville, No. 34 — John A. Bliss, Oct. 19. Hiawatha, No. 35 —Joseph T. Babbett, March 29. Paola, No. 37—Joseph Lee, Nov. 10. lola. No. 38 — Harmon Scott, Aug. 14. Delphian, No. 44—John Gardner, Dec. 10. Lake, No. 50 — Sharon French, Dec. 23. •Orient, No. 51 —Martin L. Sargent, Dec. 7. -Shawnee, No. 54 — Thomas C. Hughes, Aug. 30; Washington Hamilton, Oct. 16. _ Winfield,No. 58—George E.Kickerbocker, April 7; Frank B. Day, Dec. 15. -Salina, No. 60 — Jonathan M. Johns, Sept. 24; Lewis W. Bates, Nov. 3. • La Cygne, No. 61 — Geo. C. Wynkoop, April 29. Ridgeway, No. 62 — George W. Metzler, April 19. Adams, No. 63 —John H. Foot, May 5; Thomas F. Tinsley, Oct. 16. Burlington, No. 66—Wm. McMullen, Oct. 27. Hiram, No. 68—B. Lauber, March —; R, W. VanPaymu, July —.

128

PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

February,.

Star, No. 69—George H. Aurner, April U. Baxter, No. 71 — Leonard 0. Wilber, March 15. Wamego, No. 75 — J. H. Murry, Sept. 6. F:rie, No. 76 —Henry A. Petrey, Jan. 24; Chas. R. Watt, July 6; Alfred T. Fleadey, Aug.-22. Doric, No. 83 — Thomas Pearson, May 7. Jefferson, No. 84—^Hugh G. Ross, Sept. 3. Sunflower, No. 86 — James Delong, May 14. Golden Rule, No. 90—Edward B. Gray, Aug. 30. Marysville, No. 91 —Frederick Gliss, March 28. Girard, No. 93 — James B. Hiles, Jan. 20; Ferdinand E. Fanger, Dec. 19. Harmony, No. 94 — Nelson Price, Dec. —. Wichita, No. 99 —Amos Harris, Feb. 2; B. B. Eggleston, May 27. Prudence, No. 100—Samuel I. Youngman, Oct. 1. Euclid, No. 101 — Thomas E. Dempster, May 12. Keystone, No'. 102—John C. Romick, Feb. 18; Hollis Ford, Aug. 26;: George Alberty, Sept. 21; Henry Chambers, Dec. 10. Frontier, No. 104 —Alfred F. Bobbitt, Feb. 15. Fortitude, No. 107 —George B. Leslie. Mav 12; August K. Brent, Dec. 6; Fred D. Dalby, June 15. Americus, No. 109 — William H. Clark, ; T.W.Vundenberg, . Adelphi, No. 110 —Martin L. Read, Sept. 9; George W. Yount, Dec. 12;. Jacob Byers, Dec. 26. Advance, No. 112 —Thomas L. Fenno, Jan. 29; William H. Booth, Oct. 3. Parsons, No. 117 — Alfred Wick, June 4. Halcyon, No. 120-Albert G. Hoffman, July 30; John L. Grinnell,. Dec. 16. Woodson, No. 121—John S. Fraker, Jan. 31. Belleville, No. 129 —William A. Smith, March 16; L. J. Leisher, July 3. Equity, No. 131 — James C. Morrison, Aug, 22. Carson, No. 132 — John W. Woodriug, Aug. 1; Ira S. Davis, Nov. 16. Clay Center, No. 134—Meredith D. Brock, Nov. 30; Stacey L. Stratton, Oct. 30; John N. Flack, Dec. 30. Vesper, No. 136 —L. C. Wait, Oct. 7. Sedgwick, No. 139 —Joseph B. Fulton, July 4. Signal, No. 141— William McClusky, sr., Dec. 29. ^Newton, No. 142 —A. H. McLain, Feb. 2; E. Essley, March 28. Minneapolis, No. 143 — A. W. Wakefield, Dec. 17. Mt. Vernon, No. 145 —William A. Gebhardt, Dec. 23. AVa-Keeney, No. 148 —Benjamin J. F. Hanna, Dec. 7. _ Thayer, No. 149 —Isaac M. Sanders, . Cato, No. 153—Ezekiel S. Borring, June 5. Haven, No. 157 — James M. Brown, Dec. 14. Saqui, No. 160—John W. Stover, . Sabetha, No. 162 —George C. M. Irwin, July 23. Larned, No. 167 —Thomas E. Evans, March 6; Frank J.Wells, Dec. 24. Fraternal, No. 170—Henry E. Billings, Dec. 28.

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McPherson, No. 172 — Clarence B. Bowker, June 17. Belle Plaine, No. 173— Henry Fisher, Feb. 15. Western Star, No. 174 — Oliver P. Daly, Aug. 4. Prairie Queen, No. 176—Amos S. Sweet, Dec. 15. Russell, No. 177—Alexander G. Weed, Aug. 19; Robert S. Jack, May 9. Lenora, No. 181 —Daniel Bullington, Aug. —. Burrton, No. 182 —E. M. Dugan, Oct. 11. Phillipsburg, No. 184 McCormack, Feb. 21. Mountain Slope, No. 186—John B. Hitchcock, Dec. 20. Newabcuba, No. 189 - J . M. Hornish, July 20. Galena, No. 194—Clarence B. Frantz, March 16. Madison, No. 196 —H. L. Ward, May 3. Downs, No. 204—O. J. Sargent, April 16. Harper, No. 206 — Marion Oline, Dec. —. Occidental, No. 207 — B. F. Thomas, Jan. .31. Fulton, No. 210-Frank A. McGuire, Jan. 9. Twin Grove, No. 213 —H. R. Carnett, Nov. 12. Walnut City, No. 215—Cornelius S. Cranswhite, May 21; Benjamin J. Ferhorst, .Tan. 17. Landmark, No. 218 —J. Will Saunders, Aug. 20. Perfect Square, No. •-!20 — Livingston L. Hoaglin, May 20. Lebanon, No. 221 — John Gookl, Jan. 1 ; Nathan Stafford, Nov. 3. Joppa, No. 223 —Daniel W. Poe, Sept. 23. Siloam, No. 225 — Charles Gilbert Leeper, .-Vpril 13. AMilcan, No. 229—Edward E. Pelsue, May 16; Alfred Warzel, June 28. Ninnescah, No. 2.30 —M. R. Laird,March 7; Edgar Henderson, June 5; F^. D. Flutchins, Dec. 2. Magnolia, No. 231 —Charles G. Malen, Dec. 30. Andale, No. 253—Calvin P. Marshall, May 29. Lyra, No. 2ok—Benjamin F. Thomas, June 17. Kilwinning, No. 265—Joseph Dennis, March 3. Quenemo, No. 270 — Daniel R. Mathews, April 14. Kaw, No. 272 —Harry A. Dixon, Sept. 24. Cosmos, No. 278 — Nelse Anderson, F'eb. 7. Cliikaskia, No. 285 — George Burton, April 22. Oak, No. 287 —James Gilbert, Feb. 1. Cyrus, No. 288—John B. Wheadon, April 29. Samaria, No. 298—Myron P. Westfall, May 13. Hancock, No. 311 —Miles Doran, March 18. Santa I'e, No. 312 —Samuel Long, Dec: 26. Coolidge, No. 316—J. A. Youngblood, .Tan. 20. Vermillion, No. 320—Joseph B. Duffy, June —. Itob .Morris, No. 332 —George E. Minden, June 26. Maple City, U. D.--Oliver P. Sparkman, Oct. 5. Edna, U. 1).— Benjamin Rankin, Aug. 16; William J. Edwards, Nov. 19.

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J . D. G o d f r e y Julius Straw. E d w i n F. M o o r c ' C o l U s B . E o u n d v . J. D. C a r r i g e r H. H. Buckley. C. H . R i c h a r d s o n . ' F . C . B a c o n . G e o . L . B u l l o c k . | W m . C. C o a t e s . C h a s . G . C o l b u r n . J a m e s C. K e l s e v . R o b t . J. B a r n e t t . . , W m . E. Sherfey. T. M. B a r t e l s R. W. Duffy. P . J . F i r s t e n b e r g e r J . G. S c h o f l e l d . W a l d o B . B e l d e n . Chafi, S. B e e c r o f t . S.D.Phillips C.E.Smith. R. G . R o b i n s o n . . C h a r l e s E . R o s e . C . W . A r n o l d . . . . E.J. Arnold. D. M. Craig J. E. W h e l a n . R o b e r t A. K e l s e y . F . M. S e w a r d . J. F . R e m i o k E d w i n H. B u r t . A. G. D v e A. M . E l l s w o r t h . . W i l s o n M . W a l k e r L . L . T e r w i l l i g e r . S. H . K e e c h . A . D . HoUister.... W m . M . Q u i n o n . . F r a n k Brooks. David Taylor E l l i o t t G, O l s o n J a m e s H . L y n n . . S. L . B r o w n . Wm. A.Tweed... B.F.Hollenback. W m . A. G a r v i n . . Charles Wiley H. P . S m i t h . G e o . A . O o p l i n . . . iB. F . S a d i l . A. J . A b e r c o m b i e | C . W. G u r d l e s o n . J. W. Crowley I P r a u k R. S p i e r . E d w i n E . L a n e . . 'T. H. Cartwell. G. W . B r a d f i e l d . . C l a r k H . E a s t o n . J. W. G i l h a m i W v l i e W. C o o k . E . H . L a r z e l e r e . . . J . A. 0 . G o r d o n . J o h n J. G l o v e r . . . D. J, McClintock. G e o . M. D i x o n . . . . C h a r l e s H . B e l l . T. J . S n o d g r a s s . . . A l b e r t E. H u l l .

Burlington..., Frankfort Marshall L e a v e n w o r t h .. L e a v e n w o r t h . Washington... Florizel A.Taft.. Rudolph Wald. J o s e p h B . E l l i s . . . M. F . J o n e s . < 'arbondale . . .

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71 7? 7o 74 M v s t i c T i e 75 71) Delta 78 W h i t e C l o u d . . . 79 C o r i n t h i a n «l 81 N e w A l b a n y . . . K:2

S4 So SB S7 88 89 90 G o l d e n R u l e . . 91 92 OS 94 H a r m o n y . . . . . . 9o C o n s t e l l a t i o n .. 96 97 98 B e n e v o l e n t — 99 100 101

Locati'in.

County.

BaxterSprings. Cherokee Atchison Chetopa Labette Augusta Butler Pottawatomie.. Erie Medicine Lo'ge Barber W h i t e C l o u d .. D o n i p h a n Burlinjrame... Cot'nw'd Falls. New Albaiiv.... Wilson Neosho Falls.. Woodson Douglas Winchester Jefferson Walerville — Marshall Sedgwick Plea.santon Nemaha North Topeka. Shawnee Marshall Osage Mission.. N e o s h o Crawford Neodesha Wilson White Church.. Wyandotte . . . . El D o r a d o Butler Dickinson Sedgwick Cherokee Cbfleyville

Montgomery.. Neosho W^ashington.... W a s h i n g t o n . . . . S o l o m o n City.. D i c k i n s o n Greenwood.... I n d e p e n d e n c e . Montgomery ..

10-2

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110 Wi'nfleld 111 H e s p e r i a n 112 Klne V n l l e v . . .

Lvon Shawnee Cloud

114 A d v a n c e 115 116 M u s c o t a h 117 lis 120 H a l c y o n 12l|\Voodson 122 n i i f f o n 123 VfA I2fi C a w k e r C i t y . . . . 1?H 127 P a l e s t i n e 1?S O t t a w a 129 B e l l e v i l l e l?,(l

m 132 is;i 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141

Lenexa Vesper Cherry vale Pomona Sedgwick

Uniontown Muscotah

Bourbon Atchison Labette

Cherokee Peabody Toronto Clifton

Crawford

Woodson Clay Montgomery .. Bourbon Cawkef City... Mitchell Elk Falls Elk Edgerton Johnson Ottawa Belleville Republic Montgomery .. ElkCitv Arkansajs Citv.. C o w l e y Clay Center Johnson Chautauqua... Cherrvvale Montgomery.. Pomona Franklin Sedg\vick Hutchinson.... Reno Osage Citv Osage

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E d w a r d B. Corse. J a m e s T . R v a n . Charles N.Willis. E d m o n S . S m i t h . A. A . C a s e . C. \V, H a w e s W. A. S h a n n o n . M. L . S t o n e J. M. J e n n i n g s . C h n s . B . K r i e t z e r . V a r o C. F i n c h . R. M . W o o d w a r d . F . P . M u l l e n C.H.Wakefield.. Charles H . Dodd. William B.Davis. Clinton E.Moore. H.T.Fritz J. I. H e y . J o h n L. Toepfer.. D a v i d A . B l y n n . W . W . W i l s o n . . . . J a m e s L. M a r t i n . A l e x . R. M i l l e r . . H e n r v C. M a g e r s . R. C. Y o u n g . WilderJ.Cowgill. August F r a h m . Herbert Hill J a s . W'. H u d s o n . Magnis S.Hill.... I r a S . Heeler A. G. S a n b o r n . , . 0 . S. C u m m i n g s . J o h n F . G w i n . . . D. J . H a t h a w a v . Chas. D.Schmidt. Alex. S c h m i d t . E . L. C o n k l i n . . . . E. B . P a r k . B. S. G a i t s k i l l . . . L . B . W r i g h t . AdolphBauman. B.N.Hand. C l a r k S. W i c k s . . . H . M. K e e s l i n g . R . E . S h e r m a n . . . J. C. G r i n t e r . T. D. M c l n t i r e . . . H . C. R a n c h . W. W . C o w l e s . . . . J a c o b L . W o r l e y . John Wilkin H . L. S m i t h s o n . J. 0 . H o u x Lucius M.Dillon. Robt. M. W y n n e . J a s . W . R o b e r t s . . T h o m a s G. A y r e s . S.E. Beach J . C. M e r r i t t . J o s e p h G. L o w e . S. H . M a u n d e r . J a s . A. H o p k i n s . H . B . A l d r i c h . H e n r y F . K e n n e r F . W. W a t s o n . Wm. P. Bowen... James E. Cribbs. Amos Morgan..., Wm. A. Owen. Chas.W. Lechler. J o h n W. C r a i n e . . S . E l l i s F i n k . J . G. M a v e r C. H i g g i n b o t h a m W m . D. Dedrick.. M. V . B . S h e a f e r . D a v i d C. B a t t y . . . M. M. G i n e t t e . G. P . E v e s H . R . Griffith. L.Cartelyon George P e a b o d y . J a m e s 0 . M c K e e . T. C u n n i n g h a m . W m . L. G i l m e r . . Charles A. Howe. W m . H . C l a r k . Caleb H. Reames. George W. C a m p . E. A. H i b b a r d . . . A n d r e w J . C a s e . F r a n k Seifert D e w l t t C. T y l e r . J o h n H. T o l e . . . . J a m e s L a u g h l i n . George F . Pond... R o b e r t E w i n g . E. H . K e n n e d y . . R. H . H e w i t t . C. W . R a m b o . . . . H e n r y W e l t v . Chas. W . E w i n g . . George W. Scott. J a m e s E. Elliott. Geo. W. F a r r o n . B. T. Bullen Chauncey Perry. Jos. D. Stanley... H. P l a n k i u t o n . W m . L. B e c k F r a n k W . B a k e r . J. P . S w a t z e l l . T. B. A l d r a y e l . . . . R. B. H u t c h i n s . H. W. S t a c k p o l e . L . W . B r e y l o g l e . . H e n r v \'. G i l l e t t . M.E.Richardson. J e r r v A. H o u s e ! . J a m e s G. P e n i x . J a m e s 0 . F e r r v . . J. J . W h e t s t o n e . CharlesE.Green. Michael Bartley. S. H . S l d l i n g e r . . V V . R . U n d e r w o o d B e n j . M. L a u e r . T.M. Zane

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County.

Newton Newton Minueapolis .. Minneapolis... Gilead Yates Center... Woodson Mt. V e r n o a Beloit Mitchell Ellsworth EUswortb Marion Wa-Keeney Wa-Keeney Wellington Douglas Gate

Wellington Douglas

Butler Coffey Crawford Lincoln Center Lincoln Elk Howard Cowley Dexter South H a v e n . . S u m n e r Atchison Atchison

158 151 IfiO Osborne 161 Alma 162 Sabetha 163 G r e e n w o o d Fall River 164 Cedarvale 165 O x f o r d Oxford 166 Randolph 167 Larned :168 P a r k e r v i i l e Parkerviile 169 B l u e R a p i d s . . . B l u e R a p i d s . . . 170 L i n n City 171 S t e r l i n g Sterling 172 M c P h e r s o u McPherson 173 B e l l e P l a i n e . . . Belle P l a i n e . . . . 174 W e s t e r n S t a r . . . S m i t h C e n t e r . . 175 176 Clyde 177 P r a i r i e Q u e e n . 178 B u r r Oak 179 Kinsley ISO M t . M o r i a h Louisburg 181 J 82 B u r r t o n 18o G a v l o r d 184 P t i i l l i p s b u r g . . P h i l U p s b u r g . . 185 H a m l i u 181) M o u n t ' n S l o p e . O b e r i i n 187 P i t t s b u r g

Wabaunsee N e m a h a ... Greenwood Chautauqua....

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Secretary.

Henry F. Toevs.. H i r a m H. Jack... J o h n H. Sticher.. Thos. H. J o n e s . . . Nelson Benner...

J. W . Pattferson. W. D. T h o m p s o n J o h n W. D e p e w . I r a M. W i l l e v . R. F . M a l a b y . C. F . M f l l m m h .

D. H . P h i l i p s J o s e p h S. D e y J.J. Harnev Chas. F. L u s h

Orville S m i t h . G. N a g l e .

H e n r y H . G i l p i n . . N . B. D e A r m o u d .

C h a s . W. W e l l e r . . Henry Smith C. W . C r a m p t o u . . W m . A. D o o l i t t l e . J. A. R o b e r t s F. A. D e F e v e r s . . .

G. A. D u r g a n . G. G. K i n m a n . E. B . G u r r i g u e s . H e n r v G. L i c h t . A. A . S p o s s o n . G e o r g e W. S m i t h

D r w . Cooley G e o . T. P o i s o n . . . W m . G. S t e v e n s . . C h a s . W. D e P u e . Morris J o h n Moser W m . FI. Alfred. Marshall W'm. H u n t e r . J. 0. Buell Washington.... Matthew Smith. B. H . B e a t t e A. M T h o r n e McPherson H e n r y H. B i x b y . W m . J. Kevte. Sumner J . B . S t e p h e n s o n . C. A. J i a r r y . Smith R. M . P i c k l e r . . . . A . M . B r o w n . H e r b e r t R. H u l l . Phillips Cloud D a v i d T u r n e r , jr.. G e o . D. S t r e a t e r . Russell Jewell H. L. H o r n e r F r a n k E. B u r k e . Edwards A. M. M e r r y m a n . H. B. P r i c e Miami George A. B o y l e . F . M . T u m b l e s o n . T . J . Brow^u J o h n A. W - e l c h . . . H a r l a n E m e r s o n . Smith T. 0. Headey. Phillips F r a n k Strauss ... E.F.Karns. W. R. H u r n h a m . . . H . H . S p a n g l e r . D. 0 . H o p s o n Homer D.Colvin. C h a s . A. P a t m o r . D. C. P i e r c e . D a v i d S . B a k e r . . . Pottawatomie. :s8 Geo. 0 . F a r r Stockton F . P. Hill. I'JO S t e l l i n C. S t i l l . T o n g a n o x i e .... L e a v e n w o r t h ... H e n r v M e t z J o h n N . V i u a r d . . . J a m e s C. H o p p e r . W a l n u t V a l l e y . Xess C i t y J o h n T . N a s h . . . . W m . T . Nicholas. Lvons C h a s . A. J o h n s o n . C. E . W i t h e r b y . l'.i3 H a r t f o r d Hartford G. B o u g h t o n J o s h u a S. W o o d . 191 Galena Cherokee HavsCitv EHis C o n n e l l H e n l e v . . S. E . P e t t i t . Greenwood D. C. C a l l e n . . . . ' . . W. 0 . W a y m i n . 196 M a d i s o n M c P h e r s o n . . . . L. H . M e r r e l l C. M. L e w i s . 197 O a n t o n Russell R. T. F o w l e r 198 B l u e H i l l A. R. W^illiam.... J. B r i d e g r o o m . 199 N o r t o n P . G. W a l l e n . Harper C. S. P o o l e 200 Anthony Sumner T. N . T r i c k e y . . . . I r a P . T r i c k e v . •201 Mulvane Ottawa A . R. C o r m a c k . . . J . H . R i c h a r d s . 202 D e l p h o s Delphos W'm. H. M u n g e r . Sumner B.A.Fletcher 203 S u m n e r CaldweU W m . W, D i m o n d . M. W. H a r d m a n . 201 Osborne Downs R o b e r t W. G r e e n . W^m. H. Mills. 205 W'abaunsee l-^kridge T h o s . E. P u r d y . . . J. B . T a v l o r -Wm. Rosegraut. Osborne 207 O c c i d e n t a l C W . P e c k h a m . . W. F. S o p e r . Friendship M.S. Amos T.J. Rolhnnn. Brookville Brookville I . J . M o n t g o m e r y . A l p h a W. F e l t e r . Bourbon Fulton 210 Lovd 0 . Reese... J o h n Weaver. Greeley 211 A. M. D a v i s Loean Stillwell. Anderson 212 O l i v e B r u n c h . . Rllev

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Location.

213 Twin Grove... 214 Sincerity +215 Walnut Citv... 210 217 Ellinwood 218 Landmark 219 Corner Stone.. •220 Perfect Square. 221 222 St. Bernard •223 2-24 22o •226 •227 Jamestown 228 2-29 230 Ninnescah 231 Magnolia 232 Greenleat 238 Clinton 231 Axtell

Covmt\j.

Greenwood Walnut City... Rush Saratoga Pratt Ellinwood , .. Mound Valley. Little R i v e r . . .

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Secretary.

J.D.E.Williams'n James D. Reeves.. C. C. Chaple. Orin S. Holt

;

F r a n k P. D u n n . . JohnDudley Albert Ramage.. Thos. H. Martin. Carey G.Catlin.. Republic W. H. Chapman. Dodge City Ford John S. Kline.... Butler Franklin J. M. Bitts Williamsburg . Charles J. Webb. Washington.... Forest J. Mutter. John 0 . Hanson. Jamestown Cloud Jonat'n M.Isom.. Jewell Phil. W. Hinsen.. Walnut f^.C.Vandervester Kingman William J. Puett. Newton Washington.... AlfredSamble... Clinton A.Brooks William Strayer. Marshall Axtell C.W. Brackes.... 235 Garfield Riley Leonardville.... W.C.Spencer 23fi Alex.C. Roese... 237 Michael Poet 238 Mount Hope... Mount Hope... Sedgwick

W. H. Grant. Geo. Campbell. Paul Smith. Joseph C. liaird. Henry M. Cotton. Henry H. Mehl. J.D. Norton. J . J . Muth. Rob't M. Burton. Enoch A. Hays. Harry H. Loddie. Chas. Rickman. Charles 0 . G u n n . \Vm. P. Mudgett. Chas. W. Jones. Wm. Hayward.

Robert Smith. Henrv M. Ford. Geo. A. Hinkle. 239 William A. lies. Frank M.Wilson.. W. H. Biggart. •240 Jackson 241 Linwood D. C. Harbangh. Leavenworth .. Robert Elder 242 Miltonvale Alex. R.Bardriek Rolla M. Fry. Miltonvale William Slyker.. 243 Ark Valley Center. 244 Coffey Geo. B. Lambeth R. W. Hodges. •245 Marmaton Allen W. B. Jackson. 246 Garden City.... Finney William Doran.. •247 Chase James M. Best... John T. Denton. Elk 248 Lewis P.Wilson.. John S. Loughly. •249 Scottsville Scottsville ,, .. Charles S h e d d . . . J.E. Hoagland. •260 Whiting Whiting Seneca Burton... 251 Galva McPhersou 252 Stafford Stafford A. H. Roby G. W. Fort. Stafford •253 Andale Sedgwick Walter S. Pratt.. T. H. Cornwall. •254 Stafforrl Paul H. Nagle.... St. J o h n •255 Milan Sumner P.V. C. Poole Chas. J. Stillwell. Milan Jeflerson E. U. Bond W. F. Leech. 256 McLouth Chas. A.Wallace. •257 Westmoreland. Westmoreland. Pottawatomie. Lair D. Hart T. B. Campbell.. W. R. Maxwell. 258 Morton Sedgwick Marian H a w k . . . M. S. Callawn. 259 Beattie Orville Mills Lake Riley. 260 Med'ne Valley. Benj. J. G u n n . . . . Wm. S. Austin. 261 Mulberry Gr've Crawford Lewis Jenkins... 262 Harper Wesl'yL. Gamble Horace B. Stock. 263 Mathew Meach.. 264 Charles U. Apt.. Pratt 265 K i l w i n n i n g . . . Pratt Jefferson T. T. James. 266 Mount Zion.... Nortonville .lesse A. Benson. 267 Moline George A.Adams Joseph Cooke. 208 Bronson Joel J. Booth 269 Mistletoe Geo A. Talbert. Conway Spr'gs George M. Hart.. Robt. B.Vaughn. 270 Quenemo Quenemo Daniel D.Miller. John Kinchlow. 271 Armourdale . . . Armourdale... Wyandotte Edward W. Biggs 272 Kansas City... Wyandotte Thos.E. Keller.. John T. Craig. Sumner 273 Unity Clearwater James Dennis... Pett VV. Kent. 274 Black Diam'nd Weir City Cherokee D. B. Stutsman.. Geo. W. Wilier. 275 Webb Meade (-'enter. Meade J o h n A. Hill McPherson Andrew J . P e t z . 276 Windom Windom 277 Clark Barber Abner T.Wilson.. M. L. McClure. 278 Cosmos New Kiowa Frank W. K i n g . . 279 Barney Butler Joseph Clavpool. Edward T. Eaten. 280 Graham D.M.Smith M. J. Crighton. 281 Millbrook Hill Citv Hodgeman James W.Winn.. Wm. J. Fuller. 282 Alpha Cimarron Jacob Q. Shoup.. Theo. H. Reeve. 283 Preston Ford

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Comanche Highland 297 ?qR S a m a r i a ?99 300 F a r g o 301 L i l y 302 G o v e C i t y t303 R i c h f i e l d , 304 K a n d a l l 305 306 St. T h o m a s 307 308 309 S y r a c u s e 310 311 H a n c o c k 312 S a n t a F e 313 B l u f f C i t y 314 315 L i n c o l n v i l l e . . 316 C o o l i d g e 317 318 319 N o r w i c h 320 V e r m i l l i o n 321 G o o d l a n d 322 B e n H u r 3-23 W a l t o n 3?4 C a n e y 325 B u c k l l n 326 3?7 H o y t 328 G y p s u m C i t y . . 329 330 331 H o i s i n g t o n 332 R o b M o r r i s 333 334 O a k H i l l 335 A l l e n 336 337 •iSS K i n c a i d 339

340 341 34-.' 343 344

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S c o t t City, . Scott Argonia Elk Blue Mound...

Chikaskla Oak Cvrus Emerald

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LakiD: Kearney Plainville Rooks Bunker H i l l . . . Greeusburg Glen E l d e r . . . . Mitchell Coldwater, Comanche Clay Ellis Ellis.: Ellsworth Freeport Gove City Richfield Kandall Westphalia... Colbv Herington

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J. P. Rutherford. J.E.DeArtherageFranklin Libby.. J. O.Smith. P e r r y C. G l e n n . . H e n r y L . Q u i n n . C. M. T e a t s . David H.Browne C.G.Cochran.... W.J.Winniemore Aaron H.Thomas E . R. H a y n e s Charles Hatje. ' Alex. Douglas.... R o s c o e G. H e a r d . J o s e p h H a l d e u . I. G. H o w a r d H. 0. Halderby. A.J.Wilson S. M. A l d r i c h . . . . A. W. W h e l a n . A.J.Crawford... C. L e e B e r r y . . . . J o h n F. Duboise. Jacob A. Irons. B.S.Eldred

C.H.Cole.

Samuel Manor... D.D. Bromwell. JulOrton.... R. M . M c G o n i g a l . J . W . M c D o u g a l . Thomas R. A. W i l s o n Wm. E. Watkins.. Dickinson J a m e s M . G r a y . . . P . W. S a n d t . C h a s . C. W e i t h . . W m . B a r n e t t . Syracuse Hamilton A l b e r t F i s h e r . . . L . A. Jjovejoy. Almena F t . L e a v e n ' t h . . L e a v e n w o r t h . . . P . J . R e d m o n d . . . F r a n k E. C o l l i s . J o h n A.Miller... H. F. Millikeu. Haskell Santa F e Bluff C i t y W m . T. W i s e m a n J. B. C h a n d l e r . Coffey J . V . W i l l i a m s . . . A. C. G i l b e r t . Lincolnville... Marion J . R. B e a t t v . Hamilton R . G . Bishop Norton A. P . C o p p e d g e . . . R . D . G a s t o n . Wallace Wallace J . M. H a s t i n g s . . . . M. T . G r i g g s . I. W H e n d c v . Kingman W m . Lindsay Vermillion G e o . W . K e l l e y . . B . F . J o h n s o n . Sr.. E. F . M u r p h y . M. A. R u s h A u d e r s o u P h a l p . C. E . B o w m a n . Wyandotte R o b e r t A . O g d e u . E. D . H u t c h i n g ^ . Montgomery... Joseph E.Stone.. C h a s . S. C u l v e r . . Bucklin Ford George N. Bandy. Horton Jackson J o h n Johnson.... John T. Manly. Hoyt S a m ' l B.Cooper... Gypsum City.. L. P . M c G o n i g a l . Chas. L. Russell. Arcadia Crawford S a m u e l f. H a l e . . Rush A. H . B a k e r T h o s . M. M o o r e . Hoi.'sington Barton E m e r y I. B i x l e y . Pratt Rosedale Wvandotte B . M. B a r n e t t . . . . J o h n B . M a c k a y . . Oak Hill H . F . M a l c o l m . . . J.Geo. Deiter,Sr. Clay Allen D . W. L c a v e l l . . . . L.Happleby Formosa Potiawatomie.. Frank Patten... A n d e r s o n .. . . W. C. R o u t z o u n d . A . P . C a l d w e l l . Kincaid L. C. C r i t t e n d e n , , Frankliu C. P . C r o w T h o s . K e n n e d y . . J . B. F r e e l a n d . J a m e s M. R i c e . . . W. W. S m i t h . Maple C i t v J o h n W. S e a r l e . . W m . S h r e v e s . M a p l e City W . H . M c D o n a l d . B y r o n L. C h u r c h Holy rood! Holvrood R. C. C h a p p e l l . L . W. T u t t l e Riley Riley Henry Holland.. Wm. H.Gilbert. Ednii Labette Edna J o h n J . T o e v s . . . . J. M. N a r a m o r e . M o u n d Ridge... M o u n d R i d g e . . M c P h e r s o n

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PnOCEEDINGS

OF THE

February,

GRAND. R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S OF T H E GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS N E A R O T H E R G R A N D LODGES, A P P O I N T E D .

Alabama

M . ' . W . ' . J O H N DELOACH

of Monroeville.

Arkansas M.-.W.-. J O H N M . CLAYTON® of P i n e Bluff. British C o l u m b i a W . . A L E X . MAYER of N a n c i m o . California M.'.W.'. ISAAC S . TITUS of San Francisco. Canada R.". W.'. J . J . MASON of H a m i l t o n . Colorado M.'.W.'. WEBSTER D . ANTiiONY..of Denver. Connecticut M.'.W.-. L U K E A. LOCKWOOD of Greenwich. Delaware M..W.'. H E N R Y F . PORTER of Seaford. Dist. of Columbia....M.'.W.'. NoBLK D. LARNER of W a s h i n g t o n City. Florida M.'.W.'. SAMUEL PASCO of Monticello. Georgia

AV.-. H E N R Y BANKS

of La G r a n g e .

Illinois Indiana Iowa Idaho Kentucky Louisiana

R.'. W.-. G E O . M . MOULTON..: of M.'.AV.'. WILLIAM HACKER* of M.-.W.-. W I L L I A M P. ALLEN of M.-.W.-. CHARLES HIMROD. of M.-.W.. CHARLES W . F I S K of R . . W.'. JOHN G. McWiLLiAMS...of

Maine

R.-. W.-. ARCHIE L . TALBOT

Manitoba

R.-. W.-. JAMES A . O R A S

Maryland

J O H N A. LYNCH

Chicago. Shelbyville. Dubuque. Boise City. Covington. Shreveport.

of Lewiston.

of Rapid City. of B a l t i m o r e .

Michigan

M.-.W.-. J A M E S H . FARNAM

Minnesota

R.-. W.-. CALVIN L . BROWN

of Eassopolis. of Willmar.

Montana Mississippi Missouri

M . - . W . . H U G H DUNCAN® W . - . E . GEORGE D E L A P W.-. J . P . RICHARDSON

of Virginia City. of Natchez. of St. Louis.

Nebraska Nevada

R.-. W.-. J O H N B . BRUNER R.-. W.-. J O H N H . DENNIS

of O m a h a . of Tuscarora.

New B r u n s w i c k New H a m p s h i r e New Jersey

R.-. W.-. GEORGE H . LAUGHTON..of M a n e t o n . M.-.W.-. J O H N J . BELL of E x e t e r . W.-. CHARLES Russ.! of E l i z a b e t h t o w n .

N e w Mexico

W.-. CHARLES RUSSELL

of Socorro.

N e w South W a l e s . . . . New York

W.-. R. C. W I L L S W.-J^LEWIS H . RAY.MOND

of Sidney. of N e w Y o r k City.

New

Zealand

N o r t h Carolina N o r t h Dakota Nova Scotia "Deceased.

J O H N E . PKOVIS

M.-.W.-. EUGENE P . MARTIN R.-. W.-. J O H N F . SELBY W.-. D A N I E L G . M C K A Y

of W i l m i n g t o n . of Hillsboro. of Halifax.

1891-92-

QiiAND

LODGE

KANSAS.

of Sabina. Ohio W.- JoHN LiGHTNEE of F o r e s t G r o v e . Oregon.., M.-.W.- SAMUEL H U G H E S of M e a d v i l l e . Pennsylvania M.-.W.- SAMUEL B . DICK Prince E d w a r d I'd... W.- NATHANIEL McLAEEN...of C h a r l o t t e t o w n . of Q u e b e c . Quebec R.-. W.- CORNELIUS J U D G E of P h o e n i x . R h o d e Island W.- D A N I E L BABCOCK W M . F . WALLACE of E d i n b u r g . Scotland of . S o u t h Carolina W.- W . F . STRONG..... RoiiERT GRAHAM of . South Dakota Tennessee R.-. W.- JosEi'H M. ANDERSON...of L e b a n o n . J O H N O . JOHNSON of '•—. Texas of Park City. Utah R.-. W.- A-. B. RICHARDSON of Burlington. Vermont W.- H E N R Y H . Ross of R i c h m o n d . Virginia W.- W M . LOWENSTEIN ARCHIBALD AITKIJS of Christ C h u r c h . Victoria '. of K a l a m a . Washington R.-. W.- J O S E P H SMITH of C h a r l e s t o n . West Virginia W.- • J O H N M . COLLINS of M i l w a u k e e . Wisoonsin M.-.W.- H E N R Y L . PALMER of . "Wyoming W.- J O S E P H B . ADAMS

138

FnOCEEDINGS

OF TBE

February,

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

Alabama W.-. THOMA.S J . ANDERSON of T o p e k a . of A b i l e n e . Arkansas R.'. '•N:. GEORGE C . K E X Y O N R. McCoRMACK of Abilene. Arizona British Columbia W.-. W M . D . THOMPSON of M i n n e a p o l i s . Canada M.-.W.-. Jos. D. McCi^EVERTY^ of F o r t Scott. • California W.-. ANDREW M . CALLAHA}r....of Tojseka. Colorado W.-. ROBERT E . ToRRiNGTON....of E m p o r i a . of L a w r e n c e . Connecticut M.-.AV.'. OWEN A. BASSETT of K a n s a s City. Delaware W.'. JAMES SNEDDEN of Oswego. Dist. of Columbia....M.-.W.-. H E N R Y C . COOK of T o p e k a . Florida R.-.W.-. GEORGE W . HOGEBOOM of W i c h i t a . Georgia W.-. J O H N H . A L E Y of T o p e k a . Indiana M.-.W.-. J O H N G U T H R I E of M a n h a t t a n . Idaho Territory W.-. SIMEON M . F O X of Clay C e n t e r . Illinois M.-.W.-. MATTHEW M . M I L L E R of T o p e k a . I n d i a n Territory M.-.W.-. J O H N G U T H R I E of K a n s a s City. Iowa R.-.W.-. J O H N H . BROWN of A t c h i s o n . Kentucky M.-.W.-. J O H N M . P R I C E of Salina. Louisiana W.-. JACOB D E W I T T of Jewell City. Maine W.-. J . C. POSTLETHWAITE Manitoba W.-. ABLIAH W E L L S of Seneca. Maryland M.-.W.-. J. JAY- BUCK of E m p o r i a . Michigan W.". F R A N K DRUM.MOND of T o p e k a . of I n d e p e n d e n c e . Minnesota W.-. J O H N H . SPENCER of Smith Center. Missouri W.-. W M . H . NELSON of P a r s o n s . New Hampshire R.-.W.-. D A V I D KELSO of L e a v e n w o r t h . New Jersey R.-.W.-. E. T. CARR of G a y l o r d . New Mexico W.-. CHARLES J . H O L M E S of Leavenworth. New York R.-.W.-. E. T. CARR New Zealand M.-.W.-. D A V I D B . F U L L E R of E u r e k a . Nebraska M.-.W.-. E D W I N D . H I L L Y E R of V a l l e y Falls. DAVID D . HOAG of M i n n e a p o l i s . N o r t h Dakota of T o p e k a . Ohio R.-.W.-. SILAS E . S H E L D O N FRANK B . D A Y * of Winfield. Oregon of M a n h a t t a n . Pennsylvania M.-.W.-. GEORGE S . G R E E N A. A. CAHNAHAN of Concordia. P r i n c e E d w a r d I'd... of W a - K e e n e y . Quebec R.-.W.-. B. J . F . HANNA*^"Deceased.

iSgi-gzRhode Island S o u t h Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas U t a h Territory Vermont Victoria Virginia W e s t Virginia Washington Wisconsin Wyoming

GRAND

LODGE

W.-, A L E X . G . R O B B W / , G E O . W . CLARK W I L L I A M M . SHAVER

W/. R.-.W/, W .â&#x20AC;¢ W." W. W ..R/. W . M.'.W. W;

139

KANSAS. of G a l v a .

of L y o n s . of N e w t o n .

BESTOR G . BROWN

of T o p e k a .

E . T. CARK J O H N L . JONES

of L e a v e n w o r t h . of Neosho F a l l s .

J O H N BISSELL

of K i r w i n .

O. C. COLEMAN

of Clay C e n t e r .

J O H N BISSELL

of K i r w i n .

A. J . U T L E Y

of Osage City.

DWIGHT BYINGTON

of L e a v e n w o r t h .

J O H N H . BROWN J . D. M C B R I A N

of K a n s a s City. of Sedan.

140

PnoCEEDINGS

OF THE

February,

LIST O F G R A N D LODGES I N CORRESPONDENCE W I T H T H E G R A N D LODGE O F K A N S A S ; ALSO T H E N A M E S A N D A D DRESS O F GRAND SECRETARIES.

Alabama

MYLES J. GREEN

Montgomery.

Arkansas

F A Y HEMPSTEAD

Little Rock.

Arizona

J O H N M . ORMSHY

British Columbia

W . T. QUINLAN

.Victoria.

California

G E O R G E JOHNSON..

San Francisco.

Canada Colorado

J . J . MASON E D . C . PAEMBI.EE

Hamilton. Denver.

Tucson.

Connecticut..

JOSEPH K . WHEELER

Hartford.

Delaware District of C o l u m b i a

W M : S. HAYES W M . R . SINGLETON

Wilmington. Washington.

Florida Georgia

D B W I T T C . DAWKINS ANDREW M . W O L I H I N

Jacksonville. Macon.

Illinois Iowa

L. L . M U N N THEO. S . PARVIN

Freeport. Cedar Rapids.

Indiana

W I L L I A M H . SMYTHE

Indianapolis.

I n d i a n Territory Idaho Kansas Kentucky

J. S. MUBROW JAMES H . WICKERSIIAM J O H N H . BROWN H . B . GRANT

A-To-Ka. Boise City. Kansas City. Louisville.

Louisiana Maine

R I C H A R D LAMBERT.... STEPHEN BERRY

New Orleans. Portland.

Manitoba

W.M. G . SCOTT

Winnepeg.

Massachusetts Maryland Michigan Minnesota Missouri

SEBENO D . NICKERSON JACOB H . M E D I E R Y J E F F E R S O N S . CONOVER THOMAS MONTGOMERY JOHN D . VINCIL

Boston. Baltimore. Watertown. St. P a u l . St. Louis.

Mississippi

J . L. POWER

Jackson.

Montana

CORNELIUS H E D G E S

Helena.

Nebraska

W M . R . BOWEN

Omaha.

Nevada New B r u n s w i c k New H a m p s h i r e New Jersey

CHAUNCY N . NOTEWARE E D W I N J . WETMORE GEORGE P . CLEAVES THOMAS H . R . R E D W A Y

Uarson. St. J o h n . Concord. Trenton.

New Mexico New Y o r k North Carolina

A. A . K E E N E . M. L. EHLERS D. W . BAIN

Albuquerque. New Y o r k C i t y . Raleigh.

1891-92.

GRAND

N o r t h Dakota Nova Scotia Ohio Oregon

LODGE

OF KANSAS.

141

THO.MAS J . W I L D E R WILLIAM ROSS J. t l . BuoMWELL S. F . CHADWICK :

Fargo. Halifax. Cincinnati. Salem.

Pennsylvania

MICHAEL NESBIT

.Philadelphia.

P r i n c e E d w a r d Island

B. W. HIGGS

Charlottetown.

Quebec

J O H N H . ISAACSON

Montreal.

Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota

E D W I N BAKER CHARLES INGLESBY CHARLES T . MCCOY

Providence. Charleston. Aberdeen.

Tennessee Texas

J O H N FRIZZELL W I L L I A M F . SWAIN

Nashville. Houston.

Utah

CHRISTOPHER D I E H L

Salt L a k e .

Vermont Virginia Washington

WAKREN G . REYNOLDS WILLIAM B . ISAACS THOMAS M. R E E D

Burlington. Richmond. Olympia.

West V i r g i n i a

GEORGE W . ATKINSON

Wheeling.

Wisconsin

JOHN W . LAFLIN

Milwaukee.

Wyoming

W. L. KOYKENDALL

Saratoga.

FOREIGN G R A N D LODGES.

Cuba

JOSE F . PELLON,

Havana.

England SHADWELL H . CLERKE*...Freemason Hall, L o n d o n . Ireland E A R L OP BANDON F r e e m a s o n Hall, D u b l i n . New S o u t h Wales. ...ARTHUR, H . BRAY Sidney. New Zealand Eev. W M . RONALDSON...MasonicHall,St.Augustine. Scotland

D. MURRAY LYON

Edinburgh.

S o u t h Australia Tasmania Victoria

J . H . CUNNINGHAM J . G. STEELE T. H . LEMPRIERE

Adelaide. Hobarttown. Melbourne.

'â&#x20AC;¢'Deceased.

*V'Mf

APPENDIX,

yp^.

REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE,

FEBRUAEY, 1892. To the M:.W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: The following is a list of the Grand Lodges whose Proceedings have been reviewed or noticed in this report, together with the number of lodges in each jurisdiction and the aggregate membership of the same, when reported: "S-S

Jurisdiclion.

gfe . ^ S i-

Jurisdiction.

<-^ Alabama, 1890 Arizona, 1890 Arkansas, 1890 Califoruia, 1890 Colorado, 1890 Colorado, 1891 Connecticut, 1891 Delaware, 1890 Delaware, 1891 â&#x20AC;˘ District of Columbia, 1890.. Florida, 1891 Georgia, 1890 Idaho, 1891 Illinois, 1891 Indiana, 1891 Indian Territory, 1891 Iowa. 1891 Kentucky, 1891 Louisiana, 1891 Maine, 1891 Maryland, 1891 Massachusetts, 3891 Michigan, 1891 Minnesota, 1891 Missouri, 1891 Mississippi, 1891 Montana, 1891 Nebraska, 1891 Nevada, 1891 New Hampshire, 1891 New Jersey, 1891 New Mexico, 1891 New York, 1891 North Carolina, 1891 North Dakota, 1891 Ohio, 1891 Oregon, 1891 Pennsylvania, 1890 "Not reported, t Not given.

294 9 427 242 7.-)

75 111 21 21 22 123 30.i

23 67.5

478 48 444 437 114 191 87 282 367 185 544 275 33 198 19 78 161 17 721 2.59

34 487 84 396

9,-546 429 12.654 16,831 6,282 6,719 15,.505 1,699 1,787 3,832 4,118 13,450 8-25 43,930 23,890 1,670 22,525 16,465 4,314 20,986 578 30,880 31,864 12,168 28,816 8.390 2,007 9,717 991 8,642 14,669 696 77,923 8,061 1,.594 35,002 3,918 41,170

Rhode Island South Carolina, 1890.. South Dakota, 1891... Tennessee, 1891 Texas, 1891 Utah, 1891 Vermont, 1891 Virginia, 1890 Washington, 1891 West Virginia, 1890... Wisconsin, 1890 Wyoming

177 74 402 543 7 103 229

5,702 3,.506 16,743 21,5.58 486 8,658 9,930 3,419 4,131 13,899

DOMINION OF CANADA.

British Columbia, 1891 Canada (Prov. of On t.), 1891.. Manitoba, 1891 New Brunswick, 1891 Nova Scotia, 1890 Prince Edward's Islaud,1891 Quebec, 1891

10 349 46 33 64 12 57

726 20,892 1,878 1,851 2,829 ,509 3,060

184 38

1*2,000 2,250

AUSTRALASIA.

England , Ireland .. Scotland .

368

APPENDIX.

February,

AI^ABAMA. Seventieth annual, Montgomery, December 1-3, 1890. Grand Master HENRY HART BROWN began his address with a grateful acknowledgment to GOD for his protection during the year. After some appropriate remarks as to the purpose of the communication, he predicted that Alabama would soon rank among the leading States of our country, and counseled the brethren to exert themselves so that masonry might keep pace with the rapid physical growth which was manifest. Masonry, he thought, was far from progressing in that State as it ought, and assigned the following impediments which hindered its onward inarch: First, the want of masonic knowledge on the part of a large majority, which prevented due appreciation of the objects and-aims of the Institution; hence such a lack of interest that members of lodges were rarely seen in theirlodges"excepton special or festive occasions." Second, the incorrect and inefficient manner of conferring the degrees, which failed to leave a lasting impression on candidates. Third, masons, when out of the lodge, failed to practice what was taught within it, and thereby the ties of brotherhood were disregarded. Fourth, the lack of an organized system to provide for the wants of indigent brethren and masonic -widows and orphans. These topics were urged on the attention of the <Jrand Body in fraternal but earnest words. He recommended the codification of the Constitution and laws of Grand Lodge. Again, repeating what he said in his address of 1889, ho recommended that the law be changed so that either of the three first officers of a lodge might resign when the welfare of the lodge required it, and asked that the Committee on Jurisprudence be instructed to consider the subject and report during the communication. But thereon no report was made. He recomniended a change in the law so that secret objection could not bar the advancement of a candidate, but that provision be made whereby charges might be made against a candidate who, after the Entered Apprentice or Fellow Craft degree was conferred, had conducted himself unmasonically, and a legal trial follow. All the arguments available in support of the proposition were eloquently adduced, but no action was taken by Grand Lodge. While we personalh^ believe that justice would be done by the adoption of such a course, we fear many years will elapse before Grand Lodges will sanction it. . ' Grand Master BROWN reported his official acts as follows: He made twenty-seven official visits to lodges, attended nine celebrations, delivered eight addresses, installed the officers of twenty-three lodges, and laid the corner-stone of a public edifice. He reported seventeen decisions. The Committee on Jurisprudence, in their report, endorsed all but Nos. 2 and 16; No. 2, they reversed, as contrary to law, and, ou request were granted time to consider No. 16. Their report was adopted.

1891-92-

APPENDIX.

The death of Bro. GEOKGE D . NOKHIS, Past Grand Master, was announced, to whose memory Grand Master BROWN paid the tribute due exalted worth. In accordance with the report of the Committee on Correspondence, the Grand Lodge of Tasmania was recognized. The charters were restored to nine lodges; eighteen new lodges were chartered, and five others continued at their own request, U. D. Grand Secretary GKEEN reported that Mrs. DANIEL SAYHE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; widov^^ of the late DANIEL SAYKE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; had donated his library to the Graud Lodge. A resolution of thanks to the donor was adopted by Grand Lodge. The sum of one hundred dollars was appropriated by Grand Lodge to purchase a testimonial to be presented to the retiring Grand Master, Bro. HENBY HART BROWN, "as an expression of its appreciation of the

faithful discharge of his high office." Bro. PALMER J. PILLANS made the Report on Correspondence. He reviews the Proceedings of fifty-four Grand Lodges in his usual fraternal style. Under Delaware he,criticises the action of_those who favor Cerneauism as follows: Cerneauism is giving our brethren of t h e district some trouble, as it has done elsewhere. We are at great loss to understand how brethren hope to accomplish as m u c h good by division as by unity, and why thej' desire to fritter away their efforts to t h e same end by uniting themselves to two or more bodies when the same efforts, by remaining united, could be made to produce such greater results. Nor do we understand how a n y good mason can desire to bring division and discord into the fraternity.

Those who affect Cerneauism are of that class who, like the old Greeks, are never satisfied with what they do or can enjoy, but spend their energies in quest of some novelty, which they are just as prone to cast aside when once known, as they were to gain it. Then, too, there is a cheapness, as we apprehend, which is quite a lure to those desiring knowledge at small expense. The fate which has befallen the followers of Cerneauism in Massachusetts, Ohio, Iowa, and some other jurisdictions, ought to be sufficient warning to other masons. In the notice of Idaho, we find the following, which, whether his, or condensed from Bro. STEVENSON'S remarks, we give:_ If King SOLOMON was not Grand Master of Masons, why is every novitiate so taught? If masonry has no earlier origin t h a n 1717, as some writers maintain, then a pack of nonsense and lies are taught in the lodges. We believe that it would be better to have faith iu the ritual, even if one has to go as far as the old woman who would believe t h e Bible, even if it declared that JONAH swallowed the whale.

Well, there are many who devoutly coincide with the " old woman " theory. In the notice of Kansas, he quotes our remarks on " objection," and then inquires: " If there is a ballot for each degree, what becomes of its secrecy? How are you to ascertain either the objection or the objector?" To which we answer: Let the law be adopted, if it is not in the code, that when a brother objects to the advancement of an Entered Apprentice or a Fellow Craft, he must file his objection in writing, and thereupon if there appears good reason to believe that the candidate has

APPENDIX.

February,

been guilty of unmasonic acts, let charges and specifications be preferred and a legal trial follow ; at its conclusion, if the accused is proved guilty as alleged, led the law be enforced; but if guiltless, let him be advanced. This, however, is not the law in Kansas. The old rule yet obtains.

TERRITORY OF ARIZONA. Ninth annual, Phcenix, November 11-13, 1890. Grand Master GEORGE J. EOSKRUGE wasted no part of his address upon eulogies of masonry. On the contrary, he devoted the greater portion to such matters as would, if provided for by legislation, immediately advance the welfare of their lodges by preventing the recurrence of bad or inefficient work. He presented requests from the Grand Lodges of New South Wales and New Zealand asking for recognition. He decided that seven or more Master Masons were required for the transaction of business in a lodge and the election of candidates. That is the general, if not the universal, rule in all American jurisdictions. In Kansas no business can be transacted in a lodge unless there are present at least seven Master Masons, who are members of such lodge and entitled to vote therein. He recommended amendments to their Constitution and regulations as follows: To define the territorial rights of lodges; to interdict the voting in Grand Lodge of Past Masters who had acquired that title in other jurisdictions; to authorize the Grand Secretary to publish the names of suspended members of lodges up to the time when the Grand Lodge reports were given to the printer; and to provide against the election of a Warden as Master unless proficient in the Master's work. The Committee on Jurisprudence, to whom his recommendations were referred, after approving the decision, reported the following amendments: No lodge shall receive and act upon t h e petition of an applicant for the degrees of masoury, or any of them, whose residence is nearer, in a geographical line', to some other lodge of this jurisdiction t h a n the one to which application is made, w i t h o u t t h e u n a n i m o u s consent of such nearest lodge. That Past Masters of o t h e r jurisdictions who shall affiliate with a lodge in this jurisdiction, shall be carried on the roll of Past Masters, but shall not be entitled to vote in this Grand Lodge, as provided in Sec. 20. That the Grand Secretary be instructed a n d empowered to amend the list of members of the subordinate lodges, published with the Grand Lodge Proceedings, so as to show the members suspended and expelled at time of going to press. That hereafter no Master shall be installed u n t i l he shall present to the installing officer a certificate from t h e Grand Lecturer or a Past Master of this jurisdiction, showing his ability to confer the degrees of masonry in accordance with our rituaL .

The Grand Lecturer reported that his services had not been called for by any lodge, whence he inferred that each lodge had a " masonic light" competent to satisfy all requirements.

1891-92-

APPENDIX.

Adopting the report of the Committee on Jurisprudence, Grand Lodge recognized the Grand Lodge of New South Wales, but in the -absence of necessary documents referred the New Zealand matter to "the Committee on Correspondence for report at the next annnal. Grand Master CHBYNEY, after installation, made a short speech. Among others he made the following remarks personal to himself: My b r e t h r e n have indeed made my masonic advancement most rapid ; but a little more t h a n four years have elapsed since I was first brought from darkness to see t h e light by which masons work. It I shall succeed in some small degree in dischargi n g the duties with which you have intrusted me, it will be because I have earnestly â&#x20AC;˘tried to follow that light upon the counsel of those who have preceded me, and upon t h e advice and assistance of my co-laborers in the Grand Lodge I must largely depend.

Well, well, Bro. C, reading, thought, with a high sense of justice, will carry you through and ensure you the plauditâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;" well done."

ARKANSAS. Fifty-first annual, Little Rock, November 18-19, 1890. Grand Master SORRELS delivered an address which would pass muster . in any jurisdiction. The circumr,tances and moral condition of the fraternity, during the year then closing, were summarized as follows: The past year has been one of great prosperity upon all the lines of material :growth a n d industry. Peace has prevailed throughout o u r borders; although a political campaign of unusual intensity of heat and activity has but recently closed, no perceptible injury has been inflicted upon masonry. â&#x20AC;˘ The time honored principles of our noble Institution has stood us well in hand, and its wise and conservative spirit has been useful, and was needed many times and In many places, to temper and lone down the angry passions t h a t heated political debate is too ready to provoke. if

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He granted special dispensations for the accomplishment of purposes Tiow common in the masonic world, and also eleven dispensations to open new lodges. Six decisions were reported. We give the fifth : A d i m i t of it-ielf is no evidence that its possessor is a mason, and an applicant for -affiliation should present satisfactory evidence that h e is a Master Mason before his petition is received by the lodge T h e C o m m i t t e e o n J u r i s p r u d e n c e , c o m p o s e d of P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r s , gave the subjoined opiuion which was adopted by G r a n d L o d g e : Your committee are of opinion that a dimit of itself is evidence that some one bearing the name therein, was at the time of the date of the dimit, a Master Mason in ^ o o d standing, and a petition accompanied by such d i m i t should be received by any

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lodge to which it is presented, and referred to a committee; but such committee should not report favorably upon such petition until they have examined the applicant, and proved him to be a Master Mason iu due form, and to be the person named in thedimit and otherwise worthy, and DO one should recommend such a petition until satisfied of like facts. W e deem t h e latter opinion correct, since it indicates n o t h i n g discourteous or unfair to a n y one eoncerned. T h e s i x t h decision was in a n s w e r to t h e question, w h e t h e r a lodge could, with or w i t h o u t a dispensation, confer t h e degrees on an applicant on S u n d a y . At some length, h e b o t h logically and eloquently decides in t h e negative. T h e interrogator h a v i n g r e m a r k e d t h a t c h u r c h e s frequently did work r e q u i r i n g as m u c h m a n u a l labor as conferring degrees. G r a n d Master SOKRELS made t h e s h a r p p o i n t in his answer, t h a t c h u r c h e s did n o t perform such services for fees n o r any k i n d of compensation. W e had supposed i t well understood by t h e fraternity at large, t h a t every kind of labor in lodges was interdicted on S u n d a y , except t h e burial of t h e dead, b e c a u s e t h o u g h m a s o n r y is a moral, it is n o t a religious I n stitution. T h e C o m m i t t e e on J u r i s p r u d e n c e endorsed this a n d t h e other decisions, except as above m e n t i o n e d , a n d they were a p p r o v e d b y t h e G r a n d Body. T h e i r M u t u a l Eelief Association was p r e s e n t e d as deserving of confidence, a n d b r e t h r e n n o t insured were earnestly advised to enroll t h e m selves as m e m b e r s . ' G r a n d Secretary HEMPSTEAD reported an increase to t h e Grand Lib r a r y of 251 volumes, chiefly works of general literature, d o n a t e d by the trustees of St. J o h n ' s College on t h e sale of t h a t i n s t i t u t i o n . T h e G r a n d Orator, C. C. H A N B Y , delivered a n excellent address. F r o m t h e concluding p a r t we excerpt this p a r a g r a p h : Like some h u g h rock in mid ocean, around which the billows dash, foam and break, masonry stands amid the contentions and strife of m a n k i n d . As the needle tot h e pole she watches t h e o b j e c t of her mission, and as the storm of dissension and strife thickens, sl^e, with a means more powerful than a mighty army quietly enters the arena, and never faltering, b u t pressing on with a calm but firm mien, breasts them all. She appeals to t h e inborn principle of right and justice in man, forcing h i m to ever remember the t i m e when h e first bowed at the sacred altar. She comes out conqueror. The great leveler of m a n k i n d , she has no favorites, but all her acts and deeds are for humanity.

I n accordance with t h e report of t h e p r o p e r committee, charters were voted to fourteen lodges, and a dispensation to petitioners to o p e n a new lodge; A good deal of business was transacted, b u t only of local i m p o r t a n c e . No R e p o r t on Correspondence was made.

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CALIFORNIA. Forty-first annual, San Francisco, October 14-17, 1890. Grand Master ESTEE delivered a short address, nearly one-fourth of which was devoted to a presentation of the claims of masonry and t h e duties of its members. Of the condition of the Order, he said: The Order in t h i s jurisdiction is prosperous and peaceful — n o differences e x i s t in the brotherhood. Within t h e year six new lodges under dispensation have been formed. Our siclc and distressed have been cared for and assisted. The various Boards of Relief as a rule have done their full duty. Indeed, I cannot speak too kindly of t h e work thus done by them.

In respect to dues, salaries and fees, he made several suggestions,: recommending that the minimum fee for the degrees be reduced from $50.00 to $30.00. He descanted on the evil of a "black-book," as follows: Referring to a subject which has hitherto received some attention from t h e Grand Lodge, I venture to call it again to your consideration, namely, the keeping of a blackbook. I t is not w i s e ^ nor is it just— to publish throughout the masonic jurisdiction, the names of all persons who have been rejected for t h e degrees in masonry. Often such rejection is t h e result of hasty or inconsiderate action on t h e part of a brother — in other instances some brother may have an objection against the petitioner w h i c h , in itself, is nothing against t h e moral character or social standing of the applicant. And again, we have no right to blacken t h e fair fame of any man or render h i m less valuable as a citizen. . The only object is to protect the Order against the admission of bad men, not to injure a n y good m a n . This remedy is within our reach w i t h o u t resorting to a broad and far-reaching publication which, in itself, can do no good a n d may do much harm. I earnestly recommend to the committee to which this may b e referred, a careful consideration of the matter, with the hope that something may b e done to remedy the evil.

Though this subject and that of minimum fees was referred to a special committee, we fail to find any report thereon. Such rulings as he made, being in accord with the settled law of that jurisdiction, he did not deem it necessary to load his report with their repetition. He announced the demise of CHAHLES MORTON RADCLIFFE, Past

Grand Master, who was at the head of the fraternity in 1853. An equally unpleasant duty was it to inform the Grand Lodge that Grand Secretary ABELI., for the first time in thirty-five years, was unable to be present by reason of severe illness. That distinguished brother was eulogized as follows: I cannot find words strong enough to express my sense of obligation to h i m or t o bear to him, in his confinement at home, t h e extent of t h e gratitude of t h e brethren within this jurisdiction for the e m i n e n t services which he has rendered in t h e great office h e has held for over a third of a century. Even now, in his infirmities, h e fills the first place among t h e leading masons of our country. He has done more to build up masonry on t h e Pacific slope than any other man. He was here in the infancy of this Grand Body, and for thirty-five yeai-s h e has stood at the helm of the masonic s h i p and guided its course. One by one of his early and old-time masonic associates have crossed to the other shore, until he a n d Past Grand Master STEVESSON are left a l m o s t

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alone among the founders of masonry in California. In masonry the good that men do lives after them, so our illustrious brother has not lived in vain. May his days be lengthened and may he continue to receive the merited rewards due the good and faithful servants in the Order. Bro. GEORGE JOHNSON, Assistant Grand Secretary, prepared and presented the report for his principal. One lodge surrendered its charter, and six new lodges were chartered at this communication. ' Bro. JACOB VOORSAGER, Grand Orator, delivered a very eloquent oration, which embraced views of the lessons taught since the days of the widow's son. We have read few papers which seemed better suited to the wants of masons of our time than his fine discourse. By it all can profit, while young and inexperienced brethren will not fail to gain many a hint for the right conduct of their civil and masonic lives. From the report of the Committee on Returns, it appears that eighty-three lodges â&#x20AC;&#x201D;more than one-third of the whole number â&#x20AC;&#x201D; did not confer a degree during the year. Of that number five had conferred no degrees in four years; nine had conferred none in three years; seventeen had conferred none in two years; and fifty-two had conferred none in one year. ^ In accordance with the report of the Committee on Finance, the sum of $1200.00 was appropriated towards the support of JONATHAN DRAKE STEVENSON, the first Grand Master of that jurisdiction, then ninety years of age; $480.00 to Past Grand Master JOHN ASHBY TUTT, the second Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of California; and a sum not exceeding $200.00, to be expended for a Grand Master's jewel, to be presented to the retiring Grand Master and his successors in office at the close of their several terms. Various other appropriations were recommended and adopted. The Report on Correspondence was prepared by Bro. WILLIAM A. ROBERTSON, who managed to review the Proceedings of fifty-four Grand Lodges within the space of sixty-three pages. It is to be hoped that the brevity of his performance pleased those who enjoined it. It reads smoothly, and, under the injunction, contains much more than under the (jircumstances could have been,expected. Having in former reports had the same Proceedings under consideration,'we refrain from making extracts except his suggestion to remedy " the lack of uniformity " in masonic laws and usages. He says: All who are at all familiar with the subject realize the great advantage that would accrue if a dozen mooted questions could be amicably adjusted so t h a t no wrong m i g h t be done either to the Craft at large or to au individual brother. Let each Grand Jurisdiction select an able representative, whose heart is in the work. Let the delegates convene at such time and place as may be agreed upon, and, after a thorough discussion of the subject, make such recommendations as the interests of the Order d e m a n d . Each Grand Jurisdiction could then act upon said recommendations, and while a few m i g h t not adopt them as a whole many others would,and even the miuority would make partial concessions, thereby bringing a b o u t a degree of .uniformity t h a t can be attained in no other way.

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We call his attention to the criticisms which followed, nay, also preceded, the congress of masons held but a few years since in Chicago, to convince him that no body of masons could probably be assembled whose suggestions or recommendations would gain a patient hearing or secure anything like acquiescence. The fact is, each Grand Lodge is a law-giver unto itself, and will not brook a change contrary to its own notions — a thing not to be anticipated while existing prejudices last.

COLORADO. • Thirtieth annual, Denver, September 16-17, 1890. Grand Master WM. T. BRIDWELI/S address covers twenty-seven pages, and includes more than that number of topics. The condition of the lodges for the year past was reported as follows: It affords me pleasure to be able to congratulate both the Grand Lodge a n d the constituent lodges upon the general prosperity of t h e Craft and the exalted position masonry has attained in our jurisdiction. With but few exceptions, peace, harmony and prosperity prevail in our lodges, while oar relations with all other Grand Jurisdictions continue perfectly harmonious.

Due tribute was paid to the memory of deceased brethren of other jurisdictions. Fortunately no member of Grand Lodge was summoned during the year to lay aside the cares of life and appear in the realms of the unknown. Several representatives to and from the Grand Lodge were appointed. Four lodges were duly constituted. He granted dispensations to •open and form seven new lodges and nine special ones for various purposes. In six instances he authorized public installation. Amendments to the By-Laws of eleven lodges and entire codes of two others were approved. Among other dispensations refused, was one to permit the second and third degrees to be conferred on a candidate without requiring an •exhibit of proficiency in the first degree. Eight lodges were permitted to move to new halls. The Committee on Jurisprudence in their report approved seventeen •of the twenty-one decisions reported, modified the remainder, and then their report was adopted. Grand Master visited nine lodges, and with one exception found the Craft prosperously engaged in masonic labors. The exception was in consequence of little differences, which he settled and laft the lodge in condition to warrant the expectation of prosperity. Learning that several of the .lodges were not conforming to the approved rituals, he requested the Grand Lecturer to visit them; that official complied and aided them to enter on the straight way. Attention was directed to the need of legislation to provide for the appointment of a librarian and define his duties.

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He reported that the fund toward a Masonic Home amounted to S4,000, and earnestly besought the active cooperation of the fraternity to help increase it, until it amounted to enough for the establishment of a Home. At the afternoon session, Past Grand Master GREENLEAF read the oration of Bro. HORACE T . D E LONG, Grand Orator, who was unavoidably absent. The author touched upon a variety of subjects. Of the prime virtue, "charity," he said: Charity is t h a t virtue which enables us, u n d e r all circumstances, to place the best possible Interpretation upon the lives and conduct of o u r fellows. It is diametrically opposed to selfishness and is the only true safeguard to personal ambition. While i t is not averse to honest criticism, it stifles t h e tongue of r u m o r and smothers the low whispers of suspicion. When the chilly clouds of misfortune come within the horizon of auy brother and begin to spread over his clear skies; aye, when the sun of his fair n a m e is hid behind the deep blackness of evil reports, then charity, with her broad m a n t l e of brotherly love, covers t h e scene and waits for the light of truth to disperse t h e darkness of doubt, and for justice to weigh in her even balance all the evidence, and mete out reward or punishment as the case m a y demand. T h i n k of the sighs and. sobs and h e a r t a c h e s ; think of the hours of grief and pain, t h a t could have been saved the h u m a n family merely by practicing this noble virtue. It was at our sacred altar, on bended knees before GOD and our brethreu, that w e pledged ourselves to each other faithfully to discharge all the duties that the broadest charity can possibly cover. Let us look to it, then, t h a t when the Supreme Grand Master, who governs the whole world with greater regularity than the sun governs t h e day or the moon governs t h e night, calls us from our temporary labors on earth t o eternal refreshments in the Paradise above, he shall not find t h a t we have been derelict in keeping o u r solemn obligations or in discharging any of the duties required a t our h a n d s .

Charters were voted to six of the lodges under dispensation. The clever Report on Correspondence was prepared by Bro. LAWRENCE N. GREENLEAF, Past Grand Master. It embraces reviews of the Proceedings of forty-nine Grand Lodges, Kansas (1890) being one. Under Canada we find the following, a dissent from the views of Grand Master WALKEM, touching physical qualifications: Masonic qualifications are noiessentiallydifferen t i n our day from what they were in the remote past. They then, as now, composed a triad â&#x20AC;&#x201D; physical, intellectual and moral, the symbolical application of which is found in the three degrees, the first of which relates to t h e physical, the second to the intellectual and the third to the moral. The physical requirement is not an heirloom from operative masonry adopted as a safeguard against such as might become a b u r d e n , for m a n y of t h e physically Imperfect have been a m o n g the wealthiest of men and therefore in no danger of becoming objects of charitable solicitude. They were excluded for asymbolical reason and no other, and nom a n or body of m e n can modify or change t h a t requirement without removing a landmark which t h e fathers have .set u p . When masonry became wholly speculative thi^ r e q u i r e m e n t was still retained in the old constitutions: If it had only to do with operative masonry and Was not a part of our symbolism, why was it not e x p u n g e d ? Because ANDERSON, PAYNE, DESAGUUERS, and other intellectual lights of that period knew its esoteric significance in the masonic symbolism.

AVithout entering into a discussion of this theme which almost has become stale, we simply remark as we have done before that in our judgment a candidate should not be rejected if so physically perfect that h e can readily comply with all the exactions of the private work.

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Under Illinois, he pays marked attention to Bro. ROBBINS, whom he pays back in his own coin. Our Proceedings for 1890, receive courteous notice. We are glad to note Bro. GREENLEAF'S trenchant opposition to the Cerneau Rite and its propagandists-, who thus far have proved themselves hostile to every branch of recognized masonry, and the arrant abettors of strife and discord. During tlie year Grand Lodge held two special communications: the first to dedicate the Masonic Temple in Denver, and the second to lay the corner-stone of the State Capitol. It is unnecessary to say more than that the services were up to the high marTi of intelligent masonry and gave great satisfaction to the Craft and the numerous throng of spectators. Both events will become bright landmarks in the history of masonry in Colorado.

COLORADO. Thirty-first annual, Denver, September 15-16, 1891. We feel under obligations to Bro. ED. C. PAKMELEE, Grand Secretary, lor a copy of their Grand Lodge Proceedings this year, which enables us to incorporate an abstract of the same in our forthcoming report. Grand Lodge having been opened in Ample Form, Grand Master ERNEST L'NEVE FOSTER proceeded to deliver his address, a paper of

much interest at home and abroad. Of their condition, he was pleased to say; The past year has been one of no unusual importance. The Craft in this jurisdiction has been steadily growing, keeping pace with t h e commonwealth. Some new lodges have been started under auspicious circumstances, and the old lodges are prospering, so far as I have been able to learn. There has been no serious matters of dissension among the Craft, though some matters of jurisdiction have been called to my attention, all of which have been settled without trouble. The physical structure of o u r State is such that the old air-line boundary of jurisdiction often works a hardship, and makes it inconvenient for persons to petition the nearest lodge, since high mountain ranges may intervene and make the further lodge in distance the most accessible. 5 u c h was the case in one instance brought to my attention, and which you may be <3alled upon to consider.

While Grand Lodge had been spared, sixty-five brethren in the State had been called to enjoy the realities of a higher life. He notes the fact that Bro. EDMUND T. STONE, of Ivew Mexico, who, in 1874, was Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Colorado, had passed away. He officially visited twenty-five lodges, on which occasions in most instances work was done, and in some cases he rendered assistance. He was able to state that generally the lodges were fully up in the work of that jurisdiction. He laid the corner-stone of a school building and that of a hos-' pital, and his proxy laid the corner-stone of another school building.

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By his proxies five lodges were constituted, officials installed in three lodges and irregularities healed in one case. Six lodges were permitted to change locations, and five dispensations were issued to form and open new lodges. Seventeen special dispensations were granted lodges for various purposes, which are common in most jurisdictions, two only being refused. One of them was the refusal to permit a lodge to appear on Memorial Day, for reasons assigned by his predecessors. He reported eighteen decisions. One was disapproved and three modified by the Committee on Jurisprudence, and then all were adopted. Under the sub-head, "Grand Secretary," he advised as follows: The ofBce of Grand Secretary is one of the greatest importance to a Grand Lodge, and I t h i n k the time has now arrived in the history of this Grand Body when this ofBce . should be permanently located at Denver. The Temple Association of Denver has placed at our service suitable quarters in their building, with vaults in the basement, where the records and archives can be securely kept. Our Grand Secretary has had these quarters suitably, furnished, and they will be found most convenient for the use of the Grand Officers in general. The conipensation of the Grand Secretary should now be so arranged that in connection with the Grand Royal Arch Chapter and Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Colorado, h e can devote all his time to the performance of these duties.

Grand Lodge took him at his word; the office of Grand Secretary is now in the Masonic Temple, Denver, and his salary $1,200.00 per annum. Upon the favorable report of the Committee on Returns and Work, charters were granted to four lodges U. D. Grand Secretary PARMBLEE submitted a fine report, in which, how-: ever, he was compelled to notice the failure of certain lodges to comply with the laws of Grand Lodge. Bro. W. L. BUSH delivered a well-prepared oration. From it we transcribe the following: If we would be freemasons in thought, word and action, as well as in name, we m u s t look deeper t h a n the ritual. We must study the true meaning of the beautiful symbols and ceremonies of the Order. With a true knowledge of these ever in our minds, that our lives may be controlled and guided by them, we will be bound together in an universal brotherhood, seeking only the greatest good for ourselves and our fellow man. No one claims t h a t all masons reach t h e high ideal contemplated and t a u g h t by t h e fraternity. Perfection on earth has never yet been attained. We do claim, however, t h a t it exercises a benefieent influence on its members, and that the world is better for its existence. No m a n can kneel at t h e altar and take the several masonic obligations, and hear the several masonic lectures, without being benefited thereby, and through t h e m be encouraged to a better and more useful life.

In accordance with the report of the Committee on Correspondence, Bro. L. N. GREENLEAF, the following Grand Bodies were recognized : The United Grand Lodge of Victoria, the Grand Lodge of South Australia, and the Grand Lodge of Tasmania; and the Grand Lodge of masons recently organized in Ohio was regarded, and properly so, as a spurious and clandestine body. The Committee on Appeals and Grievances reported three cases in which their findings were not very complimentary to the lodges whence they came.

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Under the caption, "Afterwards," Grand Secretary reports that about 250 brethren partook of refreshments in the banquet hall, enlivened by toasts, speeches and music. Bro. L. N. GREENLEAF presented the Report on Correspondence. The Proceedings of fifty-three masonic Grand Lodges are courteously reviewed, and it is very creditable to him and the Grand Lodge which he represents. In the review of Illinois he mentions Bro. BOBBINS' objections to the remarks of Grand Master TODD, in reference to the so-called masonic bodies, and then comments in this wise: He seems to ignore the fact that the purpose of a masonic union, like any other, is to unite, otherwise it is a mere rope of sand. When t h e contending branches of the Scottish Rite settled their differences in 1867 and united under the name of the Supreme Council of the Northern Jurisdiction, it was believed to be a p e r m a n e n t and indissoluble u n i o n ; as much so as t&at of the Ancients and Moderns in England or that effected by the rival Grand Lodges in New York State a few years since. To ignore such a union and admit that it is within the power of malcontents and schemers to tear asunder the bond of peace and open afresh controversies and dissensions long since healed, is to strike at the very root of the stability of all masonic bodies. The integrity of Craft, Capitular, Cryptic, Templar and Scottish Rite organizations are alike involved. There may be wonderful creatures in n a t u r e whose dissevered parts are capable of reproducing new organisms, but masonry, though it has enrolled arithmetic as one of the seven liberal arts and sciences, can point to no such multipliers! The expelled or cut-off mason is powerless to form a new lodge. The Inspector-General, similarly situated, cannot evolve a new Supreme Council. The abortive attempt to do so has resulted in the excrescence â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Cerneauism, a commingled mass of falsehood, forgery and fraud. It is without warrant or authority, without recognition the world over, and therefore without the pale of masonry, If, therefore, Bro. R., you believe in the binding force of the union above referred to, and that the territory was already occupied by the two Supreme Councils who held possession and exercised full jurisdiction, how can you regard Cerneauism other than an interloper? We have never advocated severe disciplinary legislation, as it is still questionable whether Grand Lodges have the authority, even if so disposed, to proceed to this extent. We believe the time has arrived, however, when Grand Lodges should make an authoritative declaration as to what they recognize as legitimate masonic organizations. That is to do that openly which they have always done covertly or tacitly, as was shown in our last report. Such action would be in the n a t u r e of legal information, for the guidance of Master Masons in their respective jurisdictions, and would thus put them on their guard against designing charlatans and impostors. Those who, in the face of such a declaration, should defiantly join organizations which their Grand Lodge refused to countenance, would simply be in the same category as if they had joined any other non-masonic society, and their " sting " having been removed, they might exercise their " buzzing " propensities to their fullest extent, being powerless for harm. Brother ROBBINS is something of a clairvoyant in devining the thoughts of others. Referring to Grand Master TODD, he says: " He knows that all the masonry there is in Colorado is organized under the Grand Lodge of Colorado, the supreme authority in masonry m that State, and that any bodies there professing to derive their authority from any other source, cannot be masonic bodies, although they may be composed of masons." We are not certain that he knows anything of the kind, the Grand Lodge of Colorado having recognized other masonic bodies. If he had said Symbolic or Craft Masonry, he would have been more correct in his assumption. The common usage of a century has justified the use of the word " masonic '* by organizations other than the lodge, and since it is likely to p r o v e d " s t a y e r " we fear Bro. R.'s efforts to eliminate it will prove abortive. He ought, at his time of life, have

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at least a well grounded suspicion that there is some masonry beyond the lodge. He has known masons prominent in Craft Masonry, whose names are household words, who have united with other masonic bodies and continued their connection therewith through life. Is it reasonable to suppose they would have done so unless they had found such amplifications of the teachings of Craft Masonry as appealed to their intelligence and sound judgment. Is not the testimony of thousands of such men in whom Bro.R. has confidence, a sufficient" voucher" for the masonic character and purpose of those organizations. Why not then denounce imposture in whatever guise itshows itself, whether in clandestine lodge or clandestine Supreme Council. Onr Proceedings for 1891 receive fraternal notice. After q u o t i n g o u r r e m a r k s c o n c e r n i n g Bro. H . P . H. BROMWELL, h e s a y s : We would say in reply that the honor was bestowed as an expression of the uni-versal love and esteem which is entertained for Bro. BROMWELL by the entire Craft of , this jurisdiction. It accords to him all the rights and privileges of the Grand I^odge, except the right of ballot. We do not understand that a Past Grand Master, moving to another jurisdictiou and affiliating therein, has the same rights in the Grand Lodge that he formerly enjoyed. The practice doubtless varies, but we are not sufficiently well inforfned to give a positive answer. T h e t h e o r y , which we t h i n k h e will find sustained b y t h e ablest m a s o n i c writers, is t h a t freemasonry being universal, a b r o t h e r carries w i t h h i m , in w h a t e v e r jurisdiction h e may reside, t h e h o n o r s a n d r a n k h e may have gained in a n y o t h e r jurisdiction. Referring to t h a t n o n d e s c r i p t â&#x20AC;&#x201D; t h e Past Master's Degree â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Bro. GREENLEAF says:

Though this degree has been thrown out bodily, as it were, in this jurisdiction, still there are some good reasons for its retention, it is certain that it was always an accompaniment or pre-requisite to the ceremony of installation, and it is possible the Grand Lodge, at some future time, may reconsider its former action. Originally t h e r e w a s n o such degree, b u t a little instruction to t h e Fellow Craft w h i c h h a d for t h e year been elected Master of a lodge. S u b s e q u e n t l y it was raised to t h e dignity of a degree, w h i c h has b e e n c u l t i v a t e d i n s o m e jurisdictions, b u t like a sickly p l a n t h a s been cast o u t as r u b b i s h in o t h e r s . T h e inconsistency a n d a b s u r d i t y of t h e performance is manifest w h e n it is observed t h a t t h e degree is conferred o n a b r o t h e r before h e h a s become, b y lapse of t i m e a n d service, a P a s t Master, a n d still more so w h e n , in anticipation of a n official vacancy, it is conferred on t h e t h r e e first officers of a lodge, t h e only ones eligible to t h e so-called degree. I t is n o t recognized i n t h e G r a n d Lodge of K a n s a s , only t h e t h r e e degrees of Symbolic Masonry, to-wit: those of M.-.M.-., F.-.G.-. a n d E.-. A.'. W e a r e glad to learn t h a t t h e t h i n g " h a s b e e n t h r o w n out b o d i l y " in Colorado, a n d hope it will stay o u t for all t i m e , as we t r u s t i t will in Kansas. M a n y m o r e i t e m s of interest we m a r k e d to enrich o u r report, b u t space is o v e r r u n , and we bid o u r esteemed b r o t h e r good-by for a twelve month.

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COJflSrECTICUT. One hundred and third annual, New Haven, January 21-22, 1891. The Proceedings are illustrated with engraved portraits of the retiring Grand Master, CLARK BUCKINGHAM, and Past Grand Master E D . B . ROWE.

On June 24, 1890, an emergent communication of Grand Lodge vv'as held in Bethel to dedicate the new Masonic Hall of Eureka Lodge, No. 83. After the usual inspection, an appropriate ode was sung, which was followed by an historical a d d r e s s e s solid composition of facts and figures that in time will be prized for the interesting data contained. An ode was next in order, and during the intervals of the dedicatory services an ode was sung. The dedicatory prayer being concluded, an interesting address was delivered. From it, we extract the following for the perusal of all, but especiall}' for those brethren who say " masonry is the only religion they want: " Are there elements in freemasonry that spring from eternal verities, a n d which will commend it to m e n whatever be the transient phases of social organizations? In answering this question, notice first, that freemasonry is a systeih by which moral t r u t h is taught by symbol. I say moral t r u t h . Masonry is not a religion. It distinctly a n d positively disclaims the conception that it is a vehicle of salvation for o u r fallen race. It recognizes the truth that its work is o n a different plane from t h a t of the c h u r c h . Only a very ill-informed mason will make the absurd statement that his masonic lodge is a good enough church for him. The lodge is not a c h u r c h a t all. It does n o t purport to be. True, it recognizes the t r u t h that there can be no sound, enduri n g system of ethics that does not rest in the-last analysis upon t h e authority of a holy, supreme, moral governor of the universe. Masons are therefore taught from t h e very beginning to reverence and adore the eternal, immortal, invisible, and only wise GOD. The lodge recognizes the kindred t r u t h that there can be n o inspiring ethical elements in a n y system that places m a n on a level with the beast, which when it turns to dust again yields its spirit downward to the earth. Masonry therefore constantly reminds its votary thjat when his dust returns to t h e earth as it was, t h e spirit shall return to GOD who ;gave it, there to be judged i n righteousness for t h e deeds done i n t h e body. Belief in the immortality of t h e soul is a fundamental tenet of t h e Order. The lodge also recognizes t h e Holy Bible as a perfect storehouse of the sublimest a n d most precious moral truths. It therefore places the holy book as its great central light,.blazing with purej t moral effulgence upon t h e altar, as the sun in the heavens at its meridian height burns with dazzling radiance upon the altar of the natural solar system. These truths, religion a n d morals hold in common. It is true that no atheist, deist, infidel, or agnostic can be a mason. But the rejection of such persons is n o t upon the ground t h a t their creed is irreligious, b u t that it is essentially and necessarily unmoral. Masonry takes the hand of the neophyte and leads him through the mazes of conduct, which MATTHEW ARNOLD says is "three-fourths of life," until h e stands at the portals of t h e temple of religion. Then she relinquishes her hold b u t bids her charge go still higher under the guidance of GOD'S evangelists. She craves no greater boon t h a n to be recognized n o t as a minister of religion, but as a true and earnest hand-maid of religion.

Grand Lodge having been opened in ample form, the following beautiful ode by Bro. JOSEPH K . WHEELER, was sung: Come, let our anthems rise, And pierce t h e vaulted skies, , To H i m above: Let all our voices blend. Our joyful song ascend To Him, our truest friend, The God of love.

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Come, let our voices raise, Our earnest prayer and praise, With pure desire; - That heaven's sacred dower, May consecrate this hour. With true celestial power, A flaming fire. Father, to Thee we bring Our h u m b l e offering With one accord; O! m a y we through this day, In all we do or say. To Thee all honor pay, JEHOVAH, Lord.

Grand Master BUCKINGHAM'S address fills eleven pages, and was devoted to subjects chiefly of local concern. The death of Bros. NATHAN DIKEMAN, Past Grand Sentinel, and that of JAMES E . GOER, Grand Senior Deacon, were announced. He gave a summary of the reports of the District Deputies, from which it appears that, with few exceptions, the lodges are steadily at work and fairly prosperous. He visited ten lodges, installed the officers of four, and granted twenty special dispensations. He made the following decision, which was approved by the Committee on Jurisprudence, and adopted by Grand Lodge: Thelodgefirst receiving the petition of a candidate acquires jurisdiction over him, a n d holds such jurisdiction until it releases it. The candidate forfeits his right to initiation, but t h e lodge forfeits nothing. If the lodge had rejected the candidate, it would not be contented t h a t the other lodge could accept h i m without its (consent. The principle is the same In each case. The candidate has submitted himself to the jurisdiction of t h e lodge, a n d t h a t jurisdiction cannot be taken away w i t h o u t its consent.

This, we are happy to say, is not the law in Kansas. Our statute reads thus: " When a lodge has rejected a petitioner for the mysteries of masonry, or for advancement, it shall not be deemed to have acquired exclusive, or any continuous jurisdiction by reason of having refused to accept him." From his conclusion the following: In conclusion, I wish to call the attention of the Craft to some of the errors that I have found the past year creeping into our time-honored Institution, to-wit; such as assembling together as a lodge to perform masonic labor upon a d a y t h a t is strictly proh i b i t e d by our laws, and contrary to our masonic teachings, also in imitating other organizations which have for their motive a beneficiary purpose, where they have to resort to means we as masons could not consistently with o u r masonic teachings adopt. It is a well known fact to us all, that the foundation-stone of freemasonry is morality and virtue, and it is our duty, each and every one of us, as masons to see that no act of our own, or jointly by our lodge, should Introduce or countenance a n y t h i n g t h a t has any tendency towards immorality.

We suppose Grand Master BUCKINGHAM alluded to masonic work on Sunday. Masons must be very forgetful of their obligations or grosslj' indifferent to their sanctity, who will assemble and work on a day when labor is forbidden by the civil law, and thus bring disrepute on the In-

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stitution of which they are members and whose laws they have voluntarily pledged themselves to maintain. Ju.st such members are they who have directly brought odium on their own lodge, and indirectly on the fraternity at large. The cure of this evil is not far to find: charges, specifications, due trial, and if the defendant is found guilty, suspension or expulsion. Severe and protracted illness prevented the preparation of a Report on Correspondence, and at the suggestion of the correspondent, Bro. JOSEPH K . WHEELER, it was omitted to make room for matter of more importance, which he explained as follows: We are just entering our second century, and for several years our lodges will be celebrating their centennial anniversaries. Would it not be well to place on our printed records the names of petitioners for charter of every lodge in t h e State, the date of issue, where located, and by whom signed, that the record may not be destroyed. In some instances this data is lost, the charters having been burned and can never be replaced.

Appended to the returns of the respective lodges were the matters suggested in the above extract and thus a record is made which will endure while masonry in that State, at least, exists.

DEJLAWAKE. Eighty-fourth annual, Wilmington, October 1-2, 1890. The address of Grand Master JAMES S. DOBB was a neatly prepared docuinent. Very few questions were sent up for answer or decision, which fact he thought was creditable to the lodges, since it showed that the members were learning the laws and usages, and therefore were not appealing to the Grand Master for light upon subjects which could be gained therefrom. Under "Visitations," he said: I have visited every lodge in this jurisdiction, at least once, during t h e past masonic year, and have found the officers and members zealous, and noted an increased activity and prosperity. Most of our lodges are busy, some Of them particularly so. One hundred and twenty-five masons entered during the year in this small jurisdiction, speaks for itself, and it is not necessary for any comment from me, only t h a t they are the proper material.

Some space is devoted to "Uniform Work." Though for years the subject had been brought forward, nothing promising the needed reform was effected until the current year, when a committee competent and willing was found, who, as rapidly as surroundings would permit, organized a lodge of instruction, and thereby perfected the work as far as time would permit. Within the coming year it was expected that the whole work would be finished, and the only question then to be solved would be as to the best method of communicating it to the lodges. To accomplish that purpose the Committee on the Addre.ss recommended that the State be divided into three masonic districts bv the Grand

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Master a n d an instructor a p p o i n t e d b y h i m , " s u b j e c t to his control and r e m o v a l . " T h e instructor, if practicable, to r e s i d e in his district, a n d m e e t t h e officers of the lodges t h e r e i n once in t h r e e m o n t h s , his actual •expenses in t h e performance of s u c h - d u t y to be p a i d by t h e G r a n d Lodge. T h i s was adopted, as was also t h e following, suggested b y t h e Grand Master: That, hereafter before the \V.-. Master and Wardens elect for any lodge In this .jurisdiction shall be installed, the M.". W.'. Grand Master shall be satisfied as to their proficiency in the duties of their several stations in the work of the lodge, and that the Grand Master is authorized to appoint a committee, of which the instructor having charge of said lodge shall be chairman, to examine the aforesaid olTioers and furnish him a certificate vouching for their proficiency, and should any such.ofBcers fail to •qualify and be installed at least thirty days before the meeting of the Grand Lodge, the then present officer.shall continue to perform the duties of said office until after the next annual election. G r a n d Master DOBB had t h e p l e a s u r e of p r e s e n t i n g Past G r a n d Masters DAVIDSON and MARSHALL w i t h a p p r o p r i a t e official jewels. Likenes-ses of Past G r a n d Master J O H N A. NICHOLSON a n d t h e prersiding G r a n d Master were p r e s e n t e d , accepted, ordered to be h u n g in t h e parlor, a n d u n a n i m o u s vote of t h a n k s t e n d e r e d those officials. Bro. L E W I S H . JACKSON, Past D e p u t y G r a n d Master a n d G r a n d "Chaplain, p r e s e n t e d the R e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e . Our Proceedings for 1890 receive kindly a t t e n t i o n . H e q u o t e s liberally, c o m m e n t s fairly, b u t n o t often n o r at much l e n g t h , y e t h e p r o d u c e s a r e p o r t for which his b r e t h r e n o u g h t to b e , and doubtless are, grateful.

DELAWARE. Bighty-flfth annual, W i l m i n g t o n , October 7 - 8 , 1'891. G r a n d Master JAMES S. DOBB delivered an address covering nine and a half pages, w h i c h was mainly limited to m a t t e r s of local importance. I n t h e preface, he a n n o u n c e d t h e d e a t h of Bro. JOHN OTTO, Past G r a n d Treasurer, of whose masonic life h e s a i d : Speaking from personal knowledge, I can say he was specially noted In this jurisdiction for his great attachment to our fraternity, and for his zeal and devotion to Its service. He was noted for his ability and willingness in Instructing and aiding younger masons In'their search for more masonic light, and was always ready to exemplify the work in any lodge when called upon. In the exemplificatiou of the work he was a master, as he was in anything in which he became interested. In his death the fraternity has lost a good member and an earnest worker, and his acquaintances a sincere friend. U n d e r " Decisions," a case was s u b m i t t e d to h i m for ruling, in substance as follows: A petition for initiation was presented to one of their lodges a n d referred to t h e usual c o m m i t t e e ; said committee at several t i m e s r e p o r t e d progress, b u t finally t h e c o m m i t t e e were s u m m o n e d to a p p e a r a t a t i m e fixed a n d make a final r e p o r t — six m o n t h s having lapsed since t h e y received the petition. T h e y a p p e a r e d a n d reported t h a t " in s o m e u n a c c o u n t a b l e m a n n e r t h e p e t i t i o n was lost," and since t h e y did n o t k n o w t h e contents of said petition, t h e y could n o t m a k e a fair report.

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and asked to be disubarged. A new committee was appointed, and then the Worshipful Master of the lodge sent up the request above noted. Grand Master DOBB, after reciting the facts contained in an official report from the lodge, ver3' properly decided as follows: The committee was not appointed to consider the regularity of the petition. The lodge decided that point when it received the petition and appointed the committee, and if the committee had never seen the petition it would make no difference whatever as to their performance of the duty assigned them, which was to investigate the character of the applicant, and his fitness to be made a mason and a member of Union Lodge. I would say, further, that the position of the committee in finally reporting the petition lost, and that therefore they were unable to make report upon it, after they had had-it in hand six months, and had on several occasions reported progress and asked for further time, is at least pecwiiar. My decision, therefore, is that u n d e r Article X, Section .S, Grand Lodge By-Laws, a petition regularly received can not be withdrawn, but must be balloted o n ; "and as the committee originally appointed has been discharged without making report on the matter referred to them, you will at once appoint a new committee to make the necessary investigation, and on the receipt of their report the.lodge will proceed to ballot on the application in regular order. The loss of the paper containing the application after it has been received by the lodge in no way effects the.status of the applicant, and is in no way material. The minutes of the lodge are the evidence t h a t the application was duly received.

In passing, we advise that said committee be sent to some legislative body wherein bills are presented which are to be killed, and have such bills committed to them; they would smother them under the name "progress," and there become more useful than in a masonic lodge. N. B. No charges for this advice. Grand Master visited some of the lodges in his district and had communication with all. He reported their condition satisfactory. Three special dispensations to enable lodges to shorten the time for conferring the degrees were granted. In strong terms he objected to lodges occupying premises jointly with other societies. A single lodge in the State had neglected to comply with the requirement of Grand Lodge, to-wit: to occupy quarters " dedicated to and used only for masonic purposes." Touching its neglect and the cause, he said: This Grand Lodge has been trifled with, and its order disregarded by DuPont Lodge in this matter. The members of this lodge, or a committee of its members, just before t h e communications of this Grand Body, profess great interest in complying with Its order, but have managed for three years to avoid compliance with its positive order. It is for you to say whether they shall continue to do so. I t h i n k I can understand why they p u t this subject off; in t h e hope and belief t h a t through some means they may be allowed to stay in their present quarters. I am credibly informed that quite a n u m b e r of the members of DuPont Lodge are also members of the society which owns the building, and with whom they occupy it jointly, and they naturally desire DuPont Lodge to continue its occupancy as a means of revenue and decreased costs to this other society of which they are members.

Grand Master DOBB urged Grand Lodge and the Committee on Address to act decisivelj' in the matter. The latter in their report concurred in the views of the Grand Master, but as the matter was before the Grand Body, in obedience to the summons the three first officers appeared

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before G r a n d Lodge, a n d t h e Worshipful Master stated t h a t t h e y h a d m a d e efforts t o procure q u a r t e r s for t h e separate occupancy of their lodge b u t unsuccessful!}'. T h e n , however, t h e y h a d " p o s i t i v e a.ssnrance" t h a t t h e y could h a v e a room March 25,1892. On motion. Grand Lodge g r a n t e d t h e lodge o n e year to comply with t h e law, on condition of its m a k i n g " e v e r y possible effort t o o b t a i n n e w a n d separate quarters." ( j r a n d Master DOBB informed t h e G r a n d Body t h a t t h e lodges of Wilm i n g t o n w i t h t h e aid of G r a n d Lodge h a d provided a bed in each of t h e hospitals of t h a t city for t h e u s e of masons. H e r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t m e a s u r e s b e t a k e n to c o n t i n u e t h e fund for t h a t purpose. G r a n d Master DOBB, u n d e r " A p p e a l s , " reported a n appeal from o n e of their lodges in behalf of a m e m b e r w h o h a d been refused admission to a lodge in Pennsylvania, because h e was found, o n examination, to be a " Cerneau Rite mason." A letter from J . SIMPSON AFRICA, Grand Master of t h e G r a n d Lodge of P e n n s y l v a n i a , accompanied t h e appeal, justifying t h e act of t h e lodge oh t h e g r o u n d t h a t said lodge simply complied w i t h t h e law of t h e Grand B o d y to which it owed obedience. G r a n d Master DOBB regarded t h e occurrence as a serious matter, and after asking for a careful consideration of it b y G r a n d Lodge, r e c o m m e n d e d its reference t o a special committee, charged to report a t t h a t c o m m u n i cation. A committee of t h r e e was a p p o i n t e d to whom t h e subject was committed, w h o made a verbal r e p o r t — n o t published — a n d asked a n d received leave to b e c o n t i n u e d till t h e n e x t a n n u a l communication. One n e w lodge room was dedicated d u r i n g t h e year. G r a n d Master D O B B p r e s i d i n g , a n d B r o . L E I G H T O N COLEMAN, Bishop of t h e

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delivered t h e oration. G r a n d Master DOBB h a d t h e pleasure of informing t h e G r a n d Body t h a t a system of " u n i f o r m w o r k " h a d b e e n prepared, which h e hoped would b e adopted. T h e r e p o r t having b e e n read article b y article a n d section b y section — a n d several sections h a v i n g been a m e n d e d — it was voted t h a t i t b e " s u b m i t t e d to t h e s u b o r d i n a t e lodges for t h e i r action." T h e following appropriations were m a d e : $100.00 to t h e c h a i r m a n of t h e Committee on Uniform W o r k ; $25.00 to a n unfortunate brother, a n d $75.00 to each of t h e C o m m i t t e e s on G r a n d Charity F u n d a n d t h e Reserve F u n d . Bro. L E W I S B . JEEVIS presented a n e a t l y prepared Report on Corresp o n d e n c e . I t includes reviews of fifty-six G r a n d Lodges, which are pres e n t e d in attractive form a n d style. W e vote " a y e " upon t h e following: Is t h e question a^iced then, how is t h e advancement of unworthy men, or m e n •who have committed some masonic offense, after having talten one or more of t h e degrees, to be stopped? The question is easily answered. Lei it be done btf due process of law. If the lodge has made a mistake in a d m i t t i n g an unworthy man, let the lodge correct the mistake. If it be alleged t h a t an Entered Apprentice or a Fellow Craft, has, from any cause become unfit for advancement, let t h e lodge investigate the matter a n d determine in a legal way whether or not t h e charges are true, giving the accused the o p p o r t u n i t y of being heard a n d defending himself if he so desires.

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T h e G r a n d Master of Arizona repeated t h e words of a predecessor, to-wit: " L e t it be at onoe understood t h a t no W a r d e n will be elected Master, unless as W a r d e n he has m a d e himself proficient in t h e Master's "work." Bro. JERVIS proposes this further qualification: Our opinion is, t h a t he should not even then be elected unless competent to perform that work in an impressive manner.

T h i s should be t h e rule in ever}' masonic lodge, a n d if it was we sh o u l d fioon notice a new and prosperous condition w h e r e semi-dormancy prevails. Kaise t h e s t a n d a r d h i g h e r a n d t h e fraternity will rise to its full measure. Our Proceedings for 1891 are courteously noticed. T h e oration of Bro. JAMES G . DOUGHERTY is praised, a n d a n extract therefrom selected. B i s c o m p l i m e n t personal to us is appreciated with " T h a n k you, Sir." Referring to t h a t h u m b u g , t h e so-called P.'. M.". degree, he s a y s : Of this last we have to say, we believe the better part of the rites used in this socalled degree belonging to the ceremony of installing the Master of a lodge; but we have looked in vain t h r o u g h the ancient charges and regulations, as well as the early history of the Grand Lodge system, for any reference to such a degree; so we repudiate it as a degree, preferring to call the ceremonies appropriated therein " The Ceremony of Installation." We t h i n k it right a n d proper t h a t a brother who has been installed a n d served his lodge as Master, should, when his term expires, bear the honorary title of Past Master, and be entitled to all the privileges appertaining to his position as such, generally recognized ; but we scout the idea of a n y t h i n g in the nature of a degree being conferred by " installation." -

T h e t h i n g is n o t recognized i n K a n s a s , a n d so we let it rest w n e r e i t y e t most doth please. W e m i g h t q u o t e still m o r e sound reflections from o u r brotlier's repiort, b u t we have got to t h e border of t i m e and space, and cordially say, Adios.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. E i g h t i e t h a n n u a l , W a s h i n g t o n , N o v e m b e r 12, 1890. G r a n d Master JAMES A. SAMPLE granted a dispensation to form a n d o p e n a n e w lodge. A t t h e s e m i - a n n u a l a petition was presented asking for a charter, and a protest against its issue, formulated by Washington Cent e n n i a l Lodge, also presented from a n d in behalf of said lodge. T h e m a t t e r was discussed by representatives of each side, and a vote being t a k e n by lodges, t h e motion to g r a n t a c h a r t e r was carried by a majority of twenty-two. A week after, t h e new lodge â&#x20AC;&#x201D; n a m e d Osiris â&#x20AC;&#x201D; was duly constituted, dedicated, a n d its officers installed. T h a t it was n o t a mistake is e v i d e n t from t h e fact t h a t it started with thirty-seven members, and at t h e end of t h e year reported sixty-one, a gain of twenty-five. D u r i n g the year, Bro. JAMES LAWHENSON, Pa.st G r a n d Secretary, passed away, a n d t h e G r a n d Body a t t e n d e d t h e funeral, a n d with masonic cerem o n i e s consigned t h e r e m a i n s of t h e deceased to t h e i r last e a r t h l y resti n g place.

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Two special c o m m u n i c a t i o n s followed. A t t h e first, t h e corner-stone of t h e masonic hall of o n e of t h e i r lodges was laid, and at t h e second, t h a t hall was dedicated. T h e a n n u a l address was s o m e w h a t d o c u m e n t a r y in character, b u t not t h e less of interest to t h e masonic reader. One especial m e r i t we n o t e : w h a t e v e r he a t t e m p t s to p r e s e n t , is so clearly expressed as to leave n o d o u b t of h i s opinions or positions. T h e condition of t h e lodges is t h u s r e p r e s e n t e d : Our lodges have, with one or two exceptions, been shining examples of.peace and harmony, and the breaches which formed the exceptions have been happily healed,, the parties to the differences acting in the end like mauly men and brethren always should. O u r rituals, in fact t h e w h o l e b o d y of masonic literature inculcates peace and good will towards all m e n , m o r e especially t h e b r e t h r e n ; therefore w h e n e v e r discord arises, it is plain t h a t its a u t h o r s and p r o m o t er s h a v e been b a d l y instructed, h a v e failed to profit by sound masonic p u b lications, or otherwise were unfit to be a d m i t t e d into t h e Order. It is a. p r i m a r y d u t y , w h e r e such b r e t h r e n are found, first to m a k e resolute efTorts to h e l p t h e m to a b e t t e r u n d e r s t a n d i n g of t h e law a n d time h o n ored usages of t h e Craft, a n d in ease of failure to take t h e p r o p e r course to p u t t h e m w i t h o u t the pale of t h e fraternity. T h e death of three p r o m i n e n t brethr.en was a n n o u n c e d with comm e n t s highly c o m m e n d a t o r y of t h e i r masonic a n d social worth. D u r i n g t h e early p a r t of his administration, upon satisfactory e v i dence t h a t t h e foundation of t h e edict of his predecessor touching b r e t h r e n w h o retained m e m b e r s h i p in t h e Gorgas-Cerneau Scottish Rite, no longer existed, h e revoked t h a t edict. U p o n t h e subject he spoke as follows: The circumstances under which it was introduced last year, viz., the direct or indirect violation of some of our constitutional provisions or standing resolutions being,. in my opinion, the only legitimate ground on which to base action. In other jurisdictions it has been carried into the civil courts, and caused bitter estrangements between m e n who had been life-long friends and brethren. Let us wait until we are assailed before we fly to arms, for the war, if it comes, must be a fratricidal one, and such quarrels are always the bitterest a n d most to be abhorred.' Let us be brethren in Ancient Craft Masonry whatever we m a y b e interested in outside of it, never allowing ourdifTerences elsewhere to cross the thresholds of our lodges, that we may truly say we meet upon the level and part u p o n the square.

H e granted a dispensation to a lodge to assemble a n d attend a c h u r c h on S u n d a y , t h o u g h a d m i t t i n g t h a t was in violation of t h e Constitution,. h e did so because his predecessors h a d set t h e e x a m p l e . H e suggested t h a t t h e particular section q u o t e d be a m e n d e d so t h a t a G r a n d Master could act in such cases according to law. I n d e e d , if t h e pious impulses of a lodge took t h a t trend, we s h o u l d feel t h a t a G r a n d Master would notgreatly err in gratifying t h e m . H o w e v e r , it is best to maintain t h e l a w in its integrity, a n d t h u s vindicate masonic pretensions. On t h e 18th of J a n u a r y , 1890, was t h e a n n i v e r s a r y of Grand Secretary SINGLETON'S e n t r a n c e on masonic life. T h e G r a n d Master and other brethren t h i n k i n g t h a t it should be noticed, gathered to t h e n u m b e r of fifty at-

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a s u p p e r . Bro. SINGLETON, uninformed of t h e cause, was introduced, a n d first learned it. T h e s u p p e r being over, a Past Master's jewel, suitably engraved, was presented to t h e v e n e r a b l e G r a n d Secretary b y a Past G r a n d Master in a "graceful address." T h a n k s were r e t u r n e d " i n a speech full of appreciation and feeling." T h e following lines were dedicated to Bro. SINGLETON on t h a t g o l d e n occasion: To glean the wisdom from your lips we sit, As it becomes us, tyros, at your feet; Glad that such privileges will permit Our gath'ring from your well-filled sheaf of wheat, Glad that we may with joy, having no fears,* Draw from a store of half a hundred year . A half a century filled with kindly deeds, Brotherly love, relief, justice,'and truth, Unthoughtful of your own, but of another's needs. Giving the care of age, the zeol of youth. In the great book where each good act appears Your record stands — of half a hundred years. The temple you have reared the world has seen, And its foundation-stone is level, square, and true; The plumb shows that the structure does not lean, But stands symmetrical, that all may view A life most prominent among its peers— A mason's life of half a hundred years. A life begun will never have an end, But, river-like, join the eternal sea. There with new beauties ever more to blend — From earthly cares, and imperfections, free. Your years with us are counted by the score — Yet will we wish you half a hundred more. T h e G r a n d Lodge of Tasmania was recognized, a n d t h e G r a n d M a s t e r was requested " to enter into fraternal official relations t h e r e w i t h b y exchange of Grand Bepresentatives." Bro. THOMAS F . GIBBS, after being installed, delivered a short a d d r e s s . A m o n g his suggestions we find this, which we c o m m e n d to t h e attention of our Kansas lodges: Upon the death of a member in good standing in any lodge his widow or orphan should be furnished with a certificate of such fact. This might never be required, but, as has been demonstrated in the operations of the Masonic Board of Relief, it might prove of the greatest possible benefit in establishing the mattter of identity should the parties indicated become applicants for relief in some distant locality, as well as the additional fact that they were entitled to such assistance. T h e R e p o r t on Correspondence — his twenty-first — was p r e s e n t e d b y Bro. W M . R . SINGLETON. I t is quite as pointed and instructive as those of t h e t w e n t y preceding years. W e c o m m e n d t h e following to t h e consideration of those Grand Masters, and sometimes Masters even, w h o are above t h e l a w : Some, many years ago, and a few yet suppose that the Grand Master has absolute power in all matters, and can, if he please, dispense with any provision of the local Constitution, which in his oath of office and ceremony of installation he solemnly promised to conserve and obey. The Grand Master in vacation is the constitu tional agent ol

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the Grand Lodge, acting for that body in recess, but as much governed by the letter of the law as the body itself. Such prerogatives as he should have to govern the Craft areexpressly set forth in the Constitution, and the "General Regulations" of 172S, in which latter certain sections expressly declare in what matters his "dispensation" may be used. This is also the case in regard to the absolute power of a W.-. Master in his lodge. He is for the term of his ofBce the agent of the Grand Lodge, responsible to that body only for his conduct in ofliee, yet he is bound toobey every provision of the Grand Constitution where applicable to his lodge or himself, and also suffer no infringement upon the By-Laws of his lodge. For it is not in the power of the lodge, the \V.". Master, or even the Grand Master himself to set aside a by-law unless'so provided in the By-Laws themselves. Hence the frequent applications to Grand Masters to set aside or evade the provisions of the By-Laws of lodges are all wrong and in utter violation of the true principles by which the best interests of the Institution are to be conservecf. W e hold t h a t G r a n d Masters, Masters, and all other officials, are b o u n d as closely b y t h e Constitution and laws of their jurisdiction as t h e h u m b l e s t b r o t h e r . Such has b e e n in Kansas, and to-day is t h e general sentiment. FLORIDA. Sixty-second a n n u a l , Jacksonville, J a n u a r y 20-22, 1891. G r a n d M a s t e r H E N R Y W . LONG introduced his report with r e v e r e n t suggestions. F u r t h e r on, h e noticed t h e m i g h t y changes t h a t h a v e been, a n d n o w are, t r a n s f o r m i n g t h e past, w i t h n o perceptible lack of m e a n s or stay of e n e r g y , and p o i n t s o u t t h e rapid strides of greed a n d t h e u n h a l l o w e d s p i r i t of avarice w h i c h deigns n o t to relieve suffering nor l i g h t e n t h e b u r d e n s of depressed h u m a n i t y . But we let h i m s p e a k for himself: Brethren, we are living in a fast age. Old time methods are rapidly being superseded by new ones. The old-time stage Is relegated among the things of the past, and is superseded by the iron horse which, by the wings of steam, is transferring our people and the products of the soil from State to State, and from Continent to Continent. The rapid transit of communicating with our fellow-mau on the wings of steam has been superseded, in rapidity of time, by the electric touch of electricity, until now communications from the East to the West, by the magic touch of skilled hands developed by science, are forwarded with accuracy, more rapidly than time itself. In this age of scientific development there is in this God-given country of ours a growing disposition to run greedily after the things of time, making money the god that is worshipped, until a spirit of avarice withholds that material aid that is due from those in possession of a competency to those in misery, affliction and want, and in some instances may we not fear that the lonely and bereaved widow, in secret sorrow aud destitution, is permitted'to go down to the grave unaided, and the. faint cry of the orphan is not heard beyond the home of its wretchedness. It is the noble duty of masonry to search out the secret mourners and suffering humanity, and soothe their . sorrows and relieve their necessities. Brethren, see to it that a spirit of avarice does not hinder us in our solemn duty in administering to the wants of each other and suffering humanity, according to our opportunity and ability; then may it not only be said of us, "Behold how good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity," but, Behold how these brethren love each other and mankind at large. I n behalf of G r a n d Lodge he sent a letter of s y m p a t h y to Bro. ZELOTES H . MASON, Past Grand Master, who had nearly lost his sight, a n d received a r e p l y filled w i t h pious expressions of t h a t resignation w h i c h b u o y s up t h e C h r i s t i a n mason.

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During the year he granted ten dispensations to form and open new lodges, and twenty-nine special ones to enable lodges to move on in their work. Charters were voted to nine lodges U. D., and two were continued at their own request. We note two of his rulings, with the. views of the Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence: JiiiUiuj—A lodge may be called ffom labor to refreshment to meet on the day certain on near future to do any work that can he done at a called meeting. Section 12, Article X, Grand Lodge Constitution, directs that " a l l the degrees should be closed at the close of every stated meeting." Ruling—I am of opinion that under the edicts of our Grand Lodge t h e Grand Master may remove a Worshipful Master for incompetency, and t h a t continuous absence from the jurisdiction of his lodge renders him incompetent to perform the duties of Worshipful Master. Your committee are of the opinion that the Grand Master had no a u t h o r i t y to remove the Worshipful Master from office for the reason stated. During his absence from t h e jurisdiction, the Senior and J u n i o r Wardens, in succession, became Master pro tem, and succeeded to the duties of the office.

The views of the committee were sustained by Grand Lodge. The following amended section of the Constitution designates those who shall have the right to vote for Grand Officers: The members of the Grand Lodge, by inherent right, are t h e Masters and Wardens of all the particular lodges, and U. £>. lodges who have paid for their charters, and h^ve been working more titan one year in this jurisdiction, or their regularly appointed proxies, and who, with the elected officers of t h e Grand Lodge of the time h e i n g only, have the right to vote for Grand Officers.

Grand Orator, Rev. B. H. WBLLER, D. D., delivered a breezy oration, which he concluded by bidding the fraternity to arise and build a house of their own. A resolution was adopted recognizing the Grand Lodge of Porto Bico, and tendering mutual representation. The following report of the Committee on Jurisprudence, respecting the "Cerneau Bite," was adopted: The committee has given careful attention and consideration to the matters submitted to them in the address of the Grand Master'relating to what is termed the " Cerneau Rite," They have made careful inquiry as to whether the organizations working under this rite claim the aitthority to confer the three degrees of masonry which this Grand Lodge has within its jurisdiction, and, so far as they can ascertain, no such authority is claimed. This being the case, the committee are unable to see any ground upon which this Grand Lodge can assume jurisdiction of the subject. They have no means of making an intelligent investigation as to the'degrees of this so-called Cerneau Rite, or the A. & A. Scottish Rite, or as to who has the power to confer them. There are serious differences between masons as to the regularity of t h e organizations which claim the authority to confer these degrees. It is not to the advantage of symbolic masonry in this jurisdiction to open the doors of our lodges to these differences. They should he left to our brethren who are skilled in these h i d d e n mysteries, which are not revealed to the brethren of our lodges. Uur Constitution, Article X, Section 30,says that even expulsions and suspensions from the higher degrees do not necessarily work as such in symbolic masonry. The committee recommend that no further action be taken in the matter.

The committee was composed of five Past Grand Masters and the Deputy Grand Master.

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W h e n G r a n d Secretary DAWKINS presented t h e R e p o r t on Corresp o n d e n c e , t h e following resolution was s u b m i t t e d a n d a d o p t e d : Resolved, That the report of the Committee on Foreign Correspondence be received and incorporated with the Proceedings of this Grand Lodge, but that we disclaim any indorsement of the matter contained in it referring to Cemeauism or the A. and A. Rite. Bro. D E W I T T C . DAWKINS presented t h e R e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e , a n d covers 230 pages. I t i n c l u d e s t h e Proceedings of t h e G r a n d Lodges of t h e U . S . A . , a n d those of t h e Dominion of Canada, followed b y comm e n t s on C e m e a u i s m . O u r P r o c e e d i n g s for 1890 receive a brief b u t courteous notice. As to t h e necessity of t h e . c h a r t e r of a lodge b e i n g p r e s e n t at a communication, he says: We think that the action of the Grand Lodge in granting a charter is the authority for the holding of the lodge, and the parchment or charter is the evidence of that authority, hence it is not necessary for it to be always actually in the lodge while af work. The members know the authority under which they work without the evidence being constantly in their view, and its principal use at such times is to convince the visiting skeptics that the lodge is regular. W e h a v e m o r e t h a n once expressed t h e o p i n i o n , giving our reasons therefor, t h a t t h e absence of t h e charter did n o t invalidate t h e work of a communication. I n t h e following extract he gives his views respecting t h e r e p r e s e n t a t i v e system, n o w generally adopted by G r a n d Masonic B o d i e s : Our own impression has long been that it is only a system of comity, having honor and dignity as characteristics, which may be represented by two human figures holding each other by the right hand, at arms' length, and standing upright upon thearea of their respective Grand Jurisdictioas. If this be correct. Grand Representatives should be permanent members of the Grand Lodges to which they are accredited,, residing within the jurisdiction thereof, and notably possessed of the characteristics mentioned; whereupon, after acceptance by the Grand Lodges to which they are . accredited, the term of ofiice is, or should be, during the continuation of such membership and residence, to be terminated sooner only by accepted resignation or by the severance of the amicable.relations which the system indicates, and which is, that theGrand Lodges thus mutually represented are in the close bonds of that friendly and brotherly union which should characterize all the lodges and masons of the respective Grand Lodges. That, it seems to us, is the whole subject, which carries with it a magnanimous and useful design and purpose, and we seriously doubt if any change should be made therein. . If, however, it be desirable at this period of the system to make it of more practical utility, why not require Grand Representatives to examine and report upon the proceedings of the Grand Lodge which they respectively represent,, thus materially abridging the duties and labor of Committees on Foreign Correspondence. We t h i n k it will be a cool day w h e n r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s begin to reporton t h e proceedings of t h e G r a n d Lodges w h i c h t h e y may h a p p e n tor e p r e s e n t . A few, a ver\' few, h a v e made t h e a t t e m p t , b u t n o t with, s i n g u l a r success. U n d e r Mississippi h e notes t h e design of t h e several G r a n d MasonicBodies to build a Masonic H o m e , and t h e n frees h i s m i n d t h u s : We are always delighted at every observable movement looking to the accomplishment of the charitable purposes and motives which furnish the foundation of such enterprises, but we have recently been impressed to question the advisability of such a plan for the accomplishment of the greater good in that direction, based upoa

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any given a m o u n t of investment. For instance, let us assume that the Home will cost S'200.000.00, complete, gaid for, and good title, and that in addition to a self-producing income, an a n n u a l tax upon the fraternity of the State of 82,000.00 will pay the a n n u a l expenses of the institution, these a n n u a l contributions to be perpetual, or as long as the Home stands and prospers. When the needy beneficiaries are necessarily congregated or grouped, many of t h e m far away from the soothing influences and happiness of family and friendly affection, association and care, and hence the question arises, whether or not an investment of the first cost, $200,000.00 in safe six per cent, stocks, t h u s producing the a n n u a l revenue of 812,000.00 to be expended in charity, requiring no a n n u a l tax u p o n t h e Craft, will do more good in t h e direction intended, a n d with less expense t h a n the Home plan. Our meditations are the result of our observations of the history of other similar Homes, all constantly demanding m u c h attention, and as constantly soliciting material aid, and is not the quiet sinking fund plan more in h a r m o n y with the idea of " t h a t charity which is not pufTed u p , " etc. We have before us the examples of others, and we are apt to have the experience of Mississippi after awhile.

The subject which rouses him to warm activity is Cerneauism, and with a short expos6 of the unsoundness of that rite he closes his report. It is noticeable that he and his Grand Lodge are not quite at one upon the subject of "High Rites." Some years since the Grand Lodge disposed of this troublesome intruder, and we have not been bothered with it since.

GEORGIA. One hundred and fourth annual, Macon, October 28-30, 1890. This communication opened with prayer, which appears as introduction to the Proceedings. Grand Master JOHN S. DAVIDSON'S address covers somewhat more than twenty-three pages. It embraces a variety of subjects, so presented as to stimulate the brethren of Georgia to push on tjie masonic revival, which, to a great degree, seems to owe its origin to his vigilance and untiring activity. After an eloquent opening he gave in detail a report of his official acts. Fourteen decisions were reported, which the Committee on Jurisprudence, in their report, endorsed as according to local or general masonic law; the report was adopted. Seventy-eight dispensations were granted during the year, twentyfour of which authorized the organization of new lodges. After a rapid survey of the wonderful progress of masonr3' throughout the world, he spoke of matters at home in this wise: The survey of the masonic world of efTort, of labor and of thought, the study of the results attained and the promises held out for the laborer and the Order, does not afford more satisfaction to the student than we derive from an investigation of masonic interests within our own jurisdiction. To be In labors as abundant, in efforts as many, in successes as numerous, and in promises as cheering as any of our brethren anywhere, bears conviction to the mind that intelligence guides zeal and zeal directs labor, a n d that all are dominated by that spirit which Is capable of all things for the good of the Craft.

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The year j u s t passed fully justifies these reflections a n d commendations. The warm endorsement made in the last address, touching t h e prosperity of t h e Craft, may be well increased, as shown by the harvests which have been garnered into the storehouse of t h e Institution. T h e morale of the members is improved, and improving. There is a broader sentiment as to why masonry was instituted, what it mean.'^, and w h a t it may accomplish in the "broad field ol b a t t l e " we call life. Its membership has been increased by the introduction of most worthy material, and never before has there been exhibited such unity of purpose as now pervades the Craft. A n d i n a p p r o v a l of s o c i a l r e u n i o n s , a s f o l l o w s : The matter of social reunions, about which too much cannot be declared, has received a u impetus which no former year presents. From every section of the Slate, varying as to t i m e and opportunity, but with t h e same object in view, the brethren have gathered with friends and kindred and made t h e fleet-footed hours speed faster, t h e music of fraternal association sweeter and t h e blessings of union stronger than before. The mason, far oftener than another, must realize and does realize that no man can live and no man can die to himself alone, a n d h e lives best a n d best dies who d u r i n g his career accomplishes most for the sake of his fellow and suffers most for the vpelfare of his friend, for indeed greater love hath n o man than this. To so fill all the relations which we bear to our brethren as to enable us to measure up to such a standard must ever give honest cause for thankfulness a n d praise. In masonry it must not be forgotten t h a t we still are but men with all t h e infirmities of flesh and all the perversions of n a t u r e and all t h e ambitions of life clinging a r o u n d us. Therefore, in t h e p u r s u i t of happiness or in t h e discharge of duty, " Do not look for wrong a n d evil, You will find them if you d o ; As you measure for your neighbor. He will measure back to-you. " Look for goodness, look for gladness. You .will meet them all t h e while. If you bring a smiling visage To the glass, you meet a smile."

During the year the fraternity were called to part with two eminent brothers, DAVID MAYER, and SAMUEL LA WHENCE, Past Grand Master. In

feeling and eloquent words Grand Master DAVIDSON placed on record his high appreciation of their services in civil and masonic life. The Committee on Obituaries paid loving tribute to the memory of these excellent brothers, who adorned humanity and the fraternity by their prudent counsel and manly, masonic acts through long lives, each being nearly seventy-five years old when the final summons came. Upon the favorable report of the Committee on Charters, charters were voted to thirty new lodges and the dispensations of two more were continued. Grand Lodge was favored with an address by Past Grand Master SAMUEL D . IRWIN.

Twelve emergent communications were held during the year: one, to receive the General Grand Chapter; two, to dedicate lodge halls; one, to constitute a lodge; one, to lay the memorial-stone of a church; four, to lay the corner-stones of lodge halls; one, to lay that of a hotel, and two for the purpose of paying the last tribute of respect to deceased brethren.

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The Report on Correspondence, presented by Bro. B E N J . H . B I N G HAM, was p r e p a r e d b y himself a n d two coadjutors, B r o s . W . E . M U M FORD a n d W. S. KAMSAY. F r o m t h e " G e n e r a l S u r v e y , " we q u o t e t h i s e x t r a c t : Masonry is surely moving with increasing power in the'wholesome i m p r o v e m e n t of its membership. The Grand Masters and lodges are more than ever outspoken i n t h e inculcation of virtue a n d t h e condemnation of vice. Even King Alcohol shakes as the sceptre departs, and jurisdiction after jurisdiction acts upon precedents m a d e as far back as 183G. From the Mexican Gulf to t h e St. Lawrence temperance receives promotion. By a m e n d m e n t s to h e r Grand Constitution, Quebec resolves: " N o saloon keeper or restadrant keeper, w h o sells spirituous or intoxicating liquors, or tavern keeper or bartender, shall be eligible to be made or become a member of t h e fraternity of freemasons in the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Quebec," a n d also provides for expulsion of brethren w h o , after initiation, may fall under either of t h e above descriptions. So we see even t h e traditions of Englishmen are giving away to t h e full exercise of this great cardinal virtue. We also gladly notice the Grand Lodges are more a n d more cautious as to debt. Whilst the debt makers are a n d will ever be more or less on h a n d , a strong conservative spirit shows itself, a n d will c o n t i n u e to protect the Order against the blasting influences of their alluring songs. T h e following q u e s t i o n s a n d answers,~which a p p e a r e d in o u r r e v i e w of N e b r a s k a {1890), w e r e p r i n t as t h e t e x t of B r o . MtJMFORD's c l e a n - c u t comment. H e says: I desire to call especial attention to the lastdecision. This goes further t h a n anyt h i n g I have ever seen in masonic literature on the liquor question, b u t I a m free a n d glad to say t h a t I do n o t believe itgoes too far. The position of Grand Master FRANCE that " it is unmasonic for any mason to do any act which^is an injury to t h e c o m m u n i t y and tends to degrade h u m a n i t y , " is as sound masonic jurisprudence as was ever uttered, a n d if t h e voting to issue license to a m a n to sell liquor is n o t " injurious to t h e community-and degrading to h u m a n i t y , " I don't know what is. This decision is a n u n answerable argument to t h e position of the Grand Lodges of masons that have declared war to the knife against the liquor traffic. May such Grand Masters as t h e o n e w h o holds the gavel in Nebraska's Great East be mulfiplied an hundred-fold. His brave and noble decision is as refreshing to good morals in masonry as a summer shower to thirsty fields. We need just such healthful decisions all along the line. So mote it be. Amen! T w e n t y - t w o y e a r s ago t h e G r a n d Master of t h e G r a n d L o d g e of K a n s a s d e c i d e d : " I t is a m a s o n i c offense for a n y mason to k e e p a dram, s h o p , o r w h a t is c o m m o n l y k n o w n a s a saloon, or t o sell i n t o x i c a t i n g l i q u o r s as a b e v e r a g e . " Since t h e n it h a s b e e n well u n d e r s t o o d t h a t a p e t i t i o n for i n i t i a t i o n or affiliation of o n e t h u s engaged, d i r e c t l y or i n directly, c a n n o t b e r e c e i v e d i n o u r lodges. I n a few i n s t a n c e s w h e r e m a s o n s h a v e engaged in t h e b u s i n e s s t h e y h a v e e i t h e r b e e n c o m p e l l e d to d i s c o n t i n u e it or, after t r i a l , h a v e b e e n e x p e l l e d .

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IDAHO. T w e n t y - f o u r t h annual, Boise City, S e p t e m b e r 8-10,1891. G r a n d Master GEORGE AINSME delivered an address covering eighteen pages, p r e s e n t i n g and discussing a variety of subjects d e e m e d of importa n c e to G r a n d Lodge a n d t h e lodges r e p r e s e n t e d . T h e i r relations abroad and at h o m e were r e p r e s e n t e d as follows: So far as I arii advised, we are at peace with all our sister jurisdictions, and that spirit of comity so necessary lor the promotion and preservation of harmony between bodies coequal In their rights and powers within their several separate jurisdictions exists to a gratifying extent. The same degree of harmony prevails within our own jurisdiction, and no clash of interests or of rights as between the several constituent lodges within this State has occurred of which I have any notice whatever, either offlcial or otherwise. W h a t h e regarded as imperfections in t h e i r Constitution were pointed o u t , a n d remedies by revision suggested. Owing to an attack of la grippe, followed b y a relapse, which lasted for several m o n t h s , h e was u n a b l e to visit t h e lodges. T h e b r o t h e r selected to perform t h a t work, t h o u g h p r e p a r e d to go forth on t h e mission, was h e l d b a c k by causes not foreseen, a n d t h e consequence was t h a t no visits were m a d e . I n respect to lodge visitations, h e gave t h e following good reasons w h y t h e j ' should not be expected to b e m a d e b y t h e G r a n d Master: In this connection it appears to me proper and relevant to say that It is Imposing too much on the Grand Master to expect of him, as a part of his official duty, that he should visit all the lodges within his jurisdiction during his term of office. Many of the lodges are situated off some distance from railroads, and can be reached only by stage-coach or private conveyance. Our State Is by no means a snjall one in area, and the time consumed in traveling during such visitations and occupied In attending meetings of the various lodges can- . not but seriously Interfere more or less with one's private business aftairs, to say nothing of the expense, which can scarcely be compensated for even by the pleasure experienced. Since t h e funds of Grand Lodge did n o t w a r r a n t visits of t h e G r a n d L e c t u r e r to each individual lodge, h e earnestly-recommended t h a t schools of instruction b e held in order t h a t t h e p r i v a t e work m i g h t b e dissemin a t e d at an e x p e n s e t h a t would n o t b e b u r d e n s o m e . Several special dispensations were r e q u e s t e d ; some were granted a n d o t h e r s refused ; of t h e latter, we notice n o n e t h a t were n o t properly refused. T h e decisions, n u m b e r e d and u n n u m b e r e d , were approved by t h e C o m m i t t e e o n J u r i s p r u d e n c e and t h e n a d o p t e d b y G r a n d Lodge. U n d e r " Miscellaneous," h e said: I received during the past year numbers of letters making inquiries about matters that did not properly pertain to the duties of Grand Master. Many were from brethren within this jurisdiction, which contained questions arising under the laws of the State that could very properly have been asked of any attorney at law. Other questions that any member of the Order could find an answer to by reading the Constitution and By-Laws of the Grand Lodge, a knowledge of which Is presumed to be possessed by every mason, although it seems to be a violent presumption.

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Such we surmise is t h e penalty which most Grand Masters are compelled to e n d u r e for having v e n t u r e d to sit in t h e Grand East. By p r o x y a lodge's masonic hall was dedicated, a n d its officers installed. U n d e r "Necrology," G r a n d Master AINSLIE a n n o u n c e d t h e d e a t h of Bro. LAFAYETTE GARTER, Past G r a n d Master of t h a t jurisdiction, to whose memory h e paid t h e t r i b u t e d u e to masonic zeal and manly w o r t h . T h e list includes n a m e s of b r e t h r e n well k n o w n at h o m e and abroad for t h e i r high a t t a i n m e n t s and unsullied character. Grand Secretary WICKERSHAM presented a neatly p r e p a r e d and inistructive report. Truly, h e is well fitted for a place where care, precision a n d accuracy are requisite qualities. T h e same b r o t h e r presented a report as Grand Librarian, a n d u r g e d t h a t an appropriation be made to b i n d u p t h e Proceedings of G r a n d Lodges which for t w e n t y years had been accumulating on t h e shelves. H e also urged G r a n d Lodge to increase t h e Library F u n d b y a p p r o p r i a t i n g for t h a t a n d following sessions of G r a n d Lodge t h e receipts " d e r i v e d from dispensations a n d charters." G r a n d Treasurer reported t h a t t h e Orphan F u n d a m o u n t e d to §13,032.12. C h a r t e r s were granted to two lodges and a dispensation to t h e petitioners for a n o t h e r . T h e Committee on Lodges of Instruction presented a very complete report, which was adopted. I t provides for t h e election of a G r a n d Lecturer a n d six District Lecturers — one for each of t h e masonic districts into which t h e State is divided, points o u t t h e duties of each, m a k e s it t h e compulsory d u t y of t h e G r a n d Lecturer a n d District L e c t u r e r s t o exemplify t h e private work at each a n n u a l communication, a n d r e q u i r e s t h e Grand Lecturer to r e p o r t t h e transactions of his office at each a n n u a l communication. Financial provision was m a d e to carry t h e p l a n i n t o effect for t h e e n s u i n g year. May success follow t h e efTorts to b e m a d e . T h e special c o m m i t t e e a p p o i n t e d on t h e death of Past G r a n d M a s t e r CARTER, presented a r e p o r t which honors t h e memory of t h e deceased, and reflects h o n o r on its a u t h o r s a n d Grand Lodge which a d o p t e d it w i t h a rising vote. On t h e d e a t h of Bro. CARTER, an emergent communication of G r a n d Lodge was held, a n d after t h e c h u r c h services were closed, t h e r e m a i n s were deposited in t h e i r last earthly resting place according to t h e solemn •ceremonials of masonry. G r a n d Master A I N S M E presiding. At t h e conclusion of t h e installation ceremonies. Grand Master M YER and Past G r a n d Master AINSLIE, briefly addressed Grand Lodge. T h e R e p o r t o n Correspondence is t h e p r o d u c t of Bro. C H A R L E S S . STEVENSON'S active, fertile b r a i n . T h e Proceedings of fifty-three G r a n d Lodges are reviewed within t h e space of one h u n d r e d and t w e n t y - s i x pages.

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He quotes the following decision of a Grand Master: " An Entered Apprentice or a Fellow Craft who suffers the loss of a leg, foot, arm^ or hand, or who in any way becomes physically disqualified to perform the work in the higher degrees or degree, is ineligible to a d v a n c e m e n t . "

And comuients thus: We question this. Of course if he lost h i ^ head h e could n o t be advanced. Suppose after having received the three degrees he becomes so disqualified that he could n o t " perform t h e work," or declare himself to be a mason, would he forfeit any of his rights? We believe to a certain degree in physical qualifications, but think that after being elected to receive the degrees, and after being initiated an Entered Apprentice,, if he should be so unfortunate as to be crippledby the loss of " a leg, foot, arm, or hand," it does not look just and charitable to debar h i m for these reasons alone from further advancement.

This gives the opportunity to remark, that the Constitution of our Grand Lodge provides that " no bodily defect or physical disability occurring after one ( h e ) has been made a mason, shall disqualify him for advancement." Our reviewer is very pronounced in his objections to certain usages and decisions. Here is one of them: Connecticut gathers no moss, being a rolling stone. She m e t this time in "Clurk'Âť building." Next time she may meet in a theater, a circus-tent, or a barn. I t seems a little strange to us t h a t Grand Lodgescan do their work in places where they would not allow a subordinate lodge to meet. Michigan, Ohio, and Illinois frequently meet. in opera iiouses, and, if we mistake not, in one of them after the lodge had been opened: in the third degree, a noD-mason (a reporter of a newspaper) was found snugly escoused behind t h e scenery on the stage, taking it all in. Of course he was promptly fired ; but why not have left him in t h e n in order to see the rest, a n d to get an unbiased opinionon the beauties of masonry from an outsider? We object to masonic bodies, Granfl' Lodge or otherwise, meeting in any other building t h a n a duly consecrated and dedicated masonic hall. If these perambulators would only settle down and build a temple large enough to accommodate their needs, there would be no occasion to h u n t up a show-house or some other large structure in which to meet, for there would be a masonic home ready for their occupancy. If SOLOMON'S Grand Lodge had gone junketing from one cross-roads to another, it's a safe bet t h a t h e would never have completed the temple.

But are his objections heeded ? Do they avail to turn the trend of thecurrent? If by gathering moss he means that the Order in the jS^utmeg: State has not built up an imposing temple for use of Grand Lodge, he is right; but they are not wrong, for taught by the example of near neighbors, they have had the forbearance to urge no such project, and thus have saved the constituent lodges from the inordinate burdens imposed by the action of such neighbors. The roll of membership in Connecticut, is indisputable evidence of a degree of prosperity hardly rivaled in any jurisdiction. They believe in human, not stone or brick temples, and so did the fathers of masonry, influenced by the great Nazarene. Quoting from the address of Grand Master TODD of Indiana, he says:. He is very strong in his condemnation of saloons. " Dram drinking is the grinding,, consuming, and domineering curse of the age." " I express the hope that not many years hence not one of those who gather a r o u n d our altars and take our vows to sustain our laws will traffic in or use intoxicating liquors as a beverage." How about ourcardinal virtue of temperance. Most Worshipful? Do you intend to substitufe a new virtue of total abstinence? We do not advocate drinking, b u t are forced to admit t h a t

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intoxicating liquors will continue to be made and drank as long as the world exists. Then why seek to turn masonry Into Good Templarism, or any other " t e e t o t a l " institution ? We belonged to the Good Templars for many years, and know of scores of members who took those solemn vows and yet drank right along in secret. Then why seek to place our brethren in a position to violate their word in like manner when we know that meu will drink liquor whenever they desire it? We believe that the subordinate lodge should be t h e sole judge of the qualifications of its m e m b e r s a n d candidates,and that the Grand Lodge is going out of its way when it attempts to dictate who shall become members and who shall not. The ballot-box should aloue tell the tale.

Our brother is fully one-fourth of a century behind the times if he expects to aid in the restoration of the practices of the one hundred and fifty years preceding. When jurisdictions like Indiana and Missouri wheel into line with many others, he can but see that the liubicon has been successfully crossed by bands who mean to exterminate the foulest enemj' of masonry, and save brothers from indigence, still the cry of want from their wives and children, and save all from the poor-house, or make it unnecessary to open the doors of masonic homes for any except those whose wants have been sviperinduced by causes other than those traceable to the saloon or groggery. â&#x20AC;˘ In his review of our Proceedings (1891), he quotes a decision of Grand Master POSTLETHWAITE, upon which he comments. We give both as follows: Among his decisions we find : " An objection to the use of the name of Christ in prayer by a Chaplain of the lodge is not good, and should be ruled out of order." We are of the opinion t h a t the name of CHRIST should not be used in a Blue Lodge Masonry is broad enough to include every creed or sect acknowledging GOD as prescribed in the Holy Bible, His inspired word. There are many brethren of the Jewish faith who do not believe in CHRIST, and as masonry is not founded on the New Testament, we do not see why those brethren should be subjected to appeals and prayers in which they do not believe. Masonry, because it does not openly worship CHRIST, does no harm to the believers in the Christian faith, for all of its devotees unite around its altars in the worship of the Father, the GOD of the Bible.

AVell, brother, if your opinion is accepted, consistency would require that a part of the ritual of the third degree and the work under it should be omitted, since both owe their existence directly and positively to the teachings of CHKIST. By no one else is the doctrine of resurrection explicitly unfolded, clearly and repeatedly taught, and subsequently insisted on by his immediate disciples. You choose to call our Grand Lodge a " rover," to which we take no exception, because the change of its place of meeting from year to year, has greatly contributed to augment the number of our lodges and increase their membership. But, wherever held, we always find ample masonic halls for occupation, and can dispatch the business of a communication without inconvenience or untoward delay. Our brethren in parts,of the State remote from a given center, come up to the annual without complaint, since they are sure to find the next meeting of Grand Lodge near their homes, and thus no one city alone reaps a benefit from their attendance. In his paper on Maine, he corrects the distinguished reviewer of that State in the following:

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You misunderstand our position, Brother DRUMMOND, on innovations and the landmarks, and we will endeavor to explain. We believe firmly in the ancient landmarks, and would most earnestly protest against any proposed change or modification of them, but we do not have much reverence for what some would-be distinguished writers denominate as landmarks, which in reality are innovations that have crept into some jurisdictions within the last fifty years. Because a law passed by a Grand Lodge has existed for twenty or thirty years we do not see how it can be called a landmark. Yet we find masons who so regard It. When we referred to some ancient landmark or customs that are working damage to masonry now, we referred to the above class and spoke ironically. There are few jurisdictions that follow into the ancient landmarks. Could we return to them and follow them strictly, no one would be better satisfied than ourself. We would then restore that old-time sociability and conviviality so essential to the success of the Craft. It would seem that many Grand Lodges are engaged in the work of making landmarks, and if any one proposes to change any of these laws or customs there is a great howl of " innovations." Preserve the old landmarks proper, and restore masonry to that position of life and intent where it belongs. To our mind there are many masons who are losing interest in the dreary routine of our lodges. What does a Grand Master's prerogative amount to now, when the Grand Lodge by a majority vote can reverse his decision ? W e a n s w e r his last question t h u s : Not m u c h , b u t j u s t as m u c h as it should in a jurisdiction which h a s a Constitution, which e n u m e r a t e s t h e powers a n d prescribes t h e d u t i e s of a G r a n d Master. T h e r e p o r t of Bro. STEVENSON is alive w i t h b r i g h t passages, and we welcome it to our already h e a p e d table. C o m e again, for while we disagree w i t h s o m e of your views, we e n t e r t a i n n o n e b u t fraternal feelings t o w a r d s you, since we recognize t h e r i g h t of every b r o t h e r to his own o p i n i o n s a n d t o t h e absolute freedom of t h e i r expression.

ILLINOIS. Fifty-second annual, Chicago, October G-8, 1891. T h e Proceedings are introduced by a c u t of t h e Masonic F r a t e r n i t y T e m p l e now erecting in Chicago, w h i c h w h e n finished will be t h e grandest m a s o n i c t e m p l e on the e a r t h . T h e ceremonial programme observed on t h e laj'ing of t h e corner-stone fills fifteen pages, including m i n u t e s , speeches, etc. T h e event m a r k s t h e beginning of a new era of m a s o n r y in Illinois. T h e address of Grand Master J O H N M . PEARSON was a clear report of his official acts with h e r e a n d t h e r e a timely- h i n t respecting business. W e n o t e as follows: Six lodges were constituted by his p r o x i e s ; five lodges of instruction were held in diflferent parts.of t h e State; in person o r by proxies t h e corner-stones of two colleges, t h r e e high school buildings, t h r e e c o u r t houses and a m a s o n i c t e m p l e , a n d eight masonic halls were dedicated. I n his r e p o r t of laying t h e corner-stone of t h e Masonic F r a t e r n i t y T e m p l e be paid t h e following t r i b u t e to Bro. NORMAN T . G A S .SETTE : I cannot close my report of this notable event without a tribute of respect and love to the brother who was most active and zealous in promoting the enterpriseâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; oS'ORJiAN T. CASSETTE. Hopefully, actively and faithfully he labored to realize this, his

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cherished conception of what ought to be done, a n d of what the masons of Chicago could do. Alas! he has not lived with us to see its completion. But as its walls rapidly rise, and so long as they shall stand, they will call to the grateful remembrance of every mason in our land the name of NORMAN T . GASSETTE.

G r a n d Master PEARSON g r a n t e d fourteen dispensations to form a n d open new lodges, twelve special dispensations to p e r m i t t h e conferring of degrees in less time t h a n fixed b y law, a n d sixty " for election of officers, installations, vacations," etc. I n all this, if t h e welfare of t h e Craft was promoted, no one would be justified in criticising h i m . H e found it necessary to remove one Worshipful Master from office. Two lodges voluntarilj' s u r r e n d e r e d t h e i r charters. Grand Master EEABSON, w i t h t h e approval of t h e Committee on Charity, sent early in t h e year $50.00 to Bro. HARMON G . REYNOLDS, P a s t G r a n d Master. H e called attention to a letter from Bro. REYNOLDS, t h e n past eighty years of age, stating his circumstances a n d asking relief. To t h e credit of G r a n d Lodge, we m a y r e m a r k h e r e t h a t it m a d e an appropriation of S300.00 to be paid in m o n t h l y installments for t h e relief of t h a t worthy mason. H e gave sound advice respecting t h e caution necessary in e n t e r i n g into contract involving property rights. T h e question, " Does a neglect, for any cause, to sign t h e By-Laws by a n elected applicant or by a Master Mason raised in a lodge form a sufficient reason for either p a r t y to d e n y his m e m b e r s h i p ? " he s u b m i t t e d to G r a n d Lodge for decision, and also p a p e r s in a case from t h e Board of Relief of Oakland, California. T h e address was concluded as follow-s: There are, brethren, no words of parting to be uttered. For more than thirty years I have been an almost constant a t t e n d a n t on the communications of this Grand Lodge. Commencing while not yet a representative, a n d only by courtesy entitled to listen a n d not to speak, I now hope and expect to meet with you so long as my life is spared a n d strength permits. â&#x20AC;˘ My best thoughts and hopes and wishes are for the honor and glory of our noble fraternity. To have helped maintain these is my greatest pride. I do not fear for the future. I Ifnow tlie freemasons of Illinois will follow on a n d achieve greater results in the future. Good men, able and true, will be elected to preside over your symbolic lodges, and good men, able and true, will seek to join you, and you will gladly welcome them, and by GOD'S blessing which I humbly, earnestly crave, you will go on from strength to strength till time shall be no more.

W e cont^ratulate Bro. PEARSON on his successful career as G r a n d Master of Masons in Illinois. I t is n o small a t t a i n m e n t to reach t h e highest position in t h e second largest G r a n d Lodge of Craft Masons on t h e continent, and to fill it with approval of all concerned, is beyond d o u b t e n o u g h to satisfy t h e highest ambition of a n " u p r i g h t m a n and m a s o n . " All this our esteemed b r o t h e r has gained, a n d on retiring to t h e r a n k s h e will enjoy t h a t respect w h i c h steady devotion to masonry inspires. T h e question and papers above m e n t i o n e d with papers in a n o t h e r case, were referred to t h e C o m m i t t e e on J u r i s p r u d e n c e , who, after s t a t i n g t h e law and noting t h e fact t h a t frequently when a petitioner has received

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the degree of Master Mason or become eligible to membership by election, By-Laws are not at hand for signing, reported as follows: Every action had by and between the petitioner and the lodge, for either t h e dedegrees or for membership, in case of favorable result, contemplates m e m b e r s h i p ; therefore, unless the By-Laws of a lodge or the prayer of a petitioner otherwise provide, it is at least by usage in Illinois sufficient to constitute membership, and when the rights and privileges of membership are exercised.by a newly admitted member, aud acquiesced in by the lodge, they become a recognition of the mutual relations between t h e lodge and the member,and as heretofore decided by thisGrand Lodge,such action estops either party from questioning the validity of membership or any of the responsibilities thereof. Your committee isof the opinion t h a t every lodge should have its By-Laws present at t h e proper t i m e , a n d that every member should be called upon to subscribe his name thereto. A refusal to do so on t h e part of a new member deprives him of the right and privilege of membership, leaving him in effect a non-afhliated mason; and a refu.sal on the part of one who has exercised the rights and privileges of lodge membership to sign By-Laws when requested, is a violatiou of the By-Laws of this Grand Lodge, and is therefore subject to discipline.

The report was confirmed by Grand Lodge. The said committee on the other papers referred to them, presented the following reports : Two complaints against masons of this jurisdiction for a refusal to reimburse masons of other jurisdictions for expenditures made in behalf of sojourning brethren hailing from Illinois, have been submitted to this committee for consideration. One is a claim by a Masonic Board of Relief at Oakland, California, for an expenditure made in caring for a destitute member of Knoxville Lodge, No. 66, of this State. It appears from the correspondence that the said Board of Relief expended 3^5.00, and notified Knoxville Lodge of the fact. Said lodge promptly answered, requesting statement of a m o u n t expended to date, with definite instructions to make no more expense for which reimbursement would be demanded from Knoxville Lodge. Soou after this request was acknowledged and a bill for $87.50 was presented. This a m o u n t was promptly forwarded by Knoxville Lodge with the further statement that the lodge could not reimburse the Oakland Board of Relief for any further expense. Notwithstanding this, t h e Board of Relief su>fsequently made demand for an additional S115.40, the payment of which was declined. Your committee is of the opinion that in view of the specific instructions received by the Board of Relief, it was not warranted in making any additional expenditure with expectation of being reimbursed. We therefore do not consider that Knoxville Lodge is bound to meet the demand. T h e o t h e r c a s e i s o f a somewhat similar character. A non-affiliate mason, formerly a resident of Springfield, Illinois, where his relatives reside, arrived at Baker City, Oregon, where he died the n e x t day after his arrival. His remains and personal efFect.-i were taken in charge by the sheriff, and notice sent to his relatives at Springfield that his body would be forwarded \t the difference in the price of a first and second-class railway ticket were paid; this difference, as shown by the correspondence, amounted to ^6.50. The wife and mother of deceased appealed to the Master of Springfield Lodge, No. 4, who promptij'^ telegraphed that he \vould pay the diflference in the price of said tickets. This action on the part of the brethren of Springfield was wholly voluntary, a n d they as masons were u n d e r no more obligations to pay the a m o u n t or render aid, t h a n were the masons of any other place. The body of the deceased brother was forwarded to his relatives, with a special attendant, and a bill of expense sent the Master of Springfield Lodge amounting to 8'2-42.35, instead of the authorized sum, which was $16.50. Your committee is of the opinion that where a lodge asks for and receives definite instructions relative to the disbursement of money to aid needy sojourning brethren, such lodge or its representative In the m a t t e r is not warranted in the expectation of r e i m b u r s e m e n t of a greater sum than may be authorized by the lodge of which t h e

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Tecipieut of aid is a member^ b u t where a sojouruer is not a member of a n y particular lodge, as was evident from the certificate of dimission found on ttie deceased brother by the brethren of Baker City, any unauthorized expenditure is likely to fall upon those who incur it. Your committee ia also of the opinion that in the case u n d e r consideration t h e brethren of Springfield, Illinois, are not responsible for the apparent extravagant a n d clearly unauthorized expenditure by t h e brethren of Baker City, Oregon. We have recited briefly some of the particulars of these two cases in order that t h e oircumstances may be better understood, although t h e questions involved have, as • stated heretofore, been passed upon by this Grand Lodge. I n 1885 the same question was submitted to the Committee on Jurisprudence, who made following report, to-wit :• •••That the care of a sick a n d destitute brother is a legitimate burden on masons, to be borne to t h e extent of their ability by t h e masons among whom his lot may be cast, and that the performance of this duty afTords no ground for a claim for reimbursement by the lodge to which the recipient of their bounty belongs." Such has been the judgment of this Grand Lodge for the past sixteen years, a n d while your committee reafBrm the justice of this well-settled opinion, we believe it to be the right of any lodge to authorize other lodges or individuals to incur expense in behalf of members in need of assistance, and that such authorization creates a valid ground for a claim for t h e a m o u n t thus expended.

Their report was adopted. We have given the entire report of the above cases because they exactly coincide with the law and practice of Kansas, and will perhaps satisfy some of the fraternity that Kansas is not unsupported by another jurisdiction. In accordance with the report of the Committee on Lodges U. D. charters were granted to twelve new lodges, and two were continued U. D. Bro. GEORGE \V. WARVELLE, Grand Orator, delivered an oration on "The Antiquity of Masonry," which has the merit of clear expression and historical accuracy. By the death of Bro. HOSMER ALLEN JOHNSON, M . D., L L . D., masonry

in Illinois lost one of its brightest and purest lights, and science one of its noble ornaments. We like and commend to the attention of our Committee on Appeals and Grievances, the skeleton style in which cases under that title arepublished in the Proceedings before us, wherein the name of the appellant is omitted thus: vs. JuvENis LODGE.

Action of the lodge set aside and accused restored to membership. In looking over the report of the Committee on Mileage and Per Diem, we observe that representatives to Grand Lodge receive S2.00 a day for each day's attendance and ten cents a mile for travel, counting one way, or five cents a mile counting going and returning. When fare by public conveyance does not exceed three cents a mile, which would amount to six cents a mile reckoning one way, delegates can afford to go to Grand Lodge, and besides paying expenses have pocket money to boot. In Kansas we pay mileage only, and that in no case is in excess of the dues paid Grand Lodge by the lodge represented. Reckoning one way six cents a mile will cover the mileage of a representative.

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The representatives were sharp when they fixed for themselves and their successors the per diem and mileage rate, a rate, however exorbitant, they will be slow to change. Bro. JOSEPH EOBBINS presented another extensive Report on Correspondence, covering about three hundred pages of closely printed matter, selected and original, printed in type which makes it easy reading for old e}'es. It embraces the Proceedings of fifty-three Grand Lodges, and is well worth attentive perusal. Like all that have preceded, it glows with heat and some of his confreres will flinch and squirm under the hot blasts sent forth. We get our share of it and raise no serious objections to the favors he has been pleased to bestow upon us, so we say, "Lay on. Sir DWFF, and blowed be he who bawls ' Enough,' and takes to the brush." He quotes seven of the nine decisions of Grand Master PO.STLETHWAiTE, without objcction or criticism. His views on the Bible and his great fears of something sectarian cause him to look askance of Decision No. 2, which he could not pass without a heavy draught on his imagination,and sounding the bugle of warning to the Craft that an enemy was at hand, followed by this cry: "We can imagine no more complete non secjuiter than this of the Grand Master invoking the breadth of the Bible to justify something narrow." " Oh dear, what can the matter be I" All will excuse Bro. EOBBINS, for his weakness i& well known in this direction; he can't help it, since he is so built. Upon masonry in Latin countries, we have nothing to add or withdraw from what we have said in former reports. We are unable to see that any good, can possibly enure to masonry by the continued discussion of mere technicalities; hence we pass along. It will not be difficult for the ordinary reader to understand the ingenious methods our brother resorts to in order to get up a scare over what he terms " high riteism," Whenever he strikes anything touching Scottish Masonr}', poor fellow, he has the night-mare the first time he tries thereafter to sleep. We think the usual methods adopted by American Grand Lodges, for the protection of legitimate freemasonry, are quite sufficient, and propose to follow them without deviation. Now, Bro. EoBBixs, if you have anything better to keep out spurious masonry, give us the benefit of your large experience and accept our thanks. To your Hiram Lodge question we will make a categorical answer whenever such a case arisesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;an occurrence wholly improbable if not impossible. Bro. EOBBINS seems determined to keep the CRUM case on the boards; we, on the contrary, laid that up to dry and do not propose to take the shabby thing down again. We have freely expressed our opinion on the action of the Grand Lodge of Illinois and the course of Bro. ROBBIXS, and are of the same opinion yet. Our brother can go on quoting the ancient

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charges and what we said in one of our former reports. We do not intend to do anymore cheap advertising of the creature CRUM; he has had entirely too much for one of his make, and we pass him to outer darkness where he belongs, and will find congenial things. In his review of Nebraska he quotes the following decision, No. 15: A visitor has a right to know that the lodge he proposes to visit is a legal body, and he has the right to inspect the warrant or charter at a proper time, but h e has no right to put the lodge or its officers to any trouble or inconvenience while at work. The Master would also be justified in refusing to allow the charter or warrant to be taken out of the lodge room while the lodge is in session.

And comments thus: No. 15 is perhaps as fair an adjustment of rights a n d courtesies as need be made u n d e r ordinary circumstances, but it seems to us t h a t too m u c h stress is commonly laid upon the inconvenience to which the lodge Is p u t by a request to see the charter, somuch that we sometimes wonder if it does not reflect t h e possible difficulty of readily putting their h a n d s on the sacred instrument. It ought to be one of the least of the inconveniences to which the brethren are put by the n a t u r a l and proper desire of a strange brother to visit the lodge. As for the awful responsibility taken by the Master in permitting the parchment to be temporarily in some other one of the lodge apartments t h a n the tiled room, the justification for refusing to shoulder it must rest on the^ theory t h a t it is the parchment and not the fact to which it certifies t h a t goes to the constituting of a lodge., and, this fact settled, that the ritualistic elements of constitution must be perpetually present during the session or the u n d e r p i n n i n g would be knocked out. If this is true we suggest that as a matter of convenience a photographic copy of the charter be made, to do duty while the instrument is being scrutinized by the visitor. It would certainly answer the purpose as well as the tin simulacrum of the compasses on whose imitation legs one leg of t h e validity of t h e acts of some lodges rests. The common sense view of the matter even under this theory would seem to be,, that wherever about the apartments the presence of the instrument is actually required for the proper carrying out of the purposes of a lodge of masons — aud not the least of these is to enable strange brethren to enjoy the fellowship which is its chief end — there is its legitimate place, and it no more ceases to be a part of the lodge than do the two or more of the certain number of masons who are temporarily t h e r e o n the same errand.

This substantially accords with what we expressed years ago. Under Pennsylvania he refers to Bro. VAUX'S view of the origin of perfect youth, and then remarks: If the declaration of what shall be the qualifications does not appear in tiny wrilteu ordinance or Constitution of a Grand Lodge, it does appear in the Constitutions of freemasonry, a n d any verbal formula that does not square itself by that declaration is evidence t h a t t h e " ('adi((OJi" has been corrupted. We agree with h i m that it is a land-mark — not because it cannot be removed, but that it cannot be removed because it is a landmark — because it has Its foundation in what the fathers who had the best opportunities to know what the immemoral law was, solemnly agreed that it was a part of the immemorial and unchangeable. We do not say t h a t nothing is l a n d m a r k that is not found in the Charges of a Freemason as agreed to in J722, but we do say unhesitatingly that nothing is landmark that is not in accord with those charges, a n d it wasthis law which we had in mind when we said last year that there is no warrant in it" for d e m a n d i n g of the ' perfect y o u t h ' more t h a n that degree of perfection which will enable h i m to receive, practice and impart the masonry which that law circumscribes,on terms of equality with his fellows." Whether each candidate is perfect enough to do i\i\B homtbody must decide, just assomeftody must decide under the Pennsylvania rule which they hold to be more rigid, and it is no more diflficult to decide whether therehas been deprivation of enough of any of a candidate's members to " render him u n capable of learning the art of serving his master's lord," t h a n it is to decide whether he is sufficiently " flat nosed " to bring him within the inhibitions of the Levitical law as-

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•cited by our brother last year. Of course no human judgment is fallible, and under any interpretation of the law mistakes will sometimes occur, but this is no excuse for setting aside the law. It is our duty to stand by the law —and by the law in its purity, as it stood before schism had given occasion or'opportunity for its corruption. This is •our duty because as our distinguished brother truly says, masonry cannot exist if the very law that makes it what it is and what it has been since aforetime, is destroyed.

We have defined our position more than once upon the physical fitness of a candidate for the degrees, and find that we are quite at one witli our reviewer. Masonic electioneering receives Bro. BOBBINS' disapproval, as it does that of other leading masons in America. More, much more, would we quote from his splendid report, but we have reached the limit, and others must receive fraternal notice, wherefore .Auf wiedersehen. INDIANA. Seventy-fourth annual, Indianapolis, May 26-27, 1S91. After the usual ceremonies of opening. Grand Secretary SMYTHB read a letter from Past Grand Master WILLIAM HACKER, excusing his absence. The writer informed the Grand Body that for the first time in the past forty-six years he was unable to attend the annual communication in consequence of illness. Being past four score years he thought in all probability his work was done. He felt consoled, though he might never meet with them again, since the Institution was In safe hands, that would not fail to preserve and transmit it unimpaired to future generations. In conclusion, he trusted that the peace and harmony which had characterized the fraternity in the past would prevail ,in the future. Bro. THOMAS B . LONG, Past Grand Master, presented a beautiful testimonial of sympathy, in which he tenderly expressed the deep feeling entertained by Grand Lodge, with the hope that he would recover and again meet with them. It was adopted and a copy ordered to be :sent to the revered brother and leader, who so long had contributed to Ihe growth and welfare of masonry in that jurisdiction. Grand Master JACOB J. TODD began his address with a pleasant greeting and with thankfulness for the mercies enjoyed; called to mind that they had been spared from physical disasters, while peace and prosperity had reigned. Though Death had not summoned away any official members of •Grand Lodge, he noted that other jurisdictions had not been thus favored, and gave a list of fourteen more or less distinguished in their respective fields of labor. He had the pleasure of announcing their relations with other •Grand Lodges harmonious. Communications were received from the recently organized Grand Lodges of New Zealand and Tasmania, asking for recognition.

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During the year six lodges were constituted, the corner-stone of â&#x20AC;˘each of three churches laid, and a masonic hall and a temple were dedicated, the ceremonies being conducted by Special Deputies. One Worshipful Master of a lodge was suspended, because in a testimonial to a deceased brother reference had been made to party politics. One lodge surrendered its charter, but the vote therefor having been cast at a called meeting and four dimits granted at the^ame, both illegal, the charter was arrested, the dimits secured by a Special Deputy and the lodge cited to appear at this communication and show cause why the charter should not be revoked. Upon the recommendation of the committee who considered the case, the charter was annulled, not so much on account of its illegal acts as because it was and had been in a sickly condition, holding just meetings enough to continue â&#x20AC;˘existence. . Dispensations to hold elections were granted to thirteen lodges, which had failed to elect at the required time. In seven instances such dispensations were refused, because requested in anticipation of failure of a quorum at the date fixed by their By-Laws. Unless lodges are prevented by natural causes or great accidents from holding their annual elections at the date fixed by their By-Laws, there can be no excuse asking for dispensations to help them avoid the result of their heedlessness. If Grand Masters would adopt the rule to refuse dispensations whenever they have not been prevented by unavoidable necessity from holding their elections at the proper time, and let them continue to work with their old officers, soon they would learn that Grand Masters are not elected to help them out of the mischief caused by their indolence, but promptly comply with their ByLaws. Begging letters were sent out by two lodges which had lost both balls and furniture by fire. As soon as the facts were learned Grand Master TODD promptly notified the officers that their ])roceeding could not be sanctioned nor permitted. The lodges acted the wise part and took steps to recall their letters, and promised to return any funds that might be remitted them. Probably they had not been thoughtful enough to insure their property, hence the resort to begging to repair, in part or whole, their losses. It would seem that now when insurance in sound companies is cheap, lodges should be required to insure or made to understand that they would not be allowed to ask for nor receive help, in case of fire, in any quarter. In other words, lodges must be taught to do business in the manner practiced by prudent property owners or holders and sanctioned by the most sagacious business men. Dispensations to form and open four new lodges were, after careful inquiry, granted. Some three hundred questions were received respecting masonic

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law, a n d after alluding t o postal facilities, t h e neglect to c o n s u l t masonicbooks, a n d t h e care required to a n s w e r s o m e of t h e questions, he f u r t h e r . remarked: In some of the lodges there is still extant a belief'that the Grand Master has theright to set aside any law, rule or regulation of the Grand Lodge at his option. The ancient landmarks must stand as a safe-guard against innovation. The prerogatives of the Grand Master must be upheld to preserve the rights—and dignity, if you please —'of his honorable station. But the laws, rules and regulations of the Grand Lodge must not be set aside to suit the convenience of any person or of any lodge.. Let it be understood in all our lodges that the Grand Master must obey, as well as enforce the laws, not break them. One of t h e n e w lodges was chartered a n d t h e others, a t t h e i r o w a r e q u e s t , c o n t i n u e d U . D. T h e condition of t h e Craft was r e p o r t e d as p r o s p e r o u s a n d vigorous,, w h i l e good will a n d its consequents — peace a n d h a r m o n y — prevailed. U n d e r " I n t e m p e r a n c e , " G r a n d Master TODD s a i d : A number of letters have been received concerning the violation by a few of ourmembers of Sections 85 and 86, General Regulations. Liquor saloons are the foes of ourInstitution. Masonry in Indiana stands opposed to the nefarious traffic. Dram drinking is the grinding, consuming and damning curse of the age. Let us see to it that it is no longer permitted, in violation of our rules, to enter the sacred precincts of masonry,, to mar the soul, sear the conscience, deform the character and ruin the reputation of our members. I express the hope that not many years hence not one of those who gather around our altars and take our vows to sustain our laws will traffic in or useintoxicating liquors as a beverage. L e t every masonic law be enforced, a n d especially those which forb i d m a s o n s to sell or t r a d e in spirituous liquors. D r a m - d r i n k i n g is one of t h e two g r e a t b a n e s of m o d e r n society, lasciviousness being t h e o t h e r , w h i c h is stimulated by t h e first. To repress t h e former will t e n d greatly to r e d u c e t h e latter, and freemasons, a b o v e all o t h e r men, are b o u n d by t h e i r obligations a n d i n s t r u c t i o n t o b a n d t h e m s e l v e s together for t h e extirpation of t h e twain. • G r a n d Secretary SMYTHE called a t t e n t i o n to t h e fact t h a t t h o u g h I n d i a n a p o l i s was one of t h e cities n o t e d for c o n v e n t i o n s , oh w h i c h occasions t h e buildings were decorated w i t h n a t i o n a l flags, yet no p r o vision h a d ever b e e n m a d e b y G r a n d Lodge for a n A m e r i c a n flag or t h e erection of a flag-staff on t h e Temple. H e t h o u g h t t h e neglect should b e r e m e d i e d a t once, a n d t h a t such provision s h o u l d be m a d e at t h a t c o m m u n i c a t i o n , in order t h a t t h e National flag m i g h t float from t h e Masonic T e m p l e on all p r o p e r occasions. T h e C o m m i t t e e on W a y s a n d Means, in t h e i r report, approved of Bro. SMYTHE'S patriotic proposition a n d r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t h e be ins t r u c t e d to p u r c h a s e a flag and erect a staff o n t h e top of t h e T e m p l e , for d i s p l a y i n g t h e same. T h e report a n d r e c o m m e n d a t i o n were adopted. A r e p o r t was adopted recognizing a n d w e l c o m i n g t h e . G r a n d Lodge of T a s m a n i a . A proposition t o fix t h e m i n i m u m fee for t h e degrees a t fifteen doll a r s — t h e m i n i m u m t h e n being t w e n t y dollars — was disapproved b y

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"the C o m m i t t e e on J u r i s p r u d e n c e in t h e i r report, a n d t h e r e p o r t was s u s t a i n e d b y t h e G r a n d Body. T h e frontispiece is an engraved portrait, which b e t o k e n s a firm, •clear-headed mason, b u t t h e signature beats Bro. FISHEK'S and o u r o w n all hollow, and we give up t h e a t t e m p t to d e c i p h e r it. T h e scroll a p pended indicates some skill in t h a t line of drawing a n d i n k ad libitum.

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S e v e n t e e n t h a n n u a l , Oklahoma, August 18-19, 1891. T h e Proceedings a r e prefaced with a portrait of G r a n d M&ster LKO. E. B E N N E T T .

G r a n d Master began his address in quite t h e r e v e r e n t style w h i c h •characterizes s u c h p a p e r s in most jurisdictions. Owing to o t h e r duties, h e was able to pay official visits only to six lodges. Those were found doing good work. T h e others, as h e was informed, were h a r m o n i o u s , prosperous, cautious, enthusiastic, a n d working for t h e good of t h e Order. If such a p r u d e n t course shall •continue to m a r k t h e i r future, t h e y certainly will gain t h e position to which all real masons aspire. H e reported t h e condition of t h e Order t h u s : Among the duties which fell to my lot as an agent of the Federal Government was that of removing from the Indian country many persons who had unlawfully entered therein. A portion of this work was in the immediate neighhorhood of some of •our lodges, and you can well understand my gratification at finding that not one of •our brethren came within the exercise of this duty, but that all, without exception, were found to be law-abiding. Our masonic teachings have thus not fallen in barren places, but the fruit thereof is shown by this compliance with the laws of the country. It speaks well for the Craft, too, that few applications for dispensation have been made during the year; and as well that so few cases have been submitted for a decision. As heretofore,however, many questions have been asked by the brethren, though in almost every instance my answer was made by referring the brethren to the page and year of our Proceedings, thereby directing a search of our records for the law. The dispensations asked for and the cases submitted for decision were purely of local interest or had heretofore been ruled upon, and are, therefore, in my opinion, not of •sufficient importance to the Craft at large to justify detailing here. 1 do not know of a single desire to appeal from any of these decisions or rulings. H e expressed t h e opinion t h a t t h e " Webb-Preston w o r k " was " m u c h of a m y t h . " B r e t h r e n older t h a n he will probably beg leave to difl'er from his opinion. D u r i n g t h e year t h e G r a n d Lecturer of Arkansas, by previous arr a n g e m e n t , s p e n t a week in the jurisdiction, giving instruction in t h e private work, b y w h i c h . G r a n d Master said, those a t t e n d i n g w e r e profited. F r o m t h e following it appears t h a t t h e lodge records need r e v i s i o n : The shiftless manner in which some of the records of our lodges are kept is an imposition upon the whole Craft, and the Grand Lodge should take the matter in hand,

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by providing for a thorough overhauling of every lodge record in this jurisdiction.. This carelessness often begins from the organization of the lodge and is continued through the entire worlt. There are soriie good and perfect records, but they are i n theminority.

He then pointed out the need of full, correct records, and suggpsted that District Deputies should be required to examine all records of the lodges of their several districts and report thereon, and inquire into their internal aflfairs. Grand Master BENNETT included in the address the reports of the District Deputies, from which it appears that they discharged their duties quite as well as the average of such officials. Bro. MuKROw, Grand Secretary, presented a report of much interest at home and not less so abroad. With pleasure we note a few of the more important items: In accordance with instructions of Grand Lodge (1889) he procured four Past Grand Master's jewels, at the cost of 150.00' each, which were presented to as many Past Grands. Past Grand Master BYRNE, who had been presented with a valuable jewel by one of the lodges, donated the value of his to their Masonic Orphans' Home. By direction of the Grand Master he issued ten dispensations to form and open new lodges. He had bound twenty-five volumes for the library. Bound volumesof Proceedings of .eleven Grand Lodges, besides masonic matter from others were received. Funds for their Orphans' Home do not seem to increase very fast, for he reported that the assets therefor only amounted to $118.00. In view of the small sum at hand, he said: Brethren, the voice of the fourteen orphan children reported in our returns, and others not reported, cry aloud to us to wake up and act with more heart in this effort. Grand Orator E. W. HILL delivered a eulogy on ALBERT PIKE, cov-

ering more than fourteen pages, eleven of which are made up of PIKE'S letter to JOHN HALLURN, an extract from the Biographical History of Arkansas, and PIKE'S eulogy on a friend. Bro. HILL also delivered an oration on the theme, "Fundamental Ideas of Free Masonry." It abounds in sound thoughts, clearly, often eloquently, expressed. Bro. J. S. MuRROW prepared and presented the Report on Correspondence. I t is the most complete and best one which has appeared in their Proceedings. In his review of Kansas (1891) he quotes comments from the report of our Committee on Returns, not complimentary to the Secretaries, whose reports were criticised. So, Bro. MUKROW, and if your Grand Master, whose words we quoted above, was right, a little confusion exists in the records of your home lodges. Of course, to ensure exactness, we must all join in correcting errors and endeavor to help delinquents make up records that will be an honor to them, their lodges a n d the Craft.

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In his review of Pennsylvania, he notes the action of the Grand Lodge of that jurisdiction, in squelching the so-called Egyptian Rite of Memphis, and conaments as follows: Masonry will always be plagued with new rites. This, because of men's restlessdisposition for something new. Masonry furnishes the best stock, because of its wellrooted principles, its age and respectability, for all kinds of rites and ceremonies to hegrafted upon it. There is no great necessity for alarm. There is no danger that these ephemeralparasites will destroy the root or the trunk of masonry. Being founded upon t r u t h , it. will last. " The eternal years of GOD are hers." In this we do not intend to convey the idea that we are opposed to all proper legislation against those clandestine and false rites and orders. Cut and r u b them off as much as possible. Keep the old tree as free from such parasites as may b e ; b u t donot be uneasy concerning its life and vigor and growth.

No, there is no great cause for alarm, but when the beast shows his horns in a jurisdiction, the time is come to give it a quietus. If we understand the matter aright, the Memphian had appeared t h e r e a n d put forth its false and preposterous claims. We therefore congratulate the Grand Lodge on its timely and effective action. Under Vermont, he quotes from the Grand Lecturer's remarksrespejdng the lack of uniformity in the private work in that jurisdiction, and says: Judging from this, Vermont would be a nice place to go for " The pure WebbPreston Work." Why, they do not seem to have uniformity in anything. The Grand Lecturer says: "Almost every month in the year brings the election of officers in some subor dinate lodge, consequently when the season for district meetings arrives the generalcomplaint is that the officers are all new and the deputies find it nearly impossible to get lodges to confer the degrees', and if prevailed upon to do so, errors in the work areexpected to be excused for want of time to prepare for t h e occasion." Brethren, let us settle down on our own Indian Territory work and waste no more time nor money on a ritual.

Well, well, Bro. MUEBOW, stick to your text; that is, agree on the work for your jurisdiction, and then compel its adoption and practice in your lodges. In all essentials you will doubtless be correct, but may vary in phraseology, and that will not be more notable than one will observe.in passing from one to another jurisdiction. Have the private work as near uniform as possible in your own Territory, and you will accomplish quite as much as your contemporaries. With thanks for your compliments, we bid you good-by for the timel

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IOWA. F o r t y - e i g h t h a n n u a l , Cedar Eapids, J u n e 2-4, 1891. T h e a d d r e s s of G r a n d Master JAMES D . GAMBLE is n o t a slender -document. I t fills t w e n t y - s e v e n pages of t h e A n n a l s a n d embraces t w e n t y subjects d e e m e d of i n t e r e s t to G r a n d Lodge. I n style and force i t will n o t fall below o t h e r papers of its class, furnished b y his p r e d e cessors. T h e work of t h e Craft was represented as follows: Masonically our constituent lodges in the various portions of our jurisdiction have been casting the rays of light athwart heretofore darkened visions, and many of -our fellows have been added to the household of faith, and thus the grand work of making men wiser, if not better, has been carried forward without interruption, and with a careful regard for the best interests and welfare of our beloved Institution. It Is indeed very gratifying to know that we are in a condition of prosperity, and that our ranks are being augmented by the addition of worthy and upright men from every vocation of life, and that masonry, with its great aim and object and the influence for •good it is daily exerting wherever its banner is unfurled, through the love and attachment of its votaries, is keeping step with the advancement of our age. And I con-gratulate you, my brethren, and through you the large body of the Craft, on the fact that as the veils of ignorance and prejudice are removed, masonry correspondingly advances and becomes known and respected for its true worth and merit. And conscious as we are of the rectitude of our Institution, and the purity of our principles and the stability of the corner-stone on which they rest, we may, in the face of enlightened intelligence, fearlessly and confidently challenge the most adverse criticism and investigation. H e g r a n t e d dispensations t o form a n d o p e n e i g h t n e w lodges, which were c h a r t e r e d at this c o m m u n i c a t i o n , leaving n o lodge U . D . on t h e roll. T h e m e m o r i a l stone of each of t h r e e p u b l i c b u i l d i n g s was laid and •one lodge hall dedicated. Applications t o ballot s h o r t of t h e t i m e fixed b y law w e r e sent, b u t i n v a r i a b l y refused. I t is strange t h a t lodges w h i c h h a v e or o u g h t to h a v e t h e law i n their midst, a r e p r o n e to urge G r a n d Ma.sters to ignore it a n d g r a n t requests straightly interdicted. I t seems a b o u t t i m e for masons in States like I o w a to learn t h a t G r a n d Masters are n o t superior to t h e laws t h e y a r e called on to administer, b u t a m e n a b l e t h e r e t o as are •other Craftsmen. Yet we suppose t h e practice will n o t cease as long as u n r e a d a n d u n r e a d i n g m a s o n s are elected to fill t h e chairs of lodges. P e t i t i o n s for s u c h illegal favors h a v e n e a r l y ceased in Kansas since G r a n d M a s t e r s h a v e h a d t h e moral courage t o d i s c o u n t e n a n c e a n d refuse them. H i s decisions — b u t t h r e e — were approved. T h e destruction of a lodge-room a n d regalia of t h e m e m b e r s gave t h e G r a n d Master a fitting o p p o r t u n i t y to urge lodges to i n s u r e and keep i n s u r e d all t h e i r p r o p e r t y . T h e t i m e was w h e n poor lodges m i g h t plead t h e h i g h rates exacted on such risks as excuse for n o t providing against fires a n d o t h e r casualties, b u t t h a t t i m e h a s passed. Low rates prevail, a n d no lodge, if it can afford to keep up an organization, can, with safety, n e g l e c t to i n s u r e e v e r y t h i n g it o w n s or claims.

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To cure such improvidence, in 1884 o u r Grand. Lodge a d o p t e d t h i s s t a n d i n g r e s o l u t i o n : " Hereafter t h e G r a n d Lodge will not r e m i t t h e dues of a n y lodge on account of loss by fire, which fails to place a reasonable a m o u n t of i n s u r a n c e on its p r o p e r t y . " A n d t h e r e s u l t is t h a t nearly all of o u r lodges carry a fair a m o u n t of insurance. Such is, a n d for some y e a r s h a s been, a s t a n d i n g regulation in K a n s a s . T h e collection of a u t o g r a p h s — first b e g u n by Bro. PAKVIN'S h a n d some donation — h a d so increased t h a t a n o t h e r case was needed to secure t h e additions. Grand Master GAMBLE a p p o i n t e d a c o m m i t t e e to t a k e evidence in t h e Cerneau cases, a n d h a v i n g found each guilty, so r e p o r t e d ; w h e r e u p o n he issued a circular letter declaring each of t h e persons found guilty " s u s p e n d e d from all t h e rights a n d privileges of m a s o n r y . " Subsequently, by t h e action of G r a n d Lodge, t h i r t e e n of t h e C e r n e a u leaders were expelled from all t h e rights a n d privileges of masonry. T h e c h a r t e r of a lodge was arrested a n d at t h i s c o m m u n i c a t i o n revoked, because its officers. Worshipful Master a n d Secretary, issued a certificate of good s t a n d i n g to a m e m b e r u n d e r charges, a n d directed it to a lodge in Colorado. I n a s m u c h as it clearly appeared t h a t t h e act was participated in b y t h e m e m b e r s , was willful a n d in defiance of t h e Grand Lodge, t h e revocation was a m p l y justified. Grand Master p r e s e n t e d t h e subject of non-affiliates for t h e consideration and action of t h e Grand^Body; r e m a r k e d t h a t t h e y were increasing, and in energetic language advised more stringent rules respecting their privileges, a n d t h u s lessen t h e further a u g m e n t a t i o n of t h a t <;lass of masons. H e also urged t h e i m p o r t a n c e of a n early e s t a b l i s h m e n t of a Masonic Home. T h e c o m m i t t e e to w h o m t h e address was referred, in t h e i r r e p o r t did not acquiesce in t h e views of t h e G r a n d Master, but, u p o n b o t h subjects, took position similar to t h a t m a i n t a i n e d in Kansas. I n reference to t h e first, t h e y s a i d : , The committee appreciate that the law as it now stands upon t h e rights and privileges of a non-afifiliate is liable to be abused in particular cases. Yet, when we remember that charity is not only the corner-stone, but the foundation of masonry, we do not believe any change in the law can be enacted that will not work great hardship in some particular cases. We believe that masons should act upon the principle t h a t it is far better that many undeserving ones should receive masonic aid and charity than •that even a few worthy and deserving brothers should; by legislative acts, be entirely deprived thereof. The law as it now stands leaves the matter of giving masonic aid' and masonic burial to non-afiiliates entirely in the hands of the Master of the particular lodge called upon to act. If such non-affiliate has taken a dimit from any lodge for the purpose of avoiding the payment of lodge dues, or for the same purpose has neglected to apply to the lodge in whose'jurisdiction he resides for membership, it is the right and duty of the Master to refuse h i m any and all masonic rights and privileges—a right which, in such cases, he ought to enforce. But to say that in all cases where the non-affiliate has not united with a particular lodge for a given length of time, he should be deuied masonic aid or burial, would work a great hardship upon m a n y true, faithful, honest a n d deserving brothers. '

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A n d on t h e second, t h e following: This Grand Lodge fully endorses the noble sentiments of brotherly love and charity expressed by the Grand Master, but it is the opinion of the Grand Lodge that a Masonic Home is not necessary in this jurisdiction at the present time, and that masonic charity can be more satisfactorily, economically aud equitably dispensed by the constituent lodges, as now done.

Grand Master GAMBLE thought their form of dimit defective and recommended that in future all dimits granted thereafter should show on their face why ami for what reason given. The committee to whom the matter was referred, formulated and Grand Lodge adopted the following: Every Master Mason in good standing, who is a member of a lodge, is entitled to a certificate of dimissiou therefrom ou payment of Grand Lodge dues for the year and subordiiiate lodge dues that are theu'due. (See Section 140.) The applicaiiou fordimit shall state the reason for applying for the same, aud such reason shall be stated in the dimit when granted.

Such legislation may arrest the increase of non-affiliates, but we doubt it. Stringent laws in no jurisdiction have operated favorablj-,. and the more stringent have generally failed to effectuate what was anticipated or expected. Members of lodges, who mean to sever their connection, will not be slow to fabricate a reason therefor and generally succeed in the attempt. We like our own law best, because we deem it more nearly in accord with the free spirit of masonry: An applicant for dimission is not required to give his reasons therefor; may prefer it orally at any stated communication; action must be taken withoutdelay, and if voted for by a majority af all the members present, hismembership terminates, and the vote thereon cannot be reconsidered. When the application is granted the Secretary is required to give the applicant, upon his request therefor, a certificate of dimission, showingthat he is in good standing and that all his lodge dues are paid to date. Easy as the severance of lodge ties may seem, we yet believe there are less unafKliated masons who have once belonged to some one of ourlodges than in any other of the newer jurisdictions. Grand Master GAMBLE included an eloquent essay upon brotherly love. We do not remember to have read anything more compact or elegantly phrased upon that theme. Like a perfect crystal, it is withoutflaw, speck or stain, and like it, it cannot be disserved without marring the beauty of the whole; hence we refrain from making extracts, and the whole is too long for this report. The only criticism to which it isliable is that it is purely ideal, the spirit not likely to be realized in ourday and generation. He announced the death of several distinguished masons of that jurisdiction and, in the language of that brotherly love which he sobeautifully expressed, recorded his high estimate of their character and services as men and masons. This superb address concluded as follows: Our opportunities for disseminating light and knowledge were uever better. The world is our mission field. Let us continue in the future as we have done in the past,. to do what we may toward making men wiser and better, so that there may be those to-

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rise u p and call us blessed. Again thanking you for t h e high honors conferred, t h e consideration at all times shown, and the confidence expressed wherever it has been my privilege to meet with you, and hoping that in the Providence of events we may each long be spared to meet in our a n n u a l feast, and t h a t when one by one, through t h e agency of death, we are dimitted from this Grand Lodge, that we may find a n a b u n d a n t entrauce into and be permitted to permanently clasp glad hands around the altar of the Supreme Grand Lodge on the banks of eternal deliverance, where the Supreme Grand Master, Author and Founderof all things, forever reigns and eternally, presides, I bid you an afTectionate and heartfelt God-speedin all your laudable undertakings.

Yes, i n d e e d ! g r a n d e r o p p o r t u n i t i e s were n e v e r offered t h e Craft to e x t e n d t h e influence of our venerable a n d beloved I n s t i t u t i o n t h a n are presented to-day. In all t h e phases of society t h e r e are openings which invite, nay urge, masons to e n t e r and e x e r t t h a t power for t h e u p b u i l d i n g of h u m a n i t y and high moral c u l t u r e which t h e y may use with mighty, lasting effect. P r e e m i n e n t l y m a s o n r y is an I n s t i t u t i o n of peace, founded on t h e rock of good-will to men and to all m e n . B r e t h r e n w h o t h u s u n d e r s t a n d it, a n d are animated by t h e controlling desire of benefiting t h e i r fellowm e n , are doubly armed to break down t h e walls of strife and s m o o t h t h e p a t h s of discord, however hedged and obstructed by rugged obstacles. T h e r e is n o t a lodge in our c o u n t r y which, if it works in accord with t h e principles professed, t h a t c a n n o t root o u t every e l e m e n t w h i c h i n its neighborhood t e n d s to engender i n h a r m o n i o u s action, if n o t open warfare. I t should teach as m u c h by e x a m p l e as by words, a n d culti-. vate a spirit of harmonyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; t h e offspring of g e n u i n e brotherly love â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which, by its reflex action, will generate t h a t love t h r o u g h o u t t h e comm u n i t y and t h e r e b y soften every asperity w h i c h may appear. W h a t a field for beneficence; w h a t c h a n c e for every brother to e m p l o y h i s talents in aiding his fellow-men t o rise to t h e height to which h u m a n ity may attain with little h e l p a n d good e x a m p l e ! A n d who will n o t volunteer, w h a t real mason will hesitate o r delay to act w h e n h e h e a r s t h e cry from every side, " C o m e to our a i d ; give us help in o u r morally necessitous condition " ? Bro. T. S. PAKVIN, at r e q u e s t of G r a n d Master GAMBLE, p r e p a r e d

sketches of t h e lives of sixteen distinguished b r e t h r e n , who deceased d u r i n g t h e year. F r o m t h e introdu(3tion t h e r e t o we select t h e following wise reflections: Life is not wholly a count of losses, for in the balance-sheet of Time there are gains, immortal gains, to many. It was not the declaration of an enthusiast or a visionary man, but the last message of the greatest of all philosophers, who said t h a t " to die is gain." Death is not the ending, but the beginning of life. It is the sunrise, not the sunset of our existence. Freemasonry teaches its votaries this sublime truth, the k'sson of the hour, t h a t ' ' it is not all of life to live, nor all of death to d i e ; " that beyond opens up an infinite future. And as the glories of the setting sun are reflected in the western sky, so the influence of the upright a n d virtuous live long after their eyes arc closed to mortal vision'. The doctrine of the immortality of the soul is not only one of the most ancient of all the precepts t a u g h t in o u r Order, but the grand t r u t h upon which it was built. The resurrection of the body follows in its course, and we are taught to believe and to cherish the belief that our bodies will rise and become im-

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mortal with the souls which dwell within. And while we may briefly recount what our brethren have done for us and others while they lived, and remember them as among those who ever sought to exemplify in their lives the best teachings of our Order, loving it for the happy influences it exerts in bringing us nearer together—a band of brothers —so may we cherish the happy thought that they have entered upon a newness of life to continue their work in a better land, and in the companionship of those whom they have gone to meet, and while they cannot come to us, we may, if we {ire true to our professions, go to them. His report, as Librarian, is quite as complete and interesting as those of former y e a r s . Several p i c t u r e s of t h e floors a n d various a p a r t m e n t s of t h e Library building h e l p o n e to g e t correct ideas of its uses and contents. A n engraving of t h e Masonic Library is frontispiece to t h e annals. Bro. PARViN,of course, p r e p a r e d t h e R e p o r t o n Correspondence a n d , t h o u g h i n h i s seventy-fifth year, h i s p a p e r s show t h a t his mental a n d moral p o w e r s a r e quite as s t r o n g as i n former years, and, t h o u g h sufferi n g from bodily infirmities, t h a t h i s b r a i n is in its pristine integrity. W e r e h i s contributions t o cease — w h i c h w e do n o t imagine — h e would leave a record equal to t h a t of most of h i s contemporaries. Some day w h e n a successor shall appear, o u r b r e t h r e n of Iowa, a s well as elsew h e r e , will d u l y appreciate t h e work h e h a s accomplished for t h e Order a t h o m e a n d indirectly for t h e O r d e r a t large. H i s r e p u t a t i o n is coext e n s i v e w i t h t h e d o m a i n s of freemasonry, a n d whatever h e h a s w o n is w h o l l y d u e t o h i s own personal p e r s i s t e n t efforts; n o adventitious aids or c i r c u m s t a n c e s have c o n t r i b u t e d to a d v a n c e h i m . H i s o w n G r a n d L o d g e o p e n e d t h e way for h i m , a n d a t e v e r y step h e h a s well r e w a r d e d t h e confidence t h a t Body h a s h a d t h e wisdom t o repose in h i m . T h e L i b r a r y a t Cedar Rapids will stand a s a fitting memorial of t h a t wisdom a n d h i s w o r t h . B u t we did n o t set o u t t o write a eulogy, mindful t h a t s u c h t h i n g s a r e only p r o p e r after t h e last respects have been paid to a b r o t h e r ' s r e m a i n s , a n d h a s t e n t h e r e f o r e to r e t u r n to t h e business before u s . T h e r e p o r t includes reviews of t h e Proceedings of fifty-six G r a n d Lodges, located in t h e U . S. A. a n d D o m i n i o n of Canada, a n d covers 210 pages, t h e last twenty-four pages being devoted to biographical sketches of A L B E R T P I K E a n d

Colonel W I L L I A M

J A M E S B U R Y M A C L E O D MOORE,

late Supreme Grand Master of the Sovereign Great Priory of Knights Templar of Canada. I n h i s notice of Kansas (1891), h e criticises t h e eighth decision of o u r G r a n d Master POSTLETHWAITB: The eighth decision is peculiar, and we cannot concur therein. He decides that *•' a lodge may appear in the funeral procession of a brother when it is not conducted by it or any other masonic association, without obtaining a special dispensation." We pr<)test against such a doctrine, and hold that no Grand Master should issue a special dispensation authorizing so flagrant a departure from masonic usage and custom. So far as we know, if it is not the common law, it is a good practice that lodges should not appear in funeral processions uniess such ceremonies be conducted by masonic associations, that is, a lodge, chapter or commandery. And for one, we are decidedly opposed to a lodge appearing in such a procession unless the ceremony be conducted by it-df. We do not believe In a masonic lodge playing tail to a Templar kite, much less to a kite of an order non-masonic.

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H e , however, failed to note t h a t t h e C o m m i t t e e on J u r i s p r u d e n c e in t h e i r report, r e c o m m e n d e d t h e approval of t h i s a n d h i s o t h e r decisions, a n d t h a t t h e i r report was adopted. T h r e e of t h e committee were Past G r a n d Masters, o n e , a Past D e p u t y G r a n d Master, a n d t h e fifth, one of t h e best-informed masons in t h e jurisdiction. W e a d m i t t h a t u n d e r t h e old custom t h e a p p e a r a n c e of a lodge on such an occasion would n o t h a v e been p e r m i t t e d . But, in t h e w o r d s of a n o t e d brother, " Masonry, like all h u m a n institutions, is progressive in its character, and y o u can no more stay its progress t h a n y o u can stay t h e advance of t i m e in its onward m a r c h . " A n d so far h a s it progressed in Kansas t h a t a lodge would feel it a d u t y to follow t h e r e m a i n s of a respectable b r o t h e r to t h e grave, t h o u g h h e h a d chosen to be b u r i e d w i t h t h e ceremonies of some o t h e r order or society of w h i c h h e was a m e m b e r . W e advocate t h e broadest liberty in all t h i n g s w h e r e principle is n o t violated, and since t h e case referred to a n d its like do n o t compromise a n y masonic principles, b u t merely p u t s aside a custom, we do not object. Bro. PARVIN vigorously defends t h e action of h i s G r a n d Lodge in carrying o u t t h e law against Gerneauism a n d t h e expulsion of m e m b e r s of t h a t rite w h o refused, w h e n notified, to obey t h a t law. I n conseq u e n c e h e provokes strictures s o m e w h a t severe from t h e reviewers of Illinois, Michigan and Missouri, to w h i c h h e replies in t e r m s n o less severe. W i t h those debates we h a v e n o t h i n g to do, since t h e y h a v e become personal in an offensive sense, a n d worse, belie t h e oft-repeated profession of brotherly love, a n d especially as p o r t r a y e d by Grand M a s t e r GAMBLE.

W i t h Bros. DRUMMOND, W A I T a n d o t h e r s Bro. PARVIN holds t h a t a n y elected masonic officer can resign. A l t h o u g h o u r law is to t h e contrary, we h a v e held t h a t any official i n a n y b r a n c h of masonry may resign if such b e h i s pleasure. T h e l e n g t h to which this p a p e r h a s e x t e n d e d precludes further q u o t a t i o n s or r e m a r k s .

KENTUCKY. f

Ninety-second a n n u a l , Louisville, October 7 - 9 , 1 8 9 1 .

A steel-engraved portrait of Past G r a n d Master H I R A M BASSETT graces t h e Proceedings. A n emergent communication of G r a n d Lodge was held i n Millersburg, N o v e m b e r 11, 1890, to attend t h e funeral of Past G r a n d Master H I R A M BASSETT, whose remains were consigned to t h e i r last resting place with t h e solemn ceremonies of freemasonry. Again G r a n d Lodge convened in e m e r g e n t communication at F r a n k fort, May 27, 1891, w h e n t h e m o n u m e n t erected to t h e m e m o r y of Bro. LUKE P . BLACKBURN, M . D . , Ex-Governor, was dedicated with t h e usual masonic ceremonies, and unveiled.

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For the third time during the masonic year the Grand Lodge assembled in emergent communication at Lagrange, when the monument to the memory of Bro. ROB MOKRIS, L L . D.,Past Grand Master of Kentucky, and Poet Laureate of Freemasonry, was dedicated and unveiled with the full ceremonials of the fraternity. On that occasion Bro. FAA&HK S. FITCH, Past Grand Master, delivered a splendid eulogy, in which he called to mind the various services of Bro. MORRIS in the chosen field of his lifework, and the marked influence he exerted during a long, busy career in extending masonry and promoting its intellectual, social and moral welfare. Bro. FITCH is well entitled to the hearty plaudits of the Craft everywhere for his masterly discourse in commemoration of the Poet Laureate of Freemasonry. The address of CHAS. H . FISK fills fifty pages. It was a well prepared document, and mainly devoted to affairs of importance to the Graft in that State. In the introduction occurs this injunction : " May it be our boast that masons proceed not to labor without an open Bible," which we beg our brethren not to forget, however forbidding the circumstances or urgent the work. Referring to the beginning of masonry in that jurisdiction, he alluded in sad tones to the workmen who have passed away, not one being left to report the doings of earlier years, and reminds them that vacancies in the bands are of yearly occurrence. His necrological list begins with the name of Bro. HIRAM BASSETT, and then mentions those of other honored brethren of that jurisdiction, followed by a record of the bereavements of other Grand Lodges. Attention was directed to the insufficient quarters of their Grand Library, with a recommend that the wants be supplied. Unfortunately, Grand Master FISK was compelled to suspend two Worshipful Masters of lodges. The committee appointed to inquire into the first case, approved his action; in the second instance the committee suggested the withdrawal of his order, and that the Worshipful Master be restored to his position with a "positive and emphatic admonition from the Grand Master." Notices were received from the Grand Chapter, Grand Council, and Grand Consistory of Kentucky, that members of their respective subordinates must be actively affiliated with some Blue Lodge, and in the two first it was further notified that if a member ceased to be thus affiliated, his membership would cease in chapter or council. Grand Master FISK granted dispensations to open thirteen new lodges, appointed proxies to install their officers and set them to work. In Kansas lodges U. D. are empowered to work without extrinsic help. In extenuation of his liberality in that behalf he said: While I have been rather inclined to restrict the n u m b e r of new lodges, I have n o t felt at liberty, upon my own responsibility, to refuse dispensation when the petitioners came armed with all the requirements of the law under which I was to act. If there be a n y fault In any case it must not be charged to the Grand Jfaster. When all

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lodges, any part of whose territory will be taken by the establishment of a new lodge, yield the same, and ask that the new lodge be p u t into being, and when the members of the lodge nearest to the proposed new lodge unanimously declare, u n d e r all the solemnities of their masonic obligations, that the welfare and best interests of .the fraternity demand the organization of a new lodge, it would be autocratic and rather dictatorial upon the part of the Grand Master, generally wholly, otherwise uninformed, and totally ignorant as to the territory, the brethren and their needs, to arbitrarily refuse to allow masons the opportunity to show themselves fitted to discharge i m p o r t a n t trusts and build up our Order. If experience shall prove that in any instance a dispensation for a new lodge has not been wise, the responsibility must be borne by those who, although in perfect good faith, were mistaken in their j u d g m e n t as to t h e qualifications of the petitioners and the necessities of the case, and so induced action by the Orand Master. Revisory power remains in the Grand Lodge, and I feel assured that your Committee on Lodges U. D. will critically examine the records presented to them by lodges now acting under dispensation; and will, when advisable, cheerfully recommend a charter, and promptly, where the interests of the Craft demand it, continue the probationary period or withhold authority to work or congregate as a lodge in the future.

Twelve special dispensations were issued for purposes common in most, if not all, jurisdictions. Being requested to lay the corner-stone of a Jewish temple, he declined "to serve or appoint any to officiate for" him, because the day fixed on for the ceremony was Sunday. Under " Decisions," he introduced those made by j^refatory remarks, starting out thus: " It has not been my ambition to present to the Craft many decisions, or to appear before you in the light of a law-maker." Yet he reported fifty-five decisions, which cover fully sixteen pages. He jiroved himself a better law-maker than many a Grand Master, for only two of his decisions were modified, and two more not approved. In consequence of the great and increasing labors of their Grand Secretary, he urged the Grand Body to raise the salary of that officer so as to fairly compensate him for the work done. "Our Home" received from Grand Master FISK appropriate attenâ&#x20AC;˘tion,and as has been done by his predecessors, he besought the Craft not to relax their efforts to place that institution on an enduring basis, and thus perpetuate the good work thus far advanced. Grand Treasurer LEATHERS submitted a compact report, while that of Grand Secretary GRANT was quite elaborate consequent on the variety of topics upon which Grand Lodge was to be informed. The Committee on the Death of Bro. HIRAJI BASSETT, submitted an excellent report on the life and services of that noble brother, who throughout his masonic life illustrated the principles of masonry and conferred honor on the Craft. In conformity with the report of the Committee on Lodges U. D., charters were voted to thirteen lodges, the dispensations to three were continued, dispensations were granted to the petitioners for three more, the petition for another referred to Grand Master, and also to the same officer the reorganization of a dormant lodge. The Committee on Necrology presented a goodly report, consisting of fraternal memorials of departed craftsmen.

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T h e r e p o r t on the H o m e for Widows and O r p h a n s was well calculated t o i n s p i r e confidence i n t h a t charity, a n d enlist b r e t h r e n i n its support. Bro. J A M E S W . STATON prepared and presented t h e Report on Corr e s p o n d e n c e . It is briefer t h a n some of former contributions, b u t probably contains all t h e m a t t e r called for in t h a t jurisdiction, or t h a t would b e read, e x c e p t by the m o r e studious b r e t h r e n . T h e Proceedings of our G r a n d Lodge for 1891, are pleasantly noticed. After a perusal of his report, we are glad to n o t e t h a t we are at one on nearly all t h e questions now u n d e r discussion; h e n c e we have only to q u o t e some of his forcible comments thereon. I n defense of p u b l i c installations, he p e r t i n e n t l y r e m a r k s : There never has been, and never will be, any ceremony connected with public installations used that can not be read by any one who chooses to take up one of our standard Monitors. It has been in use in Kentucky since the year 1800, and we have failed to see any mischief arising from the practice as yet. Even the Abiman Rezon of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, in the editions of 18'25 and 1857, embraces all the ceremonies that are used in the installation service, and if printed so that the public may read and inspect them, where is the harm in repeating them in public? Speaking of t h e course of a certain G r a n d Lodge in stifling all action u p o n Cerneauism, because Craft lodges were n o t p r e s u m e d to know a n y t h i n g of t h e high degrees, he comments t h u s : All this stuff about not knowing anything about Scottish Rite Masonry amounts to nothing. An intelligent committee â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Past Grand Masters mostly â&#x20AC;&#x201D;know, if they know anything at iall, that all the so-called higher degrees, whether the York Rite system,' so-called, or the A. and A. S. Rite, have their foundation on Symbolic Masonry. If this be true, and we unhesitatingly say that it is true, and no man can disprove it, then why in the name of common sense has not Grand Lodges the right to inquire as to the legitimacy of all concerned, or at least all who have set foot on their respective territories? To deny this proposition is to kick Grand Lodge sovereignty higher than a kite can sail, and whiningly say to the masonic world that we have no power to preserve the peace in our own subordinate lodges. Humbug Scottish Rite Masonry can plant itself in the jurisdiction of every subordinate, raise all the dissensions it can, and yet Grand Lodge can not give its offspring any relief, because it professes to know, nothing about the body which raises all the disturbance. Away with such nonsense! Yes, away with it forever, for masons in our day read, t h i n k and are u p o n every subject p r e p a r e d to act with d u e calmness a n d foresight. T h e n g r a n t t h e m a free field for t h e exercise of m a n l y j u d g m e n t . I n t h e review of Illinois, Bro. STATON answers B r o . BOBBINS' objections to a notice by G r a n d Symbolic Lodges of higher degrees a n d also on t h e Bible question, in t h i s wise:, We want to say once for all, that we do not allow any man. not even Bro. ROBBINS, to exceed us in our loyalty and admiration for Blue Mn-iionry, so-called, and those who know us best know that for more than thirty years the best efforts of our masonic life have been given in upholding Symbolic Masonry as taught in the three first degrees. But, while that is all, so we are not prepared to say that there is no masonry outside of those degrees. It is well known by those who do know that the chapter and council degrees are only an amplification of the Blue degrees. Now if we must fall back on the "original plan" of masonry, as Bro. ROBBINS so strenuously contends, let us %vipe out everything but the Entered Apprentice and Fellow Craft, because there is no positive evidence that the Third Degree was In existence in 1717. To be consistent, Bro. RoBBiNS must renounce everything except the Entered Apprentice and Fellow Craft.

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Surely t h e Constitutions of 1723 are silent on the existence of the Master Mason's degree, and as t h a t was the first document given to the world announcing an organized fraternity let us stand by it, and it alone. Now. on t h e authenticity of the Bible, we have only this to say, t h a t we k n o w what the charges of freemasonry say on that subject, for we have the original edition of 1723 and all the other editions down to the present day. We reiterate what we haveheretofore said, even at the risk of Brother EOBBINS accusing us of delivering a n exhortation, that a belief in GOD is the foundation stone of the masonic fraternity; thenit is worse t h a n nonsense to say that GOD has placed man on earth and not given him some g u i d e by which he might ascertain the will of his Maker. Surely a ruler must have a code. As we have said in other report^, we want the revealed word of GOD • on our masonic altars, and if our St. James translation, containing the Old and New Testaments, is not the correct revelation, then let Bro. BOBBINS, or some one else, find out what it is; but w h e n the time comes that the Bible is removed from the altars of the lodges, t h e n the time has come when the downfall of masonry is near at hand. To declare that the Book which lies on our masonic altars is not the revealed word of GoDis to declare t h a t a spelling-book is just as good upon which to obligate newly m a d e masons. Now we are done. To argue this question further is a waste of time and printer's ink to no purpose, for to convince Bro. ROBBINS of his error is to us a hopeless case, and we are as immovable as the Rock of Ages in our belief that the Holy Book which lies o n our masonic altars is the revealed word of t h e only true a n d living GOD,. and being his revelation is therefore inspired, and that its removal from our altars will, in our judgment, indicate the near downfall of the Institution. If it is not inspired then it is only mockery to retain it, and it should be removed. I n that case a dictionary would be just as good.

That we fully concur with Bro. STATON in these observations will be evident to him if he reads this our twentieth report. Several passages more we marked for insertion, but the limit is reached, and we say good-by for a year.

• LOUISIANA. Seventy-ninth annual, New Orleans, February 9-11, 1891. A special communication was held September 29, 1890, the obj'ect being, as stated by Grand Master CHARLES F . BUCK, " the demolition of the then (present) Grand Lodge hall and the erection on the site of a Masonic Temple, costing more than the limit fixed at the annual communication of the Grand Lodge." Suffice it to say that after the presentation of the facts coupled with estimates, the measure was agreed on, the contract, subsequently made to remove the old structure and erect a temple. With some pleasant remarks Grand Master BUCK; began his annual address, informing the brethren that the old temple had been destroyed and a new one was erecting. After noticing the losses sustained in several jurisdictions by the death of prominent masons, he concludes with these remarks: To the living who are the losers, we extend our fraternal sympathy and condol-ence: to the dead —as we remember their virtue and honor their memory, we c o n s e crate our service to the advancement of the good for which they lived; in our hearts shall be engraven the lessons of their examples, to guide us in the great work which they left unfinished i n our hands, as we will some day leave it to those who come after" •us. Heroes and conquerors never lived i n nobler m o n u m e n t s !

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H e refers to t h e n u m e r o u s questions a s k e d in reference to subjects u p o n which t h e r e o u g h t to b e n o d o u b t in t h e m i n d s of lodge officials provided t h e y take the time to read t h e laws a n d regulations, since both were couched in language clear and in no sense a m b i g u o u s . Such is too -often t h e case in other jurisdictions, a n d w h e r e it prevails, t h e thorough •cure as it seems to us can only be efTected b y r e q u i r i n g t h e officers elect •of lodges to show, by a n examination before a board, t h a t t h e y are comp e t e n t to i m p a r t not merely t h e private work, b u t are well u p in t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s of t h e laws and regulations of t h e G r a n d Lodges of their respective jurisdictions. T h e five decisions reported were a p p r o v e d b y t h e C o m m i t t e e on J u r i s p r u d e n c e a n d t h e n adopted b y G r a n d Lodge. T h o u g h b e was i n accord with t h e o p i n i o n of G r a n d Lodge t h a t lodges should hold their communications in rooms of their own, y e t h e found it necessary to p e r m i t some to jointly occupy rooms w i t h other -societies. While in Kansas, lodges are r e c o m m e n d e d to provide halls of their •own, yet t h e law permits t h e occupancy of a hall used by any other .society w h i c h has for its avowed purpose t h e m e n t a l i m p r o v e m e n t and moriil elevation of m a n k i n d . Besides, lodge rooms " may b e used for : sociul gatherings of masons, their families a n d friends, b u t no one shall t h e r e i n indulge in any a m u s e m e n t w h i c h m a y offend his b r o t h e r . " Visits were made to a few of t h e lodges, w h e r e pleasant, profitable h o u r s were enjoyed. Referring to t h e cost of t h e new t e m p l e , h e a n n o u n c e d t h a t it would • exceed t h e first estimate, and would reach, w h e n complete a n d ready for •occupation, t h e s u m of $130,530.00, to m e e t which G r a n d Lodge h a d in h a n d cash securities to t h e a m o u n t of $33,530.00, leaving a balance of : $80,000.00 to b e m e t b y Grand Lodge b o n d s a n d notes a m o u n t i n g to • $80,000.00. G r a n d Master recommended t h e a p p r o p r i a t i o n of fOOP.OO to b e exp e n d e d for a G r a n d Lecturer. D u r i n g t h e year h e appointed P a s t G r a n d Master TODD to visit as m a n y lodges as he could and instruct t h e m in t h e p r i v a t e work. T h e state of t h e Order was t h u s r e p r e s e n t e d : The best tidings I have, are that the improvement In work and activity in the " lodges which commenced iu 1S88, and extended through 1889, has been well maintained, and a considerable increase in membership will again be established. Significant in this revival is the fact t h a t there have been a greater number of reinstatements of " dropped " or other unaffiliated masons during this year than during • any preceding year. This would seem to show that the Order is in a fairly flourishing condition, and t h a t freemasonry has talien new hold upon many good people in our midst. The indi.cations of the present teem with promises of future prosperity. Thevery energy which the Grand Lodge has displayed, as in breaking loose from the embarrassments of the -past it has not hesitated so assume heavy burdens in the future, is a pledge of success.

T h e p r o g r a m m e of t h e grand celebration of St. J o h n ' s Day, J u n e 24, L1890, appears in t h e Proceedings.

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T h e report of t h e Louisiana Relief Lodge showed t h a t $560.75 h a d been e x p e n d e d for t h e relief of applicants, while t h e expenses a m o u n t e d to $331.75. A resolution was a d o p t e d appropriating $600.00, or so m u c h thereof as might b e n e e d e d for disseminating t h e private work, a n d Bro. SAMUEL M. TODD, P a s t G r a n d Master, was " designated as t h e m e m b e r to disseminate t h e work t h r o u g h o u t t h e State." T h e revival alluded to by G r a n d Master BUCK, is, therefore, likely to continue a n d b e e x t e n d e d until every lodge is included. Bro. JAMES C . BATCHELOR, M . D . , G r a n d Secretary for t w e n t y - f o u r y e a r s , was retired from t h a t office, a n d Bro. RICHARD LAMBERT elected. Bro. BATCHELOR desired on laying down t h e p e n to say a few words, a n d permission was granted. H e alluded to t h e circumstances a m i d which h e came into office, crippled a n d unable to practice his profession, a n d expressed his gratitude to G r a n d Lodge for t h e kindness a n d s y m p a t h y ishown h i m d u r i n g his official life. T h e R e p o r t on Correspondence was prepared b y Bro. J. Q. A. F E L LOWS, Past G r a n d Master, a n d is in t h e style of his former reports beginn i n g in 1887, t h a t is, h e takes certain topics a n d t h e n selects w h a t h a s b e e n said t h e r e o n in t h e Proceedings, interspersed with c o m m e n t s in which h e gives his own opinions. A little over one-fourth of it is d e v o t e d to extracts a n d r e m a r k s on t h e Cerneau question. But, since n e i t h e r •our G r a n d Lodge n o r its constituents are n o w interested in Cerneauism, we pass it with t h e r e m a r k t h a t while we mainly agree to c e r t a i n isuggested.changes in t h e A. A. S. Rite, we do not t h i n k t h e y s h o u l d b e discussed in reports of Symbolical Masonry. T h e r e are open o t h e r p u b lications for discussions of t h a t character, and t h e r e only t h e y s h o u l d b e found. I n respect to t h e o t h e r matters, we have included t h e m in our last report, or shall include t h e m i n this, b y p u r s u i n g o u r usual course.

MAINE. Seventy-second a n n u a l , P o r t l a n d , May 5-7,1891. A n engraved p o r t r a i t of Grand Master ALBRO E . CHASE a n d a pict u r e of t h e B u r n h a m Tavern, Machias, Maine, where AVarren Lodge, N o . 2, held its first meeting. May 20, 1779, illustrate t h e Proceedings. A m o n g all t h e a n n u a l r e p o r t s published b y G r a n d Lodges, n o n e are more welcome t h a n t h a t of Maine. I n words calculated to arrest t h e attention and elevate t h e t h o u g h t s •of his b r e t h r e n , Bro. C H A S E opened his address. Of those who h a d closed their e a r t h l j ' care were two b r e t h r e n of t h a t State, one of w h o m — S I L A S ALDEN —was eighty-six years old, a n d for nearly sixty years h a d b e e n a mason. A m o n g those of o t h e r j u r i s <3ictions w h o m h e c o m m e m o r a t e s , a p p e a r s t h e n a m e of Bro. GEORGE W .

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D E E M X G , of New Hampshire, b e t t e r k n o w n p r o b a b l y in Illinois and' Maine, w h e r e he had won distinction as a t e m p l a r a n d mason, t h a n i a t h e State of h i s last residence. F r o m t h e condition of t h e fraternity h e was i n d u c e d to believe t h a t t h e Craft w e r e actuated by a truly m a s o n i c spirit. T h e ambition of some caused o t h e r s to forego a t t e n d a n c e a t lodge m e e t i n g s . I n o u r day such a state of t h i n g s is n o t u n u s u a l in all societies a n d parties. B u t too often those barely fledged forge to t h e front and with a m a z i n g i m p u d e n c e crowd back or aside t h e e x p e r i e n c e d and conservative, w h o h a v e every qualification to lead t h e i r associates in any undert a k i n g for t h e joint welfare and progress of t h e whole. Y o u r s m a r t youngster, y o u r good fellow, p r e s u m e s to c o n d u c t h i s superiors w h e n barely c o m p e t e n t to follow, and t h e n , m a n y t i m e s , n e e d i n g a d m o n i t i o n to k e e p h i m from entering paths n e w a n d circuitous, if not positively forbidden b y law and approved custom. . Reverence for age and respect for ability d o n o t suggest modesty n o r p r o m p t t h a t fine spirit of deference, w h i c h wise m e n in every age h a v e noted as a m a r k of g e n u i n e m a n h o o d . On t h e contrary, t h e y seem to feel, for so they act, as if t h e past h a d accumulated n o t h i n g w o r t h y of f u r t h e r preservation, and once in place, set a b o u t inaugurating t h e i r own c r u d e notions u n d e r t h e pret e n s e of reform, when, in fact, no reform is n e e d e d , a n d every innovation becomes a source of mischief a n d leads t o discord a n d misrule, n o t infrequently to weakness and decay. B u t t h e way to check such pres u m p t i o n will n o t be found by a b a n d o n i n g t h e field to such associates. No mason s h o u l d absent himself from t h e lodge because of like annoyances. A resolute opposition to p r e t e n t i o n s n o t backed by talent a n d e x p e r i e n c e , will soon teach striplings t h e i r d u t y a n d compel t h e m to recognize t h e fact t h a t b r e t h r e n stand o n t h e s a m e level, t h a t no one s h o u l d a t t e m p t to lead or r e p r e s e n t h i s fellows whose fitness is n o t attested b y a record m a r k i n g devotion to s o u n d masonic principles. G r a n d Master CHASE, after a l l u d i n g to circurnstances like t h e foregoing, gives t h e following excellent a d v i c e : Brethren, your lodge and its power for good is determined by the character of the men who represent it and by the character of those who are admitted within its portals. Bring to the front those who are known and respected as the able, upright and conscientious citizens ; remand to the rear those whose habits are too convivial, whose morals are too loose, whose ways are dark, and whose associates are low. Your lodge will be just what you choose to make it, and masonry demands a high standard of its followers. On St. J o h n ' s Day in J u n e , G r a n d Lodge a n d several of its cons t i t u e n t s assembled in Portland, formed i n procession, m a r c h e d to the steamers, u p o n which they were carried d o w n t o t h e spot w h e r e a clamb a k e was to b e enjoyed. W e guess t h e b a k e was n o t comme il faul, for G r a n d Master s a i d : Poets have sung of the beautiful days in J u n e , b u t this day was not of them â&#x20AC;&#x201D; dark, threatening clouds were in the air d u r i n g t h e day, and at night they could no longer hold the moisture therein contained. Yet. in the morning there could be heard in the various parts of the city of Portland, the call of the d r u m as lodge after

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lodge arrived in the city and formed its lines. Tlie.Grand Lodge met at Masonic Hall, ;and with full numbers entered the carriages furnished them by the committee on this occasion, and, escorted by Portland Lodge, took the prescribed place in the lines. The •efficient chief marshal moved hia lines at the appointed hour and a short route of m a r c h was taken up. The lodges never appeared better in procession, and it was fully demonstrated that a procession of lodges can be made to equal any procession in t h e persimnel of its material, in the tasteiulness of its apparel and in the appearance upon 'the march. A more attractive, pleasant and beautiful sight has never been seen in t h e streets of Portland, t h a n w h e n these lodges came marching down Congress street. Without confusion among the workmen all embarked upon the steamers for the sail down the harbor, and. with the whiffs of salty air, appetites incr<*ised for the succulent bivalve and its necessary accompaniments. Alas! for h u m a n expectancy. The clam, even after a tedious waiting, appeared in neither a succulent nor any condition enticing to mankind, and so he was left to become a clam of contention between the manager of the clara-bake and the committee, and there he still remains, and will remain until the Supreme Court of this State shall decide that it is right to pay for what you don't get. The committee did and have done all in their power to make everything satisfactory, and when the end is reached it is to be hoped that all the fraternity in Maine, who so wish, may sit down once more to a good old-fashioned clam-bake, a n d enjoy it.

We regret to learn that our brethren were deprived of the enjoyraent of the bake, which ranks high on the list of luxurious enjoyments readily accessible to the enterprising New Englander. But the brethren must remember that while they propose, it is the clam-baker who may so dispose as to spoil all, and not lament the failure, for " there be better days a-coming." One lodge wc"~«onstituted and a dispensation was granted to open a new lodge, whicn a^ ' ~~immunication was chartered. Grand Master installt... s of four lodges, granted ten dispensations to receive and ballo»Htions short of the usual time, and fourteen to allow lodges "to elect ^ peers at other than the regular meeting." We don't believe that dispensations to shorten time are generally justifiable, and in reference to those authorizing elections at another than the time fixed by law, we have said above what we have to say upon that subject. Grand Master suggested that the Grand Lecturer assemble the District Deputy Grand Masters early in the masonic year, in order that they might be prepared to inspect the lodges of their respective districts, and hold, if they so chose, conventions of those lodges. In pointed language he pointed out the duties of those ofiicials, and then closed his remarks thus: IjCt no one, therefore, aspire to this highly important position who will not devote his time to his duties without the hope of fee or reward, and with a conscience void •of on'ense towards GOD and m a n ; and may the representatives of the lodges recommend to this position only those who possess qualifications suitable to properly perform ihe duties.

The five reported decisions, under the rule, will be reported on at "the next communication. He urged the Secretaries of lodges to make their collections more promptly than had been the custom, and thus prevent accounts for dues Jrom running on for years, embarrassing both to debtors and creditors.

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After considering t h e i m p o r t a n c e of a c q u i r i n g t h e private work and t h e old m e t h o d of attaining it, with allusion to p r e s e n t methods now a d o p t e d sometimes, he e n d e d with t h e following i n q u i r i e s : Is there not a danger in making masonry popular, and in considering it a means to* obtain certain specific ends which are not holy in themselves? Let us remember, my brethren, your obligation as an E.'. A.-., and learn the work as it was taught by our fathers; and if it has come to that pass in this busy,hurrying nineteenth century, that time cannot be found for the proper teaching of masonry, would it not be better tohave an authorized cypher printed by this Grand Lodge, and have it sold as its ritual,. and revenue to this ^rand Lodge thereby received, rather than to have it hawked about through the State by irresponsible parties to their own profit and advantage? T h e R e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e was presented by Bro. JOSIAJI H . DRUMMOND, t h o u g h , at t h e end, his n a m e is followed by those of 13ros.. E D W A R D - P . BURNHAM and

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guess t h a t in the main he was t h e a u t h o r . F r o m t h e preface to t h e r e p o r t w e e x t r a c t the following: While the old questions which have returned again and again for discussion are perhaps no nearer a conclusion, in which all will agree, than heretofore, quite a number of new questions that have arisen within a comparatively short time, seem to be nearing a settlement. One of the most important is that in relation to MasonicHomes, and we desire to call the attention of the Craft in Maine specially to our remarks iu this report touching that subject. The time was when any Grand Lodge would have deemed it highly desirable to have such an institution if it could raisethe means for providing it, but experience has called attention to the fact that the number of beneficiaries in a jurisdiction may be so small as to make it unwise toestablish one. Then also the point has been raised, that in very many cases, it is betterfor all concerned, to aid in the support of the needy than to furnish them a full support.. The Home almost necessarily implies that the beneficiaries shall receive therein their full support. In determining the question, therefore, various elements enter into consideration,, and it is now true that in almost all jurisdictions, a careful investigation as to the number, who will need such an institution, and the comparative expense of theirsupport there or in other places, is influencing the decision. Relief of the distressed is one of our first duties, and this question and all questions relating to it, should receive the careful consideration of the Craft. We therefore hope that the views of thecommittee will not be deemed correct, as a matter of course, but that the subject will be studied by the Craft, with the view of establishing and maintaining the best system that can be devised. Our G r a n d Lodge h a s a charity fund, to w h i c h additions, as heretofore, will be m a d e , for t h e purpose of aiding those who have a right toclaim help, w h e n e v e r t h e lodges w i t h i n whose territory t h e j ' reside cann o t give t h e m t h e requisite aid. T h e Proceedings of K a n s a s (1891) receive friendly notice, t h o u g h Bro. T). i n s i n u a t e s that we a n d t h e masons of t h i s jurisdiction have been guilty of " a departure from t h e teachings of t h e f a t h e r s , ' so much sot h a t h e was "almost constrained to say, ' p h y s i c i a n , heal thyself.'" Verily, t h e j ' w h o are s o u n d â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a n d so we feel â&#x20AC;&#x201D; n e e d no medicaments. I n t h e review of t h e Proceedings of Louisiana, h e quotes t h e following from t h e report of Bro. FELLOWS: We will add that a violation, that is, a refusal to obey a Jaw of the Grand Lodge,, is not necessarily a masoaic crime. Bro. DRUMMCJND is too good a lawyer, both civil and masonic, not to know that everything that is forbidden is not a crime. The ques-

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tiou yet to be decided is whether " the keeping of a saloon for the indiscriminate saleof intoxicating liquors is always immoral," immoral perse. A Grand Lodge, a statelegislature may so legislate, but that does not make it so. Penalties may be attached to the keeping of such-saloons, but t h a t proves nothing as to the intrinsic, inherent immorality of the aot. Only the consensus of the minds of good people, and those of' sound intellect as well, can brand any'act as immoral in and of itself. We know, and he knows, the books are full of instances in which certain things have been declared .crimes per se, which he and I know were not crimes, and which no man of intelligence now pretends ever were criminal in and of themselves. Bro. DRUMMOND had betterrevise his logic.

To which this reply is appended: On the contrary, we hold that every violation of Grand Lodge law is a masoniccrime, for which the offender may be disciplined. Our masonic text book, approved by our Grand Lodge, expressly so declares: we are utterly amazed at his declaration... We also learn, for the first time, that whether an act is immoral or not, depends " u p o n consensus of the minds of good p e o p l e " ! We have always supposed t h a t an act is . moral or immoral in and of itself â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that is to say, it is, or is not, a breach of the moral' law, whatever people may think of it. I t is true, that there may be a difference of" opinion as to whether a given act is a breach of the moral law or not; but the opinion does not change the character of the act. When a Grand Lodge is of opinion that the keeping of a saloon for the indiscriminate sale of liquor is an immoral act, and forbids the members of its obedience from keeping such a saloon, the violation of thislaw is a masonic crime. If revising our logic leads to such absurd positions as those of Bro. FELLOWS, we must be excused: we cannot consent to take the chances of disobeying, or refusing to obey, a law of our Grand Lodge, with the expectation that a revised logic would save us from masonic discipline!

The consensus of good people is not a criterion by which to determine the morality or immorality of any act, for by the consensus of those deemed good people, an act in one age is reputed moral, wliich, in another, by equally good people, is branded as grossly immoral. Examples of such a change of consensus could be quoted in great numbers. Grand Lodges, no less than legislatures, generally, livf- and act underorganic laws, called Constitutions, wherefore, if the laws which they pass are authorized by those Constitutions, whether designating certain: acts as crimes or misdemeanors, they must be accepted by all residentsof the State or jurisdiction as supreme and of binding force. As respects masons, we hold with Bro. FRANCE, of Nebraska, that "it isunmasonic to do any act which is an injury to the community and tends to degrade humanity." And if there is anything which injures a community or tends to degrade man to a worse and lower degree than theretail trade in intoxicants, we have yet to learn the fact. Under Missouri, he refers to Bro. VIXCIL'S remarks on Cerneauism,. and says: He has considerable to say about " Cerneauism," but expresses the hope t h a t he will never have occasion to mention the subject again. We hope he will not; but " t h a t depends." The Scottish Rite has been established in that jurisdiction for a long t i m e ; if "Cerneauism gets in there too, dissension and discord will usurp the place of peace and harmony of the subordinate lodges as a necessary consequence; and Bro. ViNCiL will be "bliyed to " mention the subject," or else to shut his mouth or his eyes to a state of things utterly destiJctive of the usefulness of the Institution. The effort has been on one side to make interference by a Grand Lodge an attempt to adjudicate upon the merits of the controversy between the Scottish Rite and " Cerneauism," a n d , Bro. ViNCiL has made the mistake of taking this view. This is the question which the " C e r n e a u " faction in Ohio and Iowa undertook to have decided in court! A n o t h e r

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t h i n g : Bro. VINCIL must not conclude that, because a Grand Lodge says nothing a b o u t this subject, there is no discord in t h e Craft in that jurisdiction: as to one of the jurisdictions in which he says " peace and harmony prevail among the Craft," heiswofully in error. I n every case, so far as we know, Grand Lodge legislation 'U;(M caused by existence of discord among t h e Craft to a perilous extent, or the i m m i n e n t danger of it. Bro. VINCIL may deem the young partridge policy the wisest, but it U not like Mm. I n h i s r e v i e w of P e n n s y l v a n i a , h e q u o t e s t h e f o l l o w i n g f r o m . a d d r e s s of G r a n d M a s t e r M C C A L L A :

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We recognize and enforce the truth t h a t freemasonry is, in the highest sense of the term, a secret society; and that candidates must seek us of their own free will, not we them, by any form of invitation whatsoever. Hence a public installation of lodge officers has never been known u n d e r t h e authority of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. Hence we have no public Grand Honors, to exhibit in t h e presence of the profane. Hence we require t h a t at all formal masonic meetings only freemasons shall be present. We rarely have a procession of the Craft, and that only on a mo.st important masonic occasion. We participate in no general public processions. When we attend a brother's funeral we do not wear masonic clothing or regalia. We do nothing in public tor the purpose of attracting the attention of the profane. We t h i n k t h a t by this action we are maintaining the integrity of masonic principles, and the ancient usages of t h e Craft. There are other organizations which were created for the purpose of display, or which may consistently adopt it to further their interests; b u t freemasonry, which avowedly does not seek to make proselytes, and which is, or should be, the most secret organization in the world, may not lawfully court the gaze of the profane, nor invite them to be present at a purely and exclusively masonic lodge ceremonial, such, for example, as a lodge anniversary, or the installation of lodge officers. We have public ceremonials, which are necessarily so, such as the laying of the corner stone of a public building, on t h e invitation of the proper authority. This is lawful, and the usage with regard to it is universal. It requires no refinement of casuistry to distinguish between it and the needless exposure of a purely secret ceremonial, such as the installation of oi!icers, or the celebration of the constitution of a lodge. These latter are for the Craft alone, while t h e former is necessarily performed in public, and therefore open to public observation. In connection with our public ceremonies, â&#x20AC;˘however, no lodge is opened.

And then says: The implication that " p u b l i c installations" and " p u b l i c Grand H o n o r s " are " m o d e r n " is utterly erroneous: public installations have been traced almost as far back as " l a y i n g corner s t o n e s " ; and even then the date of their origin has not been ascertained; t h e same is t r u e of " p u b l i c Grand Honors," which have always accompanied t h e laying of corner stones as far back as the details of that ceremonial can be traced. Moreover, we fully believe t h a t he is in error in relation to t h e manner in which " p u b l i c ceremonials" were performed in his own jurisdiction in the earlier times, a n d t h a t t h e present practice is not in accord with the old practice; our examination of t h e question brings us to the conclusion that there has been a change within fifty years and probably within thirty years. The idea of masons masquerading in masonic clothing and jewels as individuals is utterly r e p u g n a n t to our ideas of the dignity of the Institution. Masonic clothing and official jewels should never be worn outside of a lodge engaged in masonic work, private or public: to do so is a " modern i n n o v a t i o n " of t h e gravest character.

We agree with the concluding sentences of Bro. DRUMMOND'S criticism, because we regard display as foreign to the genius of our Institution. But we must stop somewhere, and as this paper has extended beyond the limit assigned, we halt and bid our esteemed brother goodnight.

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MARYLAND. Semi-annual, Baltimore, Maj' 13-14, 1891. Grand Master, THOMAS J. SHBYOCK, in eloquent language, referred at some length to the loss sustained by the destruction of their masonic temple, and the greater part of its contents. The Board of Managers early took steps toward rebuilding, and, at this communication, .said Board were authorized to execute contracts for that purpose. During the special communication held seven days after the fire, a resolution was adopted that medals be prepared, and presented to certain brethren who exerted themselves heroicallj' to save valuable property from the conflagration. Medals of iron were presented to eleven such brethren, as " an evidence that their services were (are ) appreciated by the entire Craft of the (this) jurisdiction." A. medal was also presented to Bro. MYRON M. PARKEB, Past Grand Master of the District of Columbia, by whose exertions Grand Lodge secured the old United States Court House for a place of meeting till a new temple was made ready for occupation. Owing to a press of business. Grand Master found it impossible to visit the city lodges as often as formerly, and he reported from information obtained through the Grand Inspectors, that those lodges were not working as creditabl)' as theretofore, and the only way he could account for the fact was that few of the Masters of lodges attended the School of Instruction after installation, and there fit themselves to keep up the high standard of work for which the jurisdiction had been noted. Applications to pass and raise a candidate at one communication were refused, because he believed that sufficient time should intervene, in order that a candidate might intelligently understand one degree before another was conferred. Were his rule followed, except in really emergent cases, brethren soundly up in the work would appear, where now only indifferent workmen are seen. Such is, and for years has been, the opinion of those most competent to judge of the requirements of masonry, and it is much to be regretted that their views do not more generally prevail. But in many of the oldest and otherwise conservative jurisdictions, it is not unusual to find in their reports long lists of dispensations to shorten time between the ballot and initiation as well as between the degrees, while no provision is made for the examination of a brother after he has taken the third degree, to ascertain whether he has learned understandingly the catechism of that degree. Hence the continued necessity of Grand Lecturers and their assistants, or a. system of District Deputies or Inspectors, a necessity that will exist until masonic authorities shall insist that full time shall elapse between degrees and the ritual of every degree completely mastered. It is the duty of every Worshipful Master of a lodge to see that the rituals are learned and understood, and to insure that he should never ask for a dispensation to shorten time, unless in a case that might be of reajly pressing emergency.

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Grand Master SHRYOCK recommended that but one report be compiled and printed, and that the annual report. His recommend was approved b.v the Committee on the Address, who in their report submitted a resolution to that effect, but the same was rejected by Grand Lodge. The reports of the Grand Inspectors show that lodges of their respective districts had been active and doing good work with the exception of one quoted from tlie address. The net proceeds of the Fair As.sociation amounted to Â§58,477.97 which, by subsequent additions amounted to $61,093.27, to be applied toward the building of the new teniijle. The Keport on Correspondence was presented by Bro. EDWARD T . ScHULTZ. It includes reviews of the Proceedings of fifty Grand Lodges, which are executed in liis usual intelligent, fraternal stj'le. Our Proceedings with those of four other Grand Lodges were received too late for notice. Under Arkansas, he says " tliat the conferring of the degrees on Sunday was a common practice with our brethren in ye olden times, and within the memory of the writer it was still frequently done." We think Bro. SciiuLTz is right respecting the practice in old times, and such may have been the practice later in some jurisdictions, but as we opine it was not general. Our masonic experience is confined to western jurisdictions,, and we can now recall no instance where degrees have been conferred on Sunday. Under Idaho, bespeaks of exemption from dues thus: We hold t h a t a lodf^'e may for long and faithful or meritorious services complim e n t any of its members by relieving them from the payment of annual due.s, find so long as the lodge pays the fees required by the Grand Lodge, in our opinion, tiiat Body has n o t h i n g in the world to do with the matter. In fact, w h a t is to prevent a lodge from exempting its entire membership from payment of dues if it sees proper to do so and its financial condition will justify.

We can see no reason why a lodge might not so act, provided its finances warrant it. From tlie conclusion we extract the following paragraphs from his comments on Cerneauism: The establishment of the Cerneau bodies in States \vhere bodies were already established by either the Northern or Southern Supreme Councils, rendered them as irregular and clandestine as are the negro lodges located in many of our States, not because they are com posed of men of African descent, but because theyare iHyac/ers;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;they have attempted to set up lodges nol warranted by thegoverning body already occupying the territory. Some three or four,distingnished writers h -ve given aid a n d comfort to the brethren connected with the Cerneau organizations, only so far however, as to question the right or propriety of Grand Lodges to legislate upon the subject. They hold, that Grand Lodges can know nothing offlcially regarding Scottish Rile Masonry, therefore they cannot enquire into any controversy that may occur between brethren of that rite. To us this appears to be most fallacious reasoning. A Grand Lodge is the supreme masonic a u t h o r i t y within its jurisdiction over all matters affecting the welfare of the

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Craft; if therefore anything, no matter what it may be,occur to disturb the peace and harmony of the Craft, it is not only the province, but the duty of the Grand Lodge to enquire into and ascertain the cause of the disturbance and to interdict those of its household whom it may deem to be the promoters of the disturbance. To deny such powers to a Grand Lodge is to deny its supremacy in matters pertaining to the fraternity, which will hardly be questioned by any one after mature reflection.

MASSACHUSETTS. One h u n d r e d and

fifty-seventh

a n n n a l , Boston, December 30, 1890.

A special c o m m u n i c a t i o n was held at Lowell, October 11,1890, w h e n t h e corner-stone of t h e new City Hall was laid. T h e regular quarterly was held December 10,1890. At this m e e t i n g t h e principal business of t h e year is transacted. G r a n d Master SAMUEL W E L L S delivered a clear address. H e found himself, a t t h e end of tlie year, disappointed in expectations, in h a v i n g n o t h i n g difficult or exacting in t h e way of answering c o m m u n i c a t i o n s received from lodges a n d t h e b r e t h r e n , owing to t h e k i n d l y assistance of t h e Recording G r a n d Secretary. On t h e other h a n d h e found, to his surprise, t h a t visits to t h e lodges aroused interest and p r o m p t e d efforts to good works, and h e accepted every invitation he could in order to s t i m u l a t e t h e m . T h e condition of t h e lodges was t h u s r e p o r t e d : The condition of the lodges, on the whole, is very satisfactory, but few of them showing lack of interest or want of work. The prosperity of freemasonry in this jurisdiction is great, and still improving. Our financial condition is so sound and the prospects for future improvement so good that we need have no fear of any future embarrassment. Harmony prevails among our lodges, and our relations with sister Grand Bodies are pleasant and friendly. At special communications h e dedicated t h e a p a r t m e n t s of two lodges, laid t h e corner-stone of a memorial hall a n d t h a t of t h e city hall above mentioned. Visits were m a d e to twenty-two lodges, on which occasions he was generally accompanied b y s o m e of t h e G r a n d or Past G r a n d Officers. A dispensation was granted to form and open a new lodge, which was chartered at t h e c o m m u n i c a t i o n . A large n u m b e r of special w a r r a n t s and dispensations were granted. During his predecessor's administration a change was iriade in t h e office of .Grand Lecturer, a single b r o t h e r devoting his entire t i m e to giving instruction in t h e ritual. T h e r e s u l t was an increase in interest wherever he had visited. T h e Trustees of t h e Masonic Education and Charity Trust reported t h a t said fund a m o u n t e d to $46,764.94. In view of its increase. G r a n d Master said: With the great financial growth of our Grand Lodge and the rapid increase of the Charity Fund, it is becoming more and more a valuable privilege to be a mason, and whoever expects to share in the benefits of the Institution should be willing to con-

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tributij to its maintenance. I would therefore recommend that brethren who remain non-afHliated for a certain length of time, say two years, should be debarred from t h e benefits of the Masonic Education and Charity Trust and from the privilege of ma.<ionic burial. This would not prevent them from receiving temporary aid, should occasion require, from the a m o u n t appropriated for miscellaneous charity by this Grand Lodge.

He recommended that some provision be made by which the Grand Master could revoke the charters of certain lodges which only met occasionally, did no work, and whose officers were indifferent. He deemed a small lodge of that character "an injury to the Institution, bringing it into discredit and damaging its reputation." He had no remedy to propose, and no member of the Grand Lodge suggested one. Since most of the dispensations were to permit degrees to be conferred short of time, ho suggested that an additional fee be required in such cases. During this communication, as cnstomary, the Grand Ofiicers were elected. Grand Master WELLS was reelected, as well as some others who had served the past year. The annual (stated ) communication was held December 30, 1890. The Grand Officers having been installed, the Grand Feast was enjoyed. Toasts and speeches were the features of the occasion, which fill fortyseven pages of the Proceedings.

MICHIGAIS. Forty-seventh annual, Grand Rapids, January 27-28, 1891. An engraved portrait of Grand Master JOHN A. CROSS introduces the transactions. Grand Lodge havin^r been opened in regular form, Grand Master CROSS informed the members that he had accepted the invitation of the Trustees of the Michigan Masonic Home Association to dedicate their Home. Under direction from the East, the Grand Marshal formed a procession which marched to the new structure, where the Grand Master, with the assistance of the other Grand Ofiicers, dedicated the building to universal benevolence and virtue. After the ceremonies were ended, Bro. HUGH MCCURDY delivered an address well calculated to touch the finest cords of the finest masonic heart by its pathos and fraternal appeals to his hearers to prove to the world that masonic love was higher, broader and deeper in Michigan than the brethren had ever before contemplated. In gentle words he conjured the brethren to see that the noble work begun should round out in such completion that no brother, no widow, no orphan should be left to buffet poverty alone or lack the sweet cornforts of a home. This was followed by the singing of an ode, when the Grand Body returned to the hall, where the regular business of the communication was resumed.

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After some preliminary remarks, Grand Master CROSS said: "While we have been called upon to m o u r n with many of our sister Grand Jurisdictions, the Angel of Death has mercifully spared our own. None of our present, a n d , with one exception, none of our Past Grand Officers have been called away. We have m u c h to be thankful for; no pestilence has visited u s ; no enemy has encroached upon our domain ; no discord exists within our midst. The year has been one of growth and expansion in the State and of unexampled prosperity in our beloved Order.

And then proceeded to report as follows: " During the j'oar, four lodges were constituted and their officers installed ; twelve lodges were permitted to change locations, and the new rooms were dedicated to masonry; three lodges allowed to meet in halls of other orders; only one hall was burned, but the lodge saved its charter and records, and best of all their property was fully insured; the corner-stones of three public buildings were laid; two dispensations were granted to form and open lodges, and twenty-five special dispensations were issued for variou.s purposes yielding a revenue of $125.00." Thirty-seven decisions were reported, and all except one, numbered wrong, were approved by the Committee on Jurisprudence. The excepted one was reversed on his own suggestion in a conversation with the committee, and their report was adopted? Referring to Schools of Instruction, Grand Master CROSS said: The ambition to do close ritualistic work seems to be infectious among the lodges; fraternal visitations, with comparative criticism, have developed a healthy emulation among contiguous lodges in many localities, resulting not only in better work but in broader conceptions of the design and purposes of masonry. The only failures that have come to my notice have been in the very few cases where the workers have attempted to improve upon the language of the ritual. Such efforts have invariably been received with displeasure. While, doubtless, our -Michigan work is not without some imperfections â&#x20AC;&#x201D;although the critics are unable to agree upon them â&#x20AC;&#x201D;we are inclined to look upon them as of minor importance. The veryquaintnessof the langtnifje is an added charm to those who would not exchange the works of MILTON and SHAKESI'KARE, or the dignified eloquence of the Book of Books, for the occa.sional pert brevity of the modern school of literature. The masonic lectures have come to us mellowed by time and with the aroma of ripe scholarship. The grand moral lessons are like pearls strung upon threads of silver; we may imitate, but we can scarcely hope to improve upon them.

Aye, aye. To preserve the old time-hallowed ritual is the bounden duty of every mason. JJew phraseology would only lessen its vigor and spoil its charms. Under "The Masonic Home," after complimenting Bro. MCCURCY'S eloquent oration, he continued as follows: I t h i n k that you will agree that the burden ought not to rest entirely upon its founders, but that every man who wears the square upon his breast, or t h e impress of it upon his heart, should be equally interested in maintaining it with the dignity and thoroughness characteristic of our masonic institutions. It seems probable that voluntary contributions alone cannot be depended upon to supply the revenues needed for its maintenance. Some scheme of systematic aid should be adopted by the Grand Lodge, whether by an endowment fund, to be created and fostered by the Grand Lodge, whether by increasing the revenues sufficiently to allow a stipulated sum to be paid yearly into the treasury of the association, or by a per capita appropriation from the Grand Lodge dues. The latter plan has the possible merit that, as the Order increases

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in roembership. its revenues will also increase in proportion to the growing needs of the Home. Whatever plan you may see fit to adopt should have in view the permanence of this great charily. B r e t h r e n , ! commend the matter to your serious consideration and leave it in your hands.

Grand Master CHOS.S concluded liis obituary notice of Bro. JONATHANADAMS ALLEN, Past Grand Ma.ster, as follow.s: His address to the Grand Lodjje at Us session in Detroit in ISliO has never been surpassed for clearnes.'i and elegance of diction. His decisions — fifty-nine in n u m b e r — formed practically the basis of our present system of jurisprudence. Brotlier ALLP:N was a ripe scholar, a writer of more t h a n ordinary ability, and an eloquent speaker. He was a great man every way—great in his literary attainments, great in his eloquence, great in his hold upon the scientific world, great in his efforts to alleviate h u m a n suffering, and great in his love for the teachings of masonry. Few men have been more honored than h e during his life time, and fewer still who will leave behind t h e m only the benedictions and tears of a sorrowing people.

Grand Secretary INN'E.? in his report announced that at small cost, large additions to the library had been made. As Committee on Correspondence, he presented reports.on the Grand Lodges of Victoria and Tasmania, with resolutions of recognition, which were adopted by Grand Lodge. He also presented a repprt on that of New Zealand advising iigaiiist its recognition, which too was adopted. The sum of $3,000 was voted to the Masonic Home Association to help them for the coming year. The President of that association notified the Grand Body that their building was complete, and that the association was ready to turn it over, free from all incumbrance, to Grand l^odge, provided it would agree to maintain it and carry out the objects for which it was built and intended. LTpon that subject the following preambles and resolution were adopted: WHERKAS. The trustees of the ifasonic Home of Michigan tender that institution to the Grand Lodge; and WHEREAS, This Grand Lodge, while desiring to give respectful attention to the ofler, is at present without suflicieut knowledge of the needs of, or responsibilities connected with, or attendant upon, its acceptance to enable it to act with that understanding and deliberation which so mighty a subject demands ; therefore Resolved, That a commit tee of ten members of this Grand Lodge be appointed with power to e x a m i n e into the whole subject and to report their conclusions to this Grand Lodge at its n e x t annual communication. I t shall be the duty of this committee to meet at some time and place to be designated by the chairman, and to devote such time to its consideration as they may deem necessary, not exceeding three days, and if they should decide that the offer should be accepted that they present to the Grand Lodge some plan by or upon which its benetits should be enjoyed, as well as how or in what m a n n e r t h e institution should be supported.

Bro. WILLIAM P. INNES presented, as usual for several years, the Report on Correspondence. As heretofore it largely consists of extracts, with neat introductions and occasional keen comments. From his preface, the following: A commendable zeal appears to be manifest throughout o u r land in the direction and line of benevolence, which has taken shape in the building of Masonic Homes, for t h e education of the mason's orphan and the maintenance of his widow, as well as the

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•care of t h e unfortunate brothers. Truly these things are in t h e right direction, and we hope the time is not far distant when every State in the Union will contain a Masonic Home, dedicated aud set apart to benevolence. Such monuments will live a n d show the fruits of the lessons taught us from the first entrance into the lodge —yea, even to the highest pinnacle attained by any.

I n Ills review of Iowa h e classes Roj'al Arch Masons, K n i g h t s T e m p l a r , • Scottish Rite Masons of t h e N o r t h e r n Jurisdiction or of t h e C e r n e a u following as bodies of masons, n o t masonic bodies. Well, some t i m e ago Bro. THEODORE T . G U R N E Y , in o n e of h i s reports, led off b y giving t h e

•opinion t h a t t h e two'flrst were n o t masonic bodies b u t societies of m a s o n s . His classification, if we r e m e m b e r aright, was not endorsed b y a n j ' o n e who t h e n gave it a t t e n t i o n . Our Proceedings for 1890 receive fraternal attention. H e r e m a r k s t h a t " w e ( M i c h i g a n ) are a little ancient." Weil, well, dear b r o t h e r , catch u p with t h e procession a n d you will become a good deal recent, or something to t h a t effect. J u s t now we c a n n o t move to t h e P e n i n s u l a r State, b u t at this distance we can distinctly see t h a t t h e Masonic H o m e Association h a v e a fine, large white e l e p h a n t on t h e i r h a n d s , which G r a n d Lodge will have largely to supply with'rations, else it will have to r u n t h e chance of i n a n i t i o n . We shall take good care to heed our brother's warning near t h e close •of h i s notes o n Kansas, a n d t h a n k him for his proffered aid. By way of r e t u r n , we advise h i m to beware of Bro. PARVIN, who this year is a r m e d with a three-pointed goad. In his review of Oregon, h e s a y s : The Grand Master was sustained by the Committee on Jurisprudence i n the foll o w i n g case: A so-called Cerneau mason was refused t h e privilege of visiting his lodge. The Grand Master justified the Master in refusing to admit the brother. At that we kick. We believe it wrong in principle a n d wrong in masonic law, in every shape a n d way. Might just as well refuse an Odd Fellow or a Knight of Pythias as a so-called •Cerneau mason. Quit it brothers, quit it.

Again, his review of Texas, h e refers to Bro. MATTHEWS r e m a r k s u p o n tho color question, a n d s a y s : Our brother quotes what we said relative to masonry being color blind, a n d the • comments made thereon by Bro. TYLRR, and thinks, very properly, that the Report on Correspondence is no place for discussion of a political question, and so do we. I t does -seem to us, however, that we are sadly misunderstood in this whole matter. We say, that if an applicant applies to t h e lodge for admission, is worthy a u d well qualified, of lawful age, and properly vouched for, a n d receives the unanimous ballot of t h e lodge for admission, the question of color does not enter. If a brother sits in a lodge a n d •such a person applies for admission, a n d is a colored man, it is his privilege, if he does not want to sit with h i m in his lodge, to black h i m . But if the lodge to which h e applies desires his company, we know of no masonic law that can keep the party o u t . If we were in Texas we should do just what we do here,believe that t h e white m a n ought to rule; b u t for all that, t h e abstract question of color ought not to make its appear-ance in t h e lodge.

. T h e report fills t h r e e h u n d r e d a n d eighty-seven pages a n d i n c l u d e s papers on t h e Proceedings of flft3'-nine Grand Lodges. But, t h e b o u n d a r y is reached, so, good brother, By-By, till w e m e e t .again.

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MINJfBSOTA. T h i r t y - e i g h t h annual, St. P a u l , J a n u a r y 14-15, 1891. P h o t o t y p e s of Grand Master JACOB A. K I E S T E R a n d Past G r a n d M a s t e r C H A R L E S W . N A S H are t h e i l l u s t r a t i o n s of t h e P r o c e e d i n g s .

T h e a d d r e s s of Grand M a s t e r K I E S T E R was a vigorous paper, w h i c h entitles h i m to a place w i t h t h e ablest of h i s predecessors. T h e past year, he said, " w a s o n e of g r e a t a d v a n c e m e n t a n d prosp e r i t y , " a fact which is attested b y t h e various reports w h i c h come before G r a n d Lodge. N o t w i t h s t a n d i n g t h a t , i t b e c a m e h i s d u t y to a n n o u n c e t h e death of • P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r s J O H N H . BROWN a n d C A L E B H . BENTON, Past J u n i o r G r a n d W a r d e n FREDERICK JOSS a n d P a s t G r a n d O r a t o r G E O . W . LAMSON.

T h e i r lives as masons a n d citizens w e r e graphically sketched a n d good reasons assigned why t h e i r w o r t h a n d services in all life's phases should be k e p t in r e m e m b r a n c e b y t h e Craft of t h a t jurisdiction. D u r i n g t h e year seven lodges were constituted a n d t h e i r officers installed. Dispensations to form a n d open t h i r t e e n new lodges were granted. W i t h t h e assistance of o t h e r G r a n d Officers a n d b r e t h r e n h e dedicated t w o n e w masonic halls a n d t h e splendid Masonic Temple a t Minneapolis. H e issued a special dispensation t o a lodge — " w a i v i n g a n d dispensing with a n y by-law of said lodge t o t h e c o n t r a r j ' — to pass a n d raise m o r e t h a n five b r e t h r e n a t t h e same c o m m u n i c a t i o n . " H e authorized a n o t h e r lodge " t o hold a public reception, with a p p r o p r i a t e literary a n d musical exercises, as a n observance of t h e festival of St. J o h n t h e Baptist," b u t declined t o p e r m i t t w o lodges t o a p p e a r as such o n Decoration D a y . T h e i r relations with o t h e r G r a n d Lodges w e r e reported to be a m i cable, as t h e y h a d been i n years past. T h e G r a n d Lodge l i b r a r y was reported to be increasing by exchanges a n d purchases. M r s . PIEKSON, relict of Past G r a n d Master PiERSON, declined t o sell h i s library t o t h e T r u s t e e s of G r a n d Lodge, b u t generously presented it t o t h a t B o d y . On behalf of j j r a n d Lodge t h e gift was acknowledged b y G r a n d Master K I E S T E R i n a courteous letter to t h e donor. U n d e r " District Deputies," h e s a i d : In my last a n n u a l address I called your attention to the fact t h a t the District Deputy system, as established in this jurisdiction, fails to accomplish the purposes of its institution, a n d t h a t some action on this matter is Imperatively necessary. I shall not repeat what was there said. My recommendation was uDcrely in t h e nature of an experiment, if nothing better could be offered within our reach. T h e whole matter was referred to a committee, w h o had n o t t h e n time to properly consider the subject,, and were given time until this communication to report. What report, if any, they may make, l a m n o t advised. The interests of t h e fraternity require that we shall have a Grand Lecturer w h o can devote his whole time to t h e duties of his office, provided t h a t we are able t o bear the expense.

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Grand Lodge, however, upon the report of the committee on thatsubject, continued the system, which was a modification of that adopted in 1874. We predict that it will not become an improvement on the old method, since nobody is required to pay for the services rendered by' such deputies, unless they chose to do as will be seen by the third sub-division of the report, as follows: That subordinate lodges are authorized to pay from their funds the actual ex-penses incurred by said District Deputies in their visitations to said lodges.

These rulings were reported, approved by the Committee on Jurisprudence and adopted by the Grand Body. In one he wisely repre-hended the use of masonic symbols for advertising purposes, or in any way to advance business interests. Grand Master called attention to the evil of cypher work, which itseems prevailed in certain localities in that State. In pointed language he condemned the use of such means to acquire or communicate the private work. His views will be sustained by every intelligent brother. ISfo unauthorized cypher work yet published is correct, and for that reason they who resort to it are sure when the hour of trial comes to find they have been led astray. Grand Masters, in their addresses, rarely advert to the importance of the office of a Worshipful Master, or attempt to impress on Masters the great and exacting duties of their posts. This was not neglected by Grand Master KIESTBR, and so well did he acquit himself that we excerpt his exhortation entire, as follows: I would have you realize, worshipful brethren, t h a t your office is t h e most im-portant one, practically, in masonry. It existed hefore that of Grand Masters or Grand Lodges, as masonry is now constituted, and is as old as masonry itself, and on no other • ofBee depends so much the character of the lodge and/the usefulness and prosperity of masonry. It is an office, indeed, of great dignity, because of the authority inherent in it by our Constitution and immemorial usages. The Worshipful Master is not the servant or paid agent of the lodge, but its Master, whose duty it is " to rule and govern the lodge," and his orders, even if Icings are of the Craft and present, must be obeyed.He is amenable to no one for his acts but to the Grand Lodge or Grand Master. It is an office the high functions of which a GEORGE WASHINGTON, a BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, and many other Illustrious men in every country, have not deemed it derogatory to their dignity to exercise. It is not only an office of dignity because of these considerations, b u t also of honor, because of the compliment to the ability and personal character of this officer implied in his election, from the fact that preferment among mason.« is based, as declared in the ancient charges, on personal worth and merit only, and every mason knows that when a brother can say that he holds or has held the office of jNIaster of a lodge it implies a compliment to his mental capacity and personal character. It is a great trust t h a t is placed in his care. He occupies the East, the place of light, and it is his duty not only to rule and govern, but to dispense light to the brethren ; to atlbrd instruction in the great principles of the oldest, the strongest and most beneficent of h u m a n societies, and to be an exemplar in the daily conduct of life, the trusted friend and counselor of the brethren. And while it cannot be expected that a Worshipful Master will be entirely faultless, yet it is very apparent that he should be such a man as he has covenanted to be — a good man and true, one who strictly obeys the moral law, works diligently, lives creditably, and dealshonestly by all men —discreet, a lover of peace and good order, and a reputable citizen. As the Master is, so, in a large measure, will be his lodge, and the lodge and masonry are judged by the world by those whohold its high official po.sitions. On you, worshipful brethren and your successors, more than on a n y t h i n g else, depends the future of masonry iu our jurisdiction for all t i m e

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to come. And, worshipful brethren, while you may not magnify yourselves you may magnify your ofBce, and fully appreciating it yourselves — its dignity, honor, responsibility— you may be the better able to fill its high functions and, ever standing firmly by the ancient landmarks, studying carefully the ancient charges, respecting the old •Constitutions a n d time-honored usages of the fraternity, there need be no fears of failure.

Grand Secretary THOMAS MONTGOMERY presented a good report of the affairs of his office. The committee to whom the subject was referred presented and the Grand Body adopted a resolution in response to Mrs. PIERSON'S donation of the library of her late husband, A. T. C. PIERSON, Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary. The following appropriations for relief were made: $25.00 to one •widow; $50.00 to each of two others; $25.00 to each of two brothers, and $75.00 to another, and to the widow of Bro. A. T. C. PIERSON $60.00 per month, or $720.00 a year. Bro. IRVING TODD presented the Report on Correspondence. It fills one hundred and thirty-five pages and is made up of notices or reviews of the Proceedings of fifty-four Grand Lodges. Ours for 1889 receives a. notice of three and a half pages. He quotes some remarks of ours, suggesting a plan for the thorough dissemination of the private work, and says: The above was evidently penned before the session, or at least before his Grand Lodge abolished t h e system of Assistant Lecturers. The theory is a very pretty one a n d reads well on paper; in practice it a m o u n t s to nothing at all. No Grand Lodge would couutenauce the expense, even if enough competent brethren could be found in a jurisdiction to fill the contemplated positions. Tho.se who have the requisite knowledge and ability can rarely afford to render such services for t h e i r m e r e traveling •expenses.

Yes, Bro. TODD, that was written before the annual communication, as all of our reports are, and was of no avail since Grand Lodge con•cluded to abolish the district system of disseminating the private work and adopt that now in vogue, because the work accomplished under the former did not correspond with the cost. The reports of our Custodians and Assistant Lecturers made at our last annual, gave satisfaction. In view of the remark of Grand Master KiESTER, quoted above, as well as the slim provision made for paying your District Deputies, we venture to guess you will in the end be obliged to adopt a similar method in order fully to disseminate the work. He also notes the large number of applications made to confer degrees short of time and the number granted, and thinks something must be wrong with our law. Not so, Bro. TODD. The law authorizes a Grand Master to grant certain dispensations, making him the judge ol the reasons alleged, and he can refuse to grant all, or if to him it seems proper under the circumstances, he may grant all or a part only of such requests. We would gladly devote more attention to Bro. TODD'S bright report, but having in our two preceding reports noticed all the Proceedings <;ontained therein, and having reached the limit assigned this paper, we bid him a fraternal good-by till another year.

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MISSISSIPPI. , Seventy-third annual, Aberdeen, February 12-13,1891.' Grand Master JOHN EILKY in reverent words opened his address, and trusted that their proceedings might as in the past be characterized by â&#x20AC;˘obedience to duty, and every one return to his home with the feeling that it had been good for him to have been there. As far as he was informed, he assured the Grand Body that peace and harmony prevailed in most if not all their lodges, " and that the outlook for the general prosperity -of masonry in that (this) jurisdiction was (is) indeed encouraging. He also stated that their relations with other Grand Lodges were most fraternal. He reported the following work done during the year: Dispensations to open and form two new lodges; five lodges were permitted to change their places of meeting; the corner stones of public buildings were laid ; one lodge hall was dedicated; twelve special dispensations were granted and as many more refused; one lodge was permitted to "participate in the grand parade connected with the Blue and Gray reunion; " and the â&#x20AC;˘charter of one lodge arrested. He made no new decisions, though he had "answered a great variety by simpljf referring to decisions already made and calling attention to the rules and regulations governing such." He further remarked that if Worshipful Masters would cause to be read in their lodges the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge meeting, the reports of the law Committees and the Eeport on Correspondence, they would save Grand Masters much time and labor, acquire valuable knowledge and advance the prosperity of masonry. Grand Master briefly but urgently called attention to tlie need of a Masonic Home, and besought the brethren to hasten its erection and thus open a home for their widows and orphans. Touching dispensations, he reported and advised as follows: In exercising the dispensing power accorded to the Grand Master, I have been governed by custom and precedent, rather t h a n by my own j u d g m e n t ; b u t as the Grand Master is expected to grant every request made by the brei liren, I was not willing to arbitrarily refuse, and therefore granted such as were in proper form, and endorsed by the lodges, refusing such as were not in form and had nt)t the endorsement â&#x20AC;˘of the lodges, but were merely requests by individual members. I make this suggestion for your consideration: That the Grand Lodge by edict, fix the limit, to conferring the degrees out of the regular order prescribed by the regulations to candidates who have beeu initiated or parsed, and who by the force of circum:Stances are compelled to leave the Grand Jurisdiction. This would settle the question, .and relieve the Grand Master of a very unpleasant duty, for he is often perplexed to know how to make the proper discriminations. To confer the degrees on a candidate for instruction may benefit the officers and members of the lodge, but oftcner t h a n otherwise proves an injury to the candidate. Suitable proficiency in each degree ought to be required before advancement.

Grand Lodges could well afford to fix the limit suggested and thus enable Grand Masters to devote their time to matters of greater utility to the Craft.

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Bro. A. H . B A R K L E Y , P a s t G r a n d Master, d e l i v e r e d an a b l e a d d r e s s in behalf of t h e proposed h o m e for widows a n d o r p h a n s . If s u c h a discourse does n o t arouse t h e b r e t h r e n to s t e a d y , p e r s i s t e n t action we c a n n o t c o n j e c t u r e w h a t will impel t h e m to c o n t r i b u t e in s o m e tangible wa)' t o p r o v i d e for t h o s e t h e y are obligated to p r o t e c t . ( i r a n d S e c r e t a r y , B r o . J . L. POWER, h a s t h e h a p p y faculty of b r i n g i n g s o m e i n t e r e s t i n g ca.ses t o t h e a t t e n t i o n of G r a n d M a s o n i c Bodies a n d t h e r e b y s e c u r i n g help in t i m e of need. B r e t h r e n , r e a d t h e followingc o n c l u s i o n of h i s r e p o r t : In t h e early p a r t of last summer, I received a letter from t h e daughter of a brotherwhose n a m e will ever be precious to the freemasons of Mississippi — Past Grand Master HAKVEY \V. WALTER, who, with three of his noble sons, sacrificed their lives in the fearful yellow fever epidemic of 1878, in Holly Springs. Miss A N N I E WALTER, then visitingh e r only brother in San Francisco, called my attention to t h e fact that she h a d been for some time s t u d y i n g medicine; that many ladies, especially in t h e north a n d west,, were acquiring fame a n d fortune in that profession ; that the Woman's Medical College of Penn.sylvania, a t Philadelphia, had been established a n d endowed for that porpose ; that it had two free scholarships, which were very valuable, b u t very difficult to get,, b u t that she dared to hope, through the eftbrts of some of t h e masonic friends of herfather, that she m i g h t obtain the prize. After conference with Bro. SPEED, we placed in motion a train of influences that secured it for her, a n d she is now pursuing herstudies in Philadelphia. But the scholarship, valuable as it is, pays only about onehalf her expenses — board, clothing, department fees, etc. I t will require six h u n d r e d dollars to enable h e r to complete the four years course, a n d she has appealed to me to try to Dorrow t h a t a m o u n t for her, offering ample security on property n o t now a v a i l able. In these times of financial depression, it is quite useless to try to obtain the needed s u m in t h a t way, and so I have concluded t h a t this Grand Lodge might esteem, it a privilege to assist this talented a n d aspiring daughter of HARVEY W. WALTER to pursue h e r studies a n d equip herself for a profession t h a t will b r i n g a competence to h e r self a n d enable h e r to be a blessing to others. And I have t h e pleasure of reporting that the Grand Conamandery, Grand Council a n d Grand Chapter, have jointly guaranteed one-half the needed sura, payable in annual installments, a n d if t h e Grand Lodge will guarantee the balance, I am sure that she would prefer to return it whenever h e r profession or circumstances might enable her to discharge t h e obligation —should t h e Grand Lodge prefer to advance it as a loan rather than a donation. I submit the m a t t e r for your generous consideration. On m o t i o n t h e s u m of $300.00 was a p p r o p r i a t e d to t h e y o u n g lady " as-a m a t t e r of special r e s p e c t " to h e r father b y a r i s i n g v o t e . I n passing it. m a y b e n o t e d t h a t t h e o t h e r masonic G r a n d B o d i e s of t h a t S t a t e h a v e a p p r o p r i a t e d t h e r e m a i n d e r necessary to e n a b l e h e r to c o m p l e t e hercourse of s t u d y . T h e C o m m i t t e e on S t a t e of t h e Craft a n d Necrology p r e s e n t e d a m a b l e r e p o r t . F r o m the p a r t couched u n d e r t h e first h e a d w e e x t r a c t t h e following: Nearly .500 masons are reported as qualified to confer t h e degrees and give t h e lecturesI n the almost d o r m a n t lodges we find they report in answer to the query as to qualifications, t h a t there Is b u t one qualified, and from some t h e response comes, none p e r fectly: the Worshipful Master can make a stagger at all. No wonder the lodge is almost dead — it is more wonderful that it exists at a l l ; too poor, some say.'to pay for light. Isit not true that if the light was turned upon them t h a t they may see a treasury filled' with sheckles t h a t will enable the heart of the true mason to t h a n k GOD lor the meansgiven them to dispense in blessed charity. Brethren, try more light one year, and you will be astonished at the result, andl t h e widows a n d o r p h a n s of t h e beloved Craftsmen gone before will also have reason to^

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"be thankful for t h e change. The march of masonry is onward. Throw no straws or mole-hills in its pathway, b u t on the contrary, do your duty as masons, and lasting 'monuments of your wisdom will exist throughout this Graud Jurisdiction.

This is very conclusive evidence that ignorance of the work is not •due to the want of competent instructors. If lodges needing instruction, will to have it they will find a way to pay him who gives it. Under the second head is a memorial of Bro. ROBERT C. PATTY, Past •Grand Master. From it we excerpt his handsome tribute to his memory: If purity of thought and honesty of purpose are the only essentials of greatness — then he was great. Only sixteen years of masonic life — yet there was crowded into that brief period more labor, more devotion, and more zeal t h a n is generally k n o w n in .a masonic pilgrimage of half a century. All that Bro. PATTY did was well d o n e ; it was thorough, almost exhaustive. It was enough to know among masons that Bro. PATTY •endorsed the action, or recommended it, to secure the favorable notice of the Craft on .almost every occasion. Earnestly Bro. PATTY solicited the eleven Past Grand Masters who were in attendance at the last a n n u a l communication of the Grand Lodge of Mississippi to have their photographs taken in a g r o u p — forsaid he —" it's not probable they will all meet again in Grand Lodge." It was done, and he, the youngest — the BENJAMIN of the group — has been taken. Wise in counsel, zealous in labor and con.genial in spirit, we can truly say — he had few equals and no superior in his d e p a r t m e n t • of masonic labor. " Wheu such men as he die Their places ye may not well supply Thougn ye a m o n g the thousands try With vain endeavor." As has been said of another, •' this is rare praise, but it is just." He possessed the rare talent of being earnest and emphatic, without being dogmatic and apparently dic"tatorial. He was a leader among men in every department of life in which he engaged. He was ambitious,—but his was a laudable ambition,and his voice, influence a n d purse were freely used to overthrow vice and immorality, and erect in their places unity, fra•ternal love and charity.

Bro. A. H. BARKLEY again came to the front with a report upon the proposed Masonic Home — a matter which more than any other attracts the attention of the Craft there — and eloquently presented about every .argument available to convince the Craft that it was their paramount duty to lend both hand and purse to the accomplishment of that great and good enterprise. The Committee on Jurisprudence presented two reports upon law which covers eleven and-a-half pages. Provided Worshipful Masters read these reports in connection with the Constitution and By-Laws of Grand Lodge and are blessed with common sense, they will be able to ' get on without annoying the Grand Master with questions which they ought to decide themselves, or else vacate the East for a competent Wor.shipful Master. In accordance with the last of those reports. Grand Lodge adopted the grip rule of perpetual jurisdiction. • Thank heaven that rule finds no place in our code. Charters were granted two lodges, dispensations to form and open two lodges, and the charter restored to a dormant lodge. The Report on Correspondence—an able one — was made bj' Bro. -ANDREW H . BAEKLEY', Past Grand Master. The preface thereto — which

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b}'-the-bye is an excellent lecture on the corner-stone of masonry, fills, three and-a-half pages. Want of space prevents us from making extracts.. Our Proceedings for 1890 are kindly noticed. In one of his papers he speaks as follows upon the power of Grand Lodges and a mason's right to recognition: The power Is doubtless conferred upon Grand Lodges to prescribe rules for theorganic working of the Institution within their respective jurisdictions,and no mason will more persistently defend the exercise of those powers t h a n will this writer. But to maintain those powers i.s by no means t h e end or object of their existence. That, object legitimately is, and is only, to govern the affairs and preserve the existence and landmarks of masonry. It does not extend as these edicts have attempted to do, to the depriving of masons of their rights a n d privileges without trial, and while conceded to be without fault, ft does not follow, that because Grand Lodges are the legitininte governing bodies of the Craft, non-intercourse with one of those bodies Involves u o n recognition of brethren hailing from its jurisdiction. This right to recognition as a mas<^)n can only be lost by conviction of masonic crime upon due investigation. Kegarding these views as fundamental and vital in masonry, necessary to Its very existence as it has come down to us, although we may stand alone, we shall defend them with our strength, in full faith that they will be accepted by the ultimate judgment of the fraternity.

We are at one with him in all this, and especially as respects the right of a brother to recognition unless he has been duly suspended orexpelled, in the latter case ceasing to be a mason. Bro. B.\RKLEY is verj- pronounced in liis opposition to the saloon, business, which he discusses at some length under Iowa, Louisiana and â&#x20AC;˘Wyoming. In his review of the latter he quotes from the report of Bro.. KuYKExiiALL the following paragraph : We do not believe In mixing u p masonry with an organized prohibition or temperance movement. Every mason should be temperate In all things. If we are going into the temperance business as an organization we should make a clean sweep, fire out all and receive none who drink at h o m e or in saloons and especially the hypocritical who drink in drug stores for snake bite and the like.

And thus responds: We do not purpose to go " into the temperance business as an organization." We are already in and there we expect to stay. Temperance is one of tbe cardinal virtues ( a n d we are surprised that our good brother has overlooked or forgotten this ) of freemasonry and as masons we are bound to teach and practice this virtue. Why, this is one of the beautiful lessons taught the initiate in tbe first degree, and we are at a loss ,to kuow why o u r good brother would have it left out. Temperance stands first in e n u m e r a t i n g the cardinal virtues, and teaching and practicing this shows that we are already " in the organization." This organization is as old as the Institution of masonry a n d w^e are astounded beyond measure at a n y one i n this enlightened age of the nineteenth century, talking about going into it. I t is our d u t y as masons to "avoid the appearance of evil." Now if the saloons and keepers of t h e m , or owners thereof, carry about w i t h them, or bear upon their signs the appearance of evil, then it,is our duty to avoid them and keep our members from being brought under their Influence, and t h e best way to do this is, banish them and close our doors against those who own o r conduct them. We would ask Bro. KUYKENDALL this question, and after second, sober thought, and from a purely masonic stand-point, give us a masonic answer thereto.. What Is the reputation of the saloon keeper and his business in our cities, towns and communities where this trade is plied? Are not our youth corrupted by them and led into evil habits by being constantly subjected to t h e influence of the open saloon, and the evil example of thosewhokeep, as well as those who frequent and patronize them?'

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I feel assured that our brother is too good a mason to say that the saloon businessis a moral institution, or that its location in any c o m m u n i t y will a n d does tend toelevate society. Now I wish it distinctly understood that r never in my life belonged to a prohibition organization, " The Sons of Temperance " or a n y t h i n g of that l;ind. and I neverexpect t o ; nor do I have any controversy with those w h o do belong to these institutions and advocate the principles enunciated by t h e m ; but of one thing I assure my good brother, a n d that is, I am an intensely temperance man, a n d that on masonic principles, aud whatever will cause my weai^ brother to offend, whether it will be the retailing of spirituous or vinous liquors in a saloon, or anything else of an immoral character, I shall use my Influence a n d cast my vote every time to keep those w h o are saloon Iveepers out of the lodge. And this I hold is the duty of every true mason. He will do it if he is true to the Institution of freemasonry and its principles of morality,. ;iiid understands fully, a n d performs faithfully the duty which h e owes to a c o m m o n brotherhood. Bro. BARKLEY full well k n o w s t h e position of K a n s a s masons u p o n t h a t subject, a n d we h a v e only to r e m a r k t h e y are confident t h a t its. m a i n t e n a n c e in t h e future will as in t h e past r e d o u n d to t h e i r welfare a n d t h a t of his successors.

MISSOURI. Seventy-first a n n u a l , City of K a n s a s , October 1 3 - 1 5 , 1891. G r a n d Master GEORGE E . W A L K E R b e g a n h i s a d d r e s s with a grateful a c k n o w l e d g m e n t to G O D for t h e peace, h e a l t h a n d p r o s p e r i t y vouchsafed to t h e Graft t h r o u g h o u t t h e j u r i s d i c t i o n . C o m p a r i n g t h e b e g i n n i n g of m a s o n r y in Missouri with its position a t t h i s c o m m u n i c a t i o n of t h e Order, h e t h o u g h t it h a d k e p t pace w i t h t h e g r o w t h of p o p u l a t i o n , a n d t h e n r e m a r k e d : But it is not alone in numerical growth tliat we have cause for congratulation; it is also to be found in the steady elevation of the moral standard of the Institution; in t h e quality of the material of which our membership is in the main composed ; a n d in the intelligent comprehension a n d fulfilling of masonic duties. H e reported t h e d e a t h of two P a s t G r a n d Masters of t h a t j u r i s d i c t i o n , Bros. M. M. M C F A R L A N D a n d J O H S H . TURNER, also t h a t of two R e p r e s e n t a t i v e s of t h e G r a n d Lodge of Missouri n e a r o t h e r G r a n d Lodges. H e presided a t t h e laying of t h e corner-stones of t w o masonic h a l l s a n d a city hall, a n d dedicated o n e of t h e former. T h r e e lodges of i n s t r u c t i o n were h e l d in t h e State, each c o n t i n u i n g for t h r e e d a y s . On each occasion h e was a t t e n d e d by o t h e r G r a n d Officers. A j o i n t lodge of instruction was h e l d by two District D e p u t y G r a n d Masters, a t which h e was p r e s e n t . H e visited between thirty-five a n d forty lodges, a n d reported t h e following as t h e gist of t h e talks he m a d e : In t h e tallcs which the Grand Master is called u p o n to make, I have tried to impress the brethren with a proper conception of masonic duties and responsibilities. Holding that lodges are responsible to an enlightened public sentiment, for the practical illustration of the religious, moral a n d benevolent professions of the fraternity, I have counselled the individual members to carry its precepts into the concerns of daily

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?life, and let their deeds be a living testimony of t h e sincerity of our pretensions. Rem i n d i n g them t h a t prosperity was not evidenced by the n u m b e r of members, but rather -in the character of the membership, I urged u n r e m i t t e d vigilance in admissions from -without, and prompt treatment for disease w i t h i n , tempering justice with mercy. U n d e r "Executive Acts," G r a n d Master W A L K E R reported several . c a s e s of v i o l a t i o n of t h e m a s o n i c l a w of t h e S t a t e a n d t h e c o r r e c t i v e s a p plied to enforce t h a t law. I n t w o instances, at least, h e would h a v e b e e n a m p l y j u s t i f i e d i n a r r e s t i n g t h e c h a r t e r s of l o d g e s . B u t , p u r s u i n g a l e s s stringent course, h e caused t h e wrongs perpetrated to be righted and t h u s p u t the lodges on their good b e h a v i o r in futnre. N i n e formal decisions were reported, which with his executive acts -were e n d o r s e d by the C o m m i t t e e on J u r i s p r u d e n c e a n d confirmed b y Grand Lodge. I n v i e w of a c a s e i n w h i c h o n e of t h e i r l o d g e s v i o l a t e d t h e l a w of M i s s o u r i i n t h e e x e r c i s e of c o m i t y , h e w i s e l y s a i d : Masonic comity, as between sister jurisdictions, will not justify a lodge in doing .contrary to the law of its own jurisdiction; it caunot excuse it in doing for another jurisdiction that which it c a n n o t do for itself, or for another lodge in the same jurisdictiou. In civil matters, t h e observance of comity between States, is not a matter of .obligation, ordinarily, but is a matter of voluntary courtesy or favor, to be extended .or with held at pleasure, and is impliedly permitted, in so far as it does not conflict wi th the local policy, or diiFer from the local law. l u short, the rule of comity is not enforced .as against domestic law. Should the idea obtain that masonic comity can render in.operative and void our law on this question, why not in others? A parity of reasoning would justify a waiver in other matters, in which our law may differ with the laws of sister jurisdictions. T h e Masonic H o m e in that State received due attention. ;Sented its claiins a s follows:

He pre-

The doubt a n d uncertainty concerning its establishment, are things of the past; the duty of the present, is to provide for its future. It is not an experiment, but a fixed reality, and Missouri masonry is committed to its welfare and perpetuity. The ques-.tion for determination, is t h e best method of assuring results proportionate in magnitude with the size of the jurisdiction, and the needs of the institution, so far as compatible with the general welfare of the fraternity. I repeat the language of m y distinguished predecessor in saying, " t h a t in tfie â&#x20AC;˘Grand Lodge alone, is to be found t h e agency through which all the lodges in the State may act." Contributions from lodges and individuals, liberal in the past, will not .answer as a dependence for the future. There are many lodges which have failed to identify themselves in a financial way with the Home, yet the burden of its maintenance should be distributed alike with all. Celebrations, festivals and e n t e r t a i n m e n t s to raise money for its support, are alike contrary to correct masonic usage.and derogatory to masonic dignity; we have done none of these things before; let not the Home be made an excuse for them now. -I therefore recommend t h a t the a n n u a l dues payable to this Grand Lodge, as provided for in Sec. 21, Art. XVL, Grand Lodge By-Laws, be increased to such sum as may be deemed expedient; and the Grand Lodge be thereby enabled to appropriate for the Home, in proportion to its needs and the condition of the general treasury. I would also call your attention to the fact t h a t though practically created by the Grand Lodge, and an integral part of Missouri masonry, the Home is entirely separate a n d distinct from Grand Lodge influence, except d u r i n g the a n n u a l communication. H e t h o u g h t t h e G r a n d M a s t e r s h o u l d , b y v i r t u e of h i s ofHce, b e a m e m b e r of t h e B o a r d of D i r e c t o r s of t h a t i n s t i t u t i o n , " a n d s h o u l d b e a b l e t o s a y s o m e t h i n g of h i s o w n k n o w l e d g e of i t s w o r k i n g s . "

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He paid a high and deserved compHment to Grand Lecturer MCDOWELL and Grand Secretary VINCIL.

We append hereto his " General Reflections:" This is a n era of moral, intellectual a n d material progress; never before, perhaps, in the world's history, were such rapid advances made in all that pertains to t h e welfare â&#x20AC;˘of the h u m a n race; ideas which seemed Utopian in the past, have attained fruition; dreams once termed chimerical, are developing into practical realities. Education is becoming universal, a n d ignorance is the exception. Labor receives honorable recognition, while idleness is contemned. Moral worth and rectitude of character are at a p r e m i u m ; vice a n d its kin are relegated to obscurity. Infidelity, which once raised its hydra-headed front with unblushing temerity,slinks in theshadowsof itsown iniquity, while the truths of revealed religion and t h e teachings of the Holy Bible, are disseminated in every clime. Has masonry had aught to do with t h e mighty influences in motion evolving the results? Has it been a n y factor in the great uplifting of the h u m a n race? I t has; if there is a land where these conditions do not obtain, where t h e hands of the great dial piece of civilization have been turned back instead of forward, that land is not t h e home of freemasonry. Educating t h e moral thought, expanding t h e mental capacity, enlarging the individual conception of duties, civil, religious and political, its mission is not yet accomplished. T h e future, with limitless possibilities, beckons still onward a n d upward, a n d the inspiration of its past achievements, strengthens our belief in its abiding influence for the welfare of m a n k i n d .

His opinions and reflections thus far quoted will convince the intelligent reader that the Craft of Missouri had at their head durinj^ the last year a sagacious, thoughtful, dignified and manly mason, who well repaid the confidence reposed in him on his election. From the report of Grand Secretary JOHN D . VINCIL, we gather the following facts: Dispensations to form and open nine new lodges were issued; eight lodges consolidated, forming four lodges; thirty-three lodges were permitted to change their location, and to seventeen lodges dispensations were granted to hold election of officers; authority was given to proxies to lay the corner-stones of a masonic hall and four public buildings ; six lodges failed to make returns and eight to pay dues to Grand Lodge. Under " State of the Craft," he said: Having been i n close touch with t h e fraternity for more than thirty years, profoundly interested in its progress and condition, along other lines t h a n mere numerical gain, I am satisfied that the advancement of freemasonry in Missouri, has been to a higher plane of intelligence, moral character, and larger views as to duty to GOD and humanity, than ever known in this Grand Jurisdiction. It has been said t h a t we live in a practical age. While this is true in other departments of life, it is not less so in the realm of our ancient a n d honorable Institution. As a conservative organization, it employs none of the methods in vogue and used by other societies to increase its numbers, consequently, its work, like the operation of nature's laws, moves on well fixed lines and operates forcefully, without seeking to attract and draw to its folds members by superficial methods.

Grand Lecturer, Bro. ALLAN MCDOWELL, presented as usual an interesting report. The Boards of Masonic Relief of Kansas City and St. Louis show that they had performed their duties and had a balance wherewith to begin the new year.

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At t h e m o r n i n g session of t h e second day, t h e officers of t h e G r a n d Lodge of K a n s a s were a n n o u n c e d , a n d t h e G r a n d Secretary b y direction of t h e G r a n d Master i n t r o d u c e d t h e m to G r a n d Lodge and they were welcomed b y G r a n d Master W A L K E R , to w h o m G r a n d Master CALLAHAM

of t h e G r a n d Lodge of K a n s a s responded. I n a case reported b y t h e Committee on A p p e a l s a n d Grievances, it a p p e a r e d t h a t t h e accuser voted on " t h e question of guilty or not guilty," w h i c h was m a d e o n e of t h e g r o u n d s for reversal; G r a n d Lodge, however,, after discussion held t h a t t h e accuser had t h e r i g h t to vote as he did u n d e r t h e law of that jurisdiction. In K a n s a s both accuser a n d accused are r e q u i r e d to retire w h e n the question of guilty or n o t guilty is to be acted on. R e p o r t s o n t h e H o m e were presented b y t h e P r e s i d e n t , S u p e r i n t e n d ent a n d T r e a s u r e r , and referred to a special committee, who presented t h e i r report, w h i c h was adopted ; from it t h e following e x t r a c t s : I. We concur ia the Grand Master's suggestion, that the Grand Master ought to bo, ez-ojficu}, a m e m b e r of the Board of Directors of the Masouic Home, and we hereby recommend that, from and after the election of Grand Officers at this c o m m u n i c a t i o n of the Grand Lodge, the Most Worshipful Grand Master a n d the Right Worshipful Senior and J u n i o r Grand Wardens be, ex-ojficio, members of the Board of Directors of the Masonic H o m e ; and it shall be their duty to attend at least one meeting a n n u a l l y of said board. SEC. 21. Every chartered lodge, under this jurisdiction, shall annually pay to the Grand Lodge t h e sum of one dollar for each Master Mason returned as a member in the a n n u a l returns, except those whose dues have been, for good cause, remitted, one-half of which sum shall be for t h e Masonic Home, unless the Grand Lodge otherwise order. IV. That we do n o t understand that the Grand Master in his a n n u a l address, means to c o n d e m n , as contrary to masonic usage a n d derogatory to masonic dignity, all celebrations, festivals and entertainments given to raise money for the support of the Masonic Home. We t h i n k that such celebrations and entertainments, properly conducted, have heretofore been beneficial to the interests of the Home and we hope they will continue to be useful and beneficial to that cause. Many of our friends ^ l a d i e s and others â&#x20AC;&#x201D; who have in this way actively exerted themselves in behalf .of this cause, deserve our fiearty commendations ; b u t we concur with the Grand Master, that these entertainments, a n d assistance rendered in this manner, ought not to be relied u p o n to m a i n t a i n the Home, but t h a t definite plans should be adopted for that purpose.

Becoming memorials of t h e P a s t G r a n d Masters above m e n t i o n e d , were p r e s e n t e d b y the c o m m i t t e e a n d adopted. T h e R e p o r t on Correspondence was of course p r e p a r e d and p r e s e n t e d b y B r o . J O H N D . VINCIL.

T h e Proceedings of fifty-five G r a n d Lodges re-

ceive t h e usual a t t e n t i o n which for years he has bestowed on s u c h work. T h o u g h t h e r e m a y be less strilfingly sharp p o i n t s t h a n in some of his former reports, t h e r e is n o a b a t e m e n t of cogency i n a r g u m e n t or of vigor . i n style and expression. I n t h e r e v i e w of District of Columbia, he notes Bro. SINGLETON'S

liberal views in respect to a b r o t h e r seeking affiliation, a n d s a y s : Bro. SINGLETON is quite liberal in his views with respect to the admission of brethr e n i n t o lodges u p o n application. He holds that when a brother, with a proper certificate, presents himself for affiliation, there should be at least three unfavorable votes to reject h i m . How far a rule of this kind would operate practically I am not prepared

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to say. I agree with Bro. SINGLETON that it is degrading to a Master Mason in good standing to be rejected for membership in a lodge because one unfavorable ballot places h i m on a level with a profane. I have held a n d t a u g h t t h e doctrine for twentyiive years that the reason for black-balling a brother mason, who seeks to affiliate with a lodge, ought to be sufficient to prompt charges against the applicant. He would thereby have an opportunity to vindicate himself, a n d thus a good m a n would be saved to the lodge. On the contrary, if found unworthy a n d desferving rejection, the charges would develop his unworthiness.and result in ridding the Craft of an undeserving a n d unsuited member. The difficulty attending this matter, however, is a very great one, owing to the power lodged in each member, through the secrecy of the ballot. The right to vote in a masonic lodge carries with it the right to vote as you please. T h a t this right is grossly abused in many cases none will question. Each member of a lodge in casting h i s ballot, should be governed by strict moral principle, acting from a good conscience. Personal feeling should not be allowed to control t h e action of a n y o n e in exercising his suffrage in balloting upon applications for the degrees or membership. However, there are those in lodges who never rise to this exalted view of d u t y a n d right. I t is often the case that a brother mason, possessed of a certificate of good standing, visits a lodge, associates with the brethren pleasantly a n d fraternally, a n d concludes to petition t h e lodge for membership. A proper reference of his application a n d d u e consideration of the same is followed by a ballot, when some one of that very body of brethren with whom the petitioner has been associating fraternally for a considerable time, deposits a black ball. Is it n o t true that this petitioner is worthy of m e m b e r s h i p among these brethren if he has been associating with them in lodge fellowship? Especially when his application has been endorsed by a competent committee, followed by a favorable vote of nineteen of the twenty members present. This Is a delicate a n d difficult qnestion to manage in lodges. Whenever It is discussed, immediately t h e cry is raised that the party who cast the black ball had a right to do so, a n d t h a t you must n o t inquire into the " secrecy of the ballot." This is all readily admitted. But the conscience of the objector ought to be as ready to accord justice to t h e petitioner as h e was to reject him. Therefore, if he has grounds sufficient to reject him these g r o u n d s ought to be amply sufficient to prompt h i m to prefer charges a n d p u t t h e unfortunate mason on trial.

A difficult question to solve u n d o u b t e d l y , b u t n o t i n s u p e r a b l e . F o r Grand Lodges hav^e only to a m e n d their rule in respect to a black ball in such cases, a n d require t w o or t h r e e to reject. T h e plea t h a t t h e usual r u l e is a l a n d m a r k should n o t be favored, provided its. m a i n t e n a n c e leads t o relocated wrong. B u t while such may be t h e fact in rare instances, somet h i n g m o r e t h a n those should be produced t o w a r r a n t a n y change of t h e rule generally observed. I n t h e r e p o r t on I n d i a n Territory, Bro. V I N C I L t h u s e x p r e s s e s h i s

opinions respecting t h e occupancy of territory b y coequal sovereign Grand Bodies: J o i n t occupancy of the same territory at the same time by sovereign Grand Bodies is absurd. I t follows that the first lawfully constituted masonic body in a territory has exclusive right and possession, and any other body of like character invading its territory should be condemned as being an unlawful trespasser. These are the views held by all Grand .Lodges in this country, and by no one more tenaciously than myself. We. have absolute and sovereign control within the Stale of Missouri as a Grand Lodge. Any other body entering this territory a n d attempting to confer the degrees of Symbolic Masonry would be an interloper a n d traitorous to the rights of a supreme body. Such interloper would be rejected, a n d all members adhering to that i n s t i t u t i o n disfranchised. From such premises I draw these conclusions: That the Scotch Rite bodies, legally constituted and occupying given territory or jurisdiction, have t h e preference by the law of preSccupaucy or pre6niption. As our Grand Lodge would resist t h e invasion of any such body, calling itself a Grand Lodge, that might attempt to set u p its altars in Missouri, so should the Scotch Rite Body having possession of a certain terri-

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tory or jurisdiction resist the incursions of another and obnoxious branch of the same rite. This is, I hold, the true doctrine, and this the method of procedure by which the Cerneauites should be treated when they invade jurisdictions already established within the States and Territories of this country. Let the Rite jurisdictions do their own fighting and settle their own claims among themselves. Having said this much, I dismi.ss Cerneauism from further consideration. H e n c e t h e reason as we a p p r e h e n d w h y certain G r a n d Lodges have c o n d e m n e d t h e aggression of Cerneauism within tlieir own jurisdictions w h e r e i n tlie A . A. S, Rite was established. U n d e r lowai he replies to certain strictures of Bro. PARVIN as t o h i s former connection with t h e A. A. S. Rite, as follows: As to my connection with Scottish Rite Masonry. I have simply to say that, at the request of the chief of that branch of masonry in Missouri, who claimed to represent, nud speak for the head of the Order in the Southern Jurisdiction, I entered the local body in this city, being informed and assured that it was the desire of both the parties named that I should receive the degrees, and the inducement offered was that it would bo without cost. I have the proof, which is not any part of this report, that the head functionary ot the Scottish Rite in the Southern Jurisdiction said to me that he hoped to see me a thirty-third degree member before he died. This does not look like I had applied for advancement and been refused. The statement is false that t was declined further advancement, for the simple reason that I never applied or desired to go further. The statement is equally false that I served as Orator in the lodge for a number of years. I WHS never in the lodge a half dozen times in my life. The statement is true that suspension followed for non-payment of dues, because I refused to attend. Bro. PARVIN is at liberty to make out of this all that he desires. O u r G r a n d Lodge Proceedings for 1891 are fraternally reviewed. H e , however, criticises the rulings of Grand Master POSTLETHWAITE t h a t " a lodge of Fellows Craft can pass on t h e proficiency of a n E n t e r e d Apprentice seeking a d v a n c e m e n t . And if a-ballot is d e m a n d e d it shall be taken in a lodge opened in t h e second degree." And t h a t " masonic halls leased for a t e r m of years, cannot be dedicated." T h e comtnittee to w h o m t h e decisions were referred, consisted of three Past G r a n d Masters, a Deput}' P a s t G r a n d Master, and a b r o t h e r who r a n k s a m o n g our best masonic l a w y e r s ; and t h e c h a i r m a n thereof prepared t h e masonic laws of Kansas. T h e c o m m i t t e e found t h e ruling in accordance with those laws, a n d G r a n d Lodge w i t h o u t dissent confirmed their finding. Bro. ViNCiL, as well as several other reviewers, c o m p l i m e n t s Rev. Bro. JAMES G . DOUGHERTY'S oration. We may r e m a r k t h a t it gave great satisfaction to G r a n d Lodge. I n c o m m e n t i n g on o u r report, he was pleased to r e m a r k : He agrees with Grand Ma-ster TODD, of Colorado, that the expenditure of large amounts of money in building up masonic homes is not a wise policy. The'grouud of this objection seems to be against Grand Lodges embarking in such enterprise. It may be proper to remark in this connection, that his objection cannot apply to the establishment and maintenance of the Masonic Home of Missouri. Our Home is not the creature of the Grand Lodge, although that Body is incidentally connected with the instiiulion. Yet it is in no sense responsible for the management or support of the Home. The Grand Lodge granted us permission to create this asylum for destitute widows and helpless orphans, and appointed a Board of Directors. This board was incorporated and is, in a general view, independent of the Grand Lodge, notwithstanding that Body graciously and kindly encourages the board in itsgreat work, and has shown its appreciation ol our enterprise by donations amounting to the present date to more ihan S25,000.

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Yet, from t h e action of y o u r G r a n d Lodge at its last c o m m u n i c a t i o n , it seems t o Have a s s u m e d t h e m a i n responsibility of m a i n t a i n i n g t h e H o m e , a n d i n so far it b e c o m e s a G r a n d Lodge i n s t i t u t i o n . W e t h a n k h i m for h i s p e r s o n a l c o m p l i m e n t s , and would r e p e a t s o m e ' of t h e m were we n o t afraid o u r b r e t h r e n m i g h t t h i n k t h a t we w e r e c l o t h ing ourselves in a g a r m e n t w h i c h we h a v e n e v e r yet d o n n e d . I n t h e review of M i c h i g a n , he s a y s : I a m pleased to note t h a t Bro. INNES says," We are a believer in the Order of t h e Eastern Star." He holds that to be an important auxiliary of the great work of tne masonic fraternity. This is true. To enlist the female relatives of masons in behalf of the great charity known as t h e Masonic Home, shows the highest wisdom a n d the most discreet j u d g m e n t to be found in t h e fraternity. T h e O r d e r of t h e E a s t e r n S t a r h a s d o n e a n d i s d o i n g g o o d w o r k i n K a n s a s , w h i c h i s a c k n o w l e d g e d b y a l l w h o a r e i n f o r m e d of i t s o p e r a t i o n s i n t h e field of b e n e v o l e n c e , a n d i n t e l H g e n t b r e t h r e n t h r o u g h o u t t h e S t a t e bear witness to its w o r t h a n d practical utility. I n t h e r e p o r t o n t h e P r o c e e d i n g s of M i s s i s s i p p i , B r o . V I N C I L d e l i v e r s himself as follows: A question has been presented to the committee, desiring to know if a mason could engage in saloon-keeping a n d retain his membership in the lodge. Bro. SPEED answered emphatically, " NO," and said if he persists in violating thp. law. charges should be preferred against him. Later in the session, Bro. SPEEI> moved to reconsider the affirmative action on his ruling. He sought to exonerate such membersvvho h a d belonged to the lodges, prioj; to a certain date. In other words, if a man was a mason bejore the Grand Lodge declared saloon-keeping a masonic offense, he should not be disturbed in his nefarious business; b u t if any mason became a saloon-keeper after the e n a c t m e n t of their law, he was liable to p u n i s h m e n t . The Grand Lodge did not agree with Bro. SPEED a n d defeated his motion. I have only to say that to exempt a m a n from t h e penalty of wrong-doing, who was a mason before the Grand Lodge defined its position on that question, is to condone masonic offenses, and cherish in the fraternity those who are constantly violating the laws of GOD a n d masonry. A mason who engages in saloon-keeping, perpetrates a daily crime against good morals, a n d therefore e-hould not be tolerated in t h e Order. He may have been a mason forty years, for all I care, before the Grand Lodge made its deliverance against that particular form of vice. A n d he may have been engaged in such a vicious life for thirty years or forty yeart; of his ma.sonic career in advance of the Grand Lodge enactment. The fact that h e h a d been, so engaged for such a long period, furnishes a strong argument why he should be punished for such a life of iniquity. T h e Grand Lodge of Mississippi is all right so far, on this question. P e r h a p s Bro. SPEED feared to b e h a u n t e d b y t h e ghost E x P o s t a n d lawyer-lik'e s o u g h t to r e s t r a i n t h a t ghost w i t h i n t h e d o m a i n of laud, b y a m o t i o n to reconsider h i s decision. F o r t u n a t e l y his Lodge n e i t h e r l i s t e n e d to h i s logic nor feared t h e a d v e n t of t h e a n d voted t h a t t h e law should b e enforced against all classes of gressors.

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I n t h e r e v i e w of S o u t h Carolina, we find this Phillipic against w h a t h e is pleased to d e n o m i n a t e C e r n e a u i s m or H i g h K i t e i s m : Bro. INGLESBY saj's I am " opposed to taking action against Cerneauism," n o t because I favor it, b u t for other reasons. He, not being a High Riter, is competent to deal justly with a brother reviewer, who declines to sneeze when others take snuft'. Unlike some of the High Rite leaders, he does n o t charge me with favoring the Cerueau abomination, because I do not champion the other faction. That I may not be misunder-

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stood, this explicit statement is again offered. I am " opposed to taking action against Cerneauism," u n t i l it invades the domain of Symbolic Masonry. When tbis disturbing element comes i n t o Missouri, and rears itaaltarsagaiust our altars of Symbolic Masonry, and assumes to confer our symbolic degrees, then our Grand Lodge will have cause for action. And it will be found that Missouri masonry will defend its premises and its rights against t h e encroachment of all such invaders. A n d we will not call upon the bodies of Scottish Rite Masonry, or a n y other branch of masonry, to help us maintain our cause or defend our rights. If the High Rite bodies h a d done the same in jurisdictions where they had the precedence, and fought the invading Cerneauites, their resistance would h a v e been justified and approved by the Symbolic Body, and its moral support would have been given to stamp o u t the Cerneau faction, which seeks to set u p " altar against a l t a r " already reared a n d recognized. Instead of the High Rite bodies e x c o m m u n i c a t i n g the invaders, they invoked the powers of the Grand Lodge against them, a n d embroiled peaceable communities in a struggle that does not concern them. Scottish Rite Masonry is of such lofty pretensions and so high-toned (and high priced), that none b u t t h e select few can become identified with the institution. Considering themselves as t h e " elect," t h e commodity of High Riteism is so valuable as to demand a " h i g h protective tariff." This costly commodity places the higher degrees within the reach of comparatively few. The Cerneauites, knowing this, saw their opportunity to furnish a cheaper article of the same brand, a n d thus push their wares upon the market a n d fight for territory of franchises. Some, finding t h a t they could obtain the same goods w i t h o u t paying the " h i g h tariff" required by the protected party, hav6 entered the Cerneau combination. There they can receive an immense number of degrees, decorate themselves with titles, wear their big eagles a n d sport their loftiness to the amazement of the fraternity, w h o are only â&#x20AC;˘' common " masons. My opposition, like t h a t of Bro. INGLESBY, does not arise from t h e desire to sustain the Scottish Rite claim, w h e t h e r of the Northern or Southern Jurisdiction, or the Cerneauites, or any other branch of t h e concern," about which I know n o t h i n g a n d care less," but it is an opposition founded upon a n irreconcilable, a b o u n d i n g a n d Abiding dislike to all such lofty pretensions as belong to this so-called b r a n c h of masonry. I join with Bro. INGLESBY in saying that Cerneauism, as a " c l o u d in the masonic firmament," has not reached or darkened the sky of Missouri masonry.

As Bro. ViNCiL is probably aware, the A. A. S. Rite is domiciled in Kansas and has been for some years, while Cerneauism is hardly known within our borders, and thus far has given neither to our Grand Lodge, chapter, council and commandery, nor their constituents, any trouble, and therefore none of those Grand Bodies have ever legislated against the fad, nor w^ll unless its friends should attempt an aggressive career, which is out of the bounds of probability now or in future. But we must close, and with cordial good wishes and will, bid Bro. ViNciL God-speed for another year.

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Twenty-seventh annual, Butte, October 14-15, 1891. A portrait of Grand Master WILLIAM T. BOARDMAN adds to the attractions of the Proceedings. After an introduction not much different from that now in vogue, he announced the death of Bro. JOHN ANDERSON, Past Grand Master, and gave a sketch of his masonic life, creditable to all concerned. The •death of a long list of the more noted brethren followed. The "Condition of the Craft" was thus represented: Within our borders tranquility has prevailed and masonry has steadily progressed. A better appreciation of the dignity of t h e fraternity seems to pervade the Craft, a n d •a more careful selection of material is being made. It has always been my belief t h a t more injury has been done to masonry by the too free use of the white ball t h a n by a misuse of the black. The latter is not irremediable. I t is not enough to warrant the casting of a white ball t h a t you know nothing against the applicant, b u t you should be reasonably certain that his admission will add strength to the fraternity. Negative -qualities should never elect. A building is not strengthened by the n u m b e r of its timbers, but only by those that bear their due proportion of the strain.

He noted some instances in which the law of Grand Lodge was ignored, apparently set at naught, and earnestly besought the brethren to maintain the integrity of their self-imposed statutes. All decisions called for were rendered by reference to the Constitution and By-Laws of Grand Lodge. He laid the memorial stones of a High School building and a Masonic Temple during his administration. Two lodges were constituted and dedicated by his proxies. Pie officially visited three lodges and attended a meeting where four •others were represented. Four special dispensations were granted, two of which were not UFual, but seemingly warranted by pressing circumstances. A dispen.Siition was also granted to form and open a new lodge, which, notwithstanding errors and omissions of its Secretary, was granted a charter. Grand Ma,ster BOARDMAN directed attention to Masonic Relief Association, and suggested that Grand Lodge become a contributing member of that body. Among his recommendations occurs the following: I would recommend that a by-law be passed by the Grand Lodge at the present •session, to the effect that no. persons engaged in the retailing of intoxicating liquors as a beverage, either as a proprietor of a saloon or barkeeper therein, shall be eligible to the degrees of masonry. Upon his first approach to the altar of freemasonry we inform t h e candidate t h a t " the design of the masonic Institution is to make its votaries wiser, better, and consequently happier." Can we consistently c o n t i n u e ' t o make such a statement and admit to the brotherhood those who carry on a business, the only tendency of which is to degrade themselves and the rest of mankind, foment discord, in•crease crime and destroy the happiness of families? We are, in part, conservators of masonry. How can we keep the spring pure and let that which will contaminate enter -therein? On us will rest the crime if we guard not well from taint the stream from

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which all the Sons of Light must drink. Now Is the time to act. We are still a young, though rapidly growing juriadictiou. The evil has not yet gained a strong hold o n the fraternity, and in its infancy can be the more easily destroyed. The Grand Lodge is t h e body to take action in this matter. I t is the legislature of the Craft. As it hasdelegated its inherent power to make masons to the subordinate lodges, it is, to that extent, a disinterested party; can reason and judge more calmly, and has a truer conception of the danger to the Craft t h a n a subordinate lodge can have.

This was not approved by the Committee on Jurisprudence, but at a subsequent stage of the proceedings the following resolution was adopted: Resolved, T h a t It Is the sense of this Grand Lodge that persons engaged in thesaloon business, as proprietors or employes, are not fit or proper material for the degreesof masonry, and we enjoin upon all subordinate lodges careful Investigation of all such applications.

In order to reduce the expenses of Grand Lodge and thus increase its assets, Grand Master recommended that the By-Laws of Grand Lodge be amended so that but one representative from each of the chartered lodges should draw mileage and per diem for attendance. His proposition was not concurred in by the Committee on Jurisprudence, and they were sustained by the Grand Body. Inasmuch as Grand Lodge would in the future as it had done in the past, elect Grand Masters not able to bear the expense of visits to lodges,, he suggested that an appropriation sufficient for that purpose be made. Several examples of what had been done by other Grand Lodges in the way of provision for charitable purposes were reported, and then the question was put as to whether the Grand Lodge of Montana would follow such examples. In response thereto, Grand Lodge voted that five per cent, of the annual dues received each year should be set apart to create a Charity Fund, and a Board of Trustees, consisting of the Grand Master, Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary, was constituted to care for such fund. In conclusion, he gave Grand Lodge son\e good advice, which, if adopted, will place the brethren in the front of honored workmen. The annexed resolutions were adopted: Resolved, That non-affiliates may visit lodges in Montana for one year after their arrival in the State, or after such non-affiliation shall commence; after the lapse of such time they shall not be permitted to visit, nor shall they have any of the privileges accorded to members of lodges unless such non-afliliation be caused by their rejection by the lodge In whose jurisdiction they may reside,after a bona fide effort on their part to alllliate by petition in the usual way. And in case of such rejection, the non-afflliate may apply by petition for affiliation with any lodge within this jurisdiction, and u n t i l such aililiation is perfected may continue to enjoy all masonic rights and privileges by paying Grand Lodge dues, either directly to the Grand Secretary or through some subordinate lodge. lie it resolved, By the Graud Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Montana, that while by right and immemorial usage it claims to be entitled to the property, effects and credits of every lodge holding by charter under it, upon its demise, it hereby declares that it will be no further responsible for any debt or obligation contracted by such demised lodge, beyond the value of the property, effects and credits of the lodge, that may come toils hands.

Considerable business was transacted, but not of general interest.

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Bro. CORNELIUS HEDGES presented, as usual, an elegantly-written

Report on Correspondence, rich in tliought, full of apt suggestions, and calculated to inspire in the hearts of his brethren a profounder love of Craft Masonry, and induce them to honor its great principles by illustrating them in their daily intercourse with the world. May they appreciate and appropriate the valuable hints he has given, and find their reward in a higher social and moral standing among men, and especially those of the Craft whose applause it is desirable to win.

NEBRASKA. Thirty-fourth annual, Omaha, June 17-19, 1891. The address of Grand Master ROBEKT E . FRENCH — which is, in fact, a voluminous report of his many, official acts — will rank among the most complete of such papers which have emanated from the Grand East of any jurisdiction during the year. The first part of the opening paragraph recalls "Thompson's Seasons," while the last, alluding to the departure of some of the Craft, casts a transient shadow of gloom over the reader. He announced that he had devoted the entire year to the duties of his office — a statement which no one will doubt who reads his report. He mentioned that he began life "as a cunning workman in metal," which he had since pursued. He compared his report to the making of a perfect horse nail without other tool than the hammer, which it was for the Grand Body to finish as to it seemed proper. Evidently he belongs to the noble descendants of the first great workman in metals of which we have an authentic account,TUBAL CAIN, whose most prominent representative on this continent was the unrivaled learned blacksmith,' E L I H U BURRIT.

Under " Necrology," he reported the death of their Grand Chaplain, Rev. JACOB A. HOOD, with a biographical sketch of the deceased.

Grand Master FRENCH constituted nine lodges, which occupied a month's time, and required travel by rail and overland of more than two thousand miles. Two lodges, whose dispensations were renewed by Grand Lodge in 1890, were not included in that work. On the subject, "New Lodges," he said: Under this head I am forced to the same conclusion of many of my learned predecessors, in this and other jurisdictions. I find, in many instances, the petitioners seem to labor under the impression that if they are enabled to obtain eight or ten members and a few candidates with which to begin, that this is about all that is necessary to form a lodge of Master Masons; and apparently little or no thought is talien of the future of such proposed lodge; whether the jurisdiction of the said lodge is sufficiently large from which to obtain niaterial, or whether the material is of such character as will serve to build up and maintain a lodge in a creditable manner. Neither do they take into consideration that, although the lodge, whose prerogative it is to recommend, thereby wealcens itself in so doing.

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My judgment is, brethren, that we have about as many lodges in this jurisdiction at this time as the good of the Order will warrant, and I believe that if, instead of creating new lodges, there were some consolidations effected among the lodges already in existence, masonry would be greatly benefited and the demand for new lodges â&#x20AC;˘decreased instead of increased. And y e t t h e b r o t h e r g r a n t e d dispensations to form and open e i g h t n e w lodges. T h e persistence of p e t i t i o n e r s sometimes overcomes t h e wise r e l u c t a n c e of G r a n d Masters, a n d dispensations are g r a n t e d w h e n t h e prospect of thrift a n d g r o w t h are n o m o r e probable t h a n t h e reprod u c t i o n of t h e race of giants. H e s u b m i t t e d a blank, to b e filled in b y petitioners in future, which would serve as a guide for his successors. Seven special dispensations were granted to p e r m i t lodges to confer degrees s h o r t of t h e s t a t u t o r y t i m e , a n d t w e n t y - t h r e e to enable lodges to install or elect and install officers. T h e corner-stone of a court-house was laid by a p r o x y , a n d t h a t of a n o t h e r a n d two c h u r c h e s were laid by t h e G r a n d Master. H e also dedicated two masonic halls. H e reported eight decisions, w h i c h , after one or two slight a m e n d m e n t s , were a p p r o v e d a n d a d o p t e d . T h e condition of several lodges was b r o u g h t before t h e G r a n d Body a n d received t h e a t t e n t i o n needed. To ascertain t h e e x a c t condition of all t h e i r lodges, h e issued a b l a n k report, directed to each lodge in t h e State, containing certain interrogatories, which t h e y were to answer. No r e t u r n s t h e r e t o were m a d e b y fifty-one lodges, but, from t h e one h u n d r e d a n d twenty-seven t h a t did comply, h e t a b u l a t e d s o m e statistics of decided value to all concerned. F r o m t h o s e received, h e l e a r n e d t h a t fifteen masons were engaged in t h e liquor traffic. H e stated his action as follows: On receipt of this intelligence I immediately entered into correspondence with t h e Master of each lodge having members thus engaged, calling their attention to the law governing such cases, directing them to call the attention of the offending brother to the law that he was violating, and w h a t his intentions were, etc. There has been no disposition on the part of any Master of refusal to enforce the law. and they h a v e all informed me they would take such action in the premises as each case might demand.

W h e n appeals from t h e d r o u t h - s t r i c k e n p a r t of t h e jurisdiction were m a d e . G r a n d Master FRENCH a t once called all t h e G r a n d Officers a n d Past G r a n d Masters of O m a h a together, to advise w h a t course s h o u l d be p u r s u e d to relieve t h e distress of b r e t h r e n a n d their families. I n s t e a d of s e n d i n g out circulars imploring help from s u r r o u n d i n g jurisdictions, t h e y imposed a per capita t a x on t h e m e m b e r s of t h e lodges in good s t a n d i n g a t a certain date, a n d t h e lodges all responded. T h e c o n t r i b u t i o n s received, s u p p l e m e n t e d by t h e donation of $1,000.00 from t h e G r a n d C h a p t e r a n d aid from t h e O r d e r of t h e E a s t e r n Star a n d C h a p t e r No. 18, R. A. M., furnished a committee, appointed for t h e pur-

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pose, with means enough to save the victims of drouth from suffering. This was indeed an act of charity which deserves to be commemorated on a broad page of the annals of freemasonry. Just how his action in this respect was regarded by Grand Lodge may readily be inferred from the following section of the report of the Special Committee on Relief, which was adopted: Your committee cannot close this report without expressing their unqualified approval of the prompt and efficient manner in which the Most Worshipful Grand Master acted in the matter of procuring and forwarding aid to our needy and distressed brethren, Master Masons, in the drouth-stricken portions of this jurisdiction.

Amid other duties he found time to visit, ofiBcially, thirtj'-eight lodges. From his notes it appears that he was warmly received in all instances, while in some the reception was almost an ovation. From the reports sent in, he found that there were two brothers, tive widows and four orphan children of brethren in indigent circumstances. Five recommendations were submitted by Grand Master FRENCH ; one was amended, and then with three more was adopted, the remaining one being disapproved. In earnest and eloquent words Grand Master closed his excellent report. We think his successors will have some hard work to do if they rival his work and bring before Grand Lodge matters of equal importance or make suggestions indicative of greater zeal, wisdom and purity of devotion to the best interests of Craft Masonry. The subjoined resolution will best express the opinion of Grand Lodge in respect to the value of Grand Master FRENCH'S labors, and the esteem in which he is held: i Resolved, That the thanks of this Grand Lodge be extended to Most Worshipful ROBERT E . FRENCH, our retiring Grand Master, for the earnest and faithful m a n n e r in which he has discharged the duties of his office, devoting nearly his entire time to t h e advancement of the best interests of the Craft. The earnestness and zeal with which he has discharged the duties of his exalted position deserve our warmest thanks. And we express our sincere hopes that Brother FRENCH may be long spared to enjoy the satisfaction arising from the discharge of duty well performed, atui t h a t this Grand Lodge may have the advantage of his timely advice and wise counsel.

We note that the degree of Past Master, now discarded in Kansas, is yet conferred by our nfeighbor. The annexed preamble and resolution, which need no explanatory â&#x20AC;˘words, were adopted: WHEUEAS, It has come to the knowledge of .this Grand Lodge that the owners of t h e building in which Beatrice Lodge, No. 26, is located, has very recently leased a portion of the building now occupied by said lodge for a saloon. Now, from the additional information we have received, we believe that, for the reputation of the masonic fraternity at Beatrice, it is not proper that said lodge should longer occupy said building for masonic purposes. Therefore, Resolved, That it is the opinion of this Grand Lodge t h a t Beatrice Lodge, No. 26, at once vacate said building unless the saloon recently permitted to occupy a portion of said premises be removed therefrom, and t h a t the Grand Master, at an early day, visit said lodge and see that said lodge do remove from said building unless said saloon vacate said premises. Provided, no action shall be taken in this matter which shall work an injury to said lodge.

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The Grand Orator, ANDREW R . GRAHAM, being unable to attend Grand Lodge by reason of flooded railways, forwarded his oration, which, according to order, was spread on the minutes, and appears in the journal. The discourse is short, but contains remarks that will stir up the reader to reflection. The trouble in Nebraska Lodge, No. 3, to which we alluded last year, was settled by that lodge complying with the conditions imposed by Grand Lodge. A good deal of business was transacted, but otherwise than noted, above, only of local importance.

INBVADA. Twenty-seventh annual, Reno, June 9 -10, 1891. Grand Master JOHN W . ECKLEY delivered an address creditable to himself and Grand Lodge. Though no Grand Officer had passed awa3', twenty-six members of their lodges had finished their earthly work and gone to receive their reward, most of whom were mentioned in the address. He paid fraternal tribute to the memory of three of that number whose death was keenly felt. His official acts were few, but nothing was neglected, and peace and harmony had so completely prevailed that he had little to do. Whatever of advice or opinion was sought, was in an unofficial way, and the replies wÂŤre of that character, and was therefore not reported. He was asked to approve a by-law which made dues payable monthly,, which he refused, on the ground that if the law was not complied with it would be the duty of the lodge to suspend a delinquent member, whereas by reference to the Constitution it would be observed that Grand Lodge anticipated " that a brother may run in arrears for dues'one year' before being suspended." The Committee on By-Laws reported approval of his ruling, and their report was sustained by Grand Lodge. Information was received from the Grand Lodge of Utah that it had taken steps to investigate the case of one .TAMES SAMPSON who it was alleged had been made a mason in a lodge of that jurisdiction, when in fact he was a resident of Nevada. Of the work, etc., of the year, he said: By reference to the returns of the several constituent lodges, it appears that our total n u m b e r has been reduced fourteen during the year. The financial returns however shows a g a i n of $11.00. There were more degrees conferred during the past y e a r t h a u in t h e preceding one. Our loss therefore is not due to a lack of material aud interest in t h e Order, b u t to a larger mortality only during the past year.

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ternal recognition. H e also called a t t e n t i o n to t h e fact t h a t t h e r e q u e s t of t h e G r a n d Lodge of Victoria for recognition a t the c o m m u n i c a t i o n , b a d not been acted on, a n d recommended t h a t both be recognized, a n d a resolution to t h a t effect was adopted. The haste to elect G r a n d Officers a n d t h e greater haste to leave for h o m e he regarded as an evil, and urged m e m b e r s to r e m a i n till t h e business of G r a n d Lodge was finished. Bro. ROBERT L . FULTON s u b m i t t e d t h e R e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e ,

From t h e introduction t h e following: The addresses and reports, of which so many h u n d r e d s are made every year, breathe a b r o a d and noble spirit, and there is everything to show that t h e Order is doing its share towards bringing manlcind u p to a higher level t h a n has ever before beeu reached in the history of the world. It is hard to believe that in this advanced age there Is any strong prejudice against masonry outside of that begot by religious bigotry,and yet there is. The writer chanced to hear an expression of it not long since as aina.souic procession was passing along the •street, from quite an intelligent person, who expressed it (us his opinion t h a t masonry was used regularly in all cases before courts of justice as well in civil as in criminal cases. Upon a not very close study of the question I was surprised to find a very general idea to prevail that such was the fact and that masonry was used as a pull upon courts a n d J u r i e s . Those w h o know in t h e only way that truth can be ascertained upon masonic subjects, need not be told how false and foolish this impression is, b u t it struck me as being worthy of mentioning, and that Grand Masters and Orators a n d others might very properly touch upon it at suitable moments.

He gives a very complete list of t h e m o r e distinguished m a s o n s w h o died d u r i n g t h e year. T h e Proceedings of forty G r a n d Lodges a r e r e viewed in a way to furuisli instruction to his readers.' U n d e r Arkansas h e makes a note of t h e answer of t h e G r a n d Master of t h a t jurisdiction, t h a t it would be " a violation of t h e long established • customs a n d usages of masonic bodies to confer degrees or engage in a n y other regular work of t h e lodge upon t h e S a b b s t h day." If Bro. FULTON will read t h e r e p o r t of Bro. SOIIULTZ (1891), h e will find t h a t t h e G r a n d Master of Arkansas was mistaken. Since regular work h a s n e v e r b e e n done on S u n d a y in o u r lodges, we have given t h e subject n o p a r t i c u l a r attention, till r e a d i n g Bro. SCHULTZ'S observation, b u t reading back, w e find t h a t h e is r i g h t in his statements. I n h i s review of California, h e hits off t h e practice of giving full names to m e m b e r s of t h e fraternity as follows: lu an extra effort to accommodate Bro. ROBERTSON with a larger report we will refer to the curious custom of giving the full name of the members of every lodge. Each given name spelled o u t in extenso. I t strikes strangers as being ridiculous. If it is for the purpose of identification it would seem that t h e members had done very little in the world to make such a practice necessary. If Bro. THEOPHILUS FABBICUS ALEXANDER CONNELLY, Master of Winnenumah Lodge No. 287, Bishop Creek, I n y o county, is in danger of being taken for any one else that name ought to protect h i m . JOHN WILLIAM LOUIS ZIMMERMAN, J u n i o r Warden of t h e same lodge, wraps u p in his n a m e when he sleeps out. Poor JOHN WILLIAM FLETCHER HARTLEY died and more will follow if they are loaded down so.

And h e m i g h t h a v e remarked t h a t w h e n a b r o t h e r lacks a middle name, it is t h e custom to insert an italic capital, as in t h e p r i n t i n g t h e . n a m e of t h e late G r a n d Master PRATT.

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Our Proceedings (1891) receive friendly notice. Under Montana he quotes the following from Bro. HEDGES' report: " W e confidently hope to see our twin sister Nevada in bloom again and the westward march of empire fill the borders with a profusion of prosperity," and says: While no great boom is looked for yet it is safe to assure our neighbor that Nevada has a future, notwithstanding the census taker struck her at an inopportune moment.. The tide haa already turned and the next few years will see a'great change for the better.

Well, we hope the boom will continue and population become so numerous that in future no one can truthfully call Nevada a pocket, borough of California.

NEW HAMPSHIRE. One hundred and second annual, Concord, May 20, 1891. An engraved likeness of Bro. JOHN CHRISTIE, Past Grand Master, isfrontispiece of the Proceedings. As usual, a semi-annual communication was held to exemplify the three degrees of Symbolic Masonry. Por that purpose the Grand Master selected three lodges, the exemplification of one degree being assigned to each. A fair opportunity is thus given officers of lodges in attendance to correct any errors into which they may have fallen, and thereby contribute to the maintenance of the recognized standard work. Grand Master FRANK D . WOODBURY, in his address, presented the subjects for consideration of Grand Lodge in clear phrase and lucid order. He announced the death of a Past District Deputy Grand Masterand a Past Senior Grand Warden â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the latter being nearly ninety-one years oldâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;gave the masonic record of each, noting the fact that each was an industrious and respected citizen and brother. The decisions made were such as had been settled and reported by his official predecessors, and he had only to point out the section of thelaw applicable to the question and thus enable the questioner to decide on the appropriate course to be pursued. In connection with that subject, he remarked: I have not been called upon to make a decision of any question of masonic law or usage which I d e e m of sufficient importance to report to the Grand Lodge, which has not been settled and reported by former Grand Masters. In nearly every case it was only necessary to point out the particular section of the Constitution which gov-erned the question to enable the inquirer to make a decision for himself. There are very good reasons for believing that officers of lodges do not heed the injunction contained in the installation ceremony when the Jlaster is presented with the Book of Constitutions, and is directed to search it at all times and cause it to be read in his lodge,, t h a t none may pretend ignorance of the excellent precepts it enjoins, for if they did they would save themselves, as well as the Grand Master, m u c h unnecessary letter-writing.

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Well, the matter of which he justly complained is not peculiar to that jurisdiction; in most others the same indisposition on the part of lodge officials to read and learn for themselves is reported, and, in spiteof efforts to correct the evil â&#x20AC;&#x201D; for evil it is â&#x20AC;&#x201D; will continue until Worshipful Masters are required on examination to show fair acquaintancewith the Constitution and Codes of their respective jurisdictions. He so far disfavored dispensations to confer degrees short of the time fixed-by law, except "in cases of urgent necessity," that he granted only one during the year. Dispensations were granted five lodges to appear in masonic clothing and join in celebrating Bt. John's Day at Portland, Maine. Permission was given to fourteen lodges to install their officers in publicTwo new lodges were constituted, consecrated and dedicated. The corner-stone of a public building was laid. A masonic hall and a masonictemple were dedicated, the dedicatory services being performed by the Grand Master, assisted by the other Grand Officers and brethren. On these occasions the families and friends were present; on one a collation and on the other a banquet was participated in by all present, fine music being an accompaniment. What we said in a former report of the reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters of that jurisdiction could well be repeated in this, but we only have to remark that they are the most complete and satisfactory of all similar papers which we have read. The masonic student who would know the real status and condition of the Craft in ISfew Hampshire must peruse them, for they supplement the Grand Address with a rich store of facts, indispensable to a right understandingof the work annually accomplished, as well as the standing and prospects of our brethren there. The reports presented by the Committee on Trials and Appeals and adopted by the Grand Body are clear in the statements of the cases and luminous as expositions of the law. Every page betokens the cultured mason, the a-ccomplished jurist, who calmly reviews a case and then, clearly formulates his opinion. Such reports add greatly to the worth of the Proceedings and maintain the dignity of the Grand Lodge. The Report on Correspondence was presented by Bro. A. S. WAIT.. It includes reviews of the Proceedings, etc., of fifty Grand Lodges, seven of them being for two years, and covers two hundred and forty pages.. If there are any best among his numerous contributions in the way of such reports, this is one of them. Anyhow, it will rank as high as any of his former efforts, or those of his ablest contemporaries. In discussing the propriety of opening a case after trial and acquittal, he says: It is doubtless true t h a t after an acquittal, on a trial legal in all its forms, the . accused ought not to be put to the hardship of defending himself further, and the brethren ought not to be subjected to the trouble of a further trial, unless u n d e r circumstances so decisive in their character as absolute! j ' to demand it. But it may easily be seen that after an acquittal, and after the time allowed for an appeal has expired,.

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by the discovery of new evidence the guilt of the accused may become so apparent and notorious that not only justice but the interests of masonry would demand his trial and expulsion. In such a case it does not seem to us that it would be essential that the newly discovered evidence was suppressed by the accused or by his influence. It is enough, as it seems to us, that the evidence has come to light showing palpable guilt of such a nature as to involve not only the good name but the welfare and prosperity of the fraternity. We do not think the rule of our civil governments which protects persons accused of crime from repeated jeopardj^ applies with the same force of reason in masonry. The masonic Institution is a voluntary fraternity and selects its own members, endorsing them before the world, and it is justly held responsible by the world for the conduct and character of such as it permits to retain membership in it. It is doubtless a safe rule which denies to subordinate lodges the right, after anvacquittal, to again put the accused on trial. But we think the Grand Lodge, exercising the sovereignty of the Institution, may, in its discretion, order such a trial, notwithstanding a former acquittal. It ought not to be done, and it is not to be supposed it will be done, unless in a case so clear as to exclude all question of its justice, but we think the power to order such a trial resides in the Grand Lodge, and that it is a power of which it cannot divest itself. It bears strong analogy, as it seems to us, to that power residing with the British king and Parliament, after an acquittal in the court, to pass an act of attainder. It is doubtless true that by the exercise of this power many acts of injustice have been done, but it does not necessarily follow that this must be the case in masonry. At any rate we think the masonic Institution has the power, in a case calling for it, to purge itself of a known element of corrupiion whenever and wherever found within it. It is a necessary power of sovereignty. T h e application for opening a case a n d g r a n t i n g a n e w trial would h a v e to develop t h e fact t h a t t h e defendant had b e e n directly or indirectly i n s t r u m e n t a l in suppressing or concealing t e s t i m o n y , which, had it been produced, would h a v e led to h i s conviction, before we would c o n s e n t to t h e reopening a n d re-trial of a case. H i s review of Iowa covers thirty-four pages, b u t is n o t restricted to t h e masonic Proceedings of t h a t jurisdiction, b u t reviews t h e opinions of Bros. P A R V I N , of MACKBY and P I K E u p o n t h a t m u c h d e b a t e d subject, " L a n d m a r k s . " F r o m h i s r e m a r k we t a k e t h e following: . That no one is authorized to say for the fraternity what the landmarks of masonry are, and that, as abstract propositions, they are in general very indefinite, we fully agree, but that there are boundaries clearly visible, which mark the Institution and clearly distinguish it from all other institutions of the world, no one can deny and be sensible that freemasonry exists. And it is these which by general consent have gained in masonic terminology the appropriate name of landmarks. T h e Proceedings of Kansas for 1890 receive fraternal notice. H e q u o t e s G r a n d M a s t e r , K E N Y O N ' S instructions to t h e Worshipful Master of Lincoln C e n t e r Lodge i n t h e corner-stone m a t t e r , a n d as we infer a p p r o v e d h i s action. I n general he seems to be in accord with t h e sent i m e n t s of t h e extracts m a d e from t h e Report o n Correspondence. U n d e r N o r t h Carolina, he quotes t h e o p i n i o n of G r a n d Master SMITH, t h a t a lodge m u s t accord to a b r o t h e r who r e m a i n e d in good s t a n d i n g on its record all t h e masonic rights, privileges a n d burial, no m a t t e r h o w i m m o r a l or even criminal h e m a y h a v e been. F r o m t h a t ruling, Bro. W A I T dissents t h u s : In other quarters, on the contrary, it is held that the burial of a deceased brother is matter of discretion, and that the rite may be withheld if in any case the circumstances seem to justify such a course. And this seems to us the better and sounder

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â&#x20AC;˘doctrine. I t is said, indeed, that the right of burial is a landmark of masonry, and, in A qualified sense, we are not disposed to qnestion t h e correctness of this assertion. We t h i n k it is a l a n d m a r k in about the same sense that the right of visitation is a landmark ; ordinarily to be extended, but where the circumstances seem to demand it it m a y be withheld. Whether withheld or extended must from the nature of the case be decided by the Worshipful Master. Without his order the I'odge'cannot assemble for t h e performance of the rite. Circumstances such as those quoted above from Grand Master SMITH would seem to us ample to justify a Master in refusing to call out the lodge for the performance of the rite. It can do no honor to a deceased brother whose life has been notoriously such as that described, nor can it be any consolation to his friends to witness the performance of the solemn b u r i a r service of the lodge over the remains of one whose life has been such as to render it inappropriate in the eyes of all â&#x20AC;˘who witness it.

While we might, as citizens, attend the funeral of an immoral or profligate mason, but not that of a criminal one, we would not, as a mason, attend either, and thereby indorse his masonic character. In the review of Washington, the remarks of Bro. ZIEGLER, "that he could not support the legislation in the higher degree controversy," is quoted, and Bro. WAIT says: What we have intended to express upon this vexed topic is that we t h i n k the Grand Lodge possesses the power to prescribe what bodies calling themselves masonic shall be permitted, and what ones shall not be permitted, to make use of its ritual in their work. Should the Odd Fellows, Knights of Honor, or any of those bodies, declare themselves masonic and assume thereupon to adopt the masonic ritual, or any part of it, into their ceremonies, and the fact should become k n o w n to the Grand Lodge, is there a n y doubt as to the power, or the duty, of the latter in the premises ? Of course it could issue no edict against Odd Fellows or Knights of Honor as such, but we take it to be clear that it would be within its power, and that it would be its duty at ouce to exercise it, to denounce expulsion against every mason engaged in the reprehensible business, especially if they persisted after being admonished to desist. Now, wherein is the power of the Grand Lodge any less in the case of these Scottish Rite bodies t h a n in the ones we have mentioned ? The Grand Lodge, as we conceive, is not obliged to regard these latter bodies as masonic any more than the others mentioned, and it seems to us that it has the power to prohibit the use of its ritual to any and all of them alike. The expediency, however, of such legislation is quite another question. Not assuming to judge of that for other jurisdictions, we have been and are in fullest sympathy with our own Grand Lodge, that nothing within our jurisdiction has thus far called for any such action.

In another place we have said what we have to say upon that question. In the notice of Wyoming, this excerpt from Bro. KUYKENDALL'S report appears: He appears to believe as we do, that restoration by action of Grand Lodge in eases of expulsion, should be to something more than to the rights of masonry.

And comments as follows: The view we hold and have often expressed is that where, on reexamination by the Grand Lodge of a conviction by one of its subordinates, whether on appeal or according to procedure prescribed by the Grand Regulations, the conviction is set aside, the effect should be restoration to membership in his lodge,'as well as to the rights and privileges of masonry. The conviction in such a case is ascertained to be wrong, and none of Its consequences should be allowed to attach to the accused brother.

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viding for a brother's restoration to the rights, etc., of a mason, does not restore him to membership in the lodge. Other subjects were marked for insertion, but on a second readingwe found them -so interwoven with the quotations discussed that tomake his arguments intelligible we should have to incorporate the whole, for which we have not space. This is not said in a fault-finding spirit, but as a fraternal excuse for passing some important observationson mooted points.

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One hundred and fourth annual, Trenton, January, 28-29, 1891. The Proceedings are graced with engraved portraits of Grand MasterCHAKLES H . MANN and Bro. E. STEWART, Past Grand Master, who held

the ofiice of Grand Master of Masons in New Jersey for six consecutive^ years. After expressions of gratitude to Providence for the protection of the fraternity. Grand Master MANN extended a cordial welcome to the members of Grand Lodge, and then announced the death of those whohad passed away, notably that of Grand Secretary JOSEPH H . HOUGH, who had served as Deputy Grand Secretary for five years and as Grand Secretary for forty-eight years, a continuous service of fifty-three years. The rite of sepulture was performed by the Grand Lodge. He also announced, the death of noted brethren of other jurisdictions. The condition of the Craft was represented as follows: I congratulate t h e Craft upon the condition of freemasonry within t h e borders of our jurisdiction. With rare exceptions our lodges have been prosperous ; their financial condition is generally good, and harmony prevails to a n u n u s u a l extent.

Twelve District Grand Lodges of Instruction were held during the year, which were well attended and satisfactory results followed. Indirectly he recommended the continuance of such lodges. A new lodge was constituted. The halls of three lodges were destroyed, by fire with a large portion of their contentsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; only oneappears to havebeen insured, and butasmallsum was recovered. To a lodge in California which was caring for a sick brother of one of their lodges, the sum of SIOO.OO was remitted, one-half being raised by his lodge the other half was taken from the Grand Lodge Charity Fund. Grand Master MANN thus presented his views upon a Masonic Home and the Grand Lodge Charity Fund: From personal conversation with many brethren, and through t h e reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters, I learu that there is a great diversity of opinion in reference to theadvisabilityof continuing the project at this time. I t is a serious question to decide w h e t h e r more good can be accomplished at less expense by a Charity Fund,, as recommended last year, t h a n by the establishment, at this time, of a Home which could a t first o n l y hope to be able to shelter t h e distressed a n d homeless brother; whereas, by means of a Charity F u n d our subordinate lodges could be assisted in t h e i r care of not only t h e indigent brother, but of the widow a n d orphan as well.

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The formation of a p e r m a n e n t Grand Lodge Charity F u n d , looking to t h e establishment, upon a sound basis, in t h e near future, perhaps, of a Masonic Home, would keep the matter before the Craft, and give them a laudable object to which they could, from time to time, contribute; and if the money now pledged for the establishment of a Home was given for the establishment of a permanent Grand Lodge Charity F u n d , looking toward the procurement of a Home such as New Jersey masons might be proud of, the object so dear to many of our brethren might be attained without embarrassment to the work of this Grand Lodge.

Several dispensations were granted. Fortunately but one decision was called for and that was disposed of under the local law. Some unusual practices having obtained he submitted recommendations which, if adopted, would end them. To cut ofT the principal one the following resolution was adopted: Eesolved. That the petition of a rejected candidate cannot be renewed u n t i l the expiration of four weeks from the time of such rejection, nor until official notice thereof shall have been sent to him and his proposition fee returned. Lodges may, by a by-law, enlarge the above stated time.

During the year he dedicated the room of a lodge and laid the corner-stone of a Hospital Association. The oldest lodge in the jurisdiction celebrated its one hundred and fifty-eighth anniversary; another celebrated its twenty-fifth; and a third, its centennial. Nothing like social reunions to cement old friendships, to form new ones and promote peace and fraternal love. Some cases of invasion were reported, and more than six pages were devoted to a review of the proceedings on both sides in the LEMM case, which, to the credit of all parties concerned, was amicably settled. The committee appointed, presented a memoriam appreciative of the services and sterling worth of their late Grand Secretary, Bro. JOSEPH H . HOUGH, who for more than half a century had served Grand Lodge and the fraternity with fidelity. The Committee on Masonic Home presented a report, including a circular letter addressed to all the lodges and Grand Officers past and l^resent, urging its importance upon their attention, and soliciting subscriptions towards its erection. From the report it apppears that a Home ample enough for the present, could be built for $15,000, and that sixtythree lodges had subscribed S6,.508.50 of that sum. The report was accepted and the committee c5iDntinued. The report of the Committee on Grand Lodge Charity Fund made at the annual of 1890, was taken up, but postponed till the next annual communication. A committee was appointed to close the affairs of a lodge and surrender its charter. Another committee was selected to procure a portrait of the late Grand Secretarj' to be hung in the Grand Secretary's office. A good deal of business was transacted, but rather of local than general interest. Bro. HENRY VEHSLAGE, Past Grand Master, presented the Eeport on Correspondence, which includes reviews of the Proceedings of fifty-two

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U n d e r Illinois, he quotes some r e m a r k s o n " high riteism " b y t h e reviewer of t h a t jurisdiction, a n d t h e n c o m m e n t s as follows: Unable as we are to transfer any considerable portion of this discussion to these pages, we cannot but regret that the circumstances have made the polemic so much more prominent than the reporter, and although he correctly maintains " that Reports on Correspondence, so far from reflecting the views of the Body for which they are written, reflect what Is going on in other jurisdictions for the information of that Body," such has been the effect of his controversy in the Cerneau dispute and the Vienna Lodge action, that when he comes to the notice of New Jersey, the " reflection " of the correspondent degenerates into a disparaging criticism of the Grand Master for upholding the enactments of the Grand Lodge, so that it becomes a caricature instead of a reflection. I n t h e notice of Iowa, he refers to Bro. P A R V I N ' S review of their Proceedings for 1890, and s a y s : His notice of our Proceedings is liberal, but most of it refers to the question pending between New York and New Jersey, and this needs no further discussion, since the matter of variance has been submitted to arbitration, and with a good prospect of satisfactory settlement. Still, since our brother, after " haviug conned somewhat, the flftyflve pages of correspondence, and fifty-six more pages of addresses of Grand Masters and the reports of their committees," has not discovered that this has been a question o]Sad as to the residence of a petitioner, and that the " law " referred to, is that which relates to territorial jurisdiction, equally recognized by these contiguous Grand Jurisdictions, we look with sorrow and regret as our painstaking brother Is " led to ask. with JOBof old,'Who is this that darkeneth counsel by words with out knowledge?' " because, as the context shows. JOB did not ask that question, and if he could have been correctly quoted as propounding such a query, we should still have been compelled, in strict truthfulness, though with sincere regret, to answer that it is the erudite Iowa Committee on Correspondence. From the startling variety of persons appearing in the ancient Book of JOB, quotations should be made very carefully. I n d e e d , t h e keenest m i n d is liable to b l u n d e r , a n d 'tis t h e part of a good mason to correct a n d forgive. T h i s p a r a g r a p h from t h e conclusion e x p l a i n s t h e purpose of t h e rep o r t a n d t h e limit imposed: In looiilng over what has been written, it will be seen that we have followed the previously-indicated course â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to increase the information and sustain the interest of those who read, by selecting such items as might show growth and progress, with now and then the well-expressed utterance or reiteration of sound masonic principles. Under the compulsion of necessity we have omitted many selections of beautiful passages, rather than mar the eflfect by disjointed extracts. W e t r u s t broader latitude will be granted his pen in future, for t h e Craft at h o m e a n d abroad, we feel sure, would t h e r e b y be greatly benefited.

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T E R R I T O R Y OF N E W MEXICO. Tliirteenth a n n u a l , A l b u q u e r q u e , J a n u a r y 26-28,1891. T h e Proceedings are illustrated with portraits of Past Grand Masters. W I L L I A M L . RYNERSON and

SIMON B . NEWCOMB. .

Grand Master FREDERICK H . K E N T congratulated t h e Craft on t h e prosperity enjo}'ed t h e year passed. H a v i n g received an invitation from t h e Regents of t h e TerritorialAgricultural College to laj' t h e corner-stone of their college, a special communication of G r a n d Lodge was held, and t h e work was done according to masonic usage. Two lodges were constituted, one in person, t h e other by d e p u t y . H e granted dispensations to four lodges to occupy halls jointly with other orders. One lodge, not insured, lost all its p r o p ert}', including t h e charter, b}' fire. H e ordered a new charter to be issued to t h e lodge. W i t h this loss in view h e advised all t h e lodges i n t h e Territory to insure their property. H e chronicled t h e d e a t h of e i g h t b r e t h r e n , m e m b e r s of their lodges. F o r good reasons he refused to g r a n t t h r e e dispensations. F o u r decisions were reported. Like many G r a n d Masters he. r e m a r k e d t h a t the inquirers could have answered their questions themselves, had t h e y read t h e Constitution, By-Laws and decisions. J u s t so, u n d o u b t e d l y ; b u t they would not have had t h e chance to flourish before their b r e t h r e n a letter from t h e G r a n d Master. H e suggested t h a t their lodges be required to pay into t h e G r a n d Treasury §1.00 for each Master Mason raised. His suggestion was n o t in vain, for a resolution to t h a t effect was adopted. The t h i r d Monday of N o v e m b e r in each year was the time designated by a resolution for holding t h e a n n u a l communication of G r a n d Lodge.. T h e work was exemplified by Grand Lecturer J. D. BUSH, a n d a resolution was adopted t h a t t h e Missouri work as exemplified by h i m should be t h e standard work of t h a t jurisdiction. A n a m e n d e d motion was m a d e to locate G r a n d Lodge p e r m a n e n t l y at A l b u q u e r q u e , a n d on a call of lodges it was unanimously a d o p t e d . Thereupon t h e following resolution was adopted: "Resolved, T h a t t h e Most Worshipful G r a n d Master, together with all Past Grand Masters of. this G r a n d Lodge, do constitute a committee to consider t h e advisability of erecting a suitable building for t h e use of this G r a n d Lodge, a n d to suggest a m e t h o d of providing t h e necessary ways and means, and t h a t t h e y report t h e i r views in t h e premises to this G r a n d Lodge at t h e i r earliest convenience." T h e committee to w h o m was referred t h e decision and sentence of a b r o t h e r ( T . F . C H A P M A N ) b y his lodge — of which we made m e n t i o n in our report of ] 890 — r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t t h e action of his lodge be reversed, and that his lodge or t h e G r a n d Lodge should find CHAPMAN guilty as charged, a n d t h a t he be expelled. On motion, it was resolved t h a t t h e

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r e p o r t of t h e committee be received, " a n d t h a t Bro. T. F . CHAPM.AN b e expelled from m e m b e r s h i p , lose all privileges of freemasonry, and t h a t a copy of t h e r e p o r t be forwarded to h i s lodge." Bro. M A X FHOST pressented t h e R e p o r t o n Correspondence, which i n c l u d e s reviews of the Proceedings of fifty-six G r a n d Lodges and covers o n e h u n d r e d a n d ten pages. H e confines himself to reproducing t h e views of others instead of expressing his own opinions, and yet produces a readable report, which conveys m u c h valuable information to those of h i s b r e t h r e n , w h o care t o learn s o m e w h a t of t h e doings in other jurisdictions.

NEW YORK. O n e h u n d r e d and t e n t h a n n u a l , N e w Y o r k , J u n e 2 - 4 , 1891. P o r t r a i t s of J. W. H U S T E D a n d J . J . COUCH a d o r n t h e P r o c e e d i n g s .

G r a n d Master JOHN W . VKOOMAN delivered an address which fills n e a r l y sixty-six p a g e s â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a b o u t t h e l e n g t h of t h a t delivered b y Bro. McCALLA a t t h e close of h i s official t e r m . After some reverent admonitions, h e said: " N e v e r did t h e Grand Lodge assemble under more favorable auspices. Never did t h e G r a n d Lodge assemble amid t h e flush of greater prosperity. Never did t h e G r a n d Lodge h a v e greater cause for g r a t i t u d e to Almighty G O D . " I n h i s m e n t i o n of deceased b r e t h r e n , h e dwelt o n t h e names of Past G r a n d M a s t e r s CHARLES ROOME a n d ELLWOOD E . THORNE, giving t h e

m a s o n i c positions filled b y t h e m , a n d q u o t i n g t h e i r urgent appeals to t h e Craft to persist in their efforts to p a y off t h e d e b t of Grand Lodge, a n d t h e r e b y b e enabled to build t h e asylum for m a n y years contemplated. D u r i n g t h e year he granted dispensations to authorize .special deputies to lay t h e corner stones of i m p o r t a n t buildings, and in person laid those of four others, including t h e asylum a t Utica. Dispensations were issue'd to form a n d open two new lodges, both of w h i c h were chartered a t this c o m m u n i c a t i o n . I n earnest words t h e officers of lodges were besought to be regular in a t t e n d a n c e for t h e reason t h a t upon t h e i r p u n c t u a l i t y depended in great m e a s u r e t h e success of t h e lodges. I n c o n t i n u a t i o n h e said: Add to this t h e greater fact t h a t they be high-minded men, of courtesy, of gentleness, of sympathy, of dignity, of Christian t h o u g h t a n d character, and you ^vill have a lodge n o t only successful i n point of numbers, b u t successful in everything which will elevate m a n a n d honor GOD.

No thoughtful mason will gainsaj' this, b u t urge it on t h e attention of all b r e t h r e n w h o are chosen to rule lodges a n d forward their work. H e advised that installations should be performed only in lodge rooms a n d public only t o persons invited b y t h e lodge or some m e m b e r ,

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.•and such invitations should then be limited to the families and immediate friends of members, and nothing before or after the ceremonies ishould be permitted inconsistent therewith. He further expressed the opinion that such installations once in a •while would banish the air of mystery which sometimes prevails, and Taring both brethren and their families into nearer relations than too •often obtain. Expensive entertainments bj' lodges and costly regalia were discouraged, not only because inconsistent with the simplicity of "masonry, which makes no distinction between high and low, but because it would •excite poor lodges to imitate the example and embarrass if it did not wreck them. Touching the use of the lodge room, he gave this sound advice: I beg you to remember that the lodge-room has been solemnly dedicated " I n the Tiame of the Great JEHOVAH." It has been solemnly set apart for special and worthy purposes. Render therefore to the hall of pleasure whatever tribute your conscience may approve as its d u e ; but render to the hall solemnly dedicated to freemasonry, to virtue, to universal benevolence, your heartfelt tribute of respect and reverence. It is a sacred retreat where we may have sober and fraternal concourse without -question or dissension. May its atmosphere be kept so pure t h a t we absorb only that which is uplifting and ennobling. I urge you to treat the lodge-room as the solemn sanctuary of our beloved Institution, remembering t h a t as we follow its teachings and ancient landmarks, we can never bring too much of honor, nor too much of reverence to the altar of freemasonry.

He followed the system, inaugurated by himself during his first term, •of personally visiting each masonic district, and was met and welcomed •by representatives of 629 lodges and about 25,000 brethren. He spoke of the great pleasure it afforded him to meet so many of the Craft, and the opportunity secured "to impress upon them the true merit of masonic manhood and inculcate the true meaning of the cardinal virtues." And in continuation further remarked: These do not consist in formal doctrines or t h e mere proclamation of a principle, but rather in earnest, unceasing work, illustrated by practical lives of charity and piety. I also endeavored to impress upon them t h a t the duties of freemasonry are not iulfiUed by repeating the ritual correctly, or merely practicing the work of that ritual, but that our duty is only fulfilled when we cultivate the true spirit, the real purpose,. t h e ultimate design of the masonic Institution, and practice with genuine simplicity in our every action the commendable virtues laid down in our ritual. Such work must be practiced not only inside the lodge-room but outside in our daily walk and conversation, t h u s exemplifying in life t h e beautiful words proclaimed in conferring the degrees.

In order to ascertain how lodges were engaged and what they ac•complisbed, he addressed a letter to every Worshipful Master containing ^specific questions, and received answers from nearly seven hundred. Four hundred and thirty-one lodges—more than one-half— reported that when degrees were not conferred, the sole work performed was to •open and close the lodge, that is, that at 5,317 communications nothing •beyond the formal opening and closing was done. The result of such a practice was pointed out. To cure this evil — for such it is there and •everywhere else — he said to the brethren:

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You should firmly fix in the mind of each and every member of the fraternity that all communications of a lodge are equally important and should be made equally interesting and instructive. Exert your utmost endeavor to indelibly stamp upon the heart and conscience of eacli brother, that the true spirit and design of freemasonry demand an education above and beyond the mere conferring of degrees. Teach the Craft the necessity of engaging with earnest effort to make the meetings, one and all. work or no work, full of interest, full of instruction, full of enjoyment. To accomplish this I recommend the appointment by each lodge of a Standing Committee, whose sole object shall be to prepare a suitable programme for meetings where no degrees are conferred or other business transacted. If it be once understood that each communication of the lodge will contain something social, instructive and profitable, you may be assured the members will be prompt in their attendance. Others stated t h a t w h e n degrees were not conferred t h e y passed t h e t i m e in rehearsing t h e ritual, or in literary exercises with now arid t h e n social e n t e r t a i n m e n t s a n d lectures u p o n t h e principles of t h e I n s t i t u t i o n . One of t h e questions called for suggestions as to t h e best m e a n s to be used for t h e i m p r o v e m e n t of lodges w h e n not employed in conferring degrees. From t h e answers, G r a n d Master VEOOMAN condensed forty-four r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s , all of which indicated one or more ways in which a lodge m i g h t profitably s p e n d t h e time w h e n not occupied in work. H e r e c o m m e n d e d t h e designation of one day in t h e year as Masonic T h a n k s g i v i n g Day with exercises a p p r o p r i a t e to t h e occasion. G r a n d Lodges would doubtless arouse new interest among t h e b r e t h r e n of t h e i r several jurisdictions by designating such a day and i n a u g u r a t i n g it by its observance w i t h a p p r o p r i a t e ceremonies. U n d e r " Religion a n d F r e e m a s o n r y , " Grand Master expressed h i s views u p o n freemasonry as a religion, as follows: I boldly proclaim with all the force of language at my command that there is religion in freemasonry. Not the narrow religion of sect or creed, but that broad religion which teaches " Thou shalt have no other gods before me; " that religion which teaches us from childhood to old age reverently to say "Our Father which art in heaven ; "' that religion which teaches us to protect and preserve the Great Light in masonry which, is given as a "rule and guide for our faith and practice." And so long as the ten thousand lodges exist in this fair land of ours, so long will ten thousand Holy Bibles be preserved, as silent but all powerful witnesses before the world that there is religion in freemasonry. Lest 1 be misunderstood,! will here state explicitly that " religion and freemasonry" should not be confounded with "the church and freemasonry." We should never seek to unite the church a^d state, nor should we seek to unite the church and freemasonry. Keep separate; each working in its own way for the good of a common cause. I am utterly opposed to that class of freemasons â&#x20AC;&#x201D; thank GOD we have few â&#x20AC;&#x201D; who state that the lodge is good enough church for them, and that to be a good mason is to beagood church member. Away with that doctrine! I am as zealous a mason as lives,. and yet with all my zeal I desire here and now to record my belief that there are two things over, above and beyond freemasonry,â&#x20AC;&#x201D; one, the church; the other, the family. Never substitute freemasonry for the church. Let us have a common religious platform where all Free and Accepted Masons can meet; in addition to this, let us have a church where each individual mason may select his church home. I also insist with equal sincerity and solemnity that no brother should ever substitute for freemasonry some unknown, uncertain, unmeaning, unbelievable theory under the guise of so-called religious progress. Let us have complete, earnest, honest faith and belief in religion, and; let it be firmly and forever interwoven with freemasonry.

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These opinions he fortified by extracts from the addresses of fortynine Grand Masters, which are in unison therewith. Attention was called to complaints that a brother who was a candidate for political office, or a committee self-appointed, had sent letters to brethren, soliciting their votes. It is enough to note that, after alludingto the past history of masonry in that State, he disapproved the practice as unmasonic, saying: We must maintain our standing by demonstrating to all m a n k i n d that our aimsare confined to moral, charitable,and religious problems, and hence we must live above and beyond suspicion of self-interest. The moment we seek to divert fraternal devotion into political channels, that moment we bring ourselves into disrepute and become the object of just criticism. Let us never attempt to carry a n y t h i n g into the lodge-room or o u t into the fraternity at large which partakes of a n y t h i n g in social orpolitical life where brethren honestly differ. We meet around a common altar devoting our best energies to a common purpose. Any attempt to drag outside matters within .our communications or to secure influence without the masonic circle, will seriously injure the foundation of our great Institution. We can be friends and brothers; we ought to be. We can as individuals favor each other in all things that go to make u p our prosperity. We can and ought to aid our brethren in this direction, but in so doing never attempt to use the fraternity forselfish or political ambition. I appeal to you, my brethren, ever to keep in m i n d and carry out in practice the ancient charges of a freemason, â&#x20AC;˘' We are resolved against all politicks, as what never yet conduced to the welfare of the lodge, nor ever will."

The terrible craze which pervaded New York during and immediately after the MOBGAN excitement, ought to be sufficient to deter any mason from attempting to use freemasonry in politics in any case however important. Politics and freemasonry are antipodes in the moral world. The former seeks to promote individual or party welfare, while the latter seeks to advance the welfare of all men. The former neverlooks but-little beyond the present, whatever may be its pretensions, butthe latter plans and endeavors to carry into effect measures calculated tolast till time is no more. The first is temporar}'- while the other is eternal so far as a human institution can be, and will be eternal if obedient to the laws which Goohas ordained. Nay, the first is intensely selfish, actuated only by the hope of personal exaltation while the other willingly abases itself that mankind may be exalted to the highest plane attainable in earthly life.Under " Asylum," he said: As I understand it, the real purpose, the honorable ambition of our Institution, is not only to build up the material and make comfortable the body, b u t it has as well the higher aspiration of cultivating and elevating the moral and spiritual side of fallen h u m a n i t y . True it is that material methods.must be used and material gifts must be bestowed, b u t these are only means to accomplish an end. The real, loving, givingspirit of freemasonry is not only to relieve want and alleviate suffering, b u t likewise to lead u p to highest manhood and build u p strongest character. We should not be content to teach a doctrine which begins and ends with contributions for mere physical comfort to meet some immediate necessity. While this is most commendable and fulfills one of the good purposes for which our Institution isfounded.yet it does not involve real self-sacrifice, nor does it tend to elevate the unfortunate. Let us encourage that broader system of masonic charity which, in addition to providing for physical want, will elevate mind, ennoble character and inspire the-

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•unfortunate brother with an endeavor to secure by his own effort comforts for himself -and family. We thus contribute to a spirit which will make him an independent, high-minded, GoD-fearing man. I n substance we h a v e said as m u c h in our reports d u r i n g t h e last t w e n t y years, a n d unfeignedly feel u n d e r special obligations to G r a n d jNIaster VKOOMAN for his e l o q u e n t confirmation of o u r words, and trust t h a t his word will at least stimulate t h e b r e t h r e n of Kansas to rise up to t h e full m e a s u r e of t h e i r calling, a n d steadfastly m a i n t a i n it while life lasts. W e are painfully conscious t h a t we have b u t imperfectly reviewed this most e l o q u e n t and practical discourse, b u t space is n o t a t our comm a n d , a n d therefore m o v e on to note other subjects of interest. "A fac-simile of t h e original subscription list of t h e Hall a n d Asylum F u n d {1842 t o 1859 i n c l u s i v e ) " is published with t h e Proceedings. T h e r e also appears a very complete report of t h e parade and ceremonies of t h e laying of t h e corner-stone of t h e a s y l u m at.Utica, together with t h e speeches of t h e m a y o r , H o n . ALEXANDEK T . GOODWIN, Bro. •CiiAUNCEY M. D E P E W , G r a n d Master J O H N W . VKOOMAN a n d Past G r a n d M a s t e r F R A N K LAWRENCE.

F r o m t h e G r a n d L i b r a r i a n ' s report, we learn t h a t t h e library is yearly enlarging, a n d t h a t t h e n u m b e r of visitors to the reading room is on the increase. Bro. CjrAKi.ES T. MCCLENACHAN, Historian, reported t h a t Vol. 11. of t h e History of F r e e m a s o n r y in t h a t jurisdiction was in t h e p r i n t e r ' s h a n d s , and would be r e a d y for delivery at an early day. T h e a m o u n t of busineiss transacted was large, b u t n o t more so t h a n m i g h t well be expected in t h e second largest jurisdiction of t h e world. T h e E e p o r t on Correspondence was prepared b y Bros. JESSE B . A N T H O N Y , C H A R L E S SACKREUTEK and

HERMAN G.CARTER.

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— as we suppose — reviewed t h e Proceedings of t h e English-speaking G r a n d Lodges, while Bro. SACKREUTER reviewed those p u b l i s h e d in other languages. U n d e r K a n s a s , he q u o t e s Decision No. 8, by our G r a n d Master, (1891) after r e m a r k i n g , " W e h a r d l y t h i n k t h e following decision to be according to general usage, or t h e law of t h e Craft." I t m a y n o t be according to general usage, b u t usage does n o t become law till sanctioned by a s u p r e m e tribunal, and since t h e r e is no such tribuiial in Symbolic Masonry, t h e r e is n o law save w h a t each G r a n d Lodge m a k e s or assumes for itself. Our Grand Lodge chose to c o u n t e r usage as it h a s in some few other instances, a n d doubtless will again if circumstances w a r r a n t it. U n d e r Maine, alluding to Bro. DKUMMOND'S r e m a r k s , h e sa3's: Our brother is strenuous in the maintenance of the rights of Grand Lodges, that •there should be no interference with their power to^manage the aifairs of the Craft according to their own wisdom and discretion, and that their decrees are final and conclusive upon their members. In this we fully agree with him. We are utterly opposed to any attempt to subject the action of the Grand Lodge in masonic matters to the •.supervision of the civil courts.

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To which we presume to add that no Grand Lodge should dictate to â&#x20AC;˘others outside of its peculiar jurisdiction, nor its correspondents assume to criticise acts which do not violate real landmarks. We congratulate Bro. ANTHONY on the health he enjoyed while making up his second report, and trust it has not been damaged by his assiduous labor on the last. More things were marked for quotation but the limit has been reached, .and we close by bidding him a pleasant au revoir.

NORTH CAROLINA. One hundred and fourth annual, Raleigh, January 13-15, 1891. Grand Master SAMUEL H . SMITH delivered a compact address, which â&#x20AC;˘covers only two and a half pages, and yet contains as much as many addresses of four times its length. Grand Lodge was unfortunate' in the loss by death of its Grand 'Treasurer and the newly appointed Superintendent of Orphan Asylum, both of them being eminently fitted for their respective positions. In few but expressive words Grand Master SMITH recorded their worth as men and Vjrethren. Of the year then closing, he said: The past year has, in some respects, been an uneventful one. I cannot recall any important question which has been referred to me for decision. My correspondence, however, has been very extensive, and I have thereby been enabled to note the gratiiying continuance and steady increase of iuterest in the work of masonry.

It is gratifying to learn that masonry in this centenary jurisdiction is yet advancing, and would doubtless push on much faster if the large number of non-affiliates reported would once more enter the ranks of the workmen and perform the duties once assumed in their obligations. At the last previous meeting of Grand Lodge provision was made to send into the field four assistants with the Grand Lecturer to disseminate the uniform work prescribed by the Grand Body, which they had been busily engaged in imparting. Grand Master commented thereon, as follows: I heartily congratulate you upon the accomplishment of the desire and ambition of all true masons in securing uniformity in work throughout this jurisdiction. Heretofore many lodges were deterred from employing a Lecturer, since each one taught a different work. A few, discouraged by this well-known fact, and falsely arguing therefrom t h a t we had no recognized standard, have, I fear, violated their obligations and resorted to expositions to refresh their knowledge. The work as now adopted appeals to the patriotism and pride of our older brethren in recalling the days when they were masonic students, and has been most heartily accepted by all, since there are good grounds for the belief that its permanency is assured in this jurisdiction. From careful observation I am convinced that no greater calamity could befall our Order than a laxity of masonic principles, engendered by conflicting or doubtful interpretation of the ritual, and I most earnestly implore that your action at the last communication jon this most important subject may be regarded as final.

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E v e r y close-observing mason concedes t h a t a ritual uniform in all essential particulars m u s t be insisted on a n d prevail in a n y jurisdiction w h e r e steady progress a n d s o u n d growth a r e to b e expected. Diversity of r i t u a l only generates a spirit of indifference, a n d soon all e n t h u s i a s m wanes, if it does not u t t e r l y perish. D i s p e n s a t i o n s to form a n d open eight new lodges were issued; t h r e e w e r e c o n t i n u e d U . D., a n d t h e c h a r t e r s were restored to n i n e lodges, w h i c h r e s u m e d work. T h e C o m m i t t e e o n t h e Address in their report, which was adopted, said, " K o c a n d i d a t e s h o u l d b e advanced till h e h a s m a d e suitable proficiency in t h e preceding degrees." They d e e m e d n o r e m a r k s necessary in a d d i t i o n to those of G r a n d Master SMITH respecting uniformity of work. ^r^^Si-^-^JcA^^r' At t h e h o u r designated therefor, memorials of G r a n d • I5e8FSla*y ANDEKSON, P a s t G r a n d Secretary CHRISTOPHERS and S u p e r i n t e n d e n t H A R R I S were read by m e m b e r s of t h e committee a n d ordered to be p r i n t e d in t h e Proceedings. Tlie c o m m i t t e e on t h e status of unaffiliated masons a n d t h a t of susp e n d e d or expelled masons d u r i n g appeal, a p p o i n t e d a t t h e last preceding a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n , presented t h e i r report. I t a p p e a r s t h a t t h e G r a n d Master in his a d d r e s s r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t " n o d i m i t s h o u l d beg r a n t e d e x c e p t upon satisfactory evidence t h a t t h e a p p l i c a n t seeks admission into s o m e o t h e r lodge," and thereon t h e c o m m i t t e e reported „ t h a t s u c h r e c o m m e n d a t i o n was a " m a t t e r for future consideration of t h e G r a n d Lodge (if it be d e e m e d wise to consider it at a l l ) , a n d not p r o p erly w i t h i n " t h e i r province. I n continuation t h e y s a i d : We will suggest, howev.er, t h a t it is a matter of doubt whether such a rule should be adopted. A m a n joins t h e lodge voluntarily, and upon t h e idea t h a t if in future hesees fit to do so he may sever his connection voluntarily. Perhaps no one but himself can take in or appreciate the circumstances in life which would induce the member toplace himself in a position where he could expect no relief or assistance from the brethren of the fraternity.

T h e y further r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t t h e laws relating to d i m i t s — w h i c h are similar to those which prevail in this jurisdiction — should n o t be disturbed. U p o n t h e status of a m a s o n suspended or expelled, t h e y recomm e n d e d " t h a t it be declared t h a t a mason convicted in a s u b o r d i n a t e lodge is entitled to n o masonic privileges d u r i n g t h e p e n d i n g of t h e a p p e a l . " T h e i r report was adopted. Several r e p o r t s relating to t h e Orphan A s y l u m were made and adopted. Special c o m m u n i c a t i o n s were held to perform t h e last masonic rites €,o>-a>t«»Ji--^at t h e b u r i a l of G r a n d JS^«"«*B^^ANDERSON ; to lay t h e corner-stone of a b u i l d i n g of a tobacco c o m p a n y and of a cotton factory; to lay t h a t of a c h u r c h , also t h a t of a college, a n d t h a t of a masonic hall. B r o . ' E . S. MARTIN p r e s e n t e d a n o t h e r excellent E e p o r t on Corresp o n d e n c e , r e v i e w i n g t h e P r o c e e d i n g s of fifty-seven G r a n d Lodges, a l l

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â&#x20AC;˘of w h i c h we h a v e noticed in one or t h e o t h e r of. our two last p r e c e d i n g reports. Owing to t h e times w h e n our respective G r a n d C o m m u n i c a tions a r e held, such has been t h e case for t h e last few years, a n d d o u b t less will c o n t i n u e so unless t h e r e is a change. Quoting from a b r o t h e r reviewer matter referring to G r a n d Lodge legislation, h e s a y s : We admit that the representatives have the balance of power, but we also find that said representatives sometimes, through ignorance or Inadvertence, use that power unadvisedly or unlawfully. J u s t so, a n d selfish m e m b e r s are not slow to t a k e a d v a n t a g e of t h e i r blunders. Our Proceedings for 1890 are k i n d l y noticed. T h e Lincoln Center â&#x20AC;˘corner-stone m a t t e r attracted h i s a t t e n t i o n , as well as t h a t of s o m e o t h e r m e m b e r s of t h e Guild, a n d like t h e m h e c o m m e n d s G r a n d Master K E N Y O N ' S action.

H i s fraternal words to usward have our t h a n k s . W e h a v e m a d e t h e reference suggested and find t h a t we are o u t by reason of t h e lead adopted. Speaking of an a m e n d m e n t to their G r a n d Constitution, h e gives t h e following as t h e course to be p u r s u e d : In order to amend the Constitution of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina the .amendment must be proposed in and accepted by the Grand Lodge, submitted to the lodges a n d adopted by at least two-thirds of said lodges.

T h e r e p o r t concluded as follows: The last Proceedings sent to us for review have received attention, and t h e writer now closes his labors a n d lays down his pen with mingled feelings of pleasure a n d regretâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; pleasure which every school-boy feels, " that our labors are over " ; regret that he will DO more enjoy the pleasant, fraternal and instructive interviews with our learned and entertaining brothers of the Corps Reportorial. The time a n d labor necessary to prepare these reports he can no longer spare from t h e serious business of life, a n d he therefore retires from the Committee on Correspondence with a fraternal farewell to all.

W e regret t h a t h e felt it necessary to lay down t h e pen, b u t t r u s t he will find m o r e profitable, if n o t m o r e congenial e m p l o y m e n t . H e has o u r best wishes for success in whatever h e may engage.

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NORTH DAKOTA. Second a n n u a l , Fargo, J u n e 16-17, 1891. G r a n d M a s t e r FKANK J . THOMPSON i n t r o d u c e d h i s address by a h a p p y translation of a p a r t of t h e s e v e n t h s c e n e , act t h i r d , of LESSING'S. beautiful d r a m a , " N a t h a n der Weise." Influenced b y its spirit, h e i n dulged i n s o m e fine reflections, and t h e n p r e s e n t e d a poet's memorial of t h a t sweet songstress, H E L E N H U N T JACKSON, whose grave h e had, visited on M o u n t C h e y e n n e b u t a week before. I n s p i r e d by h e r gentle b u t y e t g r a n d life, he gave v e n t to t h e s e t h o u g h t s : I thought of the power that man had possessed, of the use to which he had put his more than ordinary mind. I thought of the hearts his teachings had brolien, of the sorrow and pain that love must have suffered as the dagger of his precepts cut thechains that malie husband and wife one. I loolied around and saw homes walled about, and in my imagination I could still hear the sobs that came from some maiden'sheart as the hour approached for her marriage with one whose only affection was lust.. I could still hear the moans of some wife who must witness the sight of another woman in the arms of him she loves, and I said I had rather have been this sweet woman who sang: " Earth holds but one true good, but one true thing, And this is it —to walk in honest ways And patient, and with'all one's heart belong In love unto one's own!" this dead woman whose gentleness appealed to the world, and whose sweet versesstill touch the hidden chords of our hearts stronger than we dreamed they could betouched,and have lived but a day, than that man, BRIGHAM YOUNG, though his life were ten thousand centuries, and his power increased an hundred fold. One, the personification of tyranny and bigotry; the other, of equality, charity and gentleness.. In life they were opposing natures; in death, contrasting lessons. The emotions and propensities which she fought, masonry teaches that we should overcome. To me it was a masonic lesson as powerful as any I had ever received. A masonic lesson, because it was a moral lesson, and it made me realize that I, as a mason, should be consciously engaged by deeds in a warfare in which she unconsciously fought with soft words and musical sentences. B u t with h i m we descend tical life. U n d e r "Fraternal Dead," m a s o n s of o t h e r jurisdictions t h e b r o a d a v e n u e which leads

to t h e b e a t e n p l a i n of t h e so-called prach e paused t o n o t e t h e inore p r o m i n e n t , who h a d d u r i n g t h e year passed a d o w n to i m m o r t a l i t y .

Several dispensations —none, however, o u t of c u s t o m a r y b o u n d s — w e r e g r a n t e d . One dispensation t o form a n d open a n e w lodge was. issued, Snd i n conformity with t h e r e p o r t of t h e p r o p e r committee, a c h a r t e r was voted t h e new comer by G r a n d Lodge, and a lodge wasa u t h o r i z e d t o c o n t i n u e work, which h a d lost i t s charter, books a n d records b y fire. G r a n d Master constituted two lodges i n p e r s o n , a n d his authorized proxy constituted another. H e r e p o r t e d t e n decisions, some of w h i c h were fortified by preced e n t s gleaned after no small research, a n d all of t h e m h a v i n g beeiL a p p r o v e d by t h e Committee on J u r i s p r u d e n c e , were adopted by G r a n i Lodge.

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Grand Master r e c o m m e n d e d an a p p r o p r i a t i o n be made to k e e p u p and enlarge t h e i r valuable library, a n d t h e G r a n d Body r e s p o n d e d b y an appropriation of $100.00. H e further r e c o m m e n d e d t h e r e p e a l of one by-law a n d t h e repeal of an a m e n d m e n t to a n o t h e r . I n accordance with t h e r e p o r t of t h e Committee on G r a n d Lodge By-Laws, t h e y were repealed b y G r a n d Lodge. T h e state of t h e Craft was t h u s r e p o r t e d : It is with pleasure that I can state that notiiing in the nature of grievances orappeals have been filed in the Grand Secretary's office. It bespeaks a condition of affairs approaching that ideal for which every true mason longs. To me it is a matterot more than ordinary pride that I have had the honor of presiding over a body of masons who have so woven in the warp and woof of their masonic connections thegolden threads of brotherly love that the light of their good works does not fall upon one tarnished spot in the whole fabric. May it ever continue, and may the Divine Power bless all efforts in that direction. Grand Master h a n d s o m e l y c o m p l i m e n t e d Grand Secretary W I L D E R . for t h e aid r e n d e r e d h i m d u r i n g h i s official t e r m . Grand Secretary p r e s e n t e d a concise yet full r e p o r t of t h e subjectswhich came u n d e r h i s official cognizance. Grand T r e a s u r e r BENTLY reported $1,123.40 as t h e cash b a l a n c e in favor of t h e G r a n d Lodge. A report on defunct lodges wa.s submitted, in part adopted, a n d t h e r e m a i n d e r referred to t h e Committee on J u r i s p r u d e n c e , w h o saw no-^ reason therefor, b u t in substance r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t t h e G r a n d Master or his duly e m p o w e r e d d e p u t y , proceed to close up any such concerns. During one of t h e sessions, Bro. W I L L I A M G . BELL, G r a n d M a s t e r of Manitoba, was i n t r o d u c e d , welcomed a n d received with t h e usual GrandHonors. G r a n d L e c t u r e r W I L L I A M H . BEST s u b m i t t e d a r e p o r t of h i s visitsto, and instruction of, various lodges. H e found t h e lodges t h e most prosperous where t h e best w o r k was done, a n d such we believe will be found t r u e in every jurisdiction. Bro. THOMAS J . W I L D E R reviewed t h e Proceedings of twenty-fiveGrand Lodges, two of t h e m for two years, a n d Grand Master THOMPSON reviewed t h o s e of five more. Bro. W I L D E R had been ill for some m o n t h s from " L a G r i p p e , " a n d Bro. T. helped complete t h e E e p o r t on Correspondence. T h e Proceedings of t h e G r a n d Lodge of Kansas for 1891 failed to get a notice. T h e r e p o r t is as b r i g h t as a n e w dollar a n d has t h e r i n g of goodmetal. Bro. W I L D E R , in his review of Connecticut, says: When we reach Dakota we stop and read and re-read the eight pages that he hasdevoted to the old Grand Lodge and Bro. THOMPSON'S efforts, and we are struck with the difference in the two writers, Bros. VINCIL and WHEELER: the latter appreciates a good thing when he sees it; the former will not acknowledge anything good, unless it comes from one of his professed faith. We did not intend to say this much nor toenter any discussion on anything of a religious nature; yet, we cannot sit still and see-

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anyone misquoted, especially one whom we call freely by the endearing name of brother, and not feel but an increasing respect for, as he is one that is capable of ^'comprehending the dignity of a good and true man." . Well, we esteem b o t h Bros. W H E E L E B a n d VINCIL as right worthy members of t h e Craft, whose contributions to masonic thought are entitled to special consideration. Alluding to the divergence in t h e private work, Bro. W. says: Our experience has been- that in examining a stranger, we used to ask them, " What work are you used to?" We don't do so any more. They are all used to the pure Webb-Preston or Webb-Barney work, when in fact there are great chances that no two ever agree. We have for many years urged upon our Grand Lodge to say the work we will use shall he the Dakota work. Of course since 1889, we say, call it the North Dakota work. We are not ashamed of our Grand Lodge if it is small in numbers. We believe the work done here will be recognized as sufficient, that any one of our memIjers can gain admission in any State, if the brethren learn it thoroughly as required, and we believe they do. If t h e work cultivated in two or more jurisdictions is t h e same in essentials, w h a t harm can ensue if there is a difference in verbiage? We doubt if any two lodges in a given jurisdiction, though instructed by t h e same lecturer, and then left for ten years, would be found at one in all parts of the ritual. Speaking of t h e CHAPMAN case. New Mexico, Bro. W. says: We would make short work with getting rid of such cases, but for a very different reason than the one assigned. We would bring no dogma into the question, but say: It you have such a beliefâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and we doubt it â&#x20AC;&#x201D;then keep it to yourself and not try to shake the belief of many who but for that good book would be most miserable. I n his review of South Dakota, Bro. W. pays fraternal tribute to t h e memory of t h a t noble mason, Bro. H A N D , as follows: Brother HAND, that noble soul, having gone to a better and consequently happier iome, we cannot realize it as yet. He was our first and truest friend in the Grand Lodge of Dakota. Of him it could be truly said, that" conscience made him firm, that boon companion who her strong breast-plate buckles on him who fears no guilt within, and bids him on, and fear not." Abler hands than ours must write his obituaries. He is our friend, is all we can say. The Grand Lodges of the Dakotas have lost their truest champion; it will be many years before they will cease to miss him. Bro. THOMPSON quotes an extract from Bro. STEVENSON, of Idaho, touching masonic religious belief, a n d t h e n , after some preliminary remarks, presents his views as follows: We promised ourselves to eschew any religious controversy; and, hence, to the foregoing excerpt, we will simply say that we believe the central idea around which Symbolic Masonry of to-day is builded, was practiced and taught thousands of years before the Old Testament was written. That in those days as now, it taught the existence of one Eternal Presence, call it by whatever name you may. It taught that the true man is spiritual, and that its earthly form is but transitory. It then taught that evil thoughts were as bad as evil deeds, that they became living entities, which in turn became the Nemesis to bring the merited punishment. These glorious ideas were taught under ditt'erent forms and ceremonies, concealed from the multitude, and at length operative masonry became a cover to conceal these truths from the fanatacism of the church. A few knew it, the mass did not. The few died, and the mass ever since has been polishing the bones of the skeleton left behind, believing that the lustre given the dried skin by ritual and regulation, the flesh that once clothed it in beauty and magnificence. Facts, brethren, facts indisputable, are t h e only foundation ou which to build up a theory that will stand a crucial test.

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OHIO. Eighty-second annual, Columbus, October 21-22, 1891. In an address covering nearly twenty-eight pages, Grand Master LEVI C. GOODALE presented a large number of subjects requiring the

•consideration and action of Grand Lodge. After a reverent opening, he paused to announce the death of more than four hundred brethren of i;hat jurisdiction, and that of ALBERT PIKE among many noted masons

of other jurisdictions. Under "Lodge Officers," he emphatically called attention to the duties of such officers, and in earnest words besought lodges to elect as Secretaries brethren thorough!}' fitted to perform .the duties of that most important office. He reported dispensations granted to form and open five new lodges, but expressed the conviction, after a year's experience, "thatthe permanent prosperity of the Craft in Ohio demanded [demands] that the growth should be infused into the lodges already in existence rather than in creating new ones." Grand Master GOODALE reported that one constituent had surrendered its charter, and was informed others were disposed to surrender theirs. He then presented the condition of some of their lodges as follows: There are also in this State lodges which have n o t for a long time held meetings in accordance with t h e law, and in some instances have even failed to have a q u o r u m •present for more t h a n a year. These lodges merit more than ordinary consideration at your hands. When it is remembered t h a t the officers of such lodges draw from your treasury per diem a n d mileage, it is n o t too much to demand of them that they must show evidence of work before they shall be permitted to enjoy the same honors a n d rewards that are extended those who do labor earnestly and faithfully. I would not have it understood that, because a lodge is small or creates b u t few masons, its olficers should be denied mileage a n d per diem. On the contrary, I t h i n k there are many small lodges in,this jurisdiction, whose Grand Dues are not large, b u t which a r e live, earnest organizations, whose officers are doing good work, and I would not withhold from such lodges a single thing t h a t would conduce to their usefulness •or add to the comfort of t h e officers. But I do desire to say that where members of lodges have become so listless and so careless as to neglect to pay dues, or elect officers who will properly administer t h e laws, such officers should not receive per diem a n d mileage in excess of the Grand Dues such lodges pay. When I say to you that there is in this jurisdiction a lodge of eighty members, •sixty of whom are u n d e r suspension for non-payment of dues, a n d when I further remark that in this jurisdiction of 30,000 inasous, there are almost ten per cent, u n d e r .suspension for non-payment of dues, a n d when it is known that there are Masters of lodges i n this State who do not, and who will not, conform to Rules 19 and 20, governing delinquent members, a n d that there are hundreds of masons in this State w h o have n o t paid their dues and are not suspended, all of which would be prevented if the officers of the d e l i n q u e n t lodges would exercise reasonable energy and attention, you will, I know, pardon me for any over-earnestness I may manifest.

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their meetings more social. Both were commended, and in particular the latter advised with due regard to economy and the sanctity of the lodge-room.The social feature at lodge meetings has always been encouraged by our Grand Masters, and has, on proper occasions, become quite general' throughout the jurisdiction. We know of nothing better calculated tocement the ties between brethren. Grand Master GOODALE presented the translation of a missive from the Grand Master of Hayti, which was referred to the Committee on Correspondence. He also announced-that he had made efforts to open a correspondence with the Grand Lodges of Berlin, but without success. The Committee on Correspondence, in their report, recommended that the first be deterred for future advices and the latter postponed. In pointed terms he referred to that class of masons known as tramps, and was of the opinion that some system should be adopted by the various Grand Jurisdictions to publish such impostors. It we mistake not, such a system was sometime since adopted, and is now in force, open to the participation of lodges of all grades on their making a small annual contribution towards the publication of its reports and the expense incurred in sending them to contributors. Fifteen decisions were reported, several of which included two or three rulings. From their Code he quoted, in answer to a question, the following rule and inference therefrom: After a candidate is declared rejected, his case cannot be again considered by the lodge, unless a petition be presented, at a stated meeting thereof, signed by him, which petition must be referred to a committee, and lie over for consideration to the next stated meeting. I know of no rule or decision of our Graud Lodge which would prevent t h e petition being renewed at any stated meeting.

Though liberal, we think that such is not the rule in other jurisdictions. In our own, as in most others, six months must intervene between rejection and the presentation of a new petition. The Committee on Jurisprudence, in their report, approved the decisions, and Grand Lodge adopted the report. Nearly a third of the address is occupied with a report of the organization of the so-called Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Ohio, and the stepscalmly and considerately taken by himself and his proxies to prevent that act. From his report we learn that such an organization was threatened three years before, provided " t h e Grand Lodge of Ohio failed to recognize the legitimacy of Cerneau masonry, or interfered with it in an objectionable manner." The threat waS disregarded, but malcontents of the Cerneau persuasion were busy, and at last resorted to legal proceeding to save themselves from the effect of the Grand Lodge's action, only to be defeated in the courts in one case, and likely to be in the others pending. Finally, to bolster up a bad cause, twelve-

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brethren of New England Lodge, No. 4, and three of Goodale Lodge, No. 372, forgathered at Worthington, Ohio, and under the leadership of DANIEL WEIGHT, Worshipful Master of New England Lodge, organized "The Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio." The charter of New England Lodge was arrested and its Worshipful Master summoned to appear before Grand Lodge for trial. The new concern, however, continued to solicit members and make masons. From other papers it appears that attempts were made to establish lodges in Columbus and Newark. But more anon. Grand Master GOODALE recommended the codification of the decisions made and that the same, with the laws, be carefullj' indexed ; and further, that a law be passed " making the Master, or his representative, the exponent of the law and its administration over the members of his lodge, subject to the control and supervision of the Grand Master." Under "Kitual," these remarks: The demand for some standard of the essentials in our ritual has caused not a few masons throughout the State to buy copies of purported ritual, and it has induced others to attempt to publish a work of that icind in this State, none of which are correct. They are therefore misleading, and provoke error rather than conduce to uniformity. Added to this, there are among the many excellent workers of masonry throughout this State, not a few Masters who have erected a standard of their own, the Grand Master and ftie District Lecturer to the contrary notwithstanding. Then again, as the Grand Master for the time being is the authority on esoteric work and ritual, and as that officer is frequently changed, there is opportunity for much difference. Even though the work of 1857 is used, the Grand Master has no official copy, nor has he even seen one. Neither is there, so far as this Grand Lodge knows, an otiicial copy in existence. In fact, our present laws forbid, under severe penalty, anyone from m a k i n g a copy. After some correspondence with other jurisdictions upon this subject, and counseling with some of our most eminent ritualists, I am prompted to recommend to you for consideration the plan now in use in Massachusetts, namely, a pen-and-ink copy of the esoteric work of each degree adopted by the Grand Lodge is placed in the custody of the Grand Master, and by him carefully guarded, and at the expiration of his terra of office turned over to his successor. This copy is open to the inspection of any Master or Warden, District Lecturer or proxy of the Grand Master; but under no circumstances can it or any portion of it be copied.

And then'advised that the Massachusetts plan be adopted, to-wit: That a pen-and-ink copy of the esoteric work be made, placed in the custody of the Grand Master, carefully guarded by him, and on the expiration of his official terra handed to his successor. That copy to be open to the inspection of any Master, Warden, District Lecturer, or proxy of the Grand Master. Grand Master adopted this method to reach and instruct the lodges: I issued an order to the several Lecture Masters, that each should convene t h e Masters and Wardens of his district in some central point in his district, exemplifying the work, and select a number of those best qualified to assist him, giving to each so selected a group of three or more lodges, to which such an assistant should confine his attention, visitiiig, instructing, examining Secretary's books, etc.; all under the supervision of the Lecture .Vlasterof thatdistrict, and the whole under my own supervision.

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ing; valor at their posts, guarding the skeleton of esoteric symbolism, while the spirit of active, philanthropic masonry in the other districts •went marching on." As usual, the duties of an unpaid laborer are not performed. He who visits and instructs lodges deserves due reward. Grand Master GOODALE reported.the total membership in the State 35,602, of which number 3,989 — over one-ninth of the whole number — were under suspension. In order to learn what suggestions would be made as to occupying the time when no degrees were conferred, he sent to the lodges a circular soliciting such suggestions, and condensed the replies under twenty heads — none of which were objectionable, while many, if steadily practiced when degrees were not conferred, would renew interest in lodge meetings and prove valuable sources of instruction to the members. The Masonic Home received attention. A sit0 of one hundred and iift}' acres had been secured, on which a Home would at an early day be erected, and the grounds improved by the skill of architect and gardener. Duri'ng the year, Grand Master GOODALE being informed that mem hers of New England Lodge, not involved in the Cerneau proceedings of others, were anxious to reorganize the lodge and resume the work of a regular lodge, he deputized a brother to preside at the first meeting. Officers were elected, etc., and then he ordered the said lodge restored to all the rights and privileges of any other lodge working under authority of the Grand Lodge of Ohio. DANIEL WRIGHT, Worshipful Master of New England Lodge, leader of the recalcitrants, was summoned to appear for trial before Grand Lodge, but failed to make his appearance at the communication. The Committee on Grievance presented a report, embodying in substance the facts concerning the conspiracy and emeute at Worthington, naming the conspirators, who had continued their work b)' pretending to establish lodges, using therefor papers false and fraudulent, since they purported to be charters emanating from the Grand Lodge F. & A. M. of Ohio. The report was referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence, who submitted a report, which was unanimously adopted. From it the following resolution: Resolved, That the several b r e t h r e n participating in the so-called Convention of Free Masons a t Worthington, F r a n k l i n County, Ohio—lo-wit: DANIEL W . WHIGHT, J. F . P i N N E Y , L . W . DUAKE, JOIIN J . STODDARD, JUSTIN PiNNEY, S. S. Pl.VNEY, A. \V. S. HOFFJ I A N . S E A B U R Y PiNNEY, J . E . TOPPING, C H A R L F 5 H . LAJIDER, HIRAM C.TIPTON. A. J. H I G H , •GEORGE W . D I D I E . a n d EDWARD WEST—have, by t h e i r action in renouncing all allegi-

a n c e to this Grand Lodge, and by a t t e m p t i n g to form a Grand Lodge, with the view of Dusting this Grand Lodge of t h e jurisdiction it has exercised without question since its organization in the year A. D. 1808, and under whose jurisdiction and authoritysaid brethren have been made masons, are acts so flagrantly violative of all masonic duty a s t o p u t them, a n d each of them, beyond t h e protection of this Grand Lodge; a n d t h a t they, and each of them, are hereby declared to have forfeited all right, privilege, a n d benefit of masonry; a n d they are hereby expelled from all rights,benefits, immuTiities, and privileges of masonry, from this t i m e forth.

Thus another Cerneau gang has been ejected from the domain of ireemasonry, and it is to be devoutly hoped that it will prove to be the last one that will appear.

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The truth is, our masonic brethren of Ohio were too lenient and deferred tlie day of resolute action. They should have anticipated any and every attempt to plant Cerneauism in that jurisdiction before itspropagators burrowed therein. But the work of extermination is in. progress, and the last discovered "varmints" have been unearthed.. So mote it come to pass if other burrows are discovered. The Committee on Jurisprudence reported, and Grand Lodge adopted the following resolution on ritual: Resolve't, That a committee of five be appointed by t h e Grand Master, whose duty it shall be, dnring the recess of the Grand Lodge, to cause to be written a true copy of its said ritual, and report the same to the Grand Master, who shall, when the same is approved by him, preserve the same in his olfice for the inspection and instruction of masons of this jurisdiction; and that the same shall be preserved and transmitted by him to his successor in ofiice for like use; and that it shall be the duty of each Grand Master hereafter to deliver such written ritual to his successor, to the end that the s a m e may be perpetuated for the instruction of masons within the State; and that no ritual, differing therefrom, shall hereafter be taught or communicated by the Lecturers appointed by the Grand Lodge; and that all Masters of lodges within the State be required to cause the work, ritual, and lectures used in and by their respective lodges to conform, thereto.

The subjoined resolution, covering mileage and per diem, was adopted: Each subordinate lodge is required to be represented at the stated communications of the Grand Lodge. Such representation shall be paid out of the funds of t h e Grand Lodge, one dollar for every twenty-five miles, going to and returning therefrom, to be estimated by the most direct and traveled route, and three dollars for each and every day's attendance; Provided, That no brother shall receive compensation as the proxy of more than one lodge; and provided, also, that no representative, delegate, or proxy, who leaves said Grand Lodge before it is closed, shall receive any compensation for his travel or attendance, unless he be excused by the Grand Lodge.

Rule 79 of their code was amended to read as follows: No subordinate lodge in this jurisdiction shall permit its lodge-room to be used, by any other society or order whatsoever, nor shall it occupy any hall or room jointly with any other order or society, except temporarily, by the special permission of t h e Grand Master or of the Grand Lodge; but nothing in this regulation shall be construed to prohibit a subordinate lodge from using rooms jointly with a chapter of Royal Arch Masons, a council of Royal and Select Masters, a commandery of Knights. Templar, or a body of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, under the jurisdiction of the Supreme Council of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America, no other societies being recognized as masonic by this Grand Lodge.

Charters were voted to four lodges, two were continiied U. D., new charters were granted to two lodges which had lost theirs by fire, and the charter of one lodge was arrested and its belongings turned over toGrand Secretary. The special committee to whom was referred the revision of the code recommended by Grand Master GOODALE, submitted a report, which was adopted, providing for a complete revision, with index, etc. In an appendix appears the record of the annual meeting of the District Lecturers and reports of said officials and their assistants, containing much that must be of interest to the fraternity at home. In another appendix we find the report of the Committee on Obituaries, which chronicles the death of twenty-three prominent masons.

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Then follow mentions of a large number of noted masons who died during the year, the whole concluding with a handsome tribute to the memory of ALBERT PIKE.

In a third appendix the responses of a large majority of the representatives of other Grand Lodges near that of Ohio are published. Edch presented the cordial greetings of the Grand Body represented.Two hundred and twelve pages are occupied by the report on Correspondence, which was prepared by Bro. W. M. CUNXIXGHA.M. It consists of reviews or notices of the Proceedings of fifty-five Grand Lodges. Throughout he writes much in the style which has characterized his former papers in this line, — courteously when the views expressed by contemporaries coincide with those he entertains, but when not, he comments in language not dictated by or in accord with the fundamental principles of freemasonry. This is particularly noticeable in his reviews of Illinois and Kansas. M'ith the former we have nothing to do, the reviewer of that jurisdiction being abundantly able to take care of himself. In reference to Kansas we have something to say. Two years ago (1890) in our report on Correspondence, and under Pennsylvania, we gave our views of the words constituent and subordinate as applied to lodges and chapters, after a quotation from the Grand High Priest of that jurisdiction, agreeing in the main with him, but choosing our own words to express our opinions and the order in which to present them. In his report of 1890, Bro. CUNNINGHAH traveled out of the field peculiar to his work — that of the correspondent of the Grand Lodge of Ohio, and entered the domain of th"e correspondent of the Grand Chapter, in order to get a fling at our position. We quietly answered as we understood him. It seems we did not, for this year he comes down souse on us as if our position was untenable, and uses three pages of the report in the endeavor to prove it. AVe take the liberty to say to our brother that we rarely avoid discussion, never, in fact, until we have such opportunity as we desire to maintain our views; then we stop, because we deem further remarks of no utility if we have failed to convince one dissenting from our opinions. So we should do at this time, were not his assertions respecting the cause of disaffection in the cases adduced, far from the facts. He asserts that the cause of the rebellion of Hiram Lodge (Conn.) was owing to "pretended constituent independence" of that lodge. Every mason familiar with the facts knows that such is not true. Hiram Lodge had been at work several years under a charter granted by Provincial authority, before the Grand Lodge of Connecticut was organized; but when that occurred, Hiram Lodge surrendered its charter — which it was allowed to keep as a relic — and accepted a charter from the new Grand Lodge. Upon the order of the Grand Lod</e that the D. G. and S. of a M. M. should-be given in a certain xoay, the ofticers of Hiram Lodge refused to obey, alleging that the old way of giving the D. G. and S. of a M. M. had become a landmark, and presuming upon its age and the

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nuniber of its members — it was then the largest private lodge on the •continent—they persisted in the refusal; suspension followed, and iinally the officers were expelled. No assertion involving constituency was made by Grand Master GREENE, or made the ground of refused •obedience by the lodge; its sole ground was that the order of the Grand Body was the infraction of a landmark. The facts of the second case relied on by the reviewer are as perverted as were those in the matter of Hiram Lodge. Grand Master GnoDALE stated that three years before "prominent Cerneaus" had threatened that a "rival Grand Lodge would be organized" in Ohio, "if the Grand Lodge failed to recognize the legitimacy of Cerneau Ma:Sonry, or interfered with it in an objectional manner," and that their efforts in various ways were continued by publications, and finally they resorted to court proceedings. The outbreak in New England Lodge was caused by the decisive action of the Grand Lodge, assisted by the other Grand Masonic Bodies of Ohio, in suppressing Cerneauism by the enactment and enforcement of laws foreboding its extermination. Constituency cut no figure in the contest, and, so far as proceedings have reached us, it was not alleged as a ground justifying rebellion. But suppose it was, it was not a sound position, since both members and their lodges are bound by obligation to obey their Grand Lodge, as are both R. A. Masons arid their Chapters bound to obey their Grand Chapter and the General Grand Chapter; and since in those masonic Bodies, as well as in their respective constituents, questions are determined by vote of a majority, members can with no greater propriety set up the flag of rebellion than can citizens ignore the civil laws duly passed and approved. Again: the Grand Lodge of Ohio, by its acts, recognizes the fact that the legitimate masonic lodges of the State are constituents, and no further proof of the statement is needed than reference to these Proceedings now before us. The proposition to amend Article II of the Constitution was presented at the communication of 1890, and referred to the lodges for approval, and at this communication, by a vote of the lodges, was lost. If the lodges were subordinate and not constituent, such reference for approval would have been useless, since Grand Lodge could have disposed of it at the very communication when proposed; but recognizing the lodges as constituents, it wisely referred it to them for approval or disapproval. He recalls the fact that in the Chicago Convention, of which we happened to be Secretary, "it was expressly stated that the so-called constituents must obey the laws, edicts, regulations and statutes of the Grand Lodge." That is true, and just the doctrine we have inculcated for more than one-fourth of a century, and we challenge any mason to find a sentence or phrase even in any writing of ours, that in the remotest degree contradicts the assertion, and no brother whose imagination was not filled and distempered by fancied apparitions of wailing •Cerneaus, would have inferred otherwise.

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W e w r o t e t h e paper w h i c h h e criticises from o u r o w n standpoint^ b a c k e d b y authorities, which t h e n a n d n o w we deemed i n v u l n e r a b l e , a m o n g w h i c h we may n a m e MACKEY, D A Y , SINGLETON, SCHOLTZ, P r o c e e d ings of Virginia, Proceedings of P e n n s y l v a n i a , PAKVIN, H O P K I N S , a n d m a n y others. W e t h e r e i n p o i n t e d o u t in w h a t respects constituents h e l d r i g h t s n o t e m a n a t i n g from t h e i r respective G r a n d Bodies, h o w far t h e former a n d l a t t e r were m u t u a l l y d e p e n d e n t , a n d counseled forbearance on b o t h sides, t h a t t h e relation m i g h t , u n i m p a i r e d , c o n t i n u e t o b e perpetuated. W i t h t h e s e r e m a r k s w e a r e d o n e with t h e subject, now a n d for t h e future. M a n y passages, i n t h e s p i r i t of which we u n r e s e r v e d l y c o i n cide, were m a r k e d for extract, b u t t h e length of t h i s p a p e r a n d t h e e x p e c t e d call of t h e p r i n t e r forbid further c o m m e n t .

OREGON. Forty-firist annual, P o r t l a n d , J u n e 10-12, 1891. P o r t r a i t s of P a s t G r a n d Masters JAMES R . BAYLEY, J O H N MCCKAKEN,. a n d S T E P H E N FOWLER C H A D W I C K , a r e t h e i l l u s t r a t i o n s of t h e P r o c e e d i n g s .

G r a n d Master JAJIES F . ROBINSON reported peace save a single case, and pleasant foreign relations. At t h e o p e n i n g h e read a telegram a n n o u n c i n g t h e d e a t h of Bro.. ANDREW ISf ASBURG, Past G r a n d Master, a n d a lodge of sorrow was ordered to b e h e l d a t t h e same h o u r of t h e funeral of t h e deceased. His uecrological list included t h e n a m e s of several masons, at t h e h e a d of w h i c h appeared t h a t of Bro. A. W . FERGUSON, Past G r a n d Master. A biographical sketch of Bro. FERGUSON by a brother, was included in t h e address. A fraternal m e m o r i a l of Bro. NASBURG was presented by t h e committee, a n d adopted. I n c o m p a n y with G r a n d Secretar\' CHADWICK h e visited four lodges.. One lodge h e r e c o m m e n d e d " for visitations b y Grand Officers" becau.se " its hospitalities were (are) exceeded by t h e size a n d quality of its clams a n d balance of good c h e e r . " Splendid attractions! H i e ye t h i t h e r , O G r a n d Officials, enjoy t h e l u x u r i e s of t h a t town. I n concluding the r e m a r k s concerning his visits, h e said: " I n all our visitations t h e evening closed with t h e best of feeling, of loyalty to o u r Order a n d t h e most soul-stirring banquets. (Italics ours.) W h o would n o t desire to b e a G r a n d Officer in O r e g o n ! B u t Bro. CHADWICK, which was it, t h e " clams " o r t h e other " good cheer," t h a t stirred t h e souls of t h e participators ? Fifteen decisions w e r e reported. T h e Committee on J u r i s p r u d e n c e endorsed all e x c e p t Nos. 1, 5, 11 a n d 14. Ko. 1 was as follows: " A lodge h a s n o jurisdiction over a profane ( w h o has never p e t i t i o n e d ) after h e removes from t h e State. Consequently could n o t waive a riglit it d i d n o t possess." T h e committee held, iu accordance'with a s t a n d i n g r e s o -

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lution of Grand Lodge, that a lodge had territorial jurisdiction over all profanes who had acquired a residence within its territory and after they had removed from the State for one year from the date of their departure. The reading of that resolution will, we think, convince any unprejudiced mind that it was designed to apply only to residents W'ithin the State of Oregon, and with all due deference, we think the decision was right. The attempt to extend the jurisdiction of lodge over a profane who was resident within its territory but never had petitioned for the degrees, after his removal from the State, is to say the least, if not ridiculous, absurd. Nos. 5 and 14 were found in conflict with certain standing resolutions, and No. 17 was modified. Their report was adopted. During the year he convened Grand Lodge on two occasions: On the first, the new temple of a lodge was dedicated â&#x20AC;&#x201D; on the second, the corner stone of a city hall was laid. Under " Eecommendations," to what he thought would lead to trouble,, as follows: I desire to call your attention to a practice t h a t is growing in some of the lodges,, and which has, and will cause more or less trouble. I allude to the mistaken idea some of iis have of charity to a deceased brother and his family. In some lodges it has become the practice when a brother dies for the lodge to furnish an elaborate and expensive funeral, and pay for the same out of t h e lodge funds, even though the deceased is not an object of charity. This is not right, nor is it charity. If it becomes necessary to draw on the lodge funds to defray the funeral expenses of a deceased brother the bills should be in moderation, remembering t h a t the brother (if he could be consulted) would undoubtedly prefer to have your charity bestowed on his surviving family.

No indeed, not charity, but mere show or display' not calculated to inspire intelligent spectators with respect for our Institution, who know now-a-days that all ostentatious display has been and is condemned as-unbecoming by thoughtful masons. If there is any occasion where humility should be observed, it is in preparation for, and managing of the funeral of a brother. If the deceased has "been distinguished in masonic and civil life, display will add nothing to his distinction, and if his life has not been above the ordinary mark, display at the burial of his remains will contrast unfavorably with his humble life. Several other topics were brought to the attention of the Grand Body.. He announced that Grand Lodge was practically out of debt. The Committee on Jurisprudence in one of their reports, recommended that the objection of a lodge to the organization of a new lodge â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which would promote the convenience of the petitioners and the best interests of masonry â&#x20AC;&#x201D; should be overruled by Grand Lodge, and the Grand Master elect "instructed to issue a.dispensation to form a n e w lodge " at the town mentioned. This we believe to be the right course for a Grand Lodge to pursue when a lodge without sufficient reasons objects to the organization of a new lodge where the interests of petitioners and masonry indicate an existing necessity therefor. Neither the selfishness-

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n o r obstinacy of a lodge should be a barrier to t h e manifest wants of • craftsmen. G r a n d Secretary CHADWICK presented an elaborate report, chiefly m a d e u p of n a m e s , dates, and dollars and cents, w h i c h doubtless saved t h e usiial committee t i m e a n d labor. T h e following resolution was proposed by t h e C o m m i t t e e on Jurisprudence, and adopted: Resolved, That in conducting masonic trials in lodges subordinate to this Grand Lodge, the Worshipful Master may, when he deems it expedient, appoint a committee to take testimony. The accuser and accused shall be notified of the time and place of all meetings of the committee, and shall have the right to be present and to be repre-sented by counsel at all such meetings. At the conclusion of their labors the committee shall report to the lodge the testimony taken, duly authenticated, which shall then have the same force and effect as if it had been taken in' the lodge. T h e R e p o r t on Correspondence — sturdj' b u t graceful—is from t h e flexile p e n of Bro. S. F . CIIADWICK. T h e Proceedings of fifty-six G r a n d Lodges receive fraternal attention. I n his opinions, in which we generally coincide, h e launches into t h e great stream of masonic literature to float or sink, live or die, w i t h o u t an)' of t h a t a r r a n t egotism which one s o m e t i m e s sees in such contributions. If he disagrees with you, you know it, b u t do not feel as if it was t h e sting of a wasp or t h e bite of a tarantula. B u t quantum sufficit. I n his review of Delaware t h e following a p p e a r s : Our brother demurs to the statement of Bro. ENOCH POWELL, Grand Orator of Kansas, "that freemasonry is not only a brotherhood but a church;" of course, says Bro. JACKSON, we understand the sense in which our brother uses it, but we think the teim church were better omitted, because it leads to misconception in the minds of many who are too ready to say " Masonry is my religion, it is good enough church for me." We think, Bro. JACKSON, this would do very well if it would take up those ma-sons who neglect their lodge meetings. Bro. MACKEY, in o n e of his works, said t h a t masonry was a religion a n d t h a t masons should always maintain and defend it as such. Again, Bro. VEOOMAN in New Y o r k in his last address, substantially endorses it as religion. Now, if they are right, why is t h e b r o t h e r h o o d n o t a church in t h e sense of Bro. P O W E L L ? B u t in our opinion it is not religion in the generall)' accepted m e a n i n g of t h a t word, a n d therefore t h e lodge is not a church. U n d e r another-head h e speaks t h u s : There are masons who speak of masonry as a modern affair. It is all right, they -say, but it i.s not a relic of old times. These masons mistake form for substance. They would change the form of masonry at every gust of wind. But when they come to •consider the substance, the fixed and eternal principles that make up the dogmas of freemasonry, [hey will realize how little human effort amounts to when antagonizing philosophy, from the truths of which there is no escape. Is it strange that man led away by this error should become so lost to all reason as to declare that there is no Deity — no Goi)? That any freemason should become so blind in his inner sight seems most deplorable. These clouds will all pass away in good time. T h e fundamental principles are t r u t h s , coeternal with t h e A u t h o r of -all T r u t h , G O D . T O change t h e m is not in t h e p o w e r of a n y m a n , however learned, however wise. B u t to apply or further develop those

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•principles is t h e prerogative of t h e m o d e r n mason a n d his successors. W i t h i n t h e last c e n t u r y m a n y changes in t h e m e t h o d of a p p l y i n g t h e m "have b e e n m a d e , a n d y e t t h e r e is room for m o r e to m a k e t h e I n s t i t u t i o n w h a t it was designed to b e , a b r o t h e r h o o d e m b r a c i n g all m e n . Many ^such will suggest t h e m s e l v e s to every i n t e l l i g e n t mason. K a n s a s P r o c e e d i n g s for 1891, a r e courteously reviewed. I n r e f e r e n c e "to our proposition t h a t t h e n e x t triennial m e e t i n g of t h e G u i l d be h e l d rat Topeka, h e s a y s : As to the meeting at Topeka. We would gladly second any place for t h e meeting •of the Guild, were it not, we have already named Chicago during the World's Fair, when all masons, who can do so, will be there. However, we are open to conviction, only convince us t h a t the time a n d place are fixed. We do n o t see why we c a n n o t •organize as Bro. BKOWN suggests. What a day of rejoicing it would be. Then, Bro. BROWN, we would get our h a n d in on perpetual jurisdiction. We would hold t h e m "hard a n d forever in our dearest memory, and we would have a l a n d m a r k that could not be wiped out. If we go to Kaiasas we must have it in a pleasant season of the year, before it gets so bad that t h e corn will have to be burned for fuel. We w a n t all t h e veterans to be there, a n d those coming on also. What we must do now is to agitate this important subject. O u r m a i n objection to Chicago is t h a t t h e sight-seeing, crowd, n o i s e a n d confusion would greatly h i n d e r t h e business of t h e m e e t i n g . B u t if 'Chicago is decided on we will endeavor t o a n s w e r roll-call a n d j o i n i n .the w o r k . I n t h e review of Michigan, he replies to Bro. INNES in t h i s w i s e : Bro. INNES says he " k i c k s " because a so-called Cerneau mason was refused t h e iprivilegeof visiting a lodge. T h e Master refusing this application to visit was justified iu his decision by the Grand Master. Says our brother, " Might justias well refuse a n •Odd Fellow or a Knight of Pythias as a so-called Cerneau mason." Not so, Bro. INNES. Here was a case of a new comer who had received his degrees in a Cerneau lodge in •Ohio b u t a short time before, and knew that he could n o t visit a Blue lodge in Ohio. But on coming to Oregon h e made the attempt to visit a n d was successfully repulsed. His masonry was not recognized by the Grand Lodge of Ohio, nor by t h e Grand Lodge • of Oregon; then why, pray, should a subordinate lodge in Oregon set u p " m u t i n y " here in this case. I t is not necessary to state why a Cerneau mason cannot visit here. The reason is too well known. Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias who have received the degrees of masonry in a Blue Lodge are welcome visitors lo our masonic lodges, iBut emissaries from a clandestine body, never. T h e following we e a r n e s t l y c o m m e n d to t h e a t t e n t i o n of o u r K a n s a s "brethren, w i t h t h e r e q u e s t t h a t t h e y will do likewise on p r o p e r o c c a s i o n s : We find it exceedingly pleasant to have our families meet as often as possible at the lodge room a n d spend an evening with the brethren. There indulge in pleasant •conversation, short speeches, closing, iu t h e banquet hall with a neat basket spread. Ladies a n d children present deeply enjoy such occasions. They hold t h e brethren toi-getheras much as anything we know of. In the lodge room proper there should be a very warm feeling among t h e brethren present, and it should manifest itself in every t h i n g :so that one who partakes of a truly masonic meeting may realize that the bond a m o n g brethren is indeed fraternal. Whilst this is slow,still we are g a i n i n g a little every year. Lluman institutions are largely made up of this thing we call h u m a n n a t u r e a n d take it by and large, we believe it shows better in a masonic lodge room than anywhere else •on earth. It has profited amazingly in the name of masonry. Now, B r o . CHADWICK, we h a v e reached t h e e x t r e m e limit, a n d t h e r e fore, w^hile w^ishing you a peaceful, prosperous year, bid y o u g o o d - b y for a vear.

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PENNSYLVANIA. annual, Philadelphia, December 27, 1890. The Proceeding.? are illustrated with engraved portraits of Past Grand Masters RICHARD VAU.V and JAMES M . PORTER.

The usual quarterly and two special communications were held.At the quarterly of June 4, 1890, Grand Master MACCALLA presented the following facts in reference to the "Egyptian Masonic Rite of Memphis," and asked Grand Lodge to take .suitable action thereon: (1) The said rite, in its title, claims to be a " m a s o n i c " body, whereas it has been decided by two Grand Masters of Pennsylvania no< to be a masonic body. (2) I t addresses the ofiicial certificates which it issues to its members, " T o all Masons t h r o u g h o u t the globe," and " To all Free and Accepted Masons." (3) In its Constitution and official history it.asserts t h a t its so-called Grand Mas-ter "shall always possess the right and have the power to m a k e masons at sight."

The action of the Grand Body was the adoption of the annexed preambles and resolutions, to-wit: WiTKKEAS, The so-called " Egyptian Masonic Rite of Memphis " has been decided by the Kight Worshipful Grand Master of Masons of Pennsylvania to be not a masonicbody and not entitled to occupy a masonic hall dedicated to freemasonry. AND WHEREAS. The said so-called "Egyptian Masonic Rite of M e m p h i s " in itstitle unlawfully asserts that it is a masonic body. AND WHEREAS, The said rite unlawfully addresses its official certificates, issued toits members, " T o all Masons throughout t h e globe " and â&#x20AC;˘'To all Free and Accepted Masons." AND WHEREAS. The said rite, in its Constitution and official history, compiled and published by its socalled Grand Master, unlawfully asserts that its so-called Grand Master " shall always possess the right and have the power to make masons at sight." Thereforere'<olvecl, That the said so-called "Egyptian Masonic Rite of M e m p h i s " ' is masonically a clandestine body. liemlverl. That an edict of the Eight Worshipful Grand Lodge be issued, declaring the said .so-called "Egyptian Masonic Rite of M e m p h i s " to be clandestine, and notifying and requiring all brethren Free and Accepted Masons in the jurisdiction of theGrand Lodge of Pennsylvania to sever their connection with and renounce their allegiance to said rite within ninety days from this fourth day of J u n e , A. L. .5890.

At the specials lodge halls were dedicated, and at an emergent IonicHall in the Temple, just completed, was transferred to and accepted by Grand Lodge. The annual address of Grand Master MACCALLA fills sixty-five pages,. in which a variety of subjects was brought before the Grand Body. The stabilit}' of freemasonry was accounted for as follows: As we review the past, remote as well as recent, we are struck by the stability of freemasonry. No other human organization has been so permanent. Men die, kiug-doms pass away, even nations are lost, but freemasonry, like " t h e everlasting hills," remains. Why is this? It is because the corner-stone of our fraternity is the first Great i^igbt in masonryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; the Word of GOD. Without it there would bo no freemasonry, and it is this which insures its perpetuity. Freemasonry is founded upon a rock. It is " a beautiful system of morality," derived from the Holy Bible. We quote its very wordsand perform the very deeds enjoined by it. This is why our mystic Craft, which traces its origin, by history and tradition, to the remotest past, promises to continue to the remotest future. Its corner-stone is GOD'S word, its spiritual temple is " a house not made with h a n d s , " the ashlars of which are the ever-living souls ol ever-living men,.

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and its cap-stone is charity or brotherly love. Freemasonry, in its very essence, is a system of light, bvit if the source of that light —the Grand Architect of the Universe — should be stricken from freemasonry, the Craft would lose its sun, about which all -of its symbolism clusters, and e n t h r o n e darkness in place of light. Freemasonry a n d .atheism are opposite poles of belief, which cannot exist together.

He asserted that there was nothing new in freemasonry; if by that .he meant that there was no change or adflitions to its fundamental principles, no one will dispute him, but if he meant to affirm that there had been no changes made in carrying out those principles we have •only to point to the examples of the Grand Lodges of England, Massachusetts, New York and others of later origin, to show that he was in -error. Masonry in its methods of procedure is progressive, and changes will continue to be made as long as social exigencies demand them. Under "Modern Innovation," he said: We recognize and enforce the t r u t h that ireemasonry is, in the highest sense of -the term, a secret society, and that candidates must seek us of their own free will, not we them, by any form of invitation whatsoever. Htjnce a public installation of lodge •ofhcers has never been known under the authority of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. Hence we have no public Grand Honors to exhibit in the presence of the profane. Hence we require that at all formal masonic meetings only freemasons shall be present. We rarely have a procession of the Craft, and that only on a most i m p o r t a n t masonic occasion. We participate in no general public processions. When we attend .a,brother's funeral we do not wear masonic clothing or regalia. W'e do nothing in public for the purpose of attracting the attention of the profane. We t h i n k t h a t by this action we are maintaining the integrity of masonic principles and the ancient usages of the Craft. There are other organizations, which were created for the purpose • of display, or which may consistently adopt it to further their interests, b u t ireemasonry, which avowedly does not seek to make proselytes, and which is, or should be, the most secret organization in theworld,uiay not lawfully court the gaze of the profane, nor invite them to be present at a purely and exclusively masonic lodge ceremonial, •such, for example, as a lodge anniversary or the installation of lodge officers. We have public ceremonials, which are necessarily so, such as the laying of the corner-stone of . a public building, on the invitation of the proper autliority. This is lawful, and t h e usage with regard to it is universal. It requires no refinement of casuistry to distinguish between it and the needless exposure of a purely secret (ierenionial, such as the installation of officers or the celebration of the constitution of a lodge. These latter are for the Craft alone, while the former is necessarily performed in public, a n d therefore open to public observation. In connection with our public ceremonies, hovv• ever, no lodge is opened.

Well, to say the least, masonry in the old Key-Stone State, when • compared with that of other English-speaking jurisdictions, is std generis, differing from all in ritual, law and usages, while its authorized exponents blame contemporaries for not following the courses there pursued. -One would indeed think after years of trial, with no result except inattention on the part of those for whom their criticisins are intended, • that such exponents would turn their attention to other subjects, or halt for a few seasons before repeating their oft-told tale. The fraternity were counseled to watch without ceasing that brethren who, before being made masons, were members of modern societies, -did not make an effort to introduce the usages of such socilities into ^freemasonry. Not being a member of any order which is not masonic, we know

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little of the usages of modern orders, and cannot determine to whatextent there is any danger to be apprehended therefrom. We, however,, do know that many of our brethren belong to other societies, but thusfar have never seen nor heard of any attempt on their part to foist into freemasonry any usage or practice derived from them. In respect to the "Duties of Committees of Inquiry," he wisely advised the following actions: I c a n n o t impress upon you too strongly the great importance of the primary inquiry into the character and standing of every applicant for the honors of the Craft. I t should be sifting and thorough. I t should he made not by novices, but by experienced brethren. Worshipful Masters should statedly instruct their lodges concerning the faithful and right performance of this duty. The principles of freemasonry, noble as they are, will not save the Craft from criticism if we a d m i t to membership those who â&#x20AC;˘ ignore those principles and will not follow the practices which they enjoin. Pure principles can only be upheld by pure men, honest and of good report, faithfulin word and deed, and worthy of being associated with those who are the avowed advocates of brotherly love, the relief of the distressed a n d the t r u t h taught by the Divine Architect. The beautiful system of morality which freemasonry veils is allegory and illustrates by symbol can only be successfully upheld by moral men. The profane should be left among the profane. The immoral should be classed with them, not admitted among us. The dishonest should be limited to prey upon the world, and not upon the "sons of light," disguised as one of them. In vain do wewatch the outer door, if the Committee of Inquiry, in whom we so largely trust, through, either ignorance or carelessness, fail to thoroughly perform the duty intrusted to them of ascertaining whether the applicant for freemasonry is or is not positively qualified to have the prayer of his petition granted.

In a circular letter he notified the lodges that in future candidates, must prove, by examination in the lodge, their proficiency in a preceding degree before advancement to another. Such is the law in Kansas,, and it is enforced in our lodges. Many visits were made to the lodges, followed by a series of the usual Grand Visitation. He found little meriting correction, but much, which he commended. During the trip three new lodges were constituted and consecrated. Like Grand Master VKOOMAN, he visited Europe and was cordially received by prominent masons in each city visited, and in view of the scope of the Institution, he remarked: The absolute oneness of the Craft is a glorious thought, which no one fully comprehends u n t i l h e has traveled through n u m e r o u s masonic jurisdictions. Neither boundaries of .Stales nor vast oceans separate the masonic fraternity. Everywhere it is one â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in symbolic language, in landmarks and in the cordial welcome accorded to the brother mason. There is no universal church, no universal body politic, but there is a universal fraternity, thatof freemasonry, a n d every brother who is a worthy mem- â&#x20AC;˘ ber may feel proud of it.

A number of decisions were reported, which were not acted on but. doubtless will be approved at some subsequent communication. Attention was called to the fact that the Thomas R. Patton Memorial Fund had been doubled by the generosity of its founder. The Grand Lodge has three distinct charity funds; one, amountingto $73,000.00; another, to $62,200.00, and a third, to $50,000.00, and is well, provided, apparently, to meet any ordinary contingency.

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D u r i n g t h e year t h e old d e b t of G r a n d Lodge was reduced $466,100,. leaving a d e b t of $813,400 at four per cent, interest. The w a r r a n t of a lodge was sequestrated because it refused to t r y t h r e e m e m b e r s thereof w h o were m e m b e r s of t h e Cerneau Rite. Grand Master MACCALLA a n n o u n c e d t h e death of t h e C e r n e a u Rite,, as well as t h e M e m p h i s Rite, in t h a t jurisdiction. After t h e installation of G r a n d Officers, G r a n d Master J. SIMPSON AFEICA delivered an i n t e r e s t i n g address, indicative of t h e course h e

would p u r s u e d u r i n g his a d m i n i s t r a t i o n . The R e p o r t on Correspondence was m a d e by our highly e s t e e m e d b r o t h e r , R . . W . ' . RICHARD V A U X , Past G r a n d Master.

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two h u n d r e d and t w e n t y - n i n e pages, and includes t h e Proceedings o f fifty-seven G r a n d Lodges. As usual h e i n t r o d u c e s it with fraternal, yea fatherly, advice, to hisyouthful contemporaries, t h e c h a i r m e n and m e m b e r s of C o m m i t t e e s on Correspondence. F o r our j^art, we feel profoundly grateful to h i m for t h e paternal k i n d n e s s s h o w n and t h e excellent warnings given. W e hope, through t h e mercy of Divine P r o v i d e n c e , his years will be l e n g t h ened and t h a t h e may be able to c o n t i n u e the beneficent labors in w h i c h he seems to t a k e s u p r e m e delight. I t is manifestly a labor of love,. w h i c h should c o m m a n d t h e aifectionate respect of every a d m i r e r of m a n l y worth. W i t h pleasure we quote t h e following ( t h e italics o u r s ) : We feel a very deep interest in the Grand Lodge of California. It is on the Pacificshore, as ours is on the Atlantic, and though a continent separates us, yet the Craft is one great fraternity. It is therefore of great moment that the fundamental and unchangeable principles, landmarks a n d traditions of freemasonry, should be maintained inviolate. Neither continents nor oceans are barriers to separate the brethren from the love and devotion to their ancient Brotherhood. They cannot weaken the faith, nor impair our obligations. Time is powerless to do either. Space is not more eftective.. The sun at high meridian gives light to laud and seas. So the sun of masonic light is never obscured, and every lodge of the Craft can observe its beauty and glory in its effulgence. The light of freemasonry enables the Craft to learn. The spirit of freemasonry enables the Craft to know. Therefore, as that light is pure, brilliant with t r u t h , it will so show the path to the brethren that all error, schism, discord and dissensions will be avoided as the transmission of the essential landmarks are carried from the past to the future.

To the s e n t i m e n t s of t h e subjoined we unreservedly c o n s e n t : We believe that toleration of error is one of its most effective supports. We believe that a conviction that error exists and is asserting itself needs the affirmance of the existing error, as error. We believe that the virtue of moral courage should never hesitate so as to proclaim the true character of the error. We believe that in freemasonry courage for the right is the best weapon to destroy error. The Grand Lodge which hesitates in such cases abandons its character a n d b e comes the efficient agent to propagate the wrong. In our own household an e n e m y cannot be tolerated. Courage to assert, courage to controvert,and courage to t r i u m p h are forces that calm discretion only needs. Then harmony comes, with healing on itswings, to soothe and to satisfy.

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w h a t m a s o n r y expects as t h e sovereign q u a l i t y of its m e m b e r s , and t h e y w h o do n o t cultivate i t with s t e a d y care generally fail to establish a c h a r a c t e r consistent with t h e p r i n c i p l e s t h e y profess. N e a r t h e close of t h e r e v i e w of Illinois, in a l l u d i n g to Bro. EOBBINS,

he says: Our brother complains that we are too affectionate! Well, the fraternal ÂŤpiril sometimes overflows the limit of theieWer. We will not offer our " farewell salutations" to our dear brother till he lets us out of the stocks he is preparing for us. What with Bro. DRUMMO.N'D'S, of Maine, "flail," and Bro. VINCII.'S, of Missouri, "flail," and B'ro. BOBBINS' "stocks," we are not dismayed.

Our Proceedings for 1890 receive a s h o r t i s h b u t fraternal notice. To Massachusetts h e gives over fifteen pages, mainly devoted to defending' t h e claim of P e n n s y l v a n i a a g a i n s t t h a t of t h e former as to t h e first e s t a b l i s h m e n t of freemasonry w i t h i n its borders, .â&#x20AC;˘i.nd, since on t h e p a r t of some of t h e advocates, n o t a b l y of one of Massachusetts, t h e r e is evidence of b i t t e r n e s s in t h e i n t e r e s t of fraternal peace, we m a k e bold to r e c o m m e n d t h a t both sides t a k e a rest for two years, cons i d e r a t e l y review w h a t e v e r of e v i d e n c e t h e y h a v e or may gather in t h e interval, t h e n publish i t and leave t h e decision to t h e G r a n d Lodges of t h e U n i t e d States, the finding of t h e majority to be final. W e close w i t h the following extract, t o u c h i n g Masonic H o m e s : We t h i n k t h a t a " Masonic Home," as an institution established by and governed by, and supported by a Grand Lodge, is of doubtful positive benefit. The very raan-agement involves questions that may, u n d e r some circumstances, produce complications. Wo d o u b t if it is a subject over which the Grand Lodge can best maintain final or complete a u t h o r i t y . JIasonic schools, homes, a n d kindred establishments seem to , us to be o u t of t h e province of Grand Lodge duties. We do not object to such institut i o n s ; far from i t ; our present t h o u g h t is that Grand Lodges are not best qualified to u n d e r t a k e their management and provide for t h e i r support and maintenance. We have in Philadelphia a Masonic Home. I t is n o t under the control or governm e n t of our Grand Lodge. Subordinate lodges contribute of their funds such sums as each lodge sees proper. The real manager of this Home, the lite and spirit of its establishment and government, is our distinguished brother, Past Master General Louis WAGNER. Of all men, no o n e could be better qualified by his energy, ability, masters h i p of detail, sound sense, quick appreciation of the positive necessities, the anticipation of its needs, his wonderful skill in administration, and the successful results he has attained, t h a n Bro. General WAGNER has shown in the establishment and managem e n t of the old men's home. The success reached grows out of the fact that it is conducted by what migbt be called voluutarj' efforts u n d e r a most sagacious official head a n d manager. In a word, from our own experience a t least, we rather incline to the separation of such institutions from t h e control of Grand Lodges. A Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons cannot, as we believe, assume to perform any duties that are not w i t h i n those strictly defined by the landmarks of freemasonry. I t is freemasonry only, a n d its laws, usages, traditions and customs, its " work " and the maintenance of authority, t h a t demarks the powers of Grand Lodges. Anyhow, we wish success to all such agencies for the benefit of those who are undoubtedly worthy of the care they need and are unable otherwise to obtain.

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•of the kind, but from its funds grant pecuniary aid to brothers or their •widows and orphans, when lodges cannot supply their rleeds. In our •own judgment such should be the rule in future, and such it will be if •masons will learn what has resulted from the establishment of Masonic Homes in other jurisdictions.

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One hundred arid fourteenth annual, Anderson, December 9-10,1890. Two special communications of Grand Lodge were held before the :annual — the first to dedicate a lodge room, and the second to lay the •corner-stone of a federal building. Grand Master B. F. DIVVER, M . D., j)residing on both occasions. Grand Master DIVVER delivered a well-planned, practical address. After some pleasing introductory remarks, he reported the state of the •Order as follows: I am gratified to report, that in tliis jurisdiction masonry has taken no step backward during the pa.it year. Our lodges are taking a deeper interest in the work of the •Order than I have ever witnessed among them, and although a larger number of candidates have been admitted into the Order t h a n ever before in the same length of time, :yet I find t h a t the outer door has been more closely guarded and only good material allowed to enter. I also find that there is a disposition among the brethren to have 'better lodge rooms, making them brighter and more comfortable, and their meetings sare pleasanter a n d more social.

He expressed lively gratification at the change, especially in respect to greater sociality on the occasion of lodge meetings, and in cheerful •words recommended a still greater advance in cultivating the social element, by giving due attention to conferring degrees, followed by " some .good lively talks and lectures by the brethren in a social, pleasant style," .and at times having served refreshments of an inexpensive kind, such .as would characterize a family picnic. He further advised the brethren to leave all mere personal business outside the lodge, in order that they •could feel at home, and meet and part as would become craftsmen. In olden times, masons were far more social at their gatherings than now, and then,.too,.the ties of brotherhood were more firmly maintained, •charity, in the broadest sense of the word, was often exhibited, and the •oneness of a lodge everywhere noted." Brethren then took time to go to a lodge meeting, remained till every labor was ended, and parted with hearts full of respect for each other and the Institution. Their example Kiould be followed with individual profit and general prosperity. Let the trial be made, and .the result will astonish even the most incredulous brother. To one lodge a dispensation was granted to lay the corner-stone of a •church, and to another .to lay the corner-stone of its new hall. Dispensations were .granted to form and open three new lodges. Special dispensations .authorized Deputy District Grand Masters to dedi-

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c.ate the new halls oi four lodges. Special dispenisations for other purposes were granted. Their foreign relation.s were reported to be fraternal, and he remarked that the "Cerneau heres.v" had not appeared in that jurisdiction, and trusted it never would. The few decisions he had been called on to make were dispo.sed of by referring inquirers to their Constitution and Dige.st. It was his sad duty to announce the death of Bro. W. A. D. GAILL.ARD,. Past Grand Senior Deacon, whose worth and devotion to masonry he praised in warm, fraternal words. It appears from his remarks that Past Grand Masters in that jurisdiction can participate in the work at Grand Communications,but must doso at their own expense and then not enjoy the privilege of voting.. This he thought wrong, since they did not attend the annual communications, and therefore Grand Lodge was deprived of the benefit which might be derived from their knowledge and experience. He suggested the consideration of the matter and that some arrangement be made by which they might regularly attend the yearly communications. In a supplemental address he announced the death of their SeniorGrand Warden, Bro. A. DOTY, which happened only twelve days before the Grand Communication. His beautiful eulogy will enshrine the memory of the departed brother in the memory of the fraternit}'. Tlie Junior Grand Warden also bore testimony to the high character of the deceased. Resolutions recognizing the Grand Lodge of North Dakota and providing for an exchange of representatives were adopted. Reports from the District Deputy Grand Masters of seven of the ten districts were presented, from which it appears that no one had visited all the lodges of-his district, various reasons being assigned for the failure.. Honor will prompt some men to perform the duties, however onerous,, which they have assumed, but the majority will only prove diligent wlieu induced to labor in expectation of fair compensation for services renderedA resolution was adopted that a committee of ten â&#x20AC;&#x201D; one from each masonic districtâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;be appointed to consider and report at the next annual communication upon the matter of providing a Masonic Orphanage " for the needy orphan children of deceased masons." A committee of three was appointed to procure a suitable jewel and present the same to the retiring Grand Master, R. F. DIVVER, at the next annual communication. A preamble and resolution, expressive of the sense of Grand Lodge on the loss to the fraternity by the death of Bro. A. DOTY, Senior Grand Warden, were presented and adopted. The Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary were authorized, when, necessary, to borrow money to meet liabilities of Grand Lodge, but the: sum not to exceed the sum of $500.00.

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Gratid MasleT decidefd that it was not necessary for an applicant for advancement to make a'pplication by letter, nor necessary for such application to be referred to a committee and lie over one month. Bro, CHAKLSS BCSGLESBY presented as usual an interesting Report on Correspondence. Our Proceedings for 1890 received fraternal notice^ The substitution, of an E for I in his name was a typographical blunder, but not discovered till too late to make the proper correction.

SOUTH DAKOTA. â&#x20AC;˘Seventeenth annual, Watertown, June 9-10, 1891. . â&#x20AC;˘Grand Master THEODORE D. KANOUSE delivered a short, pithy ad'dness, containing timely warnings, which should not be forgotten by the fraternity of that jurisdiction. He reported that peace and harmony ihad prevailed, and with hardly an exception their lodges were prosperous. Since many of the brethren were allied to some of the benevolent societies in the State, he thought there might be cause for alarm lest they might "forget the distinguishing feature" of masonry, "and mistaking increase in lodges and membership for real prosperity, begin, unwittingly, a recruiting crusade." To counteract any such tendency he besought the brethren to remember that he who was not at first a mason in heart was an unfit stone for the temple. After some further remarks in support of his position, he concluded this part of the address as follows: ^ J h e work of reformation is a grand one, and we owe it to ourselves to he in t h e front ranlis of those who,are striving to raise the fallen a n d to cheer the"faint. But ours is n o t a reformatory institution. I t is rather a clustering of men ahout a magnet { masonry) who were en rapport w\i\i it, prior to entering its doors. Though not a n o t h e r mason should ever he made, we should guard o u r doors securely against those w h o seek to wear our badges for mercenary purposes, a n d whose daily lives of dehauchery, profanity and vulgarity, give the lie to their professions ot faith i n the tenets for o u r Craft.

Of the questions sent up and answered there was only one that could not have been determined by reference to the Constitution and By-Laws of Grand Lodge. The excepted case was in substance this: Charges having been tiled against delinquent brethren on the 13th of April, the AVorshipful Master set the trial for the 11th of May, and objection having been made that thirty days would not elapse between those dates, he overruled the objection on the ground that since they could hold but one regular meeting a month, "thirty days meant from one regular meeting to another." Grand Master KANOUSE approved his ruling, but as a similar case might arise he suggested that Grand Lodge should confirm the ruling, or otherwise dispose of- it. The ruling was referred to the Committee an Jurisprudence, who approved of it in their report, which was adopted by Grand Lodge.

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W h e n e v e r justified b y circumstances special dispensations were freely granted, b u t none of such a k i n d as would require t h e consideration of G r a n d Lodge. By invitation a n d assisted by b r e t h r e n , h e laid tlie corner-stone of a c h u r c h . G r a n d Master KANOUSE a n n o u n c e d t h e death of Past Grand Master GEORGE H . H A N D . T h e funeral ceremonies were given in charge t o P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r W I L L I A M BLATT. On t h a t solemn occasion t h e r e was a large a t t e n d a n c e of G r a n d Officers a n d b r e t h r e n . E v e r y t h i n g was happily c o n d u c t e d , a n d in a c k n o w l e d g m e n t a beautiful letter was addressed to G r a n d Lodge by M r s . H A N D and family. In fraternal language G r a n d Master K A N O U S E recorded t h e high esteem in w h i c h Bro. H A N D was h e l d b y t h e fraternity t h r o u g h o u t t h e jurisdiction. Bro. H A N D , whose p o r t r a i t is frontispiece to t h e Proceedings, was G r a n d Master of Masons in Dakota d u r i n g four consecutive years, a n d greatly a i d e d in laying t h e strong foundations upon which masonry n o w solidly s t a n d s in b o t h of t h e Dakotas. I n civil life h e was no less useful a n d d i s t i n g u i s h e d t h a n in m a s o n r y . As t h e h e a d of a family and a Christian h i s life was an e x a m p l e w o r t h y of i m i t a t i o n by h i s surviving b r e t h r e n . G r a n d Master KANOUSE r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t a m o n u m e n t b e erected t o p e r p e t u a t e t h e m e m o r y of t h e deceased. A resolution was reported b)' t h e C o m m i t t e e on Memorial, w h o approved t h a t proposition a n d a d v i s e d t h a t a committee of t h r e e be a p p o i n t e d to carry it into eft'ect. T h e i r r e p o r t was adopted a n d a c o m m i t t e e appointed. G r a n d Secretary CHARLES T . M C C O Y presented a valuable report. By order of t h e G r a n d Master h e issued dispensations to form and open four new lodges. H e reported t h a t for t h e s i x t h consecutive time all of t h e c o n s t i t u e n t lodges h a d m a d e t h e i r r e t u r n s a n d p a i d t h e a m o u n t s due Grand Lodge, xis required by its By-Laws. W e h o p e o u r Secretaries will note t h i s fact a n d endeavor in future to i m i t a t e t h e e x a m p l e . Bro. McCov presented to G r a n d Lodge a life-size picture of P a s t G r a n d Master H A N D as a t o k e n of h i s appreciation of t h e worth of t h e deceased, w i t h w h o m he h a d b e e n acquainted for t h r e e and tw-enty years. H e also suggested t h a t each Past G r a n d Master be requested to furnish a cabinet p h o t o g r a p h a n d t h a t they be k e p t in w h a t should be k n o w n as t h e G r a n d Lodge A l b u m . H i s suggestion was endorsed by t h e C o m m i t t e e on t h e Address, who r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t he be instructed t o p r o c u r e an a l b u m " a n d e n d e a v o r to procure t h e pictures of all P a s t G r a n d Officers;" t h e i r report was adopted. T h e G r a n d Lecturer r e p o r t e d t h a t he h a d held schools of i n s t r u c t i o n in t w e n t y lodges, a t which eight o t h e r lodges were represented, a n d t h u s t w e n t y - e i g h t lodges h a d t h e benefit of instruction. H e reported t h a t several o t h e r lodges desired instruction, b u t felt unable to afford t h e expense. T h e C o m m i t t e e on Ritual s u b m i t t e d a report t h a t was adopted, cont a i n i n g t h e following;

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We believe and recommend that the Grand Lecturer be paid by the Grand Lodge, thus enabling h i m to visit all t h e lodges in t h e jurisdiction, w h e t h e r they are able to stand the expense of schools or not. The necessity for a uniformity of work must be apparent to all, and with this object in view we again earnestly recommend the Grand Lodge to appropriate at least $.500.00 the coming year to the Grand Lecturer as h i s salary a n d expenses, and that he be required to visit at least thirty lodges, giving two days school to each.

If this is carried into effect, as it will undoubtedly be, the poorer as well as other lodges will receive the benefit of instruction in the private work. The Committee on Obituaries reported the death of thirty-eight brethren, bereaving as many families and lessening the membership of twenty-seven lodges, and urged the fraternity to see that the virtuous widow or daughter of a mason should not want a friend, and that no orphan should want "a friend to warn when danger was (is) near." The Committee on Correspondence, in a report, recommended that Grand Lodge recognize the Grand Lodge of Tasmania, but not that of New Zealand. The report was adopted. The Report on Correspondence was presented by Bro. WILLIAM BLATT, Past Grand Master. It embraces reviews of 'the Proceedings of fifty-five Grand Lodges. In the review of Illinois he speaks of Cerneau legislation, and then remarks: The Grand Lodge being a supreme masouic power, a power absolute, possesses all t h e rights she desires to arrogate to herself or to exercise. If this power is denied, the whole foundation upon which the Grand Lodge system rests must fall to the ground. If she possesses these rights, as we believe she does, then there can be but one o t h e ^ question. Was it right and politic to exercise it? Ohio a n d Iowa did this too late. Massachusetts and others, by timely action, escaped the storm. We were of the EOBBINS school in this matter u n t i l the danger threatened. Extreme cases require extreme measures, and we believe that the cause fully justified the means, and that the Grand Lodge in question did not step one iota beyond legal masonic bounds. We believe, further in blind loyalty to the Grand Lodge as the first duty of every mason and by lawful means only, and within the body itself endeavor to right real or apparent wrongs. Right ever has and ultimately always will prevail.

In his notice of Kansas (1890) he takes us to task for a statement in our report, advising the recognition of the Grand Lodge of North Dakota. Had Bro. BLATT turned to the general Report on Correspondence he would have found under Dakota that the time of the organization of that Grand Lodge was correctly stated. He invited us to read their Proceedings of 1889 over again. That, for want of time, we cannot do, because we are engaged in work of more importance to our own Grand Lodge and that of North Dakota. We are glad to note that he favors the bestowment of charity individually and at the homes of the recipients. Under Washington for 1890, he quotes Bro. ZIEGLER'S remark, " that he is an American by choice and not accident," and that " h e believes in the pure system of freemasonry, as handed down to us by our fathers," and comments thus:

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We never expected this from you, Bro. Z. What is it that has been handed down to us in masonry? What is there alike in the masonry of to-day and that of even a century ago? We know of nothing, nothing at all, except the principles of the Institution, which can never be altered or amended, as they are principles that have existed from the dawn of the world, and which masonry has simply helped to force into recognition. But as to the internal and external government of the Craft, its esotery, they hiive changed, are changing and ought to change, in fact must change, as enlightenment and civilization advances. While we do not favor the somewhat autocratic system of the .Scottish Rite in the U. S., it is still better, more democratically masonic than the unquestionable autocratic masonry of Europe. Both PIKE and PAI.MEK are men compared with kings, emperors and princes of the royal blood. Dare the masons •of Europe do aught but what is sanctioned by them? We must be pardoned, though •also of foreign birth, in our haughty pride of American freemasonry. Just think of it, Bro. Z., fifty-two of fiftysix signatures of that greatest of documents, the Declaration •of Independence, were written by masons! We therefore love masonry, and above all American masonry, as the latter has been the chief factor in .the exemplification of that loftiest of principles, the equality of man. We are permitted to enjoy this equality, hence our enthusiasm. We would be permitted to enjoy the same nowhere else upon GOD'S broad foot-stool. Aye, Bro. B., some c h a n g e s are y e t to be m a d e , not in principles, b u t t h e m e t h o d s of t h e i r applications, before we can truthfully assert t h a t m a s o n r y is free.

TENNESSEE. S e v e n t y - s e v e n t h a n n u a l , Nashville, J a n u a r y 2S-^29, 1891. By reason of t h e d e a t h of G r a n d Master BENJAMIN F . HALI>ER, t h e duties of t h a t office devolved on D e p u t j ' Grand Master WILLIAM S . SMITH. Bro. HALI.ER was a noble m a n a n d a t r u e ma.son. His life was prolonged only t h r e e m o n t h s after installation, b u t dui-ing t h a t short period he m a i n t a i n e d t h e high r e p u t a t i o n h e h a d won as a faithful laborer a n d leader in o t h e r masonic organizations. Acting G r a n d Master SMITH reported t h e official acts of his predecessor, a n d t h e n proceeded to r e c o u n t his own, after a becoming eulogj' on t h e deceased. By his deputies the officers of t h r e e lodges were installed, t h e cornerstones of two c h u r c h e s laid, a n d a masonic hall dedicated. Fifteen special dispensations were granted to authorize t h e election or installation, or b o t h , of lodge officers. Several petitions were refused, and notably one for permission to lay the corner-stone of an iron foundry, because it was n o t a public enterprise. G r a n d IMaster S.MITH m a d e official visits to t w e n t y lodges. H e laid t h e corner-stones of a new masonic hall, a college a n d a m o n u m e n t , and dedicated two halls. H e also conferred the third degree in n i n e lodges, a n d granted dispensations to form and open three new lodges. His rulings were adopted by G r a n d Lodge, though some of t h e m were n o t approved by t h e Committee on J u r i s p r u d e n c e . G r a n d Master S.MITH formulated a circular letter, a copy of which was sent to each of t h e lodges, urging t h e m to contribute towards t h e coniple-

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tion of t h e H o m e , b u t t h e result h e could not state. H e reported t h a t t h e b u i l d i n g was ready for t h e roof, a n d u r g e d t h e b r e t h r e n to be unceasing in t h e i r efforts till t h e s t r u c t u r e was completed. G r a n d Lodge was inA'ited to visit t h e H o m e ; t h e invitation was accepted. A G r a n d Lodge of Sorrow was convened on t h e m o r n i n g of t h e sec.ond day of t h e session, in memory of G r a n d Master BENJAMIN F . H A I X E R . R e m a r k s were made by several p r o m i n e n t b r e t h r e n ; a biographical .sketch was presented a n d p r o p e r steps t a k e n to c o m m e m o r a t e his life .as a Christian mason. I n accordance with the recommendation of t h e C o m m i t t e e on Dispensations, charters were granted to eight lodges, one c o n t i n u e d U. D., :and dispensations were granted to form and open n i n e new lodges. T h e r e a d e r will observe t h a t masonry in Tennessee is growing q u i t e as fast as in neighboring jurisdictions. Touching t h e completion of t h e H o m e t h i s resolution was a d o p t e d : Resnlved, That the representative of each and every subordinate lodge in this juris-diction be earnestly requested to bring the completion of the Widows' a n d Orphans' Home before his lodge, and use every effort in his power to induce every member of .Jiis lodge to contribute twenty-five cents for tbe completion of the Home, and that the Tu^l-bers be notified to attend a meeting to be called for that purpose.

T h e Report on Correspondence was prepared b y Bro. G E O . C . CONOE. The Proceedings reviewed are those of 1889 a n d 1890, all of w h i c h we h a v e noticed in our reports of 1890 a n d 1891. T h e Proceedings of o u r Grand Lodge for 1890 are reviewed. By waj' of an introduction to extracts from t h e r e p o r t of our Com•mittee on Chartered Lodges, he gravely says: Here is a pretty kettle of fish, indeed ! How does our dear Bro. BROWN explain -such blundering in that noble commonwealth of schools, school houses, school ma'ams and things? Stand up, Bro. JOHN, and tell your brethren of benighted Ten'^ossee how it all came about. Our Grand Secretary makes no such complaints of Tennessee -country lodges. Since we were not t h e a u t h o r of t h e report we m i g h t well decline to .answer, b u t as Bro. GEORGE is serious in all cases, we for t h e m a n s w e r : T h e greater n u m b e r of immigrants to this c o m m o n w e a l t h had n o t t h e benefit of our magnificent school system, nor t h e genial discipline of our •" school m a r m s " and, school masters before becoming m a s o n s ; it will not seem strange to his enlightened inind, t h a t errors — glaring errors — in t h e r e p o r t s of some of our Secretaries sometimes appear. W e beg h i m not to forget t h a t t h e report to which h e referred, was greatly improved by t h a t of t h e following year. T h e r e m a r k t h a t their G r a n d Secretar}' " m a k e s no such complaints •of Tennessee countrj' lodges," is correct, for n e i t h e r h e nor a n y committ e e r e p o r t o n t h e r e t u r n s of chartered lodges. Do you see, Bro. Argus? Again, in relation to " P r o h i b i t i o n , " he discants as follows: Kansas is a remarkably pure and moral State, no doubt, and yet we are prone to ;admit that there is a heap of human nature in man the world over. The writer voted ifor prohibition when it became a square issue in Tennessee, b u t he is not so fierce in i i s opposition to intoxicants as to injure the cause of temperance, which is dear to his

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heart, by intemperate denunciation of those brethren who occasionally err. As a ruleliquor dealers are denied admission to Tennessee lodges, b u t members dealing i n l i q u o r are n o t so easily expelled here as they are in Kansas. We pity the brother whose appetite seeks a gratification in intoxicants; and there are thousands of good brethren d i s eased in that way. GOD knows we would save rather t h a n destroy him. Expulsion m i g h t gratify our prejudices, and be a boast of our discipline, b u t it m i g h t eternallj^ mortify and r u i n t h e erring brother. Could we see what is best as easily as Bro. BROWN: seems to see it. we, too, might cast into utter darkness every brother t h a t engages in the " cursing business." Our intellect staggers in presence of the awful problem, and we c o n t i n u e to labor,pray and hope. Bear with us all, dear BROWN! Up yonder wewill understand each other better, and there we will k n o w w h a t is best. W e l l , W o r s h i p f u l B r o t h e r , w h e r e a r e y o u u p o n t h e e v i l w h i c h of alL o t h e r s is m o s t d a m a g i n g to f r e e m a s o n r y ? F o r or a g a i n s t p r o h i b i t i o n ? T o his r e p o r t there are a p p e n d e d several essays u p o n topics n o w before t h e Craft. W e s e l e c t t h e following: "BARNACLES" OF FREEMASONRY.

A few of t h e Annuals contain brief allusion to the barnacles t h a t are fastening themselves on to t h e venerable fraternity of freemasonry, and these allusions are Kenerally of a pleasantly-sarcastic nature. These barnacles are social societies which require masonic membership to render applicants eligible. Three of these are the ''Owls"' and "Veiled Prophets," w h i c h require one to be a Master Mason to '-e eligible; t h e other is the "Mystic Shrine," which requires that the applicant be either a K u i g h t Templar or a thirty-two-degree mason. The sum of the sentiment, however, is condemnatory of these side-shows. So far as t h e requirement of masonic knowledge, as a prerequisite to admission into these societies goes, our fraternity is not concerned. A bank might so organize, or a circus, and masonry could n o t interfere, b u t the mere requirement of masonic k n o w l edge as a prerequisite is not all that is asked. These societies ask that they shall be admitted to the use of our lodge rooms. How does that effect us in Tennessee? If our brethren organize social societies, and confine these societies to masons only,, and conduct these societies with a proper regard for decency, dignity, and morality, it would be u n k i n d to exclude t h e m from our lodge-rooms. But if these societies are devoted to intemperance and excess, to orgies that bring our fraternity into the c o n t e m p t of the world, we unhesitatingly say, bar t h e doors against them. And this, the w r i t e r , says, while holding the position of Chief of the Shriners in Tennessee. Positively there is need for the development of the social features of freemasonry. Our lodge-roorns are not generally attractive to a large part of society who require recreation and social pleasures. The sombre and dreary methods t h a t prevail in a majority of the city lodges leave the chairs empty, and limits the numbers in attendance to a small contingent outside of the officers and floor-workers. It is true that the properidea of 'â&#x20AC;˘'refreshments" has been lost, because of the intemperance indulged during refreshment in the early days of freemasonry in America ; and even at this day in many places in England, and especially in Scotland, refreshment is not now attempted,, as it should be, and the social feature lives no longer in our lodges. This grave blunder has led to t h e creation of the so-called barnacles, and these barnacles are going into excesses. The social feature should be restored to onr lodges. Especially in our country lodges, to a t t e n d which the brethren have to ride many miles, refreshments might be profitably and pleasantly served, at least once a quarter, if not once a month. The writer recalls t h e bringing in of the tables and the opening of baskets, on the occasion of his official visit to our lodge in Jasper, and he recalls it with the pleasantest feelings.. So, too, in o u r city lodges. A trifle spent for refreshments once a month would be like u n t o bread cast upon the water; it would be returned increased one h u n d r e d foldLet us not make war on the barnacles, but in this way let us restore the social features to the communications of o u r lodges, and eschewing everything like excess, makethese meetings occasions of real pleasure, as well as instruction and edification.

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How delightful for wife and daughter to be looking forward with pleasure to thefilling of a basket with good things for father to take with him to the lodge at the nextmeeting. And who can estimate the sociability of "calling off" to sit down a r o u n d the contents of these baskets and restore theagapae of the earlier days of the fraternity. What lodge, in city or country, will introduce this delightful custom? L A N D M A R K S , A N D T H E BODY OF M A S O N R Y .

I he Annuals abound in allusions to the " Ancient Landmarks " and to the " Body of' Masonry," and the varieties of opinion regarding what these really are, is positively amusing. One thinks it tumbles over an ill-set landmark to bury a non-aflfiliate; a n o t h e r ' sees a deep scar cut into the fair body of masonry in sending a mason back to his lodge membership when Grand Lodge decides that the action of the subordinate was nulland void by which he was expelled; and another cries outagainst that cruel desecration of masonic rights that denies a visitor admission to a lodge just because ONE m e m b e r objects. Alas! 'Tis confusion worse confounded. We have serious doubts whether a convention of masons, made u p of representatives from all the Grand Lodges, could agree as to what constitute the ancient l a n d marks, or as to w h a t is really meant by the phrase, body of masonry. Certainly a convention called for t h a t purpose would hold numerous and declamatory sessions. We gladly a d m i t that there are a number of landmarks that should not be overturned for any present or future legislation or customs. And these are clear to o u r m i n d . But there are a n u m b e r of so-called landmarks that are merely regulations, a n d are to^ be observed or not, as the Grand Lodges, in their wisdom, may decide. This should be understood by all freemasons. There is a wearisome twang to the persistent assumptions, by several eloquentbrethren, that allgood emanates from the wise decisions of early inventors of regula-tions and rituals. Yes, honor thy fathers, brethren of the mystic tie, b u t in h o n o r i n g them, do not dishonor yourselves. If light and knowledge have increased with t h e passing of centuries let us not restore our hoodwinks and unwisely close o u r ears tothe words of wisdom. Let us act as rational in masonry as we act in all other relationsof life. As a boy we frequently heard preachers declare, with a t h u m p on the Sacred Book, â&#x20AC;˘ that every word from cover to cover was inspired, and that he WAS an infidel w h o ques-tioned the dogma. That was forty years ago. Now see what scholars have shown to be spurious in the Textus Recrptus. Turn the leaves of recent translations, and behold t h e omissions. Take up TISHENDORF'S comparisons with his great discovery, the S i n a i t i c Manuscript, of the New Testament. Do these discoveries weaken our faith in the genuineness of the remainder? By no means. Even so do we desire to see the volume of landmarks purged of all spuriousness;. the chaff blown out of the wheat, the quartz all wasbed away from the pure gold. T h u s purified oh all sides, we will stand by the landmarks which our fathers set up, and will modify or repeal regulations as our reason and wisdom may dictate. And if this is tobe condemned because " modern," or to be stigmatized because it is the exercise of inalienable rights, we will bear and forbear, while praying for the enlightenment of those who persistently sit in darkness and in the shadow of a great delusion. The diversity of the rituals of England, Scotland, Ireland, France, Germany, t h e * United States, and her sister over the lakes, forbid those who know the rituals writing or speaking the nonsense about landmarks alluded to herein, as found in the Annualsof Grand Lodges for 1890.

In the main we agree with the sentiments of the foregoing quotations,especially those relating to the socialities of freemasonry, and hope the day is not far away when they will characterize the Order wherever dispersed. Landmarks! Yes, there are some upon which most Grand Lodges-agree, but more that are not respected. So it has oeen, and so we think". it will be, till masonry ceases to exist with all human institutions.

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TEXAS. Fifty-fifth annual, Houston, December 9-11, 1891. The address of Grand Master A. S. RICHARDSON includes a variety of topics, and covers twenty-nine pages. Opening somewhat in the way usual now-a-days, he reported the death of Past Grand Masters GEORGE W. VAN VLECK and WILLIAM STEDJIAN, whose masonic worth he records

in words of warm appreciation. They were, he said,'' the last living links between the Texas of the fathers and the Texas of to-day." jSText followed abstracts from the reports of thirty-eight of the fiftyfour District Deputy Grand Masters, from which it appears that they had been about as active and accomplished about as much as the average of .such officials. In some jurisdictions the District Deputy Grand Masters perform much valuable labor and thus help push on the car of progress, while in others they seem to add little to the welfare of the Order. Grand Master granted dispensations as follows: twelve to form and open new lodges, four to permit public installations, twenty to lay corner.stones and some others authorizing the sale of disused lodge property, change of location to continue work interrupted by fire, and in one instance to authorize the dedication of a lodge in public. Pic reported thirty-six decisions, five of which were modified by the Committee on Jurisprudence, and then the whole were adopted. Among the questions often raised and never settled, he mentioned that of the " Divine authenticity of the Holy Scriptures," and after considering the various phases it had assumed and the divergence of learned opinions, he concluded as follows: Hence it would seem to follow t h a t if the Doctors of Divinity themselves, those npon whom the church has devolved the duty of determining the question, have not, with all their profound learning and opportunities of research, been able to agree a m o n g themselves as to the exact text of revelation as originally given, or to protect it from error in translation, it would ill become masonry, which does not profess to be either learned or dogmatic, and which at least gets its Bible from the church, to undertake to prescribe the exact measure of faith required in its contents, and that its full duty to itself and to its membership is discharged when it simply holds its neop h y t e to a belief in a great Creator and father of us all a n d to a recognition of a revelation of His divine will as being embraced within the volume which it lays before him as its great light; with the imposed injunction, however, t h a t whatever doubts he may entertain as to any special feature of that volume he shall, under penalty, keep those doubts to himself, and not by their ventilation seek to unsettle the faith of others.

The following extract contains several germs of truth, which are commended to the careful consideration of our home brethren : There seems a tendency among masons and especially among young masons, to assume that all masonry is limited to t h e brethren of t h e mystic tie a n d that no one is a mason who cannot pronounce the shiboleth of the Order. If the teachings and illustrations of masonry were confined to any one or even to any specific number of the moral attributes such a limitation of its character a n d membership might well be accepted; b u t t h e comprehensiveness of its aims, t h e all-pervading nature of its principles, forbid any such contracted estimate, and as a consequence of its pretensions it is forced to include in its ranks all who a r e actuated by its principles, and to admit

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r t h a t ail masous are not members of lodges or bound by its obligations, no more t h a n i t h a t all members of lodges are masons by t h e mere assumption of masonic vows Or ;.admission within t h e masonic sanctuary. We are surrounded by social a n d benevolent organizations, each more or less •-effective, as their methods are more or less wisely devised. Some have proved to be • enduring a n d have a reputation a n d a following, a record of good deeds a n d an array • of illustrious names, of which they may well be proud. Others uot so fortunate, after . passing through an ephemeral existence, have disappeared. • In either case, however, - such as have been actuated by the true spirit of masonry may, in a sense, claim an • interest In masonry a n d from organized masonry a sympathetic recognition. We claim, and our ritual teaches, the universality of masonry, b u t it is only in the ; sense of t h e universalily of its principles that such a claim can be maintained, a n d in • that sense it may also claim a n antiquity dating back to t h e day when t h e m o r n i n g : stars first sang together and the fiat went forth " l e t there be light." It has pervaded h u m a n i t y in all ages a n d in every clime wherever and whenever the distinction has 1 been recognized between right and wrong. But no h u m a n organization can monopolize it or limit its operations to the membership of its own fold. Its application may be rendered more effective by organized effort, b u t uo organization can prevent the •. individual who is imbued with its principles from giving effect, as occasion m a y present, to the spirit which pervades h i m or the impulse which prompts the kindly act. He who squares his action by its rule, and by his lite and conduct illustrates its . attributes, who along the slippery and uncertain path of life, turns aside to admiuister to the bruised heart or the aching brow upon which misfortune has placed her signet T the magic balm of relief as a mason, though he inay never have trod the chequered " pavement. Or he who administers to the parched tongue or fevered brow the cooling • draught or the soothing touch of sympathy, or who, when faint suspicion floating upon the air taints with doubt, or open-mouthed slander with its venomed tongue stabs a t • an erstwhile fair fame, interposes the gentle veil of charity, is a mason, though h e m a y never have sat beneath the canopy of a lodge room ; or he who, when the world is : shrouded in gloom and whether the storm-king rides upon the blast, or the star gemmed • curtain of niglit. robes her silver queen in glory, goes forth upon his mission of mercy . a n d of charity wherever there is life to be saved or death to be cared for. Such an one requires no patenttoestablish his title to the name of mason, though his lips be sealed by no vow, and the magic talisman of the Craft be to him an unsolved mystery. T h e address of D e p u t y G r a n d Master GEORGE VV. TYLEK fills two pages. H e r e n d e r e d t w o decisions which were endorsed by t h e C o m mittee on J u r i s p r u d e n c e and a d o p t e d b y G r a n d Lodge. He a t t e n d e d t h e semi-centennial a n n i v e r s a r y of a lodge a n d installed its officers. He .said " t h e occasion was a r e u n i o n of old masons a n d old s e t t l e r s , a n d was greatly enjoyed b y all." Several applications were m a d e by lodges for p s r m i t s to s e n d o u t • circulars a s k i n g c o n t r i b u t i o n s from o t h e r lodges, b u t n o n e were g r a n t e d for t h e reason h e did n o t believe i t was t h e i n t e n t i o n of G r a n d

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•" to convert t h e masonic organization of T e x a s into a begging m a c h i n e . " H e very wisely r e m a r k e d , t h a t generally c o n t r i b u t i o n s s h o u l d o n l y ibe asked for on t h e o c c u r r e n c e of some great disaster, citing i n s t a n c e s •where such a course was p r o p e r .

I n t h e case of a lodge he a r g u e d as

iollows: It seems to me that the necessity .should be extreme and the ability of t h e local lodge clearly inadequate, a n d that a plain statement of all the facts and circumstances s u r r o u n d i n g the ca.^e, certified to by the lodge and accompanied with its request, as the deliberate action of the lodge — not simply as the act of a few officers or members — should be transmitted to the Grand Master or his deputy before he should feel warranted in authorizing an appeal to tUe lodges throughout the jurisdiction for relief.

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Our masonic " charity should begin at home," and each lodge should exhaust all itsresources and every effort before appealing to others. My reason for noticing thismatter at such length, is that this idea of begging is growing and will continue togrow. If an evil, it is a growing evil. At all events, the discretion of the Grand Master and his deputy should be hedged about with proper safe-guards and restrictions and the Grand Officer relieved, to some extent at least, of so delicate a responsibility. I n t h e conclusion, h e paid G r a n d Master RICHARDSON a fine a n d deserved comphitient. U p o n t h e report of t h e C o m m i t t e e s on Petitions, charters were voted to fourteen lodges. T h e Committee on Correspondence s u b m i t t e d a special report, which concluded with a resolution deferring t h e recognition of t h e Grand Lodge of New Zealand. T h e r e p o r t was a d o p t e d . T h e Committee on Necrology presented an a d m i r a b l e report, repletewith fraternal reflections a n d k i n d l y a d m o n i t i o n s . T h e Special Committee on Masonry in Mexico presented a report,with resolution, which being of general interest we give e n t i r e : Your committee appointed to inquire into and report upon the condition of freemasonry in Mexico, respectfully report that by reason of ill-health upon the part of the chairman he has been unable to fully discharge the duty imposed upon him. We find, however, that most of the trouble in relation to intercourse with lodgesin our sister republic have grown out of the different systems and theories under which the organizations are formed. There has been no recognized central masonic authority in Mexico, and the doctrine of exclusive territorial jurisdiction has notobtained there,hence in one or two of the States of Mexico there have been established more than one lodge claiming to exercise the powers of a Grand Lodge, and then rival jurisdictions in their attempts to supplant each other and obtain recognition from neighboringjurisdictions have succeeded in having the legality of the entire masonic system in Mexico questioned. Within the last few years, however, there has been a very decided improvementin masonic affairs in Mexico. Most of these rival jurisdictions have settled their differences, and now only on^ masonic authority is recognized. A central Grand Lodge has been organized in the City of Mexico, and the State Grand Lodges are generally sub-milling to its anthorily, and the probability is that all the lodges now worliing in theborder States of Mexico are worlfing under lawful authority, unless it be a lodge or' two chartered in Mexico by Grand Lodges in the United Stales. I thinly, however, that the time has come when the matter of fraternal inter-course between the lodges under our jurisdiction and their neighbors across the Eio Grande may very safely be committed to the lodges interested, as they have the meansand opportunity of examining the authority under which these lodges are held, and are competent under their obligations to pass upon them. We, therefore, recommend the adoption of the following resolution : 1. Resolved, That all resolutions and orders of this Grand Lodge interdicting masonic communication with lodges and masons in Mexico be and are hereby repealed. 2. That it is hereby made the duty of such lodges in Texas as are near to lodges^ in Mexico, in case they desire to hold masonic communication with such lodges, to examine into the authority by which they are held, and in case they find them regular,, to adopt a resolution authorizing visitation and masonic intercourse with such lodge; but in case they have any doubt of the legality of the authority under which such Mexican lodge is held, they shall report the matter, with all the facts in their possession, to the Most Worshipful Grand Master for his opinion, by which they will beguided when received.

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The report was adopted by Grand Lodge. We hope our brethren of 'Texas are not mistaken in the cliaracter of Mexican masonry, that is, ithat it is genuine Craft Masonr)', and that the lodges, both private and 'Grand, are independent of any exterior power. The Report on Correspondence was prepared by our esteemed friend "Bro. THOMAS M . MATTFIEWS. It consists of reports on the Proceedings •of forty-eight American and seven Canadian Grand Lodges, with notices •of those of England and Scotland, of New South Wales and South Australia— fifty-eight in all. It is unnecessary, perhaps, to say that the whole bears the impress ,of candor and a desire to attain the truth Our Proceedings for 1890 receive fraternal notice. Having quoted • our remarks referring him to some suggestions of ours under West Virginia, on the subject of saloon masons, he replies as follows: He there advises " the adoption of a law prohibiting lodges to initiate ( a n d I will a d d afflliating) any person engaged in saloon keeping, or retailing spirituous liquors • of any liind, and another requiring them to try and expel a brother who shall engage in the business after initiation." Add another, that it shall be the imperative duty of the dodge to inform every applicant that such is the law before receiving his petition. Let him know plainly what he may expect, and then there can be even no seemingly just •ground for complaint. Do this and I will not object. It is to the ultra doctrine, " Quit the business, or quit masonry; " to it> retroactive feature, mainly, that I am opposed. Ma-sonry professes not. in any way, to antagonize the civil law. and a m a n should not be misled or deceived. As for myself individually I never have, and I never will, when .one engaged in the sale of, as a beverage, intoxicating liquors, knocks for admission at Tthe door of a lodge where I have a right to be heard, a d m i t him. Nor do I believe there is now a lodge in Texas which will admit such an one. And yet, Texas has no «uch law as obtains in Quebec and some other jurisdictions. While this is so, I am free 'to say that I t h i n k most of the anti-saloon legislation had by the Grand Lodges hereitofore has been intemperate, and to it as such I am opposed, and honestly so.

If the disposition of your lodges on the subject is as you represent— •of which we have no doubt — then why not take the advanced step and by legislation forbid lodges receiving the petition of a dealer in intoxi.cants, and requiring them, if a mason began the business, to expel him, provided he did not, on fair notice, desist. All legislation on the subject by Grand Lodges has, as we look on the matter, only had the welfare of masons, and their widows and chil.dren in view. The position of our Grand Lodge was taken some years before the prohibitory law was adopted, and, by its careful maintenance, our lodges have been spared great expense, grown in numbers, :and annually increase in strength. Dear brother, review the grounds of your belief and see if you cannot agree with us. Having in former reports gone over the ground surveyed by Bro. MATTHEWS, we desi.st from further labor in those fields. So, good-by for ii vear.

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a n d with already lifeless eyes say: "CHRIS., GOD has sent you at this m o m e n t to this lonely place. I am dying. Promise me that you bury me as a mason. There is JI.M, and DICK, and T O M ; they are masons, and will assist you. Will you d o i t , C H R I S . ? " Does Grand Master MANN, or any other Grand Master, believe t h a t I would argue the legality of the act with the dying brother? Not much. I should promise to comply with his dying request, and his soul having taken its flight to yonder heights, tenderly -close his eyes and make preparations for the burial. The general trading store in the .camp would furnish the aprons, ray memory the funeral ritual, and thus would we bury i n ' a lonely grave on the hillside, if possible u n d e r t h e shadow of an evergreen p i n e tree, the last remains of a brother mason. Hundreds of masons in this part of the -country would approve the act, my Grand Master included. We out here are not -sticklers on technicalities; we are broad-minded and big-hearted. With us the spirit -.of masonry counts, and by living up to it we obey the laws laid down by the fathers.

Under the circumstances mentioned, or similar ones, we woulii, if ^present, join you, Bro. CHRIS., in giving a brother masonic burial. But time and space are up, and we say au revoir.

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Ninety-eighth annual, Burlington, June lO-H, 1891. A finely engraved portrait of Grand Master GEORGE W . W I N G adorns the Proceedings. The address of Grand Master is one of those papers which the reader -is inclined to read the second time, and well would it repay a second perusal. After an introduction, replete with thoughtful remarks, he paused to pay fraternal tribute to the memory of four brethren, who during the year bid farewell to earthly scenes and entered on the higher life. His memorials of them needed no supplementary words, and will stand as monuments to recall their worth and services as masons and citizens while the masonic records of Vermont last. Among those who passed .onward was that patriarch, Bro. JOHN B . HOLLENBECK, who reached the extreme age of ninety-nine years three months and thirteen days. His portrait accompanies the sketch of his life. Though frequently asked to shorten the time for receiving and balloting on petitions, he granted but one such request, and that in a case of emergency. Well, such in our opinion are the only cases in which the statutory line should be shortened. District meetings were held in eleven of the twelve districts. The results of those were very satisfactory. The practice was to call such meetings at places where the larger lodges were located, and the entertainment was furnished by the local lodge. He recommended that in future the expense should be borne pro rata by all the lodges in the district, which would enable the District Deputy to call meetings where the interest of the Craft would be best subserved. A resolution to that effect was presented and adopted.

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He suggested that if refreshments were occasionally served at lodge meetings it would enhance the social relations of the members, and •contribute to the. interest of such meetings. Of course, no one would advise that an entertainment should be :given at every meeting of a lodge. .But let one be given at the end of «very quarter; let the refreshments be simple and neatly served as at a family social, and let the wives, children and intimate friends of tlie members be present to enjoy the repast and participate in the converisation, and when possible, let some literary exercises be added, then lodges will receive a new stimulus to a more active life, and the dullness -of routine disappear. Grand Master WING recommended the brethren to study the reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters, and well he might, for they will •enable the reader to understand the real status of masonry in that juris•diction. They will bear comparison with any similar papers. He mentioned as the result of their labors, great improvement in Tthe private work, with promise of greater advancement in future. Two lodges were burned out during the year; one lost everything, eveii records and charter; the other saved its records, charter and part •of its furniture, but since it owned the building, the loss was severely felt. Several questions sent up for decision were disposed of by referring inquirers to the " Digest of Decisions." Since his decisions contained no "new principle or statement," he did not think them of importance •enough to report. The following was his summary of the " Condition of the Rite " : Gathering together the facts reported hy the District Deputies, and the statistics •compiled from the a n n u a l reports of the lodges, we have every reason to congratulate •ourselves upon the condition of the rite in this jurisdiction. The year has been a fairly prosperous one. Peace and harmony prevail among all the lodges, and nothing has occurred to interrupt the fraternal relations existing between this Grand Lodge and our sister Grand Lodges. I desire in this connection, however, to call the attention of the lodges situated upon the boundary line of our State to the necessity of correctly •ascertaining the residence of one presenting a petition for the degrees in their lodge. Investigating committees should be instructed to be particular in their inquiry upon this point, and that the statement in the petition as to this is not conclusive, b u t stands •exactly as any other answer to the interrogatories in the petition. • Careful attention to this matter will obviate all possible complication with those Grand Lodges contiguous to ours. There is also one oihersuggestion that I would like to make, and which seems ^o me proper to be made under this topic. Every lodge has meetings at which there is nothing to do except to transact routine business. Now, if at such meetings or at meetings called specially for that purpose, some member of the lodge would read to the brethren assembled the report of the Committee o n Correspondence, a review of .all the Proceedings of the Grand Lodges with whom we sustain fraternal relations, I am sure the brethren would be interested in the living, vital issues of the day, and that the results would be more reading and thinking masons, and an increased attend.ance at such gatherings.

A resolution was adopted, earnestly requesting all lodges which lield their annual communications in any other month to change their JBy-Laws so that said communication would be held in April.

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I n a c c o r d a n c e with t h e suggestion of G r a n d M a s t e r W I N G , t h e foll o w i n g r e s o l u t i o n was a d o p t e d , to s m o o t h t h e w a y for t h e s e t t l e m e n t of t h e c o n t r o v e r s y between Q u e b e c a n d E n g l a n d : Resolved, T h a t the order of non-intercourse between t h e Grand Lodge of Vermont,, itssubordinates, a n d a l l persons owing allegiance thereto, a n d the Grand Lodge of England, its subordinates, and all persons owing allegiance thereto, as contained in resolutions adopted by this Grand Lodge at its a n n u a l communication, A. L. 5S87, be a n d the same is hereby vacated a n d anulled. On t h e 16th of October, 1890, t h e s e c o n d a n n u a l m e e t i n g of t h e Dist r i c t D e p u t y G r a n d Masters was held in B u r l i n g t o n , B r o . A. A. H A L L , . P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r , p r e s i d i n g . A lodge of M a s t e r M a s o n s was o p e n e d for i n s t r u c t i o n . Bro. D . N . NICHOLSON d e l i v e r e d an e x c e l l e n t addressbefore t h e D e p u t i e s on t h e i r d u t i e s , work, etc. T h e m e e t i n g was closed with s o m e s o u n d advice by t h e p r e s i d i n g officer. Bro. M A R S H 0 . P E R K I N S , P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r , p r e s e n t e d t h e R e p o r t , o n C o r r e s p o n d e n c e , w h i c h is most c r e d i t a b l e to h i m a n d his G r a n d Lodge. I t is composed of r e v i e w s of t h e P r o c e e d i n g s of fifty-two G r a n d Lodges. T h e P r o c e e d i n g s of K a n s a s a r e n o t i n c l u d e d . On t u r n i n g to t h e conclusion of t h e r e p o r t , w e find t h e following: At t h e last call of the printer, May 25th, the Proceedings of West Virginia for 1890> a n d of Kansas a n d Quebec for 1891 have not reached us, a n d we are therefore compelled to close without sight of those Grand Jurisdictions. In this we are disappointed, as we h a d hoped to include every American Grand Lodge with which the Grand Lodgeof Vermont is in correspondence, in our report this year. However, time a n d printers wait for no man, a n d with them we pass on. A n d this, further o n : I t has been gratifying to note the peace a n d harmony, without stagnation, that, has so generally a t t e n d e d our brethren in other homes, a n d t h e marked development of the graces or tenets of the fraternity in nearly every quarter. Now a n d then e n v y and discord have raised their hideous forms, but it is to be hoped that they may soon be trampled in t h e dust, and that misguided brethren, lusting after false gods, may bo brought to behold again the light of true masonic faith. W e l l , Bro. P E R K I N S , we h o p e for b e t t e r luck n e x t year, a n d since weh a v e in f o r m e r r e p o r t s reviewed t h e P r o c e e d i n g s n a m e d in y o u r list, we pass o n to Old V i r g i n i a , w i t h a good-by for t h e y e a r .

VIRGINIA. One h u n d r e d a n d t h i r t e e n t h a n n u a l , R i c h m o n d , D e c e m b e r 9-11,1890' G r a n d M a s t e r ROB. T . CRAIGHILL d e l i v e r e d an a d d r e s s c o v e r i n g onlyfive p a g e s . I t o p e n e d as follows: The close of m y term of offlce finds t h e Grand Jurisdiction in a highly satisfacâ&#x20AC;˘ tory condition. T h e past year has not been an eventful o n e in masonry in Virginia;, it has been marked rather by a quiet a n d orderly progression, like the courses of t h e planets, p r o m o t i n g the glory of GOD and the substantial benefit of m a n k i n d . Whilst peace a n d plenty a n d prosperity have blessed o u r ancient Commonwealth, t h r o u g h o u t h e r broad domain, and unprecedented material development has crowned the hopes a n d efTorts of her people, it is my privilege to give you unqualified assurances that o u r beloved Order is keeping pace with the onward m a r c h ; is building herself up in her most holy faith, and firmly planting her standards wherever her light is needed..

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The loyalty and devotion of the lodges, and their individual members, have made my official duties both light and pleasant during the past year; a n d at this session of the Grand Lodge I descend from my high station and resume my place in the ranlis of the Master Masons of Virginia, with a cheerfulness no less sincere and ready than that with which I assumed the gavel two years ago. With this difference, however, that I c.in now bear testimony to the loving forbearance and goodness of the brethren toward me in all relations and through all gradations of office to the s u m m i t of jurisdictional authority.

Pie issued dispensations to foi-m and open ten new lodges, and thirteen special ones in cases of emergency. He announced that their Masonic Home had been dedicated, and in a year had "tal^en its place among the institutions of that (our) ytate and country." He constituted one lodge and delivered an address at the centennial celebration of another. He issued a prescript "reviving the charter of a lodge and reinstating it to all the rights, privileges, and powers of a regular lodge." In view of a case which came to his knowledge, he was of the opinion that a certificate of the relationship of a female to a Master Mason should not be issued by a brother, but by the formal action of a lodge. Three decisions were reported, which were approved by the committee on the address and then adopted. He announced that no Report on Correspondence would be submitted, owing to the ill-health of the chairman of the committee, Bro. WM. F . DRINKAKD, Past Grand Master. The Board of Governors of the Masonic Home concluded their report with the following recommendations: Your Board of Governors hope that the financial condition of the Grand Lodge is such as to warrant its making a liberal appropriation to the Home, and sincerely trust that it will be made. We also'urge upon the fraternity and the lodges of t h e State to make liberal contributions to this masonic charity, as much money is required for the support of the Home and the early completion of a new building. The capacity of the present buildings is totally inadequate, and must soon be Increased, to enable us to accomplish our object in sustaining a Masonic Home in its true sense â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that is, for the care and protection of the widows and orphans of our deceased brethren, and old and indigent masons. The building should be of sufficient dirnensions to receive from two to three h u n d r e d beneficiaries. The Board of Governors would suggest that the Grand 'Lodge recommend a n d urge upon every lodge in the State to make as liberal appropriations to the Home as their financial condition will warrant, and that each lodge become interested, to at least the a m o u n t of one life membership; also, that J u n e 24th in each year, the festival of St. J o h n the Baptist, be designated as "Masonic Home Day," and that every lodge in this jurisdiction be requested to devote that day to the work of raising funds for the support of the Home, by entertainments, solicitation, donations, or otherwise, as may seem best adapted to the circumstances of the individual lodges.

The Committee on Jurisprudence, on the course to be pursued, reported, and Grand Lodge adopted the following: Your committee do not recommend that t h e 24th day of J u n e , which from time immemorial has been by masons in every clime dedicated to the memory of ST, J O H N the Baptist, shall be set apart as the time when the lodges of this jurisdiction shall

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endeavor to raise t h e needed funds for t h e Masonic H o m e ; b u t they do most emphatically recommend that each lodge be requested annually, at such time and in such m a n n e r as each shall deem best, to endeavor w i t h i n its jurisdiction to raise a fund for t h e e n d o w m e n t a n d support of the Home, a n d that the District Deputy Grand Masters be instructed in their annual visitations, to call t h e attention of the lodges to these recommendations, and to the provision now being made for t h e orphans of deceased brethren, a n d to urge upon the lodges their hearty cooperation.

In accordance with the report of the Committee on Dispensations and Charters, charters were voted to nine lodges and two were continued U. D. Forty-one of the fort3'-four District Deputy Grand Masters sent up reports. Many show a good degree of diligence, some a fair attention to their duties, while the minority did but httle, and the three who neglected to send up reports must be counted as cyphers. The morning session of the second da}' was devoted to an exemplification of the three degrees of masonry, by the Grand Lecturer, assisted by other lecturers and brethren. Instead of a Report on Correspondence, readers will find a well-prepared history of the famous Fredericksburg Lodge, No. 4, by Bro. S. J. QuiNX, Past Master. It fills sixty-six pages, and will prove of great interest to those who desire to be informed of the early history of masonry on this continent, and e.si5ecially in our own country.

WASHIJ^^GTON. Thirty-fourth annual, Seattle, June 9-11,1891. A photograph of JAMES EWEN EDMISTON, now Past Grand Master, is

frontispiece to the Proceedings. Grand Master EDJIISTON, in the opening of his report, said : It gives rae great pleasure to welcome y o u to this our thirty-fourth a n n u a l communication, assembled in the Queen City, by t h e sea. It is with a strange mixture of regret a n d pleasure t h a t I'come u p to this Grand Communication to surrender into your h a n d s the gavel intrusted to me one year ago, * n d to render to you an account of my stewardship. 1 regret t h a t I have not been more efficient in t h e discharge of my official duties, 4ind t h a t I have n o t been able to devote more time to t h e work of this high office. I a m happy to be able to return to you my a u t h o r i t y of Grand Master with a consciousness of t h e fact t h a t peace a n d harmony prevail t h r o u g h o u t t h e entire jurisdiction, and t h a t the Grand Lodge of Washington is at peace with all t h e world.

During the year ten lodges were constituted by his proxies; eight special dispensations were granted to forward the work of lodges; eight dispensations to foriu and open new lodges were issued by his direction, and he laid the corner-stone of a church at a special session of Grand Lodge. Being requested by the Grand Master of Pennsylvania to waive jurisdiction over a person whose petition was before a lodge in that State, but who, while a re.sident of Washington, had been rejected by a lodge therein,

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h e therefore referred t h e request to t h e rejecting lodge, which hy a u n a n i m o u s vote refused to waive jurisdiction. T h e Committee on J u r i s p r u d e n c e dissented from liis ruling in t h a t case, a n d in their r e p o r t gave these r e a s o n s : Under our law a lodge does not acquire perpetual jurisdiction over a caTididate, except geographically. If a candidate applies for the degrees of masonry and is rejected, he may again apply after one year has elapsed. Therefore, the action of the lodge was conclusive only for the period of one year, and it loses jurisdiction over him alto-jether if he gains a residence in any other Grand Lodge jurisdiction. Not so after one oi- more degrees have been conferred on him, for then it is the lodge and not an individmil ihat holds him in subjection. To permit the caprice of one man to hold another in .'Ubjection all over the world and for life without assigning any reason therefor, is not ihe design of masonry. Clearly to our m i n d t h e opinion of t h e committee was right, and h i s r u h n g should not h a v e been approved. B u t G r a n d Lodge t h o u g h t otlierwise and confirmed it. H e reported twelve formal decisions. I n one, he held t h a t a m a n w h o had lost an eye, if t h e reinaining one retained its full power of sigh t could be m a d e a mason. To this t h e said committee objected, b u t were overruled by Grand Lodge. T h e remaining eleven decisions were aiiproved by t h e committee a n d approved b y t h e G r a n d Body. Five lodges were permitted to change their location. Two masonic halls were dedicated, one b y t h e G r a n d Master, and t h e o t h e r by h i s proxy. H e recommended t h a t provision be made by which records of lodges m i g h t be e x a m i n e d each year by a committee of Grand Lodge at its a n n u a l meetings. He expressed t h e conviction t h a t t h e good of t h e O r d e r required it, and gave t h e following r e a s o n s : The doings of lodges in many instances are in violation of oiir Consitution and By-Laws and subversive of the fundamental principles of the fraternity, caused, not from an intention to do wrong, but from a lack of sutiicient knowledge on the part of the officers and members. These misdoings in many cases are necessarily known to the community in which the lodge is situate, and thus the grand old Order is brought into disgrace. Instances sometimes occur in which a member is found guilty of the most heinous offense known to the catalogue of crimes, the commission of which is known to the whole community, his lodge punishes (?) him with a three months' suspension, or perhaps a reprimand, and a few months later he appears in a masonic procession clothed with the emblem of innocence, and thus endorsed by the fraternity, in the face of the astonished gaze of an outraged public. Such cases, indeed, are not frequent, and never come to the attention of this Grand Body except when brought here ou appeal. The interests of the Order would be well protected in this direction if subordinate lodges were required to submit to the Committee on Grievances and Appeals a transcript of its proceedings in every masonic trial. G r a n d Master concluded his address by earnestly e x h o r t i n g t h e b r e t h r e n to be earnest at all times, and on all occasions to m a i n t a i n a t r u e masonic.character, and go forth to perform vigihintly everj' masonic d u t y , a n d t h u s leave t h e p a t h w a y clear for t h e i r successors. Grand Secretary R E E D p r e s e n t e d a l u m i n o u s report. Referring to t h e r e t u r n s of their lodges, h e said: In general the abstracts of returns have been properly made out, the results showing care andcompetency on thepartof lodge Secretaries. In a few instances, however, I am pained to say that worse muddled up returns could hardly be conceived of. It is

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only a question of time, and a short one, too, w h e n a careless, inefHcient Secretary will work the death blow to the lodge. To insure success, the business of the lodge m u s t be conducted upon prompt business principles. No lodge or business can long exist upon mere automatic power without the aid of some well directed mental effort. The Masters of these lodges are not wholly irresponsible for this state of affairs in their lodges, and should not certify to the correctness of t h e returns without a critical examination, and knowing them to be correct. But the a n n u a l reports of a large majority of the lodges show a very healthy degree of prosperity, some of them exceptionally so. The tabulations have not yet been completed by reason of the tardiness of some of the lodge Secretaries, but Ihe net increase in membership during the year will probably reach about 500 members.

Under " Finance," he suggested a reduction of the per capita tax imposed on lodges by Grand Lodge, and recommended " that the tax be reduced to one dollar instead of the two dollars per capita, now existing. This will perhaps raise sufficient revenue to secure the payment of representative expenses, and all salaries and incidental expenses of the Grand Lodge, likely to exist under present regulations." The special Committee on Reports of .Grand Officers, in their report (the majority one) whicVi was adopted, differed from the above recommendation, and suggested a way to dispose of the taxes imposed on the lodges, as follows: f n most all Grand Bodies of masons provision is made for eleemosynary institutions. In this Grand Body n o provision has yet been made, and your committee in VK'W of the handsome increase of the funds, the general prosperity of the Craft in this jurisdiction, and the moral obligation of " B r e t h r e n of the Mystic T i e " to provide for the widows and orphans of o u r jurisdiction, would suggest that a material portion of the funds each year be set aside and loaned at interest until a fund suffieient to undert a k e the erection of a creditable eleemosynary institution in this State be attained.

Upon the report of the Committee on Charters and New Lodges, charters were voted to ten lodges U. D. The Committee on Necrology presented a kindly memorial of the late Bro. JOHN WEBSTER, Past Master and Past Senior Grand Warden of Grand Lodge in 1862, a pioneer in civil and masonic life on the Pacific Slope, who passed away at the age of seventy-five \'ears. Bro. DAVID E . B.\IL\-, Past Grand Master of Nevada, having the privilege of the floor, after some explanatory remarks, presented the following preambles and resolution: WHEREAS, It is the sense of this, the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of t h e State of Washington, that it would tend to the permanent prosperity and welfare of t h e fraternity that a general congress or convocation of Free and Accepted Masons of t h e United States be held, by their representatives duly chosen, not for the purpose of Instituting a General Grand Lodge, nor of centralizing the government of the Craft, b u t for the purpose of a mutual interchange of masonic sentiment and feeling and of fraternal greeting; and WHEREAS, T h e 24th day of J u n e , A. D. 1893, A. L. &893, would, in the opinion of this Grand Lodge, be a nieet and appropriate time, and t h e city of Chicago a fitting place to hold such congress or convocation ; therefore, be it Fesnlved. That a committee of three be appointed by this Grand Lodge whose duty it shall be to correspond with the several Grand Lodges throughout the United States and Territories, earnestly inviting t h e m as soon as practicable to take suitable and appropriate measures to further and insure such congress or convocation and provide for a n attendance at t h e same.

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T h e r e s o l u t i o n was referred to a select c o m m i t t e e of five, w h o subseq u e n t l y s u b m i t t e d t h e following r e p o r t , w h i c h was a d o p t e d : We. your select committee, appointed'to consider the resolution introduced by Bro. BAILY, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Nevada, have carefully considered "the matter, so far as t h e brief t i m e allotted permits, a n d while we are of t h e opinion t h a t great good to the Craft in general might be accomplished by a general convention •of the masonic fraternity, yet inasmuch as Bro. BAHA^'S resolution contains a matter •of great importaaee, n o t to be considered a n d passed hastily, we would hereby recomm e n d t h a t it be postponed until the next annual communication of this Grand Lodge. On t h e second day of t h e c o m m u n i c a t i o n . G r a n d Master EDMLSTON laid t h e corner-stone of t h e m a s o n i c t e m p l e to be erected a t Seattle b y St. J o h n ' s Lodge, N o . 9. Before t h e b e g i n n i n g of t h e c e r e m o n i e s , ( we •copy B r o . K E E D ' S words ) : I n a few well chosen remarks, M.\W.*. jA?rES R. HAYDEN, Past Grand Master, presented to t h e Grand Master, for the occasion, a beautiful and highly polished gavel, the head of which was made of cedar from Mount Lebanon, a n d t h e handle of olive wood i r o m t h e Mount of Olives. The gavel was procured by, a n d m a d e especially for, Bro. ALLEN C. MASON,of Tacoma, while on his recent visit t o Jerusalem. A most pleasing a n d interesting i n c i d e n t occurred a t this time, in the presentat i o n t o M.'.W.-. Grand Master JAMES E . EDMISTON. by Past Master Bro. THDSTEN P. DYER, •of a handsome and beautifully engraved silver trowel. Bro. D Y E R accompanied t h e t o k e n with a p p r o p r i a t e r e m a r k s , to w h i c h O r a n d M a s t e r EDMISTON m a d e a s u i t a b l e r e s p o n s e . On t h e occasion G r a n d O r a t o r , J O S E P H M . TAYI.OB, delivered a n e x c e l l e n t o r a t i o n . T h e R e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e was m a d e by B r o . THOMAS MILBURNE H E E D . T h e Proceedings of all t h e E n g l i s h - s p e a k i n g G r a n d Lodges in N o r t h A m e r i c a , e x c e p t one. N o r t h D a k o t a , receive fraternal a t t e n t i o n . U n d e r " Florida," h e c o m m e n t s on t h e a c t i o n of G r a n d Lodges res p e c t i n g Gerneauism, as follows: It was o u r intention in this report to give to the questions of "Gerneauism " and ^'anti-Cerneauism," a n d all such kindred references, a " w i d e berth," for, to speak plainly, we have believed from t h e beginning — since the promulgation of the " Massachusetts departure " in 1882, that any attempt of Grand Lodges of Symbolic Masonry to legislate upon or to settle differences existing between other rites claiming to be masonic, is totally beyond the realm of their constitutional authority, a n d equal in dogmatical assumption to the " bulls " of the Pope of Rome. In 1884, in giving our views upon this question, we predicted the evil consequences that would follow from the int r o d u c t i o n of this Scottish Rite question into our Grand Lodges for settlement, and from t h e signs of t h e times our worst fears are in a measure being realized. These Bodies are foreign to o u r Grand Lodges or Grand I^odge system of government—are not subject to -our laws, nor indeed can be, nor we to theirs. They ask no settlement of their difTer•ences by Grand Lodges, nor are they seeking to usurp any of t h e powers, privileges or prerogatives of symbolic Grand Lodges, n o t even in the conferring of t h e three symbolic degrees according to their own particular ritual — which they have all practically .abandoned. We say now, as we have on several occasions before, for the sake of peace, .good will a n d prosperity within our own household, t h a t " whatever controversies or -antagonisms t h a t may exist between bodies of a n y rite or pretended rite, n o t directly recognized u n d e r the authority or domination of a symbolic Grand Lodge, must not be iorced into the peaceful realm of a Grand Lodge for settlement." A n d again in t h e review of Illinois, h e does n o t a s s e n t to B r o . K O B Bixs' o p i n i o n t h a t t h e controversy w h i c h h a s arisen over Gerneauism is •" w a r in t h e e m p i r e of high-riteisni," a n d s a y s :

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We can hardly agree with our brother, that the present status of this disgracefuD controversy he refers to is now a " war in the empire of high-riteism," or Scottish EiteMasonry, a rite which we have always held in high respect. If the " war " alluded tohad been kept within the Scottish Rite ranks, or within the purview of its own laws and constituted government, we opine the struggle and contention would long since have ceased but for the meddlesome intervention of some over-wise and ambitious men who have by "hook or crook" cajoled certain Grand Lodges to assume a dictatorship totally beyond the realm of their own powers and constituted authority, vve agree with Bro. ROBBINS that autocratic intervention is downright absurdity, and thespecious arguments used in its support or justification, from a legal or masonic standpoint, are but platitudes of sophistry. We are not vain enough to suppose that our vision penetrates farther into the future than that of other men of ordinary perception and intelligence, but from the first break or departure made by a Grand Lodge from itsown legitimate sphere or domain on this question, we predicted some of the evil consequences that are now occurring. Sottish Rite Masonry, as an organized body, is not assuming in the slightest degree to molest or interfere with Grand Lodges of Symbolic Masonry, that we have been able to discover, any allegation to the contrary notwithstanding ; and now we think it is time for all meddlesome Grand Lodges to call a halt,, as we will now do in our comments on this subject. While C e r n e a u i s m n e i t h e r h a s caused any t r o u b l e i n K a n s a s , n o r is likely to in t h e future, a n d therefore calls for n o legislation on thepart of o u r G r a n d Lodge or o t h e r regular Grand Bodies, we believet h c t t h e G r a n d Bodies of those jurisdictions where it was o b t r u d e d and. i n a u g u r a t e d m e a s u r e s in c o n t r a v e n t i o n of established rites, p u r s u e d thecourse dictated b y self-protection a n d justified b y c i r c u m s t a n c e s ; t h e only exception w e note is t h a t t w o G r a n d Lodges d i d n o t b e g i n action before t h e enem)* h a d e n c a m p e d a n d began to fortify positions w h e r e from to carry on its enterprises in o t h e r parts of those jurisdictions. T h e charge t h a t the G r a n d Lodges alluded to, were incited to action,, or, after it was b e g u n , were p r o m p t e d to continue it, b y t h e G.'. C.'. of t h e A. A. S. Kite, w a s a mistake, as we h a p p e n to know both from corresp o n d e n c e a n d from personal i n t e r v i e w s with h i m . T h e n arises t h e q u e s tion, " W h y d i d those G r a n d Bodies u n d e r t a k e to s t a m p out Cerneauism. in all of its forms? " To p r e v e n t t h e establishment of symbolic lodges, which h a d b e e n t h r e a t e n e d , a n d especially vindicate t h e rule generally recognized, t h a t wherever a G r a n d Body of masons with constituentswas established i n a jurisdiction, n o other similar body h a d a n y right toenter. Tlie A. A. S. Eite, as was well k n o w n , h a d been for years in t h e peaceable occitpation of t h e territory included in t h e several jurisdictions, w h e r e G r a n d Bodies legislated against Cerneauism â&#x20AC;&#x201D; an organization wanting a legitimate foundation â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a n d after being dead for years wasgalvanized into sickly life b y persons w h o sought by c h e a p e n i n g expensesto restore it to h e a l t h and m a k e it t h e rival of t h e former rite. T h e success which has a t t e n d e d t h e effort of t h e propagandists of Cerneauism is not flattering, n o r do t h e o m e n s indicate t h a t their future will be b r i g h t e r t h a n t h e past. I n discussing t h e substance of a quotation from Bro. GEEExt.E.\p of Colorado, t o u c h i n g t h e " i n h e r e n t prerogative " of G r a n d Masters, Bro.. REED says:

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exist now, he can exercise them, right or wrong, and is beyond the reach of, and amenable to no masonic law. The proposition in our judgment is simply absurd. In t h e early history of the Order no mention is made of any such inherent power; and yet, without one single fact to justify the assertion, the dogma is held u p by some as a something of imperishable, not to say immaculate, sanctity in masonry. Did it ever occur to those who advocate this and some other unsupported theories in respect to freemasonry, that they place themselves in the strange attitude of making more " innovations in the body of masonry " than those who adhere to its well established law.s and precepts, believing in the truth of our old time lectures that masonry is a " progressive .science;" that its laws must be in harmony with enlightened reason and adverse to a n y t h i n g approximating intolerance; that its government has been and continues tobe the result of such progressive legislation as has appeared fitting and proper from age to age. And while new beauties and holier conceptions of its divine truths are cease. less in their evolutions, the same grand principles that characterized its rising sun at the early dawn of its existence remains the same and unchangeable.

Just SO. All the prerogatives a Grand Master in Kansas can claim or rightfully exercise, are set forth in the Constitution and By-Laws of the Grand Lodge, and such has been the ruling of several of our Grand Masters. Besides, in the Proceedings of many Grand Lodges, we have observed that a like position has from time to time been taken, and similarrulings made and approved. The reader will search in vain masonic works for anything which squints towards "inherent prerogatives." It is purely an invention of the imagination to justifv' some autocratic innovation, which seeks to shroud with the mists of antiquity an unlawful act. The Constitutions of Grand Masonic Bodies are the resources svhence Grand Officers derive whatever of power they possess and may legally exercise. Masonry has progressed, is progressing, and will progress liereafter if it keeps in the van of great social, civilizing and beneficent orders. For â&#x20AC;˘ proof one need only recur to the history of the Grand Lodge of England as recorded in its transactions from year to year, and to that of New York on this side of the Atlantic; they are not isolated instances which might, be cited, that the social demands of the last half of the century now drawing to a close have had a reflex action on freemasonry, and forced it to make changes and assume duties of which its primitive founders never dreamed, and even brethren of fiftj' years ago did not clearly foresee noranticipate. Masonry, however, has not halted in the back-ground, but true to the inspirations of the age, has stepped to the front, and maintainsits old preeminence among the brotherhoods of humanity. Onward will be its career, notwithstanding the jeremiades and solemn warnings of those who have tugged at the teats of antiquity until the udder is dry,, shrunken and destitute of nutriment, forgetting that meanwhile the world is renewing itself everj' decade, and that modern societ}' requires something more than flesh less skeletons and voiceless mummies to provide for its wants and help it on in the grand march towards the plane of purified,, enlightened humanity. Verily, as BACON said,-" We are the true Antients." Let us not forget the fact, nor ignore the numerous wants which masonry can and is by sacred obligations bound to supply, for we live, and shall live, only as we identify ourselves with the world of our day.

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Kansas Proceedings for 1891, receive fraternal attention. He says he can letter but not sj'llable the name of our then Grand Master, and we stop to help him syllable as well as letter it, POS-TLE-TIIWAITE. In .archaic English Postlewas the word for the modern Apostle; and thwaite .signified land, once covered with wood, but brought into pasture or tillage. Hence originally Apostle's wood, or Apostle's paisture or tilled land. Like other family names in those days it was taken from some town, natural place or particular field or farm. Bro. POSTLETIIW,\ITE can by his name prove that he is of genuine English origin, and by his work that he is an Apostle in the array of the fraternity. Bro. REED objects to two of our Grand Master's decisions; we quote: Decisions Nos. 3 a n d 8 a r e not in harmony with general masonic law, and to our m i n d are objectionable. With very few exceptions all Grand Jurisdictions now require .all business of t h e lodge to be transacted in the Master's degree. A half century ago we believe the reverse of this rule or law obtained; the business, except eonferringthe de. grees, was transacted in perhaps a majority of jurisdictions iu the Entered Apprentice lodge. But we can call to mind no instance even in any business other than that per"taining to t h e Fellow Craft work, to be transacted in a Fellow Craft's lodge. In respect to Decision 8, we think it very objectionable. A masonic lodge, as such, has no business In any procession, funeral, or otherwise not strictly of a masonic char- a c t e r a n d controlled by the lodge. The Crand Master in a n y attempt to grant such -authority, would in our opinion, make a serious and unwarranted departure from a well established law and custom of our time honored fraternity.

Both decisions were endorsed by our Committee on Jurisprudence, and their report was confirmed by the Grand Lodge; No. 3, because it was in accordance with the law of this jurisdiction ; respecting No. 8, we have no law forbidding a lodge to attend the funeral of a brother though the ceremonie may be conducted by some other order. Maij' of our brethren are members of other orders, and yet are true craftsman. Any rule or edict forbidding the attendance of lodges at the funeral of a Master Ma.son, whatever might be the ceremonial, would be repealet or annulled at the earliest possible opportunity. Then, too, the high-toned pretensions of raasonrj' maintained in some jurisdictions, and fortified by assumed law or old custom, has no abiding place or recognition on â&#x20AC;˘our broad plains. The generous course pursued by Grand Lodge and Grand Masters has accelerated our growth wonderfully, all things being â&#x20AC;˘ considered, and the liberality of the-past gives assurance that freemasonry will thrive and progreiss as the people grow in numbers and prosperity. A few pages back we found you reasserting the fact that masonry was a "progressive science," and such it is, and in Kansas you have some evidence of its truth. We have no respect for a custom or unfounded law which would separate masons from their fellow citizens, or by their ob.^ervance place them in a po.sition which renders them liable to the charge of self-exaltation. Our lodges are at liberty to attend the funeral and .assist in performing the last rites at the burial of a brother whatsoever the ceremonial may happen to be. In his review of Pennsylvania, he dissents from Bro. VAU-^C'S views respecting the perfect youth, and says:

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We, however, do not agree in the premises he lays down of the absolute " perfect youth," which must be adhered to as the standard of " physical qualifications" of candidates seeking admission into freemasonry. Such a qualification literally enforced, y it were possible to do so, would exclude ninety and nine out of every hundred otherwise worthy and well qualified applicants for the degrees of masonry. Bro. VAUX objects to this standard of physical qualifications being fixed by Grand Lodge law or enactment; : says it is an unwritten lawâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;"a tradition,"and says," whatever may have been its entirety, it is unalterable." We do not belive there is one particle of foundation or good reason to support any snch misty and unreal theory. Viewing the whole question from an ancient standpoint, down through the records and traditions of ages to our modern time, and adhering with steadfast and unrelenting zeal to all that is stable and vital "in the ancient mysteries and in Ancient Craft Masonry, the mere insistence upon such a theory as absolute perfection in physical qualificatious of candidates for the degrees of masonry, approximates in our judgment the height of folly. It is unreal and we find nothing of truth to support it. Some have attempted to support the theory by -quoting garbled portions of the "old regulations," touching upon the question, but now Bro. VAUX introduces a new feature or phase of the subject and claims that it is no enactment, but a traditional landmark, -which not the highest masonic authority can -alter or change. Whence comes this absolute law? At what age of the world was its potency discovered and brought to light? Both the certitudes of history and tradition are silent in response. l u former reports we h a v e given t h e question, n o t y e t settled, attention, and h a v e t i m e only to repeat t h a t we regard a candidate for m a s o n i c degrees, if otherwise prepared, as eligible, provided h e can fairl}' comply with t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s of t h e ritual. Much as we would like to linger over y o u r reports, Bro. R E E D , a n d m a k e extracts therefrom, we have reached t h e limit, and therefore reluctantly bid you good night, with t h e hope t h a t this will n o t be o u r last interview.

AVEST V I R G I N I A . T w e n t y - s i x t h a n n u a l , Charleston, F e b r u a r y 2J-25, 1S90. Portraits of J o i i x M. HAMILTON', Grand Master, a n d WILLIAM H . H . FLICK, Past G r a n d Master, are t h e illustrations of t h e Proceedings. Biographical s k e t c h e s of each, b y G r a n d Secretary ATKINSON, a c c o m p a n y t h e portraits. N i n e special c o m m u n i c a t i o n s of G r a n d Lodge were held d u r i n g t h e year: five, to constitute and consecrate lodges, at t h r e e of which t h e officers were i n s t a l l e d ; one, to lay t h e corner-stone of a school building, a n d t h e rest to lay t h e corner-stones of churches. T h e address of G r a n d Master F R A N K BURT covers nearly t w e l v e a n d a half pages, a n d is a well-prepared business d o c u m e n t . H e introduced it w i t h these sensible reflections: The world is brighter and life is dearer to us because of our masonic gatherings, and each of you will agree with me that our annual communications are productive of that spirit of fraternal regard and friendship not attained by any other assemblage of men. Association is apt to determine largely our lot for time and eternity as well; then since our masonic associations are desirable, healthful and profitable, are we not the more ready to applaud the Institution we now represent, and which teaches friendship, morality and brotherly love; elevating morally, socially and intellectually all

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who conform to its precepts. The practice of masonic teachings means moral and intellectual development, a growth into truer and nobler manhood; it means humanity advanced and helped. Brethren, if we have striven to practiceand inculcate the principles of masonry, you do not need that I should tell you of the eoudition of the Craft.. Neither individuals, societies nor communities can practice our teacbings without attaining prosperity, influence and consequence. The harvestshall be likewise as weplant. The Supreme Grand Master of the Universe has made it so. By liis p r o x i e s four lodges were i n s t i t u t e d , a n d five of the special c o m m u n i c a t i o n s above mentioned were held by his proxies. Two disp e n s a t i o n s w e r e g r a n t e d to form a n d open n e w lodges, a a d h e c o n t i n u e d t h e dispensation of a n o t h e r issued by h i s predecessor. U p o n t h e receipt of information t h a t t h e G r a n d Lodge of North Dakota was duly constituted, he Lssued an odict of recognition on b e h a l f of t h e G r a n d Lodge of West Virginia, which was p r o m u l g a t e d by tlie G r a n d Secretary. H e issued twenty-four special dispensations foi' p u r p o s e s quite usual, in most jurisdictions. H e r e p o r t e d t h e following case a n d his r u l i n g : Under date of February 4th, I was informed by R.-.W.-. Bro. JOSKpii HALT., District. Deputy of First District, that New Cumberland Lodge, No. 22,had received the petition of a profane residing at Empire, Ohio. I at once made an order, transmitting it thro ugh Bro. HALL, prohibiting further action upon said petition, but before the order wasreceived the lo3ge had obtained the consent of Wellsville Lodge, N'o. 180, the nearest iu the jurisdiction of Ohio, and had balloted and initiated t i e petitioner. Whereupon I again ordered proceedings to cease, and informed the lodge that Wellsville Lodgewas not competent to grant waiver of jurisdiction. Proceedings were now stopped. T h i s r u l i n g , we t h i n k , is n o t 1 n accord with masonic usage or thecoramon law of masonr3', recognized in English-speaking lodges at homeor abroad. T h e riglit t o w a i v e or retain jurisdiction over a profane r e s i d i n g w i t h i n its territory is an i n h e r e n t prerogative of a lodge, overw h i c h a G r a n d Master h a s no control. We say t h e right is i n h e r e n t iu a lodge b e c a u s e it is derived from n o power or b o d y , a n d is essential to its b e i n g a n d growth. I t will not be p r e t e n d e d t h a t a G r a n d Mastercould o r d e r a lodge to elect a n d m a k e a mason of a profane resident w i t h i n its territorj', for t h e reason t h a t it is n o t w i t h i n tlie scope of hispower, and for t h e same reason he c a n n o t waive t h e jurisdictional r i g h t of a lodge o v e r material resident w i t h i n its territory. If t h e G r a n d Master had t h e power in t h e first case h e could pretend to t h a t in t h e second, a n d b y exercising either o n e or t h e o t h e r , would lay t h e foundation for d e s t r o y i n g lodge h a r m o n y and i n d e p e n d e n c e . Verily, a lodge only is c o m p e t e n t to waive jurisdiction over a p r o f a n e within its b o u n d s G r a n d M a s t e r BURT reported eighteen decisions. T h e Committee on J u r i s p r u d e n c e excepted to only one, t h e following: A person whose right leg is three inches shorter than the left, being in all otherrespects eligible, should not be debarred from receiving the degrees if elected, sincesuch defect iu no way hinders him from practicing the precepts and complying with the ritual.T h e e x c e p t i o n was t h a t Grand Lodge had sustained two previousdecisions t h a t petitioners were not eligible to t h e mysteries of masonry;.

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in one case where one leg ot a candidate was two and a half inches •sliorter than the other, and in a second, where one leg was four inches ;shorter than its fellow. This exception and their approval of the other decisions were adopted by Grand Lodge. Eigiit of the eleven District Deputy Grand Masters sent up reports, which were deservedly commended by Grand Master BURT. Some of them are quite elaborate, and the authors of all seem to have worked with a will to enhance the welfare of masonry in that State. Grand Secretary ATKINSON presented a concise report of his official acts. The Grand Lecturer and tho.se of his Deputies who made reports to liim, appear to have doiie their duty. The report of the Special Committee on By-Laws fills nearly thirty pages of the Journal, twenty-five and one-half of which are oc(mpied with corrections of the By-Laws of constituent lodges. On the report of the Committee on Charters and Dispensations, •charters were voted to three lodges, and one was continued U. D. A resolution to authorize lodges to permit the "Order of Eastern Star" to use their lodge rooms was referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence, who thereon reported as follows: The Buhject of recognition of the Order of Eastern Star as a masonic institulion was so efi'ectually disposed of in 1870 that it seems a little strange that any further allusion to it is necessary in this Grand Lodge. We deem it not important to copy here what was said by Grand Master WALKER in his annual report in 1876, relative to this matter; it may be found in the published Proceedings of that year, and on pages 429 and 430 of the reprint. We still concur in the views then expressed, and believe that the masonic history of the past fourteen years has developed nothing which changes the force of the reasons then put forth with the approbation of the Grand Lodge. The Order of Eastern Star not being recognized as a masonic body, we see no reason why it ..-should be permitted to hold its meetings iu masonic lodge rooms. The commitlet^'is further of opinion t h a t the wives and daughters of freemasons in this jurisdiction should be informed that the possession of the degrees of the Order of Eastern Star will not entitle t h e m to any peculiar privileges or benefits, and will not in any sense or in any particular increase the obligations of freemasons toward them or give them any •courtesy or protection which they do not now fully enjoy.

The report w-as adopted; wlierefore the Eastern Star Order must in that State furnish their own quarters. The Report on Correspondence was presented by Bro. G.W. ATKIN:SOX, Past Grand Master, who has done yeoman's duty in that position for some years. In the introduction lie speaks of his former and present work, thus: His custom hitherto, for a n u m b e r of years, has been to prepare a review of all the Grand Lodges of the world, but this year circumstances over which he had no •control, prevented him from presenting his usual extended review' of each Grand Lodge, which duty he has performed with no small degree of pleasure. He is frank in his admission t h a t no man. however great his energy and industry may be, can fill a seat in the American Congress and perform his duties at all satisfactorily to his constitu•ents, and find time to write a systematic review of all the Grand Lodges of the world. As JOSH BILLINGS used to say, " The thiug can't be did." Next year. Providence permitting, his usual " long-winded " report may be expected, as the writer has retired to the shades of private life, and for some time to come, will carry on business " a t the •old stand " in the enterprising city of Wheeling.

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Well, Bro. GEORGE, we h o n o r y o u r resolution to r e s u m e business a t the "old stand." T h e r e p o r t is brief, covering only fifty-eight pages, and necessarily b u t little c o u l d be said of t h e Proceedings of a n y jurisdiction. U n d e r Kiinsas (nSOO) h e quoted Grahd Blaster K E N Y O N ' S decisions, and paid a c o m p l i m e n t to t h e writer. H a v i n g in former reports from this office noticed all t h e Proceedings reviewed by Bro. ATKINSON, he will not d e e m i t s t r a n g e or u n b r o t h e r l y if we d o n o t stop to reconsider them.W e bid h i m good night, or r a t h e r good m o r n i n g — for it is now past low twelve — a n d h o p e to find him in his old seat a t t h e round table of the Guild.

WIsco^sI^^ F o r t y - s e v e n t h annual, Milwaukee, J u n e 10-11, 1891. G r a n d Master N. M. LITTLE.JOMN'S a d d r e s s of t w e n t y - S v e pages wasa p a p e r of decided merit. Attention was called to t h e fact t h a t the land had enjoyed e x e m p t i o n from calamities of every k i n d , while peace and general p r o s p e r i t y everywhere prevailed, for w h i c h grateful t h a n k s were d u e to G O D . T h e circumstances u n d e r which t h e y m e t were propitious, and t h e signs i n d i c a t e d an increase of national s t r e n g t h a n d prosperity. After a d v e r t i n g to t h e great advance m a s o n r y was making, he spoke of its progress in t h a t jurisdiction as follows: l a o u r own jurisdiction we have passed a year of u n u s u a l h a r m o n y and p r o s perity. Very tew complaints relating to the action of subordinate lodges, have come to my notice. Most of our constitueut lodges are in a strong a n d healthy condition, a n d many of them have made unusual advancement, not only in membership, but in the excellent a n d impressive manner in which t h e y conduct the work of the lodge. I am also glad to b e able to express the belief that the material for membership is being selected with more care and greater fidelity to the interests of the Craft. Members of the Order are beginning to realize more fully, that something beyond mere membership in the lodge, is necessary to distinguish them as true masons. The more they bring t h e fundamental principles of t h e Institution into their daily lives and conduct, the more they will reflect honor upon the Order, and also better exem-plify to the world, the'true i n t en t and meaning of freemasonry.

H e a n n o u n c e d the death of two P a s t Officers of t h e Grand Lodge — b o t h P a s t G r a n d J u n i o r W a r d e n s — Bros. J O H N H . EOUNTREE a n d J O H N MATHESON, t h e former being over eighty-five years of age and t h e latter in m i d d l e life. In language of afTectionate esteem h e placed on record a t r i b u t e to t h e i r character as men a n d m a s o n s . B r e t h r e n of other jurisdictions, distinguished a m o n g t h e i r fellowcraftsmen, w h o h a d passed onward, were m e n t i o n e d . G r a n d M a s t e r reported fifteen decisions, w h i c h were endorsed by t h e C o m m i t t e e on J u r i s p r u d e n c e and a d o p t e d by G r a n d Lodge. D u r i n g t h e year he granted dispensations to form four n e w lodgesH e also issued sixty-four special d i s p e n s a t i o n s , w h i c h increased t h e r e v e n u e of G r a n d Lodge £210.00.

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Fourteen of the latter were for permission to let chapters of the Order of Eastern Star use lodge-rooms. Speaking of that Order, he said: I am informed that twenty chapters of that Order have been instituted in thisjurisdiction, and a Grand Chapter organized. Not being a member of that Order, I a m not well qualified to speak of the probable results of its introduction into o u r State. I have in some instances observed that the organization of a chapter of the Eastern Star, has been followed by an awakened interest in masonry. If its introduction shall have the effect to remove the prejudice and objection to our Order, often entertained by the gentler sex. its influence will be beneficial. If our efforts to care for the n e e d y and to relieve the unfortunate, can be supplemented by the tender care and refininginfluence of woman, additional good may be accomplished.

That is the way the subject is viewed in Kansas, and our lodges are not required to procure a dispensation to permit the occupation of theirhalls or rooms by that or any other Order, whicl-i has "for its avo-wed purpose the mental improvement and moral elevation of mankind." The following resolution, adopted by Grand Lodge in 1889, Grand' Master LITTLE.JOHN quoted, and then said: Resolve^!, That t h e intemperate use of intoxicating liquors is hereby declared tobe a masonic crime, and it is hereby made the duty of all lodges to restrain the same as far as possible by trial and punishmentIt having come to my knowledge that in some of our subordinate lodges wherethis "masonic c r i m e " exists, this duty has been totally disregarded, I feel impelled toagain call the attention of the Grand Lodge to this subject. By our Constitution the three ranking officers of every lodge are made a committee on discipline. If such committee in any lodge allow gross violations of the foregoing resolution to exist without action on their part, the Grand Master would be justified in suspending t h e m from their otheial positions for the neglect of duty. While masonry is not a total abstinence society and has no puritanical code of ethics, it everywhere teaches temperance and morality. There are cheering evidences that the world is growing not only wiser, but better. Society is steadily advancing toward a higher moral piano.. Unless masonry keeps abreast the advancing column we cannot hope to retain tlie confidence and respect of the world at large. Masonry's " footprints on the sands of t i m e " ought to lead us toward a higher civilization, a life of purer thought, of noblerdesigns. In many cases where a brother errs or goes astray, and I t h i n k in a majority of such cases, it will not be necessary to resort to " trial and p u n i s h m e n t " if membersof the lodge will observe their obligations and perform their individual duties. If we see a brother straying from the path of rectitude and virtue, what is o u r d u t y as masons? Is it to immediately report him for " trial and p u n i s h m e n t ? " I t h i n k not, but rather to stretch forth your hand and save a falling brother, to whisper into his e a r words of counsel a u d admonition, to labor earnestly to promote his reformation. Thisis true freemasonry. These duties, performed in a spirit of kindness and brotherly love, will seldom fail of success, and when successful how richly one is repaid for h i s efforts by the consciousness that he has been instrumental In saving a brother.

Right, right. Patient, persevering persuasion often enables the erring to regain self-respect and retrace his downward steps, and is the first dictate of brotherly love, and he who has been instrumental in saving even one brother from moral ruin deserves and will receive the reward of well-doing. Only when intractable, defiant contumacy ignores the worth of upright manhood, and sets at naught fraternal regard, should the law be allowed its sway; for masons at this day cannot afford to co-mate with debauchees nor fraternize with irreclaimable drunkards. We profess to practice and inculcate temperance and to abstain from every indulgence that damages and degrades the intellectual and moral

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powers with which we are endowed, and no less to save, if possible, a brother from the thraldom of vice; in so far each mason is his brother's keeper; but if the brother will not be kept, the only course that can be advised, and maintain the reputation of our grand old Order, is to cut him off without hope of return. After reviewing the growth of masonry in Wisconsin and noting the number of masons in the Union, he considers what a great influence they might exert provided they were united upon some great reform •which would benefit the whole world, and expressed the opinion that masonry needed some object for which the whole Craft could unitedly labor. He suggested as that object, the establishment of universal and lasting peace. The thought was eloquently expanded, and he closed with the hope that Wisconsin might begin a movement leading to that •object. AVell, while universal peace is to be devoutly wished, we think to .secure it by such and so many of the Craft in the world as could be persuaded to join the movement, would be about as futile as another project which we recall —that of wresting the Holy Land from tlie grasp of the Grand Turk by the Order of Knights Templar. In harmony with the second paragraph of the report of the Committee on Charity, to be found in our review of Wisconsin last year, the Trustees presented certain resolutions for the raising, by per capita tax, funds "to be kept by the Treasurer — a separate fund —and known as the Emergency Fund," and providing when and how said fund was to be used. But preceding the resolutions, said Trustees advised that by their -adoption the best interests of masonry would not be subserved, and .after forcible arguments against the creation and maintenance of a Charity Fund, as wbolly uncalled for in that jurisdiction, concluded as follows: There is a trite saying. '' Let well enough alone." We have borne the burdens that have been placed upon us admirably and well by the most liberal and noblest charity, and this Grand Lodge is still competent to dispense its charity in a most magnificent manner, as it has done in the years past without the establishment of a •Charity F u n d , and in this respect it will never sufTer by comparison with other sister jurisdictions. We believe t h e true principle is t h a t dispensation of charity should be a m o n g t h e subordinate lodges, w h o have every opportunity of judging of the merit •and worthiness of the applicant, and if t h e subordinate lodge is too poor financially to meet the demands made upon it, the Grand Lodge will never refuse, as in the past, to eome to their aid by votine such sums of money as may legitimately be required. We submit the accompanying resolutions.

Their opinions were adopted, but the resolutions were iudefinitel)' postponed. Upon the Eeport of the Committee on Dispensations, charters were' •granted to three new lodges. The Committee on Charity, in their report, stated that but one application had been presented, and thought the fact was evidence that the lodges were faithfully perfiarming their duty by caring for those needing masonic aid. They recommended that S50.00 be appropriated to the applicant, which was adopted-

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The Report on Correspondence was made by Bro. DCNCAX MCGREGOR. The Proceedings of forty-three Grand Lodges—two for two years — re•ceive fraternal attention. We thank him for kind expressions respecting our Reports for 1890 and 1891. Although a writer of indisputable ability, and a sound mason, Bro. MCGREGOR is too modest to give utterance to his own opinions, and as a consequence, we cannot quote from his report. Esteemed brother, next year put off your reserve and give your brethren of the Guild a full •"taste of your quality," and be blessed.

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FeREISN GRAND LOBGES.

B R I T I S H COlLiUMBIA, Twentieth annual, Kamloops, June 18-19, 1891. Preceding the annual two emergent communications of Grand Lodge were held; at the first the corner-stone of the Young Men's Christian Association building was laid, and at the second the corner-stone of a hospital for women and children. Grand Master A. MCKEOWN began his address by a devout recognition of the Divine Power which had granted them protection with continued blessing. After a fraternal welcome, he was pleased to report asfollows: I am gratified to be able to congratulate the lodges throughout the jurisdiction' upon the general prosperity of the Craft. F r o m all parts of the Province the good' tidings have come that peace and h a r m o n y prevail. The lodges have been active, and three new lodges have been granted dispensations, and their petitions for charters wilU be brought before you this session. The good worlf accomplished will be better shown liy the various reports to be submitted.

He granted dispensations to form and open three new lodges, and seven special ones; visited four of the lodges and installed the officersof two. He recommended that a memorial page be placed in tlie Proceedings to Sir JoHNiA. MACDONALD. Bro. MARCUS WOLFE, Deputy Grand Master, also delivered an addressHe announced the death of their Grand Secretary, Bro. HBNKY BROWN,. whom he eulogized as follows: How much might be said of t h e labor he performed, of the time he spent a n d t h e interest he felt in all t h a t pertained to the welfare of masonry and this Grand Lodge in particular. To his wise and p r u d e n t m a n a g e m e n t of aflfairs pertaining to hisoffice, is due t h e substantial condition we find ourselves in at this time. His irreproachable character was a tower of strength, not only to our Grand Lodge, but t o the Craft generally. The sentiment of affection and esteem, in behalf of this Grand Lodge,, should be suitably engrossed and presented to t h e children of our late Grand Secretary, as well as spread on t h e records of this a n n u a l communication.

That Bro. BROWN was highly esteemed is evident from the fact that he served as an officer of Grand Lodge for eight years â&#x20AC;&#x201D; one as Junior Warden, two as Senior Warden, one .as Deputy Grand Master, one as Grand Master, and Grand Secretary. Having visited several lodges he was prepared to say: It is gratifying to note t h a t throughout the Province, peace, harmony and brotherly love prevail in all our lodges, membership is increasing commensurate with care and safety. Lodges are in good financial standing and a general air of "Peace on earth,, good will towards all m e n " prevails. Our earnest prayers should be that the good masonic work m a y go ou in love and unity in our own fair land, as well as t h r o u g h o u t t h e world.

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The Grand Lodges of North Dakota and Tasmania were recognized. Reports from the representatives of Grand Lodge near the Grand Lodges of Nova Scotia and New Jersey appear in the Proceedings. Warrants of constitution were granted to the three lodges TJ. D. The sum of §200.00 was appropriated towards the erection of a memorial stone to their late Grand Secretary, Bro. HENRY BROWN, Past Grand Master. Towards the close of the communication Rt. Rev. A.W. SILLITOE, D. D., Lord Bishop of New Westminister, delivered an excellent sermon before the Grand Body, enforcing unity of thought and action as indispensable to the welfare of the brethren as citizens and masons. Such discourses cannot fail to leave a lasting impression on both hearers and readers by the encouragement given to seek and pursue the paths to a high, manly life. C A N A D A ( P r o v i n c e of O n t a r i o ) . Thirty-sixth annual, Toronto, July 15, and 22-23, 1891. Grand Lodge convened July loth, but in consequence of the meeting of the National Educational Association of America, it was found impossible to accommodate the representatives, and the opening business having been done, the Grand Body was called off till July 2'2d, when it proceeded to the work of the session. Grand Master J. Ross ROBERTSON delivered an address of about thirteen and a half pages, not including his numerous decisions nor lengthened out by the insertion of items properly finding place in the report of the Grand Secretary. In short, it was a model paper in its line. He evidently had the welfare of the whole Order in that jurisdiction at heart, and in proof of the fact suffered neither time nor space to stint his activity. The appended extract will show the scope and kind of labors performed: Fellowship makes men fraternal, and with a desire to meet the rank and file of the Craft in their masonic homes —their own lodge rooms — I have journeyed over the entire jurisdiction, visiting one hundred and thirt.v lodges, covering nearly ten thousand miles of travel, one thousand miles of which were by road, and giving the craftsmen— in all about ten thousand, or about half of our membership — an hour's talk upon the trials and triumphs of those who founded the Craft in Canada, an epitome of our pioneer history, and it expressions of goodwill and gratitude are evidence of sincere thanks, my cup is indeed full to overflowing.

A decided advance in the work was reported of a large majority of the lodges, which were so improving and developing that, if properly directed, they would conduct their affairs " in a systematic and business-like manner." The condition of the lodges was summarized as follows: My pleasure is completed by an assufance that out of the three hundred and fifty lodges on the roll, sixty per cent., are in an active and prosperous condition; thirty per cent., while in a semi-prosperous state, are showing in each case strong signs of im-

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provement; only seven per cent, are weak; and three per cent, are either dormant or diad. In not a small percentage of the active and prosperous lodges the improvement during the year, even if slow, has been very marked. In those doing less than average work, many causes continue to keep them back in the general advancement, while in those that are retrograding, a settled inertness prevails, which seems to defy even the persistent efforts of my faithful District Deputies and myself. Those that are dormant are better in that condition than if struggling for existence,and thelodgeswhichhave passed away, have done so with a decorum that was lacking in much of their work while in life. V a r i o u s reasons were assigned, by those consulted, to account for the l e t h a r g y a p p a r e n t in some of t h e lodges. G r a n d Master however reached t h e conclusion t h a t it w a s d u e to t h e installation of Worshipful Masters k n o w n to be i n c o m p e t e n t to do t h e work incident to their stations, a n d t h e change of those officials before t h e y acquired it. T h e neglect of Secretaries to perforin t h e i r various duties was also cited as a j o i n t cause of t h e non-success of lodges; b y reason of such neglect together w i t h carelessness. Secretaries not o n h ' i m m e d i a t e l y h i n d e r e d t h e progress of their lodges b u t r e t a r d e d t h e business of t h e G r a n d Lodge. P r o m i n e n t a m o n g t h e faults of Secretaries, was n o t e d t h e i r failure to collect dues, w h i c h if •done would e n a b l e their lodges to m a i n t a i n a sound standing instead of going d o w n u n d e r t h e pressure of unliquidated debts. I n addition to s u c h defects h e further a d d e d t h e following as contributory causes: These reasons for weakness in thelodgesare those which are most prominent, and while others might be added they are exceptional rather than common, and in a very few cases are of permanent character. In some districts may be found members of lodges who cannot retire to their homes after meetings without an adjournment to a convenient house of entertainment, and, forgetting the principle of moderation in all things, keep up the after meeting with far more vigor than the earlier one, thus creating an impression among those we love that carousal is part and parcel of Craft work. As a consequence the lodges concerned, although so situated as to have the acme of prosperity, go down with the reputation of being composed of an aggregation of evil spirits rather tlian of men who are pledged to brotherly love, relief and truth. In other cases, as you will learn further on, the drink curse has ruined lodges — two, at least, iu this jurisdiction. Politics but rarely interferes with the prosperity of a Jodge, although one or two cases might be named. It was delightful one evening in a •Craft lodge room to hear two men of diflerent political views, whose plans for the government of this country were as far apart as the poles, rise, one with pleasant words to speak of the benevolent features of masonic work, and propose a grant of money to the widow of an earnest brother, who, with little ones around her asking for bread, was in sore distress, while the other brother, in kindly voice, paid a like tribute to the work •of the Craft, and seconded the proposal. "Surely," I thought," this is trne masonry, there is one place, at least,in this world, where men of all creeds and of varied opinions may meet as brethren, and, forgetting the concerns of everyday life, show that side of humanity which makes all the world kin." G r a n d Master found b y inspection of t h e records t h a t t h e a t t e n d a n c e a t lodge meetings was in proportion to t h e m e m b e r s h i p , b u t suggested t h a t if t h e AVorshipful Masters a n d o t h e r oiHcers were " a c t i v e a n d zealo u s , " t h e r e would be larger a t t e n d a n c e and t h e lodges p u r s u e a successful career. H e warned the fraternity against t h e error of making too m a n y m e m b e r s a n d too t e w masons. Referring t o t h e persistent efforts m a d e by t h e District Deputy G r a n d Masters to p u s h t h e work, and t h e progress made, he said:

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You will, I am sure, be gratified to learn that 260 of the Worshipful Masters can exemplify the E.-. A:., F / . C/.and M/. M.'.; forty-eight can exemplify the E.-. A.', a n d F / . C.-.; twenty-nine can work t h e E/. A;.; nine are only able to open and close, and three are unable to work.

During the year four special communications of Grand Lodge were held, one to lay the corner-stone of a school building, the others to lay those of churches. Touching such ceremonies, he commented as follows : It is pleasant to know that those without t h e Order value and appreciate the impressiveness of the Craft ceremonies, but I am not free from a fear that sometimes the Craft is asked to render its services, rather from a desire to secure monetary advan tages for the organization concerned than from a veneration for our Order. I n the performance of our ceremonial, the managers were more interested in the results of a silver collection than impressed with the sublimity of the service, and in another, t h e supporters of a church, failing to secure the assistance of a bishop in performing t h e ceremony, fell back upon what they were pleased to emphasize as " your Ancient Order " to take his place, with the deliberate intention of using the Craft as a makeshift, w h e n the bishop failed them. These cases are exceptional and yet on record. Some discrimination should be used in considering invitations to officiate on such occasions. It depreciates our work and destroys a grand ceremonial, which in other lands is looked upon with reverence. Expense is involved in the Grand Secretary's office, the carriage of regalia, the personal expenses of the officiating officer and the Grand Otficers and brethren from a distance, and, within my knowledge, no ofFer has ever been made to discharge any portion of this expense. My view is t h a t a section of the community consider the Craft a useful annex to a service which will bring coin to the coffers of the particular institution concerned, save and except when a public institution is concerned, and even then, as in the case of schools, the trustees are sometimes anxious to know if Grand Lodge does not give a scholarship in return for the honor of laying the foundation stone ! In another case, when a church stone was to be laid, t h e idea so " caught on " t h a t a request was made to have the corner-stone of a school laid the same day, perhaps to be followed u p by a repetition of the request made to a former Grand Master to render the Craft ceremonies at the founding of a wagon shop. Some years ago a Grand Master consented to lay a corner-stone. On arrival at the railway station he found t h a t the church was located some three miles distant, and to reach it had not only to engage his own conveyance but to provide himself with lunch, a courtesy which, without creating financial embarrassment, might have been extended t o h i m ; while in a n o t h e r case, when a corner-stone was laid by the Craft, the clergyman in charge, although a mason, did not draw liberally upon his stock of civility in presenting a trowel to the acting Grand Master, but turned his back on the Craft a n d the congregation almost before the ceremony had been concluded. These cases are uncommon, and yet too frequent. The Craft should not be at the beck and call of every and any organization, even if the request be made from the best of motives. There isdignity worthy of our honorable fraternity which should be preserved, and the gavel of the Grand East should only be used in ceremonies connected with large and important public edifices, and not in t h e erection of seven-by-nine structures, which, to say the least, are neither pictures of architectural design nor beauty.

A dispensation to form and open a new lodge was granted. The rooms of four lodges were dedicated. Attention was called to certain abuses that had crept into the work of benevolence, and, after an illustration or two, it was suggested that the appointment of a special officer to examine each claim would remedy the evil. At some length Grand Master considered the extent of Grand Lodge expenses, and made several suggestions, which, if carried into effect,

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would materially lessen t h e m . O n e of t h e m was t h a t t h e h o n o r a r i u m (a special g r a n t ) m a d e to G r a n d Masters should in future be d i s c o n t i n u e d ; this a n d several o t h e r recommendations were a p p r o v e d b y t h e Committee on t h e Address in their report, and t h e same was a d o p t e d b y G r a n d Lodge. T h e Craft were notified t h a t t h e centennial of tlie Order in t h a t P r o v i n c e would occur t h e n e x t year (1892). I t gave h i m pleasure to report t h a t a large n u m b e r of t h e lodges att e n d e d divine service on t h e Craft Thanksgiving Day, t h e 24th of J u n e , and t h e hope was expressed t h a t t h e practice would c o n t i n u e . G r a n d M a s t e r favored a masonic Congress for purposes frequently stated in like propositions heretofore made, a n d n a m e d T o r o n t o as t h e place of m e e t i n g at t h e t i m e of t h i s centennial. S o m e t h i n g akin in purpose has been m e n t i o n e d on this side of t h e line, a n d Chicago, d u r i n g t h e W o r l d ' s Fair, n a m e d by one brother as the place a n d t i m e for t h e meeting, w h i l e by a n o t h e r Topeka h a s been suggested as t h e place, t h e t i m e to b e fixed, if t h e proposition was adopted. Nous verrons. G r a n d Master a n n o u n c e d t h e death of five leading b r e t h r e n , at t h e licad of whom was Bro. J . A. HENDERSON, Past G r a n d Master. T h e G r a n d Secretary in his report included t h e sixty-seven decisions m a d e by G r a n d Master KOBERTSON; all, on t h e r e c o m m e n d a t i o n of t h e C o m m i t t e e on t h e Address, were adopted b y G r a n d Lodge. T h e reports of t h e District D e p u t y G r a n d Masters â&#x20AC;&#x201D; seventeen â&#x20AC;&#x201D; fill 103 closely p r i n t e d pages. AVithout a careful perusal of t h e same, t h e condition of t h e Craft will n o t be thorough!}' understood. T h e y visited, inspected t h e records, and reported t h e standing of all of t h e 349 lodges, save one. T h e i r work was warmly commended by G r a n d Master ROBERTSON, a n d like his, was highly praised b y t h e committee. F r o m t h e r e p o r t of t h e Board on t h e condition of masonry, we ext r a c t t h e following on t h e condition of t h e Craft: The Board have great pleasure in reporting that their special report of last year has been taken in h a n d by the Grand Master, and that lodges which were useless and those within whose walls disgraceful conduct was allowed, have been cut off, while on the other hand, careful attention, encouragement and frequent visits, not only of the District Deputy Grand Masters but of the Grand Master, have been the means of strengthe n i n g and infusing new life into weak lodges, so that on t h e whole the Craft is prosperous t h r o u g h o u t the length a n d breadth of the laud, a n d peace and happiness are greatly enjoyed.

Six schools of instruction were held during t h e year, b u t m e n t of said Board more should h a v e been held in order to t h e work. J n t h e coming j'ear t h e District D e p u t y G r a n d e x p e c t e d to hold one such school at least in t h e i r respective

in t h e judgdisseminate Masters are districts.

T h e c h a r t e r s of t h r e e lodges were surrendered, two were w i t h d r a w n , a n d t h e Board r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t steps be t a k e n to w i t h d r a w t h e charters of t h r e e others. Sixteen weak lodges were c o m m e n d e d to t h e attention of t h e District D e p u t y G r a n d Masters in whose districts t h e y were

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located, for encouragement, with the hope that a favorable report of them might follow at the next annual. Besides other addresses. Grand Master ROBERTSON delivered one and .a lecture at each of his visits to the lodges. His example doubtless inispired his deputies with renewed energy, and together he and they seem to have inaugurated a revival of masonry in the Province of Ontario, which will redound to the credit of all concerned, since it M'ill elevate the fraternity to a higher plane of observation, from which new, higher and clearer views of masonry will be assured Bro. HjsNRY ROBERTSON, Past Grand Master, presented the Report on Correspondence. The Proceedings of fifty-four Grand Lodges are reviewed in his usual courteous style. From his introduction we coyty the following: It is earnestly hoped that the Masters and Wardens of lodges u n d e r the Grand Lodge of Canada, for whom this report is primarily prepared, will give it an attentive perusal. The extracts will be found both entertaining and instructive, a n d this is about the only means whereby may be gained al^nowledge of what the members of the •Craft are doing in other jurisdictions. The information as to mjisonic homes is especially valuable. The best minds in the Craft are being constantly engaged in endeavoring to discover the best means of carrying out the objects of our Institution and t h e most economical methods of distributing our charitable funds, so that they will do t h e greatest good to the greatest number. From the successes or.failures of others we may learn wisdom, and to be truly a mason one must acquire a linowledge of what masonry is and what it is doing. From all quarters we can gain information, not only how to avoid mistakes, but also how we may best regulate our masonic affairs so as to produce the best results, so as to do the most good to others, and so as to be the most satisfactory to ourselves.

Touching the dues of suspended members of the Craft in that Province, he says: " We are constantly in the habit of remitting the dues of even suspended members who are poor and not able to pay them, and we •consider that masonic charity compels us to do so." In regard to the physical qualification of a candidate for the honors of masonry he states the rule as follows: The reasonable rule is that a candidate who can do all the work of masonry is not physically disqualified. This is the correct rule and it always was the correct rule. T h e •" strict constructionists " can only sustain their absurd contention by misquoting t h a t tupon which they rely for authority.

Aj'e, if you can conform to the private work, what more can be reasonably asked ? Our Proceedings for 1891 receive fraternal notice. We have the pleasure of assuring him that the air-line rule is recognized in Kansas. In respect to the masonic rank which a brother attains, he says: For ourselves, we believe that as we claim that our fraternity is universal, we should not nullify that declaration by making any distinction as to where a brother receives his rank, and t h a t a Past Officer, on his affiliation with a lodge in any juris<Jiction, should carry his rank with him, and be received and allowed all the privileges pertaining thereto.

AVe agree that the rank gained by a brother should be recognized in •whatever jurisdiction he may reside; but such unfortunately is not the rule, a vote being required to secure recognition.

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MAJflTOBA. S i x t e e n t h a n n u a l , Minnedosa, J u n e 10-11,1891. G r a n d M a s t e r JAMES ALEXANDER OVAS d e l i v e r e d a neatly p r e p a r e d address, m a i n l y restricted to an account of his official acts. After a devout i n t r o d u c t i o n h e reported t h a t he h a d visited as m a n y lodges as t i m e would p e r m i t — f o u r t e e n in n u m h e r — a n d e v e r y w h e r e was courteously received. Of those visits he said: I have had the pleasure of witnessing the exemplification of degree work on nearly every occasion, and am pleased to report that as a rule the ceremony was performed with due solemnity and grandeur, and the ritual given with grace, dignity and feeling. At the same time I must admit of certain differences in the work by the several lodges,. and would suggest as a slight remedy for the present, and until we are in a position to sustain a Grand Lecturer, the exemplifying of the degrees in Grand Lodge by a sufficient number of well skilled officers. H e a n n o u n c e d t h e d e a t h of several n o t e d m a s o n s of t h a t a n d other jurisdictions, a n d i n words of fraternal love a n d respect recorded t h e i r virtues. Masonry was generally prosperous, a n d t h a t d u r i n g his t e r m no question h a d t e e n sent up for decision, was e v i d e n c e t h a t peace a n d h a r m o n y h a d prevailed. T h e foreign relations were, as i n former years, h a r m o nious. Dispensations to form and open five n e w lodges were granted, a n d several special dispensations — notably six to p e r m i t lodges to a p p e a r in regalia at d i v i n e service, were also issued. H e caused one who had been so u n f o r t u n a t e as to be caught in a m e s h of t h e n e t of t h e so-called G r a n d Lodge of Ontario, to be extricated b y t h e h e a l i n g process a n d made a good m a s o n . T h e corner-stone of a new masonic hall was laid. F r a t e r n a l t r i b u t e was paid to t h e m e m o r y of Sir J O H N A . M A C D O N A L D , t h e late P r i m e Minister of Canada, once G r a n d Senior W a r d e n of t h e G r a n d Lodge of Canada. Reports w e r e received from eight of t h e n i n e District Deputy Grand Masters, all b u t one of w h o m had visited each lodge in his district. T h e d e l i n q u e n t , in his report, a d m i t t e d t h a t h e h a d n o t performed his d u t y , a n d considered himself entitled to c e n s u r e because h e h a d not officially visited all t h e lodges in his district. Cool, a n y h o w . But G r a n d Lodge did n o t gratify h i m by a vote of c e n s u r e . G r a n d Secretary, Bro. W M . G . SCOTT, s u b m i t t e d a s t a t e m e n t in detail of t h e b u s i n e s s of his office. As G r a n d L i b r a r i a n h e reported gifts of several useful publications to t h e G r a n d Lodge library, including daily a n d weekly journals. F r o m t h r e e sources cash to t h e a m o u n t of $285.90 was devoted to t h e library and r e a d i n g r o o m . Of t h e reading room he s a i d : " I a m pleased to report a f u r t h e r increased a t t e n d a n c e at t h e r e a d i n g r o o m . T h i s valuable adjunct to t h e library h a s proved to b e of t h e u t m o s t ad vantage to t h e m e m b e r s of t h e Craft, a n d does m u c h t o w a r d s

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imbuing visitors with an increased appreciation of the methods of thiscomparatively new jurisdiction." In their report the Board of General Purposes, after referring to the mention of social gatherings inoneof the District Deputy Grand Master's reports, said; " These gatherings make brethren better acquainted with each other, and beget kindlier feelings on the part of the profane. It would be a great gain if all the lodges held such meetings during the winter mouths." Right. Social meetings which the wives and daughters, the mothers and sisters of brethren are permitted to attend, never fail to redound to the credit of lodges, and give new impetus to the extension of masonry. Five lodges were chartered at this communication. The sum of $150.00 was appropriated for the purchase of books forthe library, and a committee appointed to assist the Grand Librarian in making the selection of works. Everything indicates that the Grand Lodge of Manitoba is on the high road to success, and we hope at no distant day it will publish aReport on Correspondence. j ^

N E W BRUN^SWICK. Twenty-fourth annual, Saint John, April 28-29, 1891. Grand Master THOMAS WALKER, M. D., extended a fraternal welcome to the members of Grand Lodge. Though peace and harmony had prevailed, sorrow had not been absent. He announced the death of three brethren of that jurisdiction, who had been active members of the Craft. Mention was made of the loss sustained by other jurisdictionsby the demise of noted masons. A communication was received from the Grand Secretary of the recently formed Grand Lodge of New Zealand, requesting recognition,, etc., and also a protest from the North Island against the formation of said Grand Lodge. The papers were referred to the Committee on. Recognition of Grand Lodges. The committee in their report, advised against recognition of the Grand Lodges of Peru, the Federal Districtof Mexico and the Supreme Council of Egypt, but in favor of the Grand Lodge of New Zealand. The following resolution was adopted: Resolved, That the Grand Lodge of New Bniuswick recognizes the Grand Lodgeof Ancient, Free and .Accepted Masons of New Zealand as a regularly constituted Grand Lodge, having jurisdiction over the Craft in the Colony of New Zealand, and fraternally welcomes it into the sisterhood of Grand Lodges.

A service was held on June 24th, the festival of ST. JOHN the Baptist. Grand Lodge, accompanied by the city (Saint John) and two other lodges and many visiting brethren, assembled in St. Paul's Church,. where the services were impressively conducted, and an eloquent sermon, was delivered.

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A t t h e r e q u e s t of t h e Trustees of t h e Y. M. 0 . Association, a special â&#x20AC;˘ c o m m u n i c a t i o n of Grand Lodge was held, and t h e corner-stone of t h e b u i l d i n g of t h a t body was laid. F o u r decisions were reported, a p p r o v e d b y t h e C o m m i t t e e on t h e A d d r e s s in t h e i r report, a n d t h a t was a d o p t e d . G r a n d Master W A L K E R m a d e official visits to seven of t h e lodges a n d c o m p l i m e n t e d t h e m on t h e i r e n t e r t a i n m e n t a n d condition. On one of t h e s e occasions t h e fiftieth a n n i v e r s a r y of a b r o t h e r ' s entrance into t h e Craft was celebrated. G r a n d Ma-ster W A L K E R also informed G r a n d Lodge t h a t on t h e pre-ceding J u n e a n o t h e r brother " c o m p l e t e d t h e fiftieth year of his masonic life." T h e e v e n t was celebrated by h i s lodge a n d h e was t h e recipient of .1 valuable jewel. T h a t v e n e r a b l e b r o t h e r was p r e s e n t at the G r a n d Communication. T h e r e t u r n s showed a decrease in m e m b e r s h i p of five. D u r i n g t h e .sessions of G r a n d Lodge t h e degrees were exemplified b y one of t h e lodges. A lodge h a v i n g presented G r a n d M a s t e r W A L K E R with an address a n d jewel, a resolution was adopted t h a t a m i n u t e thereof be made an item in t h e G r a n d Lodge records. T h e r e p o r t s of t h e District D e p u t y G r a n d Masters show, with one exception, t h a t they had a t t e n d e d to t h e i r d u t i e s a n d found t h e lodges generally m a k i n g sound progress. No R e p o r t on Correspondence.

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Twenty-fifth annual, Halifax, J u n e 11-13, 1890. P r e c e d i n g t h e annual, two e m e r g e n t c o m m u n i c a t i o n s of G r a n d Lodge were h e l d ; a t one a masonic hall was dedicated, at t h e o t h e r a lodge room was dedicated. G r a n d Lodge having been opened in a m p l e form, a procession was formed and m a r c h e d to a c h u r c h , where d i v i n e service was performed and an excellent masonic sermon was delivered by Rev. GEORGE D . HARRIS.' To be iippreciated it should be read as a whole, for which we have n o t space. W h e n t h e G r a n d Body r e t u r n e d to t h e hall, business was resumed, a n d G r a n d Master Rev. DAVID C . MOORE delivered his address. I t covers eighteen pages, and like his former address is m a d e u p chiefly of items evidently r e p r o d u c e d from his diary. Six pages a r e filled with obituary notices. A t s o m e length t h e lives of two b r e t h r e n were considered; o t h e r w i s e his remarks, t h o u g h brief, b e t o k e n a t e n d e r h e a r t and real m a s o n i c love.

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The ten following pages are devoted to a report of his official acts — reuch as visiting lodges, installing officers, granting or refusing dispensa.tions, etc., together with suggestions and recommendations. In reference to a Benevolent Fund he said: I called the Benevolent F u n d Committee together to consider the case of a desti•tute widow of a brother mason, and on the 3d, received in reply," no funds," a state of • affairs, brethren, which should not be allowed to exist. *

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I pray you let this be remedied. I trust you will, before you part, receive and act "Vigorously upon the report of the committee appointed by us to look into the whole matter, that so it shall no longer seem a farce for your Grand Master to dedicate masonic halls to " Universal Benevolence," when he knows too painfully that worthy suppliants plead to him and the Treasurer before an entirely empty chest.

On a visit to one of the lodges, whose furniture, regalia and work he regarded as perfect, he noted that the brethren were dressed in black with white tie and gloves and white lambskin aprons, and touching the .latter piece of apparel, he said: I should be glad if this Grand Lodge would positively prohibit the use of any •material but lambskin or white leather, in making aprons. Oftentimes the new initiate i s presented with " a lie to begin with," and I have more than once during my visita(tions heard the words changed to " white linen," which is a double lie, as the material us •'cotton." I am reminded of an anecdote of one of my own cloth, who wore the Jiood of a degree to which he had no right. A person pointed out tbe fact 10 a witty •dignitary, and asked if that were not acting a lie. The reply was, "Doubtless it is a ialse/iood." Let our masonry have nothing false about it.

He gave some space to the Grand Orient of France. But what good •can result from remarks concerning that Body, which for j'ears, as every .intelligent brother knows, has rejected what among English-speaking masons is regarded as the Great Light of the Order. They with the approval of their constituents, have chosen a by-path, and all attempts to recall them to the old way having proved vain, we think tlie)' should be allowed to continue their dismal tramp without further notice. Seven of the nine District Deputy Grand Masters sent up reports; most of those seem to have performed their duty, and report the lodges A'isited as prosperous and gaining in members. From the Grand Secretary's report we condense the following account of the masonic banquet: "On the evening of the first day of the communication, the ofHcers and members of Grand Lodge sat down to din.ner as the guests of the Halifax lodges. The largest number of masons were present that had dined together for many years in the jurisdiction." The usual toasts were proposed and honored. Speeches were made by the Consul-General of the U. S. A., and by the Premier and AttorneyGeneral of the Province. A humerous caricature of the menu appeared in a morning paper. The report concluded with these remarks: In the early days of freemasonry, when the brethren would, like other good peoi>le, drink their glass of the best that could be found, the enemies of the Order would say: ''Oh, the masons are a drunken set." Just notice the change that the march of improvement and temperance reform have brought about: this dinner was conducted on

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as strictly temperance principles as could possibly be done by any synod of clergymenof any denomination in the land, so that the sneer at masons for any misconduct ini that line belongs to a former age. T h e U n i t e d Grand Lodge of Victoria and t h a t of New South Waleswere recognized. I n order to preserve and p e r p e t u a t e t h e work, t h e following resolution was adopted and a committe a p p o i n t e d : That with the view to the preservation and correct promulgation of the recognized work of the Grand IjOdge, A. F.& A. M. of Nova Scotia, from the amalgamation or union of the Craft in 18G9, subsequent to the organization of this Grand Lodge in 1866, a committee be appointed to have the custody or charge of said work to whom may be referred for decision any point or points of ritual, or any matter in connection with said work which may arise from time to time, and that .said committee be entitled "TheCustodians of the Works," and shall consist of seven members of whom the Grand Lecturer,ra-oi?icio,shall be one, and that the members shall be Past Masters of well ascertained skill and ability, in good standing in a lodge in this jurisdiction.excepting therefrom any Past Master of the lodges, which by the articles of union in 1869 wereallowed from previous usage, the practice of other work than that recognized by theGrand Lodge of Nova Scotia. An effort was made to i n d u c e G r a n d Lodge to raise, by a per capita tax, e x t e n d i n g seven years, funds to pay off t h e masonic hall debt o f $22,000, b u t failed; T h e C o m m i t t e e on t h e G r a n d Address coincided in t h e Grand Master's' views respecting a Benevolent F u n d , r e c o m m e n d e d t h e a p p o i n t m e n t of a c o m m i t t e e to devise a plan by which one m i g h t b e created, and to rep o r t at t h e n e x t annual c o m m u n i c a t i o n . B u t for a u g h t we discover t h e a p p o i n t m e n t of such a committee is y e t in abeyance. T h e R e p o r t on Correspondence was p r e p a r e d b y Bros. T. B. FLINT and D A V I D N E I S H , t h e latter c o n t r i b u t i n g m u c h t h e larger n u m b e r of papers.. T h e r e p o r t includes the Proceedings of fifty-one G r a n d Lodges, and fills224 pages. I n t h e review of Arkansas (1889) t h e a u t h o r quotes t h e conclusion of t h e G r a n d Master's address, in w h i c h t h e neglect shown towardsAfrica b y civilized men is portrayed, a n d t h e n c o m m e n t s as follows: There is too much truth, we blush to say. in what our honest and outspoken, brother says about the churches of Christendom. Let us hope, however, that the churches will be guided by the spirit of our Great Founder and common sense, and then true Christianity, with freemasonry as her handmaid, will dispel the darkness ini which sunuy Africa has been so long enveloped. U n d e r Delaware we find t h i s : To be eligible for the degrees of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, onemust be a Master Mason in good standing. There is therefore no collision between theGrand Lodge and that rite; nor does the rite presume to patronize the Grand Lodge by addressing to its officers any official communications. And members of the Royal Arch Chapters, and of the A. and A. S. Rite are, with scarcely an exception, the most useful and enthu-siastic Blue Masons! Our Proceedings for 1890 are k i n d l y noticed. After quoting o u r translation from t h e Proceedings of P e r u , h e adds t h e following i n q u i r y : Our brother of Peru, it must be admitted, proves his thesis; but, brethren of the Craft, wheresoever dispersed,are-we quite tree from blind faith in certain ecclesiastical dogmas, whose tendency is to act like a nightmare on that soul which the Most High

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"has destined for immortality, to paralyze the vile i n its honest efforts to reach t h e SHmmum bonnm, and to induce that scepticism and that agnosticism which are a miserable •substitute for the true light, which is the certain possession of all who sincerely seek for It.

In the review of Tenneissee, he quotes this remark of the correspondent: " The greatest source of all the trouble arising from suspensions for the non-payment of dues is the inefficiency of Secretaries," and thus comments: We t h i n k you are rather hard on t h e Secretaries, brother ! At any rate, are n o t lodges to blame as loellf Besides, we know brethren who say their arrears can't be paid until their wives become freemasons. In fact, the only way to deal with some members of the Order is to ostracize them. If they would spurn the imputation of theoreH•cai atheism, they are nevertheless practical atheists, a n d care only for their selfish selves. Why keep their names on the register of a lodge? They are totally void of " thai which becomes a man," which is the literate meaning of the word virtue. The man has, in -such fellows, been eliminated, and converted into an unknown quantity.

Secretaries are doubtless sometimes to blame, but when they receive the vigorous support of the three first officers of lodges, the evil must be attributed to other causes. Appended to the Proceedings is a catalogue of masonic papers bearing dates from 1784 to 1869, the whole being preceded by photograph of the sculptured record of laying tlie corner-stone of Free Masons Hall in 1800. Those papers were arranged and catalogued, involving the labor •of three years, by Bros. DAVID 0. MOOUE and JOHN E . GRKEN-.

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PKINCE EDAVARD I S L A X D . Sixteenth annual, Charlottetown, June 24, 1891. Grand Master JOHN W . MORRISON opened his address with words indicative of a sound masonic heart. During the year he made official visits to five lodges; the Deputy Grand Master visited two; Special Commissioners visited the remaining five lodges. From the reports we learn that the lodges were enjoying prosperity and doing good, square work. Two special dispensations were issued: one, to permit a lodge in masonic clothing to attend divine service; the other, to allow the third •degree to be conferred short of the time fixed by law. The death of two brothers was announced, one of whom was an -active mason and a faithful public official; the other, a good business man and " much respected." There being on their records no account of the first lodge — St. John's, No. 1—chartered in that Province, he supplied the blank, as follows: On the .9th day of October, 1797, Saint John's Lodge, now No. 1 in this jurisdiction, received a charter or warrant from the English Provincial Grand Lodge of Xova Scotia tiuderNo. 26, subsequently from the Grand Lodge of England, the then Go%'ernor of

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this island. General EDMUND FANNING, being a charter member. At that time thisProvince was called Saint John's Island, and in consequence of many mistakes o f letters and merchandise addressed to persons in the island, by being carried through mistake to Saint John's.Newfoiindland.orSaint J o h n , N e w Brunswick, or Saint John's on the Labrador Coast, or elsewhere. By Act of Parliament the name was changed tot h a t of Prince Edward Island on the 20th day of November, 1758, and received the royal allowance February 1,1799, in grateful remembrance of t h a t peculiarly auspicious andhappy period when this island was u n d e r the c o m m a n d of Lieutenant General His Royal Highness, Prince EDWARD, Duke of Kent, Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty'sForces in Nova Scotia, Island Saint John, Cape Breton and Newfouudland, and t h e father of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen. We also feel pleased to note t h e fact that the Prince was a distinguished mason and took a deep interest in the prosperity of the Craft. Saint John's Lodge is now nearly a century old; is one of our most prosperous lodges, and without a liuk being missing, has come down to the present time, through the anti-masonic persecution of" 1826 to 1836, when many lodges on this continent went down- When I had the privilege of being made a mason, now nearly half a century ago. Saint John's Lodge was only recovering from that vile persecution ; the total n u m b e r of affiliated masons then on t h e island being some eighteen, a u d the funds in a low condition. For sixty years(save a few years of the existence of Sussex Lodge) Saint J o h n ' s Lodge was the only lodge on the islaud, Victoria, No. 2, being organized in 1857.

He noted the fact that the brethren in that jurisdiction were practicing the benign principles of masonry, but with regret reported thewant of means to relieve distress, and suggested the appointment of a. committee to see and at the next annual report on the subject. The Committee on the Address reported the inability of Grand Lodge "toset apart an annual sum for charitable purposes." He also directed attention to unaffiliated masons, and thought some action should be taken to induce their return to active masonic life, and remarked that while unaffiliated, they had no right to the charities orprivileges of the fraternity. From the report of the Committee on the Address, the following: It must be most gratifying to t h e brethren to know t h a t masonry has preserved in this Province an unbroken historical existence d u r i n g the past ninety-four years,, with fifty years of which our M.'.W.'. Grand Master has been contemporary. No doubt many of the brethren are anxiou.sly looking forward to the Centennial of St. John's Lodge. Ere that happy event occurs, your committee trust t h a t masons in this Provincewill be able to point with pride to an earthly temple of more architectural proportions,, in a more suitable locahty than our present quarters.

We venture to suggest that the best " earthly " temple which masons can upbuild will be composed of funds well invested, by the proceedsof which relief may be extended to the worthy, indigent brother, and. masonic widows and orphans.

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QUEBEC. Twenty-first annual, Montreal, January 28-29, 1891. Grand Master ISAAC H . STEARNS delivered an address containing references to, or discussions of, a variety of subjects. The opening -paragraphs were in keeping with those of his former address. Thedeath of Col. MCLEOD MOORE, an honorary Past Grand Master of that jurisdiction, and that of District Deputy Grand Master, were announced, together with the bereavements sustained by other jurisdictions. During the year, he constituted two lodges, granted a dispensation, to form a new lodge, and several special dispensations, appointed and commissioned a number of representatives, and officially visited eight lodges. He reported the amalgamation (consolidation) of two lodges in Montreal, and was of the opinion that if others would follow their example the Order would gain in strength and prosperity. The state of masonry was reported as follows: It affords me great pleasure to be able to inform you that peace and h a r m o n y prevail in a marked degree among the lodges within o u r jurisdiction. So far as I am aware, not a single event has transpired d u r i n g the past year to disturb that good feeling which should always exist amongst masons. An increase of interest and zeal has been manifest among the workmen in all parts of the Temple, and increased prosperity may be justly anticipated. Our finances are in a satisfactory condition; and I have much pleasure in calling your attention to the steady and continuous increase in our funds, as will appear by the report of our efficient and trustworthy Grand Treasurer, which will be submitted for your inspection during the present session.

Their foreign relations, with one exception â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the controversy with the Grand Lodge of England â&#x20AC;&#x201D; were reported to be of the most friendly character. He recommended the recognition of the Grand Lodge of Tasmania,, and that the application therefor by the Grand Lodge of New Zealand be referred to the Committee on Foreign Eelations. By his direction the Grand Secretary issued a circular to the lodges calling their attention to furnish such of their records and documentsas would be of use in the preparation of a "History of Masonry in the Province of Quebec." He recommended that in the revision of the Constitution, provision be made for the appointment of District Deputy Grand Masters by the Grand Master, since they were in fact his representatives in their respective districts. The early establishment of a Masonic Home was presented for the consideration of Grand Lodge, which was informed that a small sum for that purpose had been contributed by a few of the lodges, and was in the hands of the Grand Treasurer. The Grand Secretary reported the return of the warrant, books,, papers and property of a lodge that found it could not continue work.

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in consequence of the indifference of t h e English-speaking people a t t h e place a n d around t h e place of its location, b u t especially because of t h e hostility of t h e R o m i s h C h u r c h t o freemasonry. H e further reported t h a t n o a d d i t i o n s had b e e n m a d e to t h e library except t h e Proceedings • of o t h e r G r a n d Lodges. H e r e q u e s t e d a n appropriation of $50.00 to b i n d u p those Proceedings, a n d a like s u m to be e x p e n d e d in t h e p u r chase of masonic books. T h e District Deputy G r a n d Masters s u b m i t t e d interesting reports. •One visited all t h e lodges in h i s district; each of t h e others lacked b u t a single visit of doing a s well. T h e i r r e p o r t s contain much valuable information for t h e g u i d a n c e of G r a n d Masters a n d committees in future. T h e G r a n d Chaplain delivered a pleasing discourse, t h e t h e m e being •" M a s o n r y in t h e World." T h e C o m m i t t e e on t h e State of M a s o n r y approved i n t h e m a i n of t h e G r a n d Master's suggestions a n d r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s . Lodges w h i c h had d o c u m e n t s a n d o t h e r relics t h a t t h e y desired to transfer to G r a n d Lodge were directed t o forward t h e m to t h e Grand Secretary, w h o was authorized to take care of t h e m until the' G r a n d Body d e t e r m i n e d what t o do w i t h t h e m . A p p r o p r i a t i o n s to w i d o w s of deceased b r e t h r e n were m a d e as follows : $25.00 to each of four, a n d $50.00 to each of t w o others. Bro. E . T. D . CHA.MBERS p r e s e n t e d a b r i g h t R e p o r t on Correspondence. Our Proceedings for 1890 receive a fraternal notice of o n e page. T h a n k s for t h e attention bestowed.

NEW SOUTH W A L E S —1890-91. A special communication of G r a n d Lodge was held J u l y 15, 1890, w h e n m e m o r i a l resolutions of t h e late E a r l of C a r n a r v o n were presented b y t h e P r o . G r a n d Master, B r o . H E R M A N J . TATHANT, M . C . L . , M . D . ,

who sustained t h e m in words w o r t h y of t h e deceased. Bro. REMINGTON, Past Senior W a r d e n , p r e s e n t e d a resolution recognizing t h e G r a n d Lodge of New Z e a l a n d , a c c o m p a n i e d by r e m a r k s justifying t h a t step on the p a r t of G r a n d Lodge, a n d Bro. F . F . DECOURCY BROWNE, Senior Grand W a r d e n , offered a resolution recognizing t h e G r a n d Lodge of Tasmania. All of t h e resolutions were unanimously .adopted. P r o . G r a n d Master r e p o r t e d t h a t i n consequence of t h e d e a t h of t h e E a r l of C a r n a r v o n , t h e r e was a vacancy in t h e representation of t h e G r a n d Lodge near the G r a n d Lodge of E n g l a n d , a n d informed t h e b r e t h r e n t h a t if it was t h e i r u n a n i m o u s w i s h Lord C.-^^RRINGTON, whose oflice as G r a n d Master would soon e x p i r e , would accept t h e ofHce. H e suggested that oil paintings of L o r d s OARRINGTON a n d CARNARVON should be ordered t h r o u g h t h e Board of G e n e r a l Purposes, a n d h u n g in G r a n d Lodge hall. T h e m a t t e r was left in t h e h a n d s of P r o . G r a n d blaster.

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A t t h e q u a r t e r l y c o m m u n i c a t i o n t h e c o m m i t t e e w h o h a d c h a r g e of t h e erection of t h e Cottage H o s p i t a l for F r e e m a s o n s , in c o n n e c t i o n w i t h t h e C a r r i n g t o n C o n v a l e s c e n t H o s p i t a l , r e p o r t e d its c o m p l e t i o n , a n d t h a t it h a d b e e n o p e n e d b y G r a n d M a s t e r , L o r d CARRINGTON. F o u r p e t i t i o n s for n e w lodges w e r e r e c e i v e d ; t h r e e were g r a n t e d a n d t h e o t h e r deferred. T h e B o a r d of G e n e r a l P u r p o s e s d e c i d e d " t h a t a c a n d i d a t e m i n u s a l i m b was ( i s ) n o t a d m i s s i b l e . " Tw.o lodges, for v a r i o u s causes, r e t u r n e d t h e i r c h a r t e r s , r e q u e s t i n g t h a t t h e y b e h e l d till m o r e - p r o s p e r o u s t i m e s , a n d t h e i r r e q u e s t s w e r e granted. A special c o m m u n i c a t i o n was h e l d October 15,1890, t h e object b e i n g t o p r e s e n t an a d d r e s s t o t h e r e t i r i n g G r a n d Master, L o r d CARRINGTON. P r o . G r a n d M a s t e r TARRANT, after a p p r o p r i a t e l y a d v e r t i n g to t h e g r e a t services r e n d e r e d to f r e e m a s o n r y i n t h a t Colony b y h i s L o r d s h i p , p r e s e n t e d t h e following: His Excellency, the Right Honorable Charles Robert Baron Carrington, P. C, Q. C. M. G., Governor of the Colony of A'eio South WaUs and its Dependencies, Most Worshipful Grand Master of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of New SaiUh Wales: MOST WOKSHiPFUL GRAND JIASTEK: â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Wej the Grand Offlcers a n d t h e Worshipful Masters and Wardens of the lodges within your jurisdiction, on the eve of your departure tor England, desire to express our earnest a n d fraternal appreciation of the manifold benefits which freemasonry in this Colony has enjoyed u n d e r your wise a n d genial Grand Mastership. Peace a n d harmony have been its guiding stars, and unity its goal, which have resulted in the Craft being solidly united a n d its progress phenomenal. We ask your acceptance of this address as a memento of o u r happy intercourse, hoping that it will ever remind you of your connection with freemasonry i n New South Wales, a n d the love and esteem with which t h e brethren regard you. Assuring you of our loyalty to you as t h e worthy Representative of our beloved Queen, and reverently wishing you. Lady CARRINGTON a n d family, " GoD-speed," we beg to subscribe ourselves. Yours fraternally, THE GRAND LODGE OFFICERS, THE MASTERS AND WARDENS OF ALL LODGES, AND DISTRICT GRAND INSPECTORS OF WORKINGS. T h e a d d r e s s was fraternally accepted b y Lord CARRINGTON, w h o e l o q u e n t l y t h a n k e d t h e officers a n d b r e t h r e n for t h e s o u v e n i r of h i s i n t i m a t e connection w i t h f r e e m a s o n r y in New S o u t h W a l e s . A t t h e q u a r t e r l y of M a r c h 11, 1891, t h e following resolution was adopted: T h a t upon receipt by a n y lodge of t h e written resignation of any of its members against whom no charge is at the time pending, his membership in such lodge shall cease, b u t his clearance shall n o t be issued until all just claims due to the lodge at the date of such resignation shall have been satisfied. R e m a r k : resignation

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F r o m t h e r e p o r t of t h e G r a n d I n s p e c t o r of W o r k i n g s , w e e x t r a c t the annexed paragraph: The principal feature that I noticed which calls for special remark is the examination of candidates, some of whom, I regret to say, answered the questions very imperfectly and coutinually had to be prompted by the Deacons. I would also like to

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draw the attention of the Wardens to the necessity of their speaking out louder at the examination of candidates, to make the Worshipful Master and brethren hear what is being said. In my last report I drew attention to the slovenly manner in which some of the brethren entering the lodge gave'the signs, but am sorry to say that there is little or no improvement. It is distinctly laid down in the Kitnal that the brethren on entering the lod^e must stand on the left of the Senior Warden and take the step of the degree before giving the sign, and I hope that the Worshipful blasters will insist on this being carried out. â&#x20AC;˘The q u a r t e r l y c o m m u n i c a t i o n of J u n e 10, 1891, closed t h e year. F r o m t h e r e p o r t of t h e Board of General Purposes, we derive t h e following: ^ The present communication marks the close of the third masonic year under the Union, and it will perhaps be useful to cursorily glance at the principal work of this Board during this period, before proceeding with the usual details for the current quarter. Looking back, then, upon past events, it is a matter for sincere congratulation that the progress of the Craft has been so thorough and so free from unpleasantness, although necessarily, one or two cases have had to be decisively dealt with, much to the regret of this Board, and also doubtless that of Grand Lodge. I refer to the erasure of two lodges from the records; a result only arrived at after most patient consideration, and it is to be hoped that the examples made will be a warning to all lodges throughout this jurisdiction where want of harmony may at present or hereafter exist, and that the coming year may not be marked by any similar episodes. Our lodges now muster 184, and the alteration in numbers from last year is caused by the erasure of two, the amalgamation of six, and the creation of six new lodges; whilst of the above total three lodges are in suspense, owing to recent bad commercial times and the consequent want of means on the part of members to find adequate resources to carry on. Of the new warrants applied for, two have been refused upou various grounds as not being necessary in the localities for which they were demanded, and it should be borne in mind by all future applicants that unless proper masonic accommodation is forthcoming at the time of making the application, the Board are not prepared to recommend the prayer of the petitions. It is gratifying also to report that through the drastic measures tpken by the Board all arrears of Grand Lodge dues owing by lodges have been paid up, with one exception only, and that was in a measure satisfactorily explained. T h e Board of Benevolence reported t h a t ÂŁ1,080 had been e x p e n d e d d u r i n g t h e year i n assisting 176 persons, a n d t h a t t h e a m o u n t to t h e credit of t h e Benevolent F u n d was ÂŁ3,997 3s. lOd. T h e election of G r a n d Officers b e i n g held, t h e Earl of Jersey was elected G r a n d Master. On t h e day following, J u n e 11th, t h e G r a n d Master-elect was " obligated, invested with t h e c h a i n of office and placed in tlie chair of G r a n d Lodge." T h e installing Grarid Master, Bro. TARRANT, presented h i m w i t h t h e " m a u l (gavel) as a n e m b l e m of a u t h o r i t y , " and in felicitous language congratulated him o n being placed in t h e Chair of G r a n d Lodge. T h e G r a n d Master n o less h a p p i l y replied. Several neighboring G r a n d Lodges were represented by G r a n d Officers. T h e o t h e r G r a n d - L o d g e Officers were t h e n presented and invested b y t h e G r a n d Master. N u m b e r of lodges, 184; total m e m b e r s h i p , 12,000.

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA, Quarterly, Adelaide, July 16, 1890. Grand Master Earl of Kintore, in a letter excusing his absence, announced the death of Earl of Carnarvon. Resolutions of sympathy were adopted. This regulation was adopted: "When a brother of the Craft dies in apparently indigent circumstances, a grant may be made (if application be put in) by the Grand Lodge Benevolent Fund to pay either partly or wholly the funeral charges." At a special communication, September 27, 1890, Grand Master laid the corner-stone of the Nave and Towers of St. Peter's Cathedral, at Montefiore. At the quarterly of October 15, 1890, the Grand Lodge of Tasmania was recognized. A broadsword — a genuine Ferrara—long in the possession of the KEJIP family, was by a brother mason, a member of that family, presented to Grand Lodge. The rank of "Past Grand Master" was conferred on Deputy Grand Master H. E. DOWNER, in recognition of the valuable services he had rendered the Craft. At the quarterly, of January 21, 1891, business of local importance only was transacted. The quarterly of April 15,1891, closed the masonic year. Financial reports were made, showing a marked increase of the several funds of Grand Lodge, while the expenditures had been less than usual. Grand Officers were elected and invested. While there is little to report from the Proceedings, owing to the manner of conducting Grand Lodge affairs, we feel sure that the brethren in that far-away jurisdiction are doing such masonic work as will stand the test of time and redound to the credit of freemasonry. NOTE:—The foregoing abstract of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of South Australia, was derived from a masonic monthly published there, and so nearly conforms to the regular annual just received, January 7, 1892, that we have not deemed any change needed. We can but congratulate the brethren of that jurisdiction upon the harmony and progress which marks their earnestness of purpose and the charitable spirit evinced at each quarterly communication. Other Australasian Grand Lodges would improve their Proceedings by giving in tabulated form the ntimber of their lodges and membership of the same, as have our brethren of South Australia. Number of lodges, 38; aggregate membership, 2,176.

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U N I T E D G R A N D LODGE OF VICTORIA. For data respecting the Grand Lodge of Victoria, there have been received at this office the Quarterly Reports only of December, 1890, and March, 1891, with a Masonic Journal, which gives a limited account of the progress and condition of the Craft in that Colony. At the first quarterly above mentioned, Grand Master CLARKE presented Bro. JOHN JAMES with a cheque for ÂŁ200, as an appreciation of his services in uniting the lodges and forming the United Grand Ix)dge of Victoria. At the quarterly of March 6, 1891, the Grand Officers elected and appointed were installed. At that date there were one hundred and twelve Craft Lodges in the Colony and a Lodge of Instruction, (reported by the Australian Keystone). Liberal contributions to the funds of Grand Lodge and the Fund of Benevolence, were reported. During the preceding year the sum of ÂŁ971 7s. 6d. was expended for the relief of one hundred and ninety needy persons. With the hope that in future the Reports of the United Grand Lodge of Victoria will regularly reach our table, we close this brief notice.

NEW ZEALAND. We acknowledge the receipt of the following reports: That of the quarterly communications, November 25, 1890, April 10, 1S90, and the annual communication of July 6, 1891. The two former show that both the officials and Craft had worked zealously and prudently, all being intent on effecting a union of all the lodges in that Colony. Grand Master Bro. HENRY THOMPSON in his address, " urged upon the brethren to show every possible kindness to the brethren who are not at one with them." At the annual, Grand Master THOMPSON was reelected, and after the usual proclamation, he appointed his assistants, and the other Grand Officers were elected. The reports of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary show a very satisfactory condition of the monetary affairs of Grand Lodge, while the report of the Board of General Purposes was calculated to cheer on the work in progress. The reports of the Grand Superintendents of the four districts i^to which the jurisdiction is divided were good evidence that the lodges were active, zealous and in the enjoyment of reasonable prosperity. There are seventy-one lodges under the Grand Lodge of New Zealand, sixty-four of which were on this occasion represented by one hundred and forty members and the remainder unrepresented.

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Several resolutions suggested by the Board of General" Purposes were carried by a unanimous vote; among them we note this: RECOGNITION BY THE GRAND LODGE OP KANSAS, U . S . A. " That the Grand Lodge of New Zealand desires to acknowledge the courteous and fraternal m a n n e r in which the Grand Lodge of Kansas has extended recognition to this Grand Lodge as supreme masonic authority in this territory, and recognizing the desirability t h a t Grand Representatives m a y b e appointed. The M.\W.\ t h e Grand Master recommends Bro. JOHN ERNEST PKOVIS, P / . M ; . , of Napier, as Grand Representative near this Grand Lodge of the Grand Lodge of Kansas. And that this Grand Lodge will be pleased to receive the name of the worthy brother who may be recommended by the Grand Lodge of Kansas as Grand Representative of this Grand Lodge near them."—Carried unanimously.

Two petitions for lodges were reported and referred to the Grand Master. During the year ending April 30, 1891, there were contributed for benevolence £151 13s. 3d., and for general purposes £559 12s. 3d. We congratulate both Grand Lodge and its constituents — the private lodges — upon the success which has attended their manly, masonic efforts to establish and maintain an independent Grand Lodge, and feel quite sure that the day is not far distant when all the lodges working under other Constitutions, will with fraternal unanimity give in tlieir adhesion to theonly Grand Bod)'that of right can claim masonic supremacy in New Zealand.

ENGLAND — 1891. Our resources for a notice of the Proceedings of the United Grand Lodge of England are far too limited for anything deserving the name even of a notice, much less a review. The Grand Master having learned that a member of Grand Lodge and one of its Deputy District Grand Masters of the English District Grand Lodge of New Zealand, Sir ROBERT STOUT, had procured a warrant from the Grand Orient of France, authorizing the establishment of a lodge under it, and that a lodge had been opened of which he was Master, directed the Grand Secretary to address Sir ROBERT and call on him to explain the grounds on which he felt justified in pursuing such a course. Grand Secretary performed the duty required, and received an answer admitting that the information was correct, but sought to justify his act on the flimsy pretense that since the Grand Lodge of England had ceased to regard the Grand Orient of France as 8, masonic order, there was nothing to prevent a freemason from joining a lodge under that body any more than any other secret society, such as Odd Fellows, etc. At the quarterly communication of March 4, 1891, the matter, with the correspondence, was brought before Grand Lodge by the acting Grand Master, and the complaint was advocated by the Grand Registrar, who was supported by the President of the Board of General Purposes.

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T h e acting G r a n d Master t h e n p u t t h e following resolution, w h i c h was u n a n i m o u s l y c a r r i e d : Grand Lodge having carefully considered t h e report a n d documents submitted to it by t h e Most Worshipful Grand Master relative to the establishment by Bro. Sir ROBERT STOUT, K.C.M.G., Past Assistant G.'.D/. of Ceremonies, Deputy Grand Master of Otago a n d Southland, New Zealand, of a lodge in t h e town of Wellington, i n that Colony, u n d e r a warrant from t h e Grand Orient of France, a n d of which lodge he is Master â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Resnlvcd, T h a t in the opinion of Grand Lodge the complaint against Bro. Sir ROBERT STOUT is well founded, a n d his plea of justification cannot be accepted. Grand Lodge therefore adjudges him guilty of a grave masonic oftense, a n d in accordance with t h e precedent set in the case of Bro. BONNER in the year 181(5, hereby removes Bro. Sir ROBERT STOUT from his rank a n d status as a Grand OflBcer of t h e Grand Lodge of E n g l a n d . Grand Lodge is further of opinion that by his action as herein stated Bro. Sir ROBERT STOUT has placed himself under t h e provisions of Article 204, Book of Constitutions, a n d directs that this fact shall be brought u n d e r t h e notice of t h e District Grand Master of Otago a n d Southland, with a view to the withdrawal of Sir ROBERT STOUT'S p a t e n t as Deputy Grand Master of that district, a n d to his being further dealt with by t h e District Grand Lodge according to masonic law.

I t will b e observed t h a t G r a n d Lodge went n o further t h a n to sever t h e r e l a t i o n s between Bro. STOUT a n d t h a t Body, leaving to t h e subordin a t e b o d i e s of which h e w a s a m e m b e r to inflict s u c h additional disabilities as would be suggested b y h i s disloyal act. H . R. H . ALBERT E D W A R D , P r i n c e of Wales, was u n a n i m o u s l y elected G r a n d M a s t e r of t h e U n i t e d G r a n d Lodge of Ancient, F r e e a n d Accepted Masons of E n g l a n d , a n d as such proclaimed. T h e a n n u a l G r a n d Festival was held April 29, 1891. Before t h e e n t e r t a i n m e n t t h e acting G r a n d Master a n n o u n c e d t h a t t h e G r a n d Master h a d a p p o i n t e d t h e Earl of L a t h o m M.-.W.'. P r o . G r a n d Master, w h o w a s in waiting. A d e p u t a t i o n was appointed, w h o escorted t h e E a r l t o t h e foot of t h e t h r o n e , w h e r e , after a s h o r t address b y t h e Acting G r a n d M a s t e r , h e was d u l y obligated, placed on t h e t h r o n e , saluted a n d proclaimed. E a r l of L a t h o m t h e n a n n o u n c e d t h a t t h e G r a n d Master h a d app o i n t e d t h e E a r l of M o u n t E d g c u m b e , D e p u t y G r a n d Master, w h o was t h e n obligated, invested, s a l u t e d a n d proclaimed. T h e P r o . G r a n d Master t h e n a n n o u n c e d t h e n a m e s of those w h o m t h e G r a n d M a s t e r h a d a p p o i n t e d G r a n d Officers for t h e year. Those b r e t h r e n w e r e t h e n invested a n d saluted. T h e P r o . G r a n d Master n e x t a n n o u n c e d t h a t t h e G r a n d Master h a d conferred t h e r a n k of P.'.G.'.S.". of W o r k s on Bro.HENBY ARTHUR H U N T , for services i n connection w i t h t h e Koyal Masonic I n s t i t u t i o n for Girls. T h e r e c i p i e n t was t h e n invested b y t h e Pro. G r a n d Master. T h e S t e w a r d s appointed b y t h e lodges a n d approved b y t h e G r a n d Master, w e r e p r e s e n t e d a n d proclaimed. T h e officers a n d m e m b e r s of G r a n d Lodge, w i t h a great n u m b e r of b r e t h r e n , p a r t o o k of t h e excellent e n t e r t a i n m e n t provided b y t h e Stewards, to w h o m t h e G r a n d Lodge u n a n i m o u s l y voted t h a n k s . Col. S H A D W E L L H . C L E R K B , V . ' . W . " . G r a n d

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IRELAND —1891. The following are the only facts we have been able to gather from the circulars received: The Grand Lodge of F. and A. Masons of Ireland has on its register fifteen Provincial Grand Lodges, which have under their immediate supervision three hundred and sixty-eight private lodges. During the year preceding, the Committee on Charity made grants amounting to £242 7s. 6d. The funds of Grand Lodge, including General and Charity Account, amounted to £3,865 2s. od. The Earl of Bandon, H. M. L. COOK, Grand Secretary.

SCOTLAND— 1 8 9 1 . The Grand Lodge of Scotland has on its register five hundred and twenty lodges— three hundred and sixty at home, and one hundred and sixty located in other lands — all being included in fifty-three Provinces, five of which have only one lodge each. Two of the Provinces are under the direct supervision of Grand Lodge, forty-eight are under the supervision of Provincial or proxy Grand Masters, but under what control the remaining three are, does not appear from the publication before us. The last lodge in Scotland, Lodge of Melrose, St. John, which had been independent of any Grand Body, resolved to join the Grand Lodge, and committees representing Grand liOdge and Lodge of Melrose, met and agreed upon the following terms: 1. That Grand Lodge does not interfere with the funds or property presently belonging to r^odge St. J o h n , Melrose, but t h a t these remain, as formerly, the exclusive property of t h a t lodge. In the event of the union being effected however, it would become necessary t h a t the funds of the Masonic Body and the Benefit Society should be conducted as separate accounts. 2. That a fee of one pound one shilling be charged for a charter of confirmation. 3. That a fee of two shillings and sixpence be charged for Grand Lodge diploma to each member on the roll of the Melrose Lodge at the date of union. 4. That after the date of union the members of Melrose Lodge shall observe and be bound by the Constitutions and Laws of Grand Lodge as then existing, or as these may from time to time be altered or amended. 5. In consideration of the documentary evidence of the antiquity of this lodge, that the position of No. 12 be assigned to it on the roll of Grand Lodge.

.And thereupon the Worshipful Master and other officers of Lodge of Melrose " took the oath of allegiance to the Grand Lodge of Scotland, and were congratulated and hailed as regular members of the Craft under the Scottish Constitution." The Proceedings were ratified by the signatures of the members of the respective representatives and attested by several witnesses.

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At the quarterly communication of Grand Lodge, February 5, 1891, a notice of motion was given, proposing to constitute all Past Masters life members of Grand Lodge. On the 30th of April, D. MCERAY LYON, Grand Secretary, presented the following report upon that proposition to the Grand Committee, who with a single dissent " directed that it be embodied in the minutes:" A motion " that from and after the date of the passing of this resolution, all Past Masters, properly qualified, of lodges holding of t h e Grand Lodge of Scotland, shall be accepted and enrolled as members of Grand Lodge, and of the Committee of Scottish Masonic Benevolence, upon payment of an a n n u a l fee, * * * " was given notice of at last quarterly communication for discussion on 7th May next. At its meeting in march, Grand Committee resolved that, in respect of the sweeping character of t h e change proposed by the above motion, " It is necessary t h a t information be obtained as to its effects upon the membership of Grand Lodge as set down in the Constitution and Laws,â&#x20AC;&#x201D;that therefore Grand Secretary be instructed to bring u p to Grand Committee,at their meeting in April, a report, with full particulars, bearing u p o n t h e said notice of motion." U n d e r this resolution. Grand Secretary has at this date, April 27th, prepared the following report: Registration as a Master Mason is the qualification for membership of Grand Lodge, and from that area are chosen the Masters and Wardens, and Proxy Slasters and Proxy Wardens, who, as representing their respective lodges, together with certain Grand Office-bearers, Provincial Grand Masters, and Proxy Provincial Grand Masters, from the Legislative Court'of the Scottish Craft. This is embodied in the Constitution and Laws to which all lodges holding of the Grand Lodge of Scotland are obedient. The roll of members constituting Grand Lodge for the year ending January, 1S92, lias been made up in accordance with Kuie 90 of the Constitution, and, with certain defined exceptions, the members on the roll so m a d e up are alone qualified to vote in Grand Lodge at a n y meeting thereof held previous to the quarterly communication in February next. The motion upon which Grand Secretary has the honor to report, would instantly introduce into the membership of Grand Lodge all Past Masters, and thereby erect and constitute a body at once irresponsible and irremovable, and numerous enough to at any time outvote the direct or delegated representatives of t h e lodges, who are all subject to a n n u a l election or appointment. Let us see w h a t effect t h e contemplated measure would have upon the membership of Grand Lodge. Were the h o m e lodges, 360 in number, fully represented, and the Constitution requires that they should. Grand Lodge would consist of 1080 members. Add 480 representatives of 160 lodges furth of Scotland, and the possible membership as authorized by t h e Constitution reaches 1560. An average of seven living Past Masters to each of the lodges presently existing in Scotland, gives 2520 as the numerical strength of the section of the Craft whom it is proposed to a d m i t to life membership with Grand Lodge. Inasmuch as the Past Masters furth of Scotland could not exercise the the privileges which it is proposed to confer under the new rule, it would be inequitable in its operation, and would annihilate t h e right of equal representation in Grand I^odge t h a t for more than a century and a half has been secured to all lodges under the Scottish Constitution. Were all Past Masters admitted as proposed, the possible membership of Grand Lodge would exceed four thousand; while theCommitteeof Management of the F u n d of Scottish Masonic Benevolence would number upwards of three thousand, anti as u n d e r existing arrangements only one representative from each lodge has the right to sit on t h a t committee, the proportion of representation thereon would, under the new rule, be seven Past Masters to one Master or Proxy Master. T h e figures we have given are suggestive of the impotency of the Masters and Wardens and Proxy Masters and Proxy Wardens of lodges to cope with the overwhelming mass of Past Masters that might in any year be thrown upon t h e roll. They would

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be entirely at the mercy of this masonic autocracy, and the helplessness of their position would be greatly aggravated through the facilities for'combination within reach of the Past Masters in centres like Edinburgh and Glasgow. An attempt to constitute all Past Masters members of Grand Lodge was in August, 1878, defeated by a majority of '276 to 22 votes. Previous abortive efforts in t h e same direction are upon record. The avowed object of these several attempts was to check the alleged evils of the proxy system â&#x20AC;&#x201D;an object commendable in itself, and which, if defects did exist, might be accomplished without imperiling the chartered rights of lodges, and those of the rank and file of the Craft, with respect to the m a n a g e m e n t of the affairs of Grand Lodge and its now comparatively wealthy charities. Lodges furth of the kingdom cannot be represented in Grand Lodge except u n d e r the proxy system; and many lodges, especially those in rural districts, and such as are principally recruited from the working classes, would fail to find representation in Grand Lodge, except under that system. Such proxy representatives are for t h e most part obtained in the larger centres of population, and of necessity t h e system throws a large voting power into the urban centres. This power would be dangerously augmented under the proposed change, and by a body, as has been pointed out, over whom the lodges could exercise no control. All the existing inequalities between t h e urban and rural voting power would be aggravated. The Head Masonic Court, as at present constituted, is fully and eflRciently representative of the Craft, and contains members of acknowledged social position, most of them of high personal character and ability, who give tone and importance to its deliberations. Under this rc(;ime Grand Lodge has thriven immensely. 'I'here has always been a fair representation of the Past Master element in the councils of the Craft; and in Grand Committee itself there are at present twenty-eight members who.have passed the chair.

The report was tabled by its author. At the quarterly coniinunication May 7th, the same motion came up for action by Grand Lodge, and was defeated by a vote of 1G4 to 48. So it seem that even Scotland is not exempt from that busy class of masons who are never satisfied "to leave well enough alone." On this side of the Atlantic scores of such brethren abound, but generally find themselves in minority when attempting to secure votes for their projects. Our brethren of Scotland are not behind those of any other jurisdiction in tlieir care of aged members, widows and orphans. Monthly help is afforded those in want and the primary principle of masonry is thereby happily illustrated. The lack of quarterly publications compels us to close this notice,

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WYOMING. S i x t e e n t h a n n u a l , C h e y e n n e , December 2, 1890. W h e n o u r E e p o r t on Correspondence for 1891 was ready for the p r i n t e r , t h e Proceedings of t h e G r a n d Lodge of W y o m i n g was n o t at h a n d , a n d accordingly n o t noticed. T h e a d d r e s s of G r a n d Master LBBOY S . BARNES was brief —hardly t h r e e p a g e s — b u t well p r e p a r e d . H e referred in a n i m a t e d language to t h e fact t h a t t h e y had crossed t h e l i n e b e t w e e n a Territory a n d a State, a n d a n t i c i p a t e d t h a t t h e i r new civil position would p r o v e beneficial to t h e people a n d t h e Craft. H e a n n o u n c e d t h e d e a t h of Past D e p u t y G r a n d Master O. P . YELTON. E i g h t o t h e r craftsmen h a d also passed a w a y . T h e year past was reported as " o n e of peace a n d good w i l H n t h a t ( o u r ) j u r i s d i c t i o n , " w h i l e t h e i r r e l a t i o n s w i t h o t h e r Granrf^J-iodges were unimpaired. One lodge was duly constituted a n d t h e oflScers installed. • T h e following ease, question a n d answer, w e r e r e p o r t e d : An applicant for initiation had been elected and then absolutely refused, through fright, to submit to the ceremonies of preparation. In answer to thcquestion, " Shall we keep or return the money?" I answered: " If, after a sufflclent time has elapsed, he does not present himself for initiation after being notified to do so, his name should be dropped and the money refunded." • G r a n d Master said t h a t h e m a d e t h e decision " r a t h e r as fraternal advice t h a n as establishing a masonic p r e c e d e n t . " On report of t h e C o m m i t t e e o n J u r i s p r u d e n c e t h e decision w a s a p p r o v e d b y G r a n d Lodge. G r a n d Secretary KUYKENDALL r e p o r t e d t h a t all t h e lodges had m a d e r e t u r n s a n d p a i d their d u e s for t h e y e a r — an evidence, as h e said, t h a t t h e y were w o r k i n g and prospering. G r a n d Treasurer BRISTOL r e p o r t e d a b a l a n c e i n t h e t r e a s u r y of $1,398.08. T h e following resolution was a d o p t e d : Resolved, That the M.-.W.-. Grand Master of the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge of Wyoming be hereafter paid out of Grand Lodge funds the amount of actual fare in lieu of mileage, not exceeding two hundred dollars in any one year, when visiting lodges ou oiiicial business connected with his ofttce. Bro. W . L . KuYKENDALL presented t h e E e p o r t — h i s fifth — on Corr e s p o p d e n c e . T h e Proceedings of forty-one G r a n d Lodges receive frat e r n a l a t t e n t i o n , those of K a n s a s for 1890 being o n e of t h e n u m b e r . Of t h e oration of Bro. POWELL, h e says: The Kev. and Bro. ENOCH POWELL delivered an excellent oration, in which we find no claims that ABRAHAM, ISAAC and JACOB were masons. On the contrary, it is replete with good, sound reasoning, based upon the symbolism of masonry, and the lessons of morality intended to be inculcated thereby. It is eminently practical and suitable to our masonry of the present day. H e also endorses several opinions found i n o u r E e p o r t o n Correspondence.

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T o u c h i n g unaffiliates, Bro. KUYKENDALL says: We are in favor of a law cutting off all non-afflliates after a reasonable time from the date of dimissionj After such time recognize them in no way except upon application for affiliation. Whilst this would seem to and may work harshly in an isolated case here and there, it would reach and dispose of the main army of drones without injustice, because in ninety-nine cases in every hundred where a mason has been a non-affiliate three or four years or more, he seldom, if ever, amounts to anything except a drone among industrious workmen even after affiliation. Such a law will reclaim all who are really masons and get rid of those who are not, and never -were except in name. A n d again, on t h e same class of masons ( ? ) h e suggests t h e following p l a n : Our way of dispersing the swarming of non-affiliates is to provide by law that no dimit, nor the holder thereof, shall be recognized for any purpose or in any way after the expiration of some definite time, say two or three years after date of issue, except as evidence of former membership in case of petition for affiliation. Unaffiliated masons attract little attention in Kansas, so little i n d e e d , t h a t rules or regulations l i m i t i n g their visits/to lodges h a v e n o t b e e n deemed necessary. T h e liberality of our lat.' respecting affiliation h a s induced t h e majority of b r e t h r e n who dimitted in other jurisdictions to affiliate soon alter b e c o m i n g residents here. B u t as we h a v e heretofore said enough to convince any fair b r o t h e r t h a t we do riot generally favor vbluntarily unaffiliated masons, we forbear further r e m a r k , a n d h a s t e n to notice t h e Proceedings of W y o m i n g for 1891.

WYOMING. S e v e n t e e n t h a n n u a l , Rawlins, December 1-2, 1891. After some p r e p a r a t o r y r e m a r k s , calculated to arrest a t t e n t i o n , Grand Master E J I I L E A. ABRY reported t h e condition of t h e Craft, as follows: It affords me much pleasure to be able to report to you that all our subordinate lodges are, generally speaking, in a prosperous condition, financially and otherwise, and much good work has been done, and although our ranks have not, owing largely to the stringency of the times, been augmented to the extent we might have looked or hoped for, yet we have gained some strength (quite an increase as compared with last year) as regards numbers and quality of the material. I might also be permitted to add that renewed interest and earnestness seems to be perceptible in our lodges. In making these statements I do so from personal observation and conversation with brethren belonging to the different lodges In our jurisdiction, so that judging from various standpoints, the present and future prospects of the Craft are indeed very satisfactory and highly flattering. H e advised t h a t if t h e fraternity were united a n d steadily w r o u g h t , t h e y would soon s t a n d i n l i n e w i t h older jurisdictions, b u t w a r n e d t h e Grand Body t h a t such a result would not be attained w i t h o u t t h e continuous efforts of every b r o t h e r in t h e State. H e reported t h e i r relations with other jurisdictions as amicable, peace on all h a n d s prevailing.

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Official visits were made to seven "chartered lodges and one U. D., for the forming and opening of which he had granted a dispensation. He also visited unofficially two other lodges; that is, ten of the thirteen lodges in the State. In the eight lodges first mentioned, he required work to be done in some one of the degrees, and found the work well done, though there appeared slight difference. In view of the absence of uniformity he recommended that a Custodian be appointed to bring about a uniformity of work. In those visits he adverted to the variations, and examined all their books and commended the care with which they had been kept. He reported that one-half the amount â&#x20AC;&#x201D; $200.00 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; had been sufficient to pay the expenses of his visits, and that the brethren thought the money well spent, and would willingly be taxed in future for that purpose. Grand Master ABRY stated that only two brethren had passed the inevitable bourne during the year. Five special dispensations were granted: two, to hold special communications and elect officers at a date other than the regular night, which fell on Christmas Eve, as authorized by Grand Lodge; one, to pass and raise am E.\ A.', without examination; one, to permit a lodge to lay the corner-stone of a new public school-house, and the last, to allow a lodge to confer the M.\ M.". degree short of the regular time. Eight decisions were reported, which seem to be sound as masonic usage and law now stand. They were endorsed by the Committee on Jurisprudence and adopted by Grand Lodge. He granted a dispensation to fOrm and open a new lodge, which, in accordance with the report of the proper committee, was chartered at this communication. By an amended rule of order each member of Grand Lodge is required to vote on a question put unless he is interested in the event, in which case he is not so required. Hereafter the several lodges are required to elect their officers on the first or second stated communication before the festival of St. John the Evangelist, and no officers-elect can be installed after that date unless authorized by a special dispensation of the Grand Master. The committee to whom was referred the proposition from the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, in reference to holding a Fraternal Congress of the United States and other nations in Chicago during the World's Fair, reported favorably thereon and recommended that six delegates be appointed to represent Wyoming at said congress. Keport adopted and committee appointed. A resolution of thanks was tendered to Bro. S. A. BRISTOL, who for ten years had faithfully and acceptably served Grand Lodge as Grand Treasurer.

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Bro.W. L. KuYKENDALL prepared the Report on Correspondence, as he had done for the five preceding years. The Proceedings of forty Grand Lodges, those of one for two years, are courteously reviewed, the whole covering sixty-five pages. That Bro. K. is an enlightened man, an independent and fearless thinker, is proved by his reports. While suggesting, sometimes urging, changes and reforms in masonic laws, he yet defers to them because having the sanction of his own and other masonic Grand Bodies. His reports rank among the best produced, and we read them with unfeigned pleasure, though in a few respects we differ from his views. From his preface, we extract the following: We have found nothing in the Proceedings of any Grand Lodge t h a t will be noticed herein, including the correspondence reports, to change our opinion u p o n subjects heretofore treated. They furnish a b u n d a n t evidence that a common sense view of matters masonic is spreading, and t h a t regulations are being adopted in keeping with the times and the wants and demands of the Craft. We find Grand Lodges making changes when satisfied such is and will be for the benefit of the m e m b e r s h i p " generally â&#x20AC;&#x201D; even so to the verge of innovations upon the body of masonry. No doubts are eA-piesaeu vvheii siich cliaugeo are iiijnieuitii6jy i enGnCitii tiiiu not prejudicial to the fraternity. Wonder that iKwas not accomplishe\^ long before takes the place of doubt and nonsense, and masonry is better off in every way.

Yes, some changes are making, but so great is the reverence for the past that cobwebs and dust disfigure and effete material encumbers tlie temples. But a more rapid change will be made when truth instead of conjecture, fact and not senseless legend, become the basis of action, and masons learn to carry out principles by methods and means which accord with the evolutions of a near and steadily advancing civilization. Principles must be maintained when founded on truth, but tiie way of their application must harmonize with the thought of the ago in order that masonry may be a prime factor in the upbuilding and enlightenment of humanity. In liis review of Kansas (1891) and referring to Decision 3, he says: " Here is one, the like of which we never saw or heard of before." It may be, but such is the law in this jurisdiction, as declared by the Grand Master in that decision, which was approved by the Committee on Jurisprudence and confirmed by the Grand Lodge. Our brother thinks that the number of landmarks is less than the number of fingers on the hands. We think they will not exceed six or seven at most. The Grand Master of California in 1889 favored the decoration of the graves of deceased brethren, and Bro. K. concurred in its propriety. Bro. WAIT, of New Hampshire, in his report of 1891, said: " We can see no common sense in any objection we have ever heard to such public appearances. Bro. K. then says: About the best reason we have ever heard against such public appearances is that somebody else has decorated in such m a n n e r ; therefore masonry must not do so. And yet the very next day a public procession is formed to lay a corner-stone. To the latter we do not object, but cannot distinguish the diflFerence; if anything, the former is

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really more in keeping with the-teachings and claims of masonry than the latter. It may be that those who argue against the simple performance of an act to the memory of deceased brethren believe in the Scriptural passage of " Let the dead bury its dead." and add, '• May they be immediately forgotten," or words to that eflect. A n d we agree. F r o m h i s conclusion, this e x t r a c t : It is now generally admitted that the old regulations are not landmarks, for the reason that they are not unalterable and are amendable. This being the case, it does seem if the same time that is expended here and there in defense of absurd claims under that name, was devoted to advocating and securing a change in laws and customs, such as wonld create uniformity in nearly everything, it would be better for our Institution in every way. For instance, we will mention a few regulations that could, in our opinion, be adopted unanimously to the great advantage of every jurisdiction: 1. Resignation of officers.* 2. Allowing them to dimit. 3. Allowing Entered Apprentices and Fellow Crafts to dimit. A. Allowing them to affiliate. 5. Grant of more power to lodges U. D. 6. Uniform legislation in regard to non-affiliation and non-affiliates. 7. That a Past Master may open and close a lodge in the absence of the three principal officers, and vfiers of the same character. We are aware that under our system of •States rights it,is hard work to accomplish anything, and expect to be met with the nonsensical cry of innovation and departure from the laws of the fathers, etc. No do n o t lof'.ges, to pass

d o u b t t h a t most, if n o t all, t h e c h a n g e s suggested — since they involve l a n d m a r k s — would, if adopted, facilitate t h e work of a n d p u t an end to m u c h red tape. T h a t in time t h e y will come we do n o t doubt, in spite of t h e cry, " I n n o v a t i o n ! "

T h i s p a m p h l e t of Proceedings did n o t r e a c h o u r ofHce till our Report on Correspondence was p r i n t e d , b u t b y t h e k i n d n e s s of our printers, it is to b e a n n e x e d thereto, a n d since n e i t h e r t h e n u m b e r of lodges in that State n o r t h e aggregate m e m b e r s h i p thereof a p p e a r in t h e list, we give t h e m h e r e : N u m b e r of lodges, t h i r t e e n ; aggregate m e m b e r s h i p , 708.

T h e foregoing pages are fraternally s u b m i t t e d , J O H N H. BKOWN, For the Committee.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

M;.W;.GRAND LODGE OF

ANCIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS, OF

K A N S A S .

THIRTY-SEVENTH'ANNUAL

COMMUNICATION,

HELD IN THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON, F E B R U A R Y 1 5 T H AND 1 6 T H , A. D. 1893, A. L . 5893.

VOLUME IX., PART 2. M.-.W.-. WILLIAM D. THOMPSON, MIXXEAPOLIS, GRAND MASTER. R.-.W.-.JOHN H. BROWN, KANS.\S CITY, GRAND SECRETARY.

PUBLISHED BY ORDER OF THE M.-.W.-. GRAND LODGE.

1893.

G R A N D OFFICERS—1893-94

M -.w.- W I L L I A M D . THOMPSON R. .w.- GEORGE W . CLARK R. .w.- JAMES H . M C C A L L R. .w.-. C H I L E S C.COLE.MAN R.- .W:.. ROBERT E . TORBIXGTO.V R. .W: . J O H N H . B R O W N

Grand Master Minneapolis. Deputy Grand Master....hyons. Grand Senior lKard(;»... Wichita. Grand Junior PFardm...Clay Center. Grand Treasurer Wichita. Grand Secretary Kansas City. . R e v . ENOCH P . MicHEN"ER...Crrond Chaplain Concordia. . W I L L I A M M . SHAVER Grand Senior Deacon....Newton. . W I L L I A M A. SNOOK Grand Junior £)eacon...Kansas City. ALEXANDER DOUGLASS. Grand Marshal Greensburg. THEOPHILUS P . RODGEKS Grand Senior Steivard...Topeka,. . ROWLAND W . E I N L E V Grand Junior .S'to«ttrrf...Goodland. . JAMES SMITH Grand Pursuivant EiniJoria. . EDMOND B . TOWLE Grand Sword /Jearer-....Belleville. . F R I T Z MAGERS Grand Tyler Leavenworth.

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BOARD OF CUSTODIANS. W.'. DAVID D . HOAG

Minneapolis.

W.". G E O R G E F . P O N D

F o r t Scott.

W.-. W I L L I A M M . SHAVER

Wichita.

CHAIRMEN O F STANDING COMMITTEES. On On On On On On On

Credentials :. Reports of Grand Officers Finance and Mileage Chartered Lodges Lodges U. D Appeals and Grievances Grand Lodge Property

P . M. HOISINGTON, N e w t o n . GEORGE W . PORT, Beloit. JACOB D E W I T T , Salina. DWIGHT BYINGTON, L e a v e n w o r t h . CHARLES E . CORY, F o r t Scott. ANDREW M . CALLAHAM, T o p e k a . A. B. KELLER, L e a v e n w o r t h .

On Jurisprudence

GEORGE S . G R E E N , A l a n h a t t a n .

On Correspondence

J O H N H . BROWN, K a n s a s City, K a n .

P L A C E O F M E E T I N G —1894. T h e t h i r t y - e i g h t h A n n u a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n of t h e M.'.W.-. G r a n d Lodge of K a n s a s , A. F . & A. M., will b e held in t h e City of T o p e k a on t h e t h i r d W e d n e s d a y , b e i n g t h e 21st day of F e b r u a r y , A . D. 1894, A . L. 5894, a t 10 o'clock A. M. PRESS OF KETCHESON 4 REEVES, LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

IVL. .W.-. ORAND LODQE OF A. F. & A. M. OF KANSAS.

THIRTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL

COMMUNICATION.

HUTCHINSON, F e b r u a r y 15, 1893.

T h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d L o d g e of K a n s a s , A. F . & A . M . , convened in A n n u a l Communication in Masonic H a l l a t t h e Citjof H u t c h i n s o n , Wednesday, t h e 15th dixy of F e b r u a r y ' , A. D. 1893, A. L . 5893, a t 10 o'clock A. M. GRAND OFFICERS PRESENT. T h e G r a n d Officers present assumed t h e i r respective station.s^ in t h e M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge, as follows: M.-.W.-. DAVID B. FULLER R.-.VV.-. AVILLIAM D. THOMPSON' R.-.W.-. GEORGE W. CLARK R.-.AV.-. JAMES H. McCALL R.-. W.-. ROBERT E. TORRINGTON R.-.W.-. JOHN 0. POSTLETHW.ilTE W.-. REV. SAMUEL E. BUSSER W.-. CHILES C. COLEMAN W.-. ROBERT J. McFARLAND W.-. CHARLES E. MONELL W.-. WILLIAM H. MIZE W.-. JAMES S. MAY W.-. CHARLES DAY W.-.DELOS W. ACKER

Grand Master. Deputy Grand Master. Grand Senior Warden. Grand Junior Warden. Grand Treasurer. as Grand Secretary. Grand Chaplain. Grand Senior Deacon. Grand Junior Deacon. Grand MarshaL Grand Sword Bearer. .'Grand Senior Steward.. Grand Pursuivant. Grand Tvler.

146

PnOCEEDINGS

OF THE

February,

CALL OF LODGES. T h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master ordered t h e G r a n d S e c r e t a r y to call t h e roll of lodges, in o r d e r to ascertain if t h e r e w e r e p r e s e n t r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s from a constitutional n u m b e r of lodges to open t h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d L o d g e of Ancient, F r e e a n d Accepted Masons of K a n s a s for t h e transaction of such business as m a y r e g u l a r l y •come before it. OPENING CEREMONIES. T h e r e b e i n g p r e s e n t r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s from a constitutional n u m b e r of lodges, t h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master, with t h e assista n c e of his associate G r a n d Officers, opened t h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d L o d g e of A n c i e n t , F r e e a n d Accepted Masons of K a n s a s in A m p l e F o r m , after p r a y e r b y the G r a n d C h a p l a i n , E e v . B r o . S A M U E L E . BUSSBR.

M.-.W.-. P a s t G r a n d Master M. M. M I L L E R , in behalf of B r o . W I L L I A M NICHOLS, p r e s e n t e d to the M.-.W.-. G r a n d L o d g e a g a v e l , c a r v e d b y Bro. W I L L I A M NICHOLS, who has been a mason for forty y e a r s , aod w h o is now eighty-two y e a r s old. W.-. Bro. M I L L E R s t a t e d on t h e a u t h o r i t y of t h e W o r s h i p f u l Master of S p r i n g H i l l L o d g e , N o . 56, of which B r o . N I C H O L S is a member, t h a t t h e aged b r o t h e r was n o t o v e r b u r d e n e d w i t h shekels, a n d t h a t if t h e G r a n d L o d g e or b r e t h r e n desired to assist him it would be a w o r t h y a c t of c h a r i t y . M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master F U L L E R accepted t h e gavel in an a p p r o p r i a t e speech, and t h e r e u p o n a collection n e t t i n g $63.85 was t a k e n up for t h e relief of B r o . NICHOLS. W.-. Bro. A L F R E D C . W H I T M A N moved t h a t an a p p r o p r i a t i o n of twenty-five dollars be made and t h e same p r e s e n t e d to Bro. W M . NICHOLS w i t h t h e fraternal g r e e t i n g s of t h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d L o d g e of K a n s a s . On motion of M.-.W.-. Bro. GEORGE S . G R E E N , t h e Grand •Chaplain w a s i n s t r u c t e d to p r e p a r e a m e m o r i a l to b e s e n t to Bro. NICHOLS. T h e following memorial was p r e s e n t e d a n d u n a n imously adopted: M.-.AV.-.GRAND LODGE, A . F . & A.M., KANSAS.

HUTCHINSON, February 15, 1893.

To Wm. Nichols, Spring Hill Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Spying Sill, Kan. : DEAR BROTHER : — In appreciation of your kindly heart and Ingenious skill, which placed into the hands of the M.-.W.-. Grand Master, DAVID

1892-93-

Gil AND

LODGE

OF KANSAS.

147

B. FULLER, a gavel, curiously wrought and inscribed, the result of your own handiwork, united and enthusiastic thanks were accorded yoii, accompanied by a substantial token of our interest and regard. An appropriation of twenty-five dollars made by the Grand Lodge and a generous contribution of the brethren is herewith enclosed, with the earnest wish that your burdens may be lightened and your closing days tilled with hope and peace. This gavel has begun and will close the Communications of this Grand Lodge, which reminds us that ere long our earthly careers will close; may our work stand the inspection of the Supreme Master. Fraternallv submitted, S. E. BUSSER, By order of Grand Lodge. Grand Chaplain. READING JOURNAL. By order of the 11.-. W.-. G r a n d Master, the r e a d i n g of t h e J o u r n a l of t h e P r o c e e d i n g s of 1893 w a s dispensed w i t h , t h e same h a v i n g been p r i n t e d a n d distributed a m o n g t h e lodges, and a sufficient n u m b e r of copies being p r e s e n t for t h e use ol members of this G r a n d Lodge. REPORT ON CREDENTIALS. Bro.

P E R R Y M . HOISINGTON, from t h e C o m m i t t e e on C r e d e n -

tials, submitted a partial report, which was, on motion of M.-.W.-. Bro.

J O H N C . P O S T L E T H W A I T E , i-eceived a n d

adopted, and

the

committee instructed t o continue t h e i r labors a n d a d d t h e names of such b r e t h r e n as m i g h t hereafter p r e s e n t p r o p e r credentials, e n t i t l i n g t h e m t o r e p r e s e n t their lodges: To the 31:. IF.". Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Credentials respectfully report that they have performed the duty assigned them, and submit the following list of lodges represented, with the name of each delegate; and they also find a number of Past Grand Officers present who are entitled to seats in this Grand Lodge. Fraternally submitted, P. M. HOISINGTON, MOSES SARBACH, BENJAMIN H. BEATTE, J. W. WINN, L. G. WHITTIER, Committee.

14S

PROCEEDINGS

GRAND M.'.AV.'. R.-.W.-. R.'.AV.'. R.-.W.-.

February,

OF THE

OFFICERS.

D A V I D B. FULLER W I L L I A M D . THO.MPSON GEORGE W . CLARK J . H. MCCALL

G r a n d Master. Deputy G r a n d Master. G r a n d Senior W a r d e n . G r a n d J u n i o r Warden.

B.-. W.-. ROBERT E . TORRI.XGTOX

Grand Treasurer.

M.-.\V.-. JoH.N C. PosTLETHWAiTE

as G r a n d Secretary.

W.-. S A M U E L E . BU.SSER

Grand Chaplain.

W.-. W.-. W.-. W.-.

Grand Grand Grand Grand

C. C. COLEMAN K. J . M C F A R L A N D JAMES S . M A Y , JOSEPH P . CADDON

W.-. C H A R L E S E . MONELL

Senior Junior Senior Junior

Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.

G r a n d Marsha).

W.-. W . H . MizE W.-. CLYDE. C. POOLE

as G r a n d P u r s u i v a n t . G r a n d Sword Bearer.

W . ' . DELOS W . ACKER

as G r a n d Tyler.

PAST G R A N D

OFFICERS.

PAST GRAND MASTERS. M.;.\V.-. M . M. MILLER,

M . - . W . - . G E O R G E C . KENYON,

M.-.W.-. J . 0 . POSTLETHWAITE,

M -.W.-. GEORGE S. GREEN,

M.-.W.-. 0 . A. BASSBTT,

M.-.W.-. A. M. CALLAIIAM,

M.-.W.-. J . J A Y B U C K . PAST D E P U T Y G K A N D MASTERS. R.-.W.-. D. BYINGTON,

R.-.W.-. A . H . E L L L S .

PAST MASTERS. 5

A.K.WILSON

ALFRED WHITMAN

W. J. WHITSON

E . \V. HULBERT

A. L . B A R B E R

60 60

T . E. DAVIS

No.

P . J . FEELING

JACOB D E W I T T

J A M E S SMITH

JAS.

C. C. VixiNG

M. L. STONE

H . SIFERS

No.

61 75

AV. L . JOHNSTON

W.P.BEVERLY

A . H . COXNETT

W. B . D A V I S

7!)

S. M. F O X

Ifi

ROBERT M O R N E Y

D. W . N E L L I S

W. A . C L A R K

SPENCER P . W A D E

J . R. V A N Z A N D T

JA.MES P . H O W E

E D W I N HALTSLANDER

L. H. BURNETT

B . T. G A I T S K I L L

93 98

S. B. OsBORX

RICHARD WARING

WILLIAM GANO

J. H . ALEY

M. L . W I L S O N

W . H . H.\RRISON

G E O . T. H U T C H I N S O N

MORGAN C O X

T. P . ROGERS

W. S. CORBETT

1892-93. H.J.

GRAND

DiFFENBAUGH

E , P . ALLEN J O H N H . SPENCER H.H.GILPIN J A S . MCDERMOTT ALBERT P . JOHNSON.

...

A. P . FORSYTH GFORGE F . POND D. C . Y O U N G E B TOWLE DAN M . PILE

G. V . RICKSECKER T. D. ROSS \ V M . M. INGHAM S. H . SiDLINGER HENRY

F . TOEVS

D. D . HoAG

H . T . HOESMAN H . BRUNER W . H . LlEMANCB H. H. GILPIN

D. TURNER, J R H E N R Y ROLFS

LOUGE

No. 104 107 307 110 110 110 113 123 124 128 129 136 139 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 142 143 144 145 146 146 146 146 154 157 171 176 187 188 190

GRAND Arkansas Arizona

R. J . M C F A R L A N D W . J. KEYTE C. H . M A Y J . J . POOLE W. H . DWIGHT G. D. W H I T A K E R W . B. WATSON O . W . BLOOD P . M . HOISINGTON T. W. R A N D A L L D. W. A C K E R JOHN W . PERRY A. J. F I N C H LoviN CRAMER

A. H. RoBY L . VV. W I L S O N J E S S E C . BROWN J . J . BOOTH D . M. SMITH

W.P.

149

KANSAS.

LouK

N. F . SHAW J O H N HAMMOND C. L E E BERRY S. P . STOUT W M . W . BIRD

L. W. TUTTLE

No. 191 192 197 197 204 208 212 219 225 225 225 231 231 231 234 239 243 249 2.51 251 252 260 261 269 281 289 290 291 299 308 313 326 331 344

HEPRESENTATIVES. R.'. W . . GEO. C. K E N YON. W.-. R. MCCORMICK.

British Columbia

R.-. W.'. W M . D. THOMPSON.

California

M . \ W . \ ANDREW M . C A L L A H A M .

Connecticut

M.\W.'. 0 . A. BASSETT.

Delaware

District of C o l u m b i a

AV.'. H E N T O N GORDON. '

M.".W.". GEO. S . G R E E N .

Florida

W.-. ALBERT W H I T M A N .

Georgia

W.'. J O H N H . A L E Y .

150

PROCEEDINGS

Illinois

OF THE

February,

M.-.AV.-. M . M. MILLER.

Louisiana

A\'/. J A C O B D E W I T T .

Maine Maryland

M.-.W.-. D A V I D . B . FULLER. AV.". W . R. UNDERWOOD.

Minnesota Mississippi

W.-. JonN H . SPENCER. R.'.W.-. J A S . H . MCCALL.

:..

New Jersey

W.'. JOSEPH P. ALLEN,

Nortli D a k o t a Oregon

W.-. D A V I D D . H O A G . J . F . STICHER.

P r i n c e E d w a r d Island

W.-. A. A. CARNAHAN.

Quebec

W:. G E O . M . D I X O N .

South Carolina South Dakota

E . \ W.-. G E O . W . CLARK. W.-. W.M. M. SHAVER.

Tennessee

W.-. BESTOR G. BROWN.

Texas

W.-. E . W . HULBERT.

Vermont

W . \ T H E O . P . EODGERS.

Victoria Washington

R.-.W.'. C. C. COLE.VIAN. R.'.W.-. D. BYINGTON.

AVyoming

W.-. J . D . M C B R I A N .

LODGE R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S . Smithton,

No. i — J O H N F . W A R D , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W .

Leavenworth,

No.;? — A L F R E D B . K E L L E R , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. and J. W .

Wyandotte, No. S — GEORGE J E N K I N S , p r o x y for W . M. a n d S. W . ; AV. B . T A Y L O E , proxy for J . W .

Kickapoo, No. 4— WM. R . HENDERSON, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J. W . Washington, No. 5 —C. H . C O P P , W . M . ; F . E . D A V I S , p r o x y for S. W . ; W . F . HARTOUGH, J. W.

Lawrence, No. 6—HENRY Union,

B . RICHARDS, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J. W .

No. 7 — JOHN D . G R I F F I N , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . ; H A N N I B A L MORRIS, J. W.

Rising Sun, No. 5 — C H A S . E . CORY, W . M . , p r o x y for J . W . ; E. W. HUL-" BERT, p r o x y for S. W. Acacia, No. 9 — 0 . A. BASSETT, p r o x y for W . M., S. W . a n d J . W . King Solomon, No. 10—J. C. KETCHESON, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . and J. \V. .Jewell, No. 11 — J. C. POSTLETHWAITB, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . \V. Emporia,

No. IS— DANIEL A. DRYER, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W.

Nemaha, No. i 5 — C H A S . C . V I N I N G , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Oskaloosa, No. U—A. J . BUCK, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Great Bend, No. 25—JAMES W . CLARK, W . M . ; M. CARAWAY, proxy for S. W . ; E . R. MOSES, p r o x y for J . W .

Lafayette, No. 16—S. M. F o x , p r o x y for W. M., S. W . a n d J . W .

1892-93-

GRAND

LODGE

OF KANSAS.

151

Topeka, No. i 7 — G E O . M . E A G L E , J . W . , p r o x y for W . M.; J . S. COLLINS,

proxy for S. W . Franklin, No. IS—DAVID H . M C G H E E , W . M . ; A L E X . MORROW, p r o x y for S. W . ; F . A. W I L K I N S O N , p r o x y for J . W. Olathe, No. 19 — CICERO WINTEKMUTE, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W .

Cirdeville, No. SO—A. R. OURSLER, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W. Valley Falls, No. 21 —h. H . BijRNETT,-proxy for W. M., S. W. a n d J . W . Olivet, No. SS —DAVID

H . M I T C H E L L , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W .

Palmyra, No. ^ 5 — T . .T. K ^ O H A N E , VV. M . , proxy for S.W. a n d J . \V. Osage Valley, No. S4. — T>. W. H A Y S , W . M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J . W. Longton, No. 26 — S. CRHMVINE, S . W . , p r o x y for W. M. a n d J . W . Pacific, No. S9 — Y. W. FREVBRT, proxy for W. M., S. W. a n d J . W . Towanda,

No. SO—WILLIAM

SNYDER, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J .

\V.

Arcana, No. SI — A, L. T E O M P , p r o x y for W . M . ; ROBERT D . I R W I N , S . W . ; J . W . THOMAS, J . W . Auburn,

No. 5^ — F R A N K W . HARRISON, W . M . , p r o x y for S.W. a n d

J.W.

Mound City, No. SS — F. C. BACON, proxy for W. M., S. W. a n d J . W. Havensville, No. 5 . 4 — W I L L I A M C . CO.^TES, W . M . , p r o x y for J . W . ; S. B. OSBORN, S. W . Hiaivatha, No. S5 — J O H N W A L T E R S , S . W . , p r o x y for W . M. a n d J . W .

Council Orove, No. 36 — CLARENCE L . K E L L Y , W . M . , p r o x y for J . W . ; P . J . POTTS, S . W . Paola, No. 37 — W I L L I A M G A N G , p r o x y for W . M., S. W. a n d J . AV.

lola, No. SS—T. M. BARTELS, AV. M., p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W. Seneca, No. 39 — P. J . FIRSTENBERGER, AV. M., proxy for J . W . ; O. G. BURROWS, p r o x y for S. AV.

DeSoto, No. 40—G.

S. BEECEOPT, J . W., p r o ^ y for W. M. a n d S. W .

Holton, No. 42—M. L. AVILSON, p r o x y for AV. M., S. AV. a n d J . W . Nickerson, No. 43 — JAMES R O D D Y , W . M . ; J . P . H E R M A N N , p r o x y for S. W.; W. B . FOEKER, J. W.

Delphian, No. 44— W. 0 . K N I G H T , p r o x y for AV. M., S. AV. a n d J . W . Eaiton, No. 45 — J A M E S F E V V E R L Y , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W. Halatead, No. 46 —R.

M. T O D D , AV. M . ; D. N. RIESEN, S . W . ; J . H U N S -

BERGER, J . AV.

Mackey, No. . ^ — A . M. ELLSWORTH, AV. M., proxy for S. W. a n d J . AA'. Nine Mile, No. 49 — E . B. MERRITT, W . M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J . W . Lake, No. -50 — A. D. H O L H S T E R , VV. M., proxy for S. W. a n d J . W . Orient, No. 51 —W. F . ELLISON, W . M . , p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . W. Pottawatomie, No. 52 — G E O . MOHLER, S . W . , p r o x y for W. M. a n d J . W . Wetmore, No. -53 — 3. H. L I N N , W . M . ; D. H . FITZGEKALD, p r o x y for S. AV.; D. W. STARWELL, p r o x y for J . W. Shaivnee, No. 54 — C H A R I S S R . HOLLENBECK, W . AI. ; S. F . SAUTTER, S . VV.; JAMES M . CAMPBELL, J . W . •')

152

PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

February,

Troy, No. 65 — GEO. T . WOOD, W . M . , p r o x y for S. VV.; SAMUEL N . JoTtN-

SON, p r o x y for J . W . Spring Hill, No. 66—\V. H . RUTTER, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W. Coyville,No.

5 7 — H E N R Y S A A R , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W .

Winfield, No. 68 —GEO. M . G O P L I X , W . M . ; B E N . F . SADIL, p r o x y for S.\V.; H E N R Y C . LOOMIS, J . W. Salina,

No. 60—JACOB

D E W I T T , p r o x y for W. M., S. W . a n d J. W.

La Cygne, No. 6 / — J A M E S H . S I F E R S , p r o x y for W. M.; J A M E S A. SNODDY,

p r o x y for S. W . ; D. S. BADGER, p r o x y for J . W. Adanm,

No. 65 — J O H N W . GILITAM, W . M . , p r o s v for S. W . ; M. F . SULLIVAN, J . W .

Walhrna,

No. 64 — M I C H A E L BOWER, J R . , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W .

Burlington, Frankfort,

No. 66—GEO.

M . D I X O N , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W.

No. 67 — D A V I D A. KODBECK, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W .

Carbondale, No. 70—A. PATTERSON, p r o x y for W . M., S. W . a n d J . W. Baxter,

No. 7 i — C H A S . J . T R I B L E Y , J . W . , p r o x y for W . M. a n d S. W .

Chetopa, No. 7 5 - E D . S . S M I T H , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W . Mystic Tie, No. 74 —ORIE Waniego, No. 76 —\V.

F . SISCO, p r o x y for W . M., S. W. a n d J . W.

R. JOHNSON, W . M . , p r o x v for J . W . ; M. L. STONE,

S.W. Delta, No. 7 7 — H . A. BURNETT, p r o x y for W . M . a n d S . W . ; T. L. O ' B R Y A N ,

p r o x y for J . W . Corinthian, No. 79—J AS. T . P R I N G L B , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W. Zei-edaiha, No. SO—J. L. COCHRAN, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W. New Albany,

No. SI— ROBERT MOONEY, p r o x y for W. M., S. W. a n d J . W.

Tuscan, No. <?;?-JOHN W . D I C E , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W.

Doric, No. S3 —A. K. M I L L E R , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W. Jefferson, No. S4 — \V. A. CLARK, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Sunflower, No. S6 — F R A N K C. K I R P A T R I C K , S . W . , p r o x y for W . M . a n d J . W. Eureka,

No. 88-—THOS. J . B L A K E Y , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . ; A N D R E W J . B A N N E R , proxy for J . W.

Home, No. S9 — E D W I N HOLSTANDBR, p r o x y for W . M., S. W . a n d J . W .

Golden Rule, No. 90—A. Girard, No. 93—Wn. Harmony,

J . PROUDFIT, S . W . , p r o x y for W. M. a n d J . W .

H . V O E R T H , S . W . , p r o x y for W . M. a n d J . W.

No. 94 — A D O L P H B U N M A N , W . M . , p r o x j ' for S. W. a n d J . W.

Constellation, No. 55—.JOHN S . H U B D E L L , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W.

Delaware, No. 96 —n. E . SHERMAN, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W. PalmOS, No. 37 — J O H N H . BROWN, p r o x y for AV. M., S. W . a n d J. W.

Benevolent, No. 9S—T. E. D E W E Y , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W. Wichita, No. 99 — 1,. G. W H I T T I E R , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W. Prudence, No. 100—T. B. ROOD, p r o x y for W . M . , S. W . a n d J . W.

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Euclid, No. 101—\. A. DOWNER, W . M . ; W . F . MILLER, .1. W., p r o x y for S.W. Keystone, No. 102 —T. J . G A RLIC, \ V . M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J . W . Frontier, No. 104 - T . B. FREDENDAI,L, W . M . , p r o x y f o r S . W . ; H . J . D I F FENBAUGH, .7. \V. Solomon

City, No. 105

H E N R Y \ V . K E N K E R , p r o x v for W . M.; J O H N G .

D A Y I S , S . W . ; T . H . DAYIS, p r o x y for J . W . Fidelity,

No. 106 —B.

H . RICHARDSON, W . M . ; C H A S . W . S H I N N , p r o x y for

S . W . and J . W . Fortitude, No. 107 —E. M. CI.ARK, W . M . ; E . P. ALLEN, p r o x y for S. W . ; J. H . SPENCER, p r o x y for J.AV. Adelphi, No. 110—FRKD

E . BALLI.M, W . M . , p r o x y for J . W . ; JAMES M C D E R -

MOTT, proxy for S. \V. Blue Valley, No. US —J. M. ABBOTT, S . W . , proxy for VV. M. a n d J . W. St. Johns, No. US—A.

A. CARNAHAN, p r o x y for \V. M., S. W. a n d J . W .

Advance, No. 114 — D A V I D C . B A T T E Y , W . M . , p r o x v for J . W . ; J O H N A. TUCKER, S . \ V .

Muscotah, No. ij?6 — J O H N KELLEY, W . M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J . W . Parsons, No. 117 — P H I L I P F . LAWRENCE, W . M . , proxy for J . W . ; H . S. FITCH, S. W .

Alloona, No. US — HOWARD 0 . DODD, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. and J . W .

Cherokee, No. 119 — 0. B . LOVELAND, S . W . , p r o x y for W. M. a n d J . W. Halcyon, No. ISO — E A R L O . OLARK, p r o x y for W . M., S, VV. a n d J . \v.

TAberty, No. 123 —A. P . FOKSYTH', proxy for W. M., S. W . a n d J . W. Godfrey, No. i^.<! — M A R T I N CORYELL, S . W . , p r o x y for W..M. a n d J . W . Cawker City, No. 12S — M. MEIBERGEN, S . W . , p r o x y for W . M. a n d J . W. Meridian, No. ISB—T. P. FLETCHER, J . W., proxy for W. M. a n d S. W. Ottawa, No. 12S — G. W . FARRON, p r o x y for W . M . ; D. C. YOUNG, S . W . ;

A. D. FiNLEY, J . W. Belleville, No. 129 —B. B, TOWLE, proxy for W . M., S. W . a n d J.- W . Polar Star, No. ISO —THOU. Carson, No. 132 —JOB

M . SUMNER, p r o x y for W. M., S.W. a n d J . W .

W . L O V E , W . M . , p r o x y for J . W . ; F R A N K W . B A K E R ,

S. W . Crescent, No. ISS - T. B. OLDROID, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. and J . AV. Clay Center, No. i S . ^ — A L F R E D H O L D , W . M . ; H . W . MORGAN, S . W . ; C . C . COLEMAN, p r o x y for J . W . Vesper, No. 1-16 —M. E . RICHARDSON, W . M . ; D A N M . P I L E , p r o x y for S.

W . and J . W. Cherryvale, No. / S 7 — A N S O N 0 . POST, W . M . , proxy for J . W . ; B. W. LEATHEROCK, S . W . Reno, No. 140 — FRASK.

T . S T . J O H N , W . M . ; L . A . BIGGER, p r o x y for S.

W . ; H . W . GLEASON, p r o x y for J . W .

Signal, No. /.^/ — C A L V I N ' S . JONES, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W . Newton. No. 142 —B.

O. H A G E N , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . ; J . W. PATTERSON,

p r o x y for J . W.

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February,

No. 14S — F . H . C L A R K , W . M . , p r o x y for J . VV.; C H A R L E S

A T R I D G E , t>. W .

Giteai), No. 144—J. H . STICHER, p r o x y for W . M., S. W. a n d J . W . ML Vernon, No. H5 — 3. P . CADDON, p r o x y for W. M., S. W . and J . W . Ellsworth, No. U6 — 1^. BRUNER, p r o x y for W. M., S. W . a n d J . W . Thayer, No. J49 — S A U L W . BREWSTER, W . M . , proxy for S. VV. a n d J . W. Lebo, No. 152—T. B . J E N N I N G S , W . M . , p r o x y for S.W. a n d J . W . Goto, No. 15S—\ij,i.

A. PRESTON, W . M . , proxy for S.W. a n d J. W .

Lincoln, No. 154 — 11. H . G I L P I N , VV. M . ; N. B. DEARMOND, p r o x y for S.W.; W . H . CECIL, p r o x y for J . VV.

Hope, No. 155—J. T . MCCLAMROCH, W . M . , proxy for S. W . and J . VV. Haven, No. 157—LEWIS

W . HAMILTON, p r o x y for W . M., S. W. a n d J . W.

Active, No. 158 — N. S. W^INTERROOD, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . Robinson, No. 159 —IE,. L. TRUEX, S . W , p r o x y for W . M. a n d J. W . Saqui, No. 160—G. W . B A L D W I N , W . M . , p r o x y for S . W . ; W . H . M I Z E , p r o x y for J. W . Greenwood, No. lOS — H . B . W A S H B U R N , S.W., p r o x y for W . M . ; ANSON S W E E T , J . VV.

Farmers, No. 166—H. O. POLSEN, p r o x y for VV. M., S. VV. a n d J. W . Lamed,

No. -Z67 — A L E X . A. S H A R P , VV. M., p r o x y for S. W . ; F R A N K C .

NiLES, proxy for J . W . Blue Rapids, No. 169 —R. S. FILMORE, S . W . , proxy for W . M. a n d J . W . Fraternal, No. 170—R.

L . FOSTER, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J. W.

Sterling, No. -Z7i — R I C H A R D M . W O N N A C O T T , W . M . ; J o s . T. T E R R I L L , S.W.;

VVM. FLEESON, p r o x y for J . W.

McPherson, No. 172—C. H . HUBBELL, W . M . ; A. G. ROBB, proxy f o r S . W . ; W . J . KBYTE, p r o x y for J . W .

Belle Plaine, No. 173 —J. W. FORNEY, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. and J . W . Western Star, No. 174-3. W . BRANDON, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Kirwin,

No. 175 —CSAS.

Prairie

E . MONELL, W . M . , proxy for S. W . and J . W .

Queen, No. 176 — W . H . ROCKEFELLER, W . M . , p r o x y for J . W . ; E . R. STRBETER, S . W .

Russell, No. 177—Jons

F . W O E L K , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J. W .

Burr Oak, No. 17S-B.

P . HOTCHKISS, J . W., p r o x y for W . M. and S. W .

Ml. Moriah,

No. 179 — F R A N K H . C O L E , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . ; C H A R L E S

FARMER, proxy for J . W . Lenora, No. IS'l — CHARLES F . GOOD.MAN, W . M . , p r o x y for S. VV.; J O S E P H BARBO, J . W .

Burrton, No. 182 —Sons A. W E L S H , W . M . , proxy for S. VV. a n d J . W. Gaylord, No. 18S — J. EBERT, J . W., p r o x y for VV. M. and S. W. Phillipsburg,

Hamlin,

No. 184 — F R A N K STRAIN, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W .

No. 1S5 — LORIN A R G O , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W.

Mountain Slope, No. 1S6— E. J . PATCHEX, W . M . , proxy for S. VV. a n d J . W .

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Pittsburg, No. 187 —C. A. PATMOR, p r o x y for W . M., S. W . a n d J . W. Onaga, No. 188— W M . M O L L , W . M . , p r o x y for S . W . a n d J . W . Newahcuha, No. 189 — 0 . L. NICHOLS, S . W . , proxy for W. M. a n d J . W. Henri, No. 190—HENRY Walnut

METZ, p r o x y for W^. M., S. W . a n d J . W .

Valley, No. 191 —J. N . V E N A R D , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . ; J . C. H O P P E R , p r o x y for J . W .

Lyons, No. 19S — D A V I D J . CALVERT, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W. Hartford,

No. 19S — G. B. CHANNEL, W . M . , p r o x y for J . W . ; J . J . H E W I T T ,

S.W. Galena, No. 194 — JAMES A. HUNTER, S . W . , p r o x y for W . M. a n d J. W .

Hays, No. 195—0. M. W A N N , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W. Madison, No. 196 — L. J . K U N K L B , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W. Canton, No. 197—C. H . M A Y , p r o x y for W . M., S. W . a n d J . W . Blue Hill, No. 198 —R. F . FOWLER, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Morion, No. 199 —W. D. LITTLE, S . W . , p r o x y for W . M. a n d J . W. Anthony, No. SOO — 0. S. POOLE, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . AV. Mulvane, No. SOI — A. A. RUCKEE, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W. Delphos, No. SOS —J. W . SEYMOUR, p r o x y for W . M., S. W. a n d J . W. Downs, No. SO4— J. G. POOLE, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W. Eminence, No. SOS —J. W. TAYLOR, W , M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W. Friendship,

No. SOS—W.F.SOFEU,

W . M . ; A. J . M A R K S , S . W . ; J . H . M A R -

SHALL, J . W .

Broohville, No. S09 — M. S. AMOS, W . M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J . W. Fulton, No. SIO — A. F . DALRYMPH, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W. Oreeley, No. Sll — H E N R Y BOUCHER, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W .

Olive Branch, No. SIS — G. D . W H I T A K E R , proxy for W . M., S.W. a n d J . W . Twin Grove, No. SIS — MARTIN HANSON, J.W., p r o x y for W . M. a n d S.W. Sincerity, No: SI4 — A. D. EATHBUN, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Walnut City, No. 215 —V. C. DIXON, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Ellinwood, No. S17 — S,. A. M C K E O W N , S . W . , p r o x y for W . M. a n d J. AV. Landmark, No. S18 — J. 0 . LESLIE, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W. Corner Stone, No. S19 — G. W . BANNISTER, S . W . ; W . B . WATSON, p r o x y for W . M. a n d J . W . St. Bernard, No.-SSS-S. J . CRUMBINB, W . M., p r o x y for S. W . ; W . J . D A V I E S , p r o x y for J . W . Siloam, No. SS5 — K. O. W E L L M A N , J . W., p r o x y for W . M . ; O.W. BLOOD,

p r o x y for S. W . Jamestown, No. SS7 —GEO.

W . M O B R I D E , W . M . , p r o x y for S.W. a n d J . W .

Salem, No. SS8 — THOS. RICORD, p r o x y for W. M., S. W . a n d J . W . Ninnescah, No. S30 — IRAN G . C O N K L I N G , W . M . , p r o x y for S.W. a n d J . W .

Magnolia, No. SSI--H. J. W.

W. SHARP, W . M . , p r o x y for S.W.; J . H . BANKER,

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Gremleaf, No. ;?52 — M A T H E W T H I N N E S , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W .

Clinton, No. 235 — W M . K . MCCOMAS, p r o x y for W . M . , S. W . a n d J . AV. AxUll, No. 234—\N^i.

STRAYER, W . M . , p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . W .

Garfield, No. 235— R. A . D A K E X S , S.W., p r o x y for W . M . ; J A M E S ANDERSON, J . W .

Meriden, No.S36—

H . C. STEVENS, W . M . , p r o x y for S. \V. a n d J . W.

Temple, No. £37 —U. M. F O R D , p r o x y for VV. M., S. W. a n d J . W . III. Hope, No. SSS— GEORGE STAMBACH, p r o x y for W . M. a n d J . W . ; J . W . WILLIAMSON, p r o x y for S. W .

Urbana, No. ^59 — J O H N W . P E R R Y , p r o x y for W. M., S. W . and J . W . Soldier, No. S40—P.

M. W I L S O N , W . M . , p r o x y for S. VV. a n d J . W .

ylriS;, iVo. ;?.<!S — J . A . DAVIDSON, p r o x y for W . M., S. W. a n d J . W . Tyrian,

No. S46 — l.h.

DRIESEM, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J. W .

Chase, No: ;?4r — N . M . SMITH, W . M . ; B . F . CHRISHOLM, S . W . ; J . E . B U C K L E Y , J. W .

Scottaville, No. S49—L. D . CUNNINGHAM, p r o x y for W. M., S. W. a n d J . W. Whiting,

No. Z50— C H A S . S H E D D , VV. M., p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W .

Galva, No. 251—^.

E. W Y M A N , W . M . ; J . T . H A N N A , p r o x y for S. VV.;

J A M E S M C V E I G H , p r o x y for J . W .

Stafford, No. S5S — 3. E . W I L E Y , W . M . , p r o x y forS.VV.; J . D. R I P P E Y , J . W . Ionic, No. S54—L.

H . F I S H E R , p r o x y for VV. M., S. W . a n d J . W.

Westmoreland, No. S57 — G E O . R . SMITH, W . M . , p r o x y for S. \V. a n d J . VV. Beattie, No. S59 — A. J. BRUNSWICK, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . VV. Medicine Valley, No. S60 — F. L. GORDON, VV. M., p r o x y for S. W . ; R I L E Y L A K E , J . VV.

Mulberry, No. S6l — J E S S E C . BROWN, p r o x y for W. M., S. W. a n d J . VV.

Charity, No. 263—1..

M. PRESNALL, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W .

Logan, No. 264 —HVGH

A. K U N T Z , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W .

Kilwinning, No. 265 — C H A S . H . A P T , W . M . ; G E O . AV. STEWERT, S . W . ; C H A S . S. SLOANE, J . W.

Mount Zion, No. 266 — W A L T E R L . HUMMEL, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d • J.W. Bourbon, No. 268— J A M E S A. CUMMINGS, AV. M., p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . VV. Mistletoe, No. 269 — L. T. FRANKS, W . M . ; H . T . BENTLEY, p r o x y for S.AV.; H . B . KENDRICK, J . A V .

Armourdale,

No. 271 —W. A. SNOOK, W . M . , proxy for S. AV. a n d J . AV.

Kaw, No. ; ? 7 2 — W A L D O . H . H O W A R D , p r o x y for AV. M., S. W . a n d J. W . Unity. No. 273—WORTH

CHAMBERS, S . AV., p r o x y for W. M . ; A. H . DRURY,

J . VV. Black Diamond, No. 274 —F,. R. PATTYSON, p r o x y for AV. M., S.AV. a n d J.AV. Webb, No. 275—D. B . STUTTSMAN, AV. M., p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . AV. Windom, No. 276—JOHN A. H I L L , AV. M . ; GEORGE R . STROUSE, p r o x y for S. VV.; JOHN JIMMERMAN, J . AV.

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Ashland, No. 377 —G. W . CARSON,. W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W. Cosmos, No. S78 — JAMES F . L E E , proxy for W . M., S. W. a n d J . W . Barney,

No. ^73 — F R A N K W . K I N G , W . M . ; D A V I D L . M A R T I N , S . W . ; J .

\V. W R I G H T , proxy for J . W . Brainard, No. 280 — H A R R Y C . THOMPSON, W . M . , p r o x y for S.W.; JAMKS T. W E L S H , J . W .

MUlbrook, No. SSl — D. M. SMITH, proxy for W. M., S. W . a n d J . W . Alpha, No. SSS — J. W . W I N N , W . M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J . W . Anthem, No. SS4 — J. W . BOLING, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W. Chikaskia, No. 385 —J. F . DUCKER, J . W., proxy for W. M. a n d S. W. Emerald,

No. 389 —DAVID

P. W R I G H T , W . M . ; WILLIAM P . HAYWOOD, S .

W.; W . P . LouoKS, proxy for J . W . Paradise, No. 390 —M. F . S H A W , p r o x y for W . M . ; I . O . M I D D A D G H , J . W . ,

p r o x y for S. W. Beulah,

No. 391 —J.

W . S H A F F E R , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . ; J O H N H A M -

MOND, p r o x y for J . W. Kiowa, No. 393—ALEX. D O U G L A S S , W . M . ; AUSTIN VVAY, p r o x y for S.W.; J A M E S W . HUTCHISON, J . W.

Comanche, No. 395^Sons J. W . Samaria,

A. PENNINGTON, p r o x y for W . M., S. W. a n d

No. 398 — J O H N LATSIIAW, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W.

Cable, No. 399 — 1^. L. W H I T M A N , W . M ! ; E . HOLLISTER, p r o x y for S. W . ; A. B . CRABBS, J . W . Fargo, No. 300 —G. C. BROWN, W . M . ; C H A R L E S W . M A Y O , p r o x y for S. W . ; W I L L I A M T . GIBSON, p r o x y for J . W .

Aeon, No. 305 —WM. E. MITCHELL, J . W., p r o x y for W. M. a n d S. W. Kansas, No. 307 —J AS. ANDERSON, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . ; 0 . H . P A T T I -

SON, p r o x y for J . W. Alden, No. 5fS — S O L O N G R A Y , W . M . ; T . J . J E T E R ; S . W . ; P R A N K L I N M .

SANDT, p r o x y for J . W. Syracuse, No. 309 — WILLIAM P . H U J I P H R E Y , W . M . , p r o x y for S.W.; I . J .

C. G U Y , J . W . Naphtali, No. 310—A.

L. TROMP, W . M., proxy for S. W. a n d J . W.

Hancock, No. 311 — JOSEPH P E T T I T , J . W., p r o x y for W. M. a n d S. W .

Santa Fe, No. 313 —J. J . MILLER, proxy for VV. M., S. W . a n d J . W. Bluff City, No. 313—W.

W. BIRD, p r o x y for W. M., S. W. a n d J . W. '

CooUdge, No. 316 —A. K U M P F , W . M . p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W. , Norcatur, No. 317 —W. B. CHARLES, proxy for W.M., S. W. a n d J . W. Wallace, No. 3i<S—NATHAX PROUDFIT, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W. Norwich, No. 319 —\Nu. LINDSAY, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W . Vermillion, No. 330-y^. H . SMITH, proxy'for W. M., S. W . a n d J . W. doodland. No. 321 —R. \V. FINLEY, proxy for W . M. a n d J . W . ; C. B. J E W . ELL, p r o x y for S. W. Ben Ear, No. 333—WILIAS

A. MACK, p r o x y for W. M., S. W. a n d J . W.

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Walton, No. S2S—TOHN

H . P R A G H T , W . M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J . W.

Caney, No. SU— C. J . BROWN, S . W . , p r o x y for W. M . a n d J . W . Bucklin,

No. SS5 — .J. W. SIDLOW, p r o x y for W . M.; J . F . SELBY, S . AV,;

S A M U E L J . P R U E T T , J . W.

Horton,No.SS6—Ci.\-DE M C M A N I G A L , W . M . , proxy for J . W . ; GEORGE N . B A N D Y , proxy for S. W .

Hoyt, No. SS7 — Vf. H . CLELAND, S . W . , proxy for W. M. a n d J . W. Arcadia,

No. SS9 — ALBERT W . RICHARDS, J . AV., p r o x y for AV. M. a n d S.W.

La Crosse, No. SSO—J. AV. MCCORMICK, A V . M . ; J . E. ANDREWS, S . AV.; D.

M. RoTiiWEiLER, p r o x y for J . W. Hoisinglon,

No. SSI — J o s . DEGAN, AV. M.; A. S. COOK, S . AV.; A. H . BAKER,

p r o x y for J. AV. Roh Morris, No. SSS — F^. J . BIXBY, AV.M.; J . B . WiLLfAMS, S. W . ; J . T. H A W K I N S , J. W .

Rosedale, No. 555 —AV. D. M A T H I A S , J . W., proxy for W. M. a n d S. W. Oak Rill, No. 55^ — N O R V E N Z . M C F A D D E N , S.W., p r o x y for AV.M^and J . W . Allen, No. 335 - AVM. H . P.\TTON, W . M . , p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . AV. Formosa, No. 5 5 6 — J O H N S . TURNER, p r o x y for W. M., S. W . a n d J . W. Kincaid,

No. 33S — A. P . CALDWELL, p r o x y for AV. M., S. W. a n d J . W.

Lane, No. 339—WM.

H . CAMPBELL, W . M . , proxy for S. AV. a n d J. W.

Maple City, No. S4S — H.. D. COOPER, S . W . , proxy for W . M. a n d J . W. Holyrood,

No. 5-^S—WILSON H . MCDONALD, W . M.; N. C. S M I T H , p r o x y

for S.AV. and J . W . Ashlar, No. 544 — L . AV. TUTTLE, p r o x y for AV. M., S.AV. a n d J . AV. Edna, No. 5 4 5 — H E N R Y HOLLAND, AV. M., proxy for S. AV. a n d J . AV. ifound

Ridge, No. S46 — F. J . H O X I E , J . AV., p r o x y for W. M. a n d S.AV.

STANDING COMMITTEES. T h e M.-. W.-. G r a n d M a s t e r , a f t e r c a r e f u l l y r e v i s i n g t h e l i s t of s t a n d i n g c o m m i t t e e s , a s p r o v i d e d i n S e c t i o n 5 , A r t i c l e I V , of t h e C o n s t i t u t i o n of t h e G r a n d L o d g e , s u b m i t t e d t h e following: On Credentials.—P.

M . HOISINGTON, N O . 2 3 1 ; B E N J A M I N H . B E A T T E ,

No. 1 7 1 ; MOSES SABBACH, N O . 4 2 ; J . W . AVINN, N O . 282; L . G, W H I T T I E R ,

No. 99. On Reports of Grand

Officers.—J. D. M C B E I A N , N O . 136; SIMEON M .

F o x , N o . 1 6 ; F . H . C L A R K , N O . 143; A . A. C A E N A H A N , N O . 113; A. H .

EoBY, N O . 252. On Finance

and Mileage.— BESTOR G . BROWN, N O . 22-5; P . J . F I R S T E N -

BERGER. N O . 39; GEORGE C . KENY'ON, N O . 9 8 ; GEORGE N . B A N D Y , N O . 326; J O H N H . SPENCER, N O . 107.

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On Reports of Chartered Lodges.—DwiGnT

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BYINGTON, N O . 10; F R A N K

E . DAVIS, N O . 5 ; GEORGE FARRON, N O . 128; C. H . A P T , N O . 2 6 5 ; A. J . BRUNSWIG, N O . 259.

On Lodges Under Dispensation.— C. E. CORY, N O . 8 ; T. P . RODGERS, N O . 5 1 ; A L F R E D W H I T M A N , N O . 6; BEN.IAMIN 0 . H O G A N , N O . 142; R. L. FOSTER,

No. 17V. On Appeals

and

Orievances.— J O H N C . POSTLETHWAITE, N O . 1 1 ; J O H N

H . STICHER, N O . 144; A. K. WILSON, N O . 5 1 ; A L E X . G . ROBB, N O . 2 5 1 ; M . L. STONE, N O . 75.

On Grand Lodge Property.—A.

H . CONNETT, N O . 15; H A R R Y A. S H A R P ,

No. 2 3 1 ; SOLON G R A Y , N O . 308; L. J . CUNKLE, N O . 196; GEORGE R . S M I T H ,

No. 257. • On Jurisprudence.— GEORGE S. G R E E N , N o . 16; M . M . M I L L E R , No. 134; A. H . E L L I S , N o . 145; J A M E S MCDERMOTT, N O . 110; CHARLES W . S H I N N ,

No. 106. On Correspondence.— JoHs

H . BROWN, N O . 3 ; J . N . W I L K E R S O N , N o .

12; D A V I D C . B A T T E Y , N O . 114; E . M. CLARK, N O . 107; A. B . K E L L E R , N O . 2.

G R A N D MASTER'S A D D R E S S . T h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d M a s t e r d e l i v e r e d h i s a n n u a l a d d r e s s , a s follows: Brethren of the Grand Lodge: ' Time's swift a n d ceaseless steps have paced off a n o t h e r cycle, a n d we a r e again assembled to contemplate t h e fruitage of t h e past, t h e rich i n h e r i t a n c e of t h e present, a n d t h e responsibility laid u p o n u s b y t h e future. A b a c k w a r d look bears evidence of t h e labors of t h e v e n e r a b l e fraters whose successors we are. Their h a n d s smoothed t h e ashlars a n d reared t h e columns of t h e stately structure 'neath whose a m p l e confines w e have sought shelter a n d light. A forward look reveals d u t y t o GOD, o u r country, o u r n e i g h b o r a n d ourselves. I n loyal conformity to a n ancient custom, t h e G r a n d E a s t d e t a i n s you for a m o m e n t , a t t h e threshold of t h i s session, i n t h e performance of a pleasant d u t y , t h a t of commendation a n d counsel a n d of r e n d e r i n g a n account of his s t e w a r d s h i p . One year ago y o u placed t h e gavel in m y h a n d s . H o w swiftly t h e s a n d s h a v e r u n ! w h e t h e r or not, i t h a s b e e n used wisely a n d well, I k n o w not. To e r r is h u m a n , therefore I cannot h o p e t h a t n o m i s t a k e s have been m a d e . T h e year h a s b e e n one of increasing toil a n d responsibility, a n d y e t t h e labors h a v e been sweetened b y t h e uniform kindness a n d p a t i e n t

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forbearance of all the brethren. Growth and prosperity are marked results of the year's labors. Most of the Craft have wrought well, and many are the specimens of their work and skill. The new material for our mystic temple has been well selected. The.se are matters calling for hearty commendation. In a few instances, there have been infringements upon and breaches of our masonic laws. These have all Ijeen settled, and, I trust, for the best interests of the Craft. It affords me great pleasure to report that the Committee on Appeals and Grievances will have but little, if any, work to perform this session. FRATERNAL

RELATIONS.

It is a matter of congratulation, that neither envy, discord nor confusion has interrupted that universal peace and tranquility which have characterized our relations with all Graad Bodies with which we hold fraternal intercourse. FRATERNAL

BEAD.

Since our last Communication, the A ngel of Death has not been idle, and the all-devouring Scythe of Time has cut down many faithful and beloved members of our Order, who have been gathered into the land where our fathers have gone before. This Grand Jurisdiction is in mourning for its Past Grand Master, EDWIN D . HILLYER, who died at Topeka,, Kansas, December 11, 1892, at the age of fifty-eight years. He was made a mason in Ohio. In 1857, he came to this State, where he has since resided. He was Grand Master in 1878-79. He was Custodian for several years, and many brethren will remember him pleasantly as an instructor. He always took an active part in masonry. Bro. JOHN D . GODFREY, Master of Towanda Lodge, No. 30, was killed by the destructive cyclone which brought death and desolation to so many homes in Towanda, March 31, 1892. Bro. J. B. STEPHENSON, Master of Belle Plaine Lodge, No. 173, died July 4, 1892. He was one of the Assistant Lecturers for several yearsSkill, industry and zeal ever characterized his work. In September, the sudden death of Bro. FRANKLIN W . LANYON, was announced. He occupied a prominent place in masonic circles. His age was thirty-three years. " His death was uatimely and his brethren mourn." I am officially advised of the following deaths outside of our Grand Jurisdiction: Bro. FRBLON J. BABCOCK, Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Oregon from 1880 to 1889, died Novembei 2, IStJl. Oregon also mourns the loss of Bro. RoCKEY P. EAKHART,whowas Grand Secretary from 1872 to 1878, and Grand Master from 1879 to 1880; also Bro. CHRISTOPHER TAYLOR, who died June 24, 1892, one of the most prominent and active masons of that Grand Jurisdiction.

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Rev. Bro. LAFAYETTE VAN CLEVE, late Grand Chaplain of Ohio, passed from labor here below to refreshment in the Grand Lodge above, March 2, 1892; April 10, 1892, Bro. WILLIAM F . BALDWIN, late Senior Grand Warden of the same Grand Jurisdiction, also entered into rest. The Grand Lodge of Manitoba mourns the loss of its M.'.W.'. Grand Master, JOHN W . H . WILSON, who was called to rest July 19, 1892. Just as I was about closing my annual address, our R.\W.". Grand Secretary informed me that he had just received a private letter from Past Grand Master JOHN Q. A. FELLOWS, of New Orleans, advi.sing him of the death of Past Grand Master, .JOSEPH POTTS HORNOR, one of Louisiana's most distinguished masons. He died on the 24th day of January, A.D. 1893. From the same source I learn that no man in that Grand Jurisdiction stood higher in the estimation of his fellow citizens and masonic brethren than did our deceased brother. I t may be truly said of him that his fame as a wise and accomplished mason is known far and wide. At the time of his death he was the honored General Grand High Priest of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the United States of America. GRAND R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S .

Our law fixes the term of oflBce of Grand Representative at three years. The triennial term expired October 31, 1892. Accordingly, I instructed our Grand Secretary to issue a circular-letter advising each Grand Lodge, in fraternal correspondence with this Grand Lodge, of the requirements of our law. This was promptly done, but the result is not entirely satisfactory. This correspondence reminds us that there is a difference in the duration of the tenure of office of Grand Representatives in the several Grand Jurisdictions. Some hold during good behavior, or at the pleasure of the Grand Mai?ter; some for five years, and some, like ovir own, for three years. Upon the recommendation of the several Grand Masters, I have commissioned-the brethren whose names will be found in a tabulated statement printed in these Proceedings, as the Representatives of this Grand Lodge near their respective Grand Lodges. Regarding those who have not named Grand Representatives, I advise that our Grand Secretary be authorized to issue a second circularletter, reminding them of our reasonable request. LODGES CONSTITUTED.

The following is a list of lodges to whom charters were granted atour last Annual Communication, all of which were duly constituted and their officers installed by Special Deputy Grand Masters apisointed. for that purpose: Maple City Lodge, No. 342, at Maple City, Cowley county, by Bro.. S. B. SEARGANT.'

Hollyrood Lodge, No. .343, at Hollyrood, Ellsworth county, by Bro.. H . F . HOESMAN.

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Ashlar Lodge, No. 344, a t Riley, Riley c o u n t y , by Bro. C. C. COLEMAN. E d n a Lodge, No. .34-^, a t Edna, L a b e t t e c o u n t y , by Bro. THEODOKE J . GARLIC.

M o u n d Ridge Lodge, No. 346, at M o u n d Ridge, McPher.son c o u n t y , bv B r o . M O R G A N

COX.

T h e i r work was well and faithfully d o n e . NEW

LODGES.

Seven dispensations for new lodges have b e e n issued, as follows: March 14th, to n i n e t e e n Master Masons a t Spivey, K i n g m a n c o u n t y , to b e k n o w n a s Spivey Lodge, U . D., with Bros. CHARLES B . H A R D Y , W . - . M . ' . ; EuGE.N'E R. SMALLEY, S . \ W . \ , a n d J O H N THU.MSEK, J.'. W . \

March 14th, to t w e n t y Master Masons a t H o x i e , Sheridan c o u n t y , to b e k n o w n a s H o x i e l/Odge, U . D., with Bros. JOSHUA S . TURNER, W.-.M.-.; R O B E R T M . H E R O N , S.-. W . . , a n d E D W I N H . L U P T O N , J . - . W . - .

March 14th, to fourteen Master Masons a t Narka, Republic c o u n t y , to b e k n o w n as Narka Lodge, U. D., with Bros. A H L R I C H STEINBLOUK, W.-.M.-.; G E O R G E M . E D W A R D S , S . - . W . - . , a n d AVM. F . BOBENHOUSE, J.-.W.-.

J u n e 3d, to fourteen Master Masons a t E l g i n , C h a u t a u q u a c o u n t y , to b e k n o w n as Olive Lodge, U. D., with Bros. J O H N P . D. MOUKIQUAND, W.-.M.-.; H A R R Y E . SLAUGHTER, S.-.W.., a n d J O S E P H C . STEVENS, J . - . W . - .

J u n e 9th, to n i n e t e e n Master Masons a t S c a m m o n , Cherokee c o u n t y , to b e k n o w n as Scammon Lodge, U. D., w i t h Bros. ELMORE R . PATTYSON, W.-.M.-.; R O B E R T E . G A R D I N E R , S.-.W.-., a n d J A M E S B . H I S L E , J . - . W . - .

J u l y 16th, to t h i r t e e n Master Masons a t Oketo, Marshall county, t o be k n o w n a s Oketo Lodge, U. D., with Bros. CHAUNCEY S . CHAPMAN, W . - . M . - . ; H E N R Y E . W A T E R S , S.-.W.-., a n d H E N R Y E . W H I T N E Y , J.-.W.-.

S e p t e m b e r 20th, t o fifteen Master Masons a t H o r a c e , Greeley c o u n t y , Tto b e k n o w n as Horace Lodge, U. D., with Bros. THOMAS C . CARROLL, "W.-.M.-.; J A C O B J E W E L L , S . ' . W . ' . , a n d F R A N C I S M . GOSWELL, J.-.W.-.

T h e first t h r e e h a d t h e r e c o m m e n d a t i o n of P a s t G r a n d Master CALLAHAM. I n each, careful e x a m i n a t i o n was m a d e a n d all t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s â&#x20AC;¢of law complied with. T h e m a n y o t h e r applications were deferred for further developTQents, or w e r e too late for action this year. I h a v e a i m e d to avoid i n s t i t u t i n g weak lodges, or a n y t h a t d i d n o t h a v e sufficient territorial jurisdiction. DUPLICATE

CHARTERS.

D u r i n g t h e year, I directed t h e G r a n d Secretary to issue d u p l i c a t e c h a r t e r s to H o p e Lodge, No. 55, a t H o w a r d , E l k c o u n t y ; t o Greeley Ijodge, No. 211, a t Greeley, Anderson c o u n t y ; and to H a r p e r Lodge, No. 206, a t H a r p e r , H a r p e r county. T h e first t w o were destroyed b y lire, a n d t h e t h i r d b y cyclone. REMOVAL

LODGES.

J u n e 3d, a t t h e request of Brainerd Lodge, No. 280, I ordered its r e m o v a l t o W h i t e w a t e r , Butler county, t h e law h a v i n g b e e n fully comp l i e d with.

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CONSOLIDATION OF LODGES.

June 18th, by unanimous request of both Lily Lodge, No. 301, and BlufT City Lodge, No. 313, I issued a special dispen.sation for the consolidation of these lodges, to be hailed as Bluff City Lodge, No. 313, the officers of the latter to be continued. DISPENSATIONS.

During the year fifteen special dispensations were issued to confer the Third Degree out of time. Except in three cases the brethren were about to remove from the State, or had removed and were at their home lodge on a visit. Of the excepted cases, two were justified by Past Grand Master CALLAHAM, and the other was p;ranted at the request of the Board of Custodians while holding the State School of Instruction. All the foregoing dispensations were conditioned that each brother be examined in open lodge touching his proficiency in the preceding degree, and, if to be conferred at a special meeting, that all the members of the lodge within its jurisdiction have due notice thereof. The dispensations refused for the above purpose are too numerous to mention. I have been asked to issue a special dispensation to act upon an applicant's petition without regard to time, and to confer on him all three degrees out of time. One lodge asked for a general dispensation to confer all the degrees with two weeks intervening. Our Constitution provides that four weeks must elapse between the times of conferring the degrees, and the Grand Master ought not to be expected to set aside this provision, except in case of extreme emergency. The creature should consider well before he assumes greater authority than can his creator. Laws are made to be obeyed, not violated. The usual number of dispensations have been granted to elect and install, to install officers, also to appear in public on special occasions. LAYING

COKNER-STONES.

On June 24th,AV.'. Bro. 0. LEE BEKKY, as my Special Deputy, assisted by Cable Lodge, No. 299, laid the corner-stone of the First Methodist Episcopal Church at Arlington. Franklin Lodge, No. 18, and Ottawa Lodge, No. 128, were invited by the County Commissioners of Franklin county to lay the corner-stone of the Court House at Ottawa on July 4th. I had the pleasure of performing the ceremony, assisted by the brethren of Ottawa and vicinity. On July 4th, \V.\ Bro. D. M. FERGUSON, as proxy, laid the cornerstone of the Missouri Pacific Railway Depot at Osawatomie. On Jnly 12th, M.'.W.'. Bro. JOHN C. POSTLETHWAITE, as my Special Deputy, laid the corner-stone of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Belleville, with the assistance of a large number of brethren of Belleville Lodge and other lodges. August 26tli, I appointed W.-. Bro. C. L. KELLEY to lay the cornerstone of a church to be erected at'Moss Springs. He was assisted by Council Grove Lodge, No. 36.

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October 21st, with the assistance of the lodges at Atchison, I laid the corner-stone of the new Government Building to be erected at that place. December 1st, W.'. Bro. D. M. FERGUSON, as my Special Deputy, with the assistance of Parker Lodge, ISfo. 341, laid the corner-stone of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Beagle. OPPICIAL

VISITATIONS.

St. John's Day in June, I was with the brethren at Sedan and vicinity to assist in the celebration of that day. In the evening the Third Degree was conferred by Vesper Lodge, No. 136, assisted by Garson Lodge, No. 132, and Caney Lodge, No. 324. These lodges worked in turn, and the work was most creditable. If more lodges of this Grand Jurisdiction would work and agree as well, the path of your Grand Master would be much smoother. July 19th, I made Coolidge Lodge, No. 316, an official visit. There was a large representation from adjoining lodges. The Third Degree was conferred according to the " Webb Work." December 8th, with the other Grand Officers, I was invited to witness the conferring of the Third Degree by Siloam Lodge, Ko. 225. Too much credit cannot be given this lodge for the manner in which it does its work. Its entertainment, like the waters of Siloam of old, is svveet and abundant. In all, I have vLsited about fifty lodges the past year,and have at all times been most cordially received. T H E CORRECT

WOKK.

Section 7, of Article IV., of our Grand Lodge Constitution, defines the work of the three degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry, including the lectures appertaining thereto, as the " Webb Work," eKemplified by the " Board of Custodians" before the Grand Lodge at its session held in the City of Leavenworth, in the month of October, in the year one thousand eight hundred and sixty-seven, and further declares that the same has since that time been retained and disseminated in this Grand Jurisdiction by the Custodians of the Work. The same section also provides that every lodge shall procure this work through authorized instructors, and shall practice the same in all the ceremonies of conferring the several degrees. However, to even the casual observer, who has had opportunities to visit to any extent the lodges over the State, it is apparent that all are not practicing the same work, and it has become very corainon for many workers to try to cover up their own errors and shortcomings by alleging that it is impossible to keep up with the changes which the Custodians are making in the work. Having had some little experience in memorizing and trying to retain the work, and knowing the proneness of the mind of man to forget, I presumed that most of these charges were incorrect, but they

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s e e m e d to be so universally believed a m o n g t h e Craft t h a t I did n o t know to w h a t e x t e n t t h e y m i g h t be t r u e . As far back as t h e A n n u a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n of t h i s G r a n d Lodge held in 1887, t h e t h e n G r a n d Master, M.'.W.'. SILAS E . SHELDON, referred to this, and upon h i s recommendation a committee of well informed P a s t G r a n d Masters was appointed to carefully review t h e work, and, if it should be found t h a t a n y changes or i n n o v a t i o n s h a d been made, to restore t h e same to its original purity and b e a u t y . T h i s committee never reported, and n o f u r t h e r action was ever t a k e n i n t h e G r a n d Lodge relative to t h e m a t t e r . T h e talk, however, still c o n t i n u e d , a n d is prevalent over t h e State to-day. When I assumed t h e office of G r a n d Master, there was delivered to me, by my predecessor, t h e original W e b b W o r k , At t h e first available opportunity I carefully e x a m i n e d t h i s work, and was surprised to find t h a t it agreed with m y o w n ' p e r s o n a l knowledge of t h e work as t a u g h t at t h e t i m e I o b t a i n e d m y commission as Assistant Lecturer, s o m e six years ago. I n April of last year, I a t t e n d e d t h e State School of I n s t r u c t i o n h e l d b y t h e Custodians for t h e qualification of Assistant Lecturers. Before t h e school was opened, I called t h e Custodians together, informed t h e m of t h e work t h a t was in my official possession, and further informed t h e m t h a t n o n e o t h e r would be p e r m i t t e d to be t a u g h t at t h a t school, or â&#x20AC;˘disseminated while I was G r a n d Master. I t h e r e u p o n gave t h e Custodians a most t h o r o u g h a n d searching e x a m i n a t i o n upon t h e work w h i c h they possessed, a n d were disseminating. T h e result of this e x a m i n a t i o n was, t h a t I found t h e i r work to b e identical w i t h t h e original w o r k i n my possession, w i t h t h e e x c e p t i o n of one slight change, w h i c h c h a n g e , I was informed, h a d b e e n m a d e s o m e years before u n d e r t h e d i r e c t i o n of one of m y jsredecessors. I t h e r e u p o n informed t h e Board t h a t in m y opinion t h e work was a p a r t of t h e Constitution, and t h a t n e i t h e r t h e Custodians nor t h e G r a n d Master had any power to m a k e any â&#x20AC;˘change in it in any particular, and, at my suggestion, t h e Custodians t h e n agreed to correct t h e i r i n s t r u c t i o n s in this one particular, a n d d i d so. I am, therefore, now prepared to say to this Grand Lodge, t h a t t h e w o r k held a n d being disseminated b y t h e Custodians, a n d which will b e exemplified by t h e m at t h i s A n n u a l Communication is t h e work specified in t h e Constitution. T h e original work in my possession is silent on m a n y p o i n t s connected with t h e floor work of each degree, and, although t h e Custodians were agreed upon all these points, yet, as t h e r e was n o fixed d e t e r m i nate standard u p o n these questions, I suggested t h a t t h e floor w o r k b e fully d e t e r m i n e d , and, like t h e original work, be reduced to writing. A t my request Bro. SHAVER, Custodian and Secretary of t h e Board, fully a n d carefully p l a t t e d all t h e floor m o v e m e n t s witti a c c o m p a n y i n g explanatory notes, a n d p r e s e n t e d t h e same to the Custodians, a t a m e e t i n g of t h e Board specially called b y me for t h a t purpose, and held i n t h e city of W i c h i t a , on J a n u a r y 26, 1893, a t which meeting were p r e s e n t Bros. POND a n d SHAVER, Custodians, a n d myself. At t h i s m e e t i n g t h e

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aforesaid plats were fully considered a n d agreed upon, a n d are now in m y possession. I h a v e deemed i t wise to full}' a c q u a i n t t h e G r a n d Lodge with these facts i n t h e h o p e t h a t a k n o w l e d g e of t h e m m a y q u i e t all r u m o r s relative to changes in t h e work, a n d believing t h a t a s e t t l e m e n t of this vexed ritualistic question is a result greatly to b e desired. I would r e c o m m e n d t h a t t h e floor plans of t h e work w i t h a c c o m p a n y i n g explanatory notes, recently p r e p a r e d by t h e Board, a n d now i n t h e possession of t h e G r a n d Master, b e adopted by t h i s G r a n d Lodge, a n d t h a t said work, so exp l a i n e d b y t h e plats a n d notes, b e formally declared to be t h e work as defined in Section 7, Article I V , of t h e C o n s t i t u t i o n of this Grand Lodge. F u r t h e r , t h a t t h e Grand Master b e i n s t r u c t e d t o securely k e e p t h e same in h i s custody, subject to e x a m i n a t i o n b y t h e C u s t o d i a n s or other proper c o m m i t t e e , o r officers of t h i s G r a n d Lodge, a n d t o b e b y each G r a n d Master fully transmitted to h i s successor i n office, as t h e legal custodian thereof. Such a plan, if adopted, would n o t only settle all questions relative to t h e w o r k a t present, b u t , b y t h r o w i n g safeguards a r o u n d t h e work, would p r e v e n t t h e possibility of c h a n g e s w i t h o u t t h e sanction of t h e G r a n d Lodge, a n d hence all g r o u n d s of suspicion i n t h e future would be removed. S h o u l d t h e s e recommendations b e a p p r o v e d , I would further recomm e n d , t h a t t h r e e additional copies of t h e floor p l a n s and notes be prep a r e d u n d e r t h e direction of t h e G r a n d Lodge, a n d entrusted, o n e t o each of t h e Custodians of t h e W o r k , t h e same to be h e l d as Grand Lodge p r o p e r t y , a n d delivered to t h e successor of each Custodian w h e n elected, or t u r n e d o v e r to the G r a n d Master, or G r a n d Lodge, u p o n d e m a n d . ASSISTANT L E C T U R E R S .

T h e following Assistant Lecturers h a v e been appointed, their skill as w o r k m e n a n d their proficiency as ritualists h a v i n g been certified to b y t h e Board of Custodians: W.\

B r o . DELOS W . ACKER,

W . - . B r o . ALONZO S . BARBER,

AV.". B r o . GEORGE M . COPLIN,

W . ' . Bro. CAJIPBELL

AV.'. B r o . GEORGE M . D I X O N ,

W . - . B r o . MORGAN COX,

EVANS,

W.". B r o . T H E O . J. G A R L I C ,

W . - . Bro. D A V I D D . HOAG,

W.'.

W . - . Bro. PERRY M .

Bro. J O H N \V. HOOTEN,

HOISINGTON,

W.'. B r o . W,M. P. MuDGETT,

W.". B r o . J o s . B. STEPHENSON,

W.". B r o . ALBERT K . W I L S O N ,

W . ' . B r o . L. G.

W.-. B r o . W . H .

WHITTIER.

HARRISON, BOARD O F I N S P E C T O R S .

I n compliance with Section 40, C h a p t e r I, of t h e G r a n d Lodge ByL a w s , I a p p o i n t e d Bros. A. M. CALLAHAJI, J A M E S P . H O W E a n d MORGAN

Cox to e x a m i n e t h e records a n d accounts of t h e Masonic Mutual Benefit Society of K a n s a s .

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G H A X D ORATOR.

As is provided by law, I appointed Rev. J. W. WRIGHT, Past Grand Chaplain of Iowa, Grand Orator for this Annual Communication. A P P E A L S FOR MASONIC C H A R I T Y .

To refuse or not to refuse, that is the question that has been perplexing during the year. So many appeals are made, that, if all were granted, our Charity Fund would soon be exhausted, or the subordinate lodges would become weary in well doing. June 9th, I issued a special dispensation to Harper Lodge, No. 206, authorizing said lodge to issue a circular-letter, to be circulated only in this Grand Jurisdiction. On the evening of May 27th, their beautiful hall and most of its furniture were destroyed by a tornado. It seemed advisable to permit this lodge to solicit aid from the subordinate lodges. Many other requests were made, but all refused for good and sufficient reasons. Warrants to the extent of $150.00 have been authorized in behalf of needy and deserving persons. In each case, the local lodge was unable to extend further aid without manifest injury to itself. COUNCIL OP

ADMINISTRATION.

To comply with Section 50, Chapter I, of the By-Laws, the Council of Administration met at Emporia February 29, 1892, to invest the surplus of the General Fund. The Secretary of the Council will report in full. DKCISIONS.

Many questions have been presented for official decision. Nearly all were disposed of by reference to our Constitution or By-Laws. It is hoped that the following will give further light: 1. Suspension for any offense is always indefinite. 2. A petitioner for the mysteries of masonry, Except as provided by law, shall pay therefor not less than thirty dollars. This payment cannot be avoided by issuing building certificates, placing them on the market, and then receiving the same from a petitioner as full payment for the degrees. The requirement of the law is thirty dollars in money. 3. Before any candidate is advanced to the Second or Third Degree he must exhibit suitable proficiency in the preceding degree in open lodge. 4. Where a lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction elects a petitioner or confers upon him one or two degrees, and such candidate afterward removes from this Grand Jurisdiction, and is desirous of being made a Master Mason at the place of his then residence, the lodge to which he first petitioned may waive its juris'diction over such candidate, and permit him to receive the remaining degrees in a lodge of a foreign Grand Jurisdiction. 5. All special dispensations issued terminate at the expiration of the term of office of the Grand Master issuing the same.

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RECOMJIENDATIONS.

There has been some correspondence relating to the General Masonic Kelief Association of the United States and Canada. Seventeen Grand Jurisdictions have affiliated with this organization. Its apparent object is to break up the band of harpies which is continually preying upon the Graft. I recommend that the matter be referred to a special committee. PROCEEDINGS.

The Grand Master is daily called upon to decide questions of law ; to construe some section of the Constitution or By-Laws; to give further light to the Craft regarding the laws, rules and regulations, or to pass upon some question not found therein. To guide me in my duties the past year the Grand Lodge supplied me with a copy of the laws of this Grand Lodge and the Proceedings of 1892. Equipped with these two volumes I was forced to meet all questions, or to be at the expense of a journey to consult the library, or to rely upon the advice of our Grand Secretary, or purchase the needed reference books, or make my best guess. We have 344 subordinate lodges. I have received over 1200 letters during the year, and so far as I know, all have been answered. It seems to me that the Grand Lodge should supply its Grand Master with a complete iile of its printed Proceedings. The Proceedings of former years are out of print; I therefore recommend that we commence reprinting with Volume II, as there is a sufficient number of Volume I in the hands of the Grand Secretary. DISTRICT

DEPUTIES.

The Grand Master should have assistance, in order that the laws may be better enforced. The adopted work is not generally practiced by the lodges. Very few, if any, cause to be read in the lodge annually the lodge By-Laws; the Constitution and By-Laws of the Grand Lodge, and the Ancient Charges and Regulations. If this were done, much of the correspondence, would be dispensed with. The Grand Master cannot attend to the present correspondence and routine work, and at the same time keep an official eye on all the lodges. I therefore recommend that a system of District Deputies be organized, and that the Committee on Jurisprudence be instructed to formulate a law authorizing the appointment and defining the duties of such Deputies. MONITOR.

It is further recommended that "Shaver's Monitor," so called, be adopted as the official monitor of this Grand Jurisdiction. EUCLID LODGE, NO. 1 0 1 .

In the matter of Euclid Lodge, No. 101, vs. Bro. APPLETON A. DOWNER, the Grand Lodge, at its last Communication, entertained the complaint, and directed the Grand Secretary to make a certified copy, and to require respondent to answer. The charges and specifications were lost.

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Bro. DOWNER has repeatedly demanded a hearing. The complainant was directed to make a new complaint, which he failed to do. It is not right that Bro. DOWXER should rest under a cloud; I therefore recommend that he be exonerated. MASONIC H O M E .

At our last Communication it was unanimously voted that it was desirable to found a Masonic Home. A special committee was appointed to cooperate with similar committees from other masonic bodies, and to formulate plans for carrying into effect the action of the Grand Lodge. A joint committee was selected from the several committees, which will make a full report to you. I caused a warrant to be issued for ยง25.00, to defray our proportion of the necessary outlay of this committee. I also authorized the committee of the Grand Lodge to meet at Hutchinson, February 13,1893, to devise plans for the prosecution of the work. The natural theory is, when a body creates a body it shall provide it with the necessary working tools. I trust my action will meet with your approval. COMPLAINTS.

Of the complaints made, some were frivolous, others serious, but all have been satisfactorily adjusted. Therefore, a detailed report is unnecessary. REHEARING.

Thayer Lodge, No. 149, makes application for a rehearing in the case of Urbana Lodge, No. 239, vs. Thayer Lodge, No. 149, reported on page 81 of the Proceedings of 1892. I recommend that it be referred to the Committee on Grievances and Appeals. DISCIPLINE.

Information reached me that Liberty Lodge, No. 123, had installed a Master who was running a "Kansas joint" of the lowest order; that some of the officers, and many of the members, were conducting themselves in a manner inconsistent with our laws and.regulations, and that the lodge was not practicing the adopted work. I commissioned R.'.W.'. Bro. JAMES H . MCCALL to investigate, with full power to act in the premises, advising him to suspend the Master from office and arrest the โ ขcharter of the lodge if he found the facts to be as reported. A thorough investigation confirmed the report, and further, that nearly all the members were cognizant of the Master's unlawful traffic at the time of his election. Masonry cannot tolerate an offense of this character. Bro. MCGALL suspended the Master from office and arrested the charter. I heartily approve and sustain his action, and refer it to the Grand Lodge for final disposition. CONCLUSION.

Before closing, allow me to express my sincere thanks for the counsel and assistance so cheerfully given by the past and present Grand Officers, particularly to our honored Grand Secretary for the willingness he has ever shown in giving me. the light of his knowledge and experi-

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ence. To the Craft, I bow my grateful acknowledgment for the honors which have been conferred upon me. The year has been freighted with cares and responsibilities, but fully recompensed by the many pleasant incidents connected with my official duties. I shall endeavor to forget the thorns that have pricked in gathering the rcses. I have endeavored to stand by all the laws, rules and regulations of our time-honored Institution, and to stimulate a thorough observance of its principles. Looking backward, we are convinced of the .stability of masonry. It has toiled with the bu.sy millions in the ages gone. Like an angel of light, it has lifted aching heads and cheered sorrowing hearts. It has sweetened life's bitter cup to many a burdened soul; and now it marches on with the race and keeps step with the age. Ifo other human organization has been so stable. " All things else have but their day." Then, brethren, let us see to it, and so regulate our lives, that we may with jo)' obey the summons of the Grand Warder of Heaven. May the richest blessings of a kind Providence be enjoyed by this Grand Lodge, and may only clouds enough be yours to make a glorious sunset. Fraternally and respectfully submitted, DAVID B. FULLER, Grand Master. On motion of'Bro. SIMEON M . P O X , t h e address was veferred to t h e C o m m i t t e e on Eepoi-ts of G r a n d Officers. REPOET OF THE GRAND TREASURER. T h e R.-.W.-. Grand T r e a s u r e r , B O B E R T E . TORRINGTON, p r e sented his a n n u a l report, s h o w i n g t h e a m o u n t of funds received and paid o u t by him d u r i n g t h e y e a r ; p r o p e r vouchers for all m o n e y s paid out accomiJany t h e r e p o r t : WICHITA, KANSAS, January 31, 1893.

ROBERT E . TORRINGTON', Grand Treasurer, In account with the M.".W.\ GRAND LODGE OP KANSAS :

1892. Feb. 17.—Received from John H. Brown, Grand Secretary.... $ Mar. 8.—Received from sale U. S. Bonds Mar. 8.— Received from interest U. S. Bonds Mar. 8.— Received from P. J. Freling 1893. Jan. 29.— Received from John H. Brown, Grand Secretary.... Jan. 31.— Received from John H. Brown, Grand Secretary... Jan. 31.— Received interest on average daily balance, March 15, 1892, to January 31, 1893 Total

9,293 67 4,850 00 55 16 50 5,000 00 5,004 00 283 40

124,486 73

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DISBUKSEMENTS.

1892. i c D . 19.— Balance d u e G r a n d Treasurer F e b r u a r y 1, 1892 393 98 F e b . 19.—Transferred to Charity F u n d 929 37 F e b . 23.—704, A. M. Callaham, P.-.G.-.M.-., balance on salary.. So 00 F e b . 23.— 705, J o h n H. Brown, Grand Secretary, balance d u e 60 85 F e b . 23.— 706, J o h n H . Brown, Grand Secretary, salary Assistant Secretary 25 0 F e b . 2 3 . - 7 0 7 , Fritz Magers, G r a n d Tyler, salarv 50 00 F e b . 2 3 . - 7 0 8 , J o h n H . Brown, Chairman Com. Cor., Salary 300 00 F e b . 23.— 709, J o l i n H . Brown, Grand Secretary, P r i n t i n g Proceedings 1892 ". 975 F e b . 23.—710, J . H . Brown, Grand Secretary, R e n t Library... 150 00 F e b . 23.— 711, J o h n H . Brown, G r a n d Secretary, C o n t i n g e n t Expenses G r a n d Secretary's Office 150 00 F e b . 19.—712, J o h n H . Brown, Postage a n d E x p r e s s 300 00 Mar. 7.— 713, W. D. T h o m p s o n , E x p e n s e s Council Adm'n.... 10 00 Mar. 7.— 714, J a m e s H . McCall, E x p e n s e s Council A d m ' n . . . . 7 50 Mar. 8.— 715, R. PJ. Torrington, C h a i r m a n , P a y Roll G r a n d Lodge,]892 2,591 30 Apr. 5.—716, D . B . Fuller, Gr. Master, salarv to Mar. 31, 1892.. 69 75 Apr. 5.—718, J . H . Brown, Gr. S e c , salary to Mar. 31, 1892... 450 00 Apr. 1^..— 719, Geo. F . Pond, Custodian, Salary a n d E x p e n s e s State School '. 73 60 Apr. 1 1 . - 7 2 0 , J a s . P. Howe, Custodian, Salary a n d E x p e n s e s State School 72 25 Apr. 11.— 721, W m . M. Shayer, Custodian, Salary a n d Expenses State School 64 52 Apr. 14.— 722, R. E . Torrington, G r a n d Treasurer, Salary 150 00 J u n e 11.— 724, W h i t c o m b Cabinet Co., Case for Grand Secretary's office 48 50 J u n e 27.— 725, D. B . Fuller, Gr. Master, Salary to J u n e 30,1892 1.50 00 J u n e 2 7 . - 7 2 6 , J . H . Brown, Gr. S e c , Salary to J u n e 30, 1892.. 450 00 J u l y 2 . - 7 2 7 , A. H . Baker,W.-.M.-., Refunded Gr. Lodge Dues, 1891 9 25 Sept. 7.— 728, K e t c h e s o n & Reeves, P r i n t i n g Constitution 239 50 Sept. 30.— 729, D . B . Fuller, Gr. Master, Salary to Sept. 30,1892.. 150 00 Sept. 3 0 . - 7 3 0 , J . H . Brown, Gr. S e c , Salary to Sept. 30, 1892... 450 00 Dec. 20.—734, M. M. Miller, C h a i r m a n H o m e C o m m i t t e e . 2r> 0 0 Dec. 26.— 735, D. B, Fuller, Gr. Master, Salary to D e c 31,1892.. 150 00 D e c 2 6 . - 7 3 6 , J . H . Brown, Gr. S e c , Salary to Dec. 31,1892 450 00 1893. J a n . 2 3 . - 7 3 8 , J a s . H . McCall, Expenses, order Gr. Master.... 14 30 J a n . 2 3 . - 7 3 9 , W m . M. Shaver, Expenses, order Gr. Master... 32 50 J a n . 23.— 740, Geo. F . P o n d , Expenses, order Gr. M a s t e r 15 65 J a n . 31.— A m o u n t transferred to Charity F u n d 1,000 40 Total e x p e n d i t u r e

$10,093 22

Balance in G r a n d Treasury

$14,393 51

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C H A R I T Y FUND ACCOUNT. WiCHiT.A, K A N S . \ S , J a n u a r y 31, 1893. ROBERT E . TORRISOTO.V, Grand Treasurer, Jn account with the M . . W . ' . G R A N D LODGE OP K A N S A S :

Balance in G r a n d Treasury, F e b r u a r y 1, 1892 Transferred from General F u n d , March 8, 1892 Transferred from General Fund, J a n u a r y 31, 1893 Total

S5,3o4 51

WARRANTS P A I D :

1892. May 31.—723, Oct. 8.—731, Dec. 19.—733, Nov. 28.— 732, 1893. J a n . 5.— 737,

S3,424 74 929 37 1,000 40

DISBURSEMENTS.

D e S o t o Lodge, No. 40, a c c o u n t of M r s . Mason...$ 25 00 W . D. Beklen, W.-. M.-., a c c o u n t M a s o n ' s widow, 2r. 00 D . C. Callen, W.-.M.-., account of c h a r i t y . 25 00 Fritz Magers, account of charity 25 00Fritz Magers, account of charity

50 00

Total

$ 150 00'

Balance in G r a n d Treasury, F e b r u a r y 1, 1893

55,204 51

Fraternally submitted, ROBERT E. TORRINGTON, Grand Treasurer.

REPORT OF GRAND SECRETARY. T h e a n n u a l r e p o r t of R..W.-. B r o . J O H N H . B R O W N , G r a n d

Secrotaiy, s h o w i n g t h e official t r a n s a c t i o n s of his office for t h e past y e a r w a s presented : To the M:.W:.

Grand Lodge, A. F. & A.M., of

Kansas:

I t b e c o m e s m y d u t y as your G r a n d Secretary, a t t h i s t i m e a n d i n accordance with t h e provisions of our law, to s u b m i t to y o u for y o u r c o n s i d e r a t i o n a n d final action a detailed s t a t e m e n t of ray oflficial acts for t h e y e a r j u s t closed. A full a n d complete s t a t e m e n t of each particular subject will b e found u n d e r a p p r o p r i a t e h e a d i n g s , to w h i c h y o u r r e spectful a n d fraternal a t t e n t i o n is d i r e c t e d . PROCEBmNGS OF 1892. As soon as practicable after t h e close of t h e last A n n u a l C o m m u n i cation of t h e Grand Lodge, t h e copy for o u r Proceedings was placed i n t h e h a n d s of t h e p r i n t e r , a n d t h e usual n u m b e r of copies were p u b l i s h e d — 2250. After setting aside t h e usual n u m b e r of copies for b i n d i n g a n d t h e use of m e m b e r s , t h e rest were d i s t r i b u t e d a s follows: T h r e e copieswere s e n t t o t h e Worshipful Master of each c o n s t i t u e n t l o d g e ; t h r e e copies to t h e G r a n d Secretary of t h e several G r a n d Lodges in corres p o n d e n c e w i t h this G r a n d L o d g e ; o n e copy t o each p r e s e n t G r a n d

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Officer and past elective Grand Officer; the chairmen of the several standing committees; one copy to each member of the Board of Custodians ; one copy to each of our Grand Representatives near other Grand Lodges; one copy to the several public and private libraries, and tomasonic journals which have favored us with the regular issue of their publications. I have sent copies to a number of the brethren in our own jurisdiction who are known to take a deep interest in what is going on, masonically. I have also sent copies to brethren outside of the jurisdiction who have applied, and were, by reason of their masonic position, entitled to receive such favors. The demand the past few years for copies of our Proceedings by public and private libraries, as well as individuals, has been very great;' indeed, the increase is surprising. We have new applications almost daily, and it requires quite an effort to shake them off. A more persistent set of workers never lived than those professional collectors. In addition to the above, we have applications from business men for copies, for purely business purposes; from our Proceedings they can get a list of names to whom they can send advertising matter. To all such I have usually declined to send copies, for the reason I do not believe that such a distribution of our Proceedings woulol be productive of any special benefit to masonry. When I send out copies of our Proceedings I want to feel that they are going into the hands of parties who will read and appreciate the contents, and not obtain the favor out of a morbid curiosity or for business purposes. A M E N D M E N T TO CONSTITUTION.

In compliance with the instructions of the Grand Lodge at its last Annual Communication, I prepared and issued a circular-letter calling attention of the constituent lodges to the proposed amendments to Section 6 of Article VIII, also Section 5 of Article VI, of the Constitution of this Grand Lodge. I also included in this circular-letter a complete report of the Committee on "Masonic Home," for the information of the members of the lodges, and mailed a copy to the Worshipful Master and Secretary of each lodge in the jurisdiction, as well as a number of the prominent members of the Grand Lodge. I enclosed with the copy sent to the Master a postal card printed in blank addressed to this office, upon which to make the report of the action of his lodge,, required by law. I.have received reports from 248 lodges, with the following result: Number of lodges entitled to vote 344 Number of lodges voting for amendment 235 Number of lodges voting against amendment 13 Number of lodges not reporting 96 Necessary to carry amendment 230 R E P R I N T O P CONSTITUTION A N D B Y - L A W S .

In accordance with the action of the Grand Lodge at its Annual Communication (see page 83, Proceedings 1892), I procured the printing and binding of 1500 copies of the Constitution and By-Laws, with all

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amendments and decisions since last revision. I had 1000 copies bound in heavy paper and 500 copies bound in blue cloth. The work was let to the lowest and best bidder for the sum of .f239.50. I trust you will be pleased with the style and class of work done for us. The expense of the work was paid for as directed by you. (See Report of Grand Treasurer.) E X T R A COPIES OF ORATION O P T H E G R A N D

ORATOR.

In compliance with the resolution passed at the last Annual Communication, found on page 94 of our Proceedings, I caused to be printed 1500 extra cojjies of the oration, and distributed them among the lodges as equally as I could, sending many abroad. OFFICE

FURNITURE.

I have purchased the much-needed office desk and case of pigeonholes, and the same are now in position in my office, and I caii assure the members of the Grand Lodge that they have by their generous act very greatly added to the happiness of their Grand S,ecretary. I drew my warrant for $48.50 for the case of pigeon-holes. The amount of the appropriation for the office desk I paid out for incidental expense of Grand Secretary's office. TRANSPORTATION.

Agreeable to your order, made at our last Annual Communication, I have during the past year used my best endeavors to obtain a more satisfactory rate of fare than we have heretofore been getting. The past year was not favorable for us; the war made on the Denver rates last summer did not leave the general passenger and ticket agents in a very generous mood; however, they were willing to make an open rate of one and one-third fare for the round trip to Hutchinson and return, or an open rate of one fare for the round trip, provided we would guarantee not less than 500. Such an agreement I did not feel authorized to make, in view of the fact that they had the record on us, showing that only 391 tickets were sold out of Leavenworth last Grand Lodge meeting. Under the circumstances I deemed it best to accept the rate of one and one-third fare for the round trip, and got up our usual circular letter accordinglj% and trust my action will meet your approval. The circular was issued at the usual time, announcing the time of assembling of the several masonic Grand Bodies, rate of fare fixed by the railroad companies, and such other information as seemed to be necessary, and a copy sent to the Master of each particular lodge. I trust all will receive the copy sent. DUPLICATE OHABTEKS.

By order of the M.'.W.'. Grand Master I caused to be suitably engrossed and issued duplicate charters to lodges whose charters had been either destroyed by fire or lost in a wind storm, as follows: Hope Lodge, No. 155, at Howard, Elk county. Harper Lodge, No. 206, at Harper, Harper county. Greeley Lodge, No. 211, at Greeley, Anderson county.

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R E T U R N S O F LODGES.

The necessary blanks upon which Secretaries of constituent lodges are required by law to make each year the annual returns of their respective lodges to the Grand Lodge, were promptly mailed on the 1st day of December, 1892; before doing so I took the precaution to check and count the packages, so that I feel absolutely certain that a package of these blanks was mailed to the Secretary of record of each lodge. It does not seem possible that a single package could have been overlooked; in addition to all this, each package was securely tied, so that with fair usage it should have reached its destination. Yet notwithstanding all this care, quite a number of the Secretaries rejiort that they had not received the blanks; some acknowledged that they had received the blanks, but they had been misplaced; some were spoiled, and in some instances the Secretaries had left the jurisdiction, and as usual in such cases, no notice was sent to this office advising me of the removal of the Secretary, and the postmasters, contrary to my instructions, printed in plain type on upper left-hand corner of the envelope, "This package not to be forwarded," in all cases forwarded such package to the removed Secretary, and as a result the blanks failed to reach the officers of the lodge. All this trouble and annoyance can be avoided if the Secretaries will only advise this office of their removal, so that their names can be stricken from the list of Masters and Secretaries, and all documents and correspondence usually going to the Secretary can be addressed to the Master until advised of the appointment of a new Secretary. Reference is not made at this time for the purpose of criticism, but simply to keep these matters before us until we get them so regulated that their occurrence will be seldom. Schedule " A " shows that all the delinquents up to and including those of 1891 have been fully paid, with but one exception â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that of Myrtle Lodge, No. 164, at Cedarvale, Chautauqua county; they are now two years in arrears â&#x20AC;&#x201D; for 1891 and 1892. I have written to the last and only officers I have any record of in my office, and, to date of making this report, no response has been made to an}' of my letters to them asking for returns and remittance, though they were to be returned to sender if not called for in ten days. This information is given that you may take such action as you may deem advisable. I know nothing of the condition of this lodge. The annual returns and remittances of dues for the year ending December 31, 1892, have been equalh' prompt with any former year. There is about the usual number of delinquents; such we will always have with us. In this connection, and for the information of our brother Secretaries, many of whom have requested me to examine their annual returns, and if errors be found, return them with errors noted,.that they might correct them themselves, I desire to say, that while it would afford me much pleasure to comply with such requests, it would not be possible

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for me to do so in view of the short space of time allotted for taking care of the monetary affairs of 344 lodges and getting matters ready to make a satisfactory showing of my stewardship for the year just closed. Another reason why such request could not be reasonably complied with: These annual returns have to go to the Committee on Returns at as early a day as possible, in order that they may have time to make a satisfactory examination of each return. With this explanation, I trust the good brethren will understand that it is not a disposition on my part to shirk such extra labor, but a lack of time to perform it. HIGH PKAIRIE LODGE, XO. 2 5 .

About the time for making the annual returns of lodges, Bro. ZINA A. MASON, VVorsliipful Master, wrote me that at a previous stated communication of this lodge, after giving the notice required by law, by a unanimous vote surrendered its charter, and that in due time he would send in a complete report showing tlie .condition of the lodge at the tiriie of its closing its existence. This was among the oldest lodges in the jurisdiction, being chartered October 15, A. D. 1859. The membership was composed of farmers of the higher order, but somewhat scattered over the country and, being located in the country, had to depend upon this class for new material; and another drawback: they were located near city lodges more convenient for many to attend lodge meetings. Tlie membership has, for the last twenty years, gradually diminished by removals and deaths; therefore, the surrender of the charter of this lodge was not for want of competent management or finance, as they had both, but for the reasons only as above stated. They have closed an honorable existence, leaving no unpaid debts. The charter,, seal and records have not yet been received at this ofiBce; I would therefore recommend that the surrender of High Prairie Lodge, No. 25, be approved, and the members be granted certificates of good standing. FINANCE.

The following is a financial statement, showing the amount of moneys received and from what source, and to whom paid, to which your attention is directed:

1892-93-

GRAND

LODGE

177

KANSAS.

SCHEDULE " A . " — B E I N G THE AMOUNT OP DUES RETURNED BY SUBORDINATE LODGES FOR T H E Y E A R E N D I N G DECEMBER 31, A. D. 1891, AND R E T U R N E D SINCE L A S T R E P O R T . Lodge.

Wyandotte o Washington 14 Oskaloosa 15 Great Bend 23 P a l m y r a 25 H i g h Prairie.... 38 lola 51 Orient 59 Saltville 74 Mystic Tie 95 Constellation .. 117 Parsons 123 Liberty 131 E q u i t y 136 Vesper 138 P o m o n a 153 Cato 163 Greenwood 170 F r a t e r n a l 183 Gavlord 191 W a l n u t Valley. 204 Downs 206 H a r p e r 213 Twin Grove 236 Meriden 239 U r b a n a 244 Waverly 262 Attica 263 Charity 277 Ashland 279 Barney 284 A n t h e m 286 Lotus 301 Lily 324 Canev

Location.

K a n s a s City Atchison Oskaloosa Great Bend Baldwin City.... Boling lola Topeka Saltville Augusta.. Fredonia Parsons Liberty Fontana Sedan Pomona Cato Fall River L i n n City Gaylord Ness City Downs Harper Severy Meriden Urbana Waverly Attica Hazleton Ashland Dighton Scott City Blue M o u n d Freeport Canev

Date When Paid.

1892.. Feb. 1892.. Feb. Feb. 10 1892.. 1892.. Feb. Feb. 10: 1892., Feb. 20: 1892.. Feb. 10 1892.. Feb. 4, 1892.. Feb. 15, 1892.. Feb. 10, 1892.. Feb. 20: 1892.. Feb. 12 1892.. Feb. 12, 1892.. Feb. 4 1892.. Feb.12 1892.. Feb.10 1892.. •Feb. 10 1892.. Feb. 8, 1892.. Feb. 8. 1892.. Feb. 20, 1892.. Feb. 12, 1892.. Feb.12 1892.. Feb. 10, 1892.. Feb. 5 1892.. Feb. 4 1892.. Feb. 4 1892.. Sept. 26 1892.. Feb. 20, 1892.. May Feb. Aug. Feb. May Feb.

12, 20: 31 4. 6 8

1892.. 1892.. 1892.. 1892,. 1892.. 1892..

$ 66 50 90 00 23 00 54 50 26 00 5 50 29 50 108 00 10 50 25 50 31 50 89 50 10 00 ]4 00 29 50 18 50 14 00 36 50' 20 50

19 50 24 30 32 18 12

50 50 50 00 50

10 00 19 00' 11 50 19 50 14 00 14 50 17 50 12 00 10 50 17 50.

178

February,

PROCEEDINGS OF TIlE

SCHEDULE" B."-BEI:\G THE A)!Ou:\T OF DUES HETURNED BY SUBORDINATE LODGES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECE)IBEI{

Fa.

Smithton .......... . Leayenworth ...... . 3 Wyandotte ......... . 4 Kickapoo ........... . 5 Washington ........ . 6 Lawrenee ........... . 7 Union ............... . B Rising Sun .......... . \) Acacia ............... . 10 King Solomon ..... . 11 Jewell Citv ....... . 12 Emporia. :........ . 13 Nemaha ............ . 14 Oskaloosa .......... . 16 Lafavette .......... . 17 Topeka .............. . 18 Franklin ........... . 19 Olathe .............. . 20 Cireleville ......... . 21 Valley Falls ....... . 22 Olivet .............. . 23 Palmyra .......... .. 24 Osage Valley ..... . 25 High Prairie ....... . 26 Longton .......... .. 28 Eldora ......... , .... .. 29 Pacific .............. .. 30 Towanda ........... .. 31 Arcana .............. . 32 Auburn ............. .. 33 Mound City ........ . 34 Havensville ...... .. 35 Hiawatha ........ .. 26 Council Grove .... .. :37 Paola .. : ............ .. :38 lola .................. . .39 Seneca ............. . -40 De Soto ............ . ·41 Blooming Grove .. . ·43 Nickerson ......... .. 44 Delphian ........... . 45 Easton ............. .. 46 Halstead ........... .. 47 Xenia .............. .. 48 Mackey ........... .. 49 Nine Mile .......... . 50 Lake ................ .. 51 Orient ............. .. . 53 Wetmore .......... .. 54 Shawnee ........... . 55 Troy ............... . 56 Spring Hil!.. ...... .. 2

wcalion.

31, A.

1892.

Date When Paid.

Highland ............ Jan. 5,1893 ...... . Leavenworth ........Jan. 6, 189:L .... . Kansas City..... .... Jan. 10, 1893 ..... .. Lowemont .......... Jan. 13, 1893 ...... .. Atchison .............Jan. 6, 1893 ........ I Lawrence........... Jan. 13, 1893 ...... .. .J ullction City ...... Jan. 5, 1893 ..... .. Fort. Scott... ........ Jan. 16, 1893 ....... . Lawrence ........... Jan. Hi, 1898 ...... . Leavenwortb ...... Jan. 19, 1893..... .. Jewell City ......... Jan. 12, 1893 ...... .. Emporia ............. Jan. 12. 1893 ...... .. Corning .............. Jan. 6, 1893 ....... . Oskaloosa ............ Jan. 5, 189B ..... .. Manhattan ......... Jan. 3, 1893 .... .. Topeka......... ..... Jan. 16, 1898 ...... .. Ottawa ............... Jan. 3, 18\)3 ...... . Olathe ................ Jan. 13, 1893 ..... .. Circleville.. ... ... Jan. 13, 1893 ...... .. Valley Falls ......... Jan. 7, 18H3 ...... .. Melvern ............ Jan. 10, 1893 ...... .. Baldwin City..... Jan. 3, 1893...... . Osawatomie ......... Jan. 14, 1893 ...... .. Boling ................ Jan. 19, 1898 ...... .. Longton. ..... ..... Jan. 16, 1893 ...... .. Mapleton ............ Jan. 14, 1893 ...... .. Humboldt........... Jan. 16, 18H3..... .. Towanda ............. Jan. 14, 1893 ...... . Doniphan ........... Jan. 27, 1893 ...... . Auburn .............. Jan. 10, 1893 ...... .. Mound City ........ Jan. 12, 1893 ...... .. Havensville ......... Jan. 14, 1893 ...... .. Hiawatha ............ Jan. 3, 1893 ....... . Council Grove.... .. Jan. 9, 1893 ...... .. Paola......... Jan. 14, 18\)3 ........ 1 Tola ................... Jan. 7, 1893 ...... .. Seneca .............. Jan. 10, 1893 ...... .. De Soto......... .. .... Jan. 10, 189B ...... .. Trading Post ........ Jan. 13, 1893 ........ I Nickerson ............ Jan. 21, 1893 ...... .. Garnett ............... Jan. 17, 1893 ...... .. Easton ....... .. ... Jan. Hi, 1893 ...... .. Halstead ........ .... Jan. 16, 1893 ...... .. Xenia ................ Jan. 5, 1893 ...... .. Effingbam ........... Jan. 9, 1893...... . Lansing...... ...... Jan. 21, 1893 ...... .. Silver Lake ......... Jan. 17, 1893 ...... .. Topeka ............... Jan. 16, 1893.... .. Wetmore ............ Dec. 20, 1892 ...... .. Shawnee ............ Jan. 16, 1893 ...... .. Troy .................. Jan. 13, 1893 ........ 1 Spring Hill ......... Jan. 12, 1893 ...... ..

Amount.

S 26 00 63 50 80 00 9 50 94 50 74 00 53 50 102 50 51 50 33 00 22 00 92 50 23 50 24 00 50 50 156 00 48 50 54 50 12 00 33 00 22 00 30 50 42 00 5 00 16 50 16 00 2B 50 16 50 15 50 \) 50 38 50 15 00 64 50 ti8 00 60 50 27 00 33 00 12 00 11 00 33 50 45 50 12 50 26 50 14 50 18 00 23 50 17 00 11200 2850 15 50 42 00 36 00

IS92-93.

GRAND

LODGE

KANSAS.

179

SCHEDULE " B . " â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Continued.

.Vo. 0/

58 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 96 97 98 99 100 102 103 104 105 106 107 109 110 111 112 113 114

Lodge.

Coyville AVinfleld Salina LaCygne Ridgeway Adams Wathena Gardner Burlington ... Frankfort Hiram Star Oarbondale ... Baxter Huron Clietopa Wamego Erie Delta W h i t e Cloud. Corinthian .... Zeredatha .... New Albany.. Tuscan Doric Jefferson Sutton Sunflower Mankato Eureka Home Golden Rule.. Marysville .... Mission Girard Harmony Delaware Patmos Benevolent ... Wichita Prudence Keystone Cedar Frontier Solomon Citv Fidelity ".. Fortitude Amerieus Adelphi Hesperian Blue Valley... St. J o h n ' s Advance

Location.

Coyville Winfield Salina LaCygne Ridgeway Oswego Wathena Gardner Burlington Frankfort Leavenworth Hanover Carbondale Baxter Springs Huron Chetopa Wamego Erie Medicine Lodge... W h i t e Cloud Burlingame Cottonwood Falls, New A l b a n y Neosho Falls Eudora Winchester Waterville Wichita Mankato Pleasanton Centralia North T c p e k a Marysville Osage Mission Girard Neodesha White Church El Dorado Abilene Wichita Columbus Coffeyville Ohanute AVashington Solomon City Eureka Independence Americns Winfield Rossville Irving Concordia Florence

Dale Wtien Paid.

Jan.12 1893 Jan. 6 1893 Jan. 3 1893, Jan. 13 1893. Dec. 29 1892, Jan.14 1893. Jan. 16: 1893. Jan.16 1893, Jan. 9 1893. Jan.14 1893. Jan. 12 1893. Jan.13 1893. Jan. 3 1893, Jan. 7 1893. Jan. 25, 1893 Jan. 13 1893. Jan.12 1893, Jan. 14 1893, Jan. 13 1893. Jan.10 1893, Jan. 17, 1893. Jan. 17 1893, Jan.14 1893. Jan. 13 1893. Jan. 28 1893. Jan.13 1893. Jan. 27: 1893. Jan. 3 1893. Jan. 14 1893. Jan.13 1893. Jan.10 1893. Jan. 5 1893. Jan. 5 1893. Jan. 21 1893. Jan. 13! 1893. Jan.13 1893. Jan.16 1893. Jan. 12 1893 Jan.12 1893. Jan.13 1893. Jan. 14 1893. Jan.16 1893. Jan.21 1893. Jan. 5 1893. Jan.10 1893. Jan.10 1893. Jan. 9 1893. Jan. 7 1893. Jan. 6 1893. Jan.13 1893. Dec. 29 1892. Jan. 21 1893. Jan.12 1893.

Amount.

S 23 00 69 00 63 00 21 50 22 50 53 00 16 00 18 .50 40 00 26 50 22 50 24 50 31 00 32 00 12 00 31 50 41 50 28 50 22 50 19 00 35 00 37 00 15 00 13 00 10 50 17 00 25 00 31 00 18 00 46 00 31 50 66 50 30 00 14 00 60 50 48 00 21 00 55 50 44 00 164 00 36 50 51 00 46 00 32 00 23 00 39 00 96 00 9 50 30 00 16 00 14 50 47 00 36 00

180

SCHEDULE

~.vo.

J16

H7 118

119 ]20 121 122 1211 ]25

]2G ]27 128 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 13fl 140 141 142 143 144

145 146

147

148 14!) 150 ]51 15:! 154 156 157 158 159 160

1Gl

162 163

165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173

174

February,

PROCEEDINGS OF TIlE

"B:' - Continued.

Lodge.

Location.

Muscotah ........... . Parsons ............ . Altoona ............. . Cherokee .......... .. Halcyon ............ . 'Voodson ........... . Clifton .............. .. Liberty .............. . Cawker City ...... .. Meridian ........... . Palestine ............ . Ottawa ............. . Polar ::;tar.......... .. Equity ............. . Carson ............. .. Crescent.. ........... . Clay Center ....... . Lenexa .............. . Vesper ............... . Cherryvale ........ .. Sedgwick ........... . Reno ............... . Signal ............... . Newton .............. . Minneapolis ..... .. Gilead .............. .. Mt. Vernon ........ . Ellsworth .......... .. Center .............. . '" a-Keeney ........ . Thayer ............. . Wellington ........ .. Douglas ............ . Lebo ................... . Lincoln ............ .. Dexter .............. . Haven .............. . Active ................ . Robinson ......... .. Saqui ................. . Alma ............... .. Sabetha ............ .. Greenwood ....... . Oxford .............. . Farmers ........... .. Larned ............. .. Parkers ville ....... .. Blue Rapids ......... Fraternal .......... .. ::;terling ........... .. McPherson .... ~ .. .. Belle Plaine ....... . \V estern Star ...... .

Muscotah ........... . Parsons ............ .. Altoona .............. . Cherokee .......... .. Peabodv ............ .. Toronto ............ . Olifton ........... . Liberty ............... . Cawker City ....... . Elk Falls ... : ..... .. Edgerton .......... .. Ottawa ............... . Netawaka .......... .. Fontana ............ . Elk City ............ .. Arkansas City ..... . Clay Center ........ . Lenexa .............. .. Sedan ................ . Cherry yale ...... .. Seogwick .... :...... . Hutchinson ........ . Osage City ......... .. Newton ............. . Minncapolis ....... . Yates Center ...... . Beloit ............... .. Ellsworth ......... .. Marion .............. . \Va-Keeney ....... .. Thayer ............. .. Wellington ....... .. Douglas ........... .. Lebo ................. .. Lincoln Center .. .. Dexter ............. .. South Haven ...... . .Uchison .......... .. Robinson ........ . Osborne ............ .. Alma ................. . Sahetha ............. . Fall River ........ .. Oxford .............. . Randolph .......... .. Larned ............... . Parkersville .... .. Blue Rapids ........ . Linn City .......... .. Sterling ............. .. McPherson ........ . Belle Plaine ....... . Smith Center ..... .

Date When Paid.

.Jan.24, Jan. 21, Jan. 16, Jan. 10, Jan. 5, .Jan. 13, Jan. 9, Jan. 30, Jan. H, Jan. 14, Jan. 19, .Jan. ]3, Jan. 16, .Jan. 13, Jan. 9, Jan. 13, Jan. 12, Jan. 16, Jan. 5, Jan. 12, Jan. 7. Jan. 25, Jan. 16, Jan. 17, Jan. 5, Dee. 17, Jau.10, Jan. 12, Jan. 21. Jan. 12, Jan. 5, Jan. 21, Jan. 3. Dec. 22, Jan. 13, Jau. 12, Jan. 12, Jan. 16, Jan. 10, Jan. 13, Jan. 9, J au. 3, Jan. 7. Jan. 12, Jan. 28, Jau. fl, Jan. 13. Jan. 12, Jan. 19, Dee. 24, Jan. 12, J au. 6, Jan. !4,

Amount.

1893........ S 22 00 1893........ 99 00 1893........ 14 50 ] 893........ RO 00 189R........ 31 00 18fl3........ 35 00 18U3........ 24 00 18[J3........ 12 00 ]893.. ..... 31 00 1893........ 12 50 1893........ ]2 50 1893....... 56 50 18~)3........ 12 00 1893........ 13 50 1893........ 40 50 1893.. ..... 88 50 1893.. ...... 53 50 1893........ 14 50 18U3........ 33 00 J8U3........ 29 50 1893........ 25 50 1893........ 102 00 1893........ 37 00 1893....... 54 50 1803........ 39 00 1892.. ..... 37 00 1893........ 45 00 1893.. ...... 33 50 1893........ 44 00 1893........ 20 50 1893........ 20 00 1893........ 54 00 1893.. ..... 39 00 1892.. ...... 16 50 1893........ 37 50 1893........ 23 50 1893........ 30 00 1883........ 47 00 1893....... 22 50 1893...... . 32 00 1893.. ..... 21 50 1893........ · 25 00 1893........ I 35 00 1893........ 22 50 1893......... 18 00 11'98........ 60 50 1893........ 30 00 ]898 ........ I 17 50 1893........ · 19 50 1892........ 45 00 189:L...... 62 50 1893........ 23 50 1893....... 85 50

GRAND

1892-93.

LODGE

KANSAS.

181

SCHEDULE " B." â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Continued. Lodge. 175 176 177 179 180 181 182 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 ]94 195 ]96 197 198 199 201 202 203 204 205 207 208 210 211 212 213 214 215 217 218 219 220 221 222 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234

Kirwin Prairie Queen... Russell Mt. Moriah Louisburg Lenora Burrton Phillipsburg Hamlin Mountain Slope Pittsburg Onaga Newahcuba Henri Walnut Valley.. Lyons Hartford Galena Hays Madison Canton Delhi Norton Mulvane Delphos Sumner Downs Eminence Occidental Friendship Fulton Greeley Olive Branch Twin Groves Sincerity Walnut City , Ellin wood Landmark Corner Stone .... Perfect SquareLebanon St. Bernard Anchor Siloam Dirigo Jamestown Salem Vulcan Ninnescah Magnolia Greenleaf Clinton Axtell

Location.

Kirwin Clyde Russell Kinsley Louisburg Lenora Burrton Phillipsburg. .. Hamlin Oberlin Pittsburg Onaga Stockton Tonganoxie Ness City Lyons..... Hartford (ialena Hays City Madison Canton Lucas Norton Mulvane Delphos Caldwell Downs Eskridge Alton New Haven Fulton Greeley Colony Sevory Simpson Rush Center Ellin wood Mound Valley., Little River Scranton Scandia Dodge City Williamsburg... Topeka Haddam Jamestown.. Ezbon Walnut Kingman Newton Greenleaf.-. Burden Axtell

Date When Paid. Jan. 3: 1893. Jan. 7 1893. Jan. 14, 1893. Dec. 29 1892. Jan. 10 1893. Jan. 16,'1893. Jan. 13 1893. Jan.14 1893. Jan.19 1893. Jan. 21 1893. Jan. 13 1893. Jan. 3 1893, Jan. 30, 1893. Jan. 12 1893. Jan. 19 1893. Jan. 14, 1893. Jan. 7 1893. Jan.19 1893. Jan.16 1893. Jan. 14 1893. Jan. 9 1893. Jan. 21 1893. Jan.16 1893. Jan. 6 1893. Jan. 7 1893. Jan.13 1893. Jan. 21 1893. Jan.14 1893. Jan.16 1893: Jan. 17, 1893. Jan. 6, 1893. Jan. 12 1893. Jan. 17, 1893. Jan. 22 1893. .Ian. 5 1893. Jan. 3 1893. Jan. 13 1893. .Ian. 30 1893. .Tan. 17 1893. Jan. 16 1893. Jan. 21 1893. Jan.14 1893. Jan. 16; 1893. Jan. 14 1893. Jan. 7 1893. Jan. 6 1893. Jan. 5 1893. Jan.31 1893. Jan. 12 1893. Jan.13 1893. Jan. 9 1893. Jan. 14 1893. Jan.16 1893.

S 12 50 25 00 20 00 34 50

12 00 10 00 23 00 21 25 34 50 27 21 22 25 30 20 20 29 16 18 14 38 27 23 38 33 33 14 8 13 15 17 22 12 13 19 14

50 00 50 50 50 50 50 00 00 50 00 50 00 00 50 00 00 50 00 50 00 00 50 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00

16 00 16 50 12 50 15 84 13 16 12 30 34 42 35 23 24

50 50 00 50 50 50 00 50 00 50 00 50 00

182

PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHEDULE

No.

235

23G 237 238 239 240 241

242 243

245 246 247 248 249

250 251 252 25:~

254 255

25G 257 258 259 260

2Gl 2G2 2G3 2G4 2G.5 2G6 2G7 2H8 2G9 270 271

272 273 274

27G 278 279

280 282 284

285 287 288 289

290 291 292 293

Lodge .•

Garfield .............. Meriden ............. Tempre .............. Mount Hope ........ Urbana .............. Soldier ................ Linwoou ............. Miltonvale .......... Ark ..................... Marmaton .......... Tyrian ............... Ohase ................ Oanopy .............. Scottsville ........... Whiting ............ Gal va........... ...... Stafford ............... Andale ............... Ionic .................. Milan ................. Lyra ................... ·Westmoreland .... Morton ............... Beattie ................ Medicine Valley ... Mulberry ............ Attica ................. Charity ............... Logan ................. Kilwinning ........ Mt. Zion .............. Moline ................ Bourbon ............ Mistletoe .......... Quenemo ... ......... Armourdale ........ Kaw .................. Unity .................. Black Diamond .:. Windom ............. Oosmos ..... ......... Barney ............... Brainerd ............ Alpha ............... Anthem .............. Ohikaskia ........... Oak ................... Oyrus ............. , ... Emerald .............. Paradise ............. Beulah ................ Glasco ................. Kiowa........ ........

February,

"B." - Continued.

Location.

Dale When Paid.

Amount.

Leonardville ........ Jan. 5, 1893...... . $; 20 00 13 00 Meriden .......... ,..Jan.30, 1893 ...... .. McOune .............. Jan. 16, 1893 ...... .. 27 50 15 50 Mount Hope ........ Jan. 14, 1893 ...... .. II 00 Urbana .............. Jan. 25, 1893 ....... . Soldier ............... Jan. 27, 1893 ..... .. 15 00 17 00 Linwood ............ Jan. 12, 1898....... . 20 50 Miltonvale ........... Jan. 14, 1893 ..... . 13 00 Valley Oenter ...... Jan. 16, 1893 ....... . 20 00 Moran ................. Jan. 5, 1898 ...... .. 41 00 Garden Oity ........ Jan. 5, 1893...... .. 23 50 Chase ................ Jan. 7, 1898...... . 15 50 Grenola ............. Jan. 21, 1893...... .. 23 00 Scottsville ........... Jan. 9, 1898..... .. 28 50 Whiting ............. Jan. 9, 1893 ...... .. 17 00 Gal va ........ ...... ... Jan. G, 1893...... . 22 00 Stafford ............... Jan. 14, 1898....... : 12 50 Andale .............. Jan. 14, 189;) ...... .. 27 00 St. John ............... Jan. 14, 1898 ...... .. 14 50 Milan ................. Jan. 12, 1898 ...... .. 1G 50 McLouth ............ Jan. 24, 1893 ...... . 21 00 \Vestmoreland ......Tan. 10, 1898 ...... .. 17 00 Cheney ............... Jan. 7, 1893 ....... . HI 50 Beattie ................ Jan. 3, 1893....... . 17 00 Lake City ............ Jan. 14, 1893...... .. 10 00 Mulberry Grove ... Jan. 5,1893....... . 10 00 Attica ................. Jan. 13, 1893 ...... .. 20 00 Hazelton ............ Jan. 10, 1893...... .. 14 00 Logan ................. Jan. 13, 1893...... .. 31 00 Pratt ....................Jan.14, 1893.... .. 24 50 Nortonville ........ Jan. 14, 1893....... . 14 00 Moline ............... Jan. 21, 1893..... .. Bronson .............. Jan. 14, 1893...... .. 18 00 15 00 Cop way Springs ... Jan. 12, 189:~ ...... .. 23 00 Quenemo ............ ' Jan. 28, 1893..... .. 39 00 Kansas City ........ Jan. 12, 1893...... .. 25 00 Kansas City ........Jan.13, 1898 ....... . 18 50 Clearwater ...........Jan.18, 1893 ....... . 14 00 Weir City ........... Jan. W, 1893....... . 15 50 Windom .............. Jan. 13, 18\liL ... . 18 50 Kiowa............ ..... Dec. 29, 18D2...... .. 11 00 Dighton .............. Jan. 13, 1893...... .. 12 50 Brainerd ............ Jan. 17, 1893 ....... . 17 50 Jetmore ............... Jan. 10, 1893 ...... .. 15 50 Scott City ............ Jan. 17, 1893...... .. 11 50 Argonia ........... Jan. 12, 1893 ...... .. 22 00 Lebanon ........... Jan. 14, 1893 ...... . 22 50 Hope .................. Jan. 24, 189:L .... .. 17 50 I,akin ................. Dec. 27, 1892 ...... .. 15 50 Plainville ............ Jan. 13, 1893 ..... .. 23 50 Bunker HilL ....... Dec. 15, 1892...... .. 1G 50 Glasco ................. Jan. 14, 1893 ...... .. I; 00 Greensburg ......... Jan. 27, 1893...... ..

GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS. SCHEDULE

No.

296 297 298 299 300 302 305 306 307 308 309 310 311

315 316 317 318 319 321 322 323 324 ;,)25

326 327 329 330 331 332 333 334 335

336 838 B3.9

341 342

343 344 345

346

Lodge.

Highland ~poll~ ............... . Samana .............. . Cable ................. . Fargo .... : ............ . Go,;e City ............ Avon ................ . St. Thomas ......... . Kansas ...... . Alden ................. Syracuse ........... . NaphtaJi ........... . Hancock ............ . Lincolnville ....... . Coolidge ........... . Norcatur .......... . Wallace ............. . Norwich ............. . Goodland ........... . Ben Hnr ............ . Walton .............. . Caney ................ . Bucklin ............. . Horton ............. . Hoyt .............. . Arcadia ............. . La Crosse .......... . Hoisington Rob Morris ........ . Rosedale ............ . Oak Hill ............ . Allen ................ . Formosa ............ . Kincaid ............. . Lane .................. . Parker ....... . Maple City ......... . Holyrood .. . Ashlar .............. . Edna ................ . Mound Ridge ..... .

183

"B." - Continued.

Location.

Green ..... ,......... . Ellis ................ .. Wilson ............ . Arlington. Liberal ............. .. Gove City .......... .. Westphalia ". Colby ............... .. Herington ......... .. Alden .............. . Syracnse ........... . Almena ............. . Ft. Leavenworth .. Lincolnville ........ . Coolidge ............. . Norcatur Wallace ............. . Norwich ............. Goodland .......... . Argentine ........... . Walton ............ .. Canev ................ . Buck1in .......... . Horton ............ .. Hoyt ...... .. Arcadia .............. . La Crosse .......... .. Hoisington ...... . Preston .............. . Rosedale Oak Hill ............. . Allen ................. . Formosa ........... . Kincaid ............. . Lane ................ .. Parker ............... . Maple City ......... . Holyrood ......... . Riley ................. . Edna ................. . Mound Ridge ..... .

Dale When Paid.

Amount.

Jan. 7, 1893..... .. $ 14 00 20 00 Jan. 16, 1893 ....... . Jan. ]0, ]893 ...... .. 17 00 Jan. 6, 1893 ...... .. 28 00 .Tan. 12, 1893....... . 22 00 Jan. 17, ]893 ...... .. 14 00 Jan. ]6, 1893 ...... .. 10 00 Jan. 14, 1893 ...... .. 33 00 Jan. ]2, ]893 ...... .. 41 00 Jan. 10, 1893 ....... . 13 50 Jan. 3, ]893 ...... . 20 50 Jan. 14, 1893 ...... .. 19 50 Jan. 3, 1893 ....... . 34 00 Jan. 6, 1893 ...... .. 16 00 Jan. 3, 1893 ....... . 16 50 Jan. 27, 18f)3...... . 18 50 .Tan. 14, 1893 ...... .. 15 50 Jan. 21, 1893 ....... . 13 00 Jan. 6; 1893 ...... .. 36 50 30 50 Jan. 14, 1893 ...... .. Jan. 2], 1893 ....... . 7 50 22 00 Jan. 7, 1893 ...... .. Jan. 14, 1893 ....... . 14 00 Jan. 12, 1893 ...... .. 5! 50 Jan. 10, 1893 ...... .. 15 50 Jan. 13, 1893...... . 12 50 Jan. 24, 1893 ........ 1 15 00 Jan. 13, 1893 ...... .. 19 00 .Jan. 13, 1893 ...... . 12 50 Jan. 10, 1893 ...... .. 17 00 Jan.23,189;-L .... .. 10 00 19 50 Jan. 7, 1893 ...... .. Jan. 14, 1893 ...... .. 15 00 10 50 Jan. 10, 1893 ...... .. Jan. 14, 1~93 ..... .. 15 00 Jan. 13, 1893 ...... .. 11 50 Jan. 14, 1893...... . 13 00 12 00 Jan. 21, 1893 .... .. Jan. 17,1893...... .. 13 50 Jan. 5, 1893 ...... .. 12 00 10 50 Jan. 13, 1893 ..... ..

184

PROCEEDItfGS

SCHEDULE " C . " — B E I N G

OF 'THE

February,

ABSTRACT O P C H A R T E R F E E S COLLECTED PROM

LODGES NAMKD BELOW, TO W H O M CHARTERS HAVE BEEN ISSUED BY O R D E R OP THE G R A N D LODGE AT ITS A N N U A L COMMUNICATION, H E L D FEBRUARY 17 AND 18, A. D. 1892, AT T H E C I T Y OF LEAVENWORTH.

A'O.

Loclge.

342 343 344 345 346

Location.

Maple City Holyrood

Maple City

Edna Mound Kidge

Rilev Edna Mound Ridge

SCHEDULE " D . " — B E I N G

ABSTRACT

Cownly.

Cowley Ellsworth Riley Labette McPherson

OP DISPENSATION

FEES

Amount.

S 20 20 20 20 20

00 00 00 00 00

COLLECTED

FROM N E W LODGES N A M E D B E L O W , TO W H O M DISPENSATIONS

HAVE

BEEN G R A N T E D BY' T H E M.". W / . G R A N D MASTER SINCE THE CLOSE OP T H E L A S T A N N U A L COMMUNICATION, H E L D AT THE C I T Y OP L E A V ENWORTH, FEBRUARY 17 AND 18, A. D. 1892.

u. n.

Lodge.

Location.

County.

Norka

Republic Kingman

Olive

Hoxie Elgin

Chautauqua

Oketo

Greeley Marshall

Amount.

S 20 00 20 00 20 00 20 00 20 00 20 00 20 00

1892-93.

GRAND

LODGE

OF KANSAS.

185

FINAIvGIAL REPORT. K A N S A S C I T Y , K A N S A S , J a n u a r y 31, 1893.

J O H N H . BROWN, Grand Secretary, In account with the M.'.W.'. G R A N D LODGE OF K A N S A S :

Received Received Received Received Received Received Received Received

from from from from from from from from

Lodges, as p e r Schedule " A " $ 937 50 Lodges, as p e r Schedule " B " 8,813 50 Lodges, as p e r Schedule " C " 80 00 Lodges, as p e r Schedule " D " 140 00 B r o . J n o . Miller, m e m b e r late E v e r g r e e n Lodge.. 10 50 J o h n W . Price, m e m b e r late G r e a t Light Lodge.. 10 00 J . 0 . McKee, m e m b e r late Richfield Lodge 12 00 Keystone Lodge, No. 102, balance d u e 50

Total

$10,004 00

P a i d R. E . Torrington, G r a n d Treasurer, J a n u a r y 26,1893 Paid R. E . Torrington, G r a n d Treasurer, F e b r u a r y 1, 1893

% 5,000 00 5,004 00

Total

$10,004 00

CONTINGENT E X P E N S E ACCOUNT. K A N S A S C I T Y , K A N S A S , J a n u a r y 31, 1893.

J O H N H . BROWN, Grand

Secretary,

In account with the M.'. W . ' . G R A N D L O D G E OF K A N S A S :

Received from G r a n d Treasurer, as p e r order G r a n d Lodge

$ 1.575 00

DISBURSEMENTS.

Paid Ketcheson & Reeves, on account of p r i n t i n g Proceedings 1892 S P a i d Ketcheson & Reeves, on account of p r i n t i n g blanks Paid L a w t o n & B u r n a p , on account of b l a n k work P a i d W. B . Fletcher, on account of insurance on G r a n d Lodge jewels P a i d M o u n t Bros., on account of freight a n d cartage P a i d J o h n H . Brown, on account of Library r e n t P a i d postage a n d express charges for 1892 P a i d D.AV. Brown, bill for desk P a i d Hamilton P r i n t i n g Co., for blanks

972 30 114 75 10 25 7 40 8 50 150 00 331 50 40 00 15 50

Total e x p e n d e d

S 1,650 20

Balance d u e G r a n d Secretary F e b r u a r y 1, 1893 All of which is fraternally s u b m i t t e d ,

75 20

J O H N H . BROWN, Grand Secretary.

1S6

PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

February,

On motion of M.-.W.-. B r o . A N D R E W M . C A L L A H A M , t h a t p a r t

of t h e r e p o r t of t h e Gi"and T r e a s u r e r a n d G r a n d Secretary in reference to finance was referred to t h e Committee on F i n a n c e and M i l e a g e ; t h e g e n e r a l r e p o r t of t h e G r a n d Secretary to t h e C o m m i t t e e on R e p o r t s of G r a n d Officers. ILLNESS OF THE GRAND SECRETARY. T h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master a n n o u n c e d t h e illness of t h e efficient

and

faithful

Grand

Secretary, JOHN H . BROWN, who

was a b s e n t from his post for t h e first time in t w e n t y - t w o y e a r s . T h e M.-.W.-. Grand L o d g e u n i t e d with t h e Grand Chaplain in p r a y e r for his speedy r e c o v e r y . On motion of Bro. C. C. COLEMAN, t h e following resolution was a d o p t e d : Resolved, That the Grand Secretary pro tern, be directed to forward to our Grand Secretary, R.-.W.-. JOHN H . BROWN, a telegram, expressive of our regrets for his absence, sympathy with him in his affliction, and our hopes and prayers for his speedj' recovery. And telegram was sent as follows: HUTCHINSON, KANSAS, February 15, 1803.

To John H. Brown, 6SZ Orville Street, Kansas City, Kansas: The Grand Lodge bowed in special united prayer for your recovery, and extends its sympathy and the assurance of hope. DAVID B. FULLER, Grand Master. REPORT OF DEPUTY GRAND MASTER. E.-.AV.-. W J I . D . THOMPSON, D e p u t y Grand Master, presented t h e following report, which was, on motion of Bro. M C B R I A N , approved: To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Pursuant to order of the M.-.W.-. Grand Master, the Council of Administration convened at Emporia on the 29th day of February, A.L. 5892. Present: M.-.W.-. DAVID B . FULLER, Grand Master.

R.-. W.-. WM. D. THOMPSON, Deputy Grand Master. R.-. W.-. GEORGE W . CLAKK, Grand Senior Warden. R.-. W.-. JAMES H . MCCALL, Grand Junior Warden.

The Council organized by electing M.-.W.-. DAVID B . FULLER, Grand Master, President, and R.-.W.-. W.M. D. THO.MPSON, Secretary. R.-.W.-. ROBERT E . TORRINOTON, Grand Treasurer, presented his official bond and asked approval thereof.

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After consideration thereof, said bond was found to be in due form as by statute required, in the penal sum of $20,000.00, duly subscribed by E. E. ToRRiNGTON as principal, and C. HOOD and WM. M.^RTINDALE, sureties, and it was by vote of said Council duly approved. Council adjourned. " W.D.THOMPSON, Secretary. CALLED OFF. â&#x20AC;˘ T h e M.-.W.-. tl-rand Master called t h e M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment until 2 o'clock v. sr.

AFTERNOON

SESSION.

W E D N E S D A Y , F e b r u a r y 15, A. D. 1893.

T h e M.-.W.-. Grand Master presiding, after t h e usual firecautions b e i n g taken, called t h e M.-.W.-. G-rand L o d g e from refreshment to labor a t 2 o'clock p. M.. with officers and members p r e s e n t as a t t h e m o r n i n g session, after solemn p r a y e r by AÂĽ.-. Bro. SAMUEL E . BUSSER, G r a n d C h a p l a i n .

REPORT ON CHARTERED LODGES. B.-. W.-. Bro. DwiGHT BYINGTON, from t h e Committee on Chartered Lodges, presented t h e following report, which was, on motion of B r o . JACOB D E W I T T , received and a d o p t e d : To the M:.W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Chartered Lodges respectfully submit the following report: We have carefully examined the returns of 308 of the 344 chartered lodges, and find an improvement over those of t h e past few years, and feel encouraged over the prospect of more satisfactory returns in the future. The returns of thirty-six lodges had not been received by the Grand Secretary up to February 1st, and consequently will not reach your committee for examination this year. By reference to the reports of the Grand Secretary and of this committee it will be found that thirty or forty lodges withhold their returns each year until it is too late to include them in the several reports for the same year. There is no apparent reason why this small number of lodges should be permitted to violate Section .6, Article VII, of the Constitution, nor why they cannot get their returns to the Grand Secretary in one month after the close of the year. This is chronic with some lodges, as will be shown in this report, and is deserving of censure.

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February,

RETURNS OF LODGES FOR THE YEAR 1892. E r r o r s a n d arrears are n o t e d in t h e following: Union, No. 7.—The n a m e s of two who have died and of two d i m i t t e d a r e n o t recorded u n d e r t h e p r o p e r h e a d . Oskaloosa, No. 14-—The r e t u r n for 1892 is t h e first received by t h i s c o m m i t t e e for t h r e e years. I t a p p e a r s to be incorrect, as does t h e r e t u r n for 1891, w h i c h accompanies it. We therefore r e c o m m e n d t h a t t h e ret u r n s for b o t h years be r e t u r n e d to t h e lodge, with instructions to s u b s t i t u t e correct r e t u r n s . Great Bend, No. 15.—The r e t u r n for tlie year 1890 is t h e last e x a m ined b y t h i s c o m m i t t e e , a n d at t h a t time t h e lodge was in a r r e a r s $2.50. VaUey Falls, No. SI.— Roll c o n t a i n s n a m e s of four who h a v e d i m i t t e d a n d o n e dead, and d u e s h a v e been paid on same. Overpaid $2.50. Olivet, No. S2.—The n a m e of D A V I D H . MITCHELI. appears as Worshipful Master, w i t h n o record of h i s being a m e m b e r . T h e n a m e s of J . D. AsHBY, P . F. W E L L M A N a n d IT. GKEENUOOD are omitted from t h e roll, a n d t h e lodge is in a r r e a r s for t h e i r dues Sl.oO. Palmyra, No. SS.— R e t u r n for 1892 is t h e first from this lodge for t h r e e years t h a t has been before t h e committee. Pacific, No. S9.—Is in arrears for one omitted in last report, 50 c e n t s . Arcana, No. 31.—Is in a r r e a r s since 1887,11.50. Blooming Grove, No. 41.— T h e n a m e s of J . S. JOHNSON a n d CLAY THO.MAS, noted last year as o m i t t e d from t h e roll, have been restored, b u t tlie a r r e a r s for t h e i r dues a r e still u n p a i d , a m o u n t i n g to $1.50. Holton, No. 4^.— Sends n o r e t u r n for t h e year 1892. Delphian, No. 44-—Accounts for ninety-one m e m b e r s . T h e n a m e of G. D A Y , w h o was raised S e p t e m b e r 1st, is omitted from t h e roll. T h i s would give t h e lodge n i n e t y - t w o m e m b e r s and leave it in arrears 50 cents. Easton, No. 46.—The c o m m i t t e e find t h e y were in error in charging d u e s last year on J . H . H A K P E R , a n d t h a t t h e lodge has overpaid 50 cents. Pottawatomie, No. 5S.— Sends no r e t u r n for t h e year 1892. Coyville, No. 67.— Is in e r r o r i n d e d u c t i n g $1.00 as overpaid i n 1891, a n d a r r e a r s for same year of $1.00 a r e unpaid, m a k i n g total d u e from t h e lodge of $2.00. Saltville, No. 59.— C o m m i t t e e h a s not seen a return from t h i s lodge since it was c h a r t e r e d in 1888. Gardner, No. 65.— T h e Secretary continues t h e practice of withholding d u e s o n one m e m b e r each year —presumed to be a minister n a m e d J . 0 . ROBERTS. If t h e r e is a r e p r e s e n t a t i v e of t h a t lodge p r e s e n t we would r e c o m m e n d t h a t h e b e furnished with a copy of t h e laws of t h e G r a n d Lodge, and t h a t upon h i s r e t u r n h o m e t h a t h e call t h e a t t e n t i o n of t h e Secretary to Section 7, Article V I I , of t h e Constitution. T h e lodge is now" in a r r e a r s $2.50.

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' 180

Mystic Tie, No. 74.— Committee h a s seen b u t o n e r e t u r n from this lodge since 1887, and t h a t was for.the year 1889. Erie, No. 76.— Accounted for forty-two m e m b e r s in 1891, a n d s h o w s an increase of sixteen in 1892, a n d should have fifty-eight members. Dues a r e paid on only fifty-seven. T h e n a m e of E. A. HEROD appears in roll w i t h o u t record of m e m b e r s h i p . Lodge is i n arrears 50 cents. Delta, No. 77.— T h e n a m e s of n i n e df t h e officers a r e duplicated in t h e roll, a n d t h e n a m e of 0 . T. BEESOS is r e p o r t e d as Senior W a r d e n ; also recorded as dimitted. Zeredatha, No. SO. — No e x p l a n a t i o n appears i n t h e r e t u r n for 1892 w h y t h e n a m e s of J . L. COCHRAN, A. P . G A N D Y a n d J . C. FARINGTOJJ w e r e

placed in roll of 1891. Mankato, No'.S7.— I s in a r r e a r s o n o n e omitted, 50 cents. Home, No. S9.— I s in arrears from last j'ear, 50 cents. Oolden Rule, N^o. 90.— I s in arrears since 1890, 50 cents. Constellation, No. 95.— R e t u r n s from t h i s lodge for t h e years 1889, 1891 a n d 1892 have failed to reach t h e c o m m i t t e e . Delaware, No. 96.— T h e n a m e of o n e claimed a s erroneously reported last year is n o t recorded u n d e r t h a t h e a d . Patmos, No. 97.— T h i s r e t u r n should b e r e t u r n e d t o t h e lodge for correction. O n e h u n d r e d a n d eleven m e m b e r s are accounted for, a n d roll contains b u t 104 n a m e s . W e find t h a t t h e n a m e s of G. W. M C I N TYEE, J . M. H A Y D E N , J . A. W I L L I A M S , S . HITCHCOCK, A. M. H E N R Y ,

HENDERSON, D . F . C . ARMSTRONG a n d G. W . 'ADAMS h a v e b e e n o m i t t e d from t h e roll, a n d t h e n a m e s of D. E. P E C K , W . J, JAMISON a n d M . V A U G H T

h a v e been added w i t h o u t record of how they.gained m e m b e r s h i p . U n paid arrears for year 1887, 50 cents. Euclid, No. 101.— H a s failed to g e t r e t u r n for 1892 before c o m m i t t e e . Cedar. No. lOS.— T h e n a m e of ISAAC MONETT appears in roll of m e m bers, a n d is also recorded as dimitted. Solomon City, No. 105.— Accounts for forty-seven m e m b e r s , a n d forty-eight n a m e s a p p e a r i n roll. T h e n a m e of LEMUEL 0 . CARRUES appears o n roll, with n o record of h i s being a m e m b e r . Fidelity, No. 106.— T h e r e t u r n for 1892 seems to b e correct. Referring to t h e errors of previous j'ears, as noted in t h e reports of this committee, t h e Secretary writes a long letter which seems, satisfactory t o himself a n d attaches a letter from t h e G r a n d Secretary, dated August, 1889, referring to arrears, w h i c h if it h a d been sent to t h e committee several years ago, would h a v e saved t h e m m u c h time in correcting t h e r e t u r n s a s well as saving considerable p r i n t e r ' s i n k . Memphis, No. 108.— W e h a v e n o r e t u r n from this lodge for 1892. Americus, No. 109.— Nineteen m e m b e r s are accounted for and t w e n t y one n a m e s appear in t h e roll, t w o of which, viz: JOHN L . BUTLER a n d L . A. WOOD have no record of m e m b e r s h i p .

190

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OF THE

February,

Hesperian, No. 111.—The n a m e of one reported as dimitted is not recorded u n d e r t h a t h e a d . Excelsior, No. ifi5.—Sends n o r e t u r n for 1802. Muscotah, No. 116. — T h e n a m e of THOMAS P H I L L I P I is added to t h e roll w i t h o u t record of m e m b e r s h i p . T h e n a m e of GAYLORD STREET is o m i t t e d from t h e roll, a n d t h e n a m e of E. C. P H I L L I P I appears in t h e roll twice. Cherokee, No. 119.— A c c o u n t s for sixty-one m e m b e r s ; pays dues on s i x t y ; o m i t s n a m e of M. MOORE from roll, and is in arrears 50 cents. Woodson, No. ISl.—Is

in a r r e a r s for year 1888, $1.50.

Liberty, No. 1S3.— Sends r e t u r n for 1892, and is t h e first seen b y comm i t t e e since 1888. Godfrey, No. 1^4.— No r e t u r n received from this lodge for j ' e a r 1892. Palestine, No. 1S7.—The n a m e of P. L. SECREETS is omitted from roll. H i s d u e s a r e also o m i t t e d . Lodge is in arrears Sl.OO. Belleville, No. 129.— H a s n o t s e n t r e t u r n for 1892. Equity, No. 131.—la in arrears since 1889, $1.00. Vesper, No. 1S6.— For t h e first t i m e since 1887 we have a r e t u r n from t h i s lodge. Cherryvale, No. 137.— Arrears for 1887 of §3.00, still u n p a i d . Pomona, No. 1S8.— C o m m i t t e e h a s seen no r e t u r n s from t h i s lodge for t h e years 1888, 1890, 1891 a n d 1892. Signal, No. 141-—Reports corded u n d e r t h a t h e a d .

one reinstated, b u t t h e n a m e is n o t re-

Newton, No. I4S.— I s in a r r e a r s for y e a r 1891, 50 cents. Mount Vernon, No. 145.— T h i s lodge paid dues on eighty-nine m e m b e r s in 1891. Credit is t a k e n for 50 cents in r e t u r n of 1892 on account of t h e n a m e of D. S. PERDUE a p p e a r i n g in roll of 1891 twice. T h e roll for 1891 h a s b u t eighty-nine n a m e s i n c l u d i n g t h e n a m e of PERDUE twice, s h o w i n g t h a t some o t h e r n a m e was omitted. T h e deduction is wrong, and in addition to arrears for 1891, t h e lodge is now in arrears $2.00. Center, No. 14"^.—The n a m e of o n e claimed as erroneously r e p o r t e d last year is n o t recorded u n d e r t h a t head. Thayer, No. 149.—The n a m e of A. FERGUSON, w h i c h was omitted from roll of 1891, appears in roll of 1892, b u t his dues for 1891 are still u n p a i d ; a m o u n t , 50 cents. Cato, No. 153.— No r e t u r n s from t h i s lodge have been before comm i t t e e since 1890. T h e lodge was t h e n in arrears 50 cents. Hope, No. 155.— Records d e s t r o y e d b y fire. R e t u r n for 1891 accounts for thirt3'-nine m e m b e r s . R e t u r n for 1892 accounts for a decrease of one, leaving a m e m b e r s h i p of t h i r t y - e i g h t . Thirt\'-six only a r e accounted for a n d roll contains t h i r t y - s e v e n n a m e s .

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Haven, No. 157.— T h e n a m e of W . H . M A P L E appears in t h e roll of m e m b e r s a n d is also recorded as d e a d . Active, No. 158.— Neglects to pay d u e s on one o m i t t e d — 50 cents. Sahelha, No. 16^.—The r e t u r n for 1892 furnishes no explanation of t h e n u m e r o u s imperfections contained in t h e r e t u r n for 1891, a n d it is impossible for this committee to correct t h e r e t u r n s w i t h o u t access t o t h e records. W e note t h a t t h e lodge h a s a new Secretary, a n d recomm e n d t h a t t h e r e t u r n s for t h e t w o years b e sent t o h i m with a request for new a n d correct r e t u r n s from t h e records. A r r e a r s unpaid are $3.00. Myrtle, No. IS4.— This lodge h a s failed to furnisii t h e Grand Secretary with a r e p o r t (as provided by t h e Constitution, Article V I I , Section 6) for t w o years, a n d t h e letters of i n q u i r y fail to b r i n g a reply. W e would r e c o m m e n d t h a t t h e affairs of t h i s lodge b e investigated. Blue Rapids, No. 169.— T h e imperfections in t h e r e t u r n for 1891, as noted by t h i s committee, are n o t explained in t h e r e t u r n for 1892. Fralfrnal, No. 170.— T h e r e t u r n for 1891 accounted for forty-one m e m b e r s . T h e r e t u r n for 1892 accounts for a decrease of o n e a n d s h o u l d show a m e m b e r s h i p of forty. Dues are paid on t h i r t y - n i n e only, which leaves t h e lodge in arrears 60 cents. T h e n a m e s of E L I S . NEWSOM a n d E . B. W H I T S T I N E are omitted from t h e roll. Burr Oak, No. 17S.^T\i& n a m e of J O H N H . SHANNON, omitted from t h e roll of 1890-91, is n o t accounted for i n r e t u r n of 1892. T h e t e r m i n a tion of h i s m e m b e r s h i p should b e shown, or some reason given w h y dues to t h e a m o u n t of $1.50 should n o t b e p a i d on h i m . Mount Moriah, No. 179.— T h e r e t u r n for 1891 accounted for seventyfour m e m b e r s . T h e r e t u r n for 1892 shows a decrease of five, b u t accounts for a total m e m b e r s h i p of only sixty-eight, leaving one m e m b e r n o t accounted for, a n d a deficit in dues of 50 cents. T h e n a m e of A. KINCAID is omitted from t h e roll and t h e n a m e of P . S. CARTER is added thereto. Lenora, No. 181.— No correction of t h e n u m e r o u s imperfections, as noted by this committee in t h e r e t u r n for 1891, a r e found in t h e r e t u r n for 1S92; b u t t h e Secretary, in a letter accompanying t h e r e t u r n , says t h a t h e was compelled to m a k e h i s r e p o r t from m e m o r y and j u d g m e n t ; t h a t w h e n h e was elected Secretary e v e r y t h i n g i n t h e shape of evidence which would guide one to a correct conclusion, was missing from t h e lodge. T h i s admission of t h e loose way of conducting t h e affairs of a lodge suggests t h a t t h e lodge should never have received a charter, a n d t h a t it s h o u l d b e revoked. T h e lodge is in a r r e a r s $1.00. Gaylord, No. 183.—Returns from this lodge for t h e years 1888, 1889, 1890, 1891 a n d 1892 have never been before y o u r committee. I t is pres u m e d t h a t t h e y have n o t been received by t h e G r a n d Secretary until after t h e close of his reports. A copy of t h e laws of t h e G r a n d Lodge should b e furnished t h i s lodge. Newahcuba,

No. 189.— T h e n a m e s of E . DELAY a n d J. H . L A H E E a r e

omitted from t h e roll. T h e omission of n a m e s in r e t u r n s from t h i s lodge indicates t h a t t h e trouble is chronic.

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February,

Galena, No. 194.— Is in arrears for one omitted, 50 cents. Canton, JS'o. 197.— Accounts for thirty-six members, and roll contains thirty-nine names, two of which are recorded under the head of dimitted. The name of J. M. SILVBRTHORN is found without record of membership. Norton, No. 199.— The names of HUGH MCCREDIE, C. CHESBRO and A.

S. KINNEY are omitted from the roll, and the name of J. J. SNYDER appears in the roll twice. Anthony, No.SOO.— The return is imperfect, and is no credit to the Secretary who made it, and if the names of H. M. DURLINGBR and W. M. HICKS were placed in the roll where they belong, the return would show seventy-four members instead of seventy-two. The lodge is in arrears $1.00 for the two omitted ; also 50 cents since 1888. The impression of the seal and the signature of the Worshipful Master are omitted from the return. Mulvane, No. SOI.— The names of the officers are duplicated in the roll, and the name of R. MCQHOWN appears in the roll; also is recorded as suspended.. Downs, No. SO4..— The names of two dimitted are not found recorded under that head. Harper, No. 206.— Has failed to send returns for the years 1890,1891 and 1892 in time to reach this committee. Friendship, No. SOS.— The name of C. F. SCHJIAID is claimed as erroneously reported last year. The name cannot be found in the return referred to. Unpaid arrears since 1889, 50 cents. Fulton, No. SIO.— The name of one reported as dimitted is not recorded under that head. Tivin Orove, No. S13.— The committee has been unable to find the name of ISAAC W . ABBOTT (who was reported as raised in this lodge in 1890) in any of the returns examined since that date. Dues for the past three years, amounting to $1.50, should be paid, or it should be shown that he is not a member. Corner Stone, No. S19.— The names of the officers are duplicated in the roll. The name of J. W. LUCE is omitted from, and name of A. RAMAGE is added to the roll. Dues are paid on thirty-two members;, should be thirty-three. Arrears, 50 cents. Joppa, No. SSS.— For three successive years imperfect, incorrect and unsatisfactory returns are sent from this lodge. They are a disgrace to any lodge of but thirty members, and indicate that its affairs should be investigate,d. The names of the officers are found in the roll twice. The names of J. S. CALVERT and A. SURER are added to the roll, with no explanation how they became members, and the name of J. N. STAMPER is omitted from the roll. The return is unfit to be placed among t h e records of the Grand Lodge.

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Salem, No. SSS.—The names of 0. DAVIS, W . S. FIELD and GEO. GREEN

are omitted from the roll. The name of BOLIVAR BYERS is found in t h e roll, also is recorded as dimitted; and the name of E. A. HAYES is found in the roll twice. Twenty-six members were accounted for in 1891. Return for 1892 shows ho increase or decrease, and only twenty-four members are accounted for. The lodge is in arrears for the two short, SI.00. Clinton, No. S33.—The name of one reinstated is not recorded under that head. Arrears for last year, 50 cents, unpaid. Axtell, No. SS4..— The Secretary forgets to place the names of D. T. TIMBERLAKE and GEORGE DELANEY in the roll of members, and fails t o

account for them in the recapitulation. The lodge has fifty members instead of forty-eight, and is in arrears for dues $1.00. Meriden, No. S36.—The return for 1892 is the first seen by this committee for three years. The name of one reported dimitted is not recorded. Vrbana, No. SS9.—The names of J. H. ROYER and J. KIRKPATRICK are found in the roll and are recorded as dimitted. Soldier, No. S40.— The name of WILLIAM ANDERSON is omitted from and the name of GEORGE CONVILL is added to the roll without explanation. Miltonvale, No. S42.— The names of WILLIS COOK, GOTLEIB KUHNLE and CHARLES NOYES are'found in the roll twice. The name of ALBERT

MCKAY is omitted from the roll, and the name of JOHN J. DILLON, claimed as omitted from last report, is found in the list of officers in the report mentioned. The lodge has thirty-nine members, and has overpaid $1.00. Arh, No. S43.—The arrears noted in last report of $1.50 are still unpaid and irregularities noted for the last two years are still unexplained. Waverly, No. S4.4.—The returns from this lodge for the years 1891 and 1892 have failed to reach your committee. Galva, No. 351.—Thirty-four members are accounted for. The namesof two who have dimitted are not recorded, and thirty-six names are found in the roll. Stafford, No. S5S. —Reports five as raised, and records only four of thenames. Milan, No. 255.—It is a great satisfaction to know that this lodge ha& a new Secretary, as shown in the improvement of the return for 1892. The return for 1891 has twenty-six names in the roll and the recapitulation for 1892 gives the number of members last year as twenty-seven \. and we find the name of DAVID INGRAM in roll of 1892, which does not appear in roll of 1891. Attica, No. S6S.— The return from this lodge for 1892 is an inexcusable piece of patchwork, and shows a very loose conduct of the afTairs. of a lodge of twenty-one members. The names of C. A. MORSE, P. M.

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ScHLEPPY a n d J . FISHBAUGH are omitted from t h e roll. T h e n a m e s of W . S N A P P a n d W . CLARK a r e found in t h e roll, also found recorded as s u s p e n d e d . T h e n a m e of J . H . HUTCHINSON is recorded as omitted, b u t n o record can b e found of his h a v i n g been a m e m b e r . T w e n t y - t h r e e m e m b e r s w e r e accounted for in 1891. A decrease of two is s h o w n i n 1892, a n d d u e s are p a i d on only t w e n t y , leaving a b a l a n c e d u e of 50 cents in a d d i t i o n to $1.00 arrears last year. Total a r r e a r s , $1.50. Kilwinning, No.S65.— R e t u r n for 1892 claims seven omitted in last report, a n d t h e n a m e s of six are recorded. F i v e of t h e n a m e s recorded a r e found in t h e roll i n which it is claimed t h e y were omitted, leaving b u t one, ( M A R I O X COATS) actually omitted. T h e n a m e s , o f five are recorded as r e p o r t e d in t h e roll twice. A careful e x a m i n a t i o n of t h e roll fails to show any of t h e n a m e s more t h a n once. T h e lodge is in a r r e a r s on o.:e o m i t t e d , 50 cents; Moline, No.S67.—Twenty-six m e m b e r s w e r e accounted for in 1891. K e c a p i t u l a t i o n i n r e t u r n of 1892, shows n u m b e r of m e m b e r s in last rep o r t as t w e n t y - s e v e n ; shows an increase of one a n d d u e s paid on t w e n t y eight. Roll has t w e n t y - e i g h t n a m e s , among w h i c h is found t h e n a m e of UoBERT E A R L , with n o record of m e m b e r s h i p . Armourdale, No. ^ 7 i . —Return for 1892 show,;! twelve as raised a n d o n l y eleven n a m e s a r e recorded. T h e n a m e of R. J . OSBORNE, a Fellow Craft, is found in the roll of m e m b e r s . Webb, No. S75.—Arrears

of 50 cents for 1887 are still unpaid.

Ashland, No. S77.— F o r five consecutive years t h i s lodge has failed to m a k e r e t u r n s in time to reach this committee. Millbrook, No. ^5i.—Fails to send r e t u r n for 1892. Preston, No. SS3.— H a s n o t sent r e t u r n for 1892. Anthem,Ni. ^84.— T h e n a m e of DANIEL K . ROBBINS is omitted from t h e roll. Thiii m a k e s thirty-two instead of t h i r t y - o n e m e m b e r s , a n d leaves t h e lodge in a r r e a r s 50 cents. Chikaskia, No. USa.— Arrears of 50 cents for 1891 are u n p a i d . Lotus, No. SS6.— H a s failed to send r e t u r n in t i m e to reach t h i s comm i t t e e for t h e past two years. Oak, No. ;g.S7.—Arrears of SLOO in 1888 are still u n p a i d . Cyrus, No. S8S.— I n r e t u r n for 1892, BRSKINE T . MOORE is recorded as e r r o n e o u s l y reported last year, and is also recorded as dimitted Decemb e r 15, 1892. Fifty c e n t s is deducted from t h e a m o u n t of dues, which is wrong. T h e lodge is in arrears 50 cents. Glasco, No. S9S.— The n a m e of JOHN HILLHOUSE appears in t h e list of officers, a n d is also recorded as dead. T h e n a m e of ROBERT M . H A S E HOOB is o m i t t e d from t h e roll. Arrears for 1890, a m o u n t i n g to §2.50 a r e still u n p a i d . Glen Elder, No. S94.— The n a m e of E . B. L. E L D E R is o m i t t e d from t h e roll.

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Comanche, No. S95.— Y o u r committee are disappointed in n o t receiving a r e t u r n from t h i s lodge for 1892, in which it was h o p e d t h e e r r o r s for 1891 would be explained. Lily, No. 301.— H a s n o t sent a r e t u r n in t i m e to reach t h i s c o m m i t tee for t h r e e years. Naphtali, No. 310.— Neglects to pay 50 cents on one omitted, a n d overpays on two d i m i t t e d . Balance overpaid, 50 cents. Santa Fe, No. SIS.—The guess work noted in t h e r e t u r n s of t h i s lodge for 1890 a n d 1891, r e m a i n s unexplained, t h e r e t u r n for 1892 n o t having reached y o u r committee. Bluff City, No. 313.— No r e t u r n s from this lodge for two years h a v e reached t h e c o m m i t t e e . Hebron, No. SI4.— I s late w i t h its r e t u r n s for 1892. Norwich, No. 319.— T h e n a m e of H U G H JONES, recorded as o m i t t e d in last report, is p l a i n l y written in t h e report referred to, a n d was n o t omitted. Vermillion, No. 3S0.— I s late with r e t u r n for 1892. Horton, No. 326.— T h e n a m e s of L. T. MATTERSON a n d B. F . SOUDER are found in t h e roll of m e m b e r s , b u t no record can be found of t h e i r membership. (?2/psMm C % , JVo. 5^<?.—Is late with r e t u r n for 1892. ' Hoisington, No. 331.— T h e n a m e of GEORGE F . CRAGEN is recorded as dimitted in r e t u r n for 1891 on December 26th; same n a m e also a p p e a r s in r e t u r n of 1892 as d i m i t t e d J a n u a r y 7th. T h e n a m e of W . B. PIERSON is omitted from roll of 1892, and lodge is in arrears for his dues, 50 c e n t s . Roiedale, No. 333.— Is late w i t h r e t u r n for 1892. Allen, No. 335.— I s in arrears 50 cents on account of t h e n a m e of A . F. L E E B being omitted from r e t u r n of 1891. Formosa, No. 336.— T h e n a m e of B. F . Dow appears in roll twice, and lodge has overpaid on him 50 cents. Blaine, No. 337.— I s late in sending r e t u r n for 1892. Leoli, No. 340.—Under t h e head of raised are found six n a m e s , one of whom, JAMES LOVETT, having dimitted d u r i n g t h e year. T h e Secretary only accounts for five raised in t h e recapitulation, and p a y s d u e s on t h i r t y - t h r e e m e m b e r s instead of thirty-four. T h e lodge is in a r r e a r s 50 cents. Maple City, No. S4£.— T h e n a m e s of EUGENE E . TOOMAN a n d A L E X . 0 . ToLLE appear in t h e roll, b u t n o record of t h e i r m e m b e r s h i p can b e found. Ashlar, No. 344.— T h e n a m e s of A. B. L E E a n d C. F . LATSHAW a r e recorded as raised; also as dimitted. Your c o m m i t t e e h a v e commented in former r e p o r t s on t h e indifference shown by Secretaries of lodges in furnishing t h e information req u i r e d by t h e G r a n d Secretary on page 16 of t h e r e t u r n s , a n d t h i n k i t

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ninnecessary to add a n y t h i n g with reference to t h e subject in this report, f u r t h e r t h a n to say t h a t t h e y find n o i m p r o v e m e n t in t h e r e t u r n s for 1892 over t h o s e of previous years, a n d are satisfied t h a t few of t h e Secretaries h a v e ever read Section 6, Article V I I , of t h e Constitution: R e t u r n s for t h e year 1892 h a d n o t b e e n received on F e b r u a r y 1, 1893, from t h e following lodges: Nos. 15, 42, 52, 59, 74, 95, 101, 108, 115, 124, 129, 138, 153, 178, 183, 200, 206, 209, 223, 244, 275, 277, 281, 283, 286, 294, 295, 301, 304, 312, 313, 314, 320, 328, 337, 340. Total, 36. T h e impression of t h e seal is n o t found on t h e r e t u r n s of t h e followi n g lodges: Nos. 34, 46, 75, 76, 77, 92, 93, 103, 116, 135, 160, 175, 199, 212, .219,260,268,319,342,343. Total, 20. T h e s i g n a t u r e of t h e Master is n o t found on t h e r e t u r n s of t h e foll o w i n g l o d g e s : Nos. 26, 81, 140, 260, 304, 319. Total, 6. T h e s i g n a t u r e of t h e Secretary is n o t found o n t h e r e t u r n s of t h e following l o d g e s : Nos. 141 a n d 260. T h e following lodges h a v e overpaid t h e a m o u n t s n a m e d : No. 21, $2.50; No. 45, 50 c e n t s ; No. 242, $1.00; No. 310, 50 c e n t s ; No. 336, 50 cents. T h e a m o u n t s found to be due t h e G r a n d Lodge follows: No. No. 127.. :l 00 No. 15.. .32 50 131.. 22.. 1 00 1 50 137.. 3 00 29.. ,. 50 142.. . 1 50 50 31.. 145.. . 1 50 2 00 41.. 149.. ,. 50 50 42.. 158.. 50 44.. 50 â&#x20AC;˘162.. .52.. ,. .50 3 00 170.. 57.. . 2 00 50 171.. 50 65.. 2 50 178.. 87.. . 50 1 50 179.. .. 50 89.. 50 181.. .. 50 90.. 1 00 194.. ,. 50 93.. 50 200.. 97.. 1 50 50 208.. 100.. .. 50 50 213.. 119.. 1 50 50 219.. 121.. 50 .. 1 50 F r a t e r n a l l y submitted, D. B Y I N G T O N , F. E . D A V I S , A. J. B R U N S W I G ,

a n d unpaid are as 228 233 234 243 262 265 275 284 285 287 288 292 295 331 335 340

$1 00 50 1 00 1 50 1 50 50 .50 50 50 1 00 50 2 50 1 50 50 50 50

G. W . F A R R O N , C H A S . H . APT, Cominitiee.

R E P O R T ON R E P O R T S O F G R A N D O F F I C E R S . B r o . J . D . M C B R I A N , f r o m t h e C o m m i t t e e o n E e p o r t s of ( x r a n d Officers, s u b m i t t e d t h e f o l l o w i n g r e p o r t , w h i c h w a s , o n m o t i o n of B r o . C. 0 . C O L E M A N , r e c e i v e d a n d a d o p t e d :

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To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Reports of Grand Officers have carefully examined the able and interesting address of the M.'.W;. Grand Master, and find therein very much to commend, and nothing to condemn. We recommend it to the careful and attentive consideration of the Craft, and we have no doubt that it will be by them highly appreciated; and by a careful observance and application of the suggestions therein contained, the Craft will receive much practical benefit. The state of our fraternal relations with other Grand Jurisdictions and with the brethren in other countries, as suggested in the report of the M/.W.'i Grand Master, is a source of much gratification to your committee, and also to the entire Body of Masonry in this Grand Jurisdiction. We recommend that so much of the M.'.W.". Grand Master's address as relates to our fraternal dead,.he referred to an appropriate special committee, to report to this Grand Lodge during this Communication. That so much of said address as relates to Grand Representatives, be approved. That so much of said address as relates to lodges constituted, be referred to the Committee on Chartered Lodges. That so much of said address as relates to new lodges, be referred to the Committee on Lodges U. D. That so much of said address as relates to duplicate charters, be approved. That so much as relates to removal of lodges, be approved. That so much as relates to consolidation of lodges, be approved. That so much of said address as relates to dispensations granted and dispensations refused by the M.".W.'. Grand Master, be approved. We recommend that so much of said address as relates to the laying of corner-stones, be approved. Your committee would recommend that so much of said address as relates to official visitations, be approved; and we desire to suggest in this connection that if some method could be devised whereby the M.". W.\ Grand Master could be relieved of some of tlie less important duties and labors of his office, and allowed more time for official visitation, the several lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction would be in better condition, not only in regard to the ceremonies and work of the lodge, but also in the practice of the spirit of masonry. Some of the members of this committee have been personally present at some of the official visitations referred to in the address of the M.".W.'. Grand Master, and knew that the lodges visited have, received "more light," and been instructed, encouraged and strengthened by these visits, and the many valuable suggestions of the Grand Master. The matter of the " correct work " referred to in the Grand Master's address, is a matter of such vital importance, that we feel that we ought

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not make any suggestions or recommendations in reference thereto until we can be fully advised in the premises; and knowing well the ability and proficiency of the Board of Custodians, and in due courtesy to them, we have deemed it wise to defer our report in reference to these matters until the Board of Custodians have made their report, so that we may have the benefit of their suggestions to aid us in our duties in the matter. We therefore ask of the Grand Lodge the privilege of deferring the matter for a supplemental report, at some time during the present session of the Grand Lodge. We recommend that so much of the Grand Master's address as relates to the appointment of Assistant Lecturers, be approved. We recommend that so much of said address as relates to appeals for masonic charity, be approved, with the suggestion, that in our opinion, it would be advisable for the Grand Master, or his representative, at the institution of every lodge to impress upon the minds of the Worshipful Master and the members of the lodge, the imperative duty of having their property insured in some safe insurance company, and that in case of neglect or failure to do so, the discretion of the Grand Master, in cases of such appeals, will be exercised only in cases of the most extreme necessity. And your committee would suggest the question whether the matter of insurance should not be made a condition upon which charters niay be granted. We recommend that decisions numbered one and six inclusive, being all the decisions reported in said address, be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence. We further recommend that so much of said address as relates to "The Masonic Eelief Association," be approved, and the matter be referred to a special committee, to be appointed by the Grand Master at this Grand Communication, as suggested by the M.".W.\ Grand Master. That so much of said address as relates to "Proceedings," be referred to the Committee on Finance, to ascertain and report the cost of the reprint of said Proceedings. That so much of said address as relates to the adoption of a system of District Deputies, be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence. That so much of said address as relates to the adoption of "Shaver's Monitor," so called, be approved. That so.much of said address as relates to the Master of Euclid Lodge, No. 301, vs. Bro. APPLETON A. DOWNER, be approved, and Bro. DOWNER exonerated.

We recommend that the action of the Grand Master in issuing warrants to pay committee expenses on Masonic Home, be approved. That the recommendation of the Grand Master in relation to LTrbana Lodge, No. 239, vs. Thayer Lodge, No. 149, be referred to the Committee on Grievances and Appeals. While we seriously regret the necessity of the action of the Grand

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Master and his special d e p u t y , R/.W.". Bro. JAMES H . M C O A L L , i n t h e matter of Liberty Lodge, JSTO. 123, yet we in t h e most e m p h a t i c t e r m s endorse t h e i r action in t h e premises, a n d liave no d o u b t t h i s G r a n d Lodge will approve t h e same, which we most heartily r e c o m m e n d . In conclusion, we desire to c o m p l i m e n t t h e Grand Lodge u p o n t h e business skill a n d zeal w h i c h has characterized t h e work of o u r M.'.W.-. Grand Master d u r i n g his t e r m of office, a n d to assure t h e M.'.W.'. G r a n d Master t h a t t h e G r a n d Lodge, and t h e Craft in general, a p p r e c i a t e h i s labors and his fidelity in e n d e a v o r i n g to aid t h e Craft in a p p l y i n g o u r knowledge to t h e discharge of our respective duties to GOD, o u r n e i g h bor, and ourselves. As to t h e report of t h e G r a n d Secretary, your committee h a v e carefully examined t h e report, a n d find b u t little t h e r e i n w h i c h , in o u r judgment; requires any report from us. I t is m a d e w i t h t h a t accuracy, skill a n d integrity w h i c h h a s characterized his valuable labors for twenty-one years as the faithful s e r v a n t of t h e G r a n d Lodge as its G r a n d Secretary. W e find n o t h i n g t h e r e i n to criticise. We r e c o m m e n d t h a t so m u c h of said report as refers to a m e n d m e n t to t h e Constitution, be a p p r o v e d ; a n d as it appears t h a t a majority of all t h e lodges have voted in favor of t h e suggested a m e n d m e n t s , t h a t t h e M.'.W.-. Grand Master declare t h e a m e n d m e n t s carried. T h a t so m u c h of said r e p o r t as refers to Myrtle Lodge, No. 164, be referred to t h e incoming G r a n d Master and G r a n d Secretary, for s u c h action as to i h e m shall seem best, a n d t h a t t h e Grand Master t a k e decisive steps in t h e matter. T h a t so m u c h of said report as refers to High Prairie Lodge, No. 25, be approved, a n d t h a t certificates of good standing be issued to t h e m e m b e r s of said lodge, as r e c o m m e n d e d by t h e G r a n d Secretary. W e further r e c o m m e n d t h a t t h e entire report of t h e G r a n d Secretary be approved, as a whole, a n d t h e r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s t h e r e i n m a d e be adopted. Y o u r committee have had t h e matter of t h e correct work, as suggested in t h e M.'.W.'. G r a n d Master's address, u n d e r consideration. I n contemplation of t h e law, t h e Board of Custodians are supposed to h a v e and retain t h e correct work, and are authorized and required to disseminate t h e same. As t h e M.'.W.-. Grand Master has felt himself p r e p a r e d to say to t h e G r a n d Lodge t h a t " t h e work held and b e i n g d i s s e m i n a t e d by t h e Custodians is t h e work specified in t h e Constitution," y o u r committee have come to t h e conclusion t h a t t h e r e is no well founded cause of complaint in t h a t direction, a n d do n o t feel justified i n r e c o m m e n d ing any material c h a n g e in t h e m a n n e r of disseminating t h e w o r k . So far as t h e floor m o v e m e n t s a n d plats are concerned, w e a p p r o v e of t h e r e c o m m e n d a t i o n of t h e M.'.W.'. Grand Master, a n d r e c o m m e n d t h a t it be a d o p t e d . We find n o t h i n g in t h e r e p o r t of t h e Grand Treasurer which in o u r

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judgment requires any reference to committees, and nothing but what in our judgment the Grand Lodge should approve as a whole, and we so recommend. And your committee desires to compliment the Grand Treasurer, and also the Grand Lodge, upon the faithful manner in which its fiscal concerns have been managed by the Grand Treasurer, and the business methods with which its finances have been handled, so as to accumulate the sum of $283.40 in the way of interest. Fraternally submitted, J. D. McBEIAN, S. M. FOX, F. H. CLARK, A. A. CARNAHAN, A. H. ROBY, Committee. AMENDMENTS TO CONSTITUTION ADOPTED. T h e M.-.W.-. G-rand Master called for t h e r e a d i n g of t h e G r a n d Secretary's r e p o r t on t h e a m e n d m e n t s to t h e Constitution s u b m i t t e d to t h e lodges d u r i n g t h e y e a r , and it a p p e a r i n g t h a t 235 lodges voted for t h e a m e n d m e n t s , b e i n g more t h a n a c o n s t i t u t i o n a l number, t h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d M a s t e r declared Section 6, A r t i c l e V I I I , also Section 5, of A r t i c l e V I , of t h e Constitution of this Grand L o d g e , a m e n d e d , as set forth in resolut i o n s s u b m i t t e d to t h e lodges. REPORT OF CUSTODIANS. Bro. W I L L I A M M . S H A V E R , S e c r e t a r y of t h e Board of Custod i a n s , m a d e report, which was r e c o r d e d a n d ordered filed. SPECIAL COMMITTEES APPOINTED. T h e M.-.W.-. Grand Master a n n o u n c e d t h e following special committees: On Necrology.— Rev. E. P. MICHENER, No. 145; Rev. J. W. WRIGHT, No. 106; J. C. KETOHESON, NO. 10.

On Masonic Relief Association.—JACOB DEWITT, NO. 60; D. W. NELLIS, No. 17; ALEX. A. SHARP, No. 167; W. H . M I Z E , No. 160;

CHARLES SHEDD,

No. 250. REPORT ON LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION. Bro. C. E . CORY, c h a i r m a n of t h e C o m m i t t e e on L o d g e s TJ.D., s u b m i t t e d t h e following r e p o r t , w h i c h w a s , on motion, a d o p t e d : To the M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation, beg leave to submit the following report: During the past year there have been but seven dispensations

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.^ranted to open new lodges for work. In the order of their dates, they are as follows: 1. Spivey Lodge, at Spivey, Kingman county, March 14, 1892. 2. Hoxie Lodge, at Hoxie, Sheridan county, March 14, 1892. 3. Narka Lodge, at Narka, Republic county, March 14, 1892. 4. Olive Lodge, at Elgin, Chautauqua county, June 3,1892. 5. Scammon Lodge, at Scammon, Cherokee county, June 9, 1892. 6. Oketo Lodge, Oketo, Marshall county, July 16, 1892. 7. Horace Lodge, at Horace, Greeley county, September 25, 1892. An inspection of the work of these different craftsmen shows some fair, the most of it good, and some excellent. For several years last past the reports of the committee have been â&#x20AC;˘carefully prepared, and the criticisms and recommendations made have done much to induce Masters and Secretaries to send up for inspection .good, square work. To this cause is probably due the fact that this year every lodge spread its dispensation on the record, and attached a certificate and recapitulation, thus greatly simplifying the work of your -committee. But it seems to your committee incomprehensible why, after the repeated good-natured hints from former committees, some of the Masters still persist in opening and closing their lodges " in due form;" and why a few of them persist in doing other things, hereafter referred to, which a little consideration would prevent. In some cases we discover an apparent lack of information on the :subiect of opening and closing, at meetings where work is to be done on â&#x20AC;˘different degrees. The fact that the closing of a lodge on the highest degree in which work is done at any meeting closes all the inferior degrees, seems to be forgotten or not understood; as well as the rule that when a lodge is at work on any degree and desires to open on another degree, it is never necessary to close, the proper procedure being to call to refreshment, and at once proceed to open on the other degree. In some of the lodges the character of the report of a committee on the petition of a candidate was stated in the minutes. This should not have been done. The work of the lodges will be considered in the order as above given: 1. Spivey Lodge had nineteen members mentioned in the letters <3f dispensation. They were at labor nine and one-half months, held twenty-six meetings, initiated and passed seven, and raised six. The attendance at lodge meetings bears evidence of the interest shown by the members. Some of the work was done "in due and ancient" form. The only serious defect shown, however, is the confusion regarding the opening and closing, and calling to refreshment and to labor, which is discussed in other parts of this report. The financial exhibit shows that

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of $249.65 received by the Secretary, only $16.25 ever reached the hands of the Treasurer. This might continue for years without causing trouble, but the practice is a dangerous as well as an unlawful one. We notice also that fhe Master failed to sign the minutes of each meeting. But the excellent general character of the record made leads your committee to overlook these facts, and to recommend that Spivey Lodge receive; a charter, which we most cheerfully do. 2. Hoxie Lodge began with twenty members, were at labor nine and one-half months, had twenty-six meetings, initiated nine candidates, passed eight, and raised six. The financial affairs of the lodge seem to be well cared for and the workers appear to be diligent. This lodge takes the lead in phraseology. They open the most of their meetings " in due and ancient form," and conferred all the degrees in the same manner. Your committee do not pretend to any definite information on the peculiar character of that form, but we suspect that it is an innovation on the regular Webb work, authorized in Kansas, and should be abolished. As,these defects are of form rather than substance, we think they should be passed by, with the hope that they will be amended. We recommend that a charter be granted. 3. Narka Lodge began with fourteen members, and in nine and onehalf months, has held twenty-one meetings, initiated ten candidates, passed eleven and raised ten. The members of this lodge, seem to be diligent. The meetings were well attended and the excellent management of the finances of the lodge deserves our commendation. The records, however, show some irrregularity. At one meeting, they appear to have taken a ballot on a petition without a report of a committee. On another, they received the report of a committee on a petition immediately after appointment. On another, a candidate was initiated immediately after the lodge was called to refreshment on the third degree. And on another, they permitted a petition to be withdrawn after it was in the hands of a committee, in violation of Section 40, Chapter II, Grand Lodge By-Laws. From outside information, it appears that the most of these defects are defects of the record, and not of the actual work, while some of the most serious of the errors were made after taking the advice of old and apparently well informed masons. This lodge was always opened and closed " i n due form," a practice which your committee hopes, will some time cease. It also held some " special meetings," in spite of the fact tliat the By-Laws of this Grand Lodge provide that "The communications of a lodge working under letters of dispensation are all regular business meetings." We have carefully sought all the information that we could; and from this information, are well satisfied that this lodge is in the hands of careful and conscientious brethren, who will use every effort to do their work correctly, and consequently we recommend that a charter be granted them. 4. Olive Lodge commenced labor with fourteen members. In a little less than seven months they held twenty meetings. At those

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t w e n t y meetings t h e y conferred twenty-seven degrees. W e n o t e w i t h c o m m e n d a t i o n t h a t great care was exercised in selecting m a t e r i a l , as s h o w n by t h e ballot, t h e r e having been t h r e e candidates rejected on ballot; a n d we also r e m a r k , t h a t t h e finances of Olive are in b e t t e r condition t h a n those of any otlier lodge working u n d e r dispensation. On J u n e 9th, t h i s lodge waived jurisdiction over a candidate, w h i c h was unauthorized, while, on several occasions, it held " s t a t e d oomuiunicat i o n s " a n d "called meetings," which was irregular. W i t h t h e s e e x c e p tions, Olive Lodge h a s done well, and merits t h e favor of t h i s G r a n d Body. W e r e c o m m e n d a c h a r t e r . 5. Scammon Lodge h a s b e e n a t work nearly seven m o n t h s . I t increased i n m e m b e r s h i p d u r i n g t h a t time from n i n e t e e n to twenty-five, held t w e n t y meetings, and conferred each degree six times. T h e r e c o r d sent to this c o m m i t t e e from Scammon is a delight to t h e eye, w h i l e t h e work of t h e lodge, with one exception, bears evidence of h a v i n g b e e n planned and performed by skillful craftsmen. T h e exception referred to, is one before m e n t i o n e d . T h e record shows t h a t on several occasions Scammon was called to refreshment on t h e t h i r d degree a n d t h e n called to labor on an inferior degree. I n confidence t h a t t h i s practice will now be discontinued, we r e c o m m e n d t h a t t h e lodge be c h a r t e r e d . 6. Oketo Lodge held fifteen meetings in five and one-half m o n t h s , initiated seven, passed six and raised five, and now has a m e m b e r s h i p of eighteen. T h e p a p e r s coming from t h i s lodge are exceedingly well prepared. T h e work of t h e lodge was well a n d faithfully d o n e a n d , e x cept for defects in phraseology, by which it appears t h a t t h e lodge h e l d "special c o m m u n i c a t i o n s " a n d " s t a t e d communications," a n d t h a t it was always o p e n e d a n d closed " i n " t h e different degrees i n s t e a d of " o n " t h e m , t h e r e is an e n t i r e absence of a n y t h i n g to criticize. W e learn t h a t an a b u n d a n c e of excellent material is at h a n d , ready for use, and t h a t t h e prospects of t h i s lodge are bright. W e very cheerfully recommend t h a t a c h a r t e r be issued. 7. Horace Lodge was at work only a little over t h r e e m o n t h s . A t its first meeting five petitions were received. T h r e e of these c a n d i d a t e s were, advanced before t h e close of t h e year to t h e t h i r d degree, giving a present m e m b e r s h i p of eighteen. T h e work of t h i s lodge is faultless, a n d excepting t h e presence of a defective recapitulation, t h e record is beyond criticism. T h e s e b r e t h r e n have had b u t a s h o r t i)robation, b u t t h e work done shows t h a t t h e interests of the fraternity will be safe in their h a n d s . W e r e c o m m e n d t h a t Horace receive a charter a n d be set to work. Y o u r c o m m i t t e e r e c o m m e n d t h a t a blank recapitulation, financial e x h i b i t a n d certificate be prepared by t h e Grand Secretary, a n d s e n t to all lodges hereafter g r a n t e d letters of dispensation. We further recomm e n d t h a t hereafter a person authorized to give instruction to lodges shall be required to show a sufficient knowledge of masonic law to enable him to properly m a n a g e t h e business of a lodge; to see t h a t t h e

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officers are informed on that subject as well as upon the ritual, and to instruct the Secretary in the performance of his duties, that the recordsmay be properly kept. Fraternall}- submitted, C. E. CORY, . B. O. HAGEN, T. P. RODGERS, R. L. FOSTER, ALFRED WHITMAN, Committee. JEWEL PRESENTED. M.-.W.-. B r o . J O H N C . P O S T L E T H W A I T E ,

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Grrand L o d g e of Maryland, p r e s e n t e d B r o . W I L L I A M U N D E R WOOD a jewel, which should d e s i g n a t e him in t h e future as M a r j ' l a n d ' s chosen E e p r e s e n t a t i v e n e a r t h e Gi'and L o d g e of K a n s a s , a n d introduced t h e b r o t h e r to t h e M.-.W.-. CTrand Lodge,, t h e M.-.W.-. Grand Master e x t e n d i n g a courteous, fi-aternat welcome. REPORT ON MASONIC MUTUAL BENEFIT ASSOCIATION. M.-.W.-. Bro. ANDREW M . GALLAHAM p r e s e n t e d r e p o r t of t h e C o m m i t t e e on Masonic M u t u a l Benefit Association : To the M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge of Kansas: The undersigned having been appointed by the M.-.W.-. Grand Master, to inspect the records and accounts of the Masonic Mutual Benefit Society of Kansas, in conformity with Section 40, of Chapter I, of the By-Laws of t h e Grand Lodge, would respectfully report that they have made a careful examination of the receipts and disbursements of said company, and are satisfied that the institution is in safe hands, and in every way worthy of the confidence and support of the Craft in this Grand Jurisdiction. An itemized statement showing all the transactions for the year is made by the Secretary to the Board of Directors at the annual meeting in April, and said statement is subsequently printed and sent to each member, which renders it unnecessary for us to enter into any details as to the business of the Society; and we deem it sufficient to say that the full benefit of $2,000.00 is paid in the First Division and about $900.00 in the Second Division. The total amount paid out to beneficiaries from the organization of this society is $520,177.10. Fraternally submitted, A. M. GALLAHAM, JAMES P. HOWE, MORGAN COX, Committee.

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BEPORT ON GRAND LODGE PROPERTY. Bro. A. H . CoNNETT, from the Committee on G r a n d L o d g e P r o p e r t y , s u b m i t t e d r e p o r t as follows: To the M:.W:. Grand Lodge of Kansaa: Your committee, lilce its predecessors, have but little to report, beyond the fact that our R.".W.'. Grand Secretary has an office and it contains the usual articles of office furniture, and that it is in good condition. Your committee regret that some of our members have been unable to avail themselves of the pleasure of visiting the office of our Grand Secretary and make a personal inspection, but such has not been our privilege. Recognizing the danger from conflagrations and inundations, and realizing the fact that our Grand Lodge archives and reports are at present kept in a frame building, and that a building of that kind is always in more or less danger from fire, and in case such a calamit)' should befall us our Grand Lodge reports would in all probability be totally destroyed, and in order to prevent an irreparable loss, your committee recommend that the matter of procuring a flre proof repository for the archives of the Grand Lodge be referred to the Council of Administration with power to act. ^ Fraternally submitted, A. H. CONNETT, GEO. R. SMITH, H. W. SHARP, L. J. KUNKLE, Committee. CALLED OFF. T h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master called the M.-.W.:. G r a n d L o d g e from labor to refreshment until 7 : 3 0 o'clock this e v e n i n g .

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T h e M.-.W.-. Grand Master p r e s i d i n g , in usual m a n n e r called t h e J\I.-.W.-. Grand L o d g e froffi r e f r e s h m e n t to labor, the G r a n d Chaplain i n v o k i n g divine blessing, Bro. W I L L I A M M . S H A V E R c o n t r i b u t i n g an excellent song and music. RESOLUTION ADOPTED. Bro. MORGAN CARAWAY offered t h e following which was a d o p t e d :

resolution,

Resolved, That this Grand Lodge is pained to hear of the sad and untimely death of Past Grand Master BBUCE CAKR, of the Grand Jurisdiction of the State of Indiana, and that we hereby tender our condolence to the grief-stricken famih' and friends of Past Grand Master CAKK, and that we express to the Grand Lodge of Indiana our sincere regrets in the loss of so eminent a member of its Grand Body. And further, that the Committee on Necrology of this Grand Lodge take cognizance of the death of Past Grand Master UARR in its report, to be included in the Journal of the session of this M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge. liesolved, That the Grand Secretary wire an expression of sympathy of this Grand Lodge, expressed in session, to the family at Indianapolis, today. GRAND ORATOR. T h e M.-.W;-. Grand Master informed t h e G r a n d Lodge t h a t it was the usual custom to have t h e o r a t i o n delivered d u r i n g t h e m o r n i n g session of the second d a y , a n d introduced the G r a n d O r a t o r , Eev. Bro. J. W. W R I G H T , w h o delivered t h e foll o w i n g e l o q u e n t address on " M a s o n r y , its T e n e t s and M i n i s t r y " : M:.W:. Grand Master, Venerable Fathers and Craftsmen:. To the fraier falls the pleasant yet responsible task of speaking, at this juncture in your proceedings, a few words congratulatory, expository and admonitory. Congratulatory, since the zeal, fidelitj', skill and signal success of our beloved Order in this sunny commonwealth are known and read among brothers and fellows '' wheresoever dispersed over this inhabitable globe." The Craft is wide awake to its solemn engagements; interest is widespread; the desire to learn the work and to become competent workmen is general; the enlargement of our numbers from the sober, industrious citizens is the rule rather than the exception; these afford ample occasion for mutual joy. We are increasing daily in those material, social and rnoral elements which make for prosperity and permanency in all well-regulated institutions; and we are constantly gaining access to hearts and homes closed against us hitherto. Freemasonry is a power in the land for good when true to itself, and worthy of its

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venerable founders. I t exerts e v e r y w h e r e its mighty influence for b e t t e r homes, better morals, better customs, b e t t e r laws. Expository m u s t I be, since it was t h e custom of our ancient b r e t h r e n t h a t at every communication some b r o t h e r , noted for skill a n d wisdom, should discourse orally and at length concerning t h e tenets a n d obligations of t h e Craft in order t h a t t h e b r e t h r e n m i g h t be t h e better enabled to do good work, t r u e work, square work. I n like m a n n e r must m y deliverance be admonitory. W e are i n a state of trial a n d subject to those temptations incident to wholesome discipline as h u m a n beings. W e need t h e kindly offices of wholesome counsel and goodly reproof. Therefore, craftsmen beloved, we tarry for a m o m e n t at t h i s t h i r t y seventh mile-stone for serious reflection before t h e swinging gates shall close b e h i n d us, a n d t h e t h i r t y - e i g h t h year of G r a n d Lodge a n n a l s b e b e g u n . T h e record of t h e year is sealed a n d changeless, and soon we will be pressing forward with r e n e w e d courage and e n t h u s i a s m in furt h e r a n c e of t h e work of building o u r mystic t e m p l e . T h i s a n c i e n t struct u r e was commenced back yonder, somewhere, sometime, where history a n d mythology join h a n d s ; an age in which a few gutteral tones were t h e sum total of language a n d a groan t h e only sign of distress; w h e n chemistry was simply a c r u d e system of a l c h e m y ; w h e n astronomy was a depraved astrology; w h e n religion was t h e acme of a degrading superstition. T h e spirit of i n q u i r y broods over these darker periods, a n d t h i s i n q u i r i n g spirit in a barbaric age p r o d u c e d mythology, b u t in an e n l i g h t - . ened age it produces philosophy. Along with t h e i n q u i r i n g spirit of ages gone we find t h e poetic spirit e v e r y w h e r e . The Aryan s h e p h e r d , full two thousand years yon side of t h e b i r t h of MAKY'S son, gazed eastw a r d in t h e early dawn a n d saw t h e m o r n i n g star of progress h a n g i n g over t h e snow-notches of t h e H i m a l a y a s and a t once gave voice to his heart-longings in songs which reveal a frenzied effort at some h u m b l e comprehension at least of t h e sublime mysteries of n a t u r e . CHAUCER gives back to us faint echoes of t h a t a n c i e n t minstrelsy; W A L T E R SCOTT continues t h e m till h i s loved Tweed lulls him to sleep as it ripples on to t h e sea; then BRYANT a n d LONGFELLOW sing, and so t h e song will cont i n u e until it e n d s in t h e richer n u m b e r s of a heavenly world. F r o m out t h e h e a r t s of those old A r y a n a n d Persian philosophers s o m e t h i n g strangely like masonry was born. W e know n o t t h e n a m e s of those who laid its chief corner-stone, or cemented its broad a n d deep foundation walls. But some i n q u i r i n g spirit, endowed with t h e first gleams of philosophy a n d poetic fancy; some spirit far removed from us, y e t brother to u s ; some spirit, long since d e p a r t e d to t h a t deathless state to which we haste, m a d e a n h u m b l e beginning, and h a n d e d t h e working tools to o t h e r s . T h u s from time i m m e m o r i a l have t h e y w r o u g h t , a n d we have e n t e r e d into t h e i r labors. Our mystic t e m p l e took o n m o r e tangible shape as timid w o r k m e n builded t h e temple of G O D midst t h e glory of SOLOMON'S days. T h o u g h t s a n d t h i n g s of great value a n d

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import come to perfection slowly. They do not spring up in a day from some royal decree or mandate. Masonry's beginning was humble; its evolution primitive; its maturity and growth slow. From the hearts of those ancient brethren and burden bearers who first saw the gladdening light, masonry went forth to bless the world with light, truth and love. Toiling under the shadow of that noble structure â&#x20AC;&#x201D; their temple â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the transition was easy from ashlars rough to ashlars smooth ; from Burden Bearers to Apprentices; from Layers of Stone to Fellow Crafts; from Superintendents to Masters; from Eoyal Overseers to Grand Masters, and from level, plumb, square, compasses and gauge to the beautiful uses to which we symbolically assign them. In the Apprentice we see an infant race; crude children of Nature they are; blind, but willing to be led and taught. I n the Fellow Craft we see the race feverish for knowledge and light, and groping for a stairway that may lead to still more wonderful unfoldings. In the Master Mason we see the race face to face with the awful demands of integrity, the certainty of a future spirit state, and the dread problem of duty and immortality. The Entered Apprentice sees only the cold gray walls of the temple ; the Master comes to know the hidden and spiritual meaning of the temple by communing with its builder, the Supreme Architect. Masonry suggests, furthermore, to man his dependence. He is blind, in need of guidance; h e is weak,needing encouragement; he~is subject to pain, needing healing; to sorrow, needing comfort. No man liveth unto himself. Every other soul is partner to him; partner to his toil, pain, poverty and faults. Fellowship is indispensable. We are interdependent. What a field for the wise and the truly philanthropic! The tap-root idea of dependence suggests the helping hand of Deity and the sympathy of man. While, therefore, materialistic thought would satisfy its longings by looking downward for the disclosures of natural science, theistic thought looks upward to the habitations of the everlasting God and seeks some conscious apprehension of that Supreme Ruler, who dwells in light ineffable, and rules in an empire of peace and innocence, whose confines spread out everywhere and whose throne is forever and ever! There was a time when nought save He existed. He sat in loneliness, and in silence brooding, a loneliness unbearable even to a Deity, since Deity, too, longs for companionship. He was infinite in love, but there was nothing on which to pour the warm tides of his tenderness and compassion. But He could create angelic and human creatures and breathe on them of His life and spirit, that they might bear a faint resemblance to Himself, the mark of their royal origin ! These intelligences have the power to know and the capacity to love. Knowledge and love are therefore basal in masonry. It is not life to exist merely. The ox exists, and the worm that crawls at our feet; but they do not know; they do not love. It is life to know and it is life to loveâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to know God and tolove Him ; to know man, to love him. Wisdom is ever seeking for some heart, some tongue through which she may diffuse knowledge, love, truth and light. The church and kindred societies are her chosen agen-

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cies. The church has not always given to wisdom a voice. When the splendor of the Augustan age faded, and the great empire fell, she bequeathed to the humble minister of the God of peace, sitting in the midst of her ruins, all the proud titles she had won from the nations of the earth with her invincible sword. Then the church became unworthy of the sacred memorials, and wisdom hid hersslf in a few lonely and solitary lives, who in caves and secret places rehearsed to the novice her mysteries. Thus truth, and love of the arts, sciencies and philosophy. Were preserved. Across the chasm, and from beyond the ages dark, have these faithful custodians borne to us a repository of mystical lore, the delight and glory of forty centuries gone. So in all ages wisdom hath a voice; sometimes weak, because unappreciated or misunderstood; but often, when favored with the attentive ear and faithful breast, she speaks boldly, grandly, and her ministry is blessed. Thus have the sacred traditions of masonry been borne along from lip to lip, from life to life, till now in all lands they are graven on good hearts, more enduring than parchment or marble. It is life to love â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to love GOD and our fellows. This is among our first duties. The capacity is divinely implanted, and its non-use tends toward the enfeeblement and ultimate decay of the noblest powers within us. GOD is love. Kind reminders of it lie all about us. He left us here one day, and then withdrew into the shadows of the invisible. But what grand lessons He left for our perusal during his apparent absence! What charts hung on the sky; what splendors on mountain slopes; how suggestive of simplicity the pansy; of humility, the violet; of meekness, the daisy; of dependence, the clinging cypress and smilax; how suggestive of grandeur the everlasting hills; how tranquil the spreading plain; how peaceful the rock-girded mountain lakelet, arched ove'r by eternal blue, and fringed with immortal green! Man's first lesson in astronomy was from the blazing sun; his first geometry the slowly ripening moon's disc or the circling rainbow; his first idea of musie from the nightingale or hermit thrush ! Things to love are everywhere, and though silent, they bear eloquent witness to the handiwork of that Supreme Master Builder who in " wisdom contrived, in strength maintained, and in beauty adorned" the lofty mountain ranges, the lowly plains, and whose voice broke the long, long silence in the day dawn of creation with: "Let there be light, and there was light!" Light to warm, to cheer, to beautify a slowly rolling infant world till in the ripening purpose of Deity it might become an abiding place for HiÂť children, till passing from this ante-room state of being they should all gather under the sheltering dome of t h a t " temple not made with hands." As pilgrims traveling to a foreign country, and as apostles of light,, love and relief, I hail you! May the GOD of our fathers speed you on your way and grant you wages. The unfinished state of our temple, the wasting sands of old Time's hour-glass, the brevity of our earthly sojourn, the sorrow and pain of our fellows, should admonish us to renewed activity, unceasing fidelity and.

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unstinted benevolence. Those who are to come after us will reioice to see, here and there in our temple walls, specimens of our work and skill. This we can largely accomplish by so guarding the portal that the good and true only may be admitted — such as will truly appreciate and enter into the spirit and aims of our noble fraternity. The ephemeral and transitory will crumble and decay. They are short-lived, like some gorgeously apparelled insects which — " Wheel and sport in the hot eye of noon, And die ere the day is done." But masonry will last till Time and worlds shall cease, since her principles are as immutable as the throne of the Infinite, and the truths to which'she gives currency cannot die. They cheered the hearts and guided the steps of our ancient/roires until they were called from labor to refreshment's rich content. Let us go forth anew to renew our GoD-appointed, heaven-approved mission. Bring to light those who are in darkness; keep green those heaps of turf where sleep our fraternal dead, mantled with verdure and with flowers adorned; build homes for the homeless; dry the tears of the desolate widow and orphan; be unswervingly loyal to your sacred trust. Thus masonry goes forth. There is beauty on her brow; the light of hope beams from her eye ; grace is in her every step as she scatters her good gifts on the poorest and richest of the sons of men. As her sworn subjects go forth — "The light of smiles must fill again The eyes which overflow with tears;"

the tattered rags of poverty must be exchanged for charity's warm mantle; tottering stairways must be climbed to lonely garrets, where misery, neglected and forgotten, moans and dies on her poor pallet of straw; stormy Galilees must be sailed, where seamen cling to splintered spars as the night and the storm gather round them ; 'tis ours to bring them to quiet havens; we must frequent the by-ways, where lie the lame, the halt, the blind, and pour into their hearts, from joy's ample cruse, the oil of gladness; and thus shall the spirit of brotherhood become universal and as the "dews of Hermon, and free and genial as heaven's sunlight." Cultivate lofty ideals; seek out things to love higher than self; seek goodly associations. We grow like unto our ideals; like our lovings; like our associates. The light shines now on the trestle-board, the designs may be easily made out; let us work while it is day. The clanging bells of time will soon beat out "high-twelve." . Today we may toil. Tomorrow never comes. There's no such period in any calendar. " No hand can lift the curtain which hides us from tomorrow; no eye perceive its mysteries; no ear catch the downpour of that oratorio whose faint echoes drift in from that far-off land lying beyond the visual line which girds us round." Memory pitches her tent among the yesterdays, holds fellowship with the past, and bathes her pinions in the light of other years. Hope carries measuring rods of gold along the unsurveyed

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realms of t h e future, a n d when, with d a i n t y h a n d s , s h e has set up metes a n d bounds, s h e beclcons us onward, a n d leaning o n t h e a r m of faith w e go u p a n d possess t h e land. H e r e a n d t h e r e a green oasis gems t h e desert of o u r yesterdays, a n d " s p a r k l i n g fountains spring along t h e wastes of m e m o r y . " These are t h e k i n d l y words we have spoken, t h e sore t e m p t a t i o n s we h a v e resisted, t h e evils w e h a v e t r a m p l e d ' n e a t h t h e feet of brave endeavors, t h e victories w e h a v e won midst t h e d r i p p i n g blades of envy a n d t h e flaming fires of t h e world's cruel mockery a n d h a t e . O u r todays, however, are t h e seed t i m e of far away harvests, whose rich fruitage will be g a t h e r e d by t h e angels of G O D in t h e d a y b r e a k of an endless s u m m e r m o r n i n g . N a t u r e says noiu; s h e asks no c r e d i t ; s h e does n o t i n s u l t t h e h u n g r y millions with t h e promises of t o m o r r o w ; today she clothes t h e hills with flocks, a n d mantles t h e valleys with grain. L e t us i m i t a t e Nature, t h e bountiful almoner of heaven. L e t us toil today for h u m a n i t y ' s good, a n d t h u s carve o u r n a m e s u p t h e r e " o n books of gold," w h e r e t h e stars glitter a n d w h e r e t h e angels sing! Today w e m a y w a x valiant i n fight for t h e good, t h e true, t h e beautiful. T h r o w a w a y t h e jeweled scabbard a n d b e cumbered only by trusty steel. Speak gently to t h y wayward craftsman; speak grandly to t h e t r i e d ; lift u p t h e fallen; steady t h e steps of t h e feeble; feed t h e starveling; clothe t h e n a k e d ; visit t h e sick a n d nurse t h e m back to life; b u r y t h e dead, a n d love G o n and your fellow mortal. Consult t h e sacred writings, as t h e m a r i n e r s scan t h e chart when uncertain of their w a y . " On that old book our vows we took, And we will break them NEVER. We'll stand by this * and this * * and this * * 'â&#x20AC;˘' * Forever " and forever! *" On m o t i o n of B r o . A L F R E D C . W H I T M A N , t h e t h a n k s a n d a p -

p r e c i a t i o n of t h e G r a n d unanimous rising vote.

Orator's address was tendered b y a

MASONIC PIOME. M.-.W.-. B r o . M . M . M I L L E R , f r o m t h e C o m m i t t e e o n M a . s o n i o H o m e , submitted t h e following r e p o r t : To the M.'.W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: We, j ' o u r C o m m i t t e e on t h e Masonic H o m e , beg leave to s u b m i t t h e following r e p o r t : T h a t p u r s u a n t to t h e i r a p p o i n t m e n t heretofore made, your committee m e t w i t h t h e committee a p p o i n t e d by t h e various o t h e r masonic G r a n d Bodies of Kansas, at Clay Center, Kansas, N o v e m b e r 24,1892, a n d after consulting together d e t e r m i n e d it was advisable t h a t t h e y should first ascertain w h a t could be raised for t h e i m m e d i a t e use of t h e H o m e by v o l u n t a r y subscription, for t h e purpose of carrying into effect t h e a c tion of t h e G r a n d Lodge, looking toward t h e organization, founding a n d

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jmaintenance of a Masonic Home. Circulars were thereupon issued b)' Ithe associated committees, to each masonic body in the State, and to the various chapters of the Order of the Eastern Star, about six hundred in inumber altogether, asking them to state what amount they were willing to pledge, to be paid as soon as the Grand Lodge of Kansas should authorize the organization of the Home. About one-third of these bodies have responded, giving a total subscription from all bodies heard from, of $12,000.00. Since the present meeting of the committee in Hutchinson, the Grand Council has donated S200.00, and the Grand Chapter thesum of $3,000.00 for the same purpose, making a grand total from all sources, of $15,200.00. This large amount of contributions, by the various masonic orders, has proved a willingness on the part of the Craft to engage in this enterprise, and your committee have therefore, after due deliberation, thought best to recommend â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1. That the Kansas Masonic Home should be instituted by direct action of the Grand Lodge, endorsing the same, the Grand Lodge to be represented on its board of control, as hereinafter designated. 2. The Home should be incorporated under the laws of the State of Kansas, and be governed by a board of directors, consisting of seventeen members, all to be Master Masons, or members of the Order of the Eastern. Star, and all to be appointed by the Council of Administration of their respective Grand Bodies, nine of whom shall be from the Grand Lodge, two from the Grand Chapter, two from the Grand Commandery, two from the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, and two from the Order of the Eastern Star. These directors to be appointed by their respective Grand Bodies, in such manner as to insure annual appointments of a portion of the directors from each Grand Body, five of such directors to constitute a quorum. 3. The officirs of such board to consist of a President, First VicePresident, Second Vice-President, Third Vice-President, a Secretary and a Treasu rer. 4. A permanent fund should be provided for at as early a date as possible. Your committee further recommend that the Grand Lodge dues be increased one dollar for each member borne on the rolls of the lodges, for a period of five years, and that such sums received from said increased dues be set apart and paid over by the Grand Secretary to the Secretary of the Masonic Home. Your committee call attention to the fact, that certain of the lodges of the State have subscribed about the sum of Â§7,500.00, which amount, when paid, we recommend to be credited to said lodges on account of said increased dues. Your committee estimates the total receipts of revenue to be received the first vear as follows:

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Dues From From From From From From

$19,000 00 Grand Chapter 3,000 00 Grand Council 200 00 Commanderies 1,000 00' Order Eastern Star 1,500 00 Royal Arch Chapter 2,000 00 miscellaneous sources 500 00 Total ÂŤ27,200 00 In addition to the above, it is expected, upon favorable action b}' the Grand Lodge, that the Grand Commandery, Scottish Rite Bodies and the Mystic Shrine will contribute liberally. The members of your committee have devoted much time, careful investigation and painstaking study to the matters submitted to them by the Grand Lodge, to the end that the question of a Masonic Home may be acted upon intelligently, and in all their work they have had the encouragement and support of the various masonic bodies of the State. The result of their labors is left with you, trusting that it may meet with your approval. Fraternally submitted, M. M. MILLER, ROBT. E. TORRINGTON, A. M. CALLAHAM, ALFRED WHITMAN, JNO. C. POSTLETHWAITE, Committee. On motion of Bro. J A M E S SMITH, t h e r e p o r t was received a n d adopted by r i s i n g vote, w i t h b u t one dissenting vote. Bro. J A M E S MODERMOTT p r e s e n t e d the following resolution, which was a d o p t e d : Resolved, That a special assessment of one dollar for each member borne on the rolls of the lodges be made annuallj' for five years, including the year 1893; said assessment to be for the benefit of the Masonic Home, and collected and paid with the annual dues to the Grand Lodge. Bro.

BESTOR Gr. BROWN, c h a i r m a n of

the

Committee

F i n a n c e and Mileage, submitted a partial report, as follows: To the M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Finance and Mileage, to whom was referred the resolution of M.'.W.'. Bro. OWEN A. BASSETT, appropriating $3000.00 out of the Charity Fund to the proposed Masonic Home, beg leave to submit the following report: Your committee not being clear as to the right of the Grand Lodge, under Section 46, Chapter I of the Bj'-Laws, to appropriate moneys out of the Charity Fund, referred the resolution to the Committee on Jurisprudence, with the request that said committee pass upon the question, and received in reply thereto the following: To the Committee on Finance and Mileage:

- In answer to your inquiry relative to the resolution offered by M.'.W.'. Bro. OWES A. BASSETT, in relation to the appropriation of a certain sum of money out of the

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Charity Fund for the benefit of the Masonic Orphans' Home, the Committee on Jurisprudence would say: That the second paragraph of Section 46, Chapter I., of the Grand Lodge By-Laws provides that the Charity Fund shall remain inviolable, except for the relief of destitute Master Masons in good standing, their widows and orphans, residing or being in this Grand Jurisdiction. While an Orphans' Home was not contemplated when this by-law was adopted, we find nothing in the spirit or letter of the law against making appropriations from time to time from such fund by the Grand Lodge. We are further confirmed in this opinion by the proviso which is still retained in Section 6, Article VIIL, of the Constitution, which reads: "Nothing herein contained shall be construed to limit the Grand Lodge in its charities by the payment of any sum of money out of its treasury for the support of the poor, for the relief of the distressed, or for any purpose which shall tend to ameliorate the condition of the human family or any individual thereof." Your committee therefore hold that under the proviso of the Constitution quoted and the by-law mentioned, the Grand Lodge has the authority to make appropriations out of the Charity Fund to the Masonic Orphans' Home. Fraternally submitted, GEO. S. GREEN, JAMKS McDERMOTT, M. M. MILLER, CHARLES W. SHINN. A. H. ELLIS, Commillee. I n view of t h e foregoing, y o u r c o m m i t t e e take pleasure in recomm e n d i n g t h e a p p r o p r i a t i o n , as c o n t e m p l a t e d in t h e resolution. W e would a d d t h a t t h e b a l a n c e i n t h e C h a r i t y F u n d is such t h a t even more t h a n $3000.00 m a y be a p p r o p r i a t e d t h e r e f r o m a n d still leave a balance t h e r e i n m o r e t h a n sufficient t o m e e t all d e m a n d s t h a t m a y be m a d e u p o n said fund, m e a s u r e d b y t h e e x p e n d i t u r e s therefrom in past years. Fraternally submitted, BESTOR G. B R O W N , P. J. FIRSTENBERGER, G E O R G E N. B A N D Y , JOHN H . SPENCER, G E O R G E C. K E N Y O N , Committee. Bro. T H O R P B . J E N N I N G S moved t h e adoption of t h e r e p o r t . Bro.

E . E . ToRRiNGTON m o v e d to a m e n d b y striking? o u t

â&#x20AC;˘'three thousand," and m a k i n g it read, "four thousand dollars," which

amendment

prevailed,

and

report

amended

was

adopted. Bro.

J A M E S M C D E R M O T T offered

t h e following

resolution,

w h i c h w a s , on motion, a d o p t e d : Resolved, That the Committee on the Masonic Home be authorized and directed to take the necessary steps to complete the organization and to secure the incorporation of the Home, in accordance with the recommendation of said committee, as adopted by this Grand Lodge. Resolved further, That the location of said Home, and all other matters in relation thereto, be left to the Board of Directors for determination and action. Bro.

J . B . COLLINS moved t h a t t h e thank.'? of t h i s

Grand

L o d g e b e e x t e n d e d to t h e C o m m i t t e e on Masonic H o m e for t h e i r carefully p r e p a r e d prevailed.

a n d c o m p l e t e r e p o r t , which

motion

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The m e m b e r s of t h e G r a n d L o d g e united with Bro. W I L L I A M M. SHAVER in s i n g i n g " H o m e , Sweet H o m e . " REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE. Bro. J O H N 0 . P O S T L E T H W A I T E , for t h e c h a i r m a n of t h e Com-

mittee on Foreign Correspondence, presented to t h e G r a n d Lodge t h e a n n u a l review of t h e Proceedings of t h e several Grand L o d g e s in fraternal correspondence with this G r a n d Lodge, which w a s , on motion, received a n d ordered p r i n t e d with t h e J o u r n a l of t h e P r o c e e d i n g s of this A n n u a l C o m m u n i cation. [See Appendix.] SPECIAL ORDER FOR ELECTION. On motion of B r o . GEORGE P . POND, t h e election of G r a n d Lodge Officers w a s made a special order for 2 o'clock t h i s afternoon.

DONATION TO GREELEY LODGE, NO. 211. Bro. J . W . ToRNEY offered t h e following resolution, which was adopted : Resolved, That this M.".W.'. Grand Lodge authorize and direct the donation of one hundred and fifty dollars from the Relief Fund to , Greeley Lodge, No. 211. CALLED OFF. The M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master called t h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d L o d g e from labor to r e f r e s h m e n t u n t i l 2 o'clock this afternoon.

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THURSDAY, F e b r u a r y 16, 1 8 9 3 .

T h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master presiding, after nsual p r e c a u tions, called t h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d L o d g e from r e f r e s h m e n t t o labor a t 2 o'clock, officers as a t t h e m o r n i n g session. ELECTION. The hour fixed b y special order for t h e election of G r a n d Officers h a v i n g arrived, t h e Grand Lodge a t once proceeded t o the election of G r a n d Officers. Bros. SIMEON M . F o x , N o . 1 6 ; W. A. SNOOK, N O . 2 7 1 ;

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C.W. BLOOD, N O . 225;

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D . S. G A I T S K I L L , N O .

93, a n d A . A. CARNAHAN, N O . 1 1 3 , w e r e appointed tellers, w h o assorted a n d counted t h e ballots, with t h e following result: M.'.W.-. R.'.W.'. B.-.W.". E.'.W.'. E.'. W.'. li.". W.'.

W I L L I A M D . THOMPSON GEORGE W. CLARK JAMES H . MCCALL CHILES C.COLEMAN ROBERT E . TORRINGTON J O H N H . BROWN

W.'. D A V I D D . H O A G

Grand Deputy Grand Grand Grand Grand

Master Orand Master Senior Warden Junior Warden Treasurer Secretary

Custodian.'.

Minneapolis. Lyons. Wichita. Clay Center. Wichita. Kansas City. Minneapolis.

N E X T P L A G E O F M E E T I N G , 1894. T h e City of T o p e k a h a v i n g received t h e largest n u m b e r of votes, w a s declared t h e place of holding t h e thirty-eighth A n n u a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n o f tliis G r a n d L o d g e , F e b r u a r y 2 1 , A. D. 1894, A. L . 5894. R E P O R T ON N E C R O L O G Y . B r o . J . W . W R I G H T , from t h e C o m m i t t e e o n N e c r o l o g y , presented t h e following report, w h i c h w a s a d o p t e d : To the M.\W:. Grand Lodge of Xansas: We, y o u r committee, h a v e had u n d e r consideration t h e sad d u t y of r e p o r t i n g a suitable testimonial c o n c e r n i n g o u r fraternal dead, a n d would s u b m i t t h e following: T h e t o u c h i n g tributes in t h e G r a n d Master's address to t h e distinguished services of e m i n e n t b r o t h e r s w h o h a v e passed from u s d u r i n g t h e year past, awoke within u s a oordial a n d s y m p a t h e t i c response, as did also s u c h reference i n t h e report of t h e Custodians. As t h e labors and official services of these d e p a r t e d b r e t h r e n a r e t h u s fitly set forth, we d e e m it unnecessary to dwell at l e n g t h t h e r e o n . We deeply m o u r n t h e loss of o u r M.'.W.". Bro. Past G r a n d Master H I L L Y E R , W . \ B r o . J O H N D . G O D F R E Y , W . ' . B r o . J . B . STEPHENSON, a n d W . ' .

Bro. F R A N K W . LANYON. W e r e c o m m e n d t h a t a copy of o u r proceedings b e furnished t h e families of t h e s e deceased b r e t h r e n as a token of o u r fraternal regard a n d affectionate r e m e m b r a n c e . To t h e several lodges whose r a n k s have been i n v a d e d b y d e a t h , we e x t e n d o u r b r o t h e r l y s y m p a t h y , a n d t o t h e b r o k e n homes of these lam e n t e d b r e t h r e n do we speak a word of comfort i n sorrow. To t h e M.'.W.". G r a n d J u r i s d i c t i o n of Oregon, w e would send a n expression of o u r deep regret, in their loss of E.'.W.'. Bros. T. J . BABCOCK, C H R I S T O P H E R TAYLOR a n d M.'.W.'. Bro. EOCKEY P. E A R H E A R T ; also to t h e

M.'.W.'. G r a n d Jurisdiction of Ohio, "which m o u r n s t h e d e p a r t u r e of E.'.W.'. Bros. LAFAYETTE VANCLEVE a n d \ V M . F . B A L D W I N ; t h e M.'.W.'.

G r a n d J u r i s d i c t i o n of Manitoba, in t h e d e a t h of M.'.W.'. Bro. J O H N H .

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W. WILSON ; to the M.'.W.-. Grand Jurisdiction of Louisiana, in their bereavement and loss of M.'.W/. Bro. JOSEPH POTTS HORNOR ; to the M.".W.'.

Grand Jurisdiction of Indiana, in the death of M.'.W.'. Bro. BRUCE CARR. To each and all of these sister jurisdictions do we convey this expression of our fraternal regard in sore visitations. The sweet fragrance of truly noble lives abides to bless the living. Their virtues outshine far their frailties. They have vanished from us leaving a sense of loneliness, now that their loving personalities are withdrawn within the shades of the Valley of Death. Let us hope that in some sweet, some far-off time, we may find ample compensation for these painful separations, in renewed friendships and restored heart-ties, which .shall never again be broken. Fraternally submitted, J. W. WRIGHT, E. P. MICHENER, J. 0. KETCHESON, Commiltee. REPORT ON MASONIC CONGRESS. M.'.W.'. Bi-o. GEORGE C . K E N T O N , from the Committee on Masonic Congress, S'abmitted report, vyhich w a s , on motion, .adopted, as follovFs: To the M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your special committee, to whom was referred the expediency of being represented in the Masonic Convention, to be held in the City of â&#x20AC;˘Chicago, 111., during the World's Fair, 1893, beg leave to make the following report: Believing such a convention may be of interest and profit to all masons throughout the United States, in consequence of the united thought and experience of its several members coming together, as they will, from each State in the Union, and that this concentration of ideas will develop good to the Craft in general, your committee deem it advisable that the M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge of Kansas be represented in the above mentioned convention. W^e therefore recommend that three , -delegates be appointed, one of whom shall be the M.'.W.'. Grand Master, and two Past Grand Masters, and that the R.'.W.'. Grand Secretary be authorized to draw warrants in a sum not to exceed the actual expenses incurred while attending the Coiivention. Fraternally submitted, GEO. C. KENYON, GEO. H. JENKINS, Committee. REPORT ON JURISPRUDENCE. M.'.W.'. Bro. GEORGE S. GREEN, chairman of the C o m m i t t e e on J u r i s p r u d e n c e , m a d e r e p o r t , which, on motion of B r o . J A C O B D E W I T T , was received a n d a d o p t e d :

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To the M:.W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Jurisprudence respectfuUj' report upon the decisions of the M/.W/. Grand Master. We approve of decisions numbered one, two, three and five. In the matter of decision number four, the M.'.W.'. Grand Master has expressed a desire to substitute the following, whicli covers the facts on which such opinion beared: " W h e r e a lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction elects a petitioner or confers upon him one or two degrees, and such candidate afterward removes permanently from this Grand Jurisdiction,, and is desirous of being made a Master Mason at the place of his then residence, the lodge to which he first petitioned may waive its jurisdiction over sucli candidate and permit him to receive the remaining degrees in a lodge of a foreign Grand Jurisdiction." Your committee recommend that the above be substituted in place of decision number four and published as such in the Proceedings. As to decision number six, which reads: "If a Worshipful Master elect receives the Past Master's degree, it must be conferred by actual Past Masters." This Grand Lodge, at its Annual Communication in 1892, recommended that a Worshipful Master elect receive the Past Master's degree before being installed, and following the logic of that recommendation, the M.'.W.'. Grand Master made this decision. Your committee feel constrained to say, however, that no further declaration should be made upon tlie subject matter of the Past Master's degree. We therefore recommend that decision number six be omitted from the published Proceedings. In the matter of the resolution instructing the Grand Master to revoke the charters of all lodges failing to make a report for the Grand Lodge for two years, in accordance with Section 6, of Article VII, of the Constitution, we find that Section 2, of Article V I I I , provides for the forfeiture of lodge charters upon the failure to make a report for twoyears, and that such legislation is ample and will accomplish the desired result if properly enforced. We therefore recommend that the resolution be not passed. Concerning so much of the Grand Master's address as relates to the appointment of District Deputies, your committee would suggest that the creation of District Deputies for the purposes indicated in the address of the M.'.W.-. Grand Master, is a matter of policy, to be adopted or rejected by this Grand Lodge, and as to the wisdom of such a policy,, the members of the Grand Lodge are as capable of judging as the individual members of this committee. While expressing no opinion upon the question, your committee would ask the Grand Lodge to first determine whether or not it will adopt the recommendation of the M.'.W.-. Grand Master. If acted upon favorable your committee can then formulate a law authorizing the appointment, and defining the duties of such Deputies. Fraternally submitted, GEO. S. GREEN, JAS. McDEEMOTT, M. M. MILLER, CHAS. W. SHINN, A. H. ELLIS, Committee.

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EXPENSE OF COMMITTEE 03S' MASONIC HOME. On motion of Bro. J . W . W R I G H T , the Committee on F i n a n c e a n d Mileage were instructed to issue vouchers for expense and mileage of members of t h e Committee on Masonic H o m e . CREDENTIALS PRESENTED. M.-.W.-. Bro. GEORGE S . GREEN presented his credentials as t h e G r a n d E e p r e s e n t a t i v e of the Grand L o d g e of t h e District of Columbia, and was fraternally received as such. REPORT ON APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES. M.-.W.-. Bro. J O H N C . POSTLETHWAITE, from the Committee on Appeals and Grievances, submitted t h e following r e p o r t : To the M:.W:. Or and Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Appeals and Grievances beg leave to respectfully submit the following report: In the matter of application of Thayer Lodge, No. 149, for a rehearing in the controversy between Thayer Lodge, No. 149, and Urbana Lodge, No. 239, your committee are pleased to report: That the delegates representing these lodges appeared before the committee and exhibited the true spirit of masonry by settling their difficulties and agreeing that past offenses shall be forgotten and forgiven, and in future material from the town of Galesburg shall not be a bone of contention between these lodges. As the town of Galesburg is practically equi-distant from each of the two lodges in this controversy. We therefore recommend that Thayer Lodge, No. 149, and Urbana Lodge, No. 239, be given, and in future have concurrent jurisdiction over the town of Galesburg. Your committee have carefully considered the resolution to restore the charter to Liberty Lodge, No. 123, and have investigated the circumstances which led to the suspension of the Worshipful Master and arrest of the charter of said lodge. The practice of electing officers and placing at the head of masonic lodges men who are violators of our civil law or of unsavory reputation in the community, to teach the beautiful lessons inculcated by our ceremonies, cannot receive too severe condemnation ; and to set aside the action of the M.-.W.-. Grand Master by restoring the arre.sted charter, would, in the judgment of your committt-e, be unwise. Fraternally submitted, JOHN C. POSTLETHWAITE, ALEX. G. ROBB, ALBERT K. WILSON, M. L. STONE, JOHN H. STICHER, Commiltee. On motion of Bro. RICKSECKER, the foregoing r e p o r t of the â&#x20AC;˘Committee on Appeals and Grievances was adoj)ted.

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TELEGRAM TO JOHN H. BEOWN. On m o t i o n of E.-^W.-. B r o . 0 . C. COLEMAN, B r o . J . C. P O S T L E THWAiTE w a s i n s t r u c t e d t o i n f o r m E.-.W.-. B r o . J O H N H . B R O W N

of his reelection to t h e oflSce of G r a n d Secretary b y telegram. BILL ALLOWED. M.-.W.-. B r o . A. M . C A L L A H A M moved t h a t t h e bill for r e p l a c i n g r i b b o n s on G r a n d L o d g e jewels be allowed and ordei-ed. paid. I t was so ordered. DUES REMITTED. On motion of B r o . J . D. M.CBRIAN, the a n n u a l dues for 1892 of H o p e L o d g e , N o . 1 5 5 ; H a r p e r Lodge, No. 206, and Greeley .Lodge, No. 211, w h i c h suffered loss by fire a n d wind-storm d u r i n g the y e a r , w e r e r e m i t t e d . On m o t i o n of B r o . J A C O B D E W I T T , t h e G r a n d >Secretary was

i n s t r u c t e d t o draw a w a r r a n t on t h e Grand T r e a s u r e r in favor of Greeley Lodge, N o . 2 1 1 , for t h e sum of ยง15.00, a m o u n t of t h e i r dues paid b y t h e m , a n d remitted b y vote of t h e G r a n d Lodge. REPORT ON GENERAL MASONIC RELIEF ASSOCIATION. Bro.

J A C O B D E W I T T , from t h e C o m m i t t e e on t h e

General

Masonic Eelief Association, submitted report. T h e consideration of said report was, on motion of E.-.W.-. Bro. A. H . E L L I S , deferred until our n e x t A n n u a l Communication. ORATION. Bro. J . D. M C B R I A N moved t h a t t w o thousand copies of t h e a d d r e s s of t h e Grand O r a t o r b e p r i n t e d for distribution, which motion prevailed. CALLED OFF. T h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master t h e n called the M.-.W.-. G r a n d L o d g e from labor t o r e f r e s h m e n t until 7 : 3 0 p. M.

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SESSION. T H U R S D A Y , F e b r u a r y 16, 1893.

T h e M.-.W.-. Grand Master presiding, in a b e c o m i n g a n d reverential m a n n e r called t h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d L o d g e from r e freshment to labor a t 7:30 p. M. INSTALLATION. T h e M.-.W.-. Grand L o d g e h a v i n g decided to j^roceed with the installation of G-rand Officers, M.-.W.-. G-rand Master D A V I D B. P U L L E R , with the assistance of the G r a n d Marshal, Bro. CHARLES E . MONELL, installed the several officers elected, as follows: M.-.W.'. WILLIAM D . THOMPSON...Grand Master.'. Minneapolis. R.-.W.-. GEORGE W . CLARK Deputy Grand Master Lyons. R.-. W.-. JAMES H . MCCALL Orand Senior Warden ..Wichita. R.-.W.-. CHILES C. COLEMAN Orand Junior Warden Clay Center. I?..-.W.-. ROBERT E . ToRRiNGTON.-.G^ranc? Treasurer Wichita. APPOINTED GRAND OFFICERS. T h e M.-.W.-. Grand Master announced the a p p o i n t i v e officers, which were duly installed, as follows: W.-. Rev. ENOCH P. MICHBNER Grand Chaplain Concordia. W -. WILLIAM M . SHAVER Grand Senior Deacon Newton. W.-. WILLIAM A. SNOOK.... Grand Junior Deacon Kansas City. W.-. ALEXANDER DOUGLASS Grand Marshal Greensburg. W.-. THEOPHILUS P . RODGERS Grand Senior Steward Topeka. W.-. ROWL.VND W . FINLEY Grand Junior Steward Goodlfind. W.-. JAMES SMITH Grand Pursuivant ..Emporia. W.-. EDMOND B . TOWLE Orand Sword Bearer Belleville. T h e insiiallation of E.-.W.-. J O H N H . BROWN, G r a n d Secret a r y , and B r o . FRITZ MAGERS, G r a n d Tyler, to t a k e place u n d e r direction of t h e M.-.AY.-. Grand Master. RESOLUTIONS OF THANKS. Bro. J. W. W R I G H T presented t h e following resolutions, which, on motion, were a d o p t e d : Resolved, That we are grateful to our brethren of Hutchinson, and especially to the local committee, for their careful attention to our wants and for hospitality, and extend our hearty thanks.

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OF THE

February,

Resolved, That we have been greatly edified by the music furnished by Bro. WILLIAM SHAVER and other brethren, and we request them to bring some more next time. ANNOTATED BY-LAWS. On m o t i o n of B r o . THOMAS RICORD, t h e C o m m i t t e e on t h e

P r e p a r a t i o n of A n n o t a t e d B y - L a w s was requested to m a k e full r e p o r t a t t h e n e x t A n n u a l Communication of t h e M.-. W.-. Grand Lodge. REPORT ON FINANCE AND MILEAGE. Bro. BESTOR Gr. BROWN, from the Committee on F i n a n c e a n d M i l e a g e , p r e s e n t e d t h e i r r e p o r t , which was received a n d adopted, as follows: To the M:.W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Finance and Mileage, to whom was referred the financial reports of the R.'.W.-. Grand Treasurer and the R.'.W.'. Grand Secretar}', respectfully beg leave to submit the following report: The Grand Lodge will remember with regret, that our venerable and faithful Grand Treasurer, CHRISTIAN BECK, was summoned before the Supreme Master to receive the wages of a well spent life, just before the Annual Communication of last year, and before the accounts for 1891 had been closed and the moneys of the Grand Lodge placed in his hands. The Committee on Finance and Mileage, at the last Annual Communication, found the assets of the Grand Lodge to be $12,781.41 in cash and $4,850.00 in United States bonds; they also found that the Grand Treasurer had paid warrants to the amount of $393.98 in excess of theactual cash on hand in the treasury, as $4,850.00 of the funds were in bonds, and the receipts for 1891 had not been placed in his hands, as above stated. The Grand Lodge will also remember that the bonds above mentioned having been called by the Secretary of the Treasury, the Grand Treasurer was authorized to collect the amount of the principal and interest thereof. We find that the Grand Treasurer received and charged himself, in accordance with the foregoing, with the following amounts: Gash balance, as above $12,718 41 United States Bonds 4,850 00 Interest on above bonds : 55 16 Received from P. J. Freling 50 Total $17,624 07 Against which he is entitled to and takes credit for the overdraft of the previous year, as shown above 393 98 Making the net balance turned over at the beginning of the year , $17,230 09 The Grand Treasurer has received during the year the following amounts:

1892-93.

GRAND

LODGE

OF KANSAS.

From the Grand Secretary $10,004 From interest on balance in treasury 283 Total $10,287 To which add the balance turned over at the beginning of year, as shown above 17,230

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Total to be accounted for $27,517 49 Warrants paid by Grand Treasurer and submitted as vouchers :....$ 7,919 47 Cash on hand 19,598 02 Total $27,517 49 The bank book of the Grand Treasurer, written up to date, has been presented to the committee. It shows a balance in the Emporia National Bank, of Emporia, to the credit of ROBERT E . TORRINGTOX, as Treasurer of the Grand Lodge, of $19,598.02, the amount to be accounted for as shown by the foregoing statements. The above balance is apportioned as follows, on the books of the Grand Treasurer: General Fund $14,393 51 Charity Fund .... 5,204 51 Total $19,598 02 We find that the Grand Treasurer lias carried into the Charity Fund the proper amount, as provided in Section 46, Chapter I, of the By-Laws. Your committee cannot refrain from congratulating the Grand Lodge upoQ the efficient service rendered by the Grand Treasurer. As an evidence of the wise and prudent administration of the affairs of his office, we call attention to the item of $283.40 interest received on the balance in the treasury. His books and accounts are models of neatness, and are kept in a manner to be readily understood by anj' person, though he be unfamiliar with the science of accounts. The mantle of his faithful predecessor has fallen upon worthy shoulders. The report of the Grand Secretary shows the receipts of the Grand Lodge to have been as follows: From lodges, dues of 1891, as per Schedule "A" $ 987 50 From lodges, dues of 1892, as per Schedule " B " 8,817 00 From charter fees, as per Schedule " C " : 100 00 From dispensation fees, as per Schedule " D " 140 00 From miscellaneous sources 33 00 Total $10,077 50 These receipts have been disposed of by the Grand Secretary as follows: Paid to the Grand Trea.surer $10,004 00 Balance in hands of Grand Secretary 73 50 â&#x20AC;˘ Total $10,077 50

224

PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

February,

The exhibit of the Contingent Fund of the Grand Secretary is as follows: Expended for expenses, as per vouchers $ 1,650 20 Amount appropriated and drawn $1,575 00 Balance due Grand Secretary 75 20 Total $ 1,650 20 We recommend that a warrant be drawn in favor of the Grand Secretary for S75.20, balance due him, as above shown. We find that there is a balance of $80.25 due M.-.W.-. Bro. D. B. FULLER, salary as Grand Master, for which we recommend that a warrant be drawn. With respect to the appropriations for the ensuing year, your committee has had in mind the great work that this Grand Lodge has undertaken at this Annual Communication â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the establishment of a Masonic Home for Kansas. We have been confronted by the fact that the expenditures of the past few years have exceeded the revenue for those years. With these two propositions before us, we have felt that the interests of the Grand Lodge demand the reduction of the general expenses. This is, perhaps, not an easy thing to do, and we ask the indulgence of the Grand Lodge in making a recommendation which probably does not come within the province of this committee. We suggest that 1500 copies of the Proceedings be printed instead of 2000, as heretofore, and that the Grand Secretary be directed to send but two copies thereof to the lodges instead of three, as heretofore. We have consulted with many of the representatives present and conclude, from their expressions, that two copies of the Proceedings will be ample for the needs of the lodges. In this connection, we beg to call attention to the provisions of Section 62, Chapter I, of the By-Laws. On the basis of the above reduction, we recommend the appropriation of $4,100.00 (or so much thereof as may be necessary) to pay the expenses of the Grand Lodge for the ensuing year, as follows: Salary of M.-.W.-. Grand Master % 600 00 Salary of R.-.AV.-. Grand Treasurer 150 00 Salary of R.-.W.-. Grand Secretary 1,800.00 Salary of Grand Tyler 50 00 Salary of Chairman Committee on Correspondence 300 00 Salaries of Custodians 150 00 Printing Proceedings -. 750 00 Postage and express 200 00 Incidental expenses 100 00 Total $ 4,100 00 In pursuance of the authority given at this Annual Communication, we have issued vouchers, to be cashed as warrants by the Grand Treasurer, to the officers and representatives, as follows: To officers and members of committees 3 972 49 To representatives of lodges ' 1,566 17 Total $2,538 66

I892-9J.

GRAND

LODGE

OF KANSAS.

225

The Grand Lodge, through the Grand Treasurer, being in possession of these vouchers, w'hinh exhibit, in detail, the authorized expense for which they are issued, and wliich are executed, as receipts, by the persons to whom issued, we believe the publication of the pay-roll in the Proceedings, as has been the custom in the past, to be an unnecessary expense, and would recommend its discontinuance. The financial afTairs of the Grand Lodge may be summarized as follows: Balance in General Fund at beginning of year $14,393 51 Balance due from Grand Secretary 73 50 Total ยง14,467 01 Disbursed for mileage and expenses $2,538 66 Appropriated for ensuing year 4,100 00 Balance due M.-.W.-. Grand Master 80 25 Balance due R/.W .โ ข. Grand Secretary 75 20 Total

$ 6,794 11

Net balance in General Fund $ 7,672 90 Balance in Charity Fund at beginning of year $5,204 51 Appropriated to Kansas Masonic Home 4,000 00 Net balance in Charity Fund $ 1,204 51 Amount in Kansas Masonic Home Fund 4,000 00 Total net assets $12,877 41 Appropriated, but not yet expended 4,100 00 Total $16,977 41 Fraternally submitted, BESTOR G. BROWN, JOHN H. SPENCER, GEO. N. BANDY, GEO. C. KENYON, P. J. FIRSTENBERGER, Committee. AMENDMENT TO BY-LAWS. On motion of M.-.W.-. Bi-o. J. G. POSTLETHWAITE, Section 62, Chapter I, of t h e By-Jjaws, was changed b y u n a n i m o u s vote, in accordance with t h e recommendation of t h e C o m m i t t e e on F i n a n c e a n d Mileage r e l a t i v e to Proceedings, a n d to r e a d as follows: SEC. 62. The annual Proceedings shall be distributed in pamphlet form by the Grand Secretary, at the expense of the Grand Lodge. He shall send one copy each to the Grand Officers, Past-elective Grand Officers, Custodians of the Work, Grand Representatives and chairmen of the standing committees. He shall send two copies each to the lodges, and three copies to theGrand Secretaries of such other Grand Lodges as may be in correspondence with this Grand Lodge, in the exchange of like Proceedings. He shall preserve all remaining copies in the library.

,226

PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

February,

STANDING COMMITTEES. T h e M.-.W.-. Grand Master a n n o u n c e d t h e following standi n g c o m m i t t e e s , t o serve d u r i n g t h e m a s o n i c y e a r closing Febr u a r y 23, 1 8 9 4 : On Credentials.— P. M. HOISINGTON, NO. 231; CriARLES C. VINING, No. 13; W. P. BEVERLY, NO. 79; W. J. KEYTE, NO. 172; Wji. H. VOETH,

No. 93. On Reports of Cfrand Officers.— GEORGE W . PORT, No. 145; J. W. AVRIGHT, No. 106; M. L. STONE, NO. 75; JOHN W . SEYMOUR, NO. 202; CHARLES SHEDD, No. 250. On Chartered Lodges.— DWIGHT BYINGTON, No. 10; ALEX. A. SHARP, No. 167; A. J. BRUNSWIG, NO. 259; CLARENCE L . KELLY, NO. 36; SAM'L W. BREWSTER, NO. 149.

On Finance and Mileage.— JACOB D E WITT, No. 60; C. H. COPP, No. 5; P. J. FIRSTENBERGEK, NO. 39; J. W. SMITH, NO. 143; GEORGE N . BANDY, NO. 326.

On Lodges Under Dispensation.— CHARLES E . CORY', NO. 8; ALFRED H . GONNETT, N O . 15; A. A. OARNAHAN, N O . 113; W. H. BUTTER, NO. 56; C. W. BALDWIN, NO. 160.

On Appeals and Grievances.— A. M. CALLAHAM, NO. 17; CLARK A. SMITH, NO. 125; JOHN H . STICHER, NO. 144; C. S. POOLE, NO. 200; JOHN HAMMOND, NO. 291. On Jurisprudence.—GEORGE S. GREEN, NO. 16; T. E. DEWEY, NO. 98; JOHN GUTHKIB, NO. 51; J.W. FORNEY, NO. 173'; G. V. REOKSECKER, NO. 140.

On Grand Lodge Property.— A. B. KELLER, NO. 2; ALFRED C. WHITMAN, N O . 6; S. M. Fox, No. 16; CHARLES A. A P T , N O . 265; W. A. CLARK, NO. 84.

On Correspondence.— Sonis H.BROWN, N O . 3 ; J. D. MCBRIAN, No. 136; J . J A Y BUCK, NO. 12; JOHN M . PKICE, NO. 5 ; S. E . SHELDON, NO. 17;

MASONIC C O N F E E E N C E .

T h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master n a m e d t h e following P a s t Grand M a s t e r s w h o , with t h e G r a n d M a s t e r , will r e p r e s e n t t h e Grand L o d g e of E a n s a s a t t h e Masonic Conference to b e held in t h e c i t y of Chicago d u r i n g t h e Columbian E x p o s i t i o n : M.-.W.-. O W E N A . B A S S E T T ; M.-.W.-. J O H N C . P O S T L E T H W A I T E .

BOARD OF CONTROL OF T H E KANSAS MASONIC HOME. T h e Council of A d m i n i s t r a t i o n , in obedience t o instructions •of t h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d L o d g e , h a v e selected t h e following named b r e t h r e n t o act a s Board of Control for t h e organization of t h e J i a n s a s Masonic H o m e : M. M. M I L L E E , N O . 134, Clay C e n t e r ;

1892-93-

GRAND

LODGE

OF KANSAS.

227

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Lyoijs; RiNALDO F . THOMPSON, N O . 143, Minneapolis; P E R R Y M. HUTCHINSON, N O . 9 1 , Mai-ysville; A B R A M H . E L L I S , N o . 1 4 5 ,

Beloit; G. W . B R O W N , N O . 74, A u g u s t a ; D . B . F U L L E R , N o . 106,

E u r e k a ; J . D . M C C L E V E R T Y , N O . 8, F o r t Scott. CALL OF COMMITTEES. T h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master ordered t h e G r a n d S e c r e t a r y t o call t h e roll of committees, in order to ascertain if t h e y h a d axiy farther business to b r i n g before t h e Grand L o d g e previous t o closing. CLOSING CEREMONY. There b e i n g no further business r e q u i r i n g a t t e n t i o n , t h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master closed t h e M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge in A m p l e F o r m , after solemn p r a y e r b y t h e G r a n d Chaplain.

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SUMMARY OF THE ANNUAL RETURNS OF LODGES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, A. D. 1892.

Number of Lodges working under charters last year Number of Lodges receiving charters this year ;... ...... Number of Lodges working under charters for 1893 Number of Lodges whose charters have been surrendered Number of Lodges whose charters have been revoked Number of Lodges making returns and paying dues to January 30,1893

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SUSPENDED FOR UNMASONIC CONDUCT DURING THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1892.

La Cygne, No. 61—James V. Donaldson, March 5. Chetopa, No. 73—Willis Myers, May 28. Adelphi, No. 110 — John G. Pryor, January 5. Excelsior, No. 115 —J. H. Goff, April 9. Delphos, No. 202--Francis M. Frana, February 16. Bluff City, No. 313—Nicholas V. McCain, February 26. Goodland, No. 321 —S. T. Barlow, February 24. Allen, No. 325 —Samuel White, June 18.

EXPELLED DURING THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1892.

Washington, No. 5—Richard C. Mead, Dec. 5. Great Bend, No. 15 — 0. B. Wilson, Feb. 22. Franklin, No. 18 —E. J. Preston, Feb..5. Havensville, No. 34 — John S. Simmons, July 3. Delphian, No. 44— P. R. Dixi, May 5. Nine Mile, No. 49 —J. C. Schmidt, Nov. 12. Huron, No. 72 — Joseph Cambell, June 4. Ottawa, No. 128 —William F. Wackerhy, Sept. 5. Robinson, No. 159 —Fred Husted, Dec. 29. Belle Plaine, No. 173 —C. C. Griffith, April 9; E. R. Storer, .lune 4. Phillipsburg, No. 184 —J. S. Barnes, Aug. 6. Brookville; No. 209 —R. R. Tibus, Dec. 31. Axtell, No. 234— W. J. Campbell, Nov. 12. Unity, No. 273 —William H. Dyer, April 12. Cyrus, No. 288 —William P. Robinson, April 7.

1892-93.

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LODGE

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241

REINSTATED DURING THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,1892

Leavenworth, No. 2 — Robert L. Hazen, Feb. 15. Wyandotte, No. 3 —J. K. Proudflt, April 1; Robert F. Stage, April 1. Washington, No. 5 — Frank Grady, Nov. 21. Lawrence, No. 6 — B. F. Sargeant, April 11; C. L. Nicholson, July 11. Lafayette, No. 16 — Mervin Jenkins, Feb. 19; John W. Jewett, April 15; Wm. H. Ashton, Aug. 19; Samuel R. Edelblute, Nov. 4; August Comaz, Dec. 16. Topeka, No. 17 —E. B. Fowler, May 4. Olathe, No. 19 — F . E. Mithvan, Oct. 6. Longton, No. 26 —D. Kalar, Dec. 17. Pacific, No. 29 —George Marshall, March 1. Mound City, No. 33 —Benjamin F. Bradley, March 18. Havensville, No. 34 — Ted D. Inslee, April 2. Council Grove, No. 36 — Charles W. Long, Sept. 7. Paola, No. 37 —Charles W. Chandler, Feb. 27; S. P. Robinson, Feb. 1. De Soto, No. 40 - Milton Couch, Jan. 9. Wetmore, No. 53 — Almarice L. Springate, April 9; Daniel W. Stowell, Oct. 1. Coyville, No. 57 — William Evans, July 6. La Cygne, No. 61 —A. T. Auld, June 4. ^. Adams, No. 63 — J. L. Williams, May 5. ' Hiram, No. 68 — Samuel Solomon, Jan. 7. Huron, No. 72 — Peter Buckles, April 9. Delta, No. 77 —L. M. Murdock, July 16. White Cloud, No. 78 — Jesse Woodrug, Dec. 21. Zeredatha, No. 80 —Robert Brash, Ma/ch 18. Tuscan, No. 82 — J. W.-Richardson, March 8. Home, No. 89 —L. C. Heller, May 14. Golden Rule, No. 90 —David T. Hercules, March 10. Harmony, No. 94 —Frank L. Street, Jan. 16; M. A. Brooks, Feb. 6; Abner Kimball, June 3. Constellation, No. 95 — V. L. Poison, May 4; E. N. Cramer, Dee. 7. Benevolent, No. 98—-William P. Seeds, Jan. 18. Wichita, No. 99 - H . W. Pike, Sept. 12. Keystone, No. 102 —Rufus N. Allen, May 21. Solomon City, No. 105 — Asa M. Gregory, May 24; Henry Parmenter, June 28. Americus, No. 109 — James White, March 12; William Charles worth,. July 9; David P. Tressler, Oct. 1; Elias Morehead, Oct. 1. Adelphi, No. 110 —John A. Hurst, Feb. 2; Ezra P. Kinnie, Sept. 20.

242

PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

February,

Parsons, No. 117—M. L. Trotter, Feb. 27; John C. Dyer, June 2-5; Jos. L. Van Nerton, Oct. 8. Altoona, No. 118—J. B. F. McPherson, June 11. Woodson, No. 121— George S. McCartney, Jan. 9. •Crescent, No. 133—Thomas L. Parvin May IS. Sedgwick, No. 139 —J. B. Litsey, "Dec. 20. Center, No. 147 — Owen Lovelace, Aug. 19. Lincoln, No. 1 5 4 - A . C. Hamilton Eliod, Feb. 20; B. A. Clifton, Oct. S; A. L. Phelps, Dec. 24. Active, No. 158 - H. G. Newman, Sept. 26. •Greenwood, No. 163 — I./. J. Allison, July 9. •Oxford, No. 165 — Isaac P. Shore, Sept. 17. Larced, No. 167 — James B. Gilkinson, Jan. 6; Noah Funk, March 2. Blue Kapids, No. 169 —D. A. Peoples, F'eb. 15. McPherson, No. 172 — Samuel A. Fields, Feb. 19; John H. Buettner, Feb. 19; Tames Kidd, March 4; E. R. Wait, April 15; Jas. White, May 6; Charles W. Glines, May 6; Samuel F. Tolle, June 30. Belle Plaine, No. 173 —James M. Holliday, Dec. 31. Western Star, No. 174 —Daniel W. Relihan, Feb. 6. Kirwin, No. 175 -William T. Belford, Aug. 26. Lyons, No. 192 —David Heryer, Dec. 22. Hartford, No. 193—S. Jewett, May 7. Canton, No. 197 —Frank Myers, Jan. 19; Frank G. White, Sept. 20. Delphos, No. 202—Van E. Butler, June 21. Eminence, No. 205— O. Lea Copen, July 23. Friendship, No. 208 —Charles Adelbert Smith, Sept. 3. Walnut City, No. 215 —Jesise E. Gee, Feb. 13; H. L. Brown, Dec. 24. Axtell, No. 234 — 0. K. Sharpe, Jan. 18. Tyrian, No. 246 — Addison Bennett, March 18. •Chase, No. 247 —Charles W. Price, Nov. 1; Benj. F. Chrisholm, Sept. 6. Canopy, No. 248—Nathan Hendrickson, June 15. Scottsville, No. 249 —Jerome Shaw, Nov. 22. Kilwinning, No. 265—William C. Gould, Oct. 15. Mistletoe, No. 269 —John L. Carson, Nov. 14. Kaw, No. 272 — Geo. W.Christman, Dec. 15; AlonzoT. Ferguson, Dec. 27. Black Diamond, No. 274 — A. Dennis Cochrane, Feb. 25; Thomas L. Donnelly. March 24; A. J. Fisher, April 28; Waxley Meadow, March 24. Webb, No. 275 —John W. McGinnis, April 9. Alpha, No..282 —Frank L. Caller, Nov. 7. Cyrus, No. 288 —Erskine T. Moore, Dec. 15. Termillion, No. 320—.D. Fuget, March 5.

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1891.

Past (irand Master of Florida. DIED

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1892.

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17,

1892.

Grand Treasurer of Virginia. DIED OCTOBER

1892.

Grand Chaplain of Ohio. DIED MARCH

1892.

1892-9J.

GJiAND LODGE OF KANSAS.

257

DEATHS DURING THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1892.

Leavenworth, No. 2 — Christian Beck, Feb. 5; Thomas Plowman, April 7; Joseph Howell, May 7. Washington, No. 5 —Webster T. Hetherington, Jsln. 28; Morgan D. Lane, July 19; William Gaston, Sept. 5; Benjamin F. Trimble, Sept. 7; Arthur J. Stevens, Dec. 7. Lawrence, No. 6—William M. Culbertson, Feb. —; Henry C. Smith, Feb. —; S. B. Prentus, Oct. 9; Charles Otwer, July —. Eising Sun, No. 8—Arthur L. Burson, Aug. 4; Joseph H. Lawhead, Aug. 15. King Solomon, No. 10 — Otto Webber, July 4. Emporia, No. 12 — John S. Craig, April 15; Edward Boston, May 19. Oskaloosa, No. 14—William A. Arnold, Aug. 9. Great Bend, No. 15 — John W. Chappel, Aug. 8. Lafayette, No. 16 -William A. Ensign, July 19. Topeka, No. 17 — Eobert K. Ent, Sept. 6; Edward Maroney, Sept. 6; Fred. Ortman, Jan. 31; George W. Sturges, Jan. 6; Samuel G. Pettegrue, Aug. 22. Olathe, No. 19 — Samuel Meyers, sr., Sept. 5. Valley Falls, No. 21 —Ed. D. Hillyer, Dec. 11. Olivet, No. 22 —John Beaton, April 19. Osage Valley, No. 24 —John B. Oliver, Sept. 8. High Prairie, No. 25 — Thomas Trower, Sept. 2. Neosho, No. 27 — Butler Wood, March 9. Eldora, No. 28 —John Enfield, Aug. 8; Joseph W. Deathley, Dec. 8. Towanda, No. 30 — John D. Godfrey, April 1. Auburn, No. .32 — James A. Shipley, April —. Mound City, No. 33 — Isaac H. Stallcup, Oct. 17. Hiawatha, No. 35 — David A. Myers, June 29. Council Grove, No. 36 — Herman H. Bicker, July 3. Paola, No. 37 —U. B. Prescott, April 2; D. B. Wilson, Mar. 24. Seneca, No. 39 — Nathaniel Moulton, Sept. 16. Holton, No. 42 —William H. Jones, March 10; Peter Hunter, May 7; Elton W. Dalrymple, July 2; E. D. Rose, July 30. Halstead, No. 46 — C. A. Tracey, Sept. 15. Orient, No. 51 — Henry V. Sage,-Jan. 23; Frederick Weidler, June 2; Charles T. Chesney, Aug. 21. Troy, No. 55 — George S. Harris, May 27; Charles Higby, March 3. Winfield, No. 58 — James M. Stafford, September 3. Salina, No. 60— M. D. McCormick, Oct. 16; C. S. Eadcliff, Aug. 15. Wathena, No. 64 — Milton E. Bryan, March 27. Carbondale, No. 70— A.F. Graham, Aug. 10. Baxter, No. 71 —E. N. Wetherall, March 31.

2-58

PnOCEEDINGS OF THE

February,

Huron, No. 72 — George M. Fuller, .Tune 27. Chetopa, No. 73 —Edgar W. Bedell, Dec. 13. Wamego, No. 75 - J a m e s L. Huggins, Oct. 14; V.W. Morris, July 30. Erie, No. 76 — J. W. Steward, Sept. 12. AVhite Cloud, No. 78 - Eussel M. Williams, May 18. Corinthian, No. 79—Wm. Anthony, March 29; Robert Sharp, June 18. New Albany, No. 81 —Geo. W. Light, Dec. 4; Wm. H. Caneler, Feb. 10. Tuscan, No. 8 2 - J. W. Turner, Sept. 17. Sunflower, No. 86 —Samuel P. Howard, Jan. 7. Eureka, No. 88 —Bolivar A. Holmes, May 29; Otis H. Smith, July 12. Home, No. 89 — William T. Hailey, March 7. Golden Eule, No. 90 — JjOuis Schaefer, Jan. 20; Abe Troup, sr., June 17. Mission, No. 92 — E. Robins, Feb. 15. Constellation, No. 95 — Richard L. Peyters, June 17. Benevolent, No. 98—J. C. Fenton, July 2; John W. Gore, Aug. 6; Cyrus Kilgore, Sept. 1. Wichita, No. 99 —Noble Buggies, Dec. 12. Prudence, No. 100—Joseph H. Abbott, ; George W. Brock, ; J. T. Williams, Dec. 3. Euclid, No. 101 —Elbridge B. Feiin, May 30; Nathaniel D. Fairbanks, July 5; Edward C. Hamlin; Sept. 21. Keystone, No. 1 0 2 - William H. Detre, Feb. 17. Frontier, No. 104 — William Fisher, ,Tan. 3. Fidelity, No. 106—Samuel P. Huntington, Oct. 25; Mahlon Hayes, March 27; Benjamin M. Munnon, Aug. 18. Fortitude, No. 107—Clate M. Ralstin, Jan. 2; Walker Mustain, July 15; Robert T. Wharton, July 23; Jacob C. Overly, Nov. 6; James P. Dye, Dec. 2. St. Johns, No. 113 —William S. Shetterly, Sept. 12. Altoona, No. 118—Calvin Streets, July 4. Cherokee, No. 119—L. Mawlove, Nov. 7. Halcyon, No. 120 — Charles Johnson, Jan. 24. Clifton, No. 122—Louis Isternian, May 6. Godfrey, No. 124 —John Q. Humphrey, July —. Palestine, No. 127— William H. Christler, Nov. 28. Belleville, No. 129 — W. H. Pilkenton, July 15. Carson, No. 132 — James A. Black, . Crescent, No. 133 — Andrew J. Burrell, May 17. Clay Center, No. 134 — August Larmie, March 23. Sedgwick, No. 139—Luther J. Adams, May 15; Freemont T. Morris, Dec. 20. Reno, No. 140 — Stephen A. Atwood, Jan. 4; George W. Botkin, Jan. 8; William A. Martin, Jan. 19; John R. Price, Feb. 26; J. K. Leatherman, May 1. Minneapolis, No. 143 — Gottfried D. Hoffmann, July 22. Mt. Vernon, No. 145—Joel Holt, April 27. Center, No. 147 —W. H. Dudley, April 14.

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Wellington, No. 150 —John Botkin, Jan. 10; Isaac W. King, March 13; William A. McDonald, June IS; Albin Weber, Oct. 26. Douglas.?, No. 151 — Joseph Bucher, Feb. 5; A. S. Jagurts, June 21; W. T. Carleton, Nov. 10. Lincoln, No. 154 — Moses C. Springer, March 15; A. C. Hamilton Eliod, March 8. Haven, No. 157 —M. H. Maple, April 4. Active, No. 158 — Hardin Hovey, March 14. Greenwood, No. 163 —Joel P. Felker, Dec. 12. Oxford, No. 165 —Charles G. Tilton^ Jan. 2. Larned, No. 167 — George Hollenbach, March 5. Parkerville, No. 168 - AVilliam B. Swetman, Feb. 25. Blue Rapids, No. 169 —Harlan McGrew, May 20; E. 0. Powell, July 15. Belle Plaine, No. 173 — Joseph B. Stephenson, July 4. Western Star, No. 174—David A. Smith, Nov. 14. Burr Oak, No. 1 7 8 ^ W m . E. Cayner, March 8. Mount Moriah, No. 179 — Lewis Diab, Jan. 8. Louisburg, No. 180— John McNelly, Jan. 3; C. F. Fay, May 19. Phillipsburg, No. 184—H. C. Spaulding, Jan. 25. Hamlin, No. 185 — Charles Summeru, Feb. 1. Mountain Slope, No. 1 8 6 - E d w a r d R. McCune, Dec. 23. Pittsburg, No. 187 —S.W. Johnson, Oct. 13; Frank W. Lanyon, Sept. 28. Hartford, No. 193 — Isradere Samuelson, Jan. 11; I. A. Taylor, Nov. 24. Galena, No. 194-William P. Crabtree, Nov. 17. Canton, No. 197 — Henry Baldwin, Feb. 9. Morton, No. 199 —John Case ; Thos. A. Caskey, Nov. 8. . Mulvane, No. 201—John M. Larnner, Nov. 8. Sumner, No. 203 — John C. Lambdin, Sept. 23. Eminence, No. 205 — Patrick Stewart, April 21; Chas. W.Oxelson, Nov.9. St. Bernard, No. 222 — Edward J. Glassford, Jan. 8; Baker Forman, March 23. Siloam, No. 225 — James Frederick Bull, Feb.',15; Thomas Wm! Willis, Aug. 1. Clinton, No. 233—7 Joseph Jackson, March 14. Axtell, No. 234—P. L.Wheeler, April 30; William Hayword, Aug. 6. Linwood, No. 241 — James L. Burnett, Sept. 13. Chase, No. 247 —Jno.T. Mullikin, April 23; Richard BI. Yielding, Aug. 13. Ionic, No. 254—Henry Rohr, Jan. 21; John F. Guernsey, Nov. 30. Morton, No. 258 — Dennis A. Davis, Oct. 7. Kilwinning, No. 265 — John Q. Adams, Nov. 5; George Bergin, Dec. 1. Mt. Zion, No. 266 —John A. Stephens, Aug. 10. Moline, No. 267 —John Colean, Nov. 8. Bourbon, No. 268 —Daniel M. Davis, Sept. 3. Armourdale, No. 271 — Josiah S. Hankenberry, May 24. Webb, No. 275 —Chas. 0. Castern, April 28; Wm. H. Green, . Preston, No. 283 —Lorry J. Burns, Nov. 27. Anthem, No. 284 —Nelson D. Adams, July 29; George W. Fox, Sept. 13.

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Chikaskia, No. 285— Thomas E. W. Outten, March —; Daniel P. Holt, June 14. Cyrus, No. 288—Clayton M. Teats, Nov. 10. Glasco, No. 292 —John Hillhouse, Aug. 1. Comanche, No. 295—James D. Holderby, Feb. 13. Cable, No. 299 —John H. Munger, Oct.-30; Joseph S. Morton, Dec. 5. Fargo, No. 300 —George W. Forbes, Aug. 19. Gove City, No. 302— Ambrose S. Eldred, Feb. 1. Randall, No. 304 —A. B. Owens, Aug. 19; H. L. Sutherlin, Feb. 2. Avon, No. 305 — Andrew J. Siowe, May 15; George Knake, May 7. Hancock, No. 311 — James Salmon, Oct. 16. Walton, No. 323 —Jeremiah AVilcox, Sept. 23. Horton, No. 326 —Harry Walker, Dec. 22. Hoisington, No. .331—Alexander Dennis, Sept. 14. Formosa, No. 336 —Scott Fogle, May 21. Leoti, No. 340 — John B. Weber, Jan. —; George W. Young, Oct. —. Parker, No. 341 — Samuel Hamilton, July 15. Maple City, No. 342—Louis La Sarge, Sept. 31.

1892-93

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LODGE

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KANSAS.

NAMES OF LODGES, MASTERS AND SECRETARIES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1893. No.

iVame of 1 2 3 4 5 0

Lodge.

Smithton Leavenworth... Wyandotte Kickapoo Washington ...

Location. Highland Leavenworth.. Wyandotte Lowemout Atchison Lawrence J u n c t i o n City. F o r t Scott

County.

Master.

Secretary.

J o h n F . W a r d . . . . Wesley Trevett. A l f r e d B . K e l l e r - E. \V. Osgood. J a m e s H a l l o w a y . Wm. Priestley. W. R . H e n d e r s o n D. H. Sprong. C h a r l e s H . C o p p . A. C. Trueblood. H . B . R i c h a r d s . . . Alfred W h i t m a n . J o h n D . G r i f f i n . . P. V. Trovinger. 8 Rising S u u Bourbon C h a s . E . C o r y . . . . K. W. H u l b e r t . J o s i a h M . T u r n e r J o h n Charlton. 10 K i n g S o l o m o n . L e a v e n w o r t h .. L e a v e n w o r t h . J . C . K e t c h e s o n . . D. Byington. J e w e l l City J . P o s t l e t h w a i t e . E. D. Fisher. 1-2 Emporia D a n ' l A . D r y e r . . . Wm. B. Moses. 13 C h a s . C. V i n i n g . . W. L. J o h n s o n . 14 O s k a l o o s a Jefferson A l b e r t J . B u c k . . . Wm. D. Snell. 15 G r e a t B e n d Great Bend J a m e s W . C l a r k e . E. A. Charles. Manhattan G e o . S . M u r p h y . . . W m . F . Allen. ii; Rilev 17 T o p e ' k a Topeka Shawnee C. H . P a v t o n ,. H. F a r n s w o r t h . IR D . H . M c G h e e . . . O. M. Wilber. 11) Olathe C. W i n t e r m u t e . . . C. Armsby. Circleville 20 C i r c l e v i l l e W. P. Anderson. A.R. Oursler 21 V a l l e y F a l l s . . . V a l l e y F a l l s . . . J e f f e r s o n J. Beland. E. E . H e a t h 29 O l i v e t D . H . M i t c h e l l . . . Asher Smith. Baldwin City.. Douglas 23 P a l m y r a T . J . K e o h a n e . . . . Clark Reynolds. 24 * ' s a g e V a l l e y . . O s a w a t o m i e . . . D e w i t t H . H a y e s . D. C. Harker. High Prairie... L e a v e n w o r t h . Z i n a A. M a s o n . . . Wm. Meredith. Longtou 26 Elk C h a s . J o h n s o n . . . W. C. Boone. Ije R o y Coffey G e o . W. R i n g l e . . . T. F. Emerson. 27 N e o s h o ?8 Mapleton Bourbon E d w a r d P . H i g b y Edgar C.Wilson. 9f) Pacific Humboldt Allen R. R . C o c h r a n . . . P. W . F r e v e r t . 30 T o w a n d a Butler W ' i l l i a m S n y d e r . J u l i u s Straw. 31 Doniphan E d w i n F . M o o r e . C. B. R o u n d y . Doniphan 32 A u b u r n F . W'. H a r r i s o n . . H. H. Bulkley. S3 M o u n d C i t y . . . . M o u n d C i t y . . . . W m . T . D e w e y . . . F. C. Bacon. 34 H a v e n s v i l l e . . . H a v e n s v i l l e . . . P o t t a w a t o m i e . . W m . C. C o a t e s . . . T h o m a s McKee. 35 H i a w a t h a H e u r v E . P e n n v . J a m e s C. Kelsey. 36 C o u n c i l G r o v e . C o u n c i l G r o v e . M o r r i s C.L. k e l l v ' . . Hugh Stewart. 3- Paola J . B . Hodson. Miami D. J . M i n i c l i 3S l o l a lola Allen R. W. Duffy. T. M. Bartels S e n e c a 30 P . F i r s t e n b e r g e r . J. G. Schofleld. 40 D e S o t o DeSoto B u r r S . T a y l o r . . . Wm. M. Marcks. C. E. Smith. 41 B l o o m i ' g G r ' v e T r a d i n g P o s t . . . J a m e s Ru.«h 4'> H o l t o n Holton Jackson C. B . H a m b l e . . . . C. A. Walker. 43 J a m e s F . R o d d v . E. J. Arnold. Garnett Anderson D . M . C r a i g . . . . * . . W.O. K n i g h t . 44 45 L e a v e n w o r t h .. J a m e s F e v n r l y . . . F. M. Seward. 46 Halstead Harvey J. F. Reniclf. R.M.Todd 47 A m b r o u s G. D y e .John E. P a r r e l . Effingham... . Atchison A. M. E l l s w o r t h . W. M. Walker. 48 M a c k e y Sam'l H. Keech. 49 N i n e M i l e . , . . L a n s i n g L e a v e n w o r t h ... E . B . M e r i t t 50 A . D . H o l l i s t e r . . . S. A. J o h n s o n . Silver L a k e 51 W m . F . E l l i s o n . . F r a n k BrookF. Topeka Elliot G.Olson. 52 P o t t a w a t o m i e . . S t . M a r v s Pottawatomie.. David Taylor J a m e s H . L y n n . . D. W. Stowell. Nemaha 53 Shawnee John.«on C . H . H o l l e n b a c k B.F. Hollenback. 54 S h a w n e e Trov G e o r g e T . W o o d . J a m e s Keville. Trov Spring H i l l . . . . Johnson W m . H . R u t t e r . . . H. P. Smith. 56 J. S. Claiborne. Henry Saar 57 C o v v i l l e 58 W i n f i e l d Winfield G e o . M . C o p l i n . . . Ben. F. Sadil. 59 S a l t v i l l e Barnard F r e d e r i c k H a i n . . C. Girdlestone. 60 Salina C h a s . T . H i l t o n . . F r a n k R. Spier. 61 La Cvgne J o h n 0 . R o g e r s . . J o h n P. Kenea. Clark H. Eastou. J . W . G i l h a m . . . . Geo. S. Liggett. Oswego 63 M i c h a e l B a u e r . . . J o h n A. Gordon. Wathena 64 J o h n H . C o l e m a n L. Rhoades. Gardner 65 G e o . M. D i x o n . . . Charles H. Bell. Burlington 66 B u r l i n g t o n Frankfort Marshall D . A . B r o d b e c k . . J. M. Watson. 67 F r a n k f o r t L e a v e n w o r t h . . . L e a v e n w o r t h .. H e n r y S c h i n d l e r R. Beiga. 68 Hanover W a s h i u g t o n . . . A . J . W h i t m o r e . . . . Rudolph Wald. 69 S t a r J o h n Patterson. J . C . Blood 70 C a r h o n d a l e . . . . C a r b o n d a l e . . . . O s a g e

Doniphan Leavenworth.. Wyandotte Leavenworth . Atchison

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February,

N A M E S OP O F F I C E R S AND LODGESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Continued.

No. Name of Lodge. 71 B a x t e r T/. H u r o n 73 C h e l o p a 74 M s ' s t i c T i e 75 W a m e g o 7(i E r i e Delta 78,White Cloud... 79|Corinthiau ....

Location.

County.

Baxter Sprinps. Cherokee Chetopa

W:.

E d w a r d D . Corse. Wiley J o n e s E.S.Smith L. S. H a l l W. K. J o h n s o n . . J. H . F o r s e m a n . . Frank Holmes... ... C.H.Wakefield.. Jas. T. P r i n g l e . . . J. L . C o c h r a n J o h n L. Tolpfer. J o h n W. Dice

Labette Butler Pottawatomie. Neosho

Erie Medicine Lo'ge White Cloud... Doniphan. Burlingame. .. C o t ' n w o ' d F ' l l s Chase 81 N e w A l b a n y . . . . N e w A l b a n y . . . Neosho Falls .. Woodson 82 T u s c a n 83'Doric 84 J e f f e r s o n Winchester 85 S u t t o n Waterville . . . . 80 S u n f l o w e r Sedgwick 87 RS M) H o m e Nemaha 1)0 G o l d e n R u l e . . . N o r t h T o p e k a . . S h a w n e e 91 J l a r y s v i l l e Marvsville . . . . !)2 Osage Mission.. N e o s h o 'IS '14 95 C o n s t e l l a t i o n . . . F r e d o n i a 911 White Church.. W'yandotte Butler 97 P a t m o s El D o r a d o 98 B e n e v o l e n t . . . . A b i l e n e Dickinson... . Wichita rt'ichita Sedgwick <)!! 1(K) P r u d e n c e Columbus Chernkee ini E u c l i d O.-iige 1(U K e v s t o u u Cofleyvillo . . . . M o n t g o m e r y .. 103 Washington,.. Washington... 104 F r o n t i e r 105 S o l o m o n City... F i d e l i t v E ureka Greenwood ion 107 F o r t i t u d e I n d e p e n d e n c e . Montgomerv .. 108 Garland Bourbon 109 A m e r i c u s Americus Lyon 110 A d e l p h i Winfield Cowley 111 H e s p e r i a n Shawnee 11? B l u e V a l l e y . . . . Marshall Concordia Cloud 113 St. J o h n s 114 A d v a n c e Florence Marion Uniontown ... Bourbon 115 Muscotah Atchison 116 M u s c o t a h 117 P a r s o n s Parsons Labette 11.H

119 T20 V21 122 123 124 125

Halcyon Woodson

Cherokee I'eabody Toronto

Crawford

l''S

i:w 136 1.37

Secretary. J a m e s T. R y a n . A n d r e w A . Case. W. A . S h a n n o n . H. E. Porter. V a r o C. F i n c h . H H. Nixon. C. H . D o d d . Clinton E.Wood. S.C. Smith. Robert Mooney. J o h n 0 . Gales.

W m . A . C l a r k . . . . K. C. Y o u n g . H. H u m f r e v i l l c . A u g u s t F r a h m . Giles Davis Ed. J. Sullivan. Horace L a Bar. T h o s . J . B l a k e y . . W m . C. B l a k e r . A. G. S a n b o r n . . . B r i c e J . K i n g . W. B e r g u n d t h a l . J . I . H i l l . Fred. Powell George T h o m a s . E. H . C r a w f o r d . . T. M . B a x t e r . J. R . C a r p e n t e r . . L . B . W r i g h t . Adolph B a u m a n . B.W. Hand. J.S. H u b b e l l . . . . H. M. Keesling. R. E . S h e r m a n . . J o h n C. G r i n t e r . J o h n T. E v a n s .. W m . H. Avery. F. E . D e w e v J. L. Worlev. L. G. W h i t t i e r . . . G e o . M . W h i t n o v . D. P . H i ' s e l t i n e . . G e o . A . M o r r i s o n . A . M. S a n d e r s o n . T h c o . . l . G a r l i c . J o h n A. W o o d . T, B . F r e d e n d a l l . J a s . A. H o p k i n s . B. H . K i c h a r d s o n . E d g a r M. C l a r k . . J . I . Million J o h n A. S i m s Fred.E. Ballien. H. H . M i l l e r Wm.W.Dedrick. S. E . P i g m a n . . . D a v i d C. B a t t e y . G e o . P. E v e s J o h n Kelley P. F . L a w r e n c e . . H o w a r d C. D o d d . C h a s . A. H o w e . . Caleb H . K e a m e s . Orville Roberts..

S. H . iNlaunder. H. B. Aldrich. F r a n k C. L a m b . S a m u e l M . Nees. E. E. Anderson. C.W. A.Lechler. W m . H. HoUister. C. H i g g i n b o t b a m R o b e r t L. M o o r e . M. v . B . S h e a f o r . M. M . G i n e t t e . C. S. S t e e l . Geo. P e a b o d y . T. C u n n i n g h a m . Benj.W. Ladd. C. H . M e r r i a m . George H . Otte. Chas. H. Starrett. D . C. T y l e r . W . C. G e n t r e y . R. E w i n g . R. H . H e w i t t . H e n r y Weltv. F r a n k A. P r a t h e r Walter H. Becker Benj.T. Bullen. J o h n B . Schaffer.

Clay J f o n t g o m e r y . . I l e n r v A. B u n d y . Bourbon E. H . N o r t o n Mitchell L. F . H o b a n Elk C. W . R a m b o . . . . Johnson C. M . D i c k s o n . . . James E.Elliot.. Chauucey Perry. Belleville Belleville Republic Polar Star Netawaka Jackson Jos. D. S t a n l e y . . . C. M o n t g o m e r y . . M o n t g o m e r y . . J o b W. L o v e Elk City J. P. Swatzell. Carson A r k a n s a s City.. C o w l e y Thos.B.Oldrovd. J a m e s Benedict. Clay C e n t e r Clay Alfred H e l d Johnson L. W . B r e y f o g l e . . H e n r v D. G i l l e t t . Chautauqua... M.E.Richardson. M o n t g o m e r y . . A n s o n C. P o s t . . . J a m e s G. P e n i x . Cherryvale. ... Cherrvvale

Godfrey Cawker City... Cawker Citv... l-'fi Elk Falls Edgerton 197 P a l e s t i n e

129 13C 131 132 133

Master.

138 139 S e d g w i c k 141 S i g n a l

Sedgwick Hutchinson.... Osage Osage City

C h a s . E . G r e e n . . . P e t e r s o n Roff. F r a n k S t . J o h n . . W m . M. I n g h a m . C a l v i n S. J o n e s . . B e n M. L a u e r .

1892-93.

GRAND LODGE OF

263

KANSAS.

"NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES — Continued. No. Same of 142 I'l-i 144 14") 146 147 148 149 150 151 15''

Lodge.

Location.

Minneapolis . Minneapolis . . Yates Center... Gilead

County.

Mitchell

Marion Wa-Keenev.... Wa-Keeney — Trego Thayer Wellington Wellington Cotfev

InS 1.54 Lincoln

Lincoln Center

Elk

156 157 South Haven.. 1.58 15t) Robinson 160 Saqni Osborne 161 Wabaunsee 162 163 G r e e n w o o d . . . . Greenwood 164

165

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Secretary.

Benj. 0 . H a g e n . . J.W.Patterson. Frank H . C l a r k . . Wm.H. Slavens.. J o h n W.Depew. Geo. W. Port Harry O'Donnell R. F . Malaby. i'aul F. Jones Wm. H. Dann. Schuyler Opp S. W. Brewster... Loren A. Stall. L. U.McKenzie.. Chas. E.Flandro. Wm. N. Harris.... G. Nagle. T. B. J e n n i n g s . . . . Wm. A.Preston.'. H H. Gilpin . . J o h n D-Maurer.. M. K. Littleton. E . J R i c h m o n d . . B. M. LeGrand. N. S. Winterrowd C, P. Cochran. J. H. Williams.... C.W.Baldwin.... E. B. Garrigues. Wm.A.Doolittle.. T. B. Morgan Samuel Lint. Geo. W. D o n a r t . . Chas. M. Jones.

Irvin J. Maggard Riley Randolph Chas. W. P e t e r . . . L. W. Hudson. Farmers Alex. A. Sharp... Chas. W. Depue. Larned \Vfn. H. Alford. J o h n Moser P a r k e r v i l l e . . . . Parkerville — E. R. Cheney. Blue R a p i d s . . . Blue R a p i d s . . . Marshall A. E. Winter E. B. Clark. Washington ... R. L. Foster Sterling R. M. Woonacott. Sterling 172 McPhers(>n .. .. Mcpherson McPherson C . H . H u b b e l l . . . . Wm. J. Keyte. Belle I'Uiine... Belle Plaiuc.... J. W. Brandon.. ..1 J. S. (Jhandler. 174 Western Star.. Smith Center.. Smith Chas. E. Monell.. JHerbert R. Hull. 17.5 Kirwin Cloud 176 Prairie Queen. 177 Russell J o h n F. Woelk... Wm. Richards. Russell Frank F . B u r k e . . 178 Burr Oak . .. F r a n k N. C o l e . . . Fred I. Boies. 179 Mt. Moriall Louisburg .lohn W. Sankey. r . M . T u m b l e s o n . 180 Louisburg C. F . G o o d m a n . . 181 J o h n A.WV-lch... Harlan Emerson. 182 Bnrrton 183 Gavlord Gavlord E. F . Karns. 184 Phillipsburg... Phillipsburg... Phillips F r a n k Strain 185 F.J.Smith. Hamlin 186 Decatur Homer D.Colvin. Ed. Patohin 187 Mount'n Slope. Pittsburg Crawford Jas. L. Shell. A. K. Lanyon 1S8 Henry Rolfs. Pottawatomie . Wm.Moll 189 Rooks J. S. O'Donnell.. 0. H. Gentry. 190 Newahcuba Tonganoxie . . . Leavenworth . Chas. F . Greever. W a l n u t Valley: Ness C i t y . . . J o h n N. Venard. Jas. C. Hopper. D . J . C a l v e r t , .. Lyons Hartford . . Geo.B. Channell.. 191 G. H.Bou.ahton.. Chas. L. Sawyer. Ellis Havs Citv. Curtis-M. Wann.. Greenwood Levi J. C u n k l e . . W. 0 . Wavmire. 196 .Madison J; M. Silverthorn. 197 L. H. Merrill McPherson 19S Blue Hill Robt.T. F o u l e r . . 199 Al. E.Williams.. J. Bridegroom. Anthony Glides. P o o l e . . . Lew Sargent. 200 J. N. Hosteller. A. A. Rucker 201 Alex.R. Cormack 203 Albert R. Quick.. Isaac N. Cooper. Caldwell . . . 204 J o h n G. P o o l e . . . W. ]\r. Diamond. 205 Eminence Jacob W.Taylor.. Benj.F. Cox. Eskridge Wabaunsee 206 Hurper Wm.Rosegrant.. ''07 Occidental — W. F. Soper Joseph Kannack. ''OS Friendship T. J. Rollman. 209 Brookville . .. Brookville — ^^. s. Amos •'10 Fulton Alpha W. Felter. A. F . DaJrymple. C.W. Singleton. Anderson 211 Greeley Greeley Henrv Boucher... E d I ' . Ewlng. 212 Olivp B r u n c h . . Anderson A.M.Davis 166 167 168 169 170

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Twin G r o v e Sincerity Walnut City... Saratoga Ellinwood . . . . Lnndraark Corner S t o n e . . Perfect Square. Lebanon St. Bernard —

Location.

County.

Severv

Greenwood .Mitchell Walnut (/ity... Rush Pratt

Mound Valley.. Labette Little River... Rice

If.-. Master.

Secretary.

N.S. McDonald.. F. J.Benest. A : D R a t h b u r n . Chas. C. Chapel. P. C. Dixon Wm. J. Hayes. Fred Steckel.. Chas. Grant. John C. Leslie... L. F. Sti-other. J.D.Lewis C. A. Walker. Thos. H.Martin... L. R.White Chas. S. Morey. S. J . C r u m b i n e . . . Henry M.Cotton. Frank Bitls Thomas Binns. H. F. Morris Millard V.Harris. F J. M u Iter G. Ellinger. G. L. JlcBride... Wm. Tangman. O.B.Thornburg. Wm.H.Hughson. James M. Goff... Neil McNeill. I. G. Conkling.... George J. Bush. Henry W. Sharp. Chas. 0 . Guinn. Win, P. Mudgett. Chas. W. Jones. C. U. Brooks S. L. Wilson. Wm. Straver C. W. Brackett... H. C. Stevens W. C. Spencer. A. A. J. C. Roese.. Henrv M. Ford. Michael Poet Geo. A. Hinkle. Seth Nation Wm. A.lles. F.M.Wilson K. C. Green. Athenan Harris. D. C. Harbaugh. P.M. Gilchrist.... J o h n A. Dixon. A.E.Johnston....

Scandia Republic Dodge City Butler 224 Williamsburg.. Franklin 225 Siloam Topeka Washington.... 227 .Tames town — Jamestown Cloud 228 Jewell Ezbon 229 Walnut City... 230 Ninnescah Kingman 231 Magnolia Harvey 232 Greenleaf Washington... 233 Clinton Cowlev 234 Axtell Leonardville ... Riley 235 Garfield 236 Merideu Merideu 237 Temple <>awl'ord McCune 238 Mount Hope... Mount Hope... 239 Neosho . 240 Soldier Jackson .... 241 Leavenworth.. 242 Miltonvale Cloud Miltonvale 243 Ark Valley Center... Coffov 244 Waverly Allen 245 W.J. R u m b l e . . . R. M. Hodges Garden City.... Finney I.L. Diesem W. B. Jackson. 246 Chase Rice N.M.Smith Wm. R. Fisher. 247 Elk G.W.Stanwood.. 248 Mitchell John S. Langley. Lewis P. W'ilson. 249 Jackson Charles S h e d d . . . J . E . Hoagland. 250 Whiting 251 Galva McPherson E d E . W y m a n . . . . Jas. S. Russell. 252 Stafford Stafforri J . E . Wilev G. W. Fort. 253 Andale Walters. Pratt... T . H . Cornwall. 254 Ionic Staflord Sr. J o h n PaulR.Nagle Ed Weilepp. 255 Sumner P. V.C.Poole R. D. Rhodes. McLouth Jetferson S. L. Dark. C.M.Rankin 256 Jesse C. Stanley. 257 Westmoreland. Westmoreland. Pottawatomie. Geo. R.Smith Sedgwick , Vv.T.Boughton... Jas. A. Firtler. 258 259 A. J. Brunswig... Joseph Haer. L. S. McElwH'.n. 260 Medicine Val'y Barber F.L.Gordon 261 Mulberry Gr've G.McVeigh, j r . . . Wm. S. Auslon. Harper C. E. Voorhees... Barber L. M.Presnall.... Wm. L. Peck. 263 Phillips Hugh A. Koontz 264 Pratt Chas. H. Apt K i l w i n n i n g ... Jefferson W.L. H u m m e l l . . Jas. A.Engle. 266 Mount Z l o n . . . Nortonville W. H Smithers.. 267 Elk Moline Jas. S. Cummings Joseph Cooke. Bourbon 268 Lucius T. F r a n k . H. T. Bentlev. Conway Spr'gs. 269 Osage F. E.Bodlev J. R. Copple." Quenemo 270 W. A. Snook H. M. Savage. 271 A r m o u r d a i e . . . Armourdaie... W^yandotte Wyandotte N. J. Saunders... Kansas City... 272 Sedgwick S.A.Maxwell.... J o h n T. Craig. 273 CheroKee James D e n n i s . . . Robert Hogg. 274 Black Diam'ud Weir City D. B. Stutsman.. Wm. R. Scott. 275 Webb Meade Center. Meade McPherson John A. Hill J. D. Kaufman. 276 Windom 223

New Kiowa Barber Dlghton Whitewater — Butler 280 Graham 281 Mlllbrook ...... Hill City Hodgeman 28'' Alpha Cimarron Ford ?83 278

Barney

T. P. Wilson James F. Lee. Frank W. King... H.C. Thompson.. E. T . E a t o n . James Gordon... B. P. Williamson. James W.W'inn.. Wm. A. Hopper.. T. H. Reeve.

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N A M E S OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continued. No. Name of Lndpe. 284 285 286 28" Oak 288 289 Emerald 290 291 292 Glasco 293 294 Glen Elder . . . . 295 Comanche — 296 Highland 297 298 299 Cable 300 302 Gove City 303 Richfield. 304 Randall 305 306 St. Thomas. .. 307 Kansas 308 309 Syracuse 310 Naphtali 311 Hancocli 312 313 Bluff City, 314 Hebron 315 Lincolnville .. 316 Coolidge 317 Norcatur 318 Wallace 319 Norwich 320 Vermillion. . . . 322 323 Walton 324 Buclilin 326 Horton 327 Hoyt 328 Gypsum City.. 329 Arcadia 330 La Crosse 331 Hoisington 332 Rob Morris 33.5 Rosedale OaliHill Allen 336 Formosa 337 338 339 340 341 Parker 342 Maple City 343 344 345 Edna 346 Mound Ridge..

U.D. U,D

Narka Olive

Location.

County.

W:. Mnsier.

John W. Boling.. W E Robbins. J.W.Rutherford. J. E. Deatherage.

Scott Sumner..., Blue M o u n d . . . Smith Lebanon Hope Kearney Lakin Bunker H i l l . . . Glasco Greensburg.... Glen Elder Cold water Green Ellis Wilson Arlington Liberal Gove City Richfield Randall Westphalia... Herington. Alden Syracuse Almena Ft. Leaven'th.. Santa Fe Bluff City . .. Gridley Lincolnville .. Coolidge Wallace Norwich Vermillion Argentine Walton

Russell Cloud Mitchell Comanche Wlay Ellis Ellsworth

Secretary.

J o h n W. Hooten. Martin P e a s e . . . . Philip Koch. D. P. Wright Francis L.Pierce. G. M.Brown R. F. Burke. J o h n W. Shaffer.. Eugene 0 . Humes. W. A. Hillhouse.. M. L. Craft. Alex. Douglas.... — Jos. M. Lobaugh. J. A. P e n n i n g t o n . A. J. Wilson C. H . M c A r t h u r . S. M. A l d r i c h . . . . R. T. Bogne. J o h n L a t s h a w . . . G. W. Eichter. L. L. W h i t m a n . . Geo. C. Brown.... L. J. White. Juo.W. Hopkins. Dell A.Borah.

Seward Gove Jewell Anderson Thomas Dickinson......

Leavenworth . Haskell Harper Coffey Marion Hamilton Norton Wallace Kingman Marshall Sherman Wvandotte Harvey Montgomery ..

Jackson Hoyt Gypsum City.. Crawford Arcadia Rush H o i s i n g t o n . . . . Barton Preston Pratt Wvandotte Rosedale Oak Hill Clay Allen Jewell Formosa Pottawatomie.. Anderson Franklin Wichita Linn Parlier Cowley Maple City Ellsworth Holy rood Riley Riley Edna Labette Mound Ridge... McPherson Spivey Kingman Sheridan Republic Elgin Chautauqua... Scammon Cherokee Marshall Oketo Greeley Horace

J. L. Trussell.... D. D. Bramwell. Jerry Orton Alburtus K n a p p . R. M.McGonigal. J. W. McDougal. James Anderson. Wm. E. Watkins. F W Sandt. Solon Gray W.P. Humphrey. P. E. Herndon. Joseph R. Dole!. J . J . F i t z G e r a l d . . •p. F. Hoffman. J. L. K e n n a r d . . . J o h n J. Miller. C. E. Jlvers J o h n W: Arnold. Wm.T.Wise^nan. J. B. Chandler. Norton A. Pope... A. 0. Gilbert. August Kumpf.. J. R. Beattv. A. P. Coppedge.. C. F. Keller, jr. Nathan Proudfit. M. T. Griggs. Wm. Lindsay I. W. Hendry. Geo. W. K e l l y . . . B. F. Johnson, sr. H . E . D o n Carlos. E. F. Murphy. John R. Wolf.... Chas. E. Bowman. J o h n H. Pracht.. Jacob A. Gradle. Chas. M. Cross... Chas. S. Culver.. C. E. Argabright. C. McManigal— Leslie Baskins. W. E. Rippetoe.. Eli H. Hall. Jos. E. Sawtell... J . W . W a l l a c e . . . . J o h n W. Capps. J.W.McCormick. D. M. Rothweiler. Joseph Degen... T. M. Moore. Emory J. Bixby.. C L Fletcher. D. E. Jones J o h n B. Mackay. A.L.Clark Wm. H. P a t t o n . . Jno. W. Johnson. T. H. Sheuden. O . J . G o o d m a n . . . J. J. Burnidge. C. E. Durall David L. Ray. W. H. Campbell. L. C. Crittenden. W. J. Chubbuck.. Albert H. Chase. J.H.Stough John P. Klotz. J W.Searle J . H . Gilliland. W. H. McDonald. J. M. Rearick. B. F. Morgan Henry Holland.. Wm. H. Gilbert. T.C.J.Cole D. C. Baer. Chas.B. H a r d y . . Wm. J.Crosby. Joshua S.Turner. W. F. Schultheis. A. Steinblock... J.P. Mouriquand. J. H. Hartley. E. R. Pattyson.... David Mackie, jr. C. S. Chapman... Joseph VV.Warner. Tnos. C. Carroll... Cassius G. H u r d .

'•'Deceased.

tRemoved from this Jurisdiction.

Grand Secretary.

18(12 180:! 181)4 1805 1800 1807 1808 180!) 1870 1871 1872 1873 1874 1875 1870 1877 1878 187i) 18S0 1881 1882 1883 1884 1886 1886 1887 1888 1889 1890 1891 1892 1893

•^'Jacob Saqui t G . H . Fairehild "J. S. Redfiold C.K Holliday C. K. Holliday C.K. Holliday C.K. Holliday C.K. Holliday fE. A.Smith f E.A.Smith •C. C. Kellum

*J.W.Sraith

Grand Treasurer.

'SMatt R. Walker "C. T. Harrison. '•''Beverlin Beck "D.Vanderslice tWillianiMcMnth '•Christian Beck •... I.N. Roberts "Christian Beck '•'C. A. Hornsby •^'Christian Beck '^'C. A. Hornsby "Charles Muudce. fJ. W.H.Watson "Christian Beck fA.Oriffln E. T. Carr. "Christian Beck W. F. Johnson fM. S. Adams. .. fJ.F.Bliss W. F. Johnson '"Christian Beck E. T. Carr. "O.W. McAIlaster "John A.Chase *Jncol3 Saqui E. T. Carr. ''O.W. MoAUaster "Christian Beck '-John A.Chase tM. S.Adams "Christian Beck '•'J. C. Richmond E. T. Carr. "E. D. Hillyer "K.D. Hillyer "Christian Beck John H. Brown t e c . Kellum Cr. W. Hogeboom '^Christian Beck John 11. Brown G. W, Hogeboom.. "Christian Beck 15. T. Carr. tJ. D. Rush John H. Brown G.W. Hogeboom "Christian Beck E. T. Carr. • J . L . I'hilbrick tJ. L. Philbrick "Ch ristian Beck John M. Price G. W. Hogeboom fJ. W.Peck fJacob D. Rush John H.Brown. '^'Isaao B. Sharp fJ. W. Peck •^'Isaac B. Sharp fJ. W. Peck "Christian Beck John Guthrie fJ. W. Peck "Christian Beck »B. J . F . Hanna fW. H. Smnllwood '•'Christiau Beck John H. Brown. tJaeob D. Rush fDavid Brockway Robert E. Torrington. "Christian Beck John H. Brown. John Guthrie i'E.D.IIillver -'lohn A. Anderson J. D. McCleverty John H. Brown. '•'Christian Beok «E. D. Hillyer D. Byington J. D. McCleverty "A. D. McConaughy... "Christian Beck J. D. McClevertv -'William (Jowgill "A, D. McConaughy... M.M. Miller ' . . . . "Christian Beck J. D. McClevertv '•'William Cowgill '•'Christian Beck ''A. D. McConaughy.,. M.M. Miller *William Cowgil'l '»A. D. McConaughy... George S. Green John H. Brown. "Christian Beck "William Cowgill George S. Green "Christian Beck George S. Green A.H.Ellis James M. Keek '"Christian Beck A. H. Ellis M.M.Miller Silas E.Sheldon "Christian Beck M.M.Miller S.E.Sheldon Henry C. Cook fWatson M. Lamb "Christian Beck Silas E. Sheldon Henry C. Cook fWatson M. Lamb . . . George 0. Kenyon "Christian Beck John II. Brown. Henry C.Cook fWatson M.Lamb,, George C. Kenyon John H. Brown. J.C. Postlethwaite... "Christian Beck fWataon M. Lamb, George C. Kenyon John H. Brown. J. C. Postlethwaite... A. M. Callaham "Christiau Beck George C. Kenyon John H. Brown. J. C. Postlethwaite.... David B. Fuller "Christian Beck John H. Brown. J. C. Postlethwaite... David B. Fuller Wm, D. Thompson... 'SChristiau Beck John H. Brown. A. M. Callaham David B. Fuller '^Christian Bock Wm. D.Thompson... George W. Clark David B. Fuller Wm. D. Thompson... James H. McCall Robert E. Torri ngton. John H. Brown. Wm. D. Thompson... George W. Clark Chiles C. Coleman.... Robert E. Torrington. John H. Brown.

1850 *R. K. Rees 1857 *R. R. Kees 1858 *K. R. Rees 1809 -'K. R. Rees 1860 tG. H. Fairehild

Deputy Grand Master. Grand Smior U'ar.lcii. Grand Junior Warden.

M:. W:. Gran 1 Madcr.

Date.

ELECTIVE GRAND OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS FROM ITS ORGANIZATION TO THE PRESENT TIME.

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GRAND REPRESENTATIVES OF T H E GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS N E A R O T H E R G R A N D LODGES, A P P O I N T E D .

Little Rock. Arkansas W, -. JAMES A . H E N R Y Nancimo. Britisii Columbia W, -. ALEXANDER M A Y E R Hamilton. Canada R.-. W -. W . G. RiED Greenwich. Connecticut M.'.W, -. L U K E A. LOCKWOOD Seaford. Delaware M.-.W, '. H E N R Y E . PORTER W a s h i n g t o n City. District of Columbia....M.-.W, -. NOBLE D . EARNER Monticello. Florida M.-.W, -. SAMUEL PARCO La Grange. Georgia W -. H E N R Y B A N K S , J R Illinois W, -. GEORGE M . M O U L T O N . . . C h i c a g o . Muskogee. I n d i a n Territory M.'.W -. PATRICK J . B Y R N E Louisiana R.'. W,-. J O H N G . McWiLLiAMS..Shreveport. Lewiston. Maine R.-. W -. A R C H I E L . TALBOT R a p i d City. Manitoba M.-.W, -. JAMES A. ORAS Baltimore. Maryland W -. J O H N A. L Y N C H Michigan M.-.W -. J A M E S H . FARNAM.^ Essopolis. Minnesota R.-.W -. CALVIN L . BROWN Morris. Natchez. Mississipjii M.-.W -. E . GEORGE D E L A P Missouri W -. WILLIAM F . K U H N K a n s a s City. Nebraska W. -. J O H N H . BRUNER Omaha. Exeter. New H a m p s h i r e M.'.W -. J O H N J . B E L L New Jersey W ' . CHARLES RUSS Elizabethtown. New Y o r k W '. L E W I S H . RAYMOND New Y o r k City. North Carolina...: M.-.AV '. E. P . MARTIN Wilmington. Hillsboro. N o r t h Dakota M.-.W '. J O H N F . SELBYSabina. Ohio AV -. S. B . LiGHTNER Meadville. Pennsylvania M.-.W -. SAMUEL B . D I C K P r i n c e E d w a r d Island.. W -. NATHANIEL McLAREN...Charlottetown. Quebec. Quebec W -. CORNELIUS J U D G E South Carolina W, -. W . F . STRONG C e n t r a l City. South Dakota W, -. ROBERT GRAHAM Utah Territory !.R.-.W, '. ALONZO B. RiCHARDSON-.Park City. Vermont W . . H E N R Y H . Ross Burlington. Virginia W . . W M . L . LOWENSTEIN Richmond. West V i r g i n i a W . '. J O H N M . COLLINS Charleston. Wisconsin M.-.W, -. H E N R Y L . PALMER Milwaukee. Wyoming W. . J A M E S I . P A T T E N Lander.

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Arkansas Arizona British Columbia Canada Connecticut Delaware Dist. of Columbia Florida Georgia Illinois Indian Territory Louisiana Maine Manitoba Maryland Michigan Missouri Minnesota Nebraska New Hampshire New J e r s e y N e w South Wales New York N o r t h Carolina North Dakota Ohio Quebec South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Utah Vermont Virginia West Virginia Wj'Oming * Deceased.

M . . W . •. G E O R G E 0 . K E N Y O S W . '. R. McCoRMicK R.-.W. •. W I L L I A M D . THOJIPSON M:.\\: . J O S E P H D . M C C L E V E R T Y M . . W . . O. A. BASSETT W. '. H E N T O N GORDON M.-.W. . G E O R G E S . G R E E N W. . A L F R E D W H I T M A N W . -. J O H N H . A L E Y M.-.W. '. M A T T H E W M . M I L L E R M.'.W. . J O H N G U T H R I E W. •. JACOB D E W I T T M.-.W. '. D A V I D B . F U L L E R W. -. .ABIJAH W E L L S W. -. R. UNDERWOOD W. '. F R A N K DRUMMOND W . . W I L L I A M H . NELSON W . . J O H N H . SPENCER M.-.W. . E D W I N D . H I L L Y ' E R * W . . J A M E S G . SAMPLE W . '. J O S E P H P . A L L E N W . . CHARLES H . LAWRENCE W . -. E . T. CARR W . . L. L. TERWILLIGER W. .DAVID D . HOAG M.-.W. -. SILAS E . SHELDON W . -. G E O R G E M. D I X O N :.R.-.W. -. G E O R G E W . C L A R K W . '. W I L L I A M M . S H A V E R W . -. BESTOR G . BROWN W , -. J O H N L . J O N E S W . . T H E O . P . RODGERS W . -. W I L L I A M E . R O W E W. . J . N . WILKINSON W . -. J O H N D . M C B R I A N

Abilene.

Abilene. Minneapolis.

F o r t Scott. Lawrence. K a n s a s City. Manhattan. Lawrence. Wichita.

Clay C e n t e r . Topeka. Salina. Eureka. Seneca.

Hutchinson. Topeka.

Smith Center. Independence.

Valley Falls. Atchison. Wichita. Hiawatha.

Leavenworth. Lansing. Minneapolis. Topeka. Burlington. Lyons. Wichita. Topeka. LeRoy. Topeka. Kirwiu.

Kmporia. Sedan.

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LIST OF G R A N D L O D G E S I N C O R R E S P O N D E N C E W I T H T H E G R A N D L O D G E O F K A N S A S ; ALSO T H E N A M E S A N D A D DRESS O F G R A N D S E C R E T A R I E S .

Alabama

MYLES J. GRBEN*

Arkansas

F A Y HEMPSTEAD

Montgomery.

Little Rock.

Arizona

JOHN M.ORMSBY

Tucson.

British C o l u m b i a

W . T. QUINLAN..

Victoria.

California

GEORGE JOHNSON

San F r a n c i s c o .

Canada Colorado

J . J. MASON E D . C. PARMBLEE.

Hamilton. Denver.

Connecticut

JOSEPH K . WHEELER

Hartford.

Delaware District of Columbia

W M . S . HAYES''" W M . R . SINGLETON

Wilmington. Washington.

Florida Georgia

D E W I T T C . DAWKINS ANDREW M . W O L I H I N

Jacksonville. Macon.

Illinois Iowa

L. L. M O N N THEO. S . PARVIN

Freeport. Cedar R a p i d s .

Indiana

WILLIAM H.SMYTHE

Indianapolis.

I n d i a n Territory Idaho Kansas Kentucky

J . S . MURROW JAMES H . WICKERSHAM J O H N H . BROWN H . B. GRANT

A-To-Ka. Boise City. Kansas City. Louisville.

Louisiana Maine

RICHARD LAMBERT STEPHEN BERRY

New O r l e a n s . Portland.

Manitoba

W M . G . SCOTT

Winnepeg.

Massachusetts Maryland Michigan Minnesota Missouri

SERENO D . NICKERSON JACOB H . MEDIERY JEFFERSON S . CONOVER THOMAS MONTGOMERY JOHN D . VINCIL

Boston. Baltimore. Watertown. St. Paul. St. L o u i s .

Mississippi

J . L. POWER

Jackson.

Montana

CORNELIUS H E D G E S . . . .

Helena.

Nebraska

W M . R . BOWEN

Omaha.

Nevada New Brunswick New H a m p s h i r e New Jersey

CHAUNCY N . NOTEWARE E D W I N J. WETMORE GEORGE P . CLEAVES THOMAS H . R . REDWAY

Carson. St. J o h n . Concord. Trenton.

New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota

A. A. K E E N E. M. L. EHLERS D. W . BAINÂ® FRANK J. THOMPSON

Albuquerque. New York City. Raleigh. Fargo.

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Nova Scotia Ohio ; Oregon

W I L L I A M Ross J . H . BROMWELL S. F . CHADWICK

Halifax. Cincinnati. Salem.

Pennsylvania

MICHAEL NESBIT

Philadelphia.

P r i n c e E d w a r d Island

B. W . H I G G S

Charlottetown.

Quebec

J O H N H ISAACSON

Montreal.

Rhode Island S o u t h Carolina South Dakota

E D W I N BAKER CHARLES INCLESBY CHAHLES T . M C C O Y

Providence. Charleston. Aberdeen.

Tennes.see Texas

J O H N FRIZZELI WILI^IAM F . SWAIN

Nashville. ...Houston.

Utah

CHRISTOPHER D I E H I

Vermont Virginia Washington

W A R R E N G . REYNOLDS W I L L I A M B . ISAACS THOMAS M . R E E D . . . . :

Salt L a k e . Burlinj^ton. ...Richmond. Olynipia.

W e s t Virginia

GEORGE W . ATKINSON

Wheeling.

Wisconsin

JOHN W . LAFLIN

Milwaukee.

Wyoming

W. L. KUYKENDALL

Saratoga.

FOREIGN G R A N D LODGES.

Cuba

JOSE F . PELLON

Havana.

England SHADWELL H. CLERKE'"..Freemason Hall, Lonilon. Ireland EARL OF BANDON F r e e m a s o n Hall, Dublin. New S o u t h Wale.s... ARTHUR H. BRAY Sidney. New Zealand . R E V . AVM. RONALDSON....Masonic Hall, St. Augustine. Scotland

D. MURRAY LYON

Edinburgh.

South Australia Tasmania Victoria

J. H . CUNNINGHASI J. G. STEELE T. H . LEMPBIERE

Adelaide. Ilobarttown. Melbourne.

*Decea.<5ed.

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APPENDIX,

REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.

F E B R U A R Y , 1893. •

To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Correspondence take pleasure in presentingthis their twentieth annual review of the printed transactions of the several Grand Lodges, whose transactions have been received at the' date of commencing this report. There are few Grand Lodges that meet during fall months. We hope to receive all absentees in time forthis review.

ATLrABAMA - 1 8 9 1 . The Seventy-first annual communication of this Grand Lodge was-held in the City of Montgomery, commencing on the 1st day of December, A. D. 1891. M.'.W.'. GEORGE M . MORROW, Grand Master. R.-. W.'. MYLES J. GREEN, Grand Secretary.

The annual address of the Grand Master is pleasing as well as quite' interesting. From his opening we excerpt the following: I t is no idle dream to walk in His presence, or assume the responsibility of our duty to each other. Knowing how wonderfully a n d yet how fearfully we are made, and what a Master hand and mind it is t h a t guides us here a n d keeps us safe and whole in our great battle of life, it is very meet t h a t we offer praise to Him as both grateful and self-respecting h u m a n beings, that we are permitted to stand again together. That which stamps our Institution next to t h a t of Divine origin, t h e Christian church, whose chief motto is " Love God with all thy mind, thy heart and thy soul," is not only spoken urgently but beautifully exemplified by all true members of our Order ; and that glorious and tender legend," Love thy neighbor as thyself," like a greea wreath of immortelles, twines around all our altars of fraternity to strengthen a n d beautify them. It is fitting then on such occasions as this t h a t we not only lift up o u r eyes b u t our hearts toward t h e star-gemmed sky, which is a deathless expression of GOD'S glory a n d Intelligence, and read if we can, in their scintillant flashes, the a p proving smiles of Him who first spoke them into existence, as He inspired those words of perfect wisdom," Love thy neighbor as thyself" as a law of perfect peace to all hi» wandering children —just as those stars are unerring guides to our wandering seamen. * * * '-- Nor should we forget that the riper we are in masonic information.

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t h e more active and zealous we become in carrying out its beneficient work. For this reason, to attain this all requisite information, men, wise in our council and learned i n our mystic lore, should devote time and purse to the dissemination of masonic information and principles —not perfunctorily and spasmodically, but by repeated lect u r e s ; by going over a n d over the work with patience and accuracy as the mother <ioes with the child in the first steps of knowledge. Our ritual is a sacred poem and there are underlying inspirations to noble actions r u n n i n g beneath it, like an underground stream. Dii; for the waters and they burst forth joyously; search for the inspiration and it pours forth on the hungering heart. The good lecturer is surely the •prophet of the lodge; w i t h o u t him we are like men fond of music, with musical instruments all a r o u n d them, but w i t h o u t the power to sing or a cunning hand to waken a ^strain.

He says that "Ma.sonry in Alabama, to-day, is in a happy and prosperous condition. Harmony has been our distinguishing characteristic. ISfo vexed question.s have disturbed the deliberations of any of •our constituent lodges; no entanglements or issues have arisen among the brethren requiring the interposition of the Grand Master. Our laws and ritual have been held sacred and inviolate; our charities have been unostentatious and far-reaching, and the dignity of masonrj' ha.s been elevated to the highest plane." He granted dispensations to open thirteen new lodges, and special dispensations to six lodges that bad forfeited their charters, to commerice and continue worlf until the next annual communication of the Orand Lodge. He rendered thirteen decisions upon questions of masonic law and usage, all of which seem to be in accord with the law of that jurisdiction with one unimportant modification. No. 13 is as follows: 13. An Entered Apprentice or Fellow Craft who has received the degree or degrees in a subordinate lodge u n d e r this Grand Jurisdiction, and afterwards removes to a n o t h e r Grand Jurisdiction and acquires residence, cannot be advanced iu the lodge which conferred the degree or degrees without the consent of the latter Grand Jurisdiction.

AVe have never so understood the law; j-et we are not prepared to dispute the correctness of the ruling. However, we are very much inclined to hold with Bro. AVAIT, of New Hampshire, that a " lodge, having •once commenced the work by conferring a degree, ought to be held to have the right to complete that work by advancing the candidate to the subsequent degrees, regardless of any residence he may afterwards acquire." He presented and recommended to their favorable consideration the Kentucky resolution in relation to holding a Masonic Congress in the City of Chicago, during the holding of the World's Fair. This matter was referred to a special committee of which Bro. PALMER J. PILLAKS is chairman, with instructions to report at the next annual communication, which will be held December next. He also referred to a circular letter received from the Grand Master of Masons iu Ohio, advising him of the organization of an irregular and clandestine body of ma.sons in that State, and recommended that such action be taken as might be deemed best to protect the Craft in Alabama. It is well that the Craft

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should k n o w all a b o u t t h e existence of t h e s p u r i o u s outfit; j ' e t we a r e very m u c h inclined to believe that it is a harmless a n d short-lived affair, and like m a n y other ill-advised schemes will be a b a n d o n e d , a n d its most e a r n e s t supporters will be glad if all trace of t h e i r c o n n e c t i o n with it could be wiped out and forgotten. T h e " o l d c h e s t n u t , " the right of a visiting b r o t h e r to see t h e c h a r t e r before being e x a m i n e d , was up for consideration. T h e C o m m i t t e e on J u r i s p r u d e n c e , to which t h e matter was referred, held, " t h a t a visitor has t h e r i g h t to see t h e charter of t h e lodge before s u b m i t t i n g to e x a m i nation," a n d t h e Grand Lodge approved their decision. T h e R e p o r t on Correspondence is again t h e work of t h a t able a n d interesting writer, Past Grand Master PALMER J. PILLANS, whose work is always well a n d faithfully done. Kansas for 1891 receives fraternal attention. F r o m t h e following query it would seem t h a t he i s . n o t favorably impressed with o u r joint action on t h e scheme for building a Masonic H o m e : " W h a t is this Order, and in how much is it m a s o n i c ? " W e give it up, b e y o n d t h e fact t h a t it is made up of Master Masons, t h e i r wives, d a u g h t e r s , m o t h e r s and sisters. â&#x20AC;˘ H e refers to t h e oration of Bro. DOUGITERTV w i t h o u t c o m m e n t . A\'e are pleased to find our good Bro. PILLANS in full accord w i t h t h e views we h a v e often expressed in these reports, on t h e subject of masonic burial of non-affiliates. " T h e better plan is to leave t h i s question to t h e s o u n d discretion of t h e lodges," t h e y being better a c q u a i n t e d with t h e merits of each case as presented. Bro. PILLANS, like m a n y other m e m b e r s of t h e Guild, is s o m e w h a t undecided on t h e question as to w h a t are t h e l a n d m a r k s a n d ' w h a t a r e t h e i r b i n d i n g force on t h e Craft. This, one of t h e most i m p o r t a n t q u e s tions, has been u n d e r discussion for m a n y years, and we do n o t seem to be any n e a r e r a satisfactory solution of it to-day t h a n we were w h e n it was first discussed b y e m i n e n t craftsmen. Bros. MAOKEY a n d P I K E , b o t h acknowledged to be learned in masonic lore, and recognized a u t h o r i t y on all questions of riiasonic law and usage, did n o t fully agree as to then u m b e r or t h e b i n d i n g force of t h e l a n d m a r k s o n t h e Craft. Now in these latter days comes Bro. W A I T of New H a m p s h i r e , a ripe masonic scholar, one w h o for his researches is entitled to favorable consideration, a n d draws a favorable parallel between t h e two e m i n e n t authors,, which in a m e a s u r e served to m a k e Bro. PILLANS feel very m u c h better t h a n h e did, and confirms his partially unsettled belief. N o t w i t h standing t h e different opinions so often expressed, a very large majorit3T of masons in America are in accord with Bro. MACKEY. We werestrongly t e m p t e d last year to transfer Bro. W A I T ' S entire r e p o r t on the: l a n d m a r k s , b u t its length only prevented us from doing so. M.'.W.'. CTEOEGE M . MORROW, Grand Master, B i r m i n g h a m . B.'. W.". MYLES J . GKEEN, Grand Secretary, Montgomery.

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Since writing the foregoing report we have been officially advised of the death of the Grand Secretary, R/.W.-.Bro. MYLES J. GREEN. It is only about three years since this brother was called to fill the place made vacant by the death of the lamented DANIEL S.WRE, and now the chair

in the Southeast is again made vacant. This man wasted away. His devotion and attachment to the grand jjrinciples of our Order, and his faithful performance of every duty required, is well known to the brethren of Alabama.

ABIZOXA â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1891. The Tenth annual communication of tliis Grand Lodge was held in the City of Phcenix, commencing November 10, A.D. 1891. M.'.W.-. GEORGE W . GHEVXEV, Grand Master, Tombstone. R.'.W.'. GEORGE J. ROSKRUGE, Grand Secretary, Tucson.

From the neatl5' printed pamphlet before us of sixty-six pages, we glean much valuable and interesting information concerning the doings of the Craft in this young and vigorous Grand Jurisdiction. Nine of the ten lodges were represented. What they lack in numbers in Arizona they make up in genuine zeal for the grand principles of our timehonored Institution. As an evidence of that fact, we learn from their records that some of the i-epresentatives, in order to reach the place of holding the Grand Lodge, have to travel many miles on horseback, and what they are pleased to call stage-coaches. In the early days in Iowa we called them jerkies, and any one who ever rode twenty-four hours in one of these primitive vehicles would not hesitate-to stand up in any court of law in the land and swear that they were properly named; and hence we say, any mason who will make such a sacrifice of life and physical endurance is worthy of all that the words '' rights and benefits of masonry " imply. The annual address of the Grand blaster is an able official paper, and will compare favorably with many similar papers in older jurisdictions. We excerpt from the opening the following: Probably no human tribunal has ever been vested with such supreme power in the affairs umier its coatrol as the Grand Lodge of a masonic jurisdiction, executive, judicial and legislative; without appeal; and that its decrees are so implicitly obeyed by those subject to them is but tribute to the strength of our Institution. That our system has for so long remained intact, with schism or disloyalty almost unknown, is but proof that Divine approval is with us. and that the noble emulation of who best can work and who agree is always the key-note of our endeavor.

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H e a n n o u n c e d in feeling terms t h e d e a t h of a zealous b r o t h e r , J O H N H . MARION, G r a n d Orator, and pays a deserved t r i b u t e to his m e m o r y . F r o m t h e following we learn of t h e excellent condition of m a s o n r y in this vigorous Grand J u r i s d i c t i o n : The good report may again be made that peace and harmony prevail among the lodges and brethren of the jurisdiction. While the conditions of business life prevailing in some portions of the Territory are such that a large growth in membership -can hardly be expected, it arises from no lack of interest in the lodges themselves, and our increase in membership at least keeps pace with that of the population. One of t h e pleasing a n d enjoyable events of t h e year in t h e h i s t o r y of masonry in t h a t Territory was t h e celebration of t h e twenty-fifth or •quarterly centennial anniversary of t h e organization of t h e first m a s o n i c lodge—Aztlan, No. 1, at Prescott. We are n o t p r e p a r e d to endorse entirely t h e views so ably e x p r e s s e d b y t h e G r a n d Master, t o u c h i n g t h e question of rotation in office. W e have never looked u p o n such a p r e c e d e n t with favor, for t h e reason it seemed to be fraught w i t h more evil t h a n good consequences. The simple fact t h a t a b r o t h e r has served as a W a r d e n is not, according to our views, sufiScient reason to entitle him to a d v a n c e m e n t . D u r i n g o u r t h i r t y years of official life in o u r masonic I n s t i t u t i o n we h a v e k n o w n m o r e t h a n one b r o t h e r who served fairly well in t h a t capacity, b u t u n fortunately, w h e n h e was a d v a n c e d to t h e East, h e p r o v e d a n u t t e r iaihxre. H e lacked t h e requisite qualification of a presiding officer, a n d was u n a b l e to confer t h e degrees in a m a n n e r creditable to himself. W e do n o t believe it is safe t o advance any b r o t h e r from an inferior • office to a h i g h e r grade unless he has proved by his industry a n d zeal for t h e I n s t i t u t i o n t h a t he possesses t h e necessary qualifications to p r e : side over t h e Sons of Light. I t m a y be possible t h a t we have placed t h e s t a n d a r d too high ; we t h i n k not. Give us such Masters, and success is assured. T h e r e will b e n o occasion for Tylers to get o u t and d r u m u p enough to m a k e a lawful quorum to open t h e lodge for t h e transaction of business. T h e evil -effects of h a v i n g i n c o m p e t e n t officers is felt in all b r a n c h e s of m a s o n r y , and no observing b r o t h e r will deny i t ; therefore let us see to it t h a t n o n e b u t t h e very best m a t e r i a l in t h e lodge is started on t h e way. A s the G r a n d Master says: " Start with a good J u n i o r W a r d e n , and if he does not prove to be t h e right sort of material, drop liim a n d t r y a n o t h e r , and so on." W e n o t e w i t h pleasure t h e growth of t h e W i d o w s a n d O r p h a n s ' T u n d ; w i t h p r o p e r care they will soon have a h a n d s o m e little fund, .upon which t h e y may m a k e a start for doing much good. T h e legislation was of t h e highest order, a n d speaks well for t h e imoving spirits in t h a t G r a n d Lodge. AVe regret t h a t t h e y did n o t fiir'.nish a R e p o r t on Correspondence. M.'.W.". ALEXANDER G . OLIVER, Grand Master, Prescott. R.'.W.'. GEORGE J . EOSKEUGE, G r a n d Secretary, Tucson.

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ARKANSAS —1891. The Fifty-second annual communication of this Grand Lodge washekl in the City of Little Rock, November 17 and 18, A. D. 1891. M.-.W.-. W. K. RAMSEY, Grand Master. R.". W.\ FAY HEMPSTEAD, Grand Secretarj'. An extra communication was held in the City of Little Rock March 4,. A. D. 1891, for the purpose of placing the corner-stone of a new masonic temple, upon which subsequently has been erected a "Masonic Home"' for the accommodation of the Grand Lodge and its Grand Officers. An excellent oration was delivered by M.'.W.'. GEOKGE THOKXBURG, Past. Grand Master. This event will no doubt prove a memorable occasion to the Craft in that jurisdiction. The annual address of the Grand Master covers some twelve pagesof the Proceedings, in which he gives a full account of his official work done the past year. I n his notice of the "Distinguished Dead" he paid merited tribute to the memory of one of the grandest and most enlightened masons of the present age. General ALBERT PIKE, whose fame as a, wise and accomplished mason is well known in our own as well as other" lands. He referred in pleasing terms to the near approach of the completion of their new Masonic Temple, soon to be occupied by Grand Lodge and its officers, as well as the local lodges. All such structures are well calculated to greath' strengthen our Institution, and make itsinfluence felt in the communit)', in which it is erected. He presents a number of decisions, all of which seem to be in harmony with laws of that Grand Jurisdiction, and approved by the Committee on Masonic Laws and Usages. •We note the following:

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Lodge A infringed upon the territorial jurisdiction of Lodge B, and initiated a candidate residing within t h e limits of the latter. Lodge B enters complaint, and pro-tests against Lodge A proceeding further with the disputed material. Who should finish the work? Lodge A, by virtue of having laid the foundation stone, even though she obtained it in her sister's quarry, is entitled to complete the building (finish the work on thecandidate), but m u s t pay t h e cost thereof ( t h e fees for the degrees) to Lodge B.

Upon which the committee thus comments: Your committee are of opinion that in cases where the violation of jurisdiction is u n i n t e n t i o n a l , and through error in fact, this decision is in harmony with the edict'of 1S72. (See Digest of 1889. Section 327.) But while t h u s approving the decision a^ made, and upon the facts of the particular case, your committee are of opinion t h a t i n all cases wherein a lodge''Knowingly" initiates, passes or raises any person over who.n it has no jurisdiction, tnereby forfeits its charter under the edict of 1856 (Digest oi 1889, Section 308); a n d the penalty should be promptly a n d rigidly enforced, and the material should be remitted to the lodge having jurisdiction, to be finished or left in' the quarries as unfit, as the lodge having jurisdiction may elect. Your committee see great evils to masonry at large, which may result Irom this sort of piracy aside from t h e mere wrong to a lodge, and beyond and more far r e a c h ing t h a n that wrong, to-wit: A profane who is unworthy to bo received by his neigh--

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bors escapes to another jurisdiction where he is less known, aud in this way therearises great danger of very unfit material being gathered from a neighbor's quarry, a n d being worked into our temple to form a weakness and to threaten danger.

Too m u c h c a n n o t be said against t h e evils resulting from -this sort of " p i r a c y , " so often indulged in b y lodges. T h e law in all such matters should b e strictly enforced, a n d t h u s p u t a n e n d to all such u n l a w ful practices. Dispensations for t h e formation of t e n n e w lodges were g r a n t e d during t h e year, n i n e of which received charters. T h e total receipts from all sources for t h e year were $10,015.65;. total paid on account of mileage and per diem was $6997.40; t h u s n e a r l y two-thirds of t h e i n c o m e for t h e year was paid on account of mileage and per diem to Grand Officers a n d Representatives. T h e G r a n d Lodge favors holding a Masonic Congress d u r i n g t h e World's F a i r in t h e City of Chicago in 1S93, and authorized t h e a p p o i n t m e n t of a committee to cooperate with similar committees from o t h e r Grand Lodges. Much of t h e legislation is devoted to matters of local interest, a n d hence a review would h a r d l y justify t h e space required. T h e Report on Correspondence was presented by Bro. SAMUEL H . . DAVIDSON, a n d is a creditable effort. Kansas for 189L receives a half page notice. M.'.W.'. C. A . BRIDEWELL, G r a n d Master, H o p e . R.". W.'. F A Y HEMPSTEAD, G r a n d Secretarj', l-ittle Rock.

BRITISH COLUMBIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1892. Several special c o m m u n i c a t i o n s were held d u r i n g t h e past year for various purpo.ses, such as laying corner-stones. T h e Proceedings are embellished w i t h a good photo-zinc e t c h i n g of Past G r a n d Master MARCUS W O L F E .

T h e Twenty-first a n n u a l communication of this G r a n d Lodge w a s held in t h e City of Nanaimo, J u n e 23, 1892. M ' . W . ' . MARCUS WOI.KE, G r a n d Master. K.'. W.". W A L T E R J . QUINLAX, G r a n d Secretary.

T h e a n n u a l address b y t h e G r a n d Master is a most creditable p r o duction, giving a full account of his administration for t h e year. H e reported t h a t t h e e x p e n s e of t h e memorial stone to their l a m e n t e d P a s t Grand Master a n d G r a n d Secretary H E N R Y BBOWN, h a d been p r o v i d e d for. Victoria-Columbia Lodge, "So. 1, of which h e was a n h o n o r a b l e member, furnished t h e balance of t h e funds necessary. Attention was called to t h e fact t h a t m a n y of t h e lodges w e r e n o t observing t h e rules i n reference to uniformity in masonic clothing.

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He concludes liis report of lodges visited with this wise suggestion: I should have liked very much to have visited lodges oftener. but time did not permit, and my busiuess affairs could- not be neglected. The visit to our eastern lodges has been the first of any Grand Master since their formation, and trust ray suc•cessor will endeavor to keep them up, as you c a n n o t ImaRine the vast a m o u n t of good and incalculable benefit which emanates out of visits to lodges by Grand Masters; it is an incentive for emulation and enthusiasm, and is in every way conducive to the best interests of masonry in our Province: to meet the brethren personally, to address t h e m on masonic subjects, to see their work a n d mode of conducting business, as well as spending in all cases a most enjoyable and profitable e v e n i n g ; and I sincerely hope .that Grand Masters as well as Grand Lodge Officers will devote nil t h e time they can •to visitations. During my visits I have carefully examined the books, records and papers of the several lodges, finding iheni correctly and carefully kept (in but few instances having to point out errors); the work in t h e several degrees rendered with •care a n d d i g n i t y ; the regular business conducted in proper a n d faultless style, good order, and in brotherly spirit. It would be invidious on my part to particularize any •lodge, as they are one and all a credit to any jurisdiction, and of which this Grand Lodge may feel justly proud. Prosperity and h a r m o n y prevail, the earnest efforts of officers a n d members is everywhere evidenced. JJspecially have my visits been a source of pleasure and gratification, for only the most u n b o u n d e d welcome, courtesy and brotherly love has been extended me t h r o u g h o u t as Grand Master, which speaks more t h a n words as to their loyalty to masonry and Grand Lodge.

He expresses himself as being pleased with tlieir relations with other masonic powers, and hopes tlie interest aroused will not abate. He holds that "an Entered Apprentice is not a member of the lodge •until he has attained the Master Mason degree and signed the ByLaws." All will not subscribe to this doctrine. The following excerpt shows the favorable condition of masonic affairs in this Province: It is both with pleasure and gratification that I can report this as a year of great prosperity within our jurisdiction ; mostly all the lodges have increased their roll,and the reports which will be submitted to you will furnish g r o u n d for encouragement. There is no single instance of insubordination to report, no charter suspended or surrendered ; a new era appears to have begun in our existence, and the outlook for the future is most promising; yet,let us hope that lodges (while anxious to increa.se their membership) are taking that due care and precaution of investigating into the character and standing of those seeking admission, so t h a t n o t h i n g b u t good material may be used in t h e building of our " e a r t h l y masonic edifice," a n d would impress upon you the words of one of our great masonic authors, who says: " Ancient, Free and Accepted Masonry was originally intended for t h e few, whose intelligence was such as would enable them to appreciate its beauties, a n d whose morals were such as would e n a b l e t h e m to exemplify its virtues. Though not a n o t h e r mason should ever be m a d e , we should guard our doors securely against those who seek to wear our badge for mercenary purposes, and whose daily lives of debauchery, profanity and vulgarity give the lie to their professions of faith in the tenets of our Craft."

He regrets that there is no Report on Foreign Correspondence, and suggests that this important branch of Grand Lodge work receive the attention that is due it. He deprecates iu strong terms the too common practice of neglect in reading the Grand Lodge Proceedings before the lodges. This negligence of spirit seems to pervade the masonic lodges the world over. We have a law that requires the reading of the Proceedings on or before

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a certain fixed time; yet seldom is it done. Sometimes we have reason to doubt whether the officers ever read these documents, judging from the numerous questions asked. The business of the annual communication was routine, and of no .special interest to those outside of that jurisdiction, but yet not wholly without some interest. M.'.W.'. WnLiAjr DowxiE, Grand Master, Vancouver. V.'. W.'. W. J. QuiN'LAx, Grand Secretary, Victoria.

CALIFORN lA — 1 8 9 1 . This Grand Lodge held a special communication on the first day of • January, 1891, to pay a tribute to the memory of its deceased Grand .Secretary, ALEXANDEH GURDON A BELL, who had faithfully served his

Grand Lodge for over thirty-five years. The Grand Master, ALVAH RUSSELL CONKLIN, in delivering the open-

ing eulogy, thus characterizes this distinguished brother: A man true to his couvictions, earnest in his desires, faitlidil in the performance of • every duty, possessing a generous heart, noble impulses, and imbued with charity toward all mankind, has fallen. The Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Free a n d Ac•cepted Masons of California lies dead before you. For more than the average of h u m a n life — a period of thirty-five years — he has been devoted to the discharge of t h e duties of his important office. His comings and his goings were as regular as the rising a n d ^setting of the great luminary, and like it, too, his great intellect and masonic attainments shed tlieir benignant rays upon the pathway of his brethren, enlightening their labors and illumining their upward and onward march. Such men cannot d i e ; their memories are embalmed in t h e hearts of tlieir brethren, at d will live while time shall ilast. As a citizen he was a good man ; as a Christian he looked forward to t h a t hopedfor immortality which shall be when earth and heaven are rolled together as a scroll. As a father he was affectionate, kind and considerate; to be more than this would n o t have been h u m a n . The marble shaft which m a y b e erected to mark his last resting place, though it might tower heavenward, will not commemorate more enduringly his noble character than have his own acts. He died as the old year died — rich in t h e • fulfillment of his time. He passed away like one who wraps the drapery of his couch • around him and lies down to pleasant dreams. He has entered upon t h a t reward which is ever the e n d o w m e n t of duty well performed, and the accomplishment of a well spent life. -May he rest in peace.

Too much cannot be said in praise of such men. Who can look at the portrait of this brother, that adorns the pages of these Proceedings, without feeling that he was a true friend, a generous adversary, a benevolent, noble man? His conduct in life was exemplary, both as a man and as a citizen. Masons not alone can claim the privilege of enjoying his virtues; all men who came in contact with him felt the influence that pervades and permeates such a character. Masons have lost a :standard-bearer who always so^ught through life to advance the column to still higher and nobler principles. When men lose heart and lament the deterioration of masonry, we point with pride to such names as ALEXANDER GURDON ABELL and say: " H e was a mason."

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The Forty-second ainiual communication of this Grand Lodge was held in the City of San Francisco, October 23, 1891. M.-.W.-. ALVAH R . COXKLIN, Grand Master. GEORGE JOHNSON, as Grand Secretary. This brother was appointed to (ill the unexpired term of Bro. ABELL. The address of the Grand Master is a good resume of the official work done durin<r the year. He speaks feelingly of the death of the Grand Secretary, Bro. ABELL, and pays an eloquent tribute to his memory. In speaking of retrenchment, he wisely calls attention to the fact that the salary of a Grand Secretary should be the last one to be cut down. " T h e Grand Secretary now receives a salary of three thousand dollars per year; certainly it cannot be expected that a person of sufficient business capacity to perform the duties would be able, or could be asked, to do it for a less sum." The office of the Grand Secretary is the most laborious office in the Grand Lodge. This office of all should be filled with those who are deep-read in masonic history, learned in its jurisprudence, and above all, po.ssessing sufficient business capacity to perform the multifarious duties connected with the office. In discussing the subject of a Home for Widows and Orphans, he tlius concisely and shrewdly sums the matter u p : This m a t t e r involves a question which should receive the earnest and oarcfiil t h o u g h t of the brethren. W'hile we have no doubt of our ability to successfully carry out and complete such an enterprise, it is nevertheless an u n d e r t a k i n g in which each step should be carefully weighed, and due consideration given to every detail, before the movement is inaugurated. To this Cirand Lodge it will prove a magnificent monum e n t to its charity, and a blessing to those who will be its beneficiaries; or it will be a failure, which will disgrace the fraternity and wreck t h e finances of this Body. I would therefore impress upon t h e brethren that in this matter they make haste slowly, and their action be characterized with due caution and circumspection. The great heart of masonry, throbbing with the impulses of that charily which is one of our cardinal principles, in an earnest desire to relieve the widows and orphans which have been and will be committed to our guardianship, should not pledge itself to a course of action which, by its own injudiciousness, would defeat the very object we all seek to accomplish. I therefore trust that the report of the committee will be submitted to you at an early day, that you may give it that consideration which the subject certainly demands and should receive.

Like all Western States, this jurisdiction is rapidly increasing in size. Six dispensations were granted for the formation of new lodges, all of which obtained charters. He shows a strong disapproval of the conduct of certain lodges in the State of Ohio in relation to "Cerneauism," that synonym of discord. When we come to review Ohio we will have more to say on this point. We agree with the Grand Master that wine is not essential to a complete banquet. We fully approve this sentiment: I would submit that the lodge-room, or its environments, is no place for the gratification of a vicious appetite, or the exercise of a habit which is certainly prohibited by our tenets. In t h e lodge-room, and in the c o m m u n i c a t i o n of the brethren, that which is not calculated to exalt the Order and advance its moral status, should be avoided.

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Twenty-six decisions were rendered, all of which were approved, with slight modifications, by the Committee on Jurisprudence. The following decision, relative to burial of the dead, was restated by the committee and dissented from: That it is the duty of a lodge not only to attend and conduct the ceremonies at t h e burial of one of its members who had requested to be buried with masonic honors, but to pay the reasonable expenses of the funeral, whether he died rich or poor.

This decision of the committee is in accord with the practice of our own jurisdiction. It is not charity, but an act pro forma, to give to liim whose estate is abundantly able to pay, as it seems to be in this case. It is not necessary that the lodge proceed to such extreme measures as to involve itself into a Coirimittee of Inquiry as to each brother's ability to pay liis own funeral expenses: general reputation is sufficientl5' accurate for all ordinary cases. The following is a case similar to one that happened at our last annual communication: The Master of a lodge is not disqualified to preside at the trial of a member, either because as J u n i o r Warden he had, by direction of the lodge, preferred the charges, or because he is a witness, unless he is personally interested. This decision is in accord with the rules adopted by the Grand Lodge in lb8-=), in approving a report of its Committee on Grievances. In the case then before the committee the Master had been called as a witness, and the objection was made that being a witness he ought not to be allowed to preside at the trial: but they said that the objection was u n t e n a b l e ; that he was not disqualified because of that fact. (Proceedings, Vol. XVII, page 203.) We are satisfied that the decision of the Grand Master was correct in the case before him. As J u n i o r Warden he had preferred cliarges because his lodge had imposed that duty on him. He was called as a witness, biit not to the merits of the case, and was in no way personally interested in the prosecution of the defense. We are DOt, however, satisfied with the rule adopted in 1885, and to the end that it may receive furllier and more careful consideration, we recommend that it be referred to our suc^:2ssorÂŤ, with directions to report thereon at the next annual communication.

The Grand Secretary, like his lamented predecessor, gives an excellent report, showing that he has received training under skillful hands. While the legislation is mainly local in its effects, nevertheless it is interesting to those who take interest in masonic legislation. We have for many years been deeply interested in what was going on, masonically, in California. Their work is usually well and faithfully done. The Report on Correspondence appears to be going the rounds. Last year Bro. EOBERTSON wrote it up; this year Bro. JAMES M . ELLIS gives us a spicy review of the doings of other Grand Lodges. He gets around pretty lively, and doubtless will make a stir in the Guild. He will find many sharp pointers from "A" to " W " ; some whose caustic pens he will feel. Kansas for 1891 is given a brief notice. As no exceptions were taken, we conclud.ed that he is well satisfied with the masonic work of Kansas. He is with us on the question of the rights of a lodge to bury a nonaffiliate; but the lodges exercise their judgment in all such cases.

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L i k e a few others, he grows excited because some Chaplain appliesto t h e D e i t y , t h r o u g h merits of t h e " N a z a r e n e , " a n d because t h e G r a n d Orator of Colorado, i n his excellent oration, gave Christianity a little c r e d i t for h a v i n g h a d s o m e t h i n g to do w i t h b e t t e r i n g t h e condition of men. A t least, B r o . E L L I S , t h e d i v i n e c h a r a c t e r of J E S U S CHRIST is a n open

q u e s t i o n ; each person h a s a legal r i g h t to believe h i s side of t h e question is correct. U n t i l a n ex-cathedra decree is r e n d e r e d from a h i g h e r t r i b u n a l t h a n some self-constituted critics, we believe t h a t a good preced e n t s h o u l d n o t be o v e r t h r o w n . H o w e v e r , w h e n h e leaves t h e d o m a i n of religious controversy a n d t o u c h e s u p o n m a t t e r s of practical a n d vital interest, we approve of hisopinions: We are In accord with our Missouri brethren upon t h e "saloon question," and heartily congratulate t h e m on the success of their anti-saloon legislation. And while our own Grand Lodge has, as yet, not deemed it e x p e d i e n t to legislate on the subject,. the success of Missouri a n d other Grand Lodges w h o entertain the same views on t h e subject may, we trust, in t h e near future, stimulate o u r own Grand Lodge to like action in suppressing .the evil, for evil it certainly is.

I t will n o t b e an easy matter for t h i s State to establish t h e Missouri. law so long as i t s i m m e n s e wine interest is such a factor in its material, p r o s p e r i t y ; however, we t e n d e r y o u o u r s y m p a t h y in t h e good work. W e h a v e gone a s far with o u r n e w m e m b e r of t h e Guild as space a n d t i m e will isermit. M.'.W.-. WILLIAM JOHNSTON, G r a n d Master, C o u r t l a n d . R.-. W.'. GEORGE JOHNSON, G r a n d S e c r e t a r j ' , San F r a n c i s c o .

CAISADAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1892. T h e T h i r t y - s e v e n t h a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n of this G r a n d Lodgewas held in t h e City of London, c o m m e n c i n g o n t h e 21st day of July^ A . D . 1892, A . L. 5892. M.'.W.". J O H N ROSS ROBERTSON, G r a n d M a s t e r . E . \ W.'. J O H N J. MASON, G r a n d S e c r e t a r y .

T h e past year has been a busy one with t h e Craft in t h i s G r a n d J u risdiction. As usual several special a n d e m e r g e n t c o m m u n i c a t i o n s were held for various purposes, chiefly for laying corner-stones. A t theseseveral c o m m u n i c a t i o n s t h e Craft were favored w i t h eloquent, a n d in m a n y instances, highly interesting addresses b y t h e G r a n d Master a n d o t h e r distinguished m e m b e r s of t h e Craft i n t h a t G r a n d Jurisdiction. T h e a n n u a l address of t h e G r a n d M a s t e r is a n able official paper,, covering a b o u t seventeen pages of t h e i r Proceedings, a n d presents a clear, concise s t a t e m e n t of t h e official acts performed d u r i n g h i s t e r m of office. T h e careful s t u d y a n d investigation w h i c h h e h a s given to each p a r t i c u l a r topic contained in his a d m i r a b l e address, places h i m i n t h e front r a n k of masonic workers, a n d proves t h a t t h e Craft in Canada, for

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t h e last two years has been presided over by t h e right m a n in t h e r i g h t place. Of his visits a m o n g t h e lodges h e t r u l y says: While words uttered from this Grand East may find their way to the membership,, either in the printed record of Grand Lodge or through the medium of the press, there can be but one opinion that to keep in touch with the heart of the Craft, to strengthen the mystic tie of sympathy, personal contact, the commune ot voice with voice, the interchange of thought with thought, visits to the brethren in their own homes â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in their lodge roomsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;are essential. With this object in view, I have during the past two years visited every lodge once, and many twice, of the 348 on the register of this Grand Jurisdiction, making 131 visits in 1890-91, and 2S1 in 1891-92, in all 363 visits, covering about twenty-three thousand miles of travel and ten months of actual time occupied in the work. At these meetings I gave general addresses on Craft work, lecturesembracing all periods of Craft history from the earliest date, at the same time affording the brethren an opportunity of enquiry on matters of which they desired information in connection with either our esoteric or exoteric work. The attendance waslarge and representative, and might be fairly taken as including two-thirds of the entire membership. The thousand memories of the pleasant talks at these reunions withmy fellow-Craftsmen have added leaves to the book of my life, to which I shall surely,, iu the aftertime when age has a greater claim upon me, turn with pleasure to refresh my mind, to recall old names and faces, encouraged by the thought that many of those who theu greeted me are yet active in the work, and are still with me, marching along' in the twilight of life, with the unchanging desire we all have who recognize masonry as the idealistic reality of fraternity. T h e foregoing is a record of which any Grand Master m a y feeljustly proud. He offered some good reasons for non-attendance of m e m b e r s at t h e lodge meetings, a m o n g which we select the following: In this age there are so many avenues for fraternal intercourse through organizations of a beneficial character, formed in response to the vital needs of mankind, in which thousands of those in our fold are affiliated, we may not, therefore, go out of ourway to find reasons why organizations suffer from non-attendance. Men are but human,and home,social and business duties are elements in the routine of life, which with justice require attention if we desire, as we undoubtedly should, to fulfill om- inties in the army of industrials, who have obligations not only at the family circle, but who as citizens of a great empire are identified with everything that will advance thecause of humanity. All this is true, yet we go further a n d say t h a t m u c h of t h i s indifference grows out of a failure to select suitable b r e t h r e n to c o n d u c t t h e afi'airs of t h e lodges. No d o u b t t h e y are worthy masons, b u t t o t a l l y unfit to manage t h e affairs of a lodge successfully, or arouse a n y degree of e n t h u s i a s m among t h e m e m b e r s . W i t h able a n d efficient officers it will n o t b e hard work to create an interest, and w h e n t h i s is dorie,good attendance will inevitably follow. H e is quite right in s a y i n g : Increase in membership is not an absolute essential or indication of prosperity,no more than decrease by suspension is evidence of adversity. Better conserve and Interest those we have and keep them true to the principles of the Institution than receive those whose ideas of masonry are defined by the buying power ot the dollar,and who gauge their love for a brother by his commercial rating. The roll of those who have by suspension lost their privileges is admittedly a long one â&#x20AC;&#x201D;in one way regrettable, and yet why should we mourn over men, the large proportion of whom perhaps measured their masonic zeal and fraternity by the number of ledger accountsopened for Craftsmen, who see in every brother the prospective purchaser of some o t

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t h e commodities tliat help to malse life worth living, who use the twenty-four Inch gauge as an aid to business, and the square as a sign t h a t they are ready to exchange experience for money, and that not at t h e current m a r k e t value?

In his pointed reference to the foohsh and inappropriate use of ma:Sonic clothing on other than strictly masonic occasions, he voices the ;sentiments of all right thinking masons: It is my deliberate opinion — this, too. endorsed by the voice of the thinking men -of the Craft — that the use of masonic clothing at other than authorized ceremonials, -such as services over the dead, the laying of corner-stones, or ceremonies directly u n d e r the supervisiou of Grand Lodge, is detrimental to the morale of the Order, and repellaiit to all who regard the Craft as ii glorious companionship that shall encircle the entire of humanity. I readily recognize t h a t while the fraternal and business features claim attention, the .social landscape should not be neglected, for without the -solid s u n s h i n e of life one might as well blot out the day and regard night as a myth. The social reunions, the entertainments and companionable gatherings, which are • encouraged by many lodges and to which we are able to invite those who make our homes a little heaven, are just as necessary to success as the inner work of our lodges, and yet there is no more reason why at a ball or concert, at a picnic or steamboat ex• cursion, the Craft clothing should be worn than t h a t a man should carry a thermometer around his neck to grade his earnestness in our work, or as evidence of the number -of degrees he has, through merit and ability, received d u r i n g his masonic career.

From the following we conclude the Grand Master is not very favorably inclined to the latter day idea of cheapening our beautiful and impre-ssive ceremonies, tliat by so doing we may please the populace, and place our Institution along side with other societies, materially differing in their objects: In no other jurisdiction ou earth has the corner-stone ceremony been rendered so -common as in Canada. The latest scheme, however, which has developed and is now in tnll working order —it m a y b e patented for a u g h t I know —is the quadruple corner-stones. Three of these stones are laid by members or adherents of the church, and the Craft is '' graciously permitted " to lay the fourth. Now I yield to no man in my rever-ence for things sacred. I recognize masonry as the exemplification of the Christianity t a u g h t by H i m who, eighteen centuries ago, with the music of His footsteps turned sorrow into joy, and gave us the message from the Master, but I, without hesitation, draw the line and hold my pen when asked to summon Grand Lodge to act as an a n n e x for a purpose which, however appropriate, yet when taken part in by the Craft, cheapens an impressive ceremony, lowers the dignity of the Craft,and drags it in as the sideshow to capture the little spare cash the spectators have left, before they have even time to recuperate from the exhausting results of their regular contributions.

For years we have been adverse to such nonsense, and, through these reports, have many times freely expressed our disapproval of all such per/ormauces, believing that it was of no earthly benefit to our masonic Institution to engage in such displays as can only serve to lower its dignitj' and place it in line with the societies the Grand Master has been pleased to mention. In all matters of this kind it is well enough to maintain the standard which our forefathers set up for us. He is greatly pleased with the successful achievements of the "General Masonic Relief Association of the United States and Canada." He thinks the inethods adopted and practiced by this Association for protecting unsuspecting members of the Craft from the raids of impostors .and unworthy masons are good, and urges upon sister Grand Lodges to give it encouragement and financial support. He says:

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Many jurisdictions are now following the e x a m p l e of Canada i a supporting it. A :few weeks ago the Grand Lodge of New York, with its eight h u n d r e d lodges a n d eighty thousand members, affiliated, a n d this year other leading jurisdictions are expected to join the ranks. The success so far has stimulated the Association to greater •efForts, and in order that the greatest good may be done to the greatest number, it has reduced t h e per capita tax one-half, from one cent to one-half cent, circulars being •sent to each subordinate lodge as before. The results obtained by the work of this Association are wonderful, and it is our interest to continue our subscription and give the Association all the aid we can in its good work. I n Toronto where before affllia'tion h u n d r e d s of dollars were paid out for tramp transients, the expenditure has been reduced seventy per cent., and a greater a m o u n t of good done to those who are worthy •of relief. The guileless voice of those who in days t h a t are past h a u n t e d the jurisdiction greets us at but intervals—few a n d far between. He

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r e p o r t o n t h e s u b j e c t of b e n e v o l e n c e , h e s a y s : We find occasionally eases in which b r e t h r e n were unattiliated at time of death. I t h i n k it wise to adhere to the rule that when a brother ceases to be a contributing member a n d withdraws from membership, he a n d those w h o come after h i m have no •claim on the general charity of the Craft. The rigid adherence to the rule t h a t private lodges m u s t assist beneficiaries before eoming to Grand Lodge has been productive of most satisfactory results. This year a large a m o u n t in excess of that returned last year has been paid to beneficiaries by the private lodges. The a m o u n t contributed by Grand Lodge in each case is intended to amplify the a m o u n t given by the private lodges. This is the regulation of Grand Lodge passed by yourselves. Charity begins a t home. It should not seek to shoulder on Grand Lodge that share of an obligation that properly belongs to the pri-^, vate lodges. No m a n of the twenty thousand on our roll will go further t h a n I will to advise aid where the claim is a just one, b u t here I stop a n d urge you to do likewise. Give to those who need and open wide the purse. See t h a t the widow in her lonely home with her little ones at her knee is aided as far as our means will permit, first by the subordinate lodge, then by Grand Lodge; b u t let us entertain no claims from those who are not pinched for means or who derive a decent income from either business •enterprise or wealthy friends. Giving aid to the u n w o r t h y does a grave injustice to those who, it is our pride to think, have a claim upon us. Indiscriminate liberality— prodigality, in fact — makes the legitimate claimants to our charity realize in their •own experience t h a t " unto every one that h a t h shall be given, and he shall have -abundance, b u t from h i m that h a t h not shall be taken away even that which he hath." T h i s is t h e way C a n a d a dispenses h e r charities. w o r k t h a t a p p e a l s t o a l l of u s !

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Very near my heart is one of the great charities of this Province, a work which • commends itself to every man and woman in the land, a charity which, I feel assured, has the earnest sympathy and well-wishes of every craftsman in this Grand Communication. While those who in manhood's prime, stricken by sickness, claim our kindliest care, who is there among you all whose heart does not go out in tender sympathy for the sick a n d ailing little ones — those who cannot help themselves? For this work the Hospital for Sick Children of Toronto stands erect to-day, a n d as a provincial •charity with outstretched arms, gathers in its embrace little sufferers, thus giving relief and health to many whose lives have always been in shadow, a n d who, perhaps, have never heard a kindly word or seen a friendly smile. Ten years ago The Lakeside Home for Little Children, a convalescent branch of the Hospital for Sick Children, was founded, the presentation being made to those in charge, on condition that the sick -child of any member in any lodge on the roll of this jurisdiction should be forever free to this charity. The work began and prospered, and many of the lodges have -shown their practical sympathy by contributing towards its support. My wish is to further identify t h e Craft rather than myself with the work, a n d if no objections be

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made 1 desire that the amount of SoOO to the credit of the Grand Master for 1891, be handed to the Trustees of the Hospital, as the first fruits of a fund I propose increasing this year with the amount at the credit of the Grand Master for expenses, and a further sum of $4,000, for the maintenance of a ward, which may enlist the sympathy of some of the Craftsmen who desire to assist in this charity. A natural diffidence inspires ine when I refer to a line of work which is almost the day dream of my life — a fear that possibly some critic, if there be one in human kind —might attribute motives other than those which truly prompt me to this act. Impelled, however, by the thought that the twenty thousand craftsmen of this jurisdiction, two-thirds of whom I have shaken by the hand, are prompted by that feeling, which in days of sickness and sorrow makes all flesh kin, and with a desire to exemplify in my life, with its many failings, one of the great principles upon which the Order is founded, conscious of my own sincerity, I ask that what I have uttered may be taken in the spirit in ivhich it is offered. T h i s institution w a s founded b y t h e G r a n d Master, a n d h e n c e a p e t of h i s — one to w h i c h he h a s b e e n u n s p a r i n g in h i s c o n t r i b u t i o n s to its s u p p o r t . If our m e m o r y serves us correctly, t h i s generous b r o t h e r h a s c o n t r i b u t e d a b o u t $40,000 to t h e s u p p o r t of this noble a n d glorious work, so well begun a n d so successfully carried on b y its m a n a g e m e n t . L e t t h e Craft of Canada do as well as t h e i r generous G r a n d Master, a n d t h i s institution will b e c o m e one of t h e greatest of t h i s age. L e t othersseek to e m u l a t e this good e x a m p l e . F r o m t h e report of t h e C o m m i t t e e o n t h e Condition of Masonry, we glean t h e following v a l u a b l e information concerning t h e Craft: It is not surprising to find such zeal and activity displayed by the District blasters when you take into consideration the untiring efforts put forth by the Most Worshipful the Grand Master during the past two years. During last year he made 232 visits, while in the preceding year 131 visits were made. The rank and file of the brethren were met and instructed, good advice and encouragement were given, and by the delivery of lectures the brethren have now an intelligent idea of the history of ourOrder, its aims and objects, and the consequent duties imposed on all. These visits have been productive of much good. The various reports teem with instances of new life having been infused into lodges apparently dormant and reported against year after year, and of a general awakening among the sluggish and careless. The Grand Master's work will live after him and is now observable in the increased attendance atlodge meetings, and in the fact that competent and efficient Masters and officers preside over the various lodges. Beautiful a n d deserved t r i b u t e s were paid to t h e m e m o r y of t h o s e w h o h a d crossed the D a r k River. T h e G r a n d Lodge of N e w Zealand was recognized, and an interc h a n g e of G r a n d Representatives requested. T h e R e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e is by Bro. H E N R Y ROBERTSON, P a s t G r a n d Master, and is q u i t e brief. M . ' . W . . J . M. GIBSON, G r a n d Master, H a m i l t o n . R.\ W.'. J . J. MASON, G r a n d Secretary, H a m i l t o n .

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COLORADOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1 8 9 2 . T h e Thirty-second a n n u a l communication of t h i s G r a n d Lodge was held in t h e i r cozy Masonic Temple in t h e City of Denver, c o m m e n c i n g on t h e 20th day of September, A. D. 1892. M . ' . W / . J O H N M . MAXWELL, Grand Master, presiding. R.'. W.'. E D . C . PAKMELEE, G r a n d Secretary. T h e a n n u a l address of G r a n d Master M A X W E L L is altogether a creditable official paper, embracing a variety of topics, ably a n d p o i n t e d l y discussed. H e t h u s congratulates his b r e t h r e n on t h e g r a n d a c h i e v e m e n t s of t h e past y e a r : Death has not invaded the ranks of our Grand Lodge during the past year; the year has been one of peace, harmony and prosperity; scores of good men and tnie have been added to the membership of our fraternity; we have had the great pleasure and privilege of welcoming within our borders and entertaining thousands of our brethren from sister jurisdictions upon the occasion of the twenty-fifth triennial conclave of Knights Templar, to the success of which the Blue Lodge Masons as such contributed in no small degree; no serious dissension has been brought to the attention of your Grand Master, and he has not been called upon to exercise his prerogative of discipline during the year; our relations with our sister Grand Jurisdictions are of the most fraternal and cordial nature. W e a p p r e h e n d t h a t it would be hard to find o n e of t h e great Brotherhood who did n o t enjoy himself d u r i n g t h e late conclave. T h e writer hereof can vouch for one poor a n d aged pilgrim w h o r e t u r n e d to his h u t feeling it was good to be in Denver and a r o u n d in t h e Rockies. His necrological roll contains t h e n a m e s of m a n y d i s t i n g u i s h e d m e m b e r s of o u r fraternity in t h e diflferent G r a n d J u r i s d i c t i o n s . H e granted dispensations for t h e formation of two n e w lodges; twenty-four special dispensations for various purposes, a n d t h r e e refused. T w e n t y one decisions or rulings were made, some of w h i c h did n o t seem to bein h a r m o n y with t h e Colorado law, as we glean from t h e r e p o r t of t h e Committee on J u r i s p r u d e n c e and action of t h e G r a n d Lodge. While h e was not able to visit all t h e lodges, as he h a d h o p e d to do on a s s u m i n g t h e high position of Grand Master of Masons in Colorado,, h e certainly did well to visit as m a n y as h e d i d ; h e may well feel p r o u d of his record. T h e G r a n d Master t h u s reads t h e representatives p r e s e n t a sort of a curtain l e c t u r e : Time and space will not allow me to enter into a detailed discussion of the various^ hindrances that impede the progress of masonry within this jurisdiction, and I can only refer to some of the most important ones, as they appear to me. In the first place, there is a great want of masonic knowledge and information among a large majority of the membership of our subordinate lodges, and from this want of knowledge and information there are hundreds of the brethren who do not have a proper appreciation of %vhat masonry is, and of what its objects and aims are. And from these causes there is a great lack of interest in the workings of the lodges on the part of large numbers of the initiated â&#x20AC;&#x201D;members who are seldom seen in their lodges except on special and festive occasions.

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To cure this evil the Grand Lodge should adopt a more efBeieut system of lecturing the subordinate lodges, and the lodges should themselves adopt methods for the "instruction of their members. To accomplish the object so much desired by the Grand Master, we would suggest that the members of the particular lodges have a duty to perform, and that is,, to select such brethren to fill the offices as are 'Competent and willing to learn their duties. In our judgment there is nothing that does so much to destroy good influences in the lodges as that of selecting some brother to fill an important station simply because he is a pretty good sort of a fellow, or he ought to be advanced. We •are unalterably opposed to turning our glorious old masonic Institution unto a sort of title factory. Let us have the brainiest men to the front if •we expect to occupy a front seat among the good men and true. He favors the Fraternal Congress at Chicago, 1893. The Grand Tjodge approves the scheme, and the Grand Master appointed a committee of seven to represent the silver bugs of Colorado. Bro. IRA L . HERRON delivered a short oration on the " Science and Philosophy of Freemasonry." We were surprised to note the introduction of Bro. GREKNLEAP'S resolution, endorsing an illegal act of Durango Lodge, No. 46, in admitting to membership a person who hailed from a lodge in Old Mexico, not recognized by any of our American Grand Lodges. Bro. B. L. CAKR •offered the following as a substitute: Resolved, T h a t the action of Durango Lodge. No. 46, in a d m i t t i n g to membership Mr. ROBERT H . NEVITT, claiming to hold a dimit from Union Concordia Lodge, No. 40, -of the Republic of Mexico, was, in the opinion of this Grand Lodge, without authority, this Grand Lodge n o t being in fraternal correspondence with any Grand or subordinate lodge in said Republic.

The following standing regulation was adopted, and should be strictly enforced: Resolved, That it is t h e sense of this Grand Lodge that a masonic apron should be made of white leather only, and we recommend that the presentation of the apron in the first degree be a n actual presentation, and that it be made the duty of t h e Secret a r y of t h e lodge to inscribe, or have inscribed, upon the under side of it the name of the brother receiving it, together with t h e date of his initiation, to which shall be .added t h e date of his passing and raising when the same shall have been accomplished.

The application of the Grand Lodge of New Zealand for fraternal recognition was not favorably considered by the Grand Lodge. Bro. LAWRENCE N . GREENLEAP presented a very clever Report on •Correspondence, reviewing the Proceedings of fifty-five Grand Lodges, Kansas, among the number for 1892, received brief, but fraternal atten"tion. After reading Bro. GREENLEAP'S report over carefully, we sized him up with that class of masonic thinkers who believe with our good Bro. STEVENSON of Idaho, that our masonry came down to us through long successive ages, perhaps from King SOLOMON'S time. He does not seem to take favorably to the new departure of Bro. LOVE of Georgia, nor do we; we have quite enough on our hands in

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the way of correspondence; the same object can be attained through t h e medium of our present plans of Reports on Correspondence. It is well enough to discuss the new departure, and see what the Guild can get out of it. Bro. GHEENLEAP has given us but little to pick at, so we will not be able to get up a discussion with Fabers. M.'.W.'.WILLIAM D.WRIGHT, Grand Master, Denver. B.". W.-. E D . C. PARMELEE, Grand Secretary, Denver.

CONNECTICUTâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1892. An emergent communication of this Grand Lodge was held the 15th day of October, 1891, for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of a new temple, to be used by the masonic bodies of Bristol. A very interesting historical address was delivered by Brt). KOSWELL ATKINS. The One hundred and fourth annual communication was held in the City of Hartford the 20th day of January, 1892. M.'.W.'. HUGH STIRLING, Grand Master. R.'. W.". JOSEPH K . WHEELER, Grand Secretary.

The proceedings are embellished with a very well executed steel portrait of the present Grand Master. The annual address is a brief and business-like statement of official acts during the year, and is devoted mainly to local matters. Their Masonic Charity Foundation is gaining. We are glad to see the good work go on. He speaks a good word for the Grand Secretary, Bro. WHEELER, and calls attention to the fact that this worthy patriarch has served the Grand Lodge for upwards of a quarter of a century. The Grand Lodge is not slow to recognize his services, and votes him a very substantial reward of merit. We are pleased to see that Bro. WHEELER has again taken up the reportorial pen, and furnishes us with an excellent Report on Correspondence. A lay-off seems to have been beneficial to him, and he comes, up fresh and full of vim. Kansas receives a goodly share of his attention, our work being approved. In reviewing Illinois, he expresses our views in reference to a jurisdictional point. Considering the facts and the law, we cannot see how there can be any question about jurisdiction. We quote Bro. WHEELER'Sstatement: Quoting the decision of Grand Master BUCKINGHAM on the question, " t h a t a candidate who has been duly elected by a lodge, and having been duly notified of the same, and neglecting to present himself for initiation, a n d t h e six m o n t h s ' t i m e having expired as required by the By-I-aws of said lodge, could his petition be received by"

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another lodge and acted upon until waiver of jurisdiction has been granted by the former lodKe," he says, in reference to the decision, that the same question will be found otherwise decided in this report. We have always doubted the soundness of that decision. Our views are, that when the lodge provides a six months' clause in Its By-Laws, that any failure to come forward for the degrees is thereby as much a waiver of Jurisdiction in his case as any vote of the lodge could make; and we find this viewis held by some of the ablest masonic jurists of the country. U p o n t h e Cerneau question we are in accord. We feel in reference to t h i s s u b j e c t about as h e does. H e says: We shall not enter the field of discussion, as our views have been expressed some years since, and we have seen no cause for changing them. We then based our conclusions upon the principle of Grand Lodge sovereignty, recognizing it as the only supreme governing authority within its territorial limits, possessing authority to regulate and govern the craft, to pass any law found necessary for the protection and support of freemasonry, and for the enforcement of its authority. The question of legitimacy of the so-called higher masonic bodies does not enter the question, neither does recognition, or uon-recognition. It is no part of our business to determine the status of any of these numerous rites, either by recognition, or admission of their regularity, but by holding and exercising jurisdiction over the affairs of freemasonry within our territorial limits, and over all members subject to tlie authority of the governing Grand Lodge, U n d e r Missouri, h e t h u s Hfts Bro. VINOIL'S s c a l p : It certainly is a matter of very little concern to the so-called High Eiters, whether Bro. ViNCiL knows, or cares anything for the Northern or Southern Jurlsdictionsof the Scottish Rite. We can assure him that there are very many worthy, intelligent and zealous freemasons belonging to these bodies, who are in every way his peers, both in intellect, moral worth and standing in the community where they live. His remarks will not detract in the least from their estimable qualities as masons, and members of symbolic lodges, where many have served, and are still serving with as much zeal and influence as the best of us would gladly concede to his own labors in the same field. Eemember, " the end of the law is charity." H e is w i t h Bros. P I K E and PARVIN on t h e q u e s t i o n of l a n d m a r k s . As to t h e r i g h t and e x p e d i e n c y of g r a n t i n g d i s p e n s a t i o n s by t h e G r a n d Master, h e inclines t o the old method of creating n e w lodges: Once each year the opportunity is offered at the annual session of the Grand Lodge to receive such petitions and act upon them, which is frequent enough for the â&#x20AC;˘welfare of the craft. When a lodge is thus organized, it becomes a full-fledged body, with equal powers, and not an Inchoate bantling without authority, dependent upon the will and pleasure of one man for its continued existence. As we h a v e said in a n o t h e r part of this r e p o r t , we side with Bro. M A C K E Y , t h a t being t h e safe course to p u r s u e . Bro. MACKEY was always s o u n d on Craft Masonry. I n discussing t h e origin of t h e p r e s e n t form of m a s o n r y a n d t h e possibility of its dating back to t h e t i m e of SOLOMON, h e says: That freemasonry derives its substance from the truths revealed in the Bible, we have always contended, and truth is old, and eternal as well. What we do not agree in. is this: that freemasoury in its present form, first commenced active life at the building of King SOLOMON'S Temple, i. e., its ritual, its modes of recognition, its methods of illustrating truth by symbols, etc. We think SOLOMON knew about as much concerning freemasonry, as now practiced, as ADAM knew about his grandfather, and no more. On t h e rehgious character of our I n s t i t u t i o n , h e states substantially our position:

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It does not claim to be a religion, in the modern sense, yet its moral precepts are of a religious character, drawn from the Bible and holding up to the world the necessity of a belief in all the Eternal Verities. Its great mission is to teach and practice the principles of brotherly love and fellowship, and to exemplify In our lives the GoD-given precept of humanity to man. Lilie the hospice of ST. BERNARD on the Alps, it stands as a kind of half-way house, between earth and heaven, offering protection and shelter to the weary traveler struggling up from beneath, and like the Egyptian Pyramid, whose base is firmly seated upon the plains of earth, with its summit pointing to the skies, so freemasonry stands, a monument of moral excellence that time, nor change, nor infidelity does not efface. It has fought no battles where carnal weapons are required, subverted no kingdoms, or governments, nor stained any pages of history with records of blood and inhuman torture. Its mission is peace. It extends the hand of brotherly kindness to the weak and suffering and softens the pillow of the sick and dying. Its mission is to sustain the widow and fatherless, iu short, to follow the teachings of the Divine. Master, and give meat to the hungry, drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, and bind up the wounds of the afflicted. Let not the spark of Divinity that is within us be extinguished by selfishness, neither be transformed into brutes, like those who tasted the fabulous cup of CIRCE, and by indulgence in the poisoned wine, " lose our upright shape and downward fall Into grovelling swine." Let the eyes of the great and strong fraternity be ever directed towards the East, where the bright Son of Righteousness rose with healing in His wings, where the angels ushered in the dawn of that Evangel day singing that gracious song, " Glory be to GOD in the Highest, on earth peace and good-will to men." In closing t h i s review of Bro. W H E E L E R , we sincerely h o p e t h a t we may again enjoy t h e pleasure of perusing h i s reports. Grand Master a n d G r a n d Secretary reelected.

DELAWAREâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1891. T h e Eighty-fifth a n n u a l communication of this G r a n d Lodge was held in t h e City of W i l m i n g t o n , on t h e 7th a n d 8th of October, 1891. M.'.W.'. JAMES S . DOBB, G r a n d Master. R.". W.". W I L L I A M S . H A Y E S , G r a n d Secretary.

T h e a n n u a l address of t h e G r a n d Master is a brief s t a t e m e n t of t h e official acts performed d u r i n g t h e year. This jurisdiction is small ; peace a n d h a r m o n y prevailed t h r o u g h o u t ; hence, t h e r e was b u t little for t h e G r a n d Master to do. T h e G r a n d Master reports a case of inexcusable looseness a n d carelessness on t h e p a r t of a n Investigating Committee. After a s k i n g for t i m e on various p r e t e x t s , t h e y finally a d m i t t e d t h a t t h e p e t i t i o n h a d been lost. T h e Master s h o u l d h a v e p r o m p t l y discharged t h e c o m m i t t e e for inefficiency, a n d a p p o i n t e d a n o t h e r to report on t h e c h a r a c t e r of t h e candidate. T h e G r a n d Master says in reference to this c o m m i t t e e , t h a t their position is at least "peculiar." H e says: " T h e loss of t h e p a p e r c o n t a i n i n g t h e application after it h a s been received by t h e lodge i n n o way afiects t h e status of t h e applicant, a n d is in no way material. T h e m i n u t e s of t h e lodge a r e t h e evidence t h a t t h e application w a s d u l y received."

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I t seems t h a t Delaware does n o t p e r m i t j o i n t occupancy of lodger o o m s . N o t w i t h s t a n d i n g o n e of t h e lodges h a s b e e n s u m m o n e d before t h e h i g h t r i b u n a l of masonic j u d i c a t i o n , a n d q u o - w a r r a n t o proceedings c o m m e n c e d to cause t h e said lodge to s h o w why its charter should not b e a r r e s t e d for non-compliance w i t h decrees of t h e G r a n d Lodge, y e t t h e lodge p r o c e e d s o n in t h e even t e n o r of its way for t h r e e years. T h a t isright, b e conservative. H e w a x e t h exceeding wroth w h e n a lodge of P e n n s y l v a n i a deniesa P a s t M a s t e r of Delaware t h e r i g h t to visit it, because he was wont to follow after strange gods. U n d e r t h e law of P e n n s y l v a n i a such masons,, be t h e y of t h a t or any other State, are d e n i e d t h e r i g h t to visit, as t h e r i g h t to visit is a discretionary right, a n d h e o u g h t n o t to complain if refused admission among t r u e w o r s h i p p e r s . T h e b r o t h e r is barred by t h e laws of Pennsylvania, a n d it avails n o t h i n g to kick. T h e G r a n d Master s h o u l d have suggested to his P a s t M a s t e r to purify himself of t h e t a i n t of bad associates before h e could e x p e c t to be received into t h e s a n c t u a r y of t h e faithful of o t h e r j u r i s d i c t i o n s . O u r Delaware b r e t h r e n h a v e b e e n s t r u g g l i n g for a year or two to secure some uniformity in t h e i r work. I t is u n a c c o u n t a b l e t h a t so small a j u r i s d i c t i o n should be active for eighty-five years w i t h o u t haviug a d o p t e d s o m e uniform system of r i t u a l s ; b u t so it now appears. It is to b e h o p e d t h a t the G r a n d Lodge will not only e n d o r s e t h e suggestions of t h e G r a n d Master in this matter, b u t \yill e n t e r into it with interest a n d e n d e a v o r to accomplish s o m e t h i n g . T h e legislation was of local interest o n l y . Bro. JACK.S0N gives us an interesting R e p o r t on Correspondence,a l t h o u g h s o m e w h a t brief. K a n s a s , 1891, receives fraternal attention. ' M.'.AV.'. iSfATH.i^NiEL F. W I L D S , S m y r n a , G r a n d Master. R.'.W.". WILLIAM S . H A Y E S , W i l m i n g t o n , G r a n d Secretary.

Since t h e last a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n of t h i s Grand Lodge, the G r a n d Secretary has crossed t h e d a r k river, and is now in a better a n d h a p p i e r land, where he will be forever a t rest.

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T h e Eighty-first a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n was held in t h e City of W a s h i n g t o n , t h e 11th day of November, 1891. D u r i n g the year severalspecial meetings were held for various purposes, and much i m p o r t a n t business was transacted. M.-.W.'. THOMAS F . GIBBS, G r a n d Master. R.'.W.'. WILLIAM R . SINGLETON, G r a n d Secretary. T h e a n n u a l address of t h e G r a n d Master furnishes a very complete s u m m a r y of t h e work of t h e past year. I t is gratifying to learn t h a t t h i s G r a n d Jurisdiction has b e e n prosperous, and its affairs h a r m o n i o u s l y conducted. I t appears t h a t only two decisions were r e n d e r e d , a n d these of m i n o r importance. T h e legislation was mainly devoted to matters of local concern. T h e G r a n d Master referred to one or two matters which stirred u p a little bad feeling between t h i s G r a n d J u r i s d i c t i o n and tlie G r a n d Jurisdiction of Iowa. I t is to be regretted t h a t a star-chamber mattersliould be m a d e of so insignificant affair as this one is. I n substance, a G r a n d Representative of t h e jurisdiction of t h e District of C o l u m b i a n e a r t h e G r a n d Lodge of Iowa, is distasteful to t h e officers of t h e latterjurisdiction, a n d t h e y seek to h a v e h i m s h o r n of his titles and prerogatives, etc., etc., being t h e most i m p o r t a n t d u t y or right he enjoys. Viewed by one at a distance, it h a s more t h e appearance of a tempest: in a t e a pot t h a n a western cloud b u r s t ; hence, it is quite as well to let t h e two most interested parties adjust t h e i r little differences in t h e i r own way, t r u s t i n g t h a t n o t h i n g will be done to bring t h e n a m e of masonry into discredit. We c a n n o t h e l p r e m a r k i n g t h a t this u n p l e a s a n t episode, like a similar one b e t w e e n Ohio and Tennessee, furnishes sufficient evidence of t h e u t t e r uselessness of h a v i n g t h a t g r a n d o r n a m e n t a l appendage, called Grand Representatives, tacked onto masonry. If it isany special benefit to masonry we have n e v e r been able to see it. W e have noticed, as in t h e above, a n d m a n y o t h e r cases, t h a t it is a peace disturber. This new comer, like m a n y others, has gained a foot-hold, a n d its removal is not likely to occur very soon if e v e r ; for it has been with us long e n o u g h to be t e r m e d ancient, and w i t h some a landmark.. I t would be very acceptable to us if some s u p p o r t e r of this o r n a m e n t a l a p p e n d a g e would define t h e duties a n d purposes of G r a n d Representatives. W h o a m o n g you will do us this favor? T h e Grand Master decided that, in effect, a brother could not be deprived of his m e m b e r s h i p b y reason of n o n - p a y m e n t of dues, w h e n such n o n - p a y m e n t is n o t regarded b y t h e organic law as a masonicoffense, and a b r o t h e r can reinstate himself within t h e period of one year w i t h o u t t h e action of t h e lodge. T h e Committee on J u r i s p r u d e n c e did not agree with t h e G r a n d Master, and, after a lengthy discussion of t h e question, s u m m e d up the^ case as follows:

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1st. That the non-payment of dues is not, properly considered, a masonic olTense, and that dropping from the roll is not a masonic punishment. 2d. That a member can be debarred from membership for non-payment of dues, and that such is the law in this jurisdiction. 3d. That a brother who has been dropped from its roll of members by action of a lodge, and in accordance with its By-Laws, has no rights whatever as a member of that lodge from the time ot such action on the part of the lodge until he pays his indebtedness and again becomes a member, which, under the present law, he can do.of his own volition within one year from the time of his being dropped, and after the expiration of that time by written application and favorable action by the lodge. 4th. That the masonic status of a dropped member of a lodge is that of an unaffiliated mason. W h i c h decision was approved by t h e Grand Lodge. substantially in conformity with t h e law of Kansas.

This ruling is

The Report on Correspondence is again t h e work of Bro. WILLIAM R. SINGLETON, and, like all his previous efforts in this department, is brief and full of s h a r p points. K a n s a s for 1891 receives courteous attention. H e tilts at Bro. CONNOR of Tennessee, on t h e effect of an expulsion before action of the Grand Lodge. T h e two distinguished reviewers do not seem to be very far apart on t h e question at issue. Bro. SINGLETON says, a n d we think most will agree with h i m t h a t — There are, however, stronger reasons why the Grand Lodge alone should have the authority to iinally dispose of the status of the accused brother. The old regulations determined the rights of the severalties constituting the institution, viz: Of the iudividual brother, the chartered lodge, the Grand Master, and the Grand Lodge itself. The regulations.having called forth these specific elements, they take care for the conservation of each. The wisdom displayed in these old regulations has been demon"Strated conclusively, by their universal application intact, having preserved ihQbeauty •of masonry, which is harmony; and wherever any part has been atrophied in the least particular, discord has ensued. It is our opinion that a majority of our masonic authorities, either Grand Lodge •Constitutions, decisions of Grand Masters,committees of jurisprudence and correspondence, so far as we have consulted them, concur in the dictum, that an accused member •of a lodge can only be expelled from all the rights and benefits of masonry by the final action of his Grand Lodge. In the meantime, the verdict of expulsion by his lodge acts as a sentence of suspension until the Grand Lodge shall have acted upon his case. •Of course, the accused always has his right of appeal to the Grand Lodge. Now, if this is his right, which he can maintain, it is upon the fundamental principle set forth •above to conserve every individual right. Some Constitutions provide that if the Grand Lodge does not sustain the verdict of the lodge, the brother is restored to his rights generally and to his membership in the lodge. Other Constitutions, as in the District -of Columbia, can only restore him to his general rights, but not to membership; this, in our judgment,is not consistent. If the lodge has committed an error in its sentence, it should restore him to each -and every right; and, inasmuch as pendente lite the brother is only suspended, then, when the Grand Lodge decides that he is rectiis incuria, he should be free of all censure whatever. When he is restored to his rights as a mason, that carries with it his mem'bership, which is the dearest and most valuable of all. T h e last paragraph expresses our views of such cases. W e concur with h i m in denying — that by our representative system any man can be placed so far above the membership -as to set aside laws made by their representatives for the best government of the Craft at large.

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Masonry is not a bee-hi%'e, wherein a single bee is chosen, and, by suitable food, becomes the queen. The Grand Master, chosen from the Craft, has provided, for his :government, certain laws which h e swears to observe, obey, a n d conserve with the most solemn services; and yet, upon a mythical fallacy, you a n d your school set up a igod who is responsible to no law b u t his own sweet will. If we d i d not know that your whole system was a fallacy, or that it prevailed generally, which it does not, we would •quit masonry to-morrow a n d have nothing more to do with it, as being unfit for sensible men to meddle with. But we know of what we affirm, and, therefore, as in the District of Columbia, under t h e teachings of such m e n as have presided over t h e Craft here — like BENJAMIN B . FRENCH, GEORGE C. WHITING, WILLIAM W . SEATON, CHARLES F .

STANSBURY, a n d many others whose fame as Grand Masters we all might emulate — have settled for us t h e true principles by which o u r Grand Masters expect to be guided in all matters for t h e best good of t h e Craft. T h e following e x c e r p t will s t a r t l e s o m e of t h e b e l i e v e r s i n ' t h e high prerogatives: Very much has been written upon t h e subject of" Making Masons at S i g h t " in t h e United States, a n d a very large n u m b e r of distinguished writers. Grand Masters a n d chairmen of Committees on Foreign Correspondence, yet contend t h a t Grand Masters have t h e prerogative ( i n h e r e n t ) to m a k e masons at sight. We have always denied that there ever was such an inherent right. The only right m u s t be from the •constitutional provision by each Grand Lodge allowing the Grand Master this privilege. There never was such a prerogative in Europe, nor do we know of any such there at this time. 'For the information of our brethren we publish the following extract from Bro. WILLIAM J. H U G H A N :

" There was no such thing a s ' m a k i n g masons at s i g h t ' u n d e r the old York Constitution ; the custom was for the first a n d second degrees to be given at the next :meeting after the proposition, and on another ballot, at t h e next meeting of the lodt^e. the third degree was conferred. The authority of the Grand Lodge was affirmed over the ' first degrees or orders of masonry.' i. e.. Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, blaster Mason,Knights Templar, Sublime Degree of Royal Arch. The Boyal Arch was evidently •considered t h e c l i m a x o f freemasonry and superior to the Knights Templar, and neither of these two degrees was considered to be trie prerequisite of t h e other. The Grand Lodge of all England, held at York, was the only one that recognized Knight Templary i n Great Britain, a n d it was only of short d u r a t i o n . " M . \ W / . F R E D G . ALEXANDER, G r a n d Master. E . ' . W . ' . W I L L I A M R . SINGI^ETOX, G r a n d Secretary.

EISTGLAND. I t is a source of regret t h a t y o u r c o m m i t t e e h a s n o t b e e n more suc•cessful in its efibrts to collect v a l u a b l e m a s o n i c i n f o r m a t i o n c o n c e r n i n g t h e d o i n g s of t h e Craft in t h e m o t h e r c o u n t r y ; so far we h a v e failed, b e y o n d t h e m e a g e r r e p o r t s we find in t w o q u a r t e r l y c o m m u n i c a t i o n s , h e l d d u r i n g t h e year 1891. W h a t we g e t is m a t t e r c o n c e r n i n g finance, w h i c h u s u a l l y s h o w s u p well. W e do n o t d e s i r e to be m e d d l e s o m e or a s s u m e to be dictatorial, b u t we t h i n k o u r b r e t h r e n on t h e o t h e r side •could greatly e n h a n c e t h e v a l u e of t h e i r P r o c e e d i n g s , a n d certainly m a k e t h e m m o r e i n t e r e s t i n g to t h e m a s o n i c s t u d e n t , a n d w i t h a l add m u c h to o u r masonic history, b y a d o p t i n g t h e A m e r i c a n system of pro-cedure a t t h e i r a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n s . T h e q u a r t e r l y c o m m u n i c a t i o n h e l d J u n e 3d, was devoted to receivi n g a n d a c t i n g on t h e r e p o r t s of t h e Board of B e n e v o l e n c e a n d Board of

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General Purposes. The several reports show a healthy condition of masonic afTairs in the Grand Lodge as well as in the several Masonic Benevolent Institutions that are fostered and cared for by the Grand Lodge. It is proverbial with our brethren in the Old World to look well after the poor and helpless of our faith. We note one case we deem worthy of special mention: It seems the Board of Benevolence included in its list of appropriations, fifty pounds sterling to be paid to an old and indigent brother who had occupied official positions, and at one time had been a subscriber to the masonic charities, and a very hard-working freema.son. The report was no sooner read than a motion was made and seconded that so much of the report as referred to his particular case, be recommitted to the Board with recommendations to increase tlieamount; it was accordingly so done. So much for true benevolence. Much of the time of the Grand Lodge at this quarterly communication was occupied in disposing of an appealed case from a lodge in India. It appears that a member of this lodge was strongly opposed to the election and installation of the Master elect, and resorted to all sortsof tactics to prevent his installation after he had been lawfully elected. After many trivial objections had been overruled, "he next complained of the dre.ss of the brother, who he said appeared in a riding costume in the lodge, and had gone to sleep during the ceremony, and he considered the Worshipful Master and others who supported such an election extremely reprehensible." Further complaint is made that the Master elect, "had, in violation of his obligations as a mason, directly after he had been elected Worshipful Master, sung outside the portals of the lodge, in the presence of ladies, and before young people, a song which was a very improper one. Now it turned out on investigation that one of the ladies before whom he is alleged to have sung this song, was his own sister." Being advised that such nonsensical objections would not stop the installation of the Master elect, the complainingbrother "finding that he was the second Ma.ster present, and there wasno other one possible to be obtained, withdrew before the installation came on, thus of course stopping the proceedings, and the Worshipful Master could not be installed." The complaining brother furnished this last straw that did the work. The membei's of the lodge became so exasperated with his conduct that charges were preferred against him,, and he was arraigned before the District Grand Lodge, tried and suspended for one year, and fined; from which he appealed to the Grand Lodge. His appeal was allowed and the action of the District Grand Lodge was reversed, so far as the "infliction of the fine and withholdinghim from masonic privileges' until it is paid, on the ground that the same is ultra vives and contrary to Article 208 of the Book of Constitutions; but that in other respects the decision of the District Grand Lodge be affirmed." The Grand Kegistrar said it took five hours to read all the papers in the case. How thankful the Grand Lodge must have felt when they learned how narrowly they had escaped a fearful roasting!

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T h e q u a r t e r l v held September 2, 1891, was like t h e previous quarterly, devoted to matters of finance, a n d h e a r i n g and disposing of a n o t h e r -appealed case. T h e r e p o r t of t h e Board of General P u r p o s e s m a k e s an excellent •showing of t h e finances of t h e U n i t e d G r a n d Lodge, s h o w i n g a h e a l t h y balance in t h e B a n k of England. Like t h e J u n e quarterly, m u c h of t h e t i m e of t h e G r a n d Lodge was t a k e n up in disposing of a n o t h e r tedious case. If t h e lodge h a d d o n e its d u t y a n d n o t a t t e m p t e d to evade it b y resorting to foolish technicalities, t h e G r a n d Lodge would not have been a n n o y e d with t h e case. I t •seems a b r o t h e r , through his father, a Master Mason and P a s t Master of t h e lodge, asked for a " C l e a r a n c e Certificate," a n d t h e lodge refused to g r a n t i t ; t h e only reason was t h a t t h e b r o t h e r did not m a k e h i s application direct to t h e lodge. Complaint was m a d e to t h e Provincial G r a n d Master w h o m a d e a fraternal request to t h e lodge to comply w i t h t h e law. T h e lodge persistently refused a n d was suspended, a n d t h e action of t h e Provincial Grand Master approved. So t h i s lodge will r e m a i n -quiet until t h e y comply with ihe law and m a k e d u e submission to t h e Provincial G r a n d Master, and apologize to h i m for disobedience. At t h e D e c e m b e r quarterly communication t h e usual a p p r o p r i a t i o n s were made, a m o n g which five h u n d r e d guineas were voted to t h e Royal Masonic B e n e v o l e n t I n s t i t u t i o n on t h e occasion of a festival h e l d in F e b r u a r y . T h e usual mfftters,pertaining to t h e interests of m a s o n r y in t h e U n i t e d K i n g d o m were disposed of. I t is w i t h sorrow and grief t h a t we note t h e d e a t h of E . ' . W . ' . SHADWELL H. CLERKE, G r a n d Secretary of t h e U n i t e d G r a n d Lodge of England. His d e a t h occurred on t h e 25th day of December, A. D. 1891. I t seems b u t a few years since our English b r e t h r e n were called to m o u r n t h e loss of their dearly beloved R.'. W.\ Bro. J.\MES H A R V E Y , w h o m t h e y delighted to honor, a n d now t h e i r w o r k i n g tools a r e again clad in t h e e m b l e m s of m o u r n i n g for one w h o m it has ever b e e n a pleasure to t h e m to honor, for his m a n y excellent virtues. Bro. CLERKE was fifty-seven years old, leading an active business life a n d had a t t a i n e d positions of distinction, all of which he filled with m a r k e d ability. W e a r e advised t h a t in addition to being G r a n d Secretary of t h e Grand Lodge, h e was t h e Grand Scribe of t h e G r a n d C h a p t e r ; Past •Grand W a r d e n of t h e M a r k L o d g e ; Provincial G r a n d Master for t h e City of L o n d o n ; Great Sub-Prior in t h e Royal Order of Scotland; Pro-' vincial P r i o r of Sussex i n t h e Order of t h e T e m p l e ; a n d G r a n d C h a n •cellor and Past G r a n d Secretary of t h e S u p r e m e Council, 33°, A. A. S. R. I n all t h e s e b r a n c h e s of masonry h e served h i s b r e t h r e n well a n d faithfully, leaving n o t h i n g u n d o n e to m a i n t a i n t h e h i g h s t a n d a r d of m a s o n r y . ' T h e m e m o r y of t h i s distinguished b r o t h e r will be forever c h e r i s h e d by h i s masonic b r e t h r e n . W e h a d h o p e d t h a t our good Bro. R. F . GOULD would be selected to :fill t h e station of G r a n d Secretary, m a d e vacant by t h e d e a t h of Bro.

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CLERKE. It would seem that he who had done so much to correct masonic history and enlighten the Craft, would be entitled to recognition, but it was ordered otherwise, and we have no complaint to make, but hope all will work for the good of masonry in the mother country.

FLORIDAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1892. The Sixty-third annual communication of this Grand Lodge was held in the City of Jacksonville, commencing the 19th day of January, A. D. 1892. M.'.W.'. ANGUS PATERSON, Grand Master. R.". W.'. D E WITT C. DAWKINS, Grand Secretary.

While the volume of Proceedings contains only eighty-five pages, the jurisdiction is evidently enjoying a reasonable degree of prosperity. Out of 122 lodges, 106 were represented at the annual communication. During the past year two lodges U. D. were continued, and dispensations were granted for the formation of five new lodges. It is a source of regret that the hall in which the Grand Lodge held its meetings for many years was destroyed by fire, and with it all the portraits of the Past Grand Masters. Fortunately for the Grand Lodge, its library was not in the building that burned.t Preliminary steps have been taken to build a new Temple on a more elaborate scale than the one burned. The foundation is in, and no doubt considerable progress has been made by this time. The annual address of the Grand Master comprises fourteen pages, and is devoted almost entirely to matters of local interest, furnishing rather meagre soil for citations. The Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary submitted reports showing the finances of the Grand Lodge to be in excellent condition. The past year or two seems to have been prolific of petty troubles in all the Grand Jurisdictions; little Florida comes in for her share of troubles. Bro. DAWKI^â&#x20AC;˘s, in his Report on Correspondence presented to the Grand Lodge, 1890, took occasion to warn the Craft in his jurisdicdiction of impending danger. For some reason his expressions did not meet the approval of Past Grand Master W. E. ANDERSON, and he, through the Committee on Jurisprudence, of which he was a member, managed to get a dig at Bro. DAWKINS'S report. We cannot understand why all this ado is made about a matter the Grand Lodge does not officially approve. No one has ever claimed that these Reports on Correspondence were anything more than the expressions of the opinions of the authors, unless the Grand Lodges should officially adopt some portions of them, which is seldom done; hence we believe that no good results will ever come of such legislation as that suggested by the Committee on Jurisprudence.

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T h e s h a r p a n d p o i n t e d criticism of Bro. CUNNINGHAM, of Ohio, doesn o t seem to set well with some of t h e high officials of F l o r i d a , a n d t h e following resolution was a d o p t e d : Your special committee, to whom was referred the matter of the report of the Committee on Foreign Correspondence of the State of Ohio, which reflects upon the action of Past Grand Master A.J. RUSSELL, late Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Ohio and upon this Grand Lodge, beg leave to report: That we consider the criticism upon the recent action of this Grand Lodge unfraternal and unjust, and we call the attention of the Grand Master of Ohio to the same. That Bro. RUSSELL having reported the fact of his resignation of the position of' Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Ohio, your committee are of the opinion that Bro. RUSSELL in resigning has acted with a due regard for his own dignity and selfrespect. H e r e w e h a v e a n o t h e r case of an injured G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e . . Whonext? T h e following a m e n d m e n t to t h e Constitution was proposed, a n d sanctioned b y a majority v o t e : Resolved, That the second section of Article II of the Constitution of the Grand Lodge of Florida be amended so as to read as follows: "The members of the Grand Lodge, by inherent right, are the Masters and V/ardensof all the particular lodges of this jurisdiction, and U. D. lodges who have duly applied for and obtained their charters, and whose fees and dues to the Grand Lodge have all been paid,'or their duly appointed proxies, and who, with the elected officers â&#x20AC;˘ 01 the Grand Lodge,' for the time being only, have the right to vote for Grand OiBcers." This, i n o u r opinion, is a step in t h e w r o n g direction. T h i s a m e n d m e n t will, i n effect, a d m i t to m e m b e r s h i p i n t h e G r a n d Lodge p a r t i e s who are i n fact n o t i n e m b e r s of any lodge. These b r e t h r e n are s i m p l y m e m b e r s of a lodge u n d e r dispensation, or i n o t h e r words, an i n c h o a t e lodge, composed of a body of masons whose authority for assembling as a lodge of A. F . & A. M. h a d expired by limitation, a n d could n o t b e revived w i t h o u t a u t h o r i t y from t h e Grand Master, or until it h a d b e e n regularly c o n s t i t u t e d u n d e r a charter. This could n o t b e done e x c e p t by t h e G r a n d Master or some competent b r o t h e r d e p u t e d b y h i m for t h a t purpose. W e sincerely regret to see t h i s time-honored r u l e overturned. G r a n d Master a n d G r a n d Secretary both reelected.

GEORGIA-1891. T h e O n e h u n d r e d a u d fifth a n n u a l communication of t h e G r a n d Lodge of Georgia, was h e l d in t h e City of Macon, c o m m e n c i n g October 27th, A. D. 1891. M.'. W.'. .JOHN S . DAVIDSON, G r a n d

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R.'.W.'. ANDREW M . W O L I H I N , Grand Secretary. T h e Proceedings which is t h e subject of o u r attention, c o n t a i n s about t h r e e h u n d r e d pages of useful a n d valuable masonic i n f o r m a t i o n , t h e perusal of w h i c h would a d d to t h e store of knowledge of a n y m a s o n i c brother.

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The annual address of the Grand Master presents another gratifying exhibit of a year of well planned masonic labor. After an exceedingh' felicitous opening, he gives in detail a report of his official acts. Twentyseven decisions were rendered; all being in accord with the law of that Grand Jurisdiction, were approved. Under the sub-head,"' Other Grand Lodges," he gives utterance to the following pleasing sentiment: This jurisdiction, fully alive to all that concerns the interest or welfare of the brethren, c a n n o t fail of its sympathy with those who need it, or with its congratulations for those who, by faithful service or successful contest, have deserved them. We -are, ourselves, only a p a r t of the Order Universal. While o u r immediate sphere is bound by the geographical limits of the State and our labors are directed to this part -of the vineyard, yet we cannot and do not forget t h a t wherever masonry erects an altar, lifts up its voice in prayer or raises its arm in succor, o u r hearts abide. We cannot and do not forget that its trials are our trials, its t r i u m p h our triumph, and its hopes likewise our own. The b a n d that smites'it in the most distant lands is felt wherever brotherly love prevails; t h e tongue that slanders or condemns its mission, even beyond . the seas, urges into rightful resentment the entire household of the faithful. It is to this universality, not only of purposes but of faith, that we owe the strength of the â&#x20AC;˘Organization and derive the inspiration which carries conquest on its wings, like as the eagle bears her brood. And while with the Order such purposes and faith remain, no adherent need fear disaster and no disciple apprehend decay. And what an army this wondrous combination of devoted and self-sacrificing men presents to the world -about u s ; ofttimes, in hurry, the feet are stayed and wonder stands gazing upon its achievements, unable to comprehend and yet moved to a d m i r a t i o n ; ofttimes the busy "Wheels are motionless, while a greater power stirs the very universe of men into the highest activity of labor for the general good; ofttimes t h e restless speech is hushed into joyful listening to the story of how much gentle t h o u g h t can come from silent elTort and how much good fjow out from the secret springs of love for fellow man.

Further on he discusses, at more length, matters of local concern, all of which furnish abundant evidence of a healthy and substantial growth of our Order in Georgia. He says of t h e " Grand Lodge Debt," that after many years of anxious thought, devoted effort and self-sacrificing endeavor, "To-day we owe no man anything, except to love him." This certainly is a very happy â&#x20AC;˘condition to be in, and the masons of Georgia have great reason for rejoicing, and should be thankful for the removal of the burden that has pressed on them for years so heavily. Too much credit cannot be given to Grand Master DAVIDSON for the pleasing results his indefatigable labor has produced during the past four years; and as evidence of the appreciation of the Craft, he has again been called to the Grand East. Eloquent tribute was paid to the memory of the distinguished dead of that Grand Jurisdiction. An effort was made to abrogate the "death penalty" for non-payment of dues. The Committee on Jurisprudence reported adversely and the Grand Lodge approved; so they will continue to expel those who fail to pay dues, and do not furnish satisfactory reasons for their failure. Like a good old lady we will continue to live in hopes if we die in despair, that our good brethren of Georgia will yet repeal what Tve regard as a harsh and uncharitable law, such as should never appear in any code of masonic law.

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W e give place to t h e following resolution, to show to w h a t foolish •extent som'e will g o : Resolved, That so much of the laws and edicts which now require the examination •of candidates, for passing and raising, in open lodge, be so changed that such examination may be conducted at any time by a committee of three, to be appointed by the Worshipful Master, and which committee shall report as to the proficiency of the cau•didate before any ballot is taken. W e are pleased to note t h e " r o a s t i n g " it received from t h e committee. I t is to be h o p e d t h a t it will find a place a m o n g t h e r u b b i s h n e v e r to be r e v i v e d again. 1 T h e R e p o r t on Correspondence is, as usual with our Georgia b r e t h ren, t h e u n i t e d efforts of t h r e e reporters, and consists of one h u n d r e d a n d fifty pages, of w h i c h Bro. BINGHAJI gives us forty-six pages, W . E . MuNPORD seventy-two pages and W . S. RAMSEY furnishes t h i r t y - e i g h t . K a n s a s is reviewed b y Bro. BINGHAM. W e regret his illness, a n d sincerely h o p e it is n o t of a serious n a t u r e , and t h a t ere long h e will b e •enabled t o r e t u r n to his u s u a l labors. H e is q u i t e r i g h t in t h i n k i n g t h a t masonic knowledge a m o n g t h e .brethren could be greatly i m p r o v e d : The adoption of the plan of open lodge examinations for Entered Apprentices and Fellow Crafts has been found of great interest and utility. Now, let us add to this a regulation requiring Master Masons, within a certain time after being raised to give evidence of " suitable proficiency " in that degree, making it the special duty of well informed brethren to converse with him, and to that end having a committee, if necessary. To t h i s we would add t h e a c q u i r e m e n t of. a general k n o w l e d g e of t h e history of symbolism, a n d of t h e laws of our I n s t i t u t i o n . T h e m e a n s for accomplishing t h i s most desirable object s h o u l d be accessible to all who gain a d m i t t a n c e to t h e lodge, a n d w h o h a v e a desire to c o m p l e t e w h a t should b e t h e object of every one who seeks and gains o u r masonic privileges. Bro. MuNFORD played no inconsiderable p a r t in t h e r e p o r t t h i s y e a r . H i s notions regarding t h e taking t h e n a m e of t h e Deity i n vain a r e sound a n d u n i m p e a c h a b l e ; h e says: It is not genteel to take GOD'S name in vain. Why should a man drag GOD'S name down into his own filth and slime? What has GOD ever done to a man to make him use His hallowed name so? Would he take his mother's name and treat it in that way? Would he take his sister's name or his wife's name and mix it up with his miserable filth and slime in that way? Then in the name of gentility and decency what right has he to so abuse GOD'S holy name. It is one of the most pernicious, de-' •grading, debasing and inexcusable sins known to the mind of man. A mason who is rguilty of it and known to be guilty of it, should either quit it or be put out of masonry. Too m u c h c a n n o t be said in deprecation of this vile, pernicious a n d degrading habit, so often i n d u l g e d in b y those who h a v e b e e n t a u g h t better i n t h e most sacred m a n n e r . All m u s t agree t h a t t h e use of profanity is a most senseless h a b i t ; i t would seem t h a t only i g n o r a n t m e n w h o cannot express t h e i r ideas in chaste English would resort to it. W h e n some of o u r Guild reach Bro. MUNFORD'S report, t h e y will cry •out with a l o u d voice, " S e c t a r i a n i s m ! "

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Bro. RAMSEY is q u i t e brief in h i s report, neverthelsss interestinga n d e n t e r t a i n i n g . W e regret t h a t limited space will n o t p e r m i t o u r m a k i n g a few citations from his review. M.'. W.'. J O H N S . DAVID.SON, Augusta, G r a n d Master. R . ' . W . ' . ANDREW M . W O L I H I N , Macon, G r a n d Secretary.

ILLINOIS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1 8 9 3 . A n occasional c o m m u n i c a t i o n of t h e G r a n d Lodge was convened in t h e City of Chicago, N o v e m b e r 6, A. D. 1891, t h e " a n n i v e r s a r y of l a y i n g t h e corner-atone of t h e Masonic f r a t e r n i t y T e m p l e and for t h e p u r p o s e of ' leveling its c a p e - s t o n e ' . " M.'. W.'. Bro. J O H N C . SMITH, Past G r a n d Master of Masons of Illinois, p r e s i d e d as G r a n d Master, and c o n d u c t e d t h e beautiful a n d highly i n t e r e s t i n g ceremonies of our noble Order. T h e several able addresses delivered b y distinguished m e m b e r s of o u r fraternity were indeed of a high order of excellence, and reflect great credit u p o n the orators, especially t h a t delivered b j ' t h e Rev. H . W . THOMAS, t h e chosen orator of t h e occasion, from whose address we e x c e r p t t h e following: Freemasonry has taken this large and necessary occupation of dressing and laying stone and brick as the suggestive and expressive name of its world-wide brotherhood. Nor was it ashamed to do it, to be related in name and in fact to brick and. mortar and stone,and in this way has our great Order forever allied itself to the toilingmillions of earth. But freemasonry has done more than this; it has given to the work of man a higher meaning. The hand of labor takes the rough stone from the quarry; it touches the marble and the granite and up rises the houses of men and the temples of justice and religion, and while man is thus creating a body for the objectivisal life of society, the beneficial genius of freemasonry comes with its noble lessons to bless the toil and the toilers by transforming the hard work of the world into a great school of morals,, a vast scene of transactional righteousness in which the square and the compasses, the plumb and the level, become the symbols of that higher life in which man is thearchitect of.character, and each one is helping build the beautiful temple of truth and justice and love that is rising in the unseen world, that shall stand when the templesof time have crumbled to dust. Freemasonry has thus united labor and morality, and made each the friend and helper of the other. And in a task so simple, so natural, so human, so divine, its creed, its inner working basis has been as easy, as natural and divine as the work it has sought to do â&#x20AC;&#x201D;a belief in GOD and righteousness, this and nothing more. Hence this great world-wide and time-long Order has never felt called upon to enter the realms of the speculative, to seek to define GOD and the relations of spirit to matter, and thus has it escaped the turmoil of debate that has divided the religions of all ages. Within its temple there are no debates about 'â&#x20AC;˘ The Mistakes of MOSES," no growls about metaphysical theories, nor is it the least disturbed about what higher criticism has to say about the dates and authorship of the books of the Bible. Its one aim is to build character, and hence it deals with ethical and spiritual forces and principles, and seeks to concrete and unfold these in the rational and moral consciousness that they may shine forth in the beauty and power of noble lives; and hence, while there have been many religions and many schools of philosophy, there has ever been but.

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one freemasonry, and in the nature of things there can never be any other, and for the reason that it is centered iu the unchangeable, developed along the lines of the lower and the higher natural. Nor has freemasonry found the least trouble in the transition or evolution of its thought and life from the law to the gospel. It has never shared in the contentious between the parties of PETER and PAUL. It is as easily christian in its higher modern as it was Jewish in its ancient life. It unites the two â&#x20AC;&#x201D;does not seek to separate the branches from the root. Nor does it send missionaries from the one to convert or proselyte the other. It finds that there is room in the just law of love to GOD and man for all, and they dwell together as brethren. It is needless to say that such a fraternity is beneficent and that its great benevolences are not restricted to its own members, but flow out to bless the world, and that its members worship in the churches and mingle with their fellow-men in all the thought and work of life. And thus sharing and helping in all that is true and beautiful and grand, this great Order has been so often asked to lay the corner-stones of the temples of justice and religion, of art and industry, for iu spirit, purpose and helpfulness it is as one with all that looks to the betterment of men and nations. I n concludii]g his interesting address, b e referred in feeling t e r m s to some of t h e early founders of t h i s grand enterprise, who h a v e gone hence to r e t u r n no more to mingle with their b r e t h r e n in e a r t h l y l o d g e s : A strange sense of sadness mingles with our rejoicings in this hour that some who were with us when the corner-stone of this temple was laid are not with us to see the cape-stone placed. But in the temple not made with hands they live, aud from the home above they look down aud rejoice that the work has not tarried in our hands. NoR.MAN T. GASSETTE, Dr. JAMES ADAMS ALLEN, Dr. HOS.MER A. JOHNSON, Bro. JOHN 0.

DICKINSON, are names that will always be remembered and loved. Nor can the name of JOHN W. ROOT, the architect in whose brain this building took shape before the ground was broken, be forgotten. T h e Fifty-third a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n was held in Central Music Hall, in t h e City of Chicago, commencing on t h e 4th day of October^ A . D . 1892. M.'.W.-. MONROE C . CRAWFORD, G r a n d Master. E.'.W.'. LoYAi., L. MuxN, G r a n d Secretary. The proceedings come to us, as usual, in good time, and well flUedl with much useful and valuable masonic information, from which we will endeiivor to pick some of t h e choice bits for t h e benefit of o u r readers. T h e a n n u a l address of t h e G r a n d Master covers about t w e n t y pages, of their Proceedings. F r o m his e x o r d i u m we extract t h e following: Amidst the splendid civilization of today, our fraternity stands preeminent, sublime, a creation of past ages, yet filled with the life and glory of the present. Old as the earth, yet young, vigorous and inspiring as spring time, masonry stands in advance' of man. leading the world in its triumphant progress into the magnificent developments awaiting us in the twentieth century. There is inspiration in the past. Inspiration in the present. Inspiration in the future. Here we should renew our fealty; return our grateful thanks to the Supreme Architect of the Universe, and so fill our hearts anew with the virtues of freemasonry, that they will shine out in all our lives and the world may see thesplendorot the jewels we wear. His t r i b u t e to t h e m e m o r y of those who have answered t h e last call, in his own as well as in other G r a n d Jurisdictions d u r i n g t h e past year^

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-was heart-felt a n d full of sincere feeling. T h i s was t h e more noticeable as t h e r e was n o n e of t h e weak s e n t i m e n t a l i t y usually found in eulogies, w h i c h often m a r the b e a u t y a n d a p p r o p r i a t e n e s s of t h e s e sad notices. U n d e r t h e sub-head, " Decisions," t h e G r a n d Master formulated .and p r e s e n t e d t h e following: " I n t h e election for Master, A receives i o r t y v o t e s ; B receives t h i r t y - e i g h t votes, a n d t h e r e a r e five blank ballots east. I n making u p t h e majority of votes cast, a r e these blank bal3ots to be c o u n t e d as votes ? " T h i s q u e r y being referred to t h e Committee •on J u r i s p r u d e n c e , t h e y s u b m i t t e d t h e following report, w h i c h was received a n d a d o p t e d : Upon the question submitted by the Grand Master in reference to elections and to the sentence found in lodge by-laws, that " a majority of the whole number of votes cast shall be necessary to a choice," we find that the highest authority in parliamentary usage declares that a ballot for choice of persons must have the name of the person to be voted for thereon, hence while a piece of blank paper may appear to be a ballot, it is neither a ballot nor a vote, and should not be counted as such or have any effect .upon the result. T h i s w^e believe to be a correct r u l i n g . H e stated t h a t he had received from EDWARD C . GULP, Secretary of t h e C o m m i t t e e on Ceremonies for t h e W o r l d ' s C o l u m b i a n Exposition, a n i n v i t a t i o n to participate in t h e dedicatory ceremonies which took place on t h e 21st of October, A. D. 1892. F o r s o m e cause u n k n o w n at t h e p r e s e n t writing, t h e y did not t a k e p a r t in a n j ' of t h e parades, and we t h i n k it q u i t e as well t h e y did not, as s u c h displays, in our judgm e n t , are n o t calculated to benefit m a s o n r y . T h e w r i t e r hereof witnessed t h e g r a n d p a r a d e s on t h e 20th a n d 2l!3t •of October, a n d noted with m u c h pleasure t h e total absence of any masonic display. W e have never believed t h a t m a s o n r y ever lost a n y t h i n g b y reason of its leaving all m i x e d displays to those societies whose chief .stock in t r a d e is public displays. G r a n d Master CRAWFORD favors h o l d i n g a F r a t e r n a l Congress in t h e City of Chicago d u r i n g the W o r l d ' s F a i r , August, 1893. T h e special •committee to whom t h i s subject was referred, t h r o u g h its c h a i r m a n , M.'.W.". Bro. BOBBINS, s u b m i t t e d a r e p o r t favoring t h e holding of this •Congress, w i t h t h e usual proviso, " t h a t it is t h e sense of t h i s G r a n d Lodge t h a t said F r a t e r n a l Congress s h o u l d n o t b e h e l d with t h e view to t h e formation of a General G r a n d Lodge, b u t for t h e interchange of fraternal s e n t i m e n t s conserving t h e general i n t e r e s t of m a s o n r y througho u t t h e world, a n d especially l o o k i n g to greater uniformity in t h e modes -of recognition a n d t h e fundamental features w h i c h characterize our s y s t e m t h e world over." T h i s proviso has b e c o m e s o m e w h a t of a " c h e s t n u t . " No one h a s ever i n t i m a t e d t h a t a General G r a n d Lodge was desirable. F o u r cases of extreme d e s t i t u t i o n were p r e s e n t e d a n d p r o m p t l y relieved b y t h e Grand Lodge. T h e Craft of Illinois n e v e r fail to look after t h e aged a n d destitute in its o w n h o u s e h o l d .

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The following excerpt shows a very flattering condition of the lodges: Much money has been invested in comfortable and even elegant homes for t h e lodges,and each and every lodge in the jurisdiction has made its returns, paid its dues to the Grand Lodge, and is entitled to representation therein. No lodge has surrendered its charter, and but one charter has been arrested. With this increase in membership and in wealth comes a greater power for t h e exercise of true masonic virtues, and consequently upon us fall greater responsibilities. We must come up to the full measure of the masonic manhood demanded of us by the age in which we live, by the conditions with which we are surrounded, so shall we draw toward us by the attractive power of true nobility all the best and most worthy of the sons of men, and reach those lofty heights of power and influence where, by right, our Craft should stand.

The Committee on jSTecrology paid eloquent tribute to the memory of the distinguished dead of their own as well as of other jurisdictions. We clip the following: There is not one who is gone, whose absence is not m o u r n e d ; not one whose memory is not cherished as that of K star that has gone out in the night and will shine no more, fjooking back through the ages the scene is one of life and of d e a t h ; splendor has paled into gloom: power has degenerated into the helplessness of the grave; t h e hand that held the scepter is lifeless and fleshless in some common unmarked grave o'r in some splendid marble tomb. The years are dotted and the earth is dotted with the black spots of death and a wilderness of little mounds that tell us where the dead lie sleeping.

How true! The edict of non-intercourse with recusant lodges in the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Quebec was, by action of the Grand Lodge,, withdrawn. 1 We now come to the most interesting part of these Proceedings, the Report on Correspondence, by Past Grand Master Dr. JOSEPH ROBBIXS,. who presents one of the most elaborate reports of all his confreres. We have perused carefully his two hundred and eighty-seven pages of interesting matter, and like all his former efforts in this field of masoniclabor, we failed to find any cucumber-like coolness pervading his report. for 1892, but think it most decidedly hot. He evidently entered upon the work before him w'ith increased energy, and determination to clean up as he went along. With sleeves rolled up, and sharpened scalpel in hand; with his eyes set on the scalps of those who might get into hisdissecting room, he attacked the enemy. jSTeither the old nor the young: escaped his keen vision or the touch of his sharpened steel. His review this year includes the Proceedings of sixty-one Grand. Lodges, Kansas for 1892 being in the group. In most instances hefavored our work. He is with our Grand Master on the propriety of charging fees for special dispensations to confer degrees out of time,, and .says that under the Illinois rule, "the Grand Master is required by law to exact a fee of twenty dollars for every dispensation to ballot for the degrees out of time, and five dollars tor each degree to authorize the conferring the second and third degrees out of time. Since the adoption' of this law in 1874 emergencies requiring his interposition are rarely discovered."

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After q u o t i n g decision n u m b e r six, a n d t h e action tliereon b y t h e G r a n d Lodge, h e p e r t i n e n t l y s u g g e s t e d : " I n a s m u c h as n o t over onet h i r d of t h e full vote of t h e G r a n d Lodge could in t h e n a t u r e of t h i n g s r e p r e s e n t a n y actual knowledge of t h e m a t t e r u n d e r consideration, it w o u l d be awkward if some one s h o u l d ask t h e o t h e r two-thirds why t h e alleged degree was r e c o m m e n d e d . " T h e y would h a v e to p u t their index-fingers in their m o u t h s and say, " T h a t is t h e way it was done w h e n I was m a d e a m a s o n . " I n discussing t h e s o m e w h a t famous California rule forcing nonaffiliates u n d e r a penalty to u n i t e with s o m e lodge within its jurisdiction, h e s a y s : However, since our brother defends tfie constitutionaf pros'ision of his Grand Lodge as being unexceptionable if the right to malje any rule is conceded, we will digress so far as to say that in our judgment the rule is indefensible for other reasons than those we have heretofore suggested. First in this, that it requires the resident unaffiliated mason to apply for membership to some lodge in California, for we maintain that a Master Mason is absolutely free of the guild the world over, and has a right to apply to any regular lodge anywhere that will receive his petition. A Grand Lodge has, in our judgment, no more right to require a resident non-affiliate to choose one of its lodges for his masonic home than U has to require an affiliated sojourner to transfer his membership to one of them. Second, that as the essential couslderation impelling all such legislation is a commercial one, there is no justification in equity on that low level in confiscating that for which he has paid full measure, because in the exercise of his own free will and accord he declines to purchase certain additional privileges conferred by lodge membership. W i t h t h i s we heartily concur, a n d will v e n t u r e t o add t h a t a t least one-fourth of t h e cases of non-affiliation result from t h e adoption of s o m e such rule as t h a t adopted \rs o u r California b r e t h r e n . K a n s a s h o l d s t h a t every brother o u g h t to b e l o n g to some lodge and share in its b u r d e n s as well as its m a n y e x a l t e d privileges, b u t we prefer to leave t h i s m a t t e r w i t h the non-affiliated b r o t h e r , who is most interested in t h e selection of a masonic h o m e . W e h a v e never believed in forced" affiliation; prefer the a n c i e n t l a w ; let all come a n d go of their own free will a n d accord, so far as m e m b e r s h i p is concerned. If they do go, and if p e r c h a n c e t h e y be refused lodge privileges, t h e ) ' will have no one to find fault with b u t t h e m s e l v e s . W h i l e dealing w i t h t h e work of G r a n d Master FISK, of K e n t u c k y , h e m a k e s a long range and r a t h e r m y s t e r i o u s s h o t ; t h e mark at which h e is a i m i n g is not visible to t h e n a k e d eye b e y o n d t h e reappearance of K i n g SOLOMON attired in an e v e n i n g gown : Some things are worth recording simply as marking epochs, and it is well to stick a pin here showing the time when the color of the light at any particular juncture got into our jurisprudence. It got into our ceremonials years ago, in some localities that we wot of, being coeval with the reappearance of King SOLOMON on this earth, in an evening gown cut en traine and a stove-pipe hat. Now that the ice is broken judicially we may expect that the new color-line will crop out all over the country â&#x20AC;&#x201D;such is the imitative faculty within us. It is of course unfair to criticise at long range a decision, a portion of whose underlying reasons cannot even be whispered in print, but to one who did not hear the Grand Master's unwritten deliverance, the forbidden color would seem to be appropriate to any portion of the Blue degrees.

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I n dissenting from a decision of Bro. FISK, k n o w n as No. 16, he expresses our views as to t h e r i g h t of lodges in large cities w h e r e t h e y h a v e c o n c u r r e n t jurisdictions. Bro. F I S K decided that, " t h e jurisdiction of t h e various lodges in Louisville is concurrent. Each has jurisdiction over any p a r t y residing within t h e city limits. If t h e one lodge applied to give u n a n i m o u s consent by ballot, a n d t h e same be properly certified to t h e lodge a t Henderson, t h e latter can act upon t h e petition of t h e a p p l i c a n t , " to which Bro. ROBBINS states t h e rule in his own j u r i s d i c t i o n : The question involved in No. 16 was decided differently in Ulinois, on the ground that what was equally the possession of all the lodges no one lodge could give away, and that the equal interest which each lodge had in a resident of their common territory as a possible candidate for masonry could only cease to be equal when he applied to some one of them for the degrees of masonry, and then by his own elective act the interest of all the other lodges ceased. The Kentucky decision holds that all the lodges may be ousted by the election of a lodge outside, possessing not even a fractional interest in him, singling out one of their number to give away their common heritage. U n d e r Minnesota, he e n u n c i a t e s t h e correct law in t h e m a t t e r of â&#x20AC;˘expelled m a s o n s : We did not except to the legislation vesting in Grand Lodge alone the right to restore an expelled mason, because we agree that it is the only authority that can restore the masonically dead. The suspended mason still has the breath of life in him, and the lodge logically holds the string by which he is suspended. Bro. TODD raises the new question whether the lodge is competent to inflict the death penalty without review and confirmation of the sentence by the Grand Lodge, and answers it In the negative. We think the old charges clearly recognize the power as residing in the lodge, except in appeal cases; and we don't see how under those charges the question can get before the Grand Lodge except upon appeal. A year or two ago we discussed at some l e n g t h in our Report on Correspondence to t h e G r a n d Chapter, t h e applicability of t h e use of t h e words constituent and subordinate, a n d expressed, our preference for t h e former term. I t seems t h a t t h i s frightened Bro. CUNNINGHAM, of Ohio, out of his life, a n d he took occasion to roast us good. N o w we are â&#x20AC;˘delighted to n o t e t h a t Bro. ROBBINS has come i n a n d h e l p e d us out b y deciding t h a t Bro. CUNNINGHAM a n d t h e writer a r e holh right: From the Ohio standpoint we agree that "subordinate" is a more appropriate word to define the relations of a lodge to the Grand Lodge than "constituent," but in other jurisdictions of Free and Accepted Masonry nothing can he so fit as the word constituent, seeing that the regulations annexed to the ancient charges, whose reference to them roots their definition of the Grand Lodge in the fundamental law, define that body as consisting of, and being formed by " the Masters and Wardens of all the regular particular lodges upon record," and explicitly recognizes these officers so con:Stituting it as being there in their representative capacity. T h e G r a n d Master a n d Grand Secretary b o t h reelected.

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rXDIANA—1892. The Seventy-first annual communication was held in the Masonic Temple in the City of Indianapolis, commencing on the 24th day of May, A. D. 1892. M.'. W.'. NICHOLAS R . EUCKLE, Grand Master. E.'. W.*. WILLIAM H . SMYTHE, Grand Secretary.

The first thing that strikes the eye on opening the Indiana Proceedings is a steel portrait of Past Grand Master WILLIAM HACKER, now deceased. The annual address of t h e Grand Master is a full and concise statement of his official acts, and of the condition of the Grand Lodge affairs during his official term. He thus pays an affectionate tribute to the memory of one of their noble veterans, who closed a long and useful life in the service of hisbrethren: M.'.W.', Bro. WILLIAM HACKER, the senior Past Grand Master of Masons in this jurisdiction, died at his residence i n Shelbyvllle, Ind., on Wednesday, July 28,1891, a n d was buried by t h e Grand Lodge. F o r forty-six years a regular a t t e n d a n t at our meetings— serving as Grand Master nearly thirty years ago — a n d before and since t h a t time an active, zealous, unselfish participant in the labors of this Grand Lodge ; for a long period t h e only survivor, with one exception, of the distinguished brethren whopresided over its deliberations d u r i n g t h e first half century of its existence; b i s personality impressed itself upon this fraternity more strongly t h a n that of a n y of hiscompeers. His influence has been felt i n our statutes, in our legislation in o u r ceremonies. During t h e period of this association, extending from t h e days of his youthful vigor, through m a t u r e m a n h o o d to a venerable old age, he carried w i t h h i m t h e unwavering respect and confidence of his brethren, and maintained his steadfast a t t a c h m e n t to t h e Masonic Institution. With h i m , masonry was n o t a stepping-stone to preferment, b u t a n end for w h i c h all other purposes must be p u t away. For it, personal intere-';ts were sacrificed, a n d public ambitions laid aside.

It was the pleasure of the writer of these pages to have met our deceased brother about thirty-three years ago, in the City of Davenport,. Iowa, during the annual convocation of t h ^ Grand Chapter of Eoyal Arch Masons. There we formed an acquaintance which soon ripened into friendship which the mutation of time and fortune never disturbed.. His memory we shall ever cherish. Two complaints of violation of territorial jurisdiction were made against lodges in that jurisdiction. Each was promptly investigated and apparently satisfactorily adjusted. He made twenty-six decisions and rulings, all being, in harmony with their Constitution and By-Laws, which were approved b3' the Grand Lodge. One of the constituent lodges undertook to dictate a little, as to the enforcement of a certain provision of their law; but they soon found that it was not healthy to violate the law that they had obligated themselves to obev. It seems that they have a law which forbids the use of

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t h e lodge rooms for any other t h a n masonic purposes. I n order to accomplish t h e i r purpose t h e lodge issued a n d sent t h r o u g h o u t t h e G r a n d Jurisdiction a circular letter, from which we e x t r a c t t h e following: The large number of subordinate lodges of the .State are more or less involved,, and by an arbitrary law of the Grand Lodge these lodges are deprived of one very important source of economizing and reducing current expenses. Each subordinate lodge is compelled to pay tribute to the Grand Lodge, regardless of her legitimate indebtedness and the consequences. By one pernicious law, based upon no fundamental principle, and void of the semblance of an excuse, other than a mythical tradition, every lodge is compelled tomeet in a room from which all else is excluded, entailing an expense which in duetime drives many lodges to the wall. At the coming session of the Grand Lodge of Indiana we propose presenting a petition for the repeal of this law and that subordinate lodges be granted the privilege in connection with other orders, or if they are so fortunate as to own a hall, then said, lodge to have the privilege of leasing the same when not needed for their own use. This circular letter solicited t h e cooperation of t h e c o n s t i t u e n t lodges to assist in repealing what it is pleased to terra " a perniciouslaw." Such proceedings being in violation of t h e law, t h e G r a n d Lodge very properly sat down on t h e foolish m o v e m e n t in good s h a p e , a n d nod o u b t this p r o m p t action will prove a valuable lesson to t h e r e c u s a n t lodge as well as to others in t h e jurisdiction, a n d hereafter t h e y will n o t only read, b u t will abide by t h e law. T h e G r a n d Master presented t h e c o m m u n i c a t i o n from t h e G r a n d Lodge of K e n t u c k y , proposing a Masonic Congress to be held in Chicagod u r i n g t h e W o r l d ' s Fair. It was referred to a special c o m m i t t e e which in d u e t i m e m a d e a report r e c o m m e n d i n g t h e a p p o i n t m e n t of a committee of six " b r o t h e r s w h o are well informed in masonic history, law a n d usage to a t t e n d said fraternal congress, and this Grand Lodge shall beat no expense on account thereof." T h e a n n u a l reports of t h e G r a n d T r e a s u r e r a n d G r a n d Secretary show t h e finances of t h e Grand Lodge to be i n excellent condition. We noted in o u r report last year t h e suggestion of t h e G r a n d Secre-tary to p u r c h a s e an American flag to b e placed upon t h e Masonic T e m p l e . N o t w i t h s t a n d i n g t h e adverse criticisms of some of t h e Guild, t h e old flag was p u r c h a s e d and t h e Grand Secretary m a d e h a p p y , as well as every t r u e mason, to see t h e old flag float over t h e Masonic T e m p l e of Indiana. H e rapped t h e knuckles of t h e Central Traffic Association for its " continued a n d flagrant discriminations against t h e great fraternal organization of t h e c o u n t r y . " H e says, i n s u p p o r t of his a r r a i g n m e n t of t h e association: A handful of college students can and do secure a half-rate railroad fare to theirannual oratorical contests. These students and their friends come from a half-dozen towns and cities of the State. They are not put to the trouble and annoyance of procuring a-certain form of Central Traffic Association certificate, but are permitted topurchase round-trip tickets at half-rates, while you, brethren, coming from four hundred and seventy (owns and cities of the State, are required to procure a certificate of certain form and dimensions, sign your name to it, then have it signed by the Grand.

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Secretary, and then it must be signed and stamped by a special agent of the Central Traffic Association, and, if approved, signed and stamped by him, you are then permitted to purchase a ticket to return home at a fraction less ftiau the regular rate. "There is no valid reason why you should not receive as much consideration as is accorded to college students. T h i s k i n d of d i s c r i m i n a t i o n is n o t m a d e b y o u r Trans-Missouri Association so far as w e h a v e b e e n able to learn. S u c h unfairness as a b o v e cited is likely t o i n d u c e legislation n o t specially beneficial to railroads. T h e R e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e is b y B r o . THO.MAS B . LONG, a n d

seems to b e h i s first effort in t h e Grand Lodge in this field of masonic labor, a n d w e are pleased to say t h a t he h a s d o n e well a n d need n o t be a s h a m e d of t h e result of h i s labors. K a n s a s , for 1892, received k i n d a n d fraternal a t t e n t i o n . I t would afford u s m u c h pleasure t o m a k e a more e x t e n d e d review of Bro. LONG'S able r e p o r t , b u t space a n d t i m e will not p e r m i t o u r doing so a t tliis time. M.-.W.". SIDNEY W . DOUGLAS, G r a n d Master, Evansville. 11.". W.-. W I L L I A M H . SMYTHE, G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , I n d i a n a p o l i s .

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T h e E i g h t e e n t h a n n u a l communication was held in T a h l e q u a h , •Cherokee Nation, c o m m e n c i n g August 16, A. D. 1892. M.".AV.". LEO E . BENNETT, G r a n d Master. E.". W.". J O S E P H S . MURBOW, G r a n d S e c r e t a r j ' .

T h e v o l u m e of Proceedings t h i s year is valuable, containing as it does, a well filled j o u r n a l , an excellent Report on Correspondence, Cons t i t u t i o n a n d By-Laws, a n d s t a n d i n g resolutions a p p r o v e d a n d now in force. T h e a n n u a l address of t h e G r a n d Master fills t w e n t y - t h r e e pages. I t is a well-prepared official document, devoted in t h e m a i n to t h e afl'airs •of t h e Craft in t h a t T e r r i t o r y . H e a n n o u n c e d in a p p r o p r i a t e t e r m s t h e u n t i m e l y d e a t h of a good m a n a n d true, R.".W.". Bro. W I L L I A M PERRY L E E P E R , D e p u t y G r a n d Master. I t was o u r pleasure to h a v e m e t o u r deceased b r o t h e r in h i s G r a n d Lodge in 1878, w h e n he, in c o m p a n y with s o m e o t h e r s , m e t i n A t o k a , Choctaw Nation. W e t h e n formed an acq u a i n t a n c e with h i m t h a t h a s crystallized into t r u e friendship. An u n f o r t u n a t e accident h a p p e n e d to t h e G r a n d Senior W a r d e n , Bro. W I L L I A M A. M C B R I D E , b y which h e lost h i s r i g h t h a n d ; a poor, miserable, d r u n k e n vagabond, i n resisting an officer of t h e law, m a i m e d o u r b r o t h e r for life. T h e G r a n d Master t h u s refers to t h e m a t t e r : Bro. MCBRIDE lost his h a n d as a result of the sale of intoxicating liquors in this country, a n d as masons it is o u r duty to denounce and oppose this immoral a n d unmasonic traffic. Freemasonry h a s not, a n d cannot have, any affinity with those who engage in this illegal, debasing, a n d therefore unmasonic business. I trust you will •consider this misfortune of o u r worthy brother when you act upon recommendations I shall make to you, when considering the adoption of a constitutional provision regarding this evil traffic.

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Well, we should saj' it was a duty we owe to our fellowmen to denounce the unla^vful traffic in the Territoiy. He speaks encouragingly of the condition of the Craft in his jurisdiction, and says: There is hardly a lodge which does not show a deep Interest in the good of our rfraternity, and which has not added to its membership those who will suitably exhibit the true principles of our Institution. This progress and growth is not evidenced by •propliecies, but by events; not by promises, but deeds of fulfillment. During the three ;years it has been my h o n o r to be your Grand Master, and as such to watch over and guard and encourage, and to note the upbuilding of masonic lodges t h r o u g h o u t this jurisdiction, the year now closing has been to me the one of the greatest labor and •demands from the constituent lodges and the b r e t h r e n ; yet t h e one of t h e most pleasure •and satisfaction, for I feel that the lodges and brethren as a whole have been more •earnest and appreciative. In these three years our lodges have been increased from 'thirty-six to fifty-eight, a gain of twenty-two.

Dispensations for the formation of ten new lodges were granted, and all, in accordance with the predictions of the Grand Master, received charters. Fourteen decisions were rendered, and being in harmony with the law of that jurisdiction, were approved; thus giving evidence of the care and attention the Grand Master gave to the most important duty he is called upon to perform. After efforts repeated from year to year, they have finally adopted a system of work. There are sections of it we are very much inclined Tto suspect are tainted with the Arkansas work; be that as it may, it is ^:o be hoped that it will prove satisfactory to the Craft, and hereafter all "tinkering with it will cease. The Grand Lecturer is to be Custodian, .and to him will be intrusted the important duty of seeing that it is properly disseminated among the lodges. In this connection he offers the following, as we think, wise suggestion as to the qualifications of him •with whom this important work is intrusted: He it is to whom we must look for that faithful instruction whereby unity in the -method of communicating our ritual can be maintained. Says a distinguished raaTSonic writer: " T h i s unity raalies the world a mason's home, and raising him high -above geographical divisions and the obstacles of language and religion ; secures him protection and repose wherever fate or fortune may direct his steps. Without it our grand fabric of universal benevolence, which has withstood the storms of ntimerous oenturies, would be shattered in a single age." This is not placing too high an estimate upon the importance of uniformity of worli, and it therefore behooves us, one and all, to feel and to act u n d e r the weighty responsibility now resting upon us, and it is a call to duty which prompts me, at this .time and place, to impress upon you the necessity of selecting for this, at this time, the •most important otfice within your gift, a brother whose qualifications are of t h e high•est character. It is a grand work to be engaged in to teach the ritual and encourage the brethren to work up nearer the life of the true and upright mason. No brother •can be a successful lecturer unless he is capable, clever and scholarly. Without dispar:agement to any of my worthy brethren whose opportunities in life have been limited, •yet otherwise and as masonsstand without superiors, I can not but urge that your choice should fall upon a brother whose education should be the best within this Grand Lodge, -with a thorough knowledge of m a s o n i c l a w a n d history,and the traditions upon which •our Institution is founded. We must not consider ourselves alone, b u t remember that what we do here is for those two thousand brethren at home whom we represent, as w e l l as the thousands who are to take our and their places in the years to come.

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H e h a s got into a little muss with tlie G r a n d Master of " t h e State of N e w Y o r k " over a small m a t t e r similar to t h e Iowa-District of Columb i a vexala queslio; it does n o t seem necessary to g e t up so m u c h steam to m o v e so small a craft. W e will refrain from interfering, as o u r " o x is n o t b e i n g g o r e d " ; b u t seriously, it does seem a b o u t t i m e t h a t we s t o p p e d m a k i n g m o u n t a i n s o u t of mole hills â&#x20AC;&#x201D; t h e r e is n o t h i n g beneficial to m a s o n r y in it. Peace a n d h a r m o n y are worth too much to be sacrificed to trifles of t h i s k i n d . T h e K e n t u c k y s c h e m e for holding a Masonic Congress in t h e City of Chicago d u r i n g t h e W o r l d ' s F a i r was favored, a n d a committee of t e n was c h o s e n to cooperate w i t h o t h e r Grand J u r i s d i c t i o n s in t h e m a t t e r . I t w o u l d seem t h a t our b r e t h r e n in t h e I n d i a n Territory believe t h a t " in a m u l t i t u d e of council t h e r e is wisdom." A m o n g other proceedings we note t h a t t h e y have been m a k i n g a r r a n g e m e n t s for a G r a n d Lodge in O k l a h o m a T e r r i t o r y . W e hardly see w h e r e t h e G r a n d Lodge of I n d i a n Territory h a s jurisdiction over O k l a h o m a , as i t is a n i n d e p e n d e n t political power, a n d no longer a p a r t of t h e I n d i a n T e r r i t o r y . As all g o v e r n m e n t a l relations b e t w e e n t h e two territories h a v e been separated, so masonically, t h e n e w Territory is,unoccupied g r o u n d . T h e modus operandi of organizing new G r a n d Lodges on this contin e n t , we h a v e a l w a y s u n d e r s t o o d , was essentially t h e s a m e as t h a t obs e r v e d by t h e four old E n g l i s h lodges, which formed t h e G r a n d Lodge of E n g l a n d , in t h e year 1717. According to Dr. MACKEY, all t h a t isnecessary t o be done is, " W h e n it is desired to organize a G r a n d Lodge,, t h r e e or more legally constituted lodges, w o r k i n g in any State or Territ o r y , or i n d e p e n d e n t political division, where n o G r a n d Lodge a l r e a d y exists, may m e e t in convention, a d o p t By-Laws, elect officers and organize a G r a n d Lodge." We are u n a b l e to see w h e r e i n arises t h e a u t h o r i t y for t h e action of this G r a n d Lodge in stepping over into a n o t h e r political division, a n d organizing its G r a n d Lodge for it. I t is barely possible t h a t o u r good Bro. H I L L has discovered t h e twenty-sixth a n c i e n t landm a r k ; if so, t h e Guild will feel t h a t it is deeply i n d e b t e d to h i m . All hail t h e COLUMBUS of m a s o n r y ! T h e oration by R.'.W.'. Bro. H I L L , entitled " T h e Masonic I d e a l of M a n l i n e s s , " is good, a n d so well jointed t h a t we have not been able tofind m o r e t h a n one place w h e r e we could use our scissors: Whenever the brotherhood of man is practically recognized, and wherever the close association which binds together in one common and fraternal band, those whoare of different races and blood is seen, we may be sure that the principles which give life and vitality to masonry have exerted the power which has broken down the barriers of prejudice and distrust. Wherever masonry has lifted up its banner, it has spoken words of peace, and illustrated its sentiments by deeds of charity and pure beneficence. As a natural consequence, wherever these have been observed they have attracted to the halls of masonry those who love humanity, and desire to extend theinfluence of whatever makes for the betterment of the race. No wonder, then, that in ages past masonry has commanded the confidence and affectionate esteem of the wise and the great; no wonder, then, that the lowly have recognized it as a beneficent friend, or that from it the afflicted have drawn in their sorrows, solace, as well as support, in the hour of trial.

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T h e R e p o r t on Correspondence is, as usual, t h e h a n d i w o r k of t h a t jzealous and h a r d - w o r k i n g mason, E . ' . W / . Bro. JOSEPH S . MHRROW, G r a n d Secretary. I t contains 131 pages, reviewing t h e Proceedings of fifty-four •Grand L o d g e s ; Kansas for 1892 being a m o n g t h e n u m b e r , is k i n d l j ' and fraternally noticed. Our long and very i n t i m a t e a c q u a i n t a n c e w i t h this b r o t h e r m a k e s his reports interesting r e a d i n g to u s . H a v i n g devoted so large a portion of our allotted space to t h e body -of t h e Proceedings, we will have to slight his excellent work t h i s t i m e . AVe offer h i m o u r best wishes for good health, a n d hope t h a t h i s useful life may b e l e n g t h e n e d many years. M.'.W.'. LEO E . BENNETT, G r a n d Master, Muskogee. R.'. W.'. JOSEPH S . MURROW, G r a n d Secretary, Atoka.

IOWA—1 8 9 2 . T h e F o r t y - n i n t h a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n was held in t h e City of D u b u q u e , in t h e G r a n d Opera Hou.se, c o m m e n c i n g on t h e 7th day of -June, A. D. 1892, A. L. -5892. M.'.W.'. R A L P H G . PHELPS, G r a n d Master. R.'.W.'. THEODORE S. PARVIN, G r a n d Secretary. On o p e n i n g t h e t h i r t e e n t h volume of t h e annals of t h e Proceedings of t h e G r a n d Lodge of Iowa, a t t e n t i o n is at once arrested by a well executed portrait on steel of Grand Master PHELPS, and like all G r a n d Masters of Iowa, n o t bad looking. T h e elegant volume before us is well laden w i t h m u c h valuable, as well as highly interesting masonic information concerning t h e welfare -of t h e Craft in Iowa as well as in other G r a n d Jurisdictions. Bro. P A R V I N is always on t h e progressive train, a n d n e v e r fails to keep pace with t h e age in which he lives. H i s work t h i s year is in all respects equal, and, we t h i n k , surpasses any of his former eflbrts, especially in typographical beauty, as well as excellence of a r r a n g e m e n t of matter, and t h e quality of food furnished for t h o u g h t . T h e a n n u a l address of t h e G r a n d Master is an able a n d dignified •official paper, a n d will be recognized by all as a clear and forcible expo:sition of t h e labor he has performed d u r i n g t h e past year. I t has t h e r i g h t k i n d of ring to it from first to last. I n t h e discussion of t h e various topics, he is disposed to'treat each fairly, yet firmly, in n o case leaving a n y t h i n g in d o u b t . I n t h e o p e n i n g part of his address he refers in pleasing t e r m s to his -advancement in official life, and t h e pleasing and fraternal m a n n e r in which h e was received on every h a n d by his masonic b r o t h e r s . H e t h u s speaks encouragingl}': I have found masonrj- in Iowa, with all the stir and commotion we see and hear In the midst of the Grand Lodge, singularly harmonious, united, and filled with zeal. This year has been one of growth. Masonr>: in Iowa has had a larger increase than the -average for many years past, and I believe it is but the rising of the sun on a still

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brighter day. On every hand there are promises of increased growth for the future,, and happy prophecies, which, by their own hopefulness, will bring about their owa fulfillment. The year has been one of peace and harmony. There has not been a single trial under the conduct of this oflice; there has been but one case of disciplinethroughout this wide congregation and throughout the year. Let us give thanks to the Great Masterof us all for these blessings of strength and harmony. He has brought to our country ripening fruit and waving grain in joy and contentment, and to our Order, plenty, health, and peace. Dispensations for t h e formation of six new lodges were g r a n t e d after a v e r y careful e x a m i n a t i o n had been made of t h e condition of each application, a n d t h a t each had complied with all t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s of t h e law. T h e r e m a r k s of t h e G r a n d Master in regard to i n s u r i n g lodge p r o p erty, is certainly timely a n d good advice, and if h e e d e d t h e r e would be n o occasion to say, t h a t w i t h o u t a m o m e n t ' s w a r n i n g t h e y had lost all t h e i r lodge p r o p e r t y . W e h a v e always believed t h a t t h e r e was a business side to masonry, and t h e business affairs of o u r lodges should be m a n a g e d with as m u c h care a n d economy as a good business man would give to his o w n affairs. We believe with t h e G r a n d M a s t e r : No lodge, however rich, however poor, can aff'ord to hold its properly, in large quantity or small quantity, subject to fire, and without insurance. If they are poor, so much the more should they avoid the risk. One of these lodges announces: We did not insure for we are poor, and we were in a brick building and thought we were safe. They now know they were not safe, and they are poorer still. I have investigated this matter of insurance, and there are more than one hundred and thirty lodges holding property not insured, and waiting for fire. Generally these lodges are the very ones that can least afford to try the experiment. O n e a m o n g t h e oldest lodges, E p w o r t h , No. 84, after struggling m a n y years against changes, s u r r e n d e r e d its charter, a n d closed a long, b u t p e r h a p s n o t as useful life as its earnest founders fondly anticipated. T h e p r e s e n t m e m b e r s h i p is to be congratulated for h a v i n g closed t h e b u s i n e s s affairs of t h e lodge, leaving no unsatisfied i n d e b t e d n e s s of a n y c h a r a c t e r to injure t h e good n a m e of masonry. I t is too often t h e case t h a t m a n y lodges s u r r e n d e r their charters for n o o t h e r reason t h a n t h a t t h e y are helplessly in debt. A poor way to get o u t of d e b t ! T h e c h a r t e r of N e v a d a Lodge, No. 99, for s o m e sufficient cause, we s u p p o s e , was a r r e s t e d ; b u t , after a satisfactory e x p l a n a t i o n of t h e t r o u b l e s t h a t led to t h e arrest of t h e charter, it was restored, a n d t h e lodge allowed to proceed w i t h its labors. T h e action of t h e G r a n d Master in t h e m a t t e r was approved b y t h e G r a n d Lodge, as it should h a v e been, a n d t h e lodge t a u g h t a lesson t h a t will likely p r o v e valuable. W e h a v e never, been favorably inclined to h i s reciprocity s c h e m e , for m a n y reasons. Such a law, t h o u g h it should be adopted by all t h e G r a n d Lodges, would in o u r j u d g m e n t , be a source of m u c h c o n t e n t i o n , a n d u l t i m a t e l y result in serious a n d t r o u b l e s o m e complications w i t h lodges situated near t h e State lines. W e t h i n k t h a t each jurisdiction will h a v e as much to do as it can do well to look after its own household a n d k e e p t h e masonic family within d u e b o u n d s , t h a t peace a n d h a r m o n y m a y prevail w i t h i n its borders.

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He discusses at some length the evils growing out of non-affiliation,, and concludes with the following suggestion, no doubt intended partially to remedy the evil; if so it is not a bad scheme: I propose that the life of a dimit shall be limited to one, two, or three years.. Other codes have their statute of limitations; why not this? And if he chooses to hold it unused longer than the permitted time, let it be of no vital force. Let h i m be required to renew it at the place from whence it came, and, as it were, from time to timemake new statements ; if he canpot do this, let him protect himself by j o i n i n g hisbrothers somewhere. The lodges of the whole State and world are open to h i m , i f worthy.

All true and loyal masons will rejoice to learn that the element known as Cerneaus, which has done so much to disturb the peace and harmony of our Iowa brethren for several years past, is fast disappearing,, and we hope forever. We note with sincere regret the apparent necessity for the arrest of the jewel of Bro. JOHN SCOTT, Master of Nevada Lodge, No. 99, and Past Grand Master of Masons in Iowa. His conduct during the past two or" three years is certainly past our comprehension. We have known thisbrother for over thirty-three years, and have ever held hicn in high esteem as a citizen and mason. When we recall our associations of early years with this brother, it fills our old heart with sorrow and regret that the present years which should be the harvest time of old friendships,, are devoted to insulting and abusing life-long friends and reviling the Institution that he has fostered and helped to build up. We earnestly hope that he will speedily abandon his present defection, and placehimself in liiie with his old friends and brothers who in former days delighted to honor him. We will dismiss without further comment this most unpleasant subject, with the belief that the Craft of Iowa will not deal harshly or unjustly with an erring brother. The report of the Visiting Custodian, our old friend and brother, Past Grand Master GEORGE B . VAN SAUN, shows that he has put in a year of faithful work among the lodges. From the address of the Grand Master, and report of the committee thereon, we are led to believe that the Craft in Iowa does not favor a Masonic Home. We also notice, with some surprise, that our good brethren of Iowa-, do not favor a Masonic Congress, fearing that something may be said or done tending to a centralized power. The objections raised to holding such a fraternal gathering, is nonsensical in our way of thinking, and we cannot understand how it is that so intelligent a body of masons asthe Grand Lodge of Iowa could set up so trivial an excuse for not uniting with such a fraternal band of brethren as will assemble in Chicagoduring the World's Fair. Grand Secretary PARVIN has well and faithfully performed all theduties of his department this year, notwithstanding his misfortune in which he came near losing the use of his most valuable right hand, and has besides taken on one new duty.

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By r e q u e s t of t h e G r a n d Master h e p r e p a r e d , i n his usual feeling a n d t o u c h i n g style, memorials of t h e illustrious d e a d . No one could h a v e b e e n selected to perform this sad d u t y so capable as h e w h o h a d for m a n y y e a r s enjoyed t h e fraternal f r i e n d s h i p of those whose lives he h a s so beautifully a n d t e n d e r l y sketched. H i s zeal and care for t h e G r a n d Lodge library grows as t h e n u m b e r •of b o o k s in it increases. T h e committee to w h i c h t h e subject was rei e r r e d , s u b m i t t e d a r e p o r t highly c o m p l i m e n t a r y to t h e G r a n d Librarian, from w h i c h we excerpt t h e following: When NAPOLEON invaded Egypt and stood in sight of the- pyramids, he thrilled his soldiers by pointing to those ancient rock piles, with the impressive exclamation: •" Soldiers, remember that forty centuries are looking down on you to-day!" So, when one stands in the Grand Lodge library at Cedar Rapids and looks on the vast amount of valuable material that has been gathered there in so short a time, and in some degree appreciates what will be its value to the Craft, he is thrilled by its magnitude, .and made to feel, as he never did before, that the ritual is but the husk of masonry. He is made to see as he never saw before why " the greatest and best men in all ages have been encouragers and promoters of the art." He is led to see that centuries are looking down upon him; that the most enduring monuments erected by the Craft were not constructed of material from the forests •of Lebanon or the quarries at Jerusalem; that the most famous pillars in masonry were not cast on the clay grounds between Succoth and Zarthan. These temples were only the repositories of more sacred treasures, designed by their teachings to enrich the thought, to awaken the sympathies, and to beautify the lives of the Craft. So with our library, it is not the building so much asitsconteuts,nor is it the contents so much as their influence for good upon the minds of masons, that will be the most enduring monument to the masons of Iowa. I t was our pleasure, a little over a y e a r ago, t o inspect t h i s , t h e g r a n d e s t collection of masonic books on t h i s side of t h e Atlantic. Our I o w a b r e t h r e n are to be congratulated u p o n possession of such a collection of b o o k s . T h e C o m m i t t e e o n Grievances and A p p e a l s g r o u n d o u t a large grist of a p p e a l e d cases; some i m p o r t a n t a n d s o m e u n i m p o r t a n t . T h e i r work in t h e m a i n was approved. T h e C o m m i t t e e on Lodge R e t u r n s s u b m i t t e d a sensible report, one w e t h i n k , if read carefully b y t h e Master a n d Secretary of t h e lodges, would h a v e good effect, a n d serve to lessen t h e m a n y needless errors a n d omissions t h a t t h e committees detect as t h e y e x a m i n e t h e r e t u r n s each year. T h e following is an excellent suggestion, and, if strictly observed, will result i n getting c o m p e t e n t a n d willing b r e t h r e n to serve u s : We believe that the principal method of solving this problem of incorrect returns lies with the lodges by insisting upon the course we have indicated above — that of electing to the ofHce of Secretary that brother who first possesses the proper qualifications to perform the work, and, secondly, who will take pride enough in the duty to exercise those qualifications. We do not wish to be understood as intimating or believing that it is impossible to elect Secretaries that will not make mistakes, and that the time will ever come when all of these returns will be received at the Grand Secretary's oiBce within the time specified by law, and that all will be found correct; such a condition of things Is not to be thought of. We are too well aware of the fact that " to err is human," but we are also taught" that errors need repentance," and what we are complaining about is that we do not see any signs of the repentance.

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Past G r a n d Master JAMES D . GAMBLE, in behalf of t h e C o m m i t t e e o n J u r i s p r u d e n c e , presented an able and exhaustive r e p o r t upon t h e q u e s t i o n of t h e legalitj' of t h e legislation of t h e G r a n d Lodge of Iowa o n t h e Cerneau controversy t h a t has for so long a time disturbed t h e peace a n d h a r m o n y of t h e Craft. We can only give t h e conclusion at w h i c h t h e committee a r r i v e d : We find that this legislation on the part of our Grand Lodge is not only in accord with the legislation of many other old and able Grand Lodges in this country, but it is also in accord with the Grand Lodge of England, the Mother Grand Lodge, where precedent may be found for our legislation as early as 1816, and reaffirmed as late as 1890. In view of the facts as herein set forth, and the full, fair, and careful investigation given to the subject embraced within the law prior to and at the time of the adoption thereof, and the hearty endorsement of the law by the Grand Lodge since Its enactment, we believe it would be detrimental and unwise to repeal the same. We therefore recommend that the proposed amendment be not adopted, and that the prayer of the petitioner be denied. Last, b u t n o t least, is Bro. PAKVIN'S Report ou Correspondence. H e never fails to do h i s work well, and his r e p o r t for 1892 is no e x c e p t i o n . H e cleans u p his work as h e goes along, and n e v e r forgets to get in h i s sharp points, a n d w h e n you r u n afoul of one of t h e m you are a p t to h a v e a realizing sensation of its presence. None receive t h e s h a r p d a r t s of his poignant wit more t h a n t h e Cerneauites. U n d e r I d a h o h e t h u s pokes fun at our good Bro. STEVENSON, w h o is of t h e school of believers in t h e doctrine t h a t K i n g SOLOMON was t h e founder of m a s o n r y : However, we have found men of equal intelligence and much deeper read who claim with as much assurance and faith that it originated with ADAM; and. Indeed, Dr. AxDERSON in the "' History of Freemasonry " prefixed to the Constitutions of 1723, goes away back of SOLOMON'S time, and gives him no credit more than that of simply â&#x20AC;˘being a member of an institution founded by ADAM, improved by NOAH, with many :additions and emendations by a host of worthies between his day and the days of -SOLOMON.

H e t h u s k i n d l y speaks of h i m who will never again mingle w i t h his b r e t h r e n on t h i s side t h e d a r k r i v e r : " C H K I S T I A N BECK, w h o h a s b e e n their faithful G r a n d Treasurer for thirty-four consecutive years. A record u n p r e c e d e n t e d in t h i s office t h r o u g h o u t t h e several jurisdictions. I t was our pleasure to h a v e met t h e b r o t h e r on h i s native h e a t h , a n d to have learned, as did his associate brothers, his true masonic w o r t h . Often have we called to m i n d t h e wonderful contrast b e t w e e n t h e views entertained by o u r b r e h r e n of K a n s a s and those of our own j u r i s d i c t i o n . H e r e t h e G r a n d T r e a s u r e r is excluded from reelection." F o r t h e reason t h a t once upon a t i m e t h e y had a defaulting G r a n d Treasurer. T h e following is a wise suggestion: We suggest, courteously, to the Grand Mastersof all the jurisdictions the necessity of rising up in their might, and demanding of the Grand Encampment that it enact such a law. Grand Encampments of Templar Masonry exist at the will and pleasure â&#x20AC;˘of Symbolic Masonry and Grand Lodges, and they could easily, by the declaration or enactment of a law, forbid the members of symbolic lodges going into Templar Masonry so long as Templar Masonry arrays itself against the best interest of Grand Lodges and their subordinates.

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The Grand Oommandery, Knights Templar of Kansas, at their annual conclave, in 1870, adopted a standing regulation making membership in a commandery of Knights Templar dependent upon and coexistent with membership in a lodge of Master Masons, as well as in a chapter of Royal Arch Masons. This regulation was rigidly enforced until it was found to be in conflict with the statutes of the Grand Encampment. We have been and are now in favor of such a law believing it would result in good to all the bodies. Bro. PAKVIN, we have tarried with you as long as space will permit,, so, adieu! Grand Master and Grand Secretary reelected.

IRELAND. We have been able to obtain only a small pamphlet, containing a few pages, which give very briefly the acts of this Grand Lodge for 1891,. all of which relate to matters connected with the finances. We have been informed that their Proceedings are devoted almost entirely to matters of a financial nature; hence the reporter on Correspondence has to gather up crumbs as best he can; and it is not a very easy task when the crumbs are as few as they are in the doings of this ancient body of masons. We are confident that our Irish brethren have man)' a choice morsel of masonic lore stored away in the archives of thisGrand Lodge, if one could only gain access to its inner apartments to secure the prize. We will have to content ourselves with a very meager report. There is one thing of which we are quite certain, judging from the many circulars we have received from the different societies during the past year: that there is considerable activity among the members of the Craft. The great and all-absorbing topic was the success of the Centenary Celebration, held last May in the City of Dublin. We have nodoubt that the occasion was one long to be remembered by those who had labored so hard to make the event a grand success, as well as, a cause of rejoicing on the part of all the masons of Ireland. The money raised at this celebration is for the purpose of aiding the "Masonic Female School," located in Dublin. The masonic brethren of our acquaintance who have traveled in Ireland, and. have been permitted to visit this Grand Jurisdiction, speak in the highest .terms of the good it is doing for the needy. The school now provides for eighty pupils, all of whom are orphan daughters of Master Masons. We hope before we are required to write our next report we shall be fortunate enough to obtain something more definite in regard to the working of the Craft in Ireland, especially concerning the success of the: Masonic Orphans' School. His Grace, the Duke of Abercorn, M.'.W.". Grand Master. The Earl of Bandon, H. M. L. COOK, Grand Secretary.

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I^OUÂŁSIANAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1892. The Grand Lodge was convened in special communication on the 25th day of March, A. D. 1891, A. L. 5891, at which time the corner-stone of the new Masonic Temple was laid with appropriate ceremonies. The inclemency of the weather made it necessary to adjourn to the Academy of Music, where able and instructive addresses were delivered, and t h e services concluded. The Eightieth annual communication was held in the City of New Orleans, commencing on the 8th day of February, A. D. 1892, A. L. 5892. M.'.W.'. CHARLES F . BUCK, Grand Master. R.'. W.'. RICHARD LAMBERT, Grand Secretary.

The annual address of the Grand Master, like all of his former papers, is able and scholarly, replete with useful hints to his brethren. His tribute to the memory of deceajsed brethren is quite lengthy; among the number reported was Past Grand Master ,J. G. FLEMING, who was for many years a prominent factor in conducting the affairs-of the Grand Lodge. His able Reports on Correspondence placed him in the front rank with his confreres. Of Bro. ALBERT PIKE he very appropriately says: He will live as long as masonry endures in the ritual of the Ancient a n d Accepted Scottish Rite. Its verbiage may be changed ; some of Its profound philosophy may be brought within the'scope and possibility of ordinary lodge work; his exhaustive analysis of moral, political, and even religious duty, be reduced to homelier garb for more practical study, b u t the spirit and soul of it must ever remain.

The Grand Master, in his annual address last year, took occasion to call the attention of the Grand Lodge to the fact that they were not in "communication or formal fraternal relation with many of the Grand Orients in Europe," and ventured to suggest that it might be well for "the CommiUee on Foreign Correspondence to take the matter in hand,, and a.ssist the Grand Lodge or the incoming Grand Master in determining where it may he desirable or proper to establish or renew formal fraternal intercourse." These unguarded expressions, as we think, of Bro.. BUCK served to arouse Bro. VAUX of Pennsylvania, and he went for him in his usual style, criticising his expressions very sharply, and wethink, much more than was really necessary under the circumstancesBro. VAUX never lets any one escape who presumes to meddle with any of his many pet theories. He belongs to that school of masonicthinkers who believe that there is no masonry, strictly speaking, in continental Europe; at least that we can lawfully recognize. On this point, there is a wide diversity of opinion. The Grand Master felt keenly the criticism of the old patriarch,, and in turn scored him fearfully for his"uncharitableness and injustice" toward him. To us there does not seem to be much to quarrel over between the two, as neither of them for a moment would favor recognizing many of the spurious or doubtful so-called masonic organizations.

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i n c o n t i n e n t a l E u r o p e . T h e n a m e of tliese Orients is a red flag to some •of o u r Guild, and w h e n m e n t i o n e d t h e y go wild. H e favors a F r a t e r n a l Congress in t h e City of Chicago d u r i n g t h e W o r l d ' s Fair. H e is not, like m a n y others, fearful of a G e n e r a l G r a n d Lodge. A larf,-e share of t h e address is devoted t o a report on t h e new Masonic T e m p l e , nearly, if n o t quite, c o m p l e t e d . T h e Craft of Louisiana h a v e good reason for congratulation, since t h e y h a v e accomplished so desirable a n object — securing a p e r m a n e n t h o m e . S p e a k i n g of t h e condition of m a s o n r y a n d its aims, h e says: Now, stationed on "sure and firm-set" ground; strong for action and potent for good; the best of our past well guarded and its errors shaken ofT; may the masonic fraternity of the State of Louisiana advance from material success to the glory of high, Tnoral and spiritual influence. May we vie with the greatest and the best in good •deeds and high aims that we may continue to hold.'^y just title and right of merit, an exalted place in the world's brotherhood of man. May we continue to be an exemplification of that pure and exalted freemasonry which caters to no prejudice and indulges no favoritism; which holds the masonic lodge room as the one sanctuary, in this world, of conflicting interests and contending passions, where the former seek no advantage, and the latter are at calm like the seas whose waters have been put to rest as by the touch of some magic influence; every casual distinction or difference lost in the greater expanse which we fill as the children of one Father, fulfilling a common mission and sharing a common lot. Where all must be equal, let no one claim to be better; the level of equality is the base on which we stand; it accepts only that which is universal, and excludes what is only special, sectional or national. T h e legislative work done p e r t a i n s m a i n l y to local matters, t h e new Masonic T e m p l e coming in for a good s h a r e . W e a r e sorry to note t h a t L o u i s i a n a Relief Lodge, N o . 1, one of t h e g r a n d e s t institutions connected w i t h o u r fraternity, is experiencing some t r o u b l e in keeping u p its finances. Surely, if t h e r e is a n y masonic ins t i t u t i o n deserving financial assistance, it is Louisiana Relief Lodge, No. 1, w h i c h h a s done so much for t h e destitute of every clime. M.'.W.-. Bro. FELLOWS p r e p a r e d a n d p r e s e n t e d t h e Report on Corr e s p o n d e n c e , which is in t h e same style h e a d o p t e d some five years ^since, a n d does not seem inclined to d e p a r t from it. H e expresses o u r views of t h e so-called Past Master's d e g r e e : This subject, also confined in its treatment to our report of 18S7, is still a matter •of dispute. We remember aiding in the settlement of it in 1857, and in 1887 repeated what we then wrote. Few, however, still adhere to the necessity of the Master of a lodge " receiving the secrets of the Chair," before he can be properly qualified to preside over his lodge, notwithstanding the fact that there is absolutely nothing iu the secret ceremony which will better enable him to do so, and the other fact that it is a distinction to one who has *' passed the Chair." One by one of our Grand Lodges are repudiating the idea of the necessity of the secret ceremony, and in due time we expect, if we live long enough, to see this excrescence thrown aside and abandoned by all. On t h e much discussed question of t h e physical qualifications of c a n d i d a t e s seeking o u r privileges, h e s a y s : In a few Grand Lodge jurisdictions absolute physical perfection is required of all •candidates for the Mysteries of Freemasonry. In a few others, almost uo requirement

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ol this sort Is exacted. A respectable majority of Grand Lodges, in their requirements^ looli as m u c h to t h e m e n t a l and moral as to the physical qualifications, a n d as to the latter require such only as will enable the candidate to receive and confer t h e secrets of the degrees, to take actiye part in the ceremonies. Such has been our r u l e , and manifestly is that of the Grand Lodge of England and of the lodges u n d e r its jurisdiction.

In the matter of collecting dues and assessments, he favors a return to the way we used to do it in ye olden times. He thus expresses his views: As to dues, there is less u n a n i m i t y of opinion, but the better view is that the annual dues —quarterly or monthly, is found always to work best —should be only for a sufficient sum to pay the current expenses of the lodge, such as Secretary a n d Tyler's fees, rents, lights and stationery, and Grand Lodge dues, and no more. The a m o u n t for fees to be reserved for extraordinary expenses and for a reserve fund,such as funerals. The opinion seems to begin to grow towards a return to former usages and the exemplification of the principles of the Order, that charity should be individual a n d not t h e •sole duty, if duty at all, of the lodge, as the dispenser of charity. The reason of t h i s seems to be that if a lodge is the m a i n dispenser of charity and assistance, and this to be maintained by an equal tax upon the members, in the shape of dues, t h e habit of giving is extinguished, and we become, like the other organizations of the day, a mere life and health insurance company. This is not as it used to be, nor does it seem in accord with our /i st lessons in masonry, to give as the necessity may require and our means will permit. I n t h e other organizations to which we have alluded each me'mber, rich or poor, pays t h e like amount and receives, as a right, a fixed and stipulated sum in case of sickness, or his family in case of death, and as a right which may be demanded, whether in want or not, by virtue of t h e p r e m i u m he has paid. Such is not the character of o u r Institution. We are requiftd to give in accordance with our individual ability— our m e a n s ; the widow, her m i t e ; the rich of his abundance; and thus t h e spirit of brotherly love find relief is kept alive and fresh in the heart of every mason. No one can then say to t h e needy applicant for relief: " Go to the lodge ; I have paid my dues for this object," and turn away with a cold shoulder from the needy brother and his helpless .widow a n d orphan. Let this return be made, and made effectually, and the spirit of freemasonry wherever languishing, will revive, and it will again flourish, and we need fear n o t h i n g from the other charitable, or rather life and health, associations around us, for they have not, nor will they ever have, the same grand object in view.

His views upon the question of perpetual jurisdiction accord with the views we have held for years. We have been hoping for a long time that perpetual jurisdiction would be numbered among the things of the past. The Cerneau controversy received passing notice; no new light was let in. He gives considerable space to a discussion of the object, design and chief features of freemasonry, excerpting from Proceedings of other Grand Lodges, and quoting distinguished members of the Craft. He briefly sketches what has been done in that jurisdiction in connection with a " Masonic Home," and quotes largely what has been done: in other Grand Jurisdictions in this matter. M.'.W.-. CHARLES F . BUCK was, for the sixth time, elected Grand' JMaster of Masons in Louisiana, a distinction that tew masons have enjoyed. Such action on the part of the Grand Lodge shows its wisdom. R.'.W.'. RICHARD LAMBERT, Grand Secretary.

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MAINE—1892. T h e Sevent\'-third annual c o m m u n i c a t i o n of this Grand Lodge was h e l d i n t h e Citj' of Portlan<l, c o m m e n c i n g t h e 3d day of SepteniTjer, A. D. 1892. M.-.W.-. HENRY R . TAYLOR, G r a n d Master. Bro. STEPHEN BERRY, son of t h e late v e n e r a b l e G r a n d Secretary, as acting G r a n d Secretary. T h e a n n u a l address is well p r e p a r e d , c o n t a i n i n g a complete statem e n t of t h e official acts done b y h i m d u r i n g t h e past year. After a p r o p e r recognition of Him from w h o m all blessings come, h e e x t e n d s a h a p p y g r e e t i n g to t h e m e m b e r s of t h e G r a n d Lodge. H e t h u s speaks t e n d e r l y a n d affectionately of h i m w h o m t h e b r e t h r e n of Maine honored m u c h — Bro. IRA B E R R Y :

Death forgets not his mission, neglects not his appointed times, nor cedes grim regnancy, when he "loves the shining mark." In the season's early autumn, with summer's foliage yet radiant in the glories of changing hues and prophetic transitions, the relentless reaper gathered from our midst" a ripened sheaf," and to-day we miss the gentle presence of one upon whose face and form Time seemed to have placed his hand with reverential tenderness. The Grand performing the Master JosiAii K I N G as G r a n d

Lodge convened in special c o m m u n i c a t i o n to assist in last sad rites of o u r O r d e r d u e a b r o t h e r . P a s t Grand H. DRUMMOND presided, with Past Grrfhd Master M. P . Marshal.

W e n o t e with pleasure t h e very satisfactory condition of masonry in Maine: Our relations with sister jurisdictions are, without exception, cordial and harmonious. A "just regard tor the rights of others," most fraternally reciprocated hy the Grand Lodge of Maine, renders the present year one of marlvGd freedom from strife or disagreement, and presents "the continuance of brotherly love" and the "dwelling together in unity." Of lodges, we count-the same number as reported last year. Only one new lodge has been constituted, while, by the consolidation of two others, the total remains unchanged. Notwithstanding the loss by suspensions and by the hand of Death, there has been an increase of membership, giving 21,177 this year, against 20.96S of last. An important feature, encouraged from year to year, will be noticeable —an In•crease in the iLverape membership of lodges, it being now about 110 per lodge. Each is thereby made stronger .and the financial burdens of each comparatively lighter by the aggregation. H e favors h o l d i n g a F r a t e r n a l Congress in 1893 d u r i n g t h e World's F a i r , a n d so did t h e Grand Lodge, a n d a c o m m i t t e e was appointed, with i n s t r u c t i o n s to report in May, 1893. T h e G r a n d Master was s o m e w h a t distressed over t h e supposed int r o d u c t i o n of side degrees a m o n g t h e b r e t h r e n . A t first we were inc l i n e d to fear that t h e sapient screecher h a d b u i l t a nest and was about to h a t c h o u t a brood of y o u n g owls in t h e State of Maine. F e a r n o t ; t h e y will do b u t little harm, as their labors a r e confined to night, a n d a r e o f sh o rt d u rati o n.

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T h e five decisions r e n d e r e d w e r e referred as usual to t h e C o m m i t t e e o n J u r i s p r u d e n c e , w h i c h will r e p o r t n e x t y e a r . T h e following is as t r u e as t h e Gospel of S T . P A U L , a n d t h e h i n t is w o r t h y of careful c o n s i d e r a t i o n : If we take the comparative representation from t h e lists of t h e past two years, we •shall find t h a t nearly one-half o u r lodges were represented by their Worshipful Masters. This is highly creditable. " The power of the Grand Lodge is the voice of h e r subordinates, expressed by their constituent heads." It is fitting t h a t your presence a n d component value should be recognized in this Grand Lodge, a n d I would address a word of encouragement and counsel to you. I n the realm of your respective lodges, you are each " a sovereign." In the language of your installation charge, " The honor, reputation a n d usefulness of your respective lodges materially depend upon t h e skill and assiduity with which you manage it? concerns." Various methods and suggestions may apply to your several localities and surroundings, b u t I would particularly emphasize t h e ones which tend to render your lodges, as masonic homes, desirable for your a t t e n d a n t members, pleasant a n d attractive to t h e visitor, " t h e stranger within your gates." T h i n k not the whole end of a meeting is answered by " rush " a n d routine of business, •or that cold, meclwnical a n d formal " ritualism " constitutes " true masonic light." The warm clasp of welcome, or t h e cordial notice, beaming more from t h e eyes a n d manner than from the lips of the Master, goes straight to a brother's heart. I t is the talisman of present enjoyment, a n d is often treasured in pleasing r e m e m b r a n c e for many, many years. One m o r e e x c e r p t from t h i s e x c e l l e n t a d d r e s s , a n d we will pass o n : Masonry is p u r i t y of sentiment, virtue in our relations, sincerity in our discourse, and benevolence in our work. With poverty, it is relief; with weakness, it is strength : a n d with misfortune, it is discretion, comfort a n d sympathy. I n our life duties, it is t h e interchange of generous thought, the outflowing of noble impulses, a n d t h e highest exercise of brotherly affection. Masons are indeed " brothers." The bonds of fraternity are made stronger as each shall aid his brother in time of need, animate his progress, •or incite him to greater usefulness in every good word and work. Recognition was e x t e n d e d t o t h e n e w G r a n d Lodge of T a s m a n i a , .and t h e G r a n d M a s t e r i n s t r u c t e d to t a k e n e c e s s a r j ' steps t o e s t a b l i s h m a s o n i c c o r r e s p o n d e n c e a n d i n t e r c h a n g e of r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s . T h e c o m m i t t e e on t h e d e a t h of E.'.W.'. Bro. I R A BERRY w e r e ins t r u c t e d to join w i t h o t h e r G r a n d Bodies in p r o c u r i n g a steel p o r t r a i t of • h i m , and h a v e i t a p p e a r in t h e i r P r o c e e d i n g s ; for some cause or o t h e r i t did n o t a p p e a r . P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r J O S I A H H . DRUMJIOND, in accorda n c e with t h e i n s t r u c t i o n s of t h e G r a n d Lodge, p r e p a r e d a n a p p r o p r i a t e sketch of t h e life of Bro. I R A BERRY, w h i c h a p p e a r s in t h e P r o c e e d i n g s of t h i s y e a r . Our M a i n e b r e t h r e n a r e q u i t e conservative, a n d do n o t i n d u l g e i n useless a n d u n n e c e s s a r y legislation, all of it b e i n g of p u r e l y local n a t u r e iind of no p a r t i c u l a r i n t e r e s t to us w h o live so far away. T h e r e p o r t s of t h e District D e p u t y G r a n d Masters are q u i t e i n t e r esting, a n d a l t o g e t h e r s h o w a h e a l t h y a n d satisfactory condition of t h e c o n s t i t u e n t lodges. M.'.W.'. J O S I A H H . DRUMMOND is again t h e a u t h o r of a n o t h e r of h i s s p l e n d i d R e p o r t s on F r a t e r n a l C o r r e s p o n d e n c e , i n c l u d i n g his useful a n d v a l u a b l e tables, w h i c h h a v e b e e n p r e p a r e d so well a n d a c c u r a t e l y , a n d

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w h i c h are so much appreciated b y his b r e t h r e n of t h e Guild. His work covers a b o u t 221 pages of t h e P r o c e e d i n g s ; Kanisas receives kindly notice. I n a few instances we are n o t a g r e e d ; b u t glad t h e y are so few. After q u o t i n g from t h e report of o u r C o m m i t t e e on J u r i s p r u d e n c e in t h e P e n n s y l v a n i a case, he t h u s expresses o u r v i e w s : While this certiflcate is not in forma, dimit, it certainly posse.'sses all the necessarj' elements of one; it is ofliclal evidence that he had been a member of a lodge and had ceased to be one,and was in good masonic standing; that is all which a lodge needs to know as to his legal status; it settles that he is an eligible candidate, and whether he is desirable or not must be determined by other considerations; the Grand Lodge so decided, the committee being divided. Our good b r o t h e r does n o t fully concur in t h e views expressed in o u r r e p o r t last year, t o u c h i n g t h e q u e s t i o n of t h e right of a brother, a m e m b e r of t h e lodge, to object to t h e a d v a n c e m e n t of a Fellow Craft or a Master Mason without a h e a r i n g in his own behalf. We t h i n k t h a t t h e r e is s o m e injustice in t h i s . If h e is so bad a m a n t h a t h e ought n o t to be a d v a n c e d , it would seem t h a t h e s h o u l d be deprived of his rights as a m a s o n . I t is said t h a t w h e n one h a s b e e n initiated as an E n t e r e d A p p r e n t i c e h e is a mason, entitled to its benefits, and one of these benefits is t h e privilege of advancing to a h i g h e r grade, if t h e r e is n o other reason t h a n t h e " I object.". I t does n o t seem j u s t to stop a b r o t h e r ' s a d v a n c e m e n t by simply placing a s t u m b l i n g block in his way on some fancied or t r u m p e d - u p e x c u s e ; p e r h a p s to get even. At no t i m e would a b r o t h e r w i t h such objections b e induced to m a k e complaint in open lodge. If we understand t h e Maine law correctly, its application to like cases would not be seriously objectionable. H e s a y s : " W e regret to find t b a t o u r b r o t h e r is concerned a b o u t ' t h e P a s t Master's Degree.' " Well, B r o . DRUMMOND, w'e are n o t losing any sleep or racking our brain over t h i s so-called degree, as we never t h o u g h t t h e r e was e n o u g h in it to w a r r a n t t h e e x p e n d i t u r e of either t i m e or m o n e y . It may po-ssibly b e good for w h a t Bro. DRUMMOND suggestsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; pleases the boys. W h e n w e h e a r t h e word " c e r e m o n y " used i n connection with the Past Master's Degree, w e recall a little speech m a d e once in conferring t h e " d e g r e e " b y o u r l a m e n t e d Past Grand Master R E E S , w h i c h caused a general smile. I t is n o t conferred in Kanisas to a n y a l a r m i n g extent, and w e shall c o n t i n u e to h e a p coals of fire on its head u n t i l i t becomes e x t i n c t for w a n t of e n o u g h interest to keep i t alive. H e seems to think t h a t " t h e inter-lodge territorial jurisdiction is of r e c e n t date, and not u n i v e r s a l n o w . " Well, p e r h a p s this propo.sition is t r u e ; b u t like many other i m p r o v e m e n t s t h a t h a v e been made from t i m e to t i m e in t h e m a n n e r of conducting t h e i n t e r n a l affairs of lodges, this one is good and has worked well, a n d withal h a s served as a protection to t h e lodges t o t h e i n t r o d u c t i o n of i m p r o p e r material. W e a r e n o t q u i t e ready to a d m i t :

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The law of territorial jurisdiction was not baaed upon the rights of lodges, b u t upon the welfare of the Craft; its moving cause was to require candidates to apply to lodges where they are best known. A Grand Master cannot impose a member upon a lodge because the right of a lodge to choose its own member " is not subject to a dispensation." Therefore, the opposite does not follow. We repeat, that territorial jurisdiction was not established for the " b e i n g and g r o w t h " of a lodge, but to correct abuses, as it was found that unworthy candidates were admitted by applying where they were not well known. The law was adopted in Maine upon our motion, and the reason given was the one which we have just stated.

In the matter of charging a fee for dispensations to set the law aside, that degrees may be conferred without waiting the time fixed by the Constitution, he says: In Maine we have required a fee for some years; we have not the slightest doubtthat the requirement has quite largely decreased applications for them, and fortunately our Grand Masters have been of such stuff that the Craft have learned and fully understand that no one is entitled to a dispensation, and t h a t one will not be granted except to subserve the apparent interests of the fraternity. We think, as already stated, that the number of applications is decreased, and we know that a greater degree of strictness has grown up at the same time. G r a n d M a s t e r T H O M P S O N , of ^ o r t h D a k o t a , d e c i d e d , i n t h e a b s e n c e of a n y l a w i n t h a t j u r i s d i c t i o n , t h a t a J u n i o r W a r d e n c o u l d d i m i t , t o w h i c h Bro. DRUMJEOND t h u s e x p r e s s e s his d i s a p p r o v a l : We have never been satisfied with this doctrine, b u t have never examined the authority upon which it rests. We know that resignations were not uncommon forty years ago. Indeed, we resigned theoflficeof Senior Warden in our younger masonic days, and no one questioned our right to do so. There are some considerations, not connected with t h e form of the installation obligation, which sustain the doctrine that certain ofllicers should not resign. When the office confers rank., the officer should not be able to resign or in any manner relieve himself from its duties ; for this reason our Constitution does not allow a Master or Warden to resign, b u t does allow any other officer to do so. Serving as Warden makes one eligible to the Master's office, while a Master becomes a Past Master, and eligible to the highest offices in the Grand Lodge. To allow either to resign at his pleasure, after he has been elected and installed, and thus acquire the rank without service, seems to us utterly inconsistent with the principles of masonic government; b u t as election and installation actually confer the rank, it seems to us to follow as a necessary consequence that the officer shall remain such, atleast nominally, until the expiration of the t e r m ; the fact, that under the law from the first, the Warden, upon the death of the Master, does not become Master^ but merely performs the duties as acting Master, confirms these views.

In commenting on the action of the Grand Lodge of Tennessee, in relation to the proposed Fraternal Congress, to be held in the City of Chicago during the World's Fair, he thus hammers Bro. CONNOR'S ancient " chestnut" : We regret the first half of the proviso, simply because its adoption implies t h a t without it the action of the convention might have " b i n d i n g force upon the Grand Lodge or the masons of Tennessee," and to an extent admits that it is possible that, some other body than the Grand Lodge of Tennessee can do acts of " b i n d i n g force upon " that Grand Lodge and the members of its obedience. On the other hand, we deprecate the intense jealousy so often manifested, of being influenced by t h e body of the Craft. The theory of masonry is that it is an Institution; the practice of masonry is that some hundred or more organizations arrogate,, each to itself, entire independence of all others, and the absence of all obligation to be in any manner controlled in the administration of its internal affairs by the voice of any or all the others; the result is different usages, different plans of government and difference in alijaost everything pertaining to it, except a professed intention to a d h e r e

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to certain fundamenlat principles, and even there have been attempts to modify and •change Ihem. Instead of a temple whose several parts form one harmonious whole, masonry more nearly resembles a village, in which each structure is fashioned a n d adorned according to t h e notion of its owner, whose pride is to have his deemed the best of all, and consequently different from all t h e rest. We have often feared t h a t this insane and uncalled for jealousy of a central government, which politicians have • carried into masonry in this country, would prove its destruction. In a large country whose parts differ physically, t h e people of t h e various parts have diverse and even • couflictiug interests, and therefore there is reason for apprehension that the many, if they have full control, may oppress the few. I t has been assumed that the same is true of masonry, b u t it is perfectly evident t h a t it is not t r u e ; masons in different localities and everywhere have all precisely t h e same interests— the chief of which is the preservation of the Institution in its pristine p u r i t y ; having the same interests and objects, the natural thing would be to act together and allow the combined wisdom of the Craft to direct its affairs. But another plan was adopted, and it cannot be radically changed; still we submit that the constant effort of every true craftsman should be to preserve the unity of freemasonry, and to that end to " s u b m i t to the will of the majority for the good of the whole." H o w e v e r m u c h w e m a y d e s i r e t o d o i n t h e m a t t e r of u n i f o r m l e g i s l a t i o n o n t h e q u e s t i o n of n o n - a f H l i a t e s a n d n o n - a f f i l i a t i o n , y e t , i n o u r h u m b l e j u d g m e n t , b u t little will b e accomplished. L i k e Bro. D H U M MONJ) — We have no hope t h a t this can be accomplished in the immediate future. The -differences in views are so radical and based upon fundamental principles, that they .cannot be reconciled. Between those who hold that affiliation is a duty depending upon the situation and circumstances of the individual brother, and those who hold t h a t it is essential to the masonic character, the chasm is a wide one. Until the ritual shall be modified, we cannot see what warrant there is for holding that an unaffiliated mason is not a mason, whatever may be the duration of his non-afflliation. The old usages and law were that an unaffiliated mason has all the individual rights of the mason, b u t is not entitled to any of the rights and privileges of the lodge organization. With our views of masonic obligations, we cannot subscribe to any other doctrine. This difference in views undoubtedly grows out of the tendency to cast upon lodges the whole duty of relieving distress, and t h u s attempting to relieve the individual brother from a duty from which no earthly power can relieve him without violating a fundamental principle of freemasonry. We greatly regret to see the tendency to introduce into freemasonry the system or idea of modern organizations that relief is a right growing out of a consideration paid therefor; t h a t masonic charity m u s t be bought, or, at best, can be extended only to those who have aided in establishing the fund o u t of which relief is giveu, a n d t h a t relief by individual members must not be expected, except perhaps in very rare cases, in which there cannot be the delay necessary for lodge action, and even then in expectation t h a t the a m o u n t would be refunded by the lodge. This is not masonry as we learned it, and in thi» our brother •will find t h a t h e is right i n his opinion t h a t ' ' o u r brother is set in his ways." M.'.W.-. H E N R Y R . TAYLOH, G r a n d M a s t e r , M a c h i a s . R.'. W.-. S T E P H E N B E R R Y , G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , P o r t l a n d .

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MANITOBA—1892. The Seventeenth annual communication of this Grand Lodge was ;held in the City of AVinnipeg, commencing on the 8th day of June, 1892. M.'.W.'. WiLi^iAM G. BELL, Grand Master. R.'. W.'. WILLIAM G . SCOTT, Grand Secretary.

The annual address of the Grand Master covers twelve pages, and •'is strictly a business paper, devoted to matters of local interest, giving in detail all his official acts; all of which were approved by the Grand Lodge. He pays a generous and unaffected tribute to the memory of the distinguished dead who have answered the Master's call. He visited forty-one lodges out of forty-five; in order to do this he traveled 3500 miles, 250 of which were made in stage coaches, many times in exceedingly cold and disagreeable weather. He sums up the result of his labors in this direction : To sum up, the impression I formed from my visits throughout t h e jurisdiction is that masonry is in a healthy, prosperous condition. Most of the lodges have greatly improved of late, and nowhere are to be found more zealous and capable masons. The lodges are generally in a good condition financially, a n d , with few exceptions, the Secretaries perform their duties well. Harmony prevails i n almost every lodge. With a few exceptions, the officers are well u p in t h e ritual, b u t in those minor details which go to make up a successful lodge, many are deficient. Not having opportunities to compare their work with that of other lodges, and having really no chance of obtaining instruction, many think that Grand Lodge should send them some wellskilled craftsman to give the needed instruction. Something should be done, and I would recommend that Grand Lodge place a sum of money at the disposal of the • Grand Master, to be expended by h i m in paying t h e railroad expenses of well skilled brethren to visit the outlying lodges. I have no doubt that brethren will be found willing to give their services, and I know t h e lodges will b e only too glad to pay hotel -expenses. This, brethren of Grand Lodge, merits your serious consideration.

Five lodges, to which charters had been granted at a previous :annual communication, were, by competent authority, duly constituted, and the officers duly installed. The usual number of special dispensations were granted for various purposes, among which eighteeen were to authorize lodges "to wear regalia at divine service;" six, "to hold .special installation of officers," and three, "to elect and install officers •out of time." A mistake was made when the Grand Master granted a special dispensation authorizing one of his constituent lodges to do a wrong and illegal act; that is, to heal a person who received the so-called masonic •degrees in a clandestine lodge, working under authority of the sisurious •Grand Lodge of Ontario. He says he followed the mode of procedure "as practiced in the Grand Lodge of Canada,and adopted by my predecessor in office, M.'.W.'. Bro. OVAS." Because Canada did a wrong act, -certainly it is no justification for any other Grand Master to do a wrong and illegal act. When a lodge gets so hard up for material, it is about time they voted to surrender the charter and shut up shop. Any man •of sound mind who will associate himself with doubtful characters is

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not worthy of being admitted into a body of legally made masons. We will venture to say that no lodge on this side of the line ever engaged in any such performance, and we hope never will. We .say, let us keep our hands out of all dirty dishes, and not mingle with unclean things. He is most enthusiastic over his visit to Minnesota, Nebraska and Colorado. Says he was treated ro3'ally all round; especially did our good Bro. BowEN, of Nebraska, do the handsome thing. It would be hard work for him to do otherwise, because he belongs to a crowd of good fellows. Three decisions were rendered: First, Holding that the loss of the index finger is not a bar to being made a mason; Second, The Committee on Character having reported favorably, the Worshipful Master can, if he considers it for the interest of harmony, defer the balloting until the next regular communication; Third, That he could not convene the Grand Lodge, in special communication to engage in a four-cornered corner-stone laying. It seems they had four corner-stones to lay: one by the Grand Lodge, and the other three by church ofHoials; such proceedings are new to us. The reports from the District Deputy Grand Masters furnish somevaluable information concerning the workings of the Craft in the Province. Their growth seems to be healthy and increasing in numbers. The reports of the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer altogether make a reasonably good showing of the financial condition of the Grand Lodge. The sessions of this annual communication were devoted to home matters. The Grand Lodge of New Zealand received recognition andexchange of representatives. Thus they fall in, one by one. No Report on Correspondence. M.'.W.'. JOHN W. H . WILSON, Grand Master, Portage la Prairie. R.'. W.'. WILLIAM G . SCOTT, Grand Secretary, Winnipeg.

MARYLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1891 and 1892. AVe have two handsomely printed volumes of the Proceedings of this Grand Lodge; the first contains the Proceedings of the annual held November 17, 1891, and is adorned with well executed photo-collotypes of two Past Grand Masters, Bros. CHARLES WEBB and JOHN H . B. LATEOBE, both deceased. In accordance with a custom only known now in Maryland, the Deputy Grand Master assumed the Grand East and opened the Grand Lodge in due form, after which a detail was made and the Grand Master, SHRYOCK, escorted into the Grand Lodge, and the usual honors and the badge of authority tendered. He opens his annual address with a brief reference to the many occurrences of the past year, among which is the rebuilding of the Ma-

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•sonic T e m p l e , which is well u n d e r way, a n d its completion promised in t h e n e a r future. H e h a d a kind word of e n c o u r a g e m e n t for t h e General Masonic Relief Association of t h e United States a n d Canada. H e t h i n k s "" it is a source of regret t h a t more of t h e G r a n d Lodges have n o t entered into t h e spirit of t h e Association b y becoming m e m b e r s of it. T h o u :sands of dollars are a n n u a l l y t h r o w n away within t h e jurisdiction of m a n y masonic bodies, which could b e e x p e n d e d in honest masonic •charity instead of being giyen to such as prey unlawfullj' upon t h e Craft." W e have for years been a w a r e of t h e excellent results of t h e efforts of t h i s Association, a n d would be glad to have o u r Grand Lodge offer a word of e n c o u r a g e m e n t by becoming a m e m b e r , a n d t h u s p u t in t h e h a n d s of t h e lodges s u c h m e a n s as will enable t h e m to ward off t h e irrepressible D. B. w h o is daily p r e y i n g upon t h e unsuspecting masons who, of right, look to t h e officers for some sort of protection. I t is n o t only so in Maryland, b u t too generally — It is becoming quite a common thing for brethren to dimit from their lodges on Impulse if anything occurs in a lodge which does not meet their hearty approval and • commendation. I am of the opinion that it would be well for the Grand Lodge to discountenance this practice by enacting such legislation as will restrain, if not put an entire stop to such actions by this class of the fraternity. We hear it frequently . asserted by members of lodges, often as a threat, that if this or that is not done I will •dimit. For this class I have little regard. A member of a masonic lodge who is not willing to abide by the decision of the majority should not be giyen an opportunity to dimit, but should be disciplined. L i k e Bro. SHRYOOK, we have b u t little use for t h e class h e refers t o ; their room many times is b e t t e r t h a n t h e i r c o m p a n y . H e visited m a n y lodges, especially in t h e City of Baltimore, a n d very properly declined to grant a dispensation for t h e formation of a new lodge bearing his n a m e . T h e Grand Master feelingly a n n o u n c e d t h e closing of t h e long, busy and eventful lives of t w o distinguished Past G r a n d Masters, M.'.W.'. CHARLES W E B B a n d J O H N H . B . LATROBE, whose familiar faces w e r e

rarely absent from t h e a n n u a l assemblies of t h e Craft in Maryland. Of t h e latter h e says: His long life was such a busy and eventful one that it would, require a volume to record his history. He was born in Philadelphia, May 4,1803, being the son of BEN.J.\:MiN H. LATROBE, the first architect of the Capitol at Washington. He came to Baltimore at an early age, and after being educated at West Point exchanged his profession of engineering acquired there for the law, which he practiced most industriously .and successfully for two-thirds of a century He was associated with almost every public enterprise of moment in our city during his long career. He was made a mason in Winder Lodge in 1827 (and was at the time of his death the oldest mason in this State), and volunteering as Tyler, it being the junior lodge, headed the masonic procession to the laying of the first stone on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad on the 4th •of July, 1828. F r o m t h e r e p o r t of t h e Committee on Incorporation we clip t h e following wise suggestion: To own and occupy a home is commendable in lodges and individuals. To attempt to do so without suiflcient means often results disastrously. We have in Mary:land a number of instances in which this laudable desire has, so far from proving ad-

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vantageous to the lodges so attempting to erect hallsoJ their own,damaged the lodgesand oftentimes the individual membership, who, in the enthusiasm of the early daysof their enterprises, rendered themselves personally liable for the undertaking. The committee would recommend that in the future no building for masonic purposes beundertaken unless the financial questions relating thereto be well studied and successbe reasonably well assumed. T h e r e is entirely too luucli looseness i n t h e way a n d m a n n e r ma-sonic halls a r e built nowadays. I t would n o t be hard to find a large n u m b e r of lodges to-day crippled with a heavy d e b t with b u t little hope of ever getting out. F r o m t h e Board of Managers we learn t h a t t h e rebuilding of t h e T e m p l e is well u n d e r way, a n d will likely be ready for occupancy d u r i n g t h e n e x t year, w h e n we shall e x p e c t to hear of m u c h rejoicing a m o n g t h e Craft i n t h e City of B a l t i m o r e . W e h o p e t h e utterances of G r a n d Master SHRYOCK will prove true, t h a t t h e y will " no longer b e called upon to discuss t h e question of t h e d e b t . " C h a r t e r s were g r a n t e d to tliree n e w lodges. They placed t h e socalled G r a n d Lodge a t VVorthington, Ohio, on t h e black list. The recomm e n d a t i o n of t h e G r a n d Master to send delegates to t h e proposed F r a t e r n a l Congress a t Chicago d u r i n g t h e World's Fair, August, 1893,was a p p r o v e d . A special communication of t h i s G r a n d Lodge was convened April 28, A. D. 1892, for the p u r p o s e of performing t h e last sad d u t y t h e y owed to a deceased brother, t h a t of b e a r i n g t h e r e m a i n s of their Deputy G r a n d Master, JACOB E . KREBS, to t h e i r last resting place in t h e great City of t h e Dead. Kev. and B r o . H E N R Y BRANCH pronounced a most beautiful a n d t o u c h i n g eulogy on t h e life a n d character of their deceased brother.. T h e semi-annual c o m m u n i c a t i o n of this Grand Lodge was held i n t h e City of Baltimore, May TO, 1892. M.'.W.-. THOMAS J . SHRYOCK, G r a n d Master. R.'. W.". JACOB H . MEDAIRY', G r a n d Secretarj'.

T h e a n n u a l address of t h e G r a n d Master is quite brief; however,, e n o u g h was said to place upon record a complete record of h i s official acts for t h e last half year. O n e of tlie pleasing features of t h e c o m m u nication was t h e presence of t h e T e m p l e Quartette of Boston, so favorably spoken of in musical circles, w h o interspersed t h e proceedingswith some delightful a n d a p p r o p r i a t e selections. W e should say t h e i r presence would greatly a d d to t h e i n t e r e s t of t h e occasion. Of t h e great a u t h o r of masonic music, h e s a y s : Bro. WILLIAM H . GERRISH appears to be the father of masonic music in thiscountry, and is doing good work for the fraternity in this particular line. I trust the brethren generally throughout the State will enter into the spirit of this movement,, and thus make their lodge meetings more interesting. T h e G r a n d Master, in strong t e r m s , deprecates a growing evil e x i s t ing a m o n g t h e m e m b e r s of t h e particular lodges: I desire to call the attention of the Grand Lodge to a growing evil â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that of nonobedience to a summons issued by a subordinate lodge. I have frequently been present in lodges and was surprised to hear the names of brethren called out by the Secretary,.

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who had been summoned, and who had paid no attention whatever to it. This has got to be quite a custom. In many instances the brethren allow the most trivial excuses to avail t h e m in avoiding a summons to the lodge, and m a n y times the Worshipful Master, by virtue of his office, accepts these excuses. In my judgment, nothing is more sacred than a summons to a lodge, and I feel that brethren disobeying them ought tobe severely disciplined.

Doubtless this evil is wide spread, and if not soon abated will destroy the power and dignity of our lodges. Vigorous measures should be resorted to at once, and brethren taught that proper regard must be paid to the law of our Grand and constituent lodges. If we have any among us who do not want to obey our laws, let them get out, and not remain to disturb the harmony of the lodge. We are always better off' without such. He pays a merited tribute to the memory of Bro. JACOB E . KREBS,whom the brethren of Maryland deliglited to honor and held in the highest esteem. They are laboring hard to rebuild their Library, with a good start and big hopes in the future. The several Grand Inspectors submitted interesting reports concerning the condition of the lodges in their respective districts. The Report on Correspondence, of 141. pages, is by R.'.W.-. Bro. EDw.\RD T. ScfiuLTZ, and embraces the Proceedings of fifty-seven Grand Lodges, Kansas for 1891 among the number reviewed. His report, like all of its predecessors, contains much valuable historical information concerning our Craft, and we always derive much benefit from its perusal. From the following it seems he does not take approvingly to Grand Master POSTLETHWAITE'S rulings on rights of a Fellow Craft to vote, and take part in a funeral procession: He decided that a Fellow Craft's lodge can pass upon the proficiencies of an Entered Apprentice seeking admission. From this we dissent. Nor can we concur in hisr u l i n g , " that a lodge may appear in a funeral procession when it is not conducted by it or any other masonic association without obtaining a special dispensation."

This ruling was approved by our Committee on Jurisprudence, and their report adopted by the Grand Lodge. Be this right or wrong, it is the law of Kansas. In referring to the Indiana find of the saloon standing regulation,, he puts this question to us: "But my dear brother, has that law been ' enforced, or can it be enforced ? That is what we wanted to know." We are not advised as to how well the law is enforced in Indiana. We can say for the law, in Kansas it is strictly enforced in our lodges. We can safely say no member of a masonic lodge in Kansas is now or has been for years engaged in the saloon business. Nor would an applicant forour mysteries be admitted as.a mason; in other words, no saloon keeper need apply. Should any lodge violate our law, it would be very likely to lose its charter. Bro. ScHULTz favors the Fraternal Congress, believing that good will result from such gatherings; he has no fears that by coming in contact.

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with h i s masonic b r e t h r e n t h r o u g h o u t t h e U n i t e d States of America h e will be r u s h e d into t h e organization of a General G r a n d Lodge. We believe in all masonic g a t h e r i n g s t h a t h a v e a tendency to bring us into •closer relations, t h a t we m a y learn more of each other, and t h u s increase •our lives for our grand old fraternity of freemasonry. G r a n d Master a n d G r a n d Secretary reelected.

MASSACHUSETTS—1891 T h i s venerable G r a n d Lodge held its usual quarterly and special c o m m u n i c a t i o n , and closed t h e y e a r ' s work with t h e proceedings of t h e stated c o m m u n i c a t i o n s , b e i n g h e l d December 29, A. D. 1S91, t h e one h u n d r e d a n d fifty-eighth a n n i v e r s a r y . M.'.W.'. SAMUEL W E L L S , G r a n d Master. R.'. W . ' . S E R E N O D . NiCKERSON, G r a n d Secretary. Most of t h e business t r a n s a c t e d b y t h e G r a n d Lodge is disposed of a t t h e several quarterly a n d special c o m m u n i c a t i o n s . T h e t i m e of the March q u a r t e r l y was m a i n l y occupied by t h e Recording G r a n d Secretary, R.'.AV.-.SERENO D . NICKERSON, reading a very interesting historical p a p e r entitled, t h e " First Glimmering of Masonry in N o r t h America." W h i l e this brief sketch will furnish m u c h valuable a n d exceedingly interesting information concerning early history of m a s o n r y in t h i s country, it will b e likely to stir up t h e historians in a n d a r o u n d Philadelphia, as this sketcli is evidently i n t e n d e d to maintain t h e claim of Massachusetts to priority in t h e introduction of freem a s o n r y in N o r t h America. M u c h has been written on b o t h sides upon t h i s d i s p u t e d question by able writers, a n d t h e y do n o t seem to b e any n e a r e r a satisfactory solution t h a n the)' were years ago. W e shall wait w i t h p a t i e n c e to hear from Bro. V A U X , of Pennsylvania, for he is u n d o u b t e d l y loaded. W e s h o u l d be pleased to give this interesting sketch a place in o u r present report, b u t its length precludes t h e possibility of our doing so, m u c h to o u r r e g r e t ; h o w e v e r , we shall preserve t h e M a r c h q u a r t e r l y for future reference. At t h e December 9, 1891, q u a r t e r l y , t h e M.'. W.-. G r a n d Master delivered a s h o r t address devoted to b u s i n e s s matters. W e q u o t e his conc l u d i n g words of e n c o u r a g e m e n t : I canDot close this address, brethren, without again calling your attention to the prosperous condition of our Institution, and extending to you my congratulations upon the good fortune which has attended us during the past year. The returns show an increased addition to our number over that made for many preceding years; but we have reason to believe that this increase is healthy, and that the new material will add strength to our structure. It reminds us, however, that we should not relax the watchful care that masonry requires us to exercise in guarding our doors, that we should admit only good men and true, and such as will appreciate the spirit of this ancient Order. While many ephemeral institutions, built upon the sand, are crumbling away and disappearing.

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freemasonry, founded so long ago that no one knows the date of its origin, and established so firmly that no attacks from without can disturb it, goes on its quiet way, confident in its strength and stability. T h e Proceedings of t h e stated c o m m u n i c a t i o n a r e embellished with a finely e x e c u t e d steel portrait of P a s t G r a n d Master, M . \ W.-. Bro. H E N R Y ENDICOTT.

T h e election of G r a n d Officers for t h e e n s u i n g year was held a t this •communication, a n d resulted in t h e reelection of M.'.VV.". SAMUEL W E L L S , for t h e t h i r d time. G r a n d M a s t e r ; E . ' . W . - . S E R E N O D . NICKERSON, G r a n d Secretary. After disposing of some m i n o r m a t t e r s t h e G r a n d Lodge closed. T h e stated c o m m u n i c a t i o n convened in Masonic T e m p l e , D e c e m b e r 29, A. D. 1891, at which time t h e G r a n d Officers elect were duly installed b y Past G r a n d Master, Bro. HENRY' ENDICOTT, w h o acted as installing •officer. After disposing of w h a t business r e m a i n e d unfinished, t h e G r a n d Lodge was called from labor to refreshment, w h e n t h e y r e p a i r e d to t h e b a n q u e t hall w h e r e t h e feast of St. J o h n t h e Evangelist was celebrated, we p r e s u m e in good old Y a n k e e style, with a good s u p p l y of baked b e a n s , etc., etc. T h e several s e n t i m e n t s i n t r o d u c e d by t h e G r a n d Master were h a p p i l y responded to by t h e b r e t h r e n p r e s e n t , at t h e conclusion of w h i c h t h e m e m b e r s r e t u r n e d to t h e G r a n d Lodge hall a n d t h e stated c o m m u n i c a t i o n was closed.

MICHIGAN— 1 8 9 2 . T h e F o r t y - e i g h t h a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n of this G r a n d Lodge was held in t h e City of Detroit, c o m m e n c i n g on t h e 26th day of J a n u a r j ' , A. D. 1892. M . . W . ' . J O H N Q . LOOK, G r a n d Master, presiding. K..'. W.'. W I L L I A M P . INNES, G r a n d Secretary.

T h e p r e s e n t volume, now u n d e r review, contains a b o u t five h u n dred pages of well arranged matter, a n d p r i n t e d in good style. T h e frontispiece is a very good " h a l f - t o n e " likeness of G r a n d Master LOOK. F r o m t h e records we learn t h a t t h e p r e s e n t v o l u m e will b e Bro. INNES' last eflTort i n this field of masonic labor, which h e h a s for so m a n y years industriously cultivated. I n retiring from t h e office of G r a n d Secretary, h e does n o t step down a n d o u t from active participation in masonic m a t t e r s , b u t h e goes u p h i g h e r , as h e so richly deserves. H i s m a n y years of faithful a n d diligent labor in t h e Southeast corner, h a s greatly e n r i c h e d h i s storehouse of knowledge, a n d h e will b r i n g w i t h h i m t o t h e G r a n d East m u c h valuable experience to aid h i m i n t h e performance of h i s n e w duties. W e m a k e t h i s p r e d i c t i o n : W h e n Bro. INNES closes h i s labors for t h e year, all will k n o w w h o was G r a n d Master of Masons i n Michigan, 1892.

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W h i l e t h e m e m b e r s of t h e " Secretaries' Guild of F r e e m a s o n r y of N o r t h A m e r i c a " deeply r e g r e t t h e r e t i r e m e n t of Bro. INNES, t h e y will all rejoice to know t h a t h e h a s been t h e recipient of more exalted h o n o r s â&#x20AC;&#x201D; t h a t of 'Grand Master of Masons in Michigan. T h e a n n u a l a d d r e s s of t h e G r a n d Master ( LOOK ) is j u s t such a pap e r as we should e x p e c t to e m a n a t e from a good business man, dispensing w i t h all grand-eloquence and dealing in m a t t e r of business only. W e give place to his e n t i r e i n t r o d u c t o r y : With the fading of the old year there is awakened within us mournful as well ashappy memories of the past. In the Order we love so well, intimacies have been dissolved that will not be reunited in time. Many a hearthstone is cold and many a chair is empty that will not be filled again. As we stand by the side of that sea which never restores what has once falleninto it: like the tones of some solemn requiem the waves roll back burdened with the mysterious murmurs of the great future that lies beyond. In harmony with the laws and principles that govern our Order, it is incumbent upon us not only to remember in love those who have left us, but to cherish in deepest sympathy and with manly help those that remain. In this manner the good we have accomplishecl in the past will become an earnest of the future. When we think of the loved ones who have left us we are naturally reminded of the gracious providence of GOD. Our Creator has spared us to see the beginning of another year, thereby giving us, as fit masters of our Craft, renewed opportunities for benefiting our fellow men and thereby advancing the glory of that Gor> whose name is Love. In view of these our principles let us front the future with brave hearts, determining as brethren of this Grand Lodge that we shall individually live 'â&#x20AC;˘ For the wrong that needs resistance, For the cause tiiat needs assistance, For the future in the distance. And the good that we can do." T h e G r a n d Master a n n o u n c e d t h e completion a n d occupancy of t h e i r " Masonic Orphans' H o m e , " and hoped it would never b e so u n f o r t u n a t e as to be closed. T w e n t y - e i g h t decisions reported, all being a p p r o v e d b u t t h r e e ; t h e s e w e q u o t e with t h e r e p o r t of t h e committee t h e r e o n : 5. If the Worshipful Master of Lodge A vouches for a brother to the Master of Lodge B, under seal of lodge, and the brother so vouched for is known to the Master of Lodge B to be the identical brother vouched for, it is evidence enough. 6. When the committee report a candidate not physically competent for admission, the report should be received and the committee discharged. The Worshipful Master should declare the applicant rejected for want of physical qualifications, and the Secretary should so record it, and the Worshipful Master should order the Secretary to draw an order on the Treasurer for the amount of the fee and return same to applicant and notify him of the cause of his rejection. 17. After the commissioners are appointed and testimony being taken the Master has no right to dismiss the charges. To w h i c h t h e C o m m i t t e e on J u r i s p r u d e n c e dissents a n d t h e G r a n d Lodge a p p r o v e s : Decision No. h, that" If the Master of Lodge A vouches for a brother to the Master of Lodge B, under seal of Lodge A, and the brother so vouched for is known to the Master of Lodge B to be the identical person, the evidence is good," does not meet

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with the approval of your committee. The evidence is good, but not sufficient. A masonic diploma having seal and signature has never been held sufficient evidence upon which to admit a visitor, even though the identity of the applicant is established. The voucher must be communicated in the presence of the person vouched for. This is a salutary rule and t h e only safe one. We cannot aflford to let down t h e bars regarding the admission of visitors. Decision No. 6, that " When a committee report an applicant not physically competent for admission, the report should be received, the committee discharged,and the Worshipful Master should declare the applicant rejected for want of physical qualifications," cannot be sustaiued. A petition should not be received from one who is physically disqualified. If received, and the Master becomes aware of the disqualification, he should simply refuse to continue the consideration of the petition, a n d order its return with t h e fees to the applicant. There is no reason why we should place an applicant who is physically disqualified under the ban of rejection. An election to receive the degrees would not qualify him, and a rejection is not necessary to disqualify him. Decision No. 17, t h a t " After commissioners are appointed and testimony b e i n g taken, the Master has no right to dismiss the charges," is not in accord with masonic law. A Master should be at liberty to dismiss charges at any time whenever satisfied that they do not set forth a masonic offense. Any person aggrieved has a remedy b y appeal. If charges are insufficient, it is well to avoid the trouble and annoyance of a trial, and experience has shown t h a t the determination of t h a t question may be safely left to the Master.

The exceptions are well taken. We note with pleasure his ruling that "smoking should not be allowed in lodge-rooms while the lodge is at work." We would go a step further and say, keep it out of the lodge-room altogether; a lodgeroom is no place for a smoking joint. We have a rule and it is .strictly observed, that there shall be no smoking in our Grand Lodge hall during our annual communication. Its observance is cheerfully acquiesced in by the members. There is something remarkably strange about this useless habit of smoking almost incessantly when their eyes are open. They are not satisfied a moment without they have a pipe or cigar in their mouths, but they can go without eating for six to twelve hours without hardly thinking about it. Smoking is an indulgence that we^ can easily dispense with if we would only just shake off the chains of slavery. It has been decided time and again tii.at"a brother who persists in using profane language in the lodge-room is guilty of a masonic offense, and charges should be preferred against him." Notwithstanding this decision we dare say that the eye of Grand Master LOOK rests upon many a guilty violator of his wise ruling. The indulgence in such, habits cannot be deprecated in too strong terms. We doubt very much whether there is to be found one who is guilty of loose profanity that will not acknowledge that it is one of the most senseless habits that any one indulges in, yet it is done every hour of the day. In our masonic experience we have witnessed the making of some of the most solemn, pledges that they would not profane the name Gon, yet they would violate it almost before the sound of their voices had died away after its utterance. We say, why not punish the violator of this as well as, any other law?

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T h e G r a n d Lodge took a tilt with t h e rituals, h a v i n g two reports to dispose of, a majoritj- a n d minoritj' report. After considerable discussion, p r o a n d con, t h e further consideration of t h e e n t i r e subject was indefinitely postponed. T h i s is about t h e usual r o u t e t h i s subject will t a k e , so long as we are blessed with so m a n y r i t u a l mongers a m o n g us. F r o m t h e very interesting report of t h e special committee on t h e " M a s o n i c H o m e , " we learn t h a t this institution is now completed a n d occupied. W i t h p r e s e n t a r r a n g e m e n t s t h e y comfortably care for from fifty to seventy-five persons. I t is pleasing to note t h a t t h i s institution ^starts o u t u n d e r m o s t favorable auspices, a n d surely o u r b r e t h r e n in Michigan h a v e a b u n d a n t reason for congratulation. I n this t h e i r h o u r of joy it m i g h t be well t h a t t h e y do not forget t h a t a t r y i n g h o u r is liable to come, a n d i t would b e wise for t h e G r a n d Lodge to h e e d t h e suggest i o n of t h e special c o m m i t t e e ; This brings us to the last and important consideration of how much money will Ije required and how shall it be raised? The amount of money \vhich will be required '\vill,of course, depend upon the number of inmates and .the amount of relief required to be furnished by the Home. For the present, we believe, that the sum of S7,500 should he raised annually, and contributed through this Grand Lodge for the benefit of the Masonic Home. Your committee recommend that said sum be apportioned among the several lodges of this Grand Jurisdiction in proportion to their membership; that each lodge be notified by the Grand Secretary of the amount it will be expected to contribute, and that each lodge be solicited and requested to pay its proportion to the Grand Secretary on or before the 10th day of July, in each year. That said money shall be paid to the Grand Treasurer, and be held by him until ordered to pay the same out, •which shall only be done from time to time upon the order of the Grand Master and •Grand Secretary. W e n o w come t o t h e last b u t not least i m p o r t a n t part, t h e Report on •Correspondence by o u r good brother, W M . P . INNES, who has for sevent e e n y e a r s filled t h i s i m p o r t a n t position. H i s r e p o r t for 1891 covers t h r e e h u n d r e d and fifty pages, \Vritten in his usual style, and its interest is very greatly increased, as t h i s is to be his last. H e concludes his last r e p o r t w i t h t h e following appeal to his m a n y associates in t h e Secretaries' G u i l d : I feel it but just that I apppal to my brothers of this jurisdiction and the Craft throughout the masonic world in behalf of him who succeeds me in the ofliceof Grand Secretary, Bra. JEFFEKSON S. CONOVER. I bespeak for him the generous treatment he .deserves; be ever his friend, as you have been mine. Ever seek to realize that his pen is guided by thoughts and opinions, as varied as dispositions. Be ever loyal to him, and be full of faith, hope and charity towards your Grand Secretary. Retrospection, with its assurances, breathes courage and reliance, and surrounded with material as noble as ever guarded a Grand Lodge, I cheerfully turn towards the East, and assuming the gavel, silently invoke the blessing of the Great Architect of the Universe to be my guide. May His di%'ine grace fashion every living temple of masonry. His golden gavel eliminate all imperfections, and through His grace may we all cluster around the sacred altar, feeling that brotherly love, relief and truth are the most sacred inscriptions that can adorn the Masonic Trestle Board. I t is w i t h sincere regret t h a t we are compelled to t a k e our leave rep o r t o r i a l l y of Bro. W I L L I A M P . IN.VES, and most cheerfully accept h i s w o r t h y successor, Bro. JEFFERSON S . CONOVER, a n d bid h i m a h e a r t y fra-

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t e r n a l welcome i n t o a society of m e n a n d b r e t h r e n t h a t h e will d e l i g h t to mingle w i t h a n d exchange fraternal greetings. This year h a s been o n e of many cares, a n d h e n c e o u r t i m e o n o u r report is limited, a n d we necessarily h u r r y along so we m a y k e e p o u t of t h e way of t h e printer, t h a t we m a y n o t hear him cry, " m o r e copy." M.".W.'. W I L L I A M P. INNES, Grand Eapids, G r a n d Master. R.".W.\ JEFFERSON S . COXOVER, Coldwater, Grand Secretary.

MINNESOTAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1893. T h e T h i r t y - n i n t h a n n u a l communication of t h i s G r a n d Lodge w a s held in t h e City of St. Paul, commencing o n t h e 13th d a y of J a n u a r y , A. D. 1892. M.".W.'. ALPHONSO BARTO, G r a n d Master. R.'. W.-. THOMAS MONTGOMERY, G r a n d S e c r e t a r y .

A good likeness of Grand Master ALPHONSO BABTO graces t h e v o l u m e of Proceedings for 1892. He opens his a n n u a l address with h a p p y congratulations t o t h e Graft u p o n t h e very prosperous a n d satisfactory condition of m a s o n r y in Minnesota. T h e annual address of t h e G r a n d Master contains a r e s u m e of h i s ofllcial duties performed d u r i n g t h e past year. T h e eleven n e w lodges to which charters were granted were constituted a n d t h e officers duly installed. Dispensations were g r a n t e d for t h e opening of five n e w lodges. By invitation, h e laid t h e corner-stones of two court houses, at Minneapolis a n d a t Marshal, Lyon c o u n t y . T h e usual n u m b e r of special dispensations were granted, a n d t h e following properly refused: I have refused t h e following applications during the year for special permission, to do certain acts: To receive petition on less than one year's residence. To join in Memorial Day's services as a lodge. To ballot on petition of a candidate in less than six m o n t h s after rejection. To allow the son of a mason (formerly called a Lewis) to petition for the degrees before he is of lawful age. To allow a profane to apply for degrees o u t of t h e jurisdiction where he a c t u a l l y resides. To waive jurisdiction a n d allow a profane to apply for a n d receive t h e degreeswhile on a visit to his old home in another State. To issue a circular asking for relief for the widow of a non-afiiliate mason. Many other applications have been made to me during the year to allow the Craft to do things n o t in accord with the teachings of our profession. They have in nearly every case bee'n refused on the ground that bad precedents should not be made.

In K a n s a s we leave all matters p e r t a i n i n g to admission of c a n d i d a t e s into o u r mysteries to t h e lodge in whose j u r i s d i c t i o n t h e profane m a y reside; t h e y being t h e better judges, doubtless k n o w i n g all t h e facts i n t h e case.

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H e presented t h e following case, with his ruling thereon, from an English lodge: Statement. A gentleman was duly initiated as an Entered Apprentice in Star in the East Lodge, Ko.SSO, under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of England, on the Island of Zante, Greece, in 1871. He now petitions our lodge for the Fellow Craft and Master INlason degrees and membership therein, submitting a diploma or certificate signed by the officers and impressed with the seal of said Star in the East Lodge. Question. Have we a right to receive his petition and confer the degrees? Answer. Yes. If a brother receives the Entered Apprentice Degree under the jurisdiction of any lodge in the United States. I should, as a matter of practice and custom, ask the consent of the lodge that conferred thatdegree before receiving and acting upon his petition, and I thinlv most of the Grand Lodges of this continent recognize the principle that the lodge that receives a petition and confers the Entered Apprentice Degree has exclusive jurisdiction over the material. They do not all hold to that doctrine, however, but this is a different case. The Grand Lodge of England does not, I think, hold to exclusive personal jurisdiction. They have lodges scattered nearly all over the Eastern world, and, as in this case, they give certificates to a brother when he receives the Entered Apprentice Degree. That may be treated as a dimit. It may be so done in this case, and the degrees conferred, if elected. T h i s will seem t o s o m e r a t h e r a loose way of disposing of such m a t t e r s . W e t h i n k t h e plan on this side t h e better, it being, in our j u d g m e n t , less liable to abuses. H e holds, and t h e G r a n d Lodge approves h i s decision, t h a t t h e Worshipful M a s t e r or t h e W a r d e n s of a chartered lodge can be designated t o act as such officers in a lodge u n d e r dispensation w i t h o u t dimitting. S u c h could n o t be d o n e in Kansas, a n d indeed it should not b e done a n y w h e r e . To a d m i t t h e correctness of such a law would be t o a d m i t d u a l m e m b e r s h i p , which we h o p e will never become general, for such would certainl3' produce confusion among t h e Craft. I n our experience w e h a v e found that t h e officers of a c h a r t e r e d lodge, if t h e y performed t h e i r d u t y faithfully, would have a b o u t all t h e y could a t t e n d to. I t is certainly to b e hoped t h a t t h e day is not far d i s t a n t w h e n t h o s e at t h e h e a d of o u r Order will n o t travel in forbidden p a t h s . During s p e c t to t h e t h e subject committee, cation.

t h e year he received letters from c o n s t i t u e n t lodges in resubject of establishing a " Masonic H o m e . " I n order t h a t might b e carefully considered, it was referred to a special with i n s t r u c t i o n s to report at t h e n e x t a n n u a l c o m m u n i -

H e t h u s closes, with a pleasing retrospect of work of this G r a n d Lodge: On the 23d day of February, 1853, three subordinate lodges met In this city and formed this Grand Lodge. They were St. John's Lodge. No. 1, of Stillwater, chartered by the Grand Lodge of Ohio; St. Paul Lodge, No. 1, chartered by the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin; and Cataract Lodge, No. 168, chartered by the Grand Lodge of Illinois. As near as can be ascertained, there were then about sixty masons in good standing in this Territory. This Grand Lodge has met every year, with one exception, from 1853 until the present, and we now number 199 chartered lodges, and nearly 13,000 masons in good ^standing, with but little more than one-half of our territory occupied. The northern part of our heflnt-iful State is nov.'a v.'ildcrncss unknoÂť-D, uâ&#x20AC;˘:H^ulli<:ally. It abounds in all that pertains to material prosperity. Its mineral wt-allh is

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•almost fabulous, while its lumbering and agricultural resources are wonderful in their extent and fertility. As the fashioning hand of Civilization seizes this prize and moulds it to her will, our beloved Institution will follow and carry its benign influeuee Into the uttermost parts, and we shall then enjoy living under one of the richest and most prosperous jurisdictions in this our beloved country. T h e business e n d of t h e Grand Lodge was light, and n o d o u b t easilj' and h a r m o n i o u s l y disposed of. T h e R e p o r t on Correspondence is t h e work of Bro. IRVING T O D D , who s u m s u p a r e p o r t of ninety-seven pages, covering t h e P r o c e e d i n g s •of flfty-flve G r a n d Lodges, •Kansas for 1891 a m o n g t h e n u m b e r receiving attention. W e a r e glad to note t h a t t h e good b r o t h e r is enrolled witli t h e majority, holding t h a t " a subordinate lodge is as s u p r e m e in its o w n territorial jurisdiction as t h e G r a n d Lodge is conceded to b e in its o w n territorial jurisdiction, and alone has t h e r i g h t to d e t e r m i n e w h o shall n o t become m a s o n s of t h e profane residing t h e r e i n . A n y deviation from this principle m u s t needs b e mischievous a n d demoralizing i n its tendencies." H e opens a little s p a r r i n g m a t c h with Bro. BOBBINS, of Illinois, on t h e unpleasant Cerneau controversy,, and we v e n t u r e to say before h e gets t h r o u g h lie will be satisfied t h a t this b r o t h e r entertains s o m e very peculiar ideas, and will not be inclined to change t h e m for a n y t h a t Bro. TODD may h a v e to offer in exchange. H e r a n up against Bro. P A R VIN'S pet, t h e G r a n d Lodge l i b r a r y ; as t h e r e is b u t little more t h a n w i n d in it, we will n o t offer our services to serve coffee, etc., for either, as it will soon blow over. Bro. TODD is n o t mucli on t h e spread eagle, a n d h e n c e h e does n o t t a k e very k i n d l y to Maryland's new d e p a r t u r e , and says: Bro. PARVIN properly terms it a wide departure; so is their opening ceremony, 'both of the same pattern. The question is not one of the admission of these .brethren, •who undoubtedly were individually known to be Master Masons, but the manner of their reception. The Grand Chapter or the Grand Commandery is not the peer of the •Grand Lodge, neither should the latter recognize rank other than of its own creation. •Of course it would not have occurred save at an emergent communication, but we don't like the innovation any more than we do the prominence given outside grades Jn the Iowa Proceedings. W e h a v e never h a d m u c h use for side shows. U n d e r New York, referring to t h e celebrated LEMM case, t h a t served so well to k e e p N e w J e r s e y a n d New York s t i r r e d u p for a few years, he says: Should a resident of Minnesota obtain the degrees while temporarily absent from home we would not say, like New Jersey, that the initiation was null and void, but would hold that he was an irregularly made mason, and treat him accordingly. He •could be healed by the Grand Master or the Grand Lodge, but by no other authority. This principle was recognized by New York, as it doubtless would be by New Hampshire under similar circumstances. It may not be the ancient law of the Institution, nor the law of that jurisdiction where masonry in its modern organization took its rise, to quote from Bro. WAIT, but it is the law in the United States, and must be obeyed by both lodges and individual masons.

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Bro. T O D D , be good enough to tell us h o w a person can b e a n irregularly m a d e mason, receiving t h e degrees i n a regularly constituted lodgeof freemasons? W e will give you one year to furnish t h e desired information. G r a n d Master a n d G r a n d Secretary reelected.

MISSISSIPPIâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1892. T h e Seventy-fourth a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n of this G r a n d Lodge was h e l d i n t h e City of Vicksburg, c o m m e n c i n g on t h e 11th day of F e b r u a r y , A . D . 1892. M.'.AV.'. JOHN M . W A E E , G r a n d Master, presiding. R.\

W.". J O H N L . POWER, G r a n d Secretary.

G r a n d Secretary POWER seems t o keep pace with t h e times, a n d n e v e r fails t o see to i t t h a t t h e Grand Lodge Proceedings of Mississippi are n o t only interesting b u t valuable to all t h o s e w h o a r e seeking m a s o n i c light a n d k n o w l e d g e . T h e a n n u a l address of t h e G r a n d Master is q u i t e brief, giving a s h o r t r e s u m e of t h e official duties p e r f o r m e d d u r i n g t h e year. H e m a d e brief mention of t h o s e who h a d passed b e y o n d t h e G r e a t River a n d w e r e n o w a t rest. All questions d e m a n d i n g construction of law h e referred to h i s C o m m i t t e e on J u r i s p r u d e n c e , of w h i c h Past G r a n d Master FREDERIC S P E E D , whose report will receive a t t e n t i o n w h e n reached, is c h a i r m a n . Dispensations for t h e e s t a b l i s h m e n t of t h r e e n e w lodges were g r a n t e d . Q u i t e a n u m b e r of special d i s p e n s a t i o n s were granted for various p u r p o s e s ; o n e hall dedicated; o n e c h a r t e r a r r e s t e d for h a v i n g failed to m a k e r e t u r n s a n d pay dues. H e w a r n e d t h e Craft, t h r o u g h h i s address, of an unlawful assemblage of m a s o n s in Ohio. I t is to b e h o p e d t h a t these b r e t h r e n will, on sober t h o u g h t , r e t u r n to t h e h o m e of t h e i r first love a n d no longer follow after s t r a n g e gods. H e r e p o r t s their foreign relations to be of t h e m o s t pleasant character. F r o m t h e reports of t h e Grand Officers a n d t h e various committees, we n o t e w i t h much pleasure t h e i m p r o v e d condition of masonry w i t h i n t h e jurisdiction of t h e G r a n d Lodge of Mississippi, a n d h o p e i t m a y long c o n t i n u e . Bro. POWER, G r a n d Secretary, m a k e s an e x c e l l e n t showing of masonic affairs in his d e p a r t m e n t . H e never wearies in well doing. H e seems to h a v e h i s m i n d fixed on some k i n d act. This t i m e h e k i n d l y suggested t h a t i t would b e a clever t h i n g for t h e G r a n d Lodge to n o t only t h a n k M.'.W.". Bro. FREDERIC SPEED, t h e able c h a i r m a n of t h e law c o m m i t t e e , who h a s d o n e so m u c h i n revising a n d s t r a i g h t e n i n g o u t t h e i r laws for so many years w i t h o u t t h e hope of fee or reward, b u t t o

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favor him with a complimentary donation of $250.00, which was accordingly done b}' the Grand Lodge. This is but a simple act of justice and recognition of faithful and efficient service rendered. The Grand Lodge took another tilt with the irrepressible saloon question. This year it came up on the report of the Law Committee,, who submitted a majority and a minority report. After a very thorough discussion of the question by several of the distinguished masonic lights, among which were Bros. SPEED and MCCORM.VCK for the majority report and Bro. EVANS for the minority report, the following amended rule was adopted, and thus this vexed question is put at rest at least until another annual communication: "Rule.—It shall be an offense against masonry, for any mason not now engaged in, to continue in the business of selling intoxicating liquors, to be used as a beverage, after the first day of January next, and the penalty therefor shall be expulsion." This rule was adopted by a rising vote —137 for and 20 against. For the next year at least no saloon keeper need apply for masonic privileges in Mississippi; it would be well to add, no saloon loafer. Bro. SAVERY presented an interesting report on the state of the Order. The methods adopted by him for gathering the desired information are certainl}'good, and secured most favorable results; its length only prevents our giving it entire, as a perusal of it would furnish some valuable points to Masters of lodges. Past Grand Master SPEED, who is always near at hand when hisvaluable services are required, was called upon, and pronounced a most beautiful and feeling eulogy upon the lives of three distinguished members of our Craft — Bros. ALBERT PIKE, ALFRED F . CirAPjrAN and IRA

BERRY. The names of these brethren are intiraately a.ssociated with masonic history, and have become household words among mason.=^ wherever dispersed. Bro. SPEED well says, in his conclusion: No one can read even a small portion of what has been written by ALBERT PIKE,. without perceiving t h e immense pains which he had taken to unravel t h e tangled skein of mysterious knowledge which this subject involves and to become interested in its pursuit. Enough, however, has been said to make plain the idea which I wish to convey^ that there is in freemasonry t h a t which makes it a source of interesting investigation.. Viewed either from a moral or historical aspect, it stands upou a pedestal which raises it far above the plane occupied by other organizations of more recent origin. Amid t h e wranglings and contentions for place and power, the greed of gain, t h e bigotry of zealots, a n d t h e calamities of war, there must needs be erected a sanctuary of peace, a refuge of toleration, a place where gain is counted loss if it be n o t nccompanied with honor and generosity, where m e n of differing creeds and diverse races may meet, knowing that each is bound to t h e other by the strong tie of brotherhood,, where none can wrong h i m to the value of anything, where his lawful secrets will be kept, where his character will be defended when unjustly assailed, where h e may safely confide his widow and his orphan with the assurance that they will be protected, counseled and assisted — that sanctuary was and is the masonic lodge. It is there t h a t love prevails over selfishness.

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faithfully d o n e . While his review is brief, it is full of good things, such .as h i s b r o t h e r M u t u a l s enjoy. H e t h e n i n t r o d u c e s h i s review for 1S92: The vital principles of freemasonry are now just what they have ever been and must so remain as long as the Institution continues to exist. They are not susceptible •of change. To alter them would be to assert the existence of a ruling power, the exercise of which everywhere in the philosophy of the Institution is denied to man and mason. It is a matter of but small moment to us when, where, or with whom the Institution had its origin. That freemasonry is a power in the laud, for good; that it exists and exerts a healthful influence over men and morals wherever it is found, is testified to by those who have been initiated into its mysteries, profess its tenets, and are gov•erned by its principles. To guard against change or innovation, and arrest the impious hand which dares to remove the least stone which enters into the construction of this sacred temple, to make room for something new, a landmark closes every avenue of .approach and sternly denies to all such admittance to its portals. The tiled lodge imparts beautiful and instructi%-e lessons to the initiated, who, whilst governed by the pure principles therein set forth, become the constant guardians •of its sanctity and pillars of wisdom, strength and beauty for its supports. What constitues the body of masonry? And what is it that makes freemasonry •what it is? . H e t h i n k s it hardly t h e correct t h i n g for a lodge to invite t h e Grand Lodge to m e e t in their city and accept from t h a t Body a compensation for t h e use of hall in which to hold t h e i r sessions. Our Grand Lodge is :Sort of an i n d e p e n d e n t body, preferring to pay its own way wherever it goes. W e believe it is t h e proper way to sponge off n o one. H e t h u s deprecates in strong a n d u n m i s t a k a b l e language a pernicious practice of those who p r e t e n d to r e p r e s e n t t h e i r lodge, w h o a b s e n t t h e m s e l v e s from t h e sessions of t h e G r a n d T^odge after t h e y are enrolled, a n d n e v e r r e t u r n only long e n o u g h to d r a w t h e i r mileage and per diem: It is a growing evil in our own Grand Lodge, that a majority of the members absent themselves from the sessions very early after the election of Grand Officers closes. At our last annual communication, there were not more than one-third of the members present on the afternoon of the second day, and yet there were important reports presented, and grave questions submitted to the Grand Lodge at that time. One report In particular was presented involving a question of great moment to the Grand Body. The report was discussed, and on motion the further consideration was postponed -until our forthcoming communication in February next, and made the first order of the day for the afternoon session. Had the membership been present, the whole matter could have been disposed of at once; its postponement means the spending of a whole day over its settlement. I should be glad if the Grand Lodge of Mississippi would make a regulation that no representative shall have leave of absence from the session of the Grand Lodge. Y o u will usually find t h i s state of affairs e x i s t i n g in jurisdictions w h e r e t h e y pay exorbitant mileage a n d -per d i e m , and meet in large cities w h e r e t h e b r e t h r e n can h a v e a good t i m e a n d see t h e sights a n d w o n d e r s of t h e age, etc. Seriously, we believe n o b r o t h e r should be allowed to d r a w full pay when h e fails to a t t e n d t h e sessions and perform t h e duties he was sent up to do. W e h a v e n o t r o u b l e in t h a t direction ; w e only pay mileage, and t h a t is n o t d o n e until t h e afternoon of biie last day of our a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n .

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H e says: " W e h a v e a General G r a n d C h a p t e r a n d a G e n e r a l G r a n d TSncampment; t h e n e x t step, n o doubt, will be to have a General G r a n d Lodge for t h e U n i t e d States." No, Bro. BARKLEY, such will n e v e r b e . D o n ' t lose a n y s l e e p ; t h e r e is n o t a corporal's guard w h o w a n t a General Grand Lodge of t h e U n i t e d States. I t will certainly be a source of regret if a few masons c a n n o t get togetlier a n d exchange views on t h e various masonic subjects for fear it may, a long way in t h e future, crystallize into a National G r a n d Body. Such fears are mere bosh. W e have n o objections to a n y o n e h a m m e r i n g away o n t h e a n c i e n t " chestn u t . " W e have n o fears of t h e organization of a n y such G r a n d Body, a n d do n o t propose to lose a n y sleep t h i n k i n g about it. Sufficient u n t o "the day is t h e evil thereof. Yea, verily, t r u e : The masonic field is never barren. I t yields a n a b u n d a n t harvest in d u e season. I t s luscious fruits are ever ripe unto the harvest, a n d the reapers have b u t to thrust in the sickle, gather t h e golden sheaves, and store them away in t h e granaries whose -doors stand wide open to receive them. Our labor during the past year has been o n e • of gathering, a n d we now lay t h e rich fruits as a love offering at the feet of t h e Craft, with an earnest hope that its acceptance by them may be with " exceeding great joy."

Bro. BARKI,EY, t h e best of friends m u s t p a r t ; so adieu, until a n o t h e r year, w h e n we hope to chat reportorially. M.-.W.-. W . A. KoANB, G r a n d Master, Oxford. li.'. W.-. J O H N L . POWER, G r a n d Secretary, J a c k s o n .

MISSOUKI — 1 8 9 2 . T h e Seventy-second a n n u a l communication of t h e G r a n d Lodge was held in t h e City of St. Louis, commencing o n t h e 11th day of Octo;ber, A. D. 1892. M.'.W.'. BENTON H . INGRAM, G r a n d Master. K.'.W.'. J O H N D . V I N C I L , G r a n d Secretary.

T h e p r e s e n t volume of Proceedings reached us in less t h a n t e n d a y s after t h e close of t h e a n n u a l communication. A little more time would h a v e enabled t h e p r i n t e r to i m p r o v e t h e typographical a p p e a r a n c e of t h e volume, a n d get t h e m a t t e r i n t h e order in which it properly comes. W e never like a m i x t u r e in t h e color of t h e paper, greatly preferring w h i t e ; b u t some like t i n t ; we do n o t like t h e t w o colors i n t h e s a m e book. W e always a d m i r e o u r " m o t h e r , " n o diflference h o w s h e is •dressed. T h e a n n u a l address of G r a n d Master INGR.\M is quite brief, covering • only fourteen pages, and devoted almost entirely to m a t t e r s of local concern. I n t h e notice of t h e distinguished dead we note i n t h e list o u r •old friend M.'.W.'. Bro. W I L L I A M R . PENICK, whose a c q u a i n t a n c e w e m a d e d u r i n g t h e year 1866, a t h i s h o m e i n St. J o s e p h ; t h e friendly relation continued to t h e day of h i s d e a t h . During t h e m a n y years of o u r .acquaintance it was o u r good pleasure to meet this good b r o t h e r often,

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a n d o u r meetings were m u t u a l l y enjoyable, i n d e e d profitable to us. His n a m e is recorded in o u r book of d e p a r t e d friends a n d b r o t h e r s . H e says their foreign relations c o n t i n u e to be of t h e most pleasant character. H e caused commissions to b e issued to b r e t h r e n as Grand R e p r e s e n t a t i v e s in six G r a n d J u r i s d i c t i o n s . T h e lodges to which c h a r t e r s were g r a n t e d at t h e last a n n u a l comm u n i c a t i o n , were properly i n s t i t u t e d a n d t h e officers duly installed. Dispensations for t h e formation of n i n e new lodges were g r a n t e d d u r i n g t h e year, to which c h a r t e r s were g r a n t e d at t h e last-annual comm u n i c a t i o n . H e laid t h e corner-stones of t h e C o u r t House in H e n r y c o u n t y , a n d t h e Cumberland P r e s b y t e r i a n C h u r c h , Moberly, Randolph county. H e m a d e a statement of t h e t r u e condition of many of t h e weaker lodges in t h e Grand J u r i s d i c t i o n , a n d urged t h e necessity for providing for t h e p r o p e r and necessary i n s t r u c t i o n s in t h e law and usage, as well as t h e r i t u a l s of our masonic I n s t i t u t i o n , and, since these lodges are not in financial condition to m e e t t h e necessary e x p e n s e s a t t e n d i n g t h e acq u i r e m e n t of such masonic k n o w l e d g e , he wisely s a y s : I recommend if the financial condition of tlie Grand Lodge will admit of it, that tlie incoming Grand Master be authorized to appoint an Assistant Grand Lecturer, whose special duty it shall be to visit as many as possible of these outlying lodges,, ascertain their real condition, teach t h e m the work and lectures in their own halls. Read and expound to them the law, and give them, generally, such good and wholesome advice a n d iristructions as may be deemed necessary.

I t occurred to us t h a t it m i g h t n o t be a bad idea to dispense with t h e s e schools of instruction in t h e large cities, since t h e y have manyexcellent workers among t h e m , a n d devote t h e t i m e and money to these w e a k e r lodges t h a t are being neglected. T h e weak need assistance, t h e s t r o n g can t a k e care of themselves. Surely we o u g h t not to bring intoexistence new- lodges unless we k n o w of a c e r t a i n t y t h a t they can maintain a respectable existence, or t h e G r a n d Lodge is prepared to r e n d e r such assistance as may be found necessary. I n our j u d g m e n t lodges s h o u l d n o t b e organized for t h e benefit of a handful of b r e t h r e n , m a n y t i m e s unskilled, b u t with an eye singled to t h e greatest good to t h e greatest n u m b e r . T h e " M a s o n i c H o m e " received a good word from t h e Grand Master,. a n d a very satisfactory r e p o r t of t h e officers of this institution, as "well as a n able r e p o r t from Bro. N O A H M C G I V E X , t h e c h a i r m a n of t h e comm i t t e e to w h o m this subject was referred. H e did a little disciplining d u r i n g t h e y e a r ; all of which received t h e approval of t h e G r a n d Lodge, a n d it will n o d o u b t have a salutary effect. T h e cause grew o u t of a refusal of s o m e lodges to pay t h e per capita t a x levied by t h e G r a n d Lodge last year. H e presented t h e following case u p o n which h e m a d e , in our j u d g m e n t , a correct r u l i n g : ' In 1S89, charges of gross unmasonic conduct were preferred in Livingston Lodge,. No. 51, against A. B. SOUTHWORTH, a member of said lodge. The accused brother appeared at the trial and admitted his guilt, but the Indgelaiied to assess any punishment.

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An appeal was taken to the Grand Lodge, and on the recommendation of the Committee on Grievance and Appeals, he was expelled. (See page 65, Proceedings ol 1889.) Some months ago, he petitioned Livingston Lodge to restore him to good masonic standing and membership. A recent reformation was pleaded in bis behalf. The question as to the right and power of the lodge which failed to assess any punishment, to restore him, was referred to me. I decided that the Grand Lodge alone had the power to restore him to good masonic standing. If we admit the power of the lodge to restore, after the lapse of three years and a reformation, we concede the right to restore ot any time and loithout a reformotion, which would enable any lodge were it so disposed, to reverse the decisiou of the Grand Lodge, on appeal, at its pleasure.

The Grand Lodge of Missouri is hardlj'-ever unmindful of her duty when charity makes a demand upon her treasury. This time she did well by an aged and worthy Past Grand Master who is now in a better land, where earthly aid will'no longer be required to tide him over his temporal wants. From the admis.sion of the Grand Master of the condition of their offspring, Toltec Lodge, No. 520, located in the City of Mexico, and the report of the special committee to which this cua.tter was referred, it would seem the Grand Master was about right in withdrawing from a •country where they are in chaos and confusion. The fact is they ought to have kept out of the country. Their going in there has caused much •confusion and doubt. It will be quite time enough for us to recognize their wants when they have settled their little domestic troubles, and are in proper condition for us to consider their case. We propose to keep our hands off till then. He says in conclusion : Every good and true mason can but feel that there is something in moral excellence, so pure,so holy, so kindred with heaven, so nearly allied to Gon, t h a t it inspires all moral beings with a feeling of its divinity. Brethren: The mason who is calm amid dangers, pure and holy amid temptations, honest when he has no watcher but his conscience and his GOD. who gives his best alms in secret, and breathes his intensest devotions in the closet of his own soul; who obeys his convictions of right when he knows the world will d e n o u n c e ; "whose religious trust never forsakes him ; and in whose breast there is a moral power, a still small voice, which whispers to his soul in the midnight of the storm of adversity, disappointment and afiliction, " Peace, be still I " Such a man is one to whom all hearts bow in respect; one whom all good men delight to honor, and is truly the noblest work of GOD.

The atlnual report of E.'.W.".Bro. JOHN D . VINCIL, Grand Secretarj', is as usual a complete exhibit of official work for the year, with nianj' wise and wholesome suggestions thrown in for the benefit of the Craft in his bailiwick. Should they go astray it will be their own fault and not that ot the Grand Secretary, for he has made the way clear to perform their duty in a creditable manner. In our many years experience in the management of lodge matters, we find that with all the pushing and urging we may do to get a clear balance sheet, we never succeed; about the usual number of delin•quents is found each year. We apprehend that it would be a difficult thing to do, to find a Secretary of a delinquent lodgd who has not got

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w h a t h e t h i n k s is a reasonable excuse for h i s negligence, and hence w e propose to complain as little as possible, a n d do all in our power to furn i s h o u r Secretaries with all t h e a p p l i a n c e s a t o u r disposal, with t h e h o p e t h a t t h e y will appreciate o u r efforts a n d use their best endeavors to i m p r o v e their work, and see to it t h a t t h e a n n u a l r e t u r n s are in on time. Bro. A L L E N MCDOWELL, G r a n d L e c t u r e r , s u b m i t t e d his a n n u a l report, g i v i n g a full a n d very complete a c c o u n t of his stewardship in t h e field of masonic work in which he h a s for so m a n y years labored to t h e e n t i r e satisfaction of his b r e t h r e n . M.'.W.-. NoAii M. GIVEN, c h a i r m a n of t h e C o m m i t t e e on Appeals and Grievances, passed upon t h e usual grist of appealed cases in a mann e r t h a t m e t t h e approval of t h e G r a n d Lodge. T h e G r a n d Lodge very p r o p e r l y sat down u p o n t h e resolution proposing to rescind its action at a p r e v i o u s a n n u a l communication, endorsing t h e masonic constellation. I t looks as t h o u g h some one had been p i n c h e d a trifle. W e a r e pleased to say for t h e Craft in Missouri, their work for t h e y e a r j u s t closed is, in our j u d g m e n t , well a n d faithfully done. T h e last b u t not t h e least t h i n g t h a t attracted o u r attention, in t h e perusal of t h e Missouri v o l u m e of G r a n d Lodge Proceedings, is t h e R e p o r t on Correspondence b ^ ' R . " . W . \ B r o . JOH.N' D . VINCIL, Grand Secretarj'. L i k e all of his former efforts in t h i s d e p a r t m e n t , it may be safely said his work is well and faithfully d o n e ; faults if any to be found a r e in t h e fact that he is s o m e t i m e s given to going out of his way to p i n c h s o m e one he has not t h e best feeling o n earth for. To us it seems u n n e c e s s a r y in view of t h e fact t h a t in doing so we are many t i m e s likely to forget to practice t h e noble t e n e t s of our profession â&#x20AC;&#x201D; b r o t h e r l y love a n d affection. AVe have s o m e t i m e s d o n e t h e very same t h i n g and h a v e n e v e r d o n e so t h a t we did n o t regret it and promised not to do so again. H e says of t h e visit of t h e officers of our G r a n d Lodge to t h e G r a n d Lodge of Missouri d u r i n g its a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n , held in Kansas City, October, 1891: The Grand Master and other Grand Offleers who visited us during our session, may be assured that a warm welcome awaits them whenever we shall be honored by their presence. Remembering the pleasant associations enjoyed during the stay of our brethren from Kansas.and appreciating renewed fraternities growing out of that visit, I must express a regret that Missouri does not reciprocate the courtesies shown us, and visit the Grand Lodge session of Kansas. The close proximity of their meetings and the amiable relations existing between the two jurisdictions, should cause the " Mother Grand Lodge" to visit her vigorous and progressive daughter on all possible occasions. On t h e i'ast Master's Degree Bro. VINOIL a n d we are one. Our objection to t h i s so-called degree is well understood b y t h e readers of these reports, and hence further m e n t i o n is h a r d l y necessary. Bro. Vixnir,, i t is n o t t h e b r e t h r e n of t h e J e w i s h faith w h o a r e h a v i n g so m u c h to say

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about the impropriety of the use of the name of CHRIST in lodge prayers,, but a class who train with the Cerneauites, and do not believe much in any sort of prayers. We are glad that we have but few of this class in our ranks, and hope they will grow beautifully less as the years come and go. Bro. VINCII. does not, nor do we believe in the Michigan decision that, "a lodge should not be compelled to reinstate a member legally suspended for non-payment of dues, upon payment." "This feeling may be sustained by local regulations in Michigan, but is not sound in principle or correct in practice. The tendency of all such law is to disfranchise those who have fallen behind in financial matters, and results in increasing loss of membership or non-affiliation." We say when a brother pays the amount for which he was disfranchised by the action of his lodge, he is by all rules of justice entitled to resume hisposition in his lodge, and entitled to all the privileges which he had been deprived of by his lodge. He thus takes issue with the Grand Master of Pennsylvania, on the right of restoring an expelled brother: Among the oflicial rulings reported, the Grand Master decided that a lodge cannot restore au expelled member. With profound respect for our e m i n e n t brother. Grand Master AP-RICA,1 must dissent from his decision. The lodge gave life to the party, and when it deprived him of that life, for cause, it did not forfeit the right toresurrect or restore to him the life originally given and subsequently taken away. In my judgment, there are very few cases where the Grand Lodge should be expected to restore an expelled mason who had lost his standing by the action of a subordinate lodge. Our Missouri proceedings differ from the position taken by our Bro. AFKICA. Where a member has lost his masonic standing, having been expelled by a lodge and that lodge ceases to exist, the Grand Lodge has the right to invest him witji all theprivileges, rights and benefits forfeited by expulsion. I submit that where a lodge disposes of a member, that it is better fiualitied to judge of his fitness to become again associated with the fraternity than the Grand Lodge, which knows nothing aboutthe case.

While we lean very strongly to the doctrine held by Bro. VINCIL,. that lodges are the better judges of the fitness of those who desire to become associated in lodge fellowship again, than the Grand Lodge, yet we have known of many cases where it was right and proper for the Grand Lodge to assume jurisdiction and exercise its power and authority given under the laws. Bro. VINCIL concludes his annual review, thus: In the performance of the work now submitted, the purpose has been presentthroughout my labors to make a short report. I have succeeded in this better t h a n heretofore, though not to my entire satisfaction. After fifteen years experience in thisdepartment of labor, I And it exceedingly difHcult to review a large n u m b e r of Grand Lodge Journals without extensive elaboration, thereby r u n n i n g my report into undueproportions. The labor performed,as heretofore, has been a pleasant one, and I enjoy as much as ever the delight arising from communion with kindred spirits in the field of masonic thought. Avoiding all questions foreign to such labor as has been assigned me, I have sought to make this strictly a review. Preferring to sift the thoughts and subjects through my own mental machine, I have done but little excerpting. I record my appreciation of the fact that the masonic fraternity throughout the various j u r i s dictions reviewed, has made substantial and gratifying advancement. In many of the jurisdictions, new agencies are at work looking to the elevation of the fraternity, and.

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good of the large class dependent upon the brotherhood. The grand work of building up and maintaining Masonic Homes is taking its place in the front rank of masonic development. In a former review, I recorded the fact, and repeat it here, that "Distinctive movements create and furnish distinctive epochs in the history of masonry.'' The Home work,as planted and nourished by the Grand Jurisdictions of this country, Is the most distinctive and striking period in the history of American freemasonry. Missouri stands nearly abreast with her sister jurisdictions of the country in pushing forward this grand enterprise. I t aftbrds u s much pleasure t o record. M.'.W.-. JOHN R . PARSONS, G r a n d Master, St. Louis. R.-. \ V . \ J O H N D . VINCIL, G r a n d Secretary, St. Louis.

NEBRASKA.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1803. T h e Thirty-fifth a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n of t h i s G r a n d Lodge was h e l d in t h e City of Omaha, c o m m e n c i n g on t h e 15th day of J u n e , A. D. 1892. M.".W.'. BRADNER D . SLAUGHTER, G r a n d Master, presiding. R.'. W . \ W I L L I A M R . BOWEN, G r a n d S e c r e t a r y .

T h e J o u r n a l of Proceedings of t h e G r a n d Lodge of Nebraska for this year equals a n y of its predecessors in p o i n t of business matter a n d typographical excellence. I t always affords t h e r e a d e r m u c h pleasure to peruse t h e pages of a book t h a t is gotten u p i n attractive a n d interesting style. B r o . BOWEN, Grand Secretary, seems to u n d e r s t a n d t h e wants of h i s m a s o n i c b r e t h r e n , and spares no labor on h i s p a r t t o supply t h e m b y giving t h e m in all respects a first-class j o u r n a l of t h e i r proceedings. T h e a n n u a l address of G r a n d Master SLAUGHTER is an able exposition of t h e official duties b e performed d u r i n g t h e past year, all of which received t h e hearty approval of t h e G r a n d Lodge. H e opens h i s adm i r a b l e a d d r e s s by throwing o u t some pointed suggestions as to h o w well t h e Craft h a d performed t h e i r d u t y as masons, a n d s a y s : I believe in a practical freemasonry. That freemasonry thai, while it makes a man competent to travel in foreign countries, work and receive Master's wages, and educates him in the ritualistic work, so that he can at all times prove himself, at the same time inculcates within him, by precept upon precept and line upon line, those fundamental principles which make him a better citizen and a better man ; that which makes him a more obedient son, a more loving husband and a wiser and nobler father. That practical kind of freemasonry which is willing and anxious to study other parts of the world, not being satisfied to sit down within the prescribed horizon of their own surroundings, but which reaches out after the great fund of information which can be garnered from the pages of history, not the mythical productions of legendary lore, but that knowledge which instructs us as to what masons to-day are practicing, and should practice in all the civilized world. That practical freemasonry which prefers the craftsman to a profane. That practical freemasonry which leads us to protect the weak, defend the virtuous, and reverence those holy ties of home which all experience demonstrates are so necessary to the stability and prosperity of any nation's existence. That prftctinal kind nf freemasonry which v.'i!l go on foot and out of the way to render service In time of need, that will extend the hand with a hearty grip of fellow-

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ship, that will raise a fallen brother to place him on his feet, that is not only willing to admonish and counsel, but really to aid aud assist. That practical sort of freemasonry which watches over the widow and the orphans, that defends them from oppression, that warms them and feeds them and clothes them, if need be, and does all these things in secret, without vain boasting, without letting even the left hand know what the right hand doeth. From t h e following we note with pleasure t h a t he, like all good G r a n d Masters, favors t h e social feature of t h e I n s t i t u t i o n : My first oflicial act was to address a circular letter to each lodge, requesting that more attention be paid to the social character of our Institution, advising at least four special meetings during the masonic year, to which the mothers, wives, sisters and daughters of the members should be invited. From reports which have reached this office and from visitations made, I am satisfied that this recommendation has been very generally approved and acted upon, and the fraternity thereby strengthened by the better acquaintance and closer union which has resulted. Keep up the social meetings. So we say. I t seems t h e y are c a r r y i n g a large n u m b e r of Master Masons o n t h e rolls of extinct lodges w h o do n o t pay dues. H e t h i n k s t h e y o u g h t to be required to pay dues t h e same as those who are m e m b e r s of live lodges, and t h i n k s t h e " p r i n c i p l e of c o n t i n u e d m e m b e r s h i p is t h e only correct o n e . " H e has no use for d i m i t s ; 'thinks t h e y should b e discarded. His first proposition we are in full accord with, b u t we are n o t in favor of discarding d i m i t s ; we believe in granting dimits to all w h o ask for t h e m . W e should be inclined, w h e n m e m b e r s h i p is discontinued, to have t h i s carry with it masonic privileges. Such a rule, we a p p r e h e n d , would soon p u t a n e n d to asking for dimits for trivial reasons, or r a t h e r no reason at all, b u t simply to get rid of paying dues a n d lodge responsibilities, in order to devote t h e i r t i m e and talents to w h a t s o m e are disposed to call a h i g h e r order. Siigh masons are of little v a l u e to any b r a n c h of o u r masonic I n s t i t u t i o n , and p e r h a p s our lodges would be quite as well off w i t h o u t t h e m . W h a t we need most is a m e m b e r shiij composed of live, active aud zealous masons â&#x20AC;&#x201D; masons because t h e y believe in its principles and enjoy its meetings. I t is q u i t e t r u e t h a t â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Too much attention is sometimes paid to mere work â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to mere ritual! There is a fund of information attainable by each lodge that would so increase masonic knowledge among the brethren, that a wise Master will not only study his lectures, the symbols of his lodge, but will at each meeting furnish something new to the fraternity for their enjoyment and enlightenment. He paid t h e following pleasing c o m p l i m e n t to as deserving a m a s o n as ever stood before his masonic b r e t h r e n : For the first time since the organization of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska, on account of serious sickness, our Most Worshipful brother, ROBERT W. FURNAS, Managing Trustee of the Orphan Educational Fund, was unable to be present at our last communication. To Bro. FURNAS, more than any other one person, belongs the credit of having for twenty odd years carefully guarded the sacred fund; devoting his time and best

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labors to Its careful investment and profitable Increase, without compensation or hope of reward except the thanks of his brethren, and the blessings of those who in thefuture shall receive its benefits. From small beginnings this fund has steadily increased, until at the present lime it now amounts to S'21,424.07. Under the wise management of Bro. FURNAS this fund has never lost a dollar of its principal or interest. Only when the management of its affairswere taken in hand by the Grand Lodge itself, or only when under its direction certain investments have been made, has there ever been a loss to the Orphan Educational Fund. Realizing the honest endeavor and the great care and solicitude with which Rro. FURNAS has ever guarded this sacred trust, I at once, after the closing of the Grand Lodge^ tendered him the appointment as Trustee for the three-year term, and am happy to report to the Grand Lodge his acceptance of the duties imposed. It is hoped that he may live many years after the maximum sum has been reached, to receive in peace some of the satisfaction which may be derived from the valuable help toward an education which the interest of this fund will give to the masonic orphans of this jurisdiction. After a very careful investigation into t h e merits of each particular case, h e g r a n t e d dispensations for t h e e s t a b l i s h m e n t of five new lodges, all of w h i c h received c h a r t e r s . I n concluding h i s able a d d r e s s h e t h u s c o m p l i m e n t s his G r a n d Secr e t a r y , B r o . WILLIAM E . BOWEN; to all of which t h e Grand Secretaries' G u i l d will rise, uncover a n d say it is t r u e : I cannot close without calling the attention of the Grand Lodge to the fact that this is the twentieth year of active service of our Grand Secretary. Bro. WILLIAM R , BOWEN unquestionably stands the peer of any Grand Secretary, either on this continent or throughout the world. His Proceedings are a model of neatness, and concise in statement. His devotion to the labors of his office can only be appreciated by one who has, day by day, during a long period of time, had occasion to call upon him for information. Early at his desk, painstaking in his work, late in leaving the oflice, courteous to all, we have found Bro. BOWEN a model Secretary and an invaluable assistant to the Grand Lodge. More is due to him than to a half dozen Grand Masters for the success of the masonic fraternity in Nebraska. H e leaves the following a d m o n i t i o n t o h i s masonic b r e t h r e n for t h e i r serious and thoughtful c o n s i d e r a t i o n : To be good men and true should be the aim of every Master Mason. To be honest in all dealings, as well as upright in all actions, is but justice to his country, as well as to his neighbor. To reverence holy things and denounce wickedness is a duty he owes his GOD as well as to himself. To strengthen the weak, to help and assist the needy, to watch over and protect the widow and orphans, should be the joy and pride of every mason, and the crowning glory of our fraternity. Let ug not forget, mid the trials and vicissitudes of life, the grand principles of our Institution. Let us ever remember that masonry is universal in its brotherhood, boundless in its possibilities and wonderful in its power for good. Let us practice its teachings, act upon its precepts, be ever mindful of the sacred obligation which we have taken, and the Great Architect of the Universe will reward us in this world with honors greater than man can foretell, and crown us in the world to come with a diadem of exceeding great glory. T h e a n n u a l reports of t h e G r a n d T r e a s u r e r and Grand Secretary, a n d t h e r e p o r t s of t h e committees t o u c h i n g t h e finance, show a m u c h b e t t e r financial condition of t h e G r a n d Lodge. T h e r e seems to be a very satisfactory i m p r o v e m e n t over t h e last year in t h e General F u n d , so savs t h e committee. We believe t h a t still further i m p r o v e m e n t could

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be made if the members of the Grand Lodge would only consent to govern their actions in matters of finance by sound business principles; then it would not be long before the credit side of the ledger would show a healthy balance; but they seem to think more of self and less of the general good of the Craft. All this will be corrected as soon as our brethren learn that masonry has a business part, and its business must be carried on in a business-like way. The recommendations of the committee were timely and good, and the greatest good to the greatest number should have been adopted. In accordance with a time-honored custom of this Grand Lodge, Bro. ALBERT W . CRITES delivered a short, but quite interesting and practical oration, from which we excerpt and commend the following: I t is not every m a n who pays his debts, or who has never been detected in an i n fraction of the moral or statute law, who is fitted to become one of us. The Investigation should be not only as to these things, but as to his probable purpose in entering the fraternity, and whether his m i n d and soul will prove a hospitable soil for thegrowth and nurture of the seed of charity, fraternity and brotherly love. The mostmercenary applicant will make the proper answers to the necessary questions with theutmost g^ibness, but the brethren should be well satisfied that he possesses positive qualifications for our work before admitting him, and not merely content themselveswith the want of knowledge of negative qualifications. The lodge is not an asylum for the mentally halt and maimed, or the morally blind of the world, any more than it is for those wanting the physical requirements of the perfect man. There is no room in it for the man given to small, mean intrigues of any kind, nor for the man who will withhold from another the comnlendation and kindly consideration which he merits, or who will supplant him in any honor or position which he has justly earned by honest, conscientious effort. The true mason will be the first to see and commend a meritorious act, and the last to admit that a man is depraved beyond redemption. If a brother's conduct appears to be wrong or questionable, the good mason will cast about for some proper motive, or at least some mitigating circumstance which will palliate a brother's olTense. If we are not satisfied that the applicant does possess these fine qualities and capacities, it were far better to mercilessly reject him on t h e start.

We are pleased to find at the round table this year our next door neighbor, our " Fellow Grand Lodge" of Nebraska. After an absence of several years they return to us, represented by our old friend and brother, WILLIAM R . BOWEN, Grand Secretarj', and, as one of the Guild,, we tender, him a cordial welcome, and assure him of our delight to meet, him around our fraternal board. Nothing will be left undone on our part to make it both pleasant and profitable to him, as well as his Grand Lodge, which he always has so near his heart. We shall hope to see our genial friend and brother in this place as the years come and go. AVe are thrice glad that the Grand Lodge of Nebraska did not pigeonhole, his Report on Correspondence for 1S92, and hope they will never do so ungracious an act to another of our good brother's excellent Reports on Correspondence, but give the Craft of Nebraska, as well as th& many readers of these reports who do not reside within the territorial limits of Nebraska, an opportunity to peruse them and gather therefrom many masonic gems. Bro. BowEN is a close workman, and has put together his work so<

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well that he has left no place where there seems to be much show for lis to get our scissors and paste pot to help us out. If he will stay with •us, it will not be long before we will manage to get into a discussion; we hope not like the Irishman's — with sticks. We hope to hear more of you next year. M.".W.". SAMUEL P. DAVIDSON, Grand Master, Tecumseh. R.'.W.'. WILLIAM R . BOWEN, Grand Secretary, Omaha.

NEVADA—1892. The Twenty-eighth annual communication of this Grand Lodge convened in Masonic Hall in the City of Reno, commencing on the 14th day of June, A. D. 1892. M.-.W.-. FRANK BELL, Grand Master, presiding. R.'. W.'. CHAUNCEY N . NOTEWARE, Grand Secretary.

Grand Master BELL limits his address to five pages, including all exhibits and references to matters of local concern. He pays fitting tribute to the memory of those who have obeyed the Master's call in this as well as in other Grand Jurisdictions. The spurious Grand Lodge of Ohio, whose headquarters is located at Wellington, received due attention, and tile Craft in Nevada instructed to give this boyish, so-called Grand Lodge of Freemasons, a wide berth. He rendered twelve decisions; we conclude, inasmuch as no reference Avas made to the appropriate committee, that they were in accordance with the laws of that Grand Jurisdiction and did not require any reference. The somewhat celebrated FOLEV case was again before the Grand Lodge on an application for the restoration of the applicant who was suspended by Reno Lodge, No. 13, at Reno. After some discussion the Grand Lodge, by a very decided vote, declined to grant the prayer of the petitioner, so Mr. FOLEY will have to continue to bear the rather unfavorable title of a suspended mason. Among the Grand Representatives, and we notice a number were present, we did not discover the name of Kansas's representative. Have we no representative ? But little business was transacted, and that was purely local and of no special interest to those outside of the Grand Jurisdiction of Nevada. The Report on Correspondence was presented by Bro. ROBERT FULTON, iind, like the journal, is brief, and affords but little to excite attention. M.'.W.-. JOHN H . HUBBS, Grand Master, Virginia. R.'.W.'. CHAUNCEY N . NOTEWARE, Grand Secretary, Carson.

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A special communication of t h i s G r a n d Lodge was held in Masonic Hall, in t h e City of M o n c t o n , o n t h e 16th d a y of J u n e , A. D. 1891, for t h e p u r p o s e of placing t h e corner-stone of t h e Methodist Church in t h a t city, which was done in accordance with t h e usual formalities of o u r masonic Institution. After s h o r t addresses, t h e services were concluded a n d t h e G r a n d Lodge r e t u r n e d to t h e lodge room a n d closed in A m p l e Form. Again, on t h e 24th day of J u n e , A. D. 1892, t h e G r a n d Lodge conv e n e d i n special communication for t h e purpose of a t t e n d i n g d i v i n e services at t h e Centenary C h u r c h . Being St. J o h n t h e Baptist Day, i t was appropriately observed, a n d t h e Craft of N e w Brunswick had, n o doubt, an enjoyable t i m e . A t t h e conclusion of t h e session t h e G r a n d Lodge r e t u r n e d to t h e lodge room a n d closed. A rain-storm came u p which somewhat m a r r e d t h e pleasures of t h e occasion. More of s u c h meetings would greatly e n h a n c e t h e interest of t h e Craft in p r i n c i p l e s of freemasonry. T h e Twenty-fifth a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n of this G r a n d Lodge convened in Masonic Temple in t h e City of Saint J o h n , commencing on t h e 2Gth day of April, A. D. 1892. •BI.'.W.'. THOMAS W A L K E R , G r a n d Master, presiding. E.'. AV.'. E D W I N J . WET.MORE, G r a n d Secretary.

After t h e usual formalities t h e G r a n d Master delivered his a n n u a l address, covering his official acts for t h e year j u s t closed. After e x t e n d ing a cordial and fraternal greeting to t h e a.s.sembled craftsmen, a n d bidding t h e m hearty welcome to t h e i r twenty-fifth a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n , h e a n n o u n c e d in a feeling m a n n e r t h e d e a t h of two e m i n e n t craftsmen of t h a t jurisdiction, a n d paid to t h e i r m e m o r y a high t r i b u t e . T h e Grand Master r e c o m m e n d s affiliation with t h e " G e n e r a l Masonic Afssociation of t h e U n i t e d States a n d Canada," a n d t h e Board of General Purposes concurred a n d r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t t h e necessary s t e p s be taken to secure affiliation. H e decided t h a t t h e Master of a lodge h a d n o right of h i s o w n m o tion to grant a dimit. I t m u s t be g r a n t e d b ) ' t h e lodge, and to t h a t e n d it is necessary t h a t a resolution s h o u l d be moved a n d carried i n t h e lodge t o authorize t h e g r a n t i n g of a d i m i t . To which t h e committee on t h e address of t h e Grand Master v e r y properly dissented, for t h e reason it did n o t accord with t h e law of t h e jurisdiction: Tbe committee cannot, however, agree witb tbe Grand Master in bis decision tbat a dimit cannot be granted except by a resolution moved and carried in tbe lodge to authorize tbe granting of the dimit. • The committee are of tbe opinion tbat this decision is not in accordance with the latter part of Section 5, under the heading of" Members and their Duty," of tbe Constitution of Grand Lodge. This part of tbe section reads as follows: " Whenever a mem-

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ber of any lodge shall resign, or shall be excluded, or whenever, at a future time, he may require it, he shall be furnished with a certificate stating the circumstances under which he left the lodge, and such certificate shall be produced to any other lodge of which he is proposed to be admitted a member, previous to the ballot being taken." This would clearly seem to show that the certificate must be granted, and that the lodge has no right to refuse it. To admit that the lodge has a right to vote upon the question admits, at the same time, that a majority of the members have a right to refuse the certificate, which, according to the section of the Constitution quoted, they clearly have not the right to do. T h e Board of General P u r p o s e s will pass upon t h e question a n d it will n o t b e reported until t h e session of t h e G r a n d Lodge. T h e G r a n d Secretary r e p o r t e d t h a t h e h a d been officially advised b y t h e G r a n d Master of Ohio t h a t an irregular body of masons in t h a t State h a d organized a so-called G r a n d Lodge at Wellington, and warned t h e Craft to pass t h e m by as u n w o r t h y a n d s p u r i o u s masons. T h e G r a n d Lodge a m e n d e d its laws in relation to t h e time of holdi n g its a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n a n d place of meeting, so hereafter it will m e e t on t h e fourth Tuesday of A u g u s t each year, and will, like our G r a n d Lodge, be a m i g r a t o r y i n s t i t u t i o n . T h e Committee on Foreign Relations reported adversely on t h e recognition of t h e Grand Lodge of P e r u . W e are r a t h e r inclined to believe t h e h e a d s of t h e committee w e r e level. W e h a v e n o t for some t i m e been very favorably inclined to favor t h i s so-called G r a n d L o d g e ; in o u r j u d g m e n t there is a little too m u c h atheism in t h e m a s o n r y of t h a t c o u n t r y to harmonize with A m e r i c a n freemasonry. No R e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e a p p e a r s in these Proceedings. G r a n d Master a n d G r a n d Secretarv reelected.

NEW HAMPSHIRE â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1892. T h e serai-annual c o m m u n i c a t i o n of this G r a n d Lodge was h e l d in t h e City of Manchester, D e c e m b e r 29, 1891, for t h e purpose of exemplifying t h e esoteric work of t h e degrees of A n c i e n t Craft Masonry on an actual candidate. A t t h e completion of t h e work t h e b r e t h r e n of t h e local lodges banqueted t h e m e m b e r s of t h e G r a n d Lodge in good style, a n d n o d o u b t to their entire satisfaction. T h i s exempliflcalion business s e e m s to be a sort of an a n n u a l affair with o u r New H a m p s h i r e b r e t h r e n ; altogether we t h i n k it a good idea, as it seems to brighten up all w h o attend. T h e One h u n d r e d and t h i r d a n n u a l communication of this venerab l e G r a n d Lodge convened in t h e City of Concord on t h e 18th day of May, A. D. 1892. A finely executed steel p o r t r a i t of P a s t G r a n d Master H E X R Y E . BuRNHAM graces t h e front p a g e of t h e h a n d s o m e volume before us. W e note a t t h e o p e n i n g of t h e G r a n d Lodge t h e presence of M.'.AV.-. Bro. J. SAMPSON AFRICA, G r a n d Master of Masons of Pennsylvania, w h o

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was received, a n d t h e h o n o r s d u e a mason of his r a n k were accorded h i m i n good old N e w H a m p s h i r e style. T h e a n n u a l address of G r a n d Master F R A N K D . WOODBURY is a brief a n d c o m p r e h e n s i v e s t a t e m e n t of t h e duties h e h a s performed d u r i n g his official t e r m . F r o m h i s report, a n d t h a t of other G r a n d Officers a n d committees, w e conclude t h e past year in New H a m p s h i r e h a s b e e n o n e of general prosperity, a n d t h e Craft has shared i n this p r o s p e r i t y ; t h o u g h small, t h e r e h a s been a h e a l t h y increase in m e m b e r s h i p . Pie a n n o u n c e d t h e d e a t h of a n u m b e r of t h e m e m b e r s of t h e G r a n d Lodge d u r i n g t h e year j u s t closed. Memorial pages were set a p a r t t o t h e m e m o r y of each. U n d e r t h e head of " F o r e i g n E e l a t i o n s " h e refers to t h e following case: Jlention was made last year of the complaint of Blazing Star Lodge, of Concord, alleging that John Abbot Lodge, of Somerville, Mass., had made a mason of BYRON ATWOOD, a former resident of Concord, who had been rejected four times by Blazing .Star Lodge. The matter was called to the attention of the Grand Master of Massachusetts, who was considering the case at the time of our last annual communication. I have received a copy of an order issued by Grand Master WEI.I^S, showing that on the 29th of May, 1891, the said ATWOOD was declared to be a clandestine mason, and all masonic intercourse with him forbidden. His name has been striclien from the ro Is of John Abbot Lodge. We c a n n o t q u i t e u n d e r s t a n d how a person can b e declared a clandestinely m a d e m a s o n w h o received t h e degrees in a regularly constit u t e d lodge of A n c i e n t , F r e e a n d Accepted Masons, w o r k i n g u n d e r t h e a u t h o r i t y of a regular a n d lawful G r a n d Lodge. P e r h a p s o u r B r o . W A I T â&#x20AC;˘can give us a little l i g h t ; if so, h e will at least confer a favor on t h e Kansas committee. On t h e r e c o m m e n d a t i o n of t h e G r a n d Master, t h e K e n t u c k y s c h e m e for holding a masonic conference in Chicago, 111., djiring t h e " W o r l d ' s Fair," August, 1893, was approved by t h e Grand Lodge, a n d t h e followi n g bVethren a p p o i n t e d : M.'. W.'. Bros. J O H N J . BELL, A L P H E U S W . B A K E R , J O H N F . W E B S T E R , GEORGE W . C U R R I E R a n d F R A N K D . WOODBURY' as s u c h

c o m m i t t e e , ' ' b u t i t being t h e distinct u n d e r s t a n d i n g of this G r a n d Lodge t h a t t h e m e e t i n g in n o sense be for t h e favoring of a G e n e r a l G r a n d Lodge, b u t for fraternal conference a n d i n t e r c h a n g e of views." J u s t s o ! I t m a y p r o v e to b e a n explosive affair; w e t h i n k not. Bro. ALBERT S . W A I T is again t h e a u t h o r of a h i g h l y i n t e r e s t i n g Report o n Correspondence, such as furnish m u c h valuable information t o t h e Craft in h i s o w n jurisdiction as well as e l s e w h e r e ; K a n s a s for 1892 being a m o n g t h e n u m b e r . Bro. AVAIT, like m a n y others, t h i n k s we a r e a trifle off t h e track w h e n we officially recognize a n y so-called masonic insurance society. H e t h i n k s " t h e great a n d f u n d a m e n t a l objection to i t is t h a t it is ultra vires." P e r h a p s to some e x t e n t t h i s m a y b e t r u e , j ' e t we h a r d l y t h i n k o u r action will bear t h e construction placed u p o n it by t h e learned b r o t h e r . I n o u r action we have not gone so far as t o a s s u m e .any responsibility o r in a n y m a n n e r bind t h e Grand Lodge, b u t s i m p l y

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learn from year to 3'ear the correct status of the society, and no more,, leaving our brethren to act as it may seem best to them. In his reference to the force and effect of a dimit, he says: If a dimit is anything at all it is evidence of the facts it certifies. Those certified facts are, that the party to whom it was granted was at the time of granting it a Master Ma.ÂŤon and a member of the lodge from which the dimit issues. Of these facts there can in the nature of things he no better evidence, and no examination, however satisfactory, can add anything to its character. Indeed, in a disputed case a personal examination is the least satisfactory of all evidence, for the party may be a clandestine or an expelled mason. Perhaps Bro. ROBBI.VS will reply that the dimit is required to prove the party neither expelled nor clandestine. But if it proves that, it proves at the same time equally that he is a Master Mason and at the date of the dimit a regular member of the lodge. It follows that, if he shows by satisfactory evidence that he is the identical person to whom it was granted, he entitles himself to be received for what the dimit certifies him to be. In this, as in other things, we assume that masonry proceeds upon views of common sense, and that it will not demand the husk after having fed upon the kernel.' F r o m t h e following we conclude t h a t B r o . W A I T does not belong to t h e school of t h i n k e r s who believe and teach t h e d o c t r i n e , t h a t i n order to m a k e lodges absolutely legal t h e charters m u s t be p r e s e n t : We have heretofore admitted that it is competent for a Grand Lodge to so frame its law as to make the presence of the charter indispensable to the legality of lodge work. We think such a law not required by any interest of masonry, and that it would work mischief rather than good, and that therefore such a rule can he established only by an express statute made so plain as to leave nothing to construction. Bro. DRUMMOND, in the first allusion we know him to have made to the subject, stated distinctly that he saw no reason for such a rule, but he placed it, as does Bro. SCHUJ.TZ, upon the ground of positive law. Now, where is the law to be found establishing such a rule? The statute which first required that lodges should exist only by charters contained no such provision. If such a rule had been intended it seems to us plain that then was the time to have enacted it. The only ground Bro. DRU.M.MOND finds for the doctrine is that the masonic ritual has such a formula. We think a theory resting upon no better foundation than that entitled to very little consideration. Now, nothing is more familiar to lawyers than in civil legislation there is a large class of statutes which are held to be directory merely and not mandatory in their effect. That is to say, a duty is requited to be performed, and that it be performed in a particular way. If in such a case the duty is performed it is legal and valid, although not performed in the precise way required. We regard this rule requiring the presence of the charter while the lodge is at work precisely analogous to this class of statutes. The lodge may be censurable for working in the absence of its charter, but degrees conferred and other work done is valid notwithstanding. The opposite doctrine seems to us so unreasonable as at once to show it to be unsound. U p o n t h e question of t h e eligibility of a c a n d i d a t e for o u r mysteries, in a n s w e r to reply to Bro. CHAMBERS, of Quebec, he s a y s : By provisions of probably all the written constitutions of masonry of later times, candidates are required to subscribe their petitions for the degrees. The effect of those provisions is doubtless to debar any from the degrees who are unable to write their names. It is a different question, however, whether this requirement is fundamental in masonry. We see no reason to think it is, and, moreover, we think it very certain that it is not. Masonry has come down to us from a time when very few could write; when seals bearing their coats of arms were used by the highest of the nobles, for the very reason that they were unable to write their names. We suppose that in those times applications for the degrees of masonry could not have been in writing at all. We think the ability to write an eminently proper requirement as a qualification for admission into masonry, but we do not think it a fuudamental requirement of the Institution.

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We have always believed it inconsistent to admit any to our mysteries who could neither read nor write. Such a rule might not be in strict accord with the landmarks, but it is with common sense. Bro. WAIT, we regret that we cannot follow you further, but there must be an end to all things. We had .several other interesting matters marked for attention, among which is your article on the " Landmarks,", but neither space nor time will permit; so adieu till we meet again. M.'.W.'. JOHN PENDER, Grand Master, Portsmouth. R.'. W.'. GEORGE P. CLEAVES, Grand Secretary, Concord.

NEW JERSEYâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1892. The One hundred and fifth annual communication of this Grand Lodge was held in the City of Trenton, commencing January 27, A. D. 1892, A. L. 5892. M.'.W.'. THOMAS AV. TILDEN, Grand Master, presiding. R.'. VV.'. THOMAS H . R . REDWAY, Grand Secretary.

The annual address of Grand Master TILDEN may well be termed a business document, well arranged and mainly confined to local affairs. He reported a large number that had been called from earthly labor to refreshment on high. He mentions in feeling terms the death of Past Grand Ma.ster WILLIAM HARDACRE, who died at the age of seventy-two years, serving the Craft in New Jersey faithfully during the year 1882, It is said of him that he died "respected and loved by all who knew him; it is not necessary for us to saj- more than that he was a Christian gentleman and upright citizen and a true mason." He was much pleased with the results of holding the several District Grand Lodges of Instruction during the year. The jurisdictional question was up as usual and caused the Grand Master much vexatious trouble and annoyance. Our good brethren of New Jersey seem to be rather unfortunately situated between two great cities in other States, and they are liable to be imposed upon by those moving back and forth, here to-day and off to-morrow ; claim any place to be their home when it will serve a good purpose for them. In our judgment, all this trouble and annoyance could easily be obviated if all of our brethren would be more cautious in the selection of the material they seek to place in the Great Temple. It seems to be an easy job nowadays for those who are hunting for secret societies, to take in lodges which are anxious for material; it is a lamentable fact that if such applicants were well known as they should be, it would not be hard t o , discover their total unfitness to participate in our labors and privileges. Let it be understood that no man need apply for our mysteries who is not well known in the community in which he claims to reside, and the lodge he applies to is located. Enforce such a rule and it would be

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seldom t h a t lodges would be t a k e n in b y u n w o r t h y persons. T o those w h o read t h e J o u r n a l s of Proceedings of G r a n d Lodges, all t h e s e t h i n g s s e e m i n c o m p r e h e n s i b l e i n view of t h e fact t h a t t h e Craft h a v e from t i m e i m m e m o r i a l been a d m o n i s h e d b y t h e i r G r a n d Masters t o beware of s u c h impositions a n d to guard well t h e o u t e r door of o u r lodges; from t h e r e p o r t s we conclude t h a t n o place is m o r e neglected. W e n o t e with pleasure t h e final e n d of t h e famous " L E M M " case t h a t h a s b e e n on t h e docket for t h r e e years. W e n o t e t w o o t h e r cases of less n o t e t h a t were finally a n d satisfactorily settled b y those directly i n t e r e s t e d , M E R C E R YOUNG a n d one, H E N R Y E N T R U P . T h e former is a case

of i n f r i n g e m e n t of jurisdiction by a lodge i n good old I r e l a n d , and t h e latt e r b y a lodge in N e w Y o r k City. Tlie sore spots were all healed. W e n o t e a n u n u s u a l n u m b e r of special dispensations g r a n t e d for various p u r p o s e s . H e rendered only one decision t h a t h e d e e m e d of sufficient i m p o r t a n c e to report, which is as follows: A lodge is acting within its rights in declining to receive charges against one of its members, when, in its judgment, such charges are upon their face frivolous, or not based upon good masonic reasons. This does not, however, debar the brother making the charges from appealing to the Grand Lodge at its next annual communication against the action taken by the rejecting lodge. T h e decision b e i n g in accord with t h e law of t h a t jurisdiction was a p p r o v e d . U n d e r t h e law of Kansas, " a lodge m a y , by a majority vote, e n t e r t a i n or reject c h a r g e s . " F r o m t h e following we a r e led to believe t h a t t h e G r a n d Master is n o t hopeful of t h e u l t i m a t e success of t h e proposed " Masonic H o m e : " • My observation d u r i n g t h e year has compelled t h e conclusion that there is n o t ^sufficient enthusiasm among t h e Craft on the question of t h e procurement a n d establishment of a Masonic Home, to warrant the belief t h a t t h e requisite a m o u n t will be obtained for some time to come. On the contrary, I have found a general inclination to, a n d a preference for t h e establishment of a Grand Lodge Charity F u n d . May it n o t be a wise course t o now provide for such Charity F u n d , the present necessity for which is generally conceded, with t h e hope a n d expectation t h a t in no very long time it will attain suflHcient proportions to justify the establishment of a Home? Herewith I subm i t a report of the chairman of the Committee on Masonic Home.

After e x a m i n i n g t h e Proceedings of t h e G r a n d Lodge t o u c h i n g t h e .subject of t h e " M a s o n i c H o m e , " we were n o t surprised t h a t Grand Master T I L D E X e n t e r t a i n e d serious d o u b t s as to t h e u l t i m a t e success of t h e c h e r i s h e d h o p e of m a n y New J e r s e j ' craftsmen. I n o u r h u m b l e j u d g m e n t n o Masonic H o m e can ever b e successfully established o n any five cent b a s i s ; it certainly lacks t h e assuring qualities absolutely necessary to m a k e it a success. I t would b e like o u r t r y i n g to e a t soup with a fork — slow business. W e t h i n k t h e c o m m i t t e e struck t h e k e j ' n o t e w h e n t h e y s a i d : " M a n y of those amongst us w h o c a n n o t n o w conceive h o w such a n institution as a H o m e is necessary a r e t h e m s e l v e s well p r o v i d e d w i t h all those t h i n g s which m a k e life worth living, a n d n e v e r e x p e c t t h a t a t i m e c a n come when t h e y m i g h t need t h e shelter a n d care •of it, forgetting t h a t t h e r e a r e those of t h e i r b r e t h r e n aged, infirm a n d i n d i g e n t , w h o a r e rapidly n e a r i n g t h e d a y w h e n of necessity t h e y will

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be obliged to depend upon the good oflSces and charity of others during the balance of their lives." Well summed up! The Proceedings indi-cate that they will finally drop the Home project and take up the Grand Lodge Charitj' Fund scheme, as this will not be likely to cost them quite so much as the former. The Grand Master was instructed to convey to the Masonic Board •of Relief of San Francisco, Gal., the appreciative thanks of the New Jersey craftsmen for their kind and fraternal assistance rendered one of their number, and ordered an appropriation of $200.00. It seems the Board expended $880.00. To us it looks as though the Grand Lodge took a round about way •of getting at non-intercourse with those irregular masons in Wellington, Ohio, to wait until the Grand Master could secure and publish the names of those connected with the spurious outfit. In our judgment it is enough to say, turn a cold shoulder to all who claim to hail from New England Lodge, at Wellington, Ohio, and not wait to hunt up names. The Keport on Correspondence is as usual the production of Past Grand Master HENRY VEHSLAGE, who has been performing this duty for a number of years. We presume he is called to do this work because he does it well and to the satisfaction of his brethren. He seems to like Kansas, lie gives us two pages, and we find no fault with him only he •does not spell the name of Past Grand Master GALLAIIAM correctly all the time. Bro. VEHSLAGE thus rather modestly concludes his report due 1892: In closing our work for the year, we look over the list of the hrethren with whom •we have had fraternal communion, and t h i n k of the saying of CONFUCIUS : " There are three friendships t h a t a r e a i v a n t a g e o u s —friendship with the upright, friendship witli the sincere, friendship with the m a n of observation." These desirable qualities are needed by the reporter, and \v.e rejoice that their possession is so a b u n d a n t l y evidenced. Congratulating ourselves upon such association with them as has been our privilege, •we present some of the results of this delightful contact, and in the hope t h a t we may •thus diffuse some of the advantage to which the Chinese philosopher referred, this re,port is fraternally s u b m i t t e d .

The Grand Master and Grand Secretary both reelected.

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The Fourteenth annual communication of this Grand Lodge was held in the City of Albuquerque, commencing on the 16th day of November, A. D. 1891, A. L. 5891. M.'.W.'. CHARLES H . DANE, Grand Master, presiding. R.".W.'. ALPHEHS A . KEEN, Grand Secretary. The Grand Lodge was highly favored by the presence of a distinguished mason from the State of Michigan, Past Grand Master HUGH McCuRDv, who was received with honors due so distinguished a char.acter,.and as usual with him, made one of his happy and pleasing efforts.

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He remained during the annual communication, and no doubt but the brethren of New Mexico made his stay among them pleasant. The handsome little volume before us contains 202 pages, and is a credit to those who were instrumental in getting it up, both in point of matter and its typography. Some of our Eastern friends would hardly expect to find such work, considering the resources of the far West. These Proceedings are graced with an excellent phototype of one of the masonic pioneers, R.'.W.'. Bro. DAVID JEFFERSON MILLER, the first Grand Secretary, who occupied the position during the early years of the existence of this Grand Lodge, and did as much as any one to securely lay the foundation upon which the Craft of New Mexico so successfully builded. The Grand Master thus speaks of the present outlook: "While throughout the Territory many business enterprises have seemed to stand still, or even to go backward, our cherished Order has never been more prosperous. It is indeed a matter for congratulation that we may look back over the past year and see only evidences of prosperity, harmony and brotherly love among the Craft. I feel confident that continued and even greater success awaits us in the future." They have adopted the District Deputy Grand Master system, but it seems little was accomplished the first year; more favorable results will follow after they have better matured the sy.stem. The loss of an eye in New Mexico disqualifies an applicant for the mysteries of masonry. This is not the rule the world over, we are glad to say. One of the lodges made inquiry as to the right of receiving and acting on the application of saloon-keepers for the mysteries of masonry.. While confessing that this class is not just the proper material to select from, yet he did not know of any landmark, regulation or by-law of the Grand Lodge that would interfere with the introduction of such applicant. The committee concurred in the views expressed by the Grant! Master as to the law touching this subject, and frankly said: " I t is the prevailing sentiment of the Craft throughout the United States of America that the occupation of keeping a saloon is a bar to the admission of persons holding such occupation, to the mysteries of freemasonry." This is pretty good for a starter, and will, before many years,. fall into line with Missouri, Kansas and many other States. But little was done in the way of legislation, and what was done was entirely local. , While they have not increased their membership, we are inclined to think they have no reason to complain of the results of the past year. M.'.W.'. MAX FHOST presented a readable Report on Fraternal Correspondence. M.'.W.'. RiCHARR ENGLISH, Grand Master, San Marcial. R.'. W.'. ALPHEUS A . KEEN, Grand Secretarj', Albuquerque.

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WALES.

We have before us a small pamphlet of less than one hundred pages containing the proceedings of this Grand Lodge, commencing with the quarterly communication of September 9, A. D. 1891, and ending with the annual held June 27, A.D. 1892. The legislation was devoted mainly to matters of local concern, and of little interest to those outside of the territorial limits of their Grand Lodge. However, it is always pleasing to note, as we pass along, what the^Craft is doing in other jurisdictions to better the condition of humanity and to increase its usefulness among men. Their manner of conducting matters of legislation is quite different from that practiced by American Grand Lodges. All matters requiring legislation are conducted about the same way it is done in the Grand Lodges on the British Islands, and hence it is not an easy matter to excerpt from their doings. All matters of business presented for the action of the Grand Lodge, before final action, must be passed upon by the Board of General Purposes, and their recommendation is usually approved by the Grand Lodge; they seem to be a power behind the throne. At this quarterly communication we find a lengthy report from the Board of General Purposes. Among the multitude of matters passed upon, we notice they recommend recognition of the Grand Lodge of Hesse, and advised exchange of Grand Representatives. This may be in accordance with the real fitness of things, yet we think not. In our judgment the showing is not sufficient. The board very properly refused to recommend the granting of a charter to a certain number of Master Masons residing in Fiji, believing such action would be unwise and might work an injury to our beloved fraternity. The report of the Inspector was quite interesting. We find they meet with about the same troubles we do on this side in matters connected with disseminating the approved work and lectures. It is one of the troublesome matters we have to deal with at our annual communications, and so it is with most of the Grand Lodges; especially is this so in all new- countries where they are introducing masonry. Brethren from every part of the habitable globe find their way into those new fields. We notice in the Proceedings the recommendation of the appointment of our Bro. CLARK A.SMITH as the Grand Representative of the United Grand Lodge of New South AVales, near our own Grand Lodge. The introduction of vocal and instrumental music in conferring the several degrees of masonry is, to us, a pleasing feature. The question of precedence is still in dispute between the United Grand Lodge of New South Wales and the Grand Lodge of South Australia. We are unable to see enough in the question to compensate for

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t h e effort t h a t is being m a d e by b o t h jjarties. As t h e whole matter islikely to be s u b m i t t e d to an a r b i t r a t i o n , we will refrain from expressinga n y opinion as t o which is t h e senior G r a n d Lodge. O u r Australian b r e t h r e n h a v e c a u g h t t h e library fever, a n d h a v e m a d e a good start a n d in a fair way to a c c u m u l a t e a good one in t h e n e a r future. All they need to accomplish t h e i r desire is to h u n t a P.VRviN sort of a fellow a n d t h e y will be certain to m a k e it. T h e following is t h e way t h e y disposed of a c o m p l a i n t : This matter was the first ease in which the present board had had occasion to sit in its judicial capacity; and it is a source of gratification to me to be able to anno'unce,. as I am sure it will be to the members of this Grand Ijodge to hear, that after a short statement of facts from the brethren concerned, and some mutual explanations, the whole difficulty was found to be based upon a misconception. Permission was asked, and readily granted, that the charge should be withdrawn ; and the brethren having shaken hands, were cougratulated by the President upon the fraternal spirit displayed,. and withdrew to pursue their masonic labors in that spirit of peace, love and harmony which we trust will ever distinguish members of this fraternity. T h e Board of General Purposes d r e w t h e a t t e n t i o n of the G r a n d Lodge t o a pernicious practice of s o m e of t h e b r e t h r e n â&#x20AC;&#x201D; t h a t of givingp u b l i c i t y to matters of business t h a t t h e outside world has no earthly i n t e r e s t in, a n d cited the " c i r c u m s t a n c e s of a b r o t h e r appealing to t h e b o a r d for h e l p is sufficiently h u m i l i a t i n g to h i s feelings, w i t h o u t his distress b e i n g still further a d d e d to b y p u b l i c i t y . " W e have been led tobelieve t h a t this unwarranted and, we may add, pernicious h a b i t was confined to masons of our own c o u n t r y , b u t it seems we are mistaken. F r o m t h e above i t appears t h a t o u r b r e t h r e n in o t h e r lands are quite as loose a n d reckless in t h e p r i v a t e b u s i n e s s of t h e lodge-room as we folks a r e o n t h i s side. Our laws are n o t strict e n o u g h in relation to such matters. I t has become a little too c o m m o n for s o m e of our b r e t h r e n who a r e n o t pleased with t h e way t h e b u s i n e s s is d o n e , to go o u t on t h e street corners a n d discuss t h e doings of t h e lodge t h e n i g h t before. If our b r e t h r e n will persist in t h e violation of t h e rules of masonic propriety, w e say, m a k e an example of a few, a n d we a p p r e h e n d it would soon p u t a stop to all discussions on m a s o n i c subjects t h a t o u g h t n o t to be talked a b o u t on s t r e e t corners.. At t h e a n n u a l communication held J u n e 27,1892, t h e Grand Master b e i n g reelected, was, b y t h e G r a n d Director of Ceremonies, proclaimed Most Worshipful G r a n d Master of Masons of t h e U n i t e d G r a n d Lodge of N e w S o u t h Wales, after w h i c h he delivered a neat, well-timed address. F r o m his conclusion we take t h e following a p p r o p r i a t e closing: And, brethren, my last words will be these: Let us as masons remember our obligations; let us as masons remember the splendid principles of our Order, and then wherever our lot may be cast, we shall be able to tread the busy paths of public life firm and erect, because then we shall know that we are true masons and honorable citizens.

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T h e One h u n d r e d and e l e v e n t h a n n u a l communication of t h i s G r a n d Lodge was as usual held in t h e Masonic T e m p l e , c o m m e n c i n g on t h e 7th day of J u n e , A. D. 1892. M.'.W.'. W I L L I A M SHERER, G r a n d Master, presiding. R . ' . W . ' . E D W A R D M . L . EHLERS, G r a n d Secretary.

Great credit is d u e R.'.W.'. Bro. E D W A R D M . L . EHLERS for t h e elegant volume of N e w York Proceedings for 1892; in p o i n t of interest tot h e masonic s t u d e n t , i t is equal t o a n y . T h e interest is greatly e n h a n c e d b y t h e appearance of t w o steel portraits, one of t h e retiring G r a n d Master, M.'.W.-. Bro. W I L L I A M SHERER, a n d t h e other of Past D e p u t y G r a n d Master, R.'.W.". ROBERT MACOY, o n e of t h e old Nestors of N e w Y o r k masonry, well k n o w n to m a n y of t h e readers of t h e s e reports. T h e a n n u a l address of G r a n d Master W I L L I A M SHERER is a t h o r o u g h business paper, j u s t such as we s h o u l d e x p e c t to e m a n a t e from a n e x c e l l e n t business m a n . H i s w o r k was well and faithfullj' done, else i t would n o t have b e e n s u p p l e m e n t e d by a n approval of t h e G r a n d Lodge. T h e G r a n d Master reports t h e lodges all i n excellent condition t h r o u g h o u t t h e jurisdiction, a n d says t h e prosperity t h e past year h a s b e e n unprecedented. I n his notice of those w h o h a v e passed over t h e G r e a t River, h e in-cludes t h e n a m e s of m a n y of t h e p r o m i n e n t m e m b e r s of the- Graft i n t h a t jurisdiction, as well as m a n y distinguished m e m b e r s of o t h e r G r a n d Lodges, and pays a j u s t t r i b u t e t o all. I t seems o n e of t h e city lodges unwittingly a d m i t t e d o n e to m e m b e r s h i p o n d i m i t from o n e of t h e s p u r i o u s lodges i n t h e Province-of Ontario. On being officially advised of t h e error, t h e G r a n d Master ordered t h e n a m e of t h e party s u m m a r i l y d r o p p e d from t h e roll of m e m b e r s h i p a n d t h e dimit t r a n s m i t t e d to t h e p r o p e r officer of t h e G r a n d Lodge of Canada. T h i s is a clear case of unnecessary carelessness on t h e p a r t of t h e chief officer of t h e lodge, a n d proves t h a t h e n e v e r readst h e Proceedings of h i s G r a n d L o d g e ; h a d h e d o n e so h e would h a v e readily discovered t h a t t h e r e was n o such G r a n d Lodge a s Ontario.However, this is n o t quite so b a d as t h e healing business d o n e in Manitoba, of one hailing from o n e of t h e s p u r i o u s outfits of " O n t a r i o . " W e would suggest t h a t a little more care i n t h e selection of o u r associates a n d less a n x i e t y to increase t h e m e m b e r s h i p , will save m u c h humiliation. The G r a n d Master advised t h e Craft of New York of t h e organization of a so-called G r a n d Lodge at Wellington, i a t h e State of Ohio, a n illegal and clandestine body of masons. H e reports t h e i r foreign relations most cordial and satisfactory, with* p e r h a p s o n e exception, t h a t of t h e G r a n d Lodge of. I n d i a n Territory,, and savs:

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The services of the representative of the Grand Lodge of Indian Territory, being for good and sufficient reasons no longer acceptable, I requested that a new appointment be made. In the correspondence that followed,! was invited to assume the attitude of an accuser. This I declined to do; and, the request for a new appointment being denied, I withdrew the accredit, and advised the Grand Master of Indian Territory that I should no longer recognize the representative of that Grand Body in his offieial capacity. H e m a k e s short work of it. H a v i n g noticed this in our review of I n d i a n Territory, we leave t h i s subject, with t h e h o p e t h a t all things will work for good to the Craft. T h e large n u m b e r of official visits m a d e by t h e G r a n d Master duri n g h i s official term of office will, no d o u b t , result in great good to t h e fraternity. I t has b e e n a sort of h o b b y of ours to urge, upon the officers of t h e G r a n d Lodge t h e i m p o r t a n c e of m o r e i n t i m a t e associations b e t w e e n t h e n ; a n d the p a r t i c u l a r lodges, a n d t h i s can only be accomplished by frequent visits by t h e G r a n d Officers. I n referring to t h e p r e s e n t Code, h e , in o u r j u d g m e n t , makes a wise :Suggestion, one that s h o u l d a t t r a c t t h e a t t e n t i o n of t h e Grand Lodge: The Code of Procedure, in my opinion, is cumbersome and unwieldy, and to the layman difficult to understand and to follow strictly. After a study of the Code and much experience in its use, I am firmly of the opinion that the time has arrived when it should be simplified, to the end that the employment of professional counsel to conduct a masonic trial shall no longer be a necessity. W e a p p r e h e n d t h a t t h e r e are m a n y o t h e r Codes in t h e same condition of t h e New York Code, unnecessarily cumbersome and u n w i e l d y , a n d need revising badly, a n d m a d e plainer, so t h a t t h e average Master will be able, without difficulty, to c o m p r e h e n d a n d i n t e r p r e t t h e laws ithat h e is expected t o b e g o v e r n e d by, and enforce obedience o n t h e p a r t of t h e m e m b e r s of his lodge. M a n y of t h e Codes now in force are so framed t h a t the " P h i l a d e l p h i a l a w y e r " would be puzzled if called u p o n for a ruling. I t is q u i t e t i m e t h a t o u r laws b e revised, m a d e plain .and simple, to t h e end t h a t all m a y u n d e r s t a n d , so t h a t it may no longer be a necessity for e m p l o y i n g professional counsel to manage masonic trials. T h i s subject received a t t e n t i o n a n d will be reported on at t h e n e x t a n n u a l communication. H e called attentioii to t h e evil effects of hasty and inconsiderate legislation, a n d cited a case i n p o i n t w h i c h occurred on t h e heels of t h e G r a n d L o d g e last year, t o u c h i n g a n i m p o r t a n t m a t t e r . Hasty a n d u n d u e legislation would n o t b e likely to occur if t h e m e m b e r s would rem a i n faithful to their posts of d u t y until t h e G r a n d Body closed, instead •of b e i n g o u t taking in t h e sights of t h e g r e a t city. T h e following is a specimen of g e n u i n e liberality displayed b y t h e good citizens of TJtica: Before closing this address, I desire to call your attention to the liberality of the authorities and citizens of Utica, in building a handsome bridge and opening a broad •avenue from the city to our grounds, at a cost of over sixty thousand dollars. This liberality, in connection with the contribution of thirty thousand dollars originally made by the citizens of Utica toward the purchase of the site, is an evidence of neigh•borly kindness and practical help that merits our grateful appreciation.

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We can only wish we had a Utica in Kansas. The Board of Trustees of the Hall and Asylum Fund made an elabo•rate report of their doings the past year, which was illustrated by a fine •cut of the asylum, also a group of half-tone portraits of the members of the Board of Trustees. The report is complete in each and every detail, •showing what has been accomplished and what is in store for this noble ;and glorious undertaking. This institution is now placed beyond a po.«sibility of failure. For all this grand success the credit is largely due to the untiring efforts of Past Grand Master FRANK K. LA WHENCE, who put -the machinery in motion that brought about the favorable results which has made New York masons happy; as a proof of what we say, we excerpt the following from the report of the Board: A year ago the Trustees in their report announced to the Grand Lodge that they had received notice from a brother that he proposed to erect upon the Home grounds ^ t Utica and present to the fraternity a building of such character as would be of perm a n e n t use and benefit. At that time the Trustees were requested not to disclose the name of the brother making this offering, but we are now able to state that the brother in question is M.'.W.*. F R A N K R . LAWKENCE, Past Grand Master, who has followed his •offer of a year ago by announcing to the Board of Trustees that when the proper time shall have arrived, he will, at his own expense, erect, equip, and present to the Trusitees, upon the grounds at Utica, a suitable building of acceptable design, and which is to be used as a school for mechanical training for the boys of the home. In accepting this offer, the Trustees cannot refrain from saying, that this noble .and generous act is entirely in keeping with the whole spirit of our beloved Past Grand Master, with reference to all matter affecting the welfare of the great charity irendered possible through his genius and untiring efforts. These expressions apply with equal force to his generous donation of JoOO for the furnishing of the lecture room of the Home.

A wise suggestion: Prudence dictates also that the whole of such income should not be so expended. The fraternity has its days of adversity, at least such is the recoj:d of the past, as well as of prosperity; therefore, there should always be a sufficient fund, no matter how -great the financial depression of the country, to support those whom we have engaged to shelter, educate and maintain. I n the opinion of the Board of Trustees, not more t h a n seventy per cent, of the •current net revenues should be expended in the maintenance of the Home. The balance, together with whatever surplus may be on hand wheu the Home is dedicated, •should be allowed to accumulate, until it has reached a sum of, say §300,000. By that time the needs of the Home will doubtless be increased, and it may be necessary to .add extensions to the present building, the money for which could be taken from the reserve fund, and the interest from that fund applied to meet the increased cost of m a i n t e n a n c e ; and when the reserve fund again reaches its limit, by the a n n u a l addi•tions thereto, the entire income of the corporation, including the interest received annually from the reserve fund, could be applied to the maintenance of the Home. This reserve fund carefully guarded would be a strong bulwark against disaster. F r o m p r e s e n t i n d i c a t i o n s t h e d e m a n d s for a c c o m m o d a t i o n s a r e likely to be large: The Trustees, with the approval of the Grand Master, issued a circular requesting Information from the Masters of the several lodges of the jurisdiction in regard to applications from their respective lodges for admission to the Home. Returns have been received from four h u n d r e d and twenty-one lodges. Of these, three h u n d r e d and fifty-two report t h a t they have no applicants, and a summary of •the others t h a t there are forty-five members of lodges, nineteen widows, two widows

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with six children, of whom two are males and four females; three full orphan children, of w h o m two are males and one is female; nine half orphans, of whom six are males and three are females; five couples without children, two couples with two children, one male and one female; and three orphans over eighteen, of whom one is male and two female; one h u n d r e d and three persons in all. We are of the opinion t h a t this circular did not receive the careful attention and e x a m i n a t i o n which its i m p o r t a n c e demanded, and t h a t it will soon be discovered t h a t meritorious applications will far exceed the numbers reported. And again they sa}': While the Trustees will not shrink from such duties and responsibilities as are imposed by the act of incorporation and which cannot be delegated to others, and will administer to t h e best of their ability, with or without instructions from the Grand Lodge, the trust reposed in them, conscious t h a t their hands will be strengthened in t h e doing of t h e right by a most loyal a n d devoted fraternity. Yet it is entirely plain t h a t the m a n a g e m e n t of the trust, so t h a t it may become the great and useful charity it is intended to be, cannot be left to the sole guidance of any limited number of m e n To the fraternity belongs t h e control a n d management of their Home. Upon the Grand Lodge m u s t rest the responsibility for the designs upon the trestle-board by which the Trustees can p u r s u e their labors. Therefore the Trustees most urgently request t h a t the Grand Lodge will, by resolution, express its sense as to what the principal regulations should be, governing admissions and management.

From tine report of the Grand Lecturer we learn that the esoteric part of masonry has received proper attention. The Eeport of the Grand Librarian sliows great improvement over previous years. Many valuable books have been added to their already extensive library. We note the completion of the three volumes of R.'.W.'.Bro. CH.AS. T. MCCLEXACHAN'S " History of Masonry in the State of iSTew York." This work now completed will be of great value to the Craft. No Grand Lodge Library ought to be without it; our Grand Lodge is the possessor of this valuable wqrk. The Grand Lodge very properly declined to recognize the Grand Orient of Italy, we think for good and sufficient reasons. We noticed the Grand Lodge endorsed the General Masonic Relief Association of theUnited States and Canada, and ordered an appropriation of one-half cent per capita on the net membership in New York, which is in round numbers 80,000 affiliated Master Masons. We note that the ancient "sectarian" chestnut was up for hearing again; this time with better success, the following being recommended by the Committee on Work and Lectures, and adopted by the Grand Lodge: Your committee suggest that as the broad, cosmopolitan principles of freemasonry recognize men of all creeds and beliefs as brothers, requiring of her votaries no profession of religion exceptabelief in a S u p r e m e Being.and as all sectarian allusions in the ritual are subversive of t h e primary principles of freemasonry, therefore , Resolved, That the Grand Lecturer be instructed to eliminate all allusions sectarian in their character from the ritual.

What next in the way of tinkering with the rituals? M.".W..Bro. JESSE B . ANTHONY again presents the Report on Correspondence, including a summary of the Proceedings of all Grand Lodges of North America and in the British Islands as well as those in conti-

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n e n t a l E u r o p e . T h e former b y Bro. ANTHONY, a n d t h e latter b y B r o . SACKREUTER, who.se review is especially interesting and from which all h a v e derived much valuable information concerning t h e w o r k i n g of t h e Craft in Continental E u r o p e , which could n o t b e as well a n d authoritatively obtained from any o t h e r source. Bro. ANTHONY'S p a r t of t h e work, like t h e past, presents a very i n t e r e s t i n g s u m m a r y of t h e Proceedings reviewed, t h e perusal of which we have greatly enjoyed. W e a r e pleased to n o t e t h e r e are b u t few questions on which we are n o t i n accord with t h e New York Committee. W e believe n o more appreciative service could 1)6 r e n d e r e d tlie readers of our journal t h a n to give t h e m t h e benefit of Bro. ANTHONY'S comparative tables â&#x20AC;&#x201D; t h e very information often enquired for by t h e Craft:

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We present a n extra table, covering an exhibit of the masonic fraternity in its •different branches, in connection with t h e population of'the country, based upon the •census of 1890. In doing this we o m i t t h e colored population where largely prominent, as it is i n eighteen States, a n d thereby give a' fair comparison between all the •Grand Jurisdictions.- T h e table also furnishes comparisons of interest between t h e •different grades of the masonic system: ilASONIC FRATERNITY IN CONNECTfON WITH POPULATION OF THE COUNTRY, BASED UPON THE CENSUS OFdSOO AND COMPARISON B I L T W E E N DIFFERENT BRANCHES OF T H F INSTITUTION. -S

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s Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecacut.. Delaware Dist. of Col Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana I n d i a n Ter Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland JIassachusetts Michigan ^Minnesota Mississippi .. . i\Iissouri Montana Nebraska Nevada N.Hampshire. New Jersey.... New York New Mexico... North Carolina. North Dakota., Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania.. Rhode I s l a n d . . South Carolina. South Dakota. Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington... West Virginia. Wisconsin Wyoming

830,796 59,0-JC 816,517 1,20S,1«0 412,198 740,2.58 139,429 1.54.352 224,461 973,462 S4,:585 3,826,351 2,192,404 200,000 1,911,896 1,374,882 1,585,526 5.54,712 661,086 824.149 2,238,943 2,093,889 1,301,826 539,703 2,524,468 132,1.59 1,058,910 45.761 376,530 1,444,963 5,997,853 153,593 1,049,191 182,719 3,672,316 313,767 6,268,014 345,506 458,454 328,808 1,332,971 1,741,190 207,905 332,422 1,014,680 349,390 7'29,262 1,680,880 60,705 55.753.392

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9,-546 87.03 429 138.92 12,6-54 04.60 15,831 76.31 5,-2.52 78.48 15,505 4 8 . 1 3 1,699 82.07 3,SA2 40.2S 4,118 54.f)0 13,450 72.37 751 112.36 42,369 90.64 23,890 91.77 1,357 147.38 22,463 85.15 18,089 76.00 15,974 99.25 4,314 128.58 20,675 31.97 5,491 150.09 30,880 72.50 31,864 65.71 12,168 106.98 8.390 64.32 27,824 90.73 1,833 72.09 9,282 114.08 998 45.85 1,333 45.18 13,981 103.35 75,775 79.15 096 •220.68 7,439 141.04 1,464 124.84 34,840 105.40 3,664 85.63 41,192 127.64 3,964 87.16 5,702 80.40 3,386 97.13 16,743 79.61 21.558 80.76 486 427.76 8,742 38.0-2 9,930 102.18 23.52 122.50 4,131 176.53 13.646 123.61 650 93.39 640 J 01 87.10

ft^ 725 137 1,689 4,650 1,560 4,610 357 1,525 411 1,677 210 13,279 5,443 184 6,449 3.917 2,373 584 4,690 1,366 10,722 9,733 3,275 934 5,265 567 2,418 342 2,681 2,736 16,182 260 629 355 11,432 913 12,467 1,957 407 1,059 2,097 4,235 190 2,249 l,.571 .545 806 4,468 223 150 ..5.54

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81 18.82 57 7.21 339 4.94 7.79 2.74 9.70

345 11.36 578 9.45 160 14.72 1,206 S.39 307 0.05 3,800 4.31 2,429 7.29 662 5.89 161 28.25 285 8.10 7.10 250 7.05 6.55 1,045 5.34 370 9.88 2,997 8.74 31 4.27 300 31.79 12 8.13 3,159 5.48 127 16.65 1,.554 4.70 1,049 2.98 98 64.80 6.05 377 17.31 3,176 14.07 4.67 927 7.58 9.33 12.56 7.22 5.99 4.22

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308 30.9! 46 9.11 469 27.00 2,553 6.2t 1,094 4.80 1.851 8.37 •230 7 39 984 3.80 118 34.80 611 26.32 47 16.OC 7,647 5.54 2,878 8.3(1 3,793 2,383 1,689 293 2,463 907 7,163 4,367 2,066 297 3,435 2.58 1,315 152 1,558 1,415 8,663 163 234 180 0,351 234 8,758 1,327 88 559 967 1,-532 104 1,153 1,064 227 672 2,258 154

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The Held from a Master Mason standpoint is worked t h e closest in the following jurisdictions. The largest proportion of Master Masons to population is shown in t h e following r a n k : Maine 31.97 Connecticut 48.13 Montana 72.09 Vermont 3S.02 Florida â&#x20AC;˘'J4..50 Georgia ...72.37 Dist. of Columbia 40.28 Mississippi 64.32 Massachusetts 72.50 New Hampshire 45.18 Arkansas 64.60 Kansas 76.00Nevada 45.85 Michigan 65.71 California 76.31 New York 79.15 In Capitular Masonrj' the jurisdictions which have done the largest percentage of work in the Master Mason field are found in the following o r d e r : Rhode Island 2.02 Michigan 3.27 Vermont 3.88 Dist.of Columbia 2.51 Pennsylvania 3.30 Maryland 4.00 New Hampshire 2.81 Colorado 3.36 Oregon 4.01 JIassachusetts 2.87 Connecticut 3.36 North Dakota 4.12 Nevada 2.91 California 3.40 I n d i a n a 4.38 Wisconsin 3.05 Iowa 3.48 Maine 4.40 Illinois 3.19 Minnesota -...3.71 Kansas 4.61 .South Dakota 3.19 Nebraska 3.83 New York 4.68In the Cryptic Rite,based upon the Royal Arch membership, the ratio of standing is in the following order: Texas 1.33 Indiana 2.74 Kentucky 4.10Rhodelsland 1.86 North Dakota 2.96 South Carolina 4.15 Connecticut 1.99 Ohio 3.68 California 4..58 North Carolina 2.09 Louisiana 3.65 Arkansas 4.61 Vermont 2.42 Maine 3.88 Georgia 4.91 New Hampshire 2..56 Michigan 4.00 Minnesota 4.94 New York 5.39 Turning to the Chivalric Orders, we Kind that from those who have become Royal Arch Masons, there have been created Knights Templars in the following p r o p o r t i o n s in order as given : Washington l.-IO Ma.ssachusetts 1.49 Kansas 1.154 Kentucky 1.40 Maryland 1.50 Iowa 1.70 Colorado 1.42 Missouri 1..53 New Hampshire 1.72 Pennsvlvania 1.42 Delaware 1.55 Illinois 1.73 Virginia 1.47 Dist.of Columbia 1.55 Ohio 1.80 Rhode Island 1.47 Minnesota 1.58 California 1.82 Nebraska 1.83 New York 1.S6 The general average of all jurisdictions is as follows; Master Masous to population 1 to 87.10 ' Koyal Arch Masons to Master Masons 1 to 4.09 Knights Templars to Master Masons 1 to 7.36 Knights Templars to Royal Arch Masons 1 to 1.80 R.and S. Masters to Knights Templars 1 to 2.61 R.and S. blasters to Koyal Arch Alasons 1 to 4.70 The foregoing table shows the following interesting facts in its application to aiij^ one Grand Jurisdiction, for instance : New York has 75,775 Master JIasons, a proportion of one to each 79.15 of its population of 5,997,853. Of this n u m b e r of Master Masons. 16,182 arc Royal Arch Masons, a ratio of one Royal Arch Mason to every 4.68 of Master JIasons (equal to 21.35 per cent). I n the Chivalric Order 8,663 are Knights Templars, which is in the ratio of o-ne Knight Templar to every 8.74 Master Masons (eqvial to 11.43 per cent.), or one K n i g h t Templar to every 1.86 Royal Arch Mason (equal to 53..53 per cent.). In the Cryptic Rite, with a membership of 2,867 we find one to every 5.39 Royal Arch JIasons. and that of Knights Templars one in every 2.92 are council members. While the compilation of this table has been considerable labor, yet presenting as it does a comparison at a very nearly even date, approximate to the census enumeration, it exhibits in a comprehensive m a n n e r facts of interest a n d importance to t h e fraternity at large.

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February,

ZEALANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1892.

T h e a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n of this young a n d vigorous G r a n d Lodge was h e l d i n Masonic Hall in t h e City of Auckland, on t h e 27th day of April, A. D . 1892. M.".W.". H E N R Y THOMSON, G r a n d Master, presiding. R.'. W . \ W I L L I A M EONALDSOX, G r a n d Secretary.

T h e r e was a very general a t t e n d a n c e of representatives from all p a r t s of t h e Colony, a n d m u c h interest was taken in t h e proceedings by t h e b r e t h r e n , a n d all seemed rejoiced over t h e success of t h e Organization. W e h a v e been favored with a copy of a brief history, s h o w i n g w h a t h a s been accomplished b y t h e Craft in t h a t Colony t h e past year. I t is h i g h l y pleasing to n o t e t h e progress made, t h e steady increase in n u m l i e r of lodges a n d member.ship. Several lodges which declined to c o m e i n t o t h e i n d e p e n d e n t m o v e m e n t a t t h e t i m e t h e G r a n d Lodge was regularly organized, h a v e since done so, a n d a n u m b e r of new lodges h a v e b e e n " w a r r a n t e d . " T h e Craft in New Zealand h a s great reason for congratulation uijon t h e success the.y have t h u s far achieved, a n d the}' h a v e e v e r y e n c o u r a g e m e n t for greater and g r a n d e r a c h i e v e m e n t s in t h e future if t h e y keep u p t h e zeal t h e y have so far manifested. Much h a s b e e n done in t h e i r interest by American G r a n d Lodges, a n d m u c h m o r e is i n store for t h e m . All t h e G r a n d Lodges i n Australasia h a v e e x t e n d e d fraternal recognition; so much has been accomplished t h a t d o u b t n o longer r e m a i n s of t h e i r success. AVe h a v e t h e P r o c e e d i n g s of t w o quarterly c o m m u n i c a t i o n s , held J u l y 29th a n d October 26,1892, whicli furnish ample proof t h a t m a s o n r y in N e w Zealand is i n t h e h a n d s of able m e n , who will see to it t h a t they d o n o t lose t h e g r o u n d t h e j ' h a v e gained, b u t greatly increase t h e s t r e n g t h of t h e Organization. T h e b e n e v o l e n t organizations are all u n d e r way, a n d doing m u c h good work. U n l i k e our system of m a n a g i n g t h e busine.ss of G r a n d Lodges by c o m m i t t e e s , t h e y do so t h r o u g h a Board of General P u r p o s e s ; all matt e r s of business go first t o t h i s Board, a n d t h e i r r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s a r e generally accepted; h e n c e t h e y a r e practically t h e G r a n d Lodge, a n d so long as t h e y do good work it will be quite as well for t h e good of t h e Order. M.'.W.'. MALCOLM NICCOL, G r a n d Master. R.'. W.'. WILLIAM ROXALDSOX, G r a n d Secretary, Auckland.

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293

CAROLINAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1892.

-The One hundred and fiftli annual communication of this Grand Lodge convened in tlie City of Raleigh, commencing on the 20th day of Januar.v, A.D. 1S92. M.'.W.'. HEZEKIAIC H . GUDOER, Grand Master, presiding. E.". W.'. DONALD W . BAIN, Grand Secretary, who, alas! will never again occupy the station in the Southeast. He has closed his labors in the earthly lodge, and will resume in the higher lodge to which we are all tending. This sad intelligence reached us just as we were reviewing the last volume of Proceedings that our brother will ever edit. He left his work well and faithfully done. The Grand Master congratulates the Craft upon the peace and harmony that exists throughout the entire Grand Jurisdiction. The following is well said: It is a matter of peculiar pleasure to be able to note the tendency to a higher moral standard among the membership. To be a mason, in the true sense of the word, must carry with it the idea of good citizenship and faithfulness in the performance of all the social duties of life. A man may bow at the altar, take the solemn obligations, sign t h e Constitution, and yet be without those essential prerequisites which constitute the true man of the Order. Is he a drunkard, profane, a constant violator of the moral law? If so, he can, in name only, be a mason. It were far better for the Order if either there were reformation or a rigid exercise of discipline.

He announced in feeling terms the death of the Grand Treasurer, R.-.W.-. D. S.WAITT. ''

Pie had a good word for the Oxford Orphan Asylunn, justl)' the pet and pride of all North Carolina masons. We are pleased to note that this institution is now, as we understand, free from debt. The following is certainly encouraging: I t will be seen by the Treasurer's report that our finances are in first-class condition. The debt at the beginning of the year amounted to S5243.26; we have operated the institution and paid all current expenses, and have a balance against us of only $7()1.24. This, too, without selling a foot of the land we were authorized by you to dispose of; in fact, we could find no sale for the land at this time. I feel confident that the brethren will join me in saying that this is a most remarkably good showing. I t is the more gratifying when it is remembered that we spent during the year S2390.50 in needed improvements. I feel quite sure that before the close of another year this great masonic charity will be entirely out of debt, and have within its walls an increased number of orphan children. I t is a pleasure to know t h a t it makes no distinction in its inmates. If a child be fatherless and homeless, it is admitted ; it matters not whether it be the child of a mason or not. Nor is t h e institution in any sense denominational. It belongs to the masons of North Carolina. It is their pride, and under no circumstances will they allow it to be in the slightest degree tinctured with sectarianism. H e i s e v i d e n t l y n o t i n f a v o r of e x e r c i s i n g t h e p r e r o g a t i v e s liy d i s p e n s i n g w i t h t h e l a w a t w i l l , .so m u c h i n d u l g e d i n t h e s e l a t t e r d a y s : The highest exponent of masonic laws in North Carolina is the Grand Lodge. From its decision there is no appeal. It can make and, if desirable, construe the law.

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Every mason is bound by a most solemn engagement to respect and " obey theedicts of the Grand Lodge." When this tribunal says, thou shall or shalt not, I know of no power to avoid a rigid observance of its mandates, nor, indeed, should we desire to do so. Hence I have repeatedly refused to authorize by dispensation anything plainly forbidden in our Code. W e a r e in accord with t h e s e n t i m e n t so well and forcibly expresised in t h e a b o v e quotation. A m o n g the m a n y decisions or rulings made d u r i n g t h e year, we give place t o t h e following: 1. If a lodge has acted on a petition for degrees, and conferred one or more degrees, not having rai.sed the candidate, or if the candidate has been elected only and the lodge discovers that it has no jurisdiction, it should not proceed further without the written consent of the lodge having jurisdiction, â&#x20AC;˘1, A candidate having a stifT knee is physically disqualified for the degrees; soalso a man with only cue leg, or with only one eye, :':. The meeting of a lodge at any other hour than that fixed by the By-Laws is not a regular meeting. 4. A lodge having jurisdiction of a candidate may grant permission to another lodge to entertain the petition of such candidate for the degrees by a majority vote; unanimous vote is not requisite. 5. A man who cannot read or write is eligible to the degrees of masonry, if otherwise qualified. G. A lodge can entertain the petition of a dimitted mason for membership, whether he lives in the jurisdiction or not. 7. If a member of a lodge objects to the initiation, passing or raising of a candidate, it is the duty of the lodge to arrest proceedings until such objection has been withdrawn ; and if the member that objects takes his dimit from the lodge, such act has the effect of withdrawing the objection. As t h e Oomuiittee on J u r i s p r u d e n c e did not pass upon t h e s e decisions, we conclude tliey m u s t be in h a r m o n y with t h e laws of t h a t jurisdiction. W e have n e v e r believed in t h e doctrine t h a t a candidate for masonry w h o could n e i t h e r r e a d n o r write was such material as should be a d m i t t e d into a society of m e n , founded on t h e grand and noble principles of philo.sophy, science a n d religion. T h e r e is e n o u g h s u i t e d to our use w i t h o u t t a k i n g in m e n who are not capable of enjoying all t h e r e is contained in t h e g r a n d design of freemasonry. Eleven c h a r t e r s were granted, and t h e dispensations of two lodges c o n t i n u e d . T h e C e r n e a u s received special notice, n o t highly c o m m e n d able. M u c h of t h e legislation was in t h e interest of t h e Oxford O r p h a n Asylum, an institution which t h e y propose to m a k e a grand success. Bro. Juj.ins C. MAKTIN p r e s e n t e d a i^leasant R e p o r t on Correspondence of fifty-six pages, Kansas for 1891 receiving kindly a n d fraternal notice. H e does n o t like t h e idea of Fellow Crafts to pass on t h e p r o ficiency of an E n t e r e d A p p r e n t i c e , seeking a d v a n c e m e n t ; herein lies a diflerence of opinion on a question not of vital importance. Grand Master and G r a n d Secretary both rec'lected.

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DAKOTA—1893.

The Third annual communication of this Grand Lodge vvas held in the City of Great Forks, commencing on the 2Sth daj' of .June, A. D. 1892. M.'.W;. JOHN F . SELBY, Grand Master, presiding. R.'. W.'. THOMAS J. WILDER, Grand Secretary.

The annual address of the Grand Master is quite brief — less than three pages — enough, however, to give a full account of his stewardship for the year just closed. He made brief mention of the death of the Rev. WiLLiAJi T. CuRRiE, Past Grand Chaplain, and Bro. JOHX M . BLAKELY, Ma.ster of Lebanon Lodge, No. 34. He granted a number of special dispensations to confer degrees at other than the usual time fixed by law; or, in other words, authorized the lodges to violate the law. The reasons given for asking for such favors are the same that have been given for the last forty years, and will continue to be asked for so long as Grand Masters will consent to grant such favors; and no one under our law and usage can stop it but Grand Masters. He granted one dispensation for the formation of a new lodge, and refused one ap-plication for what he deemed good and sufficient reason. It always affords us pleasure to note a healthy condition of the Craft wherever dispensed: The condition of t h e subordinate lodges in this jurisdiction, from t h e best information obtainable, is first-class; but one appeal has been taken and filed with t h e Grand Secretary, as h e informs m e ; t h u s demonstrating that while one dark spot on the masonic horizon of brotherly love may appear, yet that duriug the year past t h e spirit of fraternal aft'ection prevails among the brethren.

Grand Secretary THOMAS.J. WILDER presented a complete report of his official work for the year. Among the suggestions made by the Grand Secretary we find the following, which was referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence, which dealt it a fatal blow: This Grand Lodge has never required that all certificates of dimit received from, brethren wishin? to become members of any constituent lodge in this jurisdiction should bear the certificate also of the Grand Secretary in the jurisdiction from which, dimit was granted ; safety requires that this rule should be strictly enforced.

Unless our memory is greatly oft', and we do not think it is, just such authentication is required in many of the Grand Jurisdictions. From the report of the Grand Lecturer we conclude much has been accomplished in the way of reaching a uniform system of the work and. lectures of Ancient Craft Masonry. They will have to be a little more imperative if they expect to accomplish much in the way of uniformity. It should be understood by members of lodges that a strict observance of the law in matters of the rituals is as essential and binding as any law found in our code of written and unwritten law. We say, havenothing optional. The legislation was almost entirely of local concern, and hence butlittle could be gleaned from the records.

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I t is with some feeling of regret t h a t w e n o t e t h e r e t i r e m e n t from t h e S o u t h e a s t corner of o u r genial friend a n d b r o t h e r , THOMAS J. WILDER, to w h o m w e h a d j u s t got close, a n d began t o look upon as an old and t r u e friend. AVe shall n o t soon forget o u r ver}' pleasant m e e t i n g in Minneapolis, Minn., while a t t e n d i n g t h e t r i e n n i a l convocation of t h e G e n e r a l G r a n d Chapter of Royal A r c h Masons, J u l y , 1891. W h e t h e r in official o r unofHcial life, we shall ever r e m e m b e r kindl}' a n d fraternally o u r good b r o t h e r , THOMA.S J . W I L D E R , of Nortli D a k o t a . Last, b u t n o t least of interest, is a clever Report on Correspondence by G r a n d Secretary THOMAS J . W I L D E R , covering 102 p a g e s ; Kansas for 1892 reviewed. W e a r e pleased to note t h a t in t h e m a i n h e is in accord with us. H e does n o t t a k e kindly to G r a n d M a s t e r CALLAHAM'S Decision No. S. H e believes t h a t when a candidate for a d v a n c e m e n t is stopped by written or oral objection, h e has a r i g h t t o k n o w w h y , t h a t h e m a y be able to m e e t a n d defend himself. Bro. W I L D E R , t h e r e is a difference of opinion on t h i s subject, and we in K a n s a s believe t h a t t h e Craft is less liable t o confusion b y a d h e r i n g to Decision No. 8. H e sets t h e BROWNS u p i n g r e a t s h a p e for t h e i r feeble efforts, for which w e e x p o s e t h e top of o u r head, n o t decked with a wig b u t .strictly -hald, a n d t h a n k the b r o t h e r from n e a r t h e N o r t h Pole. H e t h u s concludes h i s review of K a n s a s ; " B u t w e m u s t a w a y . Auf Wiederat-hen. D A V I D B . UILI,, G r a n d Master, a n d J O H N H . BROWX, G r a n d Secretary."

H e g o t along with t h e BROWN p a r t all right, b u t good gracious! t h i n k of associating an old bachelor, a New Y o r k T a m m a n y i t e , with t h e Grand Lodge of Masons in Kansas. Bro. W I L D E R , i t will never do for yoii t o get n e a r o u r Grand Master, D A V I D B . F U L L E R ; if you do, h e will snatch you bald-headed. Be with u s i n Topeka, 1894, a n d we will guarantee you protection and a good t i m e . So m o t e it be. M.'.W.-. ALBERT B . HERRICK, G r a n d Master, Lisbon. R.'. W.'. FRANK J . THO:MPSON, G r a n d Secretary, Fargo.

NOVA SCOTIA â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1801. T h e Twenty-sixth annual c o m m u n i c a t i o n of t h i s Girand Lodge was h e l d i n K e i t h Hall, Y a r m o u t h , c o m m e n c i n g on t h e 10th day of J u n e , A.D. 1891. M..W.". CHARLES J . MACDONALD, G r a n d Master, jjresiding. R . \ W.'. WILI^IASI ROSS, G r a n d S e c r e t a r y .

I n accordance with t h e usual custom with t h i s G r a n d Lodge, immediately after concluding t h e o p e n i n g ceremonies, t h e Grand Lodge a n d t h e visiting b r e t h r e n p r e s e n t b y i n v i t a t i o n , proceeded in grand procession to P r o v i d e n c e Church, where t h e y were favored with an excellent discourse delivered by t h e G r a n d C h a p l a i n , Rev. a n d B r o . J O H N A. LOGAN. T h e foundation of his discoui-se was from Genesis I : 16: " A n d G O D

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made two great lights; the greatei" light to rale the da)', and the lesser -light to rule the night." The annual address of the Grand Master, CHARLES J. MACDOXALD, is a brief and concise statement of his acts for the past year, all of wliicli sliows his work was well and faithfully performed. No questions of masonic law and usage were submitted to the Grand Master that he did not find a solution by reference to the Constitution, and he had no decisions requiring the attention of the Grand Lodge. He announced in feeling terms the death of two Fast Grand officers -vvho had long and faitlifully served the Craft of that jurisdiction; and also a number of Past Masters, wlio had distinguished themselves by tlie faithful service they had rendered their brethren. We are pleased to note his disinclination to allow the Craft to indulge in mixed processions— merely to gratify vain desire for public show. They had a nice little find, not a gold mine, but a little balance found among other trust funds of the Grand Lodge, so they are §500.00 better off than tliey ^supposed they were one year ago. He thus speaks encouragingly of the work done in the interest of -our noble old fraternity: Brethren of Grand Lodge, we have much to be thankful for. Not only has the past year been one of harmony b u t it has been a year of prosperity. Our lodges have •doue more work t h a n for years past. Our members have increased, and fiuancially we are very much better off. We have increased our membership. Every lodge in our .jurisdiction has sent in its returns, and better still, every lodge with b u t one or two exceptions has paid u p its dues, and we meet Grand Lodge with a balance of nearly fifteen hundred dollars to our credit, which, with the five h u n d r e d dollars from the TAYLOR estate, will give us over S2.000 to our credit.

Like many other jurisdictions thej' have been burdened and annoyed with a temple debt. Steps were taken to rid themselves of this debt at as early a day as possible. A little energetic work like that done by Past Grand Master LAWRENCE, of New York, would soon relieve them of their financial embarrassment. They accomplished one thing; we doubt very much whether such •could have been done on this side of the line: They struck from the Constitution a provision providing for,the payment of the expenses of representatives to tlie Grand Lodge. Such action would hardly meet with favor here, .\fter the amendment of the Constitution, the following action was liad: That Grand Lodge set aside, from the ordinary revenue, the sum of five h u n d r e d -dollars every year, to be deposited by the Grand Treasurer in some bank or b a n k i n g institution, at interest, in an account to be called *•'Freemasons' Hall Debt Sinking Tund." until the debt upon the Freemasons' Hall shall have been extinguished ; the funds in this account to be applied from time to time, as may be determined, on the principal debt, and not used for any other purpose until this shall have been accomplished.

Eev. Bro. DAVID NEISH presented the Report on Correspondence, •covering the Proceedings of fifty-four Grand Lodges. Our Kansas for J80I received fraternal attention. Altogether, he approves our work.

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for which h e h a s our t h a n k s . Some o t h e r s d i d n o t g e t off quite so easy as we did. H e raised t h e hair on t h e h e a d of h i s r e v e r e n d brother, chairm a n of t h e c o m m i t t e e in Missouri. W e c a n n o t q u i t e u n d e r s t a n d w h y he should b e so particularly severe on B r o . V I X C I L for what he has said^ a b o u t Scottish Bite Masonry, a n d let d o w n r a t h e r easy t h e Illinois committee, w h i c h h a s been quite as b i t t e r as t h e Missouri brother. W e t h i n k with Bro. NEISM, it would h a v e been q u i t e as well for both h a d they said less, as we h a v e never been aljle to see a n y occasion for saying • wliat t h e y said from t i m e to t i m e . W e h o p e to .see a n d hear more of Bro. N E I S H i n coming years. Be careful n o t to stir u p too m a n y h o r n e t ' s nests. If y o u do, t h e tenants may give you s o m e trouble. G r a n d iNfa-ster and Grand Secretarv b o t h reelected.

OHIO — 1 8 9 3 . .-V p o r t r a i t of Bro. LEVI C . GOOD.\I,K is t h e illustration of t h e Pro-

cee<lings. Two special cominunications of G r a n d Lodge were held before t h e a n n u a l — o n e March 6,1892, to perform t h e last sad rites over t h e remains of t h e Grand Chaplain, Bro. L.v F.^YETTE V A N CLEVE, w h o for fifteen j'ears was^Grand Chaplain of t h e G r a n d Lodge; t h e second occurred April 12, 1892, to perform t h e s a m e services over t h e r e m a i n s of Bro. W I L L I A M

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G r a n d Lodge. T h e address of Bro. LEVI C . GOODALB tills twenty-five pages of t h e .lournal, b u t we d o n o t see a n y t h i n g like t h e stuffing which plainly appears in m a n y sucli d o c u m e n t s . I t was devoted to matters of direct i m p o r t a n c e t o t h e Craft of t h a t j u r i s d i c t i o n , all being presented with t h e skill a n d a c u m e n of a thorough business m a n . We give h i s introduction as follows: It is with hearts filled to overflowing to a kind Providence that we assemble this morning, in this, the eighty-third annual communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Masons of Ohio. .\bundant harvests have rewarded honest toil, and increased commerce has followed earnest effort throughout the State. Health and happiness mark the homes of the Craft, while peace, libertj- and prosperity are exerting far-reaching influences in making our people better citizens, and cultivating freedom of thought and integrity in action. ^ The awakening interest and revival of our work in ail portions of the State has resulted in largely increased numbers and a higher standard of ethics. This has given us just cause for congratulation and joy. Many lodges have built new halls, or reritted and refurnished old ones. The masonic attainments of the Craft have reached a higher degree of excellence. Owing largely to the more general application of the rules governing non-payment of dues, and the exclusion of nonafliHates, the flnances of lodges are in better condition, while largely increased membership throughout this jurisdiction proves conclusively that the Order is flourishing, and is ripe for the creat work of charity and pure beneficence (the Masonic Home) which it has in charge, and will, I trust, within a few hours, successfully install iu this beautiful city, surrounded by fertile valleys, and throbbing with the busy wheels of manufacture.

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After an apology for t h e length of his r e p o r t — w h i c h was wholly unnecessarj' — he recorded in fraternal terms t h e claims which t h e •characters and services of Bros. V A X CI-EVE and BALDWIN p r e s e n t e d for r e m e m b r a n c e and i m i t a t i o n . T h o u g h refusing four applications for dispensations to organize n e w lodges, he granted t h r e e , which with two others were chartered at this communication. Several corner-stones were laid by the Craft d u r i n g the year. But strange to learn t h a t in an ohl jurisdiction like Ohio, h e was called upon to g r a n t o n e h u n d r e d and t w e n t y special d i s p e n s a t i o n s . Twelve decisions were reported. T h e fourth was as follows: 4. The Order of the Eastern Star having been declared by the Grand Lodge to be •not a masouic body, lodge-rooms cannot be used by t'hat order either permanently or temporarily. B u t after t h e last, h e said: While agreeing with my predecessors that this order is not masonic, and the meetings of the order should not be held in lodge rooms, I regret that fidelity to the rules of the Grand Lodge compelled me to this decision. I believe that the policy of denying the use of lodge and anterooms to this organization is unwise. That the order is not masonic, and should never be recognized as such, goes without saying. I have never been a member of it, and never expect to be; but we are informed that it is confined to masons and their families, and it is no more than the proper demand of the law of compensation that the wives and daughters of masons should be permitted to enjoy in part the social opportunities which follow membership in a masonic lodge. We m a y be allowed to r e m a r k t h a t masonic lodge rooms i n K a n sas are open not only to lodges of the Order Eastern Star, b u t to those of any other society which have moral purposes as objects. To his question " W h a t constitutes masonic r e s i d e n c e ? " t h e Coiuinittee on J u r i s p r u d e n c e s u b m i t t e d t h e following: Answer. Being domiciled or having a permanent abode within the jurisdiction of the lodge petitioned, for a period of one year immediately preceding the making of application. A distinguished mason of Tennessee having offered his services toward restoring t h e former amicable relations between t h e G r a n d Lodges of t h a t State a n d Ohio, G r a n d Master replied to t h e p r o p o s i t i o n ; we copy t h e conclusion of his r e p l y : While ready to meet the Grand Master, as stated above, in any effort to reconcile our differences, I am most firmly of the opinion that as the trouble originated, not with the Grand Master of Ohio, but on account of language used by a former Grand Master of Tennessee, advances to a restoration of the former state of affairs should come from the latter jurisdiction instead of from our own. Since t h e n h e h a d h e a r d n o t h i n g from Tennessee. AVhile opposed to s u r r e n d e r i n g any power of G r a n d Lodge, G r a n d Master favored t h e Masonic Congress at Chicago, a n d s u b s e q u e n t l y we n o t e t h a t live delegates to t h a t meeting were appointed. G r a n d Master a n n o u n c e d t h a t t h e aggregate subscribed to t h e i r Masonic H o m e a m o u n t e d to §104,000, and t h a t t h e corner-stone of t h a t structure would be laid t h a t afternoon.

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I n consequence of the a n n o y a n c e of i-epeated applications for t h e degrees b y candidates after rejection, h e r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t G r a n d Lodge fix a t i m e which m u s t elapse after rejection, before a rejected c a n d i d a t e could send in a new application â&#x20AC;&#x201D; say six m o n t h s . T h a t is t h e t i m e fixed by t h e Constitution. H a v i n g learned t h a t t h e Senior W a r d e n elect of a lodge was an " a v o w e d active C e r n a u , " he sent t h e following message to t h e installing officer: Before installing to-night, each oflicer rnnst make declaration in open lodge that he is not now a member of any organization which has been declared to be clandestine and unmasonie. Any oliicer declining to make this declaration must not be installed. Answer if you receive this. T h e Senior W a r d e n elect h a v i n g declined to m a k e t h e declaration r e q u i r e d was not installed. S u b s e q u e n t l y said Senior W a r d e n elect wrote t h e G r a n d Master i n q u i r i n g w h e t h e r his refu.sal to m a k e t h e declaration would p r e v e n t his installation, a n d w h e t h e r t h e d e m a n d was m a d e by his " c o n s e n t , direction or s a n c t i o n . " G r a n d Master replied a s follows: MY DEAR SIR AND BKOTHEK:â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Yours at hand. You cannot be so ignorant of the acts of the Grand Lodge during the past three years as to suppose that an active Cerueau would be knowingly installed into office. You are either for the Grand Lodge or you are against it. if you are a member of the Cerneau organization, you are a supporter indirectly of the rival Grand Lodge at Worthiugton. "No man can serve two masters " is just as true to-day as when it was uttered nearly two thousand years ago. If you decliue to declare that you are not a member of this organization, which has.produced so much discord in this State, you must be presumed to be a member of it for all practical purposes, and yon cannot be installed Warden of a lodge in this jurisdiction until you manifest your loyalty towards it. On t h e same date he wrote t h e Worshipful Master of t h a t lodge declaring t h e offices of Senior W a r d e n a n d Secretary vacant, and directed h i m after notice to t h e m e m b e r s , to hold an election to fill said offices; h i s order was obeyed and t h e lodge was enjoying prosperity. L e a r n i n g t h a t Franklin Lodge was an out^growth from t h e bogus G r a n d Lodge organized at W o r t h i u g t o n , i n Ohio, a n d t h a t m e m b e r s of t h e same were a t t e m p t i n g to visit legal, regular lodges, Grand Master GooDALE issued an edict directed to t h e b r e t h r e n , which reciting the facts, concluded as follows: Now, Therefore, It is ordered, and you are hereby commauded to exact from every visitor to your lodge, without exception (and taken in the usual form of oath from visiting brethren), the following declaration, to-wit: " I hereon declare, on my masonic honor, and in all truth and soberness, that I am a member in good standing of a lodge of masons recognized by the Grand Lodge of Ohio as regular, and that I am not a member of any organization or society which has been declared by the Grand Lodge of Ohio to be bogus, irregular, illegitimate, or unmasonie." Any visitor failing to make such declaration must be denied admission to a lodge room. You will cause this edict to be read aloud in open lodge at a stated meeting. You will have a copy of it transcribed upon the minutes of your lodge, and you will have a copy of it posted on the walls of your lodge room, and certify to me that all this has been done as ordered.

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Recognizing t h e old prerogative of a G r a n d Master, now however nearly obsolete, and entirely so in mo.st jurisdictions, G r a n d Master GooD.^LE m a d e one mason at sight. I n view of t h e age and circumstances of Bro. J o i i x D. CALDWELL, w h o for more t h a n t h i r t y years kept t h e records of Grand Lodge, Grand Master suggested that a small salary be voted him for life. G r a n d Lodge appreciating t h e services and surroundings of Bro. CALDWELL, voted him a salary as E m e r i t u s Grand Secretary of five h u n d r e d dollars per a n n u m for life. Well done, b r e t h r e n . H e a v e n will r e w a r d y o u r fraternal, pious act. AVhile e n t e r t a i n i n g t h e opinion t h a t street p a r a d e s of lodges with civic societies were detrimental to t h e welfare of masonry, G r a n d Master granted permission to five lodges to " p a r a d e in h o n o r of COLUMHUS' arrival in America." T o u c h i n g masonic trials, Grand Master m a d e t h e sugge.stions following: Occasionally masonic offenses are committed, intentionally or otherwise, which would justify, in my opinion, the examination into the offense and the trial of the offender by some one other than the members of the lodge of which the offender is a member. To enable this class of offenders to be reached and justice dealt out fairly, I would suggest to you the propriety of considering whether our Constitution cannot be so amended as to authorize the Grand Master to appoint a commission, wheneyer in his opinion it is necessary to do so, to try certain classes of offenses, such as disloyalty and selling liquors, particularly the latter. There are lodges in this State where, I a m satisfied from what I can learn, that a man who kept a saloon might be tried, plead guilty, and escape with nothing but a. reprimand.

Individually we are of t h e opinion t h a t masonic trials should be by commissioners elei.'ted for a term of j'ears by G r a n d Lodges, and upon t h e i r organization as a court t h a t all cases now triable by lodges, in which t h e y enact t h e double role of prosecutor a n d jvidge should cease. This m e t h o d provided in New York has proved, so far as we can learn, in an e m i n e n t degree satisfactory. Anj'how, masonic trials are not freq u e n t in t h a t jurisdiction. G r a n d Master GOODALE seems to have discharged every official function with close regard to t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s of t h e laws of t h a t jurisdiction and t h e good of m a s o n r y ; he therefore deserved t h e jewel presented to h i m as a token of tlie approval of t h e Grand Body he had ably and unflinchingly lead a n d manfully represented. T h e C o m m i t t e e on Charters and Dispensations, in their report expressed t h e opinion that lodges should not be permitted to appear " e x c e p t for purposes strictly masonic," and r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t a disp e n s a t i o n be granted certain petitioners to organize a lodge in a new town. Report was adopted. I n t h e afternoon of t h e first day of t h e communication, t h e cornerstone of t h e Masonic H o m e to be erected, was laid by G r a n d Master GooDALE and his fellow Grand as.sociates. T h e a t t e n d a n c e on t h a t occa-

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sion ap2>ears from tlie r e p o r t e d Proceedings published to have been very large, t h e concourse c o m i n g from all sections of t h e State. T h e usual â&#x20AC;˘ c e r e m o n i e s of t h e fraternity were observed, while music a n d speeches added t o t h e clJarms of t h e e v e n t . I n t h e evening a lodge of sorrow convened, a n d eulogies on Bros. V A N CLEVE a n d BALDWIX w e r e d e l i v e r e d .

On t h e second day t h e regular business of t h e c o m m u n i c a t i o n was resumed. T h e C o m m i t t e e on Necrology presented a r e p o r t covering n i n e pages, w h e r e i n obituaries a p p e a r e d of p r o m i n e n t b r e t h r e n of t h a t a n d o t h e r jurisdictions. T h e C o m m i t t e e on Charity, in t h e report s u b m i t t e d b y t h e m , in order t o enable lodges t o p e r m i t E a s t e r n Star lodges t o use t h e i r rooms for meetings, proposed t h e following a m e n d m e n t to a certain section of the Code: Or organizations known and designated as chapters of the Eastern Star, when composed entirely of masons known to be loyal to the Grand Lodge and its officers, and of the wives and daughters of such masons, may, with the consent of the Grand Master and by unanimous consent of members of all masonic bodies occupying masonic halls, be permitted to use such masonic halls for festival and ceremonial purposes. B u t since u n a n i m o u s c o n s e n t was necessary to its adoption, a n d objection was raised, i t was ordered t h a t it lie over till t h e e n s u i n g a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n of G r a n d Lodge. G r a n d Master i n h i s address a n n o u n c e d t h a t applications liad been m a d e for recognition, etc., b y t h e G r a n d Lodges of Switzerland, Italy, J a p a n a n d t h e G r a n Dieta of Mexico, a n d for closer masonic relations. T h e y were referred to t h e C o m m i t t e e on Correspondence, who in t h e course of t h e proceedings r e p o r t e d resolutions fraternally recognizing t h e G r a n d Lodges of Switzerland a n d Italy, b u t advised t h a t action be deferred respecting t h e recognition of t h e G r a n d Lodge of N e w Zealand a n d t h e G r a n Dieta of M e x i c o ; t h e i r r e p o r t was adopted. R e p o r t s were received from several of t h e G r a n d E e p r e s e n t a t i v e s of G r a n d Lodges near t h a t of Ohio, which appear in t h e Proceedings, a n d a r e proofs of amicable relations. T h e Special C o m m i t t e r o n Dissemination of t h e Ritual s u b m i t t e d t h e following report, which was a d o p t e d : The special committee to whom was referred so much of the address of the Grand Master as relates to the dissemination of the ritual approved by the Grand Lodge, report that, in the judgment of this committee, the matter maj' well, and therefore should be. referred to the Grand Master, and that he be given full power to adopt such measures as he may judge best calculated to carry instruction in the ritual to the masons of Ohio, and that he be empowered to alter and supervise the regulations which he may have so adopted from time to time,as he may find necessary or best calculated to promote the end soughtâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; the instruction of the brethren in a uniform work recommended with unanimity as embodying the Webb Kitual. Your committee are of opinion that the above recommendation would put the -entire matter under the control of one mind, and that the mind of the Grand Master, who would be held responsible for the work committed to his control, and would therefore serve our needs better than the former system of District Lecturers without provision for harmony of action or energy iu the propagation of the work.

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T h e R e p o r t on Correspondence was prepared b y Bro. W . M. CUXNING•jiAJi, Past G r a n d Master. I t covers two h u n d r e d a n d n i n e t y - e i g h t pages, a n d is m a d e u p of reviews of t h e Proceedings of s i x t y - t h r e e G r a n d Lodges. T h i s r e p o r t like his former ones will receive t h e a t t e n t i o n w h i c h t h e y deserve. I n h i s notice of o u r G r a n d Lodge Proceedings, (1892), h e q u o t e s from G r a n d Master CALLAHAM a n d G r a n d Orator BROWN with approval. W h e n h e reaches t h e Report on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e he devotes over four pages to a rehash of our i n d i v i d u a l o p i n i o n s respecting t h e m e a n i n g and force of t h e constituent. W e last year said t h a t with o u r last r e m a r k s u p o n t h a t subject we should n o t give it furt h e r attention, being fully satisfied t h a t our positions were r i g h t a n d t h e facts stated could not b e controverted b y anj- fair-minded reader. I n accordance with t h a t declaration we abstain from further r e m a r k s touching t h a t m a t t e r , because w e a r e unwilling to load o u r r e p o r t w i t h dis•cussions w h i c h can be filled with other and more profitable t h i n g s . M.'.W.". ALLEX ANDREWS, Grand Master, H a m i l t o n . E.'.W.'. J. H. BROMWELL, G r a n d Secretary, C i n c i n n a t i .

OREGON — 1 8 9 2 . T h e Proceedings of t h e Grand Lodge of Oregon are illustrated by portraits of Bros. D A V I D G . CLARK and J A Y H . KIJNZIE, P a s t G r a n d Masters. G r a n d Master BRENHAM V A N B U S E S delivered a neatly p r e p a r e d a n d interesting address. W h i l e chiefly limited to matters of i m m e d i a t e local concern, t h e y are presented with t h a t lucidus ordo which will comm e n d t h e m to t h e masonic reader. ' Owing to t h e fact t h a t t h e y have no District Deputy G r a n d Masters, he was compelled to visit t h e lodges for t h e p u r p o s e of l e a r n i n g t h e i r •condition, a n d reached thirty-eight of t h e m . A t such visitations h e reports social b a n q u e t s , b u t " in n o instance was wine or o t h e r i n t o x i cants introduced at those gatherings." Good. H e found peace a n d prosp e r i t y universally prevailing, while t h e best fraternal relations existed between t h e i r G r a n d Lodge and those of other jurisdictions. H i s necrological list embraces t h e n a m e s of ROCKY P. E A E H A E T , Past G r a n d Master, a n d FKELON J. BABCOCK, Past G r a n d Secretary, to whose m e m o r y h e p a y s t h a t t r i b u t e due to e m i n e n t worth a n d masonic .character; o t h e r s of lesser note receive fraternal m e n t i o n . Six lodges were specially visited, and all receive special c o m m e n d a tion. Ten decisions were reported, all of which were endorsed b y t h e C o m m i t t e e on t h e Address, except t h e fourth, w h i c h was as follows: 4. If the cause for the objection occurred before a brother's election to the degrees, should this not act as a bar or waiver for any subsequent objections being lodged by an aggrieved brother? Answer.— Yes; provided the reasons given for the objection were known to the lodge when the ballot was had, and did not disqualify the candidate by provision of Jaw.

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I n respect to that, t h e committee reported, a n d G r a n d Lodge adopted this view: With respect to Decision No. 4, your committee hold, the right to object to the advancement of an Entered Apprentice or Fellow Craft inheres to every member of a lodge. which we e n d o r s e as t h e unqualified r i g h t of every m e m b e r of a lodge. D u r i n g t h e year five lodges were c o n s t i t u t e d ; t h r e e d i s p e n s a t i o n s for new lodges a n d e i g h t special dispensations were g r a n t e d . C e r n e a u i s m having been planted in a n e i g h b o r i n g State, he issued a proclamation forbidding each and every mason in Oregon to h a v e anyt h i n g to do with the orgies of t h a t illegal clan. T h e E d u c a t i o n a l F u n d a n d the work of t h e Board of Relief received due attention. T h e Committees o n Obituaries, in t h e i r r e p o r t s , c o m m e m o r a t e d t h e virtues of Bros. BABCOCK a n d EARHAKT a n d t h e i r masonic labors in words which will live to a n i m a t e t h e most discouraged b r o t h e r , a n d incite h i m to renewed activity i n t h e future of h i s life. T r u l y t h e d e a t h s of such b r e t h r e n leave an opening in t h e r a n k s w h i c h will be t h e more k e e n l y felt because of t h e difficulty of filling t h e m with suitable successors; h o w e v e r , let us n o t complain n o r l a m e n t , for G O D in H i s allwise p r o v i d e n c e never leaves t h e m o u r n e r w i t h o u t hope. Bro. P a s t Grand Master CHADWICK, w h o for five and t w e n t y years had, w i t h s i n g u l a r devotion to t h e welfare of t h e fraternity of Oregon, served t h e m as Grand Secretary, was, o n t h e second day of this G r a n d C o m m u n i c a t i o n , made aware of t h e high esteem in which he was held b y b e i n g p r e s e n t e d w i t h a " valuable watch and c h a i n , accompanied by words indicative of t h e high appreciation of h i s services, to which h e replied in language befitting himself and t h e d o n o r s . " T h e r e p o r t of the Special Committee on t h e r e p o r t of t h e C o m m i t t e e on Poreign Correspondence favored t h e h o l d i n g of a Masonic Congress in Chicago d u r i n g t h e Columbian Exposition, b u t n o action t h e r e o n seems to h a v e been t a k e n b y t h e G r a n d Body. A v a r i e t y of reports on m a t t e r s of local i m p o r t a n c e were presented, most of w h i c h were a d o p t e d b y t h e G r a n d Lodge. T h e R e p o r t o n Correspondence, as for some years past, was p r e p a r e d by B r o . S. F . CHADWICK, who is a master w o r k m a n . T h e report includes reviews of t h e Proceedings, etc., of fifty-two A m e r i c a n and six foreign G r a n d Lodges, a n d fills 118 pages. I t is n o t necessary to say to those w h o read such p r o d u c t i o n s that t h i s r e p o r t is quite as e x c e l l e n t and attractive as were his former contributions to masonic l i t e r a t u r e ; wherefore long m a y h e be p e r m i t t e d t o wield t h e pen of his G r a n d Lodge, is t h e sincere p r a y e r of his friend, t h e writer. Our Proceedings for 1892 receive friendly n o t i c e ; y e t h e i n s i n u a t e s t h a t w e s o m e t i m e s are on t h e wrong track, especially since we r e p u d i a t e t h a t t h i n g called the P a s t Master's Degree. B u t w h a t does h e say of t h e

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position of P e n n s y l v a n i a on t h a t subject, wherein it is u n l i n o w n ? ' Verily, we rejoiced t h a t it was b u r i e d in Colorado, as well as in Kansas,, and hope t h a t it will in t h e near future exist only in t h e oldest a n d perversest memories. On t h e subject of " J u r i s d i c t i o n Over a Profane," he discourses asfollows: We cannot see how a masonic lodge can have jurisdiction over a profane, whctt jurisdiction lilte that of a court conies by process, with this difference in the case of anapplicant for masonry: He asks for it to be extended over him by petition ; in theother ease it is taken by summons or warrant. No court, nor can the State have jurisdiction over a man who removes from it. None whatever in civil matters, and in criminal the same; but a criminal may be returned by permission of the Executive of the State to which he fled to escape this home jurisdiction. But a masonic lodge has. no jurisdiction rightfully over a profane at home or abroad. When a petition for the degrees is presented them, then the question of jurisdiction comes up for determination, and not otherwise. A masonic lodge has as much j urisdiction over an Indian and a colored man for one year after they remove from Oregon as it has over a white man^ not'a mason. The s e n t i m e n t embraced in t h e foregoing we endorse, for such in. substance is t h e law a n d usage in Kansas. Speaking of t e m p e r a n c e , h e says if t h e saloon business was a m a t t e r for t h e lodges and stopped there,— And there was no edict of Grand Lodges against the saloon business, there would' be a saloon keeper in every lodge — one or more. The abuse in this business is a potent: argument against it, and the first that attracted attention. We have never found cause to complain of temperance. A brother temperate in all his habits is not regulated by the destructive and demoralizing influences of a resort no gentleman could tolerateThere are men — and good men, too — keeping saloons, that will not associate with less respectable meu engaged in the same business. Experience, however, teaches tlie wisdom of Grand Lodge action in this matter. Correct; a n d we h a v e only to reiterate w h a t we h a v e said before i n respect to t h e action of our own G r a n d Lodge and t h e results thereof,, to vindicate our position. T h e following extract — h i s reply to some r e m a r k of Bro. SCHULTZ,. of Maryland, in respect to t h e saloon business — is worth t h e a t t e n t i o n of our r e a d e r s : Our brother is not in accord with many Grand Lodges — Oregon, for instance — on-, the saloon question. He holds that selling of liquors as a beverage is not immoral;. no more than is playing of cards, chess, etc. But these games are sometimes played in such a manner as to constitute immorality. So the saloon business may be conducted as to render it immoral, and when so conducted by a member of the ftaternity, he can be dealt with just as he would be for the commission of any masonic offense. Ourbrother seems to base his opinion on the supposition that selling liquors as a beverageis a moral business. We have not viewed this question in the same light with Bro. S.,. and we ask who, pray, is to be the judge of the morality or immorality of the business conduct of the saloon keeper? If it is his customer, it would be adjudged a moral business, though the bleared eyes and bloated countenance of the customer should be reflected in the swollen nose of the most repulsive saloon keeper—that which resembled the blazing headlight of a locomotive. We would not go to a saloon as a customer to pass upon the legitimacy of the business; who, then, is to decide the question ? Why, those who condemn the business in toto. There are but few, if any saloon keepers, who would teach their own sons that this business is legitimate and moral a t

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any stage of it. It is not a legitimate business. But the trouble seems to he in the endeavor to bring it within sotae respectable regulations. There are the best of men who go to saloons, and will go so long as they are kept in an orderly manner; whether right or wrong, there are some saloons that seem to be a necessary evil. This fact has to be met—nothing has been done, and seemingly cannot be done, to destroy this "business." Saloon keepers,as a rule, have done more to condemn the "business" than their customers,by selling liquor to inebriates, minors, helpless old men, and converting their saloons into dens and deadfalls, as hiding places of every class of criminals, male and female. This curse has covered the business,so-called, like a pall. Is it a wonder that our good old masonic mother steps in and says no man shall bear the name of a mason who shall engage in a pursuit so pernicious and immoral, or which has but one tendency, and that is to immorality. If, on the other hand, it were possible for a saloon keeper (and there are such) to conduct this pursuit in a quiet, orderly manner, admitting no customers but respectable men, who have nothing but a social indulgence to gratify, limited strictly by the laws of temperance, we would hear but little of the evils of the saloon traffic. There are men who go to orderly saloons who would scorn to .visit all saloons. They would condemn a deadfall as quickly as a saint. Just so long as saloon keepers degrade themselves and their pursuit, just so long will they be confronted by the moral influences of society. There are in the saloon " business" men who are regarded as respectable, temperate and honest citizens. Such men, Bro. S. would intimate, are the saloon keepers who would conduct a moral " business," and in doing this, if masons, should not be disciplined. Personal feelings in this respect have no weight against the fiat that has gone forth in Oregon — that they cannot retain their pursuit and remain In good standing with the Craft. W e a r e heartily glad to k n o w t h a t t h e G r a n d Lodge of Oregon is in strict accord w i t h t h a t of o u r o w n G r a n d Body u p o n this, one of t h e t w o greatest curses of our d a j ' ; b u t incidentally we d r o p t h e r e m a r k t h a t t h e s t a n d i n g a n d character of t h e saloon k e e p e r does n o t hide t h e immoralit}' of dealing i n intoxicants. M.-.W.-. F . A. MooRE, G r a n d Master, St. H e l e n s . R.'. W.". S. F . CHADWICK, G r a n d Secretarj', Salem.

PE]S ^ SYLVATs l A — 1 8 9 1 . T h e s e Proceedings contain a c u t of t h e G r a n d Temple of that j u r i s diction, a n d a r e embellished with fine steel-engraved likenesses of G r a n d M a s t e r J . SIMPSON AFRICA a n d P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r ROBERT CLARK.

T h e u s u a l quarterly c o m m u n i c a t i o n s were regularly h e l d a n d business of m u c h local i m p o r t a n c e transacted. F r o m t h e proceedings of t h e last, we learn t h a t t h e warrant of one lodge w a s sequestrated, five n e w lodges constituted, a n d t h a t t h e funds of G r a n d Lodge and t h e great charities u n d e r its control, were in u n i m p a i r e d c o n d i t i o n . T h e address of G r a n d Master A F R I C A is devoted to subjects of local concern, a n d each o n e is so perspicuously presented, t h a t h e w h o r u n s may read a n d u n d e r s t a n d , provided h e is blessed with c o m m o n s e n s e a n d a knowledge of t h e English language. H e called attention to t h e loss w h i c h t h e b r o t h e r h o o d of t h a t jurisdiction h a d sustained by t h e d e a t h of t h r e e b r e t h r e n , one of w h o m h a d b e e n a Deputy G r a n d Secretary, tlie second h a v i n g been Superint e n d e n t of P u b l i c Instruction for t h e C o m m o n w e a l t h for fifteen years,

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and the last having served as District Deputy Grand Master for a quarter of a century. Having been advised of the formation of a bogus Grand Lodge in Ohio, he issued a letter to the Worshipful Master of each lodge in the State, prohibiting the admission of anyone acknowledging allegiance to that body, and also prohibiting any member of his lodge from visiting any lodge or extending masonic recognition to any person owing or acknowledging allegiance to said illegal Grand Lodge, whether located at Worthington â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the place whence it originated â&#x20AC;&#x201D; or at any other town. During the year, with proper assistants, he eon.stituted five new lodges. The corner-stones of four public buildings were laid â&#x20AC;&#x201D; one by himself, the others by District Deputy Grand Masters. Three of the lodges held centennials. The usual Grand Visitations were made by the Grand Officers, including six lodges and five masonic districts. Grand Master reported the meetings well attended and marked interest shown in all the exercises. Eleven other lodges were also visited. Alluding to the growth of the fraternity in that State, he said: Schools of instruction have become a necessity. In them the pure Pennsylvania ritual may he constantly rehearsed and preserved from innovations. The good results flowing from the instruction imparted in the Temple School have been witnessed in visitations to lodges in the interior of the State as well as in the city lodges, a n d too much praise cannot be bestowed upon the instructors, who voluntarily surrendered m u c h of their valuable time to the performance of their laudable work.

Grand Master reported quite a number of decisions, twenty-one dispensations and thirty-five edicts. Of their Temple and the Masonic Home, Grand Master advised as follows: The Craft in Pennsylvania owns the most magnificent Temple in the world devoted exclusively to masonry. The debt thereon is gradually melting away, a n d all our efforts should be directed towards its final extinguishment. Indeed, t h e pledge given by the Grand Lodge, when the erection of the Temple was undertaken a n d the debt made'necessary, makes it obligatory on us to do so. THE JIASONIC

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While this Institution is not under the control of the Grand Lodge, it is a proper recipient of its charity. Its merits have been so ably set forth in the addresses of my predecessors that I cannot do better t h a n to express my full endorsement of t h e i r views, and to commend the Home to the fraternal consideration and support of t h e lodges and brethren throughout the jurisdiction.

The condition, etc., of the fraternity he summed up thus: I congratulate the Grand Lodge upon the harmony that prevails among the Craft everywhere within the borders of our jurisdiction ; the steady growth in the n u m b e r of lodges and members; the loyalty everywhere shown towards the Grand Lodge, a n d the ready obedience yielded to the oflicial commands of the Grand Master; t h e increasing desire to elevate the standard of work done by the lodges, and upon the general material prosperity enjoyed by the lodges. I t has indeed been a pleasant a n d fruitful year.

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v i e w e d a n d c o m m e n t e d o n w i t h tliat d e g r e e of courtes}' a n d intelligence for w h i c h t h e a u t h o r is far-famed, a n d fills t w o h u n d r e d a n d forty-six pages. T h i s r e p o r t is p r e c e d e d by a n e x o r d i u m of twelve pages, in which t h e r e v i e w e r , in fraternal, e l o q u e n t w o r d s , u r g e s e a r n e s t l y a n d e x h o r t s m a s o n s to observe a n d steadily m a i n t a i n t h e a n c i e n t l a n d m a r k s of t h e O r d e r , l e a v i n g it for t h e m t o d e t e r m i n e w h a t a r e to be e s t e e m e d land' m a r k s . W e excerpt t h e following, w h i c h will c o m m e n d itself to t h e thoughtful reader: As t h e watchmen on the towers of t h e fortress a r e to be keenly awfike for all app r o a c h i n g danger, so those who are intrusted with t h e performance of the obligation to sound the alarm of every subtle, insidious or concealed attempt to endanger t h e stability a u d integrity, t h e eternal principles, a n d t h e perpetuity of the landmarks of masonry should not fail t o comply with the d e m a n d s of this obligation. Can t h e r e be a more responsible service intrusted to representatives of Grand Lodges of Free a n d Accepted Masons? Deemed capable of executing the trust, whoever accepts it must neither falter nor fail in enlightened, candid and continuous efforts to demonstrate a positive capacity and a pervading sincerity. We are gratified to know t h a t h a r m o n y prevails in all t h e Grand Lodges with whicli we hold masonic intercourse. T h e spirit of unrest here and there exhibits its presence. B u t the weight of masonic j u d g m e n t rareiy fails to quiet it, by showing t h a t in freemasonry the established is beyond the reach of unconsidered, crude, illjudged suggestions of change. The wisdomof our teachings â&#x20AC;&#x201D;that usage as formulated into custom, and custom established as a landmark â&#x20AC;&#x201D;protects, like the ark of t h e covenant is protected, by t h e sword of defense. At t h e Eml of Eden the c h e r u b i m , a n d a flaming sword which turned every way, guarded eternal t r u t h . This defense at o u r Eoii protects our landmarks, a n d checks aud defeats t h e entrance of t h e stranger within our portals. Let us consider t h e true meaning of this symbolism. We will be more thoroughly enabled to perform o u r duties when we master t h e lesson thus t a u g h t us. I t is to be feared t h a t some sincere masons, w h o have n o t devoted time to consider t h e subject, might d o u b t as to the ancient a u t h o r i t y for the landmarks. This is u o t an unreasonable suppositiou. It is likelj' t h a t casual and imperfect reflections, caused by sporadic attempts to comprehend what freemasonry means, and is, and was, a n d must ever be, fail in throwing light on t h e esoteric history of our Craft. The symbologyand the traditions of masonry are its only reliable records. Unwritten they are, yes, and must be. The study, t h e analytical, close a n d serious investigation of the meaning a n d teachings of t h e symbols will develop to t h e intelligent a n d thoughtful mason a wonderful insight into the very spirit of t h e mysteries which lie in these symbols and t h e work t h a t m u s t come directly o u t of them. A lodge of freemasons, lawfully warranted a n d duly constituted, opened, tyled a n d closed, must, of undeniable and absolute necessity, work by the teachings of these symbols. If not, it is not a lodge of freemasons. Did s p a c e permit, we w o u l d gladly t r a n s f e r to o u r pages t h e w h o l e of t h a t s u p e r i o r e x o r d i u m . O u r Proceedings for 1891 receive a brief b u t courteous notice. A d e s e r v e d c o m p l i m e n t is p a i d B r o . J A M E S G . DOUGHERTY for his a d d r e s s before G r a n d Lodge. F o r h i s p l e a s a n t w o r d s to u s w a r d , gratias. W e close t h i s p a p e r w i t h feelings of t h e h i g h e s t respect for our est e e m e d b r o t h e r , R.". W.'. R I C H A R D V A U X . M.".W.\ J . SiMi'sON A F R I C A , G r a n d M a s t e r , P h i l a d e l p h i a . E . ' . W.". MICHAEL NISBET, G r a n d Secretar)', P h i l a d e l p h i a .

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QUEBEC—1892. Two emergent communications of Grand Lodge were held before the annual. At the first a new lodge was constituted and consecrated; at the second the memorial-stone of a church was laid. The Twenty-second annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Quebec was held at Montreal January 27, J 892. The address of FBANK EDGAR, Grand Master, is a most readable paper. After referring to his ill-health, which during the year disqualified him to perform some of his duties — which, however, were performed by kind-hearted brethren — he reported that he caused a letter "to be sent to each of the District Deputy Grand Masters, urging upon their attention these special matters: 1. The importance of the proper working of the several degrees by the officers of lodges, and the selection of competent and able brethren to perform the work. 2. The encouragement of the social element at lodge communications, in addition to the regular work of t h e lodge. 3. Against the practice (becoming prevalent) of the u n d u e display of regalia and jewels at masonic funerals.

He had the pleasure, of learning that they were well received, with the promise that they would be heartily approved by the brethren. Several dispensations were granted and others refused. He thought the claims of the latter were of such importance that he referred them to the Committee on Jurisprudence. Speaking of decisions, he very properly held that no questions except those of "special importance" should be sent up to the Grand Master. He further remarked: . I have been obliged to recommend to even such high and distinguished officers as District Deputy Grand Masters, the careful study of the Constitution which contains full and detailed regulations for almost every question of a general nature w h i c h can arise in the government of the Craft, and which is placed in the hands of every brother for his guidance. I n nearly every instance in which my decision was asked for, I was able to refer the brethren to the article in the Constitution containing the regulation for such oases. On some matters, however, t h e meaning of the Constitution is not very clear, and on one such subject at least, the Grand Lodge will be called upon at this communication to exercise its judgment.

Grand Master was advised that a motion would be made to admit brethren who had made that Province their home, to membership, who declined to sever their connection with the lodges in which they were made masons and of which they continued to be members. Grand Master hoped that a way would be found by which their desires could be gratified and not be in conflict with their own usages. We hope they •will shun dual membership. Grand Master felt confident that the " History of Freemasonry in the Province" would soon be issued. He appointed a committee to consider and report on the subject of a Masonic Home, and hoped said committee would report a feasible plan for adoption, which would insure the erection, etc., of such a retreat for those deserving of charity.

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U n d e r " S t a t e of Masonry at H o m e , " he s a i d : I have not before me the detailed reports of the Grand Secretary and the GrandTreasurer, but from what I have learned I am able to state that a substantial increase in the membership of our Order and a continued satisfactory condition of our financesjustify the belief that freemasonry in the Province of Quebec, despite many adverse circumstances, maintains its position both in numbers and influence. The Grand Lodge will be pleased to learn that peace and harmony pievail throughout our masonic jurisdiction, and that the most cordial relations, becoming every day more intimate by association and visitations, exist between our brethren in the several districts. I have learned during the past year of many visits of deputations from the city lodges to their brethren in the country districts, and I am assured that any invitations to visit country lodges will be welcomed by the city brethren, while visitors from other districts are always assured of a hearty reception whenever they visit any of our city lodges. Such association, while in keeping with our usages and customs, is productive of these kindly feelings which should always exist among freemasons. Visits by deputations from lodges to other lodges in their own or other districts, should be encouraged in every way, and I hope will receive the hearty support of every officer and brother of this Grand Lodge. Again a n d again we h a v e encouraged lodges to cultivate t h e social features of masonry, r e c o m m e n d i n g visits b e t w e e n lodges, and w h e n c o n d u c t e d w i t h o u t o b t r u s i v e display we k n o w of n o better plan by w h i c h sociality can be m a i n t a i n e d , and lead in t h e e n d to a lively observance of o u r t e n e t s a n d customs. H e a n n o u n c e d t h a t t h e d i s t u r b i n g e l e m e n t theretofore noticed h a d s h r u n k to dimensions too insignificant to m e r i t attention. Becoming m e n t i o n w a s m a d e of b r e t h r e n w h o had s u b m i t t e d tot h e i n e v i t a b l e doom t o w h i c h all a r e subj'ect a n d from which n o n e can escape. T h e i r foreign relation with sixty-seven G r a n d Lodge.s in t h e v a r i o u s p a r t s of t h e world were satisfactory. Applications for recognition, etc., from t h e Gj-and Lodges of N e w Zealand, Mexico and C u b a were received a n d referred to t h e C o m m i t t e e on Correspondence. F r o m t h e reports of t h e District D e p u t y G r a n d Masters, we infer t h a t t h e y performed t h e d u t i e s w h e r e w i t h t h e y were charged with q u i t e as m u c h fidelity as t h e most of such ofKcials in o t h e r jurisdictions h a v e exhibited. T h e Committee o n J u r i s p r u d e n c e s u b m i t t e d a clever report, which was adopted. Therein t h e y r e c o m m e n d e d t h e recognition of the G r a n d Lodge of New Zealand, a n d t h a t t h e subject of t h e recognition of t h e G r a n d Lodges of Mexico a n d C u b a be referred to t h e C o m m i t t e e o n Correspondence. T h e Committee o n Benevolence, in t h e i r report, which was adojated,. r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t fSOO.OO be a p p r o p r i a t e d to aid seven widows, two b r e t h r e n a n d tlie children of a b r o t h e r . T h e Committee o n t h e State of Masonry were " a b l e to congratulate t h e G r a n d Lodge on t h e fair m e a s u r e of success and prosperity enjoyed during the year."

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T h e acts and suggestions of G r a n d Master EDGAK were cordiallya p p r o v e d by said committee. ' T h e Committee on Correspondence, in his special report, referred to t h e action of certain schismatic masons in organizing a Grand Lodge,and r e c o m m e n d e d the " G r a n d Lodge to enact t h a t no lodge or b r o t h e r owing it obedience, shall in a n y way hold masonic intercourse with t h e said p r e t e n d e d Grand Lodge at VVorthington, or with a n y of its subordinates, or with a n y b r o t h e r or b r e t h r e n professing obedience t h e r e t o . ' H e also favored a Masonic Congress, provided t h e business was confined to an interchange of fraternal s e n t i m e n t s a n d personal views upon m a t t e r s affecting t h e welfare of masons and masonry, which may reasonably be expected not to produce a n y unprofitable results w h e n reported to t h e i r own Grand Lodge, solely for t h e i r information and for t h e good of t h e Craft at large. H e r e c o m m e n d e d delay in.reference to t h e applications for recognition sent from t h e Grand Lodges of Mexico and Cubu. His report was adopted. T h e discourse of t h e G r a n d Chaplain, Rev. W. 0 . FOKSVTH, is a

model worthy t h e imitation of those who seem t o t h i n k such performances deserve much space in order to arrest attention a n d produce a m a r k e d result. T h e t h e m e , " T h e Mason's G r e a t Central Light," a n d within two and-a-half pages, he p o r t r a y s t h a t light so clearly t h a t i t cannot fail to penetrate t h e h e a r t of t h e reader a n d convince h i m that' it is b u t a manifestation of t h e G O D of t h e universe. Bro. E . D. T. CHAMBERS again p r e p a r e d t h e R e p o r t on Correspond-

ence, excellent in every respect. attention.

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After quoting t h e decision of G r a n d Master POSTLETICWAITE, t h a t " an objection to t h e use of t h e n a m e of CHRIST in p r a y e r by a C h a p l a i n of t h e lodge is not good, b u t s h o u l d be r u l e d o u t of order," Bro. CHAMBEES c o m m e n t s in this wise: Yet, if the spirit that was in CIIKIST JESUS thoroughly pervaded that Chaplain in his dealings with his brother man. he would do or say nothing that might cause offense to a-fellow being. e.KCept when not to do so would involve a sacrifice of principle, or imply a neglect of the duty imposed upon him by his sacred mission. Masonry receives into her fold many who are not followers of Christianity's founder, and permits nobody to make use of her lodges for the propagation of any sectarian belief. It is quite possible to take so broad a view of the case cited to the Grand Master, as to decide t h a t the Chaplain complained of committed no masonic offense; but there is m u c h more charity in the decision t h a n there is liberality in the action of the Chaplain who introduced expressions in a masonic prayer that were not in harmony with the views and sentiments and religious beliefs of brethren having equal rights with h i m in the lodge, whose faith in GOD and His divine attributes and will, so far as required by masonry of all her votaries, may be as orthodox as his own, and whose particular form of religious belief or prejudice is entitled to as much respect from the brethren of the lodge as that of the Chaplain himself. Brethren who are not of the Christian faith rarely attempt to obtrude the use in a masonic lodge of expressions or forms hurtful to the religious views and sentiments of Christian masons, and there is no reason why the latter should not be equally respectful of the feelings of their non-

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•Christian b r e t h r e n . We rejoice to knoiy that in the great majority of cases such m u t u a l respect does actually exist, and it is refreshing to turn from the Kansas Chaplain and his unnecessary and illiberal use of language hurtful to the feelings of a brother Master Mason, to t h e action of the Rev. Canon O'MEARA, of Winnipeg, Past Grand Master of Masons in Manitoba, and a very high dignitary of a Christian church, in laying the foundation stone of a Jewish synagogue, and in employing in his prayers upon t h a t occasion, none but the language of a truly Catholic freemason, free from all t h a t savors of intolerance and prejudice, and full only of the divinely religious and tolerant spirit of our great system of morality, that teaches the broad lesson of the paternity of GOD and fraternity of m a n . H e further says, t h a t Bro. DOUGHERTY delivered an eloquent address "''containing much sound, practical advice," and appends quotations therefrom. H i s g o o d w o r d s for t h e r e v i e w e r d o n o t fall o n i n a p p r e c i a t i v e e a r s . N o t h a v i n g s p a c e for a m o r e e x t e n d e d r e v i e w , w e c o n c l u d e t h i s p a p e r b y q u o t i n g t h e e s t e e m e d b r o t h e r ' s e s s a y o n " T h e B o o k of t h e L a w , " feeling c e r t a i n t h a t o u r r e a d e r s will b e gratified b y its p e r u s a l , thus: A writer in one of the literary reviews has pointed out that for some years past, revealed religion has been expected to find " difficulties" in philosophy. It has been tacitly assumed that an absolute right of criticism and judgment belongs to t h e philosophic mind, and that t h e contents of any work purporting to be a Book of Divine Law must be determined by t h e degree to which they can win the approval of the speculative intellect. The last t h i n g that would have occurred to most of the '* philosophers," as a possible theory to m a i n t a i n , was that revealed religion had any voice in the matter; that philosophy could be guided in its speculations or regulated in its theories by religious teachings —in a word, that there was anything in such teachings which a •complete and satisfactory philosophy must take for granted as its starting point. Of all the existing schools of philosophy, outside of those which are avowedly religious, the philosophy of freemasonry stands virtually alone in rejecting the pretension that the teachings of revealed religion depend for a precarious existence upon keeping on good terms w i t h a philosophy which disallows or regards with indifference their primary conditions. It does more t h a n this. It aims at showing that there is a better philosophy t h a n that w h i c h begins and ends with the dedication of speculative temples to " the unknown GOD," and that revealed religion carries with it answers to problems which exercise philosophical thinkers, and that these, when expressed in the terms of current philosophy, will be seen to provide an escape from difficulties u n d e r which other systems labor. It is by no means an apologetic system. It does not attempt to turn t h e edge of the assaults upon revealed religion. It takes a far bolder a n d a far truer l i n e t h a n this. Starting o u t with the Book of the Law as its first great light — the true light t h a t is to enlighten the whole world — it aims at showing how its illuminating rays meet and help the perplexities of philosophy. In these •days of an ever increasing intellectual activity, the philosophic world has more t h a n •ever need of freemasonry. Its esoteric teachings have a natural attraction for men of speculative intellect. We rejoice that it should be so. Yet herein, also, lies one of the dangers that threaten t h e Institution. Strange as it may appear, men have obtained admission into freemasonry, and retain their membership therein, whose philosophy is of the order described by the writer above referred to. and who openly boast of their non-compliance with one of the essentials of their initiation. The improper protection of such m e n from t h e discipline t h a t they justly merit has been commented upon by the present writer in former reports. He regards it as one of the most vital subjects that has attracted the notice of the fraternity for many years past, and as warranting the prominence herein accorded it. Brethren of sister Grand Lodges, freemasonry has no place for t h e scoffer at revealed religion! Repeal whatever there may be in any of your local enactments t h a t stands in the way of the trial and expulsion of those who boast of their want of belief in a Book of the Sacred Law. Thus will you best make proof of a d u e appreciation of the true philosophy of freemasonry, %yhich widely pro-

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•claims that without a belief in the Great Architect of t h e Universe, in the volume of the Sacred Law, a n d in the resurrection of the bodj', our teachings will present what MILTON styles — " No light b u t rather darkness visible, Serving only to discover sights of woe ; Regions of sorrow, doleful shades, where peace And rest can never dwell, hope never come."

W i t h every s e n t i m e n t of re.spect for t h e b r e t h r e n in Quebec, we bid t h e m stand on t h e old, well-tried way a n d cease n o t labor while t h e Great Central Light illumes t h a t way. M.'.W.-. FRANK; EDGAR, Grand Master, M o n t r e a l . R.\ W.". .lOHN H . ISAACSON, G r a n d Secretary, Montreal.

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T h e volume before us contains t h e p r i n t e d Proceedings of several special, s e m i - a n n u a l a n d t h e One h u n d r e d a n d first a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a tion ; t h e semi-annual it .seems was a business c o m m u n i c a t i o n . M.'.W.'. GEORGE H . KENYON, Gfrand Master, presiding, a n d R.'.W.-. E D W I N BAKER, G r a n d Secretary. E a c h presented t h e i r semi-annual reports of t h e official duties performed d u r i n g t h e past half year. W e notice at this session t h e Committee on G r a n d Master's address presented a report on t h e address delivered t h e May previous. T h e busine.ss transacted a t this t i m e was strictly local. T h e One h u n d r e d a n d firist a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n was held in t h e City of Providence, May 18, A. D. 1891. M.'.W.'. GEORGE H . KENVON, G r a n d Master, presiding. R.-.W.'. E D W I N BAKER, G r a n d S e c r e t a r y .

T h e a n n u a l address of t h e G r a n d Master c o n t a i n s six pages, a n d is a complete r e s u m e of t h e official duties performed d u r i n g his t e r m . H e reports t h e year o n e of general prosperity a n d a united Craft. H e a n n o u n c e d t h e death of two of t h e i r n u m b e r ; o n e of t h e m , W.'. Bro. BENEDICT ALDRICH, a t t h e age of n i n e t y - s i x y e a r s , was a m o n g t h e

oldest masons in Korth America. H e was continuously for flfty-six years a m e m b e r of t h e G r a n d Lodge — a g r a n d record for anj- m a n . T h e G r a n d Lodge finally fixed t h e p e r capita t a x a t fifty c e n t s ; for years t h e y h a d n o n e . T h e G r a n d Lodge took a m e m b e r s h i p in t h e General Masonic Relief Association of t h e United States a n d t h e C a n a d a s ; t h u s t h e y ai-e falling i n o n e b y one. T h e necessary preparations were m a d e for t h e centennial celebration a t t h e t i m e fixed — J u n e 24,1891. I n accordance w i t h t h e previous plans, t h e c e n t e n n i a l celebration was a g r a n d success, a n d could n o t be otherwise w i t h t h e b r e t h r e n t h e y had to move t h e masonic m a c h i n e r y , a n d Revs. H E N R Y W . RUGG a n d EDWIN C . BOLLES, D . D . , to do t h e orating.

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The afiair closed with a grand banquet at the Naragansett Hotel. No doubt all went home feeling it was good to be a mason, live in Rhode Island, and enjoy a banquet. We regret that these Proceedings came to us too late for our review of 1892, and at this late hour gives us but a poor show. It is too much like eating at the second table at a country hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a poor show. We shall hope to get in earlier, and make our notice of this Grand Lodge more extended. No Report on Correspondence. M.'.W.'. GEOKGE H . KENYON, Grand Master, Providence. R.'. W.'. EnwiN B.\KBR, Grand Secretary, Providence.

SOUTH C A R O L I N A - 1 8 9 1 . Two special communications of Grand Lodge were held before the annual, which was in session December S-9, 1891. The address of Grand Master LAURIE T. IZLAR does not fall below those of his most talented predecessors. The status of masonry in that State was presented as follows: It is gratifying to me to be able to report that throughout this jurisdiction freemasonry is m a r c h i n g onward. Not only are we increasing in numbers, but there is a manifest desire, evinced by the n u m e r o u s letters received by me from all sections of the State, to maintain, uphold a n d make prominent the true principles and teachings of the Order. The good results of this disposition on the part of the brethren are already a p p a r e n t in many sections, and a faithful perseverance along t h a t line must and will work out lasting good to every true mason, and bring the Order into t h a t honorable and marked prominence in the eyes of the profanes which it is so well qualified to occupy, and so justly belongs to the great truths which it inculcates. You have b u t to refer to t h e n u m b e r of new lodges instituted and d o r m a n t lodges revived d u r i n g the past year, and note the n u m b e r of corner-stones I^id with masonic ceremonies, to see at a glance t h a t the brethren are awakening to a sense of duty which promises good results, and that an educated public are more and more appreciating the importance of our ancient and honorable Order. And, indeed, it cannot be otherwise. As the masses are educated, so in like proportion will the great truths and teachings of freemasonry be comprehended, be appreciated and gladly received and accepted by an intelligent public. Our star is in the ascendant. Let us keep it rising u n t i l it shall shed its resplendent beams from high meridian.

On the subject, "Temperance," he spoke wisely, as follows: We enjoin temperance upon our members; theu let us exemplify it in o u r lives. Temperance in the East furnishes the key to unlock a storehouse of masonic principles which should control every Worshipful Master aud every individual freemason. If there be not temperance in the East, there will not be temperance in the West or South,, or anywhere else. The Master rules the lodge, and if he is intemperate in any respect the entire lodge suffers; a n d in h o w m a n y ways it is possible for him to be intemperate, in speech, in spending money too lavishly, in permitting too much liquid refreshment. Brethren, let temperance always prevail in the East, and it will prevail everywhere.

To this we respond most heartily, "So mote it be." Within the year he laid the memorial stones of two buildings; those of eight others were laid by lodges under special dispensations.

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Thirteen other special dispensations were issued to lielp on the work of lodges. Two dispensations were granted to form new lodges; five lodges were revived; two lodges were constituted, and one lodge hall dedicated. Four decisions were reported; the first, third and fourth approved by the Committee on Jurisprudence, but the second, reading thus: Decision A'o. ÂŁ.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; As to the use of lodge rooms, I ruled there is certaiuly n o t h i n g in t h e Constitution of Masonry to prohibit the use of masonic lodge rooms for a n y lawful purpose. The better opinion is that a lodge room should not be used for any other t h a n masonic purposes. I find that in 1846 this very jurisdiction expressed itself on the subject as follows: '' In future the lodge room shall not be rented or used for any other than viasonic purposes." Italics mine. Now I construe the above to mean t h a t the lodge room shall not be used or rented by or to profanes for purposes having no masonic significance or bearing, such as for public balls, charades, tableaux, etc., etc., b u t does not prohibit the use of the rooms for masonic celebrations, installations, addresses, etc., etc.; in other words, that they may be used for masonic purposes, either public or private.

was modified as follows in their report, which was adopted: I t appears to us that the tenor of the second ruling is in conflict with the existing law as heretofore declared by this Most Worshipful Body. (See Digest, page 87.) While it would be better if the use of lodge rooms could be restricted to masonic purposes, yet, in view of the fact that many lodges are too poor to own halls, and need the financial aid to be derived from renting for other purposes, we recommend that the matter be left to the discretion of each lodge; Provided, The same shall not be used for immoral purposes.

The sum of $55.00 w-as dispensed to six widows of deceased brethren bj' the Committee on Charity. The Committee on Masonic Home submitted a report endorsing such a proj'ect, but recommending that its consideration be deferred until Grand Lodge was in better condition to undertake the enterprise. The report was adopted. The Comniittee on the Grand Master's address, noting his suggestion tiiat it would be well for small lodges to consolidate instead of chartering more small ones, in their report, which was adopted, advised this course: In regard to the recommendation of the address, as to the consolidation of weak lodges, it is t h e opinion of your committee that this plan would prove impracticable in country districts, and to fix any considerable n u m b e r as an indispensable right to existence, would tend to render extinct a large n u m b e r of lodges. The most salutary remedy against an increase of weak lodges is a refusal to issue dispensations where there is not evident assurance that a strong and effective organization can be secured. The rapidly multiplying railroad stations in our State demand the exercise of a wise discretion in the issuance of dispensations to form new lodges, and embryonic cities are to be carefully scrutinized in this day and generation, where t h e results are so rarely equal to the gilded promises of booming towns.

The Committee on Foreign Correspondence, in their report, recommended that the M.".W.'. Grand Master appoint a suitable number of brethren to represent Grand Lodge in the Masonic Congress to be held ill Chicago, but that no appropriation be made to defray the expenses thereof, and the report was adopted. Section 4 of the report of the Committee on Jurisprudence was adopted. It reads as follows:

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SEC. 4. It shall be the duty of the Grand Lecturer to visit every lodge in the State at stated or called meetings, at least once a year, if practicable, of which visit he shall give such lodge due notice; to preside in each lodge visited ; to examine its books and records, and see that they are properly kept; to inform himself of the number of members and the punctuality of their attendance; to ascertain the condition of the lodgein all respects; to point out any errors he may detect in the conduct or mode of working; to exemplify the work and lectures, and give instructions to matters pertaining to the Constitution, rules and regulations of the Order; and especially shall it be the duty of the Grand Lecturer to recommend attention to the moral and benevolent principles of masonry; and if he discover among the brethren in any lodge or elsewhere any error or evil, to endeavor, immediately, to arrest the same by masonic means, and he may specially report the same to the Grand Master. If t h e G r a n d Lecturer do his b o u n d e n d u t j ' , some changes i n t h e work and business m e t h o d s in t h a t jurisdiction will, in t h e near future, be manifested. T h e B e p o r t on Correspondence was, as usual, from t h e clear head a n d facile p e n of Bro. CHARLES INGLESBY. I t covers t h e Proceedings,, etc., of sixty-one Grand Lodges, and is pervaded by t h e t r u e masonic spirit which has characterized t h e a u t h o r ' s former reports. I n h i s notice of o u r Proceedings for 1891, he says: Kansas is one of the jurisdictions in which liquor selling is a masonic offense. The Grand Master very emphatically ruled that a brother selling liquor in original packages under the original package decision of the Supreme Court of the United States, should be expelled from masonry. He says of the decision of the Supreme Court: "It is a mere contrivance to evade the will of the people of the State," and we concur with him. J u s t so, esteemed b r o t h e r , and t h e decision was endorsed u n a n i mously by o u r Grand Lodge. All analysis of t h e topics of Bro. DOUGHERTY'S address is given. P e r h a p s , from the r e p o r t of our Proceedings, Bro. INGLESBY falls intot h e e r r o r of supposing t h a t our G r a n d Lodge has u n d e r its control t h e " M a s o n i c M u t u a l Benefit Society of Kansas." Our G r a n d Constitution forbids t h e G r a n d Lodge to engage in any such u n m a s o n i c business,. a n d t h e prohibition is entirely observed, albeit t h a t Body, on invitation, s e n d s out a c o m m i t t e e to inspect t h e workings of said society a n d m a k e a report, w h i c h for t h e benefit of masons w h o alone are m e m b e r s , is p u b l i s h e d . O t h e r visits to it have n o t h i n g to do w i t h t h a t i n s t i t u t i o n . W e are glad to n o t e t h a t o u r individual w o r k meets our good b r o t h e r ' s approval. Bro. INGLESBY argues n o questions â&#x20AC;&#x201D; most of w h i c h were e x h a u s t e d long ago â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a n d for his silence gives t h e following good r e a s o n s : Our aim has been to find out interesting and instructive items from other jurisdictions for the benefit of the Craft in South Carolina, so as to keep them up in general masonic information, rather than to air our personal views and opinions. In our first Reports on Correspondence we felt called upon to enter into arguments and discussions with other reviewers, but having once expressed arguments and opinions on the various topics that are generally discussed in these reports, we have abstained from these discussions, and have refused to be drawn into repeating former arguments. Asbut few jurisdictions have permanent Correspondence writers, each new writer wantsto know why we do this, that or the other thing, in South Carolina, and if we answered

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all the queries of this kiud that are asked us. we would have to answer the same questions year after year. This would be tiresome to those for whose benefit we are working, and would swell the printer's bill. Our brothers of the corps reportorial will therefore understand why we have repeatedly refused to respond to their invitations to argue as to the correctness of the masonic usages and customs in this Grand Jurisdiction. As we say above, we submit our work with the hope that it may find favor with those for whom it is performed. Y e t his r e p o r t is one of t h e best â&#x20AC;&#x201D;though concise in m a n y respects â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which is year after year a welcomed visitor to our table. L o n g m a y he live to c o n t i n u e his fraternal labors. M.'.W.-. WiLLi.\M T. BKANCH, Grand Ma.ster, Abbeville. R.'.W.'. CHARLES IXGLESBY, Grand Secretary, Charleston.

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Bro. G E O . A. JOHNSTON, Grand Master, delivered an address w h i c h ' fills only six and a half pages of t h e Proceedings, and yet c o n t a i n s mucli moi'e m a t t e r deserving a t t e n t i o n t h a n m a n y which cover twice t h a t number. T h e state of t h e Craft was t h u s presented: I am pleased to say that so far as 1 know harmony prevails throughout this jurisdiction ; the brethren seem to be governed by the true spirit of masonry, ever remembering that among masons, " no contention should ever exist, but that noblecontenlion. or rather emulation, of who best can work and best agree." T h e i r relations were reported to be fraternal with all o t h e r G r a n d Bodies of Craft Masons. T h e correspondence with t h e lodges had not been excessive, a n d therefore he had not experienced such labor as w a r r a n t e d c o m p l a i n t . Most of t h e inquiries were answered b y referring their a u t h o r s to t h e written law. H e reported six decisions, which with t h e modification of o n e suggested by tlie C o m m i t t e e on J u r i s p r u d e n c e , were adopted. During t h e year four lodges were constituted a n d disjiensations to form and open t h r e e new lodges granted. U n d e r t h e " G o o d of t h e Craft," Grand Master JOHNSTON voiced t h e following s o u n d opinion.s: Brethren, your lodge is what you make it, and its power for good isdependeutupon the men who control it and the material admitted within its portals. Only theupright, conscieutious citizens should receive its honors. Those whose morals are loose, ways dark and associates low, you should avoid. None but the just and uprightshould be made masons. We should exercise the divine attribute of charity to a weak and erring brother, and with true brotherly love and affection try to win him from his errors; but should our best efforts fail, and he still persist in conduct unbecoming the dignity of his profession, then charity should be tempered with justice, and he be made to feel the iron rod of discipline. The only claim to perferment in masonry should be real worth and personal merit. No person dissolute in character, or lax in his duties && a citizen, even though, he may possess social virtues and may be ambitious for preferment in his lodge, and be sustained and supported by a part of it, yet no good reason can be given why his-

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.ambition should be gratified, and no brother should be afraid to oppose him. \Ve can,not expect to rise above the standard we set up. The character of the officer of a lodge must, in a great measure, reflect the character of the lodge, and if such officers are not ^representatives of our best citizenship, our lodge must suffer inconsequence. T h e C o m m i t t e e on t h e M o n u m e n t to p e r p e t u a t e t h e m e m o r y of t h e w o r t h a n d ma-soniu services of Past G r a n d Master GEORGE H . H A N D , reported t h a t it was n e a r l y completed. • C h a r t e r s were, o n t h e report of t h e p r o p e r c o m m i t t e e , granted to .the t h r e e lodges u n d e r dispensation. G r a n d Master JOHNSTON among o t h e r s m a d e t h e following recommendation : 1 would also recommend that in the event of an elective officer of a subordinate lodge removing permanently from this jurisdiction, that such officer be allowed to re-sign and the vacancy be filled by a special election called for that purpose. This, in many instances, would obviate great embarrassment to our lodges. T h e C o m m i t t e e o n t h e Address in their r e p o r t — w h i c h was a d o p t e d — advised as follows: Your committee are unanimous in opinion that the regulations so long established and with but few exceptions, and these mostly of recent date, so universally - existing of permitting no elective officer of a constituent lodge to resign after he has been elected and installed, should remain the law of this Grand Lodge. W e h a v e more t h a n once held t h a t any m a s o n i c officer can resign, .since s u c h resignation would not conflict with a n y l a n d m a r k k n o w n , a n d y e t e n t e r t a i n t h e opinion. Bro. W I L L I A M BLATT presented his t h i r d R e p o r t on Correspondence, w h i c h will b e praised by intelligent craftsmen. I n every respect it bet o k e n s t h e skill of a mailer workman. T h e following e x t r a c t is from t h e i n t r o d u c t i o n : There are but few topics that need rehearsal on my part, but I feel it a duty to cou•tinually remind you, dear brethren, that an almost absolute conservatism should ever •rule and guide our proceedings. Innovations on our part I do not fear. It has ever been the policy of this Grand Lodge to follow and not to lead in any changes deemed necessary. We can well afford to continue in that policy. Every proposed change of .or amendment to our laws and regulations should be looked upon with suspicion. They do not emanate generally from those who have well studied the history and interests of the Craft at large. They are mostly evolved by those who have had experience in other than masonic channels and who have but a superficial knowledge of the -stability of the law and government as established in the past, and with but little material changing has ever been and still is abreast of the civilization of the day. W i t h t h e conservative s e n t i m e n t of t h e above we are in full accord. O u r Proceedings for 1892 received s h o r t b u t fraternal notice. T h e -oi-ation of Bro. BESTOR G . BROWN, t h e reviewer s a y s : Is a philosophical treatise of the Institution and breathes the true spirit of freemasonry expressed in able, sound and logical terms. Every mason of Kansas at least -we trust has read the same and gathered inspiration from its perusal.

Well, that is the view which prevails in Kansas. His complimeniary words of the writer are duly appreciated.

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F r o m h i s conclusion we e x t r a c t t h e following;: THE SOVEREIGNTY AND INDEPENDENCE OF THE LODGES.

We feel that masonry should in future, as she has in the past be the model for the most advanced form of government. So far as its fiscal affairs are concerned, its •choice or rejection of new material or membership, its judicial or legislative functions, should remain vested in the lodge in a degree as extended and liberal as the interest of the Craft at large will possibly permit. Strict, faithful and loyal obedience to the enactments of the Grand Lodge and to those principles of the Institution acknowl•edged as fundamental, will in no wise interfere with the independence of the lodge in behalf of which we speak and for which we claim attention. The lodge in times past has bad no superior, and each in its own way, guided by well known principles, worked in its own local sphere to have those GOD given principles find wider range and acknowledgment. The Grand Lodge should direct the issue; the lodge through its membership reach the conclusion. The former governed by its constituents should act as the executor of the will of the majority in which the lodge and every mason must acquiesce, and can do so without the sacrifice of their individuality. All powers possible and consistent should be vested, as we believe they inherently are, in individual lodges and its membership. This very independence will make more cohesive our •system of government, while dependence engendered by a centralization of power in the Grand Lodge enervates the individual miud from lofty thoughts, the will of noble action. It leads the individual mason to remain within the boundary of a prescribed and narrow circle. If these thoughts are deemed imaginary and ill directed, they are at least born of sincere conviction. Heretofore on m a n y occasions h e h a d insisted o n t h e i n d e p e n d e n c e of lodges a n d their m e m b e r s , w h e n e v e r n o t in opposition to t h e organic law u n d e r which t h e y were organized, or being organized, t o w h i c h t h e y h a d given allegiance. I n some reports of t h e last two or t h r e e years w e have at some length set forth o u r views upon t h a t subj'ect a n d its collaterals, and given reasons deemed good w h y we call lodges c o n s t i t u e n t s and n o t subordinates of G r a n d Lodges. M.'.W.-. HAKVEY J . RICE, G r a n d Master, H u r o n . R.'.W.'. CHARLES T . MCCOY, G r a n d Secretary, A b e r d e e n .

T E X N JESSEE — 1 8 9 2 . T h e Seventy-eighth a n n u a l communication of G r a n d Lodge was h e l d J a n u a r y 2 7 - 2 8 , 1892. In t h e opening of his address, Grand Master WILLIAM S . SMITH was pleased to give t h e following a s s u r a n c e : Brethren, since the organization of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of this jurisdiction, in the year 1S13, perhaps in no year has the Craft experienced a greater degree of harmony and more perfect tranquility than has been enjoyed during the past year. Nothing has transpired, so far as I have been able to note, calculated to mar the beauty and symmetry of our beloved fraternity. H e called attention to t h e demise of Past G r a n d Masters JONATHAN S. DAWSON a n d BENJAMIN E . H A R R I S , leaving i t to t h e c o m m i t t e e to p r e -

p a r e suitable resolutions, a n d take such further action as t h e y m i g h t •deem necessary, e n d i n g with t h e following lines:

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They have laid aside the working tools. Their work on earth is done; By honest toil throughout their lives Their wages they have won. The hour of twelve was struck on high. That called them to their rest; Xo more the cares of earth they'll know, They are now forever blest. H i s t e r m was a busy one. T h i r t y special d i s p e n s a t i o n s were granted,, chiefly to p e r m i t the election or installation, or b o t h , of lodge oflScers; t h i r t e e n o t h e r s were refused. Dispensations to form a n d open new lodges in two instances were issued. Commissions were g i v e n b r e t h r e n to constitute l o d g e s ; to four others to lay corner-stones, a n d to a b r o t h e r to dedicate a h a l l . Bro. BESTOR G . BKOWX was commissioned as t h e G r a n d Representa-t i v e of t h e G r a n d Lodge of Tennessee n e a r t h a t of K a n s a s . G r a n d M a s t e r reported fourteen decisions, w h i c h , with one modification, were endorsed by t h e C o m m i t t e e on J u r i s p r u d e n c e , w h o suggested t h e modification of an edict, to read as follows: No masonic procession shall occur except for masonic burials, festivals of St. John, or laying of corner-stones, under the rules prescribed by the .text book; and for masonic processions for these purposes dispensation from the Grand Master is not necessary. T h e i r r e p o r t was adopted. T w e n t y - e i g h t lodges were visited. I n person h e conducted t h e cerem o n i e s of laying the memorial stone of two public buildings. Visits tO' tw'O lodges were m a d e to hold Lodges of I n s t r u c t i o n , and to a n o t h e r to witnessing t h e conferring of t h e T h i r d Degree. U n d e r " Masonic F u n e r a l Services," t h e following: There is within this jurisdiction being practiced a funeral service which I consider to be an " innovation in the body of masonry," and of recent date, and subordinate lodges are taking part therein. Against this I enter my soletun protest. It should not be tolerated in this jurisdiction. It is the practice at some places for the commandery to take charge of the body of a deceased brother, and consign' the same with another and different service from the one laid down in our Text Book, subordinate lodges joining in the same, forming the outside line at the grave. In the language of our Text Book, "The whole ceremony must be under the direction of the Master of the lodge of which the deceased was a member;" and further, " If the deceased was a member of a chapter, commandery or consistory, a portion of the pall-bearers should be taken from these bodies severally." I think it highly proper for the commandery to accompany the remains to the place of interment; but in doing so, it should be only as an escort, and upon arriving at the grave they should take their places purely as a guard of honor, the lodge forming on the inside and the Worshipful Master, or some one under his direction, consigning the body. If it be the request of the deceased to be buried by another form or ceremony than the one herein alluded to, which is laid down in our Text Book, the Worshipful Masters should not permit their lodges to take part in the ceremonies. " The services arranged for the burial of the dead in our Text Book are adapted for all the purposesfor which ceremonies of that character may be required."

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Doubtless these r e m a r k s b r o u g h t u p t h e modified edict a b o v e q u o t e d ; at any rate. G r a n d Lodge d e t e r m i n e d by adopting t h a t e d i c t w h a t in t h a t jarisdiction is to b e deemed a " masonic occasion," a n e x a m p l e t h a t o t h e r G r a n d Lodges m i g h t imitate, with advantage t o t h e i r constituents. T h e subject,"' Masonic Widows a n d Orphans' H o m e , " was earnestly commended to t h e a t t e n t i o n a n d regard of every b r o t h e r in t h e S t a t e . Charters were voted to n i n e lodges u n d e r dispensation, and also d i s pensations to form eight new lodges; one lodge was continued U . D. At t h e Lodge of Sorrow, h a p p i l y framed memorials of P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r s JONATHAN S.MITH DAWSON a n d B E X J A J I I N H . H A R R I S a n d of P a s t

Master ROBERT I . CHESTER were presented. By resolution t h e G r a n d Secretary was directed to procure a n oil painting of Bro. W I L L I A M H . MORROW, Grand Treasurer, who for s e v e n teen years had served in t h a t office, a n d have t h e same suspended w i t h those of his predecessors in t h e office of Bro. MORROW. T h e Committee on Correspondence presented a report t o u c h i n g t h e m u c h talked of Masonic Congress, which concluded t h u s : Your committee do not feel that they have any recommendatioa to make, hut as individual masons, may express their private opinions, and vote as they deem wise in the true interests of the Craft, in Tennessee and at large, when the matter comes before this Grand Lodge tor consideration. T h e Report on Correspondence was prepared by Bro. G. C. CONNOR ; it covers 149 pages. By way of introduction, twenty-three pages are d e voted to a clever report of his observations of t h e workings of m a s o n r y on his travels in Europe, a n d particularly in Ireland, Scotland, England^ G e r m a n y and Italy, illustrated with drawings of t h e halls visited, t h e i r furniture, a n d m a n y copies of t h e marks used by t h e old m a s o n i c builders. N e x t follow reviews of G r a n d Lodge Proceedings, w h i c h fill 10.? p a g e s ; then follow t h e " Concluding P a p e r s , " explaining and illustrating certain masonic practices now cherished, and giving their origin. Our Proceedings for 1S91 receive attention. H e coolly objects t o certain rulings of o u r t h e n G r a n d Master, which pa.s-sed t h e C o m m i t t e e on J u r i s p r u d e n c e , and were adopted by t h e G r a n d Lodge; a s if a G r a n d Lodge could n o t m a k e its own regulations a n d laws because masons in; other jurisdictions, h a v i n g o t h e r regulations a n d laws, would n o t agreetherewith. W e now say t h a t those rulings a r e p a r t a n d parcel of ourlaws, legal!}' adopted by G r a n d Lodge, a n d will be m a i n t a i n e d u n t i l reversed. Personally, we may r e m a r k t h a t we never have a p p r o v e d of.' mixed funeral ceremonies, a n d h a v e always h e l d t h a t if t h e y were n o t conducted by a lodge, t h e m e m b e r s should n o t a s masons p a r t i c i p a t e . W e refer o u r b r o t h e r to Article V , Section 10, of t h e Constitution, for t h e a u t h o r i t y t o hold a Fellow Craft Lodge, etc. I n t h e review of New J e r s e y , we note t h e following: To regulate their dues is an inherent right of subordinates, with which themodern invention â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Grand Lodge â&#x20AC;&#x201D;cannot lawfully interfeie. Grand Lodge has nolawful authority to forbid their subordinates to malie "life members," nor tofixthe-

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anuual dues. A lodge may fix its dues, or refuse to cbarge any dues at ali, justasit pleases. The Grand Lodge may lawfully fix the miuimum " fee " /'"' admission into the fraternity, but it may not fix the annual contributions of those admitted. Such is entirely the business of the lodges. P r o v i d e d , we would add, t h a t i n t h e exercise of t h a t right t h e y d o n o t conflict with the C o n s t i t u t i o n a n d r e g u l a t i o n s of t h e G r a n d Lodge to w h i c h t h e y owe obedience. AVe h a v e been m u c h pleased in t h e perusal of Bro. COX.NOR'S introd u c t o r y a n d concluding p a p e r s i n his report, a n d sincerely regret t h a t t h e limit of space will n o t p e r m i t u s to copy some of t h e m for t h e benefit of h o m e r e a d e r s . W e h o p e o u r e s t e e m e d friend m a y , for years to come, c o n t i n u e to lay t h e Craft a t h o m e a n d a b r o a d u n d e r obligations b y cont r i b u t i n g to t h e i r e n l i g h t e n m e n t . M.-.W.-. M. D . SMALLMAN, G r a n d Master, M c M i n n v i l l e . K.\ AV.\ J O H N FEIZZBLL, G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , N a s h v i l l e .

TEXAS —1801. T h e Proceedings of t h e G r a n d Lodge of T e x a s is indeed a p o n d e r o u s v o l u m e a n d of n o small i m p o r t a n c e . B u t t h e space a n d t i m e at o u r c o m m a n d will enable us to m a k e only a concise e x a m i n a t i o n thereof, a n d a cursorary report. T h e r e p o r t of G r a n d M a s t e r GEORGE W . TYLER fills t h i r t y - e i g h t

pages, a n d is a n able, i n t e r e s t i n g p r o d u c t i o n e x c e p t in o n e respect, chiefly restrict t o matters of p r i m e local i n t e r e s t . After some neat i n t r o d u c t o r y r e m a r k s , h e spoke of t h e work of t h e O r d e r a t p r e s e n t in i t s prospective e x t e n s i o n , t h u s : 'i"he general awakening a n d revival of interest in t h e work of our fraternity in all portions of the State Is an occasion for congratulation and joy. The widespread interest a n d zeal of the brethren, t h e general desire to learn the work, t h e greatly increased n u m b e r of bright masons, t h e large a t t e n d a n c e a n d the splendid tone of the lodges, t h e m o r e rigid enforcement of discipline, a n d t h e number, character and masonic a t t a i n m e n t s of those who are seeking o u r fellowship — all these mark an era in our progress a n d inspire new hope for t h e future. Many lodges have built new a n d substantial halls, others have refitted a n d refurnished t h e i r old ones. The finances of the lodges are generally improving, dues are more promptly paid a n d a great many non-affiliates a r e returning to their duties a n d becoming active workmen in t h e quarries. With t h e settlement of t h e northwestern portion of our State the planting of masonry goes o n simultaneously—our fraternity being there, as it has been all over t h e United States, the pioneer of o u r civilization. I n t h e older settled portions of t h e State t h e founding of new towns a n d t h e density of t h e population are calling for the organization of new lodges, and several applications, which I have refused on account of t h e constitutional limit as to distance, will doubtless be before you for charters a n d have merits i n their claims. So it is t h a t progress a n d substantial progress is evinced on every h a n d , a n d we h a v e reason to b e proud.

A t t e n t i o n was feelingly called to t h e s a d b e r e a v e m e n t of t h e frat e r n i t y b y t h e death of B r o . THOMAS R . BONNER, P a s t G r a n d Master, to

w h o s e m e m o r y be paid t h e t r i b u t e d u e exalted w o r t h .

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During the year dispensations were granted to form and open six new lodges; the corner-stones of twenty-three buildings to be erected were laid with masonic ceremonies; ten lodges were permitted to install their officers publicly; several dispensations to permit lodges to continue work, which had lost their halls by the elements or had forfeited their charters, etc. Eight lodges were permitted to remove and sixteen more to sell or incumber their property. Annual reports were received from forty-three District Deputy Grand Masters. The authors of those reports appear, from the language of Grand Master TYLER, to have ably assisted in his multiplied labors and thus promoted the interests and welfare of all concerned. Several cases of discipline were reported. The abuse of the word " masonic" caused Grand Master to issue a circular with a view to the suppression of such abuse. Twenty-six decisions were made. The Committee on Jurisprudence modified three in their report, and the same was adopted. Often solicited to permit lodges to send out circulars asking for aid. Grand Master after thorough investigation of the cases — some of which were to say the least odd — and after advising with prominent brethren, resolutely refused to grant permission, holding wisely that aid should only be asked by and in behalf of those suffering from great calamities. In connection with this part of his address, Grand Master .said : There seems to be among the fraternity a total misconception of the plan and character of masonic charity. To rush to the relief of our brethren— their widows and orphans — is our plain and solemn duty. Masons and masonic lodges seldom fail to relieve immediate distress, to wait on the sick or to soothe the broken-hearted. B u t masonry is not a n " e n d o w m e n t " association. It does not undertake to provide a fund for the maintenance and support of its members or their families. There are societies that do this and they charge for it in proportion ~ such are the Knights of Honor a n d other modern insurance organizations. The whole plan of masonic charity is different. The prompt relief extended by the " Good Samaritan " is an example from which we draw our lessons of practical charity. In that case the relief was opportune, generous and a b u n d a n t ; but I do not understand that the " GoodSamaritan " undertook to support and care for the unfortunate victim^throughout t h e balance of his days or to furnish h i m with capital with which to go in business. Our charity does not consist alone of money contributed. The poorest mason on earth can and does lend a warm heart and a helping h a n d to his distressed worthy brother, and heals up the wounds, of grief and anguish which the conflicts of life produce.'

He reported their relations with other Grand Jurisdictions as happy. At some length Grand Master TYLER recounts the steps taken to learn the condition of the new masonic organization in Mexico, he found everything so satisfactory that he entered into a treaty with the Representative of the Gran Dieta of Mexico, whereby each power acknowledged the supremacy of the other. During the proceedings the Committee on Jurisprudence presented a report upon this matter with the following resolutions, which were adopted: Resolved, That t h a t portion of the address of the Grand Master relating to masonry in ilexico be, and the same is, heartily approved; that the Orand Lodge of Texas does

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herebj-ratify, in all its parts, the " Treaty of Monterey," as set forth at length in said address, and now formally recognizes the Gran Dieta of Mexico. Resolved, That the Grand Master of Texas be, and is hereby authorized and empowered to appoint a Representative near the Gran Dieta of Mexico, and that the Gran Dieta be respectfully requested to appoint a Representative near the Grand Lodge of Texas. Resolved, That K.-.W.'. Bro. JOSE ROSSK.MBEP.GER, Grand Master of Tamaulipas.be and is hereby invited to a seat in the Grand Lodge as a visiting brother, and the hospitalities of the masons of Texas are extended to him. T h e r e u p o n Bro. MOTT i n t r o d u c e d M.'.AV.'. JOSE BOSSEMBERGER, repr e s e n t i n g t h e Gran D i e t a of Mexico, to G r a n d Master TVLER, who after a n e x c h a n g e of complimentary s p e e c h e s introduced him to the G r a n d Lodge. Bro. TvLEK in t h e conclusion of his address s p o k e as follows: As a native of Texas, and as a mason, I am proud of the early history of my State and of the achievements of its great men. Jtasonry in Texas was so closely identified with those achievements that the history of one could not be fully written without the other. Aud when the roll of the founders of the Republic of Texas is called it contains the honored names of HousTO.v, AUSTIN-, RUSK and ANSO.N JONES aud a host of others —all eminent masons aud the founders of this Grand Lodge. Our first lodge was planted at Brazoria la 1835 and this Grand Lodge was organized at Houston in 1837 — years fraught with interest to Texas and which marked au era in the progress of civilization. Our National emblem was taken from masonry—the five-pointed star, representing, in masonry, the five points of fellowship —thus, signalizing at ouce our National independence and our friendship for mankind, the Lone Star rose iu its glory aud gleamed forth from the heavens. As the early history of masonry and of the State were thus intertwined — their founders the same and their emblem identical —may their future, as the past, be linked together in all that tends to promote tiieir social, moral and material progress. A good mason is always a good citizen; we will love our country, treasure its sacred traditions, protect its altars aud firesides, and consecrate ourselves to its honorable advancement. F r o m tlie statistics we learn t h a t 709 lodges have been chartered, 169 of w h i c h have demised, leaving on t h e G r a n d Roll 540 lodges, whose aggi-egale member.ship is 23,193. C h a r t e r s were voted to four lodges IJ. D. Bro. Tiios. M. M A T H E W S , c h a i r m a n of. t h e Committee on Corres p o n d e n c e presented i\ report on t h e schismatic G r a n d Lodge organized i n Ohio, concluding w i t h t h e following resolution: Resolved, That the so-called Grand Lodge, having its headquarters at Washington, Ohio, is hereby declared to be irregular, illegal, illegitimate and clandestine, and the lodges and members thereof, under the jurisdiction of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Texas, and acknowledging obedience thereto, are hereby waraecl and forbidden from admitting as visitors into their lodge rooms, or from in anywise whatsoever holding masonic communication or intercourse with any of the lodges or members owing obedience to the said so-called Grand Lodge at Washington, or elsewhere in the State of Ohio, until such time as the said lodges and members shall yield obedience to. and acknowledge the supremacy of, the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, I"ree and Accepted Masons of the State of Ohio, of which M.'.W.-. Bro. LEVI C. GOODAI-E is now Grand Master, and R.-.W.-.Bro. J. H. BKOMWELL is the Grand Secretary. ( N O T E . — T h e word " W a s h i n g t o n " in t h e foregoing resolution is e v i d e n t l y a misprint fpr " W o r t h i n g t o n . " )

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Bro. MATHEWS presented t h e E e p o r t on Correspondence, which -covers o n e h u n d r e d a n d thirty-five pages a n d embraces t h e Proceedings of fifty-flve G r a n d Lodges. Tlie several papers a r e m a r k e d by masonic fairness a n d manly courtesy. We note t h a t Bro. MATHEWS does n o t a p p r o v e of public installations, ""not because of their unlawfulness, b u t because of t h e needless display, which in his ( m y ) opinion is u n m a s o n i c a n d u n b e c o m i n g as well." T h e Kansas Proceedings for 1891 receive fair notice. I n passing, Bro. MATHEWS pays Bro. DOUGHERTY a c o m p l i m e n t on his address, from w h i c h h e makes a n extract. F r o m t h e Report on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e h e m a k e s an extract which seems to conclude with his o w n views. Touching t h e r i g h t to dimit, h e said: We in Texas hold t h a t the right to dimit is inherent. If application for dimit be made, a n d on " spreading the ballot" one or more black balls appear, the matter lies 'Over for one month, when, if no charges are preferred, the dimit is ordered. The brother goes into the lodge of his own free will, and if he desires to withdraw, thereby losing or forfeiting all his masonic rights a n d privileges, n o one should have the right 'to say him nay.

Such is t h e s e n t i m e n t in Kansas. W e h a v e b y n o m e a n s e x h a u s t e d o u r repository of good things, b u t since we h a v e reached t h e limit fixed we close with t h e best of wishes for his health, peace a n d prosperity. M.-.W.-. JOHN WATSON, G r a n d Master, Olarksville. R.'. W.". W . F . SWAIX, G r a n d Secretary, Houston.

UTAH —1892. T h e G r a n d Lodge of U t a h attained its majority a t this c o m m u n i c a tion. F r o m t h e start it h a s m e t a n d overcome obstacles which would h a v e appalled hearts less earnest a n d less courageous t h a n those w h o h a v e led t h e van in its struggles with a n d against a foe t h a n which n o n e .save an infuriated Saracene or a hostile A p a c h e can well be compared. But, t h e " G r e a t I A m " be praised, it h a s won in t h e contest, t h o u g h against most fearful odds, a n d in spite of a most u n s c r u p u l o u s opposition. Today, t h e G r a n d Lodge a n d its constituents stand o u t h v i n g e x a m p l e s of w h a t heroic courage can accomplish when-right a n d rightly • confiding in t h e Powers on h i g h . May t h e i r progress n o t be stopped. May n o untoward circumstances arrest n o r t u r n t h e m aside from t h e i r h i g h d e s t i n y ; b u t a t t h e e n d of every future year m a y they b e able to r e p o r t a d v a n c e m e n t a n d gains i n t h e broad field of labor in which t h e y are now skillfully and securely i n t r e n c h e d , with t h e assurance t h a t t h e y will receive t h e applause and, if n e e d s be, t h e s t u r d y aid of t h e masonic •world, in future as in times past. T h e a n n u a l a d d r e s s of G r a n d Master W I L L I A M GRANT V A N HOKNE

well sustains t h e r e p u t a t i o n of such papers as have emanated from t h e •Grand East of t h a t jurisdiction in days gone b)'.

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W h i l e t h e ranks of G r a n d Officers h a d not been diminished b y d e a t h , four esteemed b r e t h r e n had laid down t h e i r working tools a n d e n t e r e d on t h e new life w i t h t h e h o p e of t h e reward promised to those w h o r e m a i n t r u e to t h e moral tests w h i c h rnasonry inculcates. So well understood a n d exactly followed were t h e Constitution a n d laws of t h a t jurisdiction, t h a t G r a n d M a s t e r was n o t appealed to for a decision. A t home t h e y were w o r k i n g in h a r m o n y , while t h e i r relations a b r o a d were in t h e h i g h e s t degree satisfactory. H e reported that m e a s u r e s were i n progress which, if carried out,. would secure to the fraternity a Masonic T e m p l e at an early day. U n d e r " Masonic Charity," h e was pleased to s a y : There is one subject which it seems not unappropriate to bring to your notice asa matter of pride and congratulation to ourselves, and as a proof to masons wheresoever dispersed, that though our numbers are small, the spirit of masonry is not dead among us. The obligation of masonic charity, whether it call on heart or purse, is one of the grand tenets of our profession which has e'ver merited and received the approbation even of the profane. When called upon to contribute to the relief of worthy distressed brethren, the lodges of this jurisdiction have responded freely and liberally. It can safely be said that seldom at a time when there was no sudden disaster, no pestilence that stalked by night, and when in a twelve month Death knocked at the door of our lodges but four times, has the charitable record of some of our lodges been surpassed. One body, of one hundred and ten members, paid out for lodge charity seven hundred and eighty-three dollars. Another little band of fifteen contributed for like benevolent cause one hundred and ten dollars â&#x20AC;&#x201D;in each case something over seven dollars per capita. To you who know so well the helpful spirit of the brethren in Utah, it is needless to say that had occasion required other lodges among us would have in well doing gone beyond those spoken of. T h e i r standard work was i n t e r e s t i n g t h e b r e t h r e n and soon would prevail if G r a n d Lodge should a p p r o p r i a t e $300.00 for t h e expenses of t h e G r a n d Lecturer for t h e e n s u i n g y e a r . H i s suggestion was adopted.. H e s p o k e enthusiastically of t h e brilliant future before t h e fraternity, a n d e x h o r t e d them to c o n t i n u e t h e i r efforts to utterly release t h e theocratic h a n d s which h a d long arrested civil g r o w t h from their grasp. All t h a t we have heretofore .said respecting t h e admirable r e p o r t s of Bro. CHRISTOPHER D I E I I L , m i g h t now be r e p e a t e d with emphasis, b u t we only stop to note t h a t t h e library of G r a n d Lodge was divided in accordance w i t h the p r o g r a m m e adopted b y t h a t Body in 1891. T h e p u b l i c partâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;8,000 v o l u m e s â&#x20AC;&#x201D; was t u r n e d over to t h e Pioneer L i b r a r y Association, under whose m a n a g e m e n t a n d control it will r e m a i n , Bro. DiEHi. being t h e secretary a n d librarian. T h e masonic part remains t h e p r o p e r t y of t h e G r a n d Lodge. A resolution was a d o p t e d r e q u i r i n g t h e ofHcers of lodges to enforce t h i s s t a n d i n g resolution: Resolved, That all non-afflliated masons in this Grand Jurisdiction shall have the privilege of visiting lodges for the period of six months, but such non-attiliates shall petition some lodge within thirty days thereafter for membership, or contribute tosome chartered lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction its regular dues, and in case of noncompliance, shall be debarred from all masonic rights and privileges, as follows :

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1st. They shall not be allowed to visit any lodge. 2d. They shall not be allowed to appear in any masonic procession. .Sd. They shall not be entitled to masonic charity. 4th. They shall not be entitled to ma.sonic burial.^ They shall be deemed drones in the hive of masonry, and unworthy our protection as masons. And he it. Jurther resolved, That this resolution shall be printed on the back of each dimit granted in this jurisdiction.

A happily-framed obituary, embracing memorials of two of the deceased brethren alluded to by the Grand Master, was adopted. The Committee on Correspondence presented a report touching the illegitimate Grand Lodge set up at VVorthington, Ohio, detailing its origin, and accompanied by the following resolution, which wasadopted: Resolved, That the lodges under the obedience of the Grand Lodge of Utah, and. each one of their members, be and are hereby forbidden to hold masonic intercourse with any lodge or any member acknowledging allegiance to the so-called Grand Lodgeat Worthington, in the State of Ohio.

Bro. DiBiiL inserts in the Proceedings a picture of the badge which, is to be forwarded to each of their Representatives near other Grand Lodges. The design is appropriate, and we have nri doubt the recipients of a reality will heartily rejoice over its possession. Bro. DiEiri; presented, for the seventeenth time, the Report on Cor-respondence. It includes reviews of the Proceedings of fifty-five Grand Lodges. In his review of Iowa, speaking of some of Bro. PARVIN'S remarks, he says: Under Alabama, he tells Bro. STEVENSON, of Idaho, a thing or two abbut King SOLOMON, and why the novitiate is taught t h a f t h e old gent was the first Grand Master; but he does not care to disturb the dreams of the Grand Orator of Arkansas, who is not able to trail the history of masonry beyond the building of the Temple at Jerusalem. That is right, Bro. PARVIN; if an innocent thought or a belief makes a brother happy, do not rob him of it. We would not for all the mineral wealth in the Ontariomine. There are so many cloudy days in one's life that we never should even attempt to keep an hour's sunshine from one of our kind. We fully agree with Bro. PAKVIN that the " a n c i e n t charges" are not " l a n d m a r k s , " and that "personal j u r i s d i c t i o n " is known only in this country and not on the other side of the big ditch. Pie believes that an affirmation is as good as an oath. We are of the same opinion.

From what we have heretofore said on the above-mentioned subjects, Bro. DiEHL may rightly infer that we too are in accord with him and Bro.

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Kan.sas' Proceedings (1891) receive fraternal notice. It was our good fortune, during the year 1892, to spend a few days, at Salt Lake City, and meet Bro. DIEHL. His brotherly kindness to ourself and our better half will not be forgotten, whatever else may become dim or confused in the future. He actively interested himself, as only a genuine brother can, to make our halt one of unalloyed enjoyment. To him we most cordially return our grateful thanks, with the hope that we may be spared to reciprocate at our own home a visit from, him and his familv.

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F r o m m a n y of t h e articles which make up this report, thoughtful extracts m i g h t be segregated, b u t we a r e almost of age in t h e reportorial field, and m e a n this year to relax a little our usual i n d u s t r y in m a k i n g u p this r e p o r t . So, d e a r b r o t h e r , good-bye for a t i m e , say for a year, unless you c o m e oast, in which you will find us y o u r liost. M.-.W.-. WATSOX N . SHILLING, G r a n d Master, Ogden. R.'. W.'. CHRISTOIMIER D I E H L , G r a n d Secretary, Salt Lake.

VEKMON T — 1 8 9 3 . T h e jiortrait of Bro. M A R S H O . PERKINS, Past Grand Master, graces the Proceedings. P r e c e d i n g t h e a n n u a l , t h r e e special communications of G r a n d Lodge were h e l d ; t h e first, J u n e 23, 1891, to a t t e n d t h e funeral of Bro. H E N R Y H . SMITH, P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r ; t h e second, J a n u a r y 14, 1892, to dedicate t h e hall of a lodge, a n d t h e t h i r d , F e b r u a r y IS, 1892, to dedicate t h e hall of a n o t h e r lodge. T h e N i n e t y - n i n t h a n n u a l communication was held J u n e 15-16,1892. T h e a d d r e s s of G r a n d Master DELOS M . BACON fills t w e n t y - n i n e Ijages, e m b r a c i n g discussions on a variety of subjects, chiefij' of local -importance. After a fraternal welcome a n d greeting, he gave very complete sketches of t h e lives of Past G r a n d Master H E N R Y HARRISON S.MITH a n d Past G r a n d Secretary FRELON JESSE BABCOCK. T h e first n a m e d was a native of Vermont, a n d t h e r e s p e n t his days. Bro. BABCOCK was a native of V e r m o n t , was m a d e a mason in t h a t State, b u t after t h e conclusion of t h e war r e m o v e d to Oregon, w h e r e a m o n g other offices by liim filled was t h a t of Grand Secretary of t h e G r a n d Lodge of t h a t State. G r a n d Master reported ten decisions, which were a p p r o v e d by t h e -Committee on J u r i s p r u d e n c e , b u t in order to give a q u i e t u s to questions a n s w e r e d by two of t h e m , t h e y reported, and G r a n d Lodge adopted t h e following r e s o l u t i o n : Resolved, That no work shall be done upon actual candidates at a district meeting, -except in the lodge located at the place where the meeting is held,and ouly upou candidates of that lodge, or of other lodges that have regularly requested such lodge to do taeir work. If one of the three principal officers of the local lodge is present, he may • call members of other lodges to the stations, but the record should be made in the local lodge, and report of the same should be made to and recorded by the lodge making the request. The fees should be paid to the lodge furnishing the work, and by it be reported to the Grand Lodge. Only two dispensations were granted, and four refused. C o n c e r n i n g the District D e p u t y Grand Masters, h e advised as follows: The District Deputy Grand Masters, as recognized by the Constitution of the •Grand Lodge,are the representatives of the Grand Master; stand second only to him in dignity and authority, and yet by a strange inconsistency in practice, they are •divested of intended masonic and constitutional rights. They can, and should, be .efBcient aids to the M.'.W.-. Grand Master, and 1 wish to state freely and frankly my

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-opinion that the time has come in the growth and development of our Institution when this power and authority should be distinctly recognized. This can be aided by following t h e wise custom of other Grand Lodges, and constituting t h e m p e r m a n e n t members of the Grand Lodge, with the possession of their honorary title of Eight 'Worshipful. It will be borne in mind that while other ofJicers, whose duties are very light, are • constituted p e r m a n e n t members of the Grand Lodge, the District Deputy Grand Masters, whose high office should entitle them to such reward, and whose duties are dis-charged at a great expenditure of time and labor, are denied the privilege. As a fitting recognition of their office as representatives of t h e M.'.W.'. Grand Master, they should be invested with appropriate jewels a n d aprons. I commend the entire subject to the favorable consideration of the Grand Lodge.

Upon that proposition the Committee on Jurisprudence reported as follows: The dignity of the position cannot be increased by further enactment. They are members of the Grand Lodge while in office, and we doubt t h e propriety of increasing the n u m b e r of permanent members beyond what is already provided for in the Constitution. In no event could they be made permanent members without an -amendment to the Constitution. The importance of the position certainly entitles them to high rank, and in order t h a t there be no misunderstanding in regard to their position or title, we recommend the adoption of the following standing resolution : Resolved, That as the District Deputy Grand Masters are the authorized representatives of the Grand Master in their respective districts, their title shall hereafter be Right Worshipful, and at the communications of the Grand Lodge their stations shall be on the left of the Deputy Grand Master in the East. In processions of the Oraft they •shall follow the Grand Wardens. ^ We are in favor of the procuring of aprons and jewels for the District Deputy Grand Masters, but as this requires a draft upon our treasury, we recommend that this •subject be referred to the Committee on Finance.

and their report was adopted. The Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the expense of jewels and aprons, reported ajiproval, and recommended that $100.00 be donated to that purpose; their report was . ado]3tcd by Grand Lodge. In accordance with precedents, he decided tliat before a Worshipful Master elect could be installed, the so-called de»ree of Past Master must be conferred by a convocation of Past Masters, thus perpetuating the illogical practice of making one a Past Master before having passed the Chair. Though firmly standing by the integrity and independence of the •Grand Lodge, he was not unfavorable to a Masonic Congress, since it was intended for the general good of the whole fraternity. The joint occupancy of halls there had caused some complaint, and he quoted the position assumed by former legislation against the practice. •On that subject the Committee on Jurisprudence reported, and Grand Lodge adopted the following: Touching the matter of the occupancy of masonic halls for other t h a n masonic purposes, your committee are of opinion that the report of the committee of 18SS, • quoted by. the Grand Master, and which was adopted by t h e Grand Lodge, clearly defines its position ayainst the occupancy " b y other organizations," or their use "for -other than masonic purposes." This is the law of the Grand Lodge, and if violated subjects the lodge or brothers *'-to discipline and p u u i s h m e n t

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D u r i n g t h e .session Bro. H E N R Y R . T.\YLOR, G r a n d Ma-ster of Masons in M a i n e , was a n n o u n c e d , i n t r o d u c e d and received with t h e usual h o n o r s . T h e C o m m i t t e e o n Correspondence presented a .special report, w h e r e i n it r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t t h e words of t h e G r a n d Master be adopted, as follows: Thai the Grand Lodge of Ohio be assured of our continued recognition and support, and utter condemnation of any insubordinate or rebellious faction, howeverinsignificant, and from whatever cause, which disturbs the harmony and tranquility of the parent Body. H e also r e c o m m e n d e d a n exchange of representatives with t h e U n i t e d G r a n d Lodge of Victoria, and t h e following resolution: Resolved, That this Grand Lodge extended fraternal recognition to the Grand Lodge of Tasmania, and with our welcome and greeting request an exchange or representatives. T h e r e p o r t was a d o p t e d . T h e Proceedings of t h e District Dejjuty G r a n d Masters' m e e t i n g follow tho.se of t h e G r a n d Lodge. Several a n i m a t e d speeches were m a d e , a n d o n t h e whole t h e meeting seems to h a v e been pleasant a n d profitable. Bro. M.\ESii O. PERKINS, Past G r a n d Master, presented t h e Report on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e , e m b r a c i n g reviews and notices of a large n u m b e r of G r a n d Lodges. I t is a vigorous production, which r e d o u n d s to h i s credit a s a m a n and b r i g h t freemason. I n t h e notice of t h e Proceedings of o u r G r a n d Lodge (1891) h e quotes five of t h e n i n e decisions reported b y t h e G r a n d Master, to-wit: Nos. 2, 3,4, 8 a n d 9. T h e second and n i n t h meet his a p p r o v a l ; t h e f o u r t h does n o t accord with t h e V e r m o n t r u l e ; while h e criticises t h e t h i r d a n d eightli. W e reply by r e m a r k i n g t h a t all t h e decisions were e n d o r s e d by t h e C o m m i t t e e on J u r i s p r u d e n c e , and on t h e i r r e p o r t , were a p p r o v e d by t h e G r a n d Lodge. F u r t h e r , t h e Constitution ( Article V , Section 10) prescribes t h e persons of whoin a lodge of E n t e r e d Apprentices, one of Fellow Crafts, and one of Master Masons shall consist. I n reference t o t h e n i n t h , o u r good b r o t h e r will find our personal view b y reference to our r e p o r t u n d e r Tennessee, supra. Bro.

P E R K I N S p r o n o u n c e s t h e discourse of Bro. J A M E S G . DOUGHERTY

"eloquent." F r o m h i s conclusion w e copy t h e following, respecting t h e recognition of t h e G r a n Dieta of Mexico, and t h i n k all o t h e r s would do well to defer recognition of t h e G r a n Dieta, n o t w i t h s t a n d i n g t h e e x a m p l e of Texas, for a year a t least, as h e r e c o m m e n d e d to t h e G r a n d Lodge of V e r m o n t . H e says: The most important action reported among American Grand Lodges is that of the Grand Lodge of Te.xas, in recognizing and welcoming the Gran Symbolic Dieta of Mexico. The status of mason ry among our Southern neighbors has long been a subject of uncertainty and doubt, and to Texas have all eyes been turned for a solution of the problem. This seems at last to have been accomplished, satisfactorily at least to our Texas brethren, who strongly recommend that their own action befollo%ved by similar action on the part of sister jurisdictions. It is indeed cause for congratulation if free-

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masonry in Mexico, freed from the trammels and entanglements of politics and the control of unscrupulous demagogues, has entered upon an era of purity and true beneficence. While we are inclined to fully accept the avouchment of Texas, we believe that action by Vermont, may be deferred for a time without injury or injustice to our Mexican brethren, or discourtesy to those of the Lone Star State. Meanwhile the attention of all is specially directed to this question, evidently thoroughly investigated, and certainly ably discussed by the Grand Master of Texas, and to be found in the review of that jurisdiction. W i t h fraternal feeling, we bid our c o n t e m p o r a r y good n i g h t till we m e e t again. M.'.W.'. DELOS M , BACON, Grand Master, St. J o h n s b u r y Center. R.'.W.-. W A R R E N G . KEVXOLD.S, G r a n d Secretary, Burlington.

VIKGINIA-1891. T h e One h u n d r e d and fourteenth a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n of tliis v e n e r a b l e G r a n d Lodge was held in t h e Masonic Temjjle, in t h e City of R i c h m o n d , c o m m e n c i n g on t h e 15th day of December, A. D. 1891, A. L. 5891. M.'.W.'. J . HOWARD W A Y T , G r a n d Master, presiding. R.'.W.'. W I L L I A M B . ISAACS, G r a n d Secretary. T h e G r a n d Master delivered a brief b u t creditable address, in which h e took occasion to congratulate t h e Craft upon t h e h a r m o n i o u s condition of masonic affairs in t h e old Commonwealtli of V i r g i n i a ; and t h e most pleasing e v e n t of all, they held t h e a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n in their new T e m p l e . No d o u b t all felt p r o u d of their achievements, from M.'.W.". Bro. W E L L F O E D down to h i m who stands at t h e outer door to see t h a t Bone b u t t h e w o r t h y enter t h e sacred portals of t h e Temple. We notice t h a t o u r old friend a n d b r o t h e r a n d n e x t door neighbor. Rev. J O H N D . VINCIL, was p r e s e n t at t h e laj'ing of a corner-stone, and did a little s m o o t h talking to t h e Craft of Virginia, a little job h e can do most any t i m e w h e n he tries. T h e G r a n d Master liad a gbod word for t h e i r Masonic H o m e . H e urged upon t h e b r e t h r e n t h e i m p o r t a n c e of t h i s institution, a n d t h e necessity of n o t only giving lodge b u t individual aid, which should be cheerfully given. I n referring to t h e By-Laws of particular lodges, he says of a growing evil: And, in this connection, I desire to say that the By-Laws of a lodge are frequently too broad in their scope, and usurp the functions of the Grand Lodge by undertaking to define masonic ofTenses. The By-Laws are the regulations adopted by a lodge for its government. These regulations are made under the general laws of masonry for the exclusive government of the lodge. The By-Laws should not define masonic offenses, enact penal regulations, or fix the mode or extent of punishment for any offense against masonic law. My attention has been frequently called to the fact that lodges are in the habit of trying to legislate on subjects entirely contrary to law and our masonic regulations. I therefore recommend that the Grand Lodge require its proper committee to consider the question and to report whether or not it is expedient now, in their judgment, to propose a standard Code of By-Laws for the government of subordinate lodges.

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T h e several decisions r e p o r t e d seem to be in h a r m o n y with thec o m m o n law of masonry, with one e.vception, which is certainly new tons, a n d t h a t is, a lodge w o r k i n g u n d e r a dispensation c a n n o t confer t h e two r e m a i n i n g degrees â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Fellow Craft and Master Mason â&#x20AC;&#x201D; u p o n o n e who h a s received t h e E n t e r e d A p p r e n t i c e degree in a lodge which became d e f u n c t before he could advance. Our lodges in K a n s a s can do j u s t s u c h work. A m o n g t h e pleasing e v e n t s of t h e year we note t h e following: On the 14th of May an incident of great interest to the members of our fraternity occurred, in the presentation of a gavel by Worshipful Bro. WOODBURY, of Liberty Lodge, Massachusetts, to Alexandria Washington Lodge, No. 22, Alexandria, the historic lodge over which our illustrious brother, the immortal WASHINGTON, presided as Worshipful Master. The gavel thus presented was made of a piece of the e t a tree at Cambridge, Massachusetts, under which WASIUNGTON took command of the Continental armies on July 3,1776. H i s closing words was t h e beautiful and touching benediction of o n e whose h e a r t h a s ever been in t h e work in which h e has been so faithfully engaged. T h e Board of Trustees of t h e T e m p l e Association m a k e an excellent s h o w i n g of t h e condition of affairs. They po.ssess p r o p e r t y valued a t $230,000.00, with a d e b t of only $75,000.00 to be provided for, and we u n d e r s t a n d t h e y have a nice i n c o m e with which t h e y will soon clear away this i n c u m b r a n c e , after w h i c h t h e Craft of Virginia will live at h o m e . T h e several District D e p u t y G r a n d Masters s u b m i t t e d valuable a n d i n t e r e s t i n g reports of t h e condition of t h e lodges in t h e i r respective bailiwicks. T h e legislation was devoted mainly to m a t t e r s of local concern, y e t n o t w i t h o u t i n t e r e s t to those who have an interest reaching o u t b e y o n d t h e h o m e circle. We regret t h a t we do not h a v e a R e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e from t h e able pen of M.'.AV.'. Bro. DRINKAHD. M.'.W.". "WILLIAM H E X R Y PLEASAXTS, Grand Master, Hollins. R.'.W.". W I L L I A M B . ISAACS, G r a n d Secretary, R i c h m o n d .

WASHINGTON - 1 8 9 3 . A special c o m m u n i c a t i o n of G r a n d Lodge was held S e p t e m b e r 14, 1891, to a t t e n d t h e funeral of ANDREW MCCALLEY, P a s t G r a n d H i g h Priest. At t h e grave G r a n d Master A.MOS delivered an excellent eulogy on t h e deceased, which a p p e a r s in t h e Proceedings. T h e Thirty-fifth a n n u a l communication was held J u n e 14, 1892. T h e address of G r a n d M a s t e r THOMAS AMOS fills t w e n t y - e i g h t pages of t h e Proceedings, contains clear statements of t h e subjects b r o u g h t forth for consideration by t h e G r a n d Body, and is a fraternal, vigorous d o c u m e n t . I t s p e r u s a l will convince t h e cursory r e a d e r t h a t his official year h a d b e e n a busy one, a n d further reading will show t h a t h i s various acts w e r e in h a r m o n y with t h e laws of t h a t jurisdiction..

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After t h e o p e n i n g ceremonies, Bro. Louis ZIEGLER, P a s t G r a n d Master, delivered a fine welcoming address, to which t h e . D e p u t y G r a n d . Master replied in e l o q u e n t words. In very e l o q u e n t language Grand Master referred to t h e great growth and prosperity of t h e y o u n g city in w h i c h t h e y were assembledâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Spokane F a l l s - a n d t h e n a n n o u n c e d t h e death of t h e i r beloved b r o t h e r , ANDREW MCOALLEV, as well as t h a t of o t h e r p r o m i n e n t craftsmen of o t h e r jurisdictions. I n a case which came before h i m . Grand Master decided t h a t a m a n m a d e a mason in a lodge u n d e r t h e S u p r e m e Council of F r a n c e , A. A.S. R.,was entitled to recognition and masonic i n t e r c o u r s e ; b u t not if t h e y claim to be u n d e r t h e G r a n d Orient of France, t h e latter body being, d e e m e d illegitimate. T wo lodges were p e r m i t t e d to hold public installations in places other t h a n t h e i r lodge r o o m s ; and a request by a n o t h e r for permission to have a s u p p e r and ball on St. J o h n ' s Day, December 27, 1891, " u n d e r tlie auspices of G r a n d Lodge," was refused. Eleven lodges were allowed to change t h e i r places of meeting. Seven lodges were constituted and dispensations to form n e w lodges were granted. T h e memorial stones of four public edifices were laid with masonic ceremonies. Nine special dispensations were granted a n d eight refused. H a v i n g learned t h a t one, OLIVER F . BRIGGS, a n d seven others \iere engaged in organizing Cerneau lodges, Grand Master AMOS sent a com-munication to each of t h e i r constituent lodges, notifying t h e m of t h e fact, and w a r n i n g t h e m to s h u n t h a t illegitimate order. H e reported t h a t h e t h o u g h t t h e letter had a good effect, since n o t h i n g h a d been heard of t h e t h i n g . Ten decisions were r e p o r t e d ; all b u t one were a p p r o v e d b y theCommittee on J u r i s p r u d e n c e in t h e i r report, which was adopted b y G r a n d Lodge. In relation to t h e so-called Past Master's degree. G r a n d Master waspleased to s a y : I desire again to call ttie at t eal i o a oÂŁ the Grand Lodge to the Past Master degree.I would renew Bro. Past Grand Master PORTER'S recommendation that Section 3, Article III, Part 2, By-Laws of the Grand Lodge, he repealed. I quote his language: " I would suggest that Section 3, of Article III, Part -2, By-Laws of the Grand Lodge, be repealed. I consider that the Past Master's degree has no part or lot in the Blue Lodge, and impedes, rather than promotes, the work therein. If it is necessary that the Master should possess the knowledge conveyed by the conferring of this degreebefore he can properly rule a n d govern his lodge, let t h e installing officer give h i m the necessary instructions, which is in reality his duty. That degree is evidently an innovation in Blue Lodge Masonry, and I have no doubt properly belongs to the'chapter." All of which I most heartily subscribe to. I have k n o w n instances in this State where Masters have served their time out without having received this degree. Again,. we are in a new State; lodges are formed on t h e frontiers, where it is a matter of impossibility to confer this degree without great delay a n d expense. There is no reason why the growth a n d active work of our Order should any longer be harrassed by thisuseless appendage. No reason can be urged for its c o n t i n u a n c e ; therefore, let usabolish it.

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T h e c o m m i t t e e to w h o m t h i s subject was referred, in t h e i r r e p o r t coincided in t h e suggestion of t h e G r a n d Master, a n d r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t t h e section of t h e By-Laws a u t h o r i z i n g t h a t degree h e r e p e a l e d , a n d t h e i r r e p o r t was adopted. I n reference to a Masonic H o m e , Grand Master gave his opinion as follows: I would also recommend that a percentage, to be determined by the Grand Lodge, "be set apart from time to time as a fund for the establishment of a Masonic Home. â&#x20AC;˘ Great good has come in other jurisdictions from these Homes, and we should now, while we are laying the enduring foundations of the Order in this splendid young ; State, so rapidly advancing, raalie a beginning in this grand worlcof charity; and then those whom age and infirmity have overtaken, and our widows and orphans, will feel : and know that there is a convenient place erected for their protection and comfort. Perhaps no more than a start could be made at this time; but, with the ample opportunities for investment offered all around us, it would soon grow to such proportions that the work of establishment could be begun. . H e r e f e r r e d to t h e projected Masonic Congress, b u t left t h e matter to b e considered a n d disposed of by t h e G r a n d Lodge. G r a n d Secretary R E E D submitted, as usual, an instructive, able reporr. Referring to t h e p r e s e n t rapid growth of t h e Order in t h a t State, h e wisely a d v e r t s to t h e u n t o w a r d consequences of too great haste, as follows : Often such lodges are really no longer self-sustaining after the first spasmodic effort at maintaining an existence quiets down to the practical realities of the situation. Such lodges not only become discouraged in their own inability to healthful prosperity, but their condition infringes upon the financial policy of the Grand Lodge in lessening its sources of revenue and ability to meet current expenses, and to pay mileage and per diem, at the present rates, to representatives, many of whose lodges would pay much less than their representatives would draw from the Grand Lodge treasury. While we love and .appreciate masonic zeal, the prosperity and upbuilding of the masonic Order in all legitimate ways possible to insure success, we do not think it policy to establish any lodge unless there is abundant evidence that it will at once become self-supporting, and be able, when the calls of humanity demand it, to respond in deeds of charity and true benevolence. H i s words of w a r n i n g are timely and should arrest t h e a t t e n t i o n as well as influence t h e action of t h e b r e t h r e n in t h a t jurisdiction w h o are a n x i o u s to see t h a t every step t a k e n to advance m a s o n r y t h e r e i n shall be o n solid, e n d u r i n g g r o u n d . Past experience, t h e r e as h e r e , in respect to ill-timed haste i n t h e organization of lodges, o u g h t to a d m o n i s h craftsm e n t h a t h a s t e in m a s o n r y leads often to deplorable results, a n d should b e encouraged only w h e n circumstances of deep concern d e m a n d dispatch. Some of t h e lodge r e t u r n s were found tangled or defective, r e q u i r i n g great l a b o r to s t r a i g h t e n t h e m o u t or repair defects. Brp. R E E D has o u r s y m p a t h y , for we are a n n u a l l y enjoying some such experience, with t h e h o p e n o t afllictingly b r i g h t t h a t it will cease in o u r day. T h e r e p o r t concludes with t h e retrospect following: Time flies apace ! On the 8th day of December next, thirty-four years will have passed since the Grand Lodge of Washington was organized, and since your Grand Secretary first assumed duty in this relation. What changes Time has wrought during

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that period ! Only one of the elected and installed officers of that first assembly of Grand Lodge is now among the living. The Grand Lodge was called into being by the joint agency of four chartered lodges, aggregating about one hundred members, which surrendered to and became its constituents, namely: Olympia Lodge, No. 5; Steilacoom Lodge, No. 8; Grand Mound Lodge, No. 21, and Washington Lodge, No. 22, all of the Oregon Grand Jurisdiction, which lodges In consecutive order were respectively numbered 1, 2,3 and 4 under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Washington. For many years, owing to the sparsely settled condition of the vast area of the territory of which Washington was originally composed, its comparative inaccessii)i!ity through established lines of travel or transportation, and remoteness from centers of population, masonic progress in the acquisition of members and multiplication Of lodges was slow. It did well to keep pace with the progress of the country. This it has continued to do. We scarce need point to its gratifying measure of progress now. Twenty-one prosperous lodges and more than one thousand members have been added during the past two years. There are now eighty-two active working lodges, having a combined membership of 4091 Master Masons, and this is only the beginning of what the near future will bring forth. Bro. E D W I N H . V A N PATTEN, G r a n d Orator, delivered a v a l u a b l e jiractical address. W e excerpt t h e final p a r a g r a p h s : Masonry has a double mission. It makes us better individuals, and alleviates the sorrows of others. It teaches that universal love which ennobles both recipient and donor. It whispers the word of friendly admonition in the ear of the erring, and in silence and secrecy drops its charities in the hand of poverty, with a touch so delicate that it relieves without humiliation. It binds its votaries in an ever increasing bond of sacred union. Strand after strand is added, until the cable is impossible to be broken. It takes a kind word here, a gentle action there, a thread from the garments of beloved dead, a thread of sentiment, a strand from the good offices of numerous brethren, a cord from old associations, another from the purity of your own intentions, yet another from the hope of immortality, and it twists them into a cable that might hold fast a world. That cable, made of the very fibers of our hearts, and intertwined with our most sacred affections, is attached to the derricks of the spiritual temple, that building not made with hands, where the Supreme Architect of the Universe Is the builder and we but as the stones in its walls. Where there comes neither day nor night, and where cark nor care can ever enter it. Brethren-, with such sacred ties duly lived up to, we cannot materially err. Neither need we fret over the extinction of masonic principles in the earth, but buoyed up by the hope that looks beyond, and the consciousness of a life well spent, we may accept the sprig of acacia as an emblem of immortality, and look forward to the convening of the Grand Lodge above with confidence and satisfaction, realizing that whatever our merits may be, there will they be fully appreciated, and the end of our hopes and desires be finally reached. C h a r t e r s were g r a n t e d to t e n new lodges. On t h e first day of t h e G r a n d Communication, t h e d e a t h of Bro. HORATIO T . FAIRLAMB was announced. On t h e t h i r d day G r a n d Lodge attended t h e funeral of t h e deceased at his late residence, a n d t h e n with a n escort proceeded t o t h e cemetery a n d t h e r e with t h e solemn ceremonifs committed t h e r e m a i n s of t h e brother to their last e a r t h l y r e s t i n g place. T h e Report on Correspondence was, of course, p r e s e n t e d by Bro. THOMAS MILBURNE E E E D , and covers one h u n d r e d a n d t w e n t y pages. T h e traits w h i c h m a r k h i s former reports a r e s t a m p e d on t h i s so p l a i n l y as to m a k e one feel quite at h o m e in their perusal. L i k e s o m e of t h e " Guild," h e indulges in a preface. Therefrom we q u o t e t h e following,

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because it v e r y nearly squares with certain views which we h a v e p u b lished i n d a y s p a s t : Truth is said to be a " divine attribute and the foundation of every virtue." It is a principle of changeless purity, exact in adaptation to all that is good. It is the solar center of man's moral universe, around which all cardinal and moral virtues cluster in harmonious array. But what shall we say of truth in its application to the " landmarks " of freemasonry? Or, what is true of them, and in what do they consist? We believe that all the essentially fundamental principles of masonry are crystallized in and made a part of the Inflexible essence of truth, around which and of which are fixed certain standard laws vital to the conservative existenceof freemasonry, and which admit of no change. These laws or principles we recognize as " landmarks." They are not of a nature to be legislated upon, altered or changed without making an attack or " innovation upon the body of masonry." These "landmarks" separately considered are not readily defined, as no structural presentation of them, as a whole, has met with universal, if indeed very general, acceptance aniong masonic writers or students. Their intelligent comprehension is perhaps best reached through disquisitions, oral and written, upon the framework and higher purposes of freemasonry, viewed in the light of an occult, moral and philosophical science, ijut in the practical application of the principles of masonry to its personalty or membership, systems of laws and regulations are instituted for the government of the fraternity. They must accord and be in full unison with the design of the Institution, not only as affording succor and support to its stately structure, but to establish and maintain the best possible guaranties of equality in national rights, freedom of thought and toleration in fraternal government. These laws and regulations must be builded upon the principles of enlightened reason, and suited to every age and condition in the world of progressive thought. Such laws are in a measure necessarily mutable, as the mind of man is mutable, and are made to serve the purposes and meet the exigencies and conditions existing. And while we may concede that " masonry is a law unto itself," there is no sounder or more solid principle underlying the vital structure of the Institution than that its system of governmental procedure must be consistent with civil rights, free from intolerance and the semblance of all autocratic power not in harmony with the charitable spirit and benevolent design of the Institution. The foregoing brief allusions to the landmarks of the Order, suggest also a few words relative to the " prerogative " question. We are not a total disbeliever in the affirmative side of this question. We believe that a Grand Master is, necessarily, in his relations to the Craft, and in the realm of his official functions as the chief officer over an established jurisdiction, endowed by unwritten as well as written laws of masonry, with certain " prerogative " powers. Experience has demonstrated, that for the better government of the fraternity, and to meet exigencies that may arise from unforeseen causes or circumstances, to govern which no formulated laws or regulations have been provided, the Grand Master has the power and it is plainly his duty to institute and employ such adequate measures as shall in his wisdom effectually, if possible, meet such emergencies; not in subversion of, but in harmony with, both the letter and spirit of law and constitutional authority. A Grand Master exceeds to all the necgs-sary executive functions of the Grand Lodge when that Body is not in session. This is a constitutional warranty, and clothes him with power and authority to do such things as are (to quote the language of our Grand Lodge Constitution) " inherent in and pertain to his office, in accordance with ancient usage, and not in conflict with this Constitution." But, to state our position briefly, we cannot assent to the proposition that the powers and prerogatives of the Grand Master rise above and subordinate or dominate the established Constitutions of the Order. The very essence, and every essential principle of freemasonry, stands directly in opposition to all forms of intolerance and autocracy, as we have before in substance stated. The powers that govern an institution harmoniously and successfully must not antagonize, but be consistent with the principles and doctrines it assumes to teach and promulgate.

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Our Grand Lodge Proceedings receive a five-page notice. Of G r a n d Master CALLAHAM'S address, h e says " i t is an a b l e a n d well-digested oflBcial d o c u m e n t . " After quoting t h e G r a n d Master's decisions a n d noting t h a t certain ones were n o t approved by t h e G r a n d Lodge, h e r e marks t h a t No. 8 is n o t in h a r m o n y with t h e law. in W a s h i n g t o n , e t c . We t h i n k t h e r e is a mistake in Bro. REED'S n u m b e r i n g , or s o m e h o w else, since his further r e m a r k s in nowise touch t h e gist of No. 8. H e says of t h e E e p o r t on Correspondence: " T h e r e p o r t is w r i t t e n in Bro. BROWN'S t r e n c h a n t a n d vigorous style, d e m o n s t r a t i n g q u i t e clearly t h a t w h e n h e says a t h i n g h e m e a n s it." H e criticises t h e r e m a r k s m a d e by us in defense of decisions Nos. 3^ and 8, reported b y G r a n d Master POSTLETHWAITE and a d o p t e d b y o u r G r a n d Lodge. Such is t h e law as it now stands i n K a n s a s , a n d s u c h it will b e until repealed or a n n u l l e d , n o t w i t h s t a n d i n g private opinion. W e have n o t h i n g to w i t h d r a w from those remarks. Bro. K E E D says o n e sentence t h e r e i n " is s o m e w h a t lacking in expression of fraternal courtesy." May be so to his sensitiveness, b u t we certainly did n o t m e a n to be discourteous to h i m , of whom we h a v e expressed s e n t i m e n t s of genuine esteem for years, and sincerely regret t h a t he took t h a t view of t h e rhatter. Our personal view of mixed funerals h e will find u n d e r a n o t h e r caption; a n d it is a m e r e personal opinion, which cuts n o figure in t h e legislation of o u r G r a n d Lodge. W e notice, in reading t h r o u g h t h e report, t h a t several of t h e articles have t h e signature " Z . " Well, it is consolatory t o h a v e masonic h e l p when one labors u n d e r bad health, and " Z " is an able, c h a r i t a b l e brother, whose masonry cannot be gainsaid. W i t h r e n e w e d s e n t i m e n t s of esteem, we wish our b r o t h e r m a y r e cover from his ill-health, and sincerely e x t e n d h i m o u r s y m p a t h y , for we, too, h a v e labored u n d e r adverse h e a l t h since J u l y last, a n d k n o w what a r e m e d y s y m p a t h y is w h e n welling forth from a m a s o n ' s h e a r t . M.'.W.'. A L F R E D A. PLUMMER, G r a n d Master, P o r t T o w n s e n d . R.'. W.". THOMAS M . R E E D , G r a n d Secretary, Olympia.

WEST VIRGINIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1891. T h e Proceedings of t h e Grand Lodge of West Virginia for t h i s y e a r are illustrated with portraits of G r a n d Master TAVENNEH a n d t h o s e of Past G r a n d Masters FAULKNER and BENNETT. Biographical s k e t c h e s from t h e facile p e n of Bro. GEORGE W . ATKINSON, Past G r a n d M a s t e r , G r a n d Secretary, a d d to t h e value of these p o r t r a i t s . T h r e e special communications of G r a n d Lodge were held before t h e annual. T h e t h i r d assembled to pay t h e last sad rites to t h e r e m a i n s of B r o . CHARLES H . COLLIER, Past Grand Master. On t h e day following a Lodge

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of Sorrow c o n v e n e d , a n d eulogies on t h e lives of P a s t G r a n d Masters C O L L I E R a n d G E O R G E B A I R D w e r e d e l i v e r e d b y B r o s . ATKIXSON", H A L L

a n d CRAGo.and renaarks b y ' B r o . EMSIIEIMER, with a resolution, which -was a d o p t e d . T h e eulogies were strictly in k e e p i n g with t h e high characters, b o t h social a n d masonic, of t h e deceased, a n d will prolong t h e i r m e m o r y a m o n g t h e fraternity wherever dispersed. T h e a n n u a l G r a n d Communication was held N o v e m b e r 1 0 - 1 1 , 1891, in M a r t i n s b u r g . G r a n d Master J O H N H . HAMILTON delivered a n interesting address, covering a b o u t n i n e t e e n pages. After a d v e r t i n g to t h e occasion h e gave s o m e capital advice as to t h e m o d e of procedure, a n d t h e motives which s h o u l d characterize t h e work to b e done. H e spoke of t h e i r relations w i t h o t h e r G r a n d Lodges of t h e Craft t h u s : The friendly relationship which has heretofore existed between this Grand Lodge and its sisters throughout the masonic world remains, I am happy to say, unbroken, and during the year I have had many evidences of the kindly feeling entertained for us by the various Grand Lodges, with which it has been necessary to correspond in the discharge of the ordinary duties of Grand Master. E e s p e c t i n g t h e progress a n d condition of t h e fraternity i n t h a t S t a t e , h e was pleased to s a y : So far as I have been able to learn from the reports received from District Deputy Grand Masters and from other sources, the progress of the Orderwithin this jurisdiction during the year has been such as to cause feelings of gratification to all its Crafismen.' The subordinate lodges, with but one or two exceptions, have been prosperous, and the best of feeling and fellowship have prevailed; and although the Order may not, and indeed has not increased its membership to the same extent that several of the more modern institutions claim to have done, yet it must be remembered that masonry takes no pride in the mere numerical strength of its membership, and it is with a feeling of satisfaction, rather than of mortification, that we admit that our doors have remained closed to many who were unworthy of the great honor which they sought. T h r e e lodges were duly constituted d u r i n g t h e year, a n d a dispensat i o n t o o p e n a new lodge was granted, to which a n d a n o t h e r U . D. charters were granted at this communication. Twelve special dispensations were issued to enable w o r k m e n to a c c o m p l i s h p u r p o s e s n o w c o m m o n in all jurisdictions. O n e lodge, t h r o u g h t h e District D e p u t y G r a n d Master, petitioned i o r a dispensation t o a p p e a r as a lodge i n a public p a r a d e on t h e occas i o n of t h e reunion of t h e A r m y of W e s t Virginia, T h e petition was refused, G r a n d Master giving t h e following reasons for such refusal: Learning from the District Deputy that there was considerable opposition in the subordinate lodge to this proposition, when before it for action, and believing that this parade, though unobjectionable in Itself, was an improper procession for masons to participate in as an organized lodge, the dispensation was refused. G r a n d Master r e p o r t e d t h i r t y decisions, t h e first being in these words: A non-afBliated Master Mason, residing in the jurisdiction of Ohio, petitions a subordinate lodge of that State for initiation and is rejected. Held: That he thereby waived his rights as a non-afiiliated mason, and voluntarily placed himself under the perpetual jurisdiction of Ohio.

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T h e C o m m i t t e e on J u r i s p r n d e n c e , in t h e i r r e p o r t â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a lucid a n d solid o n e â&#x20AC;&#x201D; took t h i s view of t h e case p r e s e n t e d in t h a t d e c i s i o n : A mason may, as t h e p u n i s h m e n t of his own improper conduct, be expelled, b u t he is not thereby relieved from his obligations. He may neglect to exercise his rights as a mason, but he does not thereby destroy them. The committee is therefore of opinion that in the case presented the candidate cannot be held to have waived a n y right which he possessed. T h e circumstances are so anomalous as to suggest that there must have been some mistake about the matter, and that the petition was really a request for affiliation a n d membership, and not for degrees. If it was a petition for membership, of course the jurisdiction of the rejecting lodge is.not perpetual, as is correctly stated in the Grand Master's Decision No. 2. If it was a petition for initiation, then it was a foolish act, b u t it did not divest the applicant of any rights he theretofore possessed, a n d no jurisdiction attaches to the rejecting lodge. This is the only case in which t h e committee asks.leave to dissent from the decisions announced by the Grand Master. Decisions n u m b e r e d 9 a n d 10 were as follows: 9. Upon an application for affiliation, the physical condition of the applicant addresses itself to the members of a lodge as a matter of expediency, rather t h a n to t h e Master as a question of masonic law. 10. I n the ease of a petition for initlalUm the above rule does not hold, as t h e n the physical qualification of the candidate is a question of law; or, perhaps, more correctly speaking, a mixed question of law a n d fact, which it is proper for the Master to determine upon the presentation of the petition, or as soon thereafter as practicable. U p o n t h e m t h e said c o m m i t t e e , in t h e i r report, r e m a r k e d : The decision marked No. 9 in the Grand blaster's report may need a word of comment. " U p o n an application for affiliation t h e physical condition.of t h e applicant addresses itself to the members of.the lodge as a matter of expediency, rather than to the Master as a questiou of masonic law." In the decision marked No. 10 t h e Grand Master says very properly t h a t this rule does not hold in t h e case of a petition for initiation, b u t the language of No. 9 leaves some room for the inference that t h e question of physical qualification can in some way enter into t h e determination of a lodge u p o n a petition for membership. This would be incorrect. No matter how maimed a n d crippled in body or how infirm in health a brother mason may become, h i s physical condition constitutes no b a r to his membership in a lodge. As a sort of corollary to Decision No. 29, the Grand Master says: " A lodge, like any other tribunal keeping a n official record, speaks by such record, and t h a t which does not appear of record, if it be proper to make a record thereof, is held n o t to exist." To this we would add the w o r d s , " b u t this presumption niay be rebutted by proof." We have all known too many instances of carelessness and inaccuracy in the recording of the minutes of a lodge to be willing to a d m i t t h a t such minutes are a n absolute verity, a n d incapable of contradiction. Referring to t h e m a s o n i c rebellion i n Ohio, G r a n d Master H A M I L T O N e a r n e s t l y supported t h e real a n d o n l y G r a n d Masonic Lodge in t h a t State as a m a t t e r of i m p e r a t i v e obligation. I n conclusion h e referred to t h e d e a t h s of P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r s B A I R D a n d COLLIER, a n d ALBERT P I K E , a n d in e l o q u e n t words c o m m e n d e d t h e i r w o r t h to t h e c o n s i d e r a t i o n of t h e Craft. T h e r e p o r t s of t h e G r a n d T r e a s u r e r , Secretary a n d L e c t u r e r w e r e concise a n d clear, s h o w i n g t h a t t h e finances of G r a n d Lodge, a s well as t h e work, had received d u e a t t e n t i o n . F r o m t h e r e p o r t s of t h e District D e p u t y G r a n d Masters i t is q u i t e e v i d e n t t h a t t h e lodges u n d e r t h e i r s u p e r v i s i o n h a d n o t been n e g l e c t e d .

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a n d t h a t t h e majority were in fair w o r k i n g condition, with a b r i g h t outilook for h i g h e r a t t a i n m e n t before t h e m if t h e oflScers will learn t h e private work. A n d apropos, t h e C o m m i t t e e on t h e Doings of G r a n d Officers inc l u d e d t h e s e suggestions: The attention of your committee having been called repeatedly to the irregularity of the ritual or unwritten work in this Grand Jurisdiction, and the Grand Lecturer having presented a plan to more thoroughly disseminate the work, and Bro. JOSEPH HALL, District Deputy Grand Master of the First Masonic District, having presented a plan that seemed to have some important feature, we would recommend that a committee of three Past Masters (of which the Grand Lecturer shall be a member) shall be appointed by the Grand Master, to present some feasible plau whereby the ritual, as authorized by this Grand Lodge, shall be disseminated throughout this Grand Jurisdiction in a more un iform and thorough manner, and to make their report at the next annual communication. I t is certain that in all essential p a r t i c u l a r s t h e work should be u n i form i n each naasonic jurisdiction. I n K a n s a s n o brethren can be installed as officers unless t h e y p r o v e t h e m s e l v e s c o m p e t e n t to confer t h e degrees as required b y t h e regulations of t h e G r a n d Lodge. Bro. JGEOEGE W. ATKINSON p r e s e n t e d a Report on Correspondence, â&#x20AC;˘which includes notices, etc., of t h e Proceedings of fifty-seven G r a n d Lodges. T h e r e a d i n g m a t t e r t h e r e i n presented, a n d t h a t contained in h i s o t h e r p a p e r s contributed to t h e Proceedings, will commend itself to t h e i n q u i r i n g , thoughtful Craftsmen. T h e Proceedings of Kansas (1891 ) receive friendly notice. B u t t h e e x t r e m e of our cable-tow h a s been reached, and we say vale for a n o t h e r year. M.'.W.'. LEWIS N . TAVENNER, G r a n d Master, P a r k e r s b u r g . E . \ W.'. GEORGE W . ATKINSON, G r a n d Secretary, Wheeling.

WISCONSIN^â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1892. G r a n d Master N . M. LITTLEJOHN delivered an address filling t w e n t y five pages. I t will b e a r comparison w i t h t h e best of such papers w h e t h e r p r o d u c e d in t h a t or any o t h e r jurisdiction. . I n t h e first paragraph h e said: " T h e past year has been to m a s o n r y o n e of t h e most peaceful a n d p r o s p e r o u s in t h e history of t h i s jurisdict i o n . " I n t h e n e x t lie reported as follows: This Grand Lodge has never met under more favorable auspices. Not even a ripple of discord has disturbed the placid surface of harmony that exists between our constituent lodges. Our increase in membership has been the largest we have known, being a net gain of over .500 members, which attests the fact that masonry is retaining the confidence of our fellow citizens. The ability and high character of those seeking admission to the Order give promise that masonry will keep advancing until it stands in the front ranks as a power for good. I think there has never been a year since the organization of masonry in our State when so many substantial and commodious masonic edifices have been erected and dedicated to virtue and universal benevolence. This fact evidences not only prosperity on the part of our constituent lodges, but a

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devotion on the part ol the members that give promise of a secure future for our be-' loved Order. From all parts of our jurisdiction come assurances that masonry was never more prosperousâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;ne%'er so strongly entrenched in public opinion. Grand Master a n n o u n c e d t h a t one h u n d r e d a n d seventy-three m e m bers of the Craft h a d passed o n w a r d d u r i n g t h e year; of t h a t n u m b e r was Bro. HOMER S . GOSS, Past Senior G r a n d W a r d e n , to whose m e m o r y m e e t tribute was paid. T h e losses sustained in o t h e r jurisdictions by death of p r o m i n e n t craftsmen were m e n t i o n e d . Nine decisions were reported, which were approved by t h e Comm i t t e e on J u r i s p r u d e n c e in t h e i r report, which was adopted b y t h e G r a n d Lodge. T h e subject, a m e n d m e n t s , received special a t t e n t i o n , a n d t h e G r a n d Body was invited to consider t h e " Rebellion i n Ohio," a n d t a k e s u c h action as it m i g h t deem p r o p e r . Seventeen special c o m m u n i c a t i o n s of G r a n d Lodge were h e l d d u r i n g t h e year to lay corner-stones, constitute lodges, etc. Dispensations to form a n d open six new lodges were granted. Sixtyfour special dispensations were also g r a n t e d for various purposes, fifteen of which were to p e r m i t " c h a p t e r s of t h e Eastern S t a r " to hold t h e i r meetings in lodge rooms. F o u r lodge rooms were destroyed by Are; one only saved its charter ; otherwise t h e loss was total in each instance. T h e following extract from t h e conclusion of his eloquent address, t h o u g h a little lengthy, we c o m m e n d to t h e a t t e n t i o n of a n y of o u r b r e t h r e n and lodges which are u n d e r t h e malign influence of a p a t h y . A mason may know the ritual from the beginning to end, he may fluently repeat the sublime lectures of every degree, he may be able to perfectly interpret the beautiful language of masonic symbolism, but of what use is his masonry if he never makes an effort to save an erring brother, if he never pours the precious ointment of sympathy and consolation into a brother's wounded heart, if his afflicted and suffering fellow-beings never receive from him any visible token of that charity and universal benevolence he so eloquently portrays. Such an one is simply a masonic Pharisee. It is well to be versed in nil the ceremonials. It is very well to be qualified for any official station. It is commendable to be proficient in the esoteric work of the degrees. But it is far better to carry into daily practice the principles that inasotfry teaches. We ought not to seek to make our noble Institution one of mystery only. We can more successfully perpetuate it by its principles than by its secrets. The secrecy of freemasonry does not require that its principles shall never appear in public outside the lodge, room. If a man is a mason only during a regular communication of his lodge, he is of very little use as such to the world at. large. Do not misunderstand me, my brothers. I am not advocating the idea of making freemasonry an ism. I would not ally it with any sect or ism extant. But in this age of defalcation and fraud â&#x20AC;&#x201D;this age of violated vows and breach of trust, there is a call that the purifying influences of our Institution should be made to premeate the corrupted atmosphere of social and business life. How may this best be accomplished? You can accomplish very little if you simply open and close your lodges and do nothing else at your meetings when no degrees are to be conferred. Has masonry no mission except to receive new members ? As well may a church discontinue its services, except when the rite of baptism is to be celebrated. To meet, and only open and close your lodge, is an inexcusable waste of time. It dampens masonic zeal. It discourages the attendance

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• of your members. It is evidence that dry rot is sapping the strength of your edifice. Do you asli, what then shall we do at our meetings? I answer —anything calculated to make your members.better men when they leave the lodge room than they were when they entered it. Anything to impress upon them the obligation to fulfill those three great duties they are charged to inculcate —that they may not be blasphemers — that they do no injury to their neighbor, that they do not fall into vicious practices and debase the dignity of their profession. Anything to bring to their minds the fact that" Truth is a divine attribute and the foundation of every virtue," so that every mason may be regarded by the world as one whose word is as good as his bond. Do everything calculated to build up and ennoble human character, to advance civilization and morality, to check and eradicate the evils that affiict society. In short, do not let your harps hang silently upon the willows, while mankind are waiting and languishing for the song of peace and good will. Do not wrap the traditions of masonry about you, and quietly slumber upon its past records. Do not make it necessary that the alphabetical list of membership must be consulted to prove that you belong to the Order. As masons let us be known by our work. "Act! for in action are wisdom and glory; Fame, immortality — these are its crown ; Woulds't thou illumine the tablets of story V Build on achievements, thy doom of renown." " He most lives. Who thinks most —feels the noblest —acts tbebest." T h e gist of the foregoing has often heen urged upon t h e a t t e n t i o n and c o m m e n d e d to t h e action of our c o n s t i t u e n t lodges by t h e G r a n d East, as well as by t h e G r a n d Secretary, a n d now we hope those w h o h a v e n o t y e t begun a n i m p r o v e d m e t h o d of work, will see t h e necessity thereof and at once change from apathy, to activity in t h e right direction. I n accordance w i t h t h e r e p o r t of t h e C o m m i t t e e on Dispensations,, c h a r t e r s w e r e voted t o six lodges, and one c o n t i n u e d U . D. All t h e property, i n c l u d i n g t h e charter, of a lodge h a v i n g been destroyed b y fire, t h e m e m b e r s u n a n i m o u s l y voted to continue the existence of t h e lodge, and their action was approved by G r a n d Lodge. Several a m e n d m e n t s to t h e Constitution were proposed and laid over for one year. T h e following resolution, which is self-explanatory, was a d o p t e d : Resolved, That for the purpose of securing accuracy and uniformity in keeping the records of subordinate lodges, the Grand Secretary be instructed to prepare a suitable form for such records and submit the same at the next annual communication of the Grand Lodge. On t h e evening of t h e last day of t h e communication an address — subject, " F r e e m a s o n r y " — w a s delivered by Rev. Bro. C. H. FRASER, w h i c h elicited this a p p r e c i a t i v e r e s o l u t i o n : Resolved, That the brethren of the Grand Lodge here assembled desire to express their high appreciation of the entertaining, able and eloquent address to which they have listened to-night, and hereby return most sincere thanks to Bro. FBASER, who so kindly responded to the request of the Grand Jlaster and contributed to the pleasure and edification of the brethren. Bro. DuNCA>' MCGREGOR presented t h e R e p o r t on Correspondence. T h e Proceedings of forty-five G r a n d Lodges are reviewed — those of K a n s a s n o t b e i n g " i n t h e s w i m . " T h e r e p o r t fills sixty-eight pages. E v i d e n t l y o u r esteemed b r o t h e r k e e p s w i t h i n t h e b o u n d s assigned in-

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directly by t h e powers t h a t be, and therefore p u r s u e s t h e same course which h e laid down in t h e beginning of his life as correspondent. Alt h o u g h h e refrains from c o m m e n t s to any considerable extent, he y e t produces a good report, a n d we suppose meets t h e wishes a n d s u p p l i e s t h e w a n t s of readers in t h a t jurisdiction. F r o m h i s prefatory r e m a r k s we extract t h e following: The only new subject before the Craft for consideration is one that is not strictly new, for many attempts have before been made with the same or somewhat similar object in view; that is, a Fraternal Congress proposed to be held in Chicago in 1893. The inception of the project is credited to Kentucliy, and many of the Grand Lodges have taken action with reference to the invitation extended by that Grand Body. In a few jurisdictions committees have been named to take part in the proposed deliberations, hut generally much hesitancy is manifested under the fear that it might be an attempt to organize a General Grand Lodge. A conference of a somewhat similar character was held In Chicago six or seven years ago with no marked beneficial results. T h e G r a n d Lodge of Wisconsin gave t h e m a t t e r m e n t i o n e d a b o v e no attention, at least we h a v e found n o t h i n g relating thereto in t h e P r o ceedings. M.-.W.\ F B E D R I N G , G r a n d Master, L a Crosse. R.'. W.'. JOHN W . LAPLIN, G r a n d Secretary, Milwaukee.

WYOMINGâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1891.

T h e G r a n d Lodge of W y o m i n g held its S e v e n t e e n t h a n n u a l G r a n d Communication December 1 - 2 , 1 8 9 L T h e address of G r a n d Master ABRY covers t h i r t e e n and a half pages. I t opens with some p e r t i n e n t r e m a r k s respecting t h e duties of masons at such gatherings, and t h e n h i s reports on business matters follow. I n reference to t h e growth and condition of t h e i r lodges, h e said: It affords me much pleasure to be able to report to you that all our subordinate lodges are, generally speaking, in a prosperous condition, financially and otherwise, and much good work has been done, and although our ranks have Btot. owing largely to the stringency of the times, been augmented to the extent we might have looked or hoped for, yet we have gained some strength (quite an increase as compared with last year) as regards numbers and quality of the material. I might also be permitted to add that renewed interest and earnestness seems to be perceptible in our lodges. B u t to reach t h e p o i n t of prosperity desirable, G r a n d Master advised his auditors t h a t it could be reached only b y hard work, steadily p u r s u e d , and then become a n d c o n t i n u e masons i n fact. T h e i r relations with o t h e r G r a n d Lodges were reported to be a m i cable, and peace and h a r m o n y existed a m o n g t h e lodges of W y o m i n g . Private business p r e v e n t e d visits to all t h e lodges, y e t h e succeeded in reaching eight of t h e t h i r t e e n on t h e G r a n d Roll. E v e r y w h e r e h e was courteously received, found t h e b r e t h r e n t a k i n g an active p a r t in t h e work, and t h e lodges generally in a good financial condition. T h e appropriation of G r a n d Lodge, at its preceding session, to pay t h e e x p e n s e of visitations, was satisfactory to t h e m e m b e r s of t h e lodges

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met, w h o also expressed a willingness to be further taxed to i n s u r e t h e c o n t i n u a n c e of such visitations. G r a n d Master, however, n o t e d s o m e slight variations in t h e work, a n d therefore r e c o m m e n d e d t h e a p p o i n t m e n t of a Custodian, in o r d e r t o e n s u r e uniformity. G r a n d Master reported unofficial visits to two o t h e r lodges, a n d c o m m e n d e d t h e work done by t h e m and t h e interest displayed, a sign of prosperit}' and fraternal good-will. T h e d e a t h of o n l y two b r e t h r e n was reported. Reference to t h e i r d e p a r t u r e suggested some reflections on t h e uncertainty of life, a n d t h e n e e d of preparation for t h e life to.come. F i v e special dispensations â&#x20AC;&#x201D; such as a r e common in all jurisdictions â&#x20AC;&#x201D;were granted. T h e seven decisions were e n d o r s e d by t h e Committee on J u r i s p r u d e n c e in t h e i r r e p o r t , w h i c h G r a n d Lodge adopted. One dispensation was g r a n t e d t o open a new lodge, w h i c h was at t h i s c o m m u n i c a t i o n chartered, t h u s m a k i n g t h e n u m b e r of lodges in t h a t jurisdiction a b a k e r ' s dozen. By d e p u t y the corner-stone of a public building was laid. T h e G r a n d Secretary's r e p o r t shows t h a t t h e income of G r a n d Lodge was $911.00, while t h e e x p e n s e s were $724.46; and t h e n u m b e r of m e m b e r s in t h a t jurisdiction was 708, i n c l u d i n g a gain of fifty over t h e previous year. T h e committee to whom was referred t h e m a t t e r of a Masonic Congress, to b e held in Chicago, A u g u s t , 1893, deeming t h e object a good one, r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t t h e G r a n d Master be authorized to a p p o i n t six delegates t h e r e t o , to r e p r e s e n t t h e G r a n d Lodge of W y o m i n g ; t h e i r r e p o r t was adopted. T h e Committee o n C l a n d e s t i n e M a s o n r y in Ohio presented a report, w h i c h was a d o p t e d ; therefrom t h e following resolution: Resolved, That all lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction are hereby warned against said clandestine body and all its subordinates, and are hereby ordered to strictly examine all masons hailing from Ohio, to the end that none may be masonically received save such as belong to the true Grand Lodge of Ohio of " Free and Accepted Masons." G r a n d Secretary was i n s t r u c t e d t o forward t h e r e p o r t to t h e several lodges in t h a t State, to b e read a t t h e first meeting after its receipt. ' Bro. W . L. KuYKENDALL, as usual for several years past, p r e s e n t e d t h e E e p o r t on Correspondence, w h i c h now, as heretofore, presents m a n y topics of interest, especially to b r e t h r e n l e a r n e d in masonic law a n d usages. F r o m t h e preface to said r e p o r t w e segregate t h i s p a r t : We have found nothing in the Proceedings of any Grand Lodge that will be noticed herein, including the Correspondence Reports, to change our opinion Upon subjects heretofore treated. They furnish abundant evidence that a common sense view of matters masonic is spreading, and that regulations are being adopted in keeping with the times and the wants and demands of the Craft. We find Grand Lodges making changes when satisfied such is and will be for the benefit of the membership generally â&#x20AC;&#x201D;even so to the verge of innovations upon the body of masonry. No doubts are expressed when such changes are immediately beneficial and not prejudicial to the fraternity. Wonder that it was not accomplished long before, takes the place of doubt and nonsense, and masonry is better off in every way.

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Doubtless some changes, which would c o n t r i b u t e to t h e welfare of t h e fraternity, m i g h t be m a d e in nearly every jurisdiction by t h e p r o p e r authorities, but we t h i n k t h e need of such c h a n g e s should be decisively p r o n o u n c e d before a m e n d m e n t s to existing laws and regulations should b e v e n t u r e d , and t h e n , never, if w h a t are'generally acknowledged to be l a n d m a r k s would be infringed or m a d e n u l l and void. T h e Proceedings of t h e G r a n d Lodge of Kansas (1891) receive frat e r n a l attention. U n d e r t h a t h e a d t h e reviewer suggests t h e following plan to p r e v e n t non-affiliation: Get each Grand Lodge to provide (if j'ou can) that the petition of a member wishing to afflliate shall be received, without certificate of dimission, and ballot spread thereon. If elected a certificate of that fact, under seal of the lodge, shall be sent to his lodge, in which the ballot shall be spread on his application to dimit. If a majority Is favorable, the Secretary shall send the certificate to the lodge that has elected him, after which he shall become a member when he signs the Constitution; otherwise he shall not become a member of the latter. ' In either event the claim that once a mason always a mason, will be a reality in fact as well as in theory. We offer this as one way out of the wilderness of non-affiliation. Do not make a mistake, and think we claim to be in favor of this plan. If adopted, one thing is sure â&#x20AC;&#x201D; you can never lose a member unless he is suspended, expelled or dies. I n o u r opinion G r a n d Lodges could n o t be gotten to a d o p t t h e r u l e proposed, and for t h a t reason t h e plan would fail of acquiescence. Non-affiliation h a s c u t n o considerable figure i n K a n s a s in t h e p a s t ; indeed, so small has been its d i m e n s i o n s t h a t it has elicited n o m o r e t h a n passing attention. W e h a v e h e l d t h a t a candidate comes into a lodge of h i s own free will, and if h e wishes to sever his relations h e s h o u l d freely h a v e t h e r i g h t so t o d o ; i. e., he should b e allowed to dimit w i t h o u t h i n d r a n c e , provided h i s d u e s are paid and n o charges are against h i m . Such is t h e rule a d o p t e d in K a n s a s ; it has been found to w o r k well, and to it we for one firmly a d h e r e . Freely corne, freely go, if u n d e r good masonic report. W e have read t h e report of o u r esteemed b r o t h e r with pleasure. F r o m it o t h e r extracts m i g h t p r o p e r l y b e m a d e , b u t o u r t e t h e r is taut, a n d we bid h i m guid e'en, with c o m p l i m e n t s suited to t h e springtime now a t h a n d . M.'.W.'. PERRY L . SMITH, G r a n d Master, Rawlins. K.". W.'. WILLIAM L . KUYKENDALL, G r a n d Secretary, Saratoga.

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ADDENDA.

SCOTLAJSTD - 1 8 9 2 - 9 3 . W e acknowledge t h e r e c e i p t of t h e Proceedings of t h e v e n e r a b l e G r a n d Lodge of Scotland for t h e t h r e e first q u a r t e r s of t h e year, comm e n c i n g F e b r u a r y , 1892, a n d e n d i n g J a n u a r y , 1893. N o t h i n g of outside i n t e r e s t a p p e a r s in t h e record, for in t h a t j u r i s diction most of t h e b u s i n e s s is a r r a n g e d a n d prepared for disposal by t h e G r a n d C o m m i t t e e , a n d t h e r e a d e r abroad gets b u t a g l i m m e r of t h e w o r k accomplished b y t h a t B o d y , o w i n g t o t h e conciseness of t h e i r report. A n a c c o u n t of several G r a n d Visitations, a n d t h e doings on those occasions is given. F r o m o n e we give t h e reply of G r a n d Master, E t . H o n . t h e E a r l of H a d d i n g t o n , in response to a toast to his h e a l t h , as well because it gives an i n s i g h t i n t o t h e condition a n d progress of masonry in Scotland d u r i n g t h e last t w e n t y years, as because it is a fair specimen of style of s u c h efforts b y p r o m i n e n t b r o t h e r s w h o occupy an elevated position in t h e f r a t e r n i t y : The Earl of Haddington, who, on rising, was received with great enthusiasm, said: " It has been a great pleasure to me to visit to-day this important Province, and to meet so many influential brethren with whom I have hitherto been unacquainted. It has not been any the less a pleasure to me, I must say, to be so cordially and so fraternally received as I have been to-night. (Cheers.) This, brethren, I attribute, not to any qualifications of my own —far from it —but I attribute the reception you have given ine to-night to the spirit of brotherhood and fraternity which should guide us in all our thoughts and actions towards each other. (Cheers.) You, sir, have spoken much too highly of my qualifications. 1 can only say that I hope that before the term of ray office ends I shall have proved myself worthy of such encomiums as you have heaped upon me to-night. (Applause.) As you have said, freemasonry at the present moment is in a most prosperous condition in Scotland. During the last twenty years, notwithstanding the secession of a great many foreign lodges, the number of lodges has increased; and last year, as our worthy Secretary, Bro. MURRAY LYON, can tell you, the increase was greater than in any previous year. (Applause.) I flud on looking back fifty years that the number of intrants was 700; last year the number of intrants was 6078, making the largest number of intrants that has ever been recorded in any one year. (Cheers.) And if we look at another, and not less important side of freemasonry, we also find it in a prosperous condition. The funds, including heritable property in the possession of the Grand Lodge, amount to no less a sum than £50,000.

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(Cheers.) That is a large sum; but what makes it still more remarliable is the fact that fifteen years ago the debt due by the Grand Lodge was £18,000. (Applause.) I thinli these facts speak volumes for the progress of freemasonry in Scotland. To what do you attribute that great success — that great increased improvement—in freemasonry in Scotland? I attribute it to two things. To one of these your Grand Master has alluded - that is to the ability, the assiduity, and the intelligence of my predecessor; and, if it be not invidious to mention the names of one of my predecessors, I should say it was due in a great degree to the present Past Grand Master, and to Sir MICHAEL SHAW STEWART, who perhaps has done more for freemasonry in Scotland than any other man. (Hear, hear, and cheers.) There is another cause which I should be very wrong in passing over, and that is the efficient working of the Provincial Grand Masters, aided by the Masters of lodges in their Provinces, not only in creating a spirit of masonry, but in carrying out faithfully and acting in accordance with the laws of the Grand Lodge. To these two causes I attribute the present prosperous condition of freemasonry in Scotland. You have a prestige to maintain. Happily for you, and happily for freemasonry in Scotland, you have one at the head of your Provincial Grand Lodge who will spare no effort to maintain that prestige — (hear, hear, and applause,) — and to increase if possible th'e high position you have attained. (Applause.) To the office-bearers one little bit of advice I would give is — see that you exercise wise discretion not only in the choice of those whom you appoint as office-bearers, but of those whom you admit to your lodges. I have often said that the strength of a lodge does not consist in numerical strength, but in the quality of its members. (Hear, hear, and cheers.) There may be such a thing as over-exclusiveness — there may be an exclusiveness quite inconsistent with the spirit of fraternity. I do not advocate such exclusiveness, but I say that over-exclusiveness may be a fault on the right side. There are men who seek to join the Craft merely as a medium of amusement, or for still more unworthy and mercenary purposes. By admitting such men into your lodges you not only lower the tone of your lodge, but you do much to lower the tone and good chaTacter of freemasonry in Scotland. (Hear, hear.) I say, therefore, be particular in the selection of those whom you appoint to any office, and even of those — I address myself to Masters of lodges —whom you admit into your lodge. One word more, if you are not tired of my advise. (Loud cries of No, no.) In the administration of any ceremony be reverent. There is much in first Impressions; and in the ceremony of initiation alone remember what a difference it must make on the mind of a young man when he is thoroughly impressed with the earnestness and reverence with which that ceremony is performed, and find that those who perform the ceremony practice what they preach. (Loud cheers.) Remember that we have undertaken —every freemason at his initiation and every office-bearer at his installation — a solemn obligation never to forget that we have a duty to perform; and not only a duty to perform, butwhat we should look upon as a very high privilege. ( Applause.) Tlie report tor t h e n e x t q u a r t e r l y is m a d e up wholly of m a t t e r s of local interest, and t h e same may be said of t h a t which contains t h e transactions of t h e third q u a r t e r . F r o m accounts of t h e various G r a n d Lodge Visitations, it plainly appears t h a t freemasonry in Scotland was never more prosperous t h a n d u r i n g t h e year. From t h e m it is surely safe to infer that, with very rare exceptions, t h e lodges at h o m e a n d abroad, constituents of G r a n d Lodge h a v e gained in m e m b e r s h i p a n d a u g m e n t e d their funds. A n e w era of masonry seems to h a v e dawned, with gleams of light which a u g u r a glorious sun of coming prosperity, which it is to be hoped will e n d u r e w h i l e t i m e a n d space last. Charity has become t h e grand watchword, a n d to it b r e t h r e n answer with a heartiness which is evidence t h a t it will never be forgotten, nor t h e behests which it suggests, never put aside n o r evaded.

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In truth, we wish our brethren of Old Scotia, not only peace-and social prosperity, but that they may by manly and masonic acts erect endearing memorials of charity, which will invite, nay, bid, others in other lands to imitate their example. Rt. Hon. THE EARL OP HADDINGTON, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master.

D. MuFRAY LYON, R.".W.'. Grand Secretary.

The foregoing pages are fraternally submitted. JOHN H. BROWN, For the Committee.

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M;.W;. GRAND LODGE, A. F . & A.M., O F KANSAS, IN K E P E H E N C E TO T H E D E A T H OK

JOHN HENRY BROV/N, P.-.G.-.M.-. AND GR. SECEETAKY. AT T H E

Annual-Communication, held in the City of Topeka, FEBgUARY 2l8t AND 22d, A. D. 1894, A. I, 5894,

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JOHN HENRY BROWN, GRAND MASTER OF MASONS FROM OCTOBER, 1868 TO OCTOBER, 1871. GRAND SECRETARY FROM OCTOBER, 1871 TO MARCH, 1893.

ADDRESS OF M.-.W.-. OWEN A. BASSETT.

JOHN H E N R Y BROWN was born J u n e 6, 1826, in C a r r o l t o n ,

Greene county. 111. Soon afterwards his p a r e n t s removed t o St. Louis, w h e r e they remained about t h r e e years, a n d t h e n r e t u r n e d t o Carrolton. A b o u t 1838 t h e y removed to I o w a , near Dubuque. I n 1866 he came to K a n s a s , a n d settled in L e a v e n w o r t h , a n d in 1876 he removed to Wyandotte. On J a n u a r j - 14,1850, he m a r r i e d Miss Sarah Bell, a t F o r r e s t ville, Iowa, who survives him with two sons a n d two daughter.?. His family connections were quite numerous. H e vvas a member of t h e Methodist Episcopal Church, and, for mere t h a n t h i r t y years, he was a consistent observer of its doctrines ant.! squared his conduct b y its j'ules. His educational a d v a n t a g e s were not of t h e best. I n t h e days of his boyhood, in Illinois, a n d in t h e y e a r s of his y o u t h hood, in Iowa, those periods in life when t h e foundation of a n education a r e g e n e r a l l y laid, t h e log school house, w i t h i t s puncheon floor a n d slab benches, wherein school was k e p t , for the big boys and girls, b u t twelve weeks in t h e year, oifored to him t h e only o p p o r t u n i t y to obtain t h e r u d i m e n t s . H e adopted, as h i s avocation, t h e business of i n s u r a n c e . H e came to K a n s a s as t h e r e p r e s e n t a t i v e of one of t h e best corporations in t h e United States, engaged in u n d e r w r i t i n g , b u t ,

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as his emploj'ment required his absence from home a large part of the time, he resigned his general agencj', as soon as he could conscientiously do so, and engaged as the local agent of several like corporations. After his removal to Wyandotte, he conducted his business in Kansas Cit}', Mo. He was not a politician and was never a seeker for office, though, "once upon a time," his friend.s, believing him well qualified for the position, induced him to stand for nomination, by his part}-, for the office of secretary of state, but being ignoi-ant of the art political he did not succeed. For several years he was a member of the public school board of Leavenworth, and was recognized as an efficient officer. Bro. BROWN was made a mason in Union Band Lodge, !No. GG, Iowa, and attained the third degree in 1856. The following year he affiliated with Black Hawk Lodge, No. 65, in which he became an active member, serving as its Master for three years. After bis removal to Kansas, he joined with others of the Craft in the organization of a new lodge at Leavenworth, which afterwards became Calvary Lodge, No. 50, which he sei'vcd as Master for two years. Our W.-. brother was appointed chairman of a committee on work, pursuant to a resolution of the Grand Lodge, adopted at its annual communication in 186G. At the following annual communication, this committee exemplified the ^'Webb Work," which was adopted, and, in recognition of his superior ability as a ritualist, he was continued at the head of this committee for the succeeding four years. Our W.-. brother made his first appearance in our Grand Lodge in 1866, as a representative, by proxy, of the Junior Warden of King Solomon Lodge, No. 10, and was appointed a member of the committee on the doings of the district deputy grand masters and the committee on education. At the next annual communication he represented Calvary Lodge, No. 50, as its Master, and was appointed chairman of the committee on credentials, and a member of tlie committees on the condition of masonry and on correspondence. Our M.-.W.-. brother was elected Grand Master of Masons, in Kansas, at the thirteenth annual communication of our Grand Lodge, held iu the citjof Lawrence, in October, 1868. He

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was the first person chosen to this high and honorable position who had not previously held some elective office in this G r a n d Body, ( e x c e p t a t the time of its o r g a n i z a t i o n ) . H e was again reelected in 1869, and again in 1870. D u r i n g his a d m i n i s t r a tion of the office of Grand Master, his opinions on m a t t e r s of law, with b u t a single exception, were approved. Our M.-.W.-. b r o t h e r was first elected Grand S e c r e t a r y in 1871, and held this office continuously until his death. H i s labors in this field were always duly appreciated bj- the Craft. The correspondence of his office was voluminous, for he was applied to for information upon every conceivable masonic subject, the r i t u a l , the law, t h e administration of lodge affairs, the procedure in masonic trials, the qualifications of candidates, and controversies c o n c e r n i n g jurisdictional r i g h t s were all referred to him for settlement. Our M.-.W.-. b r o t h e r was first appointed c h a i r m a n of the committee on correspondence in 1871, and he made his first r e p o r t in 1872. H e held the c h a i r m a n s h i p of this c o m m i t t e e continuouslj- until t h e time of his death, and his last r e p o r t was laid before the G r a n d L o d g e at its F e b r u a r y session in 1893. A review of these r e p o r t s will furnish some idea of the labor bestowed upon them, a n d , it will be observed, he maintained w h a t he deemed to be the r i g h t w i t h a r g u m e n t s both logical and reasonable. Our M.-.W.-. b r o t h e r was appointed by the Grand Master as .one of the delegates to r e p r e s e n t the M.-.W.-. Grand L o d g e of Kansas to the convention of P r e s e n t and P a s t G r a n d Masters, held in the the city of Chicago, J u n e 22-24, 1887, a n d was chosen secretary of t h a t body. . B y reason of his duties, as secretary, he could not well t a k e an active part in discussing the various topics, which were submitted for consideration, but, when he did speak, he was listened to with marked a t t e n t i o n . In a r g u m e n t he was the peer of any, in influence u n s u r p a s s e d by few, and, t h r o u g h him, the masons of K a n s a s were well represented. Our M.-.W.-. b r o t h e r was an advocate-of morality. In his a n n u a l address in 1869, he urged us to " r e m o v e (rom t h e mj'stic home those who are unfaithful, immoral and heedless of good r e p o r t , and a chief source of disgrace and d a n g e r , "

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and exhorted us tu "cast out the one where you reject the other," for " h e (only) can conquer others who has subdued himself, and can win others who has won himself" Again, in his next annual address, referring to the evil of intemperance, he said, " T o lead men from vice to virtue is the highest vocation of man," and his exhortation was, " O, come, then, brothers, to the rescue ; put forth the powers at your command, and gain the reward promised to those who try to elevate and improve their fellowmen." Our M.-.W.-. brother laid the foundation for the law, of our Grand Lodge, prohibiting the sale of intoxicating liquors, by its members, before the state prohibited such sale hy its citizens, by deciding "that it is a masonic offense for any master mason to keep a dram-shop, or what is commbnlj' known as a saloon, or to sell intoxicating liquors as a beverage." As this was then in advance of what might be termed public sentiment, the opinion and the law was the subject of criticism. But the promoter of this law parried the thrusts of his critics, when, in his annual address, in 1871, lie said: " I n a land like ours, where the avenues open to honest industry are numberless, no man need sloop to a base vocation to get a decent livelihood, and no mason, though reduced to the last shreds and standing at the lowest ebb, will go down from his high calling, to wallow in w-icUcdness, to handle the unhallov^ ed, or belie his profession." From the time of his first entrance into our Grand Lodge, we date the revival of masonry in Kansas. From its first implanting within our borders up to 1866, our territory and state had been the theatre .of political strifes and tumults, and although political discussions and feeling was not permitted to enter the lodges, such discussions without the lodge were not always marked with that prudence and forbearance'which should have characterized those who professed " t o dwell together in unity." Masoniy in Kansas embraced within its folds all nations and tongues; the lodge was a heterogenious gathering ; it had no unifbrmitj'in ritual, custom or obsci vance ; it might be aptly said, it bad no literature; the tongues of Babel were little more confounding than were the lessons taught b}' our zealous brothers, who came from every state in the union, each of

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whom brought with him "the correct work," and the result was, "confusion existed among the workmen." It was a difficult and laborious task to establish order where confusion had so long reigned. The first requisite was to present, to the Grand Lodge, a system of woi'k, which should recommend itself as a consistent and harmonious whole, and bear the scrutiny of the intelligent and the criticism of the captious, and have it prescribed, as the ritual, to be.stricth^ observed. It was next in order to provide for its promulgation, in a systematic and effective manner. All. this was accomplished, and more, for masonry, in Kansas, has not only been provided with a ritual, with a literature it can call its own, but it has been provided with uniformitj', in ceremony and in government, as well, and a traveler can now recognize tho same inasonrj^, wheresoever he may visit, throughout the entile jurisdiction, and the chief credit for all this is due to our M.-.W.-. brother. Comp. BEOWN received the capitular degrees in Adoniram Chapter, No. 15, Iowa, and was exalted to the royal arch in 1857. At the organization of a new chapter, at Cedar Falls, he was chosen its first High Priest, and presided as such for eight, years. When he came to Kansas, he affiliated with Leavenworth Chapter, No. 2, and afterwards, on his removal to Wyandotte, he became a member of Wyandotte Chapter, No. 6. Our E.-. companion was an active member of the Grand Chapter of Iowa, in which he held several offices. He was chosen Deputy Grand High Priest, and at the next annual convocation, hold at Marshailtown, in 1865, he was elected Grand High Priest. At the an nual convocation, held at Davenport, in 1866, ho was instrumental in presenting to that body the ritual of capitular masonry, which proved so satisfactory that it was adopted in that grand jurisdiction, and is still recognized as the standard work. Our M.-. E.-. companion first visited the Grand Chapter of Kansas in October, 1866, and at the next annual convocation, held at the City of Leavenworth, October 16, 1867, was admitted to membership, bj' virtue of his rank as a Past Grand High Priest, and in consideration of his faithful services, although at that time he was not reported as having affiliated

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with a n y c h a p t e r in this state. T h e first d u t y he was called on to perform was to act on a c o m m i t t e e appointed on the GJrand H i g h P r i e s t ' s address, and, latei*, a t t h e same a n n u a l convocation, he was invited to install t h e G r a n d H i g h Priest elect. O u r M.-. E.-. companion came to us with a mind \yell stored with ritualistic information. A t its flrst a n n u a l convocation, t h e Grand C h a p t e r had created t h e office of Graiid L e c t u r e r , and i n s t r u c t e d him to visit t h e c h a p t e r s a n d t h o r o u g h l y ins t r u c t t h e m . Here an o p p o r t u n i t y was offered Comp. BROWN to i n t r o d u c e the same ritual which had been so well rc.ceived in I o w a , a n d , with his characteristic patience and diligence, he t h o r o u g h l y instructed the L e c t u r e r , who, in t u r n , instructed the c h a p t e r s ; and, so well was this new ritual received ( n e w to K a n s a s ) , a t the n e x t a n n u a l convocation, held in 1867, it was u n a n i m o u s l y adopted, and is still r e t a i n e d in its original purity. O u r M.-. B.-. companion was elected G r a n d Secretary in 1880, and held this office without i n t e r r u p t i o n until his death. As a ministerial officer, he was successful ; he prepared his rep o r t s of t h e proceedings with g r e a t care, a n d was considered a u t h o r i t y on all matters relating to c a p i t u l a r masonry. H e was first nominated c h a i r m a n of t h e committee on corresp o n d e n c e in 1881, and retained this position for life. The ability displayed b y liim, in t h i s w o r k , placed him in the first r a n k of reviewers. H e was a careful g l e a n e r and never lost sight of t h e best t h i n g s , hence he bound b u t few tares into his sheaves of corn. On reading his r e p o r t s , this simile readily recui'S to t h e mind, ''Bountifully has ' o u r m o t h e r earth ' j-ieldcd forth of her abundance, until t h e ' h o r n of p l e n t y ' seems overflowing with her gifts." O u r M.-.E.-. companion was a p e r m a n e n t member of the General Grand Chapter, of E o y a l Arch Masons, of the U n i t e d States of America. H e made his first appeai-'ance in this General G r a n d Bodj' at its triennial convocation held at St. Louis, Mo., in Scyjteinber, 1868, and became a p e r m a n e n t member on the adoption, in 1871, of the a m e n d m e n t to the Constitution, a d m i t t i n g to membership all P a s t G r a n d H i g h Priests of every S t a t e Grand Chapter, a c k n o w l e d g i n g allegiance to the

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General G r a n d Chapter. At the triennial convocation, held in , 1874, he was a m e m b e r of the committee on c r e d e n t i a l s : at the triennial convocation, held in 1889, he was appointed on a special committee to procure suitable jewels to be presented to P a s t General G r a n d H i g h P r i e s t s ; and at the triennial convocation in 1891, he was made a member of the c o m m i t t e e on reports of the General G r a n d Officers. Our JVI.-.E.-. companion convened the first Grand Council, of the Order of H i g h Priesthood, in this state, and of which he was elected M.-. E.-. President. B u t four persons could be found who possessed the requisite qualifications to associate in this organization, which was effected a t the second annual convocation of the Gi'and Chapter, held at L e a v e n w o r t h , October 16, 1867. A t this convocation two P a s t H i g h Priests were admitted to the O r d e r s . H e r e , again, our companion's skill as a ritualist was s h o w n ; his associates, in this work, depended on his teachings to enable t h e m to perform their parts, and, t h o u g h this O r d e r has g r o w n fi-om four pei'sons to four h u n d r e d , t h e r e has been no substantial d e p a r t u r e from his tirst instruction.*. Gomp. BROWN received the crj-ptic degrees in Excelsior Council, No. 2, I o w a City, Iowa, in 1858, of which he r e m a i n e d a member until 1866, when he affiliated with D u b u q u e Council, No. 3, at D u b u q u e , in the same state. After his removal to Kansas, he became a member of L e a v e n w o r t h Council, No. 1, and afterwards affiliated with W y a n d o t t e Council, No. 6. Our 111.-, companion was a visitor in the convention, held at L e a v e n w o r t h , December 11 and 12, 1867, which organized the Grand Council of Hoyal, Select and Siiper E x c e l l e n t Masters, for- the State - of K a n s a s , and, in the y e a r s - 1 8 7 1 a n d 1872, was chosen its G r a n d Eecorder. In 1873 and 1874, he served as its Most P u i s s a n t Grand Master, and in 1877 he was again chosen as its Grand Becorder, an office which he continuously held d u r i n g his life. Although the Grand Council had a Committee on Cori'espondence, for several years, t h e first report was made b y Comp. BROWN, in 1892. Sir K n i g h t BROWN received the orders of k n i g h t h o o d in Palestine C o m m a n d e r y , No. 2, Iowa Citj', Iowa, in 1859. I n 1866, he affiliated with Silvan C o m m a n d e r y , No. 3, D u b u q u e , Iowa. On Ills removal to K a n s a s , he became a member of

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Leavenworth Commander}', No. 1, in which he served in 1868, as Generalissimo, and fi-om 1869 to 1871, inclusive, as Commander. In 1882, he joined in the organization of Ivaniioe Commandery, iSfo. 21, at Wj-andotte. Our E.-. Sir Knight was a member of the conventions, held at Leavenworth, October 21 and December 29, 1868, for the organization of The Grand Commanderj' of Knights Templar and Ajjpendant Orders of the State of Kansas. At the next annual conclave, held in 1869, he was chosen Grand Captain General; in 1870, Deputy Gi'and Commander, and in 1871, Grand Commander. In 1877, he was elected Grand Kecorder, and continued in this office during life. Our R.-.E.-. Sir Knight was appointed chairman, of the committee on correspondence, in- 1877, and was continued in this position while he lived. Ho made his first report in 1879. By order of the Grand Commandery no report was made in 1880. His next i-eport was made in 1881, and these reports were afterwards continued without interruption. In his reports, lie was always loyal to his Grand Commaiiderj', alwaj'S defending its acts, if defensible, when they were criticised by any one of the corps of reviewers. Our H.. E.-. Sir Knight attended the Grand Encampment, as a member, at its triennial conclave, held at Baltimore, in 1871. In 1874, he was appointed chairman, of the committee on grievances, and Grand Sword Bearer. In 1880, he was appointed chairman of the committee on credentials. In 1889, he was appointed on the committee, on dispensations and new commanderies, and the member of the committee, on rituals, from the grand jurisdiction of Kansas. In 1892, he was appointed a member of the committee, on next place of meeting, and joined in the report of the committee, on rituals, which was adopted. Bro. BROWN received the degrees of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, up to and including the 32Â°, in Chicago, III., in 1867, under a special dispensation from Sovereign Grand Commander, ALBERT P I K E , and he received the 33Â° in 1868, was elected an horiorar^' member of the Supreme Council, for the vSouthern Jurisdiction of the United States, and, for several years, was Deputy Inspector General for Kansas and Nebraska. Ho was not a member of uny Lodge of Perfection.

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He was a charter member of Delta Chapter Eose Croix, Ifo. 3, of De Molai. Council of Kadosh, No. 3, and of Leavenworth Consistory. No. l , a l l of Leavenworth. He never held anj^ ofHce in either of these bodies, but continued his membership in each to the time of his death. The love and respect of his brothers, his companions and fraters followed him through life, as it has rarely followed any other mason, and clothed him with homage and masonic honors as with a garment; all these came to him as the natural sequence of his industry, his zeal, and his nobility of chai-acter. Our brother's life was spent in the service of masonrj', which he hoped would grow in strength, its counsels be blest with wisdom, its officers endowed with knowledge, and its craftsmen with every perfect gift. When anj- proposition came before him for consideration, if it appeared to him as a rough ashlar, he did not hesitate to treat it as such, and vigorously wield his gavel, until he had knocked off the rough corners, and fitted it for the use intended. What a generous and social nature he had; how plumb in his convictions of right, how level in his sympathies with the humble, and how square in his intercourse with all mankind. The Divine summons came March 12, 1893, and he obeyed it, and on the following Wednesday, followed by a large concourse of his brethren and friends, his ashes were consigned to motiier earth, in the beautiful Mount Muncie cemetery near the city of his first adoption, as a residence in our state, there to i-eraain until the final resurrection. My brothers, the time is fast approaching when we will each be summoned to join the great procession, which is moving to the realms of shade, when we will each be called to take our places in the silent chamber, and, as we are assured our brother's work has been accepted, by the Grand Overseer, and he has been rewarded by a crown of eternal life, as we hope to meet him again, to have our work accepted, and to receive a like reward, let us emulate his virtues, and so live, that, like him, we may welcome the grim tyrant, and receive him as a messenger, sent to conduct us from this imperfect to that all perfect, glorious and celestial lodge above, where our iSupreme Grand Master will forever preside.

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ADDRESS OF M.-. W . - . JOHN GUTHRIE.

I t was my good fortune to first meet o u r departed frater, J O H N H , BROWN, October 16, 1866, in this M..-.\V.-. Grand L o d g e , nearly t w e n t y - e i g h t y e a r s ago. T h i s G r a n d L o d g e m e t t h a t yeai- in t h e hall of the House of R e p r e s e n t a t i v e s in t h e ' ' O l d State R o w , " on K a n s a s A v e n u e , in this city. This was t h e historic hall w h e r e the T o p e k a L e g i s l a t u r e m e t ten y e a r s before, a n d w a s forcibly dispersed a n d driven from t h e Legislative Hall

by Colonel E D W I N V. S U M N E R , by o r d e r of t h e Sec-

r o t a r y of W a r . T h e time of t h e m e e t i n g w a s in the second 3'ear after t h e histoi'ic incident a t A p p o m a t t o x Court House, w h e r e t h e u n h a p p y Civil W a r closed, a n d peace r e t u r n e d to bless o u r nation. K a n s a s had been t h e c a m p i n g g r o u n d for c o n t e n d i n g forces for ten y e a r s , 1854 to. 1865, a n d the tragic scenes of border warfare had been no less fierce t h a n t h e border warfare

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t h e followers of R O B E R T THE B R U C E and

E D W A R D , in the fourteenth c e n t u r y ; a n d t h e fruits of peace were floods of e m i g r a n t s , s o m e w h a t like t h e Germanic tribe m o v e m e n t to B r i t t a n y in tlie d i s t a n t centuries. 'J.'here were p r e s e n t a t t h a t A n n u a l Con^munication, P a s t M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master RICHARD R . .REES, first G r a n d Mastei- of this Grand Lodge. H e was a gentleman of education, genial, kind, and devoted t o t h e principles of the Royal A r t . H i s dust sleeps in a beautiful cemetery near t h e citjof L e a v e n w o r t h . M.-.W.-. JACOB SAQUI, of Atchison, was M.-.W.-. G r a n d M a s t e r ; R.-.W.-. C Y R U S K . H O L L I D A Y , t h e founder of t h e cit}- of T o p e k a , was

D e p u t y G r a n d M a s t e r ; R.-.W.-. E . T. C A R R , of L e a v e n w o r t h , now t h i r d in r a n k of the Southern J u r i s d i c t i o n of Scottish Rite M a s o n r y , was Gi-and S e c r e t a r y ;

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L e a v e n w o r t h , was Grand T r e a s u r e r ; a n d a m o n g others present, was-R.-.W.-. J . F . BLISS, P a s t Senior G^rand W a r d e n , now living a t Oskaloosa, Jefferson county. T h e r e t u r n of peace and t h e flood of emigration to t h e vState

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brought the State and the Grand Lodge a new force of intelligent, bright young masons. Like the intellectual activity following the renascence prior to the Elizabethian period, the early years that followed the close of the Civil War witnessed new intellectual forces. Bros. JOHN M . PRICE, of Atchison; OWEN A. BASSETT, of Lawrence; MOSES S. ADAMS, W . O . GOULD, A. E. SMITH, D.' BYINGTON, JOHN I I . BROWN, and others, who

afterwards became prominent, and some of them distinguished in the social and ]3olitical life of the State. These brethren were designed bj^ nature to be leaders. M.-.W.-. Bro. BROWN represented King Solomon Lodge, No. 10, of Leavenworth, as proxy for Junior Warden at that meeting of this Grand Lodge, and this was his first appearance in this Grand Body. At that time the work of this jui-isdiction was anything but uniform, and the fraternity felt t h a t a remedy for this should be found. The State had been distracted by civil war, and the Graft had come to their new homes from almost ever}- jurisdiction. The civil and social conditions had for many long years been unfavorable to careful intellectual studj^ and training. Moreover each member of the fraternity believed naturally' that his work was the true work. M.-.W.-. MOSES S. ADAMS was elected Grand Master at this Annual Communication, and the Grand Lodge authorized him to appoint a "Board of Custodians of the Work," consisting of foui- members, of whom the Grand Master should be chairman \)j virtue of his office. The Grand Master appointed Bros. JOHN H . BROWN, of Leavenworth, OWEN A. BXSSETT, of Lawrence, and E. A. SMITH, of Fort Scott, Custodians of the Work. It was made the duty of the Board of Custodians of the Work to secure and teach the Webb-Preston Work to the subordinate lodges, to the end that the work should be intelligent and uniform through this jurisdiction. I remember very well how these Custodians exemplified the work at the next meeting of this Grand Lodge held at Leavenworth, October, 1867, aiidthe debates that followed on a motion to approve the work. The old settlers were contented with the old way and were wedded to the work they had attempted learning in their younger â&#x20AC;˘days, but the new comers or invaders that came with the new tide of emigration aspired to something better. The new ele-

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a n d o t h e r s , won t h e victory. T h e r e w a s m o r e of them, and t h e W e b b - P r e s t o n W o r k w a s a p p r o v e d , a n d t h e Board of Custod i a n s of t h e work was continued to this daj-. I t is due to t h e m e m o r y of Bro. BROWN to say t h a t he contributed his full s h a r e to t h e task of securing to this jurisdiction t h e work we now so much prize. Bro. BROWN was chosen G r a n d Master of t h e Grand Lod<^e October, 1868, succeeding Grand Master ADAMS, a n d ho is the fifth G r a n d Master of this GJrand Body in t h e order of succession. H e held t h e high and e.xalted office b y t h r e e successive elections, when he was succeeded in t h e Grand E a s t by M.-.W.-. J O H N M . P R I C E , of A t c h i s o n .

H e w a s elected a n d installed G r a n d

S e c r e t a r y October, 1871, and held t h a t station of t r u s t and confidence until his untimely d e a t h . March 12, 1893. H o w well o u r departed b r o t h e r discharged his e v e r y d u t y is fresh in the m e m o r y of all p r e s e n t on this occasion. D u r i n g all these fleeting y e a r s , now nearly e x t e n d i n g t h r o u g h a generation of men, it w a s m y good fortune to k n o w B r o . BROWN as a citizen, a n e i g h b o r a n d mason. "I knew him in his p r i v a t e business relations, in t h e lodge rooni a n d in his home. H e was a good citizen, a faithful mason, an affectionate a n d k i n d husband and an i n d u l g e n t father. I n all his intercourse with his brethren ho w a s kind, affable a n d i n d u l g e n t a n d ever r e a d y to oblige. H e w a s generous to a fault, a n d alwaj-.s r e a d y to help t h e unf o r t u n a t e a n d needy. B u t he h a s g o n e to t h e undiscovered c o u n t r y , a n d we shall never more meet his fraternal g r e e t i n g

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ADDRESS OF M.-.W.-. MATTHEW M. MILLER.

I had not expected to be called upon at this time, and even if I had so a n t i c i p a t e d , t h e duties which have claimed m y undivided and exclusive attention for some m o n t h s past, would have given me little or no o p p o r t u n i t y for proper p r e p a r a t i o n . B u t though I may not be able now to say a n y t h i n g w o r t h y of this memorial occasion, and more especially w o r t h y of o u r revered and lamented b r o t h e r , y e t I have t a k e n a special pleasure a n d deligiit in e x t r a c t i n g from the tender and l o v i n g testimonials to his m e m o r y , published hj t h e masonic w r i t e r s of this c o u n t r y a n d foreign countries as well, such a t r i b u t e to lovable J O H N BROWN, t h a t will be recorded in the E e p o r t on Correspondence for 1894. These testimonials, I trust, .will be a pleasure and d e l i g h t to those who read them, and will constitute a b e t t e r and more la.sting memorial than a n y w o r d s of mine could be. All I could desire, or can do a t this time, is to offer a personal tribute of affection to t h e memory of m y late friend a n d brother. JOHN BROWN came to me at Grand Lodge nearly t w e n t y 3'ears ago, as in conversation with a n o t h e r he heard me state the place of m y n a t i v i t y , and mentioning my father's n a m e and business, asked me if 1 was related to the pei'son n a m e d b y him, and when I responded affirmatively, held out his h a n d , with the r e m a r k : " Y o u r father was the w a r m e s t friend my father had in t h a t place when he lived t h e r e , " and t h e n a n d there JOHN BROWN g a v e me the pledge of like friendship, and his m a n n e r then and ever since to the day of his death was assurance of the desire t h a t like relations should exist between us; a friendship and fraternal relation u n b r o k e n since by a n y word or sign of d i s a g r e e m e n t or difference. W h a t his m a n n e r was as he t h u s became my friend I need not dwell upon to you w h o k n e w him so well. J O H N BROWN'S heart was an open book to a n y one lie called bis friend, and one

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welcomed as such to the inner chamber of his confidence. And so while some may speak of him as a ritualist, as a masonic writer of note, or a jurisprudent, I shall ever love to cherish his memory, because between us existed that nearer, closer, dearer uelation, born of, strenf^thened by and cemented with entire trnst and confidence. JOHN EROWN was more than a ritualist, more than a distinguished and erudite masoni.c writer, more than a masonic jurisprudent of acknowledged great ability. In him, more than in any other mason of like rank, influence and distinction I have ever known, was manifested a love of humanity for its own sake, a geniality, a genuine outgoing of unselfish affection and good nature, which in its charm was irresistible. I^ever was a call made for distressed humanity but it evoked an outspoken ejaculation of assent and approval from him, while his glistening eyes showed that his heart responded' to the appeal as well. lu his death, as my Bro. BASSETT has well said, Kansas masonrj- has suft'ered an irreparable loss. To JOHN BROWN, more than any other one man, living or dead, is Kansas masonry indebted for whatever of reputation or distinction it has achieved, or praise it has received, from the masonic writers of the world. Only those then living, and then capable of forming a comparative judgment, could state the crude condition of masonry in this jurisdiction when JOHN BROWN, in his pure life, exalted , ideas of the Institution, his genial, lovable personality, and his ripe masonic knowledge and experience was added as a factor to the problem of the future of masonry in Kansas, and the work of separation and elimination of the dross from the pure gold began. How well his work was done, the record of Kansas as a masonic jurisdiction shows no less than the unanimous testimony of his co-laborers bears witness. Nothing we can say here can add to or detract from the personal record our brother made. He had faith in GOD, hope in immortality, unbounded love for humanity â&#x20AC;&#x201D; bis record was complete "when GOD'S finger touched him and he died."

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ADDRESS OF M.-.W.-. SILAS E. SHELDON.

T h e one w h o has becTi t h e p a t r i a r c h of masonry in K a n s a s has departed fi-om us. H e has g o n e the way appointed for all living.

M.-.VV.-. J O H N H E N R Y BROWN was loved and esteemed

b y hi.s bretiiren, w h o w e r e a l w a y s h a p p y when the time a r r i v e d for the Annual Communication, when they could meet him again, and receive t h a t h e a r t y a n d b r o t h e r l j ' welcome, " B o y s , how are y o u ? " " T o die is as natural as to live," and none realized t h i s more than Bro. BROWN, and none were better prepared to meet the Maker, and leave behind a glovving example of a p u r e life, as a guide to us all w h o had learned to love and esteem h i m for his amiable disposition, and his desire to do unto o t h e r s a s t h e y should do unto him. I t is a sacred obligation to commemorate the virtues of t h e dead, a custom t h a t has existed from time immemorial. All t h a t has been discovered in life is now dead, and t h e k i n d words spoken are living m o n u m e n t s of t h e good deeds d o n e d u r i n g tlie life of a friend w h o has faced a n d b r a v e l y passed the awful and bitter pangs of death. L e t us r e m e m b e r him as h e w a s â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a kind friend,a good mason, a faithful husband a n d a loving father, and endeavor t o follow his example, e n s h r i n e his virtues in our hearts, and be b e t t e r prepared to meet him beyond t h e river, when we will be forever at rest in t h a t peaceful abode where t h e wicked cease from troubling and t h e w e a r y find rest,

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ADDRESS OF M.-.W.-. JOHN C. POSTLETHWAITE.

A memorial service as a tribute to the memoi-y of that distinguished mason, friend and brother, JOHN H . BROWN, is indeed an appro])riate act on the part of this Grand Lodge. It is meet and our bounden duty to offer "in memoriani " this service in perpetuation of tlie meinorj-of our late lamented brother, who for more than twentj'-one years served this Grand Lodge so faithfully as its efficient Grand Secretary. The records are so full of tributes of respect to this g'rcat and good man and mason that it seems impossible to add more, and I deeply feci my inability to resijond to your call in this service. It was about twenty years ago he extended to me his hand in fraternal j;reeting; that grip never lost its fervor and ripened into an intimate friendship. He was truly a father to rae in masonry, and as I bear testimony to this fact, we may be assured that in almost every lodge throughout this Grand J ui'isdiction there are others that will voice the .sentiment and ascribe to this good brother the honor so justly his due for having been to them instructor, friend and father in masonry. He was truly a masonic encyclopedia by reason of his close application to the study of our princi]3les and his wide experience, indomitable energy and inflexible fidelity to the trust committed to his care. As a ritualist he imparted light and instruction. TJie masonic law was emblazoned upon his memory. His masonic pen wielded an influence in masonic literature tha't resounds in every jurisdiction throughout the world. It was my privilege to be with him for a few days during his last illness, when i.n answer to a telegram summoning me to his assistance, I stood by his bedside. Ho took me by the hand and said, " Bro. JOHN, I can't go to the Grand Lodge," at the same time

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shedding t e a r s ; but with a sweep of the other hand, manfully b r u s h i n g the tears, saying, " I t ' s all right, Bro. JOHN, 1 would like to meet with t h e boys, b u t I am not able to g o ; it's all r i g h t , " and g a v e me i n s t r u c t i o n s a b o u t m a k i n g the necessary preparation of the affairs of t h e G r a n d Secretary's office for the coming m e e t i n g of the G r a n d L o d g e . ' Bro. BROWN " h a d fought manfully his w a y " and gained an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled. His hope reached within the vail. I will never forget t h a t hallowed scene in-his chamber when Eev. C. B. MITCHELL, D.D., called. U n c l e J O H N introduced him to me as " h i s b a y . " H e was at one time a member of the S u n d a y School class t a u g h t by Bro. BROWN. H e requested Dr. MITCHELL to lead in p r a y e r , at the same tim^e informing him t h a t he had a friend in the library, and sent for me. Dr. MITCHELL then offered up a v e r y earnest p r a y e r . T h e h e a r t y responses t h a t came from Uncle JOHN were c o n v i n c i n g to all around t h a t he was duly and truly prepared, and possessed a passport t h a t would c a r r y him safelj^ over the river and g r a n t him an a b u n d a n t e n t r a n c e into t h a t Celestial Lodge above. When the books and papers were packed and . r e a d y for s h i p m e n t to H u t c h i n s o n , t h e seat of the Grand Lodge, I bade him "Good bye." I t seemed so hard to him. H e gave me a fervent g r a s p of the hand and slowly and r e v e r e n t l y said, "Good bye, Bro. J O H N ; G!OD bless you." With this solemn p a r t i n g I left him, with his last vvords to me, " G O D bless y o u , " imjirinted upon m y m e m o r y . H i s courteous, affable m a n n e r , his heart full'of love for h u m a n i t y , enabled him to e x t e n d a cordial g r e e t i n g t h a t made the humblest a n d the most distinguished mason a t ease in his presence. T h e records of this Grand Lodge are full of his w r i t i n g s upholding the ti'ue spirit of masonry, and the records of o t h e r Grand Jurisdictions a r c full of c o m p l i m e n t a r y notices; a n d his noble advocacj' of the t r u e principles of m a s o n r y have been copied in other records until his influence reaches t h r o u g h o u t the entire masonic world. B r e t h r e n , let us emulate his virtues and p e r p e t u a t e his m e m o r j ' by performing our duties as men and masons according to the designs di'awn by his m a s t e r hand on the masonic trestle board, to the uplifting, of h u m a n i t y and the elevation of

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t h e s t a n d a r d of m a s o n r y to its rightful position. T h e couplet w r i t t e n b y UOBERT MORRIS suggests an appropriatone.ss in closing: " We'll not forget thee, we who stay To work a little longer here. Thy name, thy faith, thy love shall lie On memory's pages bright and clear, And when o'er wearied by the toil Of life our heavy limbs shall be, We'll come, and one b y one lie down Upon dear mother earth with thee. " And there we'll slumber by thy side; There, reunited 'neath the sod, We'll wait, nor doubt in His good time To feel the raising hand of Gon — To be translated from the earth — • This land of sorrow and complaints — To the all-perfect lodge above. Whose Master is the King of Saints."

ADDRESS OF M . - . W . ' . A. M. CALLAHAM.

A . M . CALLAHAM followed with a few brief r e m a r k s , saying be h e a r t i l y endorsed vs'hat had a l r e a d y been said, and would simply add that this Grand L o d g e and m a s o n r j ' in this Grand J u r i s d i c t i o n owed more to J O H N BROWN for its t e m p e r a n c e and moralil}^ t h a n to a n j ' other one man. H i s love for masonry and his brethren was one of the s t r o n g characteristics of his life. H i s motto was, " B r e t h r e n , lot us g e t closer together." AVe will cherish his m e m o r y . L e t us not forget his counsel.

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ADDRESS OF M.-.W.-. DAVID B. FULLER.

To preserve the m e m o r y and j u s t l y exalt the virtues of the dead is to make the living emulous of w o r t h y deeds, and' when not onlj' a c o m m u n i t y but an organization like ours loses from its roll a figure which was its o r n a m e n t and pride, it is meet t h a t a fitting t r i b u t e should be paid to his memory. J O H N H . BKOWN was a name familiar to all who were interested in masonrj'. H i s reputation as a.mason was not confined to this Grand Jurisdiction, but was known and honored throughout the length and b r e a d t h of t h e land. H e m i g h t indeed be r e g a r d e d as a mart3'r to our beloved Order. H e gave to it his time, his s t r e n g t h , and we might almost say his life, for he was on his way to discharge a masonic d u t y when he met with t h a t terrible accident which hastened his death. P e r h a p s no one k n o w s b e t t e r t h a n I the p a r t i c u l a r s of t h a t scene of horror. We were companions on t h a t j o u r n e y on our w a y to Winfield to a t t e n d the funeral services of our deceased b r o t h e r , F R A N K B . D A Y . A b o u t 4 o'clock on a cold, frosty December m o r n i n g in 1891, four cars of oui' train were derailed, and went down a steep e m b a n k m e n t . T h e y i m m e d i a t e l y took fire and were consumed. We wore in the r e a r sleeper, and the fire was within a few feet of us when we w e r e extricated b j ' friends. T h e shock was enough to s h a t t e r the nerves of the strongest, yot at no time did he lose his presence of mind or b e t r a y a n y emotion until we were safelj- sitting on the track looking down upon the b u r n i n g car, where b u t a few moments before we had been wedged in, when he said: " D A V I D , it was a close call; I feel faint." Wo escaped from the car with one shoe each and minus our outer clothing. I gave him my shoe, when he r e m a r k e d : " T h i s is according to an a n c i e n t Israelitish custom, a n d I

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accept the t e s t i m o n y . " I t was several hours before vye arrived a t the station at Cherrj^vale. W e w a n d e r e d from there to the hotel, n e i t h e r naked nor clad, barefoot nor shod. T h e r e is no d o u b t t h a t t h a t disaster shortened his days. I t is more meet t h a t those w h o w e r e associated with him in the early struggles of m a s o n r y in this Grand Jurisdiction siiould speak of his masonic life. All w h o came in contact with him realized t h a t t h e y had m e t one whose life was unselfish, w h o was true to his home, his n e i g h b o r and himself H e enjoyed t h e h a p p y reflections consequent on a well s p e n t life. With the mystic trowel he spread liberally the c e m e n t of b r o t h e r l y love a n d affection. W i t h j o y he obeyed the s u m m o n s of the Grand Warden of H e a v e n , and he is now seated a t t h e r i g h t hand of our S u p r e m e Grand Master, who was pleased to pronounce him a just and u p r i g h t mason. . H i s w o r k is d o n e ; most w o r t h i l y done. N e v e r more on e a r t h shall we feci the w a r m a n d b r o t h e r l y grasp of his hand or h e a r his words of welcome. Such was our brother. Formed On the good old plan. His daily prayer, far better understood In acts than words, was simply doing good. So calm, so constant was his rectitude, That by his loss alone we know its worth, And feel how true a man has walked on earth.

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KANSAS.

ADDRESS OF W.-. ALFRED WHITMAN.

I t seems to me, t h a t in tiie t o u c h i n g description of the railroad accident, j u s t given b y P a s t G r a n d Master F U L L E R , we have a icej' to t h a t d r a w i n g quality in the character of Bro. BtiowN, which b r o u g h t everj'one who had a n y t h i n g to do with him into such a close personal relation. When the two had been rescued from the bui-ning car, Bro. BROWN simply s a i d : " D A V I D , t h a t was a close call! " H e did not say " B r o . F U L L E R , " it was "'David.'' and this is w h a t I would call especial attention to. W h e n I came to G r a n d L o d g e , from y e a r to j-ear, with t h e w a r m g r a s p of the hand t h a t was so s t r o n g and ti'ue, would come t h e words of gi-eeting â&#x20AC;&#x201D; not Bro. WHITMAN, but " A L F R E D , my boy, how are y o u ? " T h e g e n u i n e good will and affection conveyed in t h a t off'-hand g r e e t i n g c a n n o t be described, b u t it was prompted b y t h a t sjjirit of divine lovo which filled.him to overflowing, and which made e v e r y o n e who came within its influence his personal friend.

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ANCIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF

K A N S A S . THIRTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, HELD IN THE CITY OF TOPEKA, F E B R U A R Y 2 1 S T AND 2 2 D , A. D. 1894. A. L . 5894.

VOLUME IX, PART 3. M.-.AV.-. GEO. W. CLARK, LYONS,-" GRAND MASTER. R.-.\V.-. ALBERT K. WILSON, TOPEKA, GRAND SECRETARY. "P. O. address for 1894, Topeka.

PUBLISHED BY ORDKR OF THE M.-. W.-. GRAND LODGE,

1894.

G R A N D O F F I C E R S —1894-95 M •.W.-. G E O . W . CLARK Grand Master Lyons."* R. . W.-. JAMES H . M C G A L L Deputy Grand J/os^er....Wichita. K. . W.'. C H I L E S C . COLEMAN Grand Senior TF«r-dfn...Clay Center. R. . W . \ W I L L I A M M . SHAVER Grand Junior Warden... Wichita. R. . W.\ ROBERT E . TORRINGTON Grand Treasurer Wichita. R. .W.-. ALBERT K . WILSON Grand Secretary Topeka. W.-. R e v . SAMUEL E . BVSSER....Grand Chaplain Dodge City. W.'. M. L . STONE Grand Senior Deacon....Wamego. W.'. E D . H A Y E S Grand Junior Ocacon...Wellington. W.-. J O H N D . G R I F F I N Grand Marshal J u n c t i o n City. W.'. D . D. JOHNSON Grand Sword Bearer Atchison. W.'. W I L L I A M S. R A N K I N Grand Senior Steward...Topaka. W . \ G. W . FARRO.N' Grand Junior Steward...Ottawa,. \V.\ J . W . BRANDON Grand Pursuivant Smith Center. W.-. F R I T Z MAGERS Grand Tyler Leavenworth. ^PostofTice address for IS'JI, Topeka, K n n .

BOARD O F CUSTODIANS. W.-. G E O R G E M . COPLI.V

Winfield.

W.-. G E O R G E F . POND

F o r t Scott.

W.-. D A V I D D . HOAG

Minneapolis.

CHAIRMEN OF STANDING COMMITTEES. On Credentials

P E R R Y M . HOISINGTON, N e w t o n .

On On On On On On On On

MORGAN CARAWAY, G r e a t B e n d . CHARLES J . W E B B , T o p e k a . D.BYINGTON, Leavenworth. C. E . CORY, F o r t Scott. WILLIAM A. SNOOK, K a n s a s City. BEN.IAMIN H . BEATTE, Sterling. JOHN C. POSTLETIIWAITE, J e w e l l City. M. M. MILLER, Clay Center.

Reports of Grand Officers Finance and Mileage Returns of Chartered Lodges Ijodges Under Dispensation Grievances and Appeals Grand Lodge Properly Jurisprudence Correspondence

P L A C E O F M E E T I N G —1895 T h e t h i r t y - n i n t h A n n u a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n of t h e M..W.-. G r a n d Lodge of K a n s a s , A. F . & A. M., will be held in t h e City of Topeka; on t h e t h i r d W e d n e s d a y , b e i n g t h e 20th day of F e b r u a r y , A. D. 1895, A. L. 5895, a t 10 o'clock A. M.

P R E S S O F KETCHF.SON * R E E V E S , LEAVE.NWORTH, KAXSAS.

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]V[..W.-.aRAND LODOK A. F. & A. M., OF KANSAS.

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COMMUNICATION.

ToPEKA, F e b r u a r y 21, 1894. T h e M.-. W.-. G r a n d Lodge of Ancient, F r e e a n d Accepted Masons of K a n s a s , convened in A n n u a l Communication in R e p r e s e n t a t i v e H a l l , in t h e City of T o p e k a , W e d n e s d a y , t h e 2l8t day of F e b r u a r y , A. D. 1894, A. L. 5894, at 10 o'clock A. M. GRAND OFFICERS PRESENT. T h e G r a n d Officers present assumed their respective s t a t i o n s in the M.-.W.-. G r a n d Lodge, as follows: M R. R. R. R. R

AV.-.WILLIAM D. THOMPSON W.-. GEORGE W. CLARK AV.-. JAMES H . McCALL W.-. CHILES C. COLEMAN W.-. ROBERT E. TORRINGTON W.-. MATTHEW M. MILLER W.-.REV. ENOCH P. MICHENER W.-. WILLIAM M. SHAVER W.-. WILLIAM A. SNOOK W.'. W.-.THEOPHILUS P. RODGERS W.-. ROWLAND W. FINLEY W.-. JAMES SMITH W.-.EDMOND B. TOWLE W.-, DELOS W. ACKER

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

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February,

CALL OF LODGES. T h e M.-.W.-. Cxrand Master ordered t h e G r a n d S e c r e t a r y to call t h e roll of lodges, in order to ascertain if t h e r e w e r e p r e s e n t i-epresentativcs from a constitutional n u m b e r of lodges t o open t h e M..-.AV.-. Grand Lodge of A n c i e n t , F r e e a n d Accepted Masons of K a n s a s , for t h e transaction of such business as m a y r e g u l a r l y come before it. ' " OPENING CEREMONIES. . T h e r e being p r e s e n t r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s from a constitutional n u m b e r of lodges, theM.-.W.-. Grand M a s t e r opened t h e M.'.W.-. G r a n d L o d g e of A n c i e n t , F r e e and Accepted Masons of K a n s a s , in A m p l e F o r m , after p r a y e r by t h e G r a n d Chaplain, E e v . B r o . ENOCH P . M I C H E N E R , a n d s i n g i n g hy t h e choir.

READING JOURNAL. On motion of W.-. B r o . JACOB D E W I T T , t h e r e a d i n g of t h e

J o u r n a l of t h e P r o c e e d i n g s of 1893 was dispensed w i t h , t h e same h a v i n g been printed a n d d i s t r i b u t e d a m o n g t h e lodges, and a sufficient n u m b e r of copies being p r e s e n t for t h e use of m e m b e r s of this G r a n d Lodge. REPORT ON CREDENTIALS. Bro. P E R R Y M . HOISINGTON, from t h e Committee on Credentials, s u b m i t t e d a partial r e p o r t , which was, on motion, received a n d adopted, a n d committee i n s t r u c t e d to continue t h e i r labors a n d add t h e names of such b r e t h r e n as m i g h t hereafter p r e s e n t p r o p e r credentials e n t i t l i n g t h e m to r e p r e s e n t t h e i r lodges: To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Credentials respectfully submit the following report, containing a list of lodges and names of delegates present: GRAND OFFICERS. M.'.W.-. WILLIAM D . THOMPSOX R.-. W.'. GEO. W. CLARK R.'. W.'. JAMES H . MCCALL R.'. W.'. CHILES C. COLEMAN *R.'. W.". ROBERT E . TORRINGTON R.\ W.\ MATTHEW M. MILLER W.'. Rev. ENOCH P. MICHE.VER

W.'. WILLIAM M. SHAVER

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

Grand Senior Deacon.

GRAND

1893-94-

LODGE

W . . W I L L I A M A. SNOOK W.' . EDMOND B . TOWLE w. . T. P . RoDGERS w . R. W . FiNLEY

KANSAS.

Grand Grand Grand Grand

. J A M E S SMITH

Junior Sword Senior Junior

Deacon. Bearer. Steward. Steward.

Grand Pursuivant. a s G r a n d Tyler.

W ; . DELOS W . ACKER

PAST GRAND OFFICERS. PAST G R A N D MASTERS. M . ' . W . " . J . C . POSTLETIIWAITE,

M . ' . AV.'. O . A . B A S S E T T ,

M.-. W.-. A. M. CALLAHAM,

M . - . W . ' . S . E . SHELDON,

M.-. W.-. D. B . F U L L E R ,

M.-. W . - . M . M . M I L L E R ,

M.-. W.-. H . C. COOK,

M.'. W . . JOHN GUTHRIE.

PAST DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. R.-.W.-. D. BYINGTON,

R . - . W . - . A. H. E L L I S .

PAST GRAND' SENIOR WARDENS.

R.-.W.-. J . F . BLISS, PAST GRAND JUNIOR WARDENS. R.-.W.-. ROBERT E . TORRINGTON.

BOARD O F C U S T O D I A N S . W.-. GEORGE F . POND',

W.-. D . D . HOAG,

W.-. GEORGE M . C O P L I N .

ASSISTANT AV.-. W . P . M U D G E T T , W.-. A. K. W I L S O N , W.-. T H E O . J . G A R L I C ,

LECTURERS. W . - . GEORGE M . DI.XON, â&#x20AC;¢ W.-. W . M . S H A V E R , W . - . AV. E . D U N A W A Y ,

VV.-. J O H N H A M M O N D .

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES. British Columbia California Colorado Connecticut Florida

Georgia

Idaho Illinois I n d i a n Territory Isle of C u b a Louisiana

Maine Manitoba Maryland

M.-.W.. M.-.AV.-. R.-.W.-. M.-.AV.-.

AV. D. THOMPSON. A. M. CALLAHAM. R. E . TORRINGTON. O. A. BASSETT.

AV.-. A L F R E D AVHITMAN.

W.-. J . H . A L E Y .

AV.-. S. M. F o x . M.-.W.-. M. M. MILLER. M.-.W.-. J O H N G U T H R I E . AV.-. F R E D B A L E I N . W.-. J A C O B D E W I T T .

M.-.W.-. D. B. FULLER. W.-. A. W E L L S . AV.. R. UNDERWOOD.

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February,

THE

W.". T H A N K DRUMMOND. W.\

J O H N H . SPENCER.

R.' . W.-. J A M E S H . M C C A L L . W.-.

W M . H . NELSON.

W.-. J A M E S G . SAMPLE. W.-. J. P. A L L E N . W.-. C. H.

LAWRENCE.

W.-. E. T. CARR. W.-.

F . E. D A V I S .

W.\

L. L. TERWILLEGER.

W.-. D. D . H O A G . W.-. T. E. D E W E Y .

M. •.W.'. S. E. SHELDON. W.'. J. H . STICKER. W.'. GEORGE M . D I X O N .

M. •.W.\ GEORGE W . CLARK. R." . W.-. W. M. SHAVER. W.'.

BESTOR G . BROWN.

W.'.

J. L. J O N E S .

W . - . T P . RODGERS. R.' . W.-. C. C . COLE.MAN. W.-. W . E . R o w E . W.-. J. N . W I L K I N S O N .

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AV.'. G . V . RiCKSECKER. AV.-. J O H N D . M C B R I A N .

PAST M A S T E R S . .No.

A. B. K E L L E R F . E. D A V I S H . D. W H I T M A N D A V I D PASSON ALFRED WHITMAN W. F. MARCH

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J. H . F o x D. A. D R A Y E R J A M E S S.MITH J. N . W I L K I N S O N C . C . ViNING WILLIAM F .

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W. F . ELLISON

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J . W . STOUT JOHN MCPHILLAMY W . B . DAVIS W. A. CLARK

H . C . MINER

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D. C. BATTEY

114

J.E.LEWIS

116

C. A. HOWE

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L. L. BYINGTON

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140

H . F.ToEVS

142

B. O. H A G E N

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GEORGE McKiNziE

143

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343

J.W.SMITH

143

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144

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145

N. BRUNER

146

E.W.WELLINGTON

146

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147

T . R . MOORE

148

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F R A N K D. TAYLOR

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LODGE REPRESENTATIVES. Leavenworth, Kickapoo,

No. 2— N. E . V A N T U Y L , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J. W .

No. 4 — 1. W . ROBINSON, S.W., p r o x y for W . M. a n d J . W .

Washington,

No. 5 — C. H . C O P P , W . M . ; C . A. HARRISON, p r o x y for S.W.;

W . T. W A S H E R , J. W . Lawrence,

No. 6 — A L F R E D W H I T M A N , p r o x y for W . M.; L. H . P E R K I N S ,

J . W., proxy for S. W . Union, No. 7— JOHN D . G R I F F I N , W . M . , H A N N I B A L MORRIS, S . W . ; T . W .

DoRN, proxy for J. W . Acacia,

No. 9 — W. BANKS BROWN, S . W . , p r o x y for W . M. a n d J . W .

King Solomon, No. 10 — H E N R Y MUSSETT, W . M . ; W A L T E R F . K I R K L A N D ,

S. W . ; J . C. KETCHESON, p r o x y for J . W . Jewell, No. i i — W I L L I A M MUSSER, W . M . ; E . L . G R A Y , S . W . ; ROBT. C .

POSTLETHWAITE, p r o x y for J . W . Emporia, No. IZ — D. A. DRYER, p r o x y for W . M. a n d S. W . ; J . N . W I L KINSON, p r o x y for J . W .

Nemaha, No. 13—C. C. VINING, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Great Btnd,

No. 15-

JAMES W . CLARK, AV. M . ; E . R . MOSES, S . W . ; M .

CARAWAY, p r o x y for J . W .

Lafayette, No. 16 —J. B . ANDERSON, J r . , S. W., p r o x y for W . M . a n d J . W . Topeka, No. 17 — J. 8. COLLINS, p r o x y for W . M . ; GEORGE M . E A G L E , S . W . ; C. B . R E E D , J . W .

Franklin,

No. IS — D. H . M C G H E E , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W .

Olathe, No. i 9 — W I L L I A M JULIAN, p r o x y for W . M., S. W . a n d J . W . Circleville, No. eO — W. P . BAXTER, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W .

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Valley Falls, No. SI —J. G. KNOUSE, W . M . , proxy for S. W . ; A. A . M U R RAY, proxy for J . W . Palmyra,

No. SS — l,. S. V A N K U R E X , "\V. M . ; J . E. W A L K E R , p r o x v for S.

W . ; L. SULLIVAN, J . W .

Osage Valley, No. U —'D.W . H A Y E S , W . M . , proxy for J . W . ; D . C. B A R KER, S. W . Oleto, No. 25 —U. B . MOORE, J . W., proxy for W. M. a n d S. W. Longlon, No. S6 — S. CRUMRINE, W . M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J . W . Neosho, No. 27— C. T. H I G H , p r o x y for W . M., S. W . a n d .1. W . . Eldora, No. 25 — E . R. COCHRAN, proxy for W. M . a n d J . W . ; E . R O SENTHAL, p r o x y for S. W .

Towanda, No. SO - A. J . ROLSTON, W . M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J . W . Auburn,No. 52 — F . W . HARRISON,W. M., proxy for J . W . ; W . J . VAWTER, S. W. Hiawatha, No. 35 — H E N R Y E . P E N N Y , W . M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J . W . Council Orove, No. 36 —C. L. K E L L E Y , W . M . ; F . W . BKIGHAM, S . W . ; E . L. S H A F F E R , J . VV.

Paola, No. 37—J).

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

Tola, No. SS — M. G. ROBINSON, W . M . ; F R A N K L . T R A V I S , p r o x y for S. W . ;

H . M . MILLER, p r o x y for J . W.

Seneca, No. S5 — F R A N K W E L L S , W . M . , proxy for S. AV. a n d J . W . De Solo, No. 40—W. M. MARCKS, S / W . , proxy for W . M. a n d J . W . Blooming Orove, No. 41 — JAMES RUSH, proxy for W . M., S; W. a n d J . W . Delphian, No. 44 — S. C. AXTELL, W . M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J . W . Easton, No. 45 — D A N POLLEY, S . W . , proxy for W. M. a n d J . W . Halstead, No. 4G — 'E. C. CAIIWELL, W . M . , proxy for S. W . ; M. P . BOUSSER,

J. W. Mackey, No. 4S — C. H . ELLSWORTH, W . M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J . W . Nine Mile, No. 49 — L E V I P . STEPHENSON, p r o x y for W . M., S.W. a n d J . W . Lake, No.-50 —'E. Z. CHILSON, W . M . ;

R . M . FORBES, S . W . ;

MARCUS

SNOODY, p r o x y for J . W . Orient, No. 5-Z — G E O R G E H . PORTER, W . M . ; FRED A. RODGERS, J . W.

J . W. M C C L U R E , S . W . ; A L -

Pottawatomie, No. 5S — GEORGE O . H E L E N , S . W . , p r o x v for W. M . ; T H E O . F . RAMSEY, J . W . Wetmore, No. 53 — E . S. F R A G E R , W . M . ; J A M E S G R U B B , p r o x y for S. W . ; W A L T E R P O W E R S , p r o x y for J . W. Shawnee, No. 54 — C H A R L E S R . HOLLENBACK, W . M . ; J A M E S W . CAMPBELL, p r o x y for S. W . ; H E N R Y W . MALONEY, J . W . Troy, No. 55 — GEORGE H . B U R K H ALTER, W . M . , p r o x y for S . W . a n d J . W .

Spring Hill, No. 56—W. H . RUTTER, W . M . , p r o x y for J . W . ; E . T. B E E SON, S. W . • Coyville, No. 57—J. W . GORDON, proxy for W. M., S. W . a n d J . W . M'injleld, No. 5.9 — J O H N W . OLIVER, W . M . ; H E N R Y C . LOOMIS, S . W . ; S I -

MON J . G A R Y , p r o x j ' for J . \V.

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Sallville, No. 5 9 — F R E D H A N I , proxy for W . M., S. W . a n d J . W. Salinu,

No. 60 _ W . L. BKEESE, S . W . , p r o x y for W. M . ; W I L L I A M A. NOK-

RIS, J . VV. La, Cygne, No. 61 — J O H N 0 . EODGEHS, W . M . , p r o x y for S.M'.; ISAAC CROXTON, J . W .

Adatm,

No. 63—M. E . SULLIVAN, J . W., p r o x y for W . M.; H . C. COOK, p r o x y for S. W .

Wathma,

No. S4 — G R E E N B . M A N N , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W.

Burlington,

Frankfort, Hiram,

No. 66— GEORGE M . D I X O N , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W .

No. 6 7 — D A V I S BROADBECK, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. and J . W.

No. 68—HENKV

SHINDLER, p r o x y for W . M., S. W . a n d J . W.

Star, No. 69 — AUGUST J A E D I C K E , Jr., VV. M., p r o x y for J . W . ;

DANIEL L .

Si'ENCE, proxy for S. W. Carbondale,

No. 70 — 3. J . H A R R I S , p r o x y for W . M . ; W . H . THOMAS, J . W . ,

p r o x y for S. W . Baxter,

No. 71— CHARLES J . F R I B L E Y , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W.

Hxiron, No. 7 ; ? - E . p:. SILER, p r o x y for W . M., S. W . a n d J . W. Myitic

Tie, No. 74-^V.

E. BROWN, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W .

Wamego, No. 75 — B. A. PIERSON, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . and J . W . Erie, No. 76 —L. D. H A VNES, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Delta, No. 77 — 1. W. STOUT, W . M . ; C . S . J O B E S , S . W . , p r o x y for J . W. Corinthian, No. 79— J A M E S T . P R I N G L E , W . M . ; ^V. S. P I C K A K D , S . W . ; J . H A L L E R , Jr., J . W.

Zeredatha, No. 80—J. L. COCHRAN, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. and J . W . Tuscan, No. SS- I . N . BAXTER, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Doric, No. SS — JAME.S M . CHARLES, W . M . ; C H A R L E S P I L L A , p r o x y for S. W . ; GEORGE C . B U N D , J. W. Jefferson, iYo. 84—W. 0 . MAGERS, W . M . ; G E O R G E Y O U N G , p r o x y for S.W.; H . C. MAGEKS, p r o x y for J . W. Sutton, No. 85—WILLIAM

ROSS, S.W., p r o x y for W . M . ; F . K. BROWN, proxy

for J . W . Sunflower, No. 86 — F . C. KIRKI'ATRICK, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J. W. Mankalo, No. 87-J. Eureka,

J . DALTON, proxy for W . M., S. W. a n d J . W.

No. i'.?—THOMAS J . BLAKEY, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . and J . W .

Home, No. 89 — A. G. SANBORN, W . M . ; J O H N H A N N A , S . W . ; L . LOHMUL-

LER, p r o x y for J . W. Golden Rule, No.90—

A. J . P R O U D E I T , W . M.; D. H . H A L L , p r o x y for S.W.;

A . T R O U P , Jr., J . W. Marysville,

No. 91 — C H A R L E S D . S C H M I D T , W . M . , p r o x y for S.W. a n d J. W.

Mission, No. 9S — T. M. BAXTER, W . M . , p r o x y for S.W. a n d J . W . Girard, No. 93— W. C. MCMILLIN, proxy for W. M.; W . H. VOETH, p r o x y forS.AV.and J . W . Constellation, No. 95— BKX. P A U L E X , W . M . , p r o x y for J . W . ; C. S. W I C K S ,

proxy for S.W.

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Delaware, No. 96 — F I E L D I N G G . TAYLOR, S . W . , p r o x y for W. M. a n d J . W . Patmos, No. 07 —J.

D. M C I N T Y R E , W . M . , p r o x y for J . W . ; J . T. E V A N S ,

proxy for S. W. Benevolent, No. 9S — J . P . QUINN, p r o x y for W . M. a n d S. W . ; T. E . D E W E Y ,

proxy tor J . W . Wichita, No. 99 —3. H . A L E Y , p r o x y for W . M. a n d S. W . ; THOMAS G . F I T C H , p r o x y for J . W . Prudence, No. 100 — GEORGE W . M A Y S , p r o x y for VV. M., S. W . a n d J . W . Euclid,

No. 101 —U T. HUSSEY, W . M . ; W . F . M I L L E R , S . W . ; ROGERS, J . W .

HARRY

Keystone, No. lOS—JOHN S . I^ANG, p r o x y for W . M. a n d J . W . ; J O H N TRUBY", p r o x y for S. W.

Cedar, No. lOS — U. D. H E N R Y , J r . , W . M., p r o x y for S . W . a n d J . W . Frontier, No. 104 — F R E D N I M S , W . M . , p r o x y for S . W . ;

H.L. HAAK, J.W.

Solomon, No. 105 — L A Y F . H A R T , W . M . , proxy for S . W . a n d J . W . Fidelity, No. 106 —D.^.

Fortitude, No. 107—Jons

FULLER, W . M . , p r o x y for S.W.; C . W . S H I N N , J . W .

H . TAYLOR, S. W . , proxy for W . M.; J O H N H .

SPENCER, p r o x y for J . W . Adelphi, No. 110 — MO.SES H A H N , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . ; J O H N B A L L A R D ,

p r o x y for J . W. Blue Valley, No. IIS - W M . G . HAYMAN, W . M . , proxy for S.W. a n d J . W . St. Johns, No. lis — S. C. PIGJIAN, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Advance, No. I14 — F R E D J . G R I F F I T H , W . M . ; J . W . HASTINGS, S . W . ; D.

0 . BATTEY, p r o x y for J . VV. Excelsior, No. 115 — G E O R G E SHULL, W . M . ; G. P . E V E S , p r o x y for

S.W.

and J . W . Muscotah, No. 116 — G. A. STRAIT, J . W . , proxy for W . M. a n d S. W . Altoona, No. US — A L V A P . KICHARDSON, W . M . , p r o x y for S.W. a n d J . W .

Halcyon, No. ISO — T. A. SLA YJIAKER, J . W., p r o x y for W. M. a n d S. W . Woodson, No. ISl — G E O R G E CANNON, W . M . , p r o x y for J . W . ; L. L . B Y I N G TON, S . W .

Clifton, No. 122 —V,. D. MARSHALL, AV. M., p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Cawker City, No. 125 — M. MIEBERGEN, AV. M., proxy for S. W . a n d J . AV. Palestine, No. i ^ 7 — C H A R L E S M . DICKSON, AV. M., proxy for J . W . ; M . S. D E T A R , p r o x y for S. AV. Ottaioa,No.

128 —DA^SIEL

C. Y O U N G , AV. M . ; ALBERT D . F I N L E Y , S . AV.;

G. AV. FARRON, p r o x y for J . W . Belleville, No. 129 — AVILLIAM K A M P , W . M . , p r o x y for S. AV.; A . M . T H O M P -

SON, p r o x y for J . AV. Polar Star, No. ISO —J. P A I G E , J . AV.

D . STANLEY, AV. M . ; J O H N AMMON, S . AA^; T E L L

Carson, No. 132 —3. P . SWATZELL, W . M . , proxy for S. AV. a n d J . AV. Clay Center, No. 134—W.

T. DOUGLAS, p r o x y for W . M., S. \V. a n d J . AV.

Vesper, No. 136 —U. E . RICHARDSON, AV. M., p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W .

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February,

Cherryvale, No. U~— C. C. K I N C A I D , p r o x y for W . M., S. W . a n d J . W . Reno, No. UO - F. T. ST. J O I C N . W . M . , p r o x y f o r S . W . ; O. K . L E I G H , p r o x y for J. W . Signal, No. Ul — k. J . EADER, p r o x y for W . M., S. W . a n d J , W . Newton, No. 14S — H. F . TOEVS, p r o x y for W . M. a n d S. W . ; J . W . P A T TERSON, p r o x y for J . \V. Minneapolis,

No. US — GEORGE M A C K I N Z I E , p r o x y for W. M . ; D. D. H O A G ,

p r o x y for S. W . ; J . W. SMITH, p r o x y for J . W . Gilead, No. 144 — J. H . STICHER, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Mt. Vernon, No. 14&-— W. C. HOFPMEISTER, p r o x y for W. M., S. W. a n d J. W. Ellsworth, No. 146— A . SIDNEY CHASE, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Wa-Keeney, No. 14S — T. R. MOORE, p r o x y for W . M . ; 0 . A. HOAR, S.W.,

p r o x y for J . W . Thayer, No. U9 — S. P . W H I T E , p r o x y for W . M., S W . a n d J . W. Douglas, A^o. 151 —V. E. HOLMES, W . M., p r o x y for J . W . ; E . W. CAMPBELL, S . W .

Coio, No. 153 — JOHN M . SIMPSON, p r o x y for W . M., S. W . a n d J . W .

Lincoln, No. i 5 ^ — T E L L \ V . WALTON, J . W., p r o x y for W . M. a n d S. W . Hope, No. 155 — A. GOEPEL, p r o x y for W . M., S: W. a n d J . W . Robinson, A^o. 159—G. G. KINMAN, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . ; E . L. TRUEX, p r o x y for J . W . Sagui, No. 160 —L. A. LINVILLE, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . ; W . H. M I Z E ,

p r o x y for J . W . Alma,

A^o. 161— W. A. DOOLITTLE, W . M . ; F R A N K I . S A G E , p r o x y for S. W . ; J E R R Y B . F I E L D S , J . W.

Sabelha, No. ifi^—ROBERT BRESSEN, W . M . , p r o x y for J . W . ; G. W. R E M AGEN, p r o x y for S. W . Oxford, No. 165 —E.

C. GALLOHP, W. M . ; F . C. D A V I S , p r o x v for S . W .

a n d J . W. Farmers, xVo. 166 — GEORGE J . POLSON, S . W . , p r o x y for W. M . a n d J . W. Lamed,

No.

167 — GEORGE

W . F I N N E Y , W . M . ; W . C . EDWARDS, p r o x y

for S. AV.; J. C. F R Y , p r o x y for J . W . Parkerville, A^o. i6.S— JAMES A. J O H N S O N , W . M . , p r o x y for S.W. a n d J . W . Blue Rapids, A'o. 169 —A. E. W I N T E R , W . M . , p r o x y for J . W . ; F . K. BROWN, proxy for S. W. . Fraternal,

No. 170— R. L. F O S T E H , W . M . , p r o x y for S.W.; A. JONES, J . W.

Sterling, A^o. 171 — R. M. WOONACOTT, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . \ \ ^ McPherson, No. 172— H . E. P Y L E , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W. Belle Plaine, No. 173 - AV. L. R E E D , proxy for W^ M., S.W. a n d J . W . Western Star, No. 174 —Yi. R. STONE, W . M . , p r o x y for J . W . ; L. C. U H L , S.W. Kirwin,

No. 175 — CHARLES MONELL, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W .

Prairie

Queen, No. 176 — D A V I D TURNER, J r . , p r o x v for W. JL, S. AV. a n d J . W.

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Russell, No. 177 — CHARLES E . H A L L , W . M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J . W .

Burr Oak, No. 17S — U. L. HORNER, \V. M . , p r o x y for S.W. and J . W . Lenora, No. ISl - C. F . GOODMAN, W . M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J . W . Burrton,

No. 182-

F . M. P A Y N E , W. M., p r o x y for J. W . ; E . J . F A I R -

HURST, S. W .

Phillipsburg,

No. 1S4-— FRASK

STRAIN, W . M . , proxy, for S. W . ; E . F .

KoENS, p r o x y for J. W. Hamlin,

No. 1S5— F R E D ' K J . SMITH, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W .

Mountain Slope, No. 1S6 — W . A. BURNETT, W . M . ; A. 0 . T. GEIGER, p r o x y for S. W.; T U L L E Y SOOTT, p r o x j ' for J. W.

Pittsburg, No. 187 - A . E . N A U , p r o x y for W. M., S. W. a n d J . W . Onaga, No. 188—0.

W. THOMI-SON, S. W . , p r o x y for W. M. and J . W.

Newahcuba, No. 189 — J. R. BHOBST, \ V . M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J. W . Henri, No. ISO — H E N R Y M E T Z , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J. W .

Walnut Valley, No 191 —J. N . VENARD, proxy for AV. M. a n d J. W . ; J . C. HOPPER, S. W .

Lyons, No. WS— H . C. TAYLOR, J. W., p r o x y for W. M.; J. W . B R I N K E R -

HOFF, p r o x y for S. W . Hartford, No. 193 —G. COOLEY, J. W .

B. CHANNELL, W . M . ; T . E . W E L S H , S . W . ; G . O .

Galena, No. 194—JAMES Hayes, No. 19.5 — C.W.

A. HUNTER, W . M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W. MILLER, W . M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W.

Madison, No. 196 — CAREY SO\VDER, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W.

Canton, No. 197 —C. M. GRAY, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W. Blue Hill, No. 198—JOHN

F . E K E Y , W . M . , proxv for J . W . ; HARRISON

• NAYLOR, S. W.

Norton, No. 199 — J . S. W R I G H T , p r o x y for W . M . ; J . S. HAZELTON, S . W . ; J. ] j . M I L L E R , p r o x y for J . W .

Anthony, No. 200 —Ij. L. W H I T M A N , p r o i y for W. M., S. W . a n d J. W. Delphos, No. SOS —3.

H . RICHARDS, W . M . , p r o x y for J . W . ; H . A. D E A N ,

p r o x y for S. W. Downs, No. 204 —J. G. POOLE, W . M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J . W. Eminence, No. SOS—GEORGE

H . YONKERS, W . M . , p r o x y for J . W . ;

BIEL

R. M U D G E , S . W .

Fulton, No. SlO — 8. D. OSBORNE, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J. W . Greeley, No. Sll — HENRY' BOUCHER, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W .

Olive Branch, No. SIS —'ED. F . EWING, W . M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J . W. Twin Grove, No. SIS—F. J. BENBST, S.W., p r o x y for W. M. and J . W. Walnut City, No. S15 — F. W. MILLER, W . M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J . W . Ellinwood,

No.

S17—HOBERT

MCKEOWN, W . M . ; FRED WOLFE, J.

W.,

proxy for S. W . Landmark, No. S18 — J . A. W I S E , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Cornerstone, No. S19 — S. W . RAMAGE, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . ; E L L I O T T .

JoDON, p r o x y for J. W .

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FliOCEEDINGS

Perfect Square, No.,?S0 —Jons St. Bernard,

OF THE

February,

P . HOOVER, S.W., p r o x y for W. M . a n d J . W .

No. SZ2 — S. J . CRUMBINE, W . M . , p r o x y for J . AV.; W I L L I A M

J. D A VIES, S. AV. Siloam, No. ^;25 — H . F . MOKHIS, p r o x y for W . M . ; A. 0 . AVELLMAN, S. AV.; G E O R G E C . SPERRY, J . A\^

Salem, No. 2ZS - 0 . B . TIIORNBURG, W . M . , p r o x y for S. \V. a n d J . W. Vulcan, No. n9 — P. AV. H I N S E N , p r o x y for AV. M , S. W. a n d J W . Ninnescah,

No. S30— JAMES MURRAY, AV. M., p r o x j ' for S. W and J. AV.

Magnolia, No. ^31 - GEORGE W . P U E T T , AV. M . ; J . H . B A N K E R , S. AV ; H .

AV. S H A R P , p r o x y for J. W.

Greenleaf, No. ?5«— AV. P. MUDGETT, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W. Clinton, No. ZSS — k.Vf.

BROOKS, J . W., p r o x y for AV. M. a n d S. \V.

Axtell, No. S34 —AV. F . RITTERSHOUSE, AV. M., p r o x y for S. W ; \V. A. M I L LER, J . W . Meriden,

No. £36—H.

C. STEVENS, W . M . ; J . T. BROWN, S . A V . ; ROBERT

S M I T H , proxy for J . AV.

Temple, No. SS7 — W. K GREGG,AV.M., p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Mount Hope, No. SSS — Jons

A. MOORE, S . W . , p r o x y for W . AI. a n d J . W .

• Vrbana, No. SS9 — J . W. PERRY, p r o x y for W. M.; J A M E S T . L I K E N S , p r o x y

f o r S . AV. and J . W . Soldier, No. S4O — V. M . W I L S O N , A V . M . , p r o x y for S . W . ; K. 0 . G R E E N , J . W . Linwood,

No. S41 — J A M E S P I C K E N S , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . W.

Marmaton, No. S45— AVILLIAM A. Ross, p r o x y for W . M., S. W. a n d J. AV. Tyrian.

No. S46— W. 0 . CARTER, S.AV., p r o x y for AV.M. a n d J. AV.

Scotisville, No. 249—S.

F. HARTMAN, p r o x y for W . M., S. W. a n d J . W.

Whiting, No. S50 — CHARLES SHEDD, p r o x y for W. M., S. W . a n d J . W.

Galva, No. S.51~\\Hi.

H. BROOKS, W. M., p r o x y for S.AV.; H . L. ABEK-

CRO.MBIE, J . \V.

Stafford, No. 252 - G. W. p-'oRT, proxy for W . M., S. AV. a n d J . W. Milan, No. 25.5— M. D . BISSELL, W . M . , p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J. AV. Weiliaoreland, No. 257 — M. V. INGRAHASI, AV. M . , p r o x y for S. W . ; LEROY CROFUT, proxy for J . W.

Morton, No. S58— F. J . R. ZELLER, S.AV., p r o x y for \V. M. a n d J. W. Beattie, No. 259 — W. E. H A M , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W. Medicine Valley, No. 260 — R I L E Y L A K E , AV. M., p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . W. Mulberry, No. 261— BEN.IAMIN J . G U N N , p r o x y for W . M., S. AV. a n d J . W .

Attica, No. 262^C. Kilwinning,

E . A'OORHEES, \ V . M . , p r o x y for S. \V. and J . AA^

No. 265— L. W. AA'ILSON, p r o x y for W . M,, S. W . a n d J . AV.

Mount Zion, No. 266 — J . P . BROWN, W . M . ; J O H N M A I R , S . W . ; AVORTHY

D A I S T O N , proxy for J . W .

Moline, No. 267 —A. M. SMITH, W . M . , p r o x y for S. AV. and J . W. Mistletoe, No. 269 —GEORGE

AV. GREES, p r o x y for AV. M., S. W. a n d J . AV.

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Quenemo, No. $70— E . J. PARKER, AV. M., proxy for S. W . a n d J . \V. Kaw,

No. 2 7 2 - C H A R L E S TROWER, S . W .

W . D E A N , J . W . , p r o x y for W. M . ; H A R R Y

Unity, No. 275 — A L V A H . DRURY, S . W . , p r o x y for AV. M. a n d J . \V. Windom, No. 276 —G. AV. NORBON, S . W . , proxy for VV. M. a n d J . AV. Barney, No. ^'75— F R A N K AV. KINO', AV. M., p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . W .

Brainard, Alpha,

No. 280 - L. M. PACE, S. AV., proxy for AV. M. and J . W .

No. 252 — T H E O . L . MCDOWELL, AV. M., proxy for J . W . ; C. E . WILSON, prox}' for S. W.

Preston, No. SS3 — J. Q. SHOUP, S . AV., proxy for AV. M. a n d J . AV. Anthem, No. SS4— L. L. BINGHAM, AV. M., proxy for J . W.; W. M E I S B N iiEiMER, p r o x y for S. W. Chikaskia, No. 255 — J . AV. RUTHERFORD, W . M . , p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J.AV. Oak, No. 257 — G E O R G E V A N A W K E R , S . W . , p r o x y for AV. M. a n d J . AV.

Cyrus, No. 2 5 5 — H E N R Y NICKELS, proxy for AV. M., S. W. a n d J . AV. Emerald, No. 289 — AVji. P . HAYWOOD, W . M . , proxy for S. AV. a n d J . AV. Paradise, No. 290—1. O. MIDDAUGH, S . AV., proxy for AV. M. a n d J . AV. Beulah, No. 29i— J O H N M . BRADBURY, W . M . , jsroxy for S. AV. a n d J . AV. Olasco, No. 292

E . B . H A Y N E S , AV. M . ; AV. A . HILLHOUSE. p r o x y for S.AV.

iiuTXAv: Comanche, No. 295 — 3. S. H ALLIDAV, S . W . , proxy for W. M. and J . AV. Highland,

No. 296 — A N D R E W J . AVILSON, AV. M . ; 0 . C. ADAJIS, p r o x y

for

S. W . ; O. J. AViLSON, proxy for J . AV. Apollo, No. 297 ~ F . E . COLE, p r o x y for W. M. and J. AV.; F R A N K STEARNS,

S. \V. Samaria, No.298—E. B. SCHERJIERHORN,AV. M., proxy for S.AV. a n d J . W. Cable, No. 299~C. LBEBERRY, AV. M., p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . AV. Fargo, No. 300 —J.

F . DUBOIS, AV. M., p r o x y for J . AV.; G. C. BROWN,

proxy for S. W. Randall, No. 304 — E. D. EANDALL, p r o x y for AV. M., S. AV. a n d J . AV. Avon, No. 305--En. AV. AVINN, J . AV., proxy for AV. M. and S. W. St. Thomas, No. 306— B. J . AVOODRUFF, W . M . , proxy for S. AV. a n d J . AV. Kansas, No. .S07—A. M. CRARY, W . M . ; AV. E . WATKINS, S . W . ; PATTISON, p r o x y for J . W.

C. H .

Alder>, No. SOS — A. B. HOOVER, p r o x y for W. M. and J . W . ; E L M E R BROWN,

proxy for S. AV. Naphtali, No. SiO — J A M E S W . THOMAS, S . AV., proxy for W. M. a n d J . AV. Hancock, No. 311— JOHN AV. STUBLEY, S.AV., proxy for AV.M. and J.AV. Santa Fe, No. 312—Vf. H . HUSSEY, AV. M., proxy for J . W . ; AVILLIAM E . HUTCHINSON, p r o x y for S. AV.

Coolidge, No. 316-\y.

E . TARBOX, AV. M., proxy for S.AV. and J . W.

Norcatur, No. 317— C: F. KELLAR, Jr., proxy for AV. M., S. W. a n d J . W . Wallace, No. Si5— Js ATHAN PROUDFIT, AV. M., proxy for S. AV. a n d J . W.

286

PnOCEEDlNGS

Norwich,

OF THE

February,

No. 5 i 9 — W I L L I A M L I N D S A Y , p r o x y for W . M., S. \V. a n d J . W.

Vermillion,

No. S20—WARREN

STOWELL, W . M . ; A. W E E K S , p r o x y for S.

W.and J.W. Goodland, No. SSl—B. C. T H R A L L , W . M . ; J . H . T A I T , proxy for S. W . ; E . W . FiNLEY, p r o x y for J . W . Ben Hur,

No. SSS - J . B. M A E S H E L , W ; M., p r o x y for S.AV. a n d J . W.

Walton, No. S2S — 11. J . CHALLANS, S . W . , p r o x y for W . M. a n d J. W . Horton, No. SS6 — F. J . CLEVENGER, S . W . , p r o x y for W . M. a n d J. W. Hoyt, No. SS7—Vf. E . E I P P E T O E , W . M.', p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Oypsum City, No.SSS — J. E . - S A W T E L L , AV.M.; S. W . ; AV. J. EiPPER, proxy for J . W . Arcadia,

SAMUEL E . LIMBGROVER,

No. SS9 — J. W . AVALLACE, p r o x y for AV. M., S. W. a n d J . W.

Hoidnglon, No. SSI—A. p r o x y for J . W .

S. COOK, W . M . , p r o x y for S . W . ; A. T. W E B B ,

Roh Morris, No. SS2— G. B. AVII.LIAMS, AV. M., p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J.AV. Roiedale, No. 5S5—SOLOMON J . J O N E S , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W. and J.AV.

Oak Hill, No. S34— M A T . H . PANTON, W . M . , p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . \V. Alkn,

No. SS5—\V. H . PATTON, W . M . , p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . W.

Kincaid,

No. SSS— A. P . CALDWELL, J . W., p r o x y for AA^ M. a n d S. W.

Lane, No. SS9 — C. P . CKOW, W . M . , p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J. AV. Leoli, No. 340— E. J . TRAVEE, W . M . , p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J.AV. Parker, No. S^l—i. ilaple

H . STOUGH, W . M . , p r o x y for S. \V. a n d J . AV.

City, No. SJfi — SYLVESTER BLOCK, p r o x y for W. M., S.A\'. and J . W .

Ashlar, No. S44 — S. A. SARGENT, p r o x y for AV. M . ; E, C. CHAPMAN, proxy for S. W . a n d J . W . Edna,

No. 5.^5— DAVID B L A I R , W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . VV.

Mound Ridge, No. S46—JOHN J.W.

EDDINGTON, AA\ M . , p r o x y for S. AV. a n d

Spivey, No. S^7 — C H A R L E S B . H A R D E Y , AV. M., p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . W.

Hoxie, No. 348 — 3. S. TURNER, AV. M., p r o x y for S. W. a n d J . AV. Narka,

No. 349 — AIILRICH STEEKBLOCK, W . M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J. W .

Olive, No. 360 — JOSEPH H . H A R T L E Y , p r o x y for AV. M., S. AV. and J . W.

Scammon, No. SSI — E . E . PATTYSON, p r o x y for AV. M., S. W. a n d J . W. Horace, No. 35;? — J A C O B JEWELL,AV. M., p r o x y for S. W . a n d J.AV. Tlie following lodges h a v i n g failed to p a y t h e i r G r a n d Lodge d u e s or m a k e t h e i r annual r e p o r t on o r before F e b r u a r y 1, 1894, and h a v i n g s u b s e q u e n t to that date m a d e r e p o r t a n d paid dues, your committee r e c o m m e n d s t h a t t h e y be a d m i t t e d to r e g u l a r representation, with a n a d m o n i t i o n to greater p r o m p t n e s s a n d care in t h e f u t u r e : Rising Sun, No. S—F.L. Hesperian, No. Ill—S.

and J . W.

MCDEBMOTT, AV. M., p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . \V. H . M I L E S , AV. M . ; A. C. SHERMAN, p r o x v for S.W.

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Cherokee, No. 119 —C. A. H O W E , W . M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J . W . Godfrey, No. IS4 — U. CORYELL, W . M., proxy for S. W. and ,T. W . Crescent, No. 133 —F.

C. DEERING, W . M., p r o x y for J . W . ; C. P . D U F F ,

S.W. Active, No. 15S — D. D. JOHNSON, W . M . ; J. A. G. SAMPLE, p r o x y for S . W . ;

N. S. WiNTERROWD, p r o x y for J . \V. Brookville, No. S09 — M. S. AMOS, W . M . , proxy for S. W . and J . W . Ark, No. US — 0. J . TURNER, W . M., p r o x y for S . W . a n d J . W. Millbrook, No. SSI —T). M. SMITH, p r o x y for W. M.; W. B. ANDERSON,

proxy for S. W . ; W . H . HOUSTON, proxy for J . W. Tlie following lodges h a v i n g m a d e report and paid Grand Lodge dues, b u t n o t h a v i n g paid t h e special assessment of one dollar p e r m e m ber, were admitted t o representation by t h e affirmative action of t h e G r a n d Lodge on r e p o r t of t h e Committee on Chartered Lodges, to w h o m their case was referred by t h e M.-.W.'. G r a n d Master: Wyandotte, No. S—W.

\V. ROSE, W . M . ; J . W. LONGFELLOW, S. W . , p r o x y

for J . W. Oskaloosa, No. 14 — C. F . JOHNSON, W . M . ; W . F. GILLULY, p r o x y for S. W . ; J . F . BLISS, p r o x y for J . W . Bolton, No. 4S — C. B. PL\MBLE, W . M . , proxy for S . W . ; G. W . M A U C K ,

J. W. Harmony, No. 94— W.M. A. RANKIN, W . M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W . Parsons, No. 117 — P . F . LAWRENCE, W.M., proxy for S.W. and J . W. Wellington, No. 150 — 3. C. 0 . MORSE, S.W., proxy for W . M. a n d J . W . Leho, No. 15S — J. F . F U L K , W . M . ; OLIVER M . SPEAR, S . W . ; F R A N K M .

FRICK, p r o x y for J . W .

Mount Moriah, No. 179 — NATHAN ROBERTS, S . W . , proxy for \V. M . ; S. E . BussER, jjroxy for J . W . Chase, No. U7 - W. R. FISHER, W . M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J . W. Armourdale,

No. S71 - H. W . M C K E A N , W . M . ; W . E. SMITH, S.W., p r o x y

for J . W . Gove City, No. SOS — -R. C. JONES, S. W . , proxy for W . M. a n d J . W. Syracuse, No. 309 - J . C. G U Y , S . W . , p r o x y for W. M. and J . W. Total n u m b e r of lodges in Jurisdiction Total n u m b e r of lodges represented Total n u m b e r of lodges not represented N u m b e r of delegates (officers) Past Masters Representatives Total n u m b e r of delegates

352 288 64 352 37 180 424 641

Fraternally submitted, P . M. H O I S I N G T O N ,

C. C. V I N I N G ,

WILLIAM H. VOETH,

H . A. D E A N , Committee.

288

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February,

STANDING COMMITTEES. T h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d M a s t e r , a f t e r c a r e f u l l y r e v i s i n g t h e l i s t ot s t a n d i n g c o m m i t t e e s , a s p r o v i d e d in Section 5, A r t i c l e I V . , o f t h e C o n s t i t u t i o n of t h e G r a n d L o d g e , s u b m i t t e d t h e f o l l o w i n g : On Credentials.—F.

M. H O I S I K G T O N , N o . 2 3 1 ; C. 0 . VI.NIXG, N O . 1 3 ;

W . P . B E V E R L Y , N O . 7 9 ; W . H . V O E T H , N O . 93.

On Reports of Grand Officers.— I). B . FULLER, N O . 106; M. L. STOXE, N o . 7 5 ; C H A R L E S S H E D D , N O . 250; J A M E S W . S M I T H , N O . 134; F R A N K S T R A I N , N O . 184. On Finance

and Mileage.-

JACOB D E W I T T , N O . 60; C . H . COPP, NO. 5 ;

J . W . SsiiTH, N o . 123; J O H N P. Q U I N N , N O . 98.

On Reports of Chartered Lodges.— D W I G H T BYINGTON, N O . 10; A. A. S H A R P , N O . 167.; C. L . K J : L L Y , N O . 3 6 ; T. B . J E N N I N G S , N O . 152.

On Lodges Under Dispensation.— A. H . CONNETT, N O . 15; A. A. CARN A H A N . No. 113; CHARLES SCHMIDT, N o . 9 1 ; C. W . B A L D W I N , No. 160; H . S H I N D L E R , N o . 68.

On Appeals and Grievances.— A . M. C A L L A H A M . N O . 17; J . H . S T I C H K R , N o . 144; C. S. POOLE, N O . 200; J O H N H A M M O N D , N O . 291 ; J . C. POSTLET H W A I T E , . N O . 11.

On Grand

Lodge Property.— A . B . K E L L E R , N O . 2 ; A. W H I T M A N ,

No. 6 ; S. M. F o x , No. 16; W. A. C L A R K , N O . 84. On Jurisprudence.— T. E . D E W E Y , N O . 9 8 ; J O H N G U T H R I E , N O . 5 1 ; G . V . R I C K S E C K E E , N O . 140; VV. H . M I Z E , N O . 160; O. A. BASSETT, N O . 9.

Ore Correspondence.—M.

M . M I L L E R , N O . 1 3 4 ; J . I). M C B R I A N , N o . l 3 6 ;

S. E . S H E L D O N , No. 17.

GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS. T h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d M a s t e r d e l i v e r e d h i s a d d r e s s a s f o l l o w s : Brethren of the Grand Lodge of

Kansas:

P e r m i t m e to t e n d e r you m o s t h e a r t y c o n g r a t u l a t i o n s on this, o u r t h i r t y - e i g h t h anniversary. W e h a v e ever b e e n , a n d a r e now convened, u n d e r t h e favor of Divine P r o v i d e n c e , to w h o m is d u e o u r h u m b l e a n d grateful submission. I n t h e p e r f o r m a n c e of t h e work for which we a r e assembled i n A n n u a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n , i t i s m e e t a n d p r o p e r t h a t w e i n v o k e t h a t divine wisdom a n d g u i d a n c e , w h i c h every mason upon t h e t h r e s h o l d of h i s career i s t a u g h t t o i m p l o r e i n a l l h i s laudable undertakings, a n d without which h u m a n efforts a r e vain. Thirtj'-eight years h a v e passed since t h e organization of this G r a n d Lodge — h u t a brief space, a m e r e period in t h e a n n a l s of time — yet of great i m p o r t t o those w h o laid t h e foundation stones of our Order i n •Kansas, a n d to us w h o follow t h e m . C o n t e m p o r a n e o u s with t h e first occupation, a n d antedating g o v e r n m e n t a l p e r m i s s i o n a n d a u t h o r i t y t o o p e n t h e Territory of K a n s a s t o s e t t l e m e n t , c a m e o u r architects a n d

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master builders, wlio, in the vanguard of civilization west of the Missouri River, "in order to form perfect fraternal unison, establish order, insure tranquility, provide for and promote the general welfare of the Craft, and secure to the fraternity of the Territory the blessings of masonic privileges," set up our altars and erected and ordained the noble edifice, the which it is ours to preserve, improve and transmit to our successors unimpaired. Where now are the zealous craftsmen, who, hazarding every peril, wrought so faithfully in the quarries at the inception of our honorable Institution in this Grand Jurisdiction, and as a reward for their valuable labors were made masters of the work in the formation of this Grand Lodge? Alas! they, together with more than twenty-seven hundred and fifty ardent craftsmen who have succeeded to the work in the great and glorious undertaking, having faithfully discharged their duty to GOD, their neighbors and to themselves, have ceased from their labors and are at rest. Their work was well and wisely done, and as a loving tribute to the memory of our first M.'.W.". Grand Master, I bring to your remembrance, dear brethren, his kindly blessing and benediction when first he addressed his brethren in Grand Communication assembled and implored " the Goo of Heaven to smile on our deliberations, temper all our thoughts with calmness, lead us in the way of truth and virtue, divest our hearts and consciences of vice and error, and guide us by His Holy Spirit here, and when our-earthly labors sliall have ended, call us to a Heavenly refreshment in our final home, where we may meet in glorious communication before the Holy throne of that Grand Master who rules the destinies of worlds." May all our hearts to-day respond in tuneful unison with that humble and grateful invocation. NECKOLOGY.

Before recounting our official acts, we offer a tribute of affection to the memory of those of our household of faith who liave been found worthj' to be called from labor to refreshment, and whose immortal souls have been summoned to join tlie fraternity of the spirits of just men made perfect. The hand of Death has rested heavily upon the Craft during the past year. On March 12th our faithful and beloved Grand Secretary, JOHN II. BROWN, departed this life at Kansas City, Kan. His mortal remains were laid to rest, with our usual formalities, in Mount Muncie Cemeterj' at Leavenworth, there to remain till the trump shall sound on the resurrection morn. His death was well nigh an irreparable loss to the fraternity in Kansas. Pie came to Kansas in 1866, at a time when the Order in this Grand Jurisdiction was yet in its youth, and needed the benefit of that wisdom and strength which he abundantly possessed, and so freely bestowed upon it.

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He was elected Grand Master in 186S, and reelected in 1869 and 1870. At the close of his term as Grand Master in 1871, he was chosen Grand Secretary, and continuously served the Grand Lodge in that capacity from that date until the time of his death. His continuous service exceeded a jjeriod of twenty-four years. Though dead, his works do follow him, and in them he has reared for himself a monument more lasting than marble, and more beautiful than any adorned by human hands. Upon our trestle-board we find many designs, the results of his genius as a master workman,and which reflect an unfadinj? luster on his skill. As Grand Master and Grand Secretary, as chairman of our Committee on Correspondence, and as a ritualist, he has left to us a valuable inheritance, which embraces in every part all the wisdom, strength and beauty of the master's art. As a citizen, a mason and a Christian gentleman, he was of good repute by the world. True to every trust, his faith was evinced by a correct moral walk and deportment, and it was his constant effort to purify the morals and promote the happiness of all his brethren. To him the burdened heart ne'er poured out its sorrow, nor distress prefer its suit in vain. Truth was his guiding star in all his actions. His eminent services to the Craft demand a more extended and lasting tribute than is possible to bestow upon them at this time or place, and I reconimend that the Grand Lodge cause to be prei^red a suitable biographical and historical sketch of his life and services, and that the same be published as an introductory to the next volume of our Proceedings, which shall be dedicated to his memory, and take such other and further action in reference thereto as may be deemed appropriate. Since the close of our thirty-seventh Annual Communication, two hundred and twenty-five of our brethren and kin of this Grand Jurisdiction have been summoned to rest from their labors. This most melancholy record causes that common sorrow which fills our hearts at the mention of so great an afHiction, to mingle witli the more poignant grief of those who have had the ties of consanguinity grievously sundered. Some of those to whom the dread mandate came, by their skill and assiduity in the philosophy of freemasonry, were clothed with distinguished honor by their brethren, while others, pursuing the more peaceful paths of usefulness, were no less distinguished for their zeal for the advancement and amelioration of the human race. Their lamentable death again reminds us of that impressive le.sson, so oft repeated, yet soon forgotten, that ere long we too will join " T h e innumerable caravan, which moves To that mysterious realm, where each must take His chamber in the silent halls of death."

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masonry. L e t t h e r e be offered to their memory t h a t t r i b u t e of respect to which it is justly entitled — a suggestion I know will find a r e a d y response in this Grand Body. From other Grand Jurisdictions oflieial notice has been received of t h e death of t h e following distinguished b r e t h r e n : M.'.W.'. WILLIAM POWER I.NNES, Past G r a n d Master of Michigan. M. .\V, , Joiix JAJIKS BELL, Past Grand Master of New H a m p s h i r e . M.' • W , . RICHARD BRIGGS, Grand Master of Massachusetts. M. •.\v . JOHN H . HUBBS, G r a n d Master of Nevada. M. • . w . LOGAN PI. EOOTS, Past Grand Master of Arkansas. M.- .AV WILLIAM R . PEMBROOK, Past Grand Master of New J e r s e y . M; , D E W I T T 0 . DAWKINS, Past Grand Master of Florida. M. • . w . ZEI.OTUS H . MASO.V, Past G r a n d Master of Florida. M.- .\v. , THOMAS M . PATTEN, Past Grand Master of Oregon. These e m i n e n t b r e t h r e n were wise and accomplished masons, of high character a n d unquestioned integrity, a n d wdioso services were as valuable in their respective States as they were influential in t h e communities in which they lived. L e t o u r Proceedings be adorned with tablets in honor of their m e m o r y , symbolizing our respect and affection, and as tokens of o u r s y m p a t h y with tlieir surviving friends and b r e t h r e n .

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ACTIN'G SECRETAKV.

During t h e last illness of o u r late R.'.W.'. Bro. JOHN H . BROWN, t h e duties of t h e Grand Secretary were efficiently performed b y M.'.W.'. Bro. JOHN C . POSTLETIIW.AITE, and upon t h e death of t h e former h e w a s officially designated Acting G r a n d Secretary until such time as an a p p o i n t m e n t should b e made to fill t h e vacancy caused by t h e death of Bro. BROWN. Llis services began prior to t h e meeting of t h e G r a n d Lodge at its session in F e b r u a r y last, a n d continued until May 12th. T h e duties of t h e office, which were in part largely a u g m e n t e d at t h a t particular season, by reason of an A n n u a l Communication of t h e G r a n d Lodge and t h e removal of t h e effects of t h e office, were performed in a highly capable a n d satisfactory m a n n e r , a n d for this efficient service rendered t h e Grand Lodge, I r e c o m m e n d t h a t such suitable recompense be made Bro. POSTLETIIWAITE as may be just a n d equitable. GRAND SECRETARY.

On t h e first day of May I a p p o i n t e d M.'.W.'. Bro. MATTHEW M . MILLER, of Clay Center, G r a n d Secretary, to fill t h e vacancy caused by t h e death of B.'.W.-. Bro. J O H N H . BROWN.

Bro. MILLER accepted t h e

a p p o i n t m e n t , filed t h e bond of office required by t h e Council of A d m i n istration, was duly installed by t h e G r a n d Master at a stated C o m m u n i cation in Clay Center Lodge, No. 134, a n d entered upon t h e duties of G r a n d Secretary of t h e G r a n d Lodge of Kansas on t h e 12th day of t h a t month. FRATERNAL

RELATIONS.

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teristics of the Craft, still prevail in all our relations with other Grand Jurisdictions, and t h e ties of union and friendship which unite us to our brethren of the Mystic Tie in our own, as well as in foreign countries, have been greatly strengthened by the many kind and friendly acts and comforting words in this, a year of bereavement, to this Grand Jurisdiction. MASONIC CONGRESS.

In compliance with a resolution adopted at the thirty-seventh Annual Communication, declaring it advisable that the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas be represented in the Fraternal Congress of Masons, to be holden at Chicago, in the year of the great Columbian Exposition, and directing the appointment of three delegates to the proposed Congress, consisting of the Grand Master and two Past Grand Masters, to be appointed by him, I appointed as such delegates M.-.W.". Bros.OWEN A. BASSETT and JOHN C. POSTLETHWAITE, who have prepared a report of

the proceedings of the Congress, which meets our commendation and hearty approval, and is herewith submitted: To the M:.W:. Grand Master, A. F. & A. M., of Kansas: As representatives of the M.'.W.". Grand Lodge of Kansas in the â&#x20AC;˘World's Masonic Congress, held in the City of Chicago, August 14 to 18, 1893, we respectfully beg leave to submit this, our report, with the request that so much thereof as may be expedient be incorporated in your report to the M.'.W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : The World's Masonic Congress was well attended, thirty-nine Grand Jurisdictions being represented by delegates. The meetings were pleasant and fraught with much interest to the participating members. The royal reception, elegant entertainment and courteous care of the delegates by the masons of Illinois, justly merit the continued grateful remembrance of every member of the Congress. Many questions of masonic importance were submitted to the Congress and were ably discussed. The Congress formulated statements containing its conclusion which may be briefly summarized as follows: "That a (irand Lodge duly organized in a State or Territory has absolute sovereignty tlierein. "That the formation of masonic libraries should be encouraged and fostered; and inasmuch as the published Proceedings of our Grand liOdges and other masonic bodies do and ever will constitute the larger part of such libraries, greater care and more pains should be bestowed upon the preparation and publication of such Proceedings, to the end that they may have greater value in every masonic collection, and that there should be a freer and more generous distribution of Proceedings amongthe brethren, to the end that masonic light may be more generally diffused. "That under the changed condition of selecting Grand Representatives too little time has elapsed to give opportunity for definite judgment as to the usefulness of the system and it should therefore be continned. "That thedispensing power recognized by the old Regulations as residing in the person and office of the Grand Master may be limited or wholly denied by the Grand Lodge, save such as inhere in that office under the sanction of the Ancient Landmarks. That the Ancient Landmarks are those fundamental principles which characterize masonry as de-

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fined by t h e Charges of a F r e e m a s o n , a n d w i t h o u t which t h e I n s t i t u t i o n c a n n o t b e indentified as masonry, c o m b i n e d w i t h t h e essentials of t h e u n w r i t t e n language by which b r e t h r e n distinguish each other as masons. " T h a t an unequivocal belief a n d trust in G O D is t h e fundamental p r i n c i p l e upon which t h e I n s t i t u t i o n of freemasonry was founded, a n d m u s t ever rest. " T h a t written or p r i n t e d appeals for.aid which do not secure t h e e n d o r s e m e n t of t h e G r a n d Master of t h e jurisdiction from which t h e y e m a n a t e , should b e d i s c o u n t e n a n c e d . " T h a t every mason o u g h t to be a m e m b e r of some regular lodge, a t t e n d t h e regular meetings, a n d s h a r e its b u r d e n s . " T h a t absolute competency to conform literally to all t h e requirem e n t s of t h e ceremonies of t h e several degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry fultills t h e r e q u i r e m e n t of physical perfection in a candidate. " T h a t a visitor to a lodge has n o r i g h t to d e m a n d an inspection of t h e lodge c h a r t e r . " Y o u r delegates were much gratified to observe t h a t t h e conclusions of t h e Congress did n o t conflict with t h e Constitution a n d Laws of t h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d Lodge of Kansas, a n d in consequence thereof h a v e n o r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s to m a k e . Y o u r c o m m i t t e e believe t h a t t h e fraternal courtesies exchanged, a n d t h e formation of an extended masonic acq u a i n t a n c e with t h e m e m b e r s of t h e Congress, m a n y of w h o m are k n o w n a n d distinguished as e m i n e n t masonic writers, will b e conducive to t h e s t r e n g t h e n i n g of t h e fraternal bond existing b e t w e e n t h e G r a n d Lodge of Kansas and o t h e r G r a n d Jurisdictions. T h e m e m b e r s of t h e Congress m a d e no effort towards t h e formation of a General G r a n d Lodge or t h e continuation of t h e Congress. T h e Congress adjourned sine die. Y o u r committee, in appreciation of this m a r k of d i s t i n g u i s h m e n t in being honored as m e m b e r s of t h e World's Masonic Congress, desire to m a k e grateful acknowledgment. F r a t e r n a l l v submitted, J. C. P O S T L E T H W A I T E , O W E N A. BASSETT, Delegates. LODGisS CONSTITUTED.

P u r s u a n t to an act of t h e G r a n d Lodge a t its last A n n u a l C o m m u n i cation, g r a n t i n g W a r r a n t s of Constitution to s u n d r y Master Masons to organize new lodges within our G r a n d .lurisdiction, I caused to be regularly constituted, u n d e r charter, w i t h t h e officers a p p o i n t e d in t h e several w a r r a n t s duly installed by c o m p e t e n t b r e t h r e n specially d e p u t e d therefor, t h e following lodges, viz: Oketo Lodge, No. 25, Oketo, Marshall county. Spivey Lodge, No. 347, Spivey, K i n g m a n county. H o x i e Lodge, No. 348, Hoxie, Sheridan county. N a r k a Lodge, No. 349, Narka, Republic county. Olive Lodge, No. 350, Elgin, C h a u t a u q u a county. S c a m m o n Lodge, No. 351, Scammon, C h e r o k e e county. Horace Lodge, No. .352, Horace, Greeley county. LETTERS OF D I S P E N S A T I O N .

On N o v e m b e r 11th letters of dispensation were g r a n t e d to eleven b r e t h r e n to open and hold a lodge and t h e r e i n discharge t h e duties of

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Ancient Craft Masonry in a constitutional manner, at. Enterprise, in Dickinson county. In the letters Bro. CHARLES M . CASE was nominated to be the first Master; Bro. CASSIUS W . BROOKS to be the first Senior Warden, and Bro. JOHN M . VANNORDSTRAND to be the first Junior War-

den. Before issuing the letters, the requirements of the law in such cases made and provided were fully complied with; Enterprise is a town of more than fourteen hundred inhabitants, situate in a fertile district, with flourishing villages approximate. We trust their zeal will not fall into feebleness nor their enterprise fail. AVe were constrained by what seemed to be a plain and unmistakable duty to refuse several petitions for letters of dispensation by many brethren whose endeavors to promote and diffuse the genuine principles of freemasonry were indeed commendable, but the fields of labor were uninviting and the prospects inauspicious. G R A N D ORATOR.

In obedience to Section 21, Chapter I., of the By-Laws, I appointed M.'.W.'. Bro. JOHN GUTHRIE, Past Grand Master, Grand Orator for this Annual Communication. COUNCir. O P A D M I N I S T R A T I O N .

The Council of Administration have had two meetings during the pas'; year, and have performed their duties under the law, so far as it seemed possible to do so. The Secretary of the Council will report in detail. BOARD O F INSPECTORS.

In compliance with Section 40, Chapter I., of the Grand Lodge ByLaws, I appointed a Board of Inspectors, consisting of VV.". Bro. W. BuRGUNDTHAL, of Goldcn Kule Lodge, No. 90; W.-. Bro. W. C. CHAFEEE, of Orient Lodge, No. 51, and W.-. Bro. H. F. MORRIS, of Siloam Lodge, No. 225, to examine the records and accounts of the Masonic Mutual Benefit Society of Kansas, and of any other Association basing its business on masonic membership, if requested so to do, and to report thereon to the Grand Lodge. RESIGNATIONS AND APPOI.NTMENTS.

Very soon after the close of the Grand Lodge at the last Annual Communication the resignation of W.-. Bro. W. M. SUA VKR. Custodian of the Work, was received and accepted, but as his services as an Instructor in the approaching School of instruction seemed indispensable, he was authorized and empowered by special appointment to appear and assist as a member of the Board in the .school to be holden at Salina, on April 10th, which he did in his well-known skillful manner. On the 26th day of April, I appointed W.'. Bro. GEORGE M . COPLIN,

of Winfleld Lodge, No. 58, Custodian of the Work, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of W.'. Bro. W. M. SHAVER.

On February 2Sth, I received and accepted the resignation of Bro.

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W . B . TAYLOR, of W y a n d o t t e Lodge, N o . 3, G r a n d Marshal of t h e G r a n d Lodge, to which office h e was a p p o i n t e d a t t h e last A n n u a l G r a n d Communication. T h e motives for h i s action were highly creditable to Bro. TAYLOR as a dignified g e n t l e m a n and as a mason of exalted honor. I a t once appointed W.-. Bro. ALEXANIIEB DOUGLASS, of Kiowa Lodge, No. 293, Grand Marshal, to fill t h e vacancy caused by t h e resignation of Bro. TAYLOR, a n d h e was duly installed as contemplated b y statute. FLOOR P L A N S .

Acting i n compliance with t h e r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s of my predecessor, which were approved and adopted by t h e Grand Lodge, relative to floor plans, I caused t h r e e additional copies to b e prepared a n d delivered, one t o each of t h e Custodians of t h e Work, to b e held as Grand Lodge property, a n d to b e delivered to t h e i r successors or r e t u r n e d to t h e G r a n d Lodge or G r a n d Master on d e m a n d . T h e preparation of t h e copies was e n t r u s t e d to t h a t master workman W.'. Bro. W. M. SHAVER, a n d w h e n completed were found, upon e x a m i n a t i o n , to be exact imitations of t h a t adopted by t h e G r a n d Lodge a n d which h a s been securely k e p t i n t h e custody of t h e G r a n d Master. T h e faithful craftsman was paid h i s wages, a n d o u r w o r k m e n can r e s u m e their labors agreeably to t h e additional rules a n d designs upon o u r trestle-board. SPECIAL DISPENSATIONS.

T h e usual nurnber, which is guantum sufficit, of special dispensations h a v e been granted d u r i n g t h e year, to elect a n d install officers to fill vacancies caused by death, p e r m a n e n t removal from this Grand Juri.sdiction, or otherwise, and to confer degrees o u t of t i m e . T h e former are imperative in m a n y cases, a n d perhaps desirable in all, while t h e latter do n o t always seem so to t h e dispensing a u t h o r i t y , although very generally considered of vital i m p o r t a n c e b y t h e applic a n t ; a n d i n t h e exercise of this power we l i a v e a t all times endeavored to do n o violence to t h e prosperity of t h e Craft or material injury to t h e beneficiary. Like some of o u r predecessors, we h a v e found t h e decision of these matters a t times perplexing, y e t we a r e inclined to t h e belief t h a t t h e great majority of such cases a r e meritorious, a n d t h a t no restrictive legislation is necessary to keep t h e m within d u e b o u n d s . GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.

I have appointed and commissioned t h e following n a m e d distinguished b r e t h r e n as Representatives of t h e Grand Lodge of Kansas near t h e respective Grand Lodges named, t o w i t : N e w Zealand.— R.'.W.". J O H N E R N E S T PROVIS.

Nevada.— R . . W . ' . J O H N H . D E N N I S . Colorado.— R.'.W.'. WEBSTER D . ANTHONY. Nebraska.— R.'.W.'. JAMES P . A. BLACK.

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Nova Scotia.—K/.W.'. THOMAS MCCOXKEY. California.— K.'.W/. WILLIAM VANDEBHUBST.

Cuba.— R.'.W.-. CosME J. KE LA FORRIEXTE. British Columbia.— R.'.W.-. E. STUART WOOD. New Hampshire.--R.'.W.'.MILLARD ASSISTANT

FILLMORE YOUNG.

LECTUREBS.

The following brethren having been in attendance at the Annual School for the qualification of Assistant Lecturers, and their skill and proficiency duly certified to by the Board of Custodians, were commissioned as Assistant Lecturers; and besides the performance of such duties as by law and usage appertain to their ofiice, they were required by written instructions and authority to examine the records and files of all lodges instructed by them, to ascertain if they were properly made and kept, and that the law was observed requiring the By-Laws and Constitution to be read annually, and the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge kept for reference in the lodges. They were also requested to impart, in all matters pertaining to the conduct of a lodge, such instruction as the necessities of any particular lodge seemed to require: W.-. Bro. ALOXZO S. BARBER, of Saiina.

W.-. Bro. W. P. MuDGETT, of Greenleaf. W.-. Bro. A. K. WILSON, of Topeka. W.-. Bro. THEO. J. GAELIC, of Coffeyville. W.'. Bro. GEORGE M . DIXON, of Burlington.

W.'. Bro. JOHN HAMMOND, of Bunker Hill.

W.-. Bro. W. E. DuNAWAY, of Clay Center. W.-. Bro. W. M. SHAVER, of Wichita. COBNEB-STONES.

On June 1st I authorized W.'. and Rev. Bro. R. ELLERBY, of Parsons, as my Special Deputy to convene Temple Lodge, No. 237, to which a dispensation was issued for that purpose, and lay the corner-stone of the M. K. Church at Matthewson. On July 26th R.-.W.-. Bro. GEOEGE W . CLARK, Deputy Grand Master, was made my Special Deputy, with authority to convene Topeka Lodge, NO. 17, to which a dispensation was issued for that purpose, and lay the corner-stone of the Third Presbyterian Church at Topeka. These duties were performed with impressive ceremonies, and in a manner reflecting great credit upon the distinguished msisons conducting them, as well as honor upon the Craft. OFFICIAL

VISITATIONS.

It has been my privilege, as well as a verj- great pleasure, to officially visit a number of lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction during the past year. In every instance I was received with welcome and treated with hospitality. These visitations were often at times when the brethren had a "mould stone in his place," and the injunction to "receive and cherish strange fellowes when they come, and sett them on worke, if they will

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worke," was not neglected. The courteous invitation to "worke" was usually declined. The knowledge of the mystic art as displayed by the officers in the performance of their work, was highly creditable and worthy of all commendation. CHARTERS

DESTROYED.

On April 10th I received notice that the warrant of constitution of Webb Lodge, No. 275, Meade Center, had been destroyed by fire, and upon the receipt of satisfactory proof thereof the Acting Grand Secretary issued a certified copy of the original and forwarded the same to the lodge. The charter of Solomon Lodge, No. 105, Solomon City, was destroyed by fire on the 23d day of January, and satisfactory proof thereof having been furnished, the Grand Secretary was directed to forward to the lodge a certified copy of the original. MASONIC H O M E .

The Board of Directors having been elected and the Kansas Masonic Home duly incorporated under the laws of the State, the practical, exemplification of the greatest of the Christian graces, as well as>the noblest of the masonic virtues, has been entered upon by the fraternity of Kansas in an enlarged manner. Masonry is not a benefit society, but it is preeminently a charitable one. To relieve the distressed and to care for the widow and the fatherless, has ever been accounted the fruits of righteousness. As it is written : " H e hath dispersed abroad; He hath given to the poor; His righteousness remaineth forever." Having put our hand to the plow, let us not look back. Owing to the absence of the resolution from our record appropriating a sum of money from the Charity Fund of the Grand Lodge to the Home, its terms could not well be defined, and there being no pressing demand for the money, it was deemed advisable to issue no warrant therefor, but again submit the matter for your action. CHARITY.

The legitimate demands upon the Charity Fund of the Grand Lodge, during tlie past year, have been but few, and I have authorized warrants for the relief of destitute Master Masons and widows residing in this Grand Jurisdiction to the amount of but f 150.00, which I trust will meet with approval by the Grand Lodge. I have been importuned to permit the issuance of circulars asking for aid in but two instances, in neither of which the exigency of the case seemed to me to be adequate, and permission was not granted. DISCIPLINE.

Letters of friendly admonition were addressed to the Worshipful Master of each of the lodges criticised by the Committee on Chartered Lodges in 1893, calling attention to the criticism and urging remedial eflTorts.

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It does seem that the mere mention of the fact that eight pages of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge for 189.3 were devoted to recounting the errors and delinquencies of official reports, and that the returns of over one hundred lodges were in some manner erroneous, would be sufficient to excite that degree of pride and emulation among the officers, whose duty it is to make these reports and who are chargeable with these faults, necessary for the utter extirpation of the evil. Such an exhibit as our Committee on Chartered Lodges has been compelled to make for some years past is highly discreditable to those of our brethren whose zeal for the Institution and conformity to our regulations have pointed them out as proper objects of preferment. Nos. 59 and 174.— It became necessary for me to officially visit Saltville Lodge, No. 59, and Western Star Lodge, Jv'o. 174, to correct evils and misconduct which seriously menaced the further usefulness, if not the very existence of those lodges. In the former, the salt had well nigh lost its savor, and the "grinders cease because they are few." jSfegligonce and indifference was the bane. In the latter, the sound of the grinding was low; nevertheless it was apparent that envy and discord had been .suffered to interrupt the work, and the Craft was in the utmost confusion. In each instance wholesome instruction was administered, sufficient, it is hoped, to materially strengthen their resolutions of amendment, and to enable them to resume their labor with /idelity and in peace and harmony. No. 6S.— Ridgeway Lodge, No. 62, located at Ridgeway, Osage county, was chartered about twenty years ago, and — " What is the m a t t e r ? * '•' " I t s hard to tell; Most of the years behind us we ve passed by very well."'

The town of Ridgeway, apart from the school house in which the lodge meets at stated intervals, exists only in name, and the brethren seem to have, been desirous of removing the lodge from its location at Ridgeway to some one of the flourishing villages within the limits of its territorial jurisdiction, but had not decided which one, and were dwelling together in unity in the matter, when the surplus of a thousand or twelve hundred dollars in their treasury became unmanageable; hence the visit, by my request, of R •. W.-. Bro. GEORGE W . CLARK, Deputy Grand Master, who, after reading and expounding the law to the brethren of No. 62, found in them a disposition to abide by the law, and — * ^ " 1 wouldn't think it queer If they loved each other the better because they quarreled here." Since the compilation and printing of this report, it has been properly certified to me that it was the desire of more than two-thirds of the resident members that Ridgeway Lodge, No. 62, be removed to Overbrook, a place within the limits of its territorial jurisdiction; that such removal would better accommodate the members of the lodge; that the lodges whose jurisdiction was infringed have consented thereto; and finding that the laws relative to the removal of lodges have been com-

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plied with, on t h e loth day of F e b r u a r y we issued an edict for t h e removal of said lodge to Overbrook. Nos. SSI and SZ/S.—An alarm was created a t our outer door by a cry which came up from Hoisington Lodge, No. 331, a n d Holyrood Lodge, No. 343, because of t h e neglect of some of t h e b r e t h r e n to m a k e t h e first of t h e cardinal virtues their constant practice. A n d because t h e cry was great and t h e reputed evil very grievous, our W . ' . B r o . JOHN H A M MOND, of Beulah Lodge, No. 291, an upright man, and one t h a t escheweth evil, a r m e d with t h e proper i n s t r u m e n t from this office, was directed to a t t e n d to t h e alarm, and " g o down now, a n d see w h e t h e r t h e y have done altogether according to t h e cry of it, which is come u n t o m e ; and if not, I will k n o w . " H e accordingly did as authorized and empowered, a n d reported t h a t he had found t h e b r e t h r e n of No. 331, and with a few exceptions, those of No. 343 i m b u e d with those cardinal principles which free t h e mind from t h e a l l u r e m e n t s of vice, and which is t h e very c e m e n t and s u p p o r t of civil society, a n d t h a t the e r r a n t ones had appeared before him clad in humility, confessed their fault and implored p a r d o n . H e took it upon himself to p u t forth h i s h a n d in s u p p o r t of t h e u n f o r t u n a t e , and plead t h a t we m i g h t compassionate their miseries. His p r a y e r was heard, and we t r u s t t h a t t h e y will never again suffer u n d e r t h e i m p u t a t i o n of having departed from t h e b o u n d a r y line of d u t y . No. 164.— Notice was received from t h e Secretary of Myrtle Lodge, No. 164, located at Cedarvale, C h a u t a u q u a c o u n t y , t h a t owing to removals a n d o t h e r causes, it was almost impossible to secure a q u o r u m for t h e transaction of business, and r e c o m m e n d i n g t h e G r a n d Master to arrest t h e charter of t h e lodge. U p o n t h e receipt of this intelligence, W.-.Bro. GEORGE M . COPLIN, of Winfield Lodge, No. 58, was duly commissioned as a Special D e p u t y Grand Master to investigate t h e affairs of t h a t lodge, W'ith a u t h o r i t y to arrest t h e c h a r t e r if such an e x t r e m e m e a s u r e was warranted by t h e circumstances and condition of t h e lodge. W . ' . B r o . CoPLiN repaired to Cedarvale on t h e 17th day of .January, b u t was unable to convene t h e lodge for tlie want of a constitutional n u m b e r of t h e m e m b e r s of the lodge in attendance. H e found t h a t about two-thirds of t h e m e m b e r s had p e r m a n e n t l y removed from t h e territorial jurisdiction of t h e lodge, and more t h a n half t h e r e m a i n d e r were unable or unwilling to a t t e n d t h e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s of t h e lodge. T h e m e m b e r s generally were imbued with an unwillingness to m a k e further efforts to m a i n t a i n a lodge. H e received t h e c h a r t e r a n d records from willing hands, and t h e matter has been referred to t h e p r o p e r committee for report t h e r e o n . Waverly, N0.S44 — T h e reports and a n n u a l dues of Waverly Lodge, No. 244, for tlie years 1891 and 1892, were n o t transmitted to t h e Grand Secretary until after t h e close of t h e A n n u a l Communication of t h e Grand Lodge for these years. T h e officers of t h a t lodge ignoring alike t h e i r d u t y , t h e criticism of t h e C o m m i t t e e on C h a r t e r e d Lodges, and t h e friendly admonition of t h e Grand Master, were again unmindful of t h e i r

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duty in that regard in 3893. For this willful disobedience to the demand and constitutional laws of the Grand Lodge, I caused the arrest of the charter of the lodge, on the 10th day of February, by issuing a commission to W.'. Bro. GEORGE M . DIXON, of Burlington Lodge, No. 66, as Special Deputy Grand Master, and directed him to perform that duty. The matter has been referred to the appropriate committee for investigation and report. lAberly Lodge, No. iS5.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; It will be remembered that my immediate predecessor caused the arrest of the charter of Liberty Lodge, No. 123, located at Liberty, in Montgomery county. Application has been made to me for its restoration, but upon an investigation of the records of the lodge, I could not accede to the request for restoration, nor can I now recommend it. The committee whose duty it is to report upon such matters will doubtless lay the subject before you for final action. -MEMORIAL.

On November 4th I received a memorial from the Grand Lodge of Colorado, through its Grand Secretary, upon the proper observance of the centennial of the death of W.'. Bro. GEORGE WASRINGTON, which took place on the 14th day of December, 1799. This memorial, which very appropriately emanates from the Grand Lodge of Colorado, "the State which was admitted to the .\nierican Union on the hundredth anniversary of the independence of the colonies which WASHINGTON did so much to secure," very pertinently sets forth; "That public recognition of the services and characters of the great and good has a salutary influence upon the lives of others, particularly the young, stimulating them to emulation, exalting their own efforts, and ennobling their characters. A due observance of the centennial of WASHINGTON'S death would revive public interest in, and disseminate knowledge of, his virtues, and in the pioneer work of the Fathers of the Republic who laid the foundations of our National Government. " We are taught, as masons, to be true to the government of the country under which we live; and in a broader sense than mere loyalty, we should be true to the principles which underlie its system. These principles were instilled into the American heart by fortitude, prudence, justice, hardship, adversity, perseverance, unselfishness and toil, and the best manhood to-day conies from the same sources of strength. As citizens, we cannot too often present this truth to those who are striving for fame and influence through paths which are less noble; and we cannot present it through a grander character than that .Master iSIason on whom was bestowed the loving title of ' First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of liis countrymen.' "Tens of thousands of erood men have had their favorabls attention directed to masonry because itenibraced the principles and truths which were deemed worthy of the loyalty of GEORGE WASHINGTON, and we are proud that it was so in his day, and is so still." It is desired that the Grand Lodge of Kansas, with the other Grand liOdges of the United States, unite for the purpose of doing honor to the memory of W.-. Bro. GEORGE WASHINGTON- in "memorial services at his tomb at Mount Vernon, at which all the Grand Masters of the United

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States be present, with their subordinate officers and other members," and in order that ample time may be had to devise plans for the successful prosecution of the proposed enterprise, it is requested: "First.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The appointment of a committee of one from each Grand Jurisdiction, with one alternate, to serve through all the arrangements, in order to save confusion bj' annual changes. "Fourth.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; That the committee representing the Grand Lodges report in detail their recommendations for the memorial to their respective Grand Lodges for approval, before the same be actually undertaken." It is also stated, that "because of the number of Grand Lodges, and the irregular periods of their Annual Communications, this process will consume three or four years at least, which will leave barely two years in which to perfect the final arrangements." ' This memorial meets with our hearty approval, and we trust it will receive that consideration by the Grand Lodge to which its subject matter is entitled. â&#x20AC;˘

DECISIONS.

1. A lodge cannot act as an escort to any other society in the performance of a public ceremony. 2. A lodge cannot waive jurisdiction over a person who is at the time, and has been for six months next preceding, an actual resident within its territorial jurisdiction, and for the year next preceding an actual resident of this Grand .Jurisdiction, unless it shall have accepted him as a petitioner for the Mysteries of Masonry or for advancement. 3. A waiver of jurisdiction must be unconditional. 4. A lodge has no right or authority to grant a certificate of dimission to any of its members holding an elective office therein, while such member remains a resident of this Grand Jurisdiction. Those who rule and govern in our assemblies, upon whom the honor, reputation and usefulness of our lodges materially depend, and who are not already sufficiently conversant with the law to enable them to discharge the various duties incumbent upon them, especially to communicate light and instruction to the brethren of their lodges, ought to be impressed with the importance of possessing that accurate degree of acquaintance with our rules and regulations necessary to acquit themselves with honor, and to be worthy the good opinion their brethren entertain of their masonic abilities, proof of which they evinced by choosing them as their official head, and representatives in that wliich is good, true, upright and honorable. It is with this hope that we are led to say our laws are mandatory, comprehensive, plain and explicit, and contain everything necessary as a rule and guide in the successful government of a lodge, and that their study, with a moderate degree of assiduity, will enable any Master to preserve unsullied the high title conferred upon him when he was solemnly inducted into the Oriental Chair of King SOLOMON.

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PHOCEEOINGS

OF rilE

CONSOLIBATION

February,

OF LODGES.

It having been duly certified to me that it was the desire of the members of Mt. Hope Lodge, No. 238, and Andale Lodge, No. 253, to consolidate, and finding that all the requirements of the law relative to the consolidation of lodges had been carefully complied with by said lodges, on February 2d I issued an edict consolidating those lodges under the warrant, name and number of Mt.-Hope Lodge, No. 238, and trust that prosperity may attend the union. FI^•A^•CIAL

ACCOUNTS.

The financial accounts of our late Grand Secretary have been examined, and adjusted so far as it was practicable so to do, under the authority and direction of the Council of Administration. The amount found to be due the Grand Lodge on account of collections has been received by the present Grand Secretary, and by him paid to the Grand Treasurer, as will fully appear by the reports of tliose officers. The matter of the amount due the late Grand Secretary on account of salary and other allowances, was referred to the Finance Committee, and will no'doubt be reported to you for consideration and action by that committee. RECOJl.ME.N'DATIONS.

We recommend sucli additional legislation in reference to the assessment for the benefit of the proposed Masonic Home, and as to the manner of keeping the financial accounts of the Grand Lodge by the Grand Treasurer, as may tend to make the law more definite and harmonious, and better adapted to the changed character of the funds. CONCLUSION.

And now, brethren, in conclusion, permit me to say that I shall ever entertain a high appreciation and a grateful remembrance of the exalted honor you have been pleased to confer upon me. To your fraternal confidence and forbearance, and the gratifying, acceptable assistance of my associate Grand Officers, 1 am much indebted for whatever measure of success has been attained in the discharge of my duties. "While the votaries of our beloved Institution still endeavor to regulate their conduct by the dictates of truth, and continue to assiduously cultivate private virtue as well as public morality, with faith in GOD, with hope in immortality, with charity to all mankind, and with the Holy Scriptures as our guide, freemasonry will ever stand where it has always stood — preeminent among all human institutions. Fraternally submitted, WILLIAM D. THOMPSON, Grand Master. On motion the address was referred to the Committee on E e p o r t s of Grand Officers.

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R E P O R T O F D E P U T Y G R A N D MASTEfi. T h e E..-.W.-. D e p u t y G r a n d M a s t e r p r e s e n t e d h i s r e p o r t , a s follows: To the M:.W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Tlie cares a n d responsibilities of t h e office of D e p u t y G r a n d Master have rested lightly on m y shoulders d u r i n g t h e past masonic year. T h e official d u t i e s w h i c h h a v e fallen t o m y lot have, I trust, b e e n discharged in a m a n n e r satisfactory to t h e Craft, a n d especially to those b r e t h r e n w h o were m o r e particularly interested in t h e several m a t t e r s which h a v e been presented t o m e for official consideration. On A u g u s t 10th M.-.W.'. Grand Master W. D. THOMP.SON notified m e t h a t on t h e following day h e would leave t h e jurisdiction of t h e G r a n d Lodge for a n absence of several weeks, a n d h a d ' directed t h a t all correspondence of an official n a t u r e addressed t o h i m be p r o m p t l y forwarded to m e for attention. I accordingly discharged t h e duties inc u m b e n t u p o n t h e G r a n d Master d u r i n g t h e absence of M.'.W.'. Bro. THOMPSON — a period of about thirty days — b u t t h e business consisted chiefly in a n s w e r i n g communications in which were presented for solution questions of masonic law which called for n o t h i n g more t h a n citations t o o u r By-Laws. T h e only o t h e r official act discharged b y m e w a s t h e issuance of a special dispensation authorizing L a n e Lodge, N o . 339, to elect its officers a t a date subsequent to t h a t fixed by law, t h e M.'.W.\ G r a n d Master a t t h a t t i m e being absent from t h e State, a n d t h e application for dispensation h a v i n g been forwarded to m e by his direction. Fraternally submitted, GEO. W . C L A R K , Deputy Grand Master. On motion t h e address was referred to t h e C o m m i t t e e on R e p o r t s o f G r a n d Officers.

REPORT OF GRAND TREASURER. T h e R.-.W.-. G r a n d T r e a s u r e r , R O B E R T E . T O R R I N G T O N , p r e s e n t e d h i s a n n u a l r e p o r t , s h o w i n g t h e a m o u n t of f u n d s r e c e i v e d and paid out b y him during the year. P r o p e r v o u c h e r s for a l l moneys paid accompany the report: GENERAL FUND. W I C H I T A , K A N . , J a n u a r y 31, 1894. ROBERT E . TORRINGTON, Grand Treasurer, ^„„„ In account with the M.'.W.'. G R A N D LODGE OP K A N S A S :

Feb. 1.--Balance i n Grand Treasury May 23.— Cash from J . C. Postleth waite. G r a n d Secretarv J u l y 19.—Cash from M. M. Miller, G r a n d Secretary .' Dec. 31.—Cash from M. M. Miller, Grand Secretary

$14,393 204 709 450

51 00 70 00

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FnOCEEDINaS

1894. J a n . 25.—Cash J a n . 31.— Cash J a n . 31.—Cash J a n . 31.—Cash J a n . 31.— Cash

OF THE

from M. M. Miller, G r a n d Secretary from M. M. Miller, G r a n d Secretary from M. M. Miller, Grand Secretary from M. M. Miller, Grand Secretary received a c c o u n t of interest

Total "l^ggq

Februa ry. §10,000 00 5,000 00 6,809 86 53 00 476 87 $38,096 94

BISHUHSEMENTS.

Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr.

1.— Pay Eoll G r a n d I-^odge, as per vouchers $ 2,5.38 06 24.— Order 741, C . C . C o l e m a n , expenses 7 80 24.— " 742, J . H . McCall, expenses 9 80 24.— " 743, W . B . T a y l o r , e x p . Brown F u n e r a l Train, 135 00 17.— " 744, W . M. Shaver, Custodian, expenses 39 15 17.— " 745, G. F . P o n d , Custodian, salary and e x p . . . 7100 17.— ' 746, D . D . Hoag, Custodian, salary a n d exp... 62 45 17.— " 747, W . D . T h o m p s o n , G.-.M.-.,acc't salary. . 100 00 17.— " 748, D. B. Fuller, G.-.M.-.,acc'tbal. salary 80 25 17.— " 749, Greeley Lodge, refund of dues 15 00 21.— " 751, K e t c h e s o n ct Reeves, p r i n t i n g 750 00 29.— " 752, J . C. Postlethwaite, e x p . m o v i n g G . L. property 134 08 J u n e 2.— " 755, C. C. Coleman, G . . J . ' . W . . , expenses 7 05 J u n e 2.— " 756, J . H . McCall, G.-.S.-.W.-., e x p e n s e s 9 66 J u n e 2.— " 757, A . J . Sleeper, freight charges U . P . Ry... 66 44 J u n e 2.— " 758, J e n k i n s & Hall, drayage 3 00 J u n e 7.— " 759, Ketcheson & Reeves, bal. on printing... 297 75 J u n e 7.— " 760, B . D u n a w a y , labor G. L. Library 26 6 0 . J u n e 7.— " 761, M. M. Miller, G r . S e c ' y , i n s u r a n c e , etc... 14 43 J u n e 13.— " 762, W i l l i a m s & Boner, insurance 16 50 J u n e 13.— " 763, M. M. Miller, Gr. Sec'y, c o n t i n g e n t e x p . .300 00 J u n e 13.— " 764, R. E . Torrington, Gr. Treas., salary 75 00 J u n e 23.— " 765, W . M. Shaver,services a n d e x p 52 75 J u l y 1.— " 766, M . M. Miller, Gr. Sec'y, salary 250 00 A u g . 4.— " 767, W . B . T h o m p s o n , e x p . Mas. Congress... • 100 00 Sept. 28.— " 768, J . C. Postlethwaite, e x p . Mas. Congress.. 64 50 Sept. 30.— " 769, M . M. Miller, Gr.Sec'v, salary 450 00 Oct. 10.— " 770, W . D. Thompson, bal. e x p . Mas. Cong... 33 40 Dec. 30.— " 771, M. M. Miller, G r . S e c ' y , salary 450 00 1894. J a n . 20.— " 776, J n o . H a m m o n d , e x p . as Dep. G.'.M.' 11 75 J a n . 31.— " 777, Geo. M. Coplin, Custodian, expenses... . 28 20 J a n . 22.— " 778, W . D. T h o m p s o n , G.-.M.-., salary, etc 350 00 J a n . 31.— " 779, R. E . Torrington, Gr. T r e a s , salary 75 00 J a n . 3 1 . — A m o u n t transferred to Charity F u n d " 3,804 39 Total e x p e n d i t u r e , as p e r vouchers herewith $10,429 61 Balance in G r a n d Treasury F e b . 1, 1894

$27,667 33

CHARITY FUND. W I C H I T A , K A N . , J a n u a r y 31, 1894. R O B E R T E . TORRINGTON, Grand 1893

Treasurer,

• ' " o-'xounl with the M.'.W.'. G R A N D L O D G E OF K A N S A S :

F e b . 1.— Balance in G r a n d Treasury 1894. J a n . 31.—Transferred from General F u n d Total

§ 5,204 51 3,804 39 $ 9,008 90

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750, Greeley Lodge, No. 211, donation 753, Fritz Magers, Grand Tyler 754, J. L. Knight, charity

150 00 25 00 25 00

772, B. S.Taylor, W.-.M.-., for Mrs. Mason 25 00 773, A. B.Keller, W.-.M.-., for F. Magers 25 00 774, L.W.McKenzie,W.-.M.-.,for J.L. Knight 25 00 775, A. B. Keller, W.-.M.., for F. Magers 25 00 Total expenditure t 300 00 Balance in Grand Treasury Feb. 1, 1894 $ 8,708 90 Fraternally submitted, ROBERT E. TORRINGTON, Grand Treasurer. REPORT OF ACTING GRAND SECRETARY.

T h e r e p o r t of Acting Grand S e c r e t a r y , E.-.W.-. J. C. POSTLETHWAITE, was as follows: To the M.-.W:. Grand Lodge, A. F. cfe A. M., of Kansas: In accordance with the usual custom, and in obedience to the law of this Grand Lodge, I have the honor to submit for your consideration a detailed report of the transactions of the Grand Secretary's office during the serious illness of our late lamented Grand Secretar}', Jons H. BROWN, and subsequently as Acting Grand Secretary, by appointment of M.-.W.-. Bro. Wir.LiAM D. THOMPSON, pending the consideration of the appointment of Bro. BROWN'S successor. This report covers a period extending from the 9th day of February to the 18th day of May, 1893. In obedience to a telegram from B.-.W.-. Bro. BROWN, I went to Kansas City, Kansas, and as.sisted in the preparation and packing of the necessary papers and books for use at the meeting of the Grand Lodge, held in Hutchinson, February 15, 1893, Immediately after the close of the Grand Lodge, I commenced the preparation of copy for the printed Proceedings, which were subsequently printed and distributed according to tlie law of this Grand Lodge, as amended at the last Annual Communication. In pursuance to instruction of the Grand Lodge at Hutchinson, two thousand copies of the Grand Orator's address were printed and distributed with the Proceedings. WEBB LODGE, NO. 2 7 5 .

In obedience to the order of the M.-.W.-. Grand Master, a renewal charter was issued to Webb Lodge, No. 275, the original having been destroyed by fire. H I G H P R A I R I E LODGE, TiO. 2 5 .

In compliance with the adopted recommendation of our late Grand Secretary, certificates of membership were issued to the members of High Prairie Lodge, No. 25, whose charter had been surrendered.

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I n o b e d i e n c e to t h e o r d e r of t h e M.".W/. G r a n d Master, a n d w i t h Bro. A. B . K E L L E K , c h a i r m a n of t h e C o m m i t t e e on G r a n d Lodge P r o p e r t y , I w e n t to K a n s a s City a n d took charge of t h e effects b e l o n g i n g t o t h e G r a n d Lodge. T h e b o o k s a n d papers were assorted from t h o s e belongi n g t o o t h e r masonic b o d i e s , a n d b o x e d ready for s h i p p i n g . T h i s r e q u i r e d several days' work. AVe were most courteously t r e a t e d b y M r . E D . A . BROWN, w h o r e n d e r e d every possible assistance, w i t h o u t c o m p e n sation.

Also B r o s . W I L L I A M B . TAYLOR a n d GEOHGE H . J E N K I N S c o n t r i b -

u t e d m u c h valuable assistance. T h e accumulated correspondence r e q u i r e d a large a m o u n t of t h i s p r o p e r t y a t Jewell City, in order t h a t t h e b u s i n e s s of t h e G r a n d Lodge m i g h t receive t h e necessary a t t e n t i o n , a n d after i n v e s t i g a t i n g storage charges, risk and e x p e n s e , we c o n c l u d e d t h a t t h e i n t e r e s t of t h e G r a n d Lodge would be best s u b s e r v e d b y s h i p p i n g t h e effects t o Jewell City, w h e r e t h e y were stored a n d held in original p a c k a g e as far as possible, awaiting t h e final order of t h e M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d Master, a n d s u b s e q u e n t l y t h e y were shipped t o R.'.W.'. B r o . M . M . M I L L E R , G r a n d Secretary. SUGGESTIONS.

T h e C o m m i t t e e o n G r a n d Lodge P r o p e r t y will d o u b t l e s s r e p o r t t o you a n d offer some suggestions as to t h e G r a n d Lodge p r o p e r t y , a n d t h e e s t a b l i s h m e n t of a G r a n d Lodge library. T h e few m o n t h s ' e x p e r i e n c e with t h e office suggested t h e i m p o r t a n c e of t h e p r e s e r v a t i o n of th.e r e p o r t s of t h e G r a n d Lodge from fii-e — t h e statistical cases occupying m o r e room t h a n could b e accorded t o t h e m in a vault. A general ledger specially ruled, c o n t a i n i n g t h e statistics a n d m e m b e r s h i p oi each lodge, w o u l d b e easily k e p t a n d b e proof against loss. T h e financial s t a t e m e n t h e r e w i t h s u b m i t t e d covers all flnaiicial t r a n s a c t i o n s relative to t h e G r a n d Lodge from F e b r u a r y 9 t o M a y 18, 1893:

SCHEDULE " A . " — B E I N G T H E AMOUNT O F D U E S 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 DECEMBER 31, A. D. 1892, P A I D .T. C. POSTLETHWAITE.

Lodge.

95 97 124 164 164 209 244 277

Constellation Patmos Godfrev Mvrtle'. Myrtle Brookville.... Waverly Ashland

Location.

Eredonia El Dorado ( b a l a n c e ) Godfrev Cedarvale (1891) Cedarvale (1892) Brookville Waverly Ashland

Ano-unt.

$ 37 0 0 1 00 16 00 17 00 16 0 0 18 50 18 5 0 14 5 0

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SCHEDULE " B . " â&#x20AC;&#x201D; B E I N G T H E AMOUNT OP CHARTER F E E S R E C E I V E D BY J O H N C . POSTLETHWAITE, ACTING G R A N D SECRETARY.

Ko.

347 350

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Location.

Spivey Olive

Amount.

$ 20 00 20 00

Olive GENERAL FUND.

Received from lodges, Schedule " A " "Received from lodges, Schedule " B " Dues J . W . Robinson, m e m b e r Richfield Lodge, No. 303 Dues J . W . H a i n e s , m e m b e r Richfield Lodge, No. .303 Total

S13S 50 40 00 12 00 13 50 1204 00

Dr. Paid to Robert E . Torrington

|204 00

CONTINGENT F U N D .

To expenseSj postage a n d expre.ssage as p e r s t a t e m e n t Cr. By special appropriation By w a r r a n t Total ;

.S16S 91 ' S 40 00 128 91 .$168 91

Fraternally submitted, J. C. POSTLETHAA^AITE, Acting Grand Secretary.

REPORT OF GRAND SECRETARY. Ero.

MATTHEW M . MILLER,

R-.W.-.

Grand

Secretary',

pre-

s e n t e d h i s a n n u a l r e p o r t , s h o w i n g t h e oflScial t r a n s a c t i o n s o f h i s office f o r t h e p a s t y e a r , a s f o l l o w s : To the M:.W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: I n compliance with law and according to custom I s u b m i t h e r e w i t h a report c o n t a i n i n g a detailed statement of t h e transactions of t h e G r a n d Secretary's office d u r i n g m y term of office. My a p p o i n t m e n t as G r a n d Secretary was m a d e b y G r a n d Master WILLIAM D . THOMPSON, May 1st, to take effect May 12, 1893. On t h e latter date, h a v i n g previous t h e r e t o given b o n d in t h e s u m of $25,000.00, which h a d been approved b y t h e Council of A d m i n i s t r a t i o n , I entered upon t h e duties of t h e oflSce of G r a n d Secretary, being duly installed b y Grand Master THOMPSON. T h e various G r a n d Lodges in communication w i t h t h a t of K a n s a s , as well as t h e lodges of t h i s jurisdiction, were p r o m p t l y notified, a n d t h e p r o p e r t y which came t o m y possession classified a n d scheduled.

308

PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

KAILHOAD TRANSPORTATION

February,

RATE.

In ample time, before it would be necessary for action, I presented a request to the Western Passenger Association for better accommodation in the matter of rates of transportation to the Grand Lod^e and return, asking that instead of the cumbrous and practically useless certificate plan, a one-fare round trip ticket rate be granted. The General Passenger Agents of the various systems operating in Kansas, fornning said Association, gave courteous consideration to the request, and after a protracted correspondence and thorough examination of our claims, granted the rate. While the railway companies have lost nothing through their generosity, the increased traffic far more than compensating them for the difference in rate, it has undoubtedly been a very important financial advantage to the Grand Lodge. Under the certificate plan we had a nominal one and one-third rate; in reality, from one cause or another, so many of the representatives failed to obtain the rate that the Grand Lodge, in paying actual and necessary expenses, paid very much more annually than that rate would figure, or it was expected it would be called upon to pay. Under the present system each repre.sentative purchases a ticket good for passage to Topeka and good for return at any time up to and including February 2(ith, and as there can be no question in regard to notice on tlie part of every station agent in Kansas, there is no reason why tliere should not be a very considerable reduction in the expense to the Grand Lodge at the present Communication. CHARTER

SURRENDERED.

The members of Myrtle Lodge, No. 164, for various reasons, deemed it advisable to no longer keep up an organization as a lodge. While it is true its members are not all within its jurisdiction, many living in "Oklahoma and the Strip," and many "scattered from Arkansas to Washington State," yet the comment made on the report filed in my office opposite the name of each member living nearby, " never attends," is fully explained when we also see opposite his name the figures denoting he is in arrears $6.00, $8.00, SIO.OO or S 12.00, as the case may be, for dues. A good epitaph for this lodge, as well as some others still "living at a poor dying rate," would be: "Its officers failed to run their lodge on business principles, and liere it is." The papers sent me concerning the surrender of this lodge are in the hands of the Committee on Returns of Lodges, who will report at this Communication. DUPLICATE

CHARTER.

By order of the M.-.W.\ Grand Master, a duplicate charter was Lssued and forwarded to the Worshipful Master of Solomon City I-odge, JSIO. 105, at Solomon City, Dickinson county. CONSOLIUATION OP L O D G E S .

In accordance with the provisions of Section 2, Article ^'11, of the Constitution, Mouut Hope Lodge, No. 238, and Andale, No. 2-53, have

1893-94-

GRANO

LODGE

OF KANSAS.

309

been consolidated under the warrant, name and number of the senior lodge, as Mount Hope Lodge, No. 238, at Mount Hope, Sedgwick county, Kansas. In accordance with an edict of consolidation issued by M.'.W.'. Grand Master THOMPSON, the Worshipful Master of the late Andale Lodge, No. 253, has transmitted to the office of the Grand Secretary the warrant and seal of said junior lodge. RETURNS OF LODGES.

Commencing on the l l t h day of December, the blanks were amended to conform to present conditions, and within three days complete sets, including return envelopes with printed return address, were mailed to the Secretary of each lodge, according to the rpster of Lodge Secretaries contained in the Proceedings of Grand Lodge for 1893. On the 15th day of January ninety-nine lodges had not responded, and a letter was sent to each lodge requesting a reply on a postal card enclosed as to whether ' or not the blanks had been received, to which, with two or three exceptions, an affirmative response was returned. As fast as returns were received from lodges, with the assistance of extra help, they were carefully compared with former returns on file in the Grand Secretary's office, and all omissions, as well as errors and discrepancies of any character noted, and the officers of each lodge notified of the same specifically by letter, and explanations called for, In a very large majority of instances the method of correcting errors was suggested and authority asked to make the changes without sending back the return. In some instances returns were sent back accompanied by a new blank and letter calling attention to needed changes. In a few cases it was found necessary to go back for years to hunt up some member's history, the links of which had been dropped from time to time â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in one instance for so many years that all trace of his record had been lost by the home lodge. In my opinion this work of correcting returns should be done annually in the Grand Secretary's office before the session of Grand Lodge, so that errors may be detected and an opportunity given new Secretaries to make amendment of their returns before they are turned over to the tender mercies of tlie Committee on Chartered Lodges; at the same time permitting the Grand Secretary at tlie close of the session of Grand Lodge to prepare his proceedings for publication without the necessity of further amendment and correction. The returns received promptly on time were all carefully examined and corrected, and the first installment of 179 placed in the hands of the Committee on Chartered Lodges will, I believe, be found to have a correct basis for future reports. In my opinion the Secretaries of lodges will have an incentive to promptness if they find their returns will have ample time for the correction of all errors by sending them on the 31st of December instead of waiting to send them by the hand of their representative to Grand Lodge, as some expressed an intention of doing this year. It is very gratifying to know that notwithstanding the cry of hard

310

I'JlOCEEniNGS

OF THE

February,

times more lodges have had their returns in and paid up promptly this year than any year since 1890. A few lodges whose returns were in allowed the last day to pass before remitting; in two or three instances officei-s delayed because they did not think they had a right to sign a warrant for Grand Lodge dues without first taking a vote on it in open lodge; in one, indifference and neglect of the Secretary was alone responsible for the default of his lodge. Many lodges might have escaped the criticism of the Committee on Chartered Lodges by promptly making the corrections suggested by the Grand Secretary after an examination of their returns. MILEAGE TICKETS.

In order to facilitate the work of the Mileage Committee I had printed and sent out to each lodge, with the blank returns, a card giving the location, name and number of the Lodge and distance by nearest' and most practicable route from Topeka, to be signed and returned by the Worshipful Master of each lodge. A record was kept in my office of the cards sent out and those returned. The latter are now in the hands of the Committee on Mileage. The nearest route is often impracticable by reason of delays in making connection, and by the assistance of the cards the necessity of the committee settling that question by personal inquirj' from a great number of the representatives is dispensed with. MEMBERS OP EXTINCT

LODGES.

I find in the Grand Secretary's office an immense number of volumes of lodge records formerly belonging to lodges which have since become extinct and under the rule permitting the Grand Secretary to issue certificates of good standing upon payment of outstanding dues on the part of brethren applying for the same, it is ofttimes a difficult matter to ascertain the amount of dues which should be paid, and the standing of the brother applj'ing. I would therefore recommend that a suitable record book be obtained, properly paged and ruled, upon which the names, outstanding dues and other particulars, necessary to a complete record of their masonic history, may be kept of the members of all the lodges which have heretofore, or may hereafter become extinct. This work is of absolute importance to preserve proper record evidence of standing of these brethren and those who will in time be placed in like situation. What is absolutely necessary in the case of the members of extinct lodges, is no less imperative concerning the membership of the active lodges of this Grand,Jurisdiction if we desire to place in compact form a record of their present membership. Our pigeon holes are becoming filled with the returns, and the time is not far distant when some better system of keeping books should be provided than that of filing away the book of original entries. The time is approaching â&#x20AC;&#x201D; if it were not for the general disposition

GRAND

1893-94-

LODGE

KANSAS.

to d o n o t h i n g which t h e necessity of existence does n o t absolutely dem a n d â&#x20AC;&#x201D; I would say t h e t i m e was near at h a n d w h e n a m o r e c o m p r e hensive a n d p o r t a b l e system of lodge statistics will b e r e q u i r e d t h a n t h a t now in use. T h e experience of several G r a n d J u r i s d i c t i o n s also w a r n s us to provide a safe depository for t h e invaluable records of our own G r a n d Lodge against loss b y fire. Too often is it necessary to delve a m o n g t h e r u b b i s h of o u r T e m ple to m a k e i m p o r t a n t discoveries^ and it is not u n f r e q u e n t l y t h e fact, t h a t a search b e g u n w i t h o u t h o p e of fee or reward d e m o n s t r a t e s as h i s torical t r u t h directly t h e reverse of w h a t h a s always been confided in. The time is n o t far d i s t a n t w h e n those w h o come after u s will u n a v a i l ingly regret, as we h a v e b e g u n to do, t h a t t h e founders of m a s o n r y in Kansas, i n s t e a d of c o n t e n t i n g themselves with w h a t t h e y k n e w of its early origin, h a d n o t left a record b e h i n d t h e m so t h a t future ages m i g h t read a n d k n o w t h e m a t t e r s of historical interest so well k n o w n to t h e m . This involves considerable c h a n g e a n d possibly increased e x p e n s e , a n d I therefore r e c o m m e n d t h a t t h e m a t t e r be referred to a special c o m m i t tee w h o shall, b y correspondence, investigate m e t h o d s in use in o t h e r G r a n d J u r i s d i c t i o n s , and m a k e full report to G r a n d Lodge a t its n e x t Communication.

SCHEDULE " A . " â&#x20AC;&#x201D; B E I N G T H E AMOUNT OP D U E S R E T U R N E D BY SUBOKDINATE LODGES FOR T H E Y E A R E N D I N G DECEMBER 31, A. D.

m. 286 294

Lodge.

Glen E l d e r

Location.

Blue Mound Glen E l d e r

Dale When Paid.

Dec. 16,1893 Sept. 6,1893

1892.

ATtioimt.

$ 15 00 14 00

312

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

February.

SCHEDULE" B."-BEIXG THE A~lOUXT OP DUES RETURNED JW SUBORDINATE LODGES POR TilE YEAR Ex DING DECEMBER 31. A. D. 1893. Lodge.

2 4 5 6

7 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 .i6 18 19 20 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 32 3:{ 34 35 3(;

B7 38 39 40 41 42 43 4.5 4(, 47 48 40 50 51 52 53 54 55 5H 57 58 5~)

Location.

Date When Paid.

Amount.

Leavenworth ..... Leavenworth ...... Jan. 8.1894 ........ . $ 64 50 Kickapoo ............ Lowemont .......... Jan. 24.1894 ........ . 11 50 Wash ington ........ Atchison ........... . Jan. 26. 1894 ....... .. 99 50 Lawrence ............ Lawrence ..............Jan.11.1894.. ...... . 74 50 Union ............... Junction City ...... Jan. 17.1894........ . 59 00 Acacia ................ Lawrence Jan. 30.1894...... .. 54 00 King Solomon ...... Lea\'enworth Jan. 17.1894 ........ . 34 00 Jewell.. ............... J,ewell.City ........ Jan. 9,1894 ........ . 18 00 Emporia .............. EmpOria .............. Jan. 29.1894 ....... .. fl8 00 22 00 Nemaha ............. Corning ............... Jan. 9.1894 ...... .. Oskaloosa ............ Oskaloosa ........... Jan. 9,1894 ....... .. 27 00 Great Bend ......... Great Bend ......... Jan. 16.1894 ....... .. 56 00 Lafayette ........... Manhattan ......... Jan. 8,1894 ........ . 59 50 49 00 Franklin ........... Ottawa ............... Jan. 17.1894.. . Olathe ................. Olathe ..................Jan.13.1894 ........ . 53 50 Circleville ............ Circleville... ....... Jan. 8.1894....... .. 12 50 Valley Falls ......... Valley Falls ......... Jan. 13.1894 ....... .. 25 00 Pahllyra .............. Baldwin City ....... Jan. 9, ]894 ........ . 26 00 Osage Valley ....... Osawatomie ........Jan. ]1.1894 ........ . 41 00 12 00 Oketo ................ Oketo ........ Jan. 4; 1894 ....... .. Longton .............. Longton ............. Jan. ]5,1894 ........ . 17 00 21 00 Neosho ............... Le Roy ............... Jan. 11.1894 .. . Eldora ................. Mapleton ... ....... Jan. 10.1894...... .. 14 50 Pacific ................. Humboldt.. ....... Jan. 12,1894....... .. 24 00 Towanda ............ Towanda ............. 1 Jan. 11,1894 ....... .. 16 00 Auburn ............ Auburn .............. Jan. 8,1894 ....... .. 9 50 Mound Citv ......... Mound City ......... Jan. 13,1894 ........ . 33 00 15 00 Havensville ......... Havensville....... Jan. 10,1894 ........ . Hiawatha ............ Hiawatha ............ Jan. 8,1894 ....... .. 62 00 Council Grove ..... Council Grove .... Jan. 20,1894 ........ . 6S 50 Paola ................ Paola ................. Jan. 19, i894 ........ . 54 50 lola .................... lola .................... Jan. 11,1894 .. . 27 50 Seneca ............... Seneca ............. Jan. 9,1894 ........ . 37 00 De Soto ......... " .... De Soto .............. Jan. 24, 1894 ........ . 14 00 Blooming Grove ... Trading Post.. ...... Jan. 2,1894 ........ . 11 00 Holton ................ Holton ................ Jan. 27,1894 ....... .. 52 50 Nickerson ............ Nickerson ............ .Jan. ]5, 18H4 ........ . 35 00 Easton ............... Easton .............. Jan. 10,1894 ....... . 8 50 Halstead ............ Halstead ............ Jan. 11.1894 ....... . 23 50 Xenia ...... Xenia .................. Dec. 27. 1803 ........ . 13 50 Mackev.... ........... Effingham......... .. Jan. 8, 1804........ . 14 50 Nine l\lile ............ Lansing ............. Jan. 29, 180-1 ....... .. 20 00 Lake .................. Silver Lake ...... Jan. 3,1894 ........ . 18 00 110 50 Orient ............... Topeka ................Jan. 18,1894 .. . Pottawatomie ...... St ..Marys ............ Jan. 10, 11'94 ........ . 19 00 Wetmore.. .... .. .... Wetmore .......... , Dec. 21, 1893 ....... .. 32 50 Shawnee ............ Shawnee ............ Jan. 10, 1894 ....... .. 15 50 Troy........ ....... Troy..... .. ...... Jan. n, 1894 ....... .. 45 50 32 50 Spring Hill. ........ Spring Hill. ....... Jan. 9,1894 ........ . Coyville .............. Coydlle ........... Jan. 24, IS94 ........ . 22 50 Winfield ............ , Winfi81d ............ Jan. 22, 1894 ....... .. 75 50 ~altville ............... Barnard ............... Jail. 10, 18H4 ........ . 7 00

GHANV

1893-94-

LODGE

313

KAJVSAS.

SCHEDULE " R " — Continued.

No.

Lodge..

60 Salina 61 La Cygne 62 Eidgeway 63 A d a m s 64 AVatbena 65 G a r d n e r 66 Burlington. ... 67 Frankfort 68 H i r a m 69 Star 70 Carbondale ... 71 Baxter 72 H u r o n 73 Chetopa 74 Mystic Tie 75 Wamego 76 E r i e 77 Delta 78 W h i t e Cloud. 79 Corinthian ... 81 New Albany.. 82 Tuscan 83 Doric 84 Jefferson 85 Sutton 86 Sunflower 87 M a n k a t o 88 Eure-ka 89 H o m e 90 Golden Rule.. 91 Marysville.. .. 92 Mission ,. 93 Girard 95 Constellation. 96 Delaware 97 Patmos 98 B e n e v o l e n t . . . 99 W i c h i t a 100 P r u d e n c e 101 Euclid 102 Ke3'Stone 103 Cedar 104 F r o n t i e r 105 Solomon 106 Fidelity 107 F o r t i t u d e 108 M e m p h i s 109 A m e r i e u s 110 A d e l p h i 112 Blue V a l l e y . . 113 St. John....... 114 A d v a n c e 115 Excelsior

Location.

Salina La Cygne Ridgeway Oswego Wathena Gardner Burlington Frankfort Leavenworth Hanover Carbondale Baxter Springs.... Huron Chetopa Augusta Wamego Erie Medicine Lodge.. W h i t e Cloud Burllngame New Albany Neosho Falls Eudora Winchester Waterville Wichita Mankato Pleasanton Centralia North Topeka Marysville Osage Mission .... Girard Fredonia W h i t e Church..., El Dorado Abilene Wichita Columbus Lyndon Coflfeyville Chanute — Washington Solomon City .... Eureka Independence .... Garland Amerieus Winfield Irving Concordia Florence Uniontown

Date When PaiAi.

Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. .Tan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan.

, 1894. ;,1894. , 1894 ,1894, , 1894, ,1894, ,1894. , 1894, , 1894, ,1894, , 1894, ,1894, , 1894, ', 1894, , 1894, , 1894, , 1894, ., 1894, ', 1894, , 1894, ,1894, , 1894, , 1894, , 1894, , 1894, , 1894, , 1894, , 1894, ,1894, ,1894, ,1894. , 1894. , 1894. , 1894, , 1894. ,1894. ,1894, , 1894. ,1894, ,1894. , 1894, , 1894, ,1894. , 1894. ,1894. , 1894. ,1894. , 1894, ,1894. , 1894. ,1894, ,1894. ,1894.

$ 61 50 22 00 23 50 52 50 15 00 ,1,8 50 36 00

27 19 26 32

00 00 50 00

32 00 12 50 26 50 25 00 .38 50 30 50 19 00 18 50 35 50 15 00 12 00 10 5(1 17 00 28 00 33 50 19 .50 40 00 29 50 66 50 30 50 14 .50 60 50 36 00 20 00 56 50 42 00 173 00 30 00 22 50 47 50 50 00 29 00 26 50 43 00 95 00 13-00 7 50 30 50 14 50 33 50 .37 50 14 00

314

PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHEDULE"

No.

116 118 120 121 122 125 126 ]27 128 12~)

130 ]31 132 184 135 186 137 138 13H 140 '141 142 148 144 14.5 146 147 148 149 151 152 153 154 155 . 156 157 159 160 161 162 163 165 166 167 168 169 170 171

172 173 ]74 175 176

[,or/yeo

February,

B" - Continued.

Location.

l\\llseotah ............ .Muscotah ...... Altoona .............. Altoona ............... Halcyon .............. Peabody .............. 'Voodson ........... Toronto .............. Clifton .............. Clifton ..... Cawker City ........ Cawker City ........ Meridian ............ Elk Falls ............. Palestine ............. Ellgerton ........... Ottawa ..... Ottawa. ............. Belleville ............ Belleville ............ Polar Star ............ Netawaka ........... Equity ....... ...... Fontana ....... Elk City ............. Carson ......... Clay Center .......... Clay Center ......... Lenexa ............. Lenexa .............. Vesper .............. ~edan .................. Cherryvale ......... Cherryvale .......... POIUona .............. Pomona .............. Sedgwick ........... Se'dgwick ............ Reno .................. Hutchinson ......... Signal .. .. .... ...... Osage City .. . ....... Newton .............. Newton .. . .... ...... Minneapolis ....... Minneapolis ........ Gilead ................ Yates Center ........ Mt. Vernon ..... ... Beloit ...... ; ........... Ellsworth .. ....... Ellsworth ............ Center. .............. l\'1arion ............... Wa-Keeney ......... Wa-Keeney ......... Thayer .............. Thayer ........ ..... Douglas .............. Douglas ............... Lebo .................. Lebo ................. Cato ................... Cato ....... Lincoln Center ..... Lincoln .. Hope ......... .. ..... Howard ............... Dexter ............... Dexter ............... Haven ................ South Haven ....... Robinson ............ Hobinson ... Saqui .................. Osborne .............. Alma .................. Alma ........... ...... 8abetba .............. Sabetha .............. Greenwood ......... Fall River ............ Oxford ............... Oxford Farmers .............. Handolph·:.~·..... :::::: Larned ............... Larned ............... Parkerville. ........ Parkerville .......... Blue HapiuR ......... Blue Rapids ......... Fratel'llal ...... ..... Linn City ..... .. .... Sterling ............... Sterling ............... McPherRon .... .... McPherson ........ Belle Plaine ......... Belle Plaine ......... Western Star ....... \ Smith ..... . ,.., . Center ...... KlrW111 .............. lo..lrwln ............... Prai rie Glueen...... Clyde ................

Date When Paid.

Jan. 11,1894......... Jan. 1, 1894 ... Jan. 3,1894 ......... .lan. 12,1894 ......... Jan. 10,]894 ......... Jan. :3, ]894 ......... Jan. 13, 18\)4 ... Jan. 17, 18H4 ......... Jan. 6,1804 .......... ,Tan. 10, 1804 ........ Jan. 9, ]894 ......... Jan. 30,1894 ......... Jan. 13,1894 ......... Jan. 6,18!J4 ........ Jan. 11, 1804 ... :..... Jan. 5,1894 ......... Jan. 24,1894 ......... Jan. 1:-1, 1894.. ....... .Jan. 5,1894 ... ..... Jan. 11, 1894 ... ..... Jan. 4,18!).! ... Jan. 17,1804 ......... Jan. 5, 1894 .... .... Dec. 26, 18~)3 ... Jan. 27,1894 ......... .Jan. 10, IS!}!.. ....... Jan. 26,1894 ......... Jan. 11,1894 ...... : .. .Jan. 11,1894... . ... Jan. 5,1894.. ....... Jan. 8,1894 ......... Jan. 20,1894 ......... Jan. 22,1894.. ....... Jan. 24,1894 ......... Jan . 4,1894 ... Jan. 29,1894.. ...... Jan. 10,1894......... Jan. 10,.1894.. ....... Jan. H,1894.. ....... Jau. 13,1894......... ;/an. 8,1894 ......... Jan. 25, 1894......... Jan. 15,1894 ... ..... Jan. 6,1894 ......... Jan. 30,1894 ......... Jan. 13,1894......... Jan. 15,1894 ......... Jan. 15, 1894 ......... Jan. 11,1894......... Jan. 19,1894 ......... Jan. 13,1894 ......... Jan. 10, 189L....... Jan. 9, 1894.........

Amount . ;:;:

22 14 29 31 28 29 10 ]4 57 50 8 12 3R 5:~

14 34 34

2(; H3 ·34 53

5o 00 00 00 00 50 00 50 50 50 50 50 00 50 50 00 00 50 00 00 00 00 50 00 00 50 00 50 00 .50 00 00 00 .50 50 50 00 .50 50 00 50 00

:'14 38 40 37 43 22 Hi 38 21 6 31; 17 21 28 23 28 18 31 31 24 18 00 5:'1 00 32 50 I!) 00 20 00 45 50 55 50 23 50 30 50 14 50 24 50

18 93-94.

SCHEDULE"

No.

B"- Continued.

L_o_dg_e_. _ _ _ I. _ _ _L_O_cu_t_io_n_._ _ __ D_a_te_l_V_hen_p_a_i_d_._1 __ A_m_o_U1_lt_.

1_ _ _

Russell ............. . Russell .............. .Jan. 22, 1894 ........ . 178 .Burr Oak .... : ...... . Burr Oak ............ ,Tan. 17,1894 ........ . 179 Mt. Moriah ........ .. Kinsley .............. Jan. 12,1894 ........ . 180 Louisburg ......... .. Lonisburg ............ Jan. 20,1894 ...... .. 181 Lenora .............. . Lenora ...... ........ Jan. 8,1894 ....... .. 182 Burrton ............ .. Burrton ............... Jan. 11, 18fl4 ....... .. 183 Gaylord...... .. .. .. Gaylord .............. Jan. 30, 1894 ....... .. 18-1- Phillipsburg ...... . Phillipsburg ......... Jan. 10,1894 ....... .. Hamlin ............... Jan. 16,1894 ...... :. 185 Hamlin ....... . 186 Mountain Slope ... Oberlin .............. Jan. 13,1894 .. : .... .. ]X7 Pittsburg .......... .. Pit.t.sburg ............ Jan. 11,1894 .. . ]88 Onaga .............. .. Onaga ................. Dec. 30, 1893 ........ . 189 Newahcuba ........ . Stockton ............... Jan. 6,1894 ....... . ]90 Henri ............... .. Tonganoxie...... . .. Jan. 5, 1894 ....... .. 191 Walnut Valley ... .. Ness City ............ Jan. 29, 1894 ........ . 192 Lyons ............... .. Lyons .................. Jan. 9,18\)4 ........ . Hartford ............ Jan. 11,1894 ........ . 193 Hartfol'll ..... . ]94 Galena .............. .. Galena ............... Jan. 12,18\14... . 195 Hays ............... . Hays City ............ Jan. 19,1894........ . Madison ...... .... .. Jan. 11, 1894 ........ . 196 Madison .... .. 197 Oanton ............. .. Oanton ............... Jan. 10, 1894 ........ . 198 Blue Hill ......... .. Lucas ................. Jan. 5,1894....... .. HJ9 Norton ............... . Norton .............. Jan. 11,1894.. ..... .. 200 Anthony ........... . Anthony ............ Jan. 24,1894 ....... .. 201 Mulvane ............ . Mulvane ............ ,Tan. 13, 189.4 ....... . .Jan. 19, 1894 ........ . 202 Delphos ........... .. Ottawa..... 203 Sumner ............. .. Oaldwell. ............ Jan. 10,1894 ....... .. 204 Downs .............. . Downs ............... Jan. 17,1894....... .. 205 Eminence ......... .. Eskridge ..... ...... Jan. 8,1894 ....... . 206 Harper ............. . Harper ............. Jan. 12, 1&94 ........ . 207 Occidental ....... .. Alton .............. ,Jan. 18,1894 ....... .. Haven ................ Jan. 22,1894 ... 208 Friendship 210 Fulton ............. .. Fulton ............... Jan. 9,1894 ....... .. 211 Greeley ............. . Greelev .............. Jan. 20, 1894 ....... .. 212 Olive Branch ..... .. (Jolony ................ .Jan. 16,1894 ....... .. 213 Twin Grove ....... .. Severy .. .... ..... .... Jan. 10,1894 ....... .. Simpson ............ Jan. 26,1894 ........ . 214 Sincerity 215 Walnut City ....... . Rush Center ........ Jan. 30,1894 ........ . 217 Ellinwood .......... .. Ellinwood.. ........ .Jan. 10,1894... Mound Valley ..... Jan. 12.1894 ....... .. 218 Landmark ... .. 219 Oorner Stone ...... . Little River ......... Jan. 10,1894 ........ . Dodge City.......... Jan. 8,1894 .. . 2:!2 St. Bernard 2:!3 Joppa ................ .. Leon ................. Jan. 12,1894....... .. '225 Siloam .............. .. Topeka .............. Jan. 9,IS94....... .. 226 Dirigo ............... . Haddam .............. Jan. 10,1894 ....... .. 228 Salem ................. . Esbon ................ Jan. 20,1894 .. . 229 Vulcan ............ .. Walnut .............. Jan. 24,1894........ . 230 Ninnescah ........ .. Kingman...... ..... Jan. 6,1894 ....... .. 231 Magnolia ........... .. Newton .............. Jan. 4,1894....... .. 232 Greenleaf.. ......... , Greenleaf. .......... Jan. 4.1894 ........ . 233 Olinton ............. . Burden .............. .Jan. 8,1894 ........ . 234 Axtell ............. .. Axtell ......... ...... Jan. 19,1894........ . 235 Garfield ............. . Leonardville ........ Jan. 8,1894 ....... .. 177

3]5

[{-RAND LODGE UF KANSAS.

S 21

50 ]5 00 35 50 8 50 11 50 23 00 13 00 24 00 24 00 34 50 48 00 22 00 2350 23 00 26 50 2250 21 00 23 00 30 00 18 00 16 00 9 50 36 00 3250 23 50 24 00 36 00 30 50 35 00 30 50 12 50 9 50

]2 50

11 00 14 50 22 50 ]2 50 10 00 17 50

]3 00 14 46 13 93

50 00 13 00 12 00

24 50 36 50 44 00 34 50 23 00 28 50 16 00

316

PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

February

ScHEDUi-E " B " â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Continued. Ko. 2:-56 237 238 239 240 241. 242 245 240 247 248 240 250 251 252 253 255 256 257 258 259 260 261 262 264 265 266 267 268 209 270 272 273 270 277 278 279 280 281 282 283 284 285 286 287 288 289 290 291 292 293 294 295

Lodge.

Meriden Temple Mt. Hope Urbana Soldier Linwood Miltonvale Marmaton Tyrian Chase Canopy Scottsvil e Whiting Galva Stafford Andale Milan Lyra Westmoreland.. Morton Beattie Medicine Valley Mulberry Attica Logan Kilwinning Mt. Zion Moline Bourbon Mistletoe Quenemo Kaw Unity Windom Ashland Cosmos Barney Brainard Millbrook Alpha Preston Anthem Chikaskia Lotus Oak Cyrus: Emerald Paradise Beulah Glasco Kiowa Glen Elder Comanche

Location.

Meriden McCune Mt. Hope Urbana Soldier Linwood Miltonvale Moran Garden City Chase Grenola Scottsville Whiting Galva Stafford Andale Milan McLouth Westmoreland... Cheney Beattie Lake City Mulberry Grove Attica Logan Pratt Nortonville Moline Bronson Conway Springs. Quenemo Kansas City Clearwater Windom Ashland New Kiowa IJighton Whitewater Hill City .fetmore Cimarron Scott City Argonia Blue Mound Lebanon Hope Lakin Plaineville Bunker Hill Glasco Greensburg Glen Elder Coldwater

Dale ll'/ien Paid.

Dec. 23,, 1593. Jan. 4 , 1894. Jan.13 ,1894. Jan. 23,1894. Jan.13;, 1894. Jan.11 ,1894. Jan. 8,1894. Jan.12 ,1894. Jan. 17 , 1894, J a n . \ 0 ',1894. .Ian. 24 , 1894. Jan. 4 ,1894. Jan. 5, 1894. Dec. 20 , 1893. Jan. 23;, 1894. Jan.15 , 1894. Jan i, 1894. Jan. 30:', 1894. Jan. 19,, 1894. Jan. i , 1894. Jan. 1: , 1894. Jan. 30;,1894. ,1894. Jan Dec. 27 ,1893. Dec. 29:, 1893. Jan.13,1894. Jan. 20.', 1894. Jan. 11 , 1894. .Jan. 10,', 1894. Jan. ,1894. Jan.16i, 1894. ;, 1894. Jan ; 1894. Jan Jan. 11 , 1894. Jan. 16,, 1894. Dec. 29,,1893. Jan. 16, 1894. Jan. 6 , 1894. Jan. 0 , 1894. Jan. 11 ,1894. Jan. 0 ,1894. Jan. 6 , 1894. Jan. 13,1894. , 1K94. .Ian , 1894. .Jan. 10. ,1894. Jan. 20:,1893. Dec. 19, 1894. Jan. 31 , 1894. Jan. 10,,1894. Jan. 10', 1894. ,Jan ,1894. Jan. 10, 1894. Jan. 6

11 50 27 50 13 .50 10 00 16 50 13 00 18 00 22 00 40 00 23 00 13 50 22 00 28 00 10 .50 21 50 7 50 17 .50 18 00 15 .50 17 50 20 50 13 .50 10 .50 10 00 16 00 35 00 20 00 13 00 18 00 - 18 00 21 .50 32 00 20 00 17 00 6 00 17 50 12 .50 13 50 18 00 14 00 13 00 17 50 0 00 15 00 24 00 20 00 17 00 18 00 24 00 16 00 21 00 13 00 10 50

1893-94.

SCHEDULE"

No.

296 297 298 299 300 304 305 306 307 308 309 310 311 312 :314 31.5 316 317 318 3H) 320 32] 322 323 325 ::\26 327 328 329 331 332 333 334 335 336 337 338 339 340 341 342 343 344 345 346 347 348 349 :350 3.'i1 :'152

317

GRAN]) LODGE OF KANSAS.

Lodge.

B" - Continued.

Location.

Dale When Paid.

Amount.

Highland ............ Green ................. Jan. 9,1894 ......... $ ~pollo................. Ellis ................... Jan. 15,1894....... .. Sam ana ............. Wilson .............. Jan. 5, ]894 ....... .. Cable ................ Arlington ............ Jan. 8,1894........ . Fargo ................. Liberal .............. Jan. 13,1894 ....... .. Randall. .... .. ..... Randall ............... Jan. 6, 1894........ . Avon .................. Westphalia ....... Jan. 8,1894....... .. St. Thomas ......... Colby ................ Jan. 9,] 894 ....... .. Kansas ...... ....... Herington ........... Jan. 10,1894 ....... .. Alden ................ Alden ................ 1 Jan. ~9, 1894....... . Svracuse. ..... . ... Syracuse.......... ... Jan. 11, 1894....... .. Naphtali ............. Almena ............... Jan. 10,1894 ....... .. Hancock ........... FortLeavenworth Jan. 5,]894 ........ . Santa Fe ............. Santa Fe ........... Jau. 9,1894 ........ . Hebron ............... Gridley. ............ Jan. ]2,1894 ....... .. Lincolnville ........ Lincolnville ......... Jan. 25,1894 ........ . Coolidge ....... ..... Coolidge .............. Jan. 19, 1894....... .. Norcatur ............. Norcatur ............ Jan. 26,1894 ........ . Wallace .............. Wallace ............. Jan. 25,1894 ........ . ~orwich ............. Norwich .............. Jan. 19.1894 ....... .. Vermillion .......... Vermillion ......... Jan. 13; 1894 ... ' .. . Goodland ........... Goodland ............ Jan. 4,1894....... . Ben Hur .............. Argentine ........... Jan. 11,1894....... .. Walton ............... 1 Walton ............... Dec. 23,1893 ....... .. Bucklin .............. Bucklin ............ I Jan. 12, ]894 ....... . Horton ............... 1 Horton ............ .. Jan. 20, 1894 ....... .. Hoyt ................. Hoyt ................. Jan. 13,1894....... .. Gypsum City ..... 1 Gypsum City ...... Jan. 9,18\)4.. ...... . Arcadia... ........... Arcadia .............. Jan. 8, 1894........ . Hoisington ........ Hoisington. ......... Jan. 3,1894 ....... . Rob Morris ....... Preston ............... Jan. 19,1894 ........ . Rosedale ............ Rosedale ............ Jan. 4,1894 ....... .. Oak Hill .............. Oak Hill.. ............ Jar.. 25,1894....... .. Allen ................. Allen ................. Jan. 9,1894 ........ . Formosa ............. FormoRa ............. Jan. 4,1894 ....... .. Blaine .......... ..... Blaine ..... .......... Dec. 29,1893 ......... I Kincaid ............. Kincaid :............. Jan. 3,1894 ...... .. Lane ................. Lane ................... Jan. 3,1894.. ...... . Leoti .................. Leoti ......... ........ Jan. 11, 18H4 .... : .... . Parker .............. Parker.......... . ... Jan. 10,1894 ...... .. Maple City ......... Maple City .......... Jan. 5,1894 ....... .. Holyrood ......... : .. Holyrood ............ Jan. 10,1894........ . Ashlar ....... ......... Riley .................. Jan. 23,1894 ........ . Edna .................. Edna .................. Jan. 8,1894 ........ . M.ound Ridge ...... Mound Ridge ..... Jan. 22.1894 ........ . Spivey ................ Spivey......... ...... Jan. 29,1894.. .... .. Hoxie .......... ...... Hoxie ................ Dec. 28, 1893 ...... .. Narka ............... Narka ................ Jan. 3,1894 ....... .. Olive ................. Elgin City .......... Jan. 3,1894 ....... . Scammon ........... Scammon ........... Jan. 12,1894 ....... .. Horace ............. Horace ............... Jan. :'10,1894 ....... ..

16 00 25 00 Hi 00 28 00 Hi 00 15 00 H 00 33 00 43 00 14 00 12 00 17 00 38 50

10 50 8 50 16 50 15 00

.,)0

15 00 II 50 ]2 50 41 00 29 50 21 00 12 00 57 00 17 00 2:'1 00 12 00 22 50 14 50 ]9 50

10 00 23 50 15 50 6 00 10 50

14 17 14 ]5

00 50 50 50

7 00 13 50 18 00 12 00 ]3 00

]6 16 13 13 10

00 00 00 00 50

318

PROCEEDINGS

February,

THE

S C H E D U L E " D . " — B E I N G T H E ABSTRACT O P DISPENSATION F E E S FROM N E W L O D G E S N A M E D B E L O W , TO W H O M D I S P E N S A T I O N S H A V E B E E N G R A N T E D BY THE M . . W . ' . G R A N C M A S T E R S I N C E T H E C L O S E O F T H E L A S T

ANNUAL

C O M M U N I C A T I O N , H E L D A T H U T C H I N S O N , F E B R U A R Y 15 A N D 1 6 , 1 8 9 3 .

Ho.

Location.

Lodge.

Date men

Enterprise

SCHEDULE " E . " — G R A N D

Paid.

Nov. 10,1893

AviowU.

.'520 00

SECRETARY'S ACCOUNT OP INCREASED D U E S COL-

L E C T E D FOR THE Y E A R E N D I N G D E C E M B E R 8 1 , A . D . 1 8 9 3 .

yo.

Ix/dge.

Location.

Date Paid.

fl SiO

2 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12

n.s

15 10 18 19 20 21 2.3 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 32 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 43 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 .52 53 54 55

Leavenworth Kickapoo Washington Lawrence Union Acacia King Solomon Jewell Emporia Nemaha Great Bend Lafayette Franklin Olathe Circleville Valley Falls I'almyra Osage Valley Oketo Longton Neosho Eldora Pacific Towanda Auburn ITavensville Hiawatha Council Grove Paola lola Seneca DeSoto Blooming Grove.. Nickerson Easton Halstead Xenia Mackey Nine Mile LakeJ Orient Pottawatomie Wetmore Shawnee Troy

Leavenworth . Lowemont Atchison Lawrence J u n c t i o n City. Lawrence Leavenworth . Jewell City.... Emporia Corning Great B e n d . . . Manhattan . . . Ottawa Olathe Circievilie . . . . Valley Falls... Baldwin City.. Osawatomie... Oketo Longton Le Roy Mapleton Humboldt Towanda Auburn Havensville... Hiawatha Council Grove Paola lola Seneca DeSoto T r a d i n g Post.. Nickerson . . . . Easton Halstead Xenia .• Efflngham Lansing Silver Lake Toneka St."Marys Wetmore Shawnee Troy

Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Dec. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Dec. Jan. Jan.

24, 26, 11, 17, 30, 17, 9, 24,

17, 13, S, 13, 9, 11, 4, 15, 11. 10, 12, 11, 8, 10, 8, 20, 19, 11, 9, 24, 2, 15, 10, 11, 27. '93 8,'94 29, 3, 18, 10, 21,'93 10,'94 9,

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129 $129 00 22 22 00 199 199 00 149 149 00 118 118 00 108 108 00 68 08 00 36 86 00 19(3 196 00 44 44 00 112 112 00 119 119 00 98 00 98 107 107 00 • 25 25 00 55 00 55 52 00 52 82 00 82 24 00 24 o4 00 34 42 00 42 29 29 OO 48 48 00 32 32 00 19 19 00 30 30 00 125 125 00 137 137 00 109 109 00 55 00 55 74 00 74 28 00 28 22 00 22 70 00 70 18 00 18 47 00 47 27 00 27 29 29 00 40 40 00 36 00 36 221 221 00 38 .38 00 65 00 65 31 31 00 91 91 00

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rnOCEEDINGS

SCHEDULE " E " —

THE

February,

Conlinufd.

OCO

A'o.

Location,

Date Paid.

§-;Sa

^es

<Q 314 SI 5 316 317 319 320 321 322 325 396 327 328 329 331 332 333 334 335 336 837 338 339 340 341 342 343 344 345 346 347 348 349 350 351 352

Hebron Liiicolnville. Coolidge Norcanir Norwich Vermillion .. Goodland Ben H u r Bucklln Horton Hoyt Gypsum City Arcadia ..'... Hoisington... Kob Morris .. Rosedale Oak Hill Allen Formosa Blaine Kincaid Lane Leoti Farker Maple C i t y . . . Holyrood.... Ashlar Edna Mound Ridge. Spivey Hoxie Narka Olive S c a m m o n . .. Horace "See Schedule " F . "

Gridley Lincolnville. Coolidge Norcatur Norwich Vermillion .. Goodland Argentine . . . Bucklln Horton Hoyt Gypsum City. Arcadia Hoisington .. Preston Rosedale Oak Hill Allen Formosa Blaine Kincaid Lane Leoti Parker JIapleCity... Holyrood Riley Edna Mound Ridge, Spivey Hoxie Narka Elgin Scammon.... Horace

.Tan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. .Ian. Jan. Jan. Jan. .Ian. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Dec. Jan. Jan, Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. .Ian. Jan. Dec. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan.

12, 25, 19, 26, 19, 13. 18, 11, 12, 20, 13, 9, 8, 8, 19, 4, 25, 9,

4. 29, '93 3,'94 3, 29, 10, 5, 10, 23, 8, 22, 29, 28, '93 3, '94 3, 12, 30.

17 33 30 47 23 25 82 59 24 114 34 46 24 45 29 39 20 47 32 12 21 28 36 29 31 14 27 26 24 26 32 32 26 26 21

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2 S g • ^

S 17 00 $ 17 00 33 00 33 00 30 00 30 00 47 00 47 00 23 00 23 00 25 00 25 00 82 00 82 00 59 00 59 00 24 00 24 00 114 00 114 00 34 00 34 00 46 00 46 00 24 00 24 00 45 00 35 00* 29 00 29 00 39 00 5 00* 20 00 20 00 47 00 47 00 32 00 2 00<' 12 00 12 00 21 00 21 00 28 00 28 00 36 00 1 00<' 29 00 29 00 31 00 31 00 . 14 00 14 00 27 00 27 00 26 00 26 00 24 00 24 00 26 00 26 00 32 00 22 00-> 32 00 32 00 26 00 26 00 26 00 26 00 21 00 21 00

GRAND

1893-94-

SCHEDULE " F . " — G R A N D

LODGE

KANSAS.

323

SECRETARY'S ACCOUNT OF CREDITS BY

REASON

OP P A Y M E N T S H E R E T O F O R E M A D E TO MASONIC H O M E .

No.

1 2 13 19 24 39 43 46 fil fiS 68 69

«•'

8f) SS 93 193 19fi 199 iin 114

^'>n

122 125 127 128 134 141 145 146 166 169 181 IS'' 185 186 199 19'> 292 293 214 222 228 232 234 241 249 251 ?58 ?73

997 998 ?99 395 396 397 310 311 318 831 333 336 340 •MS

Lodge.

Location.

Highland

Date

•

Paid.

A u g . 3,'93 Leavenworth June23, J u l y 3, Olathe Olathe J u l y 21, Osage V a l l e y J u l y 10, J u l y 24, N o v . 28, Nickerson S e p t . 4, J u n e 23, S e p t . 7, June22, Leavenworth J u l y 15, Star J u n e 27, Neosho Falls J u l y 3, A u g . 8, Fleasantou Juue24, J a n . S,'94 J u l y 17,'93 Solomon City J u n e 20, J u n e 30, Winflcld S e p t . 14, S e p t . 29, J u n e 25, Cliflon J u n e 26, C a w k e r Citv Cawker City June27, J u n e 29, Palestine J u l y 7, Clay C e n t e r Clay C e n t e r June21, J u l v 31, Signal .'^. vy.... June21, Ellsworth A u g . 14, J u l y 26, Blue Rapids J u l y 19, J u l y 8, Burrton June28, J u n e 29, Mountain Slope.. J u l y 1, J u n e 29, Tonganoxie Oct. 23, J u l y 24, June21, J u l v 26, Dodge City Juiie28, St. B e r n a r d J u l y 3, June23, Greenleaf Greenleaf J u n e 28, Axtell A u g . 26, Oct. 27, Scottsville Scottsville J u l v 10, J u l y 20, J u l y 1, Unity (Clearwater A u g . 2, Emerald A u g . 3, Ellis June24, J u n e 17, Cable Arlington D e c . 1, J u l y 3. ColbySt. T h o m a s J u l y 22, J u l y 8, Naphtali Fort Leavenworth June23, J u l v 14, A u g . 18, Hoisington Hoisington J u n e 23, J u l y 15, Formosa J a n . 11,'94 Leoti J u l y 10,'93 Hoxie

» See Schedule "E.'

g S 25 00

129 s i 29 06 44 44 00 22 00" 107 107 00 25 00'82 82 00 50 00'-' 32 32 00 25 00'> 74 74 00 25 00'^' 70 70 00 47 47 00 25 OO'S 44 44 00 50 00 $ 6 00 105 105 00 60 00*' 38 38 00 53 53 00 24 24 00 50 00 26 00 56 56 00 92 92 00 .50 00* 121 121 00 •100 00':100 100 00 100 00 53 53 00 20 00':' 15 15 00 25 00 10 00 61 61 00 100 00 39 00 75 75 00 100 00 26 00 58 68 00 25 00» 46 46 00 25 00'' 59 69 00 10 OO'S 29 29 00 10 OO* 115 115 00 100 00* 107 107 00 200 00 93 00 68 68 00 50 00'= 86 86 00 100 00 14 00 75 75 CO 25 00'= 36 36 00 50 00 14 00 38 38 00 20 00" 23 23 00 9 00'= 46 46 00 5 00 5 00 48 48 00 10 00* 09 69 00 20 00* 46 46 00 20 00* 45 45 00 25 00* 48 48 00 50 00 2 00 72 72 00 16 00* 25 25 00 10 00* 92 92 00 50 00* 24 24 00 50 00 26 00 69 69 00 57 57 00 60 00* 26 26 00 25 00'= 44 44 00 45 00 33 33 00 51 00 35 35 00 25 00* 40 40 00 30 00-= 34 34 00 30 00* 50 50 00 25 00* 36 36 00 46 00 56 56 00 60 00* 18 18 00 •20 00 66 66 00 50 00* 86 86 00 15 OO'^ 35 35 00 50 00 67 67 00 50 00* 30 30 00 30 00 45 45 00 10 00*' 39 39 00 34 00* 32 32 0030 W 36 86 00 35 00* 32 32 00 10 00

324

PROCEEDINGS

THE

February,

S C H E D U L E " G . " â&#x20AC;&#x201D; B E I N G T H E ARREARS OP D U E S R E T U R N E D BV SUBORDINATE L O D G E S DURING THE Y E A R E N D I N G DECEMBER 3 L A. D.

Ao.

I-odge.

2 4 13 35 41 59 65 87 89 90 92 127 131 137 137 142 147 161 163 169 170 181 184 186 189 191 194 195 197 200 204 208 219 222 228 234 240 243 262 265 267 284 285 286 288 295 304 312 318 331

Leavenworth Kickapoo Nemaha Great Bend Blooming Grove Saltville Gardner Mankato Home Golden Rule Mission Palestine Equity Cherryvale Cherryvale Nen'ton Center Alma Greenwood Blue R a p i d s Fraternal Lenora Phillipsburg M o u n t a i n Slope. Newahcuba W a l n u t Valley.. Galena Hays Canton Anthony Downs Friendship C o r n e r Stone St. Bernard Salem Axtell Soldier Ark Attica Kilwinning Moline Anthem Chikaskia Lotus Cyrus Comanche Randall Santa F e Wallace Hoisingt.on

Location.

Leavenworth Lowemont Corning Great IJend Trading P o s t Barnard Gardner Mankato Centralia North Topeka Osage Mission Edgerton Fontana Cherryvale Cherryvale Newton Marion Alma Fall River Blue Hapids Linn City Lenora: Phillipsburg Oberlin : Stockton Ness City Galena Ilays City Canton Anthony Downs Haven Little River Dodge City Esbon Axtell Soldier Valley Center Attica Pratt Moline Scott City Argonia Blue M o u n d Hope Coldwater Randall Santa F e VVallace Hoi.sington

Dale When Paid.

.Tan. 8,1894... .Ian. 24, 1894... .Jan. 27, 1894... May 29, 1893... .Ian. 10,1894... J a n . 10, 1894... .Ian. 11,1894... .Ian. 9, 1894... J a n . 9, 1894... J a n . 5, 1894... J a n . 12, 1894... J a n . 17,1894... .Ian. 30,1894... Dec. 13,1893... .Ian. 24, 1894... Nov. 22, 1893... J a n . 26,1894... J a n . 9, 1894... J a n . 8, 1894... .Ian. 13,1894... J a n . 15,1894... J a n . 8,1894... J a n . 10, 1894... .Ian. 13,1894... .Ian. 6, 1894... J a n . 29,1894... Jan. J a n . 12, 1894... J a n . 1,9,1894... J a n . 10,1894... J a n . 24, 1^94... .Ian. 17, 1894... J an. 22, 1894... .Ian. 10,1894... J a n . 8, 1894... J a n . 25,1894... .Ian. 19,1894... Dec. 13,1894... Dec. 16, 1893... J a n . 27.1893... .Jan. 13,1894... J a n . 11,1894... .Jan. 6, 1894... Dec. 13, 1894... J a n . 16,1893... J a n . 20, 1894... J a n . 6,1894... .Ian. 6,1894... J a n . 9, 1894... J a n . 25,1894... 3,1894...

1893.

Amount.

1 50 50 50 2 50 1 50 2 00 2 50 50 50 50 1 00 50 1 00 3 00 1 t)0 50 50 50 1 00 50 cO 1 00 50 1 50 50 50 50 50 50 1 00 2 00 1 00 50 50 50 1 00 50 1 50 1 50 50 1 cO 50 50 1 00 50 1 00 50 2 00 50 1 00

1893-94-

(JRAND LODGE

OF KANSAS.

325

FINANCIAL REPORT. CLAY CENTER, K A N . , J a n u a r j ' 31, ISO"!. MATTHEW M . M I L L E R , Grand Secretary, In account with the M.".W.'. G R A N D LODGE OF K A N S A S :

Received Received Received Received Received Received Received Received Received Received Received

from from from from from from from from from from from

t h e estate of J o h n H . Brown S 709 70 Lodges, as p e r Schedule " A " 29 00 Lodges, as per Schedule " B " 8,284 50 Lodges, as p e r Schedule " D " 20 00 Lodges, as p e r Schedule " E " 13,895 86 Lodges, as p e r Schedule " G " 47 50 A. C. K e n n e d y , m e m b e r late Richfield Lodge.. 14 00 J o h n P . Morton, m e m b e r late Richfield Lodge.. 12 00 Davis H a r d i n , m e m b e r late Great Light Lodge.. 2 50 Thos. J. Lassell, m e m b e r late Great Light Lodge. 5 00 l u m b e r a n d boxes sold 2 00

Total

1893. J u l v 19.—Paid 1894. J a n . 2.— Paid J a n . 26.—Paid J a n . 31.— Paid J a n . 31.—Paid J a n . 31.— Paid

$23,022 56

R. E. Torrington, Grrand Treasurer

R. E. Torrington, Grand Treasurer R. E. Torrington, Grand Treasurer R. E. Torrington, G r a n d Treasurer R. E. Torrington, Grand Treasurer R. E. Torrington, Grand Treasurer

709 70 450 00 10,000 00 5,000 00 0,809 86 53 00

Total

S23,022 56

CONTINGENT EXPENSES. CLAY CENTER, K A N . , F e b r u a r y 1,

MATTHEW M . M I L L E R , Grand

1894.

Secretary,

In account with the M.'.W.-. GR.VND LODGE OF K A N S A S :

To a m o u n t received on account w a r r a n t

S 300 00

DISBURSEMENTS.

Paid Paid Paid Paid Paid Paid Paid Paid

J. C. Postlethwaite, on account expenses Acting Gr. Sec'y.. Stevens & Co., on account stationery D. A. Valentine, on account stationery Ketcheson & Reeves expenses, as per vouchers rent, as p e r vouchers express, as p e r v o u c h e r s postage, as p e r vouchers Total

128 91 13 50 10 75 8 00 28 30 76 50 20 00 33 00

$ 318 96

Balance d u e G r a n d Secretary F e b r u a r y 1, 1894

18 96

F r a t e r n a l l y submitted,

M. M. MILLER. Grand

Secretary.

326

PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

February,

O n m o t i o n , t h e r e p o r t s of t h e Gi-and T r e a s u r e r a n d G r a n d S e c r e t a r y w e r e r e f e r r e d t o t h e C o m m i t t e e o n R e p o r t s of G r a n d Officers. R E P O R T OF T H E C O U N C I L O F A D M I N I S T R A T I O N . To the M:.W.'. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Y o u r Council of A d m i n i s t r a t i o n , as required b y law, h e r e w i t h pres e n t t h e i r a n n u a l r e p o r t for t h e y e a r e n d i n g w i t h t h i s G r a n d Communication: T h e Council has held two meetings d u r i n g t h e year, as t h e needs of t h e Order seemed to demand. T h e following is a copy of t h e m i n u t e s of t h e official acts of t h e Council: M A R C H 9, 189.3.

T h e Council of A d m i n i s t r a t i o n m e t at t h e call of t h e G r a n d Ma.ster, a t t h e National Hotel, in t h e City of T o p e k a . P r e s e n t : M.'.W.-. G r a n d M a s t e r W I L L I A M D . THOMPSON, R . - . W . ' . D e p u t y G r a n d Master G E O . W . C L A R X , R . ' . W . ' . G r a n d Senior W a r d e n J A M E S H . M C O A L L , and R.'.VV.".

G r a n d J u n i o r W a r d e n C. 0 . COLEMAN. M . \ W . - . G r a n d Master W. D. THOMPSON was, on motion, chosen c h a i r m a n , a n d C. C.COLEMAN secretary. On m o t i o n , i t was ordered t h a t t h e G r a n d T r e a s u r e r be required to e x e c u t e t o t h e Council of A d m i n i s t r a t i o n a b o n d in t h e s u m of S2o,000.00, w i t h t w o or more sufficient sureties, to be a p p r o v e d by t h e G r a n d Master. On m o t i o n , i t was ordered t h a t t h e G r a n d Secretary b e authorized, e m p o w e r e d a n d directed to have p r i n t e d 500 m o r e copies of t h e Proceedings of 1893 t h a n are called for by t h e resolution passed at H u t c h inson, m a k i n g in all 2,000 copies. T h i s is d o n e because it appears that, p r e v i o u s to said resolution, a contract h a d already been made a n d 2,250 copies of t h e Report on Correspondence h a d a l r e a d y been p r i n t e d , a n d t h a t t h e additional copies a r e n e e d e d for i m m e d i a t e use. T h e Council then proceeded to t h e election of t h e n i n e m e m b e r s of t h e Board of Directors of t h e Masonic H o m e to w h i c h t h e G r a n d Lodge is entitled, a n d t h e following were declared e l e c t e d : M. M. MiLLEK, Clay Center Lodge, No. 134, Clay Center. GEORGE L . PKATT, Wichita Lodge, No. 99, Wichita. J . W . BRINKERHOFF, Lyons Lodge, No. 192, L y o n s . RINALDO F . THOMPSON, Minneapolis Lodge, No. 143, Minneapolis. PEKEi' HuTCHi.NSON, MarysviUe Lodge, No. 91, Marj'sville. A. H . ELLIS, Mt. Vernon Lodge, No. 145, Beloit. GEOKGE W . BROWN, Mystic Tie Lodge, No. 74, Augusta. D A V I D B . FULLER, Fidelity Lodge, No. 106, E u r e k a . J . D. MCCLEVEKTY, Rising S u n Lodge, N o . 8, F t . Scott. A n d t h e G r a n d Secretary being p r e s e n t was i n s t r u c t e d to notify each of t h e above n a m e d b r e t h r e n of said election a n d r e q u e s t their acceptance of t h e same. On m o t i o n t h e G r a n d Council adjourned. T h e following were reported t o t h e Secretary as t h e expenses of t h e m e m b e r s of t h e Council for a t t e n d a n c e at t h i s m e e t i n g : W.D.THOMPSON GEO. W . CLARK J.H.MCCALJ C.C.COLEMAN

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M A Y 8, 1893. T h e Council of Administration m e t at t h e National H o t e l , in t h e city of Topeka, at t h e call of t h e chairman, M.\\V.'. W. D. THOMPSON. T h e c h a i r m a n e x h i b i t e d t o ' t h e council t h e bond of Bro. M. M. MILLER as G r a n d Secretary, in t h e sum of $25,000.00,-signed b y M. M. MILLER, L . J. AV'ARREN, J. M. FRANK, J . VV. SMITH, A. N. CRAWFORD, E . L . L I N D N E R , W I L L I A M S H A R P E , J O H N LOADER, E . STARR a n d E . G. W I L L I A M S .

After due deliberation, on motion and second, t h e said b o n d was accepted and approved, and so indorsed by t h e m e m b e r s of t h e Council. T h e c h a i r m a n t h e n informed t h e Council t h a t Bro. PERRY H U T C H I N SON, of Marysville, had declined to serve as a m e m b e r of t h e Board of Directors of t h e Masonic H o m e , and t h a t it was now necessary to elect one m e m b e r of t h e board in his place. On motion and second B r o . .ANDREW M. CALLAIIAM, of Topeka Lodge, No. 17, was u n a n i m o u s l y elected a member of said Board of Directors in t h e stead of Bro. PERRY H U T C H INSON.

On motion it was ordered t h a t t h e G r a n d Master, Grand T r e a s u r e r and Grand Secretary proceed at once to m a k e final settlement w i t h t h e estate of t h e late G r a n d Secretary J O H N H . BROWN, and r e p o r t t h e i r action to this Council. T h e following are t h e expenses of t h e m e m b e r s of t h e Council for attendance at this meeting, as reported to t h e Secretary : GEO. AV. CLARK J. H . M C O A L L C.C.COLEMAN

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M.'.AV.". W . D . THO.MPSON stated t h a t his expenses to t h e G r a n d Council would be included in his general account with t h e G r a n d Lodge. On motion t h e Council of Administration adjourned. C. C. COLEMAN, Secretary. No o t h e r meetings of t h e Council have been held, a n d t h e r e p o r t as above written is h e r e w i t h respectfully submitted. C. C. C O L E M A N , Secretary Council of Administration. On m o t i o n t h e r e p o r t w a s received a n d C o m m i t t e e o n R e p o r t s of G r a n d Officers.

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R E P O R T O F C O M M I T T E E ON R E P O R T S O F G R A N D O F F I C E R S . M.-.W.-. -D. B . F U L L E R , f r o m t h e C o m m i t t e e on E e p o r t s of G r a n d Officers, s u b m i t t e d t h e f o l l o w i n g r e p o r t , w h i c h w a s , o n motion, received and adopted : To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Y o u r C o m m i t t e e on Reports of Grand Officers, submit t h e following: A d u e e x a m i n a t i o n of t h e address of t h e Grand Master h a s afforded added pleasure a n d profit to t h a t experienced in listening to t h e reading of t h e same. H i s ability, zeal a n d fidelity a r e to be c o m m e n d e d to t h e brethren, a n d t h a t his utterances may receive t h e i r well deserved attention, w-e m a k e t h e following r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s :

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That so much of his address as relates to necrology be referred to a special committee, with instructions to report at this communication. It is further recommended that an eulogy by Past Grand Masters and other brethren upon the life and services of our late Grand Secretary, JOHN H . BROWN, be made a special order of business for 3 o'clock of this day, as a fitting tribute to him wlio wrought so faithfully and so well for the interests of masonry. We recommend the approval of the following: The designation of M.'.W.'. Bro. JOHN C . POSTLETHWAITE as Acting

Grand Secretary, and the appointment of M.'.W.-. Bro. MATTHEW M . MILLER as Grand Secretary.

The report of the delegates to the Masonic Congress. The action of the Grand Master with reference to floor plans. The constituting of the lodges to which warrants of constitution were granted at the last Annual Communication. The appointment of M..W.". Bro. JOHN GUTHRIE as.Grand Orator.

The duties performed by the Council of Administration. The appointment of a Board of Inspectors to examine the records and accounts of the Masonic Mutual Benefit Society of Kansas. The special appointment of W . . Bro. W. M. SHAVER, as Custodian, to assist at the State School of Instruction. Also the appointment of W.'. Bro. GEORGE M . COPLIN as Custodian.

The acceptance of the resignation of Bro. W. B. TAYLOR as Grand Marshal, and the appointment of Bro. ALEXANDER DOUGLASS as his suc-

cessor. The granting of special dispensations. The appointment of Grand Representatives. Assistant Lecturers commissioned. We especially commend the instructions given to said Lecturers relating to the performance of additional duties. The laying of corner-stones. The granting of certified copies of original charters destroyed. The issuing of warrants for charity. The con.solidatiou of Lodges Nos. 238 and 253, and the removal of Kidgeway Lodge, No. 62. The action of the Grand Master with reference to Lodges Nos. 59, 174, 331 and 343. Your committee recommends that so much of said report as relates to compensation due M.'.W.".Bro. JOHN C . POSTLETHWAITE be referred to

the Finance Committee. That so much of said report as relates to letters of dispensation, and the action of the Grand Master relative to Waverly Lodge, No. 244, Liberty Lodge, JS'O. 123, and Myrtle Lodge, No. 164, be referred to the Committee on Lodges U. D. That so much of said report as relates to decisions and recommendations be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence.

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Your committee heartily endorse that portion of the address which relates to Masonic Home, and recommends that so much of said address as relates to the donation made by this Grand Lodge at its last Annual Communication be referred to the Grand Lodge again for action. That so much of said report as relates to the memorial observance of tlie centennial of the death of W.-. Bro. GEORGE WASHINGTON, be apapproved, and that a committee of one, with one alternate, be appointed to serve through all the arrangements, that confusion may be avoided by annual changes. We further recommend that the practice of official visitation be encouraged. We most heartily commend that the brethren duly consider the opening and closing remarks of our Grand Master, as they contain much fruitful knowledge for the mason who is a mason because of the grand principles which underlie masonry. Your committee recommend that the report of the Grand Treasurer be referred to the Finance Committee. That so much of the report of the Acting Grand Secretary as refers to a general ledger containing the statistics and membership of each lodge, be approved. Alluding to the report of the Grand Secretary, it is a matter of congratulation that one fare for the round trip was obtained through the exertions of the Grand Secretary, for all masons who desire to attend the meetings of the masonic Grand Bodies. This rate is lower than any heretofore obtained, and will be a saving to the Grand Lodge of an amount about equal to one-half the salary of the Grand Secretary. We commend the action ot the Grand Secretary in sending letters to the lodges that had not paid their dues, and especially his comparison of the returns, in order that where there were errors or discrepancies the same might be returned for correction. This will be of great assistance to the Committee on Chartered Lodges, and we predict that less space will be occupied by the report of that committee in the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge for 1894 than heretofore. Your committee also approves the action of the Grand Secretary in sending out mileage tickets, and would recommend the adoption and use of that plan hereafter. In relation to members of extinct lodges, your committee would recommend the approval of the suggestion of the Grand Secretary. Your committee recommends that in case of members of extinct lodges, the records of which are defective, incomplete, or do not agree with the statements of the members of the amount due from them, that the Grand Secretary be empowered to settle said dues, and upon payment of the same to issvie a certificate, the amount to be paid to be determined by the Grand Secretary, provided the member applying presents a resolution of recommendation and endorsement from the lodge in whose jurisdiction he resides.

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Your committee recommends that so much of said report as relates to Grand Lodge property be referred to the Committee on Grand Lodge Property. Your committee further recommends that so much of said report containing' the suggestion of the Grand Secretary for the appointment of a special committee, be approved, and such special committee be appointed. Your committee further recommends that so much of said report as relates to dues and finances be referred to the Committee on Finance. With a full realization and appreciation of the splendid services rendered \>y our Grand Master, and the efforts of the Grand Secretary in the interests of this Grand Lodge, this report is fraternally submitted. D. B. rULLEK, J. W. SMITH, M. L. STONE, C. D. SCHMIDT, CHAS. SHEDD, Committee. CALLED OFF. TheM.-.W.-. Grand Master called t h e M.-.AV.-. Grand L o d g e from labor to refreshment until 2 o'clock v. M.

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T h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d M a s t e r called t h e M.-. W.-. G r a n d L o d g e from refreshment to labor a t 2 o'clock p. Ji., w i t h officers present as a t t h e m o r n i n g session, after solemn p r a y e r b y W.-. Bro. E e v . E . P . MrcHENER, G r a n d Chaplain. BOARD.OF CUSTODIANS. W.-. B r o . GEO. M . COPLIN, S e c r e t a r y of t h e Board of Cust o d i a n s , submitted t h e r e p o r t of t h e Custodians a n d Assistant L e c t u r e r s , -which was, on motion, received a n d a d o p t e d : To the M:.W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: As required by Section 28, Chapter I, Grand Lodge By-Laws, the Custodians of the Work would respectfully submit the following as their annual report: Bro. WILLIAM M. SHAVER, Custodian of the Work, having resigned his office immediately after the last Communication of the Grand Lodge, and there being no appointment made at once to fill the vacancy, there were but two members upon the Board up until the time of holding tlie State School of Instruction.

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The first official work of the year was the holding of the State School of Instruction for the qualification of Assistant Lecturers, as provided for by Section 43, Chapter I, Grand Lodge By-Laws, which school was held at the Masonic Temple in the city of Salina, during the week commencing Monday, April 10, 1893, the required thirty days' notice being given to all the lodges by the R.'.W.'. Grand Secretary. The school was held at the time and place specified, three sessions â&#x20AC;&#x201D; morning, afternoon and evening being given daily. The Custodians in attendance at the school were Bros. GEO F . POND and D. D. HOAG, Custodians-elect, and Bro. WM. M . SHAVER, specially commissioned by the M.'.W.'. Grand Master as Custodian for the week of the school. The Board temporarily organized with the selection of Bro. GEO. F . POND as chairman, and Bro. W M . M . SHAVEK as Secretary.

There was a fair attendance upon the school from abroad, and considerable interest was manifested.among the Salina brethren. The M.'.W.-. Grand Master was present at the opening and during part of the sessions of the school. At one of the sessions the following business was transacted: On motion of Bro. GEO. F . POND, a committee of three, consisting of Bros. POND, HOAG and SHAVKK, were appointed by the then acting Worshipful Master, to prepare a suitable testimony in memory of our departed brother, M."rW.\ JOHN HENHY BROWN, Past Grand Master, and for so many years Grand Secretary of this Grand Lodge; the memorial so prepared to be inserted in the annual report of the Board as expressive of the sentiments of those in attendance on the School; a copy to be also furnished to the Grand Secretary, and one to the family of the deceased brother. The memorial so prepared is as follows:

MEMORIAL. The Custodians of the Work, and the Assistant Lecturers of the Grand Lodge, A.F. &A.M., of Kansas, in the State School of Instruction assembled, representing the constitutional ritualists of the State, desire to engrave their tablet To THE MEMORY OF OUR BELOVED BROTHER,

M.-.W.-. JOHN HENRY BROWJf, M.-.W.-. GRAND MASTER OF THIS GRAND LODGE DURING THE YEARS 1868, 1869 AND .870, A N D ITS R . ' . W . ' . GRAND SECRETARY FROM 1870 CONTINUOUSLY TO MARCH 12, 1893,

the date when the Recording Angel wrote, " I t is finished," in the volume of his life, and laid it away in the archives of Heaven. Much is owed by the Grand Lodge and the masonic fraternity of Kansas to the untiring labors of our distinguished brother, and in no part of our Masonic Temple is this truer than in the ritualistic portion.

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For the first ten years of our Grand Lodge life, various attempts were made to establish and preserve some mode of work and lectures that would secure uniformity throughout our jurisdiction, but not until 1866 was anything definite accomplished. Then, upon the motion of our lamented brother, a committee of three, of which he was appointed chairman, was directed to procure the pure Webb Work and exemplify it at the Annual Communication of 1867. This was done, and largely through the efforts of our brother, the Webb Work, in all of its beautiful simplicity, was procured and adopted, and since jealously guarded and maintained throughout our jurisdiction. As one of the Custodians first appointed upon the adoption of the work — which position he held for a number of years — always a zealous friend to those holding like positions of responsibility, and ever an earnest and devoted lover of the ritual, he might well be termed the foremost ritualist of Kansas. But, while we, as ritualists, thus bear testimony to the value of his labors as a ritualist, yet it is not in this character that his virtues are most deeply engraven on our hearts. He was indeed a good man and a true mason, ever living in harmony with the beautiful tenets of the profession he loved so well. His daily walk and conversation CKemplified the sublime teachings of masonry, and furnished a living example for the conduct of others less informed. Although he was one whom the brethren ever delighted to honor, yet in all his varied masonic walk — in every step from the Northeast corner, over the checkered pavement, to the Grand East, and from there to the no less honorable and important Soutlieast, the five points of fellowship were never forgotten. The royal purple of the fraternity never placed him beyond the fraternal hand-gra™ of the humblest mason, and his sympathetic ear was ever open to a "brother's cry. The loss of each of the twenty thousand masons of Kansas, by the death of our distinguished brother, was indeed an individual loss, as each could truly say, " He was my friend." Fraternallv submitted, GEO F. POND, DAVID D. HOAG, WM. M. SHAVER, Commillee.

A s a result of the school, certificates of qualification as contemplated by the By-Laws, were issued and forwarded to the Grand Master, certifying to the fact that the following named brethren were skillful as workmen and proficient as ritualists, to-wit: . W.'. Bro. ALONZOS. BARBER, of Salina Lodge, No. 60, of Salina; residence,

Salina. W.-. Bro. WM. P. MUUGETT, of Greenleaf Lodge, No. 232, of Greenleaf; residence, Greenleaf. W.-. Bro. ALBERT K . WILSON, of Orient Lodge, No. 51, of Topeka; resi-

dence, Topeka. W.'. Bro. TnEO. J. GARLIC, of Keystone Lodge, No. 102, of Coffeyville; residence, Coffeyville. W.-. Bro. GEO. M. COPLIN, of AVinfield Lodge, No. -58, of Winfield ; residence, Winfleld.

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W.-. Bro. JOHN W . HOOTEN, of Oak Lodge, No. 287, of Tiebanon; residence, Lebanon. W.-. B r o . GEORGE M . DIXON, of Burlington Lodge, No. 66, of Burlington ; residence, Burlington. W.'. Bro. J O H N HAMMOND, of Beulah Lodge, No. 291, of B u n k e r H i l l ; residence. B u n k e r Hill. W.-. Bro. W . E . DUNAWAY, of Clay Center Lodge, No. 134, of Clay C e n t e r ; residence, Clay Center. Prior to t h e State School, t h e M.'.W.-. G r a n d Master h a d commissioned W.'. Bro. W M . M . SHAVER as an Assistant Lecturer, and after t h e school t h e following named b r e t h r e n , w-lio had been certified to as qualified, were commissioned by t h e M..W.-. Grand Master, to-wit: Bros. ALONZO S . BARBER, of S a l i n a ; W M . P . M U D G E T T , of Greenleaf;

ALBERT

K. WILSON, of T o p e k a ; T H E O . J . GARLIC, of Coffey ville; G E O . M . COPLIN, of W i n f i e l d ; G E O . M . D I X O N , of B u r l i n g t o n ; J O H N HAMMOND, of B u n k e r

Hill, a n d W. E DUNAWAY, of Clay Center. T h e M.'.W.". G r a n d Master appointed Bro. GEOHGE M . COPLIN Custodian April 26th, to fill t h e vacancy caused b y t h e resignation of B r o . W M . M . SHAVER.

T h e Board held a meeting April 29th, in t h e City of Winfield, a n d organized b y electing GEORGE F . P O N D c h a i r m a n a n d GEORGE M . COPLIN

secretary. F r o m t h e reports made to t h e Secretary of t h e Board, by t h e (!ustod i a n s a n d Assistant Lecturers, t h e following r e p o r t of t h e work performed is p r e p a r e d : Bro. GEORGE F . POND, Custodian, Fort Scott, reports as follows: Instructed Madison Lodge. No. 196, Madison, Greenwood c o u n t y , t h r e e d a y s ; compensation received, $15.00; condition of work as left, good; records very nicely k e p t ; G r a n d Lodge By-Laws a n d Proceedings on h a n d . Woodson Lodge, No. 121, Toronto, Woodson county, five d a y s ; compensation received, $25.00; condition of work as left,fair; records fairly k e p t ; G r a n d Lodge Proceedings o n hand, b u t no Grand Lodge By-Laws. Gilead Lodge, No. 144, Yates Center, Woodson county, o n e d a y ; compensation received, S5.00; condition of work as left, fair; records well k e p t ; G r a n d Lodge Proceedings a n d By-Laws on h a n d . LaCygne Lodge, N o . 61, LaCygne, L i n n county, seventeen d a y s ; compensation received, $85.00; condition of work as left,good; records well k e p t ; Grand Lodge By-Law-s a n d Proceedings on h a n d . Rising Sun Lodge, No. 8, Fort Scott, Bourbon county, one d a y ; comp e n s a t i o n received, $5.00; condition of work as left, fair; records in good s h a p e ; Grand Lodge Proceedings a n d By-Laws on h a n d . Douglass Lodge, Douglass, Butler county, t w o d a y s ; c o m p e n s a t i o n received, $10.00; condition of work as left, fair; records well k e p t ; G r a n d Lodge Constitution, By-Laws a n d Proceedings on h a n d . I instructed a n u m b e r of b r e t h r e n of Virgil, Greenwood county, n i n e days with view of m a k i n g application for d i s p e n s a t i o n ; c o m p e n sation received, $45.00; condition of work as left, good.

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Visited Hebron Lodge, No. 314, Gridley, Coffey county. This lodge h a s been r u n n i n g seven years and h a s had b u t one Worshipful Master in t h a t time. I called on Secretary, and in looking over t h e books t h o u g h t it nece.ssary to r e p o r t t h e condition of t h e lodge to t h e M . \ W . ' . G r a n d Master, which I did. H a v e visited a b o u t t h i r t y o t h e r lodges a n d given instruction in floor m o v e m e n t s w i t h o u t charge. Bro. D A V I D D . H O A G , Custodian, Minneapolis, reports as follows: I n s t r u c t e d Jewell Lodge, No. 11, Jewell City, two d a y s ; compensation received, SIO.OO; condition of work as left, fair. Lafayette Lodge, No. 16, M a n h a t t a n , Riley county, two days special instruction in floor m o v e m e n t s in T h i r d D e g r e e ; compensation received, SI0.00; condition of work as left, fair. T h e records of t h e above lodges a r e in good s h a p e ; r e t u r n s correctly and p r o m p t l y made. Bro. G E O . M . COPLIN, Custodian, Winfield, Cowley county, reports as follows: I n s t r u c t e d Dexter Lodge, N o . 156, Dexter, Cowley county, t h r e e d a y s ; compensation received, $15.00; condition of work as left, good; records well k e p t ; G r a n d Lodge P r o c e e d i n g s and Constitution and ByLaws on hand. Maple City Lodge, No. 342, Maple City, Cowley county, t h r e e d a y s ; compensation received, $15.00; condition of work as left, fair; records fairly k e p t ; G r a n d Lodge Proceedings, Constitution a n d ByLaws on hand. Douglass Lodge, No. 151, Douglass, Butler county, four d a y s ; comp e n s a t i o n received, ยง20.00; condition of work as left, fair; records nicely k e p t ; supplied with G r a n d Lodge By-Laws a n d Proceedings. Bro. W . M. SHAVER, Assistant L e c t u r e r , Wichita, reports work performed as follows: I n s t r u c t e d Benevolent Lodge, No. 98, of Abilene, Dickinson county, six d a y s ; compensation received, S30.00; condition of work as left, good; e x a m i n e d t h e books a n d found t h e m in excellent condition. Allen Lodge, No. 335, Allen, Lyon county, five d a y s ; compensation received, $25.00; condition of work as left, fair; e x a m i n e d t h e books a n d found t h e m in fair condition ; m a d e some recommendations looking toward i m p r o v e m e n t ; cleared u p t h e discrepancy referred to in r e p o r t of C o m m i t t e e on Chartered Lodges. Bro. ALBERT K . WILSON, Assistant Lecturer, Topeka, reports as follows: I n s t r u c t e d Union Lodge, No. 7, J u n c t i o n City, Geary countj', four d a y s ; compensation received, n o t h i n g : condition of work as left, good. L a r n e d Lodge, N o . 167, L a r n e d , P a w n e e county, three d a y s ; compensation received, n o t h i n g ; condition of work as left, good.

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I found t h e records of t h e above lodges in good shape, and supplied with t h e G r a n d Lodge Constitution a n d By-Laws a n d G r a n d Lodge P r o ceedings. W.-. B r o . ALONZO S . BARBER, Assistant Lecturer, of Salina, reports as follows: I n s t r u c t e d Corner Stone Lodge, No. 219, of Little River, Rice county, four d a y s ; compensation received, $20.00; condition of work as lei't, good. E n t e r p r i s e Lodge, U . D., Enterprise, Dickinson c o u n t y , six a n d onehalf d a y s ; compensation received, $32.50; condition of work as left, good. W i n d o m Lodge, No. 276, W i n d o m , M c P h e r s o n county, four a n d onehalf d a y s ; compensation received, S22.50; condition of work as left, good. M c P h e r s o n Lodge, No. 172, McPherson, M c P h e r s o n county, one-half day ; compensation received, $2.00; condition of work as left, good. I n regard to special instructions from t h e M.'.W.-. G r a n d Master, u n d e r Section 42, Chapter I, By-Laws, I have to r e p o r t t h a t all t h e lodges visited and instructed show skilled work. Bro. THEODORE J. GARLIC, Assistant Lecturer, Coft'eyville, reports as follows: H a v e instructed Keystone Lodge, No. 102, Coffeyville, Montgomery county, of which I was W o r s h i p u l Slaster, and for w h i c h no charge was m a d e . K e y s t o n e Lodge has a nice set of books, well kept. I directed t h e first funeral service in E d n a Lodge, No. 345, E d n a ; n o charge. T h e records of this lodge a r e in good form. Bro. W I L L I A M P. MUDGETT, Assistant Lecturer, Greenleaf, Washington county, reports as follows: I n s t r u c t e d Greenleaf Lodge, No. 2.32, Greenleaf, W a s h i n g t o n county, four d a y s ; compensation received, S20.00; condition of work as left, excellent. F r a n k f o r t Lodge, No. 67, Frankfort, Marshall county, t h r e e d a y s ; c o m p e n s a t i o n received, ยง15.00; condition of work as left, fair. I h a v e only instructed one lodge besides my own this year, t h a t was in March, 1893, and have visited no lodge b u t my own since I received my commission from t h e M.'.W.'. G r a n d Master, so h a v e no report to m a k e on e x a m i n a t i o n of records. Bro. GEOKGE M . DIXON, Assistant Lecturer, Burlington, reports as follows: I n s t r u c t e d Neosho Lodge, No. 27, L e R o y , Coffey county, six d a y s ; compenisation received, $12.00; condition of work as left, very good; records fairly k e p t ; m a d e some suggestions for i m p r o v e m e n t ; supplied w i t h G r a n d Lodge By-Laws and Proceedings. Bro. W . E . DuNAWAY, Assistant Lecturer, Clay Center, reports as follows:

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Have not been employed by any lodge; have given some instruction to officers of Clifton Lodge, No. 122, at my own office, without charge. Visited Clifton Lodge, No. 122; records fairly kept; Constitution and By-Laws and Grand Lodge Proceedings on hand; no minutes as to reading Proceedings of Grand fjodge. Visited Garfield Lodge, No. 23.5, Leonardsville, December 27tli, and installed officers; records generally well kept; Grand Lodge Proceedings and Constitution and Grand Lodge By-Laws on hand; no minutes as to reading Proceedings. Clay Center Lodge, No. 134, has read Constitution and By-Laws,but has not read Proceedings of 1ÂŤ93; Constitution and By-Laws and Proceedings on hand. Bro. JOHN HAMMOND, Assistant Lecturer, Bunker Hill, reports as follows: I have not been employed by any lodge, but have visited the following: Russell Lodge, No. 177, Russell, Russell county; condition of work, very poor; records in bad shape; Grand Lodge By-Laws and Grand Lodge Proceedings in the archives. Samaria Lodge, No. 298, Wilson, Ellsworth county; condition of work, fair; records in good shape; supplied with Grand Lodge By-Laws and Proceedings. Holyrood Lodge, No. 343, llolyrood, Ellsworth county; condition of â&#x20AC;˘ work, very poor; records in good shape; supplied with By-Laws and Proceedings. Hoisington Lodge, No. 331, Hoisington, Barton county; condition of work, fair; records fairly kept; gave them some instructions in same; this lodge has the Grand Lodge Proceedings, but no Grand Lodge ByLaws. Fraternally submitted,

GEORGE F. POND, DAVID D. HOAG, GEORGE M. COPLIN,

Custodians. MEMORIAL SERVICE. T h e hour h a v i n g a r r i v e d for t h e special service commemor a t i v e of-the life a n d service of o u r late G r a n d Secretary, M.-. W.-. J O H N H . BROWN, t h e following P a s t G r a n d Masters a n d b r e t h r e n offered suitable r e m a r k s , which will be found compiled in a n o t h e r p a r t of this volume of P r o c e e d i n g s : M.-.W.-. O W E N A. BASSETT, M.-.W.-. J O H N G U T H E I E , M.-.W.-. M A T T H E W M. M I L L E R , M . - . W . - .

JOHN C . POSTLETHWAITE,

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G A L L A H A M , M.-.W.-. D A V I D B . P O L L E R , M.-.W.-. S. E. SHELDON, M.-.W.-. H . G. COOK a n d W.-. A L F R E D W H I T M A N .

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON GRAND LODGE PROPEIiTY. Bi'O. A. B. K E L L E R / f r o m the Committee on Grand L o d g e Propertj-, s u b m i t t e d t h e fbUowing r e p o r t : To the M:.W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas' Your Committee on Grand Lodge Property beg leave to respectfully submit the following report: In pursuance to an order of M.'.W.'. Bro. WILLIAM D . THOMPSON,

Grand Master, Bro. A. B. KELLER went to Kan-sas City, and assisted in assorting the effects belonging to the Grand Lodge from tho.se belonging to other masonic bodies and to our late Grand Secretary. The Grand Lodge property was all boxed and shipped to Acting Grand Secretary J. C. POSTLETHWAITE at Jew'ell City. This property consisted of book, record and blank cases, a small stock of blanks and stationery, and a large number of Proceedings of the Grand Lodges of other jurisdictions, a few of which are bound, but a large number are unbound. This comprises the Grand Lodge library, and your committee are of the opinion that in order to preserve the records of foreign jurisdictions that these unbound volumes should be arranged, the tiles of each Grand Jurisdiction completed as far as possible, bound in uniform style, and placed upon the shelves of the Grand lodge library. Your committee finds that there are a large number of duplicate reports that should be disposed of by exchanging for those needed to complete the files, or given away. There are several boxes of accumulated papers, such as pencil memoranda of Grand Lodge Proceedings, reports of committees, all of which have been printed in the Proceedings. These should be destroyed. There are files of masonic papers, The Voice of Masonry, Masonic Review, Bough Ashlar, and others, that would add much to the Grand Lodge librarj' if these files were completed and bound. The large number of lodge returns, requiring two cases for filing purposes, are of great importance to the lodges of this Grand Jurisdiction and also the Grand Lodge. These cases require more vault room than can be given them. Your committee suggests the preparation of a numerical index of each lodge in a large book, appropriately ruled and prepared, which may contain the information imparted by these reports. This book can be kept in a safe or vault, and thereby protect the records of the lodges from danger of loss by fire. Your committee recommends that the Grand Secretary be instructed to arrange the foreign Proceedings, and file the masonic papers for binding, and procure estimates of the cost thereof, to be submitted to the committee. Your committee further recommends that the incoming Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master and Grand Secretary be constituted a committee, with full authority to destroy all worthless accumulations in the Grand Secretary's office. Your committee further recommends that the desk used by our late Grand Secretary be presented to his son, EDWARD A. BROUN, as a

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token of appreciation of the many courtesies extended, and excellent service rendered in the turning over of the Grand Lodge property, and making prompt settlement of the accounts. Fraternally submitted, A. B. KELLER, S. M. FOX, ALFRED WHITMAN, W. A. CLARK, CoinTtnllee. On motion the r e p o r t was j-eceived a n d adopted. REPORT OF LIBRARIAN. M.-.W.-. M.-M. Miller, L i b r a r i a n , s u b m i t t e d tlie following r e p o r t , w h i c h was recei%'ed and referred to the Committee on <Trand L o d g e P r o p e r t j ^ : To the M:.W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: In accordance with Section 60 of Chapter I, of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, I hereby submit a report as Librarian of the Grand Lodge of Kansas: Since my entry upon the duties of the office of Grand Secretary, several tons of books, pamphlets, blanks and written manuscripts, some connected with the Grand Secretary's office directly, and the remainder more properly belonging to the Grand Lodge library, have been received by me, and as far as possible and as early as possible, without conflicting with the daily routine work of the Secretary's office, the same have been separated, classified and catalogued. The Grand Lodge library, as may be seen by an inspection of the exhibits attached to this report, consists almost entirely of reports of Proceedings of sister Grand Jurisdictions, some bound, some unbound. There is no complete set of bound volumes of Proceedings of any Grand Jurisdiction, not even Kansas. A great many of the. sets of reports of other Grand Jurisdictions, taking the bound and unbound volumes together, are incomplete. Some few have been completed since they came into my custody through correspondence with Grand Secretaries of other jurisdictions in return for like courtesies on our part. Some sets are impossible of completion for the reason that copies of certain years are out of print and unattainable from any source. There are a very great number of duplicate copies of some of these Proceedings sufficient to constitute a very respectable nucleus for the foundation and organization of another masonic library, should any of the important masonic communities of the State upon proper representation obtain the donation of the same for that purpose from the Grand Lodge, a disposition of them which might ultimately be of advantage to the Grand Lodge in case of the destruction of the present library. If the Grand Lodge should find that the decreased rate of mileage has lessened its expenses to such an extent that it can afford to spend a portion of its funds for binding Proceedings of other

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Grand Lodges now in pampVilet form on its shelves, I think it would be a very wise and judicious expenditure of the mone}-. At the same time a few extra volumes of old copies of our own Grand Lodge Proceedings could well be made up from surplus copies of Proceedings now contained in the library. No previous schedule or catalogue having been prepared or published, it is a very difficult matter to present at this time what might, with any sense of propriety, be denominated a catalogue. The books outside of the copies of Proceedings of the various Grand Jurisdictions, which would go to make up such a catalogue, constitute a very small portion of the same. Attached to this report is a full and complete list of the volumes constituting what is known as the Grand Lodge library. In connection with this report, I desire to call the attention of the Grand Lodge Âą0 the third paragraph of Section 60, Chapter I, of the ByLaws of the Grand Lodge, which says: "The Librarian shall classify the books and publish annually a catalogue of the library, with the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge. It seems to me that the additional expenses which would be caused by a compliance with this law at this time and hereafter annually, would be unwise and injudicious, and that the money thereby expended could be used to very much better advantage in the purchase of new books for the library or binding unbound Proceedings now contained in the library. As the by-law contained in Section 60, although mandatory, has never heretofore been complied with, and as already suggested, it would be an injudicious waste of money to comply with it this year, or in the future, so long as our library is composed almost exclusively of nothing but printed Proceedings, I recommend that said Section 60 be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence, with instructions to amend the same so that its provisions, as to annually publishing a catalogue, shall no longer be mandatory. In the process of separation of the books, pamphlets, written manuscripts and periodicals, belonging to and forming a part of the Grand Lodge library, several boxes of masonic papers and periodicals and several boxes of manuscripts have been packed and stored away. A very large proportion of the contents of these boxes are absolutely worthless, but among them is material which should be preserved and kept. Authority should be vested in the Committee on Grand Lodge Property, or in said committee in conjunction with the Grand Secretary, to determine what portion of said property should be retained, and what portion should be destroyed. Since the same came into my custody I have separated the various articles composing the same, and have stored them in boxes, putting those of like character together. They will require careful examination and scrutiny of each manuscript before a determination can be had as to its value. The responsibility of determining what should be retained

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a n d w h a t destroyed should, in my j u d g m e n t , be divided, as t h e r e is no d o u b t t h a t for the lack of proper place of k e e p i n g and caring for papers belonging to t h e G r a n d Lodge heretofore, articles h a v e been mislaid or lost, which some will u n d o u b t e d l y t h i n k s h o u l d b e found in t h e archives of t h e G r a n d Lodge, and will d a t e t h e i r d e s t r u c t i o n from t h e time t h e p e r s o n s so authorized by t h e G r a n d Lodge shall perform t h e duties h e r e i n suggested. A t all events t h e r e is n o good reason w h y t h e Grand Lodge should pay expenses of storage, cartage and freightage on at least a t o n of material which is of n o e a r t h l y use w h a t e v e r to it or anyone else. I therefore r e c o m m e n d t h a t this r e p o r t , t o g e t h e r with t h e suggestions h e r e i n contained, be referred to t h e C o m m i t t e e on Grand Lodge P r o p e r t y for consideration, a n d for s u c h r e p o r t a n d recommendation as in t h e i r j u d g m e n t may be advisable. Fraternally submitted, M. M. M I L L E B , Librarian.

C A T A L O G U E OF BOOKS IN GRAN13 L O D G E L I B E A R Y , K A N S A S , F E B R U A R Y 1, 1894. BOUND VOLUMES P K O C E E D I N G S .

A l a b a m a — 1857-60, 1809-73, 1874-77. California —1858-59, 1861-63, 1864-66, 1867-70, 1871-73, 1874-76. C a n a d a — 1858-61, 1862-65,1866-69, 1873-75, 1874-76. C o n n e c t i c u t - 1733-1845,1846-1854, 1857-60,1861-66, 1872-76 (Centennial v o l u m e ) , 1789-1889. Delaware —1870-75. District of Columbia —1857-61, 1862-66, 1874-76. F l o r i d a —1830-59. F r a n c e — 1860. G e o r g i a — 18.57-59, 1870-72, 1873-77. Iowa—1844-53, 1854-58, 1859-63, 1864-68, 1869-73, 1877-79, 1891, 1893. Illinois — 1840-50,1840-60,1857-59,1860-62,1863-66,1889,1884,1867-70, 1874-76. I n d i a n a —1817-45, 1856-60, 1861-05, 1871-75. K e n t u c k y —1858-59,18G0-02, 1863-65, 1893. L o u i s i a n a —1857-58, 1859-60, 1870-71, 1872-73, 1874-75. M a i n e —1820-47, 1855-58, 1859-62, 1863-65, 1870-73, 1874-75. Massachusetts— 1858-65, 1883, 1859-66, 1892. M a r y l a n d —1859, 1860, 1863-64, 1865-66, 1887 ( 3 vols.) Michigan — 1859-66. M i n n e s o t a —1853-69 ( 3 vols.), 1870-75. Mississippi - 1 8 1 8 - 5 2 , 1857-58, 1859-61, 1870-72, 1873-75. Missouri - 18()0-62, 1863-65, 1867-69, 1870-73, 1874-76, 1893. M o n t a n a — 1872-75.

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Nebraska —1867-69, 1870-73, 1874-77. Nevada —1873-76. New Brunswick —1867-76 (2 vols.) New H a m p s h i r e —1842-56, 1858-63. New Jersey —1786-1857 ( 2 vols.), 1855-61, 1868-71, 1872-74. New Y o r k — 1816-27, 1858-60, 1861-63, 1864-67, 1874-77,1876. North Carolina — 1855-59, 1871-73, 1873-76. Ohio —1808-47 (2 vols.), 1848-57 (2 vols ), 1861-65, 1870-73,1874-77. Oregon —1857-66, 1893. P e n n s y l v a n i a —1856-60. Quebec-1892. Rhode Island —1857-65. Tennessee —1813-47, 1857-65. T e x a s — 1858-59, 1860-63, 1868-71, 1872-74, 1875-77, 1876-77,1892. V e r m o n t —1857-60,'1861-64, 1865-66, 1873-75, 1893. V i r g i n i a —1777-1823, 1857-60, 1868-72, 1873-75, 1876-77, 1892. Washington —1858-65,1870-76. West V i r g i n i a - 1865-82. Wisconsin —1857-59, 1860-62, 1863-65. P A M P H L E T EDITION PROCEEDINGS.

Alabama —1858, '59, '60 (2), '66, '67, '68, '69, '70, '74 (2), '75 (2), '77 '78 (2), '79,,'80 (3), '81 (2), '82 (2), '83 (2), '84 (2), '85 (2), '80 (2), '87 (2) '88, '89 (2), '90 (6), '91 (2), '92. Arizona —1882 (5), '83 (2), '84 (2), '85, '86 (2), '87 (2), '88 (2), '89 (2) '90 (2), '91 (2), '92. A r k a n s a s —1865, '68, '69, '70, '71, '73 (2), '74 (2), .'75, '76 (2), '77 '78 (2), '79 (2), '80 (2), '81 (2), '82 (2), '83 (2), '84 (2), '85 (2), '86, '87 '88, '89 (2), '90 (2), '91, '92. British Columbia —1872, '75 (4), '76 (2), '78 (2), '79, '80 (2), '81 '83 (2), '84, '85 (2), '86 (4), '88 (2), '89 (2), '90 (2), '91 (2), 92. Colorado —1863 (2), '64, '65, '66 (2), '67 (2), '68 (2), '69 i2), '70 '71, '74 (3), '75 (2), '76, '77, '78 (3), '79 (2), '80 (3), '81 (2), '82 (2), '83 '84, '85 (3), '86 (2), '87 (2), '88, '89 (2), '90 (2), '91 (2), '92 (2), '93 (2). California—1864, '65, '66, '67,'74 (2), '75 (2), '77, '78 (2), '79, '80 '81 (3), '82 (2), '83 (2), '84 (4), '85, '86 (2), '87 (2), '88 (,2), '89, '90, '92, '93. Connecticut—1867, '68 (2), '69 (2), '70 (3), '71, '74, '75, '76, '77, '78 '79 (3), '80 (2), '81 (2), '82, '83-(2), '84 (7), '85 (2), '86 (2), '87 (4), '88 '89 (4), '90, '91 (3), '92, '93.

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'72, '73 (2), '75, '76, '77 (3), '78 (2), 79 (4), '80, '81, '82 (2), '83 (2), '84 (2), '85 ( 3 ; , '87 (2), '88, '89, '90 (3), '91 (2), '92. D a k o t a —1875 (3), '76 (2), '77 (2), '78 (2), '79 (2), '.80 (2), '81, '82 (2), '83 (2), '84 (2), '85 (3), '86 (4), '87 (4), '88 (4), '89 (4). Florida—'1860 (2), '61, '64, '65, '66, '68, ' 6 9 ( 3 ) , ' 7 0 , ' 7 1 , ' 7 2 , ' 7 4 (3), '75 (6), '76, '77 (2), '78 (2), '79 (4), '80 (2), '82, '83 (3), '84 (3), '85, '86, '88, '89, '90, '91 (2), '92. Georgia —1869 (2), '74, '76, '77 (2), '78 (3), '80 (2), '82 (2), '83 (3), '84, '85 (2), '86, '87 (3), '89 (3), '90 (3), '91 (2), '92. I d a h o —1867 (2), '67 to '75, '68, '69 (2), '70 (3), '71 (2), '72, '73 (3), '74 (2), '75, '76 (2), '77 (2), '78 (2), '79, '80 (2), '81 (2), '82 (2), '83 (2), '84, '85 (2), '86 (2), '87 (2), '88 (2), '89 (2>, '90 (2), '91 (2), '92 (2). Iowa—1857,'60 (2), '62 (2), '64, '65, '66 (2), '67 (2), 68, '70 (5), '71 (4), '72, '73 (3), '74 (4), '75 (6), '76 (4), '77 (6), '78 (4), '79 (2), '80 (3), '81 (2), '82 (3), '83 (5), '84 (3), '85 (4), '86 (3), '87 (3), '88 (3), '89 (3), '90 (5), '91 (3), '92. I n d i a n Territory —1874 (2), '75 (4), '76 (2),'77 (3),'78 ^2),'79 '2), '80 (2;, '81 (2), '82,'83 (2), '84 (2), '85 (2), '86, '87 ( 2 ' , '88 (2), '89 (2), '90(2),'91 (2),'92(4),'93(4). I n d i a n a —1862, '69 (3), '70, '72, '73, '74 (2), '75 (3),'76 (3),'77 (4), '78 (3), '79 (2), '80 (2), '82 (2), '84 (2), '86, '87, '88 (2), '89 (2|, '90 (2), '91 (2;, '92 (2), '93. Illinois - 1 8 6 0 , '62, '63, '67, '68 (2), '70, '71, '72 (2), '74 (2), '75 (2), '76 (2), '77 (2), '78 (3), '79 (2), ' 8 0 ( 2 ) , '81, '82 (2), '83 (2), '84 '85 (2), '86, '87 (2), '88 (2), '89, '90 (2), '91, '92. M a i n e —1858, '59, '61, '66, '67, '68, '69, '74, '76, '77 (3), '78, '79 (2), '80 (2), '81 (2), '82 (2), '83 (2), '84 (2), '85 (2), '86 (3), '87 (3), '88 (2), '89 (2), '90 (2), '91 (2), 92. Manitoba—1877, '78, '79 (2), '80 (2), '81 (2), '82 (2), '83 (2), '85 (2), '86 (2), '87, '88 (2), '89 (2), '90 (2), '91 (2), '92, '93. M a r y l a n d — (May) 1865, '67, '68, '71 (2), '72, '74 (3), '75 (2), '76 ( 2 \ '77 (2), 79, 80 (2), '81 (2), '82 (2), '83 (2), '84 (2), '86, '87, '88, '89, '90 (3), '91 (3), '92. M a r y l a n d — ( N o v e m b e r ) 1872, '73, '74 (2),'75 (2), '76 (2),'77,'78,'80, '81, '82, '83 (2), '84 (2), '87 (3), '88, '89 (2), '90 (3), '91 (2), '92 (2). M a r y l a n d — J u n e , 1875.

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'92. Mississippi —1874, '76 (2), '77 (3), '78,'79 (2), '80 (2), '81 (2), '82 (2), '83 (2), '84 (4), '85 (3), '86 (2), '87 (2), '88 (2), '89, '90 (2), '91 (2), '92, '93 (2). M o n t a n a —1866,'70 (2), '73,'76,'77 ( 2 ) , ' 7 8 , ' 7 9 , 'SO (2),'81 (2),'82 (2), '83 (2), '84, '85,'86, '87 (2), '88 (2), '89, '90 (3), '91 (2), '92 (2), '93 (2). M i c h i g a n - 1856, '64, '66, '67, '68, '70 (2), '71, '72, '74 (3), '75 (4), '76, '77, '78, '79 (2), 'SO, '81 (2), '82 (2), '83 (2), '84 (2), '^5 (3), '86, '87 (3), '88 (2), ' 8 9 ( 3 ) , ' 9 0 ( 2 ) , ' 9 1 (3),'92,'93.

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Missouri —1854, '55 (2), '58 (2), '66, '68, '69 (2), '70, '72, '74 (3), '75 (3), •76 (4), '77, '78 (2), '79 (2), '80 (3), '81 (5), '82 (2), '83 (3), '84 (2), '85 (3), '86 (2), '87 (2), '88 (3), '89, '90, '91, '92 (2). M i n n e s o t a - 1867, '70 (2), '71 (3), '72, '73, '74, '75 (4), '76, '77 (3), '78, '79 (2), '80, '81 (2), '82 (2), '83, '84 (2), '85 (2), 'SO (2), '87 (2), '88 (3), '89, '90, '91 (2), '93. Massachusetts —1860, '66, '68, '70 (3), '72 (14), '73 (14), '74 (15), '75 (13), '76 (8), '77 (5), '78 (8), '79 (8), '80 (9), '81 (7), '82 '5), '83 (7), '84 (7), '85 (5), '86 (4), '87 (7), '88 (4), '89 (7), '90 (7), '91 (7), '92 (3), '93 (6). Nebraska - 1857-67 (4), '57, '58, '59, '60, '61, '62, '63, '64, '65 (2), '66, '68 (2), '69 (2), '70, '71, '72 (3), '73 (3), '74 (3i, '75, '76, '77 (3', '78 (3), '79 (3), '80 (2), '81 (4), '82 (4), '83 (3), '84 (3), '85 (3), '86 (3), '87 (2), '88 (3), '89, '90 (3),'91 (2), '92 (3), '93. NewMexico—1877-79,'77,'80(2),'81 (5),'82 (2 ,'83 (2),'84 (2', 85 (3), '86 (2), '87 (2), '89 (2), '90 (2), '91 (5), '92. N e v a d a - 1869 (2), '70 (2), '71, '72 (2), '73, '74 ( 2 \ '76 (2,,'77 (2), '78 (2), '79, '80, '81 (2), '82 (2), '83 (2) '84 (2), '85 (2), '86 (2), '87 (2), '88 (2), '89 (2), '90 (2), '91 ( 2 \ '92. North Dakota —1889 (3), '90 (2), '91 (2), '92, '93 (7). New J e r s e y - 1859 (2), '64,.'65, '70, '71,'73,-'75, '76 (2), '77,'78 (3), '79 (2), '80 (2), '81 (2), '82 (2), '83 (2), '84 (2), '85 (2), '86, '87 (2), '88 (2), '89,'90,'91,'92,'93. New H a m p s h i r e —1867, '69 (2), '70 (3), '71, '72 (2), '73 (3), '74 (3), '76 (2), '77, '78 (2), '79 (2), '80 (3), '81 (3), '82 (3), '83, '84 (2), '85 (2), '86 (2), '87 (2), '88 (2j, '89 (2), '90 (2), '91 (2), '92. New York - 1 8 6 8 , '74, '75, '76, '77, '78, '79 (5), '81 (3), '82 (3), '83 (3), '84 (3), '85 (3), '86 (2), '87 (2), '88 (3), '89, '90, '91 (3), '92. North Caroliua— 1868, '70 (2),'71, '74, '75 (2), '76, '77 (2), '78 (2), 79 (2), '80 (2), '81 (2), '82 (2), '84 (2), '85 (2), '86, '87 (2), '88 (2), '89 (2), 90, '91 (3), '92 (2). New South Wales —1877, '88 (2), '91 '93. Nova Scotia— 1870, '71 '72, '74 (3), '75 (3), '76, '77 (3),'78, '79 (2), ''80 (3), '81 (2), '82, '83 (2), '84 (2), '85 (5), '87 (2), '88, '89 (2), '90 (2), '91 (2), '92, '93 (2). New Brunswick—1868,'69,'70(2),'71,'72 (2), '73,'74,'75,'76, '77(2), '79 (2),'80,'81 (2),'82 (2),'83 (2),'85 (2), '86(2), '87 (2),'88, '89 (2),'90 (2), '91 (2), '92 (2), '93 (2). Ohio —1855, '56, '57 (2), '58 (2), '63, '64, '66 (2),'67 (2),'68 (2), '69 (2), '73, '74 (2), '75 (3), '77, '78, '80, '81, '82 (2), '83, 84, '86 (2), '87 (3), '88 (2), '89 (3), '90 (2), '91 (3), '92, '93 (2). Oklahoma—1893. Oregon —1867 (5),'68,'70 (2),'71(3),'72,'73 (2),'75,'76 (2),'77,'78 (2), '79 (2), '80 ( i ) , '81, '82 (2) '83 (2), '84 (2), '85 (2), '86, '87 (3), '88 (2), '89 (2), '90 (2), '91 (2).

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Pennsylvania—1S6L-(3), '62, '64 (3), '65, '66 (2), '68 (2), '69 (2), '70, '71. '73, '74, '75, '76, '77, '78 (2), '79, '80 (2), '81 (2), '82 (2), '83 (3), '84 (2), '85 (3), '86 (3), '87 (2), '88 (3), '89 (2), '90 (3), '91 (2), '92. P r i n c e Edward I s l a n d —1876 (2),'77, '78, '79,'80 (2), '81 (4), '82, '83, '85 (2), '86 (2), '87 (2), '88 (2), '89 (3), '90 (2), '91 (2), '92 (4). Q u e b e c —1870 (4),' 71,'72 '73 (2), '75, '76 (2),'77 (3),'78 (3), '80, '81 (8), '83(2), '84 (2),'85, '86, '87 (2), '88, '89, '90, '91, '93-(2). R h o d e Island—1862, '64, '67, '68, '69, '70, ' 7 1 , ' 7 3 , ' 7 4 (2), '75 (2), '76 (2), '77, '78 (2), '79, '80 (2), '81 (4), '82 (4), '83 (4), '84 (4), '85 (2), '86, '87 ( 3 ) , ' 8 8 (3),'89 (3),'90 (3), '91 ( 3 ) , ' 9 2 (2). South Australia—1886 (2), '91 (2). South Dakota— 1890 (2), '91 (2), '92, '93 (3). Scotland—1877, ' 7 8 ( 3 ) , '79 (3), '80, '84, '86, '87 (2), '88, '89, '91. South Carolina—1861-'65,'66,'67,'68, ' 6 9 , ' 7 ] , '72, '73, '74 (2), '75 (3), '76 (2), '77 (2), '78, '80, '81 (2), '82 (2), '83 (2), '84, '85 (2), '86, '87 (2), ' 8 8 ( 2 ) , ' 8 9 , ' 9 0 (2).'91 (2),'92. T e n n e s s e e —1866, '67 (2), '68 (21, '69, '70, '72, '73 (3), '74 (2), '75 (2), '76, '77 (2), '78 (2),'79, '80 (3), '82 (2), '83 (2), '84 (2), '85 (3), '86 (2), '87 (2), '88 (2), '89 (2), '90, '91 (2), '92, '93. T e x a s — 1 8 6 0 , ' 6 5 , '66, '67, '68, '69, '70, (2), '71,'73, '76 (3), '77,'78, '79. '80 (2), '81, '82 (2), '83 (3), '84 (2), '85, '86, '87 (3), '89, '90 (2), '91, '92. U t a h - 1872 (2), '73, '74 (3), '75 (5), '76 (3), '77 (2), '78 (2), '79 (2), '80, '81 (2), '82 (2), '83 (2), 84 (2), '85, '86 (2), '87, '88 (2), '89, '90 (2), '91 (2), '92, '93 (2). V e r m o n t —1865, '68, '70, '71, '72 (2), '74, '75,.'76, '80 (2), '81 (2), '82 (2), '83 (3), '84 (2), '85(2), '86 (3), '87 (3), '88, '89 (2), '90 (2), '91, '93 (2). Victoria —1893. V i r g i n i a —1869, '70, '71, '74 (3), 7 5 , '77 (2), '78 (2), '79, '80, '81 (3), '82 ( 2 ) , ' 8 3 (3),'84,'85 (3),'86 (2),'87 (4),'88 ( 2 ) , ' 8 9 , ' 9 0 (3), 91 (2), 92 (2). W a s h i n g t o n —1860 (3), '61,'62, '63, '64,'65,'66 (2), '67, '68(2), '69(2), '70, '74 (2), '75 (2), '76 (2), '77 (2), '78 (2), '79, '80 (3), '81 (3J, '82, '83 (4), '84, '85 (4), '86, '88, '90, '91, '92, '93 (2). Wisconsin —1848 (2), '52, '66, '67, '69, 71, '72, '73 (2), '74 (3), '75 (3), '76 (3),'77 (2),'78 (4), '79 (3),'80 (2),'81 ( 2 ) , ' 8 2 ( 2 ) , ' 8 3 ( 2 ) , ' 8 4 (2),'85 (2), '86, '87 (2), 88 (2), '89, '90 (2), '91 (2), '93 (2). W y o m i n g - 1874, '75 (2), '76 (2), '77, '78 (2) '79, '80 (2), '81 (2), '82 (2), '83 (2), '84 (2), '85, '87 (3), '88 (2), '89 (2), '90 (2), '91, '92. W e s t Virginia— 1868, '69, '70 (2), '71 (2), '72 (2), '73, '74 (2), '75 (2), '76, '78 (2), '79 (2), '80 (2), '81 (3), '82 (2), '83 (3), '84, '85 (2), '86, '87 (2), '88 (2), '89 (2), '90 (2), '91, '92 (2). MISCELLANEOUS VOLUiMES P R O C E E D I N G S ( U N B O U N D ) .

Alabama—1853-92 (1865 a n d 1872 m i s s i n g ) . Arizona—1882-92. A r k a n s a s — 1856-92 (1857, '61, '62, '63, '64, '67 and '72 missing). British Columbia —1872-93 ( ' 7 3 , '74, '79 a n d '82 missing).

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Belgium —1878-81-84. Brazil —1874-75-76. California—18.59-93 ('60, '61, '62 and '63 m i s s i n g ) . Canada—1860-93. Colorado —1861-93. Connecticut— 1863-93 (1864, '65 and '66 missing). C u b a - 1882-83. Dakota—1875-89. Delaware —1857-93 (1861 missing). District of Columbia— 1847-92. Egypt—1874-78. F l o r i d a — 1858-93 ', 1867 m i s s i n g ) . F r a n c e —1865, '66, '70, '71, '74, '78, '83, '84. Georgia — 1867-93. Iowa —1857-93 (1858, '61 and '62 missing). I d a h o —1867-92. Illinois—1860-93. Indiana—1854-93 (18-55,'58,'59,'61,'63,'81,'83,'85 a n d ' 8 7 m i s s i n g ) . I n d i a n Territory—1876-93 (1877 missing). I r e l a n d —1883-90 (1884, '.85 and '89 missing). K e n t u c k y —1857-93 (1858, '60, '64, '65, '67, '68, '69, '70 and '71 missing). Louisiana —1854-93 (1855 missing). Maine — 1856-93 (1872 missing). Manitoba —1876-93. Massachusetts - 1861-93. M a r y l a n d —1851-93 (1852, '53, '54, '55, '56, '.57, '59, ' 6 0 a n d '63 missing). Mexico—1883-88. Michigan —1848-93 (1852, '53,'55,'59, '60, '61, '62, ' 6 3 a n d '65 m i s s i n g ) . M i n n e s o t a — 1857-93 (1861, '62, '68 and '69 m i s s i n g ) . Mississippi — 1866-93. Missouri — 1821-93 (1840, '53, '56, '64, '65 and '73 missing ). M o n t a n a —1866-93 (1872 missing). N e b r a s k a —1857-93. New H a m p s h i r e —1858-93 (1859, '60, '62, '63, '65 a n d '66 m i s s i n g ) . New Jersey — 1854-93 (1856, '57, '58, '60 and '61 m i s s i n g ) . New Mexico —1879-92. New Y o r k - 1856-93 (1858, '59, '60, '67, '69, '72 a n d '73 m i s s i n g ) . New Brunswick —1867-93. New South Wales —1877-93. New Zealand — 1890. N e v a d a — 186-5-93 (1866 and '75 m i s s i n g ) . N o r t h Carolina— 1860-93 (1861, '62, '63, '72 a n d '83 missing). N o r t h Dakota—1889-93. Nova Scotia —1870-93. Ohio —1808-93. Oklahoma—1892-93.

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Oregon -1860-93 (1862, '63, '64 and '69 missing). Pennsylvania —1857-93 (1858, '59, '60, '62 and '67 missing). Peru —1875, 83-88. Porto Rico —1885. Portugal —1883. Prince Edward Island —1875-93 (1884 missing). Quebec —1870-93. Rhode Island— 1791-1892 (1820, '52, '58, '60, '65 and '83 missing). Scotland—1877-93. South Australia —1890-93. South Carolina— 1857-92 (1860 missing). South Dakota—1890-93. Tennessee —1856-93 (1857 to 1862 and '81 missing). Texas—1851-92 .1852 and'75 missing). Utah —1872-93. V e r m o n t - 1846-93 (1848, '54, '56, '57, '62, '78 and '79 missing). Washington —1871-93 (1872,'75, '80, '81 and '83 missing). West Virginia—1865-92 (1877 missing). Wisconsin —1843-93 (1854 and '61 missing). Wyoming—1874-92. MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS A N D

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Freemasonry in Quebec. Masonic Law, Michigan. Constitution of Grand Lodge of Rhode Island 1872. Constitution of Grand Lodge of Mississippi 1891 (2). Constitution of Grand Lodge of Kentucky 1880. Constitution of Grand Lodge of Iowa 1866 and 1893. Constitution of Grand Lodge of Missouri 1875. Constitution of Grand Lodge of Massachusetts 1872. Report of Masonic Board of Relief, Chicago, 1872 (3 vols.). Masonic Harp, (2 vols.). ^Memorial of Past Grand Master I. M. Bullock, of Connecticut. History of King Solomon's Lodge of Kew York. The New York Jubilee Volume, 1889. Centennial Grand Lodge of Maryland. History of Higher Education in Ohio. Biological Teaching in the Colleges of the United States. Short Hand Instruction and Practice. Benjamin Franklin and the University of Pennsylvania. Essays on Abnormal Man. Southern Women in the Recent Educational Movement in theSouth. The Normal School Idea in the United States. Promotions and Examinations in the Graded Schools. International Prison Congress of Russia. Higher Education in Indiana. Higher Education in Michigan.

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Higher Education in Massachusetts. Rules for a Dictionary Catalogue. The Organization and Management of Public Libraries. Statistics of Public Libraries, (2 vols.). Report of Commissioner of Education, 1889 and 1890. History of Freemasonry in Maryland. Ninth Report of Civil Service Commission. Early History of Freemasonry in Pennsylvania, Part I. (3 vols.). Early History of Freemasonry in Pennsylvania, Part II. (3 vols.). Early History of Freemasonry in Pennsylvania, Part III. (2 vols.). Early Historj' of Freemasonry in Pennsylvania, Part IV. (2 vols.). Constitution of Iowa, 1859. Constitution of Iowa, 18(37. Special Report of Committee on Correspondence, Pennsylvania, 1876. In Memoriam, Pennsylvania, 1867. In Memoriam, Pennsylvania, 1873. In Memoriam, Pennsylvania, 1874. In Memoriam, Pennsylvania, 1875. In Memoriam, Pennsylvania, 1892. Report Correspondence N. A. Congress, 1862. Report of Grand Officers Pennsylvania, 1865. Reply of Grand Master of New York to Invitation to Peace Convention, 1861. Report of Widows and Orphans' Home, Mississippi, 1877 (3). Report of Masonic Orphan Boys' Home, Ireland, 1880. Rules and Regulations of Benevolent Institutions, London, 1842. Report of Female Orphans' Home, Dublin, 1880. Address of R. W. Garrett, Unveiling Monument at St. Louis, 1872. By-Laws of Louisiana Relief Lodge, 1S72. Address of Grand Master of Kentuck5', 1881. Address of Grand Master Africa, Philadelphia, 1892, 1891. Lecture on Freemasonry, Boston, 1886 (2). Whites and Blacks, 1889. Rules and Regulations of Prince of Orange Lodge, New York, 1859. Report of GeiieralGrand Secretary of Grand Chapter, 1889. In Memoriam, Tennessee, 1891. Easter Day Services of Golden Gate Commandery, 1889. Report on Correspondence, Grand Chapter Arizona, 1891. Report on Correspondence, Grand Lodge of Illinois, 1S91. Proceedings of Grand Commandery of Vermont, 1872. Symbolic Masonry in Cuba, 1879 (4). Funeral Obsequies of Grand Secretary Tennessee, 1868. Proceedings of Lodge of Sorrow, Houston, Texas, 1871 (2). Catalogue of Blasonic Library of California, 1881. Centennial Masonic Reunion, Wisconsin, 1876. Relation of Masonry to Sectarianism, Massachusetts, . Address of Grand Master pf Massachusetts, 1870.

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A d d r e s s of Grand Master of I n d i a n a , 1866. R e p o r t s of Grand Secretary a n d G r a n d T r e a s u r e r of Grand Lodge of I n d i a n a , ]883. M a s o n r y and Its L i t e r a t u r e , 1881. Final A ppeal of t h e G r a n d Lodge of Virginia to t h e Grand Lodge of H a m b u r g , 1874. C o m p e n d i u m of Masonic History of Ohio, 1806. Masonic Age, Missouri, 1880. A d d r e s s of Centennial C o m m i t t e e St. J o h n ' s Lodge, No. 2, Rhode I s l a n d , 1857. H i s t o r y , Charter and By-Laws W h a t C h e e r Lodge, No. 21, Rhode I s l a n d , 1874. Proceedings at C e n t e n n i a l Celebration, St. J o h n ' s Lodge, No. 1, New York, 1870. Rules a n d Regulations of P r i n c e Orange Lodge, No. 16,. 1859. Dedication of Masonic Hall, New Y o r k City, 1875. C e r e m o n i e s at N e w Masonic T e m p l e , P h i l a d e l p h i a , 1868. Masonic Festival, Iowa, 1867. C o n t r o v e r s y — H a m b u r g a n d N e w Y o r k , I860. H i s t o r y of A m i t y Lodge, Zanesville, Ohio (3). B i o g r a p h y of T. S. P a r v i n , 1877. Masonic Record of W e s t e r n I n d i a , 1874. L a w s of Nebraska, 1882. Catalogue Grand Lodge L i b r a r y of Iowa, 1883. A n n u a l Reunion Connecticut V e t e r a n Masonic Association. 1872. T h i r d R e u n i o n Connecticut V e t e r a n Masonic Association, 1873. T h e A. & A. S. Rite in E n g l a n d a n d Wales, 1877. By-Laws Indianapolis Lodge, No. 23, I n d i a n a . T r a n s a c t i o n s of G r a n d Lodge of Ohio, 1874. Dedication of Masonic M o n u m e n t , W a t e r b u r y , Conn., 1882. A n n u a l Address of G r a n d Master of P e n n s y l v a n i a , 1890. P r o c e e d i n g s of G r a n d Lodge of Quebec, 1880, 1881, 1885, 1879, 1878, 1873. N e w Zealand Craftsman, 1890 (37 copies). Masonic Code of Alabama, 1867. U n i v e r s a l Masonry. H i s t o r y of Freemasonry in America. L a w s of Royal Masonic I n s t i t u t i o n s . Historical Narrative. P r o c e e d i n g s at Baton Rouge, 1862. Sprengel Recht. A d d r e s s — Grand Lodge of I n d i a n a . Masonic Festival at New Y o r k F e b r u a r y 22, 1855. Book of t h e Law —Wisconsin. C o n s t i t u t i o n of V e r m o n t , 1858. CoDstitution of Ohio, 1871. Constitution of District of Columbia, 1864.

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. Constitution of Louisiana, 1874. Constitution of Louisiana, 1883. Constitution.of Ohio, 1861 (2). Con.stitution of Wisconsin, 1869 (2). Constitution of Indiana, 1875. Constitution of Iowa. 1866. Constitution of New York, 1873 (2). Constitution of Illinois, 1858. Constitution of New Hampshire, 1869. Constitution of Maine, 1849. Constitution of Maine, 1885. Code of Jurisprudence, Ohio, 1867. Masonic Trials, N. 0., 1878. Masonic Veterans' Association, Illinois, 1886. Proceedings Grand Commandery Kniglits Templar, 18G5,1860, 1867, 1868, 1869, 1870. Appeal of Cyrus Commandery No. 10, ZanesviUe, to the Grand Encampment of the United States. Proceedings Grand Commandery, Illinois, 1871, 1872, 1873. Report of General Grand Secretary of Grand Ciiapter United States. By-Laws of Cyrus Lodge, No. 1, Washington, D. C. History of Freemasonry in Maryland, Part I. (4 vols.). History of Freemasonry in Maryland, Part II. (4 vols.I. History of Freemasonry in Maryland, Part I I I . (2 vols.). History of Freemasonry in Maryland, Part IV. (2 vols.). History of Freemasonry in Maryland, Nos. 6 and 1. Proceedings of Scottish Rite, Kentucky, 1868. Address â&#x20AC;&#x201D; J. J. Gorman. Proceedings Supreme Council, 1890. Proceedings of Scottish Rite Illinois, 1884. Reply Scottish Rite to Pope Leo XIV. History of the Supreme Council Northern Jurisdiction. History of the Supreme Council United States. Cerneauism, (2 vols.). Grand Orient, Vol. IV. In Memoriam, Pennsylvania, 1875. In Memoriam, Ohio, 1875. Masonic Trials,Wisconsin, 1875 (2 vols.). History of Amity Lodge, No. 5, Ohio. Grand Orator's Address, California, 1892. Two Grand Lodges. Annual Address Grand Lodge Indiana. Catalogue of California Masonic Library. Report of Committee on Foreign Correspondence Ohio, 1874. Remarks of J. B. Perry, of New Jersey. Digest Decisions Grand Master of Vermont. Masonic Election.

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In Menioriam, Missouri. In Memoriam, Maryland. In Memoriam, Alabama. Address Grand Chapter and Grand Commandery, Iowa. Catalogue of Library, Grand Lodge of Iowa. Annals of Grand Lodge Library of Iowa. Address of Grand Master of New York, 1891. The Bizarre. Annual Address Grand Lodge of Indiana (2). Constitution of Missouri, 1871. Constitution of Vermont, 1858. Constitution of Dalcota, 1884 (2 vols.). Constitution of North Carolina, 1870. Constitution of Wisconsin, 1880. Constitution of Iowa, 1867. Constitution of Iowa, 1880. Proceedings of Grand Commandery of Wisconsin, 1859. Proceedings of Grand Council of Kansas, 1867-1884. Catalogue of Ancient Masonic Documents in Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia, 1890. Sermon by Rev. G. D. Harris, St. Paul's Church, Halifax (2). Report of Committee on Secondary School Studies. The Spelling Reform. The History of Education. KANSAS

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Of Vol. I., Proceedings of Grand Lodge of Kansa.s (1865-6), there are 133 copies; of Vol. VII. (1886-8), there are 36 copies; of Vol. VIII. (1889-91), there are 123 copies. Of the annual Proceedings we have the following: For 1856, 40 copies; for 1857,11 copies; for 1858,1 copy ; for 18.59, 4 copies; for 1860, 3 copies; for 1862, 3 copies; for 1864, 4 copies; for 1865,69 copies; for 1866, 2 copies; for 1867,73 copies; for 1868,47 copies; for 1869,133 copies; for 1870,101 copies; for 1871,116 copies; for 1872,18 copies; for 1873,16 copies; for 1874,120 copies; for 1875,112 copies; for 1876, 60 copies; for 1877, 7 copies; for 1878,4 copies; for 1879,6copies; for 1882,44 copies; for 1883,22 copies; for 1884, 30 copies; for 1885, 11 copies; for 1886, 17 copies; for 1887, 8 copies; for 1888,3 copies; for 1889,116 copies; for 1890,112 copies; for 1891,108 copies; for 1892, 51 copies; for 1893, 457 copies. Bound volumes for 1870-73, 3 copies; for 1874-77, 3 copies; for 1878-82,3 copies; for 1886 88, 2 copies. Constitutions, in pamphlet, 1,100. SPECIAL ORDER â&#x20AC;&#x201D;ELECTION. On motion of Bro. G E O . P . P O N D , the election of G r a n d L o d g e Officers for the e n s u i n g j ' e a r was made a special order â&#x20AC;˘of business for 10 o'clock A. M. T l u i r s d a v .

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R E P O R T ON C O R R E S P O N D E N C E . J M . - . W . - . M . M . M I L L E R , c h a i r m a n of t h e C o m m i t t e e o n F o r e i g n C o r r e s p o n d e n c e , p r e s e n t e d t h e r e p o r t of t h e c o m m i t t e e , w h i c h w a s r e c e i v e d a n d o r d e r e d p r i n t e d w i t h t h e J o u r n a l of P r o c e e d i n g s of t h i s A n n u a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n . (^See Appendix.) R E P O R T OF C O M M I T T E E ON C H A R T E R E D LODGES. R.-.W.-. D . B Y I N G T O N , f r o m t h e C o m m i t t e e o n C h a r t e r e d L o d g e s , s u b m i t t e d t h e following r e p o r t , w h i c h w a s , on m o t i o n , received and adopted : To theM.-.W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Y o u r Committee on C h a r t e r e d Lodges h a v e e x a m i n e d t h e r e t u r n s of nearly all t h e lodges a n d s u b m i t t h e following r e p o r t : W e find t h a t t h e labors of t h e committee h a v e been notably d e - , creased by t h e persistent praiseworthy efforts of t h e M.'.W.". G r a n d Master and t h e R.'.W.-. Grand Secretary in calling t h e attention of t h e officers of t h e lodges to t h e errors noted in previous r e t u r n s , and especially b y t h e G r a n d Secretary in r e t u r n i n g m a n y defective r e t u r n s a n d assisting in t h e i r correction before s e n d i n g t h e m to t h i s committee. This n e w d e p a r t u r e has resulted in t h e gratifying decrease in t h e defective r e t u r n s over those of previous years of a b o u t sixty per cent., and indicates t h a t just such persistent and persuasive m e t h o d s are required in order to bring t h e officers of m a n y of o u r lodges to a realizing sense of t h e i r duties. I n a large majority of t h e r e t u r n s we find n o t l n n g to criticise and much to c o m m e n d in t h e i r uniformity a n d neatness. T h e following errors and irregularities are noted in t h e r e t u r n s for t h e year 1893: Great Bend, No. 15. — Credit is t a k e n for one erroneously reported in last report. No explanation of t h e error appears and no credit should be allowed w i t h o u t it. T h e lodge is in arrears for t h e credit taken, 50 cents. Nine Mile, No. 40.— R e t u r n is incomplete. E i g h t n a m e s are omitted from t h e roll and it is otherwise defective. I t is suggested t h a t t h e r e is need for a copy of t h e laws of t h e G r a n d Lodge in t h e archives of No. 49. Pottawatomie, No. 52.— I s in arrears for 1891, 50 cents. Coyville, No. 57.— Is in arrears for t h e year 1892, S2.00. Ridgeway, No. 62.— T h e n a m e of J . T. H A I N E S appears in t h e roll of m e m b e r s twice, and t h e n a m e of J . W . C. HORNSWORTH is omitted from t h e roll. Wathena, No. 64.—The n a m e of A. E . CAMPBELL, Jr., a p p e a r s in t h e list of officers and he is also reported dead. Carbondale, No. 10.— Is in arrears for $3.00 o n account of t h e e r r o neous deduction of two m e m b e r s in t h e recapitulation.

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Mystic Tie, No. 74.— Is in arrears for 50 cents for one omitted in last report. Erie, No. 76.—The name of CHARLES S. NATION is omitted from the roll of members, and the name of J. B. JOHNSON, a Fellow Craft, is found under the head of dimitted. The lodge is in arrears for the year 1892, 50 cents. Girard, No. 93.— Is in arrears for balance due in 1890, 50 cenls. Harmony, No. 94.— The name of B. F. LOWRY is dropped from the roll of members and claimed erroneously reported last report. This action is in violation of Article VII., Section 7, of the Constitution, and the lodge is in arrears for the amount deducted, 50 cents. Constellation, No. 95.— The returns from this lodge for the years 1891 and 1892 not having been received in time for examination of the returns for those years, it is now found that on January 6, 1S92, fifteen members were suspended for which credit was taken for the year 1891 to the amount of $7.50, thus depriving the Grand Lodge of that amount of lawful revenue for the year 1891. It is recommended that the Grand Secretary collect the amount due the Grand Lodge. Prudence, No. 100.—An erroneous deduction in the recapitulation of one member on account of liis name having appeared twice in the roll of 1892, shows the number of members as sixty; it should be sixty-one, and the lodge should pay the SI.50 deducted in addition to arrears of 1892,—50 cents; total, $2.00. Memphis, No. lOS.— The general result in the return from this lodge seems correct, but the entire return is badly executed and should be replaced by a new return. Excelsior, No. 115.— Deduction is made in the recapitulation of two on account of names being duplicated in the roll of 1892. The brothers whose names were thus borrowed to make the roll of 1J92 agree with the recapitulation are still members of the lodge, and dues should have been paid on thirty instead of twenty-eight; the amount of the arrears is $3.00. Muscotah, No. 116.— No explanation is found in the return from this lodge of the errors noted in the return of 1892. It is recommended that this lodge procure a seal, or if it is in possession of one, that an impression be placed on the returns before sending them to the Grand Secretary. Polar Star, No. ISO.— Has overpaid $1.50. Cherryva.le, No. 1S7.—A deduction is made in the recapitulation of one member on account of his name appearing twice in the roll of 1892. As the brother is still a member of the lodge the deduction is vv'rong, and the dues, amounting to $1.50 should be paid. • Reno, No. I40.— Omits payment of dues on one member in violation of the Constitution, Section 7, Article VII, is in arrears $1.50. Mount Vernon, No. 14S.—The names of two who have been suspended are not found under that head.

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in year 1890 of 50 cents are n o t paid.

Active, No. i 5 5 . — T h e n a m e s of J O H N EVANS a n d GKOHGE W . JACOBS

a p p e a r in t h e list of officers, also in roll of m e m b e r s . T h e n a m e of J . B. YOUNG appears in roll, also u n d e r t h e head of suspended. The names of F . W. TANNER, C . W . M I L L E R , G E O R G E A. DUKGIN, D . B . SMART

and

H . G. NEWMAN are omitted from t h e roll. Saqui, No. ISO.— T h e n a m e of G. W . FARRELL appears u n d e r t h e head of erroneously reported last report, a n d credit is t a k e n for dues overpaid, 50 cents. T h e same n a m e appears in t h e list of officers for t h e year 1893, s h o w i n g t h e credit to be erroneous. T h e n a m e of C. E. CARTER is omitted from t h e roll of 1893. Lodge is i n arrears $2.00. Farmers, No. 166.—Is in arrears for d u e s on one omitted last report. Newahciiba, No. 189.— No record of m e m b e r s h i p is found of W. W . ALLEN, whose n a m e appears i n r o l l of 1893. Harljord, No. 19S.— I s in arrears for t h e d u e s on THOMAS E . W E L C H for years 1890 and 1891, $1.00. Harper, No. 206.— T h e n a m e of ROBERT A. AVRIGHT is omitted from t h e roll of m e m b e r s . T h e r e t u r n for 1892 accounted for sixty-four m e m bers ; t h e r e t u r n for 1893 shows a decrease of live, leaving t h e n u m b e r of m e m b e r s fifty-nine, on which dues should be paid, a m o u n t i n g to $88.50, together with dues on one omitted in t h e years 1891 a n d 1892, m a k i n g a total dues $89.50, of which $59.50 is paid. Credit is claimed of $32.00, a m o u n t of dues for 1892, on account of same h a v i n g been remitted b y t h e G r a n d Lodge b u t n o t 2-eturned to t h e lodge. T h e report of t h e G r a n d Secretary does n o t show t h e p a y m e n t of t h e $32.00 for t h e year 1892; therefore t h e claim is erroneous, a n d t h e lodge is now in arrears $30.00. Greeley, No.Sll.— T h e committee is u n a b l e to d e t e r m i n e t h e correctness of t h e r e t u r n of this lodge for 1893, a n d refers it to t h e G r a n d Secretary for investigation. Olive Branch, No. SIS.— T h e n a m e of GEORGE EDWARDS is claimed as erroneously reported last report, b u t n o explanation accompanies t h e c l a i m ; claim should n o t be allowed. Arrears, 50 cents. T h e n a m e of EDWARD PORTSMOUTH is omitted from t h e roll; a n d t h e n a m e of W A L T E R A. H E S T E R appears in t h e roll, also reported as dead. Walnut City, No. S16.— Neglects p a y m e n t on one omitted last r e p o r t ; arrears, 50 cents. Salem, No. SSS.— T h e r e t u r n from this lodge for 1893 is n o t in such s h a p e as to enable t h e committee t o d e t e r m i n e its correctness, a n d it is referred to t h e G r a n d Secretary for comparison with tlie r e t u r n s for t h e years 1890 a n d 1891. Soldier, No. S40.— T h e n a m e of R. B. FRANCIS is omitted from t h e roll of m e m b e r s . Miltonvale, No. S4S.—The r e t u r n for 1893 is defective, though t h e actual m e m b e r s h i p appears to be correct.

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Lyra, No. S56.—The committee cannot compliment the appearance of the return from this lodge, although the general result seems correct. Westmoreland. No. S57.—The name of F. A. TRAIN is omitted from the roll, and the lodge is in arrears $1.50. Mount Zion, No. S6G.— The name of JOHN .1. STEPHENS appears under the head of dimitted; no record is shown of his membership. Mistletoe, No. S69.— Is in arrears for one omitted last report,50 cents. Armourdale, No. S71.— The names of P. J. HARRINGTON and F. W. JNICKEB are omitted from, and JOHN HISSICK is added to, the roll of 1893.

The name of T. L. PRATT appears in the list of officers; also under the head of dimitted. Brainard, No. ^SO.— The return indicates that a supplementary report was made subsequent to the return for 1892, accounting for nine additional members. Not having the supplemental report, the committee is unable to determine as to the correctness of the return for 1893. Millbrook, No. ^Sl.— The return from this lodge is supplemented with the following by the Secretary : " This certainly is as correct as any report can be made for this lodge." We take issue with the Secretary, and find as follows: The return for 1892 accounted for forty-seven members. The return for 1893 accounts for a decrease of two, and shows the membership to be forty-six.

The names of HENRY CASTLE and DAVID

SMITH are omitted from the roll, and the names of B. B. F. GRAVES and DAVID CLEM are added thereto.

Chikaakia, No. SS5.— ls in arrears for 1893, $2.00. Qlascb, No. S9S.—The return is supplemented with an explanation of the irregularities noted for several years past, which the committee is unable to verify without access to the returns made. Coolidge, No. S16.— The name of C. L. YOUNGBLOOD is omitted from the roll, and the name of J. J. DONOHUB is added thereto. Norwich, No. S19.— The name of WILLIAM HAMILTON is added to, and the name of GEORGE THOROULD is omitted from, the roll. The name of WILLIAM SHIPLEY appears twice. For a lodge of twenty-three members, such errors are inexcusable. Arcadia, No. SS9.— The name of CHARLES EUSSELL is added to the roll, and the name of JOHN W . CAPPS appears in the list of officers; also under the head of dimitted. The list of officers to serve for the year 1894 needs to be revised. Blaine, No. 337.—The condition of this lodge seems to be such as to soon necessitate the surrender of its charter, it having lost over one-half of its membership during the past year. In tlie matter of the information required on page 36 of the returns, we find too many instances in which no attention is given to that part of the return. Eeturns for the year 1893 are missed by the committee from the following lodges: IS'os. 1, 3, 8, 22, 31, 44, 133,164, 209, 220, 224, 243, 244, :263, 274, 301 (consolidated with 313), 302, 324 and .330.

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T h e following r e t u r n s h a v e no impressions of t h e seal: Nos. 19, 45, 116, 145, 152, 157, 215, 219, 226, 231, 240, 267, 288, 316, 327. T h e return from No. 92 does not bear t h e signature of t h e Worshipful Master. T h e following unpaid a m o u n t s are found to be d u e to t h e G r a n d Lodge: No. 22 SI 50 No. 94 $0 50 No. 171 $0 50 29 50 " 95 183.. 50 31 1 50 '• 100 212.. 50 38 2 50 " 115 233.. 50 " 121 44 2 50 243.. I 50 52 257.. " 127 50 1 50 269.. .57 " 137 2 00 50 285.. 70 3 00 " 140 2 00 287.. 74 " 153 1 00 50 76 " 160 50 93 " 166 50 Arrears for taxes for t h e year 1893 are found'in t h e r e t u r n s from t h e following lodges: No. '• " • " " " "

14 33 42 94 117 119 152

$ 54 66 105 99 210 91 46

00 00 00 50 00 50 00

No. 157 179 206 942 247 254 256

$ 57 00 71 00 30 00 39 00 46 00 75 00 .36 00

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271 286 293 309 313

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S 94 30 42 46 63

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Fraternally s u b m i t t e d . n. BYINGTON, A L E X . A. S H A R P , T. B. J E N N I N G S , Committee. S U P P L E M E N T A L R E P O R T O F C O M M I T T E E ON C H A R T E R E D LODGES. T h e C o m m i t t e e on C h a r t e r e d L o d g e s m a d e t h e following s u p p l e m e n t a l repoi't, w h i c h w a s received a n d a d o p t e d : To the M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Y o u r Committee on Chartered Lodges would respectfully report t h a t t h e r e are a n u m b e r of lodges t h a t h a v e paid t h e annual per capita t a x of fifty cents on each m e m b e r , b u t have not paid t h e additional tax of one dollar. T h e representatives of t h e aforesaid lodges r e p r e s e n t to your comm i t t e e t h a t they are refused t h e necessary credentials on account of failure to pay this additional tax, and express a desire to be heard a n d to r e p r e s e n t their respective lodges in this matter, to t h e end t h a t t h e m a t t e r may be satisfactorily adjusted. Y o u r committee therefore r e c o m m e n d s t h a t t h e representatives of

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these lodges who have paid as aforesaid be allowed to be represented at this Communication, and their grievance, if any there be, be heard by this Grand Lodge. Fraternally submitted, D. B Y ' I N G T O N ,

C. L . KELl.EY,

ALEX. A. SHARP,

T. B. JENNINGS, Commillee. EXEMPLIFICATION OF THE WORK. On motion tho Board of Custodian.? were requested to exemplify t h e work of t h e T h i r d D e g r e e a t 8 o'clock this evening. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON LODGES U. D. Bro. A. H . CoNNBTT, from t h e Committee on Lodges U . D., p r e s e n t e d t h e following r e p o r t : To the M.\W.\ Grand Lodge, of Kansas: Your Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation beg leave to report as follows: During the past year there has been but one dispensation granted to open a new lodjje for work, which was granted to Enterprise Lodge, at Enterprise, on November 11,1S93. This lodge conferred the Entered Apprentice Degree upon five candidates, and by an extension of the dispensation to January 15,1894, they conferred the Fellow Craft Degree on five brothers; and at the request of Benevolent Lodge, No. 98, conferred the Master Mason's Degree on a brother of that lodge. The transcript furnished by this lodge is perfect, and we recommend a charter be granted as prayed for. The following matters were referred to this committee by the Grand Lodge: In the matter of Myrtle Lodge, No. 164, it appearing that this lodge does not want a charter, we recommend the same be revoked, and that the Grand Master take the proper steps to secure the property of the lodge. In the matter of Liberty Lodge, No. 123, whose charter was arrested by order of M.'.W.'. Grand Master FULLER, and the matter held in abeyance last year, believing the brothers have been sufficiently disciplined, we recommend restoration of the charter and the reinstatement of the lodge when clear on the books of the Grand .Secretary of all dues prior to the arrest of the charter. In the matter of Waverlj' Lodge, No. 244, it appearing that this lodge has not made any report for two years to the Grand Secretary, and ignores the communications from your M.'.W.-. Grand Master relative thereto, we recommend its charter he revoked, and the Grand Master take the proper steps to secure the property of the lodge. Fraternally submitted, " A. H. CONNETT, A. A. C A R N A H A N ,

C. W. BALDWIN, Committee.

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On motion of W.-. B r o . GEO. M . D I X O N , of JSTO. 66, t h e r e p o r t

of t h e committee was amended b y s t r i k i n g out recommendation to r e v o k e t h e c h a r t e r of W a v e r l y Lodge, N o . 244, a n d referring t h e m a t t e r of t h e restoration of t h e c h a r t e r t o L i b e r t y Lodge, N o . 123, to t h e G r a n d Master-elect, which r e p o r t , as amended, was adopted. CHARTER GRANTED. A petition, signed by Bro. E M I L A R N E E a n d nine others, for a c h a r t e r for a new lodge to be located a t Salina, a n d k n o w n as J o h n H . B r o w n L o d g e , No. , was presented, a n d on motion of Bro. D. BYINGTON, of N o . 10, t h e c h a r t e r was g r a n t e d direct b y u n a n i m o u s vote. MASONIC MUTUAL BENEFIT SOCIETY OF KANSAS. W.-.Bro. H . F . MORRIS, from t h e Committee on t h e Masonic Mutual Benefit Society, presented t h e following r e p o r t , which was, on motion, received and a d o p t e d : â&#x20AC;˘ To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your committee, appointed by tlie M.'.W.'.Grand Master to examine into the condition of the Masonic Mutual Bene-flt Society of Kansas, as per Section 40, Chapter I, of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge, respectfully report that they have carefully examined the books and records of the society, and find them well kept and in good hands, showing that all the business is directed and audited by a board of seven directors, who meet in regular session monthly. The first division has a membership of 2,612, and paj-s its full $2,000 benefit. The second division, with a membership of 867, has paid during the year 1893 an average benefit of $901.14. Full reports of all its transactions are made yearly and sent to its members, so that details of its business are not here necessary. The total amount paid to its beneficiaries to January 1, 1894, is, in the first division, $541,109.45; and in the second division, $36,079.05. We commend the society to the Craft as a safe medium of insurance, worthy of their confidence and support. Fraternally submitted, W. S. BP^RGUNDTHAL, WILL C. CH AFFEE, H. F. MORRIS, Committee. CALLED OFF. T h e M.-.W.-. Grand Master t h e n called t h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d L o d g e from labor to refreshment until 8 o'clock this evening.

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SESSION.

WEDNESDAY, February

2 1 , 1894.

T h e j\I.;.W.-. G r a n d L o d g e was called from refreshment to labor b y B.-.W.-. GEO. W . C L A R K , as Grand Master, a n d t h e h o u r for t h e special order h a v i n g arrived, t h e E o a r d of Cust o d i a n s , with t h e assistance of a sufiScient n u m b e r of Assistant L e c t u r e r s , proceeded to exemplify the w o r k a n d lectures of t h e t h i r d degree. T h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master t h e n called t h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d L o d g e from labor to r e f r e s h m e n t until 10 A . M . to-morrow.

MORNING

SESSION. THURSDAY, February

22, 1894,

T h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d M a s t e r called the M.-.W.-. G r a n d L o d g e from r e f r e s h m e n t to labor, after an invocation of t h e Divine blessing b y t h e G r a n d Chaplain, a n d singing b y t h e choir. R.-.W.-. J. F. BLISS, P.-.G.-.S.-.W.-. I t h a v i n g been a n n o u n c e d t h a t B.-.W.-. J. F . BLISS, w h o was G r a n d Senior W a r d e n of this Grand Lodge in 1862, was present, b e w a s introduced to t h e Grand Lodge by t h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master, a n d saluted with t h e Grand H o n o r s . After he had a p p r o p r i a t e l y and f r a t e r n a l l y addi-essed t h e Gi'and L o d g e , he w a s invited to a seat in t h e G r a n d East. ADDRESS OF GRAND ORATOR. M.-.W.-. J O H N G U T H R I E , G r a n d

O r a t o r , was i n t r o d u c e d a n d

delivered t h e following a d d r e s s : Some one has said : " When the world is without suffering, the philanthropist may rest from his labors. When governments are in every way perfect, the political economist may seek the shades of retirement. When the realm of science is exhausted, the philosopher can pause in his onward march to the infinite; and when these have performed their ofhces and there is no longer the wail that goes up continually

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from agonized h u m a n i t y , t h e n may t h e mason fold his a r m s a n d lie down to rest a n d inaction." T h e principles of freemasonry a r e as boundless as t h e universe, its s y m p a t h i e s as broad as h u m a n i t y , and its corner-stone t h e fatherhood of G O D and t h e brotherhood of m a n . I t s rulers are t h e princes of t h e earth, and those who enjoy its mysteries occupy t h e stations m a d e vacant by t h e first subjects and citizens of Assyria, Persia, Greece and Rome. According to the ancient l a n d m a r k s , t h e candidate for t h e mysteries m u s t be a free man of good repute, a n d coming well r e c o m m e n d e d . These qualifications are exacted in m o d e r n times, b u t w h e n these words were w r i t t e n in t h e ancient charges t h e y did not m e a n what is now understood by t h e same language. In t h e periods of t h e Assyrian a n d Persian E m p i r e s the n u m b e r of freemen was limited to those of noble b i r t h , a n d others who, by their great genius in t h e arts a n d sciences, or in arms, rose from t h e r a n k s of t h e millions of serfs or slaves, and were crowned with laurels as a reward for t h e i r merits. A n d of such were t h e citizens of Greece a n d R o m e . T h e r u l i n g p r i n c e or heir a p p a r e n t of G r e a t Britain has for many generations been t h e first mason of the kingdom, a n d he presides at t h e Grand Lodge in person or by proxy. T h e mysteries of masonry in E n g l a n d were c o m m i t t e d to t h e keeping of t h e ruling prince a n d noble subjects of t h e kingdom. This g r a n d , ideal conception of t h e p a t e r n i t y of freemasonry induced t h e Governor of t h e State of Ohio to say i n ' t h e presence of t h e Grand Lodge of t h a t jurisdiction some years ago: " I would r a t h e r be G r a n d Master of Masons t h a n Governor of m}' State." T h u s i n all t h e recorded centuries of time kings and princes h a v e been t h e p a t r o n s of maisonry, as 'they have been t h e patrons and promoters of science, literature, religion and p h i l a n t h r o p y . T h e principle of masonry is in h a r m o n y with t h e p l a n s and economy of t h e Universe, and it supplies t h e d e m a n d s and wants of h u m a n i t y . T h e princes of J u d e a and t h e wild men in t h e forests of Silesia knew its m3'steries, t a u g h t its tenets, lifted up t h e fallen, bound u p t h e bruises and wounds of misfortune, protected t h e widow and o r p h a n , and a.ssuaged t h e sorrow and grief of h u m a n i t y . No atheist can be m a d e a m a s o n ; b u t t h e votaries of CONFUCIUS, of t h e far-off Orient, t h e devotees of BR.AH.MAN, t h e followers of t h e P r o p h e t of Arabia, t h e children of ABRAHAM, and t h e disciples of t h e blessed Nazarene are masons, a m o n g whom t h e r e is n o contention b u t t h a t noble e m u l a t i o n or contention as to who best can work and best agree. T h e r e is one GOD, t h e Creator, Preserver and Kuler of the universe, and t h e father of all men, and all men are b r o t h e r s . I t was n o t ordained in t h e councils of infinite wisdom t h a t all men should occupy t h e same stations in life, or t h a t all m e n should be endowed w i t h equal bodies and minds, or t h a t all men should enjoy t h e same health, or live t h r e e score years a n d ten, or t h a t there should be n o widows and orphans a m o n g m e n . But masonry, in obedience to t h e

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demands and wants of humanity, exists among men to succor and protect the weak, bind up the wounds of the unfortunate, feed the hungry, bury the dead, and assuage the tears of distress. "All m a n k i n d are brothers, Our GOD their Father, too."

The true philosoph)' of freemasonry was clearly indicated in views set forth by Bev. Bro. AUGUSTINE WOODBURY, of Providence, on " Form and Substance of Masonic Institutions and Life." Science is the interpreter of Nature. By her aid we reach a better knowledge of the invisible laws which govern Nature. The human intellect in its inquisitive searchings has explored the spaces of the universe, and ascertained the existence of forces which in their wide extent of influence connect the smallest atom with the largest world. The remotest star in the galaxy is joined by invisible cords with the pebble at our feet. The human mind stands above Nature, not indeed as the Creator, but as the discoverer. In its observation of the forms of Nature, it attempts to construct theories of their creation, and to ascertain the principles of their life. How skillful is the curious intellect in its use of patent facts. It goes before and after, and, reasoning from a minute particle of physical organization, arrives at most extraordinary conclusions, and reproduces for our present study the form of animals and reptiles, fishes, birds and beasts as they existed in the ages of the remotest past. It observes the heavens, and predicts the appearance of new worlds; measures the orbit, and determines the place of a planet on the outer verge of our system, befoi'e it has become visible to mortal sight. It directs the eye of the observer to the point of space where it should appear, and the point of time when it should appear, and, lo! the result verifies the prophecy! The soft effulgence of the distant world illuminates the tube of the telescope. The human mind looks with eagle eye into the very bod}' of the sun itself, and finds within the circle of Mercury new planets, as though they were familiar attendants upon the king of day, waiting in the very ante-chambers of the palace. Yet science, whether she be engaged in piercing the depths of our own planet and observing every smallest thing within them, or ranging through the whole system of creation, still finds no more than forms. The substance of creation is still unseen. For behind the law is the great Lawgiver. Behind the fact is the Producer of the fact. Within the body of creation is the living soul. Science cannot reach that. It fulfills its duty when it informs us of the result; but of the "great first cause" it cannot tell us. It makes revelations of the workings; but it cannot reveal to us the power. It rather leads the human soul to the gates of the temple of the universe or within Its outer courts; but, when there, it bids the soul put its hand trustfully into that of faith, to be led into the Holy of Holies to worship and praise. The forms of creation are readily seen. The substance of creation is the spirit of the Most High, whom human " eye hath not seen." Yet, has any man ever understood the laws of creation,

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or can any man be a truly scientific man, who has not passed beyond the observation of the mere fact? No man has yet understood the true nature of science who is not willing to acknowledge that " without the spiritual the natural is impossible"—who cannot bear witness with all his heart, while he admits the inability of the mind to pass beyond the fact, that still — and that —

" Earth is crammed with heaven. And every common bush afire with GOD "— " Not a natural flower can grow on earth, Without a flower upon the spiritual side; Substantial, archetypal, all aglow With blossoming causes — not so far away, That we, whose spirit sense is somewhat cleared, :May not catch something of the bioom and breath."

Turning our,attention now to human history, we observe the same truth making its appearance. History is not all written. The largest 'portion is unwritten, because beneath the deeds and lives of men are the men themselves — the soul of humanity — the manhood of the race. AVe build our present lives upon the foundations of the past. The present state rests upon the catastrophies of past centuries. The primal granite of our globe is inorganic and is the basis of the whole. But later formations are composed of masses of rock, and the remains of organisms that were once imbued with life, but met with destruction, that a better age might be built upon their ruins. " The very dust we tread upon was once alive."

When drawing our plans upon the trestle board we must remember that it is the quality and not the quantity that is the desideratum in selecting timber for our temple. Guard well the door of the preparation room. I,et each member act as an investigation committee to look into the character and standing of those who seek admission to the lodge. Do not hesitate to use the ballot when a candidate is proposed whose moral character is questionable. Teach your young masons that iilasonr5- is something more than merely a knowledge of the work and ritual. These are only a means to an end. It is a system of moral philosophy, full of lessons of fraternity, virtue and charity. And it is intended that all who take upon themselves the responsibilities of membership in this fraternity shall become imbued with its moral teachings, that shall be evidenced in the conduct of their lives. It encourages action, rather than profession. It is the practical, rather than the theoretical, which it seeks, and it looks more carefully to deeds than words. He who assumes the duties and obligations of a mason must make the practice of the virtues it teaches the moral plummet of his life. There is more in masonry than symbols and forms. " L o ! Round h u m a n i t y she draws The awful circle of her solemn right, The secret, silent influence of good ! Behold her ministers! Love, Purity, and Truth, the Beautiful! From these flows charity to all m a n k i n d . Flows admonition to a spotless life. Flows wisdom, the sure pillar of all strength, Flows the fair imagery of GOD Himself ! "

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Let us not forget the sentiment in the lines of JAMES KDSSELI, LOWELLâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;

"He's true to GOD who's true to man, wherever wrong is done, To the humblest and the weakest, 'neath the all-beholding sun, That wrong is also done to us; and they are slaves most base Whose love of right is for themselves, and not for all their race."

T h e t h a n k s of t h e G r a n d L o d g e w e r e tendered t h e G r a n d O r a t o r , a n d t h e a d d r e s s ordered printed in t h e P r o c e e d i n g s . ELECTION OF OFFICERS. T h e h o u r for t h e special order h a v i n g arri%'ed, theM.-.W.-. G r a n d L o d g e proceeded lo t h e election of G r a n d Officers for t h e e n s u i n g year. T h e following b r e t h r e n were a p p o i n t e d tellers:

A . O. W E L L W A N , JSTO. 2 2 5 ; T .

DORN, iSI"o. 7 ; A L E X . A.

S H A K P , JTO. 1 6 7 ; J O H N H . S P E N C E R , l^o. 1 0 7 ; E D , H A Y E S , N O . 150, a n d F , B A L L E I N , N O . 110.

P e n d j n g t h e a n n o u n c e m e n t of t h e vote for M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master, t h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d L o d g e w a s called from labor to r e f r e s h m e n t until 2 o'clock this afternoon.

AFTERNOON

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T H D R S D A Y , F e b r u a r y 22, 1894.

T h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master called t h e M.-.W.-. Grand L o d g e from r e f r e s h m e n t to labor a t 2 o'clock, a n d t h e election of G r a n d Officers was proceeded w i t h , resulting in t h e election of the following: M.-.W.-. GEO. W. CLAKK Grand Master Lyons.* R.-.W.-. JAS. H . JMCCALL Deputy Grand Master Wichita. R.-.W.-. 0. C. CoLESiAN Grand Senior Warden.: Clay Center. R.-.W.-. W. M. SHAVER Grand Junior Warden Wichita. R.-.W.-. RoBT. E. ToRRiNGTON Grand Treasurer Wichita. R.-.W.'. ALBERT K.AVILSO.V Grand Secretary Topeka. W.-. GEO. M." COPLIN Custodian Winfleld. "P. 0. address for 1894, Topeka. QUESTION SUBMITTED. W.'. B r o . C. B . H A J I B L E , N o . 42, submitted t h e following question for a r u l i n g , a n d on motion it was referred t o t h e C o m m i t t e e on J u r i s p r u d e n c e : If a brother is in arrears for lodge dues for two years or more, and demand for its payment cannot be made upon him" personally nor by registered letter by reason of the fact that his residence is unknown to

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the Secretary, and such registered letter is returned to the Secretary unclaimed, has such demand for payment been made upon the brother as would authorize the proceedings against him under Subdivision 8 of Chapter III, Grand Lodge By-Laws, of edition of 1892? REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHARTERED LODGES. T h e Committee on Chartered L o d g e s m a d e t h e following supplemental report, which was received a n d referred to t h e incoming Grand Master: To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Chartered Lodges beg leave to submit the following additional report: It is represented to us by the Worshipful Master of Lenora Lodge, No. 181, that the charter of said lodge has been misplaced or lost, and a careful search has failed to bring it to light, and it is desired by the members of said lodge that a duplicate charter be issued to the.lodge by the Grand Secretary. Your committee therefore recommends that this matter be referred to the incoming Grand Master for investigation and such action as in his judgment the matter ma3' deserve. Fraternally submitted, D. BYINGTON, ALEX. A. SHARP, C. L. KELLEY, T. B. JENNINGS, Committee. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES. T h e following Gi'and R e p r e s e n t a t i v e s of o t h e r Grand Lodges n e a r t h e G r a n d Lodge of K a n s a s , were i-eeeived a n d saluted with t h e h o n o r s : W.-. FRED E. BALLEIN

Cuba.

W.-. A. H. CoNNETT ;E.'. W.-. C. C. COLEMAN

British Columbia. Victoria, Australia.

W.-. G. M. DIXON W.-. F. E. DAVIS

Quebec. New Zealand.

M.-.W.-. M. M. MILLER W.'. G. V. RiCKSECKEE

Ilhnois. Wisconsin.

W.'. JAMES R . G . SAMPLE

W.". J. N. WILKINSON W.-. T. E. DEWEY W.'. WM. H . NELSON

New Hampshire.

West Virginia. Nova Scotia. Missouri.

CERTIFICATES. T h e G r a n d Secretary was authorized to issue certificates of .good s t a n d i n g to Bros. D A V I S H A R D I N a n d T H O M A S J . L A S S E L L ,

f o r m e r l y of Great L i g h t L o d g e , JSTO. 34, a t Silver L a k e .

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PLACED ON PAY ROLL. On motion of B r o . W I L L I A M J U L I A N , of jSio. 19, t h e Comm i t t e e on F i n a n c e a n d Mileage were instructed to insert t h e n a m e of D . M. FERGUSON, of Paola, No. 37, in p a y roll. SPECIAL REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON GRAND LODGE PROPERTY ON LIBRARIAN S REPORT. T h e Committee on G r a n d L o d g e P r o p e r t y submitted t h e following i-eport, which was received a n d a d o p t e d : To the M.\W.'. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Grand Lodge Property, to whom was referred the report of the Librarian, beg leave to report as follows: That the suggestions of the Librarian as to the arrangement and completion of files of Proceedings and binding the same are covered in the regular report of this committee, which has been adopted by the Grand Lodge. This is also the case in regard to the suggestion as to the separation of books, pamphlets, written manuscripts and periodicals, and the destruction of such as are worthless. Your committee recommend that no change be made'in the third paragraph of Section 60, Chapter I, of the Grand Lodge By-Laws, but that the Grand Secretary be directed to publish the complete catalogue with this year's Proceedings, and hereafter every three years, and to publish in the Proceedings of intermediate years a list of such publications as have been added to the library during the year. Fraternally submitted, A. B. KELLER, ALFRED WHITMAN, S. M.FOX, W.A.CLARK, CommilUe. GRIEVANCES AND APPEALS. M.-.W.-. A. M. C A L L A H A M , c h a i r m a n of the Committee on Gi-ievances and A p p e a l s , s u b m i t t e d t h e following report, which, on motion, was received a n d a d o p t e d : . To the M:.W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Grievances and Appeals begs leave to make the following report: In the matter of the appeal of the Worshipful Master of Hiawatha Lodge, No. 35, A. F. & A. M., against the action of said lodge in the case of Hiawatha Lodge, No. 35, A. F. & A. M. against Bro. GRANT W . HAREiNGTON, your committee is pleased to report that a satisfactory adjustment of the matter has been effected between the appellant and Bro. HARRINGTON, and recommend the dismissal of the appeal. In the matter of the appeal of C. C. KESNER from the action of Tuscan Lodge, No. 82, A. F. & A. M., Neosho Falls, we find that charges were

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preferred against this b r o t h e r in J u l y , 1883; t h a t h e was tried a n d found guilt}' a n d suspended from all t h e r i g h t s a n d privileges of m a s o n r y . H e petitioned said lodge for restoration on t h e 17th day of April, 1893, and was rejected. H e claims to have as fully as in his p o w e r settled t h e matters for which he was suspended, a n d t h i n k s Tuscan Lodge, No. 82, is doing him a n injustice in refusing to restore h i m to m e m b e r s h i p . Section 63, page 51, Laws of 1892, second p a r a g r a p h , sets forth to w h o m he shall apply for restoration. T h e m e m b e r s of his own lodge, where he was tried a n d s u s p e n d e d , and who now refuse to restore h i m , are more c o m p e t e n t to j u d g e of t h e merits of this case t h a n your committee. Therefore we r e c o m m e n d t h e appeal be dismissed. I n t h e m a t t e r of t h e appeal from t h e action of Carson Lodge, No. 132, A. F . & A. M., b y Bro.

G E O , T . NOLAND :

Y o u r committee finds t h a t t h e charges state an offense, a n d t h a t t h e specifications sustain t h e charges, and t h a t t h e lodge h a d jurisdiction. While t h e specifications m a y have been sustained b y t h e evidence, y o u r c o m m i t t e e a r e of t h e opinion t h a t t h e r e were so m a n y irregularities a n d arbitrary rulings by t h e Worshipful Master, t h a t t h e case should be rem a n d e d back to t h e lodge for a new trial, a n d t h a t t h e M.'.W.'. G r a n d Master, in person or by proxy, preside at said trial. In t h e m a t t e r of t h e appeal of Bro. J. M. HOLLIDAY from t h e action of Belle Plaine Lodge, No. 173: I n t h i s case charges were preferred against t h i s b r o t h e r for alleged offenses of p u r e l y a financial nature, a n d is debarred by t h i r d p a r a g r a p h in Section I, C h a p t e r 3, Subdivision I ; also by s t a t u t e of limitations. See third p a r a g r a p h . Section I, Subdivision 4, page 63, Laws of 1892. Therefore, y o u r committee recommend that t h e action of t h e lodge in expelling h i m from t h e rights a n d privileges of masonry be reversed. Fraternally s u b m i t t e d , A. M. C A L L A H A M , J . O. P O S T L E T H W A I T E , J O H N HAMMOND,

D. D. J O H N S O N , JOHN H. STICHER, Committee.

NEXT PLACE OF MEETING, 1895. T h e city of T o p e k a having received a majority of the votes cast, v\'a8 declared the place of holding t h e t h i r t y - n i n t h A n n u a l Conamunication of this G r a n d Lodge, F e b r u a r y 20, A. D. 1895, A. L. 5895. CALLED OFF. The M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master called the M.-.W.-. G r a n d L o d g e from labor to refreshment until 8 o'clock this e v e n i n g .

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SESSION. THURSIIAY,

February

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T h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d M a s t e r c a l l e d t h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d

Lodge

from r e f r e s h m e n t to l a b o r a t 8 o'clock. MASONIC HOME. M . - . W . - . M . M. M I L L E R , S e c r e t a r y o f t h e B o a r d o f D i r e c t o r s of M a s o n i c H o m e , s u b m i t t e d t h e f o l l o w i n g r e p o r t , w h i c h w a s adopted: To the M:.W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: B R E T H R E N : — T h e d u t y devolves u p o n m e t o r e p o r t to this G r a n d Body t h e w o r k accomplished b y t h e Directors of t h e K a n s a s Masonic H o m e , a n d to m a k e s u c h r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s as seem e x p e d i e n t : A t o u r A n n u a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n a t H u t c h i n s o n o n e year ago, t h e G r a n d Lodge a u t h o r i z e d a Masonic H o m e to b e organized a n d established. I n p u r s u a n c e of said order, t h e same w a s duly incorporated u n d e r t h e laws of K a n s a s . T h e following directors were chosen from t h e v a r i o u s masonic bodies a n d t h e Order of t h e E a s t e r n S t a r : Grand Lodge — M . M. M I L L E R , Clay C e n t e r ; G E O . L . P R A T T , W i c h i t a ; J . W . B R I N K E R H O F P , L y o n s ; E . F . THOMPSON, M i n n e a p o l i s ; A . M . CALLA-

HAM, T o p e k a ; A. H . E L L I S , B e l o i t ; G E O . W . BHOWN, A u g u s t a ; D A V I D B .

FULLER, E u r e k a ; J . D. MCCLEVERTY, F o r t Scott. Grand Chapter—PERRY

M . HOISINGTON, N e w t o n ; ROBERT E . T O R -

RiNGTON, W i c h i t a .

Grand Commandery — H . H . WOOLSBY, K i n g m a n ;

EDWARD

Wellington. Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite — P . J . FRBLING,

HAYES,

Leavenworth;

OSCAR S E I T Z , Salina.

Order Eastern Star — M R S . MARY O . SNBDDBN, K a n s a s City, K a n . ; ALFRED WHITMAN, Lawrence.

T h e s e directors m e t a t T o p e k a , May 10, 1893, a n d effected an organization b y electing t h e following n a m e d officers: D. B . F U L L E R , P r e s i d e n t .

R. F . THOMPSON, First Vice-President. M R S . M . C . SNBDDBN, Second Vice-President. H . H . WooLSEY, T h i r d Vice-President. M . M . M I L L E R , Secretary. R. E . TORRINGTON, T r e a s u r e r .

A t a n a d j o u r n e d m e e t i n g , h e l d i n Topeka, J u n e 1, 1893, a code of by-laws w a s adopted, w h i c h is h e r e w i t h p r e s e n t e d ; also t h e following resolutions were adopted:

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First â&#x20AC;&#x201D; T h a t it is t h e sense of this Board t h a t steps be t a k e n for t h e establishment of a H o m e as soon as practicable. Secondâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;That t h e Secretary be instructed to proceed to collect a t once t h e pledges t h a t a r e available. T h e m a t t e r of further enriching t h e treasury by soliciting subscriptions, or otherwise, was delegated to t h e E x e c u t i v e Committee, consisting of A. H . E L L I S , A. M. CALLAHAM a n d H . H . WOOLSEY.

T h e Secretary a n d Treasurer were required to give bond i n t h e s u m of $30,000.00 a n d $20,000.00 respectively. No further meetings of t h e Board have been held. T h e Secretary h a s p r o m p t l y paid over all m o n e y s to t h e T r e a s u r e r t h a t came i n t o h i s h a n d s . T h e same have been deposited i n a reliable bank, upon which deposit t h e r e h a s been received t h r e e p e r cent, comp u t e d on daily balances. T h e r e p o r t s of t h e Treasurer a n d Secretary a r e presented h e r e w i t h . T h e responsibilities of t h e Treasurer were anticipated t o be large. T h e duties of t h e Secretary w e r e p r e s u m e d to r e q u i r e a large p r o p o r t i o n of his t i m e t h e first year, consequently a reasonable salary was allowed each of t h e s e officers. T h e d o n a t i o n s m a d e b y t h e Grand Lodge, G r a n d C h a p t e r a n d G r a n d Council h a v e n o t b e e n paid. T h i s has i m p e d e d t h e progress of t h e work to some e x t e n t . ' I t is hoped t h a t by t h e close of t h i s session of t h e G r a n d Lodge, sufficient funds will b e secured to enable t h e Directory t o take more decisive action in regard to t h e location of a Masonic H o m e . T h e t e r m of office of t h e following directors expires on t h e first Tuesday i n J u n e , 1894, to-wit: F r o m t h e G r a n d Lodge, G E O . VV. BROWN, D A V I D B . F U L L E R a n d J . D. M C C L E V E R T Y ; from t h e G r a n d C h a p t e r , ROBERT E . TORRINGTON ; from t h e G r a n d C o m m a n d e r y , E D W A R D H A Y E S ;

from t h e A. & A. Scottish E i t e , OSCAR SEITZ; from t h e Order of t h e Eastern Star, A L F R E D W H I T M A N . I t is r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t t h e i r successors be elected i n t h e same m a n n e r as last year. T h e records of t h e proceedings of t h e various G r a n d Lodges of t h e U n i t e d States show t h a t since t h e c o m m e n c e m e n t of t h e H o m e movem e n t in K a n s a s , a large majority of t h e jurisdictions of t h e U n i t e d States have i n a u g u r a t e d proceedings looking toward t h e organization a n d m a i n t e n a n c e of Masonic H o m e s ; t h a t t h e action of t h e G r a n d Lodge of Kansas h a s received t h e e n d o r s e m e n t a n d commendation of,the various G r a n d Lodges of t h e U n i t e d States, a n d t h e time is n o t far d i s t a n t w h e n t h e G r a n d J u r i s d i c t i o n which does n o t organize a n d m a i n t a i n a Masonic H o m e for its destitute will b e an exception to t h e general rule. T h e motto of o u r State forbids t h a t t h e masons of K a n s a s s h o u l d retrograde in t h e establishment of a H o m e t h a t will n o t only b e creditable to t h e city in w h i c h it is located, b u t will look toward t h e fulfillm e n t of o u r c o m m o n obligation. T h e noblest work of t h i s G r a n d Lodge will be completed w h e n a Masonic H o m e has been dedicated to A l m i g h t y

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G O D , a n d p r o c l a i m e d open to t h e destitute of its h o u s e h o l d ; t h e n will c h a r i t y , t h e governing principle of every t r u e m a s o n , become visible. L e t t h e noble work proceed. I t will n o t be a precedent, b u t will be s i m p l y following t h e e x a m p l e of t h e best states in t h e U n i o n , and in k e e p i n g with t h e designs of masonry a n d its t r u e s t teachings. F r a t e r n a l l y submitted, D A V I D B. F U L L E R , Pre»idenl. 'TREASURER'S REPORT. W I C H I T A , K A N . , F e b r u a r y 16, 1894.

D. B. Fuller, President of the Kansas Masonic Home, Eureka, Kan. : D E A R S I R AND M . ' . W . . B R O T H E R : — T h e following is a statement of m y t r a n s a c t i o n s as Treasurer of t h e K a n s a s Masonic H o m e , from J u n e ] , 1893, to J a n u a r y 31, 1894, inclusive: 1893.

RECEIPTS.

J u n e 2 3 . - C a s h from Secretary J u n e 3 0 . - C a s h from Secretary J u l v 31.—Cash from Secretary Aug. 30.—CJash from Secretary Sept. 30.— Cash from Secretary Oct. 3 1 . - C a s h from Secretary Nov. 30.—Cash from Secretary Dec. 31.— Cash from Secretary 1894. J a n . 3 1 . - C a s h from Secretary Received cash account of interesi,

S 22-5 00 1,044 30 1,723 88 1,906 42 598 50 105 00 83 10 420 60

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296 00 65 41

Total receipts jg93

16,468 21 DISBURSEMENTS.

J u n e 5.— iS?o. J u n e 5. " J u n e 5.— " June 5 . - " J u n e 5. - " J u n e 5. - " J u n e 5.— " J u n e 5.— " J u n e 5.— " J u n e 5.— " J u n e 19. " J u n e 30.— " June 30.- " Sept. 8.— " Oct. 28.— " Nov. 8 . - " 1894. Jan. 2 2 — "

1, P . M . H o i s i n g t o n , e x . M a y a n d J u n e m e e t i n g s . . S 21 65 2, D.B. Fuller, e x p e n s e May a n d J u n e meetings.. 10 50 3, F . M. Merton, t y p e w r i t i n g 4 00 4, M . M . M i l l e r , e x p . May a n d J u n e meetings 14 10 5, Oscar Seitz, e x p . May a n d J u n e meetings 8 00 6, R . F . T h o m p s o n , e x p . May a n d J u n e meetings.. 7 00 7, H . H. Woolsey, e x p . May a n d J u n e meetings.. 7 75 9, A . H. Ellis, e x p . May a n d J u n e meetings 9 00 10, A . W h i t m a n , e x p . May a n d J u n e meetings.. -7 55 11, R. E . T o r r i n g t o n , e x p e n s e J u n e m e e t i n g 75 12, P . J . Freling, e x p e n s e J u n e m e e t i n g 6 35 13, M . M. Miller, Sec'v, C o n t i n g e n t F u n d ' 100 00 14, M . M. Miller, salary for May 33 33 15, M . M. Miller, t h r e e m o n t h s ' salary 100 00 16, M . M. Miller, S e p t e m b e r salary 33 33 17, M. M. Miller, October salary...". 33 34 18, R. E . T o r r i n g t o n , T r e a s ' r , six m o n t h s ' s a l a r y . .

Total Balance i n Treasury J a n u a r y 31, 1S94

62 50

.S 459 15 $6,009 06

F r a t e r n a l l y submitted, R. E . T O R R I N G T O N , Treasurer.

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REPORT OF SECRETARY. CLAY CENTER, KANSAS,, February 16, 1894. •

D. B. Fuller, President of the Kansas Masonic Home, Eureka, Kansas: DEAR SIR AND M . ' . W . ' . BROTHER: —I forward herewith my report as

Secretary of The Kansas Masonic Home, from June 1, 1893, to January 31, 1894, inclusive: RECEIPTS.

Amounts received from lodges A. F. & A. M Amounts received from chapters R. A. M Amounts received from commanderies K. T Chapters O . E S Temples Mystic Shrine Grand Commandery K. T... Miscellaneous donations

$2,770 35 722 GO 350 00 546 28 341 00 1,639 47 33 70

Total amount received from all sources $6,402 80 The foregoing statement of receipts does not include the amounts heretofore donated by the Grand Lodge, Grand Chapter and Grand Council, or the amounts paid in cash by the (Jrand Secretary of the Grand Lodge on account of increased dues on returns made to the Grand Lodge for the year 1893. X893.

June 23.—Paid June 30.— Paid July 31.-Paid Aug. 30.-Paid Sept. 30.—Paid Oct. 31. - Paid Nov. 30.-Paid Dec. 31.—Paid 1894. Jan. 31.—Paid Total

DISBURSEMENTS.

to the Treasurer to the Treasurer to the Treasurer to the Treasurer to the Treasurer to the Treasurer to the Treasurer to the Treasurer

;

to the Treasurer

$ 225 00 1,044 30 1,723 88 1,906 42 598 50 105 00 83 10 420 60 296 00

;

16,402 80

In addition to the above amount, the Treasurer has received, on account of interest, the sum of $65.41, making the total amount to the credit of the Home in the hands of the Treasurer, on the 31st day of January, 1894, $6,468.21. There are four lodges that have-failed to make any return whatever, and there are sixteen who have failed to pay the increased dues— about two-thirds of which have promised to pay in the near future. Fraternally submitted, M. M. MILLER, Secretary.

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BY-LAWS OF T H E KANSAS MASONIC HOME.

ADOPTED JUNE 1, 1S93.

A R T I C L E I. — M E E T I N G S . SKCTION 1. U n t i l t h e p e r m a n e n t location of t h e H o m e , t h e Board •of Directors shall m e e t a n n u a l l y on t h e first T u e s d a y of J u n e , a t 4 P. M.,in Topeka, for t h e election of officers, and transaction of a n y o t h e r business. SEC. 2. Special meetings may be h e l d a t a n y t i m e u p o n call of t h e P r e s i d e n t , or, in case of h i s a b s e n c e o r d i s a b i l i t y , b y t h e First, Second or T h i r d Vice-President, in t h e order n a m e d . If five or more of t h e Directors r e q u e s t it, t h e P r e s i d e n t shall call a special meeting. A notice of t e n days m u s t b e given for special meetings. SKC. 3. A q u o r u m shall consist of n o t less t h a n a majority of t h e m e m b e r s of t h e Board of Directors. ARTICLE II.-OFFICERS. SECTION 1. T h e officers shall be a P r e s i d e n t , First Vice-President, -Second V i c e - P r e s i d e n t , T h i r d Vice-President, a Secretary a n d a T r e a s u r e r . "The P r e s i d e n t and Treasurer shall be m e m b e r s of t h e Board, a n d t h e Secretary m a y be. T h e i r t e r m of office shall be o n e year a n d u n t i l their ^successors a r e elected a n d qualified. SEC. 2. T h e Board may a p p o i n t and employ such o t h e r officers a n d .agents as m a y be necessary, defining t h e i r d u t i e s , a n d m a y prescribe t h e i r t e r m s of office a n d fix their compensation. A R T I C L E I I I . — DUTIES OP O F F I C E R S .

SECTION L T h e P r e s i d e n t shall preside at Board meetings, execute in c o n n e c t i o n with t h e Secretary such p a p e r s as m a y be ordered by t h e B o a r d of Directors, r e p o r t a n n u a l l y to t h e G r a n d L o d g e of A . F . & A . M . •of K a n s a s , a n d such other Bodies as may b e r e p r e s e n t e d on t h e Board of Directors, t h e income a n d expenses of t h e H o m e , t h e work accomplished, t o g e t h e r w i t h such recommendations as h e m a y m a k e with r e gard to future operations of t h e Home, a n d perform such o t h e r duties as t h e Board of Directors m a y from time to t i m e r e q u i r e . DUTIES OF VICE-PKESIDENTS.

SEC. 2. T h e Vice-Presidents shall, i n t h e o r d e r n a m e d , in t h e a b ^sence of t h e P r e s i d e n t or u p o n his request, perform t h e duties of t h a t officer. DUTIES OF T H E TREASURER.

SEC. 3. T h e Treasurer shall b e t h e custodian of all m o n e y s belongi n g to t h e H o m e , and disburse t h e same in p a y m e n t of expenses i n c u r r e d

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by direction of t h e Board of Directors, a n d shall n o t m a k e a n y paym e n t except b y o r d e r of t h e Board, and signed by t h e P r e s i d e n t a n d Secretary; s u b m i t to t h e Board or a n y m e m b e r thereof, his books, p a p e r s and accounts w h e n e v e r requested so to do, a n d to r e p o r t a n n u a l l y on or before t h e 5th day of F e b r u a r y to t h e President, a n d oftener if r e q u i r e d , t h e yearly financial transactions of t h e Board a n d t h e H o m e , a n d t r a n s mit to his successor his official effects D U T I E S O P T H E SEORETAEY.

SEC. 4. T h e Secretary shall a t t e n d t h e meetings of t h e Board of Directors a n d record t h e proceedings thereof a s a p p r o v e d ; k e e p a n d protect from i m p r o p e r use t h e seal of t h e H o m e ; t r a n s m i t t o h i s successor i n office his official effects, a n d perform such o t h e r d u t i e s a s niay be required by t h e Board or b y law. SEC. 5. E x c e p t as m a y b e otherwise provided b y resolution or other act of t h e Board of Directors, it shall b e t h e duty of t h e Secretary to receive all m o n e y s belonging to this corporation. H e shall give r e ceipts therefor, a n d shall k e e p a n accurate account thereof. Funds which may come into t h e h a n d s of t h e Secretary from any source shall be by him p a i d over to t h e Treasurer on or before t h e last d a y of t h e m o n t h within which t h e same are received, and h e shall t a k e t h e Treasurer's receipt therefor. SEC. 6. T h e Secretary a n d Treasurer shall, a t the a n n u a l meeting,, and oftener if r e q u i r e d , m a k e to t h e Board reports of their respective offices, containing all such information as may b e necessary to a complete u n d e r s t a n d i n g of t h e condition a n d operation of t h e Board and Home. ARTICLE

IV.-OFFICIAL

BONDS.

SECTION 1. T h e Secretary a n d Treasurer shall each e n t e r into a bond to t h e K a n s a s Masonic H o m e for such sum as t h e Board of Directors may require, conditioned for t h e faithful performance of h i s official duties, with sureties to b e approved by t h e Board. ARTICLE

v.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;COMMITTEES.

SECTION 1. T h e P r e s i d e n t shall, w h e n required by t h e Board, a p p o i n t from t h e Board a n Executive, Financial a n d H o u s e C o m m i t t e e , each to consist of n o t less t h a n t h r e e members. D U T I E S O F E X E C U T I V E COMMITTEE.

SEC. 2. T h e E x e c u t i v e Committee shall, subject to t h e a p p r o v a l of t h e Board, a t t e n d to t h e business operations of t h e H o m e . D U T I E S O F F I N A N C E COMMITTEE.

S E C 3. T h e F i n a n c e Committee shall, subject to t h e a p p r o v a l of t h e Hoard, s u p e r i n t e n d all disbursements of t h e finances of t h e Board and H o m e .

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D U T I E S OF HOUSE COMMITTEE.

SEC. 4. T h e House C o m m i t t e e shall, s u b j e c t to t h e approval of t h e Board, s u p e r i n t e n d t h e m a n a g e m e n t of t h e H o m e , a n d control t h e inmates. A R T I C L E V I . — A D M I S S I O N TO T H E H O M E .

SECTION 1. Indigent Master Masons in good standing;, w h o a r e r e c o m m e n d e d b y t h e i r respective lodges as worth}' of masonic charity, m a y , a t t h e discretion of t h e Board of Directors, b e a d m i t t e d to t h e H o m e , subject t o t h e house rules a n d in obedience t o t h e discipline of t h e H o m e . Needy r e s i d e n t maisonic w i d o w s a n d o r p h a n s and children of t h e m e m b e r s of t h e Eastern Star may b e a d m i t t e d to t h e H o m e upon t h e r e c o m m e n d a t i o n of t h e lodge or o t h e r masonic organization, or E a s t e r n Star chapter within whose jurisdiction the,}' m a y re.side, at t h e discretion of t h e Board, subject to t h e H o m e rules a n d t h e discipline of the Home. A R T I C L E V I L — O K D E R OP BUSINESS.

SECTION ] . 1. Reading, correction a n d a p p r o v a l of unapproved minutes. 2. Reports of officers. 3. R e p o r t s of committees. 4. Miscellaneous business. 5. Election of officers.' ARTICLE VIII.—ADVISORY

BOARD.

SECTION 1. T h e r e shall be a n Advisory Board of t h e H o m e , memb e r s h i p in which shall be for life. All Master Masons, their wives, w i d o w s , .sisters, m o t h e r s and daughters, a n d c h i l d r e n of m e m b e r s of t h e E a s t e r n Star, shall b e eligible to m e m b e r s h i p u p o n t h e p a y m e n t b y t h e m s e l v e s o r b y others for t h e m of t h e sum of fifty dollars, a n d shall secure a n engraved certificate of m e m b e r s h i p , signed by t h e P r e s i d e n t a n d Secretary, with t h e seal of t h e H o m e a t t a c h e d . M e m b e r s h i p shall b e h o n o r a r y only, and involve no active d u t i e s or liability. ARTICLE

IX.-EXPENSES.

SECTION 1. T h e actual a n d necessary e x p e n s e s for m o n e y s paid o u t shall b e p a i d each m e m b e r of t h e Board for a t t e n d a n c e a t meetings of t h e Board ; such claims to be audited b y t h e F i n a n c e Committee. A R T l C r . E X.— AMEXDMENTS.

SECTION 1. These By-Laws may be altered or a m e n d e d a t any regular m e e t i n g of t h e Board by a majority of all t h e m e m b e r s of t h e Board.

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R E P O R T ON J U R I S P R U D E N C E . W.'. T . B . D E W E Y , c h a i r m a n of t h e C o m m i t t e e o n J u r i s p r u d e n c e , p r e s e n t e d t h e f o l l o w i n g i-eport, w h i c h , a f t e r s p e c i a l votes ( r e q u i r i n g two-thirds majority) were taken upon recommendations n u m b e r e d six, eight a n d nine, w a s adopted : To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Y o u r C o m m i t t e e on J u r i s p r u d e n c e respectfully a n d fraternally reports as follows: First — I t approves all decisions of t h e M.'.W.". Grand Master as t h e y appear in h i s a n n u a l address. Second — I t finds t h a t t h e revenue raised for t h e Masonic H o m e is in t h e n a t u r e of a special assessment for extraordinary purposes, as provided by Section 7, of Article V I I , of t h e Constitution. Third — I t finds t h a t all funds raised b j ' such special assessment should be t u r n e d over by t h e G r a n d Secretary to t h e Grand T r e a s u r e r , a n d k e p t b y t h e G r a n d Treasurer i n a separate fund, subject t o t h e a p propriation of t h e Grand Lodge. Fourth — I t r e c o m m e n d s t h a t all funds now in t h e h a n d s of t h e Grand Treasurer, raised by said special assessment, be appropriated a n d paid to t h e K a n s a s Masonic H o m e . Fifth — I t r e c o m m e n d s t h a t t h e four thousand dollars d o n a t e d to t h e Kansas Masonic H o m e b y t h e G r a n d Lodge a t its last A n n u a l Communication b e a p p r o p r i a t e d a n d paid to t h e Kansas Masonic H o m e . Sixth — I t r e c o m m e n d s t h a t t h e second paragraph of Section 30, Chapter I I , of t h e By-Laws, be amended by inserting t h e words, " o n e dollar and " before a n d n e x t preceding t h e words, "fifty c e n t s . " Seventh — I t r e c o m m e n d s t h a t t h e resolution levying a special assessm e n t for t h e K a n s a s Masonic H o m e , whicli was adopted a t t h e last A n n u a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n of t h e G r a n d Lodge, a n d appears a t page 213 of t h e published Proceedings, be rescinded. Eighth — I n response to t h e inquiry submitted to t h e G r a n d Lodge by Bro. C. B. HAMBLE, it r e c o m m e n d s t h a t Section 59. of Chapter I I , of t h e By-Laws, be a m e n d e d by inserting in t h e first paragraph t h e words, " or who c a n n o t b e found," n e x t preceding t h e words, " shall b e d e e m e d guilty." Ninth — I t r e c o m m e n d s t h a t Section 53, of C h a p t e r I, of t h e ByLaws, be a m e n d e d by striking from t h e second paragraph t h e words, " o n e h u n d r e d and fifty," a n d inserting in their place t h e words, " t h r e e hundred." Eraternally s u b m i t t e d , T. E . D E W E Y , G. V . R I C K S E C K E R , JOHN GUTHRIE, W. H . MIZE, O. A. BASSETT, Committee.

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APRONS. T h e Council of A d m i n i s t r a t i o n was instructed to purchase 400 new a p r o n s for the m e m b e r s of this G r a n d Lodge, and a sufficient n u m b e r of aprons for t h e officers. COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND MILEAGE. T h e Committee on F i n a n c e and Mileage submitted the following r e p o r t , which was adopted : To Ihe M:.W.'. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Finance and Mileage beg leave to report that they have examined the Grand Treasurer's books and vouchers. We find that the Grand Treasurer received the following amounts on account of General Fund: Balance on hand February 1, 1893 ' $14,393 51 Received from J. C. POSTLETHWAITE, Acting Grand Secretary.. 204 00 Received from M. M. MJLLER, Grand Secretary 23,022 56 Received on account of interest 476 87 Total $38,096 94 From which he takes credit for following payments: Pay roll, 1893 $2,538 66 Warrants paid 4,086 56 Transfer to Charity Fund 3,804 39-$10,429 61 Balance on hand as shown by his books $27,667 33 On account of Charity Fund: Balance, February 1, 1893 Transfer from General Fund Total From which he takes credits for warrants paid

$5,204 3,804 $9,008 300 $8,708

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SUMMARY.

Balance account General Fund Balance account Charity Fund Total balance in treasury

$27,667 33 8,708 90 $36,376 23

We find this statement of account correct except an error in the transfer frorr; the General Fund to the Charity Fund; such transfer as above shown was computed on the $14,393.51 balance from last year as well as on all moneys received during last year, except $53.00, which was received from the Grand Secretary after January 31, 1894. To correct this error there should be transferred back to the General Fund the sum of $1,439.35 less $5.30, to-wit: $1,434.05. We also find that the Grand Secretary has paid to the Grand Treasurer all moneys received by him, without showing the .source whence

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received, and t h a t all s u c h m o n e y s have been credited in t h e G e n e r a l Account by t h e G r a n d Treasurer, a n d t e n per cent, thereof transferred to t h e Charity F u n d . W e therefore r e c o m m e n d t h a t t h e Grand Secretary furnish a s t a t e m e n t showing t h e a m o u n t s received on a c c o u n t of special assessment for t h e Masonic H o m e , and t h a t t h e G r a n d T r e a s u r e r be instructed to restore to t h e General F u n d t h e ten per cent, thereof. We further r e c o m m e n d t h a t t h e Grand Treasurer be i n s t r u c t e d to keep a separate a c c o u n t of t h e funds received for t h e Masonic H o m e . Your c o m m i t t e e desire to call attention to t h e fact t h a t o u r G r a n d Treasurer has been placed in a position t h a t has entailed great a n x i e t y upon h i m and a very large responsibility, in t h e custody of t h e large sum of money in t h e treasury d u r i n g t h e last year, through a m o n e t a r y crisis such as has n o t existed in this generation, a n d t h a t t h e compensation provided by law is very far from being c o m m e n s u r a t e with t h a t responsibility. We therefore r e c o m m e n d t h a t t h e sum of one h u n d r e d and fifty dollars be voted to h i m as additional compensation for his labors during t h e past year. Y o u r committee further r e p o r t t h a t we have carefully e x a m i n e d t h e accounts of o u r G r a n d Secretary and find t h e m correct, and we particularly c o m m e n d t h e b u s i n e s s l i k e system t h a t is shown in h i s records. We recommend t h e appropriation of $ , or so m u c h thereof as may be needed to b i n d V o l u m e I X , as t h e Proceedings of t h i s year will complete t h a t volume. We r e c o m m e n d t h e appropriation of t h e following a m o u n t s on acc o u n t of t h e expenses of this G r a n d C o m m u n i c a t i o n : W . D . T h o m p s o n , G r a n d Master, incidentals, per statement $ 64 R. E. Torrington, G r a n d Treasurer, additional appropriation 150 Estate J o h n H. Brown, balance d u e 197 J. 0 . Postlethwaite, Acting G r a n d Secretary 500 G. M. Dixon, e x p e n s e arresting charter No. 244 1 Jacob De Witt, e x p e n s e acc't services auditing acc't late Gr.Sec'y. 19 M. M. Miller, balance d u e and incidentals 39

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We r e c o m m e n d t h e appropriation of $2,600.00, or so m u c h thereof as may be necessary to pay t h e mileage of members a n d committees, as shown by t h e pay rolls. We recommend t h e appropriation of the following a m o u n t s for t h e expenses of t h e coming y e a r : Salary of M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master $ 600 00 Salary of R.-.W.-. G r a n d Treasurer 300 00 Salary of R.-.W.-.Grand Secretary 1,800 00 Salary of Grand Tyler .50 00 Salary of c h a i r m a n Committee on Correspondence 300 00 Salaries of t h r e e Custodians 150 00 P r i n t i n g Proceedings, 2,000 copies 1,000 00 Postage and e x p e n s e s G r a n d Secretary 250 00 Incidental expenses G r a n d Secretary 100 00 Fraternally s u b m i t t e d , JACOB D E W I T T , J. W. S M I T H , C. H. C O P P , JOHN P. QUINN, Committee.

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APPROPRIATION FOR R/.W,-. FRITZ MAGERS. T h e following resolution was i n t r o d u c e d and adopted : Resolved, That in view of the distressed condition, physical as well as financial,of our veteran brother, R.-.W.. FRITZ MAGEKS, and in view of his long and faithful services, the sum of two hundred dollars be appropriated for his relief, and that a warrant be drawn on the Treasurer for said amount. GRAND REPRESENTATIVE INDIAN TERRITORY. M.-.W.-. JOHN GUTHRIE, I'epresentative of the Grand Lodge of I n d i a n Tei-i-itory, offered t h e following r e m a r k s with reference to. t h e fraternal r e l a t i o n s e x i s t i n g b e t w e e n t h a t Grand J u r i s d i c t i o n and t h i s : M:.W:. Grand Master: As the representative of the M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge of the Indian Territory near this M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge, I take pleasure in presenting the fraternal salutations and greetings of our brethren of the Indian Territor}'. . More than seventeen years ago, when by the suffrage of my brethren of this jurisdiction, I occupied the Grand East, I found a difference existing between this Grand Lodge and the M.-.W.'. Grand Lodge of the Iiidian Territory. Bro. M.".AV.'. J. S. MURKOW then occupied the Grand Ea.st of our sister jurisdiction. The Grand Master of the Indian Territory and the Grand Master of this jurisdiction in a fraternal spirit compared our differences and concluded an enduring peace alike honorable to both jurisdictions. Ever since that incident the relations between the M.'.W.-. Grand Lodge, which I have had the honor ever since to represent near this Grand Lodge, have been the most cordial and fraternal. In these early times the M.-.W.'. Grand Lodge of the Indian Territory consisted of four or five lodges and a small membership. The M.-.W.'. Grand Lodge of the Indian Territory has now forty-eight subordinate lodges within its jurisdiction and more than 2,000 intelligent loyal Master Masons. Bro. J. S. MIJRROW, Past Grand Master, has been Secretary of M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge of the Indian Territorj' for more than fourteen years. These brethren send fraternal greetings to you and the brethren of this Grand Jurisdiction, and pray that these relations may be strengthened by time. M.'.W.'. Grand Master TOOJIPSON r e t u r n e d the fraternal salut a t i o n s of the M.-.W.'. G r a n d L o d g e to t h e b r e t h r e n of the M.-. W.-. G r a n d Lodge of the I n d i a n T e r r i t o r y and its representat i v e n e a r this M.-.W.'. G r a n d L o d g e , and expressed the confid e n t liope t h a t these fraternal relations m i g h t forever continue.

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BIOGRAPHY OF M.-.W.-. JOHN H. BROWN. The M.-.W.-. Grand Master-elect was authorized to a p p o i n t a committee to p r e p a r e a biograjihical sketch of our late b r o t h e r , M.-.W.-. J O H N H . BROWN, for publication in this volume. GENERAL MASONIC RELIEF ASSOCIATION. The consideration of the r e p o r t of the Committee on General Masonic Eelief Association was, on motion, deferred until our next A n n u a l Communication. ANNOTATED BY-LAWS. The Committee on P r e p a r a t i o n of A n n o t a t e d Bj^-Laws was continued until the n e x t A n n u a l Communication. RELIEF FOR BRO. JACOB WOLF. A petition, signed b y the Worshipful Master and Senior Warden of H a r p e r L o d g e , ]SIo. 206, a s k i n g this G r a n d L o d g e for an a p p r o p r i a t i o n for the relief of Bro. JACOB W O L F , a member of t h a t lodge, was received and referred to t h e Council of Administration. INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS. On invitation of the M.-.W. G r a n d Master, W. D. T H O M P SON, M.-.W.-. D A V I D B . F U L L E R , P a s t Grand Master, assumed the Grand E a s t and proceeded to the installation of the following officers-elect for the e n s u i n g y e a r , W.-. Bro. GEO. F . P O N D acting as Grand M a r s h a l : M.-.W.-. GEO. W . CLARK R.-.W.-. JAS. H . MCCALL R.-.W.-. CHILES C. COLEMAN R.-.W.-. WM. M. SHAVER R.-.W.-. R. E. ToRRiNGTON R.-.W.-. ALBERT K. WILSON 'â&#x20AC;¢'P.O. address for 1894, Topeka.

Qrand Mailer Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary

Lyons.* Wichita. Clay Center. Wichita.Wichita. Topeka.

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APPOINTED GRAND OFFICERS. T h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d M a s t e r a n n o u n c e d t h e a p p o i n t i v e cers, w h o were duly installed, as follows: . R e v . S . E. BussER Grand Chaplain W. . M. L . STOXE Grand Senior Deacon W. . E D . H A V E S Grand Junior Deacon w. . J O H N D . GiiiFFrN Grand Marshal w . D . D. JOHNSON Grand Sword Bearer w . W M . S . RANKIN Grand Senior Steward w . G E O . W . FARROX Grand Junior Steward W.' . S . W . B R A N D O N Grand Pursuivant . F R I T Z MAGERS Grand Tyler •'On accouDt of illness, Bro. MAGEKS was absent.

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Dodge City. Wainego. Wellington. J u n c t i o n City. Atchison. Topeka. Ottawa. Smith Center. Leavenworth.

STANDING COMMITTEES. T h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d M a s t e r a n n o u n c e d t h e f o l l o w i n g s t a n d ing committees, to serve d u r i n g this masonic y e a r : On Credentials.— P . M. H O I S I N G T O N , N O . 231, N e w t o n ; MOSES SARHACH,

No. 225, H o l t o n ; W M . H . V O E T H , N O . 93, G i r a r d ; G. W. M A Y S , N O . 100,

C o l u m b u s ; J . C. HOPPER, N O . 191, Ness City. On Reports of Grand Bend;

Officers.— MORGAN CARAWAY', N O . 15, Great

T H O S . B . OLDROYD, N O . 133, A r k a n s a s C i t y ;

W M . H . LAPE, NO.

102, Coffevville; W . H . M I Z E , N O . 160, O s b o r n e ; 0 . H . A P T , N O . 265, Pratt. On Finance

and Mileage.-

S H A R P , N O . 167, L a r n e d ;

C H A S . J . W E B B , N O . 2 2 5 , T o p e k a ; A L E X . A.

D . W . H A Y E S , N O . 24, O s a w a t o m i e ;

CHAS. F .

JOHNSON, N O . 14, Oskaloosa; H . E . P Y L E , N O . 172, M c P h e r s o n .

On Chartered Lodges.— D. BYINGTON, N O . 10, L e a v e n w o r t h ; JAMES SMITH, N O . 12, E m p o r i a : A. C. SHERMAN, N O . I l l , Rossville; E D . W . W E L L I N G T O N , No. 146, E l l s w o r t h ; R. M . M C G O N I G A L , N O . 306, Colby.

On Lodges U.D.— C. E . CORY, No. 8, F o r t Scott; J . H . ALEY, N O . 99, Wichita;

G. W . CARSON, N O . 277, A s h l a n d ;

S. W . RAMAGE, N O . 219,

Little R i v e r ; J . T. PRINGLE, N O . 79, B u r l i n g a m e . On Grievances and Appeals.—Wn. A . SNOOK, N O . 271, Kansas City; W M . J U L I A N , N O . 19, O l a t h e ; A. A. C A R N A H A N , N O . 113, C o n c o r d i a ; J. D. M G B R I A N , N O . 136, S e d a n ; W . A. BURNETT, N O . 186, O b e r l i n .

On Grand Lodge Property.— B E N J . H . BEATTE, N O . 171, Sterling; JOHN H . STICHER, N O . 144, Yates C e n t e r ; W M . W . ROSE, N O . 3, Kansas City; F R A N K E . D A V I S , N O . 5, A t c h i s o n ; C. B . H A R D E Y , N O . 347, S p i v e y .

On Jurisprudence.—

3OBH C. POSTLETHWAITE, N O . 11, Jewell City;

D. B. F U L L E R , N O . 106, E u r e k a ; A. H . E L L I S , N O . 145, B e l o i t ; T. E . D E W E Y ,

No. 9§, A b i l e n e ; G. V . RICKSECKER, N O . 140, H u t c h i n s o n .

1893-94-

GRAND

LODGE

OF KANSAS.

379

On Correspondence.— M. M. MILLER, NO. 134, Clay Center; 0. A. BASSETT, No. 9, Salina; A.M. CALLAHAM, NO. 17, Topeka; J. D. MCCLEVKKTY, No. 8, Fort Scott; JOHN GHTHKIE, NO. 51, Topeka. SPECIAL COMMITTEE. Washington J/cmonai. — W. D.THOMPSON, No. 143, Minneapolis; Alternate, S E. SHELDO.V, NO. 17, Topeka. CALL OF COMMITTEES. The M.-.W.-. Grand Master ordered the Grand Secretary to oall the roll of committees, to ascertain if they had a n y f u r t h e r business to b r i n g before the G r a n d Lodge previous to closing. READING OF THE JOURNAL. On motion of W.-.Bro. A. A. CARNAHAN, of No. 113, it w a s ordered t h a t hereafter t h e j o u r n a l of proceedings be read daily to the G r a n d L o d g e . T h e r e u p o n , tlie M.-.W.-. G r a n d M a s t e r called for the r e a d i n g of the j o u r n a l of the present C o m m u n i cation, which was t h e n read hj the G r a n d Secretary a n d a p proved. CLOSING CEREMONY. JSTO further business a p p e a r i n g , solemn p r a y e r was offered b y the Grand Chaplain, after which t h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master •closed the M.-.W.-. Girand L o d g e in Ample Form.

GEO. W. CLARK, Grand Master.

J^TTEST:

Grand Secretary.

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Lodge.

Sraithton Leavenworth.. Wyftiulotte .... Kicknpoo W a s h i n g t o n .. Lawrence Union RisingSun Acacia King Solomon Jewell Emporin Nemaha Oskaloosn Great Dend I/afayette Topeka Franklin Olatlie Circleville Valley Falls... Olivet...' Palmyra Osage V a l l e y . . Oketo Longton Neosho Eldora Pacific Towanda Arcana Auburn M o u n d City .. ITavcnsvillc .. Hiawatha Council Grove

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Highland L e a v e n w o r t h ., K a n s a s City Round Prairie Atchison Lawrence J u n c t i o n City. F o r t .Scott Lawrence Leavenworth . Jewell City Emporia Corning Oskaloosa Great Bend Manhattan Topeka Ottawa Olathe Circleville Valley Falls... ^^elvern B a l d w i n City... Osawatomie... Oketo Longton Leitoy Mapleton Humboldt Towauda Doniphan Auburn Mound City... Havensvillo .. Hiawatha..,... Council Grove

Chartered.

J u l v 14.1856 J u l y H . 1856 O c t o b e r 20,1856.. J u l v 14, IS-Sfi J u l v 14, 1856 J u l y 14,1856 O c t o b e r 20,1857... M a r c h 4,1858 . . . . O c t o b e r 17,1873.. O c t o b e r 15,1858.. O c t o b e r 22,1874.. D e c e m b e r 21,1864 O c t o b e r 16,1867... O c t o b e r 15,1858.. O c t o b e r 2-', 1874.. O c t o b e r 18,1859... O c t o b e r 13, 1859.. D e c e m b e r 20,1864 O c t o b e r 18,1859.. O c t o b e r 17,1866.. O c t o b e r 18,18.59.. O c t o b e r 22,1874.. O c t o b e r 18,18-59.. O c t o b e r 18.1865.. F e b r u a r y 15,1893. O c t o b e r 22,1874.. O c t o b e r 18,1865.. O c t o b e r 17,1860.. O c t o b e r 18,1860.. F e b r u a r y 15,1888. O c t o b e r 17,1860.. O c t o b e r 17,1860.. O c t o b e r 17,1860.. F e b r u a r y 15,1882. O c t o b e r 16,1861.. Octoberl2,1862...

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SUMMARY OF T H E ANNUAL RETURNS OF T H E LODGES FOR T H E Y E A R E N D I N G D E C E M B E R 31, 1893.

N u m b e r of lodges working u n d e r charter, 1893 N u m b e r of lodges receiving charter t h i s year

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N u m b e r lodges u n d e r charter, 1894

349

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OF THE

February,

SUSPENDED FOR UNMASONIC CONDUCT DURING THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1893.

Carbondale, No. 70 — Artliur Waetzig, Nov. 11. Gilead, No. 144 — Lemuel E. Lankford, Sept. 1. Attica, No. 262 —Sam'l S. Gregg, Sept. 7. Ben Hiir, No. 323 - D a v i d Prickett, April 27.

EXPELLED DURING THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1893.

Washington, No. 5— Walter F. Pratt, Nov. 20. Nemaha, No. 13 — Preston Thompson, Feb. 4. Halstead, No. 46—Thomas Kelly, December IG. Marysvjlle, No. 91—F. H. Farwell, April 8. Cawker City, No. 125 —Thomas J. Bird, July 14. Carson, No. 132 —George T. Noland, Feb. 11. Belle Plaine, No. 173 — Jannes M. Holliday, March 11. Louisburg, No. 180 — Andrew J. Cole, May IS. Hartford, No. 193 —Fred Bakeman, April 1.' Anthony, No. 200 —Shelton Morris, Aug. 28. • Ionic, No. 254^—Edward H. Landis, Dec. 18. Morton, No. 258 —George W. Y^oung, March 21. Quenemo, No. 270 —M. W. Forward, Jan. 12. Apollo, No. 297 — David Gerster, Nov. 17.

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R E I N S T A T E D D U R I N G T H E Y E A R E N D I N G D E C E M B E R 31, 1893.

W y a n d o t t e , No. 3 — W m . J . D u n n i n g , J a n . 20; E . S . W . D r o u g h t , F e b . 17. Kickapoo, No. 4 — George T. Beard, Nov. 8. K i n g Solomon, No. 10 — Nelson H . Brown, J a n . 17; W m . H a m i l t o n , J u l y 5. Emporia, No. 12— H. C. Clark, March 3. Oskaloosa, No. 14 — E . D. Jones, J a n . 28. Lafayette, No. 16 — W a l t e r C. Stewart, J a n . 20; F r a n k R. Spongier, Mar. 3 ; T h o m a s J. Roberts, Sept. 2. Topeka, No. 17 — W . S. McCallan, F e b . 1; Robert S. Bell, May 3 ; J o s . S. K e l l a m , A u g . 16. Osage Valley, No. 24 — Morgan V. Burns, Sept. 7. Longton, No. 26 — George E. Ott, April 15. Eldora, No. 28 — J a m e s M. Lowrey, Sept. —. Pacific, No. 29 — A . W . Crawford, March 7. Pliawatha, No. 35 - F . E. Wilkinson, April 29. Council G r o v e , No. 36 — George W. Coffin, May 26. Blooming Grove, No. 41 — William Goss, J a n . 2 8 ; A,. B. Rogers, Aug. 26. Holton, No. 42 J. F . Naylor, J u n e 24. Halstead, No. 4 6 — George W. Swessy, Nov. 4. Orient, No. 51 — H e n r y A. Clark, April 21. Wetmore, No. 53 — Aug. W. Anderson, F e b . 11 ; William F . F r o u g h t o n , Nov. 4. Burlington, No. 66 — J o h n G. Shawbell, J u l y 24; H . R. Flook, Sept. 11. Curbondale, No. 70 — E . R. Bartlett, J a n . 1 ; S t e p h e n Minsbell, J a n . 1 ; J. H . B. Smith, J a n . J ; Robert Baird, J a n . 1. Mystic Tie, No. 74— Owen P. Noble, Dec. 19. Delta, No. 77 — W i l l i a m E. Williams, Dec. 2. W h i t e Cloud, No. 78 — E l i s h a T. Hedgecock, F e b . 15. Corinthian, No. 79 — J o h n S. Edie, Mar. 15. Zeredatha, No. 80 — E . C. Holmes, J u n e 10. New Albany, No. 81 — Jas. M. Edmiston, J u l y 1. • Tu.scan, No. 82 — S . P . Demot, March 28; A. H a m i l t o n , Dec. 5 ; P. W . Allen, Aug. 8. Golden Rule, No. 90 — L . C. Populus, March 9. ^ Mission, No. 9 2 — D a n i e l H . W'ooley, March —. Constellation, No. 95 — B. Dornblazer, May 3 ; Chas. L. Bartlett, May 17; Herry VV. Bahl, Nov. 15. Wichita, No. 99 — F . W. Stover, March 20. Fidelity, No. 106 — F . P. Cogswell, Aug. 5. F o r t i t u d e , No. 1 0 7 - D a v i d King, Oct. 24; F r a n k S. Darby, Nov. 28. . M e m p h i s , No. 108 — A. Finley, Oct. 24. Americnc

;*^o. 109 — .Tfls. S. Cr*^('k, .Inn. 3 1 .

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PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

February,

Excelsior, No. 11.5 — John D. Patterson, April 1. Parsons, No. 117 — 1. H. Lee, July 8; S. Hopkinson, Oct. 28. Cawker City, No. 12.5 - L. Dexter, Dec. 13. Belleville, No. 129—P. Nordman, Nov. 11. Polar Star, No. 130 - Stephen Perkins, Dec. 21. Crescent, No. 133—J. H. Griffith, Feb. 1; J. W. Griffith, Feb. 1. Vesper, No. 136—V. S. Jones, April 15. Cherryvale, No. 137—F. S. Helt, April 12; F. M. Calhoun, May 10; Isaac Clapp, May 10; Henry Foral, April 12; A. H. McConnell, April 12; E. B. Barnes, March 8; VV. A. Davis, June 13. Sedgwick, No. 139— A. D. H. Kemper, - . 1-ieno, No. 140 — J . AV. Barnett, Aug. 17; Wm. J. Morris, May 4. Newton, No. 142 —C. H. liobart, July 8; John C. Armstrong, Nov. 11. Gilead, No. 144 — Alfred Brown, Oct. 6. Mt. Vernon, No. 145—Wm. J. Pavey, Feb. 6; John T. Search, March 6. Ellsworth, No. 146— David H. Norris, October 16. Center, No. 147 — 0 . C. Chapman, April 28. . Wa-Keeney, No. 148—John VV. Bell, April 10. Lincoln, No. 154 Plarry A. Trask, March 11. Greenwood, No. 163—^Wm. H. Porton, Sept. 23; Geo. H. Montgomery, Dec. 30. Blue Rapids, No. 1 6 9 - J o h n C. Preston, March 6. Sterling, No. 171—John F. Vaughan, Feb. 2; Jas. McCammant, Jan. 19; Val. M. Patterson, Jan. 19; E. H. Collins, Jan. 19; Chas. D. Ulmer, March 2; Wm. D. Stevens, Nov. 16. McPherson, No. 172—Henry A. Collins, March 17; Wm. Miller, Aug. 7; Chas. A. Gibson, Aug. 21. Belle Plaine, No. 173 —C. 0. Griffith, May 27. Western Star, No. 174 - M . M. Halleck, Feb. 14. Kirwin, No. 175 — A. Roberts, May 12; Wm. T. Folsom, Sept. 22. Walnut Valley, No. 191— Frank Batchelor, Jan. 14. Galena, "No. 194 — Thos. Hogan, May 17. Sumner, No. 203 —Levi Thrailkill, Nov. 18. Occidental, No. 207— C. Landon, Dec. 14. Friendship, No. 208— C. C. Fox, Aug. 26. Greeley, No. 211 —D. C. Davis, Feb. 25. Olive Branch, No. 212 —Jas. H. Pinegar, June 29. Dirigo, No. 226 — Peter Racey, July 8. Greenleaf, No. 232— B. S. Sharrock, Feb. 1 ; Benj. T. Scott, Feb. 15. Stafford, No. 252 —W. H. Webb, Feb. 11. Westmoreland, No. 257 —A. J. Clark, March 2. Kilwinning, No. 265—Wm. P. Finger, March 27. Anthem, No. 284 — 0. D. Johnson, .luly 20. Paradise, No. 290 —Silas N. Brooks, Feb. 25. Bluff City, No. 313— N. V. McCain, Feb. 11. Allen, No. 335 - Samuel White, Jan. 21.

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D E A T H S D U R I N G T H E Y E A R E N D I N G D E C E M B E R 31, 189'!.

L e a v e n w o r t h , No. 2 — A l b e r t H . Muucil, J u l y 7 ; J a c o b A. Thomas, Dec. 4. W y a n d o t t e , No. 3 — G e o . T. P a t t i m o r e , Nov. 15,1892; W m . P . Overton, J u n e 28,1893; Peter Lugibihl, Nov. 6; J o h n H . Brown, March 13; Isaac D. Wilson, Nov. 30. W a s h i n g t o n , No. 5 — J o h n PI. I r w i n , ; F r a n k H o w a r d , J u l y 27; Ghas. A. Cremer, Sept. 24. Lawrence, No. 6 — S a m ' l Walker, May 8; AVm. Evatt, Sept..29; W m . T. Barber, Nov. 10. U n i o n , No. 7 — G . F . Gordon, March 19; J a s . B. Morris, Sept. 1 1 ; C h a s . O'Neill, April .24. Rising Sun, No. 8 — W m . H . V a n S e c k l e r , ; F r a n c i s F. Deckman, J a n . 2 3 ; Chas. L. Clapp, F e b . 25; Solomon Kaiser, March 5 ; Geo. W. Matthews, ; J o h n H . Manier, Nov. 29; J o h n A. Willett, Dec. 28. Acacia, No. 9 — F r a n k F . Dinsmoor, April 7; T h o m a s Guest, March 20; S. R. Dodder, J u l y —. K i n g Solomon, No. 10 — J a m e s Gird, J u l y 3. Jewell, No. 11— J o h n B u r n s , Dec. 6; A. W. B u r n s , Nov. 17. Emporia, No. 1 2 - S . B . W a r r e n , May 30; A. E . Maynard, J a n . 19. N e m a h a , No. 1 3 — Willard L. J o h n s o n , Oct. 6. •Great Bend, No. 15 — R i c h a r d F . Pleger, ; E. W. B u r t o n , . Lafayette, No. 16 — J n o . W. K i t t l e m a n , May 9 ; J n o . W. W e b b , May 14; Jesse L. Jackson, Dec. 7. 'Topeka, No. 17 — B e n j . M. Curtis, J u n e 20; W m . H . Cox, Oct. 16; L. H. Anderson, Nov. 5. F r a n k l i n , No. 18 — Oscar Carrier, April 30. •Olathe, No. 1 9 — J o h n J a y n e s , March 4 ; W . H . H . Wolf, Sept. 8. Valley Falls, No. 21 — George Lewis, M a r c h 3. P a l m y r a , No. 23 Chas. Cutler, J u l y 22; M. T. Crosby, Dec. 11. Pacific, No. 29 — H . H . H a y w a r d , J u n e 20. Arcana, No. 31 — H u g h Cowen, . M o u n d City, No. 3 3 — W . D. W o r d e n , Dec. 10. H i a w a t h a , No. 35 — J . M. Bell, May 6. Paola, No. 37 — B . W . L o t h r o p , Dec. 13; M. A. Straight, J u l y 3 ; W m . T. T u r n e r , April 19; J. C. Taylor, May 11. lola, No. 3S — Alex. S t r a u b e n m u l l e r , . Holton, No. 42 — J o s h u a Bradley, J u n e 24; Victor Sarbach, J u l y 10; W . M. Teer, M a r c h 4 . Nickerson, No. 43 — P . A. F a r n e r , April 22; Chas. E. Arnold, J u n e 26; Geo. D. Woods, . D e l n h i a n . No. 44— S. L. Grooms. Mav —.

410

PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

February,

Easton, No. 45 — Moses M. Rice, March —. Halstead, No. 46 - B. E. Blackfan, Nov. 3. Xenia, No. 47 — Jonathan F. Davis, March 15. Mackey, No. 48 — Alex. Cameron, Aug. 16; David R. Jewell, April 2. Nine Mile, No. 49 —L. L. Tervvilliger, April 12. Orient, No. 51 —Sharon W. Carpenter, Jan.^12; H. V. Faries, . Pottawatomie, No. 52 — Ferdinand Seeger, April 8. Shawnee, No. 54 • Jno. T. McCoy, June 25. Troy, No. 55 — Wm. M. Mann, June 17. Spring Hill, No. 56 — John Dillon, May 7; John Kelly, June 15; Hiram Mitchell, Dec. 26. Winfield, No. 5 8 - Samuel A. Cook, April 20; H. H. Siverd, Oct. 25. Salina, No. 60—William M. Brown, July 14. LaCygne, No. 61 —Michael M. Rex, Aug. 31. Ridgeway, No. 62—Robert W. Norris, April 17. Adams, No. 63 — Charles R. Campbell, July 2. Wathena, No. 64 — I^ucas Fetter, Feb. 2; Adam E. Campbell, Jr., Oct. 21. Hiram, No. 68 —John H. Nolan, March 21. Carbondale, No. 70 — John Beasley, Jan. 23. Baxter, No. 71 — William E. Rowe, Sept. 1. Chetopa, No. 73 — Frederick Cook, Nov. 19. Wamego, No. 75 — Jno. Deweese, Sr., Jan. 13; Joshua E.Clardy, .Mar.—. Delta, No. 77 — Nick Sherlock, Dec. 17; J. R. Young, July 9. W.hite Cloud, No. 78 - J o h n S: Yates, March 18. Tuscan, No. 82 — R. Slavens, Sept. 8. Sutton, No. 85 — Frank Stevenson, Nov. 4. Mankato, No. 87 —O. A. Moser, May 6. Eureka, No. 88 — Nicodemus Snow, Aug. 22. Golden Rule, No. 90 — Isaac Pierce, Oct. 5. Girard, No. 93— L, N. Hitchcock, Jan. 5; John F. Kuhnz, July 1. Harmony, No. 94—Wm. H. Trimmell, July 27; Wm. Bach, March 21. Constellation, No. 95—E. M. Cramer, Feb. 17. Delaware, No. 96 —James C. Grinter, July 28. Patmos, No. 97 — A. L. Woodcock, Feb. 14. Benevolent, No. 98 — Louis A. Reed, May 15. Wichita, No. 99 —James G. Oliver, March 8; Geo. Moon, Feb. —; A.C. Runyan, Oct. 28. Prudence, No. 100— William PI. Cooter, June 22. Euclid, No. 101 —George S. Taylor, Feb. 6. Keystone, No. 102 — Harrison Shaw, Nov. 16. Cedar, No. 103 —F. W. Jeffries, March 13. Solomon, No. 105 — Lemuel Cairnes, May 23. Fidelity, No. 106 -George A. Thrall, Sept. 5; James H. Pinegar, Dec. 26. Fortitude, No. 107 — George Elkin, June 27; James Flack, July 6; L. Shadley, Sept. 2; George W. Read, Dec. 31. Memphis, No. 1 0 8 - J e s s e P. Ronsey, Oct. 28. Americu.s, No. 109— Frank P. Elkins, July 12.

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Adelphi, No. 110 — C h a r l e s A. Bliss, Oct. 13. St. J o h n s , No. 113 — 1. Heaton, May 14. A d v a n c e , No. 114— J o n a s Holsapple, Nov. 27; E. 0 . Moore, Nov. 23. Parsons, No. 117 — J o h n W. Lindsey, Sept. 26. Halcyon, No. 120 — Cyrus A. Loore, Nov. 4. E q u i t y , No. 131 — Rice Hender.son, April 27. Carson, No. 132 — Benjamin F. Hatcher, J a n . 21. Crescent, No. 133 — A. B. J o h n s o n , ; J a m e s R i d e n o u r , Oct. 6. Clay Center, No. 134— H. H . Bloss, J u l y 22; N. Schroeder, J u l y 2 3 ; W m . Dixon, Aug. 10; L. J . W a r r e n , Dec. 4. Sedgwick, No. 1 3 9 — A m o s E. Kinzer, Oct. 20. Reno, No. 140 — A . F . Atwood, March 6; G. P . Buffington, Dec. 31 ; R. Calverly, Dec. 6; A. W . M c K i n n e y , Sept. 10; J o h n Scott, F e b . 18; J a m e s T u r k i c , May 9. Newton, No. 142 — N a t h a n Barnura, J u l y 26; Charle.s Godfrey, Oct. 23. Minneapolis, No. 143 — J o h n Triplett, May 15; J o h n S . H a w k i n s , A u g . 9 ; Seth K . Walters, Nov. 28. Gilead, No. 144 —Oliver J. Skinner, F e b . 2 ; J o h n C . W o o d , Dec. 18,1892; David R e y n o l d s , Aug. 25. Mt. V e r n o n , No. 145 — Robert S. Drake, Oct. 9 ; George W. Port, Oct. 26. Center, No. 147 — L . F. T i d y m a n , April — ; Chas. K a b l e , J u l y 19; A. O. W h i p p l e , Sept. — ; W m . Kellison, Dec. 25. T h a y e r , No. 149 — J o h n R. H u t t o n , April 12. Wellington, No. 150 — J o h n Logan, J a n . 1. Douglas, N o . 151 — J o s . W. Campbell, May 27; L. D. Stone, Sept. I. Lincoln, No. 154 — Robert McAdam, Oct. 4. Hope, No. 155 — Jacob Sliook, May 9. Active, No. 1 5 8 — E . T. H a r r i s , Sept. 1 3 ; Robert H . Wiggins, Nov. 20; Albert Alcorn, Dec. 23. Robinson, No. 159 — J . H. Williauis, May 18; Marcus H u s t e d , Dec. 13. Saqui, No. 160 - J o h n W . H u b b e l l , Oct. 3. Greenwood, No. 163 — T h o m a s A. F a n s h e r , Sept. 30. Parkerville, No. 168 — C u r t i s Winters, March 18. McPherson, No. 172 — P h i l i p W e i n e r , F e b . 3 ; F r a n c i s B. Webster, April 10. Louisburg, No. 180 — Jos. W . Stewart, Aug. 9. B u r r t o n , No. 182 — C. C. Pogue, J u n e 14. H a m l i n , N o . 185— Charles M. Sprague, J u l y 2. Mountain Slope, No. 186 — J o h n M. B u t t e r s , March 16. N e w a h c u b a , No. 189—D. B. H u r l b u t , May 28. H e n r i , No. 190—W. McCain, Aug. 11. Lyons, No. 192 — H a r r y Fones, March 8. Hays, No. 195 — S . C . Ramey, March 22. Norton, No. 199— R. T. Ellis, J u l y 19; Volney W h e e l e r , J u n e 2 6 ; Chas. L. Chesbro, Sept. 22. A n t h o n y , No. 200 — George M. Bauman, J u n e — ; J a c o b Held, Oct. —. Mulvane, No. 201 — H a r r y Russell, May 19.

412

PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

February,

Delphos, No. 202 — John H. Cooler, Sept. 25. Sumner, No. 203—Wm. A.Shirley, Nov. 9. Harper, No. 206 — John S. Gardner, Jan. 18. Brookville, No. 209 —Peter Soldan, April 1. Fulton, No. 210 —John Hall, June 16. Olive Branch, No. 212—Walter A.Hester, Aug. 19. Twin Grove, No. 213 — Francis A. Mock, April 6. Ellin wood. No. 217 — F . A. Steckel, Jan. 10. Cornerstone, No. 219— Edgar G. Young, Aug. 17. Siloam, No. 225 — John Shrives, March 20. Salem, No. 228—W. S. Small, March 26. Garfield, No. 235 —Robert D. Williams, Sept. 17. Temple, No. 237 — Henry Gaddis, Jan. —. Marmaton, No. 245—Charles M. Milligan, April 17; E. E. Thompson, Nov. 23. Scottsville, No. 249 —James W. Bell, Sept. 30. Lyra, No. 256 — JeflTerson Mettheny, Sept. —. Beattie, No. 259—Alvin B. Hunt, Oct. 13. Attica, No. 262 — Lewis Jenkins, July 7; Samuel C. Bell, Aug. 27.' Logan, No. 264 —Robert T. Shearer, May 10.' Armourdale, No. 271 — John Welling, July 5; M. F. Reddington, Sept. 22. Black Diamond, No. 274—Wm. Donald, March 7. Alpha, No. 282 — George Faulkner, June 22. Preston, No. 283 — Thomas A. Green. Dec. 5. Lotus, No. 286 —John W. McCormick, Sept. 12. Beulah, No. 291 —John W. Irwin, April 24. Glen Elder, No. 294 — T. M. Clover, Dec. 15. Apollo, No. 297 — F . J. Schuyler, Oct. 18. St. Thomas, No. 306 —John E. Campbell, Aug. 27. Naphtali, No. 310 — Caleb C. Vance, Feb. 3. Santa Fe, No. 312—W. M. Endsley, April 18. Hebron, No. 314 — Stephen D. Provenmire, Jan. 29. Norcatur, No. 317 — J. B. Wiltsey, .Jan. 1. Wallace, No. 318 — Thomas J. E. Perry, Sept. 20. Ben Hur, No. 322 —David G. Bhss, Feb. 23. Horton, No. 326— George A. Castanier, Oct 9. Formosa, No. 336—A. W. Gibson, March 10. Kincaid, No. 338—Wm. Kelsey, April 24. Ashler, No. 344 — George C. Phillips, Jan. 13. Edna, No. 345 —John McKerlie, July 22.

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NAMES OF LODGES, MASTERS AND SECUETARIES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1894. A'o. i^ame of Lodge.

Location,

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Doniphan Leavenworth... Leavenworth... Leavenworth... Wyandotte... Leaven vvorth... Atchison Douglas Junction City.. 8 Fort S c o t t . . . . Bourbon '1 Rising Sun Douglas 10 King Solomon. Leavenworth... Leavenworth.. 11 Jewell City 12 Lyons 13 Nemaha Corning 14 Oslsaloosa Oskaloosa 15 Great Bend Great Bend Ifi Manhattan Rilev 17 Topelja Shawnee 18 Franklin 19 Olathe 20 CircleviJle. .. 21 Valley F a l l s . . . Valley Falls.... JeJferson 22 Olivet 2S Palmyra Baldwin City,. Douglas 24 Osage Valley... Osawatomie.... Oketo 25 Oketo Longton Elk 26 Longton 27 Neosho Coffey Mapleton 28 Eldora Allen 29 Humboldt 80 Towanda Butler 31 Doniphan 32 Auburn Shawnee 33 Mound City... Mound City 34 Hayensville.... Havensville... Pottawatomie. 35 Hiawatha . . . . Hiawatha 36 Council Grove. Council Grove. Morris 37 Paola Allen 38 Seneca Nemaha 3y DeSoto 40 DeSoto Johnson Trading Post.. 41 Jackson 42 Bloomi'g Gr've 3 Wyandotte Wyandotte 4 Round Prairie. 5 6 W a s h i n g t o n . . . Lawrence

43 44 Nickerson 45 46 Easton 47 Halstead 48 49 50 51 52 Pottawatomie. 53 54 55 Troy 56 Spring Hill 57 58 Winfleld 59 Saltville fiO

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fi" Ridgeway 6S 64 Wathena 65 66 Burlington 67 Frankfort 68 69 Star 7U Carbondale

Anderson Leavenworth.. Harvey.... — Lansing Silver Lake St. Marys

Leavenworth.. Shawnee Pottawatomie.

Jonnson Shawnee Johnson Spring H i l l . . . . Doniphan Troy Coyville Winfleld Lincoln La Cygne Labette Doniphan Gardner Burlington Coffey Frankfort Marshall Leavenworth... Leavenworth.. Washington... — Carbondale . . . Osage.

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.lohn Ward Wm. M. Boone. N. E . V a u T u y l . . . E. W. Osgood. Wm. W. R o s e . . . . Edgar F. Serviss. W. R. Henderson Robt. F.Mitchell. Chas. H. C o p p . . . A.C.Trueblood. Alex. Monroe Alfred Whitman. J o h n D. Griffln. P. V. Troviuger. P. L. McDermott. E. W. Hulbert. J o h n Charlton. Henry Mussett.. D. Byington. J n o . M. Grimson. L. L. H a l l e c k . . . . J . F r a n k K e n n e y . C. C.Vining Oliver W.Ort. Chas. F. Johnson Wm.D.Suell. James W.Clarke. R.A.Charles. Geo.S. M u r p h y . . Geo. C. Wilder. S. B. Isenhart H.W.Farnsworth David H.McGhee Olin M.Wilber. W.LeiWilkerson Clarence Armsby Willard P. Baxter Wm. R.Anderson J. G. Knouse J. C. Burkert. Wal lace Roberts.. James Ball. L. S. Van Kuren. Elmer E. Butler. D.Wilson Hayes.. Chas. S.Bixby. Jos. W. Warner. Wm.C. Boone. J . L . Mitchell F. W. Schmitt. E. C. Wilson. Fred. W. Frevert. A. J. Rolston E. A.Spaulding. M. Messenger Edwin F. Moore. F. W. Harrison.. Jas. D. Carriger. Wm. F . D e w e y . . . F. C. Bacon. J o h n C. Dapp Wm. Strieker. Henry E. P e n n y . J. C. Kelsey. C. L.Kelley W. O. Fleming. W . H . S h e l d o n . . . J. B. Hobson. R. S. Happersett. Frank Wells J.G.Schofield. Chas. F.Beecroft. A. P. Nicholson. Sani'l D. Phillips. Amos U. Hall. C:. B. H a m b l e . . . . C.A.Walker. Jas. F . R o d d y . . . . Edw. J. Arnold. S. C. Axtell Geo. M. Everline. Jas. Fevurly F. M.Seward. E. C. C a d w e l l . . . . A. Hemmant. Jno. E. Farrell. C. H. Ellsworth.. W m . S . H a n n a n . Howard Gamble. Geo. W. Thomas. E. C. Chilson A. D. Hollister. Geo. H . P o r t e r . . . Evan Davis. Geo. Mohler Daniel J. Lane. Elias S. Frager.... Dan'l W.Stowell. C. R. Hollenback. B.F. Hollenback. G. H. Burkhalter. J o h n O. Hardy. Wm. H. R u t t e r . . H. P. Smith. J o h n N.Craig J. S. Claiborne. J o h n W. Oliver.. B e n . F . Sadil. T.W. McCurry... C. W. Girdleston. F r a n k Spier. J o h n 0 . Rogers.. Frank Wilgus. S. M. Crocket. Geo. S. Liggett. Green B. M a n n . . Jno.A C.Gordon. J o h n M. Walker.. J o h n Gilbert. Henry E. Rapier. D. A. Brodbeck.. Albert E. Hull. R. Beiga. R, WaM. Wm. H. R e e d ... . .. J M. Patterson.

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Baxter Spri'gs.. Cherokee Huron Atchison Chetopa Labette Butler Pottawatomie.

Erie Delta 78 Wiiite Cloud .. White Cloud.. Doniphan 7il Corinthian Burlingame ... SO Cot'nw'd Falls. Chase 81 New Albany .. New Albany .. Wilson 89 Tuscan Neosho Falls.. 88 84 «fi Sutton 8B Sunflower 87 Mankato 88 81 Home 90 Golden Rule .. (11 Marysville 92 98 94 H a r m o n y 9o Constellation . 1,6 97 98 Benevolent . . . 99 Wichita Kill

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Wa.«hington.... Dickinson Greenwood . . . Montgomery... Bourbon

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Henry C. Magers. Rich'd 0. Young. H. Humfreville.. August F r a h m . P.C.Kirkpatrick. Herbert A. Hill. A. Whitehead... Thos. J . B l a k e y . . Brice J. King. A.J. Prondflt.... Henry C. Bowen. O.D.Schmidt.... Frank V. Shaw. Thos. M.Baxter... Charles S.Nation. Win. H. V o e t h . . . L. B. Wright. Wm. A. Rankin... Alex. C. Houston. Ben.S Paulen.... Charles E. Burke. R. I. Sherman.... J o h n C. Grinter. T. D. Mclntyre... W. H. Avery. Jno.M. Gleissner. Jacob L. Worley. 0. A.Cartwright.. James T. Dorsey. Thos. B. Rood... George W. Mays. Lewis T. Hnssey. A. M. Sanderson. Wm. H. L a p e . . . . J o h n W. Wood. M. D. H e n r y , J r . . George W. Reed. S. H. Maunder. La Favelte Hart.. H e u r v B . Aldrich. David B. Fuller.. Henry T. Kenner. Samuel M. Nees.. Julius M. Nevins. John J. Million.. E. E. Anderson. John A.Sims Ed. M. Coman. Moses H a h n . . . . John W. Craine. S. H. Miles C.Higginbotham. Wm. S. Wayman. S. C. Pigman M.V.B. Sheafor. Fred. J. Griffith.. M. M. Ginnette. George ShuU C.S. Steel.. George Peabodv. A. B. Harvey. P. F. Lawrence.. T. C u n n i n g h a m . Chas. H. Merriam. George W. Camp. Cha-s. H. Starrett. DeWiit C.Tyler.

Bourbon Martin Coryell.. CawkerCity. .. CawkerCity Mitchell M. Meibergen.... Elk Palls Elk Edgerton Chas. M.Dixon.. 127 128 Ottawa Franklin 129 Belleville Belleville Kepublio William K a m p . . ISO Polar Star .Jackson Jas. D. Stanley... Equity Elk City Montgomery.. J. P. Swatzell.... 182 183 Crescent Arkansas City.. €owley 134 Clay Center . . . Clav Center . . . Clay H.W. M o r g a n . . . . U T r.enexa Lenexa Johnson L.W. Breyfogle.. Chautauqua... Montgomery .. J.W.Richardson. 187 Cherry vale — Cherrvvale 138 Franklin James 0 . Funev. 189 Sedgwick Chas. E. Greer... Hutchinson ... Reno F.T.St. J o h n . . . . Osage Cilv HI Osage 1 Hiram B. Miller.

R. Ewing. Robt. H. Hewitt. Henry Welty. Frank A. Prather. W. H. Becker. Benj. T. Bullen. J o h n B. Schaffer.

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Charles A. Howe. James M. Wertz.. Geo. E. Cannon.. C. D. Marshall..

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f^has. J. Fribley.. James T. Ryan. James Wiley 0 -M. Anderson. Ed. S.Smith C.O.Williams.

Frank W. Long. C. H. Wakefield.. Charges H. Dodd. Jaii.T. P r i n g l e . . . J. L. Cochran S. D. lireese. C. W. Hickcox.... John O.Coles.

Winchester.. .. Waterville . . . . Wichita Mankato

Neodesha Fredonia White Church. Wyandotte El Dorado Butler Dickinson Wichita Sedgwick

Secretary.

Woodson Clay

P. L. Swaizell. W. E. Dunaway. George Allen. Thos. N. King. F r a n k Smith. Jas. J. Whetstone. Peterson Roff. F. H. Carpenter, ("alvin S.Jones.

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Newton ]'i2 N e w t o n MinuoapoliK.. Minneapolis... 144 G i l e a d Yaies Center... 145 M t . V e r n o u Beloit ]46 E l l s w o r t h Ellsworth 147 C e n t e r Marion 148 W a - K e e n e y . . . W a - K e e n e y 149 T h a y e r T h a y e r ...'. . . . 150 W e l l i n g t o n . . . W e l l i n g t o n 151 D o u g l a s Douglas 152 L e b o Lebo 153 C a t o Cato 154 L i n c o l n L i n c o l n »>ent'r 155 H o p e Howard 156 D e x t e r Dexter 157 H a v e n South Haven.. 158 A c t i v e Atchison 159 R o b i n s o n Robinson ...... 160 S a q u i Osborne .... 161 A l m a Alma 16-2 S a b e t h a Sabetha 163 G r e e n w o o d . . . F a l l R i v e r . . . . . ' 165 O x f o r d . . . Oxford 166 F a r m e r s Randolph 167 L a r n e d Larned 168 P a r k e r v i U e . . . P a r k e i - v i l l e , . . 169 B l u e R a p i d s . . B l u e R a p i d s . . . . 170 F r a t e r n a l L i n n City 171 S t e r l i n g Sterling 172 M c P b e r s o n . . . M c P h e r s o n 173 B e l l e P l a i n e . . . B e l l e P l a i n e . . . . 174 W e s t e r n S t a r . S m i t h C e n t e r . . 175 K i r w i Q K i r w i n .' ' 176 P r a i r i e Q u e e n C l y d e . . . . . . . . . . 177 R u s s e l l Russell :. 178 B n r r O a k Burr Oak 179 Mt. M o r i a h . . . K i n g s l e y . . . . . . . ISO L o u i s b u r g Louisburg 181 L e n o r a Lenora..18: BurrtO'.i Burrton 183 G a y l o r d Gaylor.d . 184 P h i l l i p s b u r g . . P h i l l i p s b u r g . . . 185 H a m l i n Hamlin 186 M o u n t ' n S l o p e O b e r l l n 187 P i t t s b u r g . . Pittsburg 188 O n a g a Onaga 189 N e w a h e u b a Stockton 190 H e n r i Tonganoxie . . . 191 W a l n u t V a l l e y Ness C i t y 192 L y o n s Lyons 193 H a r t f o r d Hartford 194 G a l e n a Galena...... 195 H a y s H a y s City 190 M a d i s o u Madison 197 C a n t o n Canton 198 B l u e H i l l . . . . Delhi 199 N o r t o n Norton 200 A n t h o n y Anthony 201 M u l v a n e Mulvane 202 D e l p h o s Delphos 203 S u m n e r Caldwell 204 D o w n s Downs 205 E m i n e n c e . . . Eskridge .; 206 H a r p e r Harper 207 O c c i d e n t a l . . A l t o n 208 F r i e n d s h i p . . New Haven 209 B r o o k v i l l e . . . ' B r o o k v i l l e 210 F u l l o n I Fulton 211 G r e e l e y Greeley 212 O l i v e B r a n c h Colony 213 T w i n G r o v e . Severy

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Ciiunty. Harvey Ottawa Woodson Mitchell Ellsworth.;..... Marion Trego Neosho Sumner Butler Coffey Crawford Lincoln.... Elk '.. Cowley Sumner Atchison Brown...:..... Osborne Wabaunsee Nemaha GreenwoodSumner Riley :. .. Pawnee' Morris Marshall Washington ... Rice McPherson . . . . Sumner Smith Phillips Cloud Russell Jewell Edwards Miami*.Norton ' Harvey Smith Phillips B r o w n . . .• Decatur Crawford Pottawatomie. Rooks .. Leavenworth.. Ness Rice Lyons Cherokee Ellis Greenwood McPherson. Osborne Norton Harper Sumner Ottawa Sumner Osborne Wabaunsee Harper Osborne Reno Saline Bourbon Anderson Anderson Greenwood

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F r a n k D . T r i p p . . J . W. P a t t e r s o n . H i r a m H . J a c k . . A. C. J a c K m a n , J o h n H . Sticher.. J o h n W . Depew. L e w i s F . D o b l e r . P . G. C h u b b i c . A: S i d n e y Chase.. R. F . M a l a b v . Paul F. Jones C. E . M a l c o m b . Walter W.Gibson Wm. E. Saum. S. W . B r e w s t e r . . . . S a m ' ] P . W h i t e . J o h n D. S h a r e . . . C. E . F l a n d r o . P. E. H o l m e s Greor Nagle. J.E.Fulk J o h n A. J o n e s . \Vm. S i m p s o n . . . W m . E Cullison. Allen W. E l g i n . . Simeon H . Bogh. R. H ' N i c h o l s . . . . N. M o m m a . • W n i . G r e e n w e l L . A. H . H a v e n s . E. H . D r o z Wesley Nave. D. D . J o h n s o n . . . C. P , C o c h r a n . G. G . K i n m a n . . . L. M. H u g h e s . E. B. G a r r i g u e s . L. A . L i n v i l l e W. A . D o o l i t t l e . . . F r a n k L S a g e . R o b t . B r e . s s e m . . . S. C. L i n t . C h a s . M. J o n e s . S. H . B u t l e r E. C. G a l l o u p E. M. M a g g a r d . G . H . H u n g e r f o r d J o h n Kay. G e o . \V. F i n n e y . . (-•has.W. D e p u e . J a s . A, J o h n s o n . . W n i . H . A l l o r d . A. E . W i n t e r R,S. Fillmore. R e a l S. F o s t e r . . . . J o h n A y r e s . R. M . W o o n a c o t t . C. H a w k i n s . Horace E. Pvle.. Wm. J. Keyte. H . S . R i c h a r d s . . . . G. W. H a r r i s o n . H e n r y R . S t o n e . . J. W. Amis. Chas. E. MonelL. Chas. P . B a r b e r . C. F . A r m s t r o n g . G e o . D . S t r e a t o r . Chns. E . H a l l . . . . J a m e s J o n e s . H. L. H o r n e r S a m ' l J-. J a m e s . ' F r a n k N . C o l e . . . . A. F . A d e r h o l d . F. M . T u r a b l e s o n Geo. A.Boyle. C. F . G o o d m a n . . J . E . M c M a n i s . J o h n A; Welch. F . M. P a y n e I. M . D u n o v a n . . . Chas. J . H o l m e s . J. L. M c C o r m i c k . F r a n k Strain F r e d J . S m i t h . . . . J a s . M. C o t t r e l i . H. D. Colvin. A.W. B u r n e t t W. B . C a l h o u n . . . L . B . H o l c o m b . J u d s o n O. B o o t h . H e n r v R o l f s . F. P. Hill. J.R.Brobst: H e n r y Metz M. C h a m b e r l a i n . J a s G . A r n o l d . . . L. E . K n o w l e s . Wm. Lowrey John T.Nash. G. B . C h a n n e l l . . . C. A . J o h n s o n . J a s . A.. H u n t e r . . . • h a s . L . S a w y e r . C h a s . W . M i l l e r . . . W. H . R o b i n s o n . Carey S o w d e r . . . . P. D. S t o u g h t o n . C h a s . M . G r a y . . . . J. M . S i l v e r t h o r n . J o h n F . Eaky S, P . D i n s m o o r . W m . D . L i t t l e . . . . J. B r i d e g r o o m . C. 3 . P o o l e Lew Sargent. E l m e r E . E m e r v . A. A. R u c k e r . J. H . R i c h a r d s . * . . H e n r y A. Dear. H i r a m C. B e a r . . . L N . C o o p e r . J o h n G. P o o l e . . . . W.W. D i a m o n d . Robt.W. Green. G. H . Y o u n k e L. C. S e n s e m a n . . G e o . F . M c l v i n . J.B.Taylor. J . B . Mack J. K e n n e c k . A. J , M a r k s T. J . R o l l m a n . M. S. A m o s A.W. F e l t e r . S. D . O s b o r n H e n r y B o u c h e r . . C.W. S i n g l e t o n . T hos. H. Muir. Ed. F. Ewing C. H . F u r g u s o n . . J . H . S i m p s o n .

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.-impsoD Sylvester McKee. Chas. C.Chapell. Mitchell W a l n u t C i t y . . . WalnutCity.... Bush Fred W. Miller.. P. C. Dixon. Sallna 217 Elllnwoori Ellinwood Barton R. A. McKeown.. Oscar G. Mever. 218 L a n d m a r k Mound Valley. Labette James A. Wise .. L. T. Strother. 219 Corner S t o n e . . Little River.... Rice Sam'l W. Ramage Chas. A. Walker. 22U Perfect Square. Osage H. A. Sheldon... 0 . J. Stakebake. 221 Lebanon Republic L.R.White C. S. Morev. 222 St. Bernard Dodge City — Ford S.J. Crumbine... Jos. 0. Baird. Henry M. Cotton r>x 224 Anchor Williamsburg.. Franklin E. W. Lusk Thomas Binns. 22n Siloam Topeka William Hodson. 226 Haddara Washington... S. B. Percival.... Gabe Ellinger. 22V Jamestown Jamestown Emorv L. Prince. Wm.Tangraan. •m Salem O.B. I'hornburg. W. H. Hughson. 229 Vulcan Walnut Crawford Harry H. Ledlin. Jas. E.Randolph. •290 Niunescuh Kingman Kingman James Murray... George J. Bush. 2:11 Magnolia Harvey George W. Puett. T. W. Randall. 2H2 Greenleaf Greenleaf Washington... Wm. P. Mudgett. Franklin Shinn. 233 Clinton Burden Cowley A.B. vVoods Chas. W. Jones. ZH Ax tell W.F.Kitterhouse John C. H a n n a h . •«.s Garfield M R. Davis. 236 Meriden H. C. Stevens.... J.Streckinflnger. 2»V Temple W. E. Gregg Henry M. Ford. 238 Mount Hope... Mount Hope... Sedgwick Geo. Stambock .. Geo. A. Hinkle. 2;^9 Urbana Urbana Wm. H. Nation.. Wm. A. lies. 24U Soldier Soldier Frank M. Wilson George Smith. 241 Leavenworth .. James Pickens... D. C. Harbaugh. •?4'> Miltonvale Miltonvale ?4R Otto J.Turner.... Valley Center . Sedgwick ''44 VVaverly Coffey ?4f> John J. Varuer.. Geo. G. Mnpes. Allen 246 Tyrian Heurv F. Mason.. M. Carter. Garden City... 247 Chase Chase Rice Wm. R. Fisher... Chas. C. Smith. 248 Elk John T.Denton. 249 Scottsville Scottsville Mitchell John S. Langlev. fjewis P. Wilson. 26U Whiting Jackson Geo. P. Conkliu.. J. E. Hoagland. 2M Gnlva McPherson Wm. H. Brooks.. Jas. S. Ru.'isell. 2n2 Stafford Stafford Stafford J. E. Wilev G. W. Fort. 2f)4 Ionic St. J o h n Stafford A.B. Rose Ed. Weilepp. M. D. Bissell . •'ih 2n6 Jefferson E.D.Bradford.... f. P. Herries. McLouth 2SV Westmoreland. Westmoreland Pottawatomie. Martin Ingram .. Jesse C. Stanlev 268 Morton Sedgwick Alvin A. Davy*.. Wm. A. Coburn V.W Beattie Beattie Marshall 260 Sam'l G. Stewart. Medicine Val'y Lake City Barber 261 Mulberrv Gr've Crawford Wm. S. Austin... Jesse C. Brown. 762 C. E.Voorhees... Attica Harper 263 Charity W. 0. Alford L. W. FuUertou. Hazleton Barber 264 Logan Phillip.s Chas. K. Ewart.. L. D. LeRov, ?65 Pratt Pratt Geo. W. Stewart. 266 Blount Zion ... Nortonville Jefferson John B. Brown .. James A. Engle. 267 Moline Elk Arthur M.Smith 268 Bronson Bourbon Jas. S. Cummings Jos. Cooke. 269 Mistletoe Conway Spr'gs. Sumner Jno. C. Thornbro H. T. Bentlev. •'7(1 H. W. McKean... Joshua T. Sims. 271 A r m o u r d a l e . . . A r m o u r d a l e . . . Wyandotte 272 Kaw Kansas C i t y . . . Wvnndotte Alex. G u n n i n g . . N. J . Saunders. •>7S Sam'l A.Maxwell Wm. E. Keller. Clearwater Sumner 274 Blaclc Diam'nd Weir Citv C. M. Boswell.... Robt. Hogg. Meade Center. Cherokee 0 . Hamilton Ferd. W Fick. McPherson 276 Wlndom Windom Chas. W. Barber. J. P . Kaufman. 277 Ashland Clark C. W. Carson 278 Thos.P. Wilson... James F.Lee. Frank W. King.. G. E. De Long. 279 Dighton James T. Welch... Brainard 280 Brainard James Gordon .. B. P.Williiimson. 281 Millbrook Millbrook 282 Aloha Jetmore Hodgeman — T. L. McDowell.. James W. Winn. 283|Preston Cimarron Ford Edgar G.Barton.. W. G. Rochester. 284 Anthem Scott City Scott L. L. Bingaman.. W. A. Thomson. Argonia 214

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J o h n W. H o o t e n . G e o r e e H o w e . H a r r y L . I r w i n . . T h o s . C. S a w y e r . W m . P . H a y w o o d F r a n c i s L. P i e r c e . J. N. B r a d b u r y .. E. R. H a v n e s . . . . Alex. Douglas... Orlando Houts.. J o s . M. L o b a u g h .

E. 0 . H u m e s . W. A. H i l l h o u s e . M. H . K e n a g a . RoscoeG. Heard. J.A.Pennington. W m . H. Craig. Gustav Ebeling.

B. S c h e r m e r h o r n Arlington . . . . Liberal G o v e City Jewell Randall Westphalia Thomas Colby Herington Alden Rice

J o h n F . DuBois'.. W. A. A n d e r s o n . H e n r y A . Spiker. Edgar Young. T. K i r k p a t r i c k . B . J . " W o o d r u f f . . . . G e o . W. G o o d s o e . A l b e r t M . Crary.. 0 . H . P a t t i s o n . Samuel P . Stout. Chas. F. R o s e . . . . P.E. H e r n d o n . Almena Joseph R. Dole.. Ira H.Reeves. F t . L e a v e n ' t h .. L e a v e n w o r t h . . J a s . J . F i t z G e r a l d P . P . H o f f m a n . Haskell Santa F e W m . H . H u s s e y . . H . T. M i l l i k e n . 0 C. W i l l i a m s . Bluff City Coffey 31^! SIS L i n c o l n v i l l e . . . L i u c o l n v i l l e . . . JohnV.Williams. Harry J. Hall. 316 C o o l i d g e Hamilton W. E . T a r b o x J . R. B e a t t v . Coolidge 31V N o r c a t u r Norcatur A . P . C o p p e d g e . . J . W. T h o m a s . 31H W a l l a c e Wallace N a t h a n P r o u d f l t . M y n e r T. G r i g g 319 N.B. Haynes G. F . W a s h b u r n . 32(1 V e r m i l l i o n Vermillion W a r r e n S t o w e l l . . I. W. F i s h e r . 321 G o o d l a n d Sherman E. F . M u r p h y . E.C. Thrall 322 B e n H u r Wyandotte J n o . B. M a r s h e l . . . C h a s . E . B o w m a n 323 W a l t o n Walton Harvey J a c o b A. Gradle. M o n t g o m e r y .. 3'M 325 B u c l i l i n Ford Buckliu J o h n F . S e l b y . . . M. V. J o n e s . 3V6 C. M c M a n i g a l , . . . . 337 Hoyt W. E . R i p p e t o e . . 3?S G y p s u m C i t y . . G y p s u m C i t y . . 329 T h o s . H . C o n d o n . J o h n ^^'. C a p p s . Crawford 3311 L a C r o s s e Rush 331 H o i s i n g t o n . . . H o i s i n g t o n E l l i o t M. Carr. 332 R o b M o r r i s Pratt Y.T. Blackwell. Preston 333 Wvandotte S a l m o n J . J o n e s . J o h n B. M c C o y . 334 O a k H i l l Oak Hill Clay M. H . P a n t o n . . . . J o h n G. D i e t e r . 335 A l l e n Allen Riley F . Bates. 33fi Thos.H.Sheddin 338 K i n e a i d N e l s o n T . H a n d . Edvv. C. H e u s l e 33'! Franklin Chas. P . C r o w . . . . 340 Wichita R. J . T r a v e r W.J Chubbuck. 341 P a r k e r Linn J. H . Stough J o s . M. S m i t h . 342 M a p l e C i t y Maple C i t y . . . . H. D.Cooper Geo. A. Sutton. Holyrood 343 H o l v r o o d M. W o o d m a n s e e . 344 Riley Riley B. F . Morgan 345 E d n a Edna Labette David Blair 346 M o u n d R i d g e . . M o u n d K i d g e . M c P h e r . ^ o n . . . . J o h n E d d i n g t o n . D. C. B a e r . 347 Kingman C h a s . B. H a r d v . . 348 Hoxie W. F. S c h u l t h e i s , Sheridan 340 350 O l i v e Elgin C h a u t a u q u a . . . H, E . S l a u g h t e r . . 351 Scammon David Mackie.Sr. Thos. B. Prvor. 352 Greeley Jacob Jewell Frank E. Jewell. 353 P ^ n t e r p r i s e Enterprise Dickin.«on C. M. Case R.P.March.

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KANSAS.

419

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES OF T H E GRAND LODGE O F KANSAS N E A R O T H E R G R A N D LODGES, A P P O I N T E D .

Monroeville. Alabiinia \V. . J O H N D E LOACH Little Rock. Arkansas W. . JAMES A. HENKY Kamloopse. British Columbia R.-. W.. E . STEWART W O O D Salinas City. California H.. VV; . W M . VANDERHUHST Hamilton. Canada R.'. W.-. W. G. R E I D Colorado R.-.W. . W . D. ANTHONY Denver. Greenwich. Connecticut M.'.W. . L U K E A. LOCKWOOD Seaford. Delaware iNl.-.VV. . H K N R Y E . PORTER W a s h i n g t o n City. District of Columbia....M.-.W. . N O B L E D . EARNER Monticello. Florida M.-.W. . SA.MUEL PARCO La G r a n g e . Geori^ia W.- H E N K Y B A N K S , J K Chicago. Illinois . W.- . G E O . W . MOULTON Boise City. Idaho W. . C H A S . HIMROD ....Laporte. Indiana W. . D A N I E L NOYES I n d i a n Territory M.'.W. . P A T R I C K J . B Y R N E Muskogee. Louisiana R.-.W. . J N O . G . MoWiLLiAMS...Shreveport. Lewiston. Maine R.-.W. . A R C H I E L . TALBOT Rapid City. Manitoba M.-.W. . J A S . A . ORAS .....Ba l t i mo r e . Maryland W . . J O H N A. L Y N C H Michigan M.-.W. . J A S . H . FARNAM..........Cassopolis. Morris. Minnesota R.'. W.. CALVIN L . BROWN Natchez. Mississippi M.-.W. . E . G E O . D E L A P . . . . . . K a n s a s City. Missouri W.' . W M . F . K U H N Bloomington. Nebraska R.-.W. . J A M E S P . A. BLACK Nevada ..: R.-.W. . J O H N H . D E N N I S New Brunswick W. . G E O . R . SANGSTER Moncton. Littleton. New H a m p s h i r e ,....R.-. W. . M I L L A R D F . YOUNG Elizabethtown. New Jersey :.. W. . C H A S . RUSS Socorro. New Mexico W . . C. T. RUSSELL New York W. . L E W I S H . RAYMOND...!..New Y o r k City. Wilmington; North Carolina M.-.,W. . E . P . MARTIN Hillsboro. North D a k o t a . M.-.W. . J O H N F . S E L B Y . Sabina. Ohio ,. W . . S. B. L I G H T N E R Meadville. Pennsylvania M.-.W. . S A M ' L B . D I C K Quebec. Quebec , W. . CORNELIUS J U D G E Phoenix. R h o d e Island W. . D A N I E L BABCOCK. South Carolina W. . W . F . STRONG...... C e n t r a l City. South Dakota W. . R O B E R T GRAHAM P a r k City. Utah R.-.W. . A. B . RICHARDSON Burlington. Vermont W. . H E N R Y H . ROSS Richmond. Virginia W. . W M . L . LOWENSTEIN Charleston. W e s t Virginia W. . J O H N M . COLLINS Wll^: Tl,T . \ T r cj^.^-.^Y r^ PALMEU. . .Milv.'a"!:''"^ VV I f t C U U C s l l l J.Â»-i-. . ** . Wyoming W. . J A S . I. PATTEN Lander.

420

PJWCEEDINGS

OF THE

February

G R A N D R E P R K S E N T A T I V E S OF OTHER GRAND LODGES NEAR T H E GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.

Alabama M.'.W.- . T . J . ANDERSON Topeka. Arkansas M.'.W." . G E O . C . K E N Y O N Leavenworth. Arizona W .-.R. McCoRMACK Abilene. G r e a t Bend. British C o l u m b i a W .-. A. H . CoNNETT Topeka. California IVI.-.W.- . A . M. CALLAHAM Canada M.-.W. - . J O S E P H D . McCLEVEKTY...Ft. Scott. Colorado R.-.W. -. R. E . ToRRiNGTON Wichita. Halina. Connecticut M . . W . -. O W E N A. BASSETT AVinfield. Cuba VV. . F R E D E . BALLEIN K a n s a s City. Delaware W . . H E N T O N GORDON Manhattan. District of Columlna....M.-.W.-. G E O . S . G R E E N E Lawrence. Florida : W.- . A L F R E D W H I T M A N Wichita. Georgia W.- . J O H N H . A L E Y Manhattan. Idaho W.- . S . M. F O X Clay Center. Illinois M.-.W. •. M. M. MILLER Topeka. Indian Territory M.-.W. - . J O H N G U T H R I E Ireland M.-.W. . J O H N C . POSTLETHWAITE... J e w e l l City. Kentucky M.-.W. . J O H N M . PKIOE Atchison. Louisiana W .- . J A C O B D E W I T T Salina. Eureka. Maine M.-.W.- . D A V I D B . F U L L E R Seneca. Manitoba W.- . ABI.IAH W E L L S . . . Hutchinson. Maryland W.' . W . R. UNDERWOOD Topeka. Michigan VV.- . F R A N K DRUMMOND Independence. Minnesota W.- . J O H N H . SPENCER Wichita. Mississippi R.-.W. . J A S . H . M C C A L L Smith Center. Missouri W.- . W M . H . NELSON F t . Scott. Nebraska W.- . C H A S . E . CORY • Nevada W.- . J . G. M A N N Dodge City. New Brunswick W.' . S. J . CRUMBINE Atchison. New H a m p s h i r e W.- . J A S . G . SAMPLE Wichita. New J e r s e y W.- . J O S E P H P . A L L E N New Mexico W.- . C. F . HOLMES Hiawatha. New S o u t h W a l e s W.- . C H A S . H . LAWRENCE Leavenworth. New Y o r k M.-.W.- . E . T. C A R E Atchison. New Z e a l a n d W.- . F . E . DAVIS Lansing. North Carolina W.' . L. L. TERWILLIGER Minneapolis. North Dakota W.- . D. D. HOAG'. Abilene. Nova Scotia W.- . T . E . D E W E Y Topeka. Ohio M.-.W.- . S . E . SHELDON Y a t e s Center. Oregon W.- . J N O . F . STICHER

1893-94-

O^RAND LODGE OF

421.

KANSAS.

Peru W J. S. HuBBELL Prince E d w a r d Island.. W." . A. A. CARNAHAN Quebec W.- GEO. M . DIXON R h o d e Island W.- . A L E X . G . ROBB South Australia W.' . B E N J . O . H A G E N South Carolina ,M.-.W.- . GEO. W . CLARK South Dakota R . . W . -- . W M . M . SHAVER Tennessee W.' . BESTOR G . B R O W N Texas W.' . E . W . HDRLBERT Utah : W.- . J N O . L . J O N E S Vermont W.- . T. P . RoDGBRS Victoria R.-.W.- . 0 . 0 . COLEMAN Virginia W.- . W M . E . R O W E Washington R.-. W.- . D. BYINGTON W e s t Virginia..... W.' . J . N . WILKINSON Wisconsin W . . G. V . RiCKSEOKEE Wyoming W.' . J . D. M C B R I A N

Fredonia. Concordia. Burlington. McPherson. Newton.

Lyons. Wichita. Topeka.

F t . Scott. Le R o y .

Topeka. Clay Center. Kirwjn. Leavenworth. Emporia.

Hutchinson. Sedan.

422

PROCEEDINGS

OF TBE

February,

LIST OF GRAND LODGES IN CORRESPONDENCE W I T H T H E G R A N D L O D G E O F K A N S A S ; ALSO T H E N A M E S AND ADDRESSES O F GRAND SECRETARIES.

Alabama

H . CLAY ABMSTKONG

Montgomery.

Arkansas

F A Y HE.^rl'STEAD

Little Rock.

Arizona

GEORGE ,I. ROSKRUGE

Tucson.

British C o l u m b i a California Canada Colorado

W . T. QIJIN'LAX G E O . JOHNSON J.J.MASON E D . C . PARMELEE

Victoria, B . C. San Francisco. Hamilton. Denver.

Connecticut Delaware

J O S E P H K. W H E E L E R BEN.I. F . BARTRAM

Hartford. Wilmincrton.

District of Columbia

W M . R . SINGLETON

Washington.

Florida Georgia

ALBERT J . RU.SSELL ANDREW M . WOLIHIN

Jacksonville. Macon.

Illinois Idaho Indiana I n d i a n Territory Iowa

J . H . C . DILL JAMES H . WICKERSIIAM Wji. H. SMYTHE J. S. MURROW THEO. S . PARVIN

Bloomington. Boise City. Indianapolis. A-To-Ka. Cedar Rapids.

Kansas

ALBERT K . WILSON

Topeka.

Kentucky

H . B. GRANT

Louisville.

Louisiana Maine

RICHARD LAMBERT STEPHEN BERRY

New Orleans. Portland.

Manitoba

W M . G . SCOTT

AVinnepeg.

Massachusetts Maryland Michigan Minnesota

SERENO D . NICKERSON JACOB H . M E D I E R Y JEFFERSON S. CONOVER THOS. MONTGOMERY

Boston. Baltimore. Coldwater. St. P a u l .

Mississippi

J . L. POWERS

Jackson.

Missouri Montana

JOHN D . VINCIL CORNELIUS H E D G E S

St. Louis. Helena.

Nebraska

W M . R . BOWEN

Omaha.

Nevada New Brunswick New H a m p s h i r e New Jersey

CHAUNCEY N . NOTEWARB E D W I N J. WETMORE GEORGE P . CLEAVES THOMAS H . R . REDWAY

Carson. St. J o h n . Concord. Trenton.

N e w Mexico..... N e w York N o r t h Carolina North Dakota Nova Scotia

A. A. K E E N E . M. L. BHLEBS WILLIAM H . BAIN FRANK J . THOMPSON W M . ROSS

Albuquerque. New York City. Raleigh. Fargo. Halifax.

1893-94-

GitAND LODGE

OF KANSAS.

423

Ohio

J . H . BROMWELL

Cincinnati.

Olvlahoma

JAMES S. HUXT

Stillwater.

Oregon Pennsylvania Prince Edward Island

S. F . CHADWICK MiciiAEr. NBSBIT B. W. HIGGS

Salem. Philadelphia. Gharlottetown.

Quehec

J O H N H . ISAACSON

Montreal.

R h o d e Island South Carolina South Dakota

EDWIN BAKER CHARLES INGLESRY CHARLES T. MCCOY

Providence. Charleston. Aberdeen.

Tennessee

J O H N FBIZZELL

Nashville.

Texas Utah

Wsi. F . SWAIN CHRLSTOPHER D I E H L

Houston. Salt L a k e .

Vermont

W A R R E N G . REYNOLDS

Burlington.

Virginia

Wji. B. ISAACS

Richmond.

Washington

THOMAS B . R E E D

Olympia.

West V i r g i n i a

G E O . W . ATKINSON

Wheeling.

Wisconsin

J O H N W. L A F L I N

Milwaukee.

W . L. KUYKENDALL

Saratoga.

Wyoming

F O R E I G N G R A N D LODGES.

Cuba

JOSE F . PELLON

Havana.

England Ireland New South Wales

E A R L OF RANDOM R. C. W I L L S

Freemason Hall, D u b l i n .

New Zealand

J O H N EARNEST P R O V I S . . . A u c k l a n d .

Scotland

D. MURRAY LYON

Edinburg.

South Australia Tasmania

J . H . CUNNINGHAM J . G. STEELE

Adelaide. Hobarttown.

Victoria

P E T E R GOSLING

Melbourne.

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APPENDIX

>r<'^

REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.

F E B R U A R Y , 1894. To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: The writer of this Report on Correspondence does not purpose to offer any salutatory in connection with the work here brought up for inspection. He once knew a youth whose vanity led him, in anticipation of appointment, to prepare for the graduating exercises of his class a valedictory oration, which he expected the clanging bells of Time would reverberate to remotest generations. It was so sublime in thought and imagery that he could not resist the desire to let others share with him in the knowledge of what he had accomplished. He read portions of it to one of his classmates, and asked his opinion as to its appropriateness for the purpose for which it was written; and awoke one day from his dream to find that the plodding youth who had listened to his imaginary valedictory was the person selected to deliver the real one. The writer therefore omits the words, and goes through the motions simply. In the preparation of what has been written, he has been painfully aware that the mantle of JOHN BBOWN is not only large enough to serve every purpose of envelopment and covering for the one who takes the pen from the palsied hand of the latter, but, in addition thereto and independent thereof, affords ample material for any one who will be called upon to succeed him in like duties. The writer is a believer in evolution so far as the development of the abilities and powers of a masonic correspondent are concerned, though to some extent he would limit even that expression, because it has always seemed natural for Bros. DKUMMOND and FELLOWS to show the judicial bent; as for MCGREGOR,

that of the instructor; while the genuine bonhommie oi JOHN BROWN was evidently innate. In what has been written, he who wrote was guided and directed in inclination and desire by the wish to give a fair, just and honest outline of the impressions made on his mind by a necessarily hasty review of the Proceedings of sister Grand Lodges; if he has been inclined to look through yellow spectacles at some of the peculiarities of others, he has done so with full understanding and belief in the American doctrine of " give and take." If it shall prove that anything written has been

352

APPENDIX.

February,

•written too hastily, or without sufficient basis in law or fact, none will b e more ready to make the amende honorable as opportunity may present. We wish, however, to put this on record now: For twenty-three years the office of Grand Secretary has been filled with entire satisfaction to the masons of Kansas. Instead of being JOHN BKOWX in the ofHce, the office was in JOHN BEOWN; it was JOHN BROWN.

"JOHN

BROWN says," was the Alexandrian sword which cut every knot which resisted the efforts of the ordinary Kansas mason. The questions of fact or of lodge history which he could answer offhand now require his successor to delve for solution among archives, which, from the fact they never had a home or proper place of deposit, were covered up so deeply •with manuscript rubbish that the greater part of his nine months' lease has been occupied in the processes of separation and elimination; this in anticipation of any charge of immature consideration of any matter discussed herein. It has been a pleasant task to have the privilege of exchanging views with or commenting on the expressed views of those we have — some for a quarter of a century — looked up to as the embodiment of masonic lore and research. It would be pleasanter no doubt if we were, or had been longer " i n the swim." Our educational experience taught us that the amateur seldom failed to "catch a crab" (boating was part of the curriculum at the City of Elms, then as now). Between that experience and this, however, there was a striking difference; the man aspiring for a place on " t h e crew" always knew when his crustacean was safely in custod}'; the correspondent finds out "in due course of administration." As we " shie our castor in the ring" (to make use of recent parlance) we aim not to display the "colors " of Kansas so miich as the blue standard of masonry in general. We have nothing extenuated, and in what •we have written there is naught set down in malice. Our highest ambition in this direction would be to be remembered by the Guild in this, our first,.and possibly only effort, with the kindly good will and encouraging commendation always extended to our beloved, now, alas! lamented predecessor. For the Committee, M. M. MILLER, Chairman.

APFENVIX.

1893-94-

353

PROCEEDINGS REVIEWED. H e r e w i t h is presented a list of G r a n d Lodges whose Proceedings h a v e been r e v i e w e d : ALABAMA ARIZONA ARKANSAS B R I T I S H COLUJIBIA CALIFORNIA CANADA COLORADO CONNECTICUT

1892 1892 1892 1893 J89L'-1893 1893 1893 1893

DELAWARE

1892-1893

DISTRICT OF COLU.MBIA

ENGLAND

J892

1892-1893

FLORIDA

1893

GEORGIA

1892-1893

IDAHO

1892

Ii>LiNois

1893

INDIANA . . . . , I N D I A N TERHITOKY... IOWA

KENTUCKY LOUISIANA

1893 1893 1893

K-.92-1S93 :....1893

MAINE

1893

MANITOBA

1S92-1S93

MARYLAND

1893

MASSACHUSETTS

1892-1893

MICHIGAN MINNESOTA

1893 1893

MississiPi'i

1893

MISSOURI

1893

MONTANA NEBRASKA NEVADA

1892-1893 -.

1893 1893

N E W BRUNSWICK NEW HAMPSHIRE N E W .TERSEY N E W MEXICO N E W SOUTH W A L E S NEW YORK N E W ZEALAND NORTH CAROLINA N O R T H DAKOTA NOVA SCOTIA OHIO

1893 1893 1893 1892 1892-1893 1893 1893 1893 1893 1892-1893 1893

OKLAHOMA

1S92-J893

OREGON 1893 PENNSYLVANIA 1892 P R I N C E E D W A R D ISLA N D... 1892-J 893 QUEBEC 1893 R H O D E ISLAND 1892 SOUTH AUSTRALIA 189.'-]893 SOUTH CAROLINA 1892 SOUTH DAKOTA 1893 TASMANIA 1893 TENNESSEE 1893 TEXAS 1892 UTAH 1893 VERMONT 1893 VICTORIA 1892 VIRGINIA 1892 WASHINGTON 1893 WEST VIRGINIA 1892 WISCONSIN .' 1893 WYOMING 1892

ALABAMA. Seventj'-second a n n u a l , Montgomery, December 6, 1892. T h e volume before us opens a t t h e title page to a portrait of t h e late beloved Grand Seeretar}' of Alabama, MVLES JEFFERSON GREENE, for whose funeral obsequies tlie G r a n d Lodge held n special communication J u n e 28, 1892. A n earlier special coinnuinication was held F e b r u a r y 7, 1892, when all t h a t was mortal of Past G r a n d Master DAVID CLOPTON was laid away by loving h a n d s . T h e scventj'-second a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n was held December 6, 1892.

M.-.W.-. GKORGE M . MORROW, G r a n d M a s t e r ; GEORGE A . J O I N E R ,

G r a n d Secretary; five Past G r a n d Masters a n d t h e representatives of 266 lodges present. K a n s a s was n o t represented. Alabama has 356 lodges on t h e roll, with a m e m b e r s h i p of 11,178, of whom 724 are ministers of

354

ATrENDIX.

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T h e G r a n d Master's address refers in e l o q u e n t a n d loving terras t o t h e d e a t h of P a s t Grand Masters G R E E N E a n d OLOPTON; says he has issued n i n e t e e n dispensations for n e w lodges; reinstated six lodges which h a d forfeited t h e i r c h a r t e r s , a n d laid seven corner-stones â&#x20AC;&#x201D; t w o for lodges a n d five for public buildings. T h e C o m m i t t e e o n A p p e a l s p r e s e n t s a large n u m b e r of cases, one of which is interesting in several p a r t i c u l a r s . Charges of gross n n m a sonic c o n d u c t were preferred against a b r o t h e r , a n d on trial h e was found guilty b y a vole of forty-seven to t h r e e . On t h e question of p u n i s h m e n t t h e lodge voted t h i r t y for expulsion a n d t w e n t y against. E x pulsion b e i n g defeated, t h e Worshipful Master ordered t h e proceedings s e n t t o t h e G r a n d Lodge t o compel t h e lodge t o inflict t h e p u n i s h m e n t . I t w a s done, a n d t h e c o m m i t t e e , displaying equal n e r v e with t h e Worshipful Master, p r o m p t l y e x p e l l e d h i m ; w h i c h , u n d e r t h e evidence, was u n d o u b t e d l y for t h e good of masonry. T h e Committee o n Masonic H o m e reported a p l a n for a n organization, to b e k n o w n as t h e '' Masonic H o m e of Alabama," which was adopted, a n d steps t a k e n a t once t o organize. A " t e s t i m o n i a l " was voted to t h e r e t i r i n g Grand Master, a n d t h e G r a n d Lodge d i d a very generous t h i n g in paying t h e widow of t h e late G r a n d Secretary $625.00, t h e a m o u n t t o complete his salary up t o t h e e n d of t h e fiscal year, a n d in addition t h e r e t o paid all funeral expenses, a m o u n t i n g t o $300.00. CORRESPONDENCE.

T h r e e pages are d e v o t e d to K a n s a s for 1892, about one page being devoted entirely t o c o m p l i m e n t a r y q u o t a t i o n s from t h e address of G r a n d Master CALLAHAM, t h e reviewer. Past G r a n d Master PILLASS, getting off his base a little, however, i n t h e s t a t e m e n t t h a t t h e Grand Lodge coincided w i t h G r a n d Master CALLAHAM'S recommendation, a n d n o w requires a fee of $5.00 for a special dispensation to confer degrees o u t of t i m e . I t is a m i s t a k e ; t h e m e m b e r s of G r a n d Lodge sat down upon it emphatically, leaving a chance open t o worry future G r a n d Masters over t h e same question. H e q u o t e s t h e constitutional a m e n d m e n t s authorizing t h e m a i n t e n a n c e of a H o m e ; m a k e s e x t e n d e d reference to t h e report of t h e H o m e C o m m i t t e e ; c o m m e n d s t h e oration of G r a n d Orator BROWN, and refers i n complimentary t e r m s to t h e report of Grand Si-cretary BROWN.

M.'.W.'. FRANCIS L E I G H PATTUS, of Selma, elected Grand Master. E.". W.". H E N R Y C L A Y ARMSTRONG, of M o n t g o m e r y , elected G r a n d

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ARIZONA. E l e v e n t h a n n u a l communication, P h o e n i x , N o v e m b e r , 1892. M.'.W/. ALEXANDER GIBSON OLIVER, of Tucson, G r a n d M a s t e r ; R.'.W.". GEORGE J . ROSKRUGE, of Tucson, G r a n d Secretary. Six P a s t G r a n d Masters, t h e G r a n d Representative of K a n s a s , SAMUEL E L I A S B R I G H T , a n d t h e r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s of t e n c h a r t e r e d lodges

answered roll call. T h e G r a n d Master, in his address, notes t h e s e t t l e m e n t of financial m a t t e r s b e t w e e n Lodge No. 1, of Arizona, a n d Lodge No. 2, of N e w Mexico ; records t h e death of t h e G r a n d Chaplain, Rev. FREEMAN D . RICKERSON, of w h o m h e says: " A n example, m y b r e t h r e n , worthy of all imit a t i o n " ; decides t h a t one " w h o h a d lost t h e first j o i n t of t h e i n d e x finger of t h e left h a n d " had enough left of h i m t o m a k e h i m eligible to m e m b e r s h i p in t h e Craft; a n d assumed t h e responsibility of c h a n g i n g t h e t i m e of t h e G r a n d Lodge c o m m u n i c a t i o n from t h e second t o t h e t h i r d Tuesday in November, so as n o t t o interfere with t h e general election h e l d on t h e former date. T h e G r a n d Secretary's report a n n o u n c e s t h e startling fact t h a t " all t h e r e t u r n s were received from t h e s u b o r d i n a t e lodges w i t h i n t h e time prescribed b y t h e Constitution." T h e i r m e m b e r s h i p in 1891 was 452; on t h e same date in 1892 it was 482, a gain of t h i r t y . A charter was granted to Nogales L o d g e ; a S350.00 set of G r a n d Lodge jewels o r d e r e d ; resolved to participate in t h e F r a ternal Congress at Chicago, sending six Past G r a n d Masters to represent t h e G r a n d Lodge, one of w h o m , Past G r a n d Master GOLDWATER made a very beautiful presentation speech, a c c o m p a n y i n g a gift of a handsome o n y x gavel from Bro. JEROME S . W A R D to t h e G r a n d Lodge, which was responded to by G r a n d Master ORMSBY in equally felicitous m a n n e r , accepting t h e same for t h e G r a n d Lodge. T h e c h a i r m a n of t h e Committee on Foreign Correspondence closes h i s r e p o r t as follows: " T h e most p r o m i n e n t a n d gratifying feature of masonic legislation is t h e attention which is being paid to t h e erection of Masonic H o m e s a n d t h e creating of Widows and O r p h a n s ' F u n d s . " M.'.W.'. J O H N M . ORMSBY, of Tucson, elected G r a n d Master. R.'.W.'. GEORGE J . ROSKRUGE, of Tucson, G r a n d Secretary.

ARKANSAS. Fifty-third a n n u a l communication. Little Rock, N o v e m b e r 15,1892. M.'.W.'. C. A. BRIDEWELL, Grand M a s t e r ; R . ' . W ; . F A Y HEMPSTEAD, G r a n d Secretary. Seven Past Grand Masters attested t h e i r u n a b a t e d interest in t h e Craft. T h e G r a n d Representative of K a n s a s w a s conspicuous by h i s absence, as t h e representatives of t w e n t y - s e v e n G r a n d Jurisdictions were p r e s e n t a t t h e opening of G r a n d Lodge.

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The Grand Master strikes an exultant note in his address when he refers to the completion of the Temple, and he welcomes the brethren to their new home; and is " glad to report that no backward step has been taken, though the excitement of the past year has prevented any great advancement in our jurisdiction." Possibly too much political exfcitement is incompatible with the performance of customary masonic duties. Our political brethren should keep their masonic linen on. Eight decisions are reported of no special importance, though the second indicates that the Grand Master advises ignoring an edict of the Grand Lodge because to his superior judgment it is " not in harmony with the laws or common sense of masonry." The Committee on Masonic Law and Usage promptly called down the nullifier as follows: "While the edict stands they assuredly think it is the law within this jurisdiction and must be obeyed, and said decision to the contrary should, we think, be disapproved." Past Grand Master J. H. VAN HOOSB writes a letter showing his bitter disappointment after twenty-five years of faithful attendance on the communications of the Grand Lodge, in being prevented by sickness from being present at the dedication of the Templeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; his especial desire. The letter is spread at large upon the minutes, and the brethren of Arkansas who hereafter read it will never doubt but that Bro. VAN HOOSB would have been there if able. Grand Orator A. F. MABEBEY delivered an oration, in which he urged his brethren to interest themselves in a Home for the Widows and Orphans of Master Masons. The Grand Lodge adopted the following resolution: "That this Grand Lodge recommends to the subordinate lodges within this jurisdiction, a restoration of the social features of freemasonry by having refreshments (if possible) and a time for social intercourse among the Craft at each stated communication of the lodge." THE DEDICATION.

The hall was beautifully decorated with palms and ferns, with dark evergreens and the field's fairest blossoms. Not only was the Craft there in force, " but the members of the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star," as Bro. CONNOR says, "must go," and there they were, with their masonic ribbons and badges and jewels, as Bro. HEMPSTEAD says, "adding greatly to the interest of the occasion." In the order of exercises was a hymn beginning, " All hail to the morning that bids us rejoice," in which all sang â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Eastern Star ladies and a l l ^ a n d the reporter says: "To all of whom it seemed tobereadilj' familiar. It was something never to be forgotten, to hear that tuneful outpouring of over one thousand voices that found a grand anthem of rejoicing and praise." The customary ceremonies of'dedication over, an oration was delivered by Bro. A. B. GRACE, in which eloquent mention is made of the

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twelve b r e t h r e n selected ten years before to build t h e Temple, and of o t h e r s w h o from t i m e to t i m e filled u p t h e m e m b e r s h i p of t h e c o m m i t t e e w h e n d e p l e t e d by removal or d e a t h . H e s a y s : Their work has been inspected ; it has proved to be good work and true work. It has passed the square of the -master overseer 'and been accepted. I t i s n o w the sixth h o u r of the sixth day and they are entitled to their wages. Let us then â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Give them the meed of honest toil; Wages of corn, and wine a n d oil. True, we need not follow literally the practice of our ancient brethren and pay off these w o r k m e n - i n actual grain a n d the juices of the grape a n d the olive, but we may flll their measures with the nourishing corn of our brotherly love; their bottles with the refreshing wine of our sincere gratitude, a n d their jars with the joyous oil of a fond remembrance that shall keep t h e m a n d their great services to the Craft fresh in our hearts forever. -

T h e oration closes with an e l o q u e n t a r g u m e n t a n d plea for a Masonic H o m e , w h i c h we regret we c a n n o t p u b l i s h in full. L e t t e r s from distinguished b r e t h r e n were read. Bro. P A E V I N said: " I congratulate t h e bretiiren u p o n t h e success t h a t h a s crowned t h e i r labors a n d secured to thfe fraternity so grand a t e m p l e . " Bro. M E D A I B Y sends t h e regrets of t h e officers of t h e G r a n d Lodge of M a r y l a n d . Bro. E. M. L. E H L E R S writes from New Y o r k , expressing t h e hope " t h a t your beautiful s t r u c t u r e may long w i t h s t a n d t h e iron finger of T i m e , a n d rem a i n a m o n u m e n t to t h e devotion a n d fidelity of t h e b r e t h r e n , whose labors h a v e been crowned with such a b u n d a n t success." T h e G r a n d Lodge r e s u m e d labor n e x t d a y as usual, a n d R.'.W.'. Bro. W I L L I S D . E N G L E , Past G r a n d L e c t u r e r of I n d i a n a , a n d Grand Secretary of t h e Order of t h e Eastern Star of t h a t State, was introduced a n d welcomed, b e i n g received with t h e G r a n d H o n o r s a n d conducted to a seat in t h e G r a n d East. T h a t settles it! An edict of non-intercourse between Tennessee and A r k a n s a s follows as a m a t t e r of course. ' T h e idea of receiving t h e G r a n d Secretary of t h e E a s t e r n Star with t h e G r a n d H o n o r s ! Recognition of "female masonr}'! " A h ! A beautiful jewel was presented by t h e Craft to G r a n d Tyler M E T CALF, " i n recognition of meritorious and faithful services performed t h r o u g h a l o n g period, of t i m e . " Well d o n e ! A crippled b r o t h e r received a h a n d s o m e sura t h r o u g h a collection. Better y e t ! Six charters were granted to n e w lodges. A c o m m i t t e e of a b o u t ' two h u n d r e d m e m b e r s of t h e G r a n d Lodge, u n d e r charge of C h a i r m a n J . T. HOLT, visited the Arkansas School for t h e Blind, in response to an invitation from t h e S u p e r i n t e n d e n t . G r a n d Lodge tendered t h e use of t h e T e m p l e to t h e Order of t h e E a s t e r n Star for their n e x t a n n u a l assembly. COitRESPONDENCE.

Bro. S. H . DAVIDSON presents t h e Report on Correspondence, reviewing K a n s a s for 1892 in two pages of careful analysis of t h e Kansas Proceedings. H e finds uiuch to c o m m e n d a n d n o t h i n g to unfavorably criticise.â&#x20AC;˘ M.'.W.'. R. J. LADGIILIN, of Bentonville, G r a n d Master. R.'.W.". F A Y HEMPSTEAD, of Little Rock, G r a n d Secretary.

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Twenty-second a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n , Victoria, J u n e 22, 1893. M.'.VV.". W M . DOWNIE, G r a n d Master. Seven Past Grand Masters a n d t h e representatives of t l i i r t - e n chartered lodges were p r e s e n t . T h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' m a k e s a ten-page address, full of t h e business t r a n s a c t i o n s performed d u r i n g his term of office. H e m a k e s a n u m b e r of decisions, in one of which he decides t h e question of p e r p e t u a l jurisdiction as i t h a s been settled in K a n s a s . T h e G r a n d Lodge formed a procession and marched to t h e P r e s b y t e r i a n C h u r c h , w h e r e an e l o q u e n t and instructive sermon was delivered b y t h e R e v . Bro. M C L A R E N , G r a n d Chaplain. T h e G r a n d Secretary's r e p o r t shows 968 m e m b e r s on t h e roll, a gain of 108 over t h e last report. F r a t e r n a l recognition is granted t h e G r a n d Lodge of Oklahoma. T h e G r a n d Master, w i t h t h e assi.stanceof t h e Grand Lodge, laid t h e corner s t o n e of the P r o t e s t a n t O r p h a n s ' H o m e . COKHESPONDEXCE.

. T h e r e p o r t of t h e c o m m i t t e e is made by Past Grand Master MARCUS Wor.FE, c h a i r m a n , and is a very brief epitome of t h e Proceedings of 1893. H e r e p o r t s o u r t h i r t y - e i g h t h a n n u a l to take place in 1895. W e will h a v e o u r a n n u a l in 1894 first, Bro. W . M.".\V.-. SiBREE Ci-ARK, K a m l o o p s , G r a n d Master. V.'.W.'. W. ,T. Qui.NTOx, Victoria, reelected G r a n d Secretary.

CALIFORNIA. F o r t y - t h i r d annual c o m m u n i c a t i o n , San Francisco, October 11, 1892. M.".W.". Wji. JoHNSox, G r a n d Master; V . ' . W . . GEORGE JOHNSON, G r a n d Secretary. Seven P a s t G r a n d Masters, t h e representatives of 227 o u t of 250 chartered lodges, and delegates of four lodges U. D. were present. T h e G r a n d Master's address gives evidence of conscientious and faithful performance of d u t y , so much so t h a t we a r e not surprised to n o t e t h e following, as he a p p r o a c h e s its conclusion: " T h e r e h a v e been instances w h e n a reelection of G r a n d Master was necessary, and w i t h o u t d o u b t such instances may again o c c u r ; b u t I desire most earnestly a n d e m p h a t i c a l l y to state t h a t t h e exigency does not now exist." H e was called u p o n to d e t e r m i n e " h o w and upon w h a t terms t h e m e m b e r s of a clandestine organization claiming to be a body of masons, t h e n and for some t i m e prior existing a t Los Angeles, could be healed, recognized and allowed to effect a regular organization." H e replied, . " t h a t such m e m b e r s of t h a t organization as had received t h e degrees in

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a regularly constituted lodge of masons could be healed, and after being healed would be in a condition to ask for and receive a dispensation to form a regular lodge; but that those members who received their degrees in that, or any other clandestine lodge, are not recognized as masons, and cannot be so recognized until they have received the degrees in a just and legally constituted lodge." It is quite refreshing to find one who has not forgotten the proper treatment to be bestowed upon one that used to be denominated a " clandestine-made mason." Masonic bodies as a rule are too kindly considerate in their treatment of spurious and clandestine organizations. The rule should be, " touch not, handle not, permit not the unclean thing to come near." He makes this reference to action taken in connection with the funeral arrangements of a faithful Past Grand Master: "A careful consideration of the circumstances of our brother's death warranted me in directing the Grand Secretary to defray the expenses of the funeral from the Grand Lodge funds." We venture the opinion that one so felicitous in phrase could and did make the recipients of- his kindly act believe that they were conferring a kindness on the Grand Lodge, instead of receiving a benefit. The Board of Trustees of the Masonic Home submitted its.first annual report. The Board had elected officers, classified its members by lot to serve one, two and three years, adopted a code of By-Laws, held stated meetings once a month since its organization and several special meetings, and sent out circulars to the lodges and other masonic bodies of the jurisdiction asking for pledges of funds. A list of contributors and amounts pledged amounting to $47,759.80 is printed, which with the Grand Lodge donation makes the subscription $57,759.80. Special mention is also made of the contributions of the Grand Chapter, Grand Commandery, and Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. The Board says: " I n conclusion, we desire to express our conviction that the encouraging progress made during this first year of our organization is a just cause for hearty congratulation, and indicates the rapid growth and development of a magnificent charily that will attest to posterity the munificence and charitable impulses of the masons of California." Our brethren of California are fully abreast of the leaders in the line of advanced masonic work. They have heard the command, "Go forward ! " and they are obeying cheerfully, fervently, zealously. The various Masonic Boards of Relief made their reports. San Francisco expended during the year $12,199.38, $35.75 of which went to two "cases"from Kansas. The Board has expended between the years 1856 and 1891 the sum of $300,'188.80. Los Angeles' Board has expended $2,418.15. Oakland expended $1,304.80, of which one Kansas "case" received $15.00. Sacramento expended $1,200, of which one Kansas "case" received $50.00. San Diego expended $609 90, of which one Kansas "case" received $30.00. Stockton expended $351,7 .

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T h e y h a v e 250 lodges, with a ' m e m b e r s h i p of 16,767, a gain of 680. T h e o r a t i o n by W.". B r o . R E U B E N H E D L E Y L L O Y D on " T h e C a u s e a n d

R e m e d y for Light A t t e n d a n c e a t Lodge Meetings," is t h e most intellig e n t a n d b e s t exposition of t h e various features of his subject we h a v e ever read. T h e writer will bear witness from personal knowledge of o n e lodge t h a t his r e m e d y — m o r e sociability, t h e call from labor to r e f r e s h m e n t t o be g e n u i n e — a n d n o t make-believe, with one-half t h e m e m b e r s h i p t w e n t y years ago, furnished twice t h e average a t t e n d a n c e t h e same lodge has to-day, n o t w i t h s t a n d i n g its " regular t e a m , " its robes a n d costly p a r a p h e r n a l i a . W e would like to p r i n t t h e whole a d d r e s s ; we d o n o t w o n d e r t h a t California d i s t r i b u t e d 10,000 p a m p h l e t copies a m o n g t h e m e m b e r s of its lodges. T h e s u m m i n g u p w e m u s t have, namely : In order to build up the masonic fraternity, you should first carefully select men whose inherent qualities incline them to do justice to their feliowmen and duly consider and respect the rights of others. Then establish amongst them a close and friendly relationship. These are the mudsills for the foundation stones of a Masonic Temple. You must not permit any member to be elected to your lodge for revenue only. You must constantly keep in mind that to you are delegated the right to make a mason, who shall not alone be a member of your lodge, but also a brother in the bonds of fellowship with a million of men. You are charged with the solemn duty of seeing that none are permitted to come within our fold for mercenary or selfish purposes; that no one shall be permitted to call himself a mason, unless he will in his life be an example of the benefits which a proper observance of its principles will be to mankind, in elevating the moral stauding of the community, in establishing a proper respect for the rights of others, in advancing the cause of education and good government, fostering a sincere love for human liberty, and lastly, and above all, a profound reverence for the Deity. The conclusions I have reached are: First,— The true basis for masonic faith is the building up and establishing a close, friendly relation between the members of the lodge. . Second.— To establish this an intimate social communion must be established amongst the members. Third.—To bring the latter event about, the meetings of the lodge must be made both pleasant and attractive to all the members; and Lastly.—'bioae should be admitted but those whose society would be likely to be agreeable to the other members of the lodge, who of their own volition seek admission, and are naturally inclined to favorably receive masonic doctrines, desiring membership alone because they are ambitious to do their share towards humanizing and elevating their race. T h e C o m m i t t e e on Grievance reported t h a t MARTIN V A N BUREN CLEVELAND ( " W h a t ' s in a n a m e ? " ) " w a s expelled by .•Vbell Lodge, No. 146, of U k i a h , o n t h e 29th of November, 1873, a n d almost every year since t h a t date persisted in p r e s e n t i n g his petition for restoration. S o m e t i m e s h i s lodge h a s declined to notice h i m — a t t i m e s refused to endorse his application — b u t perseverance accomplishes all things, a n d t h e b r o t h e r has finally achieved success." T h e committee r e c o m m e n d e d h i s restoration i n a resolution which was adopted. W e d o n ' t know w h a t is was, Bro. CLEVELAND — b u t " d o n ' t let i t occur again," o r you will find t h a t even perseverance will fail to be p a r a m o u n t .

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T h e C o m m i t t e e on J u r i s p r u d e n c e , relative to t h e recognition of La G r a n Dieta Simbolica d e los Estados U n i d o s Mexicanos, says t h a t while " p l e a s e d w i t h t h e plan a n d purpose .of t h i s n e w G r a n d Diet a n d wish it success," it is " n o t p r e p a r e d at t h i s t i m e to r e c o m m e n d its recognit i o n . " I t r e c o m m e n d s delay until it can o b t a i n . i n f o r m a t i o n r e l a t i v e to m a t t e r s c o n c e r n i n g which it first desires to be advised. T h e C o m m i t t e e on F i n a n c e s m a k e s r e p o r t c o n c e r n i n g P a s t G r a n d Master STEVENSON, ninety-two years of age, s p e a k i n g in t e r m s of grateful appreciation of h i s work in behalf of p i o n e e r m a s o n r y , a n d t h e p a r t h e h a d t a k e n i n b u i l d i n g u p t h e c o m m o n w e a l t h of California; a n d recomm e n d e d b y resolution a n a p p r o p r i a t i o n of $1,200 t o b e p a i d i n m o n t h l y i n s t a l l m e n t s of $100.00 for.the year c o m m e n c i n g N o v e m b e r 1, 1892. I t m a k e s r e c o m m e n d a t i p n of an appropriation of $480.00 p a y a b l e m o n t h l y to a n o t h e r v e n e r a b l e b r o t h e r . F i v e c h a r t e r s were granted to n e w lodges. T h e G r a n d Secretary was authorized to p r o c u r e a P a s t G r a n d Master's jewel at a cost of $200.00 for t h e r e t i r i n g G r a n d Master. M.'.'W.'. CHARLES B A Y . G R I T M A N elected G r a n d Master. V.'.VV.'. GEORGE JOHNSON.reelected G r a n d Secretary.

CALIFORNIA. F o r t y - f o u r t h a n n u a l communication, San Francisco, October, 1893. CHARLES R . GRITMAN, G r a n d Master. E i g h t P a s t G r a n d Masters, a n d t h e r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s of 196 c h a r t e r e d lodges, a n d delegates from five lodges U . D . , w e r e present. T h e G r a n d Master being in poor h e a l t h . P a s t G r a n d Master A L V A H RUSSELL CONKLIN was called to t h e chair, a n d read t h e a n n u a l address of t h a t officer to t h e G r a n d Lodge. H e states t h a t t h e Craft is in a p r o s p e r o u s condition. D u r i n g t h e year five dispensations for n e w lodges have been issued, a n d . t h e roll of m e m b e r s h i p increased about t w o h u n d r e d . H e r e p o r t s t h e Masonic H o m e as progressing.. Two, h u n d r e d a n d seventy acres of land .ne.ar San Francisco h a v e b e e n selected u p o n w h i c h . to erect t h e s a m e . Plans for a b u i l d i n g t o cost, $60,000.00. h a v e b e e n adopted b y t h e Board. They h a v e $60,000.00 cash.on h a n d a n d pledges, for $25,000.00 m o r e . GrancJ Lodge subscribed $10,000.00. T h e G r a n d Treasurer, after thirty^five years of faithful service,.de-. clined a reelection, b e a r i n g testimony as h e does so, i n h i s final report, to t h e pleasant a n d agreeable relations s u s t a i n e d by h i m w i t h G r a n d Secretary GEORGE JOHNSON a n d his l a m e n t e d p r e d e c e s s o r A L E X A N D E R G. A BELL.

T h e Masonic Board of Relief of San Francisco makes a n i n t e r e s t i n g statistical r e p o r t of t h e i r work, s h o w i n g a n e x p e n d i t u r e of $11,204.35.

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D u r i n g t h e y u a r t l i r e e " e a s e s " from Kansas received relief t o t h e a m o u n t of S200.00, a n d t h e y n o t e a d o n a t i o n of $5.00 from C y r u s Lodge, No. 288, a n d SIOO.OO from T o p e k a Lodge, No. 17. L i k e r e p o r t s were received from t h e Boards of t h e cities of Los Angeles, Stockton, San Diego, San Jose, Oakland a n d S a c r a m e n t o â&#x20AC;&#x201D; t h e latter city c i t i n g o n e K a n s a s case relieved to t h e a m o u n t of $12.00; San Diet;o two K a n s a s cases, to t h e a m o u n t of $166.20. T h e r e p o r t of P r e s i d e n t E . M. f RESTON, of t h e " H o m e , " shows t h a t o u r California b r e t h r e n are laying broad, solid and secure t h e foundations of t h e i r great c h a r i t y , and t h a t when t h e plans on t h e i r trestle board a r e developed in t h e perfected work, t h e b r e t h r e n of California will h a v e a g r a n d a n d e n d u r i n g m o n u m e n t of t h e i r love for distressed h u m a n i t y . Of the $60,000.00 so far raised for t h e H o m e , t h e Grand Lodge has c o n t r i b u t e d $25,000.00. T h e G r a n d Master's decisions were t h e subject of a very careful a n d e x h a u s t i v e r e p o r t from t h e C o m m i t t e e on J u r i s p r u d e n c e , presented b y Bro.

W I L L I A M O . BELCHER, c h a i r m a n .

Decision 19 is as follows: " I t is c o m p e t e n t a n d p r o p e r for t h e Master, w i t h o u t a vote of h i s lodge, to direct t h e Secretary to draw a n d t h e T r e a s u r e r t o pay a w a r r a n t for Grand Lodge dues, which, by t h e C o n s t i t u t i o n , are required to accompany t h e a n n u a l r e p o r t of t h e lodge." W e c o m m e n d t h i s decision as thoroughly sound law in K a n s a s , as well as California, to those officers of lodges w h o allow t h e i r lodges to be r e p o r t e d d e l i n q u e n t t h r o u g h failure to pass a formal vote to p a y G r a n d Lodge dues. G r a n d Orator E U G E N E N . DEUPREY delivered a n oration of a very practical character, as o n e may well judge from t h e pointy presented, viz: 1, B a n i s h s l a n d e r ; 2, Adopt love of h u m a n k i n d ; 3, Select only t h e most c o m p e t e n t b r o t h e r s to fill t h e chairs of t h e lodges; 4, P r o v i d e t h e best i n s t r u c t i o n ; 5, H a v e uniformity of w o r k ; 6, H a v e t h e families p r e s e n t at installations occasionally; 7, Guard t h e ballot-box with discretion. C o m m i t t e e on J u r i s p r u d e n c e , relative to t h e c o m m u n i c a t i o n of t h e former G r a n d Master of P e n n s y l v a n i a a n n o u n c i n g his w i t h d r a w a l of r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s from California, m a k e s special report, which is very interesting reading. C o m m e n t i n g on t h e s t a t e m e n t in t h e c o m m u n i c a t i o n of G r a n d M a s t e r ARNOLD, t h a t t h e promptness of official communication t h r o u g h t h e present m e d i u m of railroads, posts a n d telegraphs was such t h a t t h e representatives of t h e Grand Master had n o official d u t y to perform, h e says t h e U n i t e d States a n d E n g l a n d each has an ambassador near t h e g o v e r n m e n t of t h e o t h e r ; t h a t t h e P r e s i d e n t a n d Queen V I C TORIA " m i g h t , u n d e r t h e i r private seals," and t h r o u g h t h e m e d i u m of t h e post, etc., hold c o m m u n i c a t i o n , b u t prefer, as all g o v e r n m e n t s do, to forward t h e i r "official c o m m u n i c a t i o n s " t h r o u g h accredited representatives. Bro. BELCHEK, c o m m e n t i n g on t h e s t a t e m e n t of Bro. ARXOLII, t h a t

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he "finds that his (?) representatives liave become superfluous and unnecessary," finds a reason for it in the self-sufHciency of Grand Masters who "seem to think that they can not only conduct and transmit official correspondence more satisfactorily, but can manage negotiations involving even the most delicate matters, with better results than anybody else could." On proposed legislation intended to prevent electioneering for office or advocacy or defeat of any measure to be brought-before Grand Lodge for action, the committee says: " W e thoroughly approve the purpose of the new regulation proposed by Bro. ANDBBSON, but think that the penal provisions should be still more stringent than he has made them, but at this time your committee are not prepared to say just how much more." The committee recommends that the matter be referred, to be reported upon at the next annual communication of the Grand Lodge. Report concurred in, and recommendation was adopted. We heartily endorse the proposed legislation. The military, judicial or masonic office bearer who cannot fully, honestly and truthfully say that every position of that kind he has had came to him without his own solicitation, direct or indirect, must derive very little satisfaction in contemplating the honor of his preferment. If the truth has been told, legislation of that kind would not be lost upon Kansas. CORRESPONDENCE.

Kansas for 1893 receives a review of four pages of finely printed matter. Grand Master FULLER'S remarks on the work are commented on from the basis of the writer's (Bro. JAMES WRIGHT ANDERSON ) former

experience as Grand Lecturer. Of one of the features of our Proceedings, which has received more criticism than any other, he says: "The Committee on Chartered Lodges reported thirty-six lodges delinquent in their returns. There is but one way to deal with such lodges â&#x20AC;&#x201D; cut them off." Of Bro. WEIGHT'S oration he says: "The character of the oration ought to have suggested the propriety of placing a copy in the hands of every mason in the jurisdiction. Masonry would be bettered by tlie knowledge and the enthusiasm resulting from the general diffusion of such sentiments." To all of which we give a hearty approval. A copy of such a piece of finished work should be in the hands of every craftsman for a model. As usual, JOHN BROWN'S Report on Correspondence comes in for a great share of attention, and much is said that would have received our late brother's comments if here to respond. His former criticisms upon the California non-afEliate law or rule come in for reply. To one portion of the reply we have already confessed judgment in our references in the review of 1892, and heretofore in this review to the Masonic Boards of Relief of California. They have done a grand, good work, for which they are entitled to the highest praise, and while they do it

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" w i t h o u t h o p e of fee or reward," we t h i n k a p r o p e r regard for t h e t e a c h i n g s of masonry will induce t h e recipients of t h e charity, if ever able, to r e p a y t h e same p r o m p t l y , or t h e lodges of which t h e " c a s e s " were m e m b e r s to acknowledge with g r a t i t u d e and a remittance th& b e n e fits conferred upon t h e m e m b e r s of t h e i r lodge. J O H N BROWN'S e l o q u e n t reference to t h e late G r a n d Secretary of California, ALEXANDER G . ABELL, is recalled a n d quoted with t h i s footn o t e : " Since t h e above was written we learn t h a t Bro. BHOWN h a s gone to join t h e brother, of whom he so k i n d l y spoke, on t h e o t h e r side of t h e D a r k River, a n d we may rightly use his own words in speaking of his great w o r t h a n d work." M.-.W.'. HENRY SAYEE ORME, of Los Angeles, G r a n d Master. V.".AV.-. GEORGE JOHNSON, San Francisco, G r a n d Secretary.

CANADA, T h i r t y - e i g h t h a n n u a l communication, Ottawa, J u l y , 1893. M.-.AV.-. G. M. GIBSON, Grand Master. E i g h t Past G r a n d Masters a n d R.'.W.'. B r o . W . G. B E I D , G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e of K a n s a s were present. T h e G r a n d Master says: " P e a c e a n d h a r m o n y h a v e prevailed — a satisfactory record has been m a d e — we h a v e a m p l e reason for cont e n t m e n t w i t h the p r e s e n t a n d hopefulness for t h e future." T e n special communications w e r e h e l d for t h e purpose of consecrating a n d dedicating n e w lodge halls a n d b u i l d i n g s to freemasonry, v i r t u e and universal benevolence. Corner-stones of two c h u r c h e s were laid. T h e centennial of t h e G r a n d Lodge w a s properly celebrated. A m a s o n i c m o n u m e n t was unveiled at T o r o n t o . . No decisions are reported for t h e alleged reason t h a t t h e answers w e r e to be found b y reference to t h e Constitution or decisions of his predecessors. H e says further on t h i s p o i n t : " A s a rule t h e most t r o u b l e s o m e c o n u n d r u m s present t h e m s e l v e s in connection with points of t h e least i m p o r t a n c e ; in other words, t h e difficulty in answering questions is frequently in t h e inverse ratio of t h e a n s w e r s w h e n given." T h e b r e t h r e n of Canada, so far as practice is concerned, seem to be g e t t i n g in l i n e with t h e American idea in r e g a r d to t e m p e r a n c e at h o u r s • of refreshment, as p e r t h e following: Once more the question of prohibiting the use of intoxicating liquors at all refreshment tables in connection with masonic lodges will be presented to you for such action as you may .deem called for. It may assist in the deliberation of how far there is an evil in the customs or habits of the Craft at their meetings requiring a remedy, when I state that in two-thirds of the lodges visited by me during the year,.tea or. coffee appeared to be the strongest beverage used, and I believe some of the District Masters can furnish even stronger testimony of the temperance tendencies of the times as exemplified in connection with masonic meetings or assemblies..

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Nevertheless, the Grand Lodge refused by a majority vote to pass a resolution "that the use of intoxicating liquors as a beverage be prohibited at all refreshment tables in connection with masonic lodges." A portion of the Grand Master's address is devoted to "the right of burial and cost of funerals." He justly criticises the absurd idea of the lodges paying the funeral expenses of those perfectly able and competent to do so, and shows that when the cost is borne by the lodge it should be a moderate amount sufficient only for " unostentatious and decent burial." The Undertaker's Trust has not yet gained a foothold in Canada evidently. Referring to the action of Pennsylvania and Iowa concerning the Grand Representative question, he says: The system costs nothing and circumstances can be imagined and have occurred under which representatives abroad have been of practical service and advantage. But apart from any other reason the manifestation to the world of satisfactory relationship between Grand Lodges, which appears to be implied in these appointments, as well as the opportunity afforded for formal interchange of courtesies a n d exhibition of the spirit of fraternity, which might otherwise seldom or never present itself, as between sister jurisdictions more or less remote from one another, seems a sufficient justification of the continuance of a custom which, if not very useful, has at all events, so far as we are concerned, proved most agreeable.

In his closing observation the Grand Master has this to say of Bro. J. J. MASON, the Grand Secretary, whose acquaintance it was our privilege to make in Chicago in masonic circles this year: "That living compendium of useful knowledge in general, and Grand Lodge information in particular—the Grand Secretary—who is about to enter upon the twentieth year of his office, which we all trust he will continue to fill for two to three decades more — has always been near at hand and prompt to assist me." The Grand Master in closing says: Masonry is a failure if in our daily experience we do not succeed in securing definite and distinct realizations of its true meaning and spirit. Life is s h o r t ; with each of us the sands of time will soon r u n o u t ; our record here is daily and hourly being made, and cannot be recalled. How far is it composed of deeds of love and kindness? How far have the principles we profess been actually applied to a n d interwoven with the transactions and ordinary routine of our busy lives? May t h e Most High enable us to live and act consistently with our profession, so that when we stand before the world, occupying prominently representative positions as rulers in t h e Craft, we may ever deserve to be recognized as good masons.

R.'.W.'. Bro. W. G. REID presented his credentials as Grand Representative of Kansas, and was received and saluted with Grand Honors befitting his exalted position. The Grand Lodge having voted the sum of $250 for a testimonial to Past Grand Master JOHN Ross ROBERTSON, at his request, with the concurrence of the committee appointed to obtain it, and upon their recommendation, the Grand Lodge devoted the same to the Hospital for Sick Children at Toronto. The jewel that Bro. ROBERTSON has accepted will be one of the brightest in the crown of life given him by the Supreme

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G r a n d M a s t e r i n t h e Eternal City w h e n t h e gew-gaws a n d distinctions of t h i s w o r l d a r e laid aside. " I n a s m u c h as y e h a v e done it u n t o one of t h e least of these, y e have d o n e it u n t o m e . " T h e R e p o r t of t h e Committee on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e is s u b m i t t e d b y t h e c h a i r m a n , Bro. H E N R Y ROBERTSON. K a n s a s for 1S93 is reviewed. E x t r a c t s a r e made from G r a n d M a s t e r F U L L E R ' S addre.ss on t h e subject of " W o r k , " from Grand Orator W R I G H T ' S address a n d from Grand Secretary BBOWN'S Report on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e , w h i c h is p r o n o u n c e d " e x cellent." T h e details of t h e plan of o u r proposed Masonic H o m e organization are given ; a n d h e concludes as follows: " S i n c e t h e s e Proceedings were received w e have been deeply grieved to learn of t h e death of Bro. J O H N H . BROWN. H e was a m a n of t h e m o s t genial a n d kindly disposition, a n d a mason of acknowledged a b i l i t y a n d e r u d i t i o n . I t was o u r good fortune to have his personal a c q u a i n t a n c e , and we t e n d e r to o u r b r o t h e r s i n Kansas o u r deep s y m p a t h j ' i n t h e loss t h e y h a v e sustained. M.-.W.-. J. M. GIBSON, reelected G r a n d Master. R.'.W.'. Bro. J. J . MASON, of H a m i l t o n , reelected G r a n d Secretary.

COLORADO, T h i r t y - t h i r d annual c o m m u n i c a t i o n , Denver, S e p t e m b e r 19, 1893. M . ' . W . - . W M . D. W R I G H T , G r a n d . M a s t e r ;

R.-.W.'. E D . C . PARMELEE,

G r a n d Secretary. E i g h t e e n P a s t G r a n d Masters, a n d representatives from seventj'-eight of t h e eighty c h a r t e r e d lodges present. T h e G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e of Kansas is n o t credited as present, b u t we note t h a t like t h e poet's entomological specimen, " h e gets t h e r e all t h e same," in his u s u a l happy m a n n e r as h e voiced t h e response of t h e G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e s to t h e fraternal welcome by t h e G r a n d Master. T h e G r a n d Master's address on m a s o n r y in general is replete with grand ideas, as well as interesting historical facts. W e never tire of h e a r i n g t h e story of t h e Boston Lodge which " a d j o u r n e d , " as t h e H u b h i s t o r i a n p u t s it, to a t t e n d t h e famous " t e a party " in t h e h a r b o r : n o r of G r a n d M a s t e r s P A U L REVERE, B E N J A M I N F R A N K L I N , a n d t h a t grandeist of

m a s o n s as well as G r a n d Master, w h o laid t h e corner stone of t h e Capitol, " t h e immortal WASHINGTON." T h e historical p a r t of h i s address n a t u r a l l y leads u p to t h e suggestion t h e G r a n d Master makes of h o l d i n g " a national masonic memorial celebration at t h e t o m b of AVASHINGTON, at M o u n t V e r n o n , on t h e cent e n n i a l anniversary of his death, December 14, 1899." T h e address notes a long list of illustrious dead, in which we find t h o s e n a m e s so familiar to every K a n s a s m a s o n â&#x20AC;&#x201D; E D W I N DWIGHT H I L L YEE a n d J O H N H E N R Y BROWN.

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ion disapproved declares t h a t an E n t e r e d A p p r e n t i c e desiring to t a k e the r e m a i n i n g degrees in a lodge o t h e r t h a n t h e one conferring t h e first degree m u s t reside in t h e n e w jurisdiction twelve m o n t h s before applying. I t seems to us t h a t t h e c o m m i t t e e m i g h t have wrestled a little w i t h t h e followingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;held, " a s it w e r e , " a judicial post-mortem on it for instance. "No. 8. A b r o t h e r h a v i n g died while regularly u n d e r s u s p e n sion for n o n - p a y m e n t of dues c a n n o t afterward be reinstated by his lodge." Well, h a r d l y ever. LAZARUS or t h e young man raised b y P E T E R might have b e e n reinstated. T h e widow's son raised b y E L I J A H was not old e n o u g h to be a mason, a n d these, with JARIUS' d a u g h t e r , a r e t h e only g e n u i n e resurrections so far noted in sacred or profane h i s t o r y . October 21st, " w i t h music and b a n n e r s , " and escorted by Salida C o m m a n d e r y , t h e G r a n d Master laid t h e corner stone of t h e H i g h School at Salida, delivering a brief address. H e a p p o i n t e d seven delegates to t h e F r a t e r n a l Congress at Chicago, b u t n o n e of t h e m a t t e n d e d . T h e address of t h e G r a n d Orator, T. B. MCDONALD, is t h e m o s t finished and scholarly production yet reviewed by us. H i s r e m a r k s on charity have a gentle vein of pleasing sarcasm, which could n o t fail to reach t h e object h e a i m e d at, and his concise conclusion of t h a t topic we must jot d o w n as a sample of t h e w h o l e : The symbolism of masonry is indeed beautiful, and too many of us, in our worship of Charity in her abstract form, cherish her as a symbol and forget to practice her virtues. Charity is not an i n h a b i t a n t of the braiu. The atmosphere of logic is too cold for her, and her chosen residence is in the genial warmth of a loving heart.

Bro. L. X. GRBENLEAF m a k e s a thorough report on O k l a h o m a a n d New Zealand, giving all t h e facts a n d statistics in reference to t h e c o n dition and prospects of t h e latter jurisdiction, and r e c o m m e n d i n g r e c o g nition of both jurisdictions, which report was adopted. T h e C o m m i t t e e on J u r i s p r u d e n c e , to whom was referred t h e recomm e n d a t i o n of t h e G r a n d Master, for a proper m e m o r i a l o b s e r v a n c e of t h e centennial of t h e death of W.'.Bro. GEORGE WASHINGTON, reports,, approving t h e same, and r e c o m m e n d s t h e a p p o i n t m e n t of a c o m m i t t e e of three to bring t h e m a t t e r before o t h e r G r a n d Jurisdictions, and r e q u e s t s t h e a p p o i n t m e n t of a c o m m i t t e e of one from each G r a n d J u r i s d i c t i o n , w i t h . o n e a l t e r n a t e , to serve t h r o u g h all t h e arrangements, said associated c o m m i t t e e m e n to constitute a general committee of a r r a n g e m e n t s , adopted. CORRESPONDENCE.

Kansas for 1S9.3 receives fraternal consideration in t h e R e p o r t on Correspondence by Bro. L. N . GKEENLEAP, t h e action t a k e n b y t h e G r a n d Lodge on t h e various m a t t e r s before it being concisely s t a t e d ; Bro. J. H . BROWN'S R e p o r t on Correspondence being quoted from a n d highly c o m m e n d e d , as always heretofore. M.'.W.'. JETHRO C . SANFORD, of Durango, elected G r a n d Master. R.. W . " . E D . C. PARMELEE, reelected G r a n d Secretary.

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COSTNECTICUT. O n e h u n d r e d a n d fifth a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n , New H a v e n , J a n u a r y 18, 1893. M/.AV/. H U G H STIRLING, G r a n d Master, ten P a s t Grand Masters and t h e r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s of 109 of t h e 110 c o n s t i t u e n t lodges present. G r a n d Lodge was opened i n A m p l e F o r m , a n d t h e r e u p o n an ode w r i t t e n by t h e Grand Secretary, J . K. W H E E L E R , was s u n g to t h e t u n e "America." As t h e volume before us has r a t h e r a s u b s t a n t i a l look, we will n o t t a k e t h e space for Bro. W H E E L E R ' S effusion, b u t will c o n t e n t ourselves with s a y i n g t h a t we h e r e record o u r vote for h i m as Masonic Poet Laureate. L e t u s further add t h a t we hope a t an early day to see a collection of h i s a d m i r a b l e poems in p r i n t . P u t us d o w n for a copy now, Bro. W. H i r a m Lodge, No. 1, heads t h e r e p o r t of t h e C o m m i t t e e on Credentials, j u s t as she used to do " b e f o ' t h e w a h , " t h o u g h t h e lesson t a u g h t h e r s e e m s n o t to h a v e been studied b y St. J o h n ' s Lodge, No. 6, which, after a t r i a l of t h e matters at issue b e t w e e n it a n d Old Well Lodge, No. 168, refused to abide by t h e edict and s e n t e n c e of t h e Grand Lodge. I t s W o r s h i p f u l Master appealed to t h e civil law, a n d one BRAINARD W . M A P L E S a p p e a l e d to public opinion t h r o u g h t h e n e w s p a p e r s of t h e day. T h e m a t t e r e n d e d as all such m a t t e r s usually do, b y the lodge obeying t h e a u t h o r i t y of its superior, t h e W o r s h i p f u l M a s t e r eating h u m b l e pie, a n d t h e p u b l i s h e r of t h e Eatensville Gazelle b e i n g expelled promptly, as was j u s t and right. T h e moon got on a " f u l l " on t h e 3d of December, 1892, and mixed u p an even dozen lodges which should h a v e h e l d t h e i r stated meetings o n a certain day " o n or before t h e full m o o n " in each m o n t h . T h e G r a n d M a s t e r showed t h a t in F e b r u a r y , 1893, t h e m o o n would n o t full, a n d would b e o n a toot again on March 2d, k n o c k i n g out all these lodges again. W e suppose these lodges all " m e e t by early candle light." T h e G r a n d Master suggested t h a t t h e y " p u l l t h e m s e l v e s together," so as to comply with t h e i r own By-Laws. T h e G r a n d Secretary suggested t h a t if t h e G r a n d Master's plan d i d n o t work to a r r a n g e w i t h t h e moon t o gel full a t least once every m o n t h . Bro. W H E E L E R seems determined t h a t t h e old State shall live u p to h e r r e p u t a t i o n as " t h e land of steady h a b i t s . " L o o k i n g at it as an impartial a n d disinterested observer, it seems to us t h a t t h e administration of his office by o u r Most Worshipful brother h a s been Slerling in every respect. T h e G r a n d Lodge seems to h a v e t a k e n t h e s a m e view, as per following r e s o l u t i o n : Resolved, That the M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge of Connecticut In Grand Lodge assembled do heartily approve and confirm the varied ofBcial acts of M.-.W.'. Grand Master HUGH STIRLING, as submitted in his annual report. Resolved, That the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge of Connecticut In Grand Lodge assembled do hereby tender Grand Master HUGH STIRLING their sincere thanks for his untiring

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able and conscientious a d m i n i s t r a t i o n of t h e affairs of t h e M.'.W/. Grand Lodge of Connecticut, and express t h e earnest wish t h a t his life m a y b e long spared, a n d hia wise counsels ever be at t h e c o m m a n d of t h e Grand Lodge.

T h e resohitions were adopted by a rising a n d u n a n i m o u s vote. T h e report of t h e C o m m i t t e e on Charters is unique, so much so t h a t we can only account for it on t h e supposition tliat t h e m e m b e r s of t h e committee, or a t least its poetical m e m b e r , t h o u g h t t h e G r a n d Secretary was referring to tliem in tlie proposed a r r a n g e m e n t to b e m a d e with t h e moon. T h e Committee on Deceased B r e t h r e n (R.'.W.'. Bro. J . K . W H E E L E R ] m a k e s report in e l o q u e n t language, every sentence of which is a g e m of poetic t h o u g h t a n d expre.ssion. F o r instance, t h i s : " T h e soul, w h i t e robed, has left its shell ignoble, o u t g r o w n , a n d winged away to a m o r e stately a n d glorious mansion, which for itself has been builded, t h e r e t o join in its life-song in sweet h a r m o n y with t h e heavenly chorus, to fulfill an immortal d e s t i n y . " M.'.W.". SAMUEL BASSETT, of New Brittain, Grand Master. R.\ W.' J. K . W H E E L E R , of Hartford, reelected Grand Secretary.

D E L ,A W A R E . Eighty-sixth a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n , Wilmington, October 5 a n d 6, 1892. M.-.W.-. N A T H A N I E L F . W I L D S , G r a n d M a s t e r ; E.'.W.'. B. F . BARTRAM,

G r a n d Secretary. Twenty-one lodges represented. T h e Representative of K a n s a s was not present. I n his address t h e G r a n d Master congratulates t h e Craft " on t h e progress and grbwth of masonry in t h e i r jurisdiction, a n d in t h e elevation of t h e moral s t a n d a r d of t h e I n s t i t u t i o n . " H e notes t h e death of G r a n d Secretary WILLIAM S. H A Y E S , who " f o r twenty-four years h a d performed t h e duties of his office with ability a n d fidelity." H e also notes t h e death of t h e "oldest m a s o n " in t h a t j u r i s diction, Bro. ROBERT J U M P , e i g h t y - n i n e years of age, a n d for sixty-seven years a devoted mason. R.'.W.'. BENJAMIN F . BARTRAM, a p p o i n t e d Grand Secretary to fill t h e vacancy caused by t h e d e a t h of G r a n d Secretary H A Y E S , m a k e s h i s first report. T h e usual presentation of a Past Master's jewel to t h e retiring G r a n d Master took place. CORRESPONDENCE.

Kansas for 189'2 receives fraternal notice, t h e committee, contrary t o t h e usual custom, m a k i n g a n extract from G r a n d Master CALLAHAM'S address, and q u o t i n g h i s decision i n reference to t h e right to d i m i t i n full, characterizing it as " s o u n d a n d sensible." M.'.W.'. J O H N B . BOOK elected G r a n d Master. R.'. W.'. BEN.IAMIN F . BARTRAM elected G r a n d Secretary.

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DELAWARE. Eighty-seventh a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n , W i h n i n g t o n ,

, 1893.

M.-.W.-. JOHN B . BOOK, G r a n d Master. T h e Representative of K a n s a s did n o t materialize. T h e twenty-one lodges of t h e jurisdiction were fully r e p r e s e n t e d . T h e v o l u m e is a d o r n e d with a fine picture of M.'.W.'. JAMES S . DOBB, G r a n d Master for 1888-89-90. T h e address of G r a n d Master BOOK deals briefly a n d pointedly with t h e b u s i n e s s matters of h i s a d m i n i s t r a t i o n , a n d shows t h a t t h e affairs of t h e G r a n d Jurisdiction of Delaware h a v e b e e n in good hands. H e gives in full in h i s address t h e circular of G r a n d Master ARNOLD, of Pennsylvania, in reference t o Grand R e p r e s e n t a t i v e s , b u t t h e Grand Lodge did n o t a p p a r e n t l y think it entitled t o further consideration; at all events ignored it. P o r t r a i t s of Past G r a n d Masters M O C A B E a n d BOOK were obtained b y t h e committee a p p o i n t e d for t h a t p u r p o s e , a n d t h e G r a n d Lodge p r e s e n t e d Past Grand Master BOOK with a P a s t G r a n d Master's jewel. T h e r e t u r n s of s u b o r d i n a t e lodges show a m e m b e r s h i p of 1,926, a gain of a b o u t six per cent. CORBESPONDEXCE.

R e p o r t of committee by t h e c h a i r m a n , R.-.W.'. L. H . JACKSON, Past D e p u t y G r a n d Master, reviews briefly K a n s a s for 1893, and compliments G r a n d Orator R..W.-. Bro. W R I G H T . M.-.W.-. E. L. CLARKE elected G r a n d Master. R.-. W.-. BENJAMIN F . BARTRAJI reelected G r a n d Secretary.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. S e m i - a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n , W a s h i n g t o n , May 11, 1892. M.-.W.-. FRED. G . ALEXANDER, G r a n d M a s t e r ; M. J . H U L L , Past G r a n d Master of Nebraska, visitor; n i n e Past G r a n d Masters, one of w h o m , M.-.W.-. Bro. N . D. EARNER is G r a n d Representative for Kansas, a n d t h e representatives of t w e n t y - t w o of t h e t w e n t y - t h r e e lodges of t h e G r a n d Jurisdiction p r e s e n t . T h e b u s i n e s s of this session w a s m a i n l y of a local character. J u n e 8th a special c o m m u n i c a t i o n , t h e principal business of which was t h e presentation to t h e G r a n d Lodge b y n i n e t e e n of t h e constituent lodges of a portrait executed b y B r o . ABRAM F R E Y , of P e n t a l p h a Lodge, No. 23, t h e subject of t h e p o r t r a i t b e i n g R.-.W.-. G r a n d Secretary W I L LiAiM R . S I N G L E T O N .

Past G r a n d Master R. B. DONALDSON m a d e t h e presentation address a n d " t h e M.-.W.-. Grand Master in a few a p p r o p r i a t e r e m a r k s received

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t h e portrait in behalf of t h e G r a n d Lodge." I t is a m a t t e r of regret t h a t t h e r e was no " C h i e l a m a n g ye t a k i n g n o t e s " of t h e addresses on this occasion; t h e subject is well worthy of record and a place a m o n g t h e archives. A n n u a l communication, W a s h i n g t o n , N o v e m b e r 9,1892. M.'.W.'. F R E D . G . ALEXANDER, G r a n d M a s t e r ; seven Past G r a n d Masters, and representatives of all t h e lodges of t h e jurisdiction p r e s e n t . T h e Grand R e p r e s e n t a t i v e of K a n s a s n o t present. Grand Secretary SINGLETON p r i n t s m full t h e correspondence b e tween Grand Secretary PARVIN, of Iowa, and himself, in reference to t h e revocation of t h e commission of Past G r a n d Master E . A. GUILBERT as G r a n d Representative of t h e G r a n d Lodge of t h e District of C o l u m b i a near t h e G r a n d Lodge of I o w a ; from which it is a p p a r e n t t h a t t h e " m e n in b u c k r a m " fought by his correspondent were evolved from some other source t h a n t h e letters s e n t h i m . R e m e m b e r i n g Bro. GUILBERT as o n e of t h e most p r o m i n e n t figures in Iowa masonry twenty-seven years ago, we regret to see such s c a n t courtesy shown h i m , especially in a m a t t e r of as little m o m e n t . Bro. G. h a s his odd n o t i o n s like all t h e r e s t of us, b u t we s h o u l d n o t let t h e m completely overshadow a n d obliterate t h e recollection of all h e h a s b e e n and done for tlie Craft in t h e days gone by. W e heartily c o m m e n d t h e letter of Bro. SINGLETON d e m a n d i n g this personal consideration, a n d t h i n k it should h a v e b e e n m e t in t h e fraternal spirit in w h i c h it was tendered. CORRESPONDENCE.

Kansas for 1892 is reviewed fully. T h e committee s a y : " A v e r y admirable r e p o r t was made by t h e Committee on ' Masonic H o m e , ' in whicli m u c h information is given upon t h e subject, t a k e n from t h e reports of other jurisdictions where s u c h institutions have b e e n established for some t i m e . " G r a n d Master CALLAHAM'S decision on dimission of lodge officers receives t h e c o m m e n d a t i o n of Bro. SINGLETON. Tlie address of G r a n d Orator BROWN is styled " v e r y excellent." Grand Secretary BROWN'S Report on Correspondence is c o m m e n d e d as usual. M.'.W.'. L. C. WILLIAMSON, elected G r a n d Master. R.'.W.". W M . R . SINGLETON, reelected G r a n d Secretarv.

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ENGLAND. Q u a r t e r l y communication, L o n d o n , J u n e , 1893. E A R L OF MOUNT EDGCUMBE, D e p u t y G r a n d Master, as Grand Master; V.'.W.'. E D W A R D LETCIIWORTH, G r a n d Secretary. T h e m i n u t e s of t h e P r o c e e d i n g s a r e necessarily very meager, a n d t h e A m e r i c a n mason, with a predisposition toward " A n g l o p h o b i a " in o t h e r m a t t e r s , will find little to grow e n t h u s i a s t i c over masonically u n less h e is entirely " f o r n i n s t " a r e p r e s e n t a t i v e form of masonic governm e n t . Practically, if not really, t h e b u s i n e s s of t h e fraternity is transacted i n t h e "Board of G e n e r a l P u r p o s e s , " a Board elected a t t h i s comm u n i c a t i o n of the G r a n d Lodge, a s we infer from t h e following: This being the regular period of election of the several boards, and more than the requisite number for the Board of General Purposes and Colonial Board having been nominated at the Committee of Masters on the 24ih of May last, and balloting papers having been distributed to the brethren on entering Grand Lodg-.', scrutineers were appointed and obligated to make a truthful return, etc. W i t h t h e s e restrictions as to t h e m a n n e r in which, and persons for w h o m , t h e y a r e permitted to vote, i t is e n t i r e l y in h a r m o n y to learn f u r t h e r " t h e Right Worshipful t h e D e p u t y G r a n d Master in t h e chair t h e n a n n o u n c e d that t h e M.'.W.". G r a n d M a s t e r had been pleased to rea p p o i n t V.'.W.-. Bro. THOMAS F E N N as P r e s i d e n t of t h e Board of General P u r p o s e s for t h e ensuing year, a n d h e was reinvested accordingly." Bro.

CUMBERLAND p r o p o s e d , a n d B r o . POCOCK seconded

Bro. J O H N

SMITH, t h e p r e s e n t A u d i t o r of G r a n d Lodge, for reelection as A u d i t o r of G r a n d Lodge Accounts for t h e e n s u i n g year. T h e motion was p u t and carried. W e n o t e these items c o n c e r n i n g t h e m a n n e r of transacting business in t h e G r a n d Lodge of E n g l a n d for t h e p u r p o s e of p e r m i t t i n g t h e " G r e a t A m e r i c a n K i c k e r " to contrast with t h e m t h e m e t h o d s in vogue in h i s own l o d g e , s o t h a t he can d e t e r m i n e for himself which is t h e njore preferable for t h e g o v e r n m e n t of h i s o w n G r a n d L o d g e ; a n d w h e t h e r w e s h o u l d n o t " r a t h e r bear t h e s e ills we h a v e t h a n fly to others t h a t w e k n o w n o t of." I t a p p e a r i n g from t h e r e t u r n s of F i d e l i t y Lodge t h a t two brothers w h o had b e e n initiated on t h e 20th of .January, 1892, h a d been passed o n t h e 15th of F e b r u a r y following, t w o d a y s s h o r t of t h e interval of t w e n t y - e i g h t days required by Article 195 of t h e Constitution, " t h e Board o r d e r e d that t h e b r e t h r e n t h u s irregularly advanced b e reobligated i n t h e second a n d t h i r d degrees before a certificate can be granted, a n d t h a t t h e lodge b e cautioned to observe strictly t h e law in t h e future.". T h e m e m b e r s of a lodge, w i t h o u t first o b t a i n i n g a dispensation therefor, h a v i n g appeared in masonic clothing a t a large b a n q u e t w h e r e ladies a n d non-masons were p r e s e n t , a n d in such presence given t h e usual toasts i n masonic form, t h e W.'. M.'. W a r d e n s a n d b r e t h r e n were

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summoned to attend the Board and produce the warrant and books of the lodge. The "Board, after some discussion, resolved on a more lenient penalty than the case seemed to deserve; they therefore severely reprimanded the lodge and warned them to be more cautious in the future, and entered in their minutes a recommendation to their successors to treat any such cases as may be brought before them in future with greater severity." A lodge having, in violation of law, "elected seventeen joining members, none of whom had been previously proposed and seconded at a regular lodge," the Board ordered that these brethren should be proposed and seconded at the next regular lodge and balloted for at the regular lodge following, and for the breach of law, the lodge was fined three pounds and three shillings, severely reprimanded, and cautioned to be more careful of the strict observance of the laws in the future. We cite, with full commendation and praise, the enforcement of discipline by the Board for these violations of law. We think, as a rule, like violations are passed over and considered of too little moment for consideration by our Grand Lodges in this country, so that members and lodges are easily tempted to other and greater refractions. The conservatism of our English brethren in requiring the full measure of time and a compliance with every requirement of law in the admission and advancement of brethren, is commended to the consideration of those who harass Grand Masters with applications for special dispensations to hurry candidates through the degrees. We note that our English brethren have gotten themselves into considerable of a snarl over the "Cambrian Lodge," of New South Wales. The case stated very briefly is as follows: In 1888 some eighty lodges, under the English Constitution ( with 106 others), agreed to organize a Grand Lodge under the name of the United Grand Lodge of New South Wales. December 5, 1888, the Grand Lodge of England recognized the United Grand Lodge of New South Wales, the Grand Master reserving the right to continue any existing lodges in New South Wales which did not join the movement, and stipulated that they should be deemed regular lodges, notwithstanding the formation of the new Body. The Grand Master of New South Wales also requested that the old lodge warrants (from the Grand Lodge of England) might be retained by the lodges, and this request was acceded to, on condition the}' were marked in the margin to the effect that they were no longer in force under the Grand Lodge of England, and that the jurisdiction was henceforth transferred to the Grand Lodge of New South Wales. This was done, and among others, the warrant of the Cambrian Lodge was ultimately handed to the new lodge under the jurisdiction of the Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of New South Wales, which took the same name â&#x20AC;&#x201D; "The Cambrian Lodge." Certain parties desired to remain under the Grand Lodge of England, claiming that the lodge contained sixty-three members, of whom twent3'-six were for and twenty against the proposed union, and the

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remainder not declared as to preference, they claiming that under Article 219 they, or even three of them non-assenting, were absolutely entitled to retain the warrant. The Grand Secretary of England, by order of the Grand Master of England, wrote to the District Grand Secretary of New South Wales for the Grand Lodge of England, who was also Grand Secretary under the new Grand Lodgeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;"that the New Grand Lodge had been recognized on the usual conditions that should any lodge under the English jurisdiction desire to retain its position under the English Constitution it should do so." The District Grand Secretary of New South AVales following the usual rule, that of tlie majority, caiicelled the warrant of the Cambrian Lodfre and turned it over to its successor under the New South Wales Constitution. .The Colonial Board in its report says it "adheres to the view it took of the scope of Article 219 of the Book of Constitutions, when the ruling of the Grand Registrar was protested against, and is of the opinion that its provisions are not intended to deal with cases where the lodge contemplates joining a new masonic allegiance. That the warrant was properly cancelled under the direct authority emanating from the M.'. W.'. the Grand Master, given at the time of the recognition of the United Grand Lodge of New South Wales, and that as it is impossible for the Grand Master to issue a new warrant, no action should be taken." The Board further says: " No proper appeal was ever preferred to the Grand Lodge;" and further: "The lodge has neglected to make any return or payments since 1885, and has never attempted to comply with the law in this respect until the 23d of February, 1892, when a return was signed comprehending twenty-one names, four not registered in the books of Grand Lodge, and one of a brother since deceased." The matter came up for consideration and discussion upon resolutions declaring that tVie conclusion of the Colonial Board that Article 219 did not apply to this case; is totally opposed to the uniform practice of Grand Lodge, etc.; that the alleged cancellation of the w'arrant was in direct contravention of the terms on which the Grand Lodge granted recognition.to the United Grand Lodge of New South Wales; and that the brethren who adhere to their allegiance to this Grand Lodge are therefore entitled to recognition as the lodge. The matter was ably and fully discussed on both sides, but unfortunately for the Grand Master and the Colonial Board, the Grand Lodge in 1891 had passed the following resolution: "The Grand Lodge is of the opinion that any lodge under the English Constitution in New Zealand is entitled to retain its warrant and exercise its lawful masonic privileges, notwithstanding the fact that a majority of its members may have seceded." The Grand Lodge could not stultify itself after its remarkable decision in the New Zealand case, and so of necessity it was compelled to turn down the Colonial Board, and indirectly its own Grand Master. We always had a suspicion that New Zealand chicken would come home to roost.

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T h e c o n u n d r u m w h i c h will vex o u r English b r e t h r e n from now o n will be t h e m a n n e r in which to recognize t h e minority as a lodge. T h e Grand Master u n d e r t h e English Constitutions alone has t h e r i g h t to issue a w a r r a n t ; t h e former w a r r a n t was properly cancelled in accordance with his instructions a n d a t r e a t y entered into by h i m w i t h t h e new United G r a n d Lodge of New S o u t h Wales. I t is a well settled masonic principle t h a t a G r a n d Lodge or G r a n d Master has n o power to issue a w a r r a n t for a masonic lodge in t e r r i t o r y where a Grand Lodge already e x i s t s ; a n d t h e r e lies no power in t h e G r a n d Lodge of E n g l a n d to compel its G r a n d Master to issue a w a r r a n t in t h i s case, unless he feels disposed in contravention of law to do so. One of t h e advocates for t h e action t a k e n by t h e G r a n d Lodge of E n g l a n d sees a " way o u t " by t h e voluntary act of t h e G r a n d Lodge of New South Wales s u r r e n d e r i n g t h e cancelled w a r r a n t , a n d t h e m i n o r i t y b r e t h r e n of t h e old lodge acting u n d e r it as if never cancelled. T h e end is not yet. W h i l e t h e sulDJect is u n d e r consideration we would like to hear from our New Zealand b r e t h r e n .

FLORIDA. Special c o m m u n i c a t i o n , Jacksonville, October 7, 1893. Special communication for t h e purpose of a t t e n d i n g t h e funeral of U.'.W.'. Bro. D E W I T T C . DAWKINS, G r a n d Secretary. Seven c o n s t i t u e n t lodges were represented. T h e Grand Lodge m o v e d in procession to t h e residence of t h e family, thence to St. J o h n ' s P r o t e s t a n t Episcopal Church, w h e r e services were held, and t h e n c e to t h e c e m e t e r y where t h e masonic service was conducted by M.'.W.". G r a n d Master ANGUS PATTERSON. D a m a s c u s Commandery, No. 2, acted as escort. On t h e r e t u r n of t h e G r a n d Lodge to Masonic Hall t h e G r a n d Master appointed Past G r a n d Master W. A. M C L E A N G r a n d Secretary, to fill t h e vacancy caused by t h e d e a t h of E.'.W.-. Bro. DAWKINS. Special communication, Tallahassee, J a n u a r y 4, 1893. Special communication for t h e purpose of laying t h e corner-stone of t h e U. S. Public Building. ANGUS PATTERSON, G r a n d Master. Five constituent lodges r e p r e sented. An oration was delivered by Past G r a n d Master ALBERT J . RUSSELL, as G r a n d Orator. Sixty-fourth a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n , Jacksonville, J a n u a r y 17, 18, 19,1893. ANGUS PATTERSON and six Past G r a n d Masters were present, one of w h o m , M.'.W.-. SAMUEL PASCO, is G r a n d Eepresentative of K a n s a s , a n d l i s constituent lodges were represented.

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T h e G r a n d Lodge m e t for t h e first t i m e in t h e i r new Temple, t h e Grancl Lodge executing a n d i s s u i n g bonds for 830,000.00, bearing six per cent, interest, and p a y a b l e in ten to t w e n t y years. T h e T e m p l e was formally received on behalf of t h e Grand Lodge in an a d d r e s s by M..W.". Bro. ALBERT J. EUSSELL, after which it was dedicated with t h e ancient ceremonies, W.'. R. H. WELLER, D . D . , G r a n d O r a t o r , delivering a n e l o q u e n t oration. E i g h t lodges were c h a r t e r e d . T h e following resolutions were a d o p t e d : WHEREAS, The rebellious action ot certain extinct lodges in organizingasocalled Grand Xodge of Masons within the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Ohio calls for an expression againstsuch proceedings; therefore be it Resolved, That the Grand Lodge of Florida hereby declares the said pretended Grand Lodge attempted to be organized at Worthington, in the State of Ohio, and all bodies subordinate thereto, clandestine, irregular and unmasonic, and our lodges are hereby admonislied to hold no fraternal intercourse with the said spurious Grand Lodge, and all lodges and individuals owning allegiance thereto. T h e Committee on I n s t a l l a t i o n a n d P a s t Master's Degree reported t h a t the3' h a d conferred t h e degree u p o n forty-five b r e t h r e n , w h i c h r e p o r t was received and a d o p t e d . T h e Committee on M e m o r i a l s recorded in full t h e masonic history a n d faithful service of G r a n d Secretar}' D E W I T T C . D A W K I N S ; while P a s t Gi rand Master RUSSELL, in a t o u c h i n g address, b o r e testimony to his zeal as a m a s o n and h i s faithfulness as a C h r i s t i a n . H e quotes from a letter v^ritten him b y Bro. D A W K I N S t e n days before h e d i e d : " I am ready w h e n e v e r the s u m m o n s comes, for I have tried to do a n d be right." O u r G r a n d Representative, P a s t G r a n d Master PASCO, paid a loving t r i b u t e to h i s departed friend a n d b r o t h e r , s a y i n g : " I could not let the o p p o r t i m i t y pass to p u t u p o n record m y affection for h i m , and to bear t e s t i m o n y t o his m a n y v i r t u e s . " M.'.W.-. MARCUS ENDEL, of Gainsville, G r a n d Master. E.'. W.'. A. J. RUSSELL, of J a c k s o n v i l l e , G r a n d Secretary.

GEORGIA. One h u n d r e d and sixth a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n , Macon, October, 1892. M.'.W.'. JOHN S. DAVIDSON, G r a n d Master. T h o s e w h o have read with m u c h pleasure t h e eloquent utterances of G r a n d Master DAVIDSON, will b e pleased with t h e engraving repres e n t i n g his likeness in t h i s v o l u m e . T h e representative of K a n s a s , R.'.W.-. H E N R Y BANKS, jr., was not only p r e s e n t , b u t let his light s h i n e forth in an e l o q u e n t address delivered before t h e G r a n d Lodge. His subject w a s : " Let Y o u r Light

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S h i n e . " W e m a k e one e x t r a c t w h i c h ehicidates a t h o u g h t w h i c h h a s often come to us,— b u t t h e q u o t a t i o n tells t h e story: If you love your friend let him know It while living. Many a poor heart-sick brother has struggled along the pathway of life, thirsty for a brother's word of love, as the desert traveler thirsts for water. At last, when weary, worn and wasted, he falls by the wayside, how tenderly is the poor cast-off casket cared for! Gentle hands, t h a t might have been so gentle when gentleness was more needed, take u p the wasted form and tenderly prepare it for its last resting place; flowers, enough to have made his pathway beautiful while living, are piled upon his grave; and words of love a n d praises are spoken t h a t his ears had never heard, a n d never would— words that, h a d he heard them, would have made his weary steps elastic aud filled his soul with songs of gladness. I would not pluck one laurel from the brow of the worthy dead, or shorten one seutence in the glowing eulogy to their memory,— b u t I had rather give with loving hands a bunch of violets to my loving friend, than cover his grave with a garden of roses — " For what use for the rope if it be not flung Till the swimmer's grasp to the rock has clung? What help in a comrade's bugle blast When the peril of Alpine height is past? What need that the spurring paean roll When the r u n n e r is safe within the goal? No, No! If you have but a word of cheer Speak i t while your friend is alive to hear. How much would he care for it could he know T h a t when he is u n d e r the grass and snow, The raveled g a r m e n t of life's brief day, Folded a u d quietly laid away ; The spirit let loose from mortal bars, And somewhere among the stars, How much do you t h i n k it would matter then. What praise was lavished upon him, when Whatever might be its stint or store. It neither could help or h i n d e r him more."

The entire address of Bro. BANks is unusually felicitous in t h o u g h t and diction, and is entirely w o r t h y of a place by t h e side of t h e e l o q u e n t address of G r a n d Master DAVIDSON.

The latter o p e n s his address with a pretty pen picture of " t h e wandering s u m m e r of t h e sea," or as it is prosaically termed " T h e Gulf Stream," to w h i c h h e likens by comparison the Institution of m a s o n r y . W e regret t h a t we c a n n o t t a k e t h e pages necessary to r e p r o d u c e it for our own readers. Thirty-two decisions are r e p o r t e d by t h e G r a n d Master, one of which, n u m b e r twenty-four, is a decision in behalf of " f l o a t e r s " ; it is as follows: " I f a m a n has n e v e r lived for twelve consecutive m o n t h s a t any one place w i t h i n t h e State since arriving at t h e age of t w e n t y - o n e years, a n y lodge to which he applies m a y e n t e r t a i n his p e t i t i o n . H e may be designated as general material or treasure trove." W e h a v e lots of t h a t sort of " t r e a s u r e trove " in K a n s a s a t this time, b u t as a rule o u r legislation has not been in line to m a k e it easy for t h e m to acquire m a sonic standing. Better a probation of a full year in t h e jurisdiction of some particular lodge. G r a n d Master DAVIDSON

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suits of masonic labors for human good known in this or any other land. Within its walls the widow, the orphan, the aged and the infirm, shall find shelter and protection, w'hileabove shall hover the beautiful spirit of masonic benevolence to add brightness even to the sunshine, freshness to the sweeping breeze, and light to the shadows which may encompass it. Referencos are m a d e to t h e erection a n d dedication of H o m e s in L o u i s i a n a a n d Arkansas. Of a so-called ritual h e s a y s : It need not be stated in this presence that masonry neither recognizes nor permits any written exposition of the secret work of the degrees. The attentive ear, the instructive tongue and the faithful breast make up the trinity through which from generation to generation pure, sacred and unimpaired masonry transmits its secrets to those who love its ways and walk amid its chosen fields of labor and of thought. T h e b r e t h r e n of Georgia, since t h e y got o u t of d e b t in 1891 have b e g u n to accumulate a s u r p l u s , a n d G r a n d Master DAVIDSON gives no u n c e r t a i n s o u n d in h i s bugle call for m o d e r n m a s o n i c work in t h e direction of relief for t h e helpless, aged a n d d e s t i t u t e . H e cites t h e fifty years of work by our New Y o r k b r e t h r e n before t h e y erected tliat model abode of p h i l a n t h r o p y at Utica. B u t h e a r h i m : Let us be like MOSES of old in our undertaking; let us bear the heated sands of the desert, if need he; let us contend with heathen cohorts if required; let us endure the suffering and the hunger. If necessary, that those who come after us may lift their voices to declare that because we lived the world was better and theirs was easier made. And if we may not hear below their accents of praise and thanksgiving, I verily believe that beyond the limits of the sun, and far above the watching stars, the winds of GOD shall be lifted, and gathering fresh melody and sweeter utterance as they rise, will greet us witli a rhapsody as sublime and entrancing as the spheres. A r e s o l u t i o n of s y m p a t h y for P r e s i d e n t HARHISON in t h e loss of his afifectionate and devoted wife, was a d o p t e d . A t e n d e r , loving, t o u c h i n g letter from P a s t G r a n d Master JOSIAH I. WjiiGHT, from Fort W o r t h , Texas, h i s n e w h o m e , was read to t h e brethr e n . W e q u o t e one passage a n d we say " A m e n ! " to it heartily: Brethren, pardon me again, but I charge you this day, before GOD and one another, keep yourselves pure and unspotted from the world, remembering always thai trusting GOD means obedience to GOD; put far from you the thought that masonry consists only in forms and ceremonies. Only ths pure in heart shall see GOD. CORfiESPONDENCE.

K a n s a s for 1892 is reviewed fully, t h e c o m m e n t s of Grand Secretary J O H N BKOWN o n various topics b e i n g quoted with approval, with one exception. In reviewing Michigan, Bro. BROWN had some very comp l i m e n t a r y words for t h e E a s t e r n Star of K a n s a s , after quoting words of c o m m e n d a t i o n from G r a n d Secretary I N N E S of Michigan, to whicli t h e Georgia reviewer r e s p o n d s : " W h y a r e some of t h e b r e t h r e n trying to push t h e Eastern Star on us for recognition as a masonic institution ? I s n o t masonry sufficient for its work ? " D o n ' t worry, brother â&#x20AC;&#x201D; nobody is p u s h i n g t h e E a s t e r n Star for recogn i t i o n â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it d o n ' t need it. B u t one very peculiar fact is noticeable, t h a t w h e r e v e r t h e Eastern Star is i n s t i t u t e d it is a very easy m a t t e r to organize for systematic masonic c h a r i t a b l e work. T h e " H o m e " senti-

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m e n t crystallizes easier a n d quicker, a n d if you "sufficient m a s o n s " d o n ' t h u m p yourselves a n d get a charitable move on you, you will w a k e up some fine m o r n i n g and find t h a t t h e " s i s t e r s " have organized a n d started a Masonic H o m e , while you were getting ready to t h i n k a b o u t it. T h e Christian c h u r c h e s used to t h i n k they were " s u f f i c i e n t " for their work w i t h o u t t h e aid of t h e sisters, b u t t h e churches to-day t h a t are doing t h e charitable work of t h e world for h u m a n i t y , are t h o s e w h e r e t h e active aid of t h e w o m e n of t h e c h u r c h has been called i n t o requisition. D o n ' t be a back n u m b e r , brother, as our R i c h m o n d d i v i n e says, " t h e world do m o v e , " a n d masonry being progressive m u s t m o v e with it. One page of our brotlier's r e p o r t is given to a review of t h e work of J O H N H . BROWN, from w h i c h h e quotes freely, c o m m e n t i n g on a p r i o r iitterance of his own which J O H N e n d o r s e s ; h e quotes t h e e n d o r s e m e n t in full. AVe are likewise glad to be in accord upon t h e same topic w i t h our Georgia b r o t h e r , as will be found elsewhere in t h i s report. M.-.W.'. J O H N .S. DAVIDSON reelected Grand Master. R.'.W.-. A. M. WoLiHiN reelected G r a n d Secretary.

GEORGIA. One h u n d r e d and s e v e n t h a n n u a l communication, Macon, October 31,1893. T h e graceful c o u n t e n a n c e of G r a n d Secretary WOLIHIN attracts o u r attention riG v.'c c*3cn t h e vcluiiio of TPyooeodi^'^''"^ ^^^ 1R03 '' Ssitnin/flr in. modo fortiter in re" was o u r mental c o m m e n t . T h e G r a n d Lodge opened " i n D u e and Ample F o r m , " and with t h e following prayer, a n d t h e n follows a p r a y e r from which we m a k e an extract, n o t for its " intrinsic worth or b e a u t y , " b u t to call a t t e n t i o n to t h e kind of ex-cathedra utterances, which, in our j u d g m e n t , are n o t aimed at t h e Lord, b u t i n t e n d e d to scatter around among t h e a u d i e n c e : " B r o . KEUBEN JONES will n o t m e e t with us again. A moon has j u s t passed, when Bro. BENJAMIN H . BIGHAM followed. H e was Past D e p u t y G r a n d Master of this G r a n d Lodge, a n d chairman of t h e C o m m i t t e e on Foreign Correspondence for m a n y years." Now we desire to say to o u r reverend b r o t h e r in Georgia t h a t if we have read aright what has b e e n published by Bro. BIGHAM, he would, if living, very m u c h prefer n o t to be introduced to t h e Lord by any of t h e high-sounding titles considered necessary here on t h e earth to preserve a proper distinction in office a m o n g t h e b r e t h r e n ; t h a t / l e surely k n e w t h a t h e m u s t be divested of t h e rags of his o w n righteousness w h e n h e appeared before t h e G r e a t JEHOVAH, and t h a t his faith t a u g h t him t h a t his Divine Master would clothe him with t h e spotless g a r m e n t given to those who h a v e served him faithfully h e r e .

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And we desire to say to our reverend brother of Georgia, or his brethren of like profession in Kansas or elsewhere, that to our "Westminster" tutored mind it borders very closely on the line of blasphemy to endeavor to give the Lord information of this character. We commend to the reading of those so inclined that beautiful hymn, commencing: " Prayer is the soul's sincere desire, uttered or unexpressed," and suggest their memorizing at least the last verse: " O, Thou, by whom we come to GOD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The life, the truth, the way, The path of prayer Thyself has trod; Lord, teach us how to pray." But, as A)!TEMUS WARD said, " t o resoom." The roll having been called, a constitutional number and the Grand Representative of Kansas, R.'.W.-. HENRY BANKS, being present, the Grand Lodge was prepared for the Grand Master's address, which, like his former ones, was eloquent and instructive. His comparison between masonry and the floating cask which served as a postoffice in the Straits of Magellan, is very beautiful. We would like to extract it, but as we finish the labors of this report ( favored with an early copy of 1893 Proceedings by the courtes3' of Grand Secretary WOLIJIIN) we are reminded that we have taken already all our space. We must find room for this condensed description: What is the value of masonry? It has no well-filled cofffers; it has no mines of exhaustless wealth ; it has no splendid accumulation of worldly possessions. It has n o t h i n g b u t a mission â&#x20AC;&#x201D;a mission that teaches m a n k i n d the lesson of obedience to law; of submission to a u t h o r i t y ; of compassion for the fallen; of tenderness for the e r r i n g ; of devotion to good; of love for GOD ; and at last, that there is " a brighter light DO darkness can resist." It is b u t a floating cask, save t h a t its chains permit its journeyings everywhere that sorrowing needs a tear or h u m a n i t y a friend.

Seventy-three decisions are given; few of them on matters of special importance not before determined. Ko. 42 is one that is of interest, because the question has recently arisen in other jurisdictions, viz: "A lodge confers the degrees on a candidate without the waiver of jurisdiction of the lodge whose material he is. It must pay fees; what fees? The fees it received or the fees charged by the lodge whose material the candidate is? The Grand Master decided that in the case submitted that the fees were to be those the conferring lodge received, his understanding being that the fees were the same." The Committee on Jurisprudence reported a law requiring that the fees fixed by the lodge whose jurisdiction had been invaded should be paid to the lodge within whose jurisdiction the candidate shall reside. Jfo. 68 shows that the masonic school teacher is needed in Georgia: "Under the laws of this jurisdiction a subordinate lodge as a lodge cannot legally petition the legislature upon any political subject whatever. The reason therefor is too plain to need elaboration." No. 69 shows rather lax methods of doing business: "A member of an army lodge, the records of which are not obtainable, may be received

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w i t h o u t a dimit if t h e subordinate lodge is satisfied t h a t he is a w o r t h y mason." T h e G r a n d Master m a k e s a reference to our late Grand Secretary i n h i s address, which shows h i s h i g h opinion, a n d also shows t h a t K a n s a s has a Grand Representative in Georgia w h o is mindful of t h e duties a n d responsibilities of.his ofHce: Through our Grand Representative, Bro. HENRY BANKS, I have learned of the death of M/.W.'. JOHN H . BROWN, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Kansas. He bore the honors and burdens of his exalted office with the modesty of a cultured gentleman, and the uncomplaining spirit of a mason, and recognizing his worth, we sorrow with our brethren of that jurisdiction, and invoke for them the protection and care of Him before whose name we bow. COEKESPONDENCE.

T h e report, by Bro. W. E . MUMFOKD, is fully up to t h e reports h e r e tofore furnished by t h e late c h a i r m a n of t h e committee, Bro. B . H . BiGHAM, a n d h i s quotations from t h e address of G r a n d Master F U L L E R a n d t h a t of G r a n d Orator W R I G H T , evidence t h e fact t h a t h e k n o w s j u s t w h e r e to insert his scissors to t h e best, advantage. Of G r a n d Master FULLER'S, h e saj-s, b y way of s u m m a r y , " i t is a good, full, attractive p r e sentation of t h e whole interests of t h e Craft for t h e y e a r . " Of G r a n d Orator K..W.'. J . W . W R I G H T ' S oration, h e says: It is a most magnificent production. I have read nowhere in masonic lore a more beautiful prose poem. The words of the beautiful address fall upon my heart and mind like silver rain on a sea of glass. Our good Kansas preacher has thrilled the being of this writer by his supreme eloquence. H e yields to t h e t e m p t a t i o n to cull from it, t h o u g h he says it spoils i t to do so, and t h e n h e modestly takes t h r e e pages of t h e six devoted to Kansas for t h e e x t r a c t t a k e n . Well, Bro. M., we do n o t b l a m e y o u ; if you could lirt v'c heard it dolivcrcd ;.-ou would have ^^t Kpell-Vinnnd, as t h e rest of us did. H e quotes t h e action t a k e n in reference to t h e Masonic H o m e , a n d s a y s : " W e trust our b r e t h r e n o u t t h e r e will r e a r a grand m o n u m e n t t o masonic benevolence." M.'.AV.". J O H N S . DAVIDSON, reelected G r a n d Master. R.'.W.'. A. M. WoLiHiN, reelected G r a n d Secretary.

IDAHO. Twenty-fifth a n n u a l communication, Boise City, September, 1892. JOHN H E N R Y MYER, G r a n d Master. N i n e Past Grand Masters, o n e of whom. G r a n d Treasurer CHARLES H I M E O D , is t h e G r a n d Representative of Kansas, and t h e representatives of t w e n t y of t h e t w e n t y - t h r e e subordinate lodges were present. T h e G r a n d Master, in his address, calls attention to t h e fact t h a t twenty-five years previously four chartered lodges a n d o n e u n d e r dispensation m e t and organized a G r a n d Lodge of I d a h o . T h e " stores of

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precious metals," "climate" and "Italian sky," divide the honors with masonry in his liistorical review. The Grand Master dropped in on the Grand Lodge of Illinois at its ninety-first communication. He notes that " its Grand Lodge membership is greater than the total membership of all Idaho, yet biLsiness is so systematized and committee work so well managed, that a vast amount of labor is performed, and all without delay or loss of time." The Grand Master's decisions were all approved but one, and that modified and amended by new legislation. One decision reads as follows: " I know of no reason why a Master Mason, having a dimit as such, should be prohibited from joining a lodge in this jurisdiction because becomes from a Scottish Eite jurisdiction." Possibly Bro. ROBBINS knows of some reason why it would not do in Illinois. Five dispensations for new lodges were granted. The Grand Secretary, in his report, has this to say in reference to a Grand Master's seal: "In my correspondence with the various jurisdictions of the United States, I discovered that they all used what I have long thought ought to have been adopted in this jurisdiction ; that is, a Grand Master's private seal. He ought to have something of the kind to give authenticity to his documents." We note that the record shows only one expulsion, and that for disobeying a summons. A little medicine of that kind would be efficacious further east. Charters were issued to the five new lodges upon recommendation of Committee on Lodges U. D. The Special Committee on the Recognition of New South Wales, says: I t was in evidence before this Grand Body at a former communication, that %vhat purported to be the secret, or esoteric, worli of masonry, was published in book or pamphlet form, and this made public. Such pamphlet, or publication, reached us from w h a t we consider an authoritative source. Under the circumstances, and with such evidence before us, we repudiate any such body issuing such publications as unmasonic, and not entitled to recognition by this Grand Lodge. We would further recommend t h a t the Grand Secretary of this Grand Lodge, under the direction of the Grand Master, communicate with the United Grand Lodge of New South Wales, and learn from t h e m whether or not such publication, containing what purports to be the secret, or esoteric, work of masonry, was published or issued by authority of said United Grand Lodge of New South Wales,and report result of such correspondence at the next a n n u a l communication.

To a dispassionate onlooker it seems as if the charge is not anywhere made that the Grand Lodge of New South Wales had anything to do with any such publicationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;they do not state when or where this publication was made, or even by whom; it may have been the Grand Orient of France or the new Grand Lodge ( attempted) in Ohio. Are we to understand from the report of the committee that a copy ot "such pamphlet or publication reached us from what we consider an authoritative source ?"

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Tf t h e y r e p u d i a t e first as n o t entitled to recognition, why do they desire to l e a r n next w h e t h e r w h a t was done, w h a t e v e r it may be, was d o n e t)y a u t h o r i t y of t h e G r a n d Lodge t h e y r e p u d i a t e and refuse to recognize? As LUTHER MARTIN once advised a young a t t o r n e y : " B e sure of y o u r e v i d e n c e " — your righteous i n d i g n a t i o n will be very p r o p e r after you h a v e fixed t h e guilt u p o n t h e party, u p o n whose head you now den o u n c e t h e woe u n d e r t h e p r e s u m p t i o n it is t h e one from whom t h e offense c o m e t h . W h i l e investigating t h i s m a t t e r suppose you look u p t h e State of Michigan, whose G r a n d Master in 1889 decided as follows: " T h e G r a n d Lecturer has control of keys to t h e w o r k and is authorized to furnish s u b o r d i n a t e lodges or Masters with t h e w o r k , b u t t h e lodge m u s t pay h i m for the s a m e . " This decision t h e G r a n d Master in 1893 says, " H a v i n g been approved b y t h e G r a n d Lodge m u s t be considered t h e law u n t i l otherwise ruled u p o n . " Also look up t h e State of Ohio, with its six h u n d r e d p r i n t e d copies of t h e esoteric work. Bro. C. G. STEVENSON s u b m i t t e d t h e Keport on Foreign Correspondence, reviewing Kansas for 1892 in a very a d m i r a b l e m a n n e r , allotting double t h e space t h a t o t h e r more p r e t e n t i o u s jurisdictions received. G r a n d Master OALLAHAM'S address is said t o . b e " a good business d o c u m e n t , dealing fearlessly with every subject a n d showing e x p e r t handiwork." Of Bro. J o h n H. BROWN'S r e p o r t h e s a y s : " I t is always a treat to read t h e K a n s a s review ; b u t we believe t h a t this one is j u s t a ' wee-bit'b e t t e r t h a n its predecessors." Bro. STEVENSON closes his r e p o r t with " Well, good-bye, to meet, again, we h o p e , " and we respond for t h e lips t h a t h a v e been silenced on. e a r t h , " Y e s , b u t b e y o n d t h e River." M.'.W.'. ISAAC 0 . HATTABAUGH, of Moscow, elected G r a n d Master. R.'.W.'. JAMES H . WIOKERSHAM, reelected G r a n d Secretary.

lliLIXOIS. Fifty-fourth A n n u a l G r a n d C o m m u n i c a t i o n , Chicago, October, 1893. Six P a s t G r a n d Masters, a n d R.-.W.-.GEORGE W . MOULTON, G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e of Kansas, were p r e s e n t . MONROE C . CRAWFORD, G r a n d Master, furnishes a model address in every p a r t i c u l a r . We q u o t e from t h e opening, as follows: Masonry enters the heart and implants therein a love for the virtues, the charities, the graces of life. It teaches us to — " Scatter the germs of the beautiful In the temple of our GOD — The GOD who starred the uplifted sky And flowered the tranquil sod ; " and, lighting our path through the world, instructing us to live uprightly, care for the sick, bury the dead, provide for and comfort the widows and orphans, it goes with us at last through the portals of the grave into the presence of the Supreme Grand Master of the Universe, Masonry will outlive time, for its fountain-head is in Eternity.

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Five pages of the address are devoted to obituary notices of brethren M'ho have passed within the vail; among them EDWIN DWIGHT HILLYER and JOHN H . BROWN. In referring to the latter he quotes from Grand Master THOMPSON'S circular announcing his death. Nine dispensations to organize new lodges were granted. Fourteen occasional Grand Lodges were formed for the purpose of Ijerforming official ceremomies, such as laying corner-stones, dedicating temples, halls, etc. Grand Master CRAWFOBD in his official capacity sent out a letter inviting the Grand Lodges in fraternal correspondence with that of Illinois, announcing the assured success of the proposed Fraternal Congress, and setting August 14th tor preliminary organization. And on the day named, called the Congress to order, and extended to the assembled delegates an Illinois welcome to the Grand Jurisdiction. He says: "The Congress was composed of delegates representing thirty-nine Grand Jurisdictions, and was in session five days. The delegates were a fine, intelligent body of representative masons, from Grand Lodges of the United States and foreign countries." WILEY M . EAOAN, Grand Treasurer, made a report showing a cash balance of $41,961.27, in addition to |2o,0C0.00 invested in United States and Chicago four per cent, bonds. Past Grand Master CREGIEE â&#x20AC;&#x201D;our idea of a model Grand Master presiding over his Grand Lodge, and we go back twenty-two years in memory when we think of him â&#x20AC;&#x201D; presented and introduced to the Grand Master, who in turn introduced to the Grand Lodge R.".W.'.Bro. THOMAS L . POWER, of Mississippi, who was received with the usual Grand Honors, and made a speech in which he said: I have been an active mason for thirty-eight years, and am now serving my twenty-fifth year as Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Mississippi, and this is the first time I have ever enjoyed the great privilege of looking in upon a n o t h e r Grand l^odge of masons, and certainly if I traveled the world over, I could n o t have looked in upon a body t h a t would c o m m a n d m y respect and admiration more t h a n t h e assemblj' now before me. We have some 270 working lodges of inasons in our State, and we have recently inaugurated a movement copied from your Grand Lodge a n d other jurisdictions. We propose to erect a Masonic Widows and Orphans' Home, which is one of the jewels of your work in this State.

Bro. POWER made a number of other interesting and pleasing references to Illinois masonry. LOYAL L . MUNN, Grand Secretary, made his annual report, showing that on the 18th of October, 1892, he commenced mailing the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge for the October, 1892, communication, to those entitled to them, sending out in all 2,805 copies. He notes issuance -of commission to E.'.W.'.Bro. GEO. W . MOULTON as Grand Representative of Kansas near the Grand Lodge of Illinois. Says there are 713 working Lodges in Illinois, with a membership of 48,222; that $23,215.83 was contributed for charity during the masonic year; that there has been a net increase of 2,222 in membership.

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ence, m a k e s a report, which was adopted, recognizing t h e Grand Lodgeof O k l a h o m a . Bro. RoBBiNS also proposed several a m e n d m e n t s to t h e G r a n d Lodge By-Laws declaring electioneering for oneself for office in t h e G r a n d Lodge unmasonic, p r o h i b i t i n g it, a n d declaring ineligible to officea n y o n e guiltj' of i t ; a n d a n y o n e found guilty of it already in office toforfeit t h e office held b y h i m . W e h e a r t i l y e n d o r s e t h e proposed a m e n d m e n t s ; parties used to work t h e p r o x y business in Kansas u n t i l it was p r o h i b i t e d . T h e proposed a m e n d m e n t s , if in force now, would, m a k e it s u l t i y for certain outspoken candidates for office. T h e p r o p o s e d legislation is a move i n t h e right direction, a n d we trust to see it formulated a n d embodied in t h e G r a n d Lodge By-Laws of Illinois a y e a r hence, a n d before long in o u r K a n s a s G r a n d Lodge By-Laws as well. M.'.W.-.Past Grand Master J O H N C . S.MITH was i n t r o d u c e d a n d accorded t h e usual G r a n d H o n o r s as t h e Grand Representative of t h e G r a n d Lodge of E n g l a n d near t h e G r a n d Lodge of Illinois, a n d responded to t h e courtesy in his usual facile m a n n e r . R.'.W.'. Bro. GEORGE W . WARVILLE, G r a n d Orator, w h o h a s heretofore distinguished himself in a like capacity, delivered a n address o n pre-historic ma_sonry, which shows deep research a n d familiar acquaintance with his subject. His conclusion is as follow: So let us live a n d act, that by t h e masonic application of the tools of our art we shall raise for ourselves an imperishable m o n u m e n t of virtue a n d morality,and when this living present shall have itself become tbe dead a n d distant past, the student of masonic lore, standing as I do now, a n d discoursing to t h e generations yet unborn, shall find in us an example worthy of all imitation, a n d derive a new inspiration from the contemplation of the faded, b u t not forgotten, glories of an historic past.

On motion of Bro. BOBBINS, t h a n k s of t h e G r a n d Lodge were e x t e n d e d t h e retiring Grand Master for t h e ability a n d zeal manifested in t h e discharge of t h e onerous duties of t h e office of G r a n d Master of Masons, a n d for t h e dignity a n d courtesy with w h i c h h e h a s presided over t h e deliberations. Referring t o which action, Bro. CKEGIER said: But, Worshipful sir, with h i m retires another officer who for the past twelve years has served the Craft of Illinois as Grand Secretary faithfully, efficiently a n d correctly; one whose genial intercourse a n d uniform courtesy in all his relations with his brethren have won for him the respect a n d esteem of all. I therefore move, that in t h e retiring from official station, R.'.W.'. Bro. LOYAL L . MU.N'N leaves with us pleasant memories of his worth as a man and a mason, a n d carries with h i m assurances of t h e fraternal consideration of the Grand Lodge, with the best wishes of its members for his future health, happiness and prosperity.

W h i c h resolution was adopted by a rising vote, to which Bro. M U N N responded in a very kindly m a n n e r , t h a n k i n g G r a n d Lodge for t h e i r kind a n d generous expression. A note from t h e new G r a n d Secretary calls a t t e n t i o n to t h e fact t h a t t h e 1893 Proceedings w e r e m a d e u p a n d p r i n t e d u n d e r t b e supervision of his predecessor. Bro. L. L. M U N N .

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T h e R e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e was presented b y Bro. J O S E P H ROBBINS, w h o devotes five pages to a review of Kansas for 1893. H e q u o t e s freely from Grand Master FULLER'S address in reference to t h e "floor m o v e m e n t s , " and t h e n , in t h a t genial, t e n d e r m a n n e r for which medical m e n are noted w h e n fooling w i t h t h e cuticle of " p a t i e n t s , " s a y s : " We w a n t to w h i s p e r in t h e strictest confidence to our Kansas b r e t h r e n , t h a t t h e y h a v e a n o p p o r t u n i t y to m a k e t h e i r jurisdiction t h e Mecca of masonic ritualists." T o which we wish to reply, without placing any restriction o n our vocal chords, or those of a n y o n e listening, t h a t t h e e v i d e n c e exists that it may well repay t h e ritualists of Chicago to cross t h e b u r n i n g sands (1893) of Illinois ( a n d Missouri) and e m b r a c e a " l o n g s o u g h t o p p o r t u n i t y " of noting t h e ritualistic, as well as t h e floor work, of Siloam Lodge, l^o. 22.5, of Topeka. B u t to r e t u r n to ROBBINS. " Let t h e m p r i n t t h e e x p l a n a t o r y notes of these plats in H e b r e w , and t h e y will find that t h e y h a v e pressed t h e magic b u t t o n ; imagination will do t h e re.st. Alleged m a s o n i c periodicals will teem with accounts of t h e wonderful archteological discovery, and t h e Nobles of t h e Mystic S h r i n e can be made useful, instead of doubtfully o r n a m e n t a l , in convoj'ing t h e flocking pilgrims eager to see t h e original field notes of t h e scouting t o p o g r a p h e r s s e n t out b y K i n g SOLOMON to survey t h e J u d e a n great west." E u r e k a ! B u t we m u s t stop, lest we give away in a d v a n c e t h e secrets of a degree by w h i c h " c o n c o r d a n t " masonry is destined soon to be e n r i c h e d , founded on w h a t t h e n e x t decade will surely t r a n s m u t e i n t o an a u t h e n t i c discovery m a d e a m o n g t h e r u i n s of t h e l a n d office of Jerusalem. Come o n your pilgrimage, Bro. ROBBINS. W e have t h e m in t h e original H e b r e w , a n d our Nobles of Isis a n d Abdallah will convoy you h i t h e r , furnishing s u i t a b l e transportation by t h e way, while at conveni e n t oases o n t h e road r e f r e s h m e n t s will be served to k e e p your h e p a t i c organ in good condition to t h r o w off all secretions calculated to p u t you o u t of s y m p a t h y with " c o n c o r d a n t " b r e t h r e n . I n q u o t i n g Grand M a s t e r FULLER'S recommendation to commence r e p r i n t i n g V o l u m e I I . of Proceedings, h e says: " T h e G r a n d Master gives a c o n c r e t e reason for p r i n t i n g t h e i r Proceedings." J O H N H . BROWN'S life and d e a t h receive a fitting t r i b u t e from his p e n , closing it as follows: lu t h e field of masonic correspondence, where he had wrought for twenty full years, he m a d e himself felt at once, and early won a high place in the respect and affections of t h e Guild. We first became acquainted with him in 1871, and were at once drawn to h i m by his earnestness and his genial, companionable nature. Always fiuding ourselves in accsrd on the great majority of masonic questions, we have differed, and sometimes sharply, upon others, b u t always without leaving any sting of personal bitterness behind to even threaten the valued friendship of many years.

T h e r e p o r t of t h e C o m m i t t e e on Masonic H o m e is freely u p o n , all t h e r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s of t h e committee being copied in H e " o b s e r v e s t h a t n o provision is m a d e for a S h r i n e r in t h e torv." N o , b u t each of t h e S h r i n e s h a s m a d e a liberal donation

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H o m e , a n d o n e , in addition, has adopted a resolution to give t e n p e r cent, of its gross.annual receipts from initiations to t h e cause, yielding a goodly s u m . Bro. BOBBINS draws upon his imagination again in speculating upon t h e great p r i n c i p l e which was b e h i n d t h e i n d i v i d u a l w h o refused to m a k e t h e vote upon t h e r e p o r t u n a n i m o u s . Well, Bro. K., t h e b r o t h e r h a d a n a m e n d m e n t to a m a t t e r of detail, a n d t h e a m e n d m e n t failed to receive a second, and he kick-ed like a bay steer therefor, and t h e r e w'as no principle of p e r capita taxation, or question of limited n u m b e r of beneficiaries a t stake w h a t e v e r ; a n d t h e " j u d g m e n t a n d steadfastness" w h i c h y o u " a d m i r e , " was simply t h e same k i n d displayed b y a balky horse w h e n i t declines to go i n any direction. G r a n d Orator W R I G H T ' S address is designated " an appreciative estim a t e of t h e Institution, a n d of its o u t g r o w t h from h u m a n needs a n d aspirations." Bro. BOBBINS t h e n bids adieu to h i s old c o m p a n i o n a n d b r o t h e r c o r r e s p o n d e n t , J O H N H . BROWN, as follows: We have not the heart to enter upon a general review or summary of this lust report of o u r departed brother. Reaching o u t towards h i m across the distance that separates us, be it mnch or little, conscious that however great, it is rapidly narrowing with the fast fleeting years, we can only say Auf Wiederselieii.

M.'.W^.". LEROY A . GODDAED, of Chicago, Grand Master. E.'. W.". J . H . C. D I L L , of Bloomington, G r a n d Secretary.

INDIANA. Seventy-second a n n u a l communication, Indianapolis, May, 1893. M.'.W.'. SIDNEY W . D O U G L A S , G r a n d M a s t e r ; fourteen Past G r a n d Masters, a n d t h e representatives of 453 of t h e 473 chartered lodges were p r e s e n t . R.-.\V.'. DANIEL NOTES, t h e n D e p u t y G r a n d Master, n o w M.". W . \ G r a n d Master of I n d i a n a , t h e G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e of Kansas, was present. T h e volume before us is prefaced with t h e portraits of Past Grand Masters BRUCE OARR a n d ROBERT V A N V A L Z A H , b o t h

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d u r i n g t h e past year. G r a n d Master DOUGLAS refers i n h i s address t o a complaint m a d e to h i m b y t h e G r a n d Master of P e n n s y l v a n i a for a n invasion of territory, in conferring degrees u p o n P e n n s y l v a n i a m a t e r i a l ; t h a t h e m a d e investigation, found it t r u e ; tendered t h e fee obtained, to which h e received a letter from t h e G r a n d Master of Pennsylvania, stating t h a t u n d e r like circumstances h e would have t h e newly m a d e b r o t h e r expelled from all t h e rights a n d privileges of masonry, a n d declining to accept t h e fee. T h e m a t t e r was referred to t h e C o m m i t t e e on J u r i s p r u d e n c e , who reported approval of t h e action of G r a n d Master DOUGLAS. T h e G r a n d Master h a s his say on t h e Past Master's Degree as fol-

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l o w s : " T h e conferrence of t h e Past Master's Degree in a regularly cons t i t u t e d c h a p t e r of Royal Arch Masons is sufficient to allow a newly elected M a s t e r to be installed." As Bro. V A U X says, " W h a t is i t ? " Our M.'.W.'. b r o t h e r is o u t of gear with his M..W.". b r o t h e r of Pennsylvania on t h i s subject. T h e latter (M.'.W.". Bro. J . SI.MPSON A F R I C A ) saj's: " T h e presence of t h r e e Past Masters at t h e installation of a W o r shipful M a s t e r is sufficient." Get together, b r e t h r e n . T h e G r a n d Master h e w s to t h e line in his r e m a r k s concerning t h e e n f o r c e m e n t of t h e regulations in regard to a d m i t t i n g to m e m b e r s h i p those e n g a g e d in t h e m a n u f a c t u r e or sale of intoxicating liquor. H e says: We, as masons, should never admit to our fold, as a member of our family, one who is engaged in a business that is directly the cause of more misery, more suffering, more crime, than all other agencies on the face of GOD'S green earth combined. We cannot tyle too closely our doors against this moral leper. B r a v e words, fitly spoken ! T h e wonder is t h a t c o m m u n i t i e s exist w h e r e t h e m o r a l influence of masonry itself is not of such a character as to teach such destroyers of h u m a n i t y t h a t t h e masonic lodge is no place for t h e m , a n d t h a t n o n e such need apply. M e m o r i a l s u p o n t h e d e a t h of Past Grand Masters V A N V A L Z A H and CARR, t h e former by Past G r a n d Master T. B. LONG, and t h e latter by t h e p r e s e n t G r a n d Master, DANIEL NOVES. F r o m t h e latter we q u o t e t h e following: " I n t h e m o r n i n g of his early life h e espoused t h e cause of h i s c o u n t r y , and in h i s m a t u r e r years, with t h e grasp of genius, h e h e l d aloft t h e l a m p of fervency a n d zeal as an inviting beacon to t h e faithful of o u r Craft." T h e h o n o r we as m a s o n s give to those who h a v e gone to t h e grave before us, never fails to dwell u p o n t h e heart of t h e surviving w o r t h y in a s o l e m n and refined pleasure. I t has a real divinity in its lesson. I t t e a c h e s us t h e r e ' s n o t h i n g certain in m a n ' s life b u t t h i s : t h a t he m u s t lose it. I t t e a c h e s us t h a t Death is a bright t h i n g with a d r e a r y n a m e ; t h a t w h a t seems to us as sad, funeral tapers, m a y be b u t t h e d i s t a n t l a m p s of h e a v e n . I t furnishes t h e golden key t h a t opens t h e palace of e t e r n i t y a n d shows us t h a t " i n t h e way of righteousness t h e r e is life; a n d i n t h e p a t h w a y thereof t h e r e is no d e a t h . " C o m m i t t e e on J u r i s p r u d e n c e r e c o m m e n d e d an a m e n d m e n t t o t h e general regulations providing t h a t a suspended mason m a y have privilege of restoration for one year from date of suspension upon p a y m e n t of dues, after that, restoration can only be effected by a majority vote of t h e lodge, which was a d o p t e d by u n a n i m o u s vote of G r a n d Lodge. A wise provision, and o n e t h a t could be adopted to advantage by o t h e r jurisdictions. G r a n d Lodge of O k l a h o m a recognized. T h e G r a n d Master in h i s address refers to and endorses t h e action t a k e n by I o w a and P e n n s y l v a n i a in reference to w i t h d r a w i n g their G r a n d Kepresentatives, and says t h a t he agrees with t h e m t h a t t h e sys-

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tein is productive of n o good t o t h e Craft in general. T h e C o m m i t t e e on Foreign Correspondence, to w h o m t h a t portion of his address was r e ferred, says: Alter d u e consideration of t h e subject we have been unable to discover wherein the system has ever proven harmful or detrimental. T h e appointment of Grand Representatives is an honor bestowed on worthy members of t h e Craft, a n d carries with it no duties which can in any m a n n e r embroil the Grand Lodge with other jurisdictions, or which prevents t h e Grand Master or Grand Secretary from conducting its official correspondence. T h e committee therefore recommend that t h e system established in this Grand Lodge for so m a n y years be continued.

T h e report concurred in a n d adopted. W e desire to suggest to t h e K.\W.'. G r a n d Secretary t h a t if h e does n o t wish us to d r o p a n " e " o u t or off of h i s n a m e , he h a d better strike o u t thesuperflous " e " h e h a s given to h i s G r a n d Representative n e a r Kansas, Past G r a n d Master J O H N GUTHKIE. W e notice t h e " J u d g e " has a record of G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e of I n d i a n a going back t o M a y 1, 1875. Kansas has n o space in t h e R e p o r t on Correspondence. M.-.W.'. D A N I E L NOYES, G r a n d M a s t e r .

R.'.W.'. W M . H . SMYTHE, G r a n d Secretary.

INDIAN TERRITORY, N i n e t e e n t h a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n , A r d m o r e , F e b r u a r y , 1893. M . ' . W . ' . L E O E . BENNETT, G r a n d M a s t e r ; t h r e e Past G r a n d Masters, o n e of w h o m M.'.W.". P . J . BYKNE is t h e G r a n d Representative of K a n sas, were present, a n d thirty-seven lodges were represented. T h e G r a n d Master r e p o r t e d t h e issuance of t h r e e dispensations for n e w lodges, t h e organization of t h e G r a n d Lodge of Oklahoma b y t e n of t h e lodges of t h a t district, lately belonging to t h e jurisdiction of t h e G r a n d Lodge of I n d i a n Territory. T h e Committee on Law a n d Usage, R.-.W.'. Bro. Rev. R. W . H I L L , c h a i r m a n , r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t Section 32, of Article V I I I . , be a m e n d e d t o read as follows: " A n y k i n d of gambling, profane swearing, or t h e int e m p e r a t e use of or sale of intoxicating liquors, is unmasonic, a n d a bar to initiation; a n d constituent lodges shall subject offenders w h o a r e masons to a d m o n i t i o n or r e p r i m a n d , or to suspension, or to e x p u l s i o n . " Adopted. Grand Orator R.'.W.". B r o . R. W . H I L L delivered a n e l o q u e n t oration on t h e subject of " T o l e r a t i o n . " I t is very h a r d t o q u o t e from, because t h e line of t h o u g h t p e r m e a t i n g t h e whole address is so closely consecutive: Masonry then stands for t h e liberty of t h e individual. I t stands for that broad charity which can tolerate what it cannot accept, a n d this is one reason why masonry has found arrayed against it all the societies which thrive on the intolerant dogma of pastages. Whenever the individual conscience has learned that it is directly a n d not mediately responsible to GOD, the power of ecclesiasticism over that conscience is forever brolien. This is w h a t ecclesiastical fulminations against masonry mean.

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T h e oration i s a g e m , a n d s h o u l d be read i n its entirety to understand a n d a p p r e c i a t e its beauties. C h a r t e r s were g r a n t e d t o t h r e e lodges U . JD.; t h e G r a n d Lodge of New Zealand " was cordially recognized a n d welcomed into the sisterhood of G r a n d Lodges," a n d t h e G r a n d Master-elect r e c o m m e n d e d for a p p o i n t m e n t as Grand R e p r e s e n t a t i v e n e a r t h e G r a n d Lodge of I n d i a n Territory. W e n o t e with pleasure t h a t G r a n d Orator, R.'.W.-. Bro. ROBERT W . H I L L , was elected Deputy G r a n d Master. T h e G r a n d Lodge o r d e r e d a h a n d s o m e set of jewels to b e presented to t h e G r a n d Lodge of O k l a h o m a . I t b e i n g m e n t i o n e d t h a t there was a sick b r o t h e r in t h e t o w n n e e d i n g h e l p , t h e h a t was passed, netting a h a n d s o m e s u m ; a n o t h e r case b e i n g m e n t i o n e d , again t h e h a t was passed realizing quite a good d o n a t i o n . M.-.W.'. ANDREW H A R D Y , of A r d m o r e , G r a n d Master. E.'. W.'. J . S. MuRROvv, Atoka, G r a n d Secretary.

IOWA. Fiftieth annual c o m m u n i c a t i o n , D a v e n p o r t , J u n e , 1893. . R A L P H GURLEY P H E L P S , G r a n d M a s t e r , a n d THEODORE SUTTON P A R -

viN, a s customary for half a c e n t u r y , i n t h e G r a n d Secretary's chair. F o u r h u n d r e d and fifty-three w o r k i n g lodges; eight n e w lodges c h a r t e r e d ; n e t increase of m e m b e r s 611. T h e G r a n d Master " c a l l e d G r a n d Lodge t o order," introducing a local orator, who delivered a n address of welcome, w h i c h is published i n full. A response b y G r a n d C h a p l a i n J . \V. G E I G E R is referred to as " e l o q u e n t a n d appropriate." S t e n o g r a p h e r should liave r e m a i n e d and c a u g h t t h e response a s well a s t h e address. G r a n d Lodge was t h e n opened in Ample Form. T h e address of G r a n d Master P H E L P S is able a n d full of thoughtful suggestions for t h e good of t h e Craft. One we m u s t quote in full: I wish to advise each lodge to form a lodge histor.v, in which shall be gathered and reported and kept the story of the lodge and of its members. The older and larger bodies of the East are now trying to write their chronicles with difficulty and surmises. Many are the queries which might have once been made and kept plain if only they who were of us in the earlier days, and whose voices were a part of the melody of the past, were not now voiceless. A r e c o m m e n d a t i o n b y t h e G r a n d Master, that t h e law of the G r a n d Lodge of New York o n t h e subject of diuiits b e made t h e law of t h e jurisdiction of Iowa was a d o p t e d . On t h e subject of Masonic H o m e , t h e G r a n d Master says: This would not be the place to introduce this subject were it not that charity is always in order in a masonic lodge. " The poor ye have always with you." It is not alone a prophecy, but a promise and a benediction. For without the blessed privilege

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of fraternal help and constant need, life would not be worth the strain. These calls upon us from every side are b u t the proof of h u m a n want around us, and of t h e Divine Spirit within given to meet its calls. The reports from our lodges d u r i n g last year show us that there are al ready among ourown brethren a large number who need the care and will accept the protection of a permanent home. We may talk of the expense this will bring upon us. All great and good achievements come high, b u t they bring with them their very great reward. I ask you now to at least appoint a committee to gather facts and wants among t h e lodges of the State, with information gathered from this and other jurisdictions, a n d present t h e result in all its bearings for your intelligent consideration.

The Committee on Grand Master's Address concur in his suggestion, and Grand Lodge ordered the appointment of the necessary committee. You are on the right road, brethren. Kansas has voted one dolhir per capita annually for five years from January 1, 1894. We are glad to see you getting in line with the other leading masonic jurisdictions for practical masonry. The Grand Master recommends, and the Grand Lodge concurs, in the abolition of the Grand Representative system. Grand Secretary PAEVIN writes an eloquent tribute to the five Grand Secretaries who have " crossed the River" during the past year. " With Bros. HAYES, DAWKINS and BROWN we have had a long acquaintance, an-

tedating even their election as Grand Secretaries, and with the latter, an old lowan, and long time associate in our several Grand Bodies, our friendship was of the home order, 'tender as the love of woman,' a sentiment sealed with a tear." Speaking of Bro. BBOWN, in a two-page obituary, mainly historical, he says further: But the most beautiful trait in his character was the social element, which n o t only made him so m u c h endeared at home, b u t t h e life and soul of every social a n d fraternal circle in which he mingled and moved. Ever pleasant and agreeable in his intercourse with his brethren, he was the soul of honor and devotion to t h e fraternity, which had honored him, a n d which in turn was the more honored in t h e services a n d faithfulness with which he so long served their interest. Of him, our long time a n d dearly beloved brother, we may truly, in the language of t h e poet, say â&#x20AC;&#x201D; " The reflection departs from the river. When the tree that h u n g o'er is cut down ; But on Memory's calm current forever The shade without substance is thrown.''

Seven delegates were appointed to the Masonic Congress at Chicago, to serve at their own expense, the Grand Master heading the delegation. A pleasing episode was the presentation to Grand Librarian PARVIN of a masonic book published by him in Iowa fifty-three j'ears before. Rev. Bro. LLOYD furnishes a report on necrology, which was well worthy of approval by a rising vote. We would like to quote freely from it, but space forbids. Committee on Correspondence make a special report recommending recognition of the Grand Lodges of New South Wales, New Zealand, South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania and Oklahoma, which was adopted.

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CORRESPONDENCE.

The general report of the Committee on Correspondence comes from the hands of J. C. W. COXE, D.D., of Washington, Iowa. It is a model in every particular. In submitting it he says: "We have been conscious of embarrassment in following one of such varied and extensive knowledge, of such large experience, of such wide acquaintance with men and measures, and withal so facile in expression and cogent in logic. We have not ventured in another's armor; the shepherd's siing better befits our choice and skill." As Bro. PABVIN says, quoting the gist of a remark made by one of his own masonic contemporaries â&#x20AC;&#x201D; "his modesty bespeaks his merit." Still after all we think the Philistine leader would be presumptous who would draw his claymore against the doctor's sling. We miss Bro. PARVIN'S familiar composition in the make-up of the report, yet we congratulate the Craft of Iowa that they have found one in his place who writes in such a graceful, facile, intelligent and interesting manner. Kansas for 1893 is recognized to the extent of three pages of critical but courteous consideration. Speaking of Grand Master FULLER'S recommendation for the reprint of Volumell. of the Kansas Proceedings, he expresses the hope it will be done. He comments on a prompt and just cause-of discipline in the suspension of a Worshipful Master and the arrest of the charter of the lodge as follows: " Moral and social virtues were certainly at a low ebb when Liberty Lodge endorsed such personal liberty." Correct; and just what the Grand Lodge of Kansas thought when it endorsed its Grand Master in his action. Speaking of the quasi endorsement of the "Masonic Mutual Benefit Society," he thinks "this masonic insurance business strikes us as out of place in Gfrand Lodge." He refers to the address of Grand Orator, Rev. J. W. AVRIGHT, as follows: It is worthy the compliment paid it wiien the Grand Lodge ordered two thousand eopiesfor distribution to the Craft. We congratulate our old friend on his good work, true work, square work. May he always meet the approval of the Master Overseer.

The report closes with mourning lines, a brief sketch of our late Secretary, commencing as follows: "Sorrowfully we record that the hope cherished for the recovery of Bro. BROWN was unfulfilled. He died at his home in Kansas City, March 12, 1893. '' "â&#x20AC;˘' * He was the honored representative of Iowa near the Grand Lodge of Kansas. Iowa mourns his departure." M.'.W.'. LIBERTY E . FELLOWS elected Grand Master. R.-.W.'. THEODORE SUTTON PAKVIN reelected Grand Secretary.

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KENTUCKY. Ninety-third a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n , Louisville, October 18, 1892. M / . W / . JAMES ANDKEW M C K E N Z I E and seventeen Past G r a n d Masters, one of w h o m , M.'.W.-. CHARLES H . F I S K E is Grand R e p r e s e n t a t i v e of Kansas, a n d t h e representatives of 416 out of 452 lodges on t h e roll, were present. T h e a d d r e s s of t h e G r a n d Master strikes a rapid business gait from t h e start, showing careful masonic t r a i n i n g a n d development. I n t h e furt h e r language of t h e b l u e grass region, h e scores well. He reports t w e n t y - n i n e decisions, one of which is c o n t i n u e d to t h e n e x t Grand Lodge, one modified, a n d all b u t t h r e e of t h e r e m a i n d e r a r e approved. The G r a n d Master of P e n n s y l v a n i a , by correspondence, as usual, calls attention to t h e chip on his s h o u l d e r entitled " p e r p e t u a l jurisdiction." T h e G r a n d Master of K e n t u c k y says t h e doctrine is n o t held in K e n t u c k y , a n d t h e C o m m i t t e e on J u r i s p r u d e n c e endorse h i m in t h e i r r e p o r t as follows: " T h e G r a n d Lodge of K e n t u c k y cannot give its assent to t h e doctrine t h a t a n y lodge h a s perpetual jurisdiction over rejected persons t h a t have r e m o v e d to t h e territory of o t h e r G r a n d Lodges." " T h a t is good l a w " in K a n s a s . The G r a n d Master s a y s : I took the ground that while the Pennsylvania Grand Lodge has an unquestioned right to enforce such a regulation within its own jurisdiction, it cannot have any extra territorial force, nor control the action of masonic lodges in other States. Grand Representative J O H N SCOTT, of Iowa, having become "persona non grata," t h e G r a n d Master substituted for him W. I . BABB, t h a t " t h e ties of brotherly affection m a y be s t r e n g t h e n e d . " T h e Grand Master u n d e r t h e title " T h e H o m e , " says: " I congratulate nay masonic b r e t h r e n in K e n t u c k y t h a t t h e Masonic H o m e is n o w upon a sound, e n d u r i n g financial basis. I cordially c o m m e n d t h e spirit of liberality manifested by masons t h r o u g h o u t this jurisdiction in increasing t h e assessment for t h e benefit of t h e wards of our jurisdiction." Increased from fifty cents to one dollar p e r member. U n d e r t h e h e a d i n g " G r a n d Secretary's Office," t h e G r a n d Master remarks: It is imperatively necessary that the Grand Secretary should have more room. His office is uncomfortably crowded with accumulated and constantly accumulating property of the Grand Lodge. Our archives should be placed in secure and commodious quarters. If once destroyed it would be absolutely impossible to restore them. T h e Grand Lodge adojjted resolutions recognizing t h e G r a n d Lodge of Victoria, a n d t e n d e r i n g an e x c h a n g e of Representatives. ' T h e G r a n d Lodge resolved to i n d u l g e in t h e l u x u r y of new jewels, and to suspend t h e m b y a p i n or bar in lieu of t h e collars; indulged in its customary roll call before closing, d u r i n g w h i c h a collection was

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t a k e n , a m o u n t i n g to $50.10, w h i c h was delivered b y t h e G r a n d Secretary to t h e Masters of two lodges ($25.05 e a c h ) for t h e benefit of a n e e d y b r o t h e r in each lodge. D u r i n g h i s term of office G r a n d M a s t e r M C K E N Z I B was called upon to decide an important, a n d a t t h e same t i m e to one of charitable impulses a n d characteristics â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a very delicate question. Application was m a d e to t h e Board of Directors of t h e H o m e for t h e admission of t h e widow a n d children of a deceased mason, who, previous to d e a t h , had long been suspended from masonic r i g h t s a n d privileges. T h e m a t t e r was referred to t h e G r a n d Master, w h o s a i d : Masonic obligations are mutual and reciprocal. The obligation of the individual maiiou to his lodge is to pay his dues, and obey the Constitution and edicts of the Grand Lodge and the By-Laws of the subordinate lodge to which he belongs. The obligation of the Craft to the individual is to protect him in his masonic rights; to extend the hand of charity to himself and his family when in need, etc. In the case before me, for twenty-four years was outside of the pale of masonry; did not live in its obedience; manifested, so far as I can judge, no interest in its welfare, and I fail to see that the Craft is under any masonic obligation to talie his family under its protecting care. I regret to make this decision. My heart prompts me to extend help whenever and wherever the needy and deserving appeal, but my obligations to the Craft will not permit me to establish so dangerous a precedent as this would become. The principle must be established that in order to transmit the protection and benefits of the Home to wife and child, the individual must faithfully discharge, as far as lies in his power, all his masonic obligations even unto death. CORRESPONDENCE.

K a n s a s for 1892 received nearly t h r e e pages of close-print review from t h e friendly h a n d of R.".W.\ Bro. JAMES W . STATON, at t h a t time D e p u t y G r a n d Master. E x p e r i e n c e in s h o w i n g up t h e follies and frailties of p r e v i o u s Grand Masters h a s m a d e h i m well qualified to avoid even t h e appearance of w e a k n e s s himself as he assays a like honorable position. Like a true lover of t h e chief p r o d u c t of Bourbon county, he cites t h e fact t h a t w h e n Bro. CALLAHAM a n d his fellow officers visited t h e G r a n d Lodge of Missouri a t K a n s a s City " t h e } ' s e e m to h a v e been royally entertained, w i t h p l e n t y to eat a n d d r i n k , b u t n o t h i n g stronger t h a n coffee." H e says of t h e oration b y G r a n d Orator BROWN : " I t is possessed of two good qualities â&#x20AC;&#x201D; excellence of t h o u g h t a n d b r e v i t y . " T h a t " T h e Committee on Masonic H o m e m a d e a very elaborate report, e t c . " and he refers in t e r m s of h i g h e s t praise to t h e work of Bro. J O H N H . BROWN, whose a d m i r a b l e r e p o r t s h a v e been commended by all t h e b r e t h r e n of the Guild. T h e review of Bro. STATON covers all t h e p o i n t s of i n t e r e s t in t h e work of 1892, a n d h e is " g l a d to n o t e " t h e fact t h a t t h e K a n s a s and K e n t u c k y reviewers of t h a t date were a u n i t on most'of t h e topics u n d e r discussion. M.'.W.-. J. SPEED SMITH, pf R i c h m o n d , elected Grand Master. fi.'. W.'. H . B. GRAND, of Louisville, reelected G r a n d Secretary.

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KENTUCKY. Ninety-fourth a n n u a l communication, Louisville, October, 1893. M.'.W.'. J O H N SPEED SMITH, G r a n d Master. T h i r t e e n Past G r a n d Masters, one of w h o m , M.-.W.'. CHARI^ES H . F I S K B , is G r a n d Representative of Kansas, and t h e representatives of 411 lodges, were present w h e n t h e G r a n d Lodge was opened in A m p l e F o r m . T h e Grand Master a n n o u n c e s a b a k e r ' s dozen of decisions, some of which are at variance with our procedure, b u t , as we judge from t h e context, in accordance with K e n t u c k y law. P e t i t i o n s to confer degrees before expiration of required time, received n o favor at his h a n d s . T h r e e corner-stones were laid and o n e masonic hall dedicated, all by p r o x y ; t h i r t e e n lodges U . D. set to work and two charters restored. A Grand Master's address, or a n y K e n t u c k i a n ' s talk, even, a b o u t masonry in K e n t u c k y , would be incomplete w i t h o u t some reference to " O u r H o m e . " G r a n d Master SMITH is no exception to t h e rule, as t h e following indicates: " D u r i n g t h e year 1 h a v e not heard one word in disapproval of t h e increased assessment for t h e s u p p o r t of t h e children a t t h e H o m e . K e n t u c k y masons need only to k n o w w h a t t h e i r d u t y is in such matters, and they will always respond n o b l y . " T h e Grand Master r e c o m m e n d s t h a t t h e G r a n d Secretary, who h a d p r e p a r e d two former editions of t h e G r a n d Lodge Digest, be instructed to t a k e charge of t h e preparation of t h e t h i r d , a n d h a v e t h e same p r i n t e d at as early a day as possible; t h a t t h e G r a n d Secretary be authorized to convene committees of t h e G r a n d Lodge before t h e meeting of G r a n d Lodge, if necessary. • Ten lodges TJ. D. were given charters and t h e Grand Lodge of Oklah o m a recognized. T h e following resolution was adopted, to-wit: " T h a t it is t h e wish of t h e Grand Lodge t h a t t h e Board of Directors of t h e Masonic H o m e accept t h e generous offer from t h e P e n n s y l v a n i a Railroad to take our children of suitable age to t h e W o r l d ' s Fair, if such trip be possible." A n d t h e n , to m a k e it possible, t h e lodges, chapters, commanderies and individuals subscribed §1,269.00, which was further s u p p l e m e n t e d by t h e G r a n d Lodge d o n a t i n g $300.00. B r e t h r e n , we are p r o u d e r of you t h a n ever, a n d we h a v e had our eyes on t h a t " o l d K e n t u c k y H o m e " for a n u m b e r of years. A n e n t e r t a i n m e n t was given b)' t h e children of t h e H o m e to t h e G r a n d Lodge, at which Bro. C. K. CARON, Vice-President of t h e H o m e , a u d G r a n d Master SMITH, made addresses, which, with t h e program rend e r e d b y t h e children, are printed in full in t h e Proceedings. We copy from t h e account as follows: At 3 p. 51., October 17, 1893, the Graad Lodge of Kentucky, with other brethren, ladies and friends, filled the Masonic Temple " from pit to gallery" to its utmost capacity, an hundred or more being unable to find seats, to witness the annual presentation of the children to their cherishing mother—the venerable Grand Lodge of Kentucky. When the curtain rose and there was presented to-view 215 orphans of Kentucky ma-

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sons, it was a grand tableau indeed of" our jewels," and the applause was spontaneous and hearty, while the gathering mists that obscured the clearness of the vision,showed how deeply the masonic hearts of the brethren had been touched. The entertainment " gave entire satisfaction." T h e Correspondence Report, p r e p a r e d b y Bro. W . W. CLARKE, covers eighty pages, nearly t h r e e of w h i c h are devoted to K a n s a s for 1893, and one full page of w h i c h is devoted to an e x t r a c t from t h e address of G r a n d Orator R.'.W.'. B r o . J . W . W R I G H T , wiiich Bro. CLARKE p r o n o u n c e s " r e m a r k a b l e for its attractive m e t a p h o r no less t h a n its sound philosop h y . " N o t satisfied with w h a t h e was able to t a k e , h e says: " W e regret we c a n n o t give all." A l l u d i n g to t h e p r a y e r in G r a n d Lodge for t h e recovery of G r a n d Secretary BHOWN, h e s a y s : "A G r a n d Lodge, relying t h u s u p o n t h e Sup r e m e A r c h i t e c t of t h e U n i v e r s e , c a n n o t materially err." Q u o t i n g from t h e r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s of t h e Committee on Masonic H o m e , h e a d d s : " T h e r e is t h e good e x a m p l e of K e n t u c k y m a s o n r y being e m u l a t e d . " M.'.W.-. JAMES VV. STATON, of Brooksville, elected G r a n d Master. R.". W.-. H . B. G R A N T , reelected G r a n d Secretary. W . W. CLARKE, of Owensboro, c h a i r m a n Committee on Correspondence.

LOUISIANA. Eighty-first a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n , New Orleans, F e b r u a r y 13,1893. T h e v o l u m e of Proceedings h a s for a frontispiece an engraving of P a s t G r a n d Master CHARLES F . BUCK, who, for t h e past six years, has b e e n G r a n d Master of Masons of Louisiana. During his i n c u m b e n c j ' t h e new Masonic T e m p l e has been dedicated. An interesting account of t h e dedication of t h e T e m p l e , together with a scholarly a n d e r u d i t e oration b y B.'.W.'. Bro. ALBERT J . B R I C E on " M a s o n r y : I t s G r e a t Age, Teachings a n d Influence for Good," precede t h e record of proceedings of t h e a n n u a l communication. T h e M.'. W.'. G r a n d Master, CHARLES F . BUCK, was absent at t h e openi n g of t h e Grand Lodge on a c c o u n t of sickness, b u t in attendance later. R . \ W . ' . D e p u t y G r a n d Master occupied t h e G r a n d East. F o u r P a s t G r a n d Masters w e r e present. T h e representative of K a n s a s did not a n s w e r at roll call. Sixty-two lodges out of 118 were found represented at t h e o p e n i n g of G r a n d Lodge. T h e address of G r a n d Master BUCK shows, between t h e lines, faithful, zealous and u n t i r i n g devotion to d u t y as G r a n d Master. AVe h a v e only room for a q u o t a t i o n memorialistic of t h e General G r a n d H i g h Priest of t h e General G r a n d C h a p t e r of t h e U n i t e d States, a Past G r a n d Master, a n d at t h e t i m e of his d e a t h a Worshipful Master of t h e jurisdiction of Louisiana, as follows: On Tuesday, January 24th inst., a little after the hour of 10 p. M., JOSEPH POTTS HORNOR vanished to our mortal sight, crossing the threshold from Nature to Eternity.

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AVhy should we say he died, when GOD and Nature tell us there is no death. Immortality awaits the spirit in nobler, higher spheres of being. The body which we consigned to its mother earth WHS transitory; but t h a t which made its heart glow with responsive s y m p a t h y ; its h a n d grasp ours in friendly a n d brotherly embrace; its eye to kindle with mysterious fire; its voice to give forth the promises a n d inspirations of iofiDite h o p e ; all " t h a t which warmed it o n c e " surely still lives; a n d as it aimed and aspired here, it still flourishes and soars aloft, somewhere in the infinitude of GOD'S Universe, on its search and mission to compass the ultimate perfection.

A. resolution was u n a n i m o u s l y adopted a u t h o r i z i n g tiie G r a n d Master to a p p o i n t a Board of Trustees for a prospective Masonic H o m e for t h e i n d i g e n t masons, t h e i r widows a n d o r p h a n s , of t h e State of Louisiana. COKKESPONDENCE.

T h e decision of G r a n d Master CALLAHAM o n t h e subject of dimits is q u o t e d in full u n d e r t h e topic of " Non-Affiliations, D i m i t s , " etc. Bro. J . Q. A. FELLOWS p u r s u e s a n original m e t h o d in his R e p o r t on Correspondence, viz: discussing various topics of general interest to t h e Craft, a n d quoting fully from writers of t h e various jurisdictions, as well as til e addresses of t h e G r a n d Masters and Orators, a n d t h e views advanced by t h e m in relation thereto. H i s reports are legal briefs on t h e que.stions u n d e r consideration, and will attract t h e a t t e n t i o n and merit t h e careful s t u d y of t h e masonic s t u d e n t . U n d e r t h e head of " T e n n e s s e e , " he m a k e s very liberal quotations from t h e excellent report of Bro. CONNOR in reference to m a s o n r y in E u r o p e . M.'.W.'. GEO HOE W. BOLTON, Grand Master. R.'. W.'. RiCHAKD LAMBERT, G r a n d Secretary.

MAINE. Seventy-fourth a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n , P o r t l a n d , 1893. M.'.W.-. HENRY K . TAYLOR and t e n Past G r a n d Masters present, and 180 out of 191 lodges represented. B.'.W.'. ARCHIE L . TALBOTT, G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e of Kansas, was pre sent. T h e v o l u m e of Proceedings presented for inspection has opposite its first page a fine steel portrait of I R A BERRY, for thirty-five years G r a n d Secretary of Maine, w h o died September 21, 1891. T h e address of t h e G r a n d Master shows t h a t t h e Craft of M a i n e has had considerate attention d u r i n g his a d m i n i s t r a t i o n . Speaking of t h e action of Pennsj'lvania on t h e G r a n d Representative subject, he says: " W h a t e v e r regrets we may e n t e r t a i n regarding t h e a b a n d o n m e n t of t h e system by our sister jurisdiction, we may not question its right or policy, if actuated by good and sufficient reasons." T h e a p p o i n t m e n t of M.-.W.-.Past G r a n d Master D. B. FULLER as G r a n d Representative of Grand Lodge of Maine near K a n s a s is noted.

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Total membership is 21,487, a net gain of 310. His words of commendation of the new Grand Secretary, STEPHEN BEBRY, must have been very gratifying to that deserving official. He concludes them with this expression: " Long may the gracious mantle of excellence, descending from his venerated father, be worn by the deserving son, with equally unblemished honor." E.'.W.-. ARCHIE L . TALBOTT presented his commission as Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, and alluded feelingly to the recent death of its Grand Secretary, JOHN H . BROWN, and presented a mourning circular from that Grand Lodge, which was referred to the " Committee on Doings of Grand Officers." CORRESPONDENCE.

JosiAH H. DRUMJIOND, the author, has prepared these reports so long, so intelligently and so well, that now by common consent his productions rank among the Guild as "classics," his deductions and conclusions almo.st invariably standing the test when subjected to the fire of controversy. Kansas for 1893 is reviewed carefully. The review is prefaced between mourning lines by the record of the proceedings had at our last communication in reference to the illness of Grand Secretary BROWN â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the announcement of his illness by Grand Master FULLER, the resolution of Bro. C. .0. COLEMAN, and the telegram sent signed by the Grand Master, and a statement by the reviewer of our late brother's official record. Referring to his twenty-two years of faithful service as Grand Secretary, Bro. DKUMMOMD says: He was, d u r i n g all this time, c h a i r m a n of the Committee on Correspondence, ea:officlo. His reports won for him a n d his Grand Lodge a high reputation. Indeed, it is dlfflcult for us to conceive of the Grand Lodge of Kansas w i t h o u t him as a prominent feature in it. With feelings of a grievous personal loss, we record the a n n o u n c e m e n t of his death.

The address of Grand Master FULLER is quoted from liberally. He excepts to one of his decisions, viz: "All special dispensations issued terminate at the expiration of the term of office of the Grand Master issuing the same," and builds up an argument against it based on this premise: " The Grand Master issues his dispensation; the ' term' of the Grand Master never ends." Quite true, Bro. D., but "the term of office of the Grand Master issuing the same" does, and by Kansas law, before that term has expired all special dispensations must be returned to the Grand Master issuing the same, with a report of the action taken thereunder. Your argument, that if a Grand Master should die, pending the accomplishment of the purpose of a dispensation issued by him, the lodge can still act on the dispensation, is correct, and for the reason that "the term of office of the Grand Master issuing the same" in contemplation of masonic law, means the term of office for which the Grand Master issuing the same was elected, and though death may intervene.

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his official acts for t h e term for which h e was elected hold good, a n d t h e one w h o fills out t h e u n e x p i r e d period of h i s " t e r m of office" is compelled b y masonic usage to give validity to all h i s acts d u r i n g t h e entire period of h i s said t e r m of office. H e h a s this to say of t h e last Report on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e : The Report on Correspondence (152 pages) was prepared by Bro. JOHN BROWN. It was evidently prepared during liis illness, a n d when it was an effort to write; b u t in spite o£ all that, his cheery disposition animates it throughout. B u t we have no heart to review it, a n d we tearfully lay it aside.

M.'.W.'. HORACE H . BURBANK, Saco, G r a n d Master. R.'. W.'. STEPHEN BERRY, P o r t l a n d , G r a n d Secretary.

MANITOBA. Special communication, Morden, J u l y 1, 1892, for t h e p u r p o s e of laying t h e corner-stone of t h e Freemasons H o s p i t a l . R.'.W.-. B r o . D A V I D J A M E S GOGGIN, D e p u t y G r a n d Master, in place of M.'.AV.'. Bro. J .

W . H . WILSON, Grand Master, prevented b y ill h e a l t h from being present. A like communication was held at Deloraine on Sunday, J u l y 10th, M.'.W.-. Bro. Rev. Canon MATHESON as G r a n d Master, for t h e purpose of laying t h e corner-stone of St. Andrew's Episcopal C h u r c h , in acceptance of a n invitation of t h e rectors a n d wardens of t h e p a r i s h of St. A n d r e w . T h e Grand Lodge first a t t e n d e d divine service conducted b y M.'.W.'. Bro. R e v . Canon MATHESOX, assisted by R e v . C. S. GOODMAN, rector o£

t h e parish of St. Andrew. J u l y 1st, a special communication was held a t Portage la Prairie for t h e purpose of a t t e n d i n g t h e funeral a n d paying t h e last h o n o r s o£ m a s o n r y t o t h e r e m a i n s of tlie late G r a n d Master, M.'.W.-. B r o . JOH.N \ V . H . W I L S O N , w h o died d u r i n g h i s term of office as G r a n d Master. R.'.W.\ D e p u t y G r a n d Master D. J . GOGGIN, as G r a n d Master. Like special communications were held, M.'.W.'. D. J . GOGGIN, Grand Master, a t Manitou, August 3d, for t h e p u r p o s e of laying t h e corner-stone of W i n r a m Memorial C h u r c h ( A n g l i c a n ) , a n d a t Yirden, A u g u s t 16, 1892, w h e n t h e corner-stone of t h e V i r d e n Public School was laid. M o n d a y , J u n e 5, 1893, a special communication, R.'.W.'. Bro. THOS. T W E E D , as G r a n d Master, was held for t h e p u r p o s e of laying t h e corners t o n e of t h e Robertson Memorial ( P r e s b y t e r i a n ) C h u r c h ; t h e record says " t h e acting Grand Master finished t h e work b y giving t h r e e k n o c k s a n d saying: 'well m a d e , t r u l y laid, well paved, t r u e and t r u s t y . ' " W e n o t e the.se specials,gratified to k n o w t h a t p h i l a n t h r o p y , religion and education in Manitoba, as e v e r y w h e r e , c o u n t u p o n a n d have t h e assistance of t h e Craft in every good work. W e observe t h a t our Episcopalian b r e t h r e n laid t h e corner-stone of

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their church on the Sabbath, while Blue Monday (as the tailors say) was selected by our Presbyterian brethren. We hazard the opinion that a goodly number of those assisting the Grand Master at the latter ceremony came "twixt Forth and Tweed all over." Annual communication, Winnipeg, June 14, 1893. M.'.W.'. DAVID JAMES GOGGIN, Grand Master; three Past Grand Masters and representatives of thirty-five out of forty-five lodges present. The address of the Grand Master contains a heartfelt tribute to Grand Master JOHN W . H . WILSON, who died during his term of office. Among others the deaths of Past Grand Master E. D. HILLYBR, and Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary JOHN H . BROWN are noted. The Grand Master traveled 3,600 miles on masonic duty in his jurisdiction. Two decisions are given, one in which he refused to grant dispensation to confer degrees on a former resident of Manitoba, recently of Montana, and intending to return to Montana, but then visiting his parents in Manitoba. He rules that the applicant is Montana material. Application was made to heal one who had received his degrees in a body acknowledging the sovereignty of the spurious'Grand Lodge of Ontario. Grand Master decides that he is a clandestinely made mason, and must apply as a profane if he desires to become a mason. The following is good doctrine: Brethren, we have added 1.50 names to our roll this year. Our ritual and our cerem o n i a l work a n d our methods of business are perhaps more satisfactory than at any former period. These are useful means to great ends, but perfection in these may indicate a soulless Phariseeism. I do n o t despise t h e m or even belittle them, w h e n I say they are not t h e essence of masonry. T desire now to plead for the spirit rather than t h e form, for t h e practice rather t h a n the profession.

We have only room for his summing up: Brethren, if we do w h a t masonry calls on us to do, do what we obligate ourselves to do, do w h a t we profess to do, there is no other single organization of h u m a n origin on the face of GOB'S fair earth to-day more truly capable of helping forward that timeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; 'â&#x20AC;˘ When m a n to m a n united And every wrong thing righted. The whole world shall be lighted As Eden was of old."

The Grand Secretary reports that in accordance with the resolution passed at the last annual communication the portraitof their first Grand Master was obtained. He recommends an appropriation for the portrait of another Past Grand Master. Testimonials were presented to two Past Grand Masters as follows: To M.'.W.'. Bro. THOMAS CLARK a watch chain and Past Grand Master's pendant jewel; and to M.'.W.'. Bro. JAMES A. OVAL, the Grand Representative of Kansas, a Past Grand Master's apron. The Grand Lodges of Victoria and Oklahoma were recognized. There is no Report on Foreign Correspondence, but we find a ser-

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mon p r i n t e d b y t h e Board of General Purposes, evidently d e l i v e r e d before t h e Graft from t h e text, " T h e r e was a m a n s e n t from G O D whose n a m e was J O H N . T h e same came for a witness to b e a r witness of t h e Light, t h a t all m e n t h r o u g h H i m m i g h t believe." W e q u o t e t h e following : The man t h a t receives JOHN for his teacher should receive CIIKIST for his Savior. The masonry t h a t accepts JOHN is opening the door for CHKIST. Masonry in its foundation is manhood, in its walls and arches is brotherhood, in its altars a n d shrines it is Christianity.

Our b r e t h r e n in Manitoba are working to t h e plana of t h e M a s t e r Architect. I t we may judge by their record of 1S93, t h e y a r e t u r n i n g o u t good work, t r u e work, square work, which will uierit a n d receive t h e approval of t h e Master Overseer. â&#x20AC;˘ M.-.W.-. D A V I D J . GOGGIN, G r a n d Master. R.-. W.'. W I L L I A M GEORGE SCOTT, G r a n d S e c r e t a r y .

MARYLAND. Two h u n d r e d a n d t h i r t e e n t h stated c o m m u n i c a t i o n , Baltimore, May, 1893. T h e G r a n d Representative of Kansas failed to a p p e a r . T h e G r a n d Master, in his address, says h e h a s n o t h i n g b u t pleasant c o m m u n i c a t i o n s to m a k e to t h e G r a n d Lodge; that, ma.sonically speaking, " o u r h o u s e was never in better order." '' T h e reconstructed T e m p l e is a b o u t c o m p l e t e d ; every convenience a n d comfort h a v e been provided, a n d t h e fraternity a n d Grand Lodge will soon have a h o m e w o r t h y of t h e Craft," e t c . T h e Board of Managers of t h e n e w T e m p l e passed a resolution to place i n t h e vestibule a memorial tablet c o m m e m o r a t i n g t h e services of " t h e noble band of women who, in t h e masonic fairs of 1879 a n d 1890, did such self-sacrilicing work for t h e fraternity." T h e G r a n d Master a p p r o v e d t h e resolution, a n d s a y s : " T h i s tablet will be u n v e i l e d after t h e occupancy of t h e Temple, with proper ceremonies b y t h e G r a n d Master a n d officers of t h e Grand Lodge." L e t u s all join in t h e G r a n d Plonors. Come, Tennessee, get in line. T h e Board of Managers s a y : However much credit is d u e to the brethren for the successful completion of the Temple, it would probably never have been accomplished but for the assistance of our wives and daughters. The Sffi.OOO.OO raised by the ladies in the Fair of 1879, added to the sinliiug fund devised by Grand MasterLATRORK, enabled us to. discharge $67,000.00 mortgage debt, a n d to reduce the heavy interest account which burdened t h e Grand Lodge to the verge of exhaustion. The 560,000.00 supplied by the Fair of 1890 made possible t h e reconstruction of the Temple. Without these aids our property would today undoubtedly be in other hands.

W e always k n e w t h e ladies of Baltimore were beautiful a n d good, b u t we n e v e r d r e a m e d of such financial a n d . nec.p.ssnrily. e x e c u t i v e

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ability. B r o . SCHUI.TZ, please advise us w h e t h e r t h e E a s t e r n Star is responsible for a n y of this work. If not, how was it m a n a g e d ? T h e c e n t e n n i a l observance of its organization b y t h e Concordia Lodge, N o . 13, is noted b y t h e G r a n d Master. T h e G r a n d Master states, t h a t u p o n t h e r e c o m m e n d a t i o n of Bro. B. D. SLAUOHTEK, Grand Master of Masons of Kansas, h e a p p o i n t e d B r o . W . B. UNDERWOOD G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e of t h e G r a n d T-odge of Maryland n e a r t h e G r a n d Lodge of K a n s a s . T h e mistake seems u n a c c o u n t a b l e , as on t h e s a m e p a g e , a n d only a few p a r a g r a p h s above, t h e G r a n d Master refers to Bro. DAVID B . FULLER, G r a n d Master of Masons of K a n s a s , having a p p o i n t e d a representative near t h e G r a n d Lodge of M a r y l a n d . W e n o t e i n t h e v o l u m e of Proceedings, a page devoted to w h a t is called t h e " Roll of H o n o r . " I t contains t h e n a m e s of t h e active m e m b e r s of t h e G r a n d Lodge for twenty-five years o r more. T h e R e p o r t on Correspondence is by t h e veteran reviewer a n d masonic h i s t o r i a n of Maryland, Bro. E . T. SCHULTZ, w h o quotes freely from G r a n d M a s t e r CALLAHAM'S address a n d Grand Secretary BROWN'S R e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e . H e cites, w i t h c o m m e n d a t i o n , a m o n g t h e decisions, t h a t of Bro. CALLAHAM'S, w h i c h r e a d s : " A Worshipful Master elect should receive t h e P a s t M a s t e r ' s degree before being installed ;" and further, says t h a t " t h e first clause of decision s e v e n t h is all right." H e argues with t h e c o m m i t t e e t h a t t h e last clause is objectionable. M.'.W.-. THOMAS J . SHRYOCK, of Baltimore, G r a n d Master. R.'. W.'. J A C O B H . M E D A I R Y , of Baltimore, G r a n d Secretary.

MASSACHUSETTS. A n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n , Boston, December 14, 1892. T h e v o l u m e before us contains t h e record of t e n special, four quart e r l y , t h e last t h e a n n u a l communication, December 14th, a n d a stated c o m m u n i c a t i o n , D e c e m b e r 27th, t h e Feast of St. J o h n t h e Evangelist b e i n g its 159th a n n i v e r s a r y . M.'.W.'. SAMUEL W E L L S , G r a n d Master.

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SON, R e c o r d i n g G r a n d Secretary. A n e x c e l l e n t engraving of t h e late Senior P a s t G r a n d Master of M a s s a c h u s e t t s , M.'.W.". B r o . W I L L I A M PARKMAN, forms a fitting preface to a five-page memorial, presented by M.'.W.'. CHARLES A. W E L S H . T h e G r a n d Master's address contains t h e record of eight special c o m m u n i c a t i o n s : four for dedicating n e w masonic h a l l s ; t h r e e for t h e l a y i n g of corner-stones, a n d o n e for constituting a lodge. T h e r e is little in i t of special interest to a n y o n e outside t h e jurisdicdiction f u r t h e r t h a n t h e statistical s t a t e m e n t s a n d t h e proposed Masonic Home.

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The Grand Master refers to their Grand Constitution, which requires a candidate for masonry, rejected in one lodge, who desires to apply to another for the degrees, to obtain a written recommendation, signed by six rhembers of former lodge, of whom the Master and Wardens shall be three. The Grand Master recommends limiting this "perpetual jurisdiction" to a certain term of years. A wise suggestion, so far as it goes. There are 226 lodges, besides one under dispensation, and five in foreign countries, with a membership of 33,000. Net increase in membership for the j-ear was 899, a gain in number over the previous year of ninety-seven. A Masonic Home was proposed, and a committee of seven, the Grand Master to be chairman, was appointed to consider the expediency of establishing the same; said committee to have authority to petition the General Court ( Bostonese for Legislature) for the necessary legislation, and to report at the quarterly communication, March, 1893. A stated communication was held December 27th to install Grand Oflicers and celebrate the Feast of St. John the Evangelist. The installation ceremonies concluded, the retiring Grand Master was presented with a Past Grand Master's jewel by Revere Lodge, of which he was a member, and after calling from labor to refreshment, the feast began: After h o n o r i n g the four regular sentiments, as proposed by t h e Grand Master: " To the memory of the Holy SAINTS JOHN : Their strength and love shine forth In one Great Light; May we, like them, pursue the T r u t h and Right. " To the memory of our illustrious brother, GEORGE WASHINGTON : O, brothers, what a glorious thought for us to dwell upon ! The mystic tie t h a t binds our hearts bound that of WASHINGTON.

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" To the memory of the beloved brethren who have passed on to the Celestial Lodge above: Their voices are silent, yet they speak to u s ; Their lorms are unseen, but they are with us. '* To the Craft, wheresoever dispersed over the face of the globe; Where'er our brothers dwell, where'er they sail. May peace and concord 'mongst them never fail."

The Grand Master made a brief address, in which he expressed the hope that during the coming year a Masonic Home might be built. " Nearly 160 years have passed since duly constituted masonry was established here, and far younger States have outstripped us in the work of charity. I am in favor of this proposed masonic work. Let us make a beginning." Fast Grand Master WELLS said that if he had remained perpetual Grand Master â&#x20AC;&#x201D; I would have a new hat made, one that would fit me, and t h a t was light and easy and comfortable to wear. The hat that now belongs to the succession of Grand Masters has for its merit extremfe antiquity. It may have other distinctions, b u t I have failed to discover them. When 1 was at Springfield Columbus Day, as Grand Master, I rode in a barouche at the end of the procession, and as we turned a corner a small boy cried o u t : "Look at t h a t h a t ; that is the hat COLUMBUS wore! " Now, the hat is not as old as that. If it had been, and COLUMBUS had the choice of discovering the new world or wearing that hat, he would have stayed at home.

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T h e h a t described b y Bro. WEI.I.S is supposed to b e t h e " t h r e e s q u a r e H a t t " purchased to a d o r n t h e head of t h e i r " ft.'.W/. Master " b y St. J o h n ' s Lodge more t h a n a h u n d r e d years before, a n d n o w used a n n u a l l y t o m a k e a g u y of t h e G r a n d Master of Massachusetts. R.".\V.-. CHABLES L E V I WOODBURY s a i d : " T h e M a s o n i c H o m e is an

object w h i c h should be r e m e m b e r e d in t h e will of every masonic b r o t h e r . " Referring to t h e p a t r i o t soldier masons of t h e Revolution, h e s a i d : " I n t h e first two years of t h a t great struggle t h r e e major-generals, all masons, lost t h e i r lives in t h e service of t h e i r c o u n t r y . One of t h e regular toasts at all masonic feasts in America for a long t i m e was: " T o t h e m e m o r y of W A R B E X , of WOOSTEK, a n d of MONTGOMERY." Bro. J . H A R V E Y "YOUNG, s p e a k i n g of m a s o n r y , s a i d : No detraction can m a r t h e beauty, t h e sublimity a n d t h e simplicity of its teachings. No pens dipped in gall shall stay; no insolent or ignorant tirade from platform or p u l p i t shall retard its onward m a r c h ; b u t it shall go forward through the ages, a prophecy a n d a blessing, u n t i l t h e whole world joins in o n e universal acclaim : " Pence on earth, good will t o men."

Special c o m u n i c a t i o n s F e b r u a r y 7 a n d April 5 ; a n d quarterly comm u n i c a t i o n s March 8 a n d J u n e 14, 1893. A t t h e special c o m m u n i c a t i o n s masonic a p a r t m e n t s a t W i n t h r o p and t h e R o x b u r y District of Boston were dedicated. A t t h e q u a r t e r l y c o m m u n i c a t i o n t h e n e w G r a n d Lodge of Oklah o m a was formerly recognized. A t t h e q u a r t e r l y c o m m u n i c a t i o n , J u n e 14th, a c h a r t e r was g r a n t e d to a n e w l o d g e ; recognition refused to t h e Symbolic G r a n d Diet of Mexico ; a n d t h e Grand Lodge, by a vote of forty-five n a y s to t h i r t y - e i s h t yeas, refused to a p p o i n t delegates to attend t h e " Congress of Masons," at Chicago. T h e Proceedings of Massachusetts do n o t seem to recognize t h e n e cessity for a n y Committee on J u r i s p r u d e n c e , t h e G r a n d Master's address indicates n o decisions m a d e b y h i m , a n d t h e only reference to a n y t h i n g of t h e k i n d is in his address a t t h e quarterly meeting, D e c e m b e r 14th, w h e r e s p e a k i n g of t h e q u a r t e r l y meetings of t h e District D e p u t y G r a n d Masters, h e s a y s : " M a n y questions of masonic law h a v e been discus.sed and determined at these meetings." T h e P r o c e e d i n g s are p r e p a r e d by SEEENO D . NICKEBSON, R e c o r d i n g

G r a n d Secretarj-, wo seems to b e a n indispensable fixture of t h e G r a n d Lodge of Massachusetts. H e verbally calls a t t e n t i o n to t h e passing of a c e n t e n n i a l a n n i v e r s a r y , v i z : t h e union of t h e a n c i e n t a n d m o d e r n G r a n d Lodges of Massachusetts, March 5, 1792; was given leave to p r i n t a n d does so i n a historical a c c o u n t of eight pages, which is of u n u s u a l i n t e r e s t to t h e masonic s t u d e n t . T h e early history of Massachusetts is so i n t e r w o v e n with t h a t of t h e leading patriots of t h e Revolution â&#x20AC;&#x201D; W A B R E N , R E V E R E , PRESCOTT, a n d o t h e r s â&#x20AC;&#x201D; t h a t we h o p e before t h e p e n

d r o p s from h i s h a n d w e m a y have a n e x h a u s t i v e c o n t r i b u t i o n from o u r d i s t i n g u i s h e d b r o t h e r to a d d t o t h e masonic l i t e r a t u r e of t h e c o u n t r y . M.'.W.-. RICHARD BRIGGS, of Boston, G r a n d Master. R.'. W . ' . S K R E N O D . NJCKERSO.V, Recording G r a n d

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MASSACHUSETTS. Quarterly c o m m u n i c a t i o n , Boston, S e p t e m b e r , 1893; a n d special c o m m u n i c a t i o n s A u g u s t , October, N o v e m b e r a n d December, 1893; E ; . W.-. H A R V E Y N . S H E P A H D as G r a n d M a s t e r .

T h e special c o m m u n i c a t i o n of August 1st w a s held i n t h e Masonic Temple in t h e City of Boston, August 1, 1893, for t h e p u r p o s e of a t t e n d ing t h e funeral services of t h e late G r a n d Master, M . ' . W / . R I C H A R D BRIGGS.

R.'.W.'. JAMES TAYLOR, as G r a n d Master, o p e n e d t h e G r a n d Lodge in Form, after w h i c h a procession was formed u n d e r t h e direction of t h e G r a n d Marshal, a n d " t h e b r e t h r e n proceeded i n solemn silence to t h e c h u r c h , w h e r e t h e p a s t o r , Rev. E D W A R D EVERETT H A L E , o p e n e d t h e ser-

vice w i t h a t e n d e r a n d appreciative eulogy of t h e d e p a r t e d b r o t h e r , whom h e h a d k n o w n from b o y h o o d . " After readings from t h e Script u r e a n d prayer, t h e masonic burial service was given, t h e v a r i o u s services b e i n g i n t e r s p e r s e d with singing from a masonic q u a r t e t t e . T h e G r a n d Chapter, G r a n d Council a n d G r a n d C o m m a n d e r y were well r e p resented. T h e q u a r t e r l y c o m m u n i c a t i o n was held S e p t e m b e r 13, 1893, a t Masonic Temple, R.'.W.'. H A R V E Y N . SHEPARD as G r a n d Master. T h e G r a n d Lodge was o p e n e d in D u e F o r m . M . ' . W . ' . B r o . J O H N W I N B U R N L A U R I E , L i e i i t e n a n t - G e n e r a l of t h e Brit-

ish a r m y , a n d a P a s t G r a n d Master of t h e G r a n d Lodge of Nova Scotia, was introduced to t h e G r a n d Lodge, a n d d e m o n s t r a t e d full)' h i s ability to give u t t e r a n c e to " w o r d s fitly s p o k e n " for t h e occasion. H i s reference to t h e J e s u i s t i c a l secession of t h e E A R L OP R I P O N a n d

his succession as G r a n d Master by t h e P R I N C E OF W A L E S with greatly increased a d v a n t a g e to t h e Craft, was a p l e a s a n t one, a n d his speech t h r o u g h o u t d e m o n s t r a t e s t h a t masonic s y m p a t h y is as universal as masonry itself. A memorial service was held for G r a n d Master BRIGGS, c o m m e n c i n g with a song b y t h e M e n d e l s o h n Quartette, followed b y a n e l o q u e n t address b y R . ' . W . ' . H A R V E Y N . SHEPARD, Acting G r a n d Master: We mourn n o t for him, b u t for o u r own loss, in that we must learn to do w i t h o u t the genial greeting, t h e cheerful smile, and the warm hand-clasp of our friend a n d brother. I t was characteristic of RICHARD BRIGGS t h a t his first official act looked to the provision of a ^^asonic Home for the poor and needy brethren and their widows and little ones. No better tribute to his memory can we provide than to carry on a u d complete this beneficent enterprise.

T h e r e is n o R e p o r t on Correspondence. R.'.W.'. H A R V E Y N . SHEPARD, as G r a n d M a s t e r .

R.'.W.'. SEREN'O D . NICKERSON, Recording G r a n d Secretary.

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MICHIGAN. F o r t y - n i n t h a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n , Saginaw, J a n u a r y 24,1893. T h e v o l u m e before u s is embellished with fine engravings of Past G r a n d M a s t e r R. C. H A T H E W A Y and t h e G r a n d Master p r e s i d i n g a t t h a t communication — WILLIAM P . INNES.

Six P a s t G r a n d Masters bore testimony to t h e i r u n a b a t e d interest in m a s o n r y , one of w h o m — Past G r a n d M a s t e r JAMES H . FARNOM — is G r a n d K e p r e s e n t a t i v e of Kansas. T h r e e h u n d r e d a n d sixty lodges were represented. T h e a d d r e s s of G r a n d Master INNES is w h a t m i g h t reasonably b e e x p e c t e d of one who for m o r e t h a n t w e n t y years h a d been a foremost w o r k e r in t h e business of t h e G r a n d Lodge, o c c u p y i n g for a greater p a r t of t h a t t i m e t h e position of G r a n d Secretary. H e takes advantage of h i s e x p e r i e n c e i n t h e latter office to d e m o n s t r a t e , b y c o m p a r a t i v e figures, t h e fact t h a t Michigan held t h e u n e n v i a b l e position of paying less for t h e services of h e r G r a n d Secretary t h a n any o t h e r jurisdiction in t h e U n i t e d S t a t e s ; a revelation t o the G r a n d Lodge m e m b e r s h i p , u n d o u b t edly, a s t h e y p r o m p t l y m a d e a s u b s t a n t i a l addition to t h e salary. T h e Masonic H o m e receives faithful consideration. H e s a y s : If it were possible for me to add one word more to what has already been written and spoken that would arrest the attention of the Craft throughout this Grand Jurisdiction in the cause of our Masonic Home, I feel it would be a pleasure to do so. That this Home for worthy Master Masons, their widows and orphans, is now, and must become as time rolls on, the greatest monument to masonry, there is no question, for it was born of sympathy, founded in love, and lives in the hearts and prayers of the good and true. It may truly be said, that the golden age of masonry In this State now lies before us. I feel, myself, that we indeed are on the brink of that age. With the means at our hand, what good may we not accomplish for those of the masonic household less fortunate than ourselves. T h e G r a n d Master refers, in grateful t e r m s , to t h e " d i s t i n g u i s h e d m a r k s of c o n f i d e n c e " bestowed upon h i m for " t h e s e m a n y y e a r s ; " says t h a t " B r o . CONOVER has, t h e past year, with great ability, performed t h e d u t i e s of h i s office, w h i c h h a v e occupied almost h i s entire time, for t h e d u t i e s required of a G r a n d Secretary i n a s large a jurisdiction as ours is n o s i n e c u r e , " etc.; t h a t n o mistake h a s been m a d e in his election, a n d t h e n pelts t h e b r e t h r e n w i t h t h e statistics above referred to in reference to h i s " wages." P a s t G r a n d Master CLARK, t h e G r a n d Lecturer, m a k e s a r e p o r t , s h o w i n g t h a t he has a proper appreciation of his duties. As t h e p r e a c h e r s say, " h e magnifies his office;" at all e v e n t s , h e d e m o n s t r a t e s , from t h e c h a r a c t e r of h i s report, t h a t Michigan h a s t h e r i g h t m a n in t h e r i g h t place. H e deprecates w h a t has been noticed i n o t h e r jurisdictions, viz: In our cities, where is collected great wealth and great opportunity for dramatic display, there is a tendency in a few lodges to secure crowded lodge rooms by display rather than rendition. This tendency mwsl be ch'cked rather than encouraged. It will not do to license innovation or give large liberty in masonic language to particular lodges or individuals.

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T h e n e w G r a n d Secretary is afraid t h e b r e t h r e n will e x p e c t too m u c h of h i m , a n d so lets t h e m down to a p r o p e r level of a n t i c i p a t i o n , viz: Following immediately after that profound masonic scholar and model Grand Secretary. M.-.W.'. Bro. INNES — whose work in this office for so many years has elicited the admiration of the fraternity throughout the length and breadth of the land — you will expect his successor to bring to the worlj that same Icnowledge and skill that so eminently distinguished him; and knowing that such a degree of excellence can only be obtained by years of patient and earnest labor, I present my report with some misgivings as to my ability to fulfill your expectations. Several of us in t h e same fix this year, Bro. C. Y o u e x p r e s s t h e s e n t i m e n t s of t h e writer exactly. T h e G r a n d Lodge disposed of t h e appeal of CALVIN C . BURT, in sustaining t h e former action of t h e G r a n d Lodge in expelling h i m . T h i s is t h e i n d i v i d u a l w h o h a s b e e n peddling w h a t h e calls t h e " E g y p t i a n E i t e of M e m p h i s , " of w h i c h he is supposed to b e t h e presiding officer, a n d w h o tried to join a lodge in Michigan on an old d i m i t given h i m previous to a former e x p u l s i o n from masonry in New J e r s e y . A committee was appointed to consider t h e advisability of celebrating t h e semi-centennial of t h e Grand Lodge, to r e p o r t at t h e n e x t comm u n i c a t i o n of t h e G r a n d Lodge. CORRESPONDENCE.

R.'.W.-. JEFFERSON S . CONOVER, of Coldwater — n o t W a t e r t o w n , as our records show — devotes six pages to a review of K a n s a s for 1892. M.'.W.'. CALLAHAJI'S address is quoted from liberally. W h a t h e says i n regard to Masonic H o m e is taken in full, as also his r e m a r k s i n regard to dispensations. T h e G r a n d Secretary's r e p o r t comes in for a page of quotation a n d c o m m e n d a t i o n . H e says Of G r a n d Orator: " B r o . BESTOR G. BROWN delivered an interesting oration ; full of good t h o u g h t s a n d noble words." T h e Masonic H o m e Committee's r e p o r t is quoted from to t h e e x t e n t of a page. " T h e Correspondence Report is again prepared by t h e able G r a n d Secretary, J O H N H . B R O W N . "

( B r o . INNES calls h i m t h e

"Immortal

J O H N . " ) T h e y are b o t h immortals now, enjoying t h e " rest a n d refreshm e n t " which those w h o have labored and w r o u g h t well in t h i s life a r e entitled to in t h e K i n g d o m of our GOD.Bro. CONOVER m a k e s use of Bro. BROWN'S own words in closing h i s review of M i c h i g a n : " T h e b o u n d a r y line is reached, so good-bye, b r o t h e r . By-bj', till we m e e t again." T h e b o u n d a r y line had been reached, a n d one is now traversing t h e d o m i n i o n of t h e Great K i n g . M.'.W.'. GEORGE E . DOWLING, of Montague, G r a n d Master. E.'. W.'. JEFFERSON S . CONOVER, of Coldwater, G r a n d Secretary.

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MINNESOTA. Annual communication, St. Paul, January 11, 1893. M.-.W.'. ALPHONSE B..\RTO, Grand Master; seven Past Grand Masters, R.'.W.-. CALVIN L . W . BROWN, Senior Grand Warden, the Grand Representative of Kansas, and the representatives of 179 of the 190 lodges on the roll were present. The Grand Master's address announces "jieace and prosperit3-" within the jurisdiction. Four decisions were recorded, one of which was in response to a conundrum whether a "lodge could appropriate money from its funds, by unanimous vote, to assist in building a bridge." We wonder how he would have ressponded if propounded to him as Grand High Priest. The Grand Master recommends an increase of ten cents per member to raise a fund of $1,500.00 to pay the expense of a Grand Lecturer; a committee reported favorably, but the Grand Lodge tabled theirreport. JOHN H . SPENCEU was commissioned Grand Representative near Kansas. The Grand Master reports laying the corner-stone of a new government building at Duluth, preliminary to which the (irand Secretary requested an escort of Knights Templars from the Grand Commander, which was courteously granted, and was, of course, all right. But what will the sticklers for non-recognition or non-intercourse with the other legitimate bodies say? The following recommendation by the Grand Master on the subject of a Grand Lodge library is worthy of consideration in other Grand Jurisdictions we know of: The library and records of this Grand Lodge have become too valuable to be kept in a b u i l d i n g that is n o t practically fire-proof. Many of t h e books and documents if destroyed could never be replaced, and if preserved and increased as it should be by a small outlay annually, it would be a n interesting place for a n y intelligent mason to pass a leisure h o u r ; a n d m a n y masonic authors a n d students would make a pilgrimage to study its rare and valuable contents.

The Grand Secretary records the presentation to the Grand Lodge for presentation to Mt. Lebo Lodge, No. 91, of West Virginia, of a " magnificent case with carved masonic emblems and plate glass front" to enclose the apron presented to GEORGE WASHINGTON by Gen. LAFAYETTE,

now owned by Mt. Lebo Lodge. The presentation was duly made, and the thanks of Mt. Lebo duly received. The Grand Lodge recognized New Zealand and granted an exchange of representatives. CORRESPONDENCE.

Bro. IRVING TODD, for the committee, presents the Report on Correspondence. Kansas for 1892 is reviewed favorably. Bro. OALLAHAM'S recommendation as to special dispensations is quoted, and Bro. TODD suggests: "Instead of an excessive fee as recoin-

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mended, why not adopt the plan of making proficiency the only requirement?" The Grand Lodge did not adopt the excessive fee, and the matter stands now as before, a new question to be grappled with by each new Grand Master in turn. " The lamp of experience " does not burn for any of them during a second term, and when they know how, they never get a chance to have a whack at the ajjplicants for dispensations. M.-.W.-. WM. F . DICKINSON, of Redwood Falls, elected Grand Master. M.:. W.-. TnoMAS MONTGOMERY, of St. Paul, reelected Grand Secretary.

MISSISSIPPI. Seventy-fifth annual communication, Natchez, February, 1893. M.-.W.-. W. A. ROAM, Grand Master; ten Past Grand Masters, of wliom Past Grand Master E. G. D E LAP represented Kansas, were present; 224 lodges were represented out of a possible 272. The Grand Master calls attention in his address to the fact that seventy-five years before the officers and representatives of three subordinate lodges, representing a total membership of 128, at thatpointhad organized the Grand Lodge of Mississippi. The Grand Jurisdiction now has 272 lodges with a membership of 8,685. The Grand Master under the head of "Masonic Home," says: " I regard this as one of the most important matters to come before the Grand Lodge;" pays a well merited compliment to Grand Secretary POWER, winding up with this expression; " We who have been Grand Masters know best his great worth." A very pleasing episode occurred in Grand Lodge. The Junior Deacon announcing that the lady managers and children of the Protestant Orphan Asylum were at the door, whereupon labor was suspended, and the Grand Secretary being ex-officio a ladies' man, exercised his prerogative of receiving and escorting the ladies and children to the platform. As they entered every member rose in his place and remained standing until after one of the little girls delivered a poetic address and all had united in singing " GOD Be With You 'Till We Meet Aagain." Four of the little boys passed around among the brethren and collected the sura of ยง90.83, which was handed to the Asylum treasurer. Right true it is that " the affecting episode will abide in the hearts and memories of all who were present." Our Mississippi brethren are getting their heqj-ts warmed up in proper condition for Masonic Home work. Our Kansas Grand Representative is on the comniittee, and we predict the dedication of a Home there before many years; we nominate Bro. SPEED to deUver the address. The total assets in the hands of the committee now amount to $6,492.49 and an annual twenty cent assessment is levied on all members by constitutional provision.

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T h e G r a n d Secretary's r e p o r t shows t h e issue of a commission I^ovember 28, 3892, to J. H . MCCALL as G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e of Mississippi n e a r K a n s a s . Bro. PowEK r e c o m m e n d s distribution of r e p r i n t 1812-1852 believing it b e t t e r t h a n t o k e e p t h e m and r u n t h e risk of h a v i n g t h e e n t i r e edition d e s t r o y e d b y some accident. T h e G r a n d Lodge m a d e its usual a n n u a l a p p r o p r i a t i o n of $500.00 to t h e Natchez Protestant Orphan Asylum. T h e F r a t e r n a l Congress a t Chicago was a p p r o v e d a n d delegates appointed. A Lodge of Sorrow was held in m e m o r y of Past G r a n d Masters MoKGAN a n d MITCHELL a n d G r a n d Treasurer A. P . BARRY. G r a n d Secretary POWER read t r i b u t e s to G r a n d T r e a s u r e r BARKY a n d P a s t G r a n d Master MITCHELL. Past G r a n d Master SPEED said he felt m u c h as h e did w h e n h e returned to t h e h o m e of his y o u t h . T h e r e was a gap in t h e landscape â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a noble oak gone. A n d so it is in G r a n d L o d g e ; t h e r e ' s a gap in t h e landscape, for noble b r e t h r e n h a v e fallen b y t h e w a y s i d e . I'ast G r a n d Master SPEED'S address on t h e d e a t h of B r o . J O H N P O T T S ' H O K N O R , of Louisiana, and his a d d r e s s on t h e installation of G r a n d Secretary POWER, are each of t h e m v e r y e l o q u e n t , b u t we cann o t t a k e space for all h i s eloquence, else o u r review would be confined t o Mississippi alone. H i s r e m a r k s to G r a n d Secretary P O W E R recall so vividly like speeches to G r a n d Secretary BKOWN a n d G r a n d Treasurer CHRISTIAN B E C K d u r i n g t h e past t w e n t y y e a r s . T h e v o l u m e before us contains a s e m i - c e n t e n n i a l address delivered b y G. M. H I L L Y E R , Past G r a n d Master, J a n u a r y 24, 1868, a n d w e comm e n d o u r Mississippi b r e t h r e n for r e p r i n t i n g it from t i m e to t i m e . I t gives i n compact form a b o u t all t h e r e is of t h e k n o w n history of t h e origin of masonry. T h e R e p o r t o n Correspondence is w r i t t e n b y Bro. ANDREW H . B A R K L E Y , w h o reviews briefly all t h e P r o c e e d i n g s recorded of t h e comm u n i c a t i o n of 1892. H e complains of t h e lack of an i n d e x to t h e volume reviewed b y him. M.'.W.". IRVING MILLER, of W a l n u t G r o v e , elected G r a n d Master. R.". W.". J. L. POWER, of Jackson, reelected G r a n d Secretary.

MISSOURI. A n n u a l communication, St. Louis, October 10, 1893. M.'.W.-. JOHN R . PARSON, Grand Master, was u n a b l e , by reason of d a n g e r o u s illness, t o be present. R.'.W.*. Bro. HARRY K E E N E , Deputy G r a n d Master, acting as Grand Master, o p e n e d the Grand Lodge, and delivered a brief address, in which h e referred in a t o u c h i n g m a n n e r to t h e i r sick G r a n d Master, a n d voiced

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in eloquent t e r m s t h e prayerful interest t a k e n a n d manifested b y t h e e n t i r e Craft in t h e State in his speedy restoration to h e a l t h . G r a n d Secretary J O H N D . A'^INCIL gave a synopsis of t h e official m a t -

ters acted u p o n by G r a n d Master PARSON d u r i n g h i s t e r m of service. H e s u s p e n d e d a Worshipful Master, u n d e r charges well s u s t a i n e d by evidence, for saloon-keeping. Referring his case to t h e G r a n d L o d g e the d e f e n d a n t plead guilt}', and was, by u n a n i m o u s action, e x p e l l e d from all t h e rights and privileges of masonry. Good for o u r M o t h e r Grand Lodge, say \ye. A very interesting correspondence between t h e G r a n d Masters of P e n n s y l v a n i a a n d Missouri is p r i n t e d in full, in which t h e r i g h t of t h e Craft in Missouri to m a k e a mason of one previously rejected in P e n n sylvania is questioned by t h e G r a n d Master of P e n n s y l v a n i a . T h e l a t t e r is r a t h e r p e t u l a n t and not overly courteous, while t h e reply of M.-.W.'. Bro. PARSON is w h a t m i g h t be expected from a dignified g e n t l e m a n a n d a t r u e m a s o n . H e d e m o n s t r a t e s clearly and fully t h e oorrectne.ss of h i s position, a n d t h a t he is sustained by t h e law of his jurisdiction. The P e n n s y l v a n i a G r a n d Master s a y s : I beg to assure you, sir, t h a t Missouri masons will be as cordinlly welcomed by Pennsylvania lodges, provided, always, that they have not been rejected by a Pennsylvania lodge, and been made elsewhere without our consent; neither can you send back to us our rejected material duly accredited as masons. Against all such persons we have the riglit of self-protection by interdicting them from admission into our lodges and all other masonic privileges.

The G r a n d Lodge C o m m i t t e e of Investigation, quoting t h e foregoing in t h e i r reports, s a y : Our Bro. COCHRAN, though regularly made and duly accredited, is interdicted a n d proscribed t h r o u g h o u t the entire jurisdiction of Pennsylvania. Our Grand Master has investigated, and pronounced that no wrong was perpetrated in his being made a mason. We would like to protect him in the rights and privileges we have accorded to h i m as a m e m b e r of the masonic family. Our condition, however, is t h a t in w h i c h the Grand Master of Pennsylvania finds himself involved concerning his protege â&#x20AC;&#x201D; "perpetual jurisdiction." He says: "Of course we cannot force it upon the other Grand Lodges; it will force itself upon t h e m . " Adopting his suggestion, we a d m i t it has forced itself upon u s ; b u t it is an unwelcome monstrosity. There is not a single recognizable masonic feature in its makeup. The Grand Master of Pennsylvania sends it to us, and stands sponsor for its character. His recommendation has failed in convincing your Committee of Investigation, and we report unfavorably as to its admission into our family. We r e t u r n perpetual jurisdiction to him as rejected material, and suggest that he deal with it u n d e r Pennsylvania usage; t h a t is, strike It from the roll, and consider it forever expelled from the masonic household.

I t is needless to say t h a t t h e G r a n d Lodge of Missouri a d o p t e d t h e r e p o r t of its c o m m i t t e e . T h i s transaction s o m e h o w recalls to our m e m o r y t h e Scriptural lesson a b o u t t h e t w o g e n t l e m e n who w e n t u p i n t o t h e t e m p l e to p r a y , one of w h o m was so e m i n e n t l y r i g h t ( i n his own opinion ) t h a t t h e wonder to m e has always b e e n why he ever offered to p r a y a t all.

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MONTANA. T w e n t y - e i g h t h a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n . Deer Lodge, September 21, 1892. M.".W.\ R. 0 . HICKMAN, G r a n d M a s t e r ; R . ' . W / . CORNELIUS HEDGES, G r a n d Secretary. Seven Past Grand Masters a d d e d dignity to t h e occasion, m a d e necessary by t h e fact t h a t K a n s a s was n o t r e p r e s e n t e d . T h e p r e l i m i n a r y report of t h e G r a n d Secretary shows a members h i p in t h e thirty-four chartered lodges a n d one U. D. of 2,175, a gain of 167 o v e r 1891. Oiir M o n t a n a b r e t h r e n are wrestling with t h e question of t h e secret work. W e learn from t h e G r a n d Master's a d d r e s s t h a t after a Grand L e c t u r e r h a d been appointed, who was well k n o w n to be foremost in t h e a d o p t i o n and dissemination of t h e new work, and j u s t as t h e G r a n d Lodge had finished its business a n d was a b o u t to close, by a majority vote of those remaining, t h e new ( W e b b ) work adopted in 1887 was discarded, and t h e old work reiidopted. T h e G r a n d Lodge had also a d o p t e d a resolution, t h a t Masters .should c o n t i n u e t o work as t h e y w e r e t h e n doing u n t i l otherwise instructed. No two could agree as to what t h e old work w a s ; t h e G r a n d Lecturer could only teach t h e new. T h e G r a n d Master r e c o m m e n d e d a contest before G r a n d Lodge, in w h i c h t h e work in each degree could be exemplified by t h e c h a m p i o n s of each work, t h e n t a k e a n intelligent and deliberate vote, a n d w h e n done, call it t h e M o n t a n a work, and have it worked and t a u g h t in t h e lodges. T h e G r a n d Lodge, w i t h o u t t h e exemplification, by a vote of sixtytwo to t h i r t e e n , reinstated t h e W e b b work. I n t w o cases residents of Montana, w i t h i n a day or two after pres e n t i n g p e t i t i o n s , were m a d e masons in D u n d e e , Scotland. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r advised an e x a m i n a t i o n of applicants, a n d if found genuine and w o r t h y , t h e i r admission as visitors, or t h e i r affiliation, w h e n dimitted. T h e G r a n d Secretary reports t h e p u r c h a s e of a t y p e w r i t e r ( m a c h i n e ) a n d left it t o t h e sense of justice a n d generosity of t h e G r a n d Lodge as to w h e t h e r it was a p r o p e r part of t h e f u r n i t u r e of a G r a n d Secretary's office, a n d whether t h e y were willing to invest $97.00 a n d own it. The G r a n d Lodge now ow'us t h e t y p e w r i t e r . H e r e p o r t s an increase of fifty boiind volumes to t h e library, most of w h i c h a r e volumes of Proceedings w h i c h he has had bound. A resolution was adopted r e q u i r i n g t h e several s u b o r d i n a t e lodges to p r o c u r e a n d preserve full-bound sets of t h e G r a n d Lodge Proceedi n g s — t h e s a m e to b e furnished by t h e G r a n d S e c r e t a r y — t h e cost of b i n d i n g a n d transportation to be paid by t h e .lodges. T h e G r a n d Lodge ordered testimonials for P a s t G r a n d Masters Bo.^BDMAN and HICKMAN "similar to those p r e s e n t e d to other G r a n d M a s t e r s , " appropriated §250.00 for a m o n u m e n t to P a s t G r a n d Master DUNCAN a n d set aside §200.00 for a c h a r i t y fund — too m u c h stone for t h e

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amount of bread. Grateful recognition while living will benefit the disabled veteran far more than will the blossom, viz: the patriotic testimonial on his grave, when life's battles with want are over. After the usual election, as the Grand Secretary states itâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; The hour fixed'for the public installation having arrived, the doors were t h r o w n , open, and the ladies and citizens generally thronged in until the hall was filled to its utmost seating capacity. The profane portion of the assembly having w i t h d r a w n , Grand Lodge was again got together in tolerably full ranks and good order.

Well, Bro. CONNOB, what sort of a " g o " is this? What does our learned Bro. VAUX say to this sort of " m i x e d " Grand Lodge business? CORRESPONDENCE.

The review of Kansas for 1892 is written as usual by Grand Secretary HEDGES. Speaking of Grand Master CALLAHAM'S suggestion of a dispensation fee to confer degrees out of time, he says: " We have had them in force for many years and it works well." The oration of Grand Orator BROWN is declared to be one of rare beauty and excellence. The report of the Masonic Home Committee "sets the ball rolling," etc. The Kansas law on "exclusive jurisdiction" and its modification of physical perfection, Bro. H. says should be universal. Bro. BROWN'S report is praised as usual. Words of praise from such a concise, able and interesting reviewer would be grateful to our lamented brother, as they are a pleasure to liis Kansas brethren who read them. M.'.W.'.MosES MORRIS, of Helena, elected Grand Master. R.'.W.'. CORNELIUS HEDGES, of Helena, Grand Secretary.

MONTANA. Twenty-ninth annual communication, Helena, October 11, 1893. M.'.W.-. MOSES MORRIS, Grand Master; R.'.W.'. C. HEDGES, Grand Secretary; seven Past Grand Masters and the representatives of thirtytwo out of thirty-five lodges were present. Kansas has no representative near this Grand Jurisdiction. The Grand Master in his address starts out in the stereotyped way, welcoming the Craft, talking about fraternal greetings, peace and harmony and.the mercy and kindness of the Giver of all good; then he strikes a calamity streak â&#x20AC;&#x201D; dropping which, he blows the bugle of praise of the Craft, which he abandons as quickly for a wail over "the present insane warfare upon silver," catching himself up, however, in time, he gets on board again by reference to that patient and philosophical old soul JOB, whose utterances he quotes approvingly. . Started on business, his document shows study, painstaking care and good judgment. He refers to the jurisdictional snarl between the

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j u r i s d i c t i o n s of Oregon a n d M o n t a n a , which was finally untangled a n d s m o o t h e d o u t b y t h e eflforts of t w o genial i n d i v i d u a l s who have b e e n G r a n d Secretaries long e n o u g h to be t h o r o u g h l y prepared for translation to t h e Celestial Lodge above. T h e controversy e n d e d as all such matt e r s b e t w e e n Grand Lodges or masons should e n d â&#x20AC;&#x201D; like a m o d e r n F r e n c h d u e l â&#x20AC;&#x201D; n o blood spilled a n d t h e " h o n a h " of all parties vindicated. H e gives grateful recognition to t h e " a c t i v e cooperation of G r a n d Master MOORE, of Oregon," who is o u r G r a n d Representative. T h e representatives of t h e Chicago Masonic Congress, with one n o t a b l e exception, failed to a t t e n d to t h e i r p a r l i a m e n t a r y duties " owing to financial a n d business complications a n d d i s t u r b a n c e s ; " and t h e G r a n d Lodge, to reward its faithful r e p r e s e n t a t i v e , who never missed a roll call or a banquet, voted h i m u n d e r a c o m p l i m e n t a r y whereas, t h e s u m of $100.00 a s partial c o m p e n s a t i o n for h i s services and expenses. T h e following decision is w o r t h y of c o n s i d e r a t i o n : Asked, if a brother-committing suicide could be buried with masonic honors. Answered, that as a rule it would be Improper, but there might be causes, such as insanity, that would remove the criminality. H e is a little b i t doubtful, a n d gives t h e criminal t h e benefit of t h e d o u b t , b u t the decision i n d i c a t e s t h a t h e still a d h e r e s to t h e old idea, t h a t a suicide is a criminal, a n d as s u c h a n d for his crime should b o b u r i e d a t low-twelve a t a cross-roads, a n d h a v e a stake driven i n t o t h e g r o u n d and through h i s body, to d e t e r o t h e r possible offenders from a like criminality. T h e Committee o n J u r i s p r u d e n c e eased t h e G r a n d Master down b y r e c o m m e n d i n g that t h e m a t t e r of burial b e left to t h e sound discretion of t h e lodge within w h o s e jurisdiction t h e suicide w^as c o m m i t t e d ; t h e only t r o u b l e about t h e r e c o m m e n d a t i o n is t h a t w h e n e v e r t h e W o r s h i p ful Master i n t h e exercise ot liii s o u n d discretion s u m m o n s t h e lodge to a t t e n d t h e funeral of t h e " c r i m i n a l , " t h e m e m b e r s in t h e exercise of a s o u n d discretion will obey. G r a n d Lodge adopted an a m e n d m e n t to t h e Constitution striking o u t t h e offices of Grand H i s t o r i a n a n d G r a n d Orator. A n installation, p u b l i c to" all Master Masons, their families and friends, took place, a n d we are informed i n a postscript t h a t t h e r e was a s u m p t u o u s b a n q u e t p r e p a r e d a n d served b y t h e Eastern Star ladies; a n d we a r e n o t amazed finally to read t h a t " b r e a k i n g away from t h e e n c h a n t m e n t of the mazy dance, t h e t u c k e r e d Secretary sought repose i n d r e a m l a n d . " A n d still we h e a r t h e echo from t h e vicinity of Missionary Ridge, " Female masonry m u s t go." I t " goes" in M o n t a n a evidently. CORRESPONDENCE.

T h a t staid old veteran, CORNELIUS H E D G E S , presents t h e a n n u a l rep o r t as usual. I t contains 151 pages of careful a n d critical comment. As h e t a k e s up Kansas we n o t e a s h a d e of sadness as h e says: It is the final record of our dear and venerable Bro. JOHN H. BROWN. We have no reason for sorrow forhim who has gone, but we do truly and deeply sorrow for those who

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have lost his counsels, his example, his faithful and valuable services. He was a faithful, earnest, exemplary man, mason and Grand Secretary, who has probably done more to mould and impress the character of masoury in Kansas than any other man in the State. Leave out t h e word " probably " Bro. H . K a n s a s w h o can or will object.

T h e r e is no mason in

Though like another of the same name, his body lies mouldering in the grave, his brave, white soul goes marching on, intent on faithfully serviug his Master in some part of His spiritual vineyard. Of t h e oration of t h e G r a n d Orator, Bro. H E D G E S says: " T h a t oration of Bro. J . W . W R I G H T is ' a gem of p u r e s t r a y serene,' a n d richly m e r i t e d a rising vote of t h a n k s and an e x t r a edition. T h e style is exquisite a n d the t h o u g h t , if n o t original, certainly is most effectively arranged. Our good brother could not let go w i t h o u t p u t t i n g in t h e c u s t o m a r y fliug at K a n s a s : " T h e r e is no State t h a t has more need of masonic labor t h a n Kansas, for it has t h e u n e n v i a b l e reputation of containing more cranks t h a n any o t h e r State." Well, we may have cranks in K a n sas, b u t we are not wasting a n y " m a s o n i c l a b o r " on t h e m . Our cranks are outside t h e Order. W h e n you catch one of our G r a n d Masters raising t h e " silver question " or pleading for tlie restoration of h e r dominion to t h e q u e e n of t h e Cannibal Islands, we will discuss t h a t question with y o u ; till t h e n we h a v e no need to. M.-.W.-. F . C. WEBSTEK, elected G r a n d Master. R.". W.'. CORNELIUS HEDGES, reelected Grand Secretary.

NEBRASKA. A n n u a l communication, Omaha, 1893. SAMUEL P. DAVIDSON, Grand Master. F o u r t e e n Past G r a n d Masters, and t h e representatives of 188 of t h e 201 chartered lodges of t h e jurisdiction, were present. By t h e G r a n d Master's address we learn t h a t n i n e dispensations to organize n e w lodges were g r a n t e d ; t h a t a commission was issued to Past G r a n d Master H I L L Y E B , of Kansas, as Grand Representative of Nebraska, D e c e m b e r 1st, b u t was n o t delivered, owing to Bro. HILLYER'S d e a t h December 12, 1892. T h e Masonic Congress is approved and a p p o i n t m e n t of delegates recomtnendedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a r e c o m m e n d a t i o n subsequently approved by t h e G r a n d Lodge. A n u m b e r of decisions a r e r e p o r t e d â&#x20AC;&#x201D; few of a n y general i m p o r t a n c e . T h e G r a n d Master a p p e a r s to be a stickler for " p h y s i c a l perfection," even to t h e e x t e n t of stopping one from a d v a n c e m e n t after initiation, because, after receivine t h e first degree, h e lost an a r m ; in which de-

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cision h e was very p r o p e r l y " t u r n e d d o w n " by t h e Committee on Jurisprudence. T h e views of the G r a n d Master on t h e subjects of d r u n k e n n e s s a n d profanity a r e strongly presented, and constitute an eloquent plea in behalf of a godly, righteous a n d sober life. H e quotes a concise r e p o r t of a c o m m i t t e e of t h e Grand Lodge of Mississippi, which tells t h e story in as few words as it c a n : "If a man loves l i q u o r more t h a n decency a n d self-respect; if h e cannot be b r o u g h t to sue t h a t gambling is a vice and profanity a sin, then his moral conscience is so blunted t h a t h e o u g h t to go out to his own place â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which is n o f i n t h e lodge." T h e address of t h e G r a n d Master bears evidence of faithful, conscie n t i o u s work, and t h a t t h e Craft has prospered u n d e r t h e past year's administration. T h e G r a n d Secretary's r e p o r t shows 10,957 Master Masons, m a k i n g a n e t gain of 716 for t h e masonic year. Bro. JAMES J . MCINTOSH, G r a n d Orator, delivered an address, showing h a p p i n e s s to be a n o u t g r o w t h of t h e foundation on which t h e supers t r u c t u r e of masonry was constructed, to-wit: knowledge, wisdom and morality. T h e Committee on Foreign C o r r e s p o n d e n c e r e c o m m e n d t h e recogn i t i o n of t h e Grand Lodge of O k l a h o m a ; and fui-ther recommend, t h a t t h e consideration of t h e application of t h e Grand Lodge of New Zealand, as well as t h e Grand Lodge of Cuba, be continued until proper information be furnished t h e G r a n d Lodge. Adopted. T h e G r a n d Lodge, a t t h e 1892 c o m m u n i c a t i o n , appointed a special c o m m i t t e e , with Grand Master SiAUGHTEK as c h a i r m a n , to r e p o r t a p r o p e r testimonial, to be p r e s e n t e d to G r a n d Secretary W I L L I A M E . BowEN, as a memorial of its appreciation of his masonic worth, a n d his t w e n t y - o n e years as G r a n d Secretary. Past G r a n d Master SLAUGHTER r e p o r t e d a p p r o p r i a t i n g $250.00 for t h e use of Bro. BOWEN, " with t h e wish tiiat he use t h e same in defrayi n g t h e e x p e n s e s of a visit to t h e W o r l d ' s Fair." Now we can u n d e r s t a n d t h e commiseration e x t e n d e d to those of us who " w a l k , " as his E o y a l H i g h n e s s of N e b r a s k a sent us h i s P. P . C. cards, a n n o u n c i n g his palatial quarters in Chicago for t h e n e x t days. Well, Bro. B., we a r e glad t h a t the Craft of N e b r a s k a k n o w s your worth, and properly app r e c i a t e it. M.-.W.-. Bro. E. F . W A R R B X , from t h e C o m m i t t e e on Grievances and Appeals, presented a report e m h r a c i n g seven matters of discipline. N u m b e r seven is an interesting case, a n d t h e reasoning of t h e committee in s u p p o r t of the view t h e y t a k e of t h e case, is n o t only logical, b u t leads directly to t h e inevitable conclusion t h a t t h e action taken in regard to t h e status of t h e expelled person, was t h e only j u s t and proper course to

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One JOJIN J . STEDMAN, an expelled mason in

the jurisdiction of Iowa, and d u r i n g all t h e time in controversy, a resid e n t of that State, held a t t h e time of his expulsion in Iowa w h a t a p peared to be a regular d i m i t from t h e lodge at Council BlufTs, of w h i c h he h a d been a m e m b e r . H e was expelled J u n e 3, 1891. September 6, 1892, h e applied for m e m b e r s h i p in N e b r a s k a Lodge, No. 1, of N e b r a s k a , accompanying his petition with t h e said dimit. " October 4, 1892, h e was declared elected to m e m b e r s h i p in said lodge, and on December 6, 1892, came over to this city ( O m a h a ) and signed t h e By-Laws and p a i d one year's dues." Information coming to t h e Master, an investigation of t h e m a t t e r was made, and t h e Master, with all t h e evidence before him, " h e l d t h a t STEDMAN n e v e r had any status in Nebraska Lodge," and t h a t all t h e proceedings in connection with his petitioning and obtaining m e m b e r s h i p were null a n d void. " J a n u a r y 6, 1893, he o r d e r e d t h e Secretarj' to so notify STEDMAN, and return his m o n e y and d i m i t . " Bro. ATKINSON appeals. " T h e first c o n t e n t i o n of t h e appellant is, t h a t

tiie G r a n d Lodge of Iowa had n o power to t r y and discipline said STED.MAx, and t h a t Nebraska Lodge and this bod)' should, of right, exercise appellate jurisdiction, and declare t h e acts of a sister G r a n d Lodge null and void." A p p e l l a n t claims, s e c o n d : " T h a t t h e Master had no power even on t h e a d m i t t e d fact of STBDMAN'S expulsion in Iowa, to pass u p o n his s t a t u s in t h e lodge to which he had fraudulently applied for a d m i s sion." . T h e committee, in s u p p o r t of its views, s a y s : In the Proceedings of 1887, our Grand jMaster â&#x20AC;&#x201D; COUTANT â&#x20AC;&#x201D; said, with reference to this very question, upon a cause coming from Michigan : " I t is neither our province, nor duty, to review its decision, nor should we question its authority. Having fnli jurisdiction, and the subject matter clearly within its authority, it expels a mason from all the privileges and rights of masonry. Masonic courtesy requires that we should respect its authority." This action and decision of the Grand Master was approved by this body a t said session.

On t h e second point, after speaking of the d i m i t as a nullity, t h e committee contined: Being absolutely void at the time it was offered as evidence of good standing in the Order, and we properly taking notice of the iiriportant acts of our sister jurisdiction, especially when we are permitted to e x a m i n e its records, and are furnished with an a u t h e n t i c copy thereof, it only remained for the Master to act on the record evidence of an indisputable fact, and not submit to the vote of the lodge the question oi whether or not a sister jurisdiction had done right in a certain matter, or had properly exercised its unquestionable powers over people within the jurisdiction. As this Grand Lodge has said that it would not assume to pass upon the acts of its equal, it would be a gross insult for a subordinate lodge to do so. It was for t h e Master, as a matter of masonic law, to declare and give that full force and effect to the act of expulsion that obtained in Iowa, and also to say, as a simple matter of masonic law, that an expelled mason, laboring under that sentence, could not acquire, and had not acquired any standing in the lodge, and to say that a record of membership made in ignorance of jurisdictional facts was not binding, and t h a t what appeared to be a d i m i t was, in masonic law, so much waste paper,and had been used as the instruraentof an attempted fraud.

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s a y i n g : " T h e dimit should h a v e been retained by iSiebraska Lodge, No. 1, to t h e end t h a t no second imposition could be practiced upon a m a s o n i c lodge." T h e r e is n o Correspondence R e p o r t . M.'.W.-. JAMES P . A. BLACK, of Bloomington, Grand Master. E.'. W.'. W I L L I A M R . BOWEN, of O m a h a , reelected G r a n d Secretary.

NEVADA. Special communication, May 14, 1893. Special c o m m u n i c a t i o n for t h e p u r p o s e of b u r y i n g t h e body of J O H N H A V E L I N HOBBS, M . - . W . - . G r a n d Master. D e p u t y G r a n d Master J O H N E . JONES, A c t i n g G r a n d M a s t e r ; eleven lodges, one chapter and one comm a n d e r y participated. G r a n d Orator CHARLES E . MACK delivered a t o u c h i n g address, from w h i c h we q u o t e : His death was not unexpected. With feelings of sadness we have watched his soul preparing for its heavenly flight. The Mysterious Council of Death had set its seal upon him, and we saw that his moments with us in this life were numbered. Cheerfully he made ready to appear before the Great White Throne to render an account of his stewardship over the work allotted to him in this life. T w e n t y - n i n t h a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n , J u n e 13, 1893. R.".W.'. J O H N E. JONES, D e p u t y G r a n d Master, in t h e G r a n d E a s t ; R.'.W.'. C. M. NOTEWARE, G r a n d Secretary. T h e G r a n d Master's chair was draped in m o u r n i n g for M.'.W.'. G r a n d M a s t e r JOHN H . HOBBS, w h o died May 10, 1893. Fifteen lodges o u t of t w e n t y - t w o were represented at roll call. T h e Acting Grand Master refers in very feeling terms to t h e great loss sustained by t h e G r a n d Lodge of N e v a d a in t h e death of t h e i r r e v e r e d G r a n d Master. T h e G r a n d Lodge of O k l a h o m a was duly recognized. R . ' W . ' . J O H N H . DEEMIS r e a p p o i n t e d as Grand Representative of K a n s a s n e a r t h e G r a n d Lodge of N e v a d a ; VV.'. J . G. MANN as G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e of Nevada n e a r t h e G r a n d Lodge of Kansas. Peace a n d h a r m o n y prevail in Nevada, as t h e Acting Grand Master informs us, and though t h e r e t u r n s show a slight decrease in members h i p , yet, considering all things, t h e Craft of Nevada shows up to good advantage, a n d are hopeful for t h e future. CORRESPONDENCE.

W.". ROBERT LEWEKS p r e s e n t e d t h e report of t h e committee, from which we learn that the G r a n d Lodge of K a n s a s held Its thirty-seventh a n n u a l communication a t Atchison, which should be Hutchinson, Bro. L.

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A choice extract is m a d e from t h e address of G r a n d Orator W R I G H T . Glad to learn t h a t t h e cause of trouble with U t a h has been adjusted finally, so t h a t it cannot " r i s e u p M. D. FOLEY " a n y more. Acting G r a n d Master J O H N E . JONES was elected G r a n d Master, a n d 0 . M. NoTEWARE still signs himself G r a n d Secretary.

NEW BRUNSWICK. A n n u a l communication, Moncton, August, 1893. M.-.W.-. THOMAS W A L K E B , G r a n d M a s t e r ; R.-.W.-. Bro. GEORGE R . SANGSTER, G r a n d Representative of K a n s a s , was present. Sixteen lodges o u t of a possible thirty-two were represented. T h e G r a n d P u r s u i v a n t a n n o u n c e d t h e presence in t h e porch of G r a n d Lodge of Past G r a n d Master CHABBE a n d P a s t D e p u t y Grand Mnster MURRAY of t h e Grand Lodge of P r i n c e E d w a r d Island. A committee of P a s t Grand Masters escorted t h e distinguished visitors i n t o G r a n d Lodge, where t h e y were royally received a n d cordially welcomed. T h e G r a n d Master's address deals m a i n l y with m a t t e r s of local interest. H e a n n o u n c e s t h a t for t h e first t i m e in its history t h e Grand Lodge h a d assembled at a n o t h e r place t h a n St. J o h n . I t h a d been deemed advisable to p u t t h e G r a n d Lodge on wheels with t h e object in view of producing increased masonic activity a n d a s t r e n g t h e n i n g of t h e fraternal bonds at each place of meeting. At t h e request of t h e authorities t h a t he lay t h e corner-stone of t h e P r e s b y t e r i a n Church at Andover, h e convened a special committee of G r a n d Lodge, and in t h e presence of a large assemblage h e laid t h e corner-stone with t h e impressive ceremonial of t h e Craft. H e m e n t i o n s t h e presence of a large n u m b e r of t h e b r e t h r e n from n e i g h b o r i n g points in t h e G r a n d Jurisdiction in Maine. H e calls attention to an invasion of t h e territory of Maine by one of t h e lodges of t h e jurisdiction of New Brunswick. H e refers quite fully to a straining of friendly relations between t h e G r a n d Master of Pennsylvania a n d himself. Says t h a t he received a circular from Grand Master ARNOLD, of P e n n s y l v a n i a , informing him h e had concluded to withdraw his representatives n e a r other G r a n d L o d g e s ; t h a t t h e P e n n s y l v a n i a G r a n d Master directed t h e Grand R e p r e s e n t a t i v e of t h e G r a n d ' L o d g e of P e n n s y l v a n i a near t h e G r a n d Lodge of New Brunswick to r e t u r n his commission, a n d also requested Bro. EicHBAUM, of Pittsburg, to resign h i s position as G r a n d Representative of G r a n d Lodge of New Brunswick near t h e Grand Lodge of P e n n s y l v a n i a , which G r a n d Representative EICHBADM declined to do. G r a n d Master ARNOLD t h e n requested t h e G r a n d Master of New Brunswick to recall Bro. EICUBAUM'S commission, which G r a n d Master W A L K E R refused to d o , a n d h e gives his r e a s o n s :

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I cannot agree with the Grand Master of Pennsylvania that these representatives are the representatives of the individual Grand Masters and to be recalled at their whim and pleasure. The last published Proceedings of his Grand Lodge contains his own name as Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Arkansas, and thai of JosErn EicHBAUM as the Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Ne%vBrunswick. The commission issued distinctly states that each representative is the representative of the Grand Lodge which issues the commission, and the representative is received and saluted accordingly. It has nowhere been shown that this withdrawal of representative is in any way the action of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, but solely an idea of its Grand Master. My view of the matter was that the exchange of representatives was the outcome of a fraternal and joint recognition between the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania and that of New Brunswick, and common courtesy might have dictated that when these ties were to be severed we might have been consulted in the matter. There is one consolation in this matter, that this unpleasantness is one between R.'.W.-. Bro. ARNOLD and myself and does not affect the unity of our respective Grand Lodges. W e t h i n k t h e p o i n t raised by M.'.W.'. Bro. W A L K E R is well t a k e n , i s s t r o n g l y sustained b y h i s a r g u m e n t , a n d his position perfectly t e n a b l e . T h e position of the G r a n d M a s t e r of P e n n s y l v a n i a rests upon an ass u m p t i o n of a u t h o r i t y which does n o t and never has vested in h i m absolutely. W h i l e Grand Lodges p e r m i t Grand Masters full sway in t h e a p p o i n t m e n t of G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e s , t h e y nevertheless m a k e t h e m " by and with the consent" of t h e G r a n d Lodges, and all G r a n d Masters, even those claiming paramount a u t h o r i t y , have never dared to make such a p p o i n t m e n t s w i t h o u t r e f e r r i n g t h e i r action to t h e G r a n d Lodge for a p p r o v a l ; t h e " courtesy of t h e G r a n d Lodge " always approves of c o u r s e ; b u t because it always h a s h i t h e r t o , is no a r g u m e n t against its ability or p o w e r to reject such a p p o i n t m e n t should it so desire. T h e G r a n d Master of P e n n s y l v a n i a m u s t r e m e m b e r t h a t though he m i g h t as Master of h i s lodge be an autocrat, like power does n o t rest in h i m as G r a n d Master. T h e G r a n d Lodge is a representative Body, and its edits a n d laws are d e t e r m i n e d by t h e will of t h e majority of its m e m b e r s . T h e G r a n d Lodge a d o p t e d resolutions of recognition of t h e new Grarid Lodge of Oklahoma, directed t h e Board of General P u r p o s e s to procure a p r o p e r jewel for p r e s e n t a t i o n to Grand Secretary WETMORE as a m a r k of t h e appreciation of t h e G r a n d Lodge of t h e very faithful and satisfactory m a n n e r in w h i c h h e h a d discharged t h e duties of G r a n d Secretary for t h e past ten 3'ears; and endorsed a report which says: " T h e c o m m i t t e e quite agree with t h e position taken by t h e G r a n d Mast e r in declining to w i t h d r a w t h e representative of this Grand Lodge n e a r t h e G r a n d Lodge of P e n n s y l v a n i a . " G r a n d Lodge listened to a sermon by t h e Grand Chaplain, fromw h i c h we e x t r a c t : Cultivate lofty ideals: seek out things to love that are spiritual and heavenly. We grow like unto our ideals, like our lovings, like our associates. The light shines on the trestle board to-day, and life's moments are freighted with opportunity and responsibility. Thenightcorceth whenno man can work. Eternity's horologe will soon strike low twelve on its tolling bell. To-day we toil, to-morrow never yet ou any human being rose or set. Retrospection pitches her tent among the .vesterdays, holds

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fellowship with the past, battering the pinions of meraory in the light of the years thataregone. Charity stands in the living and acting present, with a heart divinely tender, a hand divinely strong and a soul divinely generous to the fallen, the feeble, the sick and the poor. M / . W . ' . THOMAS W A L K E R , of St. J o h n , reelected G r a n d Master. E.'. W.'. T. iSfiSBET ROBERTSON, G r a n d Secretary.

NEW HAMPSHIRE. O n e . h u n d r e d a n d s i x t h a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n , Concord, May, 1893. J O H N PENDER, M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d Master, a n d eight Past Grand Masters were present, one of w h o m , J O H N J . BELL, was t h e representative of K a n s a s . Forty-five out of seventy-eight lodges were represented. Membership, 8,729. T h e G r a n d Master presented a systematic, well arranged, concise report of h i s official acts. JAMES A. G. SAMPLE, of Atchison, a p p o i n t e d G r a n d Representative near t h e G r a n d Lodge of Kansas. T h e G r a n d Master congratulates t h e Graft u p o n t h e i r excellent library, a n d t h a t active steps h a v e been t a k e n to erect a Masonic H o m e in New H a m p s h i r e . T h e G r a n d Master refers to t h e organization of Eastern Star chapters, a n d t h a t some question h a s been raised as t o t h e i r right to occupy masonic lodge rooms. T h e Committee on Doings of Grand officers, to w h o m his address was referred, say as follows: " T h e Grand Lodge has n e v e r recognized any species of adoptive or female masonry, and t h e edicts of t h e Grand Lodge, cited b y t h e G r a n d Master, clearly forbid t h e use of masonic a p a r t m e n t s for such p u r p o s e s . " Well, w h y not modify, change or a m e n d y o u r lavvs and edicts? W h y not r u n your G r a n d Lodge on broad e n o u g h gauge as to manifest some little interest in t h e comfort and welfare of y o u r wives and d a u g h t e r s ? Try it. J o i n t h e Eastern Star. I t m u s t be m o n o t o n o u s to one w h o b a r k s his shins over granite boulders all day to take his pastime by night, meditating over rough and perfect ashlars alone. T h e sisters won't h u r t t h e lodge room, a n d if t h e y once get b e h i n d t h a t Masonic H o m e m o v e m e n t of yours, it will move with a celerity greater t h a n your most vivid imagination has yet conceiv'ed of. CORRESPONDENCE.

T h e review of Kansas for 1892 is very full a n d exhaustive of t h e work of t h a t year. G r a n d Master FULLER'S decisions are all quoted, and a choice extract made from his address. T h e report of t h e Special Committee on Masonic H o m e is quoted, a n d t h e action taken thereon c o m m e n t e d on. T h e Report on Foreign Correspondence by G r a n d Secretary J O H N H . BROWN is very properly c o m m e n d e d highly, and ex-

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tracteil from liberally. News of Bro. BROWN'S death reaches t h e chairm a n of t h e c o m m i t t e e as his r e p o r t is going through t h e press, upon w h i c h h e c o m m e n t s briefly b e t w e e n m o u r n i n g lines, concluding as follows: Thus has departed oue of the most celebrated masons of the present period, and the fraternity mourns the extinguishment of one of its most brilliant lights. Never was more vividly exemplified the proverb: " Death loves a shining marls." M.'.W.'. JOHN P E N D E R , reelected Grand Master. R.'. W.'. GEORGE P. CLEAVES, reelected G r a n d Secretary.

Since t h e above was written a message comes a n n o u n c i n g t h e death of t h e G r a n d Representative of K a n s a s , Past Grand Master JOHN J . BELL, t h e a u t h o r of t h e p r e s e n t Constitution of t h e Grand Lodge of New H a m p s h i r e , a n d one whose m a r k h a s been made in every masonic field in t h a t jurisdiction. T h e masons of K a n s a s have been h o n o r e d in t h e i r r e p r e s e n t a t i v e , and m o u r n his loss.

NEW

JERSEY.

One h u n d r e d a n d s i x t h a n n u a l communication, T r e n t o n , J a n u a r y 25, 1893. M.-.W.-. THOMAS W . T I L D E N , G r a n d Master, and six Past G r a n d Masters, were present, as were also t h e representatives of 150 lodges. G r a n d Master TILDEN says, t h a t t h e y have had peace, h a r m o n y a n d p r o s p e r i t y d u r i n g t h e year. A large portion of h i s address is devoted to t h e illustrious dead of o t h e r jurisdictions. Past G r a n d Ma.ster E. D. HiLLYER, of Kansas, being m e n t i o n e d . Several pages of t h e address are devoted to matters of d i s c i p l i n e â&#x20AC;&#x201D; m a t t e r s arising b e t w e e n t h e jurisdiction of t h e G r a n d Lodge of N e w Jersey and other jurisdictions in electing a n d conferring degrees u p o n parties in one jurisdiction w h o had been rejected in a n o t h e r , w i t h o u t permission of t h e rejecting jurisdiction. No decisions a r e reported. T h e r e p o r t of G r a n d Secretary REDWAY shows a total m e m b e r s h i p of 14,601, a n d a net increase for t h e year of 298, which indicates a h e a l t h y growth. T h e F i n a n c e C o m m i t t e e " r e c o m m e n d s ' t h a t t h e Trustees be directed to p u r c h a s e , for the use of t h e Secretary, a large-sized, walnut, roll-top desk, with suitable pigeon hole case, at an e x p e n s e not exceeding $85.00." Resolutions were a d o p t e d a p p o i n t i n g a committee to procure an engraved p o r t r a i t of G r a n d Master TILDEX, and to procure and to p r e s e n t h i m w i t h a Past Grand Master's jewel. T h e engraving prefaces t h e volu m e before us.

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CORRESPONDENCE.

Scant as is t h e material in t h e published Proceedings, t h e R e p o r t on Correspondence m a k e s up for t h e deficit. M.'.W.'. Bro. H E N R Y BEHSTAGE devotes two pages to K a n s a s for 1892. T h e address of G r a n d Master CALLAHAM is fully reviewed, a n d his rem a r k s in regard to care in selecting masonic material, q u o t e d approvingly. Referring to G r a n d Master OALLAITAM'S proposition to exact a fee for special dispensations, he remarks, " T h e G r a n d Lodge rejected t h e proposition to t a x t h i s l u x u r y . " H e speaks of t h e H o m e Committee's r e p o r t as " e x c e l l e n t , " a n d t h a t m a n y excellent ideas and practical suggestions are to be found in t h e address of Bro; B. G. BROWN. Grand Secretary J O H N BROWN'S r e p o r t has his heart}' c o m m e n d a t i o n . M.'.W.'. jA>rES H . DURANT RAHWAY, elected G r a n d Master. Rev. THOMAS H . R . REDWAY, reelected G r a n d Secretary.

NEW

MEXICO.

Fifteenth a n n u a l communication, A l b u q u e r q u e , October, 1892. IM.'.W.'. RICHARD ENGLISH, Grand Master. Nine Past G r a n d Masters, C.T. RussEi.L, Grand Representative of Kansas', and t h e representatives of twelve subordinate lodges, were p r e s e n t a t t h e o p e n i n g of G r a n d Lodge. G r a n d Master, in his address, a n n o u n c e s t h a t all is encouraging for t h e p r e s e n t and promising for the future, a n d t h a t t h e n u m b e r of members has greatly increased d u r i n g t h e preceding year. Only one decision is a n n o u n c e d , to-wit: t h a t it is illegal to use any of t h e so-called " k e y s , " or " cipher-books." H e recommends full recognition of and an exchange of G r a n d Representatives with t h e G r a n d Lodge of New Zealand. T h e address of Grand Master ENGLISH is one of t h e most meritorious ever read by us. H e states briefly and concisely, w i t h o u t flourish of t r u m p e t , or space filling t h e actual transactions of his office, a n d when h e gets t h r o u g h â&#x20AC;&#x201D; quits. Brevity is the soul of good sense, as well as of wit. We regret, as we come to t h e r e p o r t of t h e Grand Secretary, t h a t we h a d not waited until we had read his report, and given h i m t h e liighest praise for brevity and conciseness. T h e G r a n d Master uses six pages â&#x20AC;&#x201D; t h e G r a n d Secretary only two. H e a n n o u n c e s t h a t h e has finally been provided w i t h quarters, and arranged t h e reports of t h e various G r a n d Lodges, a n d purchased a desk and office chair. Such extravagance! G r a n d Lodge passed a resolution forbidding t h e sale, ofiering for sale, circulation, or use of a n y t h i n g p u r p o r t i n g to be a copy of secret ritual of t h e first three degrees of masonry.

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T h e C o m m i t t e e on A p p e a l s a n d Grievances m a k e s an i n t e r e s t i n g rep o r t in t h e case w h e r e a m e m b e r had been expelled from a lodge for defrauding a b r o t h e r b y selling, as t h e secretary of t h e corporation, a lot to h i m w h i c h , after two abstractors had certified differently, proved to h a v e a n unsatisfied mortgage lien upon it. T h e committee, on t h e g r o u n d t h a t t h e e v i d e n c e does n o t sustain t h e charge, " r e c o m m e n d s t h a t t h e conviction a n d s e n t e n c e be reversed and set aside." Ordinarily t h i s would be t h e e n d of t h e matter, and t h e b r o t h e r would stand j u s t as h e did before t h e proceeding, b u t in New Mexico â&#x20AC;&#x201D; possibly u n d e r a special provision â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it does n o t seem to be t h e rule, as t h e c o m m i t t e e f u r t h e r r e c o m m e n d s t h a t t h e b r o t h e r " b e given t h e usual certificate in s u c h case from t h e G r a n d Lodge, t h a t is, t h a t h e be restored to t h e rights a n d privileges of m a s o n r y . Of course h e does not, therefore, become a m e m b e r of C h a p m a n Lodge w i t h o u t t h e u n a n i m o u s consent of t h e lodge." W e fail to see t h e necessity for a n y such proceeding. In t h i s ease a lodge h a s r e n d e r e d a j u d g m e n t manifestly u n j u s t a n d improper, b y w h i c h a b r o t h e r has been expelled, and t h e G r a n d Lodge, t h r o u g h its action so adjudging, reverses and sets aside t h e u n j u s t judgm e n t . M a s o n r y , surely, should be as equitable as t h e court of law is,in a p r o c e e d i n g before it i n v o l v i n g merely dollars and cents, and restore t h e b r o t h e r to his position as it was. Complete justice is not d o n e h i m so l o n g as h i s s t a t u s as a lodge m e m b e r is n o t restored. T h o u g h n o t really, h e is, practically, expelled from lodge m e m b e r s h i p and fellows h i p , a n d is still recorded in t h e m e m b e r s h i p record of his lodge in t h i s v o l u m e as expelled. T h e volume of P r o c e e d i n g s is beautified a n d a d o r n e d with portraits of P a s t G r a n d Master W. B. CHILDEBS and Past G r a n d Master CORNELIUS BENNETT. CORRESPONDENCE.

T h e r e p o r t is s u b m i t t e d , as usual, by Bro. M A X FROST,.covering o n e h u n d r e d a n d eighty pages, a n d reviewing Proceedings from forty-four G r a n d Lodges, K a n s a s for 1892 receiving brief m e n t i o n . Bro. FROST suggests, as a r e m e d y for t h e evil of special dispensations, t h a t t h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s p r e r o g a t i v e b e t a k e n away. We t h i n k Bro. OALLAHAM'S suggestion to c h a r g e a fee, t h e better one, because t h e r e are cases w h e r e d i s p e n s a t i o n s should be g r a n t e d . M . ' . W . - . J . H . KoHNS, A l b u q u e r q u e , elected G r a n d Master. E.'. W.'. A L P H E U S A . K E E N , A l b u q u e r q u e , reelected G r a n d Secretary.

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NEW SOUTH W A L E S . Sydney, J u n e , 1892, to J u n e , 1893. T h e Board of General Purposes had a m a t t e r referred to t h e m by G r a n d Lodge, to-wit: A letter from t h e G r a n d Lodge of South Australia proposing to s u b m i t t h e question, which Grand Lodge is entitled to claim precedence, t h a t of South Australia or t h a t of New South Wales, to t h e arbitration of t h e Grand Master of t h e G r a n d Lodge, of E n g l a n d . After wrestling with t h e matter it was resolved: " T h a t t h e Board d e e m s it unnecessary to consider t h e precedence of t h e G r a n d Lodge of South Australia over t h a t of New South Wales, as n o such question can arise between sovereign Grand Jjodges, except as a m a t t e r of e t i q u e t t e . " T h e G r a n d Lodge of Sweden sends a letter e x t e n d i n g fraternal recognition. We are glad to note t h a t t h e cloud of contention t h r e a t e n e d over t h e w a r r a n t of C a m b r i a n Lodge between t h e G r a n d Lodge of E n g l a n d and t h e G r a n d Lodge of New South Wales has been h a p p i l y dissipated, t h e answer of G r a n d Secretary BRAY to t h e letter from t h e G r a n d Secretary of E n g l a n d clearly d e m o n s t r a t i n g t h a t t h e latter G r a n d Body held an u n t e n a b l e position, which, as soon as t h e facts became k n o w n , was gracefully acknowledged by Grand Secretary LETCHW'OETH in a n n o u n c ing t h a t t h e action heretofore t a k e n by t h e Colonial Board was rescinded. Quarterly communication, March 8, 1893, at S y d n e y . T h e P r o . G r a n d Master, TARRANT, after opening G r a n d Lodge in A m p l e T o r m , a n n o u n c e d t h e resignation of t h e E A R L OF JERSEY, G r a n d Master of Masons of New South Wales. T h e Board of General Purposes, in response to a question from one of t h e lodges, decided " t h a t seduction being a n offense against moralitj', is consequently a masonic offense." T h e E A R L OP JERSEY being a b o u t to leave t h e Colony, a c o m m i t t e e was a p p o i n t e d to p r e p a r e an address for presentation to h i m on F e b r u ary 28th. Special communication, J u n e 13, 1893. K.'.W.'. Bro. Sir ROBERT W . D U F F , G o v e r n o r of t h e Colony, was elected M.-.W.'. Grand Master of t h e United G r a n d Lodge of New South Wales. . Quarterly communication, J u n e 14, 1893. G r a n d Lodge refused to hold communication with a lodge working u n d e r t h e G r a n d Orient of France. J u l y 13,1893, G r a n d Lodge opened in Ample F o r m , a n d t h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master of South Australia t a k i n g t h e Chair, obligated R.-.W.'.

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ROBERT WILLIAM DUFF as Grand Master of the United Graml Lodge of New South Wales, invested him with the jewel of his office, and placed him in the Chair of the Grand Lodge. Eloquent addresses were made by the installing officer, as well as the new Grand Master. The Grand Master estimates that there are 15,000 masons in the Colony, 8,675 of whom are active members of the 188 lodges under the United Grand Lodge of New South Wales. A bright future is predicted for the Craft of this jurisdiction. M.'.AV.'. Pro. Grand Master HARMAN J.TARRANT was reappointed. M.'.W.'. ROBERT WILLIAM DUFF, Grand Master. R.'. \V.". ARTHUR BRAY, Grand Secretary.

IvEAV Y O R K . One hundred and twelfth annual communication, New York City, June 6, 1893. Seven hundred and twenty out of 72.3 lodges represented. The embassador of Kansas, LEWIS H . RAYMOND, was at his post. M.'.W.". JAMES TEN EYCK, Grand Master, in the opening of his address, says: Another year lias been added to our masonic history, in which t h e noblest work in the annals of the Grand Lodge of the State has been completed, dedicated to Almighty GOD, a n d proclaimed open to the destitute of our household. Charity, t h e bond of our union, the governing principle of every mason, has now becoma>visible to t h e world as t h e keystone of our masonic Institution. Our Home was officially dedicated by me, assisted hy the proper officers of the Grand Lodge, on the 5th of October, 1892.

Four dispensations to establish new lodges were issued, and the records show that the year has been a busy one for the New York brethren. South Australia and Oklahoma Grand Lodges recognized. At the 1892 session the Grand Lecturer was instructed by resolution of the Grand Lodge, " t o eliminate all allusions sectarian in their character from the ritual." The Grand Master said that the Grand Lecturer referred the matter to him, stating that he (the Grand Lecturer) did not feel competent to decide as to what was sectarian. The Grand Master further says: "After carefull)'considering the questional must confess that I do not find anything more sectarian in the ritual than I find in the Great Light, which is on all masonic altars." Grand Master suggests that the Grand Lodge " try again, and make its instructions more definite and certain," or words to that efiect. An interesting and very complete account of the dedication of the " Home" is given by R.'.W.-. E. M. L. EHLERS, Marshal of the Day, the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of New York, A. F. & A. M. The procession was composed, irrespective of the Knights Templar, the

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Royal a n d Select Masters, t h e Royal A r c h Masons, and t h e forty b a n d s of music, of 8,524 masons. W e glean from t h e address of Past G r a n d Master W I L L I A M SHERER t h a t "fifty years h a v e been added to t h e past since t h e Masonic H a l l and A s y l u m h a d its i n c e p t i o n . " G r a n d Master T K N E Y C K , in his address, says: Let me remind you, brethren, that the charity of our grand Organization never ceases; that its good work is never done. To-day we dedicate to its pure and unselfish purposes this building, the dream of years; to-morrow we must in a certain sense forget what we have done, look about us and determine what n e x t demands o u r aid and assistance, and then bring all our energies to bear in furtherance of the new project.

Good! ju!3t w h a t K i n g SOLOMON said, was it n o t ? " M a s o n r y is a progressive science." ' A b o u t .$252,000.00 has been e x p e n d e d on t h e H o m e and g r o u n d s , roads, etc. T h e State of THURLOW W E E D and his " G o o d E n o u g h , MORG.\N," has done n o b l y . CHARLES T . MCCLENACHAN, historian, reports t h a t t h e fourth v o l u m e to be printed d u r i n g t h e c u r r e n t year, " will b r i n g t h e history of tlie G r a n d Body to t h e p r e s e n t d a t e . " These volumes should be in t h e Kansas library. New York City Board of Relief publishes a statistical table s h o w i n g t h e location of lodges to whose m e m b e r s relief is given ; K a n s a s is n o t represented a m o n g t h e beneficiaries. M.".W.-. JAMES T E N EYCK was reelected G r a n d Master b)' acclamat i o n ; b u t to keep h i s word, declined. Two mistakes, my b r o t h e r ; t h e second m a d e necessary by t h e first; this would n e v e r h a p p e n i n K a n s a s . C o m m i t t e e on " C o n s t i t u t i o n s and S t a t u t e s " m a d e r e p o r t against s h o r t e n i n g t i m e from' six to three m o n t h s w i t h i n which ballot on a rejected candidate could be again taken. Adopted. C o m m i t t e e on J u r i s p r u d e n c e t h o u g h t New Zealand entitled to recognition, b u t r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t recognition be deferred u n t i l further action by t h e G r a n d Lodges of England, Scotland a n d I r e l a n d . They also r e c o m m e n d e d further time for t h e consideration of t h e claims of " G r a n d Symbolic Diet of t h e United States of M e x i c o " for recognition. Commissioners of Appeals r e c o m m e n d t h e e l i m i n a t i o n from t h e i r code of t h e special a n s w e r or demurrer. A d o p t e d . An excellent masonic code of procedure was reported by t h e committee, a n d adopted. Committee on Deceased B r e t h r e n r e p o r t d e a t h of JAMES W . HUSTED, Past G r a n d Master, who died September 25, 1892. CORRESPONDENCE.

T h e report of Committee on Correspondence comprises 165 a n d is t h e work of faithful patience a n d considerate gleaners various masonic fields. Kansas for 1893 receives ample notice. Ma.ster FULLER'S address is twice quoted from, a n d t h e oration of

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Orator WRIGHT quite largely. The committee copy in full Grand Secreretary BROWN'S report on the Grand Lodge of Scotland as its own, giving full credit, and note iiis copying in full the "special statistical table" of the committee. Make a like minute for 1894, Bro. ANTHONY, and let the compiler take our commendation as a public benefactor. M.'.W.-.FrjEDERicK A. BuRNHAM, New York, Grand Master. R.'. W.-. EDWARD M . EIILERS, New York, Grand Secretary. We present lierewith, as part of our review of New York, a table of "Statistics," and a " Comparison Table," the work of M.-.W.'.Bro. JESSE B. ANTHONY, the untiring chairman of the New York Committee on Correspondence. The page containing the former is the first to which we turn when the New York volume is received, and in our judgment, contains more to intere.st the genuine lover of the fraternity, than can be found in ten times the .same amount of space in any review published. The work of Bro. ANTHONY has so often been praised for its accuracy, by those beist quallQed to pass judgment in such matters, that we accept without question the tables here presented, as unqualifiedly correct:

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•o Grand

Lodge

D i s t r i c t of C o l u m b i a Florida

Indian Territory...'.

Missouri

Ohio Rhode Island Sou th D a k o t a Tennessee

AVest V i r g i n i a

11,178 356 482 11 13.098 438 16,767 250 6,174 82 15,820 110 1,840 21 4,520 23 4,147 131 15,816 382 942 25 46,021 702 25.376 470 2,017 48 23,016 456 19,898 350 17,206 452 t4,590 tl20 21,177 191 6,080 92 }226 t31,786 34,472 373 13,444 194 8,950 275 29,724 568 2,179 34 10,239 202 966 19 8,631 78 14,601 160 723 . 80,623 731 18 ^265 J 10,513 1,732 35 37,044 495 88 • 4,166 44.026 408 4.382 36 6,082 185 3,725 81 17,.554 419 24.128 553 622 S 8.976 101 11,424 247 4,091 71 4,767 94 14,498 222 746 13

10,891 13 345 40 32 New Brunswick 62 12 Prince E d w a r d Isla'd 56 Quebec British Columbia

566 Total

11,457

•1

e CO

Its

^ S ^

"3 li'S'

686 17 56. 413 222 94 17 54 246

411 10 322 278 92 164 5 .55 119

39 1 45 7 7 8 3

29 42

235 15 215 307 66 238 39 88 56

56 1,171 579 165 642 651 497

1 391 253 24 223 110 349

10 648 380 32 244 198 268

49 1,385 767 131 1,092 843 677

12 663 438 47 438 228 641

1 25 68 14 29 24 23

113 30 378 503 456 257 66 314 293 1,113 66 2,132 763 262 477 1,468 741

839 419

i5.5 52

85 23

367 92

252 123

282 65

6 2

172 212

2,037 943 fill 1,768 185 713 34 369 821 5,377 43

633 325 313 1,071 71 583 18

145 43 169 266 23 94 22 21 74 1,170 9

497 142 185 457 25 95 28 179 270 1,344 11

790 437 394 1,029 68 469 36 81 222 1,103 22

SX8 176 299 635 48 291 34 39 274 2,430 18

22 10 11 76

1,168 544 204 908 172 522 *25 89 298 2,700 24

189 2,091 275 2,654 232 341 .343 916 1,624 63 420 1,000 433 339 930 71

76 679 228 660 42

5 1,113 38

184 533 1.363 43 70 544 512 94 273 30

23 87 216 5 26 73 23 59 185 8

15 549 74 750 70 102 31 3.33 443 7 149 202 49 67 173 9

108 836 165 406 36 103 244 580 1,478 23 161 358 159 133 367 33

32 1,019 90 547 17 163 59 312 484 21 61 183 46 42 241 6

820 36 843 785 460 631 109 391 297 1,315 80 3,227 1,584 297 1,415 1,246 1,504

407 22 616 620 242 95 11 91 198

157 5 63 103 39 35

196 1,050 25

690,937 41,118 15,886 47 860 81 21,428 1,267 316 1,992 100 174 19 1,818 61 63 2,984 220 3 502 10 3,141 36 196 32,725

2,009

584

723,662 43,127 16,470

*Los3. t Report of 1892. {Report of 1891.

5,8.33 10,131 17,381 12,175 34 19 6 6 623 694 258 186 123 .34 22 10 58 36 27 6 81 95 41 23 9 9 8 3 63 73 49 15 248

411

991

860

6,081 10,542 18,372 13,035

13 1 2 5 20 2 . 38 10 2 2 46 50 2 9 14 5 8 8

155 1,441 248 1,611 155 220 225 935 72 136 850 672 232 699 38

664 23,998134 1 278 15 140 4 »35 140 »11 2 60 22

706

686 24,704

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APPENUIX. COMPARISON TABLE. Subordinate Lodges. Grand Loage.

f Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia. Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois ;.. Indiana I Qd ian Terri tory Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New York New Mexico North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota .Tennessee Texas Utah... Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming British Columbia Canada Manitoba New Brunswick , Nova Scotia Prince Edward Island , •Quebec » Report, 1892. f Report, 1891.

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NEW ZEALAND, Annual communication, Auckland, April, 1893. M.-.W.'. MALCOLM NiccoL, Grand Master. The Grand Master, referring to the death of the Premier of their Colonial Government, a Past Master of Lodge St Andrew Kilwinning, No. 79, moved the following resolution: "That we place on record our deep grief at the death of Bro. the Hon. JOHN BALLANCE, and express our condolence with his widow in her affliction. The report of the Board of General Purposes shows that since January 1, 189.3, no less than seven lodges have joined or been opened. Recognition by the following Grand Lodges is noted, viz: Canada, Arkansas, Minnesota, Indian Territory, Grand Orient of Spain, Oklahoma. Under the head of "Recognition," he said: I congratulate you upon the fact t h a t every mail now brings us the cheering intelligence that more and more of the Grand Lodges of the world are extending recognition to us. In America, every application from the Grand Lodge for recognition is referred to a committee of skilled experts in masonic jurisprudence, who exhaustively enquire into the regularity of the creation of the applying Grand Lodge, and t h e validity and justice of its claims; the fact, therefore, of our application being favorably reported on, after this thorough examination, is in each case a fresh certificate from unbiased and impartial judges of our unquestionable right to existence; and lays at the door of our parent Grand Lodge another indictment for their unnaturally and wholly unwarrantably withholding from us our u n d o u b t e d right, which we have doue nothing to forfeit. But, brethren, let us still show that we know how to suffer and be strong. In the end of ends only the right conquers.

Such sentiments are worthy of the noble cause which inspires them, self-representationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;self-government. We cannot conceive how any masonic jurisdiction, actuated by the principles of liberty, equality and fraternity, can withhold from such principles a prompt, cordial and generous recognition. Grand Master JSficcoL was reelected by acclamation, his administration receiving cordial praise. In his address he states that he has visited forty-one of the eighty-nine lodges of the jurisdiction, traveled 6,000 miles by steamer, rail and coach, and was absent from home about two months out of the twelve. Speaking of progress made, he says: As some attempts have recently been made to cast doubt upon the progress of Grand Lodge, it may be well to quote a few figures to prove the substantial nature of the progress we have made. l u April, 1890, Grand Lodge was inaugurated with fortyone lodges on its roll; in April, 1891, this n u m b e r had increased to seventy-three; in April, 1892, it had reached seventy-eight; to-day we have eighty-nine. The n u m b e r of members in the different years above stated was 1,2.36, 2,193, 2,897, 3,090.

We think the foregoing figures are remarkable as showing beyond question the truthfulness of the claim put forth in her favor by the friends of the Grand Lodge of New Zealand, that it is undoubtedly the

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master of the masonic situation in that Grand Jurisdiction, and that it is reasonable to expect that in their case the adage will soon come true, "All things come to him who waits." We think our New Zealand brethren are worthy of the highest commendation for the dignified and strictly masonic spirit evinced bj' them under the difficulties and discouragements wliich have been placed in their way. They can well appropriate the Kansas motto: ''Through Difficulties to Success," for their ultimate success is fully assured. M.'.W.'.Bro. MALCOLM NICCOL, Grand Master. V.'. AV.'.Bro. WILLIAM RONALDSON, Grand Secretary. Quarterly communication, July, 1893. M.'.W.-.Bro. MALCOLM NICCOL, Grand Master. A new lodge was opened at Waiuku, Auckland, on May 3d, called Waiuku Lodge, No. 90. The finances of the Grand Lodge being in such prosperous condition, the yearly setting aside of funds for benevolence was doubled. Grand Master announced the reappointment of W.\ Bro. JOHN ERNEST PROVIS as Grand Representative of Grand Lodge of Kansas. M.'.W.-.Bro. MALCOLM NiccoL, Grand Master. V.\ W.'.Bro. WM. RONALDSON, Grand Secretary.

NORTH

CAROLINA.

One hundred and sixth annual communication, Raleigh, January, 1893. M.'.W.". HEZEKIAH A . GUDGER, Grand Master. Two Past Grand Masters and repre.sentatives of ]74 lodges present. There is no statement that the representative of Kansas was present. The face of a good man lies before us as we turn the first leaf of the volume of Proceedings, followed by a three-page obituary of the late Grand Secretary, DONALD W . BAIN. The sketch of his life is mainly historical. It tells us that his family was Scotch in origin; that his father, WILLIAM T. BAIN, was Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina from 1836 to 1867, and that DONALD W . filled the same position from that time up to his death, November 16, 1892, to be succeeded in less than sixty days by his son, WILLIAM H . BAIN, who now fills the office by election. At the time of his death DONALD W . BAIN was holding the office of State Treasurer of North Carolina for the third time, having previously held the position of Chief Clerk in the same office for about twenty years. " I n every position of trust imposed in him he rendered to his State efficient and faithful service, and merited and enjoyed the esteem and confidence of every one." He was a useful

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m e m b e r of t h e c h u r c h , a " d e a r friend," a p u r e a n d spotless m a n in h e a r t and life. H e was indeed one of t h e t r u e s t a n d noblest m e n N o r t h Carolina possessed. May t h e son m a k e good i n his life t h e record of h i s illustrious ancestor. T h e address of t h e G r a n d Master pays a heartfelt t r i b u t e to t h e lite a n d character of t h e late G r a n d Secretary; says " T h e Oxford O r p h a n Asylum " is in fine condition, t h e debt paid, t h e m a n a g e m e n t a n d working of t h e institution very gratifying. A peculiar feature of t h i s A s y l u m is t h e fact t h a t " i t s doors have always been open alike to all fatherless, homeless c h i l d r e n . " Out of 215 now present, not m o r e t h a n fifty are t h e children of masons. T h e C o m m i t t e e on Appeals presents two cases for c o n s i d e r a t i o n : One party is charged w i t h unmasonic conduct a n d d r u n k e n n e s s , a n d is expelled, t h e committee r e c o m m e n d i n g t h e affirmation of a s e n t e n c e ; in t h e other case t h e party is charged with willfully a b a n d o n i n g his wife, a n d living in a d u l t e r y , and other unmasonic conduct. T h e j u d g m e n t in t h e latter case was eighteen m o n t h s suspension. T h e c o m m i t t e e says it is of t h e opinion t h a t t h e enormity of t h e crime would h a v e justified expulsion, a n d if t h e committee had not been too sensitive a b o u t c h u c k i n g t h e first stone, they would have r e c o m m e n d e d it, a n d t h e G r a n d Lodge would h a v e p r o m p t l y sustained t h e i r report. T h e retiring G r a n d Master was presented with a Past Grand Master's jewel. Bro. JULIUS C . M A R T I N , chairman, presents t h e Report on Correspondence, r e v i e w i n g K a n s a s for 1892. H e quotes liberally from G r a n d Master CALLAHAM'S address, and comments as follows on t h e p o r t i o n referring to t h e standard of morality t h a t should b e r e q u i r e d from initiates, especially t h e reference to profanity, to-wit: " T h i s s e n t i m e n t has t h e t r u e r i n g . W e h e a r t i l y endorse every word of it, a n d earnestly beg every mason to w h o m it m a y come to be governed in t h e future b y t h e rule h e r e laid d o w n . " Refers to t h e " H o m e " report, and notes with pleasure t h e reference m a d e by t h e c o m m i t t e e to t h e "Oxford Orphan H o m e . " M.'.W.". J O H N W . COTTON, Tarboro, elected G r a n d Master. R . . W . ' . W . H. B A I N , Raleigh, elected Grand Secretary.

NORTH

DAKOTA.

F o u r t h a n n u a l communication, Devil's Lake, J u n e , 1893. M.-.W.'. ALBERT B . HERRICK, Grand Master. Two Past G r a n d Masters, one of whom, M.-.W.-. J O H N F . SELBY, is G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e of Kansas, a n d t h e representatives of twenty-six lodges, and delegates from six lodges u n d e r dispensation were present. T h e G r a n d Master's address gives evidence of conscientious a n d faithful work in the- r t e r f o m a n c e of his official duties. H e holds to t h e

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front t h e b a n n e r of moral i m p r o v e m e n t as follows: " I n t e m p e r a n c e , profanity a n d covetousness, t h e great vices of t h e age, with t h e i r conseq u e n t evils, should meet our unyielding opposition and condemnation, a n d m a s o n r y should direct h e r efforts to t h e eradication of all immorality." T h e G r a n d Master was called u p o n to r e n d e r decision as to w h a t s h o u l d b e d o n e with a North Carolina E n t e r e d A p p r e n t i c e who applied for m e m b e r s h i p , depositing a dimit from a lodge in N o r t h Carolina. T h e lodge in Carolina finally called upon t h e D a k o t a lodge to confer t h e Fellow Craft a n d Master Mason degrees on t h e c a n d i d a t e for t h e m . H e m a k e s fraternal mention in h i s list of h o n o r e d dead, of G r a n d Secretary J O H N H . BKOWN : " Venerable a n d full of years, he was loved b y all." T h e G r a n d Secretary, in his report, s a y s : . I have endeavored to inject into the affairs of the office business principles and system, deeming that promptness was as requisite in the discharge of my duties as any other duty that devolved upon me, and whenever a letter was not answered by return mail, it was because the data to be furnished could not be collected in time. T h e G r a n d Lodge approved of t h e Masonic Congress, sending delegates a t t h e i r own e x p e n s e ; fraternally welcomed w i t h recognition t h e G r a n d Lodge of O k l a h o m a . T h e R e p o r t on Correspondence is w r i t t e n b y Past G r a n d Secretary THOMAS J . W I L D E R , and contains n i n e t y - t h r e e pages of well written, well selected m a t t e r , in w h i c h Kansas has n o m e n t i o n . M.-.W.\ JAMES MCDONALD, Grafton, elected G r a n d Master. R . ' . W . ' . FKANK J . THOMPSON, Fargo, reelected G r a n d Secretary.

NOVA

SCOTIA.

T w e n t y - s e v e n t h a n n u a l communication, Amlierst, J u n e 8, 1892. CHARLES J . MCDONALD, Grand Master, a n d representatives of fortyt w o o u t of sixty-two lodges, present. P r o c e e d i n g s of tliree emergent c o m m u n i c a t i o n s , as well as t h e ann u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n , are recorded in t h e v o l u m e before us, t h e former b e i n g called for t h e purpose of laying corner-stones of t h r e e buildings â&#x20AC;&#x201D; o n e a c h u r c h , a n o t h e r a n academy, a n d a t h i r d a m u n i c i p a l building. K a n s a s h a d no representative at t h e a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n . After opening t h e G r a n d Lodge in A m p l e F o r m a n d receiving, with G r a n d H o n o r s , eighteen G r a n d Representatives, procession was formed a n d m e m b e r s of Grand Lodge proceeded i n a b o d y to church, w h e r e a s e r m o n was preached from I. Chronicles, 2 : 2 : " A n d h e set masons to h e w w r o u g h t stones to build the house of G O D . " After t h e sermon, procession was re-formed, and m a r c h i n g to t h e site of t h e A m h e r s t A c a d e m y building, proceeded to lay t h e corner-stone of t h e same with t h e usual ceremonies of t h e Craft.

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A n address of welcome was read before t h e G r a n d Lodge on r e s u m ing labor, which was r e s p o n d e d to b y t h e Grand Master. T h e address of t h e G r a n d Master calls attention to t h e historical fact t h a t for one h u n d r e d a n d t h i r t y years masonry has flourished in t h a t Province, a n d t h a t d u r i n g all t h a t period t h e Craft has been w o n t to meet in a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n . A n o t h e r interesting historical statem e n t is t h e following: It was in tbe City of Halifax, in St. John Lodge, now No. 2, where Sir JOHN MOORE first entered on his masonic career, receiving the three degrees of masonry in that lodge and signing the By-Laws in 1781, and from the fact that he afterward became ^faster of one of the military lodges in connection with the regiment in the garrison at Halifax, it must be interred that he took bn interest in the Craft; and in looking at the signature of the young captain of the 82d, when it was written, who would then have supposed that his deeds of valor would be sung in poetic verse by generations then unborn, in every country in which the English language was spoken, and the hero of Corunna lives in poetic verse quite as well as his deeds are inscribed on the model monument erected by the House of Commons to his memory in St. Paul's Cathedral, or that erected in his native town of Glasgow by his friends and countrymen. Virgin Lodge boasts of having as a member our own Sir PROVO WALLACE. In connection with the naval engagement between the Shannon and Chesapeake, it is known that a strong personal friendship was formed between the young First Lieutenant of the Shannon and an officer of the Chesapeake, which ended only at the death of the American officer, which occurred a few years later — a friendship which, as Sir PROVO afterwards explained, was commenced under the most extraordinary circumstances. After the bloody affray was over, both knelt beside a dying brother—a sailor of the Chesapeake—to administer to his wants and smooth as far as possible his passage to that bourne from whence no traveler returns. T h e G r a n d Master expresses t h e hope t h a t certain of t h e older lodges n a m e d by h i m " will h a v e p u b l i s h e d a resume of their history." W e t h i n k t h i s suggestion a good o n e — so far as t h e writer is concerned— to know t h a t Sir J O H N MOORE was a mason, or t h a t relief a n d t r u t h proved a b o n d of b r o t h e r l y love to two brave men, w h o h a d b e e n enemies in battle a few m o m e n t s before, as they k n e l t beside a d y i n g b r o t h e r on t h e blood-stained deck of t h e Chesapeake, was far m o r e interesting t h a n to settle t h e question w h e t h e r HIRAM of Tyre s p e n t seven long years in t h e secret vaults of Jerusalem hob-nobbing with K i n g SOLOMON, or w h e t h e r H I R A M A B " m a d e an end of doing all t h e work t h a t h e m a d e K i n g SOLOMON for t h e h o u s e of t h e L O R D , " a n d p a r t i c i p a t e d in t h e rejoicing over t h e completion of t h e Temple, n o t w i t h s t a n d i n g t h e fact t h a t previous t h e r e t o h e h a d been foully and cruelly slain. T h e G r a n d Master reports peace and prosperity, t h e C o m m i t t e e o n Appeals a n d Grievances h a v i n g n o business before it whatever. T h e death of Bfo. SAMUEL C H I P M A N , a t t h e age of 101 years, is n o t e d . H e was initiated in Virgin Lodge, in t h e City of Halifax, December 23, 1813, and had been a mason in good standing for more t h a n seventyeight years. W e n o t e t h e fact t h a t m e m b e r s of a defunct lodge were, b y resolution of G r a n d Lodge, directed to pay a n n u a l dues before being entitled to Grand Lodge certificate enabling t h e m to affiliate with a n o t h e r lodge.

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CORRESPONDENCE.

K a n s a s for 1892 is c o m p l i m e n t e d w i t h four pages of review. G r a n d M a s t e r CALLAHAM'S address b e i n g q u o t e d from liberally, t h e " e l o q u e n t r e f e r e n c e " to Senator PJ.UMB being copied in full. His " s u m m i n g u p " on t h e s u b j e c t of Masonic H o m e s is also q u o t e d , as it h a s been by several r e v i e w e r s . T h e reports of t h e C o m m i t t e e o n t h e Masonic H o m e a n d t h e C o m m i t t e e on Necrologies w e r e also levied o n liberally. T h e "facile p e n " of t h e c h a i r m a n of t h e C o m m i t t e e on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e — J O H N H . BROWN — receives its customary meed of praise, a n d t h e concluding c o m m e n t is — " F r e e m a s o n r y i n K a n s a s a p p e a r s t o be in a most flourishing condition." M.-.W.-. DUNCAN C . FRAZER, M.-. P.-. G r a n d Master. R.'. \V.\ H o n . W I L L I A M Ross, reelected G r a n d Secretary.

NOVA

SCOTIA,

T w e n t y - e i g h t h a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n , Halifax, J u n e 14, 1893. M.'.W.-. DUNCAN C . FRAZER, G r a n d Master Z:.; R.'.W.-. WILLIAM Ross, G r a n d Secretary. One P a s t G r a n d Master a n d t h e representatives of forty-one lodges present. K a n s a s h a d no r e p r e s e n t a t i v e . G r a n d Lodge opened in A m p l e F o r m . T h e r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s of other G r a n d Lodge were presented a n d received w i t h g r a n d honors. Memb e r s of G r a n d Lodge then m a r c h e d to a c h u r c h w h e r e d i v i n e services w e r e h e l d , a n d appropriate s e r m o n p r e a c h e d b y G r a n d Chaplain H E B E R BULLOCK, from t h e t e x t : " B e n o t overcome of evil, b u t overcome evil with good." H e quotes TENNYSON i n t h e l i n e s : " Follow CHRIST !

Speak true; live pure: right wrong. Follow CHRIST, the King: else wherefore born?" and t h e q u o t a t i o n illustrates i n general t e r m s t h e application of his t e x t b y t h e e l o q u e n t brother. T h e G r a n d Master, in h i s address, gives statistics showing a n e t gain in m e m b e r s h i p of 134 over p r e v i o u s year. I s s u e d a commission to J. 0 . M C K E E as r e p r e s e n t a t i v e of G r a n d Lodge of Nova Scotia near G r a n d Lodge of K a n s a s . T h e only decision m a d e by h i m during t h e year was t h a t a d i m i t t e d m e m b e r was n o t e n t i t l e d to b e buried with masonic h o n o r s . T h e q u e s t i o n s of t h e P a s t Masters of o t h e r j u r i s d i c t i o n s affiliating with t h a t s h o u l d retain their r a n k in t h e G r a n d a n d s u b o r d i n a t e lodge w i t h w h i c h affiliated, seems to h a v e exCited considerable controversy, b u t was finally decided in t h e affirmative b y a vote of seventy-three to t w e n t y - s e v e n . T h e G r a n d Lodge of O k l a h o m a was recognized. AVe n o t e t h a t just before closing G r a n d L o d g e " t h e National A n t h e m was s u n g . "

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Standing Regulation No. 6 is a good one, viz: "Resolved, T h a t t h e representatives of otlier G r a n d Lodges near this (Jrand Lodge failing to attend t h e a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n of this Grand Lodge t h r e e years in succession shall t h e r e b y forfeit t h e i r a p p o i n t m e n t . " I t s h o u l d b e m a d e two years, and generally adopted by t h e different Grand Lodges. Our Nova Scotia b r e t h r e n have an hi.storical page giving d a t e of organization of t h e various G r a n d Lodges. W e hope t h e y a r e m o r e accurate with t h e o t h e r s t h a n w i t h t h e Grand Lodge of K a n s a s , t h e date of organization of which was given March 17,1850. CORRESPONDENCE.

T h e committee reviews Kansas for 1893, and finds m u c h to praise in the work accomplished by G r a n d Lodge at t h a t c o m m u n i c a t i o n . Speaking of G r a n d Master FULLER, it says: " T h e steps t a k e n to perfect and guard t h e work are w o r t h y of m u c h praise." G r a n d Orator W R I G H T ' S address " i s replete with t h o u g h t , and contains m a n y c h a r m i n g passages in praise of masonry a n d its work." " T h e report of t h e Committee on Masonic H o m e s enters fully into t h e discussion of t h e ways and means by which to establish a n d sustain such an institution. T h e whole subject was carefully elucidated, a n d t h e committee's r e p o r t adopted with scarcely any dissent. T h e financial affairs of t h e G r a n d Lodge are in a most satisfactory condition, and t h e prospects of t h e early e s t a b l i s h m e n t of a Masonic H o m e , w h i c h shall form a noble memorial of t h e charity of the b r e t h r e n , are most flattering." " Masonry in K a n s a s presents to t h e eye of the s t u d e n t of this v o l u m e a pleasing picture of well deserving prosperity, arid t h e promise of great future growth in influence a n d usefulness." M.'.AV.-. DUNCAN C . FRAZER, New Glasgow, elected G r a n d Master. R.'. W.'. W I L L I A M Ross, reelected Grand Secretary.

OHIO. Eighty-fourth a n n u a l communication, Cleveland, October, 1893. ALLEN ANDREWS, M . ' . W . ' . Q r a n d Master, a n d eight G r a n d Masters were present. K a n s a s had n o representative present. T h e G r a n d Master presented an address of fifty-six pages, covering his work of t h e previous year q u i t e fully. Speaking of t h e Ohio Rebellion, he s a y s : " T h e strife and unhallowed contentions t h a t raged a fewyears ago have entirely disappeared, and general h a r m o n y prevails." T h e G r a n d M a s t e r refers to t h e fact t h a t t h e G r a n d Lodge, in 1891, directed t h e preparation of a written copy of t h e ritual. T h i s was d o n e , and t h e same deposited with t h e G r a n d Master, who immediately t h e r e after was i n u n d a t e d with correspondence from b r e t h r e n all over t h e

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s t a t e , w h o wanted to come to h i m and s t u d y it, o r h i m to go to t h e m a n d i m p a r t it, n e i t h e r of which was possible. To disseminate t h e work h e a p p o i n t e d forty District L e c t u r e r s , h a d 200 copies of t h e ritual p r i n t e d , a n d began t h e work of i n s t r u c t i o n . W e t h i n k o u r Ohio brethr e n a r e a d o p t i n g rather lax m e t h o d s , a n d t h a t t h e y will come to grief y e t over s o m e of their rituals. We find o u r system of h a v i n g t h r e e Custodians, w i t h Schools of I n s t r u c t i o n a n n u a l l y , gives us a corps of thoroughly efHcient instructors in t h e u n w r i t t e n work, and no fear or danger of its being imparted to those not entitled to receive it. T h e G r a n d Master makes e l o q u e n t reference t o t h e dead of t h e past year. T h e d e a t h s of Past Grand JMaster and G r a n d Secretary JOHN H . BROWN, a n d Past Grand Master K. D. H I L L Y E R , a r e noted. T h e Committee on Masonic H o m e m a k e s r e p o r t , showing t h e receipt of t h e s u m of $70,707.72, t o g e t h e r with u n p a i d subscriptions to t h e a m o u n t of $29,.362.86. T h e C o m m i t t e e on Foreign C o r r e s p o n d e n c e r e c o m m e n d e d recognition of Tasmania, Oklahoma a n d N e w Zealand, w i t h an exchange of r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s . U n d e r the lieading, " G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e , " t h e y say, " t h e regulation of t h e Grand Lodge for t h e past half c e n t u r y in relation t h e r e t o is sufficient a n d e m i n e n t l y satisfactory." T h e C o m m i t t e e on Unfinished Business r e p o r t e d t h a t an amendm e n t to Section 79, of t h e Code, h a d b e e n offered a t t h e ninety-second c o m m u n i c a t i o n , p e r m i t t i n g t h e Order of t h e E a s t e r n Star tlie use of m a s o n i c halls for festival a n d ceremonial purposes, which was to be acted u p o n a t t h i s session. " O n motion, t h e a m e n d m e n t was xmanimously adopted,"â&#x20AC;&#x201D;and so it goes. CORRESPONDENCE.

T h e r e p o r t was presented by M.'.W.'. Past G r a n d Master W. M. CUNNINGHAM, c h a i r m a n ; contains 255 pages of well selected a n d careful!}' p r e p a r e d m a t t e r . H e speaks of G r a n d M a s t e r FULLER'S address as " a well w r i t t e n report of official d u t i e s d i s c h a r g e d . " T h r e e extracts are selected from it. C o m m e n t i n g on t h e report of t h e C o m m i t t e e o n Lodges U. D., t h e c o m m i t t e e seemed to t h i n k it hypocritical, because, after praising t h e w o r k of a lodge, saying: " I t was well a n d faithfully done, a n d except for defects i n phraseology ( n a m i n g them.) t h e r e is an entire absence of a n y t h i n g to criticise." I t s e e m s to us t h a t t h e C o m m i t t e e o n Lodges U . D. was giving t h e lodge t h e h i g h e s t praise in s h o w i n g h o w far it h a d progressed towards absolute perfection. T h e r e p o r t concludes with a historical notice, b e t w e e n m o u r n i n g lines, of o u r late Grand Secretary, J O H N H . BROWN. M.'.AV.'. ALLEN ANDREWS, of H a m i l t o n , reelected Grand Master. R.". W . \ J . H. BROMWELL, of Cincinnati, reelected G r a n d Secretary.

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OKLAHOMA. Oklahoma City, N o v e m b e r 10, 1892. A convention of t h e lodges situated in t h e Oklahoma District of t h e Grand Jurisdiction of t h e I n d i a n Territory, was held a t t h e t i m e a n d place above m e n t i o n e d , a n d was called to order by M.'.W.-. L E O . E . B E N NETT, G r a n d Master of t h e G r a n d Lodge A. F . & A. M., of t h e I n d i a n Territory, w h o appointed a Committee on Credentials, to ascertain a n d report w h o were t h e duly accredited representatives of said lodges. T h e committee h a v i n g performed its duties, and t h e r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s all present, t h e G r a n d Master called upon each of t h e m for a n e x p r e s sion of opinion as to forming a separate jurisdiction, a n d t h e r e u p o n a resolution to proceed w i t h such organization received t h i r t y votes for a n d none against, u p o n which Grand Master BENNETT " declared t h a t it was t h e u n a n i m o u s decision of t h e representatives of all t h e lodges in Oklahoma t h a t a separate G r a n d Lodge b e organized." T h e G r a n d M a s t e r t h e n appointed a Committee o n C o n s t i t u t i o n , wiio presented one, whicli was adopted, a n d t h e n appointed tellers, a n d directed t h a t t h e convention proceed to elect officers of t h e G r a n d Lodge of Oklahoma, as provided u n d e r t h e Constitution. Officers w e r e t h e r e upon elected, and t h e same evening, a t a special c o m m u n i c a t i o n of t h e Grand Lodge of t h e I n d i a n Territory, a resolution was adopted ratifying and confirming t h e action of t h e convention in t h e adoption of a Constitution a n d t h e election of officers t h e r e u n d e r . Grand Master L E O . E . BENNETT, at this communication, installed t h e officers of t h e new G r a n d Lodge. At 10 o'clock p. M., t h e G r a n d Lodge of Oklahoma was o p e n e d i n Ample F o r m . Kesolutions of regard for t h e G r a n d Lodge of t h e I n d i a n Territory and of higli esteem for G r a n d Master BENNETT, w e r e u n a n i mously adopted, as were also t h a n k s of t h e G r a n d Lodge to Past G r a n d Master J O H N R E N N E R , R . ' . W . ' . Bro. ROBERT W . H I L L , a n d o t h e r s , for as-

sistance r e n d e r e d i n organization. T h e Grand Master a n d officers were instructed to incorporate tlie Grand Lodge, a n d t h e G r a n d Lodge and custodians to p r e p a r e a n d e x emplify a ritual a t n e x t communication of Grand Lodge. M.'.W.-. AUGUST J . SPENGEL, Grand Master. E.". W.-. J . S. H U N T , G r a n d Secretary.

OKLAHOaiA. First a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n . E l Reno, 1893. M.'.W.'. AUGUST J . SPENGEL, G r a n d Master. All of t h e t e n lodges represented. M e m b e r s h i p J u n e 30, 1892, 378; m e m b e r s h i p D e c e m b e r 31, l.S9'2, 437: net gain in six m o n t h s , 59.

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O n e dispensation for a lodge a t Crescent City was granted d u r i n g t h e brief i n t e r v a l since G r a n d Lodge b e g a n its existence, a n d G r a n d Master a n n o u n c e s several localities m a k i n g r e a d y for instituting lodges U.D. T h e G r a n d Lodge of O k l a h o m a starts o u t with correct ideas on t h e " p h y s i c a l p e r f e c t i o n " q u e s t i o n , a p p r o v i n g a decision of t h e Grand Master, t h a t o n e who h a s lost t h e sight of o n e of his eyes, b u t otherwise qualified, is eligible t o the degrees of A n c i e n t Craft Masonry. T h e Committee on Charters a n d Dispensations r e c o m m e n d e d a c h a r t e r for Crescent Lodge U. D., t h o u g h t h e y state t h a t in t h e absence of t h e records, or a transcript thereof, t h e y could only j u d g e of t h e regularity of t h e i r proceedings from t h e well k n o w n ability of their Worshipful Master, and t h e Grand Lodge issued t h e c h a r t e r . W e t h i n k , b r e t h r e n , t h a t you will m ' a k e a g r e a t mistake if you begin railroading n e w lodges into existence. S p e a k i n g from t h e card of experience of m a n y years' service on a like c o m m i t t e e (Lodges U. D.), we find t h a t w h e n e v e r a lodge was p r e m a t u r e l y issued i n t o existence, death, or a sickly existence, was almost s u r e to result. A lodge U. D. should be compelled to b r i n g its work up for inspection, a n d it should pass a rigid inspection from overseers who a r e qualified to j u d g e of good work, t r u e ^york, s q u a r e work. T h e G r a n d Orator, O. H . T R A V E R S , fixed the b i r t h of masonry a t t h e b u i l d i n g of K i n g SOLOMON'S Temple, b u t stated t h a t "Age goes b u t for little. T h e s u n is no more essential to t h e preservation of animal or vegetable life, a n d ha.s no greater p o w e r to-day, t h a n on t h e m o r n i n g of creation, n o r h a v e t h e t h o u s a n d ciphers of t i m e already past added one w h i t to its brilliancy or usefulness; b u t I h a v e a great deal more confid e n c e in it t h a n if I knew it was m a d e b u t yesterday or last year. I k n o w it will rise again to-morrow. T i m e h a s proved its worth a n d stab i l i t y ; a n d whatever Time approves may be accepted as worthy of t h e h i g h e s t trust. Age, while it may n o t add to i n t r i n s i c value, still inspires reverence a n d respect, and any organization which has survived t h e wreck a n d r u i n of t i m e a n d comes to us gray-haired w i t h longevity, c o m m a n d s o u r confidence and elicits our a d m i r a t i o n . " T h e address portrays, in strong t h o u g h t a n d in good language, t h e distinctive positions occupied by Christianity and m a s o n r y . O k l a h o m a starts o u t as a Grand .Jurisdiction, with every prospect of success. S h e has good sponsorsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; it was to be e x p e c t e d . M.'.W.'. A. J. SPENGEL, reelected G r a n d Master. R.-. W.-. J . S. H U N T , reelected G r a n d Secretary.

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OREGON. The M.'.W/. G r a n d Lodge of Oregon began its forty-third a n n u a l communication a t P o r t l a n d , J u n e 14, 1893. M.-.W.-. F . A. MOORE, G r a n d Master.

Eighty-six o u t of n i n e t y - t h r e e

lodges r e p o r t e d by t h e C o m m i t t e e on Credentials as entitled, were r e p resented. We c a n n o t tell w h e t h e r t h e embassador of Kansas was t h e r e or n o t . We note t h a t R.'.W.'. S. H U G H E S was present r e p r e s e n t i n g ^ r - k a n s a s , which, judging from t h e list of representatives, m u s t be a m i s t a k e . W e have been i m i t a t i n g A r k a n s a s s o m e w h a t t h e past year or two i n s o m e of h e r popularity accredited m e t h o d s a n d peculiarities, b u t please d o n ' t let t h e p r i n t e r d o it again, Bro. CHADWICK.

The G r a n d Master's address "begins: "Since o u r last m e e t i n g a n o t h e r year, with its joys a n d sorrows, its hopes a n d d i s a p p o i n t m e n t s , h a s b e e n added to t h e scroll of T i m e , " a n d e n d s : " I n s u r r e n d e r i n g t h e gavel which you placed in m}' h a n d s o n e year ago," etc. Otherwise it is a very c o m m e n d a b l e a n d business-like d o c u m e n t . H e pays t r i b u t e of affection to t h e m e m o r y of Past G r a n d Master CHBISTOPHER TAYLOK, w h o died J u n e 24, 1892, a n d P a s t G r a n d Master THOMAS M C F A D D E N P A T T O N ,

. w h o entered into rest N o v e m b e r 29,1892. H e notes t h e fact t h a t w i t h i n two years Oregon h a s b e e n called to m o u r n t h e loss of five P a s t G r a n d Masters. Five c h a r t e r s were r e c o m m e n d e d by t h e G r a n d Master, a n d g r a n t e d by t h e G r a n d Lodge; delegates to t h e F r a t e r n a l Congress a p p o i n t e d , and a G r a n d L e c t u r e r selected b y resolution of G r a n d Lodge. G r a n d O r a t o r F . V. D R A K E , a lawyer, if we m a y j u d g e b y t h e con-

text, delivered a n a d m i r a b l e oration, which we would like t o q u o t e i n full, a n d s h o u l d to d o justice to it. W e find only .space for a p o r t i o n of the conclusion: The work coming to our bands in the near future will call for all t h e moral a n d intellectual strength of Ancient Craft Masonry. Every unfit m a n is a h i n d r a n c e ; h e is in the way. Every good m a n who forgets his duty to a n d place in his lodge for t h e delights of the upper chambers, withdraws strength from the place where strength is most required. Finally, brethren, to harmonize discordant elements, teach men their true relations one to a n o t h e r ; that while all men are equal, each should be content in his proper place; that no m a n should be an idler or intemperate, or contentious, b u t a true laborer for the common good ; that no man is right w h o despoils a n o t h e r in a n y degree; t h a t true happiness consists in the prosperity and joy of his fellows, a n d t h a t these are the true principles of every good government, is the solemn duty of every Free and Accepted Mason. Accomplish these things, and neither freemasonry or good governments among m e n will ever cease to be. Let me close by quoting words uttered by the most distinguished freemason of our time a n d country, in response to the congratulatory address of t h e first Senate assembled u n d e r the Constitution of t h e United States: " I have readily engaged with you in the arduous b u t pleasing duty of attempting to made a nation h a p p y . " Noble words; grand s e n t i m e n t ; fearless m a n ! Unto duties a n d labors like these, I commend you all, and may the GOD of Love a n d Peace delight to dwell with a n d bless you.

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Two lodges were consolidated b y action of t h e G r a n d Lodge. A rejected a p p l i c a n t for masonry in Oregon h a v i n g been accepted in AVashington after residence there, G r a n d Lodge adopted resolutions forbidding masonic intercourse with t h e newly a d m i t t e d b r o t h e r . T h a t would be all right, b r e t h r e n , if you h a d absolute evidence by bull, edict, or o t h e r w i s e , t h a t t h e rejecting lodge was infallible, a n d t h e black ballot was cast for t h e good of masonry. " W e are all poor, miserable critters," and t h e result of o u r action ofttimes would d o irreparable injury, b u t for t h e fact t h a t " t h e world do move." Y o u will get t h e move in Oregon some day, a n d p e r m i t W a s h i n g t o n to accept material t h a t may h a v e been rejected b y some local lodge in y o u r State. On t h e system of representation b e t w e e n G r a n d Lodges, t h e following r e p o r t was a d o p t e d : The Graud Lodge of Oregon has approved, and still approves of this system of fraternal representatives, believing in its utility and usefulness. It is a cord of courteous and brotherly union that binds more strongly the fraternal relations of masonic Grand Bodies. CORRESPONDENCE.

G r a n d Secretary CHADWICK, c h a i r m a n of t h e Committee on Corresp o n d e n c e , gives a faithful epitome of t h e b u s i n e s s Of t h e Grand Lodge of K a n s a s i n his review of 1893. After citing action in reference to t h e H o m e , h e s a y s : " S o t h e H o m e in K a n s a s is n o longer a t h i n g in contemplation only. I t will soon take its place w i t h t h e h o m e s of other jurisdictions. All h o n o r to t h e Craft in K a n s a s ! " Bro. C , we hope you may realize t h e wish of genial and loved JOHN B R O W N : " L o n g may h e be p e r m i t t e d to wield t h e p e n of this G r a n d Lodge, is t h e sincere p r a y e r of his friend, t h e writer." B u t if J O H N were sitting across t h e table as I now write, I k n o w h e would instruct me to s a y : " T h a t h e took back any good word h e h a d ever spoken for any m a n who would p o k e fun at t h e seal of t h e G r a n d Lodge of Kansas." W h y , d o n ' t you k n o w , Bro. CHADWICK, t h a t way back w h e n JOHN was first G r a n d Secretary, twenty-two years ago, a n d all down t h r o u g h t h e ages since, we h a v e k e p t written in o u r Constitution o u r esteem, love a n d affection for this t r i u m p h of t h e engraver's art, viz: " T h e Caucasian dressed rather in a clerical garb, silk regulation hat, holding a book to his side with his left h a n d , " r e p r e s e n t s GEORGE WASHINGTON (a little t h i n p i c t u r e t a k e n after a w i n t e r at Valle}' F o r g e ) ; t h e hat is a n exact r e p r e s e n t a t i o n of a required head covering of a mason in h i s day. T h e I n d i a n is R E D JACKET, Chief of t h e .Six Nations, to whom, as a token of h i s masonic brotherly love, WASHINGTON gave a medal inscribed on one side with t h e e m b l e m s of t h e Craft, a medal now in t h e possession of G e n e r a l E L Y S . PARKER, t h e lineal descendant of R E D JACKET." Please h a v e some reverence for t h e subjects represented, even if y o u r a r t education has m a d e you esthetic and finical. If n o o t h e r consideration will move you, r e m e m b e r t h e legend which is popularly believed to be h u n g u p in your licensed places of resort in your

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cities in Oregon: " Please d o n ' t shoot t h e pianist; h e is doing t h e b e s t h e can," and t a k e pity on t h e artist who furnished such a fearfully a n d wonderfully made specimen of his skill. Quotations a r e freely made from last report written by G r a n d Secretary J O H N BROWN, of which it is w r i t t e n : " T h e s e last loving g e m s of t h o u g h t express t h e nobleness of his character. L e t u s t a k e t h e s e lessons to ourselves, a n d apply t h e m to our own s u r r o u n d i n g s . " M.-.VV.-. J . 0 . MoRELAND, Portland, Grand Master. E . \ W.'. S. F . CHADWICK, Salem, Grand Secretary.

PENNSYLVANIA. Philadelphia, 1892. J . SIMPSON A F R I C A , R . ' . W . ' . G r a n d

Master.

T h e volume before u s is embellished with steel-plate engravings, b y SAETAIN, of P a s t G r a n d Masters J O H N L . GODDARD a n d A L F R E D R . P O T -

TER, for t h e publication of which, while it is possible, o u r b r e t h r e n i n P e n n s y l v a n i a are to b e c o m m e n d e d . A quarterly m e e t i n g was held J u n e 1st, a t which memorial exercises were had, c o m m e m o r a t i v e of Past Grand Master CLIFFORD P . M C C A L L A , w h o died April 24th, a t F o r t Said, Egypt. Past Grand Master ROBERT M. MOORE, of New Jersey, was received with customary h o n o r s , a n d participated in t h e ceremonies. G r a n d Master AFRICA introduced R.'.W.'. RICHARD VAUX,the oldest surviving Past G r a n d Master of Pennsylvania, to p r o n o u n c e t h e eulogy. H o w well t h e old mason-eloquent performed his duty, let t h e following extract s h o w : But we are engrossed now in mourning the death of our Past Grand Master. We believe he has been raised up out of association here with us, who survive him, to a sphere in which communion is circumscribed to the fellowship "within that great multitude which no man could number." â&#x20AC;˘ The degree of his joy in that eternal day we cannot linow now. Faith will not leave us ignorant of the way he traveled. It is open to those who seek and who shall find; who ask, and who shall receive; who knock.and thedoorof entrance is ajar. There, in peace before the Gnat White Throne, as Holy ST. JOHX has recorded, to whose memory so many of bur lodges are dedicated, will be heard that song of rejoicing," Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and might, be unto our GOD forever and ever. Amen." Past G r a n d Master ROBERT M . MOOKE, of New Jersey, was called upon; and after referring to h i s first knowledge of t h e sad news, s a i d : My heart, for the moment, seemed to stand still, and the ache of its lonesomeness is upon me to-night. In thought, I have stood by his grave, mourning the absence of the hand-clasp I would never feel again; the sweet, gentle voice I would never hear again; the benignant smile I would never see again ; the magic of the presence I would never realize again. But those thoughts were.dispelled by the view of the 'â&#x20AC;˘ sprig of acacia." Never more dear to us, to me, than now. It was not CLIFFORD P: MCOALLA who died over there in Egypt; the house he lived in for some fifty years crumbled, but he lives and will continue to live forever. That house, that body so dear

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to us because he lived in it, will soon be laid" by loving hands in its last resting place, but we shall see him again. Yonder, where death is not; yonder, where the light is eterual; yonder, in the Grand Lodge of the universe; yonder, in the presence of his Grand Master, of yours, of mine, we shall see him again. See him, whom, while here, we learned to love; see him, the Master Workman, who, while here, did so much towards the continuance of the erection of the Masonic Symbolic Temple. 0, the blessedness of the immortal hope which is ours, but which is now fruition with him. T h e C o m m i t t e e on Appeals, in response to t h e petition of a lodge to. restore to m e m b e r s h i p one expelled for a d u l t e r y with a Master Mason's wife, s a y s : " T h e application is u n w o r t h y of consideration. C. W. K. was expelled for a c r i m e against masonry, which it never h a s a n d never can p a r d o n . H i s offense was a violation of masonic law. T h e p e n a l t y of h i s sin is masonic d e a t h , without h o p e of r e s u r r e c t i o n . A b r o t h e r w h o has committed such a crime is forever b e y o n d t h e p o w e r of even a G r a n d Lodge to g r a n t h i m a masonic p a r d o n . " T h e financial report a t t h e December 7th ( q u a r t e r l y ) c o m m u n i c a tion s h o w s o u r P e n n s y l v a n i a b r e t h r e n to be in a n e n v i a b l e condition ; t h e s i n k i n g fund showing a net increase of $62,800 in one year. At this c o m m u n i c a t i o n R.'.W.-.Bro. MICHAEL ARNOLT) was elected G r a n d Master. T h e a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n was held D e c e m b e r 27th. T h e G r a n d Secretary's r e p o r t shows 401 lodges in existence D e c e m b e r 27,1891, with a m e m b e r s h i p of 44,026, a n e t gain for t h e year of 1,611 — a very creditable showing. T h e A l m o n e r s of t h e G r a n d Lodge Charity F u n d received 377 applications, which were favorably acted upon, p a y i n g o u t $3,980.00; all t h e a p p l i c a n t s b u t twenty-flve from P e n n s y l v a n i a — n o n e from Kansas. T h e s t e w a r d s of t h e S t e p h e n Girard Charity F u n d paid o u t |2,530.00 to e i g h t e e n " p o o r and respectable b r e t h r e n . " T h e b u r s e r s of t h e T h o m a s E . P a t t o n Memorial Charity F u n d paid o u t $995.00 d u r i n g t h e year. P a s t G r a n d Master SAMUEL B . DICK acknowledged as a representative of t h e M . . W . \ G r a n d Lodge of K a n s a s . G r a n d Master J . SIMPSON AFRICA delivers h i s address, giving an a c c o u n t of h i s a d m i n i s t r a t i o n for t h e masonic y e a r j u s t ended. After n o t i n g t h e a p p o i n t m e n t by himself of eight G r a n d Representatives of P e n n s y l v a n i a near o t h e r jurisdictions, one of w h o m is Past G r a n d Master JoliN C. PosTLETHWAiTE, of Kansas, and t h e a p p o i n t m e n t of six near t h e G r a n d J u r i s d i c t i o n of P e n n s y l v a n i a w i t h his concurrence, h e concludes t h a t t h e " s y s t e m of Grand Representatives has outlived its usefulness," a n d therefore recommends " t h a t t h e practice of a p p o i n t i n g G r a n d Lodge Representatives be abolished as useless, c u m b e r s o m e , and p r o m o t i v e of u n h a r m o n y . Our A h i m a n Rezon c a n n o t in t h i s particular b e a t once a m e n d e d , b u t I suggest to my successor t h e propriety of perm i t t i n g t h i s prerogative of his to be unexercised until t h e Grand Lodge chooses to e x p u r g a t e it." All of w h i c h m u s t be pleasant reading to t h e distinguished b r e t h r e n h o n o r e d ( ? ) by his a p p o i n t m e n t s or r e c o m m e n d a t i o n to distinguished preferment. I t would sound b e t t e r a n d read better if t h e R.".W.'. b r o t h e r h a d followed h i s own prescription.

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T h e address, however, as a whole, is one of t h e most finished a n d complete historical business documents it has been our pleasure to r e a d ; it is a record of a year's labor for t h e Craft, full of conscientious a n d painstaking " work." Grand Master AFRICA took time to visit t h e G r a n d Lodge of New H a m p s h i r e , of which he s a y s : " T h e cordial, personal greetings received from m a n y of t h e G r a n i t e State b r e t h r e n added t o t h e p l e a s u r e of m y visit to t h e G r a n d J u r i s d i c t i o n whose representative n e a r t h i s G r a n d Lodge I h a v e h a d t h e h o n o r to b e for several 5'ears." J u s t so! "Honor," possibly t h a t may be i n d u c e m e n t enough to an ordinary G r a n d R e p r e sentative to m a k e h i m willing to c o n t i n u e t h e performance of t h e onerous ( n o t i n t e n d e d for a pun ) duties of his position. Grand Visitations were made to six different lodges, at one of w h i c h sixty-eight lodges were r e p r e s e n t e d ; at a n o t h e r , fifty-three, t h e l a t t e r including n i n e different jurisdictions, one of which, naturally, was Kansas. Under t h e h e a d of " L o d g e Meetings," we q u o t e t h e following: All idle or attempted humorous practices in a lodge of Free and Accepted Masons are at once out of place, unmasonic and unallowable. Unless by the dignity and decorum observed by the lodge, the ceremonies incident to the initiation and advancement of a candidate are deeply impressed upon him, the lodge is at fault. It is no trifling matter to go through the ceremonies of initiation or advancement of a masonic lodge. Haste and lack of dignity or decorum are not only reprehensible, but cannot be condoned. T h e newly elected G r a n d Master, MICHAEL ARNOLD, in his s a l u t a t o r y address, a m o n g o t h e r good things, said: Our belief in a Supreme Being, and in the Great Light of freemajfery, which lies â&#x20AC;˘open upon the altar, compose the foundation upon which the superstructure of freemasonry rests. Take away either of these, and the life of the Institution will wane away. R.-.W.-. l^ast G r a n d Master RICHARD V A U X , in behalf of t h e G r a n d Lodge, p r e s e n t e d P a s t Grand Master J. SIMPSON AFRICA w i t h a Past â&#x20AC;˘Grand Master's jewel. Bro. L o n i s W A G N E R ' t h e n presented a page and-a-half of resolutions ( w h i c h we regret we have not space to print.) c o m m e m o r a t i v e of t h e fifty years' service as a mason, and t h e twenty-fifth a n n i v e r s a r y of his installation as G r a n d Master, of t h e Senior Past G r a n d Master of P e n n sylvania, R.'.W.-. Bro. RICHARD V A U X . T h e Grand Lodge adopted t h e resolutions u n a n i m o u s l y and ordered a copy, p r o p e r l y engrossed a n d signed b y t h e G r a n d Officers, presented to Bro. V A U X . CORRESPONDENCE.

T h e r e p o r t of t h e committee is prepared b y R.'.W.". Bro. RICHARD V A U X , as c u s t o m a r y , and his review of K a n s a s for 1892 is c o m p l i m e n t a r y to G r a n d Master CALLAHAM'S address a n d official work. Of t h e former, he says: He expresses in a forcible manner the most admirable views on the intent and purpose of freemasonry. He estimates the relation of the Craft to the principles and teachings of the fraternity as we think is wise and just.

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Of t h e latter, h e s a y s : The decisions reported by Grand Master OALLAHAM are in harmony with masonic law. We notice that he decided a Worshipful Master elect should'receive the Past Master's degree before being installed. This, we think, is the cart before the horse. Installation is the Past Master's degree, if there is any such degree known to our ceremonial, which we do not believe. Our view of this question is, that the only legitimate mode by which a Worshipful Master can become a Past Master, is by his installation as Worshipful Master. G r a n d Master AFRICA, of Pennsylvania, a n n o u n c e s t h e decision foll o w i n g : " T h e presence of t h r e e Past Masters a t t h e installation of a Worshipful Master is sufficient." W h y m u s t t h r e e Past Masters b e necessary for a n installation ceremony, unless to confer t h e private i n s t r u c t i o n s , which, for short, are usually d e n o m i n a t e d t h e Past Master's degree ? If Grand Master AFRICA'S decision is law in P e n n s y l v a n i a , a n d n o contradiction a p p e a r i n g , we assume t h a t i t was, a n d is, i t seems to us t h a t Pennsylv^auia endorses all t h e essential features of t h e "so-called Past Master's d e g r e e ; " a n d w h e t h e r t h e s e i n s t r u c t i o n s by t h e " t h r e e Past M a s t e r s " precede or follow installation, a r e i m m a t e r i a l , so long as t h e W o r s h i p f u l Master, after installation, a s s u m e s t h e d u t i e s of h i s office. B u t w e h a v e tarried too long in t h e K e y s t o n e State, captivated by t h e p e r s o n a l i t y which constantly manifests itself in t h e pages of t h e E e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e . M.'.W.'. MICHAEL ARNOLD, Grand Master. K.'. W.". M I C H A E L JSTISBET, G r a n d Secretary.

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ISLAND.

S e v e n t e e n t h a n n u a l communication, S u m m e r s i d e , J u n e , 1892. M.'.W.'. DONALD DARRACH, G r a n d Master. T h e r e p r e s e n t a t i v e of K a n s a s , W.'. Bro. N A T H A N I E L M C L A R E N , was

not present. T h e G r a n d Master delivered a n interesting address devoted t o matt e r s of t h e i r own jurisdiction. The

a p p o i n t m e n t of W . ' . Bro. A R C H I B A L D A R G Y L E C A R N A H A N

t h e i r G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e near t h e G r a n d Lodge of Kansas, is noted. T h e G r a n d Master visited every lodge ( 1 2 ) in t h e jurisdiction during h i s term of office. T h e following resolution was adopted, viz: " T h a t masonic funerals c a n n o t b e conducted w i t h o u t t h e pall-bearers a p p e a r i n g as masons a n d directed b y t h e lodge." No R e p o r t on Correspondence. M.'.W.'. SIMON W . CRABBS, Charlottetown, G r a n d Master. R.-.W.-. B . WILSON HIGGS, Charlottetown, G r a n d Secretary.

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M.'.VV.'. SIMON W . OEABHE, G r a n d M a s t e r ; E.'.W.'. B . WILSON H I G G S ,

Grand Secretary. T h e representative of Kansas was n o t present. o u t of fourteen lodges represented.

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T h e G r a n d Master congratulates t h e G r a n d Lodge on " t h e continued prosperity of t h e Craft in t h e jurisdiction." H e calls a t t e n t i o n to t h e death and burial with masonic h o n o r s of a Past Master w h o h a d lived ninety-three j'ears. T h e G r a n d Master visited officially all b u t o n e of t h e lodges of t h e jurisdiction. Only o n e question submitted officially d u r i n g t h e G r a n d Master's year of office, which was answered by reference to a section of t h e ByLaws.. Committee on Foreign Correspondence received t h e t h a n k s of t h e G r a n d Lodge for " p r e p a r i n g so excellent a r e p o r t , " b u t owing t o " low condition of finances of Grand Lodge," same could n o t be p u b l i s h e d . Memorial pages were published to distinguished b r e t h r e n of o t h e r jurisdictions. A m o n g t h e m we note Past G r a n d Masters J O H N BROWN a n d E . D. H I L L Y E K , of K a n s a s .

M.'.W.-. THOMAS A. M C L E A N elected Grand Master. R.-. W.-. B. WILSON HIGGS reelected Grand Secretary.

QUEBEC. T w e n t y - t h i r d a n n u a l communication, Montreal, J a n u a r y , 1893. M.'.W.-. F R A N K EDGAR, Grand Master; four Past G r a n d Masters a n d t h e representatives of forty-seven lodges were present. T h e r e p r e s e n tative of K a n s a s , R.'.W.-. Bro. C. JUDGE, was not p r e s e n t . " B y far t h e most i m p o r t a n t event in t h e records of t h e Craft i n o u r jurisdiction d u r i n g t h e past year," says G r a n d Master EDGAR in h i s address, " h a s been t h e publication of t h e ' O u t l i n e of t h e History of F r e e masonry in t h e Province of Quebec,' by M.'.W.'. Bro. JOHN HAMILTON G R A H A M , M . A . , L L . D., etc."

J u d g i n g by t h e favorable c o m m e n t s we read concerning it, t h e book is worthy all t h e good words t h e Grand Master h a s to say a b o u t it. T h e G r a n d Master calls a t t e n t i o n to a matter of unfinished business relating to t h e future actions of t h e Grand Lodge of Quebec i n dealing w i t h t h r e e lodges w o r k i n g in t h e City of Quebec u n d e r w a r r a n t s from t h e G r a n d Lodge of England, having continued to do so from t h e formation of t h e G r a n d Lodge of Quebec. H e r e m i n d s t h e Craft t h a t t h e G r a n d Lodge of Canada t h r o u g h M.'.W.'. Bro. W A L K E R , of Kingston, offered

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t o m e d i a t e between t h e G r a n d Lodge of E n g l a n d and t h a t of Quebec, a n d t h a t h e has no ofTicial knowledge of any action t a k e n . G r a n d Chaplain, Rev. Bro. W. T. FOKSYTII, delivered an oration on " T h e Mission of Masonry," in which h e gave u t t e r a n c e to some grand t r u t h s w h i c h are n o t m a d e a subject of consideration frequently e n o u g h . W e extract at r a n d o m as follows: The mission of masonry is, in the first place, to preserveand place before men the true idea of the Divine. The belief in the personality of GOD lies at the very foundation of masonry. Without a firm grasp of this sublime truth masonry is nothing but a heartless sham. It is not worth keeping â&#x20AC;&#x201D;"let it go." But with such a grasp with such a belief, it is a grand reality, a mighty help to the struggling sons of humanity. But it the mission of masonry be to present to her children the truth as centered In the Divine, it is also her mission to teach that the pursuit of truth should be accompanied by reverence. Masonry has also the mission of defending the sacred volume of Divine revelation. To masonry also is committed the mission and task of realizing the brotherhood of humanity. Masonry after all is just what masons make it. Uphold the necessity of a strictly moral life in everyone who is bound to us by the sacred ties of masonic brotherhood. Wield the power of the ballot to exclude all from our midst who, so far as we know, are not moral before GOD and of good repute among their fellowmen. Use the discipline of the lodge to expel from the privileges of the Order all who do not at least strive to lead the masonic life. Then, to be a mason, will be the same as to be a man of moral rectitude and sterling integrity, one whose life will bear the strictest scrutiny of a critical world, because it has lived ever in the " Great Taskmaster's sight." Masonry needs only fear the unmnsonic life of her members. Total m e m b e r s h i p J a n u a r y 30, 1893, 3,162. T h e Correspondence Report is written by Bro. E. T. D. CHAMBERS, c h a i r m a n of the committee, and averages u p well with t h e ablest so far r e v i e w e d b y us. Kansas for 1892 is given fraternal consideration to t h e e x t e n t of over two pages. G r a n d Master CALLAHAM'S reference to Masonic H o m e s is extracted bodily, a n d t h e oration of G r a n d Orator BROWN is s p o k e n of as possessing signal merit, a n d quoted from very liberally. M.'.W.'. THOMAS P A G E BUTLER, Montreal, elected G r a n d Master. R.-. W.-. J . H . ISAACSON reelected G r a n d Secretary.

RHODE

ISLAIS^D.

O n e h u n d r e d and second a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n . Providence, May 16, 1892. GBOBGE H . KENYON, Grand Master, a n d officers and m e m b e r s of t w e n t y - t w o lodges represented. T h e representative of Kansas makes an appearance. G r a n d Master KENYON in his address refers eloquently a n d feelingly to t h e d e a t h of Past G r a n d Master V A N SLYCK; speaks of t h e celebra-

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tion of t h e c e n t e n n i a l of t h e G r a n d Lodge; made a n u m b e r official visitations; m a d e no decisions, and expressed his views fully in reference to uniformity of work. An e l o q u e n t eulogy upon Past Grand Master JTICHOLAS V A N SLYCK was

d e l i v e r e d by

W.\

Bro.

JOSHUA M . A D D E M A N .

A Past G r a n d Master's jewel and apron were presented to G r a n d Master K E N Y O N . T h e Centennial Medal of t h e G r a n d Lodge w a s adopted as a badge for t h e G r a n d Representatives, a n d t h e G r a n d Secretary to forward s a m e to G r a n d Representatives abroad. E m e r g e n t c o m m u n i c a t i o n . May 23, 1892, for funeral obsequies of Past G r a n d Master O L I V E R JOHNSON. T h e r e is no R e p o r t of Foreign Correspondence, nor is t h e r e a n y m a t t e r p r e s e n t e d for consideration involving a n y discussion. Our b r e t h r e n in R h o d e Island seem to be a staid, well-behaved body of m e n , who transact t h e i r business methodically and well, and who do not seem to be interested or excited by t h e wars or r u m o r s of wars in Ohio o r Iowa. M.'.W.'. STILLMAN W H I T E , Providence, Grand Master. R.'. W.'. EDWARD BAKEK, Providence, G r a n d .Secretary.

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Quarterly c o m m u n i c a t i o n , Adelaide, J u l y , 1892. M.'.W.'. E A R L OF KINTORE, Grand Master. T h e P r e s i d e n t of t h e Board of General Purposes s u b m i t t e d t h e r e port of t h e Board, which contains, a m o n g other things, t h e following: It having come to the knowledge of the Board that the Worshipful Master of a lodge had caused or suffered a report of the proceedings of his lodge to appear in the RegisUr newspaper, in contravention of Clause 121 of the Constitution, and he having expressed his regret thereat, and promised to endeavor to prevent a recurrence of the offense, was instructed to admonish the brother so offending. If t h e r e is a n y o n e t h i n g about masonry in t h e British D o m i n i o n w o r t h y of praise a n d adoption by American masons, it is t h e disposition to keep t h e knowledge of what transpires in t h e lodge to those e n t i t l e d to be acquainted with it, and not suffer it to become common p r o p e r t y . Our British cousins are firm believers in t h e old adage, " F a m i l i a r i t y breeds c o n t e m p t . " T h e transactions of an English lodge are a closed book to those who do n o t belong to it. Americans are too p r o n e to r u s h into print. W h e n e v e r J O H N SMITH, of Boomville, takes a degree, t h e local paper m u s t chronicle t h e event witli a like flourish of t r u m p e t s and n o t e of t r i u m p h bestowed upon the birth of a t e n - p o u n d b a b y . W e t h i n k t h e public has no business concern whatever with w h a t t r a n s p i r e s in t h e lodge room, and t h e lodge which p e r m i t s such a d v e r t i s e m e n t demonstrates t h a t it cares more for public opinion t h a n it does for t h e rtr\r\A r>f t h p P.rrtft.

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Q u a r t e r l y comaiuiiication, October 19, 1892. T h e G r a n d Lodge of South Australia, h a v i n g offered to s u b m i t to a r b i t r a t i o n the question of seniority with t h e G r a n d Lodge of New South AVales, t h e Board of t h e latter Body took t h e following action : That the Board deem it unnecessary to consider the precedence of the Grand Lodge of South Australia over that of New South Wales, as no such question can arise between sovereign Grand Lodges, except as a matter of etiquette. U p o n which t h e Grand Lodge of South Australia got in its work as follows: That whereas, the question of seniority was first raised by ofticers of the United Grand Lodge of New South Wales, this Grand Lodge regrets the determination of that Grand Lodge to refuse to submit to arbitration, as proposed ; and whereas, the Grand Lodge of South Australia was established in the year 1884, and the United Grand Lodge of New South Wales in the year 1888. it is now resolved, that on all occasions wheresoever and whensoever the question may arise, this Grand Lodge insists upon its right to be recognized as the senior Grand Lodge of Australia. A n d it carried u n a n i m o u s l y . Well, w h a t of i t ? Suppose you are four y e a r s older. W h e n t h e workmen a t t h e T e m p l e b r o u g h t u p their work for inspection, t h e Master Overseer n e v e r t h o u g h t it worth while to i n q u i r e , " W h a t is t h e date of your d i p l o m a ? " or, " W h e n was y o u r G r a n d Lodge e s t a b l i s h e d ? " b u t H e applied H i s u n e r r i n g square to t h e w o r k of each and p r o n o u n c e d it "good work," " t r u e w o r k , " " s q u a r e w o r k , " if it so proved to be, or rejected it as unfit for t h e builder's use, if so it was. D o n ' t worry over your age, b r e t h r e n , b u t r a t h e r take as a subject for e m u l a t i o n , " W h o best can work a n d best agree." Q u a r t e r l y communication, J a n u a r y , 1893. G r a n d Lodge h a v i n g , at t h e October q u a r t e r l y communication, p r o m p t l y , a n d b y a large majority, rejected t h e r e c o n i m e n d a t i o n of t h e B o a r d of G e n e r a l Purposes, t h a t t h e so-called " a n c i e n t l a n d m a r k s " be n o t i n c l u d e d in t h e new Book of Constitutions. T h e P r e s i d e n t will move t h e non-confirmation of t h e m i n u t e s as regards this, in order t h a t t h e G r a n d Lodge may h a v e t h e o p p o r t u n i t y of reconsidering its decision. T h e foregoing portion of t h e report of t h e Board of General Purposes, given in explanation of a very interesting discussion which arose over a motion by P r e s i d e n t ADDISON,of t h e Board, " T h a t t h e so-called a n c i e n t l a n d m a r k s originally p r i n t e d in t h e Book of Constitutions, be omitted in t h e revised edition." Bro. ADDISON said t h e so-called l a n d m a r k s were a s n a r e and a delusion. T h e Sacred V o l u m e s a y s : " C u r s e d is h e w h o moves h i s neighbors l a n d m a r k s , " b u t h e did n o t desire to see t h e freem a s o n s of South Australia fall down and w o r s h i p images. Bro. CUNNiNGH.\M said there was no a u t h o r i t y t h a t t h e so-called l a n d m a r k s were g e n u i n e . Bro. COOKE t h o u g h t if t h e G r a n d Lodge of E n g l a n d could n o t say w h a t t h e l a n d m a r k s were it was r a t h e r a b s u r d for a small G r a n d Lodge like t h a t of South Australia to affirm t h a t t h e s e were t h e g e n u i n e articles, a n d insist on t h e i r publication. B r o . BARLOWE, on t h e other side of t h e question, t h o u g h t t h e m a t t e r was not to be t h r u s t down our t h r o a t s simply because Bro. P I K E said t h e y were, n o t t h e g e n u i n e a n d

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ancient l a n d m a r k s . Bro. MACKEY never i n v e n t e d t h e a n c i e n t landm a r k s ; h e first reduced t h e m to writing, b u t t h e y m u s t h a v e preexisted. Bro. THOMAS, as far as t h e a u t h o r i t i e s cited, personally was not p r e p a r e d to fall down a n d w o r s h i p t h e American b r e t h r e n in t h e i r dicta. T h e r e m a r k s of t h e late Bro. P I K E a n d those of Bro. PARVIN were n o t s u c h as to c o m m a n d his a d m i r a t i o n . Bro. SIMPSON said they would n o t find t h e so-called l a n d m a r k s in either t h e English or t h e Scottish C o n s t i t u tions, a n d t h e G r a n d Lodge had n o t authorized their publication i n t h e proposed edition of t h e Constitutions. T h e motion t h a t t h e l a n d m a r k s be omitted from t h e Constitution was declared carried, by a vote of twenty-eight to twelve. Quarterly c o m m u n i c a t i o n , Adelaide, April, 1893. M.'.W.-. E A R L OF K I N T O E E , Grand Master. T h e r e t u r n s of t h e t h i r t y - n i n e lodges of t h e G r a n d Jurisdiction show a m e m b e r s h i p of 2,378, a n e t gain of fifty-five for t h e year e n d i n g December 31,1892. T h e r e is n o Report on Correspondence. A t this c o m m u nication occurred t h e election of officers for 1893-94. T h e M.'.W.-. EAKL OF KINTORE was reelected G r a n d Master. R . . W . ' . B r o . J . H . CUNNINGHAM was reelected G r a n d Secretary.

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One h u n d r e d and sixth a n n u a l communication, Charleston, December, 1892. M.'.W.'. Bro. W I L L I A M T . BRANCH, Grand Master. E o u r Past G r a n d Masters and t h e G r a n d Representative of Kansas, W.'. Bro. W I L L I A M F . STRONG; were in a t t e n d a n c e . One h u n d r e d and sixty-eight c h a r t e r e d lodges were represented. T h e address of t h e G r a n d Master is a very able production, n o t w i t h standing t h e fact t h a t h e pads out a good t h i r d of t h e first five pages with poetical quotations, mostly from R O B MORRIS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; well k n o w n a n d good reading, b u t h a v i n g no special connection w i t h t h e supposed s u b ject matter of h i s a d d r e s s ; sa3's masonry in t h e jurisdiction is at a stand, or going b a c k w a r d , and accounts for it: 1st, By indifference a n d w a n t of i n t e r e s t ; 2d, T h e n u m b e r of m u s h r o o m orders which, w i t h t h e i r c h e a p insurance feature, are sapping our grand and noble I n s t i t u t i o n . T h e first reason may be responsible for m u c h of t h e trouble, b u t t h e second c a n n o t be, and will n o t be if masonry is properly r e c o m m e n d e d to t h e world a t large by t h e lives a n d works of its m e m b e r s ; a n d t h e reason of this indiflerence or lack of interest is almost i n v a r i a b l y found w h e r e t h e lodges are n o t engaged in earnest, effective work for t h e b e n e fit of distressed h u m a n i t y . W h e r e v e r you find a jurisdiction h e a r t i l y engaged in masonic home work, educational or Jiospital work, a n d t h e

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b r e t h r e n a r e paying for i t until it h u r t s , t h e r e y o u will find is activity a n d c o n s e q u e n t increase i n m e m b e r s h i p . H e m a k e s a suggestion which indicates t h a t h e wants female m a s o n r y t o go in his jurisdiction, to-wit: T h a t t h e m e m b e r s of t h e Grand Lodge see t h a t these degrees, and o t h e r s of like character, w h i c h h e calls t h e offspring of masonry, a r e - m o r e generally conferred. Possibly t h i s m i g h t eject a little life into t h e South Carolina lodges, m y brother. A P a s t Grand M a s t e r ' s jewel was p r e s e n t e d to M.'.W.'. Bro. LAURIE T . IZLAK.

T h e K e p o r t on Correspondence is m a d e by G r a n d Secretary INGLESB Y, a n d in i t is a very full a n d complete synopsis of t h e accomplished work of t h e 1892 communication at L e a v e n w o r t h , K a n . E i g h t y pages a r e given t o t h e full r e p o r t of t h e committee, t w o of which a r e devoted to K a n s a s . B r o . DRUMMOND'S statistical table is copied from t h e Maine Proceedings. M.-.W.-. STILES P . DENDY, of Walhalla, G r a n d Master. R.". W . ' . CHARLES INGLESBY, of C h a r l e s t o n , G r a n d Secretary.

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jSTineteenth a n n u a l communication, Y a n k t o n , J u n e 16, 1893. G r a n d Master H A R V E Y J . RICE, t h r e e Past G r a n d Masters a n d t h e r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s of sixty-four lodges were present. T h e G r a n d Master's address is a brief s t a t e m e n t of h i s official acts d u r i n g h i s year of service. H e m a d e n i n e decisions. T h e last o n e reads: A m a n w h o is physically able to conform fully to t h e requirements of o u r ritual, receive a n d i m p a r t instruction therein, a n d w h o possesses all other necessary qualifications to be made a mason, may petition for t h e degrees.

T h i s m a y all be true, a n d yet mean n o t h i n g ; because w h a t is t h e r e to p r e v e n t a n y one who does n o t comply with t h e above r e q u i r e m e n t s from doing t h e same t h i n g ; w h y " m a y n o t h e petition for t h e d e g r e e ? " T h e C o m m i t t e e on C h a r t e r e d Lodges only finds t h r e e r e t u r n s defective. These, on their r e c o m m e n d a t i o n , were s e n t back to t h e lodges for correction. T h e installation ceremonies were h e l d in t h e presence of a " l a r g e concourse of ladies, t h e wives a n d d a u g h t e r s of m e m b e r s of t h e G r a n d Lodge, a n d o t h e r b r e t h r e n . ' CORRESPONDENCE.

Bro. W I L L I A M B L A T T , c h a i r m a n of t h e c o m m i t t e e ,

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U n d e r Iowa w e find h i m in accord with views of o u r o w n , i n w h a t he has to say of THEODORE SUTTON PARVIN ; t h o u g h we t h i n k h e is r a t h e r

severe on Bro. J O H N SCOTT. Take a reef in venting y o u r displeasure over t h e action b y t h e G r a n d Lodge of Iowa in regard to t h e latter, Bro. B. T h i n k how m u c h better it will sound to h a v e t h e b r e t h r e n sing over y o u r r e m a i n s : " B r o t h e r , t h o u wast mild a n d lovely," t h a n t o judge you otherwise from y o u r expressed views i n t h a t case. T h e best of us get ofT o u r base sometimes, a n d t h e truest test of b r o t h e r l y love is a willingness to forgive, c o n d o n e a n d forget previous wrong doing. N o t w i t h s t a n d i n g h i s faults, Bro. SCOTT is as h e h a s been â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a g r a n d old man, a n d t h e Iowa b r e t h r e n did right in not proceeding t o e x t r e m e measures. M..W.-. RICHARD C . MCALLISTER, of Madison, G r a n d Master. E.". W.'. CHARLES T . MCCOY, of Aberdeen, Grand Secretary.

TASMANIA. Second a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n , Hobart, 1893. M.-.W.-."The Rev. E . D. POULETT-HARRIS, M . A.," G r a n d Master. T h e representatives of t h i r t e e n lodges answered roll-call. T h e P r e s i d e n t of t h e Board of General purposes, V.".W.". L. SUSMAN, Past D e p u t y G r a n d Master, read his report of jiiatters of general interest to t h e Craft. T h e Board reports t h a t all previous efforts to gain recognition from t h e G r a n d Lodge of Scotland have been futile, b u t t h e y h a v e h o p e s t h a t recent communications will h a v e t h e desired effect. T w e n t y lodges r e p o r t a m e m b e r s h i p of 996, a n d t h e G r a n d Secretary reports 103 n e w m e m b e r s initiated a n d thirty-five affiliated d u r i n g t h e year. A very h a n d s o m e gain. T h e address of t h e G r a n d Master was delivered after h i s successor was elected a n d installed, a n d was mainly a valedictory, a n d c o m m e n d a tory of t h e n e w G r a n d Master. T h e Grand Master-elect t h e n delivered an address, w h i c h s t a m p s h i m as one worthy of t h e honor bestowed o n him. H e refers i n t e r m s of regret, for himself a n d t h e Craft, t h a t t h e infirmities of age compelled his predecessor to forego t h e h o n o r which h i s b r e t h r e n a n d himself would gladly have again conferred u p o n h i m . W e predict a career of u n e x a m p l e d prosperity for t h e craft of T a s m a n i a u n d e r t h e i r new G r a n d Master. M..W.-. Bro. E. O. GIBLIN, elected G r a n d Master. R.".W.'. Bro. J. G. STEP:LE, G r a n d Secretary.

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TKXNESSEE. S e v e n t y - n i n t h a n n n a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n , Nashville, J a n u a r y 2-5, 189.3. M.'.W.'. M. D. S.MALi.MAX, G r a n d M a s t e r ; R.'.W.'. J O H N FRIZZELL, Grand Secretary. F o u r t e e n P a s t G r a n d .Masters a n d t h e r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s of 388 of t h e 424 lodges present. P a s t Grand M a s t e r J . M. ANDERSON, representative of K a n s a s , was present. T h e v o l u m e before us is beautified a n d a d o r n e d by a portrait of G r a n d Master SMALLMAN, and p o r t r a i t s of t h e Custodians of t h e Work, one of w h o m . Past G r a n d Master GEOHGE C . CONNOR, chairman of t h e Board, is t h e author of t h e new K n i g h t s T e m p l a r Ritual a n d " T h e Shibb o l e t h . " t h e new K n i g h t s T e m p l a r M o n i t o r ; a n o t h e r is P a s t Grand M a s t e r J O H N FRIZZELI^, t h e present G r a n d Secretary of t h e Grand Lodge of T e n n e s s e e . T h e s m i l i n g countenance of one m e m b e r of t h e Board r e m i n d s us of a little i n c i d e n t which occurred a t t h e r e c e n t session of t h e S u p r e m e Council, at St. Louis. T h e distinguished visitors w e r e t a k i n g t h e i r seats in carriages, to enjoy t h e hospitality of t h e b r e t h r e n in St. Louis, and as fast as t h e carriages were loaded t h e y d r e w u p in line n e x t to t h e c u r b stone. An old lady stepped u p to t h e o c c u p a n t s of one carriage, a n d with a " swate Irish, accent," a s k e d : " Plaze sur, and w h o is t h e corpse ? " T h e r e s p o n s e from t h e carriage, in an u n m i s t a k a b l e " D u b l i n " brogue, was, " S u r e , a n d its meself is t h e c o r p s e ! " Quick as a flash was t h e rejoinder, " A n ' its a mighty lively corpse ye a r e ! " T h e G r a n d Master's address opens with a pleasant allusion to t h e age of t h e G r a n d Lodge: SOLOJroN, King ol Israel, our first and wisest Grand Master, h a t h said : "A honry head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness." The Grand liOdge of Tennessee is eighty years old. This is our seventy-ninth a n n u a l communication. How venerable ! How robust! An octogenarian endowed with perennial youth a n d perpetual vigor ! I t is well we have clothed ourselves with the white garments of innocence, pur i t y and probity, a n d greeted each other with the mystic salutations of friendship and brotherly love. It is well that we have bowed our heads and hearts around a common altar, a n d with reverence a n d h u m i l i t y , offered the tribute of pious gratitude and praise to Him from whom all blessings flow, " Whose mercy endureth forever.''

Fifty-three special dispensations were issued, all b u t t h r e e to install officers, a n d several were refused. Dispensations to form t h r e e new lodges were granted. Referring to t h e odd n u m b e r , h e quotes M r . " RORY O'MoRE," a n d expressed this h o p e : " May t h e e , my cherished progeny, live always, a n d prosper as t h e green bay t r e e . T h e G r a n d Master visited a n u m b e r of lodges, a n d s a y s : " O n all t h e s e occasions I was cordially received a n d royally e n t e r t a i n e d ; every ' l a t c h - s t r i n g ' h u n g on t h e outside, and I occupied t h e ' p r e a c h e r ' s r o o m ' in every mason's h o m e . ' W e l c o m e ' was written on t h e c o u n t e n a n c e s of the cheerful housewise a n d t h e ruddy-cheeked, cour-

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ageous, manly b o y s ; a n d t h e pretty, coyish, precious girls gave it emphasis with ingenious a m e n i t y . " T h a t means t h a t t h e girls were kissed, as we would state it in U n i t e d States language. " I n g e n i o u s a m e n i t y ! " T h a t goes into o u r " i n d e x r e r u m . " H e " h a r a n g u e d t h e b r e t h r e n , and gave t h e m good advice." H e s u m s up in a b o u t t h r e e .pages t h e pith of his suggestions. T h e y a r e so good we would like, b u t h a v e n o t t h e space, to p u b l i s h t h e m i n full. Among t h e p o i n t s made were t h e s e : ^ir«(. —That the lodge should square accounts with all mankind, " but more especially with the brethren " at least once a year. Second.—Furnish the lodge. T/ii'rd. —Let every member assure the Master and make him feel that he is absolutely and unconditionally subject (as in duty bound) to all orders which he may lawfully make, and ready and willing to execute all and singular " the designs upon the Master's trestle-board" with royal zeal and fidelity. Fourth. —het the Master, with his installation covenants fully impressed upon his heart, prayerfully draw all the necessary designs upon the trestle-board, for properly furnishing the lodge, aud for the instruction and entertainment of the members, and see that they are faithfully executed. Fifth. —The Master must be a pattern for imitation by the brethren, the sun for the illumination of the lodge, the custodian of the work, the embodiment of a gentleman. I n his advice to t h e Master; h e says: Keep a strict account with wrong-doers; abolish them promptly, and if this fails, discipline them. We have no place for the drunkard, the slanderer, the blasphemer or the libertine. Such a Master is a benison to his lodge and the whole fraternity. He shall in no wise lose his reward. T h e decisions of t h e G r a n d Master were approved with a modification or a m e n d m e n t of one only. N u m b e r seven i.s as follows: " A one-eyed man, qualified in o t h e r respects, can be ma<le a ma.son. Also a man who has lost t h e m i d d l e finger of t h e r i g h t h a n d . " T h a t agrees with o u r ideas of " physical perfection." CORRESI'OXDENXE.

T h e committee devotes four pages to a review of K a n s a s for 1892, a n d says Grand Master CALLAHAM'S address is a full, pleasantly w r i t t e n a n d concise report of his stewardship. I t is more t h a n p r o b a b l e t h a t h e is mistaken in p a r t of t h e following assertion: While we do not require of our candidates that they shall belong toany.Christian church, yet we receive none, knowingly, into our ranks who are not moral aud upright before GOD and the world. My brethren, a profane man is not a moral man. Bro. CONNOR c o m m e n t s on t h e foregoing as follows: If Kansas lodges deny the mysteries to applicants because they use profane language, then they stand alone on this Western Continent we deeply regret to say; we meet masons everywhere, and this opinion is based on evidence and not upon heresay. Profane swearing is a filthy and disgusting habit, one that should be frowned down everywhere as beneath a gentleman and mason. It should, be tabooed in all reputable society. (Italics o u r s . ) T h e n after a comparison on t h e score of morality between t h a t hnhit a n d a n o t h e r Tennessee custom h e c o n c l u d e s :

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But we cordially concur in the opinion that profane swearers, no matter how honorable, honest and upright they may be, have no place in a masonic lodge, until they first cleanse their soiled lips and agree to keep them clean thereafter.

{Italics still ours.) True Kansas doctrine, Bro. C , and we try to live up to it; we also believe in " works meet for repentence." We thought when you started out you intended to take issue with Grand Master CALL,AHAJI, but finding you so heartily in accord, we suggest that instead of your heralded crusade on the Eastern Star, j'ou buckle on your armor and assist us in tackling the. violators of the second commandment and profane swearers generally. There are many comments in the review of Kansas which lose their effect because genial, kindly, lovable JOHN BROWN, for whom they were intended,is not here to respond. Bro. CONNOK nevernods in his report, but keeps up the interest to the end. May he long be spared to enliven with his wit, and add his ripe masonic knowledge to the Proceedings of Tennessee. M.-.W.-. BUN F. BKICE, of Memphis, Grand Master. R.'. W.'. JOHN FRIZZELL, of Nashville, Grand Secretary.

TEXAS. Fifty-seventh annual communication, Huston, December 18,1892. M.-.W.'. JOHN WATSON, Grand Master, and thirteen Past Grand Masters, were present, but the Grand Representative of Kansas failed to materialize. The Grand Master presents, in his address, a record of his official acts, which shows that he has been faithful to the trust imposed upon him during his term of service. Eleven dispensations to form new lodges were granted; a score of corner-stones properly laid; one hall dedicated; eight decisions announced, none of which are of special importance; he threshes over the old straw about perpetual jurisdiction, and appointed a Grand Representative to the Grand Symbolic Diet of Mexico. Past Grand Master FREDERIC SPEED, of Mississippi, and Past Grand Master R. C. LEMMON, of Ohio, appeared as visitors to the Grand Lodge, and were accorded a hearty welcome. The Grand Secretary makes an earnest plea for some safe and convenient receptacle for filing away the valuable papers and returns of the Grand Lodge. No attention is paid to these matters ordinarily by Grand Lodges, and in time, when some historical interest attaches to old but valuable papers, they are missing, and lost forever. We can cite an instance in the history of the early foundation of three lodges in this State, who received their original charters from the Grand Lodge of Missouri. No record of the date of these charters can be found either in the

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archives of t h e G r a n d Lodge of Missouri or of Kansas, and t h e y can o n l j ' be arrived at a p p r o x i m a t e l y . M a t t e r s of t h e greatest historical m o m e n t have been t h r o w n over a m o n g t h e r u b b i s h , simply because n o p r o p e r receptacle has been provided for t h e m , and their value a t t h e t i m e n o t properly appreciated. An interesting column of " s t a t i s t i c s " is given by G r a n d Secretary SWAIN. H e says since t h e organization of t h e G r a n d Lodge in 1837, 728 lodges have been c h a r t e r e d ; of these, 17.5 have " g o n e where t h e woodbine t w i n e t h , " leaving 0-53 lodges now alive and working. T h e increase in m e m b e r s h i p d u r i n g t h e past year was 935, and the n u m b e r of Master Masons now on roll of t h e w o r k i n g lodges is 24,128. The G r a n d Lodge seems to have had a Committee on G r i e v a n c e s and Appeals t h a t h a d some idea of t h e eternal fitness of t h i n g s . F o r instance, w h e n a lodge had only suspended for t h r e e m o n t h s a confessed scoundrel and libertine, t h e committee recommend, by resolution, his expulsion ; and when an a m e n d m e n t was moved to r e p r i m a n d t h e lodge, in addition t h e r e t o , for i m p o s i n g such a light sentence, t h e y p r o m p t l y accepted t h e aiiiendinent, and t h e i r report was adopted. We doff o u r h a t to t h e committee, in admiration. W e notice t h a t t h e G r a n d Master of Texas h a n d s down to his successor in office a signet ring. T h e p r e s e n t Grand Master, in receiving it, speaks of it as " d e s i g n e d to b e worn in evidence, a n d to r e m i n d t h e possessor t h a t h e is G r a n d Master of Masons of Texas, a n d t h a t his words a n d walk should c o m p o r t with t h e n a t u r e of so exalted a s t a t i o n . " A very pretty custom, and very a p p r o p r i a t e â&#x20AC;&#x201D;in Texas. T h e G r a n d Master of Kansas is r e m i n d e d of his position every time t h e mail comes in, and h i s work in connection t h e r e w i t h keeps h i m busy e n o u g h so t h a t his walk is never tangle-footed â&#x20AC;&#x201D; generally a bee-line from postoffice to writing desk. W e d o n ' t raise a n y objections to t h e Past G r a n d Master jewel b u s i n e s s ; t h a t is always earned and always appreciated. T h e Report ou Correspondence was presented by Past G r a n d Master THOMAS M . MATTHEWS, c h a i r m a n of t h e committee, w h o quotes approvingly from Grand Master CALLAHAM'S address his r e m a r k s on p r o p e r masonic material. C o m m e n t i n g on t h e dispensations to confer degrees out of time, h e s a y s : " W h i t h e r , b r e t h r e n , are we drifting? becomes a p e r t i n e n t question." T h e review of Kansas for 1892 fairly r e p r e s e n t s t h e situation a t t h a t t i m e . T h e report of t h e c o m m i t t e e covers 132 pages, and, like all t h e work of Bro. MATTHEWS, is entitled to t h e words, "Well done." M.".W.'. Tiio.MAS B. COCHRAN, of Austin, G r a n d Master. R.-. W.-. W. F . SWAIN-, of Huston, Grand Secretary.

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UTAH. Twenty-second a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n , Salt Lake, J a n u a r y , 1893. M . ' . W / . WATSON N . SHILLING, G r a n d Master. E i g h t Past Grand Masters, G r a n d Representative of Kan.sas, ALOXZO B . RICHAUDSOX, and t h e representatives of t h e eight lodges of t h e G r a n d Jurisdiction were present. T h e v o l u m e of t h e Proceedings c o n t a i n s a c u t of t h e magnificent n e w city a n d c o u n t y buildings i n Salt L a k e City, t h e corner-stone of w h i c h was laid by Grand Master SHILLING and t h e Craft, J u l y 25, 1892. T h e G r a n d Master's address c o n g r a t u l a t e s t h e Craft upon t h e pros-, p e r i t y of t h e Grand J u r i s d i c t i o n ; m e n t i o n s t h e fact t h a t he had an application for a dispensation to confer t h e T h i r d Degree on a Fellow Craft u p o n t h e Sabbath day, w h i c h w a s p r o m p t l y refused, a n d which gave t h e G r a n d Master an o p p o r t u n i t y to " read t h e law " to t h e u n i n formed b r e t h r e n ; notes the fact t h a t h e was a b s e n t when so m a n y dist i n g u i s h e d masons from all over t h e c o u n t r y m a d e Salt Lake City an objective p o i n t on t h e i r pilgrimages. H e consoled himself with t h e reflection t h a t G r a n d Secretary CHRISTOPHER D I E H L was there, and would do t h e honors, and allow n o n e to " l e a v e U t a h soil dissatisfied." T h e G r a n d Secretary's r e p o r t s h o w s 622 m e m b e r s . W e n o t e a very impressive custom o n t h e p a r t of o u r U t a h b r e t h r e n . W h e n t h e Committee on Obituary report, t h e m e m b e r s of G r a n d Lodge a r e called to t h e i r feet, t h e r e p o r t is read a n d G r a n d Honors given. T h e report, spread o n t h e record of t h e i r Proceedings by t h e Committee on O b i t u a r y , Bro. A. S. CHAPMAN, c h a i r m a n , is tilled with beautiful t h o u g h t s , fitly chosen words, a n d expressions and choice poetic quotations. O n e can easily realize t h e effect of s u c h a r e p o r t and such an impressive ceremonial or custom would h a v e upon a serious t h i n k i n g mind. W e n o t e t h e G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e of K a n s a s was seated in t h e East, t h e G r a n d Lodge called u p , a n d he received with t h e G r a n d H o n o r s befitting his exalted station. A c o m m i t t e e was appointed to revise t h e masonic code, and report a t t h e n e x t G r a n d Lodge. T h e R e p o r t on Correspondence is p r e s e n t e d as customary by Grand Secretary CHRISTOPHER D I E H L ; covers 100 pages of close p r i n t , two of which are devoted to Kansas. I t is brimful of statistics. Two of Grand Master CALLAHAM'S decisions are q u o t e d . J O H N H . BROWN'S report is c o m m e n d e d . T h e oration of G r a n d Orator BESTOR G . BROWN is pron o u n c e d " w o r t h y of a careful p e r u s a l , " a n d t h e r e p o r t of t h e Special C o m m i t t e e on Masonic H o m e is fully stated. M.'.W.-. ALBION E . EMERY, of P a r k City, elected G r a n d Master. R.'. W.'. CHRISTOPHER D I E H L , of Salt L a k e City, succeeds himself as G r a n d Secretarv.

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VERMONT. One hundredth annual communication, Burlington, June 14,1893. M.-.W.-. DBLOS M . BACON, Grand Master; R.-.W.-.WARREN G . R E Y -

NOLDS, Grand Secretary. An elegant steel portrait of Grand Master BACON serves as a handsome frontispiece to the 1893 volume of Proceedings. The Grand Representative of Kansas, HENRY J. Ross, of Burlington, was present. One hundred out of one hundred and three lodges answered roll-call. The Grand Master demonstrates by his address that he was no sluggard duririg his year of rule. He tackles the physical perfection theory â&#x20AC;&#x201D; disapproves of it, but succumbs to it. He cites a case submitted to him : We have in our town a man who wishes to join the masonic Order. He is o u r Town Clerk and Treasurer; one of the most honest, upright and public spirited m e n in t o w n ; h e is a perfect man, both mentally and physically, except that he lost t h e t h u m b of his right h a n d when a small boy.

He says, "Under the existing rule, this man cannot be made a mason." He will do in Kansas, and prefer him to scores of acceptable candidates with "full hands." The reason for the objection having ceased or failed, the objection should no longer stand. Gen. 0 . 0 . HOWARD, under the requisites of the Levitical Priesthood, would have to stand aside from the altar of the Most High, the mere statement of which fact is sufficient to demonstrate its utter absurdity. What better demonstration of the absurdity of the physical perfection theory can we have, when we reflect upon the ineligibility of such a man, as compared to thousands who pass without question. The Committee on Jurisprudence reported that-they were in sympathy with the views of the Grand Master, but recommend that final consideration be deferred one year. The Grand Lodge, at an expense of $906.85, printed 400 copies of a large and 100 copies of a small pocket edition of a masonic hand-book, (the outlay including stereotype plates) and henceforth will furnish its own monitor. The Grand Secretary's report shows the last year to have been a prosperous one in that jurisdiction. A membership of 9,411, showing a considerable net gain. He recommends registry by the card system ; says the Grand Lodge has no register, except what is shown by the returns of subordinate lodges, and that a correct list is not possible as a consequence. All of which is very true. Vermont does not stand alone in this necessity, and the sooner the defect is remedied, the easier it will be to correct the evil complained of.

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CORRESPONDENCE.

K a n s a s is favorably a n d fraternally noticed in t h e E e p o r t on Correspondence. A q u o t a t i o n is m a d e from G r a n d Master FULLER'S address, which Bro. P E R K I N S pronounces a " g e m . " H e also quotes from " a n eloquent a d d r e s s o n ' Masonry, its Tenets a n d Ministry,' delivered by Grand Orator R.-.W.-. Bro. J. W . W R I G H T . "

A n o t i c e of t h e d e a t h of G r a n d Secretary J O H N H . BROWN, concludes t h e report, from which we q u o t e : As a correspondent, his reports were models of condensation, fraternal criticism and learned comment. Whatever path of duty he was called upon to follow, he pressed forward, with an eye single to the highest interests of the Craft. Living, his brethren united in honoring him ; called hence, they deplore his loss and cherish his memory. In his sixty-seveuth year, he has received the crown of life. M.".W.-. JOHN H . W H I P P L E , of Manchester, G r a n d Master. R.". W.-. WARREN G . REYNOLDS, of B u r l i n g t o n , G r a n d Secretary.

VICTORFA. M e l b o u r n e , 1892. M.".W.-. GEORGE BAKER, Past G r a n d Master, Deputy G r a n d Master as G r a n d Master. Sixty-seven lodges r e p r e s e n t e d . T h e r e p o r t of t h e Board of G e n e r a l P u r p o s e s shows t h a t on question s u b m i t t e d t h e Board resolved t h a t in t h e opinion of t h e Board no b l i n d p e r s o n should b e initiated. A lodge p r o p o u n d i n g t h e q u e r y replied " t h a t as t h e r e was n o t h i n g in t h e Book of Constitutions forbidding t h e reception of a blind person t h e y would proceed to initiate o n e w h o h a d b e e n proposed as a candidate, unless positive instructions were received from t h e Board forbidding t h e s a m e . " After d u e consideration it was resolved " t h a t t h e Board distinctly forbids t h e initiation of a blind p e r s o n . " T h a t seems to h a v e settled t h e matter. T h e Board r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t t h e G r a n d Master g r a n t a w a r r a n t for a new lodge. T h r e e b r e t h r e n w h o h a d been convicted i n t h e courts of misdem e a n o r s , were p u t upon trial and in one-two-three order were expelled from m a s o n r y . T h e Proceedings before us a r e simply those of t h e September, 1892, q u a r t e r l y c o m m u n i c a t i o n , a n d afibrd little o p p o r t u n i t y for review or comment. M a s o n r y in Victoria d e m a n d s a high s t a n d a r d of living, a n d t h e future of t h e Craft in that jurisdiction can b e safely predicted. V.'.W.'. T. H . LEMPRIERE, G r a n d Secretary.

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fifteenth

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M.'.W.-. W . H. PLEASANTS, G r a n d Master, five Past G r a n d Masters a n d W M . LOVENSTEIN, G r a n d Representative of Kansas, were p r e s e n t . T h e address of t h e Grand Master is a very succinct s t a t e m e n t of t h e business affairs of t h e Grand Lodge d u r i n g liis term of office. H e m a k e s commendatory reference to t h e work of tlie ladies in t h e i n t e r e s t of t h e Masonic H o m e . G r a n t e d ten dispensations to form n e w lodges. R e ports eight decisions, n o n e of which a n n o u n c e any new principle. Laid two corner-stones, o n e b y p r o x y . T h e Grand Lodge shows a very material i m p r o v e m e n t in m e m b e r s d u r i n g t h e past four years, as follows: I n 1889 t h e r e were 9,400 m e m b e r s ; in 1890 t h e r e were 9,330; in 1891 there were 10,574, a n d in 1892 there were 11,424. T h e r e is n o Report o n Correspondence, a n d t h e officers for 1892-93 are as follows: M.'.W.'. W I L L I A M H E N R Y

PLEASANTS, of H o l l i n s , reelected

Grand

Master. R.'. W.'. AVILLIAM B . ISAACS, of R i c h m o n d , G r a n d Secretary.

M.'.AV.'. W I L L I A M F . DRINKARD, chairman of Committee on Foreign Correspondence.

WASHINGTON. Thirty-sixth a n n u a l communication, Tacoma, 1893. M.-.W.-. A L F R E D A . P L U M , G r a n d M a s t e r ; R.-.W.-. THOMAS M . R E E D ,

Grand Secretary. . Eleven Past G r a n d Masters, o n e of whom, M.'.AV.-. JOSEPH SMITH, was G r a n d Representative of Kansas, were present. Seventy-nine o u t of eighty-three lodges were represented. A n a d d r e s s of welcome was delivered b y Bro. R U F O S JUDSON D A V I S ,

who m u s t b e a magnificent specimen of t h e huge ox-eyed m a r g u e r i t e , if w e may j u d g e b y t h e following quotation: When it again is your will a n d pleasure to convene near where the tide ebbs a n d flows twice in twenty-four h o u r s ; where t h e bosom of Mother Earth is covered with the emblems of immortality ; where the gentle shower seldom ceaseth, and t h e festive clam flourisheth in all his glory, t h e gates of our city shall be thrown open, a n d our young men a n d maidens shall go forth to meet you with flowers a n d with music, a n d there shall be great joy in the land.

T h e Grand Master's address is a strictly business d o c u m e n t , bristling with statistics of work accomplished for t h e good of t h e fraternity. On St. J o h n ' s Day, J u n e 4, 1892, he dedicated St. J o h n ' s T e m p l e in t h e Citv of Seattle, t h e cost of which, lots inclusive, was $130,000.00.

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H e s a y s ; "Oii J u l y 6,1892,Past G r a n d M a s t e r W . A. FAIRWEATHER, acting as tny proxy, constituted F a i r w e a t h e r Lodge, No. 82, a t Taronia." Fair w e a t h e r of course would be v e r y desirable a t a place (as t h e local orator s t a t e d ) " where t h e gentle shower seldom ceaseth," still it seems r e p r e h e n s i b l e , from t h e s t a n d p o i n t of masonic usage and propriety, to call a lodge after a living person, even t h o u g h h e be an h o n o r e d ma.son. I t is perfectly legitimate to erect o u r own m o n u m e n t s d u r i n g life, b u t let t h e m b e constructed of good deeds, consistent lives, and examples of holy living worthy of imitation, all m a d e one c o m p a c t wliole by t h e c e m e n t of brotherly love, r a t h e r t h a n b y p u t t i n g on record a doubtful c o m p l i m e n t to our modesty, to say n o t h i n g of our m e r i t . Washington', like Kansas, h a s n o t yet obtained a fixed h o m e . T h e G r a n d Master says: It is time our Grand Lodge had a Home, and ceased its wanderings over the State. The question is too important to act upon without due consideration, and I recommend that it be made a special order by the Committee on Grand Master's address. T w e n t y - n i n e decisions were reported. Nos. 2 a n d 22 involve a dist i n c t i o n , w h i c h , at t h i s distance, seems r a t h e r fine-haired. No. 2 r e a d s : It is proposed to recommend a saloon keeper for Senior Warden of a lodge XJ. D. Is not this contrary to the ruling of the Grand Lodge ? Answer: A member of a lodge in good standing is eligible to any office in the lodge, no matter what his occupation. Lodges are prohibited from receiving petitions from saloon keepers, but a person once made a mason cannot be deprived of any right without proper trial. No. 22 r e a d s : " A traveling salesman for a wholesale liquor house is n o t eligible to petition for degrees." I n o t h e r words, we h a v e p u t strict " t a b o o " on receiving, as m e m b e r s , n o t only saloon keepers, b u t t r a v e l i n g salesmen for liquor houses as well. T h e business is a low, m e a n , c o n t e m p t i b l e business, b e n e a t h t h e dignity or profession of any one w h o desires to be considered as a c a n d i d a t e for t h e honors of a masonic m e m b e r s h i p ; b u t one m u s t n o t interfere w i t h t h e "vested r i g h t " of t h e masonic saloon k e e p e r to c o n t i n u e his b u s i n e s s ; one holding t h i s vested r i g h t is " in good masonic s t a n d i n g , " a n d as such, is entitled t o be a teacher a n d p r e a c h e r of righteousness in o u r masonic Israel. O u t on such a worm-like spinal c o l u m n ! A lodge t h a t has no m o r e regard for masonry t h a n to v o l u n t a r i l y choose a saloon keeper to deliver its lectures on p r u d e n c e , fortitude, justice a n d temperance, should b e regarded by a G r a n d Master to h a v e so far s u n k its moral s t a n d i n g below a p r o p e r masonic level as to w a r r a n t h i m in suspending its c h a r t e r until such a time as t h e G r a n d Lodge could p e r m a n e n t l y lay it a w a y a m o n g the r u b b i s h of t h e G r a n d Secretary's office. A G r a n d Master who p e r m i t s a lodge U . D. to be organized with such m a t e r i a l , is n o t living up to t h e spirit of t h e Constitution and laws h e h a s vowed to s u p p o r t , in a d m i t t i n g to its m e m b e r s h i p o n e clearly ineligible thereto in t h e jurisdiction.

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• Decision So. 3.—How many does it take to open a lodge of Master Masons ? Answer : Seven. T h e G r a n d Master, b y t h i s answer, shows h i s lack of familiarity with t h e o p e n i n g l e c t u r e of t h e lodge. The C o m m i t t e e on J u r i s p r u d e n c e disapproved this decision, b u t t h e G r a n d Lodge o r d e r e d t h e m to give more definite expression of t h e i r views in reference t h e r e t o , which t h e y did b y r e c o m m e n d i n g t h a t t h e decision be n o t c o n c u r r e d i n . On motion to a d o p t t h e report, t h e G r a n d Lodge refused to c o n c u r ; so t h a t until future ages shall find o u t t h e right, a lodge of M a s t e r Masons in Washington c a n n o t b e o p e n e d without t h e presence of seven Master Masons. W h a t n u m b s k u l l s SOLOMON, H I R A M OP T Y R E a n d H I R A M N A P H T A I . I

were for o p e n i n g a lodge with only t h r e e . Committee on Obituaries was n o t ready to report, a n d got leave to print, which privilege t h e y failed to m a k e use of, a note by t h e G r a n d Secretary, in brackets, saying [ r e p o r t n o t filed]. A resolution was adopted r e q u e s t i n g t h e M.'.W.". G r a n d Master to appoint a c o m m i t t e e of five to t a k e i n t o consideration t h e m a t t e r of a p e r m a n e n t m e e t i n g place of t h e G r a n d Lodge, and report t h e r e o n a t t h e next a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n . W h i c h committee was dnly a p p o i n t e d . Delegates to t h e Masonic Congress were appointed. CORRESPONDENCE.

The review of K a n s a s is unusually good, terse a n d concise, b u t covering all points of interest or m o m e n t ; giving full credit to a y e a r ' s work of t h e Craft in Kansas, of which i t is justly proud. T h e d e a t h s of Past G r a n d M a s t e r JS. D. H I L I . Y E R a n d G r a n d Secretary J O H N H . BROWN

are noted. G r a n d Master F U L L E R is q u o t e d from t h r e e titnes, a n d very complimentary allusions m a d e to h i s work. T h e c h a i r m a n h a s this to say of Past G r a n d Secretary, J O H N H . BROWN: Although we never had the pleasure of meeting Mr. BUOVVN personally, o u r official relations with h i m as Grand Secretary a n d correspondent tor many years, have been especially pleasant, kind a n d fraternal. His virtues a n d integrity, a n d many manly qualities of head a n d heart, were always shown in his utterances in t h e interchange of thought and opinion with others. Truly, our cherished respect for such a m a n could not but ripen into a more endearing affection —brotherly love. T h e a n n o u n c e m e n t of his death was indeed a painful shock, but — " The path of sorrow, a n d that path alone. Leads to the land where sorrow is u n k n o w n . " M . ' . W . - . E D W A R D ROSS H A R E , of Tacoma, G r a n d Master. R.\ W.'. THOMAS MILBURNE R E E D , of Olympia, G r a n d S e c r e t a r y .

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Twenty-eighth a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n , Charleston, November, 1892. M.'.W.-. LEWIS N . TAVENNER, G r a n d Master, seven Past G r a n d Masters and t h e Grand Representative of K a n s a s , J . M. C O M J N S , answered roll call, a n d t h e following d i s t i n g u i s h e d foreign visitors were present, to-wit: P a s t G r a n d Master L E V I C . GOODALE, of Ohio, R.'.W.-. JAMES W. STATON, Deputy Grand Master, a n d R.'.W.-. H . R. COLE.MAN, Grand C h a p l a i n of t h e Grand Lodge of K e n t u c k y . T h e G r a n d Master a n n o u n c e s t h e g r a n t i n g of five dispensations to form new lodges. E i g h t special c o m m u n i c a t i o n s to lay corner-stones of c h u r c h e s a n d public buildings a n d constitute a n d dedicate lodge rooms. T h e Report on Correspondence is s u b m i t t e d by Grand Secretary GEORGE W . ATKINSON, who devotes nearly six pages to K a n s a s for 1892. H e c o m m e n d s Bro. CALLAHAM'S " H o m e " suggestions; quotes his decisions " a n d agrees with h i m o n all of t h e m e x c e p t two, viz: wherein h e holds t h a t a Worshipful Master elect should receive t h e Past Master's degree before he can be installed. T h e r e is in reality no such degree in Blue Lodge Masonry. W h y t h e n should a Master-elect be required to take t h a t which does not e x i s t ? If o u r b r o t h e r would say t h a t t h e inc o m i n g Master should receive certain i n s t r u c t i o n s at t h e h a n d of comp e t e n t b r e t h r e n , which will be helpful to h i m , before he assumes his seat i n t h e East, we will cheerfully agree with h i m . We are glad to note t h a t t h e Grand Lodge o v e r r u l e d h i m on t h i s particular decision." W e t h i n k our West V i r g i n i a b r o t h e r begs t h e question when he resents calling t h e instructions i m p a r t e d to a Worshipful Master-elect t h e Past Master's D e g r e e ; it has always been so designated and known. In fact, one h a s to go n o further t h a n t h e t h i r d decision of Grand Master TAVENNER in t h e Proceedings before us to read t h e following: " E a c h Worshipful Master a n d W a r d e n of a lodge m u s t h a v e received t h e degree of Past Master previous to installation and as a necessary p a r t of t h e qualification for duties of office," a n d this seems to be good law in W e s t Virginia, for its Committee on Masonic J u r i s p r u d e n c e , headed by Bro. O. S. LONG, a masonic j u r i s t with a national reputation, s a y s : " W e a p p r o v e all the decisions of G r a n d Ma.ster TAVENNER submitted to us. T h e y show laborious research a n d a k n o w l e d g e on his part of masonic law as interpreted in t h i s G r a n d J u r i s d i c t i o n . " Amend it again, Bro. ATKINSOX, as follows: " I f o u r b r o t h e r would say t h e inc o m i n g Master should receive certain i n s t r u c t i o n s at t h e h a n d s of comp e t e n t b r e t h r e n usually b u t i m p r o p e r l y designated a n d k n o w n in West Virginia as ' the Past M a s t e r s Degree ' we would cheerfully agree with h i m , " etc., e t c . T h e r e p o r t of the committee in general is c o m m e n d a t o r y of Kansas a n d t h e work transacted in 1892, t h e address of Grand Orator BROWN a n d t h e Report on Correspondence of G r a n d Secretary BROWN being complimented.

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We notice a " b a d b r e a k " in a review of Marj'land on page 714: " W e find this beautiful poem at t h e close of Grand Master SHRYOCK'S address. W e p r e s u m e h e wrote it himself. If h e did, h e h a d t h e full fledged genius of a t r u e p o e t . " A n d t h e n t h e reviewer p r i n t s ALBEKT PIKE'S m e m o r a b l e a n d i m m o r t a l poem " Every Year." M.-.W.". GEORGE DAVIS, of Charleston, Grand Master. R.'. W.'. GEORGE W . ATKINSON, of Wheeling, G r a n d Secretary.

WISCONSIN. F o r t y - n i n t h a n n u a l communication, Milwaukee, J u n e , 189.3. M.-.W.'. F K E D R I N G , G r a n d Master. T w o h u n d r e d a n d five of t h e 2L'.") lodges were represented. T h e G r a n d Master states t h e m e m b e r s h i p to b e 14,988, a n e t increase in m e m b e r s h i p of 669. T h e d e a t h of Past G r a n d Master JOHN T . WENTWORTH is n o t e d . F o u r dispensations for n e w lodges were granted. T h i r t e e n dispensations were g r a n t e d to p e r m i t chapters of t h e Order of t h e E a s t e r n S t a r to hold t h e i r meetings in lodge rooms. G r a n d Secretary L A F L I N engages in a retrospect of t h e t e n years of his i n c u m b e n c y of his office. During t h a t time he says t h e lodges h a v e increased t o 227 from 198, a n d t h e m e m b e r s h i p is 3,075 more t h a n i n 1883. H e s a y s : " T h a n k s to our able Grand Masters, and to Bro. DUNCAN MCGREGOR, o u r efiicient correspondent, our position a m o n g sister G r a n d Jurisdictions is creditable a n d satisfactory." Y o u are too m o d e s t in your praise of Bro. MCGKEGOR, altogether. H e h a s done more t o p u t Wisconsin to t h e front t h a n all t h e Grand Masters you have h a d since â&#x20AC;&#x201D;when was Bro. PALMER G r a n d M a s t e r ? - ^ w e l l , say for t w e n t y y e a r s . T h e G r a n d I^odge appropriated Â§400.00 per year for clerk h i r e for t h e Grand Secretary. An evening paper h a v i n g contained a detailed account of t h e ballot for Grand Master within a half h o u r after said ballot h a d been t a k e n , a standing regulation of t h e Grand Lodge, adopted in 1881, was o r d e r e d printed in t h e Proceedings, viz: Whereas, some of the tiausaotions of this Grand Lodge have appeared In pers of this city, which ought never to have been published, therefore it is by this Grand Lodge, for all time hereafter, no transaction of this Grand Body given to any person for publication in a newspaper; and penalty for so doing such as the Grand Lodge may see fit to impose in each case.

newspaordered shall be shall be

V e r y good l a w ; b u t w h a t became of t h e party t h a t furnished t h e information i n violation of t h a t r e g u l a t i o n ? F o u r P a s t G r a n d Master jewels, previously ordered by t h e G r a n d I>odae. were nresented to Past G r a n d iVIasters EM.TOTT. RKEO, LITTLRTOHN

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a n d LiBBEY,the presentation a d d r e s s of G r a n d Secretary LAPLIN to P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r ELLIOTT b e i n g especially n o t a b l e for " e l o q u e n t expression." T h e v o l u m e of Proceedings h a s o n e feature we l i k e : it has a register â&#x20AC;˘ of c h a r t e r e d lodges, giving n u m b e r , n a m e , location, county, date of disp e n s a t i o n , and date charter g r a n t e d . I t also h a s a list of lodges discontinued, g i v i n g name, n u m b e r , location, a n d h o w t h e c h a r t e r was disposed of. T h e R e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e is b y B r o . DUNCAN MCGREGOR, as

usual. H e begins i t as follows: We approach the review of Kansas with a sad heart. The name most familiar to us in the annals of that Grand Body will no more be called in their communications. Bro. JOHN H . BROWN, Grand Secretary since 1871, Correspondence Committee for many years, masonic author and journalist, died on March 12,1893, at the age of 67 years. K a n s a s for 1892 is t h e n reviewed. After speaking of t h e death of Bros. BROWN, BH;CK a n d D A Y , h e s a y s : " T h e G r a n d Lodge of Kansas has suffered i r r e p a r a b l e loss i n t h e d e a t h of t h e s e t h r e e noble m e n a n d e m i n e n t masons." H e s u m m a r i z e s t h e a c c o u n t given by G r a n d Master CALLAHAM of t h e g r o w t h of masonry in K a n s a s . C o m m e n t i n g on t h e Masonic H o m e report, h e s a y s : " T h u s is K a n s a s regularly enlisted to exemplify this form of masonic charity, a n d s h e will n o t s h r i n k from t h e d u t y . " H e says of Bro. BROWN'S r e p o r t : " I t is good work, t r u e work, square work, as was t h e b r o t h e r ' s work k n o w n to b e ; tit for t h e u p b u i l d i n g of m a s o n i c character a n d masonic i n t e l l i g e n c e . " M . . W . ' . WILLIAM C . SWAIN, of M i l w a u k e e , G r a n d Master. R.'. W.". JOHN W . L A P L I N , of Milwaukee, G r a n d Secretary. B.'. VV.'. DUNCAN MCGREGOR, of P l a t t e v i l l e , c h a i r m a n of C o m m i t t e e on Correspondence.

WYOMING. E i g h t e e n t h a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n , Douglas, December, 1892. M . ' . W . ' . P E R R Y L . SMITH, G r a n d Master, b e i n g d e t a i n e d a t h o m e by sickness of himself and family. G r a n d Lodge was o p e n e d in Form by E.-.W.-.Deputy G r a n d Master J O H N C . DAVIS. G r a n d Master SMITH'S a d d r e s s w a s read b y t h e D e p u t y G r a n d Mast e r ; it is very brief, being in t h e main simply a s t a t e m e n t of h i s official acts. N o decisions are r e p o r t e d . Tlie C o m m i t t e e on J u r i s p r u d e n c e , t o w h o m w a s referred t h e quest i o n of recognition of t h e G r a n d Lodge of Victoria a n d t h e G r a n d Lodge of N e w Zealand, for lack of sufficient evidence, asked to h a v e t h e action deferred u n t i l the n e x t c o m m u n i c a t i o n of G r a n d Lodge. I t was so ordered. Special Committee on R i t u a l r e p o r t a d o p t i o n of a cipher work, from

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which they r e c o m m e n d a key be compiled for t h e use of lodges. W e t h i n k our W y o m i n g b r e t h r e n are m a k i n g a great mistake, w h i c h will cause t h e m endless trouble in t i m e . Grand Lodge authorized t h e p u r c h a s e of one copy of " S t i c k l e s ' M o n i t o r " for eacb lodge in t h e jurisdiction. A special c o m m i t t e e of t h r e e on revision of Constitution By-Laws was appointed.

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N e x t m e e t i n g to be held a t L a r a m i e . T h e r e p o r t of t h e C o m m i t t e e on Correspondence is p r e s e n t e d by Bro. KuYKENDALL, c h a i r m a n , w h o quotes with hearty approval decisions Nos. 2 and 8, of G r a n d Master CALLAHAM. T h e greater p a r t of his r e p o r t consists of quotations from J O H N H . BROWN'S r e p o r t of 1892, with c o m m e n t s t h e r e o n . M.-.W.-. J O H N C . DAVIS, of Bawlins, G r a n d Master. K.'.W.'. W M . S . KUYKENDALL, of Saratoga, Grand Secretary.